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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo
The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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Abby Keller

Abby Keller, Managing Editor

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 work with everyone in Echo, making this year our best yet. 

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AP Precalc as only math option at Park

Abby Keller
May 14, 2024
Business and Finance teacher Abby Lugo reviews sales pitch with junior Alexa Nguyen April 24. Lugo was awarded Educator of Excellence by BestPrep, a Minnesota nonprofit.

[Photo] Park teacher excels in her field

Rachel Arkis, Staffer
April 29, 2024
Lieutenant Governor and Park graduate Peggy Flanagan speaks to sophomore Honors English students Dec. 13. The discussion focused on Flanagans experiences and her connection to both Park and the Indigenous community.

[Photo] Lieutenant Governor sparks Park

December 14, 2023
Dr. Kate Maguire is interviewed by Parks school board Sept. 27. Park was interviewing to find an interim Superintendent.

Interim superintendent hired

Abby Keller
September 28, 2023
Affirmative action struck down

Affirmative action struck down

Abby Keller
August 19, 2023
Graduating senior Luca Alvarez smiles at his family while walking in to graduation June 6. Graduation marks the end of seniors time at Park.

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Senior Jack Mintz prepares to pass the frisbee May 18. Park won against Armstrong 15-4.

Boys’ ultimate crushes Armstrong

Abby Keller and Rachel Arkis
May 22, 2023

Abby Keller
May 15, 2023
The six dinner guests sit in the drawing room as Colonel Mustard (Jacob Erlandson) discovers a mysterious envelope April 27. “Clue” opened April 28.

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Five of the six dinner guests attempt to listen to what is happening on the other side of the door April 27. Parks portrayal of the tantalizing murder–mystery “Clue” marks the end of the theatrical school year.

[Photo] Park is at the scene of the crime

May 2, 2023
After her car breaks down, a motorist (Dominica Mora Zengel) unintentionally gets caught up in a murder–mystery April 27. The play “Clue” is based on the well-known game of the same name.

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Wadsworth (Noa Butler) tries to explain to the dinner guests what occurred during their deadly dinner party April 27. Noa Butler’s character acts as a guide for the other characters as they navigate their mysterious evening.

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Superintendent Astein Osei at school board meeting April 25. The school board is planning the budget for upcoming 2023-2024 school year.

Under the surface of budget cuts

Abby Keller and Modesty Manion
April 27, 2023
Junior Saul Zis blocks Mounds View Mustangs player April 13. Crush won their first game of the season 15-5.

[Photo] Crush reigns successful against Mounds View

April 15, 2023
AP US History and AP Macro/Micro Economics teacher Scott Miller wanders his room during lecture April 12. Miller teaches three of Parks many AP class options.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: It's time to free the APs

April 12, 2023
Junior Thomas Shope blocks senior Ryan DuSaire while scrimmaging March 25. This was the first varsity Ultimate practice of the season.

[Photo] Crush hits the field for another season

April 7, 2023
Juniors Estrella Ochoa and Aaron Casey-Fix write answers while playing a Mexican version of Family Feud Feb. 16. Spanish club meets once a month. Their next meeting is March 23.

[Photo] Family feuding in Spanish club

February 17, 2023
Freshman Jordyn McLemore salutes the judge after landing her vault Jan 10. This was Park gymnastics first home meet of the season.

[Photo] Suffering meets and defeats

January 11, 2023
(1)Rustica

[Photo] Echo staffer reviews hot chocolates

Maren Wilsey
January 10, 2023
Junior Liam Woodward looks towards his coach Dec. 7. Crush played Edina at US Bank stadium

[Photo] Crush plays at US Bank Stadium

December 15, 2022

Pass/no credit should be replaced with a more accurate system

Abby Keller
November 27, 2022
The last number of Parks fall musical Chicago ends with jazz hands in rehearsal Nov 10. The cast overcame illness and created a magical finale to their run.

[Photo] ‘Chicago: Teen Edition’ dazzles in final performance

November 21, 2022
Senior Gwen Rockler-Gladen sings onstage Nov. 11. Her character Roxie Hart dreams of being a star.

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Ensemble sings and dance on stage after announcement Roxie Hart is having a baby. This is the turning point in the show when Roxie becomes more famous than Velma.

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Junior Coeleen Gruen sings opening number of Chicago Nov. 11. The first song in the show is All that Jazz.

[Photo] ‘Chicago: Teen Edition’ opening night success

November 12, 2022
Junior Coeleen Gruen suggests doing a double act to senior Gwen Rockler-Gladen. Velma Kelly (Gruen) fears her fame is slipping away and hopes a double act will bring her back into the spotlight.

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Junior Elena Colacci explains why her character killed her husband. The song Cell Block Tango introduces the audience to the six women on trial for the killing of their husbands.

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Junior Coeleen Gruen tells her story to reporters. Chicago opened Nov. 11, and closes Nov. 20

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Defense attorney Billy Flynn, played by Jack Mintz is introduced, Nov. 11. Flynn will serve as legal council to both Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly.

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In anticipation of class starting, 40 students in Erik Ahlquists seventh hour Calculus class get materials out. This is one of many classes filled to capacity as class sizes increased due to budget cuts.

[Photo] Chaos in the classroom

October 17, 2022

Parking passes inequitable

Abby Keller
March 16, 2022
Coach Carolyn Guddal instructs swimmers March 10. This is Guddals first year of being the head coach for girls synchronized swimming.

[Photo] Synchro dives into new waters

March 12, 2022
Stefano Giovannelli walks down the stairs March 10. On March 9, the School Board accepted a revision to policy 808, causing masking at schools to be optional.

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Junior Stefano Giovannelli walks down the stairs maskless March 10. On March 9, the School Board accepted a revision to policy 808, causing masking at schools to be optional.

[Photo] Maskless made effective immediately

March 8, 2022
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