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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

Nordic works on strength

Nordic works on strength

Amaia Barajas December 4, 2016

According to junior captain Annie Van-Pilsum Johnson, as the new season rapidly approaches, the Nordic team prepares by roller skiing, running and circuit training. According to sophomore skier Anika...

Senior captain Kelsey Knudson practices floor jumps during tryouts. Tryouts took place Nov. 14 through Nov. 18.

Team aims to limit injuries

Hannah Leff November 28, 2016

The girls’ varsity gymnastics team is ready for a challenging and successful season, according to head coach Gretchen Novack. Senior captain Talia Simonett said she feels eager for the season to start. “I'm...

Meet the boys’ swimming captains

Meet the boys’ swimming captains

Dani Orloff and Atticus Raasch November 27, 2016

Senior Nils Rykken How long have you been swimming? I’ve been swimming for around 10 years. How did you start? When I was young, my parents enrolled me in Foss Swim School and I did that...

Eighth-grader Elizabeth Orton takes a breathe during the 500-yard freestyle on the first day of State. Orton finished 11th on the first day and 12th overall at the State finals on Friday.

Girls’ swimming competes at state

Hannah Wolk and Josh Halper November 22, 2016

You can access the full results of Girls' swimming prelims here and the finals here.

Boys’ swimming begins captains practice without pool

Boys’ swimming begins captains’ practice without pool

Dani Orloff and Atticus Raasch November 20, 2016

As junior Adam Recknagel catches a frisbee pass, he can’t help but wonder as to why his swimming team isn’t practicing in the pool. The St. Louis Park School District’s Facility Use Procedure...

Boys hockey begins season

William Phelan and Anna duSaire November 18, 2016

                                    Update: The scrimmages...

Freshman Hattie Kugler swims breaststroke during practice after school. The swimmers upped their yardage and then tapered it in preparation for State Nov. 17 and 18.

Swimmers prep for State

Elise Riley and Sophie Yarosh November 17, 2016

As sophomore swimmer Lexi Lee prepares for at least three races in her return to State, she anticipates a competitive and exciting meet. “I’m really looking forward to the competitive environment...

Leaving school for sports interrupts learning

Leaving school for sports interrupts learning

Hannah Leff November 11, 2016

When Spanish teacher Jane Hudacek is interrupted during her seventh hour class by students leaving class for sports, she feels frustrated. Hudacek said it's hard for teachers to make sure student athletes...

Fall sports select new captains

Fall sports select new captains

Nicole Sanford November 11, 2016

After fall sports come to an end, changes in team captains bring anticipation for athletes who envision next season. According to the girls’ cross country head coach Rachel Hoffman, coaches have no...

Junior Sarah Green does a camel spin during practice Nov. 2 The spin requires a fair amount of lower body strength.

Figure skaters devote time to the ice rink

Dani Orloff November 11, 2016

  When junior Sarah Green figure skates, she feels as though she has gained a special superpower after years of practice. “(Figure skating) kind of feels like you are flying, gliding down...

Senior Kailey DeLozier signs her commitment to Seattle University for Division 1 swimming. She signed the contract Nov. 9.

Park swimmer commits to Seattle University

William Phelan November 11, 2016

For senior Kailey DeLozier, her dream of swimming at the Division 1 Collegiate level has become a reality with her recent commitment to swim at Seattle University. “I started thinking about swimming...

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