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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

Senior Jacob Willette picks up his cap and gown May 18. Willette plans to attend the University of Minnesota-Duluth next fall.

Graduation to be held May 25

Isabelle Becker May 18, 2017

According to Kiki Christensen, assistant principal Kari Schwietering's secretary, graduation will be held 7:30 p.m. May 25 and seating outdoors is open to anyone. “(Graduation is) at the football...

City Council denied Bridgewater Banks proposal for new location on Excelsior Blvd. and Monterey Drive. The decision was finalized April 17th.

Bridgewater housing proposal denied by City Council

Alex Balfour May 18, 2017

According to St. Louis Park planning supervisor Sean Walther, the City Council denied a proposal to construct a building on the northeast corner of Excelsior Boulevard and Monterey Drive at a meeting April...

Seniors Aaron Councilman and Jared Zirkes are both recipients of the Highest Honors title, awarded on Academic Awards and Scholarship Night, taking place on Wednesday, May 17.

Academic Awards Night celebrates ‘dedicated’ students

Samyu Yenamandra May 17, 2017

Every May, Park honors its dedicated students at its annual Academic Awards Night, a ceremony recognizing the outstanding students at the school, according to Gifted and Talented adviser and English teacher...

Superintendent Rob Metz will retire at the end of the school year. Friends and community members will celebrate his career at the DoubleTree Hotel May 18.

Friends, community prepare for Metz farewell reception

Raphy Gendler May 17, 2017

Friends, community leaders and district staff will gather to celebrate Superintendent Rob Metz’s 19 year St. Louis Park Public Schools career at his retirement reception May 18. Metz’s retirement...

School Board names incoming superintendent

Ethan Brown May 11, 2017

Astein Osei was named as St. Louis Park Schools' next superintendent May 10, according to School Board chair Jim Yarosh. The decision marks the end of a search to replace outgoing superintendent Rob Metz. Osei,...

Journalist Susan Linnee interviews Park alumnus and distinguished journalist Thomas Friedman at the Sabes Jewish Community Center April 30. Fundraising from the event goes to support the St. Louis Park Historical Societys fund for construction of a history center.

Thomas Friedman returns to Park

Mimi Fhima and Kirby Goodman May 9, 2017

When reflecting on visits to his hometown, distinguished Park alumnus and New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman said the trips aided him in writing his latest book “Thank You For Being Late.” “I...

Updates will begin for a lab in the A3 hallway. Due to the large plans for the lab, it will not be fully completed over the summer.

Summertime renovations planned for high school

Marta Hill May 5, 2017

  Junior Ryan Lee said when he thinks about renovation plans for Park, he feels they will benefit the school.   “I think to be honest the renovations that are happening right now seem...

Distinguished journalist Susan Linnee interviews Park alumnus and bestselling author Thomas Friedman at the JCC April 30. Proceeds from the event go to support the St. Louis Park Historical Societys capital fund for a history center.

Q & A: Thomas Friedman reflects on community experiences

Mimi Fhima and Kirby Goodman May 3, 2017

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman spoke at a charity event raising funds to build a permanent history center in St. Louis Park April 30. After the event, Echo...

Superintendent Rob Metz announces his resignation to the school board meeting on Jan. 9. Metz will resign after the end of the 2016-2017 school year this June.

School Board narrows superintendent candidates

Ethan Brown, Maggie Bahnson, and Mimi Fhima May 2, 2017

The School Board has narrowed its selection of St. Louis Park Public Schools superintendent candidates to six finalists, according to the district's website and School Board chair Jim Yarosh. According...

Wat Thai Buddhist temple hosted an open house on Sunday, April 9. In the shrine room, a buddhist monk prays with people who attended the open house.

Temple strives to include community

Jenna Cook May 2, 2017

Upon entering Wat Thai, St. Louis Park’s new Buddhist temple, temple visitor Christine Laube said guests were greeted with a floral necklace and the smell of Thai street food. According to temple...

Freshman Mathew Loftus receives high fives after his speech at the school board meeting April 24. The Gender Sexuality Alliance and their supporters proposed a gender inclusive policy to the school board.

District, GSA clash over Inclusion Policy

Sam Orloff and Nicole Sanford May 1, 2017

While attempting to push the passage of a new Gender Inclusion Policy, the Gender Sexuality Alliance’s petition garnered over 600 signatures, including that of U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison. According to...

Minnesotans gather to promote science and protest Trumps budget cuts for science agencies, April 22.

March for Science unites thousands of Minnesotans

Max Bechtold April 30, 2017

During the Minnesota March for Science, an estimated 40,000 people marched to the Minnesota State Capitol in celebration of Earth Day, including Biology teacher Julie Schilz, who said the march was full...

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