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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
Breanna Thompson

Breanna Thompson, Assistant Photo Editor

My name is Breanna Thompson I am the only assistant photo editor. I enjoy being creative.

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Senior Nick Medina places first in shot put in Sections with a score of 50-05.50. He threw at Sections May 28 and 30.

Junior Sarah McCallon runs back to defend against a Bloomington Jefferson player. Park lost in their last regular season game and placed sixth in their conference with a record of 5-7-0.

Girls’ lacrosse finishes sixth in Conference

Breanna Thompson and Sophia Olmen
May 29, 2019
Seniors Chardonnay Wallace and Cynthia Owens discuss the positives and negatives of the high school with a School Board member. Students discussed about any concerns they had and how to improve the high school May 24.

Senior Cecilia Brown dances during the Park Spanish Immersion goodbye party May 21. Park Spanish Immersion will move to Cedar Manor next school year.

[Photo] Park Spanish Immersion changes locations

June 7, 2019
Alivia McClinton avoids three of Chanhassen's defenders during the game May 14. Park's overall record is 4-5. Their next game is against Colombia Heights.

Girls’ lacrosse loses to No. 3 ranked team in state

Sophie Olmen and Breanna Thompson
May 16, 2019
Freshman Freya Wade and junior Ava Bishop run the 100 meter during Sections May 15. The girls' track and field team were Section champions.

[Photo] Girls’ track wins conference champions

May 21, 2019
Sophomore Keeley Bersten scans the field for an open player May 2. Park beat Robbinsdale Cooper 14-2.

Girls’ lacrosse on three-game winning streak

Sophie Olmen and Breanna Thompson
May 9, 2019
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is located in Knowlwood and offers different types of smoothies and food options.

Different healthy food options in St. Louis Park

Breanna Thompson
May 9, 2019
Senior Nick Medina throws in the shot put event. Medina scored a season record of 45-08.00 and placed second.

Sophomore Jade Clausen and junior Sharda Doorbijai run laps during practice April 25. Their next game is 6 p.m. April 26 at St. Louis Park Stadium

Girls’ lacrosse loses to Hopkins

Breanna Thompson and Sophie Olmen
April 26, 2019
Junior Anna Nicholls cradles the ball to move between two Benilde-St. Margaret players April 18. Park's next game is against Hopkins 6 p.m. April 23 at the stadium.

Girls’ lacrosse quiz

Breanna Thompson and Sophie Olmen
April 22, 2019

Spring sports JV rosters

Hayley Westwood and Breanna Thompson
April 20, 2019
Construction at the high school started March 11 and will continue through the end of August. The construction area includes hallway B1 and by door 2.

[Photo] Locker room renovation generates complication

April 16, 2019
The door to the girls’ locker room and pool are closed off and only accessible to construction workers. Students do not have access to this area, limiting hallway space.

Captain Grace Lynch who is a senior cradles the ball after catching it at captains' practice March 3. The next girls' lacrosse captains' practice is 6:30 p.m. March 11 at St. Louis Park High School.

Girls’ lacrosse holds captains practices

Sophie Olmen and Breanna Thompson
March 18, 2019
Junior presidents Maddie Lind and Ally Feller organize a meeting Sept. 24. Lind and Feller will co-lead this year's chapter of Intersectional Feminism Club.

Junior converts to Judaism

Breanna Thompson
March 17, 2019
Sophomore Erin Brousseau prepares to bowl during the lacrosse bowling fundraiser March 9.

Girls’ lacrosse hosts bowling fundraiser

Sophie Olmen and Breanna Thompson
March 16, 2019
Junior Zachary Weiser collects practice math sheets to complete in Math Club. This meeting Nov. 12 in Ms. Hoesing's room prepared the team for their next competition.

Math Team reflects on season

Breanna Thompson, Ruby Stillman, and Nebyu Bekele
February 20, 2019
Senior Jamelia Addison chases the ball attempting to regain possession after a missed shot. Park recovered 30 rebounds throughout the game.

Junior Marta Hill kicks a pad on Feb. 10. during a self defense class at Warriors Cove.

[Photo] Self-defense class proves helpful

February 19, 2019
Sophomore Student Council members Isaac Scott, Grace Fahey and Li Livdahl discuss ideas for the upcoming Sno Daze week. Student Council leads activites every day leading up to the dance Feb. 23.

Student council prepares for Sno Daze week

Ruby Stillman, Breanna Thompson, and Nebyu Bekele
February 11, 2019
Sophomore Hilda Habia and Jamillah Berry hurdles during the April 26 track meet. The Section track meet was held May 29 and 31 at Orono High School.

Girls’ track breaks school record by two seconds

Yonit Krebs and Breanna Thompson
July 1, 2018
Junior Anna Jennissen placed second in the 400 meter dash at sections Thursday May 31.

Girls’ track and field Sections results

Yonit Krebs and Breanna Thompson
June 4, 2018
Junior Anna Jenson practices grabbing the baton from her partner sophomore Sidney Hayenga during a track practice.

Girls’ track breaks school record by two seconds

Yonit Krebs and Breanna Thompson
May 27, 2018
Beth El and Benilde will co-sponsor an outdoor music festival June 17. The buildings are right across the street from each other, and the event will be held in the Beth El parking lot.

[Photo] Beth El, Benilde-St. Margaret’s to host music festival

May 24, 2018
Sophomore Hilda Habia jumps hurdles on track meet April 26. Park's next meet is May 16 at Chanhassen High School.

Girls’ track and field quiz

Breanna Thompson
May 10, 2018
Kicking gender standards

Kicking gender standards

Breanna Thompson
May 7, 2018
Sophomore Stephanie Perez ran the 200 meter sprint event at SLP on April 26th.

Girls’ track looks to improve after meet

Yonit Krebs and Breanna Thompson
May 5, 2018
Freshman ________ does high knees down the width of the gym. They warm up before practicing inside April 13.

Sophomore Hilda Habia lunges at the beginning of practice April 13. Athletes warm up inside due to the weather.

[Photo] Five track meets canceled because of snow

April 22, 2018
Senior girls' track captain Anna duSaire and sophomore Anna Keith jump over hurdles April 13. Athletes warm up during practice.

[Photo] Senior to run at Ohio Wesleyan University

April 20, 2018
Junior track captain Anna Jennisen runs during practice warm ups March 21.

Meet the girls’ track captains

Yonit Krebs and Breanna Thompson
March 28, 2018
Senior Kate Brinkman picks up broccoli sample on Dec. 8. Different vegetable samples are offered every month.

Cafeteria offers monthly vegetable samples

Breanna Thompson, Yonah Davis, and
March 16, 2018
Senior Kamil Mayfield looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Orioles next game will be Mar. 1 against Bloomington Kennedy.

Girls’ basketball quiz and photo gallery

Breanna Thompson and
February 28, 2018
Senior Tejah Hayden fights for control over the ball on Feb. 23. Park beat Benilde 66-45.

Chemistry teacher Patrick Puskala uses his Macbook Pro to teach class Feb. 2.

[Photo] Faculty to receive new laptops

February 20, 2018
Senior captain Kamil Mayfield drives to the basket against Minnehaha Academy on Dec. 15. The Orioles lost 56-68.

Girls Basketball focuses on future improvement

David Bryant, Breanna Thompson, and Hayley Westwood
December 22, 2017
Kristi Thompson reads Dec. 7 at Barns and Noble.

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Freshman Joelle Sheffield dribbles down the court in the Orioles game against Waconia Dec. 5. The next girl's basketball game is at 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at Fridley High School.

Girls’ basketball remains undefeated

David Bryant, Breanna Thompson, and Hayley Westwood
December 7, 2017
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[Photo] Dear Martin provokes gut wrenching reality

December 6, 2017
Senior captain Kamil Mayfield dribbles down the court on Nov. 28. The Orioles won the game 75-60 against Irondale.

Girl’s basketball wins against Irondale

David Bryant, Hayley Westwood, and Breanna Thompson
November 30, 2017
Latino club discusses possibilities after high school

Latino club discusses possibilities after high school

Breanna Thompson, David Bryant, and Hayley Westwood
November 21, 2017
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Shir Bukra speaks about growing up in Israel and her time serving in the Israel Defence Forces Oct. 25.

Israeli soldiers changes perspectives

Hayley Westwood, David Bryant, and Breanna Thompson
November 2, 2017
Steve Hunegs addresses the Israel Advocacy Club Feb. 8. Hunegs discussed his work and students' connection to Israel.

Israel Advocacy club focuses on new year

Hayley Westwood, Breanna Thompson, and David Bryant
October 13, 2017
Junior Alaysha McCall-Davis completes a test in room A305. The PSAT takes place at 8:20 a.m. Oct. 11 in the old gym.

[Photo] PSAT to take place Oct. 11

October 6, 2017
ACT focuses on volunteering

ACT focuses on volunteering

Breanna Thompson, Hayley Westwood, and David Bryant
October 3, 2017
Latino Students Association starts year with changes

Latino Students Association starts year with changes

David Bryant, Hayley Westwood, and Breanna Thompson
September 22, 2017
High Achieving Program prepares to host Park alumnus

High Achieving Program prepares to host Park alumnus

Dani Orloff and Breanna Thompson
April 17, 2017
Seniors Dotan Appelbaum and Amira Stone present their History Day exhibit on the Stonewall Riots. Four projects from St. Louis Park High School qualified for the State Competition at Regionals.

History Day Regionals concludes

Dani Orloff and Breanna Thompson
March 20, 2017

Festive St. Patricks Day Milkshake

Yonah Davis and Breanna Thompson
March 17, 2017
Feminism Club members fill out evaluation sheets for Krebs' project. Krebs said she received positive feedback, as well as constructive criticism to help her improve her presentation for the future.

Sophomore educates Feminism Club

Dani Orloff and Breanna Thompson
March 13, 2017
Park Tech struggles with advertising, laptop computer services

Park Tech struggles with advertising, laptop computer services

Dani Orloff and Breanna Thompson
March 1, 2017
Junior Caleb Mesick plays a warm-up game of ping pong at ping pong club Feb. 16. Ping pong club meets behind the old gym and has met six times this year.

Ping pong club begins playing tournaments

Dani Orloff and Breanna Thompson
February 22, 2017
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[Photo] Free ACT opportunity offered for juniors

Ndunzi Kunsunga
February 15, 2017
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[Photo] Musicians advance to All-State Jazz Band

Nicole Sanford
February 4, 2017
Quiz Bowl team wins Metro West Conference

Quiz Bowl team wins Metro West Conference

Dani Orloff and Breanna Thompson
February 1, 2017
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Special education department prepares for finals

Deanna Afremov, Genesis Buckhalton, and Breanna Thompson
January 18, 2017
German Club offers movie viewing

German Club offers movie viewing

Deanna Afremov, Genesis Buckhalton, and Breanna Thompson
January 13, 2017

Special Education Department celebrates winning the Socktober drive

Deanna Afremov, Genesis Buckhalton, and Breanna Thompson
December 17, 2016

Holiday Train photo gallery

Breanna Thompson
December 15, 2016
Freshman Mara Sanchez

Funky socks express exotic personality and display character

Dani Orloff and Breanna Thompson
December 14, 2016
The Holiday Train opens up to a stage where performers sing holiday songs for the audience. The bright lights and decorations on the Holiday Train create a festive atmosphere.

[Photo] Holiday Train chugs into St. Louis Park

Esther Gendler
December 10, 2016
Holiday singers Kelly Prescott and Colin James performed on the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train. The decorated Holiday Train visited St. Louis Park Dec. 10.

Families gather around the stage to listen to Kelly Prescott and Colin James perform. The cold weather did not stop families in the St. Louis Park community from enjoying the festivities.

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will come to St. Louis Park at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 11 outside STEP by the train tracks. It will serve as a fundraiser and food drive for STEP.

[Photo] Holiday Train returns to Park

December 10, 2018
There are multiple security guards to ensure the safety all those who attended. The Holiday Train stops in 150 different cities each year.

A check for $7,000 is presented to St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP). Not only is the Holiday Train a joyful experience, but it also aimed to raise money for local food shelves and food banks.

German Club prepared for the holiday season

Deanna Afremov, Genesis Buckhalton, and Breanna Thompson
December 10, 2016
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Westwood Nature Center celebrates fall

Westwood Nature Center celebrates fall

Breanna Thompson
November 10, 2016
NHS volunteers at STEP

NHS volunteers at STEP

Dani Orloff, Breanna Thompson, and Amber Tran
November 5, 2016
Choreographer Julianne Mundale teaches junior Maddie Kappel and freshman Ruby Stillman choreography during rehearsal on Oct. 13. Choreography rehearsals take place on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Fall musical makes progress during rehearsal

Dani Orloff, Breanna Thompson, and Amber Tran
October 29, 2016
Meet the Book Club Adviser

Meet the Book Club Adviser

Dani Orloff, Breanna Thompson, and Amber Tran
October 9, 2016
National Honors Society holds first meeting

National Honors Society holds first meeting

Dani Orloff, Breanna Thompson, and Amber Tran
October 2, 2016
Senior Ryan Gemilere

New NHS president faces challenges

Breanna Thompson, Amber Tran, and
September 29, 2016
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