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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

Manfred Gabler speaks to Park students about his experience surviving the Holocaust Feb. 19. Gabler received a standing ovation after his sharing.

A survivor’s perspective

Kayleigh Bishop February 28, 2025

On Feb. 19, Park had an opportunity to listen to Holocaust survivor Manfred Gabler share his story. His parents fled Nazi Germany to Milan, Italy when his mother was pregnant with him. When the Nazis began...

Skiers ride up the chairlift at Spirit Mountain Feb. 16. Spirit Mountain is located in Duluth, MN and offers various activities to help people take on the long winter.

Skiing your way through winter

Louisa Augustine February 23, 2025

Finding a fun activity that keeps you active and outdoors can be tricky during the long, cold winter months. If you want something to spice up your winter days, I recommend taking a day to ski or snowboard....

Junior Chris Perez-Barriga works at his part-time job at Chick-fil-a Feb.11. A lot of students work a part-time job to make money throughout high school.

Park takes on professions

Audrey Kuendig February 20, 2025

On top of extensive schoolwork, sports and other extracurriculars, many students at Park have jobs outside of school. Popular places of work include fast food restaurants like Chick-fil-A, SLP city programs,...

Mothership Pizza cooks its pizza in a large brick oven like other traditional Italian pizza places Jan. 12. Combined with a red brick wall and vintage decor, it creates a cozy, retro vibe.

Mothership Pizza is mothering

Anya Panday February 12, 2025

On the corner of France Ave S, you will find a bright blue logo advertising a “pizza paradise.” In Nov., 2024, this new face appeared on 50th & France among the well-known veteran restaurants. Walking...

Park teacher wears a union t-shirt Dec. 20. Teachers have been wearing black on Wednesdays to demonstrate the strength of their union.

All black, all in

Tess Machalek December 23, 2024

On Wednesday Dec. 18, teachers at Park wore black clothing and union gear. The teachers at Park form the union Park Association of Teachers - Local 7255, which has previously held events at local establishments...

A shopper looks at handmade crafts Nov. 23. Minneapolis opened its Christmas Market, where small businesses can showcase their goods.

Union Depot decks halls for European Christmas Market

Sarah Kluckhohn December 18, 2024

On Nov. 29, Saint Paul’s Union Depot reopened its European Christmas Market. The market is a weekend pop-up hosting dozens of local vendors and is set to run until Dec. 22. I decided to stop by while...

Senior center Louie Piper sets up in a face-off against Edina's center Dec. 14. Park loses 7-1 against the Edina Hornets.

Orioles get stung

Ruby Viot December 16, 2024

Coming off of a tough loss against the Blake Bears, the Orioles faced off against another strong opponent, the Edina Hornets Dec. 14. With the Hornets coming off of two wins and dominating their past hockey...

The new Texa-Tonka pavillion off of Minnetonka Boulevard Dec. 9. Revival and Angel Food Bakery are the two newest additions to the strip.

Booming new businesses in Park

Ruby Viot December 15, 2024

With the initial opening of Revival in 2021, Texa Tonka has started incorporating newer businesses, weeding out older, less favored places. With its range of experiences, from getting a coffee at Angel...

Classroom trash filled with empty energy drink cans Oct. 31. Many Park students turn to energy drinks to provide them with caffeine to boost them after not receiving enough sleep.

Recharge for success

Layla Mickelson November 22, 2024

As the 24-25 school year continues, students' workload can start to pile up and create an imbalance in everyone's lives. Students may decrease the amount of sleep they are getting each night because the...

Senior Iris Flink organizes books in the library Oct. 24. The new library has more space for books and places to study.

Blooming books

Taylor Voigt October 27, 2024

Over the past year, Park has been working on one of the many renovations contributing to the school’s new look — the library/media center. While other upgrades to areas like the cafeteria or classrooms...

Park's defense lines up to stop the Southwest Lakers Oct. 22. Park wins 37-18 in their first game of sections.

Orioles fly above Lakers

Gabriel Fink October 25, 2024

Park played Southwest and beat them in their first sections game of the year on Oct. 22. The game ended with a score of 38-18, Park having more than double the score of Southwest, winning the game. Assistant...

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