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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
Heather Westwood

Heather Westwood, Photo Editor

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Junior Callia Blake takes notes during a meeting Nov. 3.

[Photo] Student Organization Against Racism

September 3, 2016
Sophomore Lillie Albright eyes the ball at practice May 19.

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Junior Eva Argo practices driving last season at Brookview Driving Range.

[Photo] Girls’ golf swings into motion

March 15, 2017
Freshmen Natalie Aune practices with the the Freshmen band.

[Photo] Band plans trip to Winnipeg

May 24, 2016
Sophomore Izzy Leviton gets ready to drive the ball at Brookview driving range on April 7. The next match takes place at 2 p.m. April 20 at Dwan Golf Course.

[Photo] Girls’ golf embraces youth

April 17, 2016
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Senior captains Madeline Djerf and Jada Csikos-Monroe, junior Sammi Baer and freshman Ellie Kent begin a short run through the parking lot outside of the Fieldhouse during a captains' practice March 7.

[Photo] Team aims to unify runners

March 16, 2016
Freshman Henry Hein practices during his first hour band class Feb. 10. The POPS concert is at 7 p.m. Monday, March 7 in the auditorium.

[Photo] POPS planning progresses

February 29, 2016
Senior Jerry Somaiah discusses a future project with his mentors at the ACE meeting Feb. 4.

[Photo] Club stays on schedule for project

February 28, 2016
New York Times columnist Tom Friedman speaks to students and administrators Jan. 8 in the old print shop. Friedman said the input from students during the talk will play into his new book.

[Photo] Award-winning journalist comes home

January 11, 2016
New York Times columnist Tom Friedman speaks to students and administrators Jan. 8 in the old print shop. Friedman said the input from students during the talk will play into his new book.

[Photo] Award-winning journalist comes home

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January 11, 2016
Senior Zoya Block speaks with New York Times columnist Tom Friedman at his discussion Jan. 8. High Achievement Program adviser Peter Redmond, senior Jonathan Ayele, principal Scott Meyers and assistant principal Kari Schwietering listened to Block speak about race relations at the high school.

The Guthrie Theater will show "Blithe Spirit" through January 14th. Tickets are available at the door.

[Photo] ‘Blithe Spirit’ plays with the idea of afterlife through comedy

January 11, 2018
Freshman Henry Hein takes a couple minutes to practices the saxophone before partaking in a group rehearsal of the piece "Courage."

[Photo] Band bridges generation gap

November 15, 2015
Seniors Madison Vignes and Kim Tran discuss possible designs for the ACE project.

Seniors Madison Vignes and Kim Tran discuss plans for the club's project at the meeting Nov. 5.

[Photo] Plans influenced by history

November 11, 2015
Senior Cedar Thomas looks on as junior Callia Blake takes notes during a meeting Nov. 3.

[Photo] SOAR envisions new course

November 11, 2015
Junior Callia Blake writes on the white board during SOAR meeting Oct. 10. Blake used the white board to help express ideas to club members.

[Photo] SOAR attends 4th Precinct protest

December 7, 2015
Junior Callia Blake leads a discussion about the group's goals during the meeting Oct. 12.

[Photo] SOAR panel enriches community, creates conversation

May 21, 2018
Junior Elise Bargman, sophomore Thomas Bryant and Jake Henry listen as sophomore Ruchamah Borg shares her ideas.

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[Photo] Plastic bag ban in question

September 25, 2015
With the grant, the school plans to improve and update the current concession stand.

[Photo] Stadium renovations to be finalized

September 3, 2015
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During his speech, Al Franken discussed the issues of the No Child Left Behind Act.

Sophomore Sophie Yarosh and senior Shoshi Leviton interview Senator Al Franken after his speech in the SLP High School's auditorium.

[Photo] Senator gets frank about education

September 1, 2015
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Class of 2015 graduates

Emily Tifft and Heather Westwood
June 5, 2015
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[Photo] Vandalism leads to suspensions

Allison Cramer
June 9, 2015
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Echo seniors graduate

Echo seniors graduate

Emily Tifft and Heather Westwood
June 5, 2015
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Mr. Myszkowski begins playing the piano as his choir class begins to sing another song.

[Photo] Choir returns from Disney adventure

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May 6, 2015
Junior Abby Melbye checks out a Vampire Weekend album at Treehouse Records, one of the many participating record stores.

[Photo] Day brings spin to classic music format

April 15, 2015
Hymie's Vintage Record Store will feature various live performances, giveaways and raffles on Record Store Day.

Cheapo Records prepares for Record Store Day by promoting its event. The store will open an hour early and offer 300-400 exclusive releases for customers to purchase.

Treehouse Records, located near Uptown on Lyndale Avenue, will sell exclusive records during the event.

The high school band commemorates the memory of Evan and Damian McManus by tying orange ribbons around the drums.

[Photo] Band to honor McManus memory

April 16, 2015
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[Photo] Bistro fuses Mediterranean and American cuisine

April 10, 2015
Junior Ethan Fogel singing “Success Part 1” as his character, Tateh, arrives in America for the first time. Fogel was one of the primary advocates for using the N-word.

Junior Kaitlin Cole shares an emotional scene with senior Amira Warren-Yearby as her character, Sarah, gets introduced. Warren-Yearby drafted and read the PSA, which was censored by administration after its reading at the first performance.

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Junior Grace Pelowitz describes the Spark Mob values during their weekly meeting at the public library Feb. 26.

[Photo] Student sparks teen brilliance

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March 5, 2015
Senior Lauren Resnick looks for an open pass during Park's game against Maranatha Christian Academy.

Junior Mara Henderson dribbles past the defender during their game on Feb. 3

[Photo] Intensity increases in preparation for sections

February 19, 2015
Team looks to the hoop as senior Skyler Nagorski makes a lay up. A tough loss against the Mustangs 51-77

Sophomore Sofia Roloff looks to throw the ball into play during Park's 6-0 win against Richfield on Sept. 30.

[Photo] Girls’ soccer wraps up season

Zoe Kedrowski
October 1, 2014
The hallways remain fairly empty after the new bathroom policy was put into effect April 7.

[Photo] Committee creates new rule for hallway

Shayan Gilbert Burke
April 30, 2014
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