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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

Sophomore Olivia Etz skate skis during the girls varsity Nordic race on Dec. 13 at Hyland Park. Park girls varsity placed second overall at its second meet of the season.

Nordic Ski races in first 5k of the season

Kaia Myers December 16, 2018

The Nordic team had their first 5k Metro West skate race on Dec. 13 at Hyland Park. Sophomore Olivia Etz said the longer distance gave the skiers an opportunity to work on pacing themselves as opposed...

Sophomore Marissa Beottcher poses at the end of her floor routine.  St. Louis Park gymnastics took on Richfield at 7 p.m Tuesday Dec. 11 at Central Community Center.

Gymnastics celebrates win against Richfield

Tamar Gewirtz and Hayley Westwood December 15, 2018

According to sophomore Courtney Hanson, the girls’ gymnastics team defeated Richfield in their first dual meet of the season Dec. 11, scoring 124.8 points. Head coach Dawn Thielen said the first...

Senior Tim Collins speeds towards the puck in an attempt to score. Park played Wayzata, losing 0-10 Dec. 13.

Boys’ hockey loses against Wayzata

David Bryant December 14, 2018

Junior William Pinney said the 0-10 loss versus Wayzata didn't reflect the teams energy and ability shown in previous games. “I think last game in the first and third period our energy was there,...

Meet the Athlete: Alma Beaton

Meet the Athlete: Alma Beaton

Maria Perez-Barriga December 10, 2018

How long have you been playing hockey? For about nine years. Since I was 4 years old. What do you like about playing hockey? Skating and being competitive. I really like being competitive and...

Sophomore Drew Boyum looks for an open player to pass to as sophomore Duke Kiffin attempts to take the puck. Minnetonka beat Park 8-1 December 6.

Boys’ hockey experiences first loss

David Bryant December 9, 2018

Upon the boys’ hockey teams first loss with a score of 1-8 versus the Minnetonka Skippers, making Park’s record 3-1, senior Tim Collins said despite the loss the game was a learning experience. “I...

Sophomore Conner Coleman uses a kick board at swim practice. Coleman and his team are preparing for the  upcoming relay meet Dec. 7.

Boys’ swimming heads into practice relay meet

Talia Lissauer and Maddie Schutte December 5, 2018

Senior captain Max Bechtold said the upcoming relay meet is intended to prepare swimmers for the season and has a variety of different fun events to participate in. “Basically it’s an introductory...

Claudia Stone swims freestyle against Richfield Sep. 27. Park won 93-81.

Girls’ swimming concludes season at State

Sadie Yarosh December 5, 2018

According to junior Hattie Kugler, Park performed well at State, and she was proud of the team’s success. “I think overall everyone did the best that they could and everyone came together as a team...

Sophomore Austin Amelse keeps Osseo player off the puck while Junior William Pinney picks it up to save a goal scoring opportunity.

Boys’ hockey wins home opener

David Bryant December 5, 2018

According to senior Gerald Perelman, playing with grit and passion led him and his team to start with a 1-0 lead. “The word we are focusing on this year is gritty, so working hard. That means...

Sophomore Reagan Alexander catches pass over Tartan defender. Parks second victory of the season was during the Breakdown Tip-off Classic tournament.

Girls’ basketball sees early season success

Ella Hammerstrand and Nolan Kelly December 4, 2018

After their victory over Tartan, Park felt accomplished with their performance, according to sophomore Kendall Coley. “It was somewhat up and down but we pushed our lead so that made it easier when...

Senior Luke Boyum signs his commitment to the college of St. Scholastica in the athletic office. Boyum was accompanied by his coach, friends and family while he signed.

Senior commits to The College of St. Scholastica

Rachel Salzer December 4, 2018

Senior Luke Boyum said he started playing baseball 15 years ago at the age of 3. He has been playing the sport on and off-season ever since. As Boyum recently committed to The College of St. Scholastica,...

Sophomore Nick Perszyk works on his strategies for the eSports team during its meeting Nov.15.

Participation in eSports grows

Tennam Gyaldatsang December 4, 2018

According to senior Jeremy Frham “Overwatch” requires quite a lot of skill in order to succeed at gameplay. “‘Overwatch’ is a team based strategy game,” Frham said. “It takes a lot of...

Memories that keep on

Memories that keep on

Sophie Olmen December 3, 2018

As I begin my final season of basketball for my high school career, many thoughts run through my head. I began playing the sport in kindergarten, and I have played it since. From parks and recreation,...

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