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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
Samantha Klepfer

Samantha Klepfer, Writer

Hi my name is Samantha Klepfer and I am a writer and editor for the Echo. I like chocolate and books. I also play volleyball and I like to watch Netflix. I am a test tube baby. I have no familial relations and I grew up in a lab. I’m actually super human.

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Senior Patrick Djerf smiles as he opens the pizza box during a pizza party in his history class. Djerf won this celebration by being on time 50 days in a row, a challenge that was set between him and his history teacher in October.

IB History celebrates student without tardies for 50 days

Samantha Klepfer
February 3, 2020
Fair use from Hennepin Theatre Trust: The musical Hamilton came to the Orpheum in the summer of 2019. As one of the Hennepin Theatre Trust theaters in Minneapolis, the Orpheum has a student and educator rush program for some of their shows.

Theater program offers student discount

Samantha Klepfer
January 31, 2020
Photo Illustration by Ayelet Prottas. Nordic coach John Dyste retrieved his Class B bus drivers license to drive the Nordic team to and from practice every day. Dyste got his license because there was a shortage of bus drivers.

Unexpected growth in Nordic program causes complications

Samantha Klepfer
January 31, 2020
Junior Isaac Scott donates toward the wildfires in Australia Jan. 6. Science teacher Jessica Gust hopes to raise funds for resources in Australia.

Australia fundraiser proves to be a successful idea

Samantha Klepfer
January 30, 2020
Country should support Equal Rights Amendment

Country should support Equal Rights Amendment

Samantha Klepfer
January 30, 2020
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through The Noise: Aimée, Quinn XCII, Alicia Keys

Samantha Klepfer
January 30, 2020
St. Louis Park is implementing an emerald ash borer (EAB) treatment program following the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's confirmation of EAB in St. Louis Park. In order to treat public ash trees, St. Louis Park is partnering with Rainbow Treecare.

City receives grant to replenish ash tree population

Samantha Klepfer
January 29, 2020

New city program reaches out to students

Samantha Klepfer
January 28, 2020
Senior Amaya Fokuo informs students about the upcoming Black History Month show on Feb. 28. Amaya is also the head of the Human Rights Commission.

Senior elected as youngest chairwoman for human rights commission

Samantha Klepfer
January 21, 2020
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through The Noise: Machine Gun Kelly, Bombay Bicycle Club, Laura White

Samantha Klepfer
January 5, 2020
A Park teacher prints using the At-Large Lab printer. According to librarian Ellen George, students and teachers will now be using different printers.

Students prevented from printing at school

Samantha Klepfer
December 17, 2019
A majority of the impeachment inquiry is taking place at Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.

[Photo] Impeachment reverberates locally

December 25, 2019
The United States Capitol in Washington D.C. Congress plays a strong role in the impeachment process.

[Photo] Brief overview of impeachment process

December 4, 2019
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through The Noise: Meghan Trainor ft. Lennon Stella and Sasha Sloan, Panic! At The Disco, HRVY

Samantha Klepfer
November 23, 2019
Fair use from Disney. Maleficent uses her powers to threaten Queen Ingris in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. The sequel to the live-action remake of Sleeping Beauty, titled Maleficent, takes place after the events of the first movie and is told from Maleficent and Aurora's perspectives.

‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ proves substandard

Samantha Klepfer
November 12, 2019
Dr. Richard Alley, the Evan Pugh Professor of Geosciences at Penn State University, gives a speech about proof of climate change at the 2019 Nobel Conference. The 55th annual Nobel Conference had a theme of "Climate Changed" and featured a panel of seven presenters on the subject of climate change.

Conference on climate change creates impact

Samantha Klepfer
October 25, 2019
Freshmen Isaac Nelson and Aiden Jones play video games at the eSports booth during the activities fair. The activities fair is a way for freshmen to connect with school clubs and activities before the school year starts.

Fair use from Broadway Goes Wrong

‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ goes right

Samantha Klepfer
June 7, 2019
Senior Greta Long plays the cello in a cello quintet at the last Orchestra concert of the year June 3.

A final note for orchestra

Samantha Klepfer, Carly Joseph, and Izzy Kanne
June 7, 2019
Senior Sam Jensen practices Quiz Bowl in preparation for Nationals. Nationals will be held May 25-26 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Quiz Bowl practices for Nationals

Carly Joseph, Izzy Kanne, and Samantha Klepfer
May 23, 2019
Freshman Thomas Hanson plays bass during orchestra practice May 9. Orchestra is practicing in preparation for its spring concert May 30.

Orchestra prepares for spring concert

Samantha Klepfer, Izzy Kanne, and Carly Joseph
May 20, 2019
Fair use form Marvel Studios

‘Avengers: Endgame’ exceeds expectations

Samantha Klepfer
May 1, 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.

Orchestra pushes through challenges, inspires students

Samantha Klepfer, Izzy Kanne, and Carly Joseph
April 30, 2019
Junior Hilda Habia bows up her violin during class April 10. Practices are in preparation for orchestra's upcoming performance April 18.

Orchestra looks forward to district festival

Samantha Klepfer, Carly Joseph, and Izzy Kanne
April 17, 2019
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Alok, Grace VanderWaal, Iggy Azalea (Week of March 22)

Samantha Klepfer
March 25, 2019
Freshman Renee McSherry is playing the cello during her fourth hour orchestra class. The SLP High School Orchestra is having their rock concert at 7 p.m. Mar.14 .in the high school auditorium.

Orchestra prepares for biggest fundraising concert

Samantha Klepfer
March 14, 2019
Sophomore Amara Foner plays the viola at Orchestra practice Friday the 15th. This is one of six instruments that she plays as well as composing the score for a musical.

Sophomore composes musical, plays five instruments

Samantha Klepfer
February 26, 2019
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Bebe Rexha, John Legend, Katy Perry, Zedd (Week of Feb. 22)

Samantha Klepfer
February 24, 2019
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Wallows, Billie Eilish, Florida Georgia Line (Week of Feb. 8)

Samantha Klepfer
February 9, 2019
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Lana Del Ray, Laura Marano, WALK THE MOON (Week of Jan. 18)

Samantha Klepfer
January 19, 2019
Senior Emmet Foner plays second chair first violin in the St. Louis Park High School Chamber Orchestra. The chamber orchestra performed twice at Methodist Hospital Dec. 6.

Chamber orchestra tours synagogue, hospital

Samantha Klepfer
January 8, 2019

Orchestra holds holiday gift wrapping

Samantha Klepfer and Tennam Gyaldatsang
December 21, 2018
Junior Yoni Potter practices violin during class Dec. 17 in preparation for the orchestra concert Dec. 20.

Orchestra looks forward to alumni concert

Samantha Klepfer
December 20, 2018
Spider-Man jumps from comic to screen

Spider-Man jumps from comic to screen

Samantha Klepfer
December 19, 2018
Sophomore Isabel Gredler rehearses with her fellow chamber orchestra members for their upcoming concert. The ensemble will be performing after the 9 a.m. service on Dec. 16 at Wayzata Community Church.

Chamber orchestra prepares for concert

Samantha Klepfer
December 16, 2018
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Bastille and Other People’s Heartache, HRVY, Gabrielle Aplin and Hannah Grace (Week of Dec. 14)

Samantha Klepfer
December 14, 2018
Trump administration floats xenophobic policy

Trump administration floats xenophobic policy

Samantha Klepfer
December 10, 2018
Homeless evacuation negatively impacts local communities

Homeless evacuation negatively impacts local communities

Samantha Klepfer
December 6, 2018
Lara Garcia, Delany Wallerich and Cecilia Brown stand around a stove creating vegan rice crispies on Wednesday Oct. 31.

Senior starts vegan culinary club

Samantha Klepfer and Isaac Wahl
November 14, 2018
Fair use from 20th Century Fox

‘The Hate U Give’ exposes police brutality

Samantha Klepfer
November 7, 2018
Conservative win may have unintended consequences

Conservative win may have unintended consequences

Samantha Klepfer
November 2, 2018
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through The Noise: Maggie Rogers, Michael Bublé, Poppy (Oct. 19)

Samantha Klepfer
October 19, 2018
Fair use from Random House Books

Novel brings new antihero to life

Samantha Klepfer
October 13, 2018
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Dolly Parton, Lil Peep and The Black Eyed Peas (Week of Sept. 21)

Samantha Klepfer
September 21, 2018
Chemistry teacher and IB coordinator Jennifer Magdal watches fellow science teacher Alan Wachutka give senior Annabella Strathman her award.

Seniors receive awards and scholarships

Samantha Klepfer
June 5, 2018
Miriam Edgar leads the orchestra during their concert May 22.

Orchestra ends year with spring festival

Samantha Klepfer
June 5, 2018
Law restricts women’s right to choose

Law restricts women’s right to choose

Samantha Klepfer
May 30, 2018
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Celine Dion, Troye Sivan, Enrique Inglesias, Pitbull (Week of May 11)

Samantha Klepfer
May 20, 2018
Junior Max Holden plays the Cello during the district orchestra performance in the Old Gym April. 5. The High School orchestra performed last after the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and chamber orchestra.

Orchestra builds community with district festival

Samantha Klepfer
May 20, 2018

Inexpensive gifts to get your mom on Mother’s Day

Samantha Klepfer
May 12, 2018
Choir director John Myszkowski conducts the "Cinderella" pit orchestra. The choir musical was performed March 4 in the SLPHS auditorium.

Pit orchestra reflects on choir musical

Samantha Klepfer
April 25, 2018
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Carrie Underwood, Janelle Monáe ft. Grimes and Bebe Rexha ft. Quavo (Week of April 18)

Samantha Klepfer
April 21, 2018
Used with permission from Disney

‘A Wrinkle in Time’ presents stunning scenery

Samantha Klepfer
April 15, 2018
Freshman Amara Foner plays cello in Park's Chamber Orchestra for the musical the Wizard of Oz. The musical was performed by the cast of the Wayzata Community Church March 17.

Chamber participates in community musical

Samantha Klepfer
April 14, 2018
Used with permission from Miriam Edgar

Orchestra travels to Hawaii

Samantha Klepfer
April 14, 2018
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Billy Lockett, Sigala, Paloma Faith and 5 Seconds of Summer

Samantha Klepfer
March 2, 2018
Updated signs replace former Lake Calhoun signs and advocate for Native American heritage. New signs were placed Jan. 29.

State renames Minneapolis lake

Samantha Klepfer
February 14, 2018
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: the Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, Vance Joy, Jennifer Lopez (Week of Feb. 8)

Samantha Klepfer
February 9, 2018
Senior Katie Fredrickson and Sophomore Sarah McCallon win the puck from Eden Prairie players. Park/Hopkins lost 5-1.

Girl’s hockey defeated by Eden Prairie

Racquel Fhima and Samantha Klepfer
January 24, 2018
Al Franken right to resign

Al Franken right to resign

Samantha Klepfer
January 24, 2018
Sophomore Sarah Mccallon fights for the puck against Edina defender. Girls hockey plays Wayzata at 3 p.m. Feb 6 at the Minnetonka A arena.

Girl’s hockey faces defeat against Edina

Racquel Fhima and Samantha Klepfer
January 24, 2018
Stars unprepared for Presidential role

Stars unprepared for Presidential role

Samantha Klepfer
January 23, 2018
Penguins gather together along the shoreside of Antarctica. Wifahrt stayed in Antarctica for nine days, including three days of travel.

Teacher travels to Antarctica

Samantha Klepfer and Evelyn Nelson
January 18, 2018
Senior Katie Fredrickson moves the puck up the ice toward the goal. Park/Hopkins will play against Minnetonka Jan 20 at 2:00 p.m.

[Photo] Girls’ hockey hosts pasta party

January 24, 2018
Senior Ilana Meisler practices her violin to keep her skills up. She joined GTCYS as a sixth grader and rehearses once a week.

Senior violinist enjoys five years in symphony program

Samantha Klepfer
January 4, 2018
Faculty Comments On Lynx Coverage

Faculty Comments On Lynx Coverage

Samantha Klepfer
December 21, 2017
Kris Christiansen teaches one of her AP Spanish eight classes a unit on beauty and aesthetic Dec. 14.

Spanish teacher acquires new ESP class

Samantha Klepfer and Racquel Fhima
December 19, 2017
According to Mayor Jake Spano, the Holiday Train helps raise funds for local charities as it travels throughout the metro. The Canadian Pacific Railway provides food and donates money to STEP in St. Louis Park each year.

Holiday Train returns to Park

Samantha Klepfer
December 11, 2017
Dear Martin provokes gut wrenching reality

Dear Martin provokes gut wrenching reality

Samantha Klepfer
December 6, 2017
Senior Jasmine Tchida speaks to College Possible assistant, Jonathan Aga on October 19th in an all day college prep session.

Laura King offers weekly prep sessions

Racquel Fhima and Samantha Klepfer
October 31, 2017
Miriam Edgar conducts fifth hour orchestra class.

Orchestra program prepares for Halloween concert

Racquel Fhima and Samantha Klepfer
October 25, 2017
The 1991 girls basketball team being inducted into the St. Louis Park Hall of Fame.

Counselor inducted into Hall of Fame

Racquel Fhima and Samantha Klepfer
October 9, 2017
Review: ‘Wilson’ lacks plot, character development

Review: ‘Wilson’ lacks plot, character development

Samantha Klepfer
April 21, 2017
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