The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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

Shari Fox expresses her discontent with the results of the Betsy DeVos hearing by wearing black in mourning. Fox said she joined many other educators in wearing black the day following the confirmation hearing, Feb. 14.

Teacher wears black in protest

Yonah Davis February 27, 2017

Following the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as Secretary Of Education, german teacher Shari Fox said she feels appalled. Fox said she worries about the public school system under DeVos. “It feels...

Juniors Ben Romain (on keyboard) and Lukas Levin (on bass) play Bonzo Goes to Bitburg by the Ramones. Photo was taken at Battle of the Bands on February 23rd.

School competition turns political

Ethan Brown February 23, 2017

“Dopeamine” donned masks of President Donald Trump, with X’s drawn through his eyes, before playing a protest song Feb. 23 at battle of the bands, an event held by Student Council leading up to the...

District prepares for winter storm

District prepares for winter storm

Grace Farley February 23, 2017

After the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for the Twin Cities area, District Communications Director Sara Thompson addressed Park’s closing and dismissal policies.   “St....

Echo applications available

Echo applications available

February 23, 2017

Applications for 2016-2017 Echo staff are available and due Monday, Feb. 27. They are available in C275 and C363. Contact adviser Lori Keekley at [email protected] for additional information.

Free ACT opportunity offered for juniors

Free ACT opportunity offered for juniors

Ndunzi Kunsunga February 15, 2017

According to junior counselor Laura King, the ACT is crucial for college preparation. “The ACT is a college entrance exam. You may hear of the ACT or the SAT. They’re both honored by every university...

A sign directing drivers to a detour as a result of construction of Highway 169. Bus routes will not be affected by the construction.

Highway 169 construction to continue

Nicole Sanford February 14, 2017

  Starting in early 2017, the state of Minnesota began construction on Highway 169 in an attempt to repair damaged lanes and ramps. According David Aeikens, head of communications and engagement...

Protesters gather in downtown Minneapolis in opposition to President Donald Trumps travel ban. Teachers and students have shared their opinions of how to discuss politics during divisive times.

Park reacts to changing politics

Kirby Goodman February 13, 2017

When reflecting on the recent political climate, English teacher Julianne Herbert said she feels divisiveness in the school parallels the country as a whole. “I think what’s happened in the classroom...

Signs of change: “I didn’t want people to feel hurt so I just thought if we put (the signs) up, at least someone’s going to smile.” -Zahra Mohamed, freshman.

Executive order hits home

Sam Orloff and Jayne Stevenson February 11, 2017

As Freshman Zahra Mohamed thinks about her father’s trip overseas to Djibouti, she and her family worry about his ability to return. “He went back home to see his family and me and my brothers...

Testing finds no new active or infectious cases

Raphy Gendler and Sam Orloff February 11, 2017

Superintendent Rob Metz announced in a Feb. 6 statement that  “no new or suspected cases of active or infectious TB were found" after 166 Park students and staff were tested. When sophomore Hope...

School board begins superintendent search

School board begins superintendent search

Hadeal Rizeq and February 9, 2017

During a school board meeting Jan. 23, Superintendent Rob Metz announced the board hired a contractor, School Exec Connect, to begin the superintendent search process. “(School Exec Connect is) going...

Seniors Dotan Appelbaum and Amira Stone present their History Day exhibit on the Stonewall Riots. Four projects from St. Louis Park High School qualified for the State Competition at Regionals.

Park History Day 2017 competition results

February 2, 2017

Below are the results from the 2017 St. Louis Park High School National History Day competition held on Feb. 1 in the media center. Individual Websites: Amanuel Abebe - Muhammad Ali Stands Against...

A parking violation warning lies under a cars windshield wipers in the student parking lot.

Students react to lack of parking passes

Sophie Yarosh February 1, 2017

Senior Sam Baer said she didn’t believe her friends that parking passes were sold out, so she was surprised when she walked into the Student Office and learned there weren’t any left. Baer said...

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