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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

The Echo
Amaia Barajas

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Students hung posters to advertise the end of year party. According to senior Nietzsche Deuel, all materials will be provided for free, as well as pizza during the karaoke portion of the party.

The Nest to host end of year party

Amaia Barajas and Jenna Cook
June 5, 2019
Photo Illustration by Anika Hanson

Storiole adds accessible element

Amaia Barajas and Jenna Cook
June 5, 2019
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‘IGOR’ provides another fresh take on rap genre

Amaia Barajas
June 4, 2019
Freshmen Tommy Tight, Adam Gips and Andre Barajas pose with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon. Freshman civics students were selected to present their Project Citizen poster boards at the state capitol May 15.

Civics students create solutions for community issues

Jenna Cook and Amaia Barajas
May 22, 2019
DECA seniors celebrate their last district awards on Jan. 28. Seven of the seniors advanced to State on March 3-5.

DECA closes out year

Amaia Barajas and Jenna Cook
May 16, 2019
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Lizzo’s new album delivers new era

Amaia Barajas
May 15, 2019
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Shawn Mendes, Karol G, Still Woozy ft. Omar Apollo and Elujay (Week of May 10)

Amaia Barajas
May 10, 2019
According to the Nest youth coordinator Ellen Pajor, the coffee shop is an easy and accessible spot for students. “We are open after school and on weekends. That’s why we’re open after school, just to be a space where students can come and that’s accessible and near the high school," Pajor said.

Tour of the Nest

Amaia Barajas and Jenna Cook
May 2, 2019
Juniors Ava Tronson and Chloe Richardson perform an interpretive dance while seniors Samantha Schug, Maranda Hoogenraad and Estelle Tronson read a poem at the Nest's open mic night March 15. The climate justice art show, which will include an open mic portion, will take place from 6-9 p.m. April 27 at the Nest.

Community exhibition provokes awareness

Jenna Cook and Amaia Barajas
April 26, 2019
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Lizzo, Tierra Whack, Nicky Jam (Week of March 29)

Amaia Barajas
April 1, 2019
Sophmores Daniel Goldenberg and Emma Amon step up to receive their third place trophy for their team decision-making event at the 2019 DECA State competition.

DECA looks back on successful season

Jenna Cook and Amaia Barajas
March 19, 2019
The SLP Nest was closed March 5-6 because of frozen pipes from water damage during the winter months. The SLP Nest fixed the problem and are now back open and have recently expanded their hours to Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Local coffee shop temporarily closed

Amaia Barajas and Jenna Cook
March 19, 2019
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Jonas Brothers, Cardi B, Solange (Week of March 8)

Amaia Barajas
March 9, 2019
Pottery teacher Angela Jacob assists students while they work with clay during pottery class Feb. 14. According to Jacob, pottery pieces that were not claimed will go to STEP's Empty Bowls.

Pottery class donates artwork

Amaia Barajas, Jenna Cook, and Noah Orloff
February 17, 2019
Senior Roots and Shoots leader Katie Christiansen and sophomore member Zoe Frank discuss the club's upcoming residential and business outreach plans during a meeting Feb. 5. According to Frank, Roots and Shoots meets on Tuesdays.

Roots and Shoots prepares for local outreach

Amaia Barajas, Jenna Cook, and Noah Orloff
February 11, 2019
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‘Roma’ proves to be everything and more

Amaia Barajas
January 22, 2019
Freshman Harris Keekley and juniors Shaqued Ben-Harush and Brandon Wetterlin cheer at the Timberwolves game Jan. 11. About 50 students from Park bands performed before the game and then attended the game afterwards.

Band plays at Timberwolves game

Amaia Barajas and Jenna Cook
January 22, 2019
R. Kelly backlash too little too late

R. Kelly backlash too little too late

Amaia Barajas
January 22, 2019
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21 Savage evolves sound

Amaia Barajas
January 21, 2019
A small group from Park bands performs at TowerLight Senior Living Dec. 17, 2018. The group is called Harmony Bridge and they perform about twice a year at various locations.

Smaller band ensemble performs in intimate settings

Jenna Cook and Amaia Barajas
January 15, 2019
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Future (Week of Jan. 11)

Amaia Barajas
January 13, 2019
Removing hunting gear will increase gun safety

Removing hunting gear will increase gun safety

Amaia Barajas
January 8, 2019
Junior Patrick Djerf announces the next performer at the Nest open mic night Dec. 14. The event was to promote the Nest and showcase student's musical talents.

The Nest event fosters creativity

Amaia Barajas and Jenna Cook
December 20, 2018
Juniors Tristan Rooney, Nathan Schemp and senior Natalie Aune practice saxophone. The band practices everyday for concerts and events.

St. Olaf honor band cultivate improvement

Amaia Barajas and Jenna Cook
December 13, 2018
Senior Ana Armbrecht plays the flute at the joint band and Park Singers practice Nov. 28. The combined group will perform at the band concert Dec. 3.

Band to collaborate with Park Singers

Amaia Barajas
December 6, 2018
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: J Balvin, Billie Eilish, ZAYN (Week of Nov. 23)

Amaia Barajas
November 23, 2018
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Cardi B, Lana Del Rey, Normani & Calvin Harris (Nov. 2)

Amaia Barajas
November 2, 2018
Sophomore Jackson Thoe gives change to a customer at Park Yogurt. The store was in business for four years before its closing.

Local frozen yogurt shop closes

Sophie Olmen and Amaia Barajas
October 20, 2018
Park graduates Carly Livingston and Olivia Massie presented their project to elementary students at Family Science Night in 2017.

Park Family Science Night cut this year

Amaia Barajas
October 10, 2018
Freshmen Makenzie Lomont (left) and Samantha Rekstad work on debate skills during meeting Sept. 19. The debate team meets at 3:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday in room B222.

Debate team kicks off the new school year

Amaia Barajas
October 9, 2018
Kavanaugh would be a disgrace to the Court

Kavanaugh would be a disgrace to the Court

Amaia Barajas
October 8, 2018
The age of printable guns

The age of printable guns

Amaia Barajas
September 17, 2018
Rabbi Aryeh Leiv Cohen was employed by the Kollel until he was terminated after his July 31 charge.

Park Rabbi arrested, charged in underage sex sting

Amaia Barajas and Grace Farley
September 6, 2018
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Christina Aguilera, Shawn Mendes, Jennifer Lopez, Rita Ora

Amaia Barajas
May 30, 2018
Quizbowl fundraiser for Nationals

Quizbowl fundraiser for Nationals

Amaia Barajas
May 19, 2018
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Netflix show brings diversity to the industry

Amaia Barajas
May 7, 2018
Senior Wilson Tamay Pineda walks through the snow into school April 16. Over the weekend St. Louis Park received roughly 17 inches of snow causing several surrounding districts to cancel school.

District remains in session despite snow storm conditions

Amaia Barajas, Abby Intveld, and Dani Orloff
April 16, 2018
Women's sports are never represented like mens

Women’s sports are never represented like mens

Amaia Barajas
April 15, 2018
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‘A Quiet Place’ brings depth to horror genre

Amaia Barajas
April 15, 2018

Quiz Bowl to gear up for Nationals

Amaia Barajas
April 9, 2018
P!nk swings into the Xcel

P!nk swings into the Xcel

Amaia Barajas
March 21, 2018
New personal financial management teacher Abigail Lugo speaks with senior William Colway during 2nd hour personal finance Feb. 16.

Teacher takes on new classes

Emma Yarger and Amaia Barajas
February 20, 2018
Sexual assault policies need change

Sexual assault policies need change

Amaia Barajas
February 20, 2018
Park DECA members line up after the award ceremony luncheon on Jan. 29 at the Medina Ballroom. Juniors Alexis Machoka, Mazie Lainsbury, Paige Slavik, Yonah Davis and Rachel Salzer will compete at State in March

DECA members participate in competition

Emma Yarger and Amaia Barajas
February 15, 2018
Women's March attendees gathered outside of the Minnesota State Capital on Jan. 21, 2017. The anniversary event was held on Jan. 19 at the St. Paul Union Depot, the event hosted artist, speakers and musicians.

Women’s March returns to Minnesota

Amaia Barajas
January 27, 2018
Several History Day projects lined up inside Mrs. Kregness' classroom. Students presented their projects in front of judges hoping to advance in the competition. Photo Illustration by Grace Farley

Social Studies department wraps up History Day

Amaia Barajas
January 24, 2018
Juniors Sophia Davenport, Ilsa Olsen and Caroline Garland gather to discuss their plan for the coming Technovations year. They work for 12 weeks during the school year before presenting their app in May.

Technovations introduces coding to girls

Amaia Barajas
January 22, 2018
Mama's Scrunchies sit in the display case inside the Storiole. They are sold for $3 each.

Scrunchies sold in Storiole

Amaia Barajas and Emma Yarger
January 8, 2018
Juniors Lily Kulevsky and Claudia Stone take the Student Engagement Survey during their math class on Dec. 18. The Student Engagement Survey helps teachers learn how to improve different areas in the classroom.

Student Engagement surveys give teachers feedback

Amaia Barajas
December 23, 2017
The DECA students visit the Rockefeller Center during their trip to New York. Students went on different excursions touring the city, both individually and together.

DECA travels to the Big Apple

Amaia Barajas and Emma Yarger
December 21, 2017
Senior Jack Dooley completes a form. Dooley tested for his third degree black belt Nov. 3.

Athlete strives to move forward in karate

Amaia Barajas
November 17, 2017

Pep fest boosts Park pride

Amaia Barajas and Emma Yarger
November 17, 2017
Student Council members Anna Wert and Hattie Kugler participate in a meeting Nov. 8 to prepare for upcoming pep fest in honor of the football team going to the State tournament.

Student Council celebrates Park history

Emma Yarger and Amaia Barajas
November 9, 2017
Sophmores Ian Otos and Shayla Miller collect breast cancer donation from sophmore Nebyu Bekele.

Student council raises breast cancer awareness

Emma Yarger and Amaia Barajas
October 27, 2017
Synchronized swimming coach Linda Gust coaches middle school swimming Oct. 15th before the synchro season starts

Hall of Fame inductees announced

Amaia Barajas
October 27, 2017
Race equity coaches Leeann Stephens and Matthew Horel lead a class discussion reflecting on the movie 13th on Oct. 13.

Teachers incorporate social justice into classes

Emma Yarger and Amaia Barajas
October 26, 2017
Math team member Eitan Weinstein and club adviser Kristin Johnson discuss math drills during their first meeting Sept. 18.

Math team establishes welcoming environment

Amaia Barajas and Emma Yarger
October 6, 2017
Student Council president Sophie Yarosh signs students up for blood drive held at the High School on Sept. 28th.

Student Council lifts school spirit

Amaia Barajas and Emma Yarger
September 28, 2017
Senior Rosa Sigrunardottir sprints through a player tunnel prior to Park's game against Minneapolis Southwest.

Meet the Athlete: Rosa Rut Sigrunardottir

Amaia Barajas
September 28, 2017
Athletic director Andrew Ewald works in his office in preparation for the end of the spring sports season.

Athletic department prepares for year’s conclusion

Alexis Machoka and Amaia Barajas
May 26, 2017
Construction begins at Chick-Fil-A's new location at the TCF Bank off of Highway 7. May, 22.

Planning moves forward for new Chick-Fil-A

Amaia Barajas
May 24, 2017
Juniors Rosie Colacino and Annika Eldridge sort packaged foods.

Birdfeeder preps for the summer

Amaia Barajas and Alexis Machoka
May 23, 2017
Senior engages in his community

Senior engages in his community

Amaia Barajas
May 1, 2017
St. Louis Park High School athletes in on a keynote speaker who talked about game day nutrition. The Spring Athletic Education Night offered information on NCAA, athletes mental health and game day nutrition.

Athletic department hosts Spring Athletic Education Night

Amaia Barajas and Alexis Machoka
April 26, 2017
Junior Zöe Weinman piles her clothing templates during play practice March 21. Weinman makes her own clothes and serves on the costume committee for theater.

Junior expresses herself through fashion design

Amaia Barajas
March 28, 2017
Junior Rosie Colacino packs a Birdfeeder backpack. Non-perishable food donations can be dropped off in B226.

Birdfeeder provides food over break

Amaia Barajas and Alexis Machoka
March 23, 2017

Sports costs hinder participation

Amaia Barajas
March 6, 2017
Junior Jonny Sorenson lines up for a faceoff. Sorenson scored the only goal in the loss to Edina on Saturday.

Park loses to Edina in Section semifinals

Amaia Barajas, Alexis Machoka, and Amber Tran
March 1, 2017
Julien Shadle

Julien Shadle

Amaia Barajas
February 21, 2017
Mykal Howard

Mykal Howard

Amaia Barajas
February 16, 2017
Senior captain Bauer Neudecker charges the net and takes a shot that missed wide right. Neudecker had two assists in the Orioles' Feb. 7 3-0 victory against Chanhassen.

Neudecker reminisces on Park career

Amaia Barajas and Alexis Machoka
February 16, 2017
Nordic prepares for upcoming meet

Nordic prepares for upcoming meet

Amaia Barajas
January 8, 2017
Nordic team prepares for first meet of the season

Nordic team prepares for first meet of the season

Amaia Barajas
December 14, 2016

Planning for Senior All Night Party begins

Amaia Barajas
December 11, 2016
Dog treat vendor Jamie Compton sits at her stand waiting for shoppers to stop by and look at her products. Compton sells at other markets throughout the year such as the Mill City Farmers Market and St.Paul Farmers Market.

Linden Hills Holiday Market encourages people to buy local

Amaia Barajas
December 9, 2016
Nordic works on strength

Nordic works on strength

Amaia Barajas
December 4, 2016
Chemistry student works on experiment

Chemistry student works on experiment

Amaia Barajas, Malaika Bigirindavyi, and Lukas Levin
November 1, 2016
Meet cellist Hannah Greenstein

Meet cellist Hannah Greenstein

Amaia Barajas, Malaika Bigirindavyi, and Lukas Levin
October 25, 2016
Seniors Kirby Goodman, Chloe O'Gara and Sydney Hall discuss potential topics for the year at the meeting Oct. 7. Feminism club will meet in room C377

Feminism club touches on current issues

Amaia Barajas
October 12, 2016
Orchestra collaborates with guest conductor

Orchestra collaborates with guest conductor

Amaia Barajas, Malaika Bigirindavyi, and Lukas Levin
October 11, 2016

Welcome to the counseling office

Amaia Barajas and Katie Orton
September 13, 2016

Soundset brings positive energy

Amaia Barajas
May 13, 2016
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