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Rachel Arkis

Rachel Arkis, Echo Staffer

Hey guys!! I’m Rachel, I’m a senior, and this is my third year on Echo. In my free time, I like playing tennis, listening to music and hanging out with friends and family. This year I’m looking forward to getting to know more people and running a (very profitable) freezeria with Abby Mei$ler in the pub! My goal for this year is to co-star with Abby to make the most viral video the world has ever seen. Please help us achieve this ;)

All content by Rachel Arkis
Senior Erik Lindell talks advisor Emily Rennhak at the student council meeting. The student council is planning for prom on May 11.

Gearing up for prom

Madeline Anklam and Rachel Arkis
April 23, 2024
Photo illustration by Rachel Arkis

[Photo] To submit or not submit

Abby Bartleson, Staffer
April 13, 2024

Echo Staffer Tries Making Hamantashen

Rachel Arkis
April 12, 2024
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through The Noise: Camila Cabello, Vampire Weekend, $uicideboy$

Rachel Arkis
April 10, 2024
PCP: Spring break length

PCP: Spring break length

Rachel Arkis and Madeline Anklam
March 28, 2024
Wild Romesco Salmon Salad and C.R.E.A.M. Smoothie from Parcelle Organics Mar. 4. Parcelle serves breakfast, lunch and beverages.

Parcelle Organics is a fresh new option

Rachel Arkis
March 11, 2024

What Dunkin’ Donuts seasonal menu item are you?

Abby Bartleson, Madeline Anklam, and Rachel Arkis
February 28, 2024
PCP: Is taking the ACT worth it?

PCP: Is taking the ACT worth it?

Rachel Arkis and Abby Bartleson
February 20, 2024

What Beyoncé song are you?

Ruby Viot, Abby Bartleson, Rachel Arkis, and Hanna Wilsey
February 15, 2024
Footlong pretzel, churro and cookie from Subway on Feb. 13. Subway released footlong items permanently as part of its Sidekicks menu.

[Photo] Subway’s supersized snacks

Rylie Unangst, Staffer
February 15, 2024

SLP Echo Bookclub – Episode 3

Serena Bovee, Rachel Arkis, and Hanna Wilsey
January 30, 2024

SLP Echo Bookclub – Episode 2

Serena Bovee, Rachel Arkis, and Hanna Wilsey
January 30, 2024

SLP Echo Bookclub – Episode 1

Serena Bovee, Rachel Arkis, and Hanna Wilsey
January 30, 2024
College letters from Gustavus Adolphus College and Creighton University Jan. 24. Both letters provided via mail and detail the benefits of attending each college.

Early applicants kick back and relax

Rachel Arkis
January 28, 2024
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‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ is a faithful adaptation

Rachel Arkis
January 25, 2024
Seniors Vivi Thomas and Eliana Montero-Ward work on portraits for the yearbook Jan. 23. Echowan has been working on portrait photos and baby ads for the past couple of weeks.

[Photo] Echowan hustles to meet deadlines

January 25, 2024
Freshman Ella Koethe steals the puck from Minneapolis. Hopkins-Park took home a 2-2 tie Jan. 11.

Girls hockey takes on Minneapolis

Rylie Unangst, Rachel Arkis, and Serena Bovee
January 16, 2024
On Nov. 30, the Hopkins-Park hockey team played Delano at home. Freshman Ella Koethe skates for the puck in hopes to get there before her opponent.

Girls hockey falls to Delano

Rachel Arkis
December 3, 2023
Censorship stifles growth

Censorship stifles growth

Rachel Arkis
November 20, 2023
Freshman Lianna Hess recovers the puck against Hutchinson Nov. 11. Hopkins Park defeated the Tigers 8-4 in their home opener.

Hockey pinches out a win

Serena Bovee and Rachel Arkis
November 13, 2023
Environmental club watches a climate presentation from Park Oct. 9. The club and city plan to work together in the future to better Park’s impact on the environment.

Environmental club blooms into action

Rachel Arkis and Jack Betzer
October 15, 2023
Freshman Amy Wolden and a family member celebrate winning a point Sept. 30. Parks girls tennis team held a tournament fundraiser to raise money for the team.

[Photo] Park girl’s tennis team gets the ball soaring

October 3, 2023
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Teacher Peter Dangerfield teaches a class Oct. 3. As of this year, classes have become more standardized.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Teachers being more unified

October 6, 2023
The MinnesoThai festival was held this past weekend on Sept. 16th and 17th. Vendors sold traditional Thai foods as well as arts and crafts.

[Photo] MinnesoThai brings the community together

September 19, 2023
Senior Jack Mintz prepares to pass the frisbee May 18. Park won against Armstrong 15-4.

Boys’ ultimate crushes Armstrong

Abby Keller and Rachel Arkis
May 22, 2023
Sophmore Sophia Mavis runs with the ball. Park suffered an 11-12 loss against Hopkins.

Girls’ lacrosse defeated by Hopkins

Rachel Arkis and Abby Meisler
May 19, 2023
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‘The Muppets Mayhem’ is incredibly mediocre

Rachel Arkis
May 19, 2023
Freshman Gretchen Fandel-Thompson on offense. Park played Hopkins May 17.

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Freshman Gretchen Fandel-Thompson reaches for the ball post face-off. Park girls lacrosse played Hopkins May 17.

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Girls lacrosse team members line up for their postgame handshake. Park lost to Hopkins May 17.

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Sugar donut, churro donut, and carmel donut from mochinut on April 26th. Mochinut is a new bakery Bde Maka Ska.

Mochinut brings fun new flavors

Rachel Arkis
May 1, 2023
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‘72 Seasons’ bring metal back

Rachel Arkis
April 25, 2023
Junior Saul Zis blocks Mounds View Mustangs player April 13. Crush won their first game of the season 15-5.

Crush reigns successful against Mounds View

Abby Bartleson and Rachel Arkis
April 15, 2023
Junior Thomas Shope blocks senior Ryan DuSaire while scrimmaging March 25. This was the first varsity Ultimate practice of the season.

Crush hits the field for another season

Abby Bartleson and Rachel Arkis
April 7, 2023
Freshman Riley Ridgway and sophomore Ashley Berry warm up during lacrosse tryouts April 4. The girls’ lacrosse season officially starts April 10.

[Photo] Girls lacrosse season begins

April 7, 2023

Echo Staffers Try Making Shamrock Shakes

Abby Meisler and Rachel Arkis
March 29, 2023
Junior Eliana Montero-Ward prepares for the ACT. The test is scheduled to take place on March 8 during Park Connections.

ACT coming up at Park

Rachel Arkis
March 5, 2023
Junior volunteer Rylie Unangst packs mobile orders. National Honors Society students volunteered at Mexico City Cafe Feb. 26.

[Photo] Fundraising event brings senior class closer

February 28, 2023
Hopkins Park player skates past a defender. Park lost 0-7 to Benilde-St. Margarets Feb. 11

Girls’ hockey takes a loss in sections

John Hunter, Crystal Diaz, and Rachel Arkis
February 13, 2023
Sophomore Rowan Jansen eyes the puck and skate towards it. Park won 2-0 against Two Rivers.

Girls’ Hockey triumphs over Riveters

Rachel Arkis and John Hunter
February 6, 2023
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‘That 90s Show’ disappoints

Rachel Arkis
February 5, 2023
Sophomore Micah Curtis dribbles the ball Feb. 2. Park lost 85-38 to Orono.

Boys’ basketball squashed by the Spartans

Abby Bartleson and Rachel Arkis
February 4, 2023
Sophomore Rowan Jansen and senior Sofia Hoffman skate towards the puck Jan. 16. Park lost 4-5 against Anoka during overtime.

Two girls’ hockey teams unite

Crystal Diaz, Rachel Arkis, and Abby Bartleson
January 25, 2023
Junior Camryn Witham prepares to receive a pass Jan. 16. Park lost to Anoka 4-5 in overtime.

Girls Hockey loses to Anoka

Crystal Diaz and Rachel Arkis
January 19, 2023

Park Connections beneficial for students

Rachel Arkis
January 11, 2023
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‘Matilda The Musical’ remains whimsical, fun

Rachel Arkis
January 6, 2023
Sophomore Rowan Jansen guards puck against Osseo park center player. Nov. 19.

Girls’ Hockey defeated by Osseo Park Center

Rachel Arkis, Ashley Reyes, and John Hunter
November 24, 2022

Birdfeeder starts new year off strong

Rachel Arkis
November 21, 2022
Girls hockey players celebrate after scoring a goal. Hopkins-Park won against Hutchinson4-3 Nov. 12.

Girls’ hockey victorious against Hutchinson

Rachel Arkis, Ashley Reyes, and John Hunter
November 15, 2022

Echo staffers try carving pumpkins

Rachel Arkis, Crystal Diaz, and John Hunter
November 3, 2022
Participants gather around a table to paint pumpkins. The Depot hosted its Halloween party on Oct. 28.

Depot Halloween disappoints

Rachel Arkis
November 1, 2022
Junior captain Addison Chenvert and sophomore Evelyn Barnett get ready to hit an incoming ball. Park came out on top in the tournament Oct. 1.

[Photo] Girls’ volleyball sets to serve

October 2, 2022
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‘Moonage Daydream’ is a dream come true

Rachel Arkis
October 2, 2022
Seniors Shantell Harden and Lily Olson chase each other with paint. Typically, seniors paint the wall in the spring.

Class of 2023 adds color to senior year

Rachel Arkis
October 2, 2022
Sophmore Dominica Mora Zengel studies during her honors English class.

PSAT registration open

Rachel Arkis
September 28, 2022
Sophomore Huston Samoy gets ready to spike the ball Sept. 15. Samoy plays opposite hitter.

Girl’s volleyball thrown off by Benilde

Rachel Arkis, Crystal Diaz, Zoe Ziessman, and Abby Bartleson
September 17, 2022

Electric scooter infographic

Rachel Arkis
June 6, 2022
Junior Ben Duncan celebrates his team winning an activity during a By Your Side club meeting May 17. By Your Side finished their first in person year this school year.

By Your Side builds friendships

Rachel Arkis and Abby Bartleson
May 31, 2022

Students should not be required to attend AP classes after exams

Rachel Arkis
May 12, 2022
Sophomore Brennan Anderson gets ready to hit the ball. Boys tennis’ held a tournament fundraiser on May 7.

Boys’ tennis holds fundraising tournament

Rachel Arkis and Zoe Ziessman
May 11, 2022
Sophomore Nate Schwietering serves the ball April 22 at the first match of the season.

Boys’ JV tennis defeats Chaska

Rachel Arkis and Abby Bartleson
April 30, 2022
Freshman Crew Lund prepares to serve a ball April 14. Tennis practices have been inside due to cold temperatures, rain and snow.

Boys’ tennis season impacted by weather

Abby Bartleson and Rachel Arkis
April 26, 2022
Sophomore Henry Salita pays for gas April 21. Salita is one of many students affected by the increased prices.

[Photo] Gas prices soar to new heights

April 26, 2022
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Get in on the action in ‘Ambulance’

Rachel Arkis
April 16, 2022
Freshman Thomas Halverson throws the ball to serve March 20. Boys tennis tryouts begin April 4.

Boys’ tennis season right around the corner

Rachel Arkis and Zoe Ziessman
March 24, 2022
Block schedule put in place for testing

Block schedule put in place for testing

Abby Bartleson and Rachel Arkis
March 22, 2022
Sophomore Avy Cleveland browses the Storiole March 8. The Storiole is open throughout fifth hour.

[Photo] Storiole releases new gear

March 17, 2022
Juniors Isabel Nathan and Ruby Livon fill out papers for a game during a Jewish Student Union meeting. The club meets every Thursday.

[Photo] Jewish Student Union builds community

February 16, 2022
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