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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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Jacob Martenson

Jacob Martenson, Echo Staffer

Hi my name is Jacob I am a junior and this is my second year on echo. I play football and baseball and in my free time I enjoy lifting, hanging out with friends and listening to music

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Senior Olivia Grefe, Junior Sydney Gallentine and Junior Dereona Martin get into an athletic position to make a play.

[Photo] Is playing multiple sports beneficial?

Ryan Moran, Staffer
April 16, 2024

Differences between America and Ukraine

Max Rider, Jack Betzer, and Jacob Martenson
January 30, 2024
Senior Tommy Keller races to the finish line Jan. 13. The varsity boys nordic team at Park raced at Theodore Wirth Regional Park.

Boys’ Nordic on fire in frigid temperatures

Jacob Martenson and Ryan Steinberg
January 15, 2024
Senior Tommy Walsh packs his skis into his bag Dec. 12. The nordic team practices at Theodore Wirth Park.

Late start for nordic

Jacob Martenson and Ryan Steinberg
December 15, 2023
Continued construction by the main office is still affecting students Nov. 16. The construction is projected to be finished half way through next school year.

[Photo] Safety barriers flood park

November 18, 2023
Senior Addison Chenvert and junior Huston Samoy prepare to block Washburns kill. Park was dealt a tough loss 3-2 on their senior night Oct. 9.

Volleyball loses close match on senior night

Jacob Martenson and Ted McCarren
October 11, 2023
Ryan Steinberg catches the frisbee while evading an Edina player June 7. Crush ended up losing the game 11-10 against Edina

Rough match for Crush

Jacob Martenson
June 8, 2023
Sophomore Jacob Balcos studies for finals June 7. Students at Park got ready for a big week of finals testing.

The stress of finals week

Owen McColgan and Jacob Martenson
June 8, 2023
Sophomore Fisher Christopher practicing for his drivers test May 30. Christopher is hoping to pass his test which he will take soon.

Anticipation to drive

Owen McColgan and Jacob Martenson
June 5, 2023
Fair use from Spotify

Taylor drops three new songs

Jacob Martenson
June 5, 2023
Freshman Gretchen Fandel-Thompson looking to put Park on the board May 25. Park took a tough loss to Chanhassen 18-1.

Practice to make perfect

Jacob Martenson and Anna Williams
May 30, 2023
Junior Martin Gablenko defends the net Tuesday May 16. Hopkins-Park boys lacrosse beat the Mustangs 17-3.

Triumph on the turf

Jacob Martenson and Anna Williams
May 19, 2023
Junior Evelyn Schmitz drives to the hoop, as she attempts a layup Feb. 18. Schmitz leads the Orioles in points this year with 280.

Girls’ basketball battles New Prague

Ari Lissauer and Jacob Martenson
February 20, 2023
Junior Addison Chenvert begins her leg in the relay race Feb. 15. Chenvert skied out of the tag off zone in sixth place.

Nordic returns to the ridge

Cole Denham, Roberto Alvarez, Jacob Martenson, and Leo Justesen
February 19, 2023
Hopkins Park player skates past a defender. Park lost 0-7 to Benilde-St. Margarets Feb. 11

[Photo] Girls’ hockey takes a loss in sections

February 13, 2023
Dr. Courtney Bouchard speaks about the history of female athletes Jan. 11. Bouchard gave a presentation about Title IX to Park female athletes.

Title IX presentation promotes positivity

Jacob Martenson
January 25, 2023
Sophomore Rowan Jansen celebrates after a goal on Jan. 12. Park came out with a 5-1 loss.

No hope at New Hope

Cole Denham, Jacob Martenson, and Jamar Hester jr
January 18, 2023
Sophomore Max Rider prepares to shoot the puck. The Orioles outshot and outscored the Jaguars Jan. 10.

Park victorious against Jefferson

John Hunter, Jacob Perszyk, Scott Schmidt, and Jacob Martenson
January 11, 2023
Sophomore Micah Curtis jumps with the ball Dec. 9. Park won 85-76 against Washburn.

Boys’ basketball victorious at first home game

Zoe Ziessman, Scott Schmidt, Jacob Martenson, and Jacob Perszyk
December 11, 2022
Band kids play trombone during the hockey game Dec. 1. Boys hockey lost to Chaska 1-5.

Band performs at first hockey game

Ari Lissauer, Cole Taylor, and Jacob Martenson
December 7, 2022

Senior commits to play football

Cole Denham, Ari Lissauer, Jacob Martenson, and Jamar Hester Jr.
December 1, 2022
Junior Addison Chenvert awaits a serve from Jefferson Oct. 12. Park lost all three sets on senior night.

Loss on senior night

Jamar Hester Jr. and Jacob Martenson
October 15, 2022
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Junior Captain Vesna Dennison battles with a Washburn defender in pursuit for the ball Oct.8. Vesna leads the team in goals in the regular season.

Park loses battle to Washburn

Jamar Hester Jr. and Jacob Martenson
October 12, 2022
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