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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
Alec Pittman

Alec Pittman, Managing Editor

Hi, my name is Alec Pittman, but most people call me Pitt. I am one of the managing editors here on Echo. I enjoy writing columns about my current and past endeavors in swimming. I look forward to being a leader this year and want to make everyone here on Echo feels proud to represent their school. Stay tuned for more!

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Freshman Maxwell Gohman runs the last leg of the 4X800 at a home track meet April 26. Boys track resumes its Section meet today at 2:30 p.m.

Track Sections postponed

Alec Pittman and Jacob Stillman
May 31, 2018
Senior captain Karon Adams runs down the home stretch of his relay. The boys 4x100 relay is .03 seconds from breaking the school record.

Boys’ track wins Metro West

Alec Pittman and Jacob Stillman
May 27, 2018
Senior captain Karon Adams runs down the home stretch of his relay. The boys 4x100 relay is .03 seconds from breaking the school record.

Metro West Conference track meet quiz

Alec Pittman and Jacob Stillman
May 21, 2018
IB will make an international decision whether to continue the IB Hebrew SL course or not in January of 2019.

IB Hebrew exam potentially canceled

Ndunzi Kunsunga and Alec Pittman
April 13, 2018
Fulfilling a sense of achievement

Fulfilling a sense of achievement

Alec Pittman
April 12, 2018
Senior Cire Mayfield drives to the basket against Wayzata defender Kody Williams. The Orioles were defeated by the Trojans 66-59 Mar. 9.

Boys’ basketball loses to Wayzata in Section semis

Alec Pittman and Jacob Stillman
March 15, 2018
Mayfield joins 1,000-point club

Mayfield joins 1,000-point club

Alec Pittman, Jacob Stillman
February 15, 2018
Senior Cire Mayfield dribbles down the court in the Orioles win over Benilde Jan. 30. Mayfield is ten points away from his 1000th career point. Mayfield will look to make history as the Orioles play 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at the high school against Chaska.

Senior likely to achieve his 1,000th point in game vs Chaska

Alec Pittman and Jacob Stillman
February 9, 2018
Adapt mentally, not physically

Adapt mentally, not physically

Alec Pittman
February 8, 2018
A homeless man stands on highway 55 Jan. 11. Homeless are in increasingly dangerous conditions as winter temperatures continue to plummet.

Winter creates danger for homeless population

Anna duSaire and Alec Pittman
January 29, 2018
Mayfield looks to attack the Redhawk defense. The Orioles record as of Jan. 26 is 7-8 overall, and 3-1 in conference.

Meet the athlete: Cire Mayfield

Jacob Stillman and Alec Pittman
January 27, 2018
Senior DaShaun Emerson drives past Hopkins guard Blaise Beauchamp. The Orioles lost to the Royals 98-70.

Midseason boys’ basketball quiz

Jacob Stillman and Alec Pittman
January 8, 2018
Fair use from Call of Duty.

Franchise revived by returning to its roots

Alec Pittman and Atticus Raasch
November 21, 2017
Senior Olivia Massie swings to punt the ball up the field. Massie posted a shutout in Park's 1-0 victory over Minneapolis Southwest.

Girls’ Soccer: Season in review

Jacob Stillman and Alec Pittman
November 1, 2017
Senior captain Alex Balfour clears the ball up field against Minneapolis Southwest. Park beat the Lakers 1-0.

Girls’ soccer endures busy week

Jacob Stillman and Alec Pittman
October 3, 2017
Endings can be new beginnings

Endings can be new beginnings

Alec Pittman
September 17, 2017
Fair use from U.S. Bank Stadium.

U2 delivers message of hope, equality

Alec Pittman
September 14, 2017
Mentality shapes reality

Mentality shapes reality

Alec Pittman
September 11, 2017
Senior captain Oscar Laing returns a ball in their game against Armstrong Cooper. Laing and doubles partner Jared Zirkes were eliminated in the first round of individual Sections May 26.

Boys’ tennis focuses on future leadership

Alec Pittman and Atticus Raasch
June 1, 2017
Junior Haim Lyubeznik returns a forehand groundstroke during his match against Robbinsdale Armstrong. Lyubeznik was eliminated in the quarterfinals of individual sections, Friday, May 26.

Boys’ tennis loses team Sections

Alec Pittman and Atticus Raasch
May 30, 2017
Senior Jared Zirkes serves a ball in their match against Robbinsdale Cooper April 18.

Boys’ tennis grows through losses

Alec Pittman and Atticus Raasch
May 5, 2017
Junior Justin Lamar waits with his Nerf gun in an effort to "kill" another player in the Nerf assassins game.

Nerf assassins sparks concern

Kirby Goodman, Alec Pittman, and Atticus Raasch
April 14, 2017
Junior Haim Lyubeznik prepares to serve the ball to his opponent in the Orioles' match against Mound Westonka on April 11. Park lost by a score of 3-4.

Boys’ tennis loses first match to Hopkins

Alec Pittman and Atticus Raasch
April 12, 2017

Club formed to educate on options in transition to post-secondary

Anna duSaire and Alec Pittman
April 7, 2017
Freshman Rafe Covin prepares to swing at the ball during captains’ practice. According to head coach David Breitenbucher, the boys’ tennis team will be able to continue having both a JV team and a varsity team this year despite low numbers.

JV team remains despite low numbers

Alec Pittman and Atticus Raasch
March 23, 2017
Meet the Athlete: Cyrus Abrahamson

Meet the Athlete: Cyrus Abrahamson

Alec Pittman and Atticus Raasch
March 6, 2017
Junior Annie Van-Pilsum Johnson runs on the attack in the offensive zone during a lacrosse game. Van-Pilsum Johnson plays lacrosse and lifts weights in her time off nordic in order to stay in shape.

Nordic skiers condition through various methods

Alec Pittman and Atticus Raasch
March 6, 2017
Senior Jackson Sokolowski competes at the State meet Feb. 16.

Senior skier competes at State

Alec Pittman and Atticus Raasch
March 6, 2017
‘Get Out’ uses stereotypes in subtle lesson on racism

‘Get Out’ uses stereotypes in subtle lesson on racism

Alec Pittman
March 2, 2017
Senior captain Jackson Sokolowski hunches over in an attempt to maximize speed. Sokolowski finished first at conferences Feb. 1 and Feb. 3 at Theodore Wirth Park.

Nordic ends season on high note

Alec Pittman and Atticus Raasch
February 15, 2017
Senior Captain Sammi Baer protects the ball from the opponent. The Orioles lost 1-3 in the Oct. 13 game.

Senior reflects on soccer career

Alec Pittman and Kailey DeLozier
January 24, 2017
False news sources create lack of trust

False news sources create lack of trust

Alec Pittman
January 23, 2017
HAP provides skills for future

HAP provides skills for future

Alec Pittman and Ruwayda Said
January 13, 2017
Frigid temperatures provide bonding opportunity

Frigid temperatures provide bonding opportunity

Alec Pittman
December 27, 2016

Sports dress codes create sense of unity

Alec Pittman
December 27, 2016
Senior Captain Sammi Baer protects the ball from the opponent. The Orioles lost 1-3 in the Oct. 13 game.

Girls’ soccer loses 1-3 in first Section game to Hopkins

Alec Pittman
November 1, 2016
Student council adviser Sarah Lindenberg gives blood in the old gym on Sept. 28.

Around 50 students participate in blood drive

Sydney Hall and Alec Pittman
October 3, 2016
Senior Sofia strides for the ball as she is pressured by 2 Richfield opponents. The team won 8-0 and included seniors from JV and varsity in the senior night game.

Girls’ soccer celebrates senior night

Alec Pittman
October 2, 2016

Girls’ soccer remains undefeated in conference

Alec Pittman
September 29, 2016
Senior Captain Sammi Baer focuses on the ball as she passes it to a teammate. Baer played soccer for over 14 years before deciding to pursue track rather than soccer for her athletic future.

Girls’ soccer stays competitive

Alec Pittman
September 21, 2016
Senior captain Sammi Baer Protects the ball from her opponent.

Girls’ soccer struggles early in season

Ruthie Hope and Alec Pittman
September 11, 2016
Senior Sammi Baer dribbles the ball during practice. The team plays its home opener at 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at the stadium against Washburn.

Girls’ soccer emphasizes preseason play

Alec Pittman
August 30, 2016

Climate inheritance bill implemented

Alec Pittman
June 8, 2016
Sophomore Brendan Lindstrom mows a lawn June 2. With a good mix of both sun and rain, Lindstrom said he has a sufficient amount of lawns to mow.

Business creates opportunities

Alec Pittman
June 7, 2016
Used with written permission from Ben Chong.

Echowan wake-ups provide new leadership roles

Alec Pittman
May 4, 2016
Freshman Marco Giovannelli plays at the Colorado Suzuki Institute during the summer as part of the recital program.

Freshman attends musical camp

Alec Pittman
April 24, 2016
Sophomore Izzy Leviton gets ready to drive the ball at Brookview driving range on April 7. The next match takes place at 2 p.m. April 20 at Dwan Golf Course.

Girls’ golf embraces youth

Alec Pittman
April 17, 2016
Senior and editor-in-chief Madeline Djerf talks with adviser Julianne Herbert about the upcoming yearbook.

Echowan photographs clubs, showcases art

Alec Pittman
March 17, 2016

Maya Angelou furthered society for the better

Alec Pittman
March 17, 2016
Prioritize team first

Prioritize team first

Alec Pittman
March 14, 2016
After signing with the National Guard, junior Aprille Lopac shakes hands with a representative Feb. 13. Lopac said she decided to join the National Guard because she wants to have a purpose as she decides on a career path.

Junior signs with National Guard

Alec Pittman
February 25, 2016
Senior Mara Henderson dribbles the ball at the game Feb. 5 against Bloomington Kennedy where Park won 74-66. Henderson recently reached the 1,000 point mark. The Orioles' next game is 7 p.m. Feb. 12 against Robbinsdale Cooper.

Girls’ basketball faces challenges on the court

Alec Pittman
February 16, 2016
Brave the cold: Polar Plunge participants jump in the near-freezing water to benefit multiple charities Feb. 6 in Maple Grove. Charities include the Special Olympics.

Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics

Alec Pittman
February 12, 2016
Theater acts as medium to display talent

Theater acts as medium to display talent

Alec Pittman
January 17, 2016
A St. Louis Park Orioles defender blocks the layup against Bloomington Kennedy Jan. 8.

Tournament generates team strength

Alec Pittman
January 12, 2016

Game proves entertaining yet underdeveloped

Alec Pittman and Zack Hatcher
January 11, 2016
The Standing Glass Fish sculpture is now located at the Weisman Art Museum. It was originally located at the Sculpture Gardens in Minneapolis. Progress is still being made on its re-construction.

Frank Gehry fish exhibit moved to Weisman

Alec Pittman
December 16, 2015
Figurines sit on a shelf at Victory Vintage

Teacher acquires new vintage store

Alec Pittman
December 9, 2015
Park girls' basketball team lines up for a drill at practice.

Girls’ basketball dedicates time to hard work

Alec Pittman
December 1, 2015
After going back to school and leaving his position as math teacher in the Learning Lab, Mr. Tanberg has now returned.

Tanberg humbled by warm welcome back

Alec Pittman
November 10, 2015
Take a shot: Senior captain Mara Henderson takes a jump shot during open gym Nov. 9. Tryouts begin at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 16.

Girls’ basketball focuses on youth

Alec Pittman
November 10, 2015
Construction worker Ricardo Barber from CD Tile and Stone works on tiling the wall near the district doors.

New look to district hallway

Alec Pittman
September 23, 2015
Freshman Ellie Kent race to defend the ball against Minnetonka Sept. 3.

Girls’ soccer wins first conference game

Alec Pittman
September 22, 2015
The girls varsity soccer team huddles together before the soccer match versus Hopkins High School Sep. 1

Team adapts to challenges

Alec Pittman
September 10, 2015
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