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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 Hayden Zheng competes in his race during senior night, the final home meet of the season against Benilde on Feb. 2. Hayden broke the 100 backstroke pool record previously held by Chaska-Chan with a time of 00:53.85.

Boys’ swimming victorious against Benilde, prepares for Sections

Eli Curran-Moore and Tennam Gyaldatsang February 6, 2018

According to freshman Hayden Zheng, who broke the 100 backstroke pool record previously held by Chaska-Chan with a time of 00:53.85, the team felt very confident going into and coming out of the meet after...

Senior Anna duSaire sticks her landing off of bar at senior night meet.

Gymnastics celebrates senior night

Alex Balfour and Hannah Leff February 2, 2018

Striving to create a memorable senior night, junior gymnastics captain Savannah Romero said the team made heartfelt gifts for their senior teammates. “We had all the girls pitch in some money...

Senior and Captain Jonathan Sorenson fights for the puck against a Chaska forward in its outdoor game Jan. 30 at the ROC against Chaska. Park  lost in overtime with a final score of 6-5.

Boys’ hockey loses to Chaska

Isabel Kjaer January 31, 2018

Looking back on his team’s 5-6 loss, senior Conor Schubring said despite the setback in overtime, the players put their best effort into the game. “I think we kind of pulled up short today. But...

Senior Katie Fredrickson moves the puck up the ice toward the goal. Park/Hopkins will play against Minnetonka Jan 20 at 2:00 p.m.

Girls’ hockey hosts pasta party

Racquel Fhima, Samantha Klepfer January 24, 2018

According to girls’ hockey coach Chris Erickson, the girls’ hockey team took a break off the ice to have a pasta party as a part of a team building initiative. Erickson said he thinks pasta parties...

Senior Katie Fredrickson and Sophomore Sarah McCallon win the puck from Eden Prairie players. Park/Hopkins lost 5-1.

Girl’s hockey defeated by Eden Prairie

Racquel Fhima and Samantha Klepfer January 24, 2018

 Hopkins\Park Girls’ Hockey team were unsuccessful in their game against the Eden Prairie Eagles on Jan. 16, losing 5-1. Junior Mary Gleason said she thinks the team put in a lot of effort. “For...

Sophomore Sarah Mccallon fights for the puck against Edina defender. Girls hockey plays Wayzata at 3 p.m. Feb 6 at the Minnetonka A arena.

Girl’s hockey faces defeat against Edina

Racquel Fhima and Samantha Klepfer January 24, 2018

Facing the Edina Hornets last night, Hopkins\Park girls’ hockey was defeated 10-0. Senior Katie Frederickson said she thought her team was confronted with several difficulties throughout the game. “We...

Junior Lindsey Olson dribbles past a Chaska defensive player. The Orioles won 74-61 on Jan. 16.

Girls’ basketball defeats Chaska

David Bryant January 22, 2018

Sophomore Jordyn Turek said the girls' basketball team felt well after defeating Chaska, a difficult opponent in the past. “I feel really good about the game, we haven't beat Chaska in awhile and...

Senior captain David Salamzadeh swims the 200 individual medley Jan. 16. 
 Salamzadeh finished with a time of 2.07.

Boys’ swimming beats St. Paul Academy and Summit 54-40

Eli Curran-Moore and Tennam Gyaldatsang January 17, 2018

According to head coach Amanda Forsberg, the team’s hard work over winter break has paid off in their meet against St. Paul Academy and Summit (SPAHA), where they won 54-40. “We've had a lot of...

Senior Katie Fredrickson keeps her eye on the puck during the girls varsity hockey game Jan. 11 at the Rec Center. Hopkins-Park beat Benilde-St. Margarets 3-2.

Girls’ hockey beats Benilde

Nicole Sanford, Ruby Stillman, and January 12, 2018

Walking off the ice after Hopkins-Park’s 3-2 win against its rival team, junior Mary Gleason said the victory made her feel proud. “(I felt) amazing (when I scored), obviously against the team that...

Freshman Olivia Krueger performs her bars routine in the teams meet Jan. 9. against Chaska-Chan. The team received an overall score of 128.65, which was its highest score of the season.

Gymnastics holds parent night, loses to Chaska-Chan

Alex Balfour, Hannah Leff, and Izzy Levition January 11, 2018

When freshman Josie Bryant received her personal record on floor with a score of 8.9, she said she felt a wave of support and excitement from her surrounding teammates. “I was super proud of myself....

Freshman Hayden Zheng swims the 200 IM. Zheng broke his own pool record with a time of 1:54.

Boys’ swimming defeats Bloomington Jefferson

Eli Curran-Moore and Tennam Gyaldatsang January 11, 2018

Beating Bloomington Jefferson 61-33, head coach Amanda Forsberg said the boys’ swim team’s wholistic efforts is putting the team on a path to success. “As a team everyone did really well,...

Freshman Josie Briant performs her bars routine Jan. 7 at Park Center. Park gymnastics next meet will take place 6 p.m. Jan. 9 at home.

Gymnastics prepares for meet against Chaska-Chan

Alex Balfour, Hannah Leff, and Izzy Leviton January 8, 2018

According to junior captain Savannah Romero, the gymnastics team will be honoring the gymnasts' parents for their dedication to the team during their home meet against Chaska-Chan Jan. 9. “We make...

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