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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 goaltender Annika Carlander prepares to deny an Eden Prairie forward. Park/Hopkins lost 7-1 to the Eagles

Goalie receives nomination for top award

Sam Birnberg, William Phelan, and Jacob Stillman February 9, 2017

Senior goalie Annika Carlander received a nomination for the Let’s Play Hockey Ms. Goalie of the Year award on Feb. 2. This season, Carlander has a .908 save percentage and has allowed 2.36 goals...

Athletes weigh nutrition options

Atticus Raasch February 9, 2017

Preparing for an important tournament, junior volleyball player Ella Trotter loads up on proteins to give her energy throughout the entire day. Trotter said she often prioritizes proteins over carbohydrates...

Eyes on the prize: Sophomore Mary Fuentes performs her bar routine during a gymnastics meet Jan. 24 at home against Bloomington. Sections takes place noon Feb. 18 at Eden Prairie High School against all the teams in the Section.

Gymnasts prepare for Sections

Izzy Leviton and Samyu Yenamandra February 9, 2017

As sophomore Savannah Romero practices for Sections after recovering from a foot injury, she reflects on both her own and her team’s improvement with their existing record of 2-4. “This year, personally,...

Junior Dylisi Sheffield looks to pass in the teams Feb. 7 game against Channhassen. The team lost 56-38.

Girls’ basketball loses to Chanhassen

Esther Gendler, Yonit Krebs, Hannah Leff, and Hannah Wolk February 9, 2017

Senior captain Stephanie Reuter said the girls’ basketball team struggled to maintain its composure during its Feb. 7 game against Chanhassen. Park lost to the Chanhassen Storm 56-38, making its record...

Senior captain Nate Stone competes in the 100 yard butterfly race in the teams meet against Benilde Feb. 2. Park won the meet 96-74.

Seniors celebrate swimming careers

Kirby Goodman and February 6, 2017

As senior captain Nate Stone reflects on his six swim seasons at Park, he recalls team bonding as his best memories. “The sleepovers stand out especially. All the time spent hanging out with...

Junior Cire Mayfield dribbles against a Benilde defender. The Orioles are currently in fifth place in their conference.

Boys’ basketball falls to Benilde

Senior Mykal Howard’s missed three point attempt as the buzzer sounded ended the Park boys’ basketball team’s 59-57 loss to Benilde St. Margaret’s Jan. 31, a game where the Orioles lost a halftime...

Sophomore Joe Vainikka sits at a computer during first hour Jan. 5. One factor that increases the chances of a sedentary lifestyle is the amount students sit during school. According to World Health Organization, 60 to 85 percent of people lead sedentary lifestyles.

Sedentary behavior adversely impacts students

Dani Orloff February 2, 2017

Sedentary lifestyles are a common phenomenon in our society, yet such a trend can be reversed, according to Kara Whitaker of the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. According to Whitaker,...

Sophomore Lindsey Olson dribbles past a Benilde defender. The Orioles beat the Red Knights 63-46.

Girls’ basketball combats sickness, beats Benilde

Yonit Krebs and Hannah Leff February 2, 2017

When sophomore Grace Wolgemuth huddled together with the girls’ basketball team on Tuesday before their game against Benilde, she couldn’t help but notice some players missing due to sickness. The...

Junior Jonny Sorenson was nominated for Player of the Week Jan. 9-14 in account of the boys varsity hockey game against Chaska Jan 10. Sorenson scored three goals and an assist during the game, resulting in a 4-2 win for Park.

Hockey players nominated for Player of the Week

Hadeal Rizeq January 31, 2017

In addition to accomplishing its 14-6 record so far this season, the boys’ varsity hockey team is also celebrating three Star Tribune Player of the Week nominations. Junior goaltender Atticus Raasch...

Senior Austin Stafne and juniors Ryan Klaers and Jonny Sorenson fight for control of the puck.

Meet the athlete: Ryan Klaers

Grace Lynch January 13, 2017

Who Ryan Klaers Grade Junior Sport Hockey What position do you play? Defense. When did you start playing hockey? I started playing hockey when I was about three or four years old...

Senior Richard Green protects the ball from a Minnehaha Academy player during a game Dec. 16. Park won the game 77-74.

Boys’ basketball seeks to rebound after loss

Sam Birnberg and Adam Johnson January 13, 2017

Park aims to improve their 5-7 record with a win Jan. 13 against Edina. Senior captain Ryan Domres said Edina will provide a familiar challenge comparable to Wayzata. “As a whole we focused on...

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