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The Echo
The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo
The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo
New officers, rising seniors Anya Lind-Ayres, Lucille Burgeson, and Tenzin Pedon, announce the names of the new inductees May 20, while Celia Slattengren and Asha Ferrán-Sapatnekar hand out the official certificates. The induction ceremony was a way to showcase the hard work of National Honor Society students throughout the year, and it allowed past and present officers to join together for a well-deserved celebration of success.

Fanning new flames

Alice Rathe • June 5, 2026
As the 2025-2026 school year concludes, discover how newly inducted members of Park’s National Honor Society are bringing fresh perspectives, taking meaningful initiative, and shaping the group’s future.
Senior Rahmah Davis presents the design idea for the annual senior tradition of painting a wall May 13. The design was made by Davis alongside seniors Ari Pascual and Kamaria Austin and will reflect a “Pretty Little Birds” by SZA theme.

Beyond the diploma

Luci Scheid • June 2, 2026
How admin plan graduation and ensure everything is taken care of before Park seniors walk onto the stage.
Jacob Natzel accepts his scholarship at the Dollars for Scholars event May 20. The Dollars for Scholars program provides students with choice scholarships and offers one last bit of assistance in their future.

Making cents of college

Gavin Shultz • June 1, 2026
Park seniors prepare to begin their post-secondary studies with aid from Dollars for Scholars, helping many students limit the expense of college.
Senior Mariya Tefera speaks at the George Floyd memorial May 21. The memorial entailed speakers who provided educational material as well as acknowledgment and remembrance of police violence victims.

In remembrance

Cameron Bakker • May 29, 2026
SOAR hosted a memorial for George Floyd on May 21. The memorial’s purpose was to honor Floyd and other victims of police brutality, as well as to provide educational materials for students to learn about the impacts of such tragedies.
Students get ready to take their Advanced Placement European history test April 4. Testing rooms display the several strict rules the students must follow on white boards for students to pass as they enter.

The final push

Ethan Buss • May 18, 2026
With college credit on the line, how are students and staff best preparing themselves for the AP and IB tests here at Park?
Infographic by Gavin Shultz

Enrollment with expectations

Gavin Shultz • April 14, 2026
Open enrollment allows students from all places and backgrounds to attend Park. This school year, due to pushing class numbers, the district has decided to put a stop to open enrollment for grades nine through 11.
A historic change in course

A historic change in course

Gavin Shultz • April 14, 2026
Next year’s social studies curriculum is being restructured to align with new state guidelines, starting with freshmen taking AP Geography. These changes also include updated requirements for upperclassmen U.S. History and civics.
Spare Chromebooks and Macbooks charge in Park’s library media center Feb. 26. The computers are lent to students and substitute teachers in need.

The price of technology

Dalia Ackerman • March 2, 2026
Recently, Park took on a new policy for broken chargers and Chromebooks. Here’s a look into the different opinions on Parks new fee for broken technology and what it means
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