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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 Ethan Rickert stands alongside band teacher Steven Schmidtz during one of their warmups at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. The walk took place Oct. 8. at the U.S. Bank Stadium.

Band plays at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

Alex Balfour and Izzy Leviton October 13, 2017

Surrounded by pink ribbons and a high energy atmosphere, senior Ethan Rickert, whose mother passed away from breast cancer last summer, felt a personal tie to the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk...

Sophomore Franny Bevel swims the 100m Butterfly. The team won against Bloomington Jefferson 51.5-42.5.

Girls’ swimming wins last home meet

Sophie Yarosh October 13, 2017

When senior girls swimming captain Izzy Leviton heard the final score of the swim meet, she jumped and screamed as she realized the team took second place in the conference. According to Leviton, the...

Steve Hunegs addresses the Israel Advocacy Club Feb. 8. Hunegs discussed his work and students connection to Israel.

Israel Advocacy club focuses on new year

Hayley Westwood, Breanna Thompson, and David Bryant October 13, 2017

According to club president junior Dani Orloff, from a discussion group to a group of activists, the Israel Advocacy club sets its attention to political and social issues in Israel as they advocate for...

A TORO Volunteer measures the size of first base to shift the center of the base to align with the foul line, Oct. 4.

Dakota Park, Keller Baseball Field undergo renovations

Dani Orloff October 3, 2017

When freshman baseball player Sam Hunt evaluates the renovations occurring on the Park baseball and softball fields Oct. 4, he said he believes they will help the team enhance their skills. “I think...

ACT focuses on volunteering

ACT focuses on volunteering

Breanna Thompson, Hayley Westwood, and David Bryant October 3, 2017

  According to junior Achieving Change Together co-president Yonah Davis, the purpose of the club is to provide students throughout the school with volunteer opportunities. “(ACT will) take...

Park makes America’s Most Challenging High Schools list

Park makes America’s Most Challenging High Schools list

Nicole Sanford October 3, 2017

According to Washington Post author Jay Matthews, Washington Post’s Most Challenging High Schools list was originally designed to give high schools credit for offering challenging courses, despite the...

Senior captain Alex Balfour clears the ball up field against Minneapolis Southwest. Park beat the Lakers 1-0.

Girls’ soccer endures busy week

Jacob Stillman and Alec Pittman October 3, 2017

Girls’ soccer head coach Benjy Kent said when the season gets busy, like the past week, it is important to get back to the basics of why the team plays the game. “We talk a lot about finding joy...

Senior Johnny Sorenson celebrates as he scores a touchdown for the Orioles on Sept. 28.

Orioles fall to Benilde 48-20

Hanna Schechter, Photographer September 29, 2017

Zinidine Kroeten runs for the soccer ball while playing Jefferson Thursday night. The boys varsity team won 3-1.

Boys’ soccer moves toward improvement

Jenna Cook and September 28, 2017

Park’s varsity boys’ soccer team pulled quickly ahead of Bloomington Jefferson Sept. 26, finishing the game with a 3-1 score in their favor after Jefferson scored the first goal. The team has been...

Senior captain Jonny Sorenson surveys the field to throw to a receiver. Park lost 30-0 to The Academy of Holy Angels Sept. 15.

Orioles to face cross town rival Benilde

Sam Birnberg and Adam Johnson September 27, 2017

Following a 28-20 win over the Richfield Spartans, Park football prepares this week for Thursday’s home game against rival, Benilde-St. Margaret’s. The game will be played early because of Yom Kippur. According...

Senior Rosa Sigrunardottir celebrates after scoring a goal against Minneapolis Southwest on September 25th.

Exchange student from Iceland reflects on first few weeks at Park

Isabel Leviton September 26, 2017

Senior Rosa Sigrunardorrit said she has been embraced by the Park community, which made her transition from being 2959 miles from her home easier. According to Sigrunardorrit, she moved from the capital...

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