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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

Senior, Brendon Johnson-Snyder tackles junior, Alex knoll in their third game of the season on Sept. 14th in against Holy Angels in Richfeild. Park lost 7-28 and their next game will be

Football preps for Homecoming game

Maddie Schutte and Kate Schneider September 20, 2018

In the week leading up to Park’s homecoming game against Richfield, senior Jake Olson said  the team’s strong focus on bringing home a win has been leading to successful practices. “We’ve increased...

Junior Annie Breyak and last year senior Savannah Kjaer practice a routine to prepare for last years state meet.

Athletes seek recognition from school

Sofia Seewald September 20, 2018

According to synchronized swimmer, junior Ava Tronson, who has competed at State multiple years with her team, her sport does not receive equal recognition for achieving the same goals as other Park teams. “Since...

Senior Gabby McCaa works on her setting technique during practice on August 23.  Having good setting skills is essential for a successful volleyball career.

Senior commits to play Division 1 volleyball

Anika Hanson and Emma Leff September 19, 2018

Senior Gabby McCaa began the recruiting process to play collegiate volleyball at the age of 14. All she knew was that she wanted to keep playing volleyball. “(Volleyball) is something that I really...

Juniors Jacob Brown and Cole Ewald practice drills during football practice Aug. 24. The teams next game is  at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 against Robbinsdale Cooper at the high school stadium.

Football team works toward another successful season

Kate Schneider and Maddie Schutte August 31, 2018

After making it to State for the first time in St. Louis Park history in 2017, according to Defensive Coordinator Jason Foster, the varsity football team is working hard to ensure another outstanding season. Although...

Sophomore Hannah Howell serves the ball to opponent during first match against Minneapolis Washburn on August 23. They won 3-0.

Girls’ volleyball wins first match of the season

Rachel Salzer and Sophie Olmen August 31, 2018

According to girls’ volleyball head coach Whitney Meierotto-Simon, winning the first match of the season in three straight sets was great for the team. “I think we did awesome,” Meierotto-Simon...

Sophomore Hilda Habia and Jamillah Berry hurdles during the April 26 track meet. The Section track meet was held May 29 and 31 at Orono High School.

Girls’ track breaks school record by two seconds

Yonit Krebs and Breanna Thompson July 1, 2018

At the Metro West Conference meet, junior Nyah Johnson, eighth grader Freya Wade, sophomore Sidney Hayenga and junior Anna Jennissen, the members of Park’s girls’ 4x200 team, defeated the school record...

Girls’ ultimate takes second place at State

Girls’ ultimate takes second place at State

Sam St. Clair and Devin Raynor June 5, 2018

Head coach Seija Stratton said despite difficult weather conditions, the girls’ ultimate team played strong at the State tournament June 2-3. “The team played so well. This was definitely, from...

Sophomore Thomas Salamzadeh passes the ball during a boys varsity soccer game Sept. 5. Salamzadeh will be one of four team captains for the fall 2018 season.

Offseason captains’ trainings completed

Jacob Stillman June 4, 2018

According to Park’s leadership development consultant Kevin King, offseason captains’ trainings differ from in season trainings in that offseason is more laid back. “For the fall offseason training,...

Junior Anna Jennissen placed second in the 400 meter dash at sections Thursday May 31.

Girls’ track and field Sections results

Yonit Krebs and Breanna Thompson June 4, 2018
Park's girls' team placed 8th overall
Junior Grace Lynch looks for an open teammate to pass to. Park won its first Sections game 10-7.

Girls’ lacrosse beats Holy Angels

Hayley Westwood and Sophie Olmen June 1, 2018

According to assistant coach Lauren Bruun-Bryant, the effort the team gave was solid and it showed during the 10-7 win against Holy Angels. “They listened to the coaching that was being given...

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