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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo
Katie Nelson

Katie Nelson, Sports Editor

Hey everyone! My name is Katie and this is my second year on staff, I´m super excited! When I´m not running around with the cross country team or attempting to nordic ski you can find me rewatching Parks and Rec and drinking chai.

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Seniors throw their caps in the air June 7. This tradition marks the end of the seniors time at Park.

Hats off to ’22

June 8, 2022
Senior Ada Turman glides out of the water during her solo May 27. Parks synchro team competed at the State meet held at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.

Just keep swimming

June 1, 2022
Junior captain Stefano Giovanelli pitches the ball May 27. Giovanelli threw a no-hitter, contributing to a 6-0 win against Minneapolis South.

Pitch perfect

May 31, 2022
Underlying issues with prom

Underlying issues with prom

May 14, 2022
Principal LaNisha Paddock talks to business innovations students during press day April 10. Business innovations is a business elective open to all students.

Business Innovations guides young entrepreneurs

April 29, 2022
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through The Noise: Florence + The Machine, OneRepublic, Alec Benjamin

March 7, 2022
Science and ICL teacher Katherine Quattrini assists students Feb. 11. Recently, Quattrini has been teaching both Biology and ICL classes.

Teachers step back

February 23, 2022

PSEO proves valuable  

February 17, 2022
Senior Ben Farley steps on the ice during the senior recognition ceremony Feb. 5. Park lost to Waconia 0-7.

Boys’ hockey falls to Chaska

February 6, 2022
Junior Cece Jensen and Spanish club adviser Hanna Anderson dance together Jan. 20. Club members learned merengue, bachata and salsa.

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
Josh Middleton

Meet the Athlete: Josh Middleton

January 21, 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

Consistency is key

January 11, 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
Takeaways from athletics in a pandemic

Takeaways from athletics in a pandemic

December 1, 2021
Used with permission from Lily Nugteren.

Girl Scouts take on Seattle

November 30, 2021
Senior Bennett Kouame warms up before a game Oct. 9. Kouame was one of three seniors to win the All-State award.

All-State soccer selections announced

November 16, 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
Freshman Nora Lindeman runs at the state meet on Nov. 6. Lindeman finished in 104th place at the MSHL state meet.

[Photo] Underclassmen make State run

November 15, 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
Junior Mason Boesche and sophomore Anna Becker look through photos May 11. Echowan is distributing yearbooks June 1 and 2.

Echowan distribution day set in place

June 1, 2021
Senior Ari Braveman sings behind Junior Jada Macklemore. Park Singers held a concert May 21.

Choir overcomes challenges

May 26, 2021
Used with permission from Dahlia Krebs. Picture taken of senior Dahlia Krebs, Sept. 2020. She will be taking a gap year in Israel next school year.

Senior plans gap year abroad

May 8, 2021
Freshman Meg Ridgeway passes the ball to a teammate April 29. Park lost to Chanhassen 17-0.

Spring Sports Captains Infographic

May 2, 2021
Used with permission from Anna McCallon. Natural Helper Anna McCallon edits a slideshow on March 15. Natural Helpers has put together a presentation for eighth graders to help adjust to high school.

Natural Helpers creates welcoming environment

March 16, 2021
Used with permission from Jessica Gust. Science teacher and strength and conditioning head coach Jessica Gust poses in the weight room Feb. 22. Gust was nominated to serve on the advisory board for the National High School Strength Coaches Association.

Strength coach serves on advisory board

March 14, 2021
Natural Helpers introduced a slideshow during Park Connections, which includes a virtual classroom and other available resources for students to use. The virtual chill room is open to all students at 3:30 p.m every Wednesday on Zoom.

Natural Helpers offers support

February 8, 2021
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