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

Middle School to provide summer theater program

Jayne Stevenson June 9, 2016

Lillian Zumberge, director of the St. Louis Park Middle School theater program, remembers feeling inspired to begin a two-week theater program with students from Meadowbrook after watching children sing...

Climate inheritance bill implemented

Alec Pittman June 8, 2016

Sophomore Roots and Shoots member Lukas Wrede said he feels the recent passing of a climate bill displays St. Louis Park as a role model to other cities. The City Council passed a long-term resolution...

Seniors prepare to move on, leave community

Sam Orloff and Sydney Hall June 7, 2016

Senior Totoram Brijmohan won’t only receive his diploma June 8 at Graduation, he’ll also introduce Elise Hernandez, Park alumna and CEO of Ideal System Solutions, Inc., to speak to the class of 2016. “When...

Legislature fails to provide money for light rail

Raphy Gendler June 7, 2016

Lawmakers were unable to pass a bonding or transportation bill to fund construction of the Southwest Light Rail Transit project as the legislative session ended May 22, according to the Star Tribune. The...

Lindberg stands with mayor Jake Spano and other St. Louis Park leaders as they ceremonially work on a project. When not working on the City Council, Lindberg works in human resources.

City Council member engages community

Raphy Gendler June 7, 2016

When not helping friends with do-it-yourself projects or spending time with his kids at a local park, City Council member Gregg Lindberg said he loves his hometown and listening to others. Lindberg...

Parents plan for Senior All Night Party

Deanna Afremov June 6, 2016

As the school year comes to a close, Kirsten Albright and other senior parents help plan the senior all-night party for the graduating class. “I enjoy being a part of a great community of parents...

New York Times columnist and St. Louis Park alumnus, Thomas Friedman, speaks at a fundraiser for the school district. May 21.

Alum returns to connect with community

Sophie Yarosh May 29, 2016

As sophomore Thomas Bryant reflected on attending New York Times columnist Tom Friedman’s May 21 event, he said he felt fascinated and enjoyed how smoothly it ran. Bryant said he enjoyed listening...

Rec Center undergoes renovations

Katie Fredrickson May 25, 2016

When freshman Mary Gleason heard about the new outdoor ice rink at the Rec Center, she felt excited. According to St. Louis Park Hockey Association (SLPHA) President Paul Wandmacher, for $8.3 million,...

Scott Meyers discusses his first year as principal. He shares some of his new goals for upcoming years as well as the goals he achieved this year.

Meyers reflects on year

Izzy Leviton May 24, 2016

Superintendent Rob Metz said he admires Scott Meyers for his successes as Principal this past year and for leading Park in a positive direction. “I think one of (Mr. Meyers’) bigger goals is...

Skate park location meeting to be held

Yonit Krebs May 19, 2016

When long time skater senior Lexi Robello heard there would be a meeting on the installation of the new skate park, he said he knew attending would be important. Robello said he was 6 when he started...

Journalist to speak on new book

Hannah Wolk May 17, 2016

Thomas Friedman, a New York Times columnist and three time Pulitzer Prize winner, will speak at the high school May 21 about how St. Louis Park relates to his new book, “Thank You for Being Late.” Friedman...

History teacher Jeff Cohen poses with a North Korean official during his April trip to North Korea. Photo used with written permission from Jeff Cohen.

History teacher returns from North Korea

Elliot Schochet May 9, 2016

Jeff Cohen stood in awe, looking up at the 22 meter statues of North Korea’s two deceased leaders, Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, giving him perspective of what the country and its government stands for....

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