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

Police chief anticipates retirement

Police chief anticipates retirement

Nicole Sanford September 20, 2016

For most, January marks the beginning of a new year, but for St. Louis Park Police Chief John Luse, it brings his retirement. After 39 years of service in the St. Louis Park Police Department (SLPPD),...

Work on the Rec Center’s new hockey rink continues despite multiple project delays. According to Rec Center manager Jason Eisold, the construction will be completed around January 2017.

Rec Center construction continues as planned

Dani Orloff September 20, 2016

When junior Willy Basill envisions the Rec Center renovations, he looks forward to the possibility of outdoor skating events. “We are hoping to have an outdoor game or two out there, so that should...

Juniors Brooklyn Purowitz and Adi Dahan eat lunch in the newly renovated lunchroom. Administration chose to switch to three lunches as part of the lunchroom upgrades. The cafeteria also features new seating and additional furniture.

Administration implements new lunch program

Isaac Wert September 20, 2016

When Lindsey Prestholdt walked into lunch her first week of junior year, she was unhappy with the busy environment and enhanced security of the lunchroom. “It takes longer than it should to get in and...

School renovations

School renovations

Jayne Stevenson September 15, 2016

Substitute custodian sentenced

Sam Orloff September 10, 2016

According to Hennepin County Attorney’s Office media coordinator Chuck Laszewski, substitute custodian Fasel Ali was sentenced to a stay on probation Aug. 11. Laszewski said if Ali doesn’t violate...

School implements U.S. flag statute

School implements U.S. flag statute

Mimi Fhima, Ethan Brown, and Maggie Bahnson September 7, 2016

Senior Noah Smith felt angered after hearing of the school’s policy to have students recite the Pledge of Allegiance weekly, citing students’ personal beliefs as his reasoning for opposing the procedure. “I...

Teen center created for students

Annabella Strathman September 6, 2016

When senior Anna Gleason first heard about a potential teen center in St. Louis Park, the idea of a place to be with other teens in a relaxed environment piqued her interest. “Two people, Thom Miller,...

Local signs spark debate

Local signs spark debate

Atticus Raasch September 1, 2016

When Junior Colin Perkins walks past the white and blue sign on his lawn every day, he is hopeful for more peaceful relationships between communities and police. Perkins said he believes the new police...

Day one schedule

August 28, 2016

8:30 - 11:00 Morning Student Assembly (Pep Fest) Frank Sentwali, Spoken Word Artist Performance   11:05-11:30 Schedules and Lunch Tickets Distributed 9th Grade Old Gym 10th Grade...

First day activities canceled

Lukas Levin August 27, 2016

No picnic, movies or games on the first day of school is disappointing junior Khyla Bonine, who has grown accustomed to the beginning school year festivities. “I’m upset, because (the activities...

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