The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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
Crystal Diaz

Crystal Diaz, Editor-in-Chief

Hello Everyone! My name is Crystal and I am a senior and this year’s co-editor in chief with the lovely Anya Panday. When I am not in the pub you can find me at Barnes and Noble or Watching Gilmore Girls. In my free time I enjoy spending time with loved ones and going to concerts. My favorite concert I’ve been to is Louis Tomlinson and my favorite song at the moment is FREE BREAKFAST PROGRAM by Sunset Tim. 

All content by Crystal Diaz
Sophomore Makenna Allison writes in a journal May 23. Students that gathered for George Floyd’s memorial were asked to reflect with their journals before discussing topics as a group.

Junior Anisa Kahin writes in a journal May 23. Students were asked to reflect after being asked questions by SOAR facilitators.

Park Mayor Nadia Mohamed delivers a speech to students May 23. The memorial for George Floyd was held in C350.

Photo used with permission from St. Louis Park Public Schools

School board platforms parent stories

Anya Panday and Crystal Diaz
January 24, 2024
Superintendent Astein Osei at school board meeting April 25. The school board is planning the budget for upcoming 2023-2024 school year.

Interim interview plans

Anya Panday and Crystal Diaz
September 22, 2023
Graduating seniors throw their caps in the air June 6. Seniors throwing their caps marks the end of the graduation ceremony.

Seniors sign out

Anya Panday and Crystal Diaz
June 7, 2023
Meet the Athlete: Sam Wolden

Meet the Athlete: Sam Wolden

Crystal Diaz
June 5, 2023
Used with permission by Jess Davis.

New SOAR advisor

Crystal Diaz
June 5, 2023
Junior Josh Folwick spends time with dog. Underdog Rescue hosted an adoption event May 24.

[Photo] Reaching out for a paw in need

May 26, 2023
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[Photo] GPT vs. GPA

Maren Wilsey, Alex Geretz, and Eliah Fink
April 13, 2023
Senior Axel Abrahamson at a student council meeting on March 22. Park plans to make an enrollment fee for clubs in the upcoming year.

Pay to participate

Crystal Diaz and Aidan Shafton
April 11, 2023

Cut Through The Noise: Kali Uchis, Cuco and The Marias, Gorillaz and Bad Bunny

Crystal Diaz
March 12, 2023

Crystal Diaz
February 25, 2023
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Hopkins Park player skates past a defender. Park lost 0-7 to Benilde-St. Margarets Feb. 11

Girls’ hockey takes a loss in sections

John Hunter, Crystal Diaz, and Rachel Arkis
February 13, 2023
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Sophomore Rowan Jansen eyes the puck and skate towards it. Park won 2-0 against Two Rivers.

[Photo] Girls’ Hockey triumphs over Riveters

February 6, 2023
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Sophomore Rowan Jansen and senior Sofia Hoffman skate towards the puck Jan. 16. Park lost 4-5 against Anoka during overtime.

Two girls’ hockey teams unite

Crystal Diaz, Rachel Arkis, and Abby Bartleson
January 25, 2023
Junior Camryn Witham prepares to receive a pass Jan. 16. Park lost to Anoka 4-5 in overtime.

Girls Hockey loses to Anoka

Crystal Diaz and Rachel Arkis
January 19, 2023
Junior Eliana Montero-Ward looks at the PSAT website. PSAT scores have dropped in Minnesota as a result of COVID-19.

Classrooms readjust post-COVID

Anya Panday and Crystal Diaz
November 28, 2022
Sophomore Rowan Jansen guards puck against Osseo park center player. Nov. 19.

[Photo] Girls' Hockey defeated by Osseo Park Center

November 24, 2022
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Girls' hockey players celebrate after scoring a goal. Hopkins-Park won against Hutchinson4-3 Nov. 12.

[Photo] Girls’ hockey victorious against Hutchinson

November 15, 2022

Echo staffers try carving pumpkins

Rachel Arkis, Crystal Diaz, and John Hunter
November 3, 2022
A new acai bowl restaurant, Nautical Bowls, recently opened up this summer. It’s located at 5327 west 16th street St. Louis Park.

Echo staffer tries acai bowls

Crystal Diaz
October 17, 2022
Homecoming 22’ brings smiles

Homecoming 22’ brings smiles

Crystal Diaz
October 17, 2022
Food is served in a cup on minimalistic and modern table. Urban Work recently opened at the West End.

Urban Wok is the new talk of the town

Crystal Diaz
October 12, 2022
Junior captain Addison Chenvert and sophomore Evelyn Barnett get ready to hit an incoming ball. Park came out on top in the tournament Oct. 1.

Girls’ volleyball sets to serve

Abby Bartleson, Crystal Diaz, and Zoe Ziessman
October 2, 2022
Progress towards recognition for Hispanic Heritage Month

Progress towards recognition for Hispanic Heritage Month

Crystal Diaz
September 28, 2022
Sophomore Huston Samoy gets ready to spike the ball Sept. 15. Samoy plays opposite hitter.

Girl’s volleyball thrown off by Benilde

Rachel Arkis, Crystal Diaz, Zoe Ziessman, and Abby Bartleson
September 17, 2022
Juniors Keira Trill and Soline Mendez-Duffy unbox clothing donations during meeting. SLP Streetwear meets 3:30pm Wednesdays in A301.

SLP Streetwear going in style

Crystal Diaz and Johanna Kaplan
January 26, 2022
Park students cheer on boys' basketball during their games Jan. 11 against Orono. Masks are currently required for all spectators at Park sports games that are indoors and in the building.

Spectator Safety

Crystal Diaz and Johanna Kaplan
January 20, 2022
Double trouble with the Curtis twins

Double trouble with the Curtis twins

Crystal Diaz
January 19, 2022
Sophomore Cole Wiltse starts a new project in Art club. Art club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.

Creativity flows free in Art club

Johanna Kaplan and Crystal Diaz
December 17, 2021
Normalization of cyberbullying haunting

Normalization of cyberbullying haunting

Crystal Diaz
November 30, 2021

Echo Staffer Tries Baking a Turkey

Crystal Diaz and Abby Bartleson
November 24, 2021
Students discuss their goals in esports with the team Oct. 28. Students worked in teams to make sure that the goals are achievable.

Video game club opens up opportunities for new members

Crystal Diaz, Patricia Lopez-Milian, and Nora Hall
November 20, 2021
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[Photo] Three available resources to help create community

November 15, 2021
Photo Illustration by Lauren Thon

Lack of murals lead to outdated hallways

Crystal Diaz
October 28, 2021
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Westwood Hills Halloween Night

Photo illustration by Crystal Diaz. Students laying in circle while using phones.

[Photo] Social media turning you green?

October 18, 2021
Failure to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month

Failure to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month

Crystal Diaz
September 28, 2021
Senior Tait Myers and junior Miles Rider race to the finish line Sept. 9. The race featured two students from each grade.

Return to school met with joy, curiosity

Oliver Smith and Crystal Diaz
September 15, 2021
Senior Claudy Zua kicks a football at the pep fest Sept. 9. Fall captains encouraged students to come to their upcoming games.

Pep fest kicks off Park Pride

Oliver Smith and Crystal Diaz
September 14, 2021
Seniors Nadia Mburu, Lily Simonett, Anna Haen and Mason Boesche talk during senior sunrise. Seniors gathered at stadium, Sept. 10.

Class tradition brings seniors together

Oliver Smith and Crystal Diaz
September 14, 2021
Principal LaNisha Paddock socializes with students at the ice cream social Aug. 24. The event took place outside of the cafeteria.

[Photo] New principal hosts ice cream social

August 28, 2021
Students painting the wall and each other June 9. Juniors traditionally paint the wall every year after graduation.

Class of 2022 paints wall

Maren Wilsey and Crystal Diaz
June 14, 2021
Freshman Born Anderson designs his own shirts, May 28. Anderson expresses his creativity through the designs on his shirts.

Freshman launches clothing brand

Crystal Diaz
June 1, 2021
Senior Ellie Keller goes prom dress shopping on May 5. The senior prom will be May 15.

Prom to be held at the ROC

Crystal Diaz and Maddie Schutte
May 11, 2021
Senior Grace Kanyinku speaks to students during the walkout April 19. Park was one of many schools statewide to participate in the "Justice for Daunte Wright" walkout.

‘Justice for Daunte Wright’ walkout takes place

Talia Lissauer and Crystal Diaz
April 19, 2021
Used with permission from Todd Goggleye.

Vice principal shares challenges of pandemic

Crystal Diaz
April 16, 2021
Echo staffers work in the pub Mar. 8. The Echo was one of 43 Online Pacemaker finalists and one of seven winners of the CSPA Print News Gold award.

Echo commended for work during pandemic

Adam Gips and Crystal Diaz
March 25, 2021
Engineering teacher Mark Miller teaches his online and in-person class March 4. Miller said he prefers teaching his hybrid students because engineering is a hands-on class and he enjoys seeing his students being able to work in-person.

Engineering class adapts to hybrid learning

Crystal Diaz
March 8, 2021

[Video] Precautions for hybrid learning

March 5, 2021
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