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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
William Phelan

William Phelan, Writer

Hey guys, I’m William and I will be a writer and photographer for the Echo this year. The thing that I am most excited for this year is The FitnessGram™ Pacer Test is a multistage aerobic capacity test that progressively gets more difficult as it continues. The 20 meter pacer test will begin in 30 seconds. Line up at the start. The running speed starts slowly, but gets faster each minute after you hear this signal.

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Lifting brings self-discipline

William Phelan
June 1, 2018
IB Diploma proves worthwhile for candidates

IB Diploma proves worthwhile for candidates

William Phelan
May 31, 2018
Used with permission from St. Louis Park Public Schools

Senior recognized for athletic and academic achievement

William Phelan
May 29, 2018
Freshman Charlie Harper holds his follow through after teeing off on the first hole. The team's next match takes place at 10 a.m. on May 31 at Sand Greek Golf Club for the section championships.

Boys golf carries momentum into section tournament

William Phelan and Sam Birnberg
May 15, 2018
Boys' golf captain Billy Nicholls reviews his score card and course map with head coach Mike Okey on May 5.

Get to know senior captain Billy Nicholls

William Phelan and Sam Birnberg
May 10, 2018
Senior All Night Party in best interest

Senior All Night Party in best interest

William Phelan
May 4, 2018
Comedy delegitimizes struggles of domestic violence victims

Comedy delegitimizes struggles of domestic violence victims

William Phelan
April 25, 2018

Top 3 fitness apps: 7 minute workout, My Macros+, MapMyRun

William Phelan
April 20, 2018
Senior Otis Walvatne winds up for a short iron shot on the Brookview driving range. Walvatne said his goal his goal for the season includes making the state tournament and for the team to reach top four ranking in the conference.

Senior looks to improve in his final golf season

Sam Birnberg and William Phelan
April 20, 2018
Senior Otis Walvatne prepares to hit an approach shot on a golf simulator at Lifetime Fitness in St. Louis Park. Practice was held at the indoor location as a result of the snowfall. The golf team's first match will take place at 3 p.m. on May 1 at the Minneapolis Golf Club against the Academy of Holy Angels

Boys’ Golf trip cancelled due to weather

Sam Birnberg and William Phelan
April 16, 2018
Freshman Charlie Harper holds his follow through after teeing off on the first hole. The team's next match takes place at 10 a.m. on May 31 at Sand Greek Golf Club for the section championships.

Boys’ Golf prepares for season despite weather

Sam Birnberg and William Phelan
April 12, 2018
Senior Kyle Rounds warms up his shots before the match at the practice driving range. The team has the opportunity to warm-up before each match.

Test your knowledge about Park boys varsity golf

William Phelan and Sam Birnberg
April 7, 2018
Mass shooting prompts unproductive debate cycle

Mass shooting prompts unproductive debate cycle

William Phelan
March 19, 2018
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Rae Sremmurd, Juicy J, DJ Khaled, Jay Z, Beyoncé, Logic and Marshmello (Week of March 9)

William Phelan
March 9, 2018
Senior captain Shae Pekarek carries the puck down the ice in Parks 4-0 loss to Benilde Feb. 13. Park went scoreless with a goal being called off in the second period.

End of season boys’ hockey quiz

William Phelan, Adam Johnson, and Sam Birnberg
February 15, 2018
Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu and Mikael Granlund warm up before their outdoor practice at the ROC on Sun. Feb. 11. Residents from St. Louis Park and the rest of the metro area came out to watch the Wild practice.

Minnesota Wild holds practice at Recreation Outdoor Center

William Phelan
February 14, 2018
Sophomore Avery Pittman takes a wrist shot in his game against Benilde

Meet the athlete: Avery Pittman

Sam Brinberg, Adam Johnson, and William Phelan
February 8, 2018
Sam’s Club closures detrimental to low wage workforce

Sam’s Club closures detrimental to low wage workforce

William Phelan
February 6, 2018
Junior Alessandro Giannetti and sophomore Joseph Lindstrom participate in eSports practice Nov. 9.

eSports athletes find college opportunities

William Phelan
January 25, 2018
Student athletes benefit from practice during finals

Student athletes benefit from practice during finals

William Phelan
January 24, 2018
The team has benefitted from having a difficult schedule and according to players this has been a positive aspect of the season.

Boys hockey benefits from tough schedule

William Phelan, Sam Birnberg, and Adam Johnson
January 17, 2018
Used with permission from Harrison Barden

Sophomore goalie benefits from varsity experience

William Phelan, Sam Birnberg, and Adam Johnson
January 12, 2018
Freshman Jack Wandmacher attempts a shot against Hopkins on Jan 2. Park went on to beat the Royals by a score of 6-0. The next game is at 7 p.m. Jan 9. at the Chaska Community Center against Chaska.

Freshman benefits from varsity hockey experience

William Phelan
January 7, 2018
Freshman Jack Wandmacher attempts a shot against Hopkins on Jan 2. Park went on to beat the Royals by a score of 6-0. The next game is at 7 p.m. Jan 9. at the Chaska Community Center against Chaska.

Get to know the boys’ hockey team

Sam Birnberg, Adam Johnson, and William Phelan
December 30, 2017
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: G-Eazy, D.R.A.M, Lil Uzi Vert

WIlliam Phelan
December 1, 2017
Senior Kai McKee and junior Akili Farris embrace in the last seconds of the State Quarterfinals game against Brainerd. Brainerd defeated Park 24-7 in Park's first ever State appearance. Park also had their first winning season since 1972.

Park’s historic season ends at St. Cloud

Sam Birnberg, Adam Johnson, and William Phelan
November 14, 2017
Sophomore Cole Ewald, along with his teammates, bleached his hair for Park Football's first State game. Park plays Brainerd at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 at St. Cloud State University.

Football team bleaches hair before State

William Phelan
November 8, 2017
Senior captain Jonny Sorenson drops back to throw it long against Robbinsdale Cooper. St. Louis Park will play Brainerd in their first ever State Tournament appearance.

Park football makes history

Sam Birnberg, Adam Johnson, and William Phelan
November 5, 2017
Minimum wage hike detrimental to workforce

Minimum wage hike detrimental to workforce

William Phelan
October 24, 2017
Fair use from Hot New Hip Hop.

Lil Pump’s first studio album fails to amaze

WIlliam Phelan
October 12, 2017
Out of the Park: Coaching grows leadership

Out of the Park: Coaching grows leadership

William Phelan
October 2, 2017
Senior varsity quarterback Jonny Sorenson attempts to break a tackle by Holy Angels' defense, Sept. 15.

Football team ready for Richfield

Adam Johnson, Sam Birnberg, and William Phelan
September 22, 2017
Senior Abati Dedefo competes in the open 1500 meter finals at the USATF National Junior Olympic Meet in Lawrence, Kansas on July 28. Abati finished the race in seventh place with a time of 4:06.78.

Senior earns All-American status

WIlliam Phelan
September 12, 2017
City Council’s tobacco legislation proves ineffective

City Council’s tobacco legislation proves ineffective

William Phelan
September 9, 2017
Opinion: Advanced Placement classes provide opportunity

Opinion: Advanced Placement classes provide opportunity

William Phelan
May 23, 2017
Senior Mike Donahue practices his shot-put throw at practice May 11. Donahue has competed as a thrower since his freshman year.

Senior Spotlight: Mike Donahue

William Phelan
May 15, 2017
Senior captain Owen Geier contorts his body to clear the high jump at the meet on Tuesday, April 18. Geier finished first in high jump along with the 110 meter hurdles. St. Louis Park came in third place in the meet with 82 points.

Track team excels against elite opposition

William Phelan and Jacob Stillman
April 21, 2017
Junior Shea Pekarek gets ready to field a ground ball in Park's first game of the season, a 5-4 loss to DeLaSalle. The Orioles look forward to their game at U.S. Bank Stadium

Baseball team to take field at U.S. Bank Stadium

William Phelan
April 13, 2017
Senior captain Owen Geier jumps over hurdles during the 110 meter race. Geier finished first in a time of 16.76 seconds.

Boys’ track excels at first meet

William Phelan
April 12, 2017
Senior Ryan Keith warms up for his second day of track practice this season. The team will practice inside until they are able to use the track outside.

Weather fails to deter track team

William Phelan and Jacob Stillman
March 22, 2017
Senior Echo editors-in-chief Ethan Brown (left) and Maggie Bahnson (right) discuss content decisions with adviser Lori Keekley. Brown was recently named Minnesota High School Journalist of the Year March 10.

Echo editor named Journalist of the Year

Raphy Gendler and William Phelan
March 21, 2017
Park alumni William Morrow represented the official delegation to the 2016 Y20 World Youth Summit in Beijing and Shanghai. Morrow is on track to graduate from the University of California-Berkeley this spring.

Park graduate spurs social change

William Phelan
March 21, 2017
Senior Owen Geier warms up for his second day of track practice this season. The team will practice inside until they are able to use the track outside.

Captains practice builds team cooperation

William Phelan and Jacob Stillman
March 15, 2017
Opinion: Future of education lies with DeVos

Opinion: Future of education lies with DeVos

William Phelan
March 7, 2017
Meet the Athlete: Anna Gleason

Meet the Athlete: Anna Gleason

William Phelan
March 6, 2017
Senior Kaleb Schweizer performs a comedy set for his friends in the lunchroom Feb. 24. Schweizer performs stand up comedy at open mic events around the cities.

Senior pursues stand-up comedy

William Phelan
March 4, 2017
Kailey DeLozier

Kailey DeLozier

William Phelan
February 16, 2017
Senior goaltender Annika Carlander prepares to deny an Eden Prairie forward. Park/Hopkins lost 7-1 to the Eagles

Goalie receives nomination for top award

Sam Birnberg, William Phelan, and Jacob Stillman
February 9, 2017
Senior captain Bauer Neudecker takes a shot on goal as senior Grant Plender screens the goaltender. The Orioles went on to beat Apple Valley by a score of 6-3. Used with written permission from Mikel Kieselbach.

Duluth tournament benefits team on and off the ice

Anna DuSaire and William Phelan
January 12, 2017

Students reap benefits from cumulative semester finals

William Phelan
January 10, 2017
Senior Varsity Captain Bauer Neudecker scores two goals with 2 assists during the Varsity St. Louis Park High School Boys Hockey vs. Osseo High School on Tuesday Dec. 6, resulting with a 10-0 win for the SLP HS Varsity Boys Hockey team.

Captain recognized for performances on ice

Anna duSaire, William Phelan, and Amber Tran
December 22, 2016

Boys hockey begins season

William Phelan and Anna duSaire
November 18, 2016
History teacher Scott Miller says his passion for history extends beyond the classroom

Miller uses alternative lecture strategies

Deanna Afremov and William Phelan
November 17, 2016
Senior Kailey DeLozier signs her commitment to Seattle University for Division 1 swimming. She signed the contract Nov. 9.

Park swimmer commits to Seattle University

William Phelan
November 11, 2016

How well do you know the ACE club?

William Phelan
November 8, 2016
ACE starts construction for Presidential Library

ACE starts construction for Presidential Library

Deanna Afremov and William Phelan
November 2, 2016

Get to know social studies teacher Sara Cisco

Deanna Afremov and William Phelan
October 11, 2016
ACE searches for new members

ACE searches for new members

Deanna Afremov and William Phelan
September 27, 2016
Meet Joshua Van de Hinz

Meet Joshua Van de Hinz

Deanna Afremov and William Phelan
September 20, 2016
Oriole runners prepare for season

Oriole runners prepare for season

William Phelan
September 20, 2016
Architecture, Construction and Engineering club set to start in October

Architecture, Construction and Engineering club set to start in October

Deanna Afremov and William Phelan
September 14, 2016
Seniors Joe Villano and Charlie Berg rock out at the Jam Sesh on April 23 at the Depot Coffee House in Hopkins.

Students showcase musical talents

William Phelan
April 28, 2016
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