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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
Abigail Prestholdt

Abigail Prestholdt, Photo Editor

Hello, I’m Abigail Prestholdt. I am one of this year’s photo editor since I’m obviously the best photographer there is. However, you won’t see me at school since I’m too cool for school and do PSEO at the University of Minnesota. I’m also a very intense horse girl since I go ride my horseys everyday!

All content by Abigail Prestholdt
Seventh grader Gretchen Fandel Thompson faces defender freshman Ruby Smith during practice April 12. The lacrosse team has begun practices preparing for their spring season.

[Photo] Girls’ lacrosse starts season

April 14, 2021
Jeffrey Cohen wipes down desks during an in-person class Feb. 26. Teachers are told to wipe down all desks after each class.

Photo Illustration by Abigail Prestholdt

Snowmobiling allows for a fun winter activity

Abigail Prestholdt
January 24, 2021
Senior Marissa Boettcher sets up equipment during gymnastics’ first practice Dec. 4. The team spent its first practice setting up equipment and cleaning.

A pandemic Christmas

A pandemic Christmas

Abigail Prestholdt
December 29, 2020
Photo illustration by Abigail Prestholdt.

[Photo] COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Minnesota

December 15, 2020
Used with permission by Clayton Horstman.

Senior competes in log rolling

Abigail Prestholdt
December 9, 2020
Muddy Paws Cheesecake displays its holiday toys for its annual children's fundraiser Dec 6. The company is partnering with STEP to give kids toys over the holidays.

[Photo] Muddy Paws Cheesecake partners with STEP for 28th year

December 6, 2020
Junior Danny Shope throws a frisbee around Junior Beau Finley Nov. 17. The ultimate team has cancelled captains practices but, is continuing to have pickup games.

[Photo] Boys’ ultimate host safe captains practice

November 30, 2020
Senior co-captain Olivia Etz roller skis down a neighborhood road Oct. 26. Olivia is a three-season athlete competing in cross country, nordic and track.

[Photo] Meet the Athlete: Olivia Etz

October 27, 2020
City council member Anne Mavity talks about her opinions on the evicted before convicted board Jan. 14, 2019.

[Photo] Long time city council member resigns

Andrea Melear
September 29, 2020
Senior Zoe Frank organizes produce at SLP seeds produce distributions Sept. 22. SLP seeds is offering distribution Tuesdays 2-6 p.m, and a farm stand Saturdays 9 a.m-1 p.m.

[Photo] Farm stand offers fresh produce to the community

September 28, 2020
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[Photo] Breaking: School year to kick off at a distance

August 10, 2020
Graduate Jazmine Marin Luna waves to teachers during St. Louis Parks' graduation ceremony June 23.

Graduate Elliot Rickert greets friends and family during the car parade June 23. St. Louis Park celebrated the graduation ceremony in the high school parking lot June 23.

[Photo] Park hosts alternative Graduation ceremony

June 24, 2020
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[Photo] Gallery: Class of 2020 Graduation

June 24, 2020
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Graduate Madison Henry waves to friends and family during the car parade June 23. St. Louis Park celebrated the Graduation ceremony in the high school parking lot June 23.

Fair use from Netflix. Netflixs new show "Coronavirus, Explained" provides information related to COVID-19.

‘Coronavirus, Explained’ proves informational

Abigail Prestholdt, Writer
May 2, 2020
Fair use from Global research. The CDC released guidelines for to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus, take the quiz to test your knowledge.

Center for Disease Control COVID-19 guideline quiz

Abigail Prestholdt
April 21, 2020
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Junior Jamillah Berry warms up during track practice March 11. The track team began practices in preparation for their season which started March 9.

Senior Erik Piehl goes up for a layup against Robbinsdale Cooper March 6. During their Sections game Park fell to Cooper ending its season.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball falls to Cooper 61-63

March 12, 2020
Junior Joelle Sheffield dribbles the ball around Wayzata freshman Brynn Senden during the Section game against Wayzata Feb. 29. Park lost to Wayzata 64-71.

[Photo] Girls' basketball finishes off season

March 10, 2020
Junior Zoe Frank talks to a St. Louis Park business woman attending her booth at the Health in the Park event Feb. 22. Many SLP residents attended to learn more about the health resources that are available for residents.

[Photo] Event inspires community to be healthier

March 3, 2020
A Twin Cities resident performs at the LGBTQ teen pride event June 1. Many student from the LGBTQ club have participated in activities such as these. The club encourages a safe environment for everyone to come and have a discussion as well as support.

LGBTQ meeting times schedule

Abigail Prestholdt
February 24, 2020

Theater stays positive in the face of loss

Abigail Prestholdt, Writer
February 3, 2020
Junior Ella Atlas attends a SLP Mind club meeting Jan. 31. SLP Mind does calming activities such as coloring and listening to calm music.

[Photo] Mental health club begins new semester

February 5, 2020
Fair use from Fandango

‘Dolittle’ brings viewers on overwhelming journey

Abigail Prestholdt
January 28, 2020
Freshman Wes Anderson and sophomore Caroline Butler practice a scene to prep for the one-act. The one-act will be performed at 7 p.m. Jan. 17-18 as well as Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. at the High School Auditorium.

Theater prepares for one act

Abigail Prestholdt
January 13, 2020
A nature center employee walks along the nature center paths Dec. 17. Westwood Nature Center is hosting a Be The Light Winter Solstice Walk on Dec. 21. The event is to inspire people with mental illnesses to step into the light and out of the darkness.

[Photo] Annual Winter Solstice Walk spreads awareness on mental illness

December 18, 2019
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Career and College Coordinator Kara Mueller helps senior Brett Duncan find a summer job June 3. Mueller has a board with all the summer jobs available in St. Louis Park outside her room in B220.

Summer jobs prove beneficial

Abigail Prestholdt
June 4, 2019
Freshman Olivia Brown runs in the four by four during the Sections 6AA meet. Athletes who made it in the top two of their event are going to State meet June. 8.

[Photo] Track progresses through Sections

June 4, 2019
Senior Ayanna Nathan prepares her solo for the upcoming choir concert. The 1950's POPS concert will be May. 29.

Choir prepares for last concert of the year

Abigail Prestholdt
May 28, 2019
Sophomore Phoebe McKinney sings and dances during her zero hour choir class. Choir is preparing for their 1940's POPS concert May 29 in the High School auditorium .

[Photo] Sophomores accepted into All-State Choir

May 13, 2019
Park students prepare to enter school on the morning of March 22. The decision was finalized and will go into affect for the 2020-2021 school year.

Freshman Renee McSherry is playing the cello during her fourth hour orchestra class. The SLP High School Orchestra is having their rock concert at 7 p.m. Mar.14 .in the high school auditorium.

[Photo] Orchestra prepares for biggest fundraising concert

March 14, 2019
City council member Anne Mavity talks about her opinions on the evicted before convicted board Jan. 14. This month they are conducting interviews for potential board member.

[Photo] Crime-free/drug-free housing ordinance under investigation

January 29, 2019
Junior Jordyn Turek writes down her opinions about the school starting time. The youth Panel met during the day Jan. 16 at SLP high school.

[Photo] Superintendent requests youth input

January 23, 2019
Zach Affeldt swims the breastroke during their meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday at St. Louis Park Middle School. The park boys' swimming team faced off against Benilde St. Margrets and came away with the win by four points.

[Photo] Boys’ swimming defeats Benilde

January 13, 2019
US Holiday train stopped Dec.11 in three dfferent locations in Minnesota. At 4:50 p.m. it stopped in Golden Valley then moved on to St. Louis Park at 6 p.m. and had their final stop in Minneapolis at 7:55 p.m.

Sophomore McCabe Dvorak swerves around the goal to keep the puck away from two opponents. Park defeated Osseo on Dec. 4 with a final score of 7-3 at the St. Louis Park Rec Center.

Senior Melissa buys Core water during the Storiole's 50 percent off sale. The sale ends Nov. 30.

[Photo] Storiole holds sale for holiday spirit

November 29, 2018
Photo illustration by Abby Prestholdt

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Two players from the boys hockey team are brawling over the puck. Sept. 12-16

Several St. Louis Park students attended multiple training sessions to become student election judges. These students will help run polling stations on election day Nov. 6.

[Photo] Polling stations prepare for election day

November 5, 2018
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Sophomore Phoebe McKinney sings alongside her fellow park singers. The annual fall choir concert Oct. 29 included a collection of middle schoolers all the way to seniors.

[Photo] Park seniors end their last District Vocal Festival

November 2, 2018
Leader of Roots and Shoots Katie Christiansen speaks during their weekly meeting, Oct. 23. She has been partnering with other environmental organizations to work on a petition.

[Photo] Roots and Shoots members collaborate with local organizations

October 26, 2018
Sophomore Joseph McIndoo learns about NTA club poster encouraging students to vote. Several more Posters are hung up around the high school cafeteria.

[Photo] Political informational posters supplied by NTA

October 5, 2018
Senior Roots and Shoots president Katie Christiansen works with club members to organize what they plan to do this year.

[Photo] Roots and Shoots starts year with numbers

September 14, 2018
Lime bikes parked on side street in St. Louis Park August 20 2018.

SLP SEEDS volunteer prepares fruit during an event. The harvest festival takes place 5:30 p.m. August 23 at Ainsworth Park and August 24 Rainbow Park.

[Photo] Harvest festival begins preparations

August 20, 2018
Senior Ian McIntyre and junior Zoey Zachek rehearse a scene from the spring play, "The Philadelphia Story." Theatre will perform "The Philadelphia Story" 7 p.m. April 27-28 and 2 p.m April 29.

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