Skellyton Upcycle on the rise
October 13, 2020
Although painting her clothes started as a pastime in middle school, senior Ciera Skelly said she has now turned it into her own brand: Skellyton Upcycle a reality. “I’ve always made clothes for myself and then people thought they were cool, so I told them they should buy them,” Skelly said. ...
Introducing the new head volleyball coach
October 9, 2020
After an unprecedented victory in sections last year, Park’s volleyball program is welcoming in head coach, Emily Minnick. Having experience not only in playing volleyball, but also teaching and coaching it, Minnick says she has garnered a lot of experience in the realm of volleyball over the ye...
Senior runs for Twitter senate
October 8, 2020
Senior Thorwald Anderson is running for a Minnesota Senate seat in the Twitter election. He said he decided to run to get more involved in the political Twitter community, as well as for enjoyment. “I just thought (running for office) would be a fun way to get more involved,” Thorwald Anderson ...
Students find success in upcycling jewelry
September 25, 2020
Starting out as a project in junior Anna Overall’s Business Innovations class, her business, Jewelry Junkies, has garnered tremendous success. Co-owner and senior Liberty Powers and her have built an environmentally friendly, and communally beneficial company. According to Overall, she purchased...
Nest student worker adjusts to Nest closure
September 5, 2020
In an article posted on the SLP Nest website, the store announced they will be permanently closing Aug. 31. According to senior Rachel Stein, the open and friendly environment the Nest created had a large impact on her, which continues to motivate her even after its closing. “Working at the Nest...
Introducing interim Principal Wendy Loberg
Talia Lissauer and Maddie Schutte
September 4, 2020
Driving up to her cabin, Wendy Loberg received an unexpected call from superintendent Astein Osei offering her the position of interim principal at Park. Just days later, Loberg made the decision to come out of retirement and take on the role. “All my friends think I've lost my mind. They're like ‘why n...
Sophomore expresses self through dance
May 5, 2020
What are you doing? So right now we are working on starting a dance team. Hopefully like next year we would probably have a performance team in the fall and potentially in the winter, but probably just the fall. Right now we are working on finding coaches, setting up information sessions and things lik...
Junior named Minnesota Varsity 2020 Showcase Artist
May 2, 2020
On April 8, junior Leo Dworsky was announced as a Minnesota Varsity Showcase Artist for Classical Minnesota Public Radio. Dworsky said he entered the competition to display his devotion toward classical music as well to seek new possibilities for his singing career. “I love classical music and I wa...
Sophomore goes bald to raise awareness of childhood cancer
April 24, 2020
Why do you shave your head? I shave my head because my brother's best friend, who was also really close to me, passed away from childhood cancer. His mother and his family still do it and my brother and I still do it in honor of Adrian and his memory. We go bald by choice so that hopefully no kid ha...
Echo Editor-in-Chief named runner-up for National Journalist of the Year
April 19, 2020
The moment senior and Editor-in-Chief of Echo Marta Hill had been anxiously waiting for — the results of the National Student Journalist of the Year award — was spent on a Google Hangout call from home with her parents and Echo staffers because of COVID-19 regulations. Before she knew it, her name was being calle...
Choir teacher moves forward in Minnesota Teacher of the Year competition
March 10, 2020
When reflecting on progressing to a semi-finalist in the Minnesota Teacher of the Year competition, choir teacher John Myszkowski said he realized this was a great opportunity to speak on his passions. “I have to make a short video and was given the prompt of ‘what do you think are the major e...
Junior works to brighten hospital stays with gifts
March 4, 2020
What is Packages of Hope? Packages of Hope is emotional-based rather than charity. I put together care packages fit to one’s needs and hand deliver or ship them out to patients. What is the mission of Packages of Hope? Our saying is “giving a different type of care than in a hospital” or also ...
Kate Schneider and Molly Schochet
Even after a 41-20 loss to Robbinsdale Cooper Oct. 23, senior Austin Amelse said the team had a lot more energy than past games and stepped up its offense in the second half of the game. “I saw a...
After experiencing a 1-0 loss to Minneapolis Washburn, the boys’ soccer team was disappointed but inspired. Head coach Chato Alvarado said he was pleased that the team showed perseverance throughout...
Talia Lissauer and Maddie Schutte
After completing the first seven weeks of the 2020-2021 school year in distance learning, Park will transition into a 25% hybrid model beginning the week of Oct. 26. According to assistant principal Jessica...
Tobias Khabie, Molly Schochet, and Sam Swisher
In a virtual meeting Oct. 1, the Minnesota State High School League board unanimously voted to allow the 2020 winter sports’ season to take place. The schedule approved includes a 30% decrease in the...
