The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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

2022-2023 Staff

Katie Nelson
Editor-in-Chief

Katie Nelson

Hi everyone! My name’s Katie and I am so excited to be one of your Editors In Chief this year! If I’m not frantically texting Elena about Echo, you can find me running, falling down ski hills, or drinking iced chai in record time. ...

Elena Ortiz-Fishman
Editor-in-Chief

Elena Ortiz-Fishman

Hi! My name's Elena and I’m so excited to be one of the chiefs this year! Aside from having the best paper ever, some of my goals for this year include learning to tie my own shoes (thanks Maten), drive on the highway, finish a matcha all by myself a...

Maren Wilsey
Managing Editor

Maren Wilsey

Hi everyone, I’m Maten — also known as Trouten, Fraten or even Meowten (my wild counterparts.) As this is my third and final year on Echo, I am ready to go insane and enjoy this year as best as I can. Becoming the Sports Editor has been my life goal, b...

Abby Keller
News Editor

Abby Keller

Hey there! I'm Abby Keller, a junior, and this year's News Editor. This is my second year on Echo, and my first year writing (as opposed to taking photos).  I can't wait to work with Echo staff to create an amazing year of content. In my free time (mo...

Abby Bartleson
Features Editor

Abby Bartleson

Hey y’all!!! My name is Abby, I am a junior and this is my second year on Echo! I am soooo excited! When I’m not writing away in the Pub, you can find me playing tennis or lacrosse, watching movies, baking, drinking an iced chai (with almond or oat...

Alicia Mainjeni
In-Depth Editor

Alicia Mainjeni

Hey y’all!! My name is Alicia and I am the In-Depth Editor for Echo :) I am a sophomore and this is my second year as a staffer. In my free time, I love to travel, listen to music and perform. I am looking forward to informing students on topics th...

Aidan Shafton
Sports Editor

Aidan Shafton

Hey everyone! My name is Aidan, I'm a junior, this year is my third year on Echo and I'm this semester's sports editor! When I'm not doing Echo stuff I'm probably playing ultimate frisbee or watching my favorite sports teams.

Anya Panday
Entertainment Editor

Anya Panday

Howdy!! I’m Anya, and I’m this year's Entertainment editor. I’m a sophomore, and this is my second year on Echo. When I’m not in the Pub, you can find me lifting weights, stress baking, performing on a stage and expanding my scented candle col...

Crystal Diaz
Opinions Editor

Crystal Diaz

Hi I’m Crystal. I am this semester’s opinions editor! I am super excited about learning more. When I’m not in the pub you can find me journaling or hanging out with my friends. My favorite song at the moment is Come Back to Earth by Mac Miller....

Alex Geretz
Copy Editor

Alex Geretz

Hi, I’m Alex! I’m a junior and this is my second year on Echo. When I’m not copy editing stories for Echo I love drawing, going to the movies and biking.

Jesse Belen
Copy Editor

Jesse Belen

Hello! My name is Jesse. I’m a freshman and a copy editor for Echo. If I’m bored, I love talking about the realest of topics to whoever would listen or just laughing at nothing while having a good time. My main sport is volleyball so you can usually...

Ena Mekic
Copy Editor

Ena Mekic

Hi! My name is Ena, I’m a junior and I’m a copy editor this year. When I’m not copy editing stories I love playing tennis, going on bike rides and trying new boba places with my friends. I also love listening to music which is why I’m an avid conc...

Scott Schmidt
Copy Editor

Scott Schmidt

Hello everyone!  My name is Scott Schmidt and I am a junior. This is my first year of Echo, I'm a copy editor this semester and I enjoy making movies with my friends. My hobbies are skiing, collecting vinyl records and playing video games.   ...

Eliah Fink
Photo Editor

Eliah Fink

Hi, I'm Eliah. I'm a junior and this is my first year in Echo. I enjoy doing really anything outdoors, camping, swimming, hiking, and taking photos. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family as well. I also enjoy listening to a wide variety of ...

Mya Stanberry
Photo Editor

Mya Stanberry

Hey y’all, how’s it hanging I’m Mya. I’m photo editor (the best one lol). This is my second year and LAST, I’m so excited for this year. I can look intimidating and mad but never hesitate to ask me about something. In the springtime I play lacrosse....

Modesty Manion
Social Media Editor

Modesty Manion

Hi there! My name is Modesty, I’m a junior and it’s my second year on Echo. This semester I'm Echo's web/social media editor, and I am so excited to grow Echo's digital impact! I'm on the varsity nordic ski team, as well as the cross country team,...

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Web Editor

Noah Leventhal

Hello! My name is Noah, I’m a junior and this is my second year on Echo. I'm super excited to be this semesters Web editor, making sure the website is in tip-top shape 24/7. I also design pages from time to time. When I’m not writing stories for E...

Hanna Wilsey
Echo Staffer

Hanna Wilsey

Hi! My name is Hanna and I am a junior. This is my first year on Echo and I’m so excited. Outside of Echo, I spend most of my time Nordic skiing or playing soccer. I also love to travel and be outside.

Caedon Exsted
Echo Staffer

Caedon Exsted

Hey, my name is Caedon. I live in St. Louis Park and I am a sophomore. I have two younger sisters and a younger brother. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my friends and playing baseball.

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 basketbal and going on walks with my dogs. This is my first year on Echo and I'm excited to be here!

Tyler Eoff
Echo Staffer

Tyler Eoff

Hello, I'm Tyler. I am a sophomore and this is my first year on Echo staff. I joined hoping to take pictures and write more stories. Some other hobbies of mine are playing sports like hockey and baseball. I like driving around with my friends too. ...

Ayelel Meyen
Echo Staffer

Ayelel Meyen

Hi, my name is Ayelel and I'm a junior here at Park. I participate in cross country, nordic and track & field. Outside of my sports I like to spend time with friends, snowboard and hike.

John Hunter
Echo Staffer

John Hunter

Hi! My name is John Hunter and I am a junior at Park. This is my second semester on Echo and I’ve met a lot of new people and had a lot of fun so far. In my free time I like to listen to music and hangout with friends.

Alex Hoag
Echo Staffer

Alex Hoag

Hi! I’m Alex and this is my first year in Echo. I’m a sophomore and am so excited to be a part of the newspaper! In my spare time I enjoy playing guitar, listening to music and perfecting my Dave Grohl shrine. Some of my goals this year are to wr...

Layla Mickelson
Echo Staffer

Layla Mickelson

Hi there! My name is Layla, I'm a sophomore and a new echo staffer! When I'm not in a coffee shop reading my book, you will find me snowboarding, hiking in new places, thrifting or listening to my curated music playlists. This is my first semester on Ec...

Nafisa Kahin
Echo Staffer

Nafisa Kahin

Hi! I’m Nafisa and I’m a staffer I’m also a sophomore and it's my first year in Echo. I love to babysit my younger siblings occasionally. My favorite hobby is to make edits!

Liz Williams
Echo Staffer

Liz Williams

Hey!! my name is Elizabeth but I like to go by Liz. I’m currently in my sophomore year and this is my first year in Echo. I like writing stories about things that interest me, binge watching tv shows and hanging out with friends. I am hoping to upload...

Johanna Kaplan
Echo Staffer

Johanna Kaplan

Hi, I’m Johanna! I’m a senior and this is my third year on Echo. I’m excited to finish off my final year strong and make the most of my remaining time. Outside of Echo, I love traveling, watching movies and hanging out with friends. ...

Anna Williams
Echo Staffer

Anna Williams

Hi! My name is Anna, and I am currently a sophomore. This is my first year in the Echo publication, and I am a writer. When I am not writing, you will either find me on the field or in the gym, as I am a soccer player and a gymnast. I enjoy hiking and g...

Lex Lee
Echo Staffer

Lex Lee

Hi! My name is Lex Lee. This is my second year on staff and I took the position of a photographer and writer for Echo! I love many things such as playing soccer and hanging out with friends. My favorite artist and song is Love Galore by Sza and Travi...

Sarah Peterson
Echo Staffer

Sarah Peterson

Hi! I’m Sarah and I’m a new Echo staffer this year! I’m a sophomore and am so excited to be a part of this group. In my free time, you’ll find me playing for our schools soccer and basketball teams, updating my Goodreads, or rewatching La La ...

Taylor Voigt
Echo Staffer

Taylor Voigt

Hi! My name is Taylor Voigt and I’m a sophomore. It’s my first year on Echo. I play hockey and in my free time I enjoy reading, going on bike rides or walks and spending time with my friends. This year I’m looking forward to getting to know more...

Jacob Martenson
Echo Staffer

Jacob Martenson

Hi my name is Jacob, I am a sophomore. This is my first year in Echo and I am very excited for this year. Some of my hobbies are playing baseball and football and in my free time I like to lift and hangout with friends.

Maya Nieves
Echo Staffer

Maya Nieves

Hi guys!! My name is Maya, I’m a sophomore and this is my first year as an Echo staffer. During the fall I run cross country and I also do Taekwondo. In my free time you can find me reading, eating ice, watching brooklyn nine-nine and hanging out with ...

Rachel Arkis
Echo Staffer

Rachel Arkis

Hey!! My name is Rachel, this is my second year on Echo and I’m a junior. In my spare time I like hanging out with my friends, playing tennis and listening to music! I’m super excited to spend another year on Echo :)

Cole Denham
Echo Staffer

Cole Denham

Hi, I'm Cole Denham and this is my first year with Echo. I’m in 10th grade and I am excited to be a part of Echo. Outside of school I like to play baseball and golf but play other sports for fun too. I love to be with my friends and girlfriend as mu...

Ari Lissauer
Echo Staffer

Ari Lissauer

Hey there, my name is Ari Lissauer and I'm a sophomore. This is my second year being on Echo staff. I mostly take pictures but I also write sometimes. Other hobbies of mine are playing sports like hockey, basketball and golfing. I like hanging out wit...

Cole Taylor
Echo Staffer

Cole Taylor

Hello all, my name is Cole Taylor and I’m a senior. This is my second year as part of the Echo and I enjoy taking pictures. Other hobbies of mine, besides being a photographer, include, hockey, golf, hanging out with friends and traveling. This yea...

Dahlia Herman
Echo Staffer

Dahlia Herman

Hey! My name is Dahlia, I am a sophomore, and this is my first year on Echo staff. I love sports and am on the school cross country team and the lacrosse team. When I’m not in school, I love being outside with my family, baking, reading, and babysittin...

Ashley Reyes
Echo Staffer

Ashley Reyes

Hi! My name is Ashley, I’m a junior this year, this is my second year on Echo! I'm excited to learn new things about designing and be able to interact and meet new people here. In my free time I enjoy watching tv shows, hanging out with friends, playi...

Charlotte Cox
Echo Staffer

Charlotte Cox

Hi! My name is Charlotte and I'm a sophomore this year! I am on the Park's synchro team and I also enjoy skateboarding. In my free time I love watching YouTube to learn more about the world, practice driving, doing crafts and biking! I love drinking Mou...

Anisa Kahin
Echo Staffer

Anisa Kahin

Hi! My name's Anisa and this is my first year on Echo. I’m a sophomore and staffer here and I like to write a lot about my opinions and the opinions of others. I like to listen to music, spend time with family and friends, shop and occasionally make edit...

Roberto Alvarez
Echo Staffer

Roberto Alvarez

Hi, my name is Roberto Alvarez. I am 16 years old and I live in St. Louis Park, and I am in 10th grade. I have an older brother and have two dogs. I love hanging out with my friends and playing soccer. I want to capture immaculate pictures of sports t...

Owen Mccolgan
Echo Staffer

Owen Mccolgan

Hi. My name is Owen and I’m a sophomore. I play hockey and golf for the school. In my free time, I like to play video games, listen to music and hang out with my friends. This is my first year in echo and I look forward to helping with sports....

Abby Meisler
Echo Staffer

Abby Meisler

What’s up, I’m Abby and I’m a junior. This is my second semester on Echo and I’m a photographer/writer. I love hanging out with my friends, sister and brother. I enjoy painting and spending time with my dog. 

Serena Bovee
Echo Staffer

Serena Bovee

Hey all, Serena here. I am a junior and this is my second year of Echo. In my free time I primarily listen to music and make terrible puns. I cannot wait to start producing content for this year with writing and taking photos....

Lilly Fandel-Thompson
Echo Staffer

Lilly Fandel-Thompson

Hey guys! My name is Lilly, I’m a junior, and this is my first year in Echo. In my free time, I like to stay active, and you can always find me playing lacrosse. I am looking forward to what this school year has to offer! 

Jana Faust
Echo Staffer

Jana Faust

Hey!! My name is Jana, I am a junior, and this will be my first year on Echo! In my free time I enjoy playing soccer and hanging out with friends! I am really excited to see what this school year brings!

Sarah Kluckhohn
Echo Staffer

Sarah Kluckhohn

Hiii! I’m Sarah and I’m an Echo staffer. In my free time, I like reading and going on walks, and I love spending money. My favorite places to shop are Barnes and Noble, Goodwill, and Trader Joes. Talk to me about music, 90’s runways, and Nathan F...

Ivan Zank
Echo Staffer

Ivan Zank

Hey everyone! I’m Ivan, I’m one of three copy editors this year. This is my second year on Echo and I’m a sophomore. After school my favorite thing to do is listen to music and decompress. Some of my favorite bands (or artists) include: Half Aliv...

Leo Justesen
Echo Staffer

Leo Justesen

Hi! I'm Leo! I'm also a writer here at echo. I'm an easy going guy who geeks out about Marvel and DC. I am a tall and gentle giant if I do say so myself. I love being creative in any way. Oops I forgot to feed my dog! See ya!  ...

Jacob Perszyk
Echo Staffer

Jacob Perszyk

Hey, my name is Jacob. This is my second year on Echo and I like to take pictures. Some things I enjoy doing when I am not in the Pub are snowboarding, track and hanging with friends. I am excited to see what this year brings.

Zoe Ziessman
Echo Staffer

Zoe Ziessman

Hey! I'm Zoe, this is my second year on Echo and I am a junior. I love traveling and hanging out with my friends in my free time. My favorite TV show is How I Met Your Mother. I can’t wait for this school year!

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