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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
Elena Ortiz-Fishman

Elena Ortiz-Fishman, Copy Editor

Hi everyone! My name is Elena, I'm a junior and this is my second year on Echo as a copy editor. I love anything horror related, reading and spending time with friends!

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Junior Cece Jensen and Spanish club adviser Hanna Anderson dance together Jan. 20. Club members learned merengue, bachata and salsa.

[Photo] Spanish club dances into the new year

January 26, 2022
Freshman Henry Horstman Olson throws the disk toward a teammate. Boys ultimate held their first practice Jan. 8.

Boys’ Crush ultimate indoor practices set foundation

January 23, 2022
Former School Board chair Mary Tomback suggests alternate schedule options for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years during the school board meeting Jan. 27, 2020 in C350. Tomback and other School Board members recently met to discuss potential options for distance learning as COVID-19 rates rise.

Distance learning looms as cases rise

January 14, 2022
Students hold up sign in support of a safe community. Walkout was held from 6th hour until the end of the school day.

Student empowerment brings attention to social change

January 12, 2022
Seniors Caroline Butler and Louise Marshall, and juniors Gwen Rocker-Gladen and Abby Baudhin rehearse for the Winter One Act “These Shining Lives” where they play workers plagued with radium poisoning. The show is opening Jan. 14 and closing Jan. 16.

Theater awarded Spotlight honors

January 7, 2022
La Bodega Taco Bar on Jan. 4. The Taco Bar recently opened on Minnetonka boulevard.

La Bodega Taco Bar offers authentic meals

January 7, 2022
Junior Molly Horstman Olson passes the frisbee while dodging a defender during a scrimmage September 26. Ultimate is looking to gain more players as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Ultimate prepares for upcoming season

December 14, 2021
Fair use from Sony Pictures

‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ is nostalgic

November 30, 2021
Used with permission from Fiona Petrie.

Senior invited to All-National Symphony Orchestra Honor Ensemble

November 30, 2021
IB Extended Essay advisor Jane Dorn talks to senior Ella Runyan about the Extended Essay during Park Connections Nov. 13. IB Diploma candidates are required to write a 4,000 word essay called the Extended Essay.

Decreased enrollment in IB diploma program

November 13, 2021
Pride flags displayed around C367 Oct. 28. GSA takes place 3:30 — 4:15 p.m. Wednesdays after school.

GSA promotes inclusivity

November 13, 2021
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.

SOAR discussion facilitated to express emotions, reactions

November 10, 2021
Flaws emerge in distance learning

Flaws emerge in distance learning

October 30, 2021
Used with permission from Anna Overall.

Jewelry Junkies rebrands

October 19, 2021
Photo illustration by Crystal Diaz. Students laying in circle while using phones.

Social media turning you green?

October 18, 2021
Sophomore Greta Gable and Silas Cowell use practice buzzers to improve their reaction time Oct. 5. Quiz Bowl is holding practices at 3:30 p.m. in room A304 and Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Quiz bowl gears up for season

October 15, 2021
Seniors and co-presidents of Girls United Gracia Rettig and Semona Robel pose for a photo Sept. 16. Girls United is a non-profit organization created to support girls.

Girls United ambitious for year

September 21, 2021
Return to school poses challenges

Return to school poses challenges

August 31, 2021
Used with permission

Grad Grams sells gifts for class of 2021

June 2, 2021
Fair use from Penguin Random House.

Must-read novels for the summer

May 14, 2021
Fair use from Sundance Institute.

‘In the Earth’ confusing, disorientating

April 29, 2021
Seniors Emma Amon and Jack Fredrickson work during english class April 19. Many students were involved in the interview process for the new principal.

New principal announced

April 23, 2021
Used with permission from Rob Griffin.

Assistant football coach passed away

March 28, 2021
Sophomores Fiona Shaack and Fiona Long working together March 19. Along with their group, they advocated for feminine hygiene dispensers to be put in at Park.

Feminine hygiene dispensers to be implemented at Park

March 24, 2021
Fair use from Peabody Essex Museum.

‘Jacob Lawrence: The American Struggle’ proves worthwhile

March 1, 2021
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through The Noise: Brent Faiyaz ft. Tyler, The Creator, Victoria Monét & Cardi B

February 9, 2021
‘Clue’ still a fan favorite

‘Clue’ still a fan favorite

January 23, 2021
Jeffrey Cohen works with students over Zoom during an asynchronous period Jan. 8. The Echo Editorial Board believes one-on-one or optional asynchronous classes like these should be implemented at Park.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Check-ins for asynchronous classes unproductive

January 9, 2021
Fair use from Disney Plus.

‘Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions’ evokes nostalgia

December 11, 2020
Fair use from Minneapolis Institute of Art. This is a woodblock print using ink and color called The Sky is Aflame by Hagiwara Hideo.

Hideo Hagiwara portrays beautiful abstract artwork

November 19, 2020
Used with permission from Arika Mareck.

English teacher returns to Park

November 18, 2020
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through The Noise: Lana Del Rey, Cavetown, Lauv & Conan Gray

October 25, 2020
Fair use from 88rising.

‘Nectar’ captures melancholic mood

October 8, 2020

October 4, 2020
In an article posted by the SLP Nest, the Nest closed its doors Aug. 31. Senior Rachel Stein says the nest has had a large impact on her.

Nest student worker adjusts to Nest closure

September 4, 2020
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