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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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

The Echo
Abby Prestholdt

Abby Prestholdt, Photo Editor

Hi I’m Abby it is my second year being an Echo staffer, I'm even a photo editor now
. You can find me around the school taking pictures. I enjoy seeing things through the lens and showing people something they have never seen before. I truly enjoy my friends family and my pets. I love to travel anywhere and everywhere. I am full of adventures and love to find new ones.
All content by Abby Prestholdt
Seniors Bella Steward and Maya Lee compete in their duo performance April 23. SLP synchro team won against Bloomington/Jefferson.

[Photo] Synchro works to perfect routines

May 13, 2021
Senior Hayden Zheng swims the butterfly stroke in practice March 10. Zheng committed to Stanford after finishing his Park swimming career with eight State titles.

[Photo] Senior caps off career with two more State titles

April 21, 2021
Senior captain Hayden Zheng practices his butterfly stroke March 10. Boys’ swimming placed third at its Sections meet March 13.

[Photo] Boys’ swimming competes at sections

March 16, 2021
Junior Blake Anderson passes the ball during boys’ basketball tryouts Jan. 4. Masks must be worn at all times including during games.

Sports return after five week hiatus

Ayelet Prottas, Ava Ashby, and Abby Prestholdt
January 4, 2021
Senior Lucy Zumbrunnen runs past spectators Sept. 26. Benilde-St. Margaret's held the meet at Basset Creek Park with a total of three teams competing.

[Photo] Cross-country reflects on loss to Benilde

September 30, 2020

[Video] How to use a camera

March 24, 2020
PSEO offers expanded opportunities

PSEO offers expanded opportunities

Abby Prestholdt
March 3, 2020
Junior Katie Casey hands a bowl full of soup and bread to a St. Louis Park citizen Feb. 13. Casey volunteered at the STEP Empty Bowls event alongside many Park students.

[Photo] STEP Empty Bowls spreads awareness of food insecurity in SLP

Sofie Geretz
February 18, 2020
Photo illustration by Abby Prestholdt. The new app Vitals allows students to alert first responders with important information about themselves.

[Photo] Police department starts use of Vitals app

February 9, 2020
Students buying parking permits online may cause barriers. Second semester parking permits will be sold online for the first time Jan 24.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Sale of parking passes inaccessible

January 9, 2020
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Seventh grader Ruby Massie, senior Olivia Mosby, freshmen Olivia Brown, Josie Mosby and seventh grader Jersey miller cheer on fellow teammates at Sections. May 30.

Career and College Coordinator Kara Mueller helps senior Brett Duncan find a summer job June 3. Mueller has a board with all the summer jobs available in St. Louis Park outside her room in B220.

[Photo] Summer jobs prove beneficial

Abigail Prestholdt
June 4, 2019
Senior Ayanna Nathan prepares her solo for the upcoming choir concert. The 1950's POPS concert will be May. 29.

[Photo] Choir prepares for last concert of the year

May 28, 2019
Freshman Josie Mosby races in the two mile race at Conference May. 15. The girls' track and field team placed first in Conference with 189 points.

Sophomore Phoebe McKinney sings and dances during her zero hour choir class. Choir is preparing for their 1940's POPS concert May 29 in the High School auditorium .

Sophomores accepted into All-State Choir

Abby Prestholdt
May 13, 2019
Junior Ella Thomas supports the girls' lacrosse team during its game April 26. Team managers do various jobs to help the team, including keeping score of games and providing assistance to the coach.

Junior sport manager finds place among athletes

Abby Prestholdt
May 9, 2019
Senior Monica Foley April 11 practice dance during the choir class. The choir is fundraising to be able to take a trip to New York during the summer.

Choir fundraiser quiz

Abby Prestholdt
April 17, 2019
Eighth grader Sophie Earle performs her floor routine at a meet against Hopkins. The middle school will now be getting out 3:52 p.m., which will affect sports practices and after-school events.

[Photo] 2020 start time may impact sports teams

April 22, 2019
Park students walk into school March 22. The school board is currently deciding between two different starting times for all the Park schools.

[Photo] Change in start times improves health, safety

April 19, 2019
The SLP Nest was closed March 5-6 because of frozen pipes from water damage during the winter months. The SLP Nest fixed the problem and are now back open and have recently expanded their hours to Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

[Photo] Local coffee shop temporarily closed

March 19, 2019
Children and parents have been able to play 90s video games at the “Game Changers” exhibit. The exhibit is open from Feb. 15 to May 5 at the Science Museum.

[Photo] ‘Game Changers’ displays retro titles to evasive 3D realities

March 19, 2019
Park athletics and activities, including boys' hockey, experienced cancellations and delays because of extreme winter weather. According to athletic director Andy Ewald, other schools across the metro area were also impacted by the cold.

[Photo] Polar vortex calls time out

February 26, 2019
Senior project manager Christian Vega Celis works with a team member and an adult mentor during ACE club meeting. ACE meets Thursdays after school in C250A.

[Photo] ACE continues planning phase

February 20, 2019
Sophomore Maya Lee and Bobby Otto prepare to do yoga poses Feb. 11. Otto started a yoga club that will begin Feb. 21.

[Photo] Math, yoga add up to stress-free equation

February 17, 2019
Sophomore Austin Amelse walks from the locker room onto ice arena for the boys hockey game against Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper Feb. 5 at The Rec Center. St. Louis Park boys' hockey celebrated senior night at the beginning of this game. Before the game flowers are brought to the seniors and their parents to congratulate them. The coaches also award seniors with more opportunities to play during the game. Park lost the game with a final score of 5-2.

[Photo] Gallery: Park falls to Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper

February 5, 2019
Boys' hockey captain Junior William Pinney skates onto the ice at the beginning of the boys' hockey Senior night.

[Photo] Meet the Athlete: William Pinney

February 25, 2019
Senior Timothy Collins shoves Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper player. St. Louis Park students show strong appearance despite the snow storm happening outside.

Junior Avery Pittman gets slammed against wall of the rink while fighting Robbinsdale Armstrong/ Cooper Senior Bjorn Jensen-A for control over the puck. After this game Park boys' hockey has eight games left in its season.

Sophomore Sam Berry skates towards opposing senior Carter Lucas. To show their support the band came out to play at the start and end of each period.

Junior Jacob Johnson races against Robbinsdale Armstrong/Copper senior Bjorn Jensen-A to get the puck. St. Louis Parks next game is against Chanhassen at 7 p.m. Feb.7 at the Victoria Ice Arena.

Junior Jacob Johnson and other team members stand along with the game kids during the Pledge of Allegiance. Each game the team picks one or two kids who play for St. Louis Park and allow them to skate around on the ice before the game with the team.

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The St. Louis Park youth panel meet recently to discuss the school start and end times, they met Jan.16. The group has been meeting regularly and have come up with a tentative new start time schedule.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Districts’ attempts at collecting feedback limited

February 18, 2019
Freshman Harris Keekley cheers on his teammates during their meet against Benilde Jan. 10.

Sophmore Jack Wandmacher challenges Holy Angels player for the puck. The Park boys' hockey team played against Academy of Holy Angels 7 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Rec Center.

[Photo] Boys’ hockey loss redirects team focus

January 16, 2019
Ben St. Clair places third in the 200-yard freestyle during the meet against Benilde. They faced off at the St. Louis Park Middle School and came away with the win, beating Benilde by four points. The team’s next meet is at 6 p.m. Jan. 17 at the high school against Robbinsdale Cooper.

[Photo] Boys’ swimming prepares for Robbinsdale Cooper

January 16, 2019
Sticking to what you love

Sticking to what you love

Abby Prestholdt
January 15, 2019
Mayor Jake Spano talks about the drug free-crime free housing development team. They had their meeting Jan. 14 at City Hall.

Park boys' skate onto the ice to warm up for the game against Blake.

Sophomore Sam Berry steals puck away from Blake player junior Will Svenddal.

Sophomore McCabe Dvorak goes up against Blake player Junior Gavin Best for a face off.

Senior John Meyer competes with Blake player Junior Will Svenddal to grab the puck. Park's game against Blake took place at 7 p.m. in the ROC Dec. 21. Blake defeated Park with a final score of 0-6. The game was parks first time playing in the ROC of the season. Park plays Eastview Dec. 27 at Apple Valley Sports Arena.

[Photo] Gallery: Park defeated by Blake

December 22, 2018
Junior Avery Pittman slides in front of the Blake player to take possession of the puck.

Senior Timothy Collins has possession of the puck during the Park boys' Hockey game. They played Blake at 7 p.m Friday 21 outside at the ROC.

Sophomore Rachel Stein begins her routine on the beam Dec. 11 at their home meet against Richfield. The Park Gymnastics' team has begun strength training once a week to help them develop their skills in preparation for future meets.

[Photo] Gymnastics prepares for Sections

February 25, 2019
Sophomore Marissa Beottcher poses at the end of her floor routine. St. Louis Park gymnastics took on Richfield at 7 p.m Tuesday Dec. 11 at Central Community Center.

[Photo] Gymnastics celebrates win against Richfield

December 15, 2018
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train stopped at 6 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 11 at St. Louis Park. The train began its trip from Montreal on Nov. 25 and reached their final destination Dec. 16 at Weyburn.

Sophomores Lucas Hand and McCabe Dvorak attempt to keep the puck away from Osseo senior Ty Hill. Park has a record of 3-0 so far this season.

Senior Tim Collins goes head to head against rival Osseo player Adam Larson. Park won their game against Osseo Dec. 4 at Park's home rink, the Rec Center.

Sophmores Lucas Hand, Sam Berry, and Junior Bobby Dos celebrate after getting another goal against Osseo.

Sophomore Lucas Hand makes a shot for the goal as a rival Osseo player attempts to block his shot. The team's next game is another home game at 7 p.m Dec. 6 at the Rec Center.

Sophomore McCabe Dvorak attempting to pass to a fellow team member. St. Louis Park's Boys' Hockey team played their first game of the season against Breck on Tuesday Dec. 27. The final score of the game was 5-1.

[Photo] Boys’ hockey wins season opener

November 28, 2018
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Junior Hattie Kugler glues different colored swatches together to make a collage during her fifth hour mixed media arts Oct. 3. She is making this project for the invitation to the BARR National Conference in April.

[Photo] National conference comes to Park

April 9, 2019
Homecoming queen Jada Witherspoon and king Daniel Hunegs ride on the back of a convertible during the homecoming parade Sep 21.

Math teacher Bobby Otto spikes the ball during Homecoming pep fest. In the last minute of the game students broke the tie and won the game.

Junior Kaia Myers speaks in front of the School Board. She presented her opinion and benefits of the captains training she has been attending.

Founder of SEEDS Julie Rapperport serves fruit to students and community members April 24 in the St. Louis Park High School cafeteria.

[Photo] Earth Day SEED event arranged meals for families

Sumaya Mohamed
May 3, 2018
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