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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

Theater presents Sense and Sensibillity

Theater presents ‘Sense and Sensibillity’

Abby Intveld, Yonit Krebs, and Eleanor Kline-Olson April 28, 2017

Park's theater program will present Kate Hamill's adaptation of "Sense and Sensibility" the weekend of April 28. The show will take place at 7 p.m. on April 28, 29, and at 2 p.m. on April 30. Tickets...

Park softball players meet in the infield during a game against Robinsdale Cooper at Aquila Park. Junior softball player Savannah Romero said establishing a home field will give the athletes more confidence.

Park softball wins first game against Chaska

Max Bechtold April 28, 2017

On Thursday night, the Park softball team took their first victory against Chaska and third victory of the season — the final score was 6-3 after a grand slam by senior captain Anya Lindell Paulson...

Sophomore Ben Klepfer practices the trumpet during second hour band April 26. Klepfer has played the trumpet for six years.

Sophomore furthers musical career

Mimi Fhima April 27, 2017

With six years of trumpet experience in his musical career, sophomore Ben Klepfer said he was thrilled to be accepted into the All-State Jazz Band for the second year in a row. Klepfer said being a...

Former Lieutenant Mike Harcey received a badge after being sworn in as Chief of police at St. Louis Park City Hall.

City police chief announced

Maggie Bahnson, Ethan Brown, and Mimi Fhima April 27, 2017

After working for the Park Police Department for 26 years, Lieutenant Michael Harcey was appointed to the position of police chief in March. According to Harcey, he believes his unique leadership skills...

Senior Captain Brody Ilstrup carries the ball down the field in an attempt to shoot. Ilstrup scored 3 goals in Parks 19-4 loss against Benilde.

Boys’ lacrosse suffers loss to Benilde

Genesis Buckhalton and Alyssa Lemay April 25, 2017

Senior goalkeeper Benji Wyberg faces off against Benilde players trying to shoot on him, a Red Knight gets past the defense and shoots but the ball is immediately caught by Wyberg’s goalie stick. Following...

Kara Mueller works on career fair materials. The Career EXPO will take place April 26 during advisory.

Career EXPO features more than 75 jobs

Raphy Gendler and Jayne Stevenson April 25, 2017

Sophomore Brendon Johnson said he hopes to learn about jobs in the technology field at tomorrow’s career fair. “Lots of hands-on things is what I like to look for,” Johnson said. Career and...

Park Softball Captain Annabelle Schutte pitches at the first game of the season. Park faced Jefferson High School on April, 5 and lost 0-15.

Girls’ softball loses first game to Bloomington-Jefferson

Maximilion Bechtold April 25, 2017

The girl’s softball team lost their first game of the season against Bloomington-Jefferson, the final score was 0-15. Despite their loss, Park players are looking to solve mistakes they made during the...

(From left) At the April 24 School Board meeting, Science teachers Patrick Hartmann and Kristen Moravetz speak out against the decision to cut the ParkSci program from the 2017-2018 budget, while science department chairman Mark Miller holds a sign detailing the benefits of the ParkSci program.

Elementary STEM program faces cancellation

Update: This story has been updated to reflect superintendent Metz's reasoning for the ParkSci program being cut from the 2017-2018 budget. After an April 24 School Board meeting marked with concerns...

The blue line light rail moves down 5th St in downtown Minneapolis on April 22.

House addresses ongoing issues

Max Bechtold April 24, 2017

Since the inauguration of President Trump, some House topics such as transportation have shifted in the Minnesota House while others like school choice have just begun to appear, according to House representative...

A student walks in a hallway during the class period. She holds a restroom pass to ensure she will not be penalized for walking without a pass.

Hallway sweeps continue to enforce pass policy

Yonah Davis, Yonit Krebs, and Amber Tran April 23, 2017

According to assistant principal Kari Schwietering, the administration followed through on their promise to conduct hallway sweeps searching for students without passes in the halls during class time. “We've...

Senior Eric Manuel lists off options for a players next move at the Dungeons and Dragons Club. The group meets every Monday and Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in room A305.

Dungeons and Dragons roars through first year

Isaac Wert and Nicole Sanford April 21, 2017

This year, a group of students started a Dungeons and Dragons club at Park with the help of physics teacher Daniel Ruzek. According to Ruzek, the club’s adviser, Dungeons and Dragons’ first year...

Senior captain Owen Geier contorts his body to clear the high jump at the meet on Tuesday, April 18. Geier finished first in high jump along with the 110 meter hurdles. St. Louis Park came in third place in the meet with 82 points.

Track team excels against elite opposition

William Phelan and Jacob Stillman April 21, 2017

After taking third place at a home invitational, head coach Richard Keith said the track team benefitted from a higher level of competition. “By competing against teams such as Edina and Wayzata,...

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