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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 Kirby Goodman hands junior Kate Brinkman her certificate at the induction ceremony.

National Honor Society inducts members

Sumaya Mohamed and D’aviyan Robinson May 20, 2017

Junior and future National Honor Society (NHS) president Ubah Abdullahi said she felt valued being inducted into NHS and transitioning into her role as president. “It is an honor that they chose...

Outgoing superintendent Rob Metz thanks community members and district officials for organizing his retirement reception on Thursday, May 18. Metz will be replaced by Astein Osei on July 1.

Event hosted to honor outgoing superintendent

Emma Kempf May 19, 2017

Community members gathered to attend Rob Metz’s retirement reception on Thursday, May 18 at the Doubletree Hotel, commemorating his 19 year career in the district. District communications director...

Senior Jacob Willette picks up his cap and gown May 18. Willette plans to attend the University of Minnesota-Duluth next fall.

Graduation to be held May 25

Isabelle Becker May 18, 2017

According to Kiki Christensen, assistant principal Kari Schwietering's secretary, graduation will be held 7:30 p.m. May 25 and seating outdoors is open to anyone. “(Graduation is) at the football...

City Council denied Bridgewater Banks proposal for new location on Excelsior Blvd. and Monterey Drive. The decision was finalized April 17th.

Bridgewater housing proposal denied by City Council

Alex Balfour May 18, 2017

According to St. Louis Park planning supervisor Sean Walther, the City Council denied a proposal to construct a building on the northeast corner of Excelsior Boulevard and Monterey Drive at a meeting April...

Student Amanda Erdman and her teacher Martha Ortman talk to one of the organizers of the art contest. Students were asked to demonstrate what aging means to them through art.

Art classes participate in ‘What Does Aging Mean to You?’ contest

Sumaya Mohamed May 17, 2017

Art teacher Martha Ortman said she entered Park students currently enrolled in an art class to take part in the ‘What does Aging Mean to You?’ contest that brought attention to positive aspects of...

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‘Snatched’ wastes potential with poor writing

Isaac Wert May 16, 2017

This past Mother’s Day weekend, Goldie Hawn makes her return to the silver screen alongside comedienne Amy Schumer in their new comedy “Snatched.” Despite occasional laughs, the movie’s hilarious...

Chance the Rapper preforms at Rock the Garden June 2016. Chance returned to Minnesota and preformed May 12 at the Xcel Energy Center.

Review: Chance the Rapper’s ‘Be Encouraged Tour’ promotes self-confidence, individuality

Izzy Leviton May 16, 2017

Tickets for Chance the Rapper’s performance on May 12 at the Xcel Energy Center sold out within hours of being on sale. Approximately 15,000 fans packed the arena on the night of the show. The show was...

Parks highest extended synchro team practices pop-ups to increase height in routine in meet on April 28. The team hosts a dress rehearsal May 16 at the high school at 4p.m.  Pictured left to right: sophomore Sam St. Clair, freshmen Ella Hammerstrand, Annie Breyak and Isabel Kjaer, senior Emma Breyak and juniors Alex Monson and Savannah Kjaer.

Synchro works to perfect routines

Alissa Meredith May 15, 2017

According to synchro coach Jessica Gust, the team finished its routines early this season, which allowed time to perfect and refine certain details. “The girls worked really hard to complete their...

Senior Mike Donahue practices his shot-put throw at practice May 11. Donahue has competed as a thrower since his freshman year.

Senior Spotlight: Mike Donahue

William Phelan May 15, 2017

When did you start throwing? I started throwing freshman year. What do you enjoy about track? I enjoy how laid back it is. There is still a lot of hard work and intensity involved, but it is just...

Gender Sexuality Alliance members met March 1 to discuss future plans.

GSA members to barbecue and bond

Nicole Sanford and Isaac Wert May 13, 2017

To bookend this school year, the Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) will be having a barbecue to celebrate the beginning of summer on May 20, according to club member and event coordinator Dayna Krause. “I...

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Review: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ provides cosmic fun

Sam Birnberg May 11, 2017

In “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” the Guardians must explore the mysterious truth behind the parentage of Peter Quill (Chris Pratt). Directed by James Gunn, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol....

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