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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
Ayelel Meyen

Ayelel Meyen, Photo Editor

Hi, my name is Ayelel and I’m a senior. I am a photo editor this semester! After school, you will likely find me at practice whether it’s cross country, nordic, or track & field:). Outside of my sports I like to spend time with friends🫂, my pets🐕, and time outside🏞.🥍🎾⛷🏊🏐.

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Mark Miller Interview

Ayelel Meyen
May 15, 2024
Senior Saul Zis jumps to catch the pass March 27. Crush ultimate frisbee wraps up their tryouts with an indoor practice at Champions Hall.

[Photo] Tryouts thrown off track

Rylie Unangst and Abby Meisler
March 26, 2024
The women's 10K Stifel World Cup begins Feb. 18. Tough competition arises as athletes compete for a place on the podium.

Margie Freed from team USA prepares for the final climb Feb. 18. Freed worked hard and finished in 41st with a time of 25:12.5.

One of Norway’s top skiers, Johannes Klæbo, glides up the hill Feb. 18. Klæbo’s strong race left him to finish in fourth with a time of 20:59.2.

Great Britain’s skier James Clugnet warms up for the Men's 10K interval start Feb. 18. Clugnet finished in 46th with a time of 22:03.8.

Sweden’s skier Oskar Svensson races to the top of the hill with another 7.5K to go Feb. 18. Svensson finished in 60th with a time of 22:42.8.

Hugo Hinckfuss, one of Australia’s favorites, takes a smooth turn Feb 18. Hinckfuss finished in 40th with a time of 22:00.4.

Team USA Sydney Palmer-Leger races into a strong 32nd place on Feb. 18. Palmer-Leger finished with a time of 24:37.3, securing a top 35 finish.

Local Minnesota star Jessie Diggins fights for a podium finish in her hometown Feb. 18. Diggins finished her race in third place with a time of 23:10.7.

Johan Haeggstroem from team Sweden warms up by testing the glide on his skies Feb. 18. After a tough 10K, Haeggstroem finished in 23rd place with a time of 21:31.2.

Norway’s skier, Haavard Taugboel prepares for the 10K interval Feb. 18. Taugboel finished in 37th place with a time of 21:57.4.

Seniors Connor Cloud and Alan Richardson attend the American Indian Youth Intertribal Council meeting Feb. 16. During the meeting, senior class counselor Sara Lindsay came in and discussed potential college scholarships with the group.

Shining a light on the American Indian Youth Intertribal Council

Ayelel Meyen and Taylor Voigt
February 21, 2024

Which winter activity is for you?

Ayelel Meyen
February 15, 2024
The bridge over Lake of the Isles is lit with paper lanterns Feb. 3. The Luminary Loppet moved from ice to land as a result of warmer temperatures.

[Photo] Luminary on land

Eliah Fink, Photo Editor
February 8, 2024
Junior Micah Curtis defends the ball from Mound Westonka player Dec. 5. Park’s boys basketball lost a close game with a 70-72 loss against Mound Westonka.

[Photo] Boys basketball falls short

December 7, 2023
Junior Gael Miteo prepares for the next play as the ball goes out of bounds. Park’s boys soccer loses a close game with a 0-1 loss against St. Paul Central.

[Photo] Rainy days and competitive games

October 5, 2023
Senior Raul Sanchez Sandoval cuts the ball past the Waconia defender Sept. 20. Park’s boys soccer wins the game with a 4-2 win against Waconia.

[Photo] Park comes prepared

September 22, 2023
Graduating senior Elena Ortiz walks to her seat during graduation June 6. Graduation was held at the stadium.

Graduating senior Desiree Meringdol celebrates the end of her speech June 6. Several seniors gave speeches about their high school experience.

Graduating senior Nananti Omer gives her speech June 6. Following the "National Anthem," seniors gave their opening speeches.

Graduating seniors throw their caps in the air June 6. Seniors throwing their caps marks the end of the graduation ceremony.

[Photo] Seniors sign out

June 7, 2023
Graduating senior Anna Becker pays attention to speaker June 6. Students could audition to speak at graduation.

Graduating senior Ben Duncan finishes speech to graduates June 6. Ben Duncan was a student speaker for class of 2023.

Graduating senior Sophia Earle walks across the football field to be seated June 6. The graduation ceremony began with the seniors lap around the field.

Senior Anna McCallon defends the ball May 12. Girls’ lacrosse won their senior night game with a 10-8 win against Holy Angels.

[Photo] Girls’ lacrosse senior night

May 17, 2023
Junior Meg Ridgeway prepares to bowl a strike April 30. Park girls’ lacrosse held their first team bonding of the season at Park Tavern.

Girls’ lacrosse team bonds

Abby Meisler and Ayelel Meyen
May 5, 2023
Juniors Madeline Anklam and Rylie Unangst defend against Waconia during their home opener May 2. Girls’ lacrosse closed off their home opener with a 14-1 win against Waconia.

Senior Leila Campbell runs through her routines April 26. Park prepares for their away meet at Blake April 28.

[Photo] Meet the Athlete: Leila Campbell

May 4, 2023
Sophomore Huston Samoy showcases her nail design artwork April 24. Samoy started up a manicure business as the busy prom season approaches.

[Photo] Sophomore runs her own nail business

April 25, 2023
Senior Kamryn Halley prepares to receive a ball at second base April 19. Park’s softball team continued to compete despite the low temperatures.

[Photo] Out with the cold

April 21, 2023
Sophomore Gabby Fadden pitches to start off the softball game April 14. Park opened with a win against Southwest for the home opener.

[Photo] Girls’ softball home opener is a success

April 21, 2023
Sophomore Ailish Fitzpatrick prepares to pass in hopes to score a goal April 12. Park’s girls’ lacrosse began with tryouts and a win during their first scrimmage of the season.

Potholes Post-Snow

Ayelel Meyen
March 29, 2023
Sophomore Ximena Gomez Rodriguez practices short throws as a warmup March 17. The Crush ultimate team has to practice indoors due to the late snow.

[Photo] Spring season delays

April 20, 2023
The student-run Storiole, led by DECA, faces problems with a schoolwide favorite, the freezes on Feb. 24. The DECA Storiole was recently awarded for their outstanding school-based enterprise.

[Photo] Storiole goes for gold

March 9, 2023
Junior Addison Chenvert begins her leg in the relay race Feb. 15. Chenvert skied out of the tag off zone in sixth place.

[Photo] Nordic returns to the ridge

February 19, 2023
Junior Addison Chenvert finishes up the second leg of the relay race Feb. 15. Chenvert worked on advancing on the final downhill of the second leg.

The Park relay team prepares for their race Feb. 15. The Park relay team stood amongst 8 other relay teams in below freezing weather waiting for the start.

Junior Addison Chenvert wraps up the fourth leg of the relay Feb. 15. Chenvert goes down the final hill before the finish.

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