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Molly Schochet, In-Depth Editor

Hi guys, welcome back to my channel! My name is Molly, I’m a junior, it's my second year on Echo and I’m the In-depth editor. When I’m not writing or busy doing other things you can probably find me watching Greys Anatomy or Tik Toks.

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Eighth graders Anisa Kahlin, Dalilah Gudino and Precious Wheeler speak at the walkout at the middle school May. 11. The speakers advocated for inclusivity.

Middle school students organize walkout

May 13, 2021
Senior Claire Bargman catches the ball April 30. Girls' lacrosse lost to Chanhassen 17-0.

Girls’ lacrosse determined after loss

April 30, 2021
Freshman Meg Ridgeway passes the ball to a teammate April 29. Park lost to Chanhassen 17-0.

[Photo] Spring Sports Captains Infographic

May 2, 2021
First day back in person overwhelming

First day back in person overwhelming

April 14, 2021
Juniors Henry Odens and Thomas Moot work together in their second hour precalculus class April 12. Park transitioned to in-person learning April 12.

[Photo] Park returns to unlimited learning

April 12, 2021
Junior Renee McSherry poses during rehearsal for the spring musical March 12. The cast was practicing the dance for the song “Delivery.”

[Photo] Fifth grade band teacher serves as pit director

March 24, 2021
Choreographer Julianne Mundale teaches the opening number to the cast. The spring musical 'working' features interviews from different working Americans.

Rehearsals for spring musical begin

March 7, 2021
St. Louis Park Public Schools staff members had the option to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine March 5. Staff members had to sign up ahead of time for a slot.

[Photo] St. Louis Park Public Schools staff receive vaccinations

March 6, 2021
Student and families sled at Aquila Park as a part of Sno Daze Week Feb. 23. Sledding was the only in-person event during the Week.

Sno Daze features virtual-heavy events

March 3, 2021
Senior Jordan Moore dribbles down the court in a game against Benilde Feb. 5. Athletes struggling in classes will now be required to attend tutoring on Wednesdays.

Tutoring required for struggling athletes

February 26, 2021
Junior Nathan Hausladen participates in his forth hour class from the Oriole Study Nest Jan. 19.  The Oriole Study Nest will remain open to students during their distance learning days.

Oriole Study Nest remains open during hybrid learning

February 24, 2021
Decision to send freshmen back before juniors reasonable

Decision to send freshmen back before juniors reasonable

February 17, 2021
Students exit the field house after taking the PSAT Jan. 27. Students were required to wear masks and desks were distanced six feet apart in compliance with COVID-19 guidelines.

Park holds in-person PSAT

January 28, 2021
Junior Marley Miller applies to the University of Minnesota Duluth. COVID-19 has brought changes to the application requirements, stressing out many students.

COVID-19 creates added stressors on college applicants 

January 18, 2021
St. Louis Park Applebee’s restaurant without customers Jan. 10 before Tim Walz lifted bar and restaurant COVID-19 restrictions. Guests were allowed to dine inside Jan. 11.

Walz loosens COVID-19 restrictions

January 14, 2021
Senior Sadie Yarosh looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The girls basketball season got postponed due to COVID-19.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball season delayed

December 16, 2020
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December 16, 2020
Used with permission from Vanthay Hong.

Alum writes children’s book

December 9, 2020
As of Dec. 8, there are 356,152 cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota.

The reality of COVID-19 pods

December 7, 2020
Senior Kendall Coley tips the ball to start the game against Cooper Jan. 7. Coley committed to the University of Nebraska Nov. 11.

[Photo] Senior commits to Nebraska

November 30, 2020

Thanksgiving sweet potatoes

November 26, 2020
Junior Ben Farley high-fives his teammates after a goal was scored Nov. 12. Boys’ hockey is one of many sports that has been down players due to COVID-19 exposure.

Sports delayed four weeks

November 18, 2020
Kamala Harris creates hope for all

Kamala Harris creates hope for all

November 15, 2020
Students walk to lunch during the first day of hybrid learning Oct. 26. Park will restart distance learning Nov. 16.

Distance learning to return Nov. 16

November 10, 2020
State Congress reflection

State Congress reflection

November 10, 2020
Congress reflections

Congress reflections

November 10, 2020
The Media Center is now offering free e-books to students, according to Media Specialist Ellen George. Because of COVID-19, e-books offer a safer alternative to paper books.

Media Center offers students free e-books

November 6, 2020
Art by Jaida Puentes

Experts say importance of flu shots grows during COVID-19

November 4, 2020
Photo illustration by Molly Schochet. Because of an Oct. 30 ruling by the Eighth U.S. Circuit of Appeals judges, the St. Louis Park Elections Office recommends people drop their ballots at City Hall instead of mailing them in.

City recommends all mail-in ballots be dropped off in person

November 1, 2020
Senior Derric Standifer jumps to grab the ball from the opposing team Oct. 23. Park lost 41-20 against Robbinsdale Cooper.

Park has third tough loss of the season

October 25, 2020
Senior Derric Standifer reaches for the ball to complete a pass in the endzone for a touchdown Oct. 16. Park lost to Waconia 49-14.

Football falls to Waconia

October 17, 2020
The MSHSL board voted to go ahead with the winter sports season in a meeting Oct. 1. During the meeting the board also decided to add playoffs to the fall sport season.

Winter sports given the green light

October 16, 2020
Superintendent Astein Osei proposed a plan to begin the transition to hybrid learning at 25% capacity. The plan was approved unanimously by the School Board.

School board approves return to in-person learning

October 14, 2020

Apple Orchard Reviews

October 13, 2020
Park discusses return to school

Park discusses return to school

October 11, 2020
Senior Macy Martinson protects the ball from the ground at practice Oct 7. The first varsity volleyball game of the season is at 9 a.m. Oct. 10 at the Benilde-St. Margaret’s Activity Center against Benilde-St. Margaret.

Football and Volleyball updated schedule

October 8, 2020
Freshman Vesna Dennison strikes the ball Sept. 10. Homecoming coronation will take play between the girls and boys soccer game at the stadium Sept. 29.

Homecoming schedule 2020

September 28, 2020
Junior Bennett Kouame goes after the ball while the opposing team tries to block him Sept. 24. Park won 2-1 against Benilde-St. Margaret.

Boys’ soccer defeats Benilde

September 26, 2020
Park alumni Addie Warg and senior Kendall Coley celebrate after a point at the Minnesota state volleyball tournament Nov. 7, 2019. The Minnesota State High School League voted to reinstate the fall seasons of volleyball and football Sept. 21.

Minnesota State High School League votes to allow volleyball and football to start

September 21, 2020
Junior Paloma Dasilva passes ball to teammate during the Sep. 10 game. Park lost a tough battle to Cooper with a 0-1 score.

Girls’ soccer struggles to maintain positive attitude

September 11, 2020
Social studies teacher Jeffrey Cohen runs across the finish line of his virtual Boston Marathon race Sep 7. Cohen decided to run the marathon virtually after it got cancelled earlier this year.

Teacher takes part in virtual Boston Marathon

September 9, 2020
A group of young protesters protest racial injustice and police brutality at a family-friendly protest June 25. Protesters gathered from 5-6:30 p.m. at the France Ave. bridge over Hwy 62.

Black Lives Matter protests continue

June 26, 2020
Photo illustration by Molly Schochet.

Alumna starts SLP COVID-19 Quarantine Archive Project

June 6, 2020
Minnesota is not ready to reopen

Minnesota is not ready to reopen

June 4, 2020
Senior ladies cheer for the volleyball team making it to State Nov. 6. The Pep fest was held in celebration of Park volleyball’s first State qualification.

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June 4, 2020
Fair use from Netflix. Co-hosts of Amazon's new show

‘Making the Cut’ lacks competitiveness

April 28, 2020
Senior Dayna Krause decorates a card for sick children during a Letters of Love meeting Dec. 19. During quarantine, Letters of Love is offering online card making in order to continue providing emotional support for kids in the hospital.

Letters of Love makes digital cards

April 10, 2020
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