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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 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,...

Sophomores Danny Walsh and Ivy Houts wax their skate skis for their first time skiing at practice this season. Nordic team practices at multiple locations like Elm Creek, Theodore Wirth, and Hyland Park.

First Nordic meet cancelled

Kaia Myers December 3, 2018

Nordic Ski’s first meet of the season, scheduled for Nov. 29, was cancelled. Co-head coach John Dyste said the race had traditionally been scheduled at this time every year with the stipulation that,...

Senior Keyshon Howard signals for the ball from one of his teammates during practice Nov. 27. The team is preparing for its first game against Burnsville Nov. 30. There are eight returning varsity players this season.

Boy’s basketball prepares for first game against Burnsville

Kate Schneider December 1, 2018

Because tryouts were so recently, head coach David Breitenbucher said the team hasn’t had as much time to practice as he would have liked. But according to Breitenbucher, the players have been doing...

Sophomore Rachel Stein practices her bar skills to prepare for her next meet. The first gymnastic meet is at 11 a.m. on Dec. 1 at White Bear Lake.

Gymnasts to face White Bear Lake in meet

Tamar Gewirtz December 1, 2018

With just a few weeks of practice, this year’s gymnastics team is preparing itself for their first meet of the season. Senior Savannah Romero, captain of the gymnastics team, said the gymnasts are...

Sophomore Erin Brousseau fights for the puck against Benilde senior Sally Calengor. Its next game will be 7 p.m. Nov. 30 at Minnetonka Ice Arena.

Girls’ hockey loses close game to Benilde

Sophie Olmen November 29, 2018

According to sophomore Erin Brousseau, even though Hopkins Park lost, the team played hard and were evenly level with rival Benilde-St. Margaret’s during its game Nov. 27. “I think that even though...

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