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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
Ivan Zank

Ivan Zank, Echo Staffer

Hi! I’m Ivan. I’m a junior and this is my third year on Echo! I love writing and I’m really excited to create content. In my free time I binge watch youtube videos, hang out with friends, and listen to new music artists. 

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Sophomore Dahlia Cohen, senior Nora Olson and sophomore Audrey Tuite plan what to write on their poster Sept. 28. Girls United met to discuss Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month.

Girls United’s school year goals

Ivan Zank
October 25, 2023
Senior student council president Erik Lindell and senior Saul Zis discuss what homecoming should look like Sept. 21. Student council meets from 7:55 to 8:15 am every Tuesday.

Building student council up again

Ivan Zank
October 16, 2023
Rabbi John Carrier teaches a Hebrew class Sept. 22. He is the first in-person Hebrew teacher Park has had in years.

Hebrew learning jumps out of the screen

Ivan Zank
October 3, 2023
PCP: Controversy surrounding new 80/20 policy

PCP: Controversy surrounding new 80/20 policy

Ivan Zank and Layla Mickelson
October 2, 2023
Art by Alex Hoag

Brrnnggg it’s Parks new lockdown policy

Ivan Zank
October 1, 2023
Sophomore Cam Stachovich grading papers for Ms Emma. Grades have been historically low, since students have been struggling with their mental health.

A for advocacy

Ivan Zank, Anna Williams, and Modesty Manion
January 24, 2023
Freshman Audrey Martin plays her violin at the orchestra concert December 15. This was their last concert before winter break.

Orchestra winter concert creates community

Ivan Zank and Charlotte Cox
January 8, 2023
Math team supervisor Kristen Johnson talks with mathletes to prepare for their meet Nov. 28. Math team meets every Monday after school.

Mathletes start season off ambitious

Ivan Zank and Jesse Belen
December 8, 2022
Orchestra teacher Kou Lee tunes instrument for orchestra students. Orchestra is a string instrument elective at Park.

Orchestra strengthens community

Ivan Zank and Jesse Belen
December 2, 2022
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through The Noise: Yves Tumor, Joji and P!nk

Ivan Zank
November 11, 2022
Junior Santiago Cabral walks down the hallway to biology Nov. 3. Fashion is a way for students to express themselves in school.

Fast fashion’s impact on environment

Ivan Zank
November 10, 2022
New gender-neutral bathroom policy demeaning

New gender-neutral bathroom policy demeaning

Ivan Zank
October 31, 2022
Art club president Sophia Jerney creates posters with other art club members. Art club meets every Tuesday in B114 (pottery room)

Art club welcomes everyone

Ivan Zank, Anisa Kahin, Nafisa Kahin, and Liz Williams
October 14, 2022
The early bird is exhausted

The early bird is exhausted

Ivan Zank
October 14, 2022
On Wednesdays we don’t wear pink

On Wednesdays we don’t wear pink

Ivan Zank
October 5, 2022

New Park policies restrictive

Ivan Zank
September 27, 2022

Park seniors’ future plans

Ivan Zank and Serena Bovee
June 9, 2022
Students share in a circle during first hour civics June 8. To sign up for credit recovery talk to your counselor or email Patrice Howard (howard.patrice@slpschools.org).

Enriching events for the summer

Ivan Zank
June 8, 2022
Freshmen from Park gather in Capri Theater to see a play about police brutality May 19. 'All American Boys' ran April 29 – May 22.

Freshman class goes to see play “All American Boys”

Ivan Zank
June 6, 2022
speaker Eva Gross shares her experience during the holocaust. Despite the short notice of the event April 28, a large group of students attended the event.

Holocaust Remembrance Day observed at Park

Ivan Zank and Serena Bovee
May 31, 2022
Senior Nora Gardner talks with her pen pals on Zoom May 20. IB Spanish students met with students from a private school in Facatativa, Columbia.

Connections made across the world

Ivan Zank
May 25, 2022
Minneapolis Police Department pattern of discrimination violates humans rights

Minneapolis Police Department pattern of discrimination violates humans rights

Ivan Zank
May 13, 2022
Westwood Hills Nature Center offers educational experiences for all. Visiting the nature center as the weather warms up is an opportunity for all.

3 things to do now that the weather is warming up

Ivan Zank
April 29, 2022
ACT/AP testing

A student scrolls through scholarship page April 4 during park connections.

[Photo] Scholarship opportunities open through raising awareness

April 5, 2022
Photo illustration by Sergei Bovee

Library hosts book March madness

Ivan Zank
April 1, 2022
Senior Elsa Bergland jumps above the net to spike the ball Sept. 29, 2021. Park girls' volleyball is now hosting volleyball clinics in the off-season.

Volleyball clinics aid players in off-season

Ivan Zank, Ari Lissauer, and Colin Canaday
February 28, 2022
Senior Shantell Harden drives towards the basket for a layup Feb. 11. Masks are not required for athletes while actively playing in a practice or game.

Girls’ basketball loses to Orono

Ivan Zank, Ari Lissauer, and Colin Canaday
February 13, 2022
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