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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
Emma Kempf

Emma Kempf, Photo Editor

Hey I’m Emma Kempf and I’m one of this years photo editors! One time I convinced a friend for a month that I owned the Kemp ice cream company and  just forgot to the the ‘f’ in the name. You can often find me sleeping in past my alarm.

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Former superintendent Rob Metz with current superintendent Astein Osei at Metz's retirement reception May 18, 2017. Since taking Metz’s position, Osei said the COVID-19 pandemic has presented the toughest challenges of his career.

Echo archive photograph

Awards night to honor graduating seniors

Emma Kempf
May 21, 2018
Junior Savannah Romero prepares to catch the ball thrown by junior Maddie McIntosh May 16. The Orioles defeated Benilde-St. Margarets 6-5.

Park defeats Benilde on senior night

Abby Intveld and Emma Kempf
May 18, 2018
Seniors Doreen Moranga, Olivia Massie, Ubah Abdullahi, sophomore Amaya Fokuo, and senior Anna DuSaire present about the Civil Rights Research Experience to attendees of the Community Building Conversation at the Lenox Community Center on May 17.

Senior Annabelle Schutte runs to third base during the game against Benilde-St. Margarets May 16. After the game the team had a banquet to commemorate the seniors.

Park infielders celebrate after senior Annabelle Schutte strikes out a Benilde batter May 16. This was the last game of the regular season for varsity softball.

Senior Annabelle Schutte pitches to a Benilde batter May 16. Varsity softball's record is 10-10.

Junior Maddie McIntosh gives senior Trinity Boehlke a gift at the senior night ceremony May 16. The ceremony commemorated four varsity and three JV seniors.

Freshman Marissa Boettcher swings during the Benilde game May 16. Softball sectionals will begin on Monday, May 21 at a location and time to be determined.

Junior Maranda Hoogenraad throws the ball back to the pitcher May 12. The Orioles beat Southwest 10-7.

Team finishes tournament strong despite setbacks

Abby Intveld and Emma Kempf
May 14, 2018
Freshman Evelyn Gutzke hits a backhand during gym class at the Park tennis courts May 1. Gutzke was a member of Park's tennis team this past fall.

Tennis courts to be updated

Emma Kempf
May 5, 2018
"The Way Things Go" inspired by modern artist David Weiss' Rube Goldberg machine video. The art pieces are combinations of random everyday objects.

[Photo] Exhibit manufactures new from old

May 8, 2018
Senior captain Annabelle Schutte pitches for Park May 1. Park lost 1-2 to Benilde-St. Margaret's.

Park falls to Benilde-St. Margaret’s

Abby Intveld and Emma Kempf
May 3, 2018
Junior Maddy Schmitz takes a swing during the varsity softball game against Richfield during the top of the second April 28. Park won 3-1.

[Photo] Softball wins three games in one day

April 29, 2018
Senior Annabelle Schutte catches a ball during a drill in softball practice April 24. Varsity softball team will be playing Cooper at 4:30 p.m. April 26 at Aquila Fields.

Six games rescheduled after April snow

Abby Intveld and Emma Kempf
April 25, 2018
Senior varsity softball captain Annabelle Schutte runs a drill at practice March 16. Schutte pitches for Park's softball team.

Softball player looks forward to final season

Emma Kempf and Abby Intveld
April 12, 2018
Juniors Caroline Garland, Greta Long and Kate Christiansen work on the app they are creating for Technovations on March 10.

[Photo] Technovations decides on app for competition

April 12, 2018
Juniors Savannah Romero and Madison McIntosh run a drill during varsity softball practice March 16. Tryouts occurred the week of March 12.

Softball begins season

Abby Intveld and Emma Kempf
March 22, 2018
Customers can drink coffee with cats at the Cafe Meow on Hennepin Ave. Cafe Meow is the first cat cafe in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis’ first cat cafe opens

Emma Kempf
March 16, 2018
Gun control stalemate desensitizes shootings

Gun control stalemate desensitizes shootings

Emma Kempf
February 16, 2018
The St Louis Park High School jazz band warms up for their performance, 1/31/18.

Jazz band hosts conference competition

Emma Kempf and Maddie Lund
February 7, 2018
Head of the art technology department Trevor Paulson helps a student in woodworking class Jan. 25. Paulson received the TIES 2017 Technology Leadership and Exceptional Teacher Award.

Art Tech teacher receives award

Emma Kempf and Maddie Lund
January 28, 2018
Women's March attendees gathered outside of the Minnesota State Capital on Jan. 21, 2017. The anniversary event was held on Jan. 19 at the St. Paul Union Depot, the event hosted artist, speakers and musicians.

[Photo] Women’s March returns to Minnesota

January 27, 2018
Freshmen Anton Lyme works on his final project for Graphic Design on Jan. 16. Media Arts is one of several art tech classes Paulson teaches.

Art Tech plans renovations and reconfigurations

Emma Kempf and Maddie Lund
January 24, 2018
Head of the Art Technology department trevor Paulson helps students in class on Jan. 23. Paulson received the TIES 2017 Technology Leadership and Exceptional Teacher Award.

Photo Illustration by Lukas Levin.

2018 to be last year of free ACT

Emma Kempf
January 18, 2018
The band held a fundraiser in December at the Knollwood Mall Applebee's to raise money for their trip to Hawaii. The band will hold similar fundraisers through January at locations such as Blaze Pizza, Park Yogurt, and Chipotle.

Band fundraises for spring trip

Emma Kempf and Maddie Lund
January 1, 2018
A nesting doll set from the Matryoshka Nesting Doll exhibit features prominent Russian political figures from Russia like Lenin, Stalin, Gorbachev, Yeltsin, and Putin.

Museum of Russian Art dense with culture

Emma Kempf
December 21, 2017
A nesting doll set from the Matryoshka exhibit features famous paintings by Van Gogh.

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Sophomore trumpet players Svea Bleske and Andrew Bainbridge perform in the auditorium on December 4 for the Symphonic Band concert.

Winter concert honors fallen soldiers

Maddie Lund and Emma Kempf
December 13, 2017
Libellu interns senior Makagbe Kuyateh and junior Rachel Young showcase the brand's skincare products to passing students in the B1 hallway Dec. 5.

[Photo] Team Libellu launches teen skincare line

December 24, 2017
Students wait for AP U.S. history class to begin third hour Tues. Nov. 21. Third hour experienced an influx of students due to schedule changes.

Students schedules change at quarter

Emma Kempf
December 1, 2017
IB Biology teacher Julie Schilz teaches in a class on November 9. The science department accepts donations from students and their families to help fund the science program.

Science department accepts donations

Abby Intveld and Emma Kempf
November 20, 2017
Seniors Randy Mayele and Antonio Olivas-Reyes work to get the ball away from their side of the field. Park soccer played Chanhassen Sept. 14.

[Photo] Boys' varsity soccer reflects on improvement

November 16, 2017
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Junior Jack Ostrovsky works in class on November 9. Ostrovsky scored a 36 on his first ACT in September.

[Photo] Junior scores 36 on ACT

November 9, 2017
The Russian Sacred Art exhibit showcases detailed icons of Biblical figures from the pre-revolutionary era.

The Vladimir School of Painting showcases bright, impressionistic paintings of villages and the Russian countryside.

The Vladimir School of Painting exhibit is lofted above the main gallery, giving the museum an open air.

The Museum of Russian Art is located just off of Highway 35 and Diamond Lake Road.

Black Student Union met third hour on Oct. 24. Co-head of the student group senior Osman Sheikh and adviser Mr. Weaver led the meeting to discuss the future of the group.

Group changes to Black Student Union

Emma Kempf and Abby Intveld
October 31, 2017
Debate team had their first competition at Lakeville South on Oct. 7. Park did not place in the competition.

Debate team reflects on first two competitions

Emma Kempf and Abby Intveld
October 28, 2017
Lunch doors locked after school

[Photo] New policy locks lunchroom doors

October 27, 2017
Park debate team head coach Paul Manning leads an open discussion about the team's current topic, civil disobedience.

Debate club begins with no returning members

Abby Intveld and Emma Kempf
October 12, 2017
Junior Fabio Leyva dribbles past a Benilde-St. Margaret's player during the Oct. 5 game. Park won the game 2-0, putting the boys' varsity team in first place in their conference.

[Photo] Boys’ soccer takes conference title

October 11, 2017
Al Wachutka helps a student in a science class in February. Wachutka registered IB Environmental Systems and Societies for the 2017-2018 school year, but the class was removed from the school curriculum.

IB environmental systems and societies dropped

Abby Intveld and Emma Kempf
October 1, 2017
Seniors Aramis Nolan and Kayron Robinson kneel during the national anthem at the home football game on September 28. Park lost the game to Benilde 48-20.

Reprise Skincare founder Kristi Shepherd met with juniors Rachel Young, Grace Lynch, and Anika Hanson, and senior Makagbe Kuyateh to discuss the brands products and business endeavors on September 15.

[Photo] Program promotes skin care line for teens

Racquel Fhima
October 1, 2017
Sophomore Randy Mayele fights for the ball with a Chanhassen player. Boys' varsity tied in overtime Sept. 14.

[Photo] Boys’ soccer ties with Chanhassen

Tjessa Arradondo and Jenna Cook
September 19, 2017
Sophomore Randy Mayele fights for the ball with a Chanhassen player. Boys Varsity tied in overtime on September 14.

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Students play basketball in the field house during afternoon competitions on the first day of school, September 5.

Students arrive off the buses for the first day of school on September 5.

Students pick up their schedules in the cafeteria on the first day of school, September 5.

Football players prepare on August 18 at the practice field for the upcoming season.

Football players prepare on August 18 at the practice field for the upcoming season.

Junior Anika Hanson finagles her way past a Hopkins player on August 24.

Senior captain Anthony Brandel dribbles past a Hopkins player August 24.

Outgoing superintendent Rob Metz with incoming superintendent Astein Osei at Metz's retirement reception on May 18.

[Photo] District names new Superintendent

May 25, 2017
Outgoing superintendent Rob Metz thanks community members and district officials for organizing his retirement reception on Thursday, May 18. Metz will be replaced by Astein Osei on July 1.

Event hosted to honor outgoing superintendent

Emma Kempf
May 19, 2017
The Mill City Farmer's Market opened on May 6 and takes place every Saturday until October.

The Midtown Farmer's Market on May 13.

Seniors Aaron Councilman and Jared Zirkes are both recipients of the Highest Honors title, awarded on Academic Awards and Scholarship Night, taking place on Wednesday, May 17.

[Photo] Academic Awards Night celebrates 'dedicated' students

May 17, 2017
The Storiole will host its annual blow-out sale May 8-May 19.

DECA Storiole hosts blowout sale

Emma Kempf
May 10, 2017
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Sophomore AP European History students Libby Ramspurger and Claudia Stone attend a morning review session with teacher Jeff Cohen on April 24 to prepare for the upcoming AP test.

Classes ramp up in preparation

Emma Kempf and Ndunzi Kunsunga
May 2, 2017
Sophomore Ben Klepfer practices the trumpet during second hour band April 26. Klepfer has played the trumpet for six years.

[Photo] Sophomore furthers musical career

April 27, 2017
Sophomore Greta Nackerud

[Photo] Sophomore attends freshman year at performing arts school

April 27, 2017
The blue line light rail moves down 5th St in downtown Minneapolis on April 22.

[Photo] House addresses ongoing issues

April 24, 2017
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Spring play cast members senior Manegbe Eben and sophomore Greta Nackerud rehearse for their lines in English accents for the production of Sense and Sensibility on April 14.

Cast and crew member, junior Thomas Bryant, works on building the set of the spring play, April 14.

[Photo] Crew builds set on wheels

Yonit Krebs
April 23, 2017
Wat Thai Buddhist temple hosted an open house on Sunday, April 9. In the shrine room, a buddhist monk prays with people who attended the open house.

[Photo] Temple strives to include community

May 2, 2017
High school science teacher Patrick Hartman demonstrates to Park Spanish Immersion first graders how to build "Hand Pollinators", a project that simulates what pollinators do to plants. April 13.

Sophomore Quiz Bowl members Aaron Kasic, Ayanna Nathan and Jenna Cook compete in final tournament Saturday, March 18 at Burnsville High School. Team members will compete at Nationals May 26-28.

[Photo] Quiz Bowl reflects on performance at penultimate tournament

April 3, 2017
Mary Norris relaxes by the beach in a hammock on her vacation in 2016. She will return to teaching after spring break.

Teacher to return after breaking hip

Emma Kempf
March 25, 2017
"A lot of the wildlife in the Alps is unique to that area and could be endangered by global warming," sophomore Emma Kempf said.

[Photo] Roots and Shoots brings awareness to climate change

Nietzsche Deuel and Isabelle Becker
April 4, 2017
The AP European history travel group will visit Venice (pictured above), Rome, Florence and the ruins of Pompeii in Italy March 22- April 2. They will also travel to Lucerne, Switzerland, where they'll see a medieval town.

[Photo] Spring break in foreign lands

Ndunzi Kunsunga
March 29, 2017
The Minneapolis/St. Paul METRO Lightrail Green Line travels down Marquette Avenue and 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis March 19. The proposed Southwest light rail is currently in the process of receiving funding for construction.

[Photo] Southwest light rail connects communities

April 3, 2017
Junior Annabella Strathman and sophomore Greta Nackerud rehearse lines for the upcoming show 'Sense and Sensibility'.

[Photo] Theater begins ‘Sense and Sensibility’ rehearsals

March 21, 2017

College fair gives students opportunity

Emma Kempf and Grace Farley
March 19, 2017
Stay in shape: Junior Vanessa Zarate attempts to knock down bowling pins during her new moves class March 16.

[Photo] Electives provide relaxation

April 26, 2017
Middle school students listen as a School Exec Connect representative asks a question about the school district.

[Photo] Superintendent hiring firm hosts student forum

March 15, 2017
Students listen during the student input forum March 14. Students from grades 5-12 were present.

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