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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
Ayelet Prottas

Ayelet Prottas, Photo Editor

Hey guys!! I’m Ayelet :) I am a senior and I am a photo editor for Echo. I play softball, so you can usually find me on the field. When I have to relax, I am obsessed with eating sushi and playing with puppies. This year I am looking forward to becoming more involved in school culture. If you want to see more of my content please visit yetiphoto.net

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[Photo] It’s about the journey, not the destination

March 27, 2023
Senior Ada Turman glides out of the water during her solo May 27. Park's synchro team competed at the State meet held at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.

[Photo] Just keep swimming

June 1, 2022
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Junior Stefano Giovanelli flips the ball to first May 10. Park won against Wayzata 5-0.

[Photo] Stefano Giovannelli named Star Tribune’s ‘Metro Athlete of the Week’

November 3, 2021
Junior Elijah Puchner and Athletic Trainer Josh Broderson chat on the bench May 20. Park won against Benilde-St. Margarets 5-4.

Senior Stanley Regguinti strides to hit the ball May 20. Regguinti went 2 for 5 with 1 RBI.

Head coach Brian Kelly speaks to the team to encourage hard work throughout the game. Park had one home run earned by junior Stefano Giovanelli.

____ and junior Andruw Vela chat between innings May 20. Vela went 0 for 3 at the plate against Benilde-St. Margarets.

Junior Zach Helfman receives the ball from senior pitcher Kristofer Hokenson May 20. Parks next game is 6 p.m. May 23 at Keller Field.

Senior Kristofer Hokenson pitches the ball May 20. Hokenson earned 17 strikeouts against Benilde-St. Margarets.

[Photo] Baseball victorious against rival

May 23, 2022
Strike Out ALS swings in support

Strike Out ALS swings in support

Tenzin Gyaldatsang, Ayelet Prottas, and Ari Lissauer
May 10, 2022
Senior Ben Farley checks-in with Athletic Trainer Josh Broderson May 4. Broderson helps provide support to athletes as he is present at almost every athletic event.

Seniors Stanley Regguinti and Brady Walsh apply eye-black before the game May 4. Eye-black can help reduce glare for athletes in the field as well as provide team spirit.

Starting catcher, junior Zach Helfman receives the ball at the plate May 4. Helfman is a multi-sport athlete that plays football, hockey and baseball.

Lynn Giovannelli and the Orioles' varsity baseball bring awareness and raise money for ALS May 14.

Senior Kristofer Hokenson kneels at second base to celebrate his hit to center field May 4. Hokenson will be continuing his baseball career at the University of Minnesota as a pitcher and outfielder.

Junior Stefano Giovannelli pitches against Chaska May 4. Giovanelli earned 7 strikeous for the Orioles.

Diagnosed with ALS almost 2 years ago, Lynn Giovannelli celebrates the second annual 'Strike Out ALS' game. Park lost to Chaska 5-3 May 4.

Principal LaNisha Paddock talks to business innovations students during press day April 10. Business innovations is a business elective open to all students.

[Photo] Business Innovations guides young entrepreneurs

April 29, 2022
Senior Oliver Smith and chemistry teacher Alexander Polk dive for the ball March 24. Staff won the game 25-22.

Teachers victorious in basketball game

Tenzin Gyaldatsang and Ayelet Prottas
April 7, 2022
ASC Chris Nordstrom pivots to dribble the ball March 24. Nordstrom is also one of the girls' basketball coaches.

Math teacher Robert Otto and senior Stanley Regguinti line up for a free throw March 24. The students and staff basketball game took place during connections.

Senior Whit Christopher passes the ball to a teammate while guarding the ball from school counselor Barb Nelson. Many teachers and students participated in this game to create a send off into spring break.

Junior D'marion Triplett dribbles towards the basket to take a shot March 24. Students were encouraged to sign up to participate in the game.

Sophomore Kiya Hegdahl looks to pass the ball March 5. The team had a record of 13-14 this season.

Sophomore Evelyn Schmitz dribbles down the court March 5. Schmitz had 2 points.

Sophomore Kiya Hegdahl drives towards the basket March 5. Hegdahl had 9 points.

Senior Selam Maher passes the ball after being pushed to the ground March 5. Maher was the only senior on the team this season.

[Photo] Wayzata win ends Orioles’ season

March 7, 2022
Junior Shantell Harden defends the ball from Wayzata defender March 5. Park lost 59-79 in the section semi-final.

Sophomore Evelyn Schmitz drives towards the basket March 2. Park won against Robinsdale Cooper 71-54.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball triumphs over Cooper in Sections

March 3, 2022
Senior Trevor Piehl shoots a freethrow March 1. Park has 9 seniors on varsity this year.

Senior Deontez Ross drives towards the basket for a layup March 1. Seniors were honored before the game with a senior night presentation.

Sophomore Keegan Hartford protects the ball from Chaska defender March 1. Hartford had 7 points.

Senior Will Dvorak shoots a free throw during the second half of the game March 1. Dvorak had 17 points.

[Photo] Park defeated by Chaska

March 3, 2022
Park students become frustrated over calls made by referee's March 1. The student dress code for this game was jersey's.

Junior Stefano Giovanelli covers his face in defeat against Chaska March 1. Park lost to Chaska 67-70.

Senior Evan Donesky dribbles towards the basket March. 1. Donesky had 15 points.

Rob Griffin helps head coach David Breitenbucher stay on the sidelines March 1. Park's next game is 7 p.m. March 4. against Bloomington Jefferson.

Park students attend a boys basketball game against Waconia on Feb. 18. There has been less fans present at girls sporting events.

[Photo] Fan disparity impacts athletes

February 24, 2022
After a New Prague student made racist remarks toward a Park student at a boys' hockey game Feb. 15, Park removed the New Prague banner from its wall. The banners hung on the wall represent all the schools in Parks' athletic conference.

[Photo] Park suspends athletic competition against New Prague

February 22, 2022
Junior Zach Johnson wears the Oriole costume as he stands for the national anthem Feb. 17. Park lost to Woodbury 0-6.

[Photo] Boys’ Hockey falls to Woodbury

February 22, 2022
Freshman Eva Taybior climbs to the top of the rock climbing wall at Base Camp Feb 17. All freshmen take a field trip to Bloomington to strengthen sense of community.

[Photo] Freshman field trip offers new bonding experience

March 1, 2022
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During the second half, Freshman Bella Miller drives to make a layup Feb. 11. Park lost 41-74 to Orono.

Towards the end of the second half, Junior Shantell Harden prepares to shoot a free-throw. Harden scored six points against Orono on Feb. 11.

Sophomore guard Kiya Hegdahl drives towards the basket Feb. 11. Park's next game is 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at Benilde-St. Margaret's.

Junior Deziree Meringdol pushes Orono defender to make her way to the basket.

Senior Selam Maher looks to pass the ball Feb. 11. Maher is committed to play women's collegiate basketball for Smith College.

Senior Shantell Harden drives towards the basket for a layup Feb. 11. Masks are not required for athletes while actively playing in a practice or game.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball loses to Orono

February 13, 2022
Senior Shantell Harden looks to pass the ball Feb. 11. Park has four games left in the regular season.

Senior Ben Farley steps on the ice during the senior recognition ceremony Feb. 5. Park lost to Waconia 0-7.

[Photo] Boys’ hockey falls to Chaska

February 6, 2022
Photo illustration by Ayelet Prottas.

[Photo] BeReal facilitates authentic connections

January 27, 2022
Senior captain Stanley Regguinti recovers from a hit by Benilde defender Jan 22. Park lost to Benilde 0-3.

[Photo] Park shutout by Benilde

January 23, 2022
Freshman Rowan Jansen recovers from a fall Jan. 15. Park lost 2-0 against Robbinsdale Armstrong.

[Photo] Girls’ hockey falls to Armstrong

January 21, 2022
Sophomore Henry Shultz defends the puck from the goal. Park's next game is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan 13 at the St. Louis Park Outdoor Recreation Center.

Boys’ hockey falls to Bloomington Jefferson

Ayelet Prottas and Lauren Thon
January 12, 2022
Junior Philip Hirte celebrates a goal in the second period. Park lost to Jefferson 6-4.

Junior Mason Amelse prepares to recieve a pass Dec. 11. Amelse scored one goal during the game, during the second period.

Junior Teddy Dahlin shoves Jefferson defender Dec. 11. Dahlin scored the first goal of the game.

Senior captain Stanley Regguinti slides into referee Jan 11. Regguinti had one assist in the third period.

Sophomore Griffin Krone pushes opponent to defend the puck. Park won against Kennedy 6-1.

[Photo] Boys’ hockey beats Bloomington Kennedy

December 16, 2021
Head coach Ben Horsch leads the team during a game against Edina Dec. 2. This is Horsch's first year as the Park boys' hockey team head coach.

[Photo] New boys’ hockey head coach

December 16, 2021
Senior captain Ben Olson celebrates the sole goal of the match Dec. 9. Park lost to Minnetonka 7-1.

[Photo] Boys’ hockey suffers 7-1 defeat

December 9, 2021
Sophomore forward Griffin Krone defends the puck from a Minnetonka defender Dec. 9. Krone had one assist during the game against Minnetonka.

Junior Zach Johnson taunts the opposing players during a fight at the end of the game. One senior player has been suspended for the next game against Waconia.

After a brawl in the second period senior Captain Ben Olson gets escorted to the penalty box by a referee. Olson was not suspended for the next game at Waconia.

[Photo] Boys' hockey falls to Edina

December 3, 2021
Junior Teddy Dahlin assesses the Edina defense to make a plan to score. The next game is Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. against Waconia.

At the end of the first intermission, junior Teddy Dahlin rests his stick on his helmet. Dahlin was the sole scorer for Park.

Fighting his way to the puck, junior Henry Schrader pushes against an opponent. New head coach Ben Horsch has selected many new players to be on varsity for the first time.

Junior Phil Hirte gives a pep talk to the team during a team meeting before the start of the second period. Park lost to Edina 1-7.

Juniors Jack Mccarren, Mason Amelse and Sophomore Griffin Krone enter the rink. Players have a break off the ice during the first and second intermissions.

Senior Ben Farley quickly changes direction to face the puck. Farley is a strong leader on the team although he was not chosen as a captain for this season.

After an intense brawl, Senior Ben Farley argues with the referee over a call. Throughout the game there was a high rate of violence between players.

Sophomore starting goalie Josh Middleton leads the team on to the ice Dec. 2. This is Middleton's second year as the starting goalie.

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Junior Stefano Giovanelli leads the team during killers. The team frequently uses running as a punishment for miscommunication or error on the court.

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Senior Jada Mclemore speaks during the SOAR facilitated discussion Nov. 9. The discussion was held to discuss the white faculty member who used the N-word.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Lack of transparency from administration causes unrest

November 29, 2021
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Senior Kim Parkinson shares thoughts during open forum Nov. 9. Students in SOAR hosted the safe space to discuss racism at Park and the white faculty member who said the N-word.

[Photo] SOAR discussion facilitated to express emotions, reactions

November 10, 2021
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Junior Nevaeh Dobyne speaks during open forum Nov. 9. Students in SOAR organized the event as a response to a white faculty member saying the N-word.

Junior Stephano Giovanelli lead the park football team in touchdowns during the 2021 season. Giovanelli averaged 27.9 yards per reception and had a total of 614 yards during the season.

Students work on history assignments Nov. 1. The excessive use of Chromebooks in the classroom has sparked conversation amongst students.

[Photo] Cut-down on electronic-device use is necessary

November 2, 2021
Athletic trainer Josh Brodersen works with Stanley Regguinti to make a treatment plan for his shoulder injury Nov. 1. Brodersen helps athletes assess severity of injuries and create plans for healing.

[Photo] Athletic trainer celebrates five years at Park

November 30, 2021
Substitute teacher Mark Windsor gives assistance to student in math Nov. 1. The program Teachers On Call provides substitute teachers when needed.

[Photo] Shortage of substitute teachers impacts learning

November 2, 2021
Senior Brady Walsh gets taken down by Armstrong sophomore Harold Djaoupe Oct. 30. Walsh had 43 receptions during the season.

Sophomore Wesley Smith cheers alongside juniors Miles Rider and Jack Mccarren. Fans brought energy and encouragement to the team during the 2021 season.

Senior Ben Farley pushes Armstrong defender Jordan McClom Oct. 30. Farley averages 36 yards per game.

[Photo] Football ends season in loss

November 10, 2021
Senior Ben Farley dives forward to avoid a loss of yards Oct. 30. Farley joined the team for the first time his senior year.

Park students support the varsity football team by following the dress code. Throughout the season, fans participated in various other dress codes including blackout, jerseys and Park Pride.

Senior Deontez Ross carries the ball through a line of Armstrong lineman Oct. 30. Ross averages 101 rushing yards per game.

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