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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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Jamar Hester Jr

Jamar Hester Jr, Echo Staffer

Hey, my name is Jamar Hester Jr. and I play football for the SLP Orioles. I also like playing basketball and going on walks with my dogs. This is my third year on Echo and I’m excited to be here!

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Senior Da'shon Amos gets ready to shoot his free throw Dec. 14. Amos is one of Park's new athletic transfers.

Switching for success

Jamar Hester Jr
February 11, 2025

Ranking Halloween Costumes

Miles Johnson, Layla Mickelson, Anwar Mowlid, and Jamar Hester Jr
November 3, 2024
Senior Anna Williams defends attacker from dribbling the past her Park played Washburn and lost 3-1 on Oct. 5.

Park loses battle to section rival

Jamar Hester Jr
October 8, 2024
Minneapolis film festival kicked off their second week April 20. The event lasted until the last week of April.

Film fest holy mess

Jamar Hester Jr
May 5, 2024
Junior Eva Taybior hits the ball April 24. Park took a close loss against Chanhassen, ending with a score of 11-10.

One small mistake can mess up a game

Jamar Hester Jr and Yosef Teshome
May 1, 2024
Junior Owen Barnett serves the ball April 23. Park swept The International School of MN-Chesterton-Heritage 3-0.

Park serves up a sweep

Jamar Hester Jr, Staffer
April 29, 2024
Junior Owen Barnett is practicing for his first year of high school volleyball on Mar. 28. The next boys' volleyball game is Apr. 15 at 6 p.m.

[Photo] Park volleyball is set

Ryan Moran, Staffer
April 15, 2024

Owen Barnett on boys’ volleyball first season

Caedon Exsted, Jamar Hester Jr, and Paxon Myers
February 29, 2024

What GOAT are you?

Jamar Hester Jr, Paxon Myers, and Caedon Exsted
February 15, 2024
Senior Sam Fuller takes the faceoff at Bloomington Ice Garden Jan. 25. Park beat Bloomington Jefferson 4-2.

Park defeats Jefferson

Fisher Christopher and Jamar Hester Jr
January 28, 2024

Micah Curtis on the basketball season so far

Caedon Exsted, Paxon Myers, and Jamar Hester Jr
January 25, 2024
Senior Sam Fuller fights for the puck after the faceoff Jan. 18. Park beat Waconia 5-0.

Park boys hockey completes shutout

Jamar Hester Jr and Zara Fakier
January 21, 2024
Senior Henry Schrader fights for a face off in the third period on Jan. 9. Park lost 3-1 to Benilde St. Marget.

Park loses Highway 100 battle

Jamar Hester Jr and Clara Bagne
January 13, 2024
Senior Griffin Krone steals puck from the opposing team Dec. 6. Park lost 5-2 to the Stars.

Park loses game to big rival

Jamar Hester Jr
December 10, 2023
Senior Griffin Krone skates towards goal Monday Nov. 27. The Orioles lost 4-1 to the Hornets

Parks’ boys hockey falls in home opener

Fares Hendi and Jamar Hester Jr
November 30, 2023
Guest speaker educated students with presentation on the danger of substance use. Barb Nelson organized an educational movie screening to teach students about being safe with drugs and alcohol Oct. 24.

Educational film shown to teach students drug and alcohol safety

Owen McColgan and Jamar Hester Jr
October 31, 2023
Junior Nora Lindermen finishes strong at conference championships on Oct. 17th. This was Parks last meet before sections.

Park’s cross country season comes to an end

Jamar Hester Jr and Davieon Williams-Charles
October 20, 2023
Senior Addison Chenvert celebrates with her team during their last regular season game Oct. 17. Park suffered a 1-3 loss to Chaska.

Girls volleyball falls short against Chaska

Jamar Hester Jr and Tyler Eoff
October 19, 2023
Alison Garland serves to her opponent on Sept. 14. Garland forfeited the match due to injury.

Girls’ tennis continues to struggle

Tyler Eoff and Jamar Hester Jr
September 15, 2023
Sophomore Cora Zumbrunnen gets ready to sprint to second base May 15. Park lost to New Prague 18-5.

Softball senior night sparks emotion

Taylor Voigt and Jamar Hester Jr
May 18, 2023
Freshman Gretchen Fandell-Thompson runs out with a youth player before their game May 4. Girls lacrosse hosts an annual youth night to get younger players excited about girls lacrosse.

Park suffers loss on youth night

Ari Lissauer and Jamar Hester Jr
May 8, 2023
Eva Taybior gets ready to swing in the last inning May 5. Park beat Skippers 11-10 with walk-off in last inning.

Girls’ softball wins rival game with walk off

Jamar Hester Jr and Tyler Eoff
May 8, 2023
Junior Danny Montanez prepares for apitch May 4. Park split even in a double-header against Jefferson.

You win some, you lose some

Ari Lissauer and Jamar Hester Jr
May 7, 2023
Azlyn McDonnell gets ready to pitch for the fourth inning on May 4. Park softball ended up losing 7-1 against the Waconia Wildcats.

[Photo] Progress over perfection

May 9, 2023
Coach Brian Kelly brings the baseball team in for a huddle on April 13. Park's home opener moved to Monday due to bad weather.

Baseball battles spring weather

Ari Lissauer and Jamar Hester Jr
April 17, 2023
The student parking lot at Park is in disarray due to excessive snowfall and ice on March 20. Students are having a difficult time entering and exiting the parking lot.

Slippery slope for parking

Jamar Hester Jr and Cole Denham
March 27, 2023
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Junior Griffin Krone skates among his opponents. The Orioles took a 3-0 loss Feb. 2 at the St. Louis Park Rec Center.

[Photo] Spartans strike the ice

February 5, 2023
Senior Maecee Alexander shoots the ball towards the hoop Jan. 20. Park was defeated.

Park’s rival takes glory

Jamar Hester Jr, Cole Taylor, Dahlia Herman, and Abby Meisler
January 25, 2023
Sophomore Rowan Jansen celebrates after a goal on Jan. 12. Park came out with a 5-1 loss.

No hope at New Hope

Cole Denham, Jacob Martenson, and Jamar Hester jr
January 18, 2023
Sophomore Javaris Ellis drives to the hoop early in the 2nd half Dec. 17. Ellis had 14 points in Friday evenings loss to Holy Family.

Boys basketball stomped by Holy Family

Jamar Hester Jr and Jacob Perszyk
December 19, 2022
Sophomore Charlie Lamar plays clarinet Tuesday. Band played their first concert of the year Dec. 6.

Band presents first concert of the year

Jamar Hester Jr, Ari Lissauer, and Owen Mccolgan
December 13, 2022
Band kids play trombone during the hockey game Dec. 1. Boys hockey lost to Chaska 1-5.

[Photo] Band performs at first hockey game

December 7, 2022
Freshman Brett Middleton gets temperature taken on Nov. 29. Sickness has been spreading around the school in the past few weeks.

Sickness around school

Ari Lissauer and Jamar Hester Jr
December 5, 2022

Senior commits to play football

Cole Denham, Ari Lissauer, Jacob Martenson, and Jamar Hester Jr.
December 1, 2022
Senior Mikal Andrews checks back into building after lunch break on Oct. 17. Students are now required to check into the office after leaving school.

[Photo] Is school safe - or is that not the case?

October 18, 2022
Junior Addison Chenvert awaits a serve from Jefferson Oct. 12. Park lost all three sets on senior night.

Loss on senior night

Jamar Hester Jr. and Jacob Martenson
October 15, 2022
Junior Captain Vesna Dennison battles with a Washburn defender in pursuit for the ball Oct.8. Vesna leads the team in goals in the regular season.

Park loses battle to Washburn

Jamar Hester Jr. and Jacob Martenson
October 12, 2022
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