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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
Dani Orloff

Dani Orloff , Editor-in-Chief

Hey guys! My name is Dani and I’m the Editor-in-Chief this year! When I am not devoting my time to Echo, you can find me in the kitchen training to become a future Food Network star.  Bobby Flay has nothing on me. I also love to binge watch whatever is on Netflix, especially The Office and Friends. If you don't see me in the hall, look down because my friends claim that I tend to be "vertically challenged.”

 

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Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson speaks to a small group of seniors in C350 June 3. Senior Cailey Hansen-Mahoney organized the event and allowed students to submit questions that they wanted Sherrif Hutchinson to answer.

Hennepin County Sheriff visits Park

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff
June 5, 2019
Senior Sophia Davenport distributes yearbooks to students that purchased them May 29.

Echowan celebrates distribution day

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff
June 1, 2019
Sophomore Danny Walsh and junior Rakesh Plantz roller ski down the street May 21. They practice in preparation for a summer skiing program at Minneapolis Ski Club. According to Plantz and Walsh, they plan on participating in Nordic captains practices, Cross Country captains practices and Minneapolis Ski Club throughout every week.

Nordic team trains during summer

Noah Orloff and Dani Orloff
May 31, 2019
Rep. Ilhan Omar shares her story to 30-40 Park students in C350 April 23. Her visit was prompted by a personal message requesting her to speak at the high school by a student.

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s visit sparks concern

Grace Farley and Dani Orloff
May 14, 2019
Art by Maggie Klaers

Food choices raise health concerns

Abby Intveld, Grace Farley, and Dani Orloff
May 10, 2019
Juniors Kaia Myers and Ruby Stillman work on the features page after late night to post everything on the website May 8. The Echo was awarded the 2019 National Online Pacemaker April 27.

Echo wins Online Pacemaker

Dani Orloff
May 8, 2019
Rep. Ilhan Omar laughs at a comment made by a student during the discussion section of her appearance at Park April 23.

Rep. Ilhan Omar visits Park

Dani Orloff
April 23, 2019
A destroyed sink placed in one of the toilets of the boys bathroom in the B3 hallway March 28. According to Meyers, the district is working on various other projects, which has slowed the repair process for vandalism in the high school bathrooms.

Facility vandalism locks bathrooms

Dani Orloff and Abby Intveld
April 21, 2019
Senior Muna Ahmed smiles while the crowd applauds her after reading a poem during the multicultural show, April 12. During the show, students performed in a variety of different mediums such as song, rap, dance and spoken word.

Evening show cancellation frustrates

Dani Orloff and Noah Orloff
April 18, 2019
Junior Zahra Mohamed takes selfie of her and friends after performing in fashion show part of multicultural show.

Multicultural show energizes audience

Dani Orloff, Noah Orloff, and Abby Intveld
April 15, 2019
Senior Aisha Abdi and sophomore Grace Kanyinku celebrate after the final performance.

Evening multicultural show canceled

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff
April 11, 2019
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.

National conference comes to Park

Dani Orloff and Noah Orloff
April 9, 2019
Junior multicultural show leader Zahra Mohamed and senior Sabriyyah Bilal speak to participants during Multicultural Show practice March 28. According to Mohamed, the event will be held April 12.

Multicultural show to occur April 12

Dani Orloff and Noah Orloff
April 8, 2019
Park students walk into school March 22. The school board is currently deciding between two different starting times for all the Park schools.

Time changes recommended for district

Noah Orloff and Dani Orloff
March 22, 2019
Junior Neb Bekele recites an original spoken word that he wrote for the Black History Month presentation.

#Wearetired show calls out systematic racism in society

Grace Farley and Dani Orloff
March 19, 2019
Senior National Honors Society public relations officer Ilsa Olsen signs kids off Oct. 19 at the Westwood Hills Nature Center Halloween party. The Parks and Recreation Department is in the process of designing a new building for the Westwood Hills Nature Center.

City proposes $22 million in projects

Maggie Klaers and Dani Orloff
March 16, 2019
Jobs in the Park provides summer employment to students at many places within the city, including the Westwood Hills Nature Center. According to St. Louis Park, positions include junior naturalist coordinator or playground naturalist.

Program seeks to provide summer employment

Dani Orloff and Noah Orloff
March 15, 2019

Journalist testifies for student free expression legislation

Dani Orloff
March 14, 2019

City experiences power outage

Dani Orloff and Emma Yarger
March 13, 2019
According to St. Louis Park Public Schools Superintendent Astein Osei, the weather-related cancellations and delays have jeopardized the senior class ability to fulfill state instructional requirements. Osei said the district is working to create a plan if additional winter delays or cancellations occur.

District discusses options after cancellations

Dani Orloff and Noah Orloff
March 8, 2019
Sophomore Hayden Zheng warms up before he swims the 100 breaststroke at the AA boys swimming State meet March 5 at the University of Minnesota.

Sophomore swimmer breaks all-time State record

Dani Orloff and Noah Orloff
March 5, 2019
Photo Illustration by Katie Hardie

ACT for juniors rescheduled to March

Dani Orloff and Noah Orloff
March 4, 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.

Polar vortex calls time out

Dani Orloff and Noah Orloff
February 26, 2019
The girls and boys locker rooms will be renovated to create separate gym and athletic locker rooms, according to athletic director Andy Ewald. The renovations under the referendum will begin in the spring.

From blueprint to reality

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff
February 24, 2019
Students wait outside for their school bus after the early dismissal at 2:10 p.m. Feb. 7. St. Louis Park Public Schools will be closed Feb. 20 due to the forecasted snowstorm.

St. Louis Park Public Schools closed Feb. 20

Dani Orloff
February 19, 2019
Senator Amy Klobuchar initiates presidential campaign at a rally Feb. 10. at Boom Island.

Senator Klobuchar announces presidential bid

Dani Orloff and Noah Orloff
February 14, 2019
MED club had occupational therapist Steven Boraas speak to discuss his responsibilities Feb. 4. Boraas said he graduated from Park in 2010.

Occupational therapist speaks at MED club

Henry Brettingen, Dani Orloff, and Noah Orloff
February 10, 2019
Students file into a school bus after the early dismissal at 2:10 p.m. Feb. 7. Park schools will have a two-hour late start Feb. 8 due to the forecasted winter weather.

Two-hour late start announced for Park schools Feb. 8

Dani Orloff
February 7, 2019
A snow blower at the high school Feb. 7. Students will be released one hour early due to the snow conditions.

Park to be released one hour early Feb. 7

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff
February 7, 2019
Students line up for the buses after their arrival 10 minutes late Feb. 5. According to an announcement over the loudspeaker at the high school, the snow conditions impacted transportation routes and caused some after school activities to be canceled.

Snowstorm delays after school transportation

Talia Lissauer and Dani Orloff
February 5, 2019
Students from Aquila board busses at the end of school Feb. 1. Students were late in leaving school due to an extended evacuation because of a sprinkler head burst.

Aquila evacuated after sprinkler head ruptures

Marta Hill and Dani Orloff
February 2, 2019
Switching it up: Sophomores Lily Metzler and Kate Gage laugh after receiving their lunches. Next semester there will be a schedule change in which “students will see which lunch they have on their schedule, which doesn’t really change anything except it’ll be on the (physical) schedule,” Busse said.

Administration reflects on attendance, schedules

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff
January 31, 2019
The sidewalk on W. 33 St. students use to walk to the high school. Due to the wind chill temperatures during this morning route, the District has closed all St. Louis Park Public Schools Jan. 31.

Administration closes school Jan. 31

Dani Orloff
January 30, 2019
Accumulated snow outside of the high school building. All St. Louis Park Public Schools are closed Jan. 29 and 30 because of severe winter weather.

Park schools closed Jan. 29, 30

Dani Orloff
January 28, 2019
St. Louis Park Public Schools will have a two-hour late start Jan. 28 due to snow and cold wind. Pictured is door 12, where athletics will continue after school as usual.

Late start Jan. 28 due to severe winter weather

Dani Orloff
January 27, 2019
Metro Blue Line light rail in downtown Minneapolis Dec. 24. Once constructed, the Southwest Light Rail Transit, an extension of the Metro Green Line, will pass through downtown as well as St. Louis Park.

Southwest Light Rail Transit breaks ground

Dani Orloff and Noah Orloff
January 23, 2019
Gov. Walz speaks to a room of climate activists including students from across Minnesota Jan. 9.

Fight for a future

Grace Farley, Abby Intveld, and Dani Orloff
January 19, 2019
Government shutdown hits home

Government shutdown hits home

Dani Orloff and Noah Orloff
January 16, 2019
Fire fighters responding to the electrical fire arrive at St. Louis Park High School Jan. 15. The high school was evacuated at 10 a.m. during second period Jan. 15.

High school evacuated after electrical fire Jan. 15

Dani Orloff
January 15, 2019
Echo named 2019 Online Pacemaker finalist

Echo named 2019 Online Pacemaker finalist

Dani Orloff
January 14, 2019
Locker room approach sparks irritation

Locker room approach sparks irritation

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff
January 7, 2019
Assistant Principals Jessica Busse and Todd Goggleye deliver beverages and treats to all of the high school staff Dec. 21, around the high school. They also handed out SLP Strong bracelets made by a group of students in business innovations.

Assistant principals prepare for winter break

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff
December 21, 2018
Juniors Kypri Cepeda-Johnson and Nevaeh Emerson participate in the dress code protest Nov. 27.

Junior opposes dress code enforcement

Yonit Krebs and Dani Orloff
December 11, 2018
Senior Natalia Caraballo speaks about her experiences at Park at her second SOAR uncensored forum. “I felt really good. I felt like I shared everything that I needed to in order to get my message and experience across to people,” Natalia Caraballo said.

Let’s talk race

Grace Farley and Dani Orloff
December 7, 2018
Freshman civics class begins anti-hate crime exhibition

Freshman civics class begins anti-hate crime exhibition

Talia Lissauer and Dani Orloff
November 29, 2018
Back home: Lt. Gov.-elect Peggy Flanagan spoke to civics teacher Brad Brubaker’s freshman honors civics Nov. 15. Flanagan is a graduate of Park and returned to record an interview with Park alumna and journalist Mary Lahammer.

Lieutenant Governor-elect, journalist visit Park

Dani Orloff
November 27, 2018
City Council member Anne Mavity contributes her thoughts in the City Council discussion concerning gun violence and race on Oct. 29.

School Board, City Council discuss safety measures

Dani Orloff and Noah Orloff
November 12, 2018
Photo illustration

Lack of maintenance staff causes issues

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff
November 11, 2018
Thespians painted the senior wall Nov. 3 to advertise the fall musical 9 to 5. The wall was repainted Nov. 8, after offensive slurs vandalized the wall.

Fall musical advertisement vandalized

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff
November 10, 2018
Popular vaporizers present unrecognized risks

Popular vaporizers present unrecognized risks

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff
November 9, 2018
Excerpt from the order Oct. 24.

Supreme Court denies Echo’s petition for review

Dani Orloff
November 8, 2018
Freshman students help each other fill out their bingo boards during an activity during their social studies class in C350 Nov. 6.

Freshman classes play suffrage bingo

Dani Orloff
November 7, 2018
Eighth graders Quinn Hartnett, Caroline Forester and Stephanie Stone warm up in the swimming pool on kickboards during practice Oct. 22. Earlier this year the swimming pool wasnt its usual temperature.

Pool conditions cause difficulties for swimmers

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff
November 6, 2018
Sophomores Sadie Yarosh and Sophie Livingston chat with Senior sports editor Sophie Olmen during Echo period 5.

Echo receives Newspaper Pacemaker Award

Dani Orloff
November 5, 2018
Vandalism: Posters about the upcoming election NTA teacher Debra Skadden created with her class were recently vandalized. Students of social studies teacher Kara Ciscos class responded by creating posters to counter the discriminatory comments.

Discriminatory statements written on political poster

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff
November 4, 2018
Loud and proud: Junior Maddie Lind marches alongside juniors Zoe Younger and Isaac Wahl while holding a sign that reads We Rise. Lind marched Oct. 28 at the Minnesota State Captiol to advocate for a Fossil Free Future. All three are members of Roots and Shoots.

Youth-led march against fossil fuels

Grace Farley and Dani Orloff
November 3, 2018
Community members gather for a ceremony at Temple Israel in Minneapolis to commemorate the victims of the Pittsburgh shooting Oct. 28. The synagogue was filled beyond capacity with people who came together to honor those who lost their lives due to anti-Semitism.

St. Louis Park community reacts to shooting

Dani Orloff and Noah Orloff
October 31, 2018
Freshman Symone Morrison completes her ballot during the mock election in C350 Oct. 16. This provided a practice opportunity for students who will be first-time voters in the upcoming election.

Mock election provides outlet for student voice

Dani Orloff and
October 25, 2018
Because of the shortage of bus drivers, the St. Louis Park and Benilde-St. Margaret cross country teams had to share a bus to their meet Sept. 25.

Bus driver shortage yields issues

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff
October 23, 2018
Photo Illustration by Carissa Prestholdt

‘Risky’ dress code prompts discussion

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff
October 14, 2018
Vote: Civil Rights leader Dr. Josie Johnson speaks to the senior class at the voter registration assembly Sept. 26. Johnson encouraged seniors to keep her legacy alive by voting.

Assembly inspires voter registration

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff
October 11, 2018
A construction worker uses a saw to take a handle off a door at the high school Aug. 20. District improvements will be completed by 2022, according to District facilities manager Tom Bravo.

District renovations to take place under referendum

Sophie Olmen and Dani Orloff
October 8, 2018
Senior Gavin Carpentier signs a voter registration application during the national high school walkout last year on March 14. ACT SLP is leading a voter registration assembly Sept. 26 to encourage eligible seniors to register to vote for the elections in November.

Voter registration assembly to occur Sept. 26

Dani Orloff
September 25, 2018
Echo named 2018 Pacemaker finalist

Echo named 2018 Pacemaker finalist

Dani Orloff
September 24, 2018
Senior Sophia Davenport jokes with administrator Jennifer Thomas in the student office. According to Assistant Principal Jessica Busse, only seniors are able to leave the school during lunch and they need to return through the student office or cafeteria showing their student ID.

Administration reevaluates attendance, cell phone use

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff
September 16, 2018
New assistant principal Todd Goggleye addresses Park Seniors during Day One festivities.

New assistant principals prepare for school year

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff
September 9, 2018
Senior Cecilia Brown sings at the Nest street party Aug. 15. There were also performances by Dan Israel, Neb Bekele and Dopeamine.

SLP Nest to open its doors to community

Dani Orloff and Maddie Schutte
September 4, 2018

Court of Appeals affirms ruling against the Echo

Dani Orloff
August 22, 2018
Senior Ayatt Salad receives her cap and gown in C350 May 29. Seniors are able to collect their cap and gown until June 5.

Commencement ceremony to occur June 5

Dani Orloff and Sam St. Clair
June 5, 2018
Bradley Brubakers first hour IB history class takes a moment for the pledge of allegiance May 29. Some students sit respectfully while others recite the Pledge of Allegiance, as it is stated every Monday morning during first hour.

Pledge of Allegiance policy implemented regularly

Dani Orloff
May 31, 2018
Photo illustration by Dani Orloff

[Photo] Texas school faces censorship

May 26, 2018
Sophomore Annie Breyak and senior Savannah Kjaer swim their extended duet at the dual meet against Richfield May 3. The teams next meet is at 4:30 p.m. May 8 at the high school swimming pool.

Synchro beats Richfield in dual meet

Dani Orloff and Sam St. Clair
May 6, 2018
Senior Hannah Wolk prepares a cauliflower shrimp stir fry May 2. Wolk and her family previously participated in the Whole30 challenge, during which participants eliminate sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, soy, and dairy from their diets for 30 days. Although they no longer keep a strict paleo diet, Wolk and her family still eat many paleo foods.

New diets, eating habits grow in popularity with mixed results

Dani Orloff
May 5, 2018
Photo Illustration by Grace Farley

Administration to enforce Pledge of Allegiance

Abby Intveld, Dani Orloff, and Emma Yarger
April 17, 2018
Senior Wilson Tamay Pineda walks through the snow into school April 16. Over the weekend St. Louis Park received roughly 17 inches of snow causing several surrounding districts to cancel school.

District remains in session despite snow storm conditions

Amaia Barajas, Abby Intveld, and Dani Orloff
April 16, 2018
CPR instructor and physical education teacher Rich Keith teaches a student the proper way to administer CPR April 11.

Seniors required to train in CPR

Dani Orloff
April 12, 2018
Photo illustration by Grace Farley

Muslim students express sadness over Islamophobic threats

Marta Hill and Dani Orloff
April 3, 2018

Early release due to forecasted weather conditions

Dani Orloff
April 3, 2018
(left to right) Park students junior Savannah Romero, junior Nyah Johnson, senior Chloe Schaerer and junior Gaidah Azemhold signs displaying the names of places where recent school shootings have occurred, Feb. 22.

Administration shows cooperation toward walkout

Dani Orloff
March 13, 2018
Sophomore Will Mathews swims in the section finals Feb. 24. Five Park swimmers qualified for the state preliminary meet March 2.

Boys’ swimming qualifies for state meet

Dani Orloff
February 28, 2018
Chemistry teacher Patrick Puskala uses his Macbook Pro to teach class Feb. 2.

Faculty to receive new laptops

Dani Orloff
February 20, 2018
Array of Vikings apparel displayed at Target. The Vikings play the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday Jan. 21.

Vikings victory sparks anticipation, excitement

Annabella Strathman and Dani Orloff
January 18, 2018
Libellu interns senior Makagbe Kuyateh and junior Rachel Young showcase the brands skincare products to passing students in the B1 hallway Dec. 5.

Team Libellu launches teen skincare line

Dani Orloff
December 24, 2017
MED club hosts former chief of surgery

MED club hosts former chief of surgery

Dani Orloff
December 20, 2017
Photo used with written permission from Sam Hunt.

Baseball player raises awareness about dental health

Tjessa Arradondo and Dani Orloff
December 17, 2017
3 Things to Know: Week of Dec. 4

3 Things to Know: Week of Dec. 4

Dani Orloff
December 4, 2017
Wyatt and Shawn Mathews displayed as part of a tribute video made in honor of Officer Bill Mathews during a stoppage in play at U.S. Bank Stadium Oct. 15. Wayzata to the Wall will honor officer Mathews and raise money for the departments trip to Washington D.C.

Fundraiser to commemorate officer Bill Mathews

Dani Orloff
November 16, 2017
The Spirit Box is located in the B1 hallway near the field house. It sells chargers, headphones, pens, and deodorant, among other things.

New Spirit Box brings forth success

Sumaya Mohamed, Dani Orloff, and Hadeal Rizeq
November 10, 2017
DECA executes Sadie Hawkins dance

DECA executes Sadie Hawkins dance

Sumaya Mohamed, Dani Orloff, and Hadeal Rizeq
November 3, 2017
3 Things to Know: Week Of Oct. 30

3 Things to Know: Week Of Oct. 30

Dani Orloff and Devin Raynor
October 30, 2017
DECA co-advisers Sally Adams and Sophia Ross and senior officer Lewis Brown address DECA members attending the Fall Leadership Conference Oct. 27. The conference allows DECA chapters to bond within their chapters and with other Minnesota chapters.

[Photo] DECA kicks off new school year

September 12, 2018
Sadies returns to tradition

Sadie’s returns to tradition

Sumaya Mohamed and Dani Orloff
October 27, 2017
DECA co-advisers Sally Adams and Sophia Ross and senior officer Lewis Brown address DECA members attending the Fall Leadership Conference Oct. 27. The conference allows DECA chapters to bond within their chapters and with other Minnesota chapters.

DECA to attend Fall Leadership Conference

Sumaya Mohamed, Dani Orloff, and Hadeal Rizeq
October 27, 2017
Excerpt from the courts opinion.

District Court rules against Echo

Dani Orloff
October 10, 2017
3 Things to Know: Week of Oct. 9

3 Things to Know: Week of Oct. 9

Dani Orloff
October 9, 2017
A TORO Volunteer measures the size of first base to shift the center of the base to align with the foul line, Oct. 4.

Dakota Park, Keller Baseball Field undergo renovations

Dani Orloff
October 3, 2017
Storiole manager Maya Smith sells ICE drinks to freshmen during second lunch Sept. 27.

Storiole manager optimistic about the year

Dani Orloff
September 29, 2017
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