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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

Park sees drop in the achievement gap

Makagbe Kuyateh April 28, 2016

After hearing about the recent rise in graduation rates for people of color, sophomore Alyssa Whetstine felt pride about Park's success in closing its racial achievement gap. “It makes me feel glad...

Kara Mueller works on career fair materials. The Career EXPO will take place April 26 during advisory.

Career fair provides opportunities

Lukas Levin April 26, 2016

When junior Ian Juaire heard about the career fair, he felt genuinely intrigued to learn about job opportunities in the future. Juaire said he looks forward to learning about potential jobs. “It...

Mr. Nordean teaches his freshman civics class. His room was redesigned Presidents Day Weekend by the Learning Design Team task force.

New classroom offers new opportunities

Sydney Hall April 25, 2016

When freshman Ayanah Nelson first saw civics teacher Mike Nordean’s new classroom, she didn’t know what to expect. “I thought it looked really nice and comfortable but I didn’t think it was...

The Meadowbrook Manor apartment buildings, located on Excelsior Boulevard and Louisiana Avenue, contain a total of 551 units with more than 1,200 residents.

Tenants face lease changes, renovations

Hannah Bernstein and Ethan Brown April 23, 2016

Freshman Angela Burgara has lived in a Meadowbrook Manor apartment since she was a child, but now she comes home every day fearing another rent increase will force her family out. “People have gotten...

Echo investigation of illegal sexual misconduct ongoing

Sam Orloff April 22, 2016

The court cases of middle school instructional assistant Jarrell Smith and high school substitute custodian Fasel Mohamed Ali continue to progress. According to Hennepin County Attorney’s Office...

Students and teachers pay respect to Prince

Sydney Hall and Devin Raynor April 21, 2016

When junior Will Poulter heard about Prince’s passing in the cafeteria, he felt cold and immediately went to talk to his English teacher, Andrew Wilkes. “I was in the lunchroom and I was so cold,”...

Sophomores Aramis Nolen-Buckney and Anis Bile prepare a dish during their culinary arts class March 11. Culinary arts is cancelled for the 2016-2017 school year.

Teacher absence causes class cancellation

Sari Hattis April 20, 2016

When sophomore Wilson Tamay, a current culinary arts student, discovered the class would not be offered in the upcoming school year, he was disappointed. Tamay said he learns valuable skills in the class. “This...

No-pass list seeks to improve attendance

No-pass list seeks to improve attendance

Ndunzi Kunsunga April 18, 2016

As unexcused absences continue to plague the school, the administration reinstated the no-pass list, according to grade level coordinator Kiki Christensen. “I know that we’ve had (the no-pass list)...

Construction began March 21 on the stadium and will run throughout the spring sports seasons.

Stadium renovations begin

Joe Brandel April 11, 2016

After planning over the summer, working with construction companies and holding meetings, the athletic office approved renovations on the high school stadium, according to athletic director Andy Ewald....

Echo incoming staff 2016-2017

March 24, 2016

Congratulations to the incoming 2016-2017 Echo staff! Ubah Abdullahi, writer Anna Albrecht, photographer Alex Balfour, writer, photographer Amaia Barajas, writer, photographer Maximilian Bechtold,...

St. Louis Park Middle School became an IB World School in January 2016. The middle school was working toward this for several years.

Middle school becomes IB world school

Jada Csikos-Monroe March 17, 2016

After several years of working to become an official International Baccalaureate World school, the St. Louis Park Middle School has finally achieved this, according to middle school International Baccalaureate...

Dollars for Scholars aids seniors

Katie Orton March 16, 2016

When senior Kaitlin Cole decided to go to Concordia College Moorhead, she knew she would need financial aid. Luckily, during school, she learned about an opportunity to help her. Cole said her advisory...

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