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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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Malaika Bigirindavyi

Malaika Bigirindavyi, Photographer

Hey there! It’s ya girl Bigs. I play soccer and snap pics for the Echo. I finally made it to senior year!!! You can find me stressing 24/7 cause I’m toooooo involved. I’m terrified of raccoons, in love with my caramel skin and I LOVE CHURCH CAMP!!!!

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Freshman Maxwell Gohman runs the last leg of the 4X800 at a home track meet April 26. Boys track resumes its Section meet today at 2:30 p.m.

[Photo] Track Sections postponed

May 31, 2018
Junior Isaac Swartz hits a forehand shot in preparation for sections. The team won against Apple Valley 4-3, then lost to Blake 0-7.

[Photo] Boys’ tennis defeated by number one seed Blake in Sections

May 22, 2018
Senior Hannah Wolk prepares a cauliflower shrimp stir fry May 2. Wolk and her family previously participated in the Whole30 challenge, during which participants eliminate sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, soy, and dairy from their diets for 30 days. Although they no longer keep a strict paleo diet, Wolk and her family still eat many paleo foods.

[Photo] New diets, eating habits grow in popularity with mixed results

May 5, 2018
Senior Mario Marin Luna sings and plays a Spanish song on the guitar. Students and Teachers alike presented and performed their different cultures during the Multicultural Show May 1.

[Photo] Multicultural show promotes diversity

May 4, 2018
Junior Soubane Abdi performs an African dance at the Multicultural Show May 1.

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Sophomore Rosilia Lokenye wears her Democratic Republic of the Congo soccer jersey and carries their flag.

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Senior Giovanna Contreras sings Diganle showcasing Mexican and Bolivian heritage.

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Junior Cecilia Brown sings Diganle showcasing Mexican and Bolivian heritage.

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Chef Marshall OBrien serves parmesan cauliflower to students at Aquila Elementary School. OBrien comes to St. Louis Park schools once a month.

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Students taste test parmesan cauliflower during their lunch at Aquila Elementary School.

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Aquila student puts their cup in the Thumbs Up bucket, indicating they liked the vegetable they tried. Each student was given in vegetables in a paper cup and when finished trying the vegetables, students would put there cups in the Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down bucket. This is the way the school finds out if the students liked the vegetables or not.

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Student places his cup in the Thumbs Down bucket after trying the vegetables. At the end of the lunch there were more cups in the Thumbs Up bucket.

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Junior Aaron Sledge positions himself to catch the ball at Parks away game against Robbinsdale Armstrong High School. Park lost to Armstrong 1-2.

[Photo] Orioles to play at Saints’ stadium

April 30, 2018
Sophomore Hilda Habia jumps hurdles on track meet April 26. Parks next meet is May 16 at Chanhassen High School.

[Photo] Girls’ track and field quiz

May 10, 2018
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Parents of St. Louis Park seniors plan a fundraiser at Blaze Pizza in Knollwood to raise money for the Senior All Night Party. The fundraiser will be all day Feb 18.

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Head coach David Breitenbucher talks with the boys tennis team about their upcoming game schedule.

[Photo] Boys' tennis holds indoor tryouts, practice for coming matches

April 9, 2018
Senior Shea Perkarek works on his hitting technique at practice April 5. Parks next game is at 3:30 April 27 at Armstrong High School

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[Photo] Senior commits to DePauw University

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April 8, 2018
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[Photo] Riley Dvorak to apply baseball talent in college

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April 5, 2018
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[Photo] Ian Sandbo commits to Hamline University

April 5, 2018
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[Photo] Freshman takes home State title

April 3, 2018
Senior Mitchell Vortherms battles to goal against Senior Ryan Lee at practice March 9. The first boys lacrosse game at 7:30pm April 14 at Hopkins High School against Hopkins.

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Boys Lacrosse players hold pre-season practice at the St. Louis Park High School Stadium.

[Photo] Boys’ lacrosse team prepares for season

March 7, 2018
Angie Thomass The Hate U Give, is a New York Times bestseller and has become a teen favorite.

[Photo] Angie Thomas’s 'The Hate U Give' inspires change

February 14, 2018
Freshman Rachel Stien performs a back walk over on beam during practice Feb 13. The next Park gymnastics meet is 12pm at Minnetonka High School Feb 17.

[Photo] Gymnastics prepares for Sections

February 15, 2018
Updated signs replace former Lake Calhoun signs and advocate for Native American heritage. New signs were placed Jan. 29.

[Photo] State renames Minneapolis lake

February 14, 2018
Seniors Annika Eldridge and Anna duSaire celebrate with a hug after duSaires beam routine. Eldridge and duSaire are the two senior gymnasts on Park.

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Senior Anna duSaire sticks her landing off of bar at senior night meet.

[Photo] Gymnastics celebrates senior night

February 2, 2018
Senior Annika Eldridge performs her beam routine at Parks gymnastics senior night. Park lost to Breck 129-132

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Senior Anna duSaire ends her beam routine with a branny full. duSaire received first place on beam with a 9 score.

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Senior Aidan Doherty jumps to snatch the ball before richfield player. Park defeated Richfield 93-59.

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Lifetime Fitness in St. Louis Park. English teacher Julianne Herbert trains three times a week through Lifetime Fitness’ Alpha program.

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Seniors Samantha and Sam Garcia work on making authentic food, native to their culture for their family owned restaurant Conga Latin Bistro. The restaurant is located on Hennepin Ave. in Minneapolis, it is open everyday from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m..

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School board vice chair, Nacy Gores swears in three women into the school board; Anne Casey, Karen Waters, Mary Tomback.

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Freshman Josie Briant performs her bars routine Jan. 7 at Park Center. Park gymnastics next meet will take place 6 p.m. Jan. 9 at home.

[Photo] Gymnastics prepares for meet against Chaska-Chan

January 8, 2018
Junior Savannah Romero strikes a pose during her beam routine. The next meet is against Hopkins at 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at Hopkins High School.

[Photo] Junior chosen as gymnastics captain

December 20, 2017
Senior Jake Henry experiments with different shades to make his special effect make up more realistic. Henry works at Midwest Makeup Supply in Uptown.

[Photo] Artist develops unique makeup style

December 23, 2017
Freshman Joelle Sheffield dribbles down the court in the Orioles game against Waconia Dec. 5. The next girls basketball game is at 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at Fridley High School.

[Photo] Girls' basketball remains undefeated

December 7, 2017
“Stranger Things” provides satisfying second season

“Stranger Things” provides satisfying second season

Malaika Bigirindavyi
November 10, 2017
Junior Greta Long plays the cello during a Big Fish rehearsal. Pit orchestra performed for both weekends of the musical.

[Photo] Pit orchestra participates in theater musical

December 7, 2017
Sophomore Cole Ewald, along with his teammates, bleached his hair for Park Footballs first State game. Park plays Brainerd at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 at St. Cloud State University.

[Photo] Football team bleaches hair before State

November 8, 2017
Senior Sabrina Garcia assembles an empanada, a latin american pastry. Garcias goal is to make 300 empanadas a day.

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Junior Elizabeth Tapia Vizcarra colors a scull to celebrate day of the dead on Oct. 17.

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Senior Birdfeeder manager Alex Monson creates posters promoting the Birdfeeder. Birdfeeder gave out food to students in need for winter break.

[Photo] Community service provides meals during break

January 10, 2018
Respecting different opinions creates strength in community

Respecting different opinions creates strength in community

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October 17, 2017
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Equity coach and SOAR adviser Matthew Horel talks to seniors Rahma Farah and Ambriya Reese about the complexities of race. SOAR meets every Thursday at 8 AM.

[Photo] Uncensored race panel looks to spark conversation

May 21, 2018
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Junior Maddy Gonzalez restocks cereal for Birdfeeder. Birdfeeder bags are available every Friday for students.

[Photo] What do you know about hunger in Minnesota?

January 27, 2018
Theater members practice a dance routine for the upcoming musical Big Fish, Sept. 20.

[Photo] ‘Big Fish’ to dive into plot depth

September 20, 2017
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Sophomore Sajid Nathim carries the ball past Cooper defense. Orioles fell to the Hawks 40-14.

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Sophomore Skylor Glover charges through Cooper defender to the end zone. The Orioles next game is Sept. 15 against Academy of Holy Angels.

[Photo] Homecoming game scheduled early in the season

September 13, 2017
Freshman Annie Jacobson swims her solo at the teams dress rehearsal May 16. Jacobsons solo placed first in the long division at Sections May 20.

[Photo] Synchro overtakes Edina, wins Sections Meet

May 25, 2017
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Junior defender Anna Van Pilsum-Johnson prepares to pass the ball to her teammate. St. Louis Park beat St. Croix Preparatory Academy 18-5.

Girls’ lacrosse wins first game of the season

Malaika Bigirindavyi, Genesis Buckhalton, and Alyssa LeMay
May 9, 2017
Pilsum-Johnson steals the ball from SCPA player.

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Pilsum-Johnson carries the ball down the field against SCPA defender. Parks record is 1-3-0.

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Senior Midfielder Sophia Jacobsson looks to pass the ball to a teammate. Jacobsson is one of the three captains this season.

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Jacobsson takes the faceoff against SCPA.

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St. Louis Park High School athletes in on a keynote speaker who talked about game day nutrition. The Spring Athletic Education Night offered information on NCAA, athletes mental health and game day nutrition.

[Photo] Athletic department hosts Spring Athletic Education Night

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April 26, 2017
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Athletic director Andrew Ewald works in his office in preparation for the end of the spring sports season.

[Photo] Athletic department prepares for year’s conclusion

May 26, 2017
Sophomore Martin Scalici plays on the guitar at the Depot Coffee House to help help raise money for MoveForwd on April 21. Scalici is a part of the band Dopeamine.

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Senior Anna Roethler cradles the ball down the field as a Hopkins defender guards her. The next home again is April 20 against Benilde St. Margarets at 7:00pm.

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Junior Shea Pekarek gets ready to field a ground ball in Parks first game of the season, a 5-4 loss to DeLaSalle. The Orioles look forward to their game at U.S. Bank Stadium

[Photo] Baseball team to take field at U.S. Bank Stadium

April 13, 2017
Senior Jack Elias pitches during Parks first game of the season. The Orioles lost 5-4 to DeLaSalle. Park looks forward to their game at U.S. Bank Stadium on April 18.

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Chick-fil-A applied to take the place of the TCF Bank on the northwest corner of Highway 7 and and Texas Ave. The City Council plans to meet to make a final decision.

[Photo] Chick-fil-A applies to open at Knollwood Mall, creates controversy

March 16, 2017
Senior Devante Childress attends the Non-Traditional Academy during fourth hour March 13.

[Photo] NTA offers second chance for seniors

Yonah Davis, Yonit Krebs, and Amber Tran
March 24, 2017
Senior Simon Lewin works on a computer in the Library Media Center next to the All Are Welcome Here sign. Media Specialist Ellen George put the sign to send a message of acceptance and understanding.

[Photo] Local artist’s design inspires students

December 8, 2020
Senior Samara Ray performs a song at the Multicultural Show March 10.

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Freshman Cyntnia Owens dance to rap song Rolex by Ayo & Teo at the Multicultural show. Owens performed with the dance group, Camo Girls

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Chemistry teacher Alexander Polk recites his poem #TheStruggle at the Multicultural Show March 10.

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Senior Guard Mykal Howard goes for a layup against a Cooper defender at boys basketball senior night Feb 28. The team will play its first section game at 7p.m. March 3 against Chanhassen at Chanhassen High School.

[Photo] Boys' basketball defeats Cooper

March 6, 2017
Senior Oscar Laing prepares to strike the ball during captains practice at Williston Fitness Center. Tryouts will take place from 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m. April 3-5 at the Park tennis courts.

[Photo] Boys’ tennis seeks out new members

Emma Kempf
March 6, 2017
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