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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

Junior Hattie Kugler glues different colored swatches together to make a collage during her fifth hour mixed media arts Oct. 3. She is making this project for the invitation to the BARR National Conference in April.

National conference comes to Park

Dani Orloff and Noah Orloff April 9, 2019

While freshman Paris Lim discussed the effects of Building Assets, Reducing Risks program, Lim said the policy potentially may have improved his education thus far. “I think it’s a good thing that...

First semester editorial staff 2019-2020

First semester editorial staff 2019-2020

March 26, 2019

Editors-in-Chief: Marta Hill & Isabel Kjaer Managing Editors: Gabe Kaplan, Kaia Myers, Noah Orloff & Sofia Seewald Copy Editors: Emma Leff & Ruthie Posada Design Editors: Maggie Klaers,...

Park students walk into school March 22. The school board is currently deciding between two different starting times for all the Park schools.

Time changes recommended for district

Noah Orloff and Dani Orloff March 22, 2019

Looking over the two proposals for school start and end times next year, freshman John Lawrence said he feels both choices present favorable options for the high school. “It would be nice to make (start...

Sophmores Daniel Goldenberg and Emma Amon step up to receive their third place trophy for their team decision-making event at the 2019 DECA State competition.

DECA looks back on successful season

Jenna Cook and Amaia Barajas March 19, 2019

After State competitions for DECA, senior Anya Morrison said she was pleased with the outcome because she exceeded her personal goals for the season. “I would say it was a success because I never thought...

Co-founder of SLP Nutrition Alex Brose washes dishes after preparing shakes for customers. SLP Nutrition is a health club with a mission of creating a healthy community.

SLP Nutrition to create a healthy, happier community

Talia Lissauer March 18, 2019

After visiting a nutrition club when he was younger co-owner Alex Brouse said he was inspired to open a nutrition club of his own. “I (went) into a nutrition club when I was 18, and I loved the vibe...

Senior National Honors Society public relations officer Ilsa Olsen signs kids off Oct. 19 at the Westwood Hills Nature Center Halloween party. The Parks and Recreation Department is in the process of designing a new building for the Westwood Hills Nature Center.

City proposes $22 million in projects

Maggie Klaers and Dani Orloff March 16, 2019

Split Rock Studios exhibit designer Amanda Wambach said the Westwood Hills Nature Center renovations are intended to expand the capabilities of what they can do for the community. “Westwood Hills has...

Jobs in the Park provides summer employment to students at many places within the city, including the Westwood Hills Nature Center. According to St. Louis Park, positions include junior naturalist coordinator or playground naturalist.

Program seeks to provide summer employment

Dani Orloff and Noah Orloff March 15, 2019

As sophomore Marcos Alvarez reflects on his time volunteering at a St. Louis Park park during the summer, he said it was a fulfilling experience. “It’s really fun. You get to hang with kids, make...

Journalist testifies for student free expression legislation

Dani Orloff March 14, 2019

As senior Emma Yarger testified alongside three others in favor of the student free expression legislation, she said she felt powerful having a platform to express her point of view. “It was really...

According to St. Louis Park Public Schools Superintendent Astein Osei, the weather-related cancellations and delays have jeopardized the senior class ability to fulfill state instructional requirements. Osei said the district is working to create a plan if additional winter delays or cancellations occur.

District discusses options after cancellations

Dani Orloff and Noah Orloff March 8, 2019

As senior Zoey Zachek heard the senior class may need to make up instructional hours because of weather-related cancellations, she said she is concerned how the district will arrange to fulfill state requirements....

Junior Yoni Potter reviews sample ballots for the 2019 St. Louis Park municipal election which will utilize ranked-choice voting for the first time.

City adopts ranked-choice voting

Gabriel Kaplan and Noah Orloff March 6, 2019

To implement the ranked-choice voting system, the City Council needed all of its members to approve the change, according to St. Louis Park mayor Jake Spano. “The City Council had to vote unanimously...

Sophomore Hayden Zheng warms up before he swims the 100 breaststroke at the AA boys swimming State meet March 5 at the University of Minnesota.

Sophomore swimmer breaks all-time State record

Dani Orloff and Noah Orloff March 5, 2019

As sophomore boys’ swimmer Hayden Zheng realized he had broken the all-time State record in Minnesota for the 100-yard breaststroke, he said he felt thrilled, which was displayed in his post-swim repeated...

Senior Will Staib helps out during Empty Bowls Feb. 28 at Westwood Lutheran Church. Co-chair Lisa Hertel said the large attendance numbers were surprising.

Empty Bowls educates, unites

Noah Orloff and Adin Zweigbaum March 5, 2019

While Empty Bowls planning committee co-chair Lisa Hertel reflected on the goals of the event, she said communal bonding was a main aspiration of Empty Bowls. “Our number one purpose in doing Empty...

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