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

2023-2024 Staff

Crystal Diaz
Editor-in-Chief

Crystal Diaz

Hello Everyone! My name is Crystal and I am a senior and this year’s co-editor in chief with the lovely Anya Panday. When I am not in the pub you can find me at Barnes and Noble or Watching Gilmore Girls. In my free time I enjoy spending time with love...

Anya Panday
Editor-in-Chief

Anya Panday

Howdy!! I’m Anya, and I’m one of the Editors-in-Chief this year, along with Crystal Diaz. I’m a junior, and this is my third year on Echo. When I’m not decorating the Pub, you can find me lifting weights, stress baking, performing on a stage a...

Aidan Shafton
Managing Editor

Aidan Shafton

Hey everyone! My name is Aidan, I'm a senior, this year is my fourth year on Echo and I'm one of the Managing Editors! When I'm not doing Echo stuff I'm probably playing ultimate frisbee or watching my favorite sports teams.

Sarah Peterson
Managing Editor

Sarah Peterson

Hi everyone! My name is Sarah and I'm a Managing editor this semester for Echo! I am a junior and I am so excited to be on the Echo staff for my second year. Some things I enjoy doing outside of Echo are playing soccer, going to concerts with friends,...

Abby Keller
Managing Editor

Abby Keller

Hi there! I’m Abby Keller. This is my third year on Echo. I am a senior and a Managing Editor for Echo. When I’m not working on Echo, you can find me spending time with friends, napping, or working in the paint department at Menards. I am so excited to ...

Anna Williams
News Editor

Anna Williams

Hey! My name is Anna, and I am a junior. When I am not writing for Echo, you will find me on the field or in the gym, as I play soccer for the high school and coach pre-school gymnastics classes. I love walking around Lake Harriet, traveling, and attendi...

Ena Mekic
Features Editor

Ena Mekic

Hi! My name is Ena and I’m a senior. This is my second year on Echo and I’m the Features editor this semester. When I’m not editing stories or designing pages in the Pub, you can find me playing tennis, going on bike rides or swimming with my frien...

Alex Geretz
In-Depth Editor

Alex Geretz

Hey guys, I’m Alex, a senior in my third year on Echo :3 This year, I’m the In-Depth Editor, meaning I’ll be cranking out some awesomely thorough articles for each issue. Contrary to my imposingly professional demeanor, I’m a funny guy but… down t...

John Hunter
Sports Editor

John Hunter

Hi! My name is John Hunter and I am a senior at Park. This is my second year 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.

Alicia Mainjeni
Entertainment Editor

Alicia Mainjeni

Hey y’all! My name is Alicia and I am the Entertainment editor for the second semester of the 2023-24 school year :). I am a junior and this is my third year as a staffer. In my free time you can find me making jewelry, running around on stage, being ...

Layla Mickelson
Opinions Editor

Layla Mickelson

Hi there! My name is Layla and this is my second year on Echo. I'm a junior and I am one of the Copy Editors this year! When I’m not drinking a warm chai while reading my book, you can find me hanging out with my friends, snowboarding or running cross c...

Noah Leventhal
Digital Content Editor

Noah Leventhal

Hi there! I'm Noah, a senior, and this is my third year on Echo. I'm super excited to take on the role of Digital Content Editor this year, making sure the website is in tip-top shape 24/7. I also manage our social media presence, working to expand Echo's...

Alyssa Johannes
Digital Content Editor

Alyssa Johannes

Hi, I’m Alyssa! I’m a junior and this is my first year on Echo. I do theatre, and play ultimate frisbee in the fall and the spring. In my free time, I love to listen to music and read, and you can usually find me re-watching 10 Things I Hate About You or G...

Taylor Voigt
Copy Editor

Taylor Voigt

Hi! My name is Taylor and I’m a junior. This is my second year on Echo and my first year of being a copy editor. Outside of school I enjoy playing hockey, reading, and spending time with friends. I’m excited for what this year will bring!...

Alex Hoag
Copy Editor

Alex Hoag

Hi! I’m Alex and this is my second year in Echo. I’m a junior 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 write...

Kayleigh Bishop
Copy Editor

Kayleigh Bishop

Hi! My name is Kayleigh and I am a sophomore. This is my first year of Echo, and when I’m not writing I am busy being part of the golf and tennis team. I love hanging out with friends, skiing, playing cards and listening to music. You can usually catch...

Serena Bovee
Copy Editor

Serena Bovee

Greetings all, my name is Serena and this will be my third year working on this publication. I am one of the condemned copy editors working on the Echo this year. In my free time, I partake in listening to some of my revered music. From the works of the la...

Nicholas Garrett
Copy Editor

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...

Eliah Fink
Photo Editor

Eliah Fink

Hello guys, I'm Eliah. I'm a senior and this is my second year on Echo, and probably my third year as photo editor. I work alongside my favorite fellow photo editors as a senior photo editor. Some might call me the "Top Dog," 🐶 around the publicati...

Ruby Viot
Photo Editor

Ruby Viot

Hey everybody, I'm Ruby!!! I'm a junior and this is my first year on Echo. In my free time you can catch me hanging out with Abby Bartleson (she's the best) or drinking matcha. I love listening to music (Brent Faiyaz and SZA are my favorites right now)...

Ayelel Meyen
Photo Editor

Ayelel Meyen

Hi, my name is Ayelel and I'm a senior. I am a photo editor this semester! After school, you will likely find me at practice whether it’s cross country, nordic, or track & field:). Outside of my sports I like to spend time with friends🫂, my pets�...

Ari Lissauer
Photo Editor

Ari Lissauer

Hi my name is Ari Lissauer and I'm a junior. This is my third year being on Echo staff and I'm a photo editor. 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...

Hanna Wilsey
Photo Editor

Hanna Wilsey

Hi! My name is Hanna and I am one of the photo editors this year! I am a senior and I spend most of my time playing sports, especially nordic skiing. Other than that, you can usually find me with friends or doing something outside....

TJ Brayboy
Photo Editor

TJ Brayboy

Hi, my name is TJ and I am a junior this year. I am a captain of the football team and I also do track. This is my first year in Echo! I enjoy playing video games, lifting weights and hanging out with friends. My favorite foods are pasta, fish and chick...

Sarah Kluckhohn
Design 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...

Modesty Manion
Multimedia Editor

Modesty Manion

Hi there! My name is Modesty, I’m a senior and it’s my third year on Echo. This year I'm Echo's Multimedia 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, and I love ...

Jesse Belen
Multimedia Editor

Jesse Belen

Hey everyone!! My name is Jesse. I’m a sophomore and a copy editor for Echo. I love to play as a goalkeeper for soccer so you can usually find me on the field but when I’m not playing I’m most often cozying up in a bunch of blankets reading a b...

Maya Nieves
Multimedia Editor

Maya Nieves

Hiii! My name is Maya Nieves and I'm this year's news editor. I'm a Junior and this is my second year on Echo. In my free time I enjoy backpacking, reading, and playing ultimate. I also LOVE old rom coms, music and pasta. I'm really excited to work with...

Abby Meisler
Business Editor

Abby Meisler

Hey guys!! My name is Abby and I’m a $enior and this is my third year on echo. This year I am the busine$$ editor. In my free time I love being with my friends, reading Rachel Arkis’s stories and obse$$ing over her photos. This year I’m excited...

Lucas Tangelson
Echo Staffer

Lucas Tangelson

Hi my name is Lucas, I'm a junior at Park and this is my first year on Echo! I love to play soccer 24/7 and each sweet treats whenever I can. When I'm not busy doing those things you can find me listening to music or hanging out with friends.

Rackam Walberg
Echo Staffer

Rackam Walberg

 Hi, my name is Rackam Walberg. I am a sophomore and this is my first year in Echo. Other than writing and photography, I love to draw and read. I also enjoy hiking, listening to music, and watching horror movies. I’m really excited to be in Echo th...

Alan Gardner
Echo Staffer

Alan Gardner

Hi my name is Alan, I'm a junior at St. Louis Park High School. This year I am a varsity runner on the cross country team and sing in the school choir. Outside of school I love to lift weights and hang out with friends. 

Madeline Anklam
Echo Staffer

Madeline Anklam

Hi! My name is Madeline Anklam and I’m a senior this year. I enjoy playing tennis and in my free time I like to hang out with friends and listen to music! My favorite food is Punch Pizza and my Starbucks order is an iced matcha latte with vanilla and o...

Paxon Myers
Echo Staffer

Paxon Myers

Hi, My name is Paxon, I’m a junior and this is my first year in Echo. I love sports and I do track for school. Outside of school I enjoy hanging out with friends and I like to travel around the country.

Ryan Moran
Echo Staffer

Ryan Moran

Hi, my name is Ryan. I am a Junior and this is my first year on the Echo staff. I look forward to learning how to be a journalist. I play baseball and hockey and love to go out and do new things with friends.

Yosef Teshome
Echo Staffer

Yosef Teshome

Hey, my name is Yosef Teshome. I’m a junior and I play football for the SLP Orioles. I also like to hangout with friends and play video games. This is my first year on Echo and I’m excited to be here!   

Finn Berry
Echo Staffer

Finn Berry

Hi my name is Finn Berry and I am a junior. I do competitive swimming and golf for school. While I'm not at school I like to hang out with my friends, play video games and listen to music. This is my first year on the Echo team and I am looking to help o...

Thomas Halverson
Echo Staffer

Thomas Halverson

Hi, I’m Thomas Halverson. I am a junior here at St. Louis Park High School. This year I am a varsity runner on the cross country team, varsity tennis player and junior varsity basketball player. I am super excited to be a part of the echo team this...

Estrella Ochoa
Echo Staffer

Estrella Ochoa

Hiya! My name is Estrella Ochoa and I’m in my senior year! In my spare time I like to draw, play video games, watch movies, listen to music and design clothing that I will never make. You probably can spot me in the hallway if you look for a chic in loud ...

Clara Bagne
Echo Staffer

Clara Bagne

Hi my name is Clara Bagne and I am a junior! This is my first year on Echo! In my free time I like to hang out with friends, I also like to play with my dog. I am looking forward to taking pictures and writing stories about sporting events for the newspap...

Pascale Hegerle
Echo Staffer

Pascale Hegerle

Hi! My name is Pascale and I am a senior. I love to write, so I’m really excited to be in Echo. In my free time I love to listen to music, play with my pets, or scroll on Pinterest. 

Louisa Augustine
Echo Staffer

Louisa Augustine

Hi! My name is Louisa and this is my first year on Echo. I’m a junior this year and some things I enjoy are running cross country and track, downhill skiing/racing, and hanging out with friends and family. I’m excited to be a part of Echo and am loo...

Sofia Jerney
Echo Staffer

Sofia Jerney

Hi! My name is Sofia and I’m a senior. This is my first and last year in Echo and I’m so excited to be here. When I’m not running art club (or trying to recruit new members), you can find me reading the latest copy of Vogue or grabbing boba with ...

Zara Fakier
Echo Staffer

Zara Fakier

Hi my name is Zara Fakier, I am a junior! This is my first year on Echo. In my free time I like to hang out with my friends and family and to travel. I’m excited to start on Echo this week and looking forward to covering the sporting events this year!...

Trey Janssen
Echo Staffer

Trey Janssen

Yo I'm Trey, I'm a junior this is my first year on Echo and I'm going to be a photographer. I play hockey and I like to play golf. I'm super excited to be a member of Echo and meet awesome people. 

Fisher Christopher
Echo Staffer

Fisher Christopher

I'm Fisher, I'm a junior. This is my first year on Echo. I like to watch the UFC, NFL and NHL. I also like hanging out with my friends and playing golf. I am excited to be in Echo and meet new people.

Deuce Serrano
Echo Staffer

Deuce Serrano

Hello my name is Deuce Serrano, I will be a junior this year and this is my first year doing Echo. I play football for the school in the fall and track in the spring. I like to hang out with my friends and go to the gym. I'm excited for Echo to meet ne...

Davieon Williams-Charles
Echo Staffer

Davieon Williams-Charles

My name is Davieon Williams-Charles and I am a sophomore. Like football and basketball. I am really excited to join Echo to meet new people and take photos and write great new stories. I like to play sports with friends and play games. I can't wait fo...

Jeremy Eichten
Echo Staffer

Jeremy Eichten

Hi! I am Jeremy Eichten and I am a Junior at SLP. I play Football at SLP and I am in choir. In my free time I like to travel and try new foods. I also like to lift weights and exercise. This is my first year on Echo and I look forward to being a part ...

Alex Driver
Echo Staffer

Alex Driver

Hey! My name is Alex, I’m a sophomore. This is my first year of Echo, when I’m not writing I’m playing soccer or seeing my friends. I love skiing, hiking, baking, and listening to music. I’m so excited to be a part of Echo this year! ...

Isaac Schulman
Echo Staffer

Isaac Schulman

My name is Isaac Schulman I am a sophomore and I like baseball and football. I’m excited to be in Echo because I like writing and I like reading the newspaper. I play football. I like to hangout with my friends.   

Kalsang Wangmo
Echo Staffer

Kalsang Wangmo

Hi, My name is Kalsang. I’m a sophomore and this is my first year on Echo. When I'm not writing for Echo I like playing sports, I play basketball and do track. In my free time, I enjoy traveling and listening to music. I also enjoy deep woods hiking....

Gabriel Fink
Echo Staffer

Gabriel Fink

My name is Gabriel, I’m a junior in highschool, and this is my first year on Echo. When I’m not at school, you can find me out with my dad, surfing the internet, reading at home, laughing with my friends, or eating at one of my favorite restauran...

Lucia Versalles
Echo Staffer

Lucia Versalles

Hey, my name is Lucia Versalles and I am a sophomore. When I'm not in school I love playing soccer ⚽, hanging out with friends 💕and of course going to Starbucks ⭐ as much as possible. This is my first year on echo and I am so happy to be a part ...

Annika Koch
Echo Staffer

Annika Koch

Hi! I’m Annika, this is my first year on Echo, and I’m a junior. In my free time I like to do gymnastics, hang out with my friends, and travel. I’m excited to be on Echo this year!

Hanna Lipschultz
Echo Staffer

Hanna Lipschultz

Hi! My name is Hanna and I am a junior.  It is my first year on Echo and I am super excited!  I swim for the SLP Orioles and the Hopkins Hurricanes.  When I’m not swimming I enjoy traveling, playing tennis, and listening to music....

Will Carpenter
Echo Staffer

Will Carpenter

Hi, I’m Will. I live in St. Louis Park and I am a junior. This is my first year doing Echo and I am very excited. I have a younger sister and brother, and a dog named Bailey. I like to play baseball and football, and hang out with my friends. ...

Matthew Plant
Echo Staffer

Matthew Plant

Hey, my name is Matthew and I am a junior. This is my first year on Echo and I am excited to be a part of the Echo team. When I’m not in school, I like to ski, play baseball, and hang out with my friends.   

Rowan Jansen
Echo Staffer

Rowan Jansen

Hello, my name is Rowan Jansen and I am a Junior at SLP High School. I like to play softball and hockey in my free time. This is my first year on Echo and I'm looking forward to the year. 

Ryan Steinberg
Echo Staffer

Ryan Steinberg

Hi, I’m Ryan. I’m a junior and this is my first year on echo. 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 also  play soccer and ultimate for the school.  ...

Max Rider
Echo Staffer

Max Rider

Hello ! I'm Max Rider. I am a junior and I play hockey and golf here at SLP. In my free time I like to lift weights and fish. This is my first year in echo and I am looking forward to my time writing stories for our school paper....

Brennan Healy
Echo Staffer

Brennan Healy

My name is Brennan. I am a sophomore and when I'm not in school I enjoy playing sports. Hanging out with friends. This is my first year on echo and I'm really excited to be apart of this group.

Jack Betzer
Echo Staffer

Jack Betzer

Hi, my name is Jack Betzer, I am a junior this year, and this is my first year on echo. I play hockey year ‘round and golf in the summer. In my free time, I like to go to the gym, hang out with friends, and watch movies.

Ted McCarren
Echo Staffer

Ted McCarren

Hi, I’m Ted and I am a sophomore this year. I play football and baseball and I am excited about my first year in Echo. Outside of school, I like to hangout with my friends, play golf and fish in the summer, and snowboard during the winter.

Emma Egan
Echo Staffer

Emma Egan

Hi, I’m Emma! I am a 10th grader and this is my first year being a part of Echo. I play soccer and golf for Park. I spend most of my time playing these sports, but when I'm not doing that I'm usually hanging out with my friends....

Kylie Kaiser
Echo Staffer

Kylie Kaiser

Hello! My name is Kylie Kaiser, I'm a sophomore and it's my first year on Echo. In my spare time I enjoy golfing, listening to music, skiing, reading and overall just being outside. I cannot wait for Echo this year! 

Audrey Kuendig
Echo Staffer

Audrey Kuendig

Hey! My name is Audrey Kuendig, and I am a sophomore and this is my first year on Echo. When I am not writing, you can find me on a volleyball court, baking, or going on walks around Lake Harriet. I am so excited to be a part of the Echo team this ye...

Georgia Hughes
Echo Staffer

Georgia Hughes

Hi, my name is Georgia. I’m a junior and this is my first year on Echo. I play on the tennis team here. In my free time I enjoy going to new places, traveling, baking, and hanging out with my friends and family.

Gabby Fadden
Echo Staffer

Gabby Fadden

My name is Gabby and I am a sophomore. This is my first year on Echo. I like to play sports and a fun fact about me is that I have 3 dogs. 

claire
Echo Staffer

Claire Williams

Hey! My name is Claire, and I'm a sophomore. This is my first year on Echo, and I am so excited! When I’m not writing, I’m playing lacrosse or soccer. I love going to the beach, trying new restaurants, and walking around the lake with my older sister.

Fares Hendi
Echo Staffer

Fares Hendi

Hey, I'm Fares and I'm a junior at Park. This is my first year on Echo and I'm so excited to be part of the team.

Brennan Hogan
Echo Staffer

Brennan Hogan

Hi, my name is Brennan Hogan. This is my first year on Echo. I like to play hockey throughout the whole year and soccer in the fall. I also play golf in the summer and spring. I like going to the gym, hanging out with my friends, playing hockey, and di...

Miles Johnson
Echo Staffer

Miles Johnson

Hey y'all! My names Miles, I'm a junior when I'm not in the #pub I'm thrifting, baking, cooking or hanging out with friends. I'm super excited to be a part of Echo for my first year! And I'm excited to get to know our amazing editor and staff this year!

Rylie Unangst
Echo Staffer

Rylie Unangst

Hey!!!! My name is Rylie and I am a senior this year. I am one of the captains of the girl's lacrosse team and I manage the football team. Outside of that, I really enjoy watching movies, eating sushi, and hanging out with friends! I’m really looking f...

Jaiden Leary
Echo Staffer

Jaiden Leary

Hi my name's Jaiden Leary, I'm a junior and I like writing stories about politics and what's going on in the world. My current hobbies are reading and walking my dog. 

Caedon Exsted
Echo Staffer

Caedon Exsted

Hey, my name is Caedon Exsted. I am a junior and this is my second year on Echo. I live in St. Louis Park with my parents, 5 siblings and 2 dogs. In my free time I enjoy hanging with friends and watching new shows on Netflix.

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 second year on Echo and I'm excited to be here!

Tyler Eoff
Echo Staffer

Tyler Eoff

Hey, my name is Tyler, I am a junior at St. Louis Park and this is my second year of echo. I am hoping to take more photos this year and I like to write stories too. I like to play baseball and watch football with my friends. I like to play sports with my f...

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...

Scott Schmidt
Echo Staffer

Scott Schmidt

Hello everyone!  My name is Scott Schmidt and I am a senior. This is my second year on Echo, and I enjoy making movies with my friends. My hobbies are skiing, collecting vinyl records and playing video games.   

Jacob Martenson
Echo Staffer

Jacob Martenson

Hi my name is Jacob I am a junior and this is my second year on echo. I play football and baseball and in my free time I enjoy lifting, hanging out with friends and listening to music

Rachel Arkis
Echo Staffer

Rachel Arkis

Hey guys!! I’m Rachel, I’m a senior, and this is my third year on Echo. In my free time, I like playing tennis, listening to music and hanging out with friends and family. This year I’m looking forward to getting to know more people and running...

Cole Denham
Echo Staffer

Cole Denham

Hi, I’m Cole. I’m a junior and this is my second year of echo. I play baseball here at park and in my free time I like to golf, listen to music, and hangout with my friends and girlfriend. I’m excited to be in echo again this year.  ...

Ashley Reyes
Echo Staffer

Ashley Reyes

Hi! My name is Ashley, I’m a senior this year, this is my third 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...

Anisa Kahin
Echo Staffer

Anisa Kahin

Hiiiii!! My name’s Anisa Kahin. I'm a returning staffer which would make this my second year in Echo! I enjoy writing opinions and entertainment stories. I am also a full-time PSEO student! In my free time (which I don't have much of haha), I enjoy lis...

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 Junior. I play hockey for the school. In my free time I like to hang with my friends and listen to music. This is my second year doing echo and I am looking forward to helping with sports.

Jana Faust
Echo Staffer

Jana Faust

Hey! My name is Jana Faust, I'm a senior and this will be my second year on echo! I spend a lot of time playing soccer or ski racing but when I get some free moments I enjoy reading, cooking, and hanging out with friends! I’m super excited to see what...

Abby Bartleson
Echo Staffer

Abby Bartleson

Hey y’all!! My name is Abby, I’m a senior and this will be my third year on Echo (whoa!!). When I’m not designing an infographic on Canva hidden away in the Pub, you can find me drinking any sort of matcha (preferably matcha lemonade), devouring a n...

Ivan Zank
Echo Staffer

Ivan Zank

Hi! I’m Ivan. I'm a junior and this is my third year on Echo! I love writing and I’m really excited to create content. In my free time I binge watch youtube videos, hang out with friends, and listen to new music artists. 

Leo Justesen
Echo Staffer

Leo Justesen

Hi everyone! My name is Leo and I can't believe I am a senior and this is my last year at echo! Anyways I'm a big guy with a bigger heart. I love chillin’ with television, there's also a chance you’ll catch me at the archery range shooting bullseye...

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