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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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Abby Bartleson

Abby Bartleson, Features Editor

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 milk and light ice) or taking a nap… If I have my headphones on, you’ll most likely catch me listening to The Weeknd, Harry Styles, Taylor Swift or The Neighbourhood.

All content by Abby Bartleson
Junior Josh Folwick spends time with dog. Underdog Rescue hosted an adoption event May 24.

Reaching out for a paw in need

Abby Bartleson
May 26, 2023
Used with permission by Scott Berry

From teammates to opponents

Abby Bartleson
May 26, 2023
Senior Jack Mintz prepares to pass the frisbee May 18. Park won against Armstrong 15-4.

[Photo] Boys’ ultimate crushes Armstrong

May 22, 2023
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: The Weeknd, KAYTRAMINÉ, Jonas Brothers

Abby Bartleson
May 19, 2023
‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ sizzles with chemistry

‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ sizzles with chemistry

Abby Bartleson
April 17, 2023
Junior Saul Zis blocks Mounds View Mustangs player April 13. Crush won their first game of the season 15-5.

Crush reigns successful against Mounds View

Abby Bartleson and Rachel Arkis
April 15, 2023
Junior Thomas Shope blocks senior Ryan DuSaire while scrimmaging March 25. This was the first varsity Ultimate practice of the season.

Crush hits the field for another season

Abby Bartleson and Rachel Arkis
April 7, 2023
Junior volunteer Rylie Unangst packs mobile orders. National Honors Society students volunteered at Mexico City Cafe Feb. 26.

Fundraising event brings senior class closer

Abby Bartleson
February 28, 2023
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: boygenius, Niall Horan, Logic

Abby Bartleson
February 23, 2023
Fair use from Netflix

‘You’ season four turns to a British ‘whodunnit’

Abby Bartleson
February 18, 2023
Sophomore Micah Curtis dribbles the ball Feb. 2. Park lost 85-38 to Orono.

Boys’ basketball squashed by the Spartans

Abby Bartleson and Rachel Arkis
February 4, 2023
Sophomore Rowan Jansen and senior Sofia Hoffman skate towards the puck Jan. 16. Park lost 4-5 against Anoka during overtime.

[Photo] Two girls’ hockey teams unite

January 25, 2023
Sophomore Rowan Jansen and senior Sofia Hoffman skate towards the puck Jan. 16. Park lost 4-5 against Anoka during overtime.

Two girls’ hockey teams unite

Crystal Diaz, Rachel Arkis, and Abby Bartleson
January 25, 2023
Junior Camryn Witham skates towards the puck Jan. 21. Hopkins/Park girls hockey defeated North Shore 2-1.

Park turns North Shore south

Katie Nelson and Abby Bartleson
January 24, 2023
Sophomore Micah Curtis shoots the ball Jan. 20. Park lost against Benilde-St. Margarets 85-61.

Boys’ Basketball falls short against rival

Abby Bartleson, John Hunter, and Zoe Ziessman
January 22, 2023
Junior Keegan Hartford dribbles the ball down the court Jan. 17. Park lost against Chaska 47-60.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball faces tough loss

January 18, 2023
Junior Camryn Witham prepares to receive a pass Jan. 16. Park lost to Anoka 4-5 in overtime.

[Photo] Girls Hockey loses to Anoka

January 19, 2023
Valentine’s Day decor and candy displayed at target Jan. 9. As Valentines Day is coming up, people are able to buy gifts, candy or decor for their loved ones.

Winter celebrations warm up cold months

Abby Bartleson
January 11, 2023
Senior Antonio Speed runs towards the opposite side of the court Dec. 9. This was Park’s third game of the season.

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Senior Salah Mohamoud and sophomore Micah Curtis defend basket. Park’s next game will be against Hopkins.

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Sophomore Javaris Ellis jumps to shoot the ball Dec. 9. Ellis plays a forward position.

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Senior Treyonno Jones reaches to intercept ball Dec 9. Park has a current record of 1-2.

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Senior Salah Mohamoud plays defense against opponent. Park is set to face Hopkins 7 p.m. Dec. 13. at St. Louis Park Main Gym.

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Sophomore Micah Curtis shoots the ball Dec 9. Park played their first home game of the season.

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Sophomore Micah Curtis jumps with the ball Dec. 9. Park won 85-76 against Washburn.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball victorious at first home game

December 11, 2022

Echo staffers rate Thanksgiving food

Scott Schmidt, John Hunter, and Abby Bartleson
December 5, 2022
Fair use from Netflix

“Wednesday” proves wicked and woeful

Abby Bartleson
December 2, 2022
Teammates gather to try lifting the deadlift bar. Players participate in strength and conditioning every Wednesday.

Boys’ basketball jumps into season

Abby Bartleson, Scott Schmidt, and Jacob Perszyk
December 2, 2022
Participants gather around a table to paint pumpkins. The Depot hosted its Halloween party on Oct. 28.

[Photo] Depot Halloween disappoints

November 1, 2022
Park sports warm up for the winter

Park sports warm up for the winter

Abby Bartleson
October 31, 2022
Advisors monitor after-school detention in the cafeteria Oct. 13. Students are assigned to a detention after multiple unexcused absences or tardies.

[Photo] Not so saved by the bell

October 14, 2022
Advisors monitor after-school detention in the cafeteria Oct. 13. Students are assigned to a detention after multiple unexcused absences or tardies.

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Junior captain Addison Chenvert and sophomore Evelyn Barnett get ready to hit an incoming ball. Park came out on top in the tournament Oct. 1.

Girls’ volleyball sets to serve

Abby Bartleson, Crystal Diaz, and Zoe Ziessman
October 2, 2022
Seniors gathered to paint the wall Sept. 30. Students organized to bring paint for the mural.

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Seniors Henry Bendickson and Anna Becker give each other a high five. Class of 2023 chose to paint a silhouette of Michael Jordan.

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Senior Ava Hart laughs while painting her handprint. Each student got the opportunity to place their handprint on the wall.

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Senior Lily Olson gets ready to splatter paint on her fellow classmates. Seniors painting the wall has been going on for many decades.

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Senior Shantell Harden paints her handprint on the wall Sept 30. Students were able to paint Sept. 29 and 30.

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Seniors Shantell Harden and Lily Olson chase each other with paint. Typically, seniors paint the wall in the spring.

[Photo] Class of 2023 adds color to senior year

October 2, 2022
Fair use from Warner Bros. Pictures

‘Don’t Worry Darling’ leaves unanswered questions

Abby Bartleson
September 30, 2022
Sophomore Huston Samoy gets ready to spike the ball Sept. 15. Samoy plays opposite hitter.

Girl’s volleyball thrown off by Benilde

Rachel Arkis, Crystal Diaz, Zoe Ziessman, and Abby Bartleson
September 17, 2022
Junior captain Addison Chenvert and sophomore Evelyn Barnet dive for the ball Sept. 15. Park lost 3-0 against Benilde.

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Sophomore Amara Schroeder sets the ball for senior Jordan McMahon to hit Sept. 15. Park has many underclassmen playing this year.

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Senior Sophia Nagorski hits the ball over the net Sept. 15. Nagorski is a captain this season.

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Sophomore Grace Johnson dives for the ball Sept. 15. Johnson plays right-side hitter and setter.

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Orioles celebrate winning a point Sept. 15. Parks has a winning record of 7-4-0.

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Freshman Grace Johnson prepares to hit the ball Sept. 15. Sophomore Alex Hoag dives for help.

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Fair use from Paramount Pictures

Top 3 films of summer 2022

Abby Bartleson
September 6, 2022
Fair use from Netflix

‘Stranger Things’ season four takes a dark turn

Abby Bartleson
June 3, 2022
Junior Ben Duncan celebrates his team winning an activity during a By Your Side club meeting May 17. By Your Side finished their first in person year this school year.

By Your Side builds friendships

Rachel Arkis and Abby Bartleson
May 31, 2022

Students should be required to attend AP classes after exams

Abby Bartleson
May 12, 2022
Sophomore Brennan Anderson gets ready to hit the ball. Boys tennis’ held a tournament fundraiser on May 7.

[Photo] Boys' tennis holds fundraising tournament

May 11, 2022
Sophomore Nate Schwietering serves the ball April 22 at the first match of the season.

Boys’ JV tennis defeats Chaska

Rachel Arkis and Abby Bartleson
April 30, 2022
Principal LaNisha Paddock talks to business innovations students during press day April 10. Business innovations is a business elective open to all students.

Business Innovations guides young entrepreneurs

Abby Bartleson and Katie Nelson
April 29, 2022
Freshman Crew Lund prepares to serve a ball April 14. Tennis practices have been inside due to cold temperatures, rain and snow.

Boys’ tennis season impacted by weather

Abby Bartleson and Rachel Arkis
April 26, 2022
Hold The Wheat bakery opened March 26. The bakery offers gluten-free pastries and baked goods. The shop offers a welcoming interior, with pops of pink and green. The bakery also offers branded hats and aprons.

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Iced chai and iced peach green tea boba from Tii Cup. Tii Cup opened March 16 at Knollwood.

Tii Cup brings boba closer to Park

Abby Bartleson
March 24, 2022
Freshman Thomas Halverson throws the ball to serve March 20. Boys tennis tryouts begin April 4.

[Photo] Boys’ tennis season right around the corner

March 24, 2022
Block schedule put in place for testing

Block schedule put in place for testing

Abby Bartleson and Rachel Arkis
March 22, 2022
Echo File Photo by Carissa Prestholdt

Victoria Schmelzle receives Athena Award

Abby Bartleson
March 7, 2022
Stillwater Ice Palace Maze at The Zephyr Theatre. Maze opened Feb. 20 and closed Feb. 27.

Stillwater Ice Palace Maze makes for an entertaining activity

Abby Bartleson
March 7, 2022
Freshman Eva Taybior climbs to the top of the rock climbing wall at Base Camp Feb 17. All freshmen take a field trip to Bloomington to strengthen sense of community.

Freshman field trip offers new bonding experience

Abby Bartleson and Zoe Ziessman
March 1, 2022
Senior Emelia Johnson chases the puck Feb. 5. Park won 5-3.

Girls hockey wins on senior night

Abby Bartleson, Liz Asitimbay, and Alicia Mainjeni
February 8, 2022
Sophomore Josh Middleton prepares to block a shot against Benilde-St. Margaret’s Jan. 22. Park lost 0-3.

[Photo] In control of the goal

January 25, 2022
Sophomore Camryn Witham races after the puck against Woodbury Jan. 21. Park lost 2-0.

Girls’ hockey falls to Woodbury

Abby Bartleson and Zoe Ziessman
January 23, 2022
Freshman Rowan Jansen recovers from a fall Jan. 15. Park lost 2-0 against Robbinsdale Armstrong.

Girls’ hockey falls to Armstrong

Abby Bartleson and Mya Stanberry
January 21, 2022
Fair use from Sony Pictures

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ exceeds expectations

Abby Bartleson
January 18, 2022
Junior Jordan Dolinar competes on the bars during a meet at Park Center Dec. 8. Coach Dawn Theilen said the teams positive attitude has helped with its success throughout the season.

[Photo] Gymnastics raises the bar

January 11, 2022
Freshman Rowan Jansen rushes towards the goal while keeping a puck away from a Minneapolis defender Dec. 7. Hopkins- Park lost to Minneapolis 5-1.

Girls’ hockey falls to Minneapolis

Abby Bartleson
December 8, 2021
Sophomore Camry Witham prepares to steal the puck from Holy Angels Nov. 30. Hopkins-Park lost 3-1.

Meet the Athlete: Camryn Witham

Abby Bartleson
December 3, 2021

Echo Staffer Tries Baking a Turkey

Crystal Diaz and Abby Bartleson
November 24, 2021
Sophomore Rylie Unangst eats during class Nov. 2. Eating food in classrooms is prohibited due to COVID-19.

[Photo] No eating in classrooms enforced

November 19, 2021
Sweet new addition at Texa-Tonka

Sweet new addition at Texa-Tonka

Abby Bartleson
October 5, 2021
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