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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
Arjuna Murugesan

Arjuna Murugesan, Photo Editor

Hi! My name is Arjuna Murugesan, and I am the photo editor for the 25-26 school year. I am a Junior and this is my second year in Echo. In my free time, I like to play soccer, guitar, cook, and be with friends and family. I’m super excited to do my best to inspire the next generation of staffers who are new to our publication this year.

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Senior Cooper Schultz meets with College and Career Coordinator Kara Mueller to discuss college applications and applying for financial aid, Thursday Oct 30. The services of Mrs. Mueller are available to all students, and meetings are frequently set to discuss life after high school.

Financial aid completion day

Arjuna Murugesan and Xerxes Ruiz
November 3, 2025
Javelin’s vocals singing into the mic and giving a performance Oct. 18. Javelin’s performance was supported by their stage presence, promoting an environment focused on deep movements and groove.

Flying V on the move

Xerxes Ruiz and Arjuna Murugesan
November 1, 2025
Junior captain Celia Slattengren goes up for a hit against a block Oct. 22. The Orioles played against Edina’s Hornets, losing 3-1 in their first-round sectional game.

Orioles are defeated by the Hornets

Arjuna Murugesan and Xerxes Ruiz
October 27, 2025
Senior Miles Jungroth and friends play catch at the Orioles stadium during senior sunrise Sept. 26. The gathering is a tradition that seniors do every year to kick-off the start of the school year.

[Photo] A sunrise to remember

Morgan Grefe and Alice Rathe
October 7, 2025
Senior Ted McCarren presents to students this year's NHS (National Honors Society) volunteer hour requirements Sept. 16. Some volunteering opportunities for NHS members include tutoring students at Park elementary schools and high school, coaching youth sports and assisting at public facilities.

NHS sets the stage

Arjuna Murugesan and Xerxes Ruiz
September 23, 2025
Students laugh during yearbook distribution May 21. Every student is included with their picture and name in the yearbook.

Echowan takes flight

Arjuna Murugesan
May 30, 2025
Junior Makenna Allison adresses the crowd to commence the George Floyd memorial May 22. The event was organized by students at Park who are a part of SOAR (Students Organized for Anti-Racism).

[Photo] Fifth memorial held in honor of George Floyd

Shepard Cox
May 29, 2025
Sophomore Lola Grim battles for the ball in mid-air after the face-off against Benilde-St. Margaret's starting attacker to try to give Park possession to start the game May 22. Parks next game is against Breck at home at 6 p.m. May 27 at Park.

Orioles fall short against the Red Knights

Arjuna Murugesan
May 27, 2025
PCP: Should college be free?

PCP: Should college be free?

Nicholas Garrett and Arjuna Murugesan
May 9, 2025
Senior Isaiah Brown visits the Park booth at the career fair March 20. The fair was hosted in the Link where students visited different booths to learn more about career opportunities.

Park Career Fair connects job seekers with employers

Arjuna Murugesan
April 8, 2025
Sophomore Matthew Johnson catches a pass from teammate Noah Margolas against Orono Feb 28. Johnson played his first year of high school basketball at Park for the 2024-25 seas

Meet the Athlete: Matthew Jonhnson

Arjuna Murugesan
March 28, 2025
Career and college coordinator Kara Mueller presents to a class about internship and apprenticeship opportunities Feb. 6. These opportunities will be available to students their senior year.

Getting paid to go to school

Arjuna Murugesan
February 18, 2025
Sophomore Finn Brooberg hustles to defend Southwest guard Feb. 15. Bench and JV players played a key role in Parks 81-69 victory.

Orioles sink the Lakers

Arjuna Murugesan
February 18, 2025
Head coach John Hayes analyzes the court Jan. 7. Park defeated the Jaguars 52-44.

This staff might be here to stay

Arjuna Murugesan
February 11, 2025
Senior Rowan Jansen prepares for the face-off Nov. 14. Jansen is one of Park's girls hockey and softball captains.

Meet the Athlete: Rowan Jansen

Arjuna Murugesan
January 21, 2025
Sophomore Matthew Johnson shoots a three-pointer Jan. 14. Park lost to Benilde-St. Margret's 68-78.

Orioles fall short to the Red Knights

Arjuna Murugesan
January 17, 2025
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Ice Spice ft. NLE Choppa & DaBaby, Kim Kardashian, G3 GELO

Arjuna Murugesan
January 13, 2025

Talented Students

Ari Lissauer, Colin Faust, Arjuna Murugesan, and Wes Marggraf
November 6, 2024
Junior Abe Percansky-Segal grabs a slice of pizza as JSU celebrates Sukkot Oct. 24. JSU meets every other Thursday.

Celebrating traditions while building new community

Arjuna Murugesan
October 29, 2024
Senior Amara Schroeder goes for the block Sept. 17. Park took a clean sweep, beating Two Rivers 3-0.

Senior Amara Schroeder goes for the block Sept. 17. Park took a clean sweep, beating Two Rivers 3-0.

Orioles sweep Two Rivers away

Arjuna Murugesan
September 20, 2024
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