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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
Jacob Khabie

Jacob Khabie, Managing Editor

Hey vlog! My name’s Jacob, I’m a senior and I am SO excited to be the better half of the somewhat-iconic managing editor duo! When I’m not doing Echo stuff, you can find me in the auditorium doing cool theatre kid things or at the Dunkin Donuts drive thru with Andy.

All content by Jacob Khabie

Students walk out in protest of gun violence

Jacob Khabie, Andrea Melear, and Alicia Mainjeni
May 31, 2022
Senior Natashia Johannes throws the frisbee in game against Edina 5/24. Crush won by a score of 12-2.

Crush defeats Edina

Modesty Manion, Jacob Khabie, and Luca Aimo
May 31, 2022
Freshman Ximena Gomez Rodriguez throws the disc into play May 17. Crush beat South 9-7.

Crush defeats South in close battle

Modesty Manion, Jacob Khabie, and Luca Aimo
May 23, 2022
Hindsight 20/22

Hindsight 20/22

Jacob Khabie
May 11, 2022
Junior Isabel Nathan practices throwing a frisbee during ultimate practice April 13. Due to lack of MNHSL distinction, ultimate frisbee is not categorized as a sport.

Ultimately not a sport

Jacob Khabie and Modesty Manion
April 28, 2022
Senior Truman Fillbrandt and Jacy Demcisak and sophomore Greta Gabel laugh at a question March 4. Park placed second at the state Tournament.

Quiz Bowl moves to nationals

Jacob Khabie and Leo Justesen
March 21, 2022
Senior Jacy Demcisak and sophomore Greta Gabel answers a question Feb. 11. The team has been preparing for the State competition Feb. 17 at Burnsville High School.

Quiz Bowl prepares for State

Jacob Khabie and Leo Justesen
February 17, 2022
The Red Cross blood donation bus parks outside Park. The Blood Drive took place as a part of a DECA project Jan. 11.

DECA blood drive truck saves lives

Maren Wilsey and Jacob Khabie
January 19, 2022
College rejection leads way to healing

College rejection leads way to healing

Jacob Khabie
January 19, 2022
The Block restaurant, located on Walker St. near St. Louis Park High School. DECA students worked with The Block to provide student discounts.

DECA fundraisers assist community

Maren Wilsey and Jacob Khabie
January 11, 2022
Senior Trevor Piehl dunks the ball during a 73-64 loss to Kennedy Jan. 4. The team’s next game will be away against New Prague Jan. 7.

Boys’ basketball burned out by Bloomington Kennedy

Maren Wilsey and Jacob Khabie
January 5, 2022
Kitchen Staff prepares school lunch Dec. 6. Planned kitchen renovations were canceled due to lack of funds.

Kitchen renovations postponed

Liam Woodward, Jacob Khabie, and Danny Shope
December 6, 2021
Sophomore Javi Shimming practices running with poles alongside the rest of the Nordic team Dec. 2. The overlap of participants in Nordic and Cross Country has assisted team members in staying in shape.

Overlap between cross country, Nordic builds community

Jacob Khabie
December 6, 2021
Lack of religious holiday acknowledgement is appalling

Lack of religious holiday acknowledgement is appalling

Jacob Khabie
December 3, 2021
Finance Club co-founder James Vournakis creates a plan for the meetings Nov 3. Finance Club plans to learn about the stock market and market trends.

Positive outlook for new finance club

Danny Shope, Liam Woodward, and Jacob Khabie
December 1, 2021
At the beginning of the walkout, former Park student and organizer Sloan Carden aided settling down the students. The walkout was organized within 48 hours.

Walkout calls attention to sexual assault culture

Jacob Khabie and Char Priadka
November 21, 2021
Used with permission from Elliot McGary-Walters

Junior haunts at ValleyScare

Jacob Khabie
October 27, 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
Photo illustration by Jacob Khabie

[Photo] COVID-19 Vaccine Update

October 14, 2021
Used with permission from Anna Overall.

Senior continues leading SLP Streetwear

Jacob Khabie
September 22, 2021
Seniors participate in jersey dress code to support the Park football team. Students are encouraged to wear orange to show Park pride at the homecoming game Sept. 24.

Homecoming week begins

Jacob Khabie
September 19, 2021
Fair use from United Artists

‘Respect’ supersedes expectations

Jacob Khabie
August 31, 2021
Park seniors embrace and celebrate graduating June 8. Seniors then celebrated at Park Tavern to close out the year.

Class of 2021 graduates

Jacob Khabie and Amelia Mickelson
June 9, 2021
A Park resident holds up a tribute art piece for George Floyd June 6. The city held a memorial in commemoration of Floyd's life.

Human Rights Commission hosts George Floyd Memorial Walk

Jacob Khabie
June 8, 2021
Seniors Alanna Franklin and Abby Meyer play the cello at the spring orchestra concert June 3. The concert took place outside of the school.

Orchestra holds sole concert of the year

Jacob Khabie
June 5, 2021
Juniors Crystal Spencer and Sihirah Reese work on their assignments in the Learning Lab May 25. All students are able to opt-in to selective pass/fail grading for second semester.

Pass/Fail option to stay for second semester

Jacob Khabie
May 27, 2021
Seniors Hannah Howell and Sadie Yarosh and freshman Josie Bohrod applaud a speaker during the George Floyd anniversary memorial organized by SOAR. The memorial took place during fourth hour and Park Connections May 25.

SOAR holds memorial for George Floyd

Talia Lissauer and Jacob Khabie
May 25, 2021
Junior Bennett Kouame catches up on homework during Park Connections May 14. Gov. Tim Walz said despite lifting the mask mandate, people will still be required to wear masks in school.

Walz removes mask mandate

Jacob Khabie and Tobias Khabie
May 16, 2021
Used with permission from Leo Dworsky

Senior wins two scholarships for music

Jacob Khabie
May 13, 2021
Sophomore Kamryn Halley walks to class May. 7. The mask mandate in Minnesota is planned to be lifted July 1.

COVID-19 restrictions rolled back

Tobias Khabie and Jacob Khabie
May 7, 2021
Student teacher Joy Dunna leads her class April 19. All teachers and students are required to wear a mask at all times.

Safety of return to unlimited capacity

Jacob Khabie and Talia Lissauer
April 29, 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
The truth behind the posts

The truth behind the posts

Andrea Melear, Jacob Khabie, and Jayde Claussen
March 23, 2021
Protesters hold up a "justice for George" sign at a protest June 4. Former police officer Derek Chauvin is being charged for the murder of St. Louis Park resident George Floyd.

Derek Chauvin trial begins

Jacob Khabie
March 9, 2021
Art teacher Angela Jacob talks to a student during an asynchronous class Feb. 23. The Echo Editorial Board is in favor of keeping Park’s current schedule and believes switching to a fully synchronous schedule would be unhelpful to students.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Adjusting schedule not necessary

March 5, 2021
Junior Olivia Brown does work during class Feb. 22. Students returning in person for hybrid learning have experienced Wi-Fi connection issues.

Return to school brings WiFi issues

Tobias Khabie and Jacob Khabie
February 25, 2021
Art teacher Angela Jacob helps a student during art class Feb. 23. Park started 50% capacity hybrid learning Feb 22.

[Photo] Hybrid learning worthwhile despite challenges

February 24, 2021

[Video] Park returns to hybrid learning

February 23, 2021
Math teacher Chad Austad teaches a class during hybrid learning Nov. 10. All Park staff members are now eligible for free COVID-19 testing every two weeks.

State provides free COVID-19 testing for educators

Jacob Khabie
February 21, 2021
Fair use from Marvel Studios.

‘WandaVision’ captivates viewers

Jacob Khabie
February 8, 2021
Photo illustration by Jacob Khabie. Junior Tobias Khabie chops up mushrooms at his home Jan. 21. Khabie has taken up cooking to keep himself busy at home.

[Photo] Comfort in the kitchen

January 24, 2021
Impeachment must happen

Impeachment must happen

Jacob Khabie
January 13, 2021
Fair use from Todaytix.

‘Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical’ entertained, disappointed

Jacob Khabie
January 7, 2021
Volleyball players celebrate after scoring a point Nov. 12. All athletes must wear facial coverings when games return Jan. 14.

Department of Health implements mask mandate for sports

Jacob Khabie
December 29, 2020
Students eat their lunches at socially distant tables Oct. 26. Due to the budget overage, many nutrition staff providing these lunches will be voluntarily furloughed.

School district goes over budget during previous fiscal year

Adam Gips, Tenzin Gyaldatsang, Tobias Khabie, Jacob Khabie, and Anna Benishek
December 27, 2020
Used with permission from Hanna Anderson.

Spanish teacher brings new voices into curriculum

Jacob Khabie
December 23, 2020
Used with the permission of Jacy Demcisak.

Junior builds her own computer

Jacob Khabie
December 7, 2020
Senior and junior IB buddies meet over Zoom Nov. 17. The buddies meet every other Monday during Park Connections.

IB buddy program helpful for budding candidates

Jacob Khabie
November 18, 2020
Math teacher Chad Austad talks with students during hybrid learning Oct. 27. Park returned to distance learning Nov. 16.

[Photo] Hybrid learning in consideration

January 17, 2021
Math teacher Erik Ahlquist talks with students during an AP Calculus class. Students can now receive help from their teachers by signing up on the Student Support Time App for either individual or group sessions.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Student Support Time proves beneficial

December 11, 2020
Junior starts new financial club

Junior starts new financial club

Jacob Khabie
November 4, 2020
Voting is crucial to our country’s future

Voting is crucial to our country’s future

Jacob Khabie
November 3, 2020
Muting microphones at the presidential debate was not impactful enough

Muting microphones at the presidential debate was not impactful enough

Jacob Khabie
October 25, 2020

Apple Orchard Reviews

Jacob Khabie and Molly Schochet
October 13, 2020
Girls United had its first meeting over Zoom Sept. 23. The club hopes to unite female students at Park, according to junior Ella Roether.

Girls United holds first meeting

Jacob Khabie
September 26, 2020

[Video] Westwood Hills Nature Center new building final

Jacob Khabie
September 26, 2020
Junior Raquel Schlichting uses a backhand motion to hit the ball to her opponent Aug. 26. Park lost all of their varsity matches to Benilde-St. Margarets.

Girls’ tennis loses first match to Benilde

Jacob Khabie
August 29, 2020
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