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Sam Swisher

Sam Swisher, Business Manager

Hey, my name is Sam Swisher and this is my second year on Echo, but my first year in the business manager role. In my free time, I like to play hockey in the winter as well as hunt and fish year-round. I enjoy spending time at the cabin in the summer and walking around in the woods with my two golden retrievers. I’m really excited to get back to work and collaborate with everyone else.

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Standardized testing beneficial

Standardized testing beneficial

Sam Swisher
May 16, 2021
Curfews are needed

Curfews are needed

Sam Swisher
April 27, 2021
The construction of the middle school Performing Arts Center nears completion as it was part of the 2017 $100.9 million referendum. The district’s increasing material across all of its remaining projects has forced district administrators to search for solutions.

Construction costs soar due to pandemic

Sam Swisher
April 23, 2021
Shops and restaurants in the Texa-Tonka neighborhood March 18. Britos Burrito opened March 31, and Angel Food Bakery is expected to open late June.

Mall renovations spark restaurant boom

Sam Swisher
April 12, 2021
Street signs and medals are set out by the main office for Park’s DECA State qualifiers Feb. 12. These medals were given to the students who moved on from the District competition.

DECA transitions after Districts

Sam Swisher
February 15, 2021
Used with permission from Sophia Ross. Juniors Koby Davis, Adin Zweigbaum, Emma Amon and seniors Sydney Ring, Sarah McCallon and Lola Ruff attend the DECA State competition March 3, 2020. They competed against 2,200 people for their placements in their individual events. The next competition will be the International Career Development Conference held in Nashville, Tenn.

DECA competes virtually

Sam Swisher
January 28, 2021
Cars enter the Bentleyville “Tour of Lights” exhibit in Duluth Dec. 22. The event costs $10 per entrance vehicle, food donations are also encouraged.

Duluth light show impresses

Sam Swisher
January 4, 2021
Fair use from Lucasfilm.

‘The Mandalorian’ season 2 exceeds standards

Sam Swisher
December 27, 2020
Fair use from Netflix.

‘Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given’ is comedy gold

Sam Swisher
December 14, 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.

Strength and conditioning moves to Zoom

Sam Swisher
December 14, 2020
Senior Simon Lewin works on a computer in the Library Media Center next to the All Are Welcome Here sign. Media Specialist Ellen George put the sign to send a message of acceptance and understanding.

Local artist’s design inspires students

Sam Swisher
December 8, 2020
Fair use from Netflix.

‘The Crown’ season 4 royally surpasses expectations

Sam Swisher
November 21, 2020
High school student advocate Jami Lapray prepares for students to continue registering for AP testing.

COVID-19 precautions change standardized testing

Sam Swisher
November 6, 2020
Senior captain Selee Olmen returns the ball to the opposing team Sept. 22. Park lost its first varsity match 4-3 to Chanhassen.

Captain’s tennis career comes to an end

Sam Swisher
November 2, 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

Tobias Khabie, Molly Schochet, and Sam Swisher
October 16, 2020
Pandemic allows for new fall activities

Pandemic allows for new fall activities

Sam Swisher
October 12, 2020
Senior Claire Diamon-Wheeler organizes menus at The Block Jan. 15. The Block is now open for indoor dining, and takeout.

Lack of students affects local businesses

Sam Swisher
October 1, 2020
Echowan Editor-in-Chief and senior Sarah Wojtasiak bags a customers groceries Jan. 19 at Cub Foods during a Echowan fundraiser. Echowan has been attempting to raise money to buy yearbooks that they can give away to seniors who cant afford one.

Yearbook continues tradition of wake-ups during pandemic

Sam Swisher
May 29, 2020
Park student walks his two Golden Retrievers in Oak Hill Park. The park’s trails remain open but many of its facilities remain closed due to COVID-19.

Best pet walking destinations in St. Louis Park

Sam Swisher
May 13, 2020
Mexico City Cafe has been doing takeout only since March 17 due to COVID-19. Executive Order 20-24 made all Minnesota restaurants close for in-person service through May 17.

Three local restaurants to support during COVID-19

Sam Swisher
May 1, 2020
Fair use from Netflix. Main character of “Ozark” Marty Byrde (Jason Bateman) sits wondering about the safety of his family. The show takes place in the lake of the Ozarks in Missouri where Byrde is forced to launder money for a Mexican drug lord.

‘Ozark’ season three hits a home run

Sam Swisher
April 13, 2020
Senior Cory Kleve and Junior Johnny Falzone give a thumbs up, approving the drone race to begin. Park placed 1st in the Hydra FPV drone race March 8, qualifying the team for state.

Drone team dominates competition

Sam Swisher and Claire Bargman
March 10, 2020
Photo Illustration by Molly Schochet.

Students get involved in primaries

Sam Swisher
February 29, 2020
A cyclist uses a bike path along Cedar Lake Parkway Feb. 24. City Council will vote on the preliminary layout for the Dakota bikeway project Dec. 2.

City Council to vote on bike infrastructure project

Sam Swisher
February 25, 2020
Seniors and Student Council co-presidents Anna Wert and Anna Nicholls discuss Sno Daze plans with adviser Sarah Lindenburg. Student Council is in charge of organizing Sno Daze week activities and decorating for the dance.

Student council prepares for Sno Daze

Sam Swisher
February 21, 2020
Junior Audrey Long practices answering with quick reaction time as Junior Thor Anderson quizzes her Feb 11. The Quiz Bowl team has an upcoming tournament Sat Feb. 15.

Quiz bowl prepares for tournament

Sam Swisher
February 14, 2020
Senior Amaya Fokuo gives a presentation to students. Fokuo is the chair of the Human Rights commission that will decide the winner of the award sometime in early 2020.

City to name Human Rights Award recipient

Sam Swisher
February 6, 2020
Nordic coach Doug Peterson speaks to skiers during a meeting Jan. 31. Peterson has been coaching for about 25 years.

Lack of coach affects athletes

Sam Swisher
February 4, 2020

Echo Recap: 1/13

January 17, 2020
A Starbucks barista prepares a drink by grabbing a straw to hand to a customer Dec. 19. Starbucks and other gourmet drink establishments are implementing new environmentally friendly straw-free lids.

New ordinance alters straw accessibility

Sam Swisher
January 15, 2020

Echo recap: 12/9

December 12, 2019
Ms. Cisco supervises a student run project for students to represent themselves with flags. Senior Andrea Martinez proudly holds a flag representing her culture.

Students combat controversial flag photo

Sam Swisher
December 9, 2019
Dakota bikeway approved by City Council

Dakota bikeway approved by City Council

Sam Swisher
December 5, 2019
City Council to vote on new Dakota bikeway project

City Council to vote on new Dakota bikeway project

Sam Swisher
November 24, 2019
Freshmen Christina Loschy and Molly Horstman-Olson practice their log rolling technique Nov. 6 at the Central pool. Participants learned the basics of log rolling and had the chance to log roll with a partner.

Students hope to start unique sports group

Sam Swisher
November 7, 2019
Sophomore Oliver Smith turns in an extra credit project to AP European History teacher Jeffrey Cohen Oct. 24. AP European History students are given the opportunity to paint historically themed pumpkins for extra credit.

Teacher incorporates nontraditional learning into class

Sam Swisher
November 6, 2019
Craft and Crew Hospitality’s latest restaurant, The Block, will feature a dog-friendly patio and dog menu. Construction on the restaurant began in May 2019 and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2019.

Pet-friendly restaurant prepares for opening

Sam Swisher
October 7, 2019
Senior Aliviah McClinton guards the ball against Chanhassen Oct. 3. This was the last home game of the season.

Girls’ soccer loses conference game

Sam Swisher and Tenzin Gyaldatsang
October 6, 2019
Students at the middle school will be building solar suitcases and learning about the energy problems that people in Africa face. These suitcases will be finished by late fall and will be sent to Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya.

Solar power education reaches middle school

Sam Swisher
September 28, 2019
Senior Aliviah McClinton fights for the ball in the game against BSM. Due to the game the soccer teams record is now 5-3-2.

Girls’ soccer suffers tough loss

Sam Swisher and Tenzin Gyaldatsang
September 26, 2019
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