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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
Ruthie Posada

Ruthie Posada, Copy Editor

Heyo! my name is Ruthie and I’m a senior this year! I’m a copy editor for the Echo which means I check all the grammarly thingys & make sure things r spelled right and have ap style and make sure stuff makes good sense. I also write and take picz! In fact photographing things is one of my fave things 2 do! I also like to sleep and eat very much too. Never ever ever use exclamation points!!!!!!!!!! 

 

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Dr. Erin Mears (Kate Winslet) talks on the phone with someone amidst her research to understand the source of the flu-like disease spreading throughout the world. The movie "Contagion" is available on Amazon Prime and Hulu.

Movies about widespread disease provide parallels to COVID-19 pandemic

Ruthie Posada
May 20, 2020
Administration requesting virtual feedback shows acknowledgement

Administration requesting virtual feedback shows acknowledgement

Ruthie Posada
May 1, 2020
Postponing Prom provides hope

Postponing Prom provides hope

Ruthie Posada
April 17, 2020
Fair use from Netflix. Violet Markey (Elle Fanning) and Theodore Finch (Justice Smith) embrace each other. "All the Bright Places" follows Violet and Finch in their journey to overcome past struggles and face new challenges while learning to love one another.

‘All the Bright Places’ proves a tearjerker

Ruthie Posada
March 30, 2020
Brogan Berg, who makes environmentally-friendly bath products, assists junior Aaliyah Brown in making a bath bomb March 12. The Nest hosted an eco-friendly bath bomb making event as a part of a new series focusing on preserving the environment in the coming months.

Nest holds bath bomb workshop

Molly Schochet and Ruthie Posada
March 14, 2020
Used with permission from Kou Lee. Conductor and composer Erika Svanoe conducts the 4th hour orchestra class March 9. Svanoe was invited to speak and practice with the orchestra in honor of Women’s History Month.

Orchestra celebrates Women’s History Month

Ruthie Posada, Writer
March 12, 2020
Sophomore Theresa Haerke does a goblet squat in the new weight room March 10. The new weight room was installed in order improve the strength and conditioning program for athletes.

[Photo] Strength and conditioning moves to Zoom

December 14, 2020
Sophomore Ayelet Prottas and junior Maria Perez Barriga edit a page on Echo’s late night Feb. 25. Park recently won the First Amendment Press Freedom Award.

Park wins First Amendment Press Freedom Award

Ruthie Posada
February 29, 2020
Social studies Kara Cisco lectures her sixth hour class. In her Revisiting Ethnicity and Culture and U.S. History class, for their final project students created a newspaper called The New Abolitionist.

[Photo] Class project reveals racial bias in suspensions

February 28, 2020
Freshman Laniyah Thortan is assisted by junior Kaylee Quick with her speech Feb. 21. Speech has been working on their speeches for the upcoming competition Feb. 29.

Speech team practices for upcoming competition

Ruthie Posada and Molly Schochet
February 27, 2020
Seniors Jacob Johnson and William Pinney embrace each other following the Feb. 20 Sections loss against Cretin-Durham Hall. The final score of the game was 3-6.

Boys’ hockey season comes to an emotional close

Maggie Klaers and Ruthie Posada
February 21, 2020
Freshmen Ryan Dusaire and Henry Bendickson work on their design for a gastronomic center at the ACE meeting Feb. 13. Students worked with mentors in the construction industry to plan and execute a design and schedule for the building of a gastronomic center.

ACE prepares for competition

Ruthie Posada and Molly Schochet
February 17, 2020
Benilde-St. Margaret's sophomore Ben Thompson shoves junior McCabe Dvorak Feb. 13. Park lost 0-4.

Boys’ hockey loses in rivalry matchup

Maggie Klaers and Ruthie Posada
February 14, 2020
Senior Bobby Doss checks Chanhassen player Parker Thomas into the glass Feb. 6. Park currently holds a winning record of 14-8-0.

Boys’ hockey victorious despite prolonged time in penalty box

Maggie Klaers and Ruthie Posada
February 6, 2020
Seniors Flynn Spano and William Pinney talk center ice after practice Jan. 31. Spano and Pinney spent the first portion of practice working on goalie skills.

Park’s goalie corps has teamwork at its core

Maggie Klaers, Ruthie Posada, and Emily Ziessman
February 5, 2020
Social studies teacher Kara Cisco speaks to her sixth hour class Jan. 31. The ceremony honoring those awarded will be March 1 at the Mankato Civics Center.

[Photo] Kara Cisco presented with award

February 7, 2020
Art by Emmy Pearson. In response to the start-time change for the 2020-21 school year, a task force of students, teachers, parents, and community members has been created to consider changing the high school schedule for the 2021-22 school year. The task force is debating other systems such as block scheduling.

Potential scheduling alterations under discussion

Ruthie Posada
January 30, 2020
Senior Jack Townsend skates after the puck, while senior Avery Pittman battles with Hopkins player Troy Landschoot Jan. 14. Park defeated Hopkins in a shutout 4-0.

Boys’ hockey continues winning streak

Maggie Klaers and Ruthie Posada
January 15, 2020
Club sport sparks involvement

Club sport sparks involvement

Ruthie Posada
January 7, 2020
Junior McCabe Dvorak checks Eastview senior Ben Malloy against the boards Jan. 3. Park 3-4 in overtime against Eastview.

Outdoor battle ends in overtime loss

Maggie Klaers and Ruthie Posada
January 5, 2020
Seniors Will Pinney and Jacob Young work to stop a shot against Minneapolis Dec. 10. Pinney has a save percentage of .887 in the 2019-2020 season, according to the Star Tribune.

Boys’ hockey loses to Minneapolis

Maggie Klaers, Ruthie Posada, and Emily Ziessman
December 11, 2019
Junior Drew Boyum fights for the puck against Edina's junior Emmett Wurst Dec. 3. Boyum has scored or assisted in at least one goal every game in the first three games of the 2019-2020 season, with a total of four points.

Boys’ hockey falls to Edina

Maggie Klaers, Ruthie Posada, and Emily Ziessman
December 3, 2019
Likes on Instagram repress self-worth

Likes on Instagram repress self-worth

Ruthie Posada
December 3, 2019
Senior Robert Doss fights off a defender as he reaches for the puck Nov. 21. Park beat St. Paul Academy 3-1.

Boys’ hockey hits the ice for its first game

Maggie Klaers and Ruthie Posada
November 21, 2019
Letters of Love is a club where students make cards for children who are patients at the Children's Hospital in Minneapolis. The cards made by the students in Letters of Love are delivered to patients with the goal of putting a smile on their face and improving their day.

Proposed club strives to create positive impact

Ruthie Posada
November 3, 2019
The girls' volleyball team celebrates after scoring during the sections game against Washburn Oct. 24. Park won with a final score of 3-0.

[Photo] Schedule for Nov. 6

November 5, 2019

[Video] Minneapolis vintage market

October 22, 2019
Senior Alex Hager and junior Michael Boxley hold hands in prayer Oct. 15 at FCA. FCA meets Tuesdays 8 a.m. in room A304.

FCA discusses integrity

Ruthie Posada
October 21, 2019
Daniel Klaers speaks Oct. 1 at MED club. Klaers works as a corporate sales rep. for an orthopedic implant company.

MED club hosts speaker

Ruthie Posada
October 7, 2019
Senior Ava Tronson shares her perspective on voting and politics at a storytelling event Sept. 12 at the St. Louis Park Public Library. The theme of the storytelling event was voting.

Senior shares pride in voting

Ruthie Posada
September 23, 2019
Freshman Audrey Brown gives a suggestion for a potential speaker at MED club at the first meeting Sept. 17. The next MED club meeting will be Oct. 1 in A313.

MED club launches first meeting

Ruthie Posada
September 22, 2019
Sophomore Lily Nugteren and junior Helen Tefera dry off a car at the carwash fundraiser Aug. 25. The fundraiser was held at Jerry's Hardware Store on Louisiana Ave.

Volleyball raises over $5,000

Ruthie Posada, Molly Schochet, and Ayelet Prottas
August 28, 2019
Freshman Brandon Brito and Hassan Fofana participate in civics class final project. Freshman civics classes worked to raise money to help build a well with clean water at a school in Kenya.

[Photo] Fundraiser gives opportunity to improve lives in Kenya

June 11, 2019
Senior Nietzsche Deuel passes down her legacy to freshman Kenzie Peschong June 4. Theater had its end of the year banquet, in which they voted for a new Thespian Society president and said goodbye to the seniors.

A curtain call for theater

Maggie Klaers, Ruthie Posada, and Emily Ziessman
June 5, 2019
Psychotherapist Lynn Lyons speaks at Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School May 13. Lyons spoke to parents about anxiety and how to stop the worry cycle.

Anxiety workshop provides guidance

Ruthie Posada
June 2, 2019
Senior Altheagrace Tyler packs a bag for students in need of food May 28. Birdfeeder is accepting applications from students who need food over the summer until May 31.

Birdfeeder offers summer meal plans

Maggie Klaers, Ruthie Posada, and Emily Ziessman
May 30, 2019
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Junior Amelia Ryan attempts to defend the disc during the last game of the Madison Mudbath Tournament April 28. The next tournament will be the Hopkins Hustle Tournament May 11-12.

[Photo] Echo Podcast episode one — Madison Mudbath Ultimate Frisbee tournament review

April 30, 2019
Freshmen Mathea Bruns and Thomas Hanson play the bass at the orchestra concert April 18. The next orchestra concert will be the spring concert held May 30.

[Photo] Orchestra pushes through challenges, inspires students

April 30, 2019
Theater welcomes new thespians

Theater welcomes new thespians

Maggie Klaers, Ruthie Posada, and Emily Ziessman
April 22, 2019
Sophomores Liz Madigan, Elizabeth Orton, Keely Berntsen and Mimi Kniser participate in yoga club before school March 28 as a way to destress before the hectic school day. The club meets every Thursday morning before school in the old gym and is led by math teacher, Bobby Otto.

Yoga club gains popularity

Maggie Klaers, Ruthie Posada, and Emily Ziessman
April 20, 2019
Junior Morgan Graves helps sophomore Ainsley Preston Pepperell sew a costume for 'The Amish Project.' Graves exercises her sewing skills by helping create costumes for the school productions, as well as teaching others how to successfully create costumes through sewing.

Theater program fosters an interest in sewing

Maggie Klaers, Ruthie Posada, and Emily Ziessman
April 18, 2019
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Sophomore Isaac Scott reads his lines aloud during the read through for the spring play March 13. The spring play this year is "Prelude to a Kiss."

Spring play to be ‘Prelude to a Kiss’

Maggie Klaers, Emily Ziessman, and Ruthie Posada
March 18, 2019
Juniors Victoria Martinez and Mushtakh Mohammad pack bags March 7, for students in need of food. The Birdfeeder is accepting applications for students who rely on school breakfast and lunch and won't have access to food during spring break.

Birdfeeder offers spring break meal options

Maggie Klaers, Ruthie Posada, and Emily Ziessman
March 18, 2019
Senior Sam Schug discusses the book "They Both Die at the End" with Book Club March 13. The next book to be discussed among Book Club members will be "Love, Hate & Other Filters."

Book club gains fresh perspective

Maggie Klaers, Ruthie Posada, and Emily Ziessman
March 18, 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.

[Photo] Networking event connects industry professionals

March 17, 2019
A St. Louis Park parent asks a question regarding the time change for schools in the St. Louis Park School District during an informational meeting Feb. 21. According to superintendent Astein Osei, the school board will likely make the final decision in March.

[Photo] District hours under review

February 26, 2019
Freshman Ilhan Abdi reads aloud a poem she wrote for a poetry slam. 36 Arts meets Tuesday's before school according to advisor Christoph Nordmark.

[Photo] 36 Arts basics quiz

February 21, 2019
New teacher Sophie Sigel explains an activity to her class Feb. 8. After teaching in Taiwan last semester, Sigel started this semester as a tutor and biology teacher.

New science teacher brings fresh perspective to Park

Maggie Klaers and Ruthie Posada
February 18, 2019
Sophomores Maya Lee and Bella Stewart and team practice one of their routines at the middle school Feb. 2. Synchronized swimming is unable to practice at the high school due to construction around the locker rooms.

[Photo] Construction causes practice changes

March 1, 2019
Senior president of 36 Arts Nechama Buchbinder talks with freshman Shira Hanovich during a 36 Arts meeting Jan. 15. 36 Arts meets every Tuesday morning from 8-8:40 am.

[Photo] 36 Arts President hopes for growth

January 22, 2019
New apartments in the West End remain under construction. The apartments will add 207 new dwellings to St. Louis Park.

[Photo] West End plans for new apartment building

January 22, 2019
Hebrew teacher Hadassa Slager confers with junior Shaqued Ben-Harush after the equity discussion. The equity coaches came in to their Advanced Hebrew class Dec. 17 to discuss equity within the school.

Hebrew class experiences thoughtful discussion

Ruthie Posada
December 30, 2018
Junior Anika Jamison shares her artwork at the 36 Arts poetry slam and art share. 36 Arts meets Tuesdays before school.

Poetry slam stimulates talent

Dahlia Krebs, Mira Malka, and Ruthie Posada
December 6, 2018
Spanish teacher Nelly Korman assists one of her students during a test in AP Spanish. Korman was named a 2019 Global Learning Fellow.

[Photo] Nelly Korman named 2019 Global Learning Fellow

December 3, 2018
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The Alexander Muss students leave for Israel on Nov. 27. They will return two months later in Jan. 2019.

[Photo] Students to live in Israel

November 25, 2018
Senior Maddy McIntosh serves the ball to the opposing team during the match against Bloomington Kennedy Oct. 10. McIntosh committed to play volleyball at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs in fall of 2019.

Volleyball captain commits to University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Dahlia Krebs and Ruthie Posada
October 31, 2018
At the end of the match, players lined up to high five the opposing team. This game concluded Park's 2018 volleyball season.

Sophomore Kendall Coley prepares to strike the ball to the opposing team. Coley is first in blocks for Park during the 2018 season, with 56.

Sophomore Hannah Howell attempts to block the ball during their loss at section semifinals. This brought their season record to 18-11.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Girls' volleyball loses 3-0 to Edina

October 31, 2018
Junior Makaila Winward sets the ball to one of her teammates. Park lost to Edina 3-0 Oct. 30 at Edina High School.

Junior Hattie Kugler swims breaststroke during the girls' swimming practice Oct. 29. The team has returned to the high school pool for practices.

Players get into formation for the next play against Benilde Oct. 16, Park beat Benilde 3-0. The first section game will be at 7 p.m., Oct. 25 at Bloomington Jefferson.

[Photo] Volleyball prepares for sections

October 24, 2018
Eighth graders Quinn Hartnett, Caroline Forester and Stephanie Stone warm up in the swimming pool on kickboards during practice Oct. 22. Earlier this year the swimming pool wasn't its usual temperature.

[Photo] Pool conditions cause difficulties for swimmers

November 6, 2018
Players huddle together to regroup after a play. Park won against Benilde 3-0 during the senior night match on Oct. 16. The next game will be against Rochester Century High School at 5:15 Oct. 18 at National Volleyball Center in Rochester.

[Photo] Park sweeps Benilde St-Margaret’s

October 17, 2018
Wat Promwachirayan Buddhist temple plans to do construction on the parking lot in the near future. They plan to implement new parking spots to accommodate all of its members.

[Photo] Wat Promwachirayan proposes future construction

November 1, 2018
Senior captain Maddy McIntosh and junior Ivy Jones play in the match against Bloomington-Kennedy Oct. 10. Earlier they had done the dig pink dress code as shown by their pink hair and hair ties.

[Photo] Volleyball promotes breast cancer awareness

October 15, 2018
Sophomore Reagan Alexander goes to hit the ball after sophomore Olivia Lainsbury sets to her against Coon Rapids September 17th. Park won 3-1.

Volleyball prepares to face opposition

Dahlia Krebs and Ruthie Posada
October 8, 2018
Youth trip inspires change in perspective

Youth trip inspires change in perspective

Ruthie Posada
October 8, 2018
Sophomore Olivia Lainsbury serves the ball to the opposing team. The volleyball team played in the Hopkins tournament Oct.6, finishing the day with a score of 2-2.

Sophomore Olivia Lainsbury serves the ball to the opposing team. The volleyball team played in the Hopkins tournament Oct.6, finishing the day with a score of 2-2.

Volleyball competes in Hopkins tournament

Ruthie Posada
October 6, 2018
Junior Emma Tight fills out a questionnaire, detailing what she would like to see in the soon to be painted murals in school.

[Photo] Athletic department renovations to take place

October 14, 2018
Junior Boden Oelhafen attempts to defend the disc at the Madison Mudbath Ultimate Tournament for Park April 28.

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