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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

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...

Senator Ron Latz talks to citizens of Saint Louis Park on Feb 23. State Representatives Cheryl Youakim and Peggy Flanagan were also at the meeting Tuesday night.

Legislators outline top priorities

Sam Orloff March 14, 2016

State representatives hosted an open forum meeting with St. Louis Park residents ahead of the start of the upcoming state legislative session. State Representatives Cheryl Youakim and Peggy Flanagan...

Freshman honors, support blocks eliminated

Makagbe Kuyateh March 10, 2016

When freshman Claire Middleton found out the school will allow next year’s freshmen to decide the honors classes they want to take, she hoped for more balanced schedules. “I think it’s a good idea...

Community remembers life of junior

Kaylee Chamberlain March 6, 2016

Junior Chloe Amundson passed away March 3 from an incident that occurred during her recovery from pneumonia. Nancy Leitch, Amundson’s mother, said she wants people to remember Amundson’s individuality. “I...

Friends remember life of junior

Friends remember life of junior

Kaylee Chamberlain March 4, 2016

Junior Chloe Amundson passed away March 3 from an incident that occurred during her recovery from pneumonia. Junior Leah Hulett, a close friend of Amundson’s, said she hopes people remember her...

Junior passes away

March 3, 2016

Junior Chloe Amundson passed away March 3 while recovering from pneumonia, according to a call sent by principal Scott Meyers at 6:20 p.m. March 3. Meyers said the school will provide support to grieving...

Rubio, Sanders win Minnesota caucuses

Raphy Gendler March 3, 2016

St. Louis Park citizens, including many Park students, packed schools and community centers to caucus for presidential candidates on Super Tuesday. On a night dominated by Hillary Clinton and Donald...

Spano plans for partnership with school district

Raphy Gendler February 28, 2016

When freshman Beck Stephens heard mayor Jake Spano seeks to better represent youth in schools, he said he thought it was a long time coming. “The school is part of the city, so whatever it does influences...

Juniors Anna Gleason and Makayla Jones-Klausing meet to discuss upcoming plans regarding an idea to develop a coffee shop similar to the Depot in Hopkins. The students are creating a proposal to show the Saint Louis Park City Council in the months ahead.

Student-run cafe to open

Alissa Meredith February 26, 2016

Junior Makayla Jones-Klausing met with the board focused on establishing a teen center and strategized about a new study location to create in St. Louis Park. Jones-Klausing said she feels a great amount...

Democrats, Republicans prepare to caucus

Raphy Gendler February 25, 2016

Senior Dorothy Slater prepares to cast her vote for the first time because she finds importance in youth participation in the political process. Slater said she looks forward to caucusing because...

Parking policies questioned

Deanna Afremov February 14, 2016

A new semester at Park brings the renewal of parking permits for the student parking lot. However, some are concerned with how the school enforces parking policies. Junior Richie Stoeckel said he’s...

Task force to create modern classroom

Ethan Brown February 12, 2016

Freshman Deonta Miller looked at the layout for the remodeling of his civics classroom, excited for the opportunity to participate with new equipment and a flexible learning environment. “I became interested...

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