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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

Seniors Finnegan Reddan and Paige Slavik participate in a roller coaster simulation during the Day One pep fest.

Photo Gallery: Day One

September 7, 2018

Rabbi Aryeh Leiv Cohen was employed by the Kollel until he was terminated after his July 31 charge.

Park Rabbi arrested, charged in underage sex sting

Amaia Barajas and Grace Farley September 6, 2018

Cohen, a prominent figure in the Orthodox Jewish community in St. Louis Park and Minneapolis was arrested Feb. 1 for two counts of sexual misconduct in Ramsey County, according to St. Paul Police. According...

Senior Cecilia Brown sings at the Nest street party Aug. 15. There were also performances by Dan Israel, Neb Bekele and Dopeamine.

SLP Nest to open its doors to community

Dani Orloff and Maddie Schutte September 4, 2018

After hearing about the stress high school students undergo, founder of the SLP Nest Julia Schmelzer said she felt she had to take action. “There’s really no space for people to figure out who they...

During the national high school walkout against gun violence March 14, juniors Ruby Stillman, Anna Wert and Franny Bevel talk to Mayor Jake Spano about actions he would take to support Park students seeking gun reform.

Advocacy group works toward gun reform

Emma Yarger September 4, 2018

According to Mayor Jake Spano, recent conversations between a group of Park students and City Council have pushed for gun reform in the city of St. Louis Park. “I had just left a bunch of kids who...

Court of Appeals affirms ruling against the Echo

Dani Orloff August 22, 2018

The Court of Appeals affirmed the District Court's ruling against the Echo Aug. 13, after a hearing on May 23. The District Court ruled against Echo Oct. 7, 2017, classifying the video footage as nonpublic...

SLP SEEDS volunteer prepares fruit during an event. The harvest festival takes place 5:30 p.m.  August 23 at Ainsworth Park and August 24 Rainbow Park.

Harvest festival begins preparations

Noah Orloff August 20, 2018

Senior Leila Raymond said the Fourth Annual SLP Harvest Festival will help bring Park residents together. “I think it's a really nice community event and I think that it has a lot of benefits in just...

Senior Ayatt Salad receives her cap and gown in C350 May 29. Seniors are able to collect their cap and gown until June 5.

Commencement ceremony to occur June 5

Dani Orloff and Sam St. Clair June 5, 2018

According to Principal Scott Meyers, the graduation ceremony will be held at 7:30 p.m. June 5 and the location is not yet known.   "Weather permitting, it will be in the stadium. It could also be in...

Sophomore Annika Herkenhoff works in the At-Large Lab during first hour June 5. The lab was closed May 31-June 1 because of water damage.

At-Large closes due to water leak

Devin Raynor June 5, 2018

Media assistant Pat Kripps, who works in the At-Large Lab copy room, said she saw and reported water in the At-Large Lab the morning of Thursday, May 31. “I had walked by and I thought somebody had...

Teacher Deb Skadden assists sophomore Isabel Kjaer with an AP World history assignment.

First three historical periods to be cut from AP World History

Devin Raynor and Sam St. Clair June 4, 2018

Sophomore Euan Lim, who took AP World History this year, said he, as well as other students, recently shared a petition on Facebook advocating to keep the third of three periods the College Board is removing...

The Mann Cinema 6 located on Excelsior had their final showing on May 20. The building and surrounding buildings are going to be taken over by Park Nicollet.

Movie theater prepares for shutdown by Park Nicollet

Lukas Levin June 1, 2018

When senior Tommy Guddal heard about the Mann’s St. Louis Park Cinema 6 closing, he felt distraught because of the memories he valued at the theater. “I am really sad. I used to go there a lot with...

Bradley Brubakers first hour IB history class takes a moment for the pledge of allegiance May 29. Some students sit respectfully while others recite the Pledge of Allegiance, as it is stated every Monday morning during first hour.

Pledge of Allegiance policy implemented regularly

Dani Orloff May 31, 2018

According to junior Caroline Garland said since the high school began reciting the Pledge of Allegiance on April 18, she has noticed a majority of students in her first period class not reciting the pledge. “I...

Photo illustration by Grace Farley

USDA program offers free summer meals

Devin Raynor May 30, 2018
‘Summer Eats Minnesota’ app ensures accessibility
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