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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

Freshman Maia Seidel hits an approach shot during a match May 9 at Brookview Golf Course. The next varsity match is 7:30 a.m. May 14 at Rush Creek.

Girls’ golf perseveres through tough match

Nicole Sanford and Ruby Stillman May 11, 2018

According to senior Carly Livingston, the girls’ golf team faced some challenges during its most recent conference match May 9. “A couple girls on the team played really well, and the other half...

Senior Zach Listiak celebrates after getting a double in the early innings of Parks non-conference game April 12 against Edina.

Park sweeps Chaska in double-header

Mimi Fhima and Izzy Leviton May 10, 2018

After Park baseball accomplished a 9-0 lead in the second double-header game against Chaska May 9, the Chaska baseball team slowly came back, scoring 14 runs and taking a 14-12 lead by the last inning,...

Sophomore Hilda Habia jumps hurdles on track meet April 26. Parks next meet is May 16 at Chanhassen High School.

Girls’ track and field quiz

Breanna Thompson May 10, 2018

Test your knowledge on the girls’ track team by clicking on the link below. This quiz will cover basic facts and information about the girls’ track team. Loading Girls’ track and field quiz var...

Freshman Erin Brousseau, in the white jersey, forechecks against Mary Gleason in the teams practice Feb 8.

Freshman commits to play collegiate hockey

Izzy Leviton May 7, 2018

Freshman Erin Brousseau said after talking with multiple schools about playing hockey after high school,  she chose to commit to Yale University because of the opportunities the school offers. “It...

Kicking gender standards

Kicking gender standards

Breanna Thompson May 7, 2018

In “The Karate Kid,” like with many movies about martial arts, the main character and hero is male. Rarely are female martial artists depicted in the biggest blockbusters. When I first started karate...

Girls lacrosse plays against Benilde St. Margarets April 19. Park lost 5-12.

Weather creates new challenges for spring sports

Kate Schneider May 7, 2018

A record 13 inches of snow fell on St. Louis Park in mid-April, according to Kare 11, crushing athletes’ hopes of practicing outside. The blizzard caused many games to be canceled or rescheduled,...

Sophomore Annie Breyak and senior Savannah Kjaer swim their extended duet at the dual meet against Richfield May 3. The teams next meet is at 4:30 p.m. May 8 at the high school swimming pool.

Synchro beats Richfield in dual meet

Dani Orloff and Sam St. Clair May 6, 2018

While reflecting on the synchro team’s final score at the dual meet against Richfield May 3, sophomore Ava Tronson said the 35-12 win reflects the commitment of all members of the team. “I think...

Freshman Evelyn Gutzke hits a backhand during gym class at the Park tennis courts May 1. Gutzke was a member of Parks tennis team this past fall.

Tennis courts to be updated

Emma Kempf May 5, 2018

The tennis courts at the high school are currently a mute shade of yellow, but, according to Athletic Director Andrew Ewald, they used to be orange. “When that paint first got applied it was orange,...

Sophomore Stephanie Perez ran the 200 meter sprint event at SLP on April 26th.

Girls’ track looks to improve after meet

Yonit Krebs and Breanna Thompson May 5, 2018

According to girls’ track junior captain Olivia Mosby, the team is still adjusting to the track as a result of too few outdoor practices and a young team. “Everyone is kind of getting back into...

Meet the Athlete: Annie Breyak

Meet the Athlete: Annie Breyak

Rodolfo Zarate May 4, 2018

How long have you been doing synchronized swimming? I started synchro in second grade, but I've been swimming with the high school since seventh grade. What's your favorite thing about synchronized...

Junior Anthony Odens pitches the ball toward home plate during Parks game April 30 against Benilde St. Margarets.

Baseball game at CHS Field ends in disappointment

Mimi Fhima and Izzy Leviton May 4, 2018

Senior Liam Sivanich said although the team lost, the game on the CHS field was a great opportunity to play on a professional field. Park lost 5-6 after the ninth inning against Benilde-St. Margaret's...

Freshman Jarielyz Lopez maneuvers around the opposing team so she can effectively get the ball away from the goal. Park went up against Holy Family Academy April 30.

Girls’ lacrosse defeated by Holy Family Catholic

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood May 4, 2018

Although girls’ lacrosse lost to Holy Family Catholic 3-18, assistant coach Lauren Bruun-Bryant said they improved on certain skills after beginning its outdoor practices, reaching an overall record...

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