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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
Matthew Plant

Matthew Plant, Echo Staffer

Hey, my name is Matthew and I am a junior. This is my first year on Echo and I am excited to be a part of the Echo team. When I’m not in school, I like to ski, play baseball, and hang out with my friends. 

 

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Seniors gather in parking lot May 31. The seniors pranked younger students by vandalizing their cars.

Senior signing off

Matthew Plant, Staffer
June 6, 2024
Senior Jakob Eenigenburg leaves school for track May 30. Many student-athletes have to miss school for sports.

Spring athletes under pressure

Matthew Plant, Staffer
June 6, 2024
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Lenny Kravitz, Wallows, Twenty One Pilots

Matthew Plant
May 31, 2024
Hole one of Brookview Golf Course. This course is located in Golden Valley, MN.

Best spots for summer golf

Matthew Plant, Staffer
April 29, 2024

Behind the scenes of softball photography

Matthew Plant
April 29, 2024
Junior Sydney Gallentine applies a tag on a runner trying to advance April 15. Her efforts on offense and defense helped Park in a 7-4 victory over Minneapolis Southwest.

[Photo] Softball secures second consecutive victory

Ryan Steinberg, Staffer
April 21, 2024
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through The Noise: Bryson Tiller, Benson Boone, Medium Build

Matthew Plant
April 16, 2024
Junior Charlie Rostal watches a close matchup between Northwestern and Florida Atlantic March 22. Many of these March Madness games will be the center of students' attention throughout the tournament.

[Photo] What’s all the madness about?

Ryan Steinberg, Staffer
March 22, 2024
Sophomore Salvatore Lien falls to the ground after a collision with an opposing player Oct. 13, 2023. The frequent head-on collisions in contact sports like football raise concerns.

[Photo] Head injuries hit hard

Aidan Shafton and Eliah Fink
March 8, 2024
Construction equipment sits dormant along the path of the new light rail Jan. 15. This project had been many years in the making, but is taking longer than expected.

A thin layer of snow covers the forest by Minikahda Vista Park Jan.15. This park is great for sledding, but the lack of snow has limited that.

[Photo] Unusual temperatures this winter

January 16, 2024

Park through the years ft. Al Wachutka

Matthew Plant, Ryan Steinberg, and Gabriel Fink
January 8, 2024
The Central Clinic is a free clinic available to students and residents of Park and Hopkins. The clinic is located on the northern side of Central Community Center, near the football stadium

Central Clinic lacks visitors

Matthew Plant, Echo Staffer
December 11, 2023
Senior Aaron Casey-Fix looks to connect a pass at a scrimmage Dec. 8. These scrimmages help build bonds between teammates and freshen up the players skills in the off-season.

Sophomore Jacob Skelly runs the Turkey Trot Nov. 23. This annual race has become a part of lots of peoples Thanksgiving Day traditions.

[Photo] Turkey day 5K

November 30, 2023
Pre-voting registration for teens brings new opportunities

Pre-voting registration for teens brings new opportunities

Matthew Plant
November 8, 2023
Pumpkins line the paths at Westwood Hills Nature Center Oct. 23. Carvings like this can be found on many houses' doorsteps as Halloween approaches.

[Photo] Trick or treat?

October 18, 2023
Senior Nate Benishek helps bring down an opposing player Oct. 13. Park ended up losing this year's homecoming game 6-20 to Cretin Derham-Hall.

[Photo] Raiders steal the victory

October 15, 2023
Junior Javaris Ellis runs with the ball on Sept. 29. Park lost against Bloomington Jefferson 7-17.

A stormy defeat

Alex Hoag and Matthew Plant
October 2, 2023
Sophomore Evan Cormier and other defensive linemen work in practice Sept. 19. After a loss to Apple Valley, the team looks to bounce back and have a successful rest of the season.

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