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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

Senior and captain Cole Denham steps into his swing April 15. Park fell to Benilde 10-8.

A loss on Highway 100

TJ Brayboy April 18, 2025

On April 15, Park’s boys baseball team played the Benilde Red Knights in their first of two regular-season matchups. The game went back-and-forth, with Park leading 3-3 at the bottom of the fourth inning....

Park’s school board discusses at a meeting March 11. The board is working to update the operations of the Instruction and Learning Department.

Changes to Park education

Jaiden Leary April 7, 2025

On Feb. 6, an email was sent out to Park families from superintendent Dr. Carlondrea Hines, stating that changes would be coming to the district's internal structure after she reviewed the district's student...

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...

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