The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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
Andrea Melear

Andrea Melear, Editor-in-Chief

Hi everyone! My name is Andy, this is my second year on Echo and I’m SO excited to be chief with the amazing Molly. In the rare time that I’m not doing Echo stuff, you can find me driving around with my friends and getting Dunkin Donuts with Jacob.

All content by Andrea Melear

Students walk out in protest of gun violence

Jacob Khabie, Andrea Melear, and Alicia Mainjeni
May 31, 2022
After a New Prague student made racist remarks toward a Park student at a boys' hockey game Feb. 15, Park removed the New Prague banner from its wall. The banners hung on the wall represent all the schools in Parks' athletic conference.

Park suspends athletic competition against New Prague

Andrea Melear
February 22, 2022
Junior Shantell Harden drives to the basket against Benilde Jan. 14. Park lost the game 65-43.

Girls’ basketball defeated by Benilde St. Margaret’s

Char Priadka and Andrea Melear
January 19, 2022
Junior Shantell Harden boxes out a New Prague player to get the rebound. Girls’ basketball beat New Prague 86-65 Jan. 7.

Girls’ basketball triumph over New Prague

Andrea Melear and Char Priadka
January 9, 2022
Senior Kim Parkinson shares thoughts during open forum Nov. 9. Students in SOAR hosted the safe space to discuss racism at Park and the white faculty member who said the N-word.

SOAR discussion facilitated to express emotions, reactions

Molly Schochet, Elena Ortiz-Fishman, and Andrea Melear
November 10, 2021
Substitute teacher Mark Windsor gives assistance to student in math Nov. 1. The program Teachers On Call provides substitute teachers when needed.

Shortage of substitute teachers impacts learning

Andrea Melear
November 2, 2021
Park went into lockout after student incident took place outside of the school building Oct. 19. Local police continue the investigation

Altercation sends Park into lockout

Andrea Melear and Jacob Khabie
October 19, 2021
Junior Miles Rider and freshman Max Rider rush to the finish line Sept. 24. Pairs of siblings competed in a relay race.

Homecoming pep fest 2021

Andrea Melear
September 24, 2021
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.

Nordic coach passes away

Andrea Melear and Lily Nugteren
September 21, 2021
Principal LaNisha Paddock socializes with students at the ice cream social Aug. 24. The event took place outside of the cafeteria.

New principal hosts ice cream social

Andrea Melear and Molly Schochet
August 28, 2021
Freshman Thomas Shope releases the frisbee to one of his teammates June 3. The boys’ ultimate frisbee team beat Armstrong 15-9.

Boys’ ultimate victorious over Armstrong

Andrea Melear and Molly Schochet
June 7, 2021
Freshman Sadie Livington speaks her opinion about the events happening in Israel and Palestine June 1. Students were able to speak at the open forum which happened during 4th hour and Park Connections.

Students lead conversation on Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Andrea Melear
June 3, 2021
Eighth graders Anisa Kahlin, Dalilah Gudino and Precious Wheeler speak at the walkout at the middle school May. 11. The speakers advocated for inclusivity.

Middle school students organize walkout

Andrea Melear and Molly Schochet
May 13, 2021
Senior Lauryn Hill talks to interim principal Wendy Loberg during third lunch April 26. Loberg made herself available to talk to students during lunch.

SOAR holds open mic forum

Andrea Melear and Talia Lissauer
April 27, 2021
People gather at George Floyd square paying respects and celebrating after former police officer Derek Chauvin verdict. Chauvin was found guilty for the murder of George Floyd and was convicted on all three charges brought against him.

Verdict brings relief, hope

Andrea Melear and Jacob Khabie
April 22, 2021
Juniors Marley Miller and Ava Hanson collaborate in their IB Biology class. Director of Curriculum and Instruction at St. Louis Park Public Schools Patrick Duffy said all students will be required to take an advanced course during their time in high school.

Gifted and talented program expands

Andrea Melear
April 14, 2021
Used with permission from Rob Griffin.

Assistant football coach passed away

Andrea Melear, Talia Lissauer, and Elena Ortiz-Fishman
March 28, 2021
The truth behind the posts

The truth behind the posts

Andrea Melear, Jacob Khabie, and Jayde Claussen
March 23, 2021
Spanish teacher Daniel Meyen helps students online while students in the classroom work on an activity Feb. 22. With the return of hybrid learning some students in cohort C have fell behind while others have been able to keep up.

Learning in Cohort C

Andrea Melear
March 3, 2021
Senior Jade Shionoya and Zaid Yusuf celebrate coronation Sept. 29. Similar to Homecoming, Sno Daze events are planned in compliance with COVID-19 guidelines.

Sno Daze preview

Andrea Melear and Tobias Khabie
February 22, 2021
Special education teacher TJ Woldum meets with his student Destani Jenkins Feb. 11. Wednesdays will stay as support days as hybrid learning begins Feb. 22.

Use of Wednesdays to remain as transitioning back to hybrid

Andrea Melear
February 18, 2021
Math teacher Chad Austad talks with students during hybrid learning Oct. 27. Park returned to distance learning Nov. 16.

Hybrid learning in consideration

Andrea Melear
January 17, 2021
Photo illustration by Jane Pupeza. Holocaust education has been removed from the social studies standards despite disapproval from students and teachers.

Holocaust education excluded from first draft of social studies standards

Andrea Melear
January 8, 2021
As the COVID-19 vaccine approaches its release to the public, mixed opinions grow amongst students.

Deliberating over COVID-19 vaccine

Andrea Melear
December 13, 2020
Park resident Jennifer Harper shops at Sota Clothing. Small businesses like this one have to learn how to adapt to COVID-19 daily.

Local businesses adjust to keep doors open

Nora Hall and Andrea Melear
December 12, 2020
Senior Davis Bye protects the puck from Osseo’s defenders Nov. 12. Governor Tim Walz new restrictions on high school sports have delayed them for four weeks.

Student-athletes bare the brunt of winter season postponement

Andrea Melear
November 30, 2020
Used with permission from Danny Shope

Junior starts off third season as a captain

Andrea Melear
November 14, 2020
Senior Drew Boyum gets into an argument with an opposing player while the referee breaks them up Oct. 31. Park won against Buffalo 5-3.

Boys’ hockey wins close game against Buffalo

Andrea Melear
November 2, 2020
Used with permission from Ciera Skelly.

Skellyton Upcycle on the rise

Andrea Melear
October 13, 2020
City council member Anne Mavity talks about her opinions on the evicted before convicted board Jan. 14, 2019.

Long time city council member resigns

Andrea Melear
September 29, 2020
The Louisiana Avenue and Highway 7 bridge lift in purple Aug. 26. The city of St. Louis Park decided to change the color of the lights in recognition of Women's Equality Day.

Highway 7 bridge light up in commemoration of the 19th amendment

Andrea Melear
September 11, 2020
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