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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

Freshman Charlie Poulter chips at the first hole during a match against Armstrong April 9. The match took place at Brookview Golf Course.

Boys’ golf suffers first loss

Sofia Seewald, Ruby Stillman, and Ethan Meisler April 14, 2019

After losing to Robbinsdale Armstrong in the first match of the season, freshman golfer Tommy Tight said he wishes he had played better, but is able to look ahead to the next match. “I don’t think...

Used with permission from Mimi Kniser.

Park students participate in horseback riding outside of school

Ethan Meisler April 13, 2019

When sophomore Mimi Kniser rides her horse, she feels a connection with the horse beyond just working with them. “They’re so cool. It’s loads of fun working with them,” Kniser said. “You’re...

Freshman Averie Chism performs her ballet leg in front of a panel of judges at the meet against Richfield March 28. Park won with a score of 25-4.

Synchro beats Richfield in figures meet

Yonit Krebs and Sam St. Clair April 11, 2019

Park’s success at its second figures meet against Richfield resulted from hard work and preparation, according to synchro captain, senior Hope Cassman. “I think the meet went well we had a lot of...

Sophomore Sam Hunt throws baseball back to the pitcher. Park Baseball won the game against Bloomington Jefferson 1-0.

Baseball wins season opener

Maddie Schutte and Talia Lissauer April 10, 2019

According to coach Brian Kelly, A close tie made the game stressful for some players, but the team persevered and went home with a 1-0 win against Bloomington-Jefferson in the first game of the season....

East all-star from the College of Charleston, Jarrell Brantley, shoots a free throw during the Reeses College All-Star game April 5. According to the National Association of Basketball Coaches, Brantley led the east all-star team with 15 rebounds.

Sports journalism opportunity educates, amazes

Noah Orloff April 10, 2019

When I originally heard the Final Four was coming to Minneapolis, I thought it would just be another event that was so close, yet so far; Super Bowl 52 being held in Minneapolis had no drastic impact...

Junior Anna Keith recovers after jumping over a hurdle and prepares for the next. Park participated in a preseason invitational on March 30 at the University of Minnesota.

Preseason track meet prepares team for improvement

David Bryant and Hayley Westwood April 10, 2019

Junior Anna Keith said the first track meet of the season on March 30 was not typical because of the lack of teammates. “It's really different. It's more individual. Not a lot of hurdlers came, so...

Junior Lily Rostal practices her short game at the Brooklyn Park Golf & Sports Center. Girls golf had its first practice March 18 and will have its first match at 3:00 p.m. April 8 at Bluff Creek Golf Course.

Girls’ golf begins practices

Ruby Stillman, Ethan Meisler, and Sofia Seewald March 28, 2019

After practicing indoors since March 18, sophomore girls’ golf player Maia Seidel said the team has been able to bond with each other and the coaches. “In the first few practices, we’ve gotten...

Junior Ava Tronson performs a ballet leg figure for a panel of judges. Park swimmers took three of the top four places at the meet March 21.

Synchro competes at first figures meet

Yonit Krebs March 28, 2019

After their first meet and first win over Bloomington, senior and synchronized swimming captain Lily Kulevsky said the team will continue to work on figures as the season progresses. “We'll just keep...

The view of the Minneapolis skyline from Lake of the Isles during the sunrise.

NCAA Final Four events in Minneapolis

Ethan Meisler March 27, 2019

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announces Final Four events to occur around Minneapolis from April 5-8. Events include a fan fest at the Minneapolis Convention Center, a concert series...

Used with permission from Jariel Lopez

Football captain commits to University of Minnesota-Duluth

Rachel Salzer and Anika Hanson March 25, 2019

Senior Jariel Lopez said he picked University of Minnesota Duluth over other schools because a lot of different variables made the school stand out to him. “I like the city that the school is in,...

Sophomore Reagan Alexander protects the ball from two Chanhassen players. During the Park-Chanhassen game on Jan. 11, Chanhassen won with a score of 79-74.

Girls’ basketball season summary

This infographic features some important moments of the girls’ basketball 2018-19 season. The four key moments focus on the early season, Lindsey Olson reaching 1000 points, senior night and the section...

Senior Isaac Swartz swings a forehand returning a shot against Bloomington Jefferson during their match April 24. 2018.

Boys’ tennis preseason quiz

Rachel Salzer and Anika Hanson March 22, 2019

Test your knowledge in this quiz about boys' tennis Loading Boys' Tennis Pre-season Quiz var QuizWorks = window.QuizWorks || []; QuizWorks.push( [document.getElementById("embed-quiz-414426"),...

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