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The Echo
The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo
The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo
Ruby Stillman

Ruby Stillman, Social Media Editor

Hi, I’m Ruby. Some people call me Rubithus. I like Pad Thai and quesadillas. I do theatre and social activism and I like warm weather and face masks.

 

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Sophomore Izzy Segal watches her ball after she hits it May 2 at Theodore Wirth Golf Course. Segal will participate in the State tournament starting June 15.

Senior Greta Long plays the cello in a cello quintet at the last Orchestra concert of the year June 3.

[Photo] A final note for orchestra

June 7, 2019
Sophomore Izzy Segal watches her ball after she hits it May 2 at Theodore Wirth Golf Course. Segal was the only girls' golf player to make Sections this year.

Girls’ golf player heads into second round of Sections

Sofia Seewald, Ethan Meisler, and Ruby Stillman
June 2, 2019
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Ed Sheeran, Justin Beiber, Raveena, Mary J Blige (Week of May 17)

Ruby Stillman
May 19, 2019
Senior Owen Goddard winds up for a swing at the second hole during a match against Minneapolis Southwest May 15. The next match will be at the Minneapolis Golf Club May 19.

Boys’ golf celebrates win over Southwest

Ruby Stillman, Sofia Seewald, and Ethan Meisler
May 17, 2019
Scientific study exceeds expectations

Scientific study exceeds expectations

Ruby Stillman
May 9, 2019
Sophomore girls' golf member Brianna Dahl takes a swing on the fairway at the match May 2 against Southwest at Theodore Wirth Golf Course. The next match will be May 6 at Crystal Lake Golf Course.

Girls’ golf suffers loss to Southwest

Ruby Stillman, Sofia Seewald, and Ethan Meisler
May 5, 2019
NHS Vice President Senior Marian Mohamud inducts incoming Vice President junior Maggie Klaers at the NHS induction ceremony May 3 in the old gym. NHS inductees' families were invited to the ceremony and breakfast was provided.

[Photo] National Honor Society inducts members

May 9, 2019
Sophomore Michael Boxley practices his swing at practice April 15. The boys' golf team practiced inside the school gym because of bad weather.

Boys’ golf anticipates challenging match

Ethan Meisler, Sofia Seewald, and Ruby Stillman
April 26, 2019
Freshman Charlie Poulter chips at the first hole during a match against Armstrong April 9. The match took place at Brookview Golf Course.

Boys’ golf suffers first loss

Sofia Seewald, Ruby Stillman, and Ethan Meisler
April 14, 2019
Junior Lily Rostal practices her short game at the Brooklyn Park Golf & Sports Center. Girls' golf had its first practice March 18 and will have its first match at 3:00 p.m. April 8 at Bluff Creek Golf Course.

Girls’ golf begins practices

Ruby Stillman, Ethan Meisler, and Sofia Seewald
March 28, 2019
A cold press shake and lemon poppy seed bread from the new Caribou Coffee store in Edina at an invite only event March 25. The store features a new interior design and food and drink options unique to the location which opens March 27.

[Photo] New Caribou opens in Edina

April 11, 2019
Junior Victoria Contreras plays guitar and sings during worship at Edebrook Church March 20. Contreras performs"Amazing Grace" along with two other songs for her youth group every few Wednesdays.

[Photo] Junior shares passion through performing

April 26, 2019
Sophomores Deo Shindano and Justin Colon learn from a guest speaker about an occupation they're interested in March 8. The guest speakers came to educate students to assist them in planning their futures.

Networking event connects industry professionals

Ruby Stillman
March 17, 2019
Freshman prospective girls' golf member Jordan Clarke talks to coach Kevin Jones about the season's goals at a meeting Feb. 28. Kevin Jones, Matt Stangl and Stacy Seidel will be the three new coaches for girls' golf this season.

Girls’ golf brings in three new coaches

Ethan Meisler, Ruby Stillman, and Sofia Seewald
March 15, 2019
Sophomore Maia Seidel hits an approach shot during a match on May 9 at Brookview Golf Course. The girls' golf 2019 season will hold their first practice March 18.

Girls’ golf prepares for spring season

Ethan Meisler, Sofia Seewald, and Ruby Stillman
March 4, 2019
Ilhan Omar’s latest anti-Semitic comment proves hurtful

Ilhan Omar’s latest anti-Semitic comment proves hurtful

Ruby Stillman
February 21, 2019
Junior Human Rights Commission member Amaya Fokuo introduces herself at a commission meeting Feb. 19. The meeting discussed the nominations for the Human Rights Commission award.

Junior Zachary Weiser collects practice math sheets to complete in Math Club. This meeting Nov. 12 in Ms. Hoesing's room prepared the team for their next competition.

Math Team reflects on season

Breanna Thompson, Ruby Stillman, and Nebyu Bekele
February 20, 2019
Snodaze hits rewind

Snodaze hits rewind

Ruby Stillman and Evelyn Nelson
February 17, 2019
Sophomore Student Council members Isaac Scott, Grace Fahey and Li Livdahl discuss ideas for the upcoming Sno Daze week. Student Council leads activites every day leading up to the dance Feb. 23.

Student council prepares for Sno Daze week

Ruby Stillman, Breanna Thompson, and Nebyu Bekele
February 11, 2019
Alexander Muss High School in Israel teacher Lisa Biton tell students a story on Mount Gilboa Dec. 4. Park students returned from Israel Jan. 22.

[Photo] Several upperclassmen return from Israel

February 10, 2019
Junior Ky'areia Malone exits the bus at the High School in the morning Nov 7. The start time for the High School is 8:20 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 8:40 on Tuesday and Thursday.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Project team needs to encompass diversity in its decisions

November 8, 2018
FCA leaders Aaron Ellingson and Libby Ramspurger discuss devotionals with member, sophomore Caleb Stokes at a meeting Oct. 30.

FCA uses app to guide meeting

Ruby Stillman and Kaia Myers
November 3, 2018
FCA members gather together Dec 20 before break to write messages on candy canes with the #payitforward to spread some holiday cheer before break.

Club creates discussion around devotionals

Ruby Stillman and Kaia Myers
October 28, 2018
The robotics team sells cotton candy for its fundraiser at the St. Louis Park homecoming game Sept. 21.

Robotics fundraises for upcoming year

Ruby Stillman and Kaia Myers
October 6, 2018
2017 Math Team captain Ryan Favour arranges lineup for upcoming meet. Math Team first meets 3:10 on Oct 1 in A202.

[Photo] Math Team encourages new members to join

October 1, 2018
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Homecoming queen Jada Witherspoon waves to her supporters during coronation at the football stadium Sept. 17.

Homecoming king candidates Adam Bauer and Aidan Henry applaud Homecoming king Danny Hunegs during coronation Sept. 17 at the football stadium.

Jewish community faces omni-religious issue

Jewish community faces omni-religious issue

Ruby Stillman
September 7, 2018
Junior Anika Hanson hits a shot while standing in a sand trap during her match. The match took place at Dwan golf course April 4.

Junior gets hit in the head with golf ball, causes concussion

Nicole Sanford and Ruby Stillman
May 29, 2018
Fair use from CNN Films

‘RBG’ charms, informs audience

Ruby Stillman
May 17, 2018
Freshman Maia Seidel hits an approach shot during a match May 9 at Brookview Golf Course. The next varsity match is 7:30 a.m. May 14 at Rush Creek.

Girls’ golf perseveres through tough match

Nicole Sanford and Ruby Stillman
May 11, 2018
Sophomore Lily Rostal prepares to hit a golf ball during a match against Benilde St. Margaret's. The event took place May 4 at the Dwan Golf Course.

Sophomore multi-sport athlete works to improve golf skills

Nicole Sanford and Ruby Stillman
May 9, 2018
GSA president sophomore Dayna Krause and sophomore Ben Brian stand holding a white board, their only means of communication April 28. They were two of many participants from Park.

[Photo] National Day of Silence increases in participation

April 28, 2018
IB Hebrew teacher Hadassa Slager talks with two IB Hebrew parents about the possible exam cancellation at a meeting April 26.

[Photo] IB Hebrew meeting provides new information

May 4, 2018
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Senior Alex Monson works on her graphics. Monson is currently seeking career opportunities in graphic design.

[Photo] Senior designs art for rappers

May 7, 2018
St. Louis Park school district teachers playing a full game of basketball April 11. The teachers get together every week at 6 a.m. on Wednesdays to play at the middle school.

Weekly games unite faculty

Ruby Stillman
April 16, 2018
Girls' golf captain senior Carly Livingston practices her swing indoors at the Life Time Fitness in Park. The teams has been practicing indoors due to the cold weather.

Girls’ golf combats weather

Nicole Sanford and Ruby Stillman
April 15, 2018
Girls' golf head coach Zach Strouts greets a parent at the parent informational meeting April 4. The first match is at 2 p.m. April 10 at the Bluff Creek Golf Course.

Girls’ golf holds parent meeting

Nicole Sanford and Ruby Stillman
April 8, 2018
Senior Carly Livingston hits the golf ball at a golf match at Theodore Worth Park. The 2018 season will begin at the end of March.

Senior to begin final year of golf

Nicole Sanford, Ruby Stillman, and
March 17, 2018
Freshman Izzy Segal hits the ball during a golf match at Theodore Wirth Park.

Girls’ golf to begin

Nicole Sanford and Ruby Stillman
March 11, 2018
Movement for Black Lives releases anti-zionist platform

Movement for Black Lives releases anti-zionist platform

Ruby Stillman
February 21, 2018
The Hopkins-Park hockey team lost to Edina 1-6 Jan. 6. The team ended their season Feb. 10 against Cretin-Derham Hall at the Palace Ice Garden arena.

End of season girls’ hockey quiz

Nicole Sanford and Ruby Stillman
February 13, 2018
The "Revolution Shanty" by Cecily Spano, Megan Marsnik and students in the REV 180 community at Southwest High School. This shanty featured the students' struggles and goals for the future on the interior walls.

Art Shanty event comes to Lake Harriet

Ruby Stillman
January 31, 2018
Visitors enjoy complimentary drinks provided by Peace Coffee. The company provided a shanty with cream and sugar to accompany the drinks.

The Theatre of the Tiny Clandestines presented by The Winding Sheet Outfit. The company performed an opera inside their shanty.

A ticketmistress for The Theatre of the Tiny Clandestines introduces a performance by Amber Bjork, Kayla Dvorak Feld, Kristina Fjellman, Megan Cambell Lagas and Derek Miller.

Children chase after an inflatable shark kite on Lake Harriet. Kites such as the multicolored inflatable squid kite pictured, were also on display.

A woman rides The Thwing by Derek Ahlberg, Jeff Berg and Paul Owen. The Thwing is a collection of four swings that work together to form a kinetic animation.

Senior Katie Fredrickson keeps her eye on the puck during the girls' varsity hockey game Jan. 11 at the Rec Center. Hopkins-Park beat Benilde-St. Margaret's 3-2.

Girls’ hockey beats Benilde

Nicole Sanford, Ruby Stillman, and
January 12, 2018
The Hopkins-Park hockey team lost to Edina 1-6 Jan. 6. The team will play Wayzata at the Plymouth Ice Center Jan. 9.

Girls’ hockey loses to Edina

Nicole Sanford and Ruby Stillman
January 7, 2018
The second period resumes for the Hopkins-Park away game at Minnetonka. Hopkins-Park lost 6-1 against Minnetonka Jan. 2.

Girls’ hockey loses to Minnetonka

Nicole Sanford, Ruby Stillman, and
January 3, 2018
Sophmore Parkette Kypri Cepeda-Johnson does the splits while performing for the first time at the pep fest. The Parkettes have acquired new members and recently designed new apparel.

Parkettes increase in number

Ruby Stillman
December 11, 2017
Sophmore Parkettes Kypri Cepeda-Johnson and Olivia Steinke perform at the pep fest Nov. 10. The Parkettes have acquired 22 new members and recently designed new apparel.

Senior Kathryn Fredrickson moves the puck toward the opposing team's goal. The Hopkins-Park team won 6-5.

Girls’ hockey defeats Rogers Royals

Nicole Sanford and Ruby Stillman
November 30, 2017
Senior football captain Kimon Malone locks hands with fellow senior captain Jonny Sorensen during pep fest to celebrate the team going to State.

[Photo] Pep fest boosts Park pride

Amaia Barajas and Emma Yarger
November 17, 2017
Senior Joe Holloway shows his park pride by dancing in the Orioles mascot costume. Holloway also DJ'd for the pep fest.

Student Council members Anna Wert and Hattie Kugler participate in a meeting Nov. 8 to prepare for upcoming pep fest in honor of the football team going to the State tournament.

[Photo] Student Council celebrates Park history

November 9, 2017
Ultimate frisbee assistant coach Wayne Roemhildt addresses prospective players and their parents at a meeting Oct 29.

Sophmores Ian Otos and Shayla Miller collect breast cancer donation from sophmore Nebyu Bekele.

[Photo] Student council raises breast cancer awareness

October 27, 2017
Student council member Billy Nicholls collects breast cancer donation from senior Maya Smith.

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[Photo] Punch strives for more navigable structure

Katie Hardie
October 24, 2017
Race equity coaches Leeann Stephens and Matthew Horel lead a class discussion reflecting on the movie 13th on Oct. 13.

[Photo] Teachers incorporate social justice into classes

October 26, 2017
Native American halloween costumes on display at Party City in St. Louis Park.

[Photo] Cultures seek respect for their traditions

Evelyn Nelson
October 31, 2017
Day of the Dead costumes on display at Party City.

[Photo] Appropriated costumes show lack of respect

October 27, 2017

New local hangout space in the works

Ruby Stillman
October 3, 2017
Math team member Eitan Weinstein and club adviser Kristin Johnson discuss math drills during their first meeting Sept. 18.

[Photo] Math team establishes welcoming environment

October 6, 2017
The Parkettes perform a dance routine at the second homecoming pepfest. They also helped the student section cheer on Park at the homecoming football game Sept. 15.

[Photo] Parkette program revived

September 26, 2017
Zero hour choir members practice their piece Loch Lomond for an upcoming concert.

[Photo] Concert Choir begins preparations for prestigious concert

September 27, 2017
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Freshman Mathew Loftus receives high fives after his speech at the school board meeting April 24. The Gender Sexuality Alliance and their supporters proposed a gender inclusive policy to the school board.

GSA leaders push to pass Gender Inclusion Policy

Ruby Stillman
April 22, 2017
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