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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

2024-2025 Staff

Sarah Peterson
Editorial Director

Sarah Peterson

Hey everyone!! I’m Sarah, and I’m an Editorial Director this year, along with Alicia Mainjeni and Anya Panday. Aside from being the best trio ever, we couldn’t be more excited to lead the newspaper this year! I am a senior, so I rarely have free ...

Anya Panday
Editorial Director

Anya Panday

Howdy!! I’m Anya, and I’m one of three Editorial Directors this year, along with my baddies Sarah (P) and Alicia. I’m a senior, and this is my fourth year on Echo. When I’m not decorating the Pub, you can find me lifting weights, stress bakin...

Alicia Mainjeni
Editorial Director

Alicia Mainjeni

Hey yall! My name is Alicia Mainjeni and I am one of three Editorial Directors for the 2024-25 school year :) I am a senior and this is my fourth, fantastic and final year working with this wonderful publication. In my free time, you will find me mak...

TJ Brayboy
Managing Editor

TJ Brayboy

Hi my name is TJ and I am a Managing Editor for the Echo. I am a senior and captain of the football team. I enjoy hanging out with my friends, lifting and playing video games.

Alyssa Johannes
Digital Content Editor

Alyssa Johannes

Hi guys!! I’m Alyssa and I’m the Web Editor this year! I’m a senior and this is my 2nd year on Echo. When I’m not editing the website or in the pub, you can find me stage managing, playing frisbee, painting, or fighting a crippling online sho...

Taylor Voigt
News Editor

Taylor Voigt

Hi! I’m Taylor and I’m a senior this year! This is my third year on Echo and I’m this semester’s news editor. When I’m not writing I enjoy playing hockey, reading, and just being outside. I’m excited to see what this year will bring!...

Kayleigh Bishop
Features Editor

Kayleigh Bishop

Hey Everyone! My name is Kayleigh, and this is my second year on Echo! I am a junior and the Features editor for this semester! In my free time, you can usually find me working on my golf game, hanging out with friends, or spending too much money on S...

Alex Hoag
Opinions Editor

Alex Hoag

Hello! My name is Alex, I’m a senior and this is my third year on Echo. While I’m not writing or checking opinions stories, I love to rock climb, read, and re-watch New Girl (for the 12th time). You can also catch me at concerts around town or at Y...

Layla Mickelson
Entertainment Editor

Layla Mickelson

Hi there! My name is Layla and this is my third year on Echo. I'm a senior and I am the Entertainment editor this year! When I am not drinking matcha or eating some pho, you can find me hanging out with my friends, snowboarding or running cross country. I lov...

Ruby Viot
Sports Editor

Ruby Viot

Hey guys!! My name is Ruby and I’m this year's Sports Editor. This is my senior year and I’m so hype for this year's Echo! The pub isn’t ready for me and Miles #bestduo. I love to listen to music, right now my favorite is SZA and Frank Ocean. Otherwi...

Sarah Kluckhohn
In-Depth Editor

Sarah Kluckhohn

Hiii! My name is Sarah and I’m the creative director of Echo this semester. This is my third year on staff and I am so excited to continue sharing my unwarranted opinion with the student body. I am a committed single mother to my cat and in my free...

Roberto Alvarez
Multimedia Editor

Roberto Alvarez

Hi my name is Roberto I am going to be a Senior and this will be my third year in Echo. I am the Multimedia Editor. Some of the things I love to do is play soccer and hangout with my friends. I am really excited for this year at Echo!...

Maya Nieves
Buisness Editor

Maya Nieves

Hiii my name is Maya Nieves and I'm this year's busine$$ editor. I'm a senior and this is my third year on echo. In my free time I love being outside and backpacking as well as hanging out with my friends. I'm very excited to STAND ON BUSINE$$$$ and make...

Hanna Lipschultz
Photo Editor

Hanna Lipschultz

Hi! My name is Hanna and I am a senior. It is my second year on Echo and I am a photo editor! I swim for the SLP Orioles and the Hopkins Hurricanes. When I’m not swimming I enjoy traveling, scuba diving, sailing, playing tennis, and listening to music....

Miles Johnson
Photo Editor

Miles Johnson

Hey everybody! My name is Miles. I am the HBIC of 5th hour photo editors. I flick up everyone in SLP and deliver when needed. I always EAT on all my pics.

Shepard Cox
Copy Editor

Shepard Cox

Hi, I’m Shepard Cox and I am a Junior this year. I play football and run track, as well as participate in student council. I'm excited for my first year in Echo. When I'm not in school, I like to drive around with friends and listen to music....

Ryan Steinberg
Copy Editor

Ryan Steinberg

Hi, I’m Ryan. I’m a senior and this is my second year on echo and my first year being a copy editor. I’m excited to be a part of this group. In my free time I like to play ultimate and hanging out with my friends. I can't wait for this year of e...

Georgia Hughes
Copy Editor

Georgia Hughes

Hi! My name is Georgia Hughes and I’m a copy editor for echo. This is my second year on echo and I’m super excited to see what we can accomplish. I play tennis and ski for school. I love traveling and hanging out with my friends and family. ...

Leo Schmoll
Echo Staffer

Leo Schmoll

Hi, my name is Leo Schmoll. I am a sophomore this year and it's my first year of Echo. I play hockey for the school. In my free time I like to play video games and hangout with my friends.

Wes Marggraf
Echo Staffer

Wes Marggraf

My name is Wes Marggraf. I am a sophomore and this is my first year in Echo. I play Basketball and Baseball in my free time, as well as listen to music, play pickleball, and hangout with friends. I am excited to help out with the school newspaper and b...

Echo Staffer

Madi Abelson

Heyyy! My name is Madi Abelson, I’m a junior, and this is my first year on Echo. I love hanging out with friends and family, watching shows/movies, walking in nature, playing/listening to music, being with my pets, writing and reading, I also love playin...

Ella Koethe
Echo Staffer

Ella Koethe

Hi, My name is Ella Koethe, im a sophomore and this is my first year in Echo. I am a staffer and I'm looking forward to this year in Echo. In my free time, I play hockey, and soccer and I like to hang out with my friends. I look very excited to take pho...

Gavin Tombers
Echo Staffer

Gavin Tombers

Hi, my name is Gavin. This is my first year in and echo. I enjoy hiking, going to the gym and hanging out with friends. Im excited to take pictures and learn new things.

Tess Machalek
Echo Staffer

Tess Machalek

Hi! My name is Tess Machalek, I'm a junior and this is my first year in Echo. I love playing tennis, baking, and biking. I’m so excited to join Echo and have a fun year.

Mohamed Ahmed
Echo Staffer

Mohamed Ahmed

Hi, My name is Mohamed. I’m in sophomore year. I like playing basketball as a hobby. I have four siblings. I chose Echo because i love teaching other people facts and learning new ideas on the way along.

Zakaria Mohamed
Echo Staffer

Zakaria Mohamed

Hello, my name is Zak Mohamed. I’m a sophomore and this is my first year as a Copy Editor for Echo. I have lived in St. Louis Park my whole life with my parents. I enjoy writing, playing chess and swimming. If you do not find me swimming at a pool ...

Maximo Dean
Echo Staffer

Maximo Dean

Hi my name is Maximo, I'm a senior and this is my first year in echo. I love film, music and politics. And I'm very excited to be a part of echo this year!

Preston Miller
Echo Staffer

Preston Miller

Hi, My name is Preston. I am a sophomore and this is my first year on Echo. Outside of school you will find me on the golf course or biking around SLP. I am excited to be a part of the Echo team.

Anwar Mowlid
Echo Staffer

Anwar Mowlid

Hello my name is Anwar Mowlid and this is my first year on Echo. Some things i like are soccer and basketball.

Amisha Persaud
Echo Staffer

Amisha Persaud

Hi! My name is Amisha and I am a sophomore this year. This is also my first year in Echo. I swim for the school during fall and I do synchronized swimming during the spring. Outside of school I like to bake, watch movies, and hangout with friends. ...

Bennett Anderson
Echo Staffer

Bennett Anderson

My name is Bennett Anderson. I am a senior and this is my first year of echo. When I'm not doing Echo activities, you can find me playing hockey and hanging with my friends.

Luci Scheid
Echo Staffer

Luci Scheid

Hi! My name is Luci and I am a sophomore. This is my first year on Echo and I am really excited. In my free time I love reading, hiking and hanging out with friends. 

Morgan Grefe
Echo Staffer

Morgan Grefe

Hi! My name is Morgan Grefe and im a sophomore this year. I play softball and volleyball and do it a lot in my free time. I also enjoy reading and love sharing and talking about books with people. My goals this year with Echo is to better understand wh...

Skye Richardson
Echo Staffer

Skye Richardson

Hi!! My name is Skye! I’m a sophomore this year, and it’s my first year on Echo! You can find me on the ultimate frisbee field, listening to music, on the phone with my friends, or cuddled up reading or watching a rom com. I can’t wait to be a par...

Ryan Moran
Echo Staffer

Ryan Moran

Hi, my name is Ryan Moran. This is my second year on Echo. When I’m not at school I’m playing baseball and hockey. I also like to hangout with friends and try new things. I’m looking forward to being a writer and a photographer this year....

Clara Bagne
Echo Staffer

Clara Bagne

Hello! My name is Clara Bagne. I'm a senior here at SLP and this will be my second year on the Echo! I enjoy playing lacrosse in the spring and spending time with my friends. 

Zara Fakier
Echo Staffer

Zara Fakier

Hi my name is Zara Fakier, this will be my 2nd year on echo! In my free time I like to hang out with my friends and family and to travel. I’m excited to continue covering stories and sports this year!...

Nicholas Garrett
Echo Staffer

Nicholas Garrett

I’m Nicholas, and I’m a junior. I love to write, read, and practice storytelling in my free time. I also love journalism and anything really to do with literature. My aspiration is to leave college with the tools to become a professional writer an...

Deuce Serrano
Echo Staffer

Deuce Serrano

Hello, my name is Deuce Serrano, I will be a senior this year and this is going to be my second year in Echo. I play football for the school in the fall and do track in the spring. In my free time I like to hangout with my friends, sleep, watch sports...

Gabriel Fink
Echo Staffer

Gabriel Fink

Hello! My name is Gabriel, a senior, and a second year Echo member. When I’m not working on my stories or schoolwork, you can find me playing ultimate frisbee, video games, and watching everything from comedy to video essays. I love to try new resta...

Emma Egan
Echo Staffer

Emma Egan

Hi! I'm Emma, I'm currently a junior and this is my second year being a part of echo. I love spending time with friends and practicing my sports, soccer and figure skating. I'm super excited to be a part of this team for a second year in a row!...

Audrey Kuendig
Echo Staffer

Audrey Kuendig

Hey! My name is Audrey Kuendig, I’m a junior and in Echo for the second year. I love hanging with friends, baking and going on walks around lakes. I’m super excited about being part of this team again! 

Jaiden Leary
Echo Staffer

Jaiden Leary

Hello my name is Jaiden, I am a senior at Saint Louis Park High School! I like writing about politics, and current world events! In my personal life I like working out, and reading! 

Jamar Hester Jr
Echo Staffer

Jamar Hester Jr

Hey, my name is Jamar Hester Jr. and I play football for the SLP Orioles. I also like playing basketball and going on walks with my dogs. This is my third year on Echo and I'm excited to be here!

Jacob Martenson
Echo Staffer

Jacob Martenson

Hi my name is Jacob I am a Senior. This is my third year in echo and i am very excited for this year some of my hobbies are I play baseball and football and in my free time I like to lift and hangout with friends.

Cole Denham
Echo Staffer

Cole Denham

My name is Cole Denham. I’m a senior and this is my third year of echo. When I’m not writing or taking pictures, you can find me at the baseball field or Brookview Golf Course.  

Anisa Kahin
Echo Staffer

Anisa Kahin

Hi everyone! My name’s Anisa, I’m a senior and a returning staffer in Echo. I like to cook, go on walks, edit, and hang out with friends during my free time. In Echo, I enjoy writing about my hot-takes and new music/films that come out....

Owen McColgan
Echo Staffer

Owen McColgan

Hi, My name is Owen and I’m a Senior. I play on the hockey team and in my free time I like to hang with my friends. This is my third year doing echo and I am looking forward to helping with sports and making good stories.

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