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The Echo

Senior Emily Foster prepares for her race on the block Oct. 10. Foster made state this past swim season.

Meet the Athlete: Emily Foster

Kayleigh Bishop November 22, 2024

When and why did you start swimming? I started swimming when I was 8. My parents signed me up for it, and I stuck with it. I stayed in swimming because I enjoy meets and going to practice. During the...

Senior Paxon Myers paces himself with surrounding runners Oct. 1. Myers is Park's top runner.

Meet the Athlete: Paxon Myers

Shepard Cox October 25, 2024

What has gone well in your high school career? Recently, these last two or three years I've been putting in a lot of work and getting a lot better than I ever thought I would be. Staying consistent with...

Senior Jeremy Eichten prepares for offensive play. Eichten is a wide receiver for Park.

Meet the Athlete: Jeremy Eichten

Preston Miller October 17, 2024

What motivated you to start playing football? I have loved football since I was a kid. I have always watched it and supported the Vikings. At first, I just wanted to try (football) out, but I have really...

Sophomore Everett Arnold runs ball into the end zone, scoring a touchdown Sept. 13. Arnold currently has 746 throwing yards.

Meet the Athlete: Everett Arnold

Leo Schmoll October 10, 2024

Who inspired you to play football? I would say my parents inspired me the most. They put me in when I was young, and I have loved it ever since. I would watch the Vikings games with them, and Odell Beckham...

Junior Audrey Martin rushes up the field against the Waconia Wildcats Sept. 18. The game ended in a tie 1-1.

Meet the Athlete: Audrey Martin

Ryan Moran October 8, 2024

When did you start playing soccer? I started playing soccer when I was five years old for the St. Louis Park rec team. My parents put me in, and my brother wanted me to play as well. I loved it at first. Who...

Senior Amara Schroeder serves the ball against Washburn Sept. 23. Schroeder is one of Park's captains.

Meet the Athlete: Amara Schroeder

Colin Faust October 7, 2024

What are your favorite memories from playing volleyball? I have a lot of good memories from volleyball. My most memorable one is getting my 1000th assist. It was very validating and showed me that my...

Junior Cordell Birden takes off his warmup jacket for the 100-meter dash May 30. Birden won the 200-meter heat and will compete in state next week.

Meet the Athlete: Cordell Birden

Kalsang Wangmo June 3, 2024

How long have you been running track? I’ve been running track for 3 years now. I started running track because I’ve always been told I was fast. What are your favorite memories from running track? One...

Meet the Athlete: Jakob Eenigenburg

Meet the Athlete: Jakob Eenigenburg

Caedon Exsted, Staffer April 24, 2024

What were your initial thoughts about breaking the 400m indoor record? I thought initially that my coaches were joking when they said that, and then I realized, “Oh, that's real.” That's pretty...

Senior Evie Schmitz drives towards the basket Feb. 6. Schmitz manages to score a total of 40 points, contributing to a 90-81 win against Waconia.

Meet the Athlete: Evie Schmitz

Madeline Anklam, Staffer February 8, 2024

How long have you been playing basketball? I’ve been playing since third grade. My brother and I played a lot growing up, that’s what really got me into it. He’d always beat me until I grew up and...

Sophomore Owen Anklam scans the ice for the puck. Park fell to Benilde 1-4 Jan. 9.

Meet the Athlete: Owen Anklam

Ryan Moran January 14, 2024

When did you start playing hockey? I started playing hockey when I was probably two or three years old with my dad and brother, at Nelson Park by Peter Hobart. We just like to go down there, skate and...

Meet the Athlete: Mason Helfmann

Meet the Athlete: Mason Helfmann

Owen McColgan October 10, 2023

How long have you been playing football? I’ve been playing football since third grade. Who inspired you to play football and why? My dad and my brother inspired me to play football because they...

Meet the Athlete: Sam Wolden

Meet the Athlete: Sam Wolden

Crystal Diaz June 5, 2023

How long have you been playing tennis?  I’ve been playing tennis since I was four years old. What are your goals for this season?  My goal is to have the first undefeated season and to win...

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