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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
Jenna Cook

Jenna Cook, Copy Editor

Hi sisters! My name is Jenna and I am a senior as well as one of the Echo’s lovely copy editors this year. My interests include Netflix, trashy YA novels and movies and watching ‘Jeopardy!’ My go-to Starbucks order is a triple grande vanilla latte. I hate being cold but I dislike wearing socks. I have a really stupid sense of humor and hold the belief that we really truly do not deserve dogs. Thanks for listening to my TEDtalk.

 

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Students hung posters to advertise the end of year party. According to senior Nietzsche Deuel, all materials will be provided for free, as well as pizza during the karaoke portion of the party.

The Nest to host end of year party

Amaia Barajas and Jenna Cook
June 5, 2019
Photo Illustration by Anika Hanson

Storiole adds accessible element

Amaia Barajas and Jenna Cook
June 5, 2019
Seniors Ilsa Olsen, Neil Walsh and Cyrus Abrahamson await their opponents for a preliminary round at Quiz Bowl nationals May 25. National Academic Quiz Tournaments' (NAQT) annual national tournament was held in Atlanta, Georgia.

Freshmen Tommy Tight, Adam Gips and Andre Barajas pose with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon. Freshman civics students were selected to present their Project Citizen poster boards at the state capitol May 15.

Civics students create solutions for community issues

Jenna Cook and Amaia Barajas
May 22, 2019
DECA seniors celebrate their last district awards on Jan. 28. Seven of the seniors advanced to State on March 3-5.

DECA closes out year

Amaia Barajas and Jenna Cook
May 16, 2019
According to the Nest youth coordinator Ellen Pajor, the coffee shop is an easy and accessible spot for students. “We are open after school and on weekends. That’s why we’re open after school, just to be a space where students can come and that’s accessible and near the high school," Pajor said.

Tour of the Nest

Amaia Barajas and Jenna Cook
May 2, 2019
Unique experience expands horizons

Unique experience expands horizons

Jenna Cook
April 27, 2019
Juniors Ava Tronson and Chloe Richardson perform an interpretive dance while seniors Samantha Schug, Maranda Hoogenraad and Estelle Tronson read a poem at the Nest's open mic night March 15. The climate justice art show, which will include an open mic portion, will take place from 6-9 p.m. April 27 at the Nest.

Community exhibition provokes awareness

Jenna Cook and Amaia Barajas
April 26, 2019
Sophmores Daniel Goldenberg and Emma Amon step up to receive their third place trophy for their team decision-making event at the 2019 DECA State competition.

DECA looks back on successful season

Jenna Cook and Amaia Barajas
March 19, 2019
The SLP Nest was closed March 5-6 because of frozen pipes from water damage during the winter months. The SLP Nest fixed the problem and are now back open and have recently expanded their hours to Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Local coffee shop temporarily closed

Amaia Barajas and Jenna Cook
March 19, 2019
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New series provides fresh take on comic book superheroes

Jenna Cook
February 25, 2019
Pottery teacher Angela Jacob assists students while they work with clay during pottery class Feb. 14. According to Jacob, pottery pieces that were not claimed will go to STEP's Empty Bowls.

Pottery class donates artwork

Amaia Barajas, Jenna Cook, and Noah Orloff
February 17, 2019
Fair use from 20th Century Fox.

Modern Arthurian retelling misses mark

Jenna Cook
February 12, 2019
Senior Roots and Shoots leader Katie Christiansen and sophomore member Zoe Frank discuss the club's upcoming residential and business outreach plans during a meeting Feb. 5. According to Frank, Roots and Shoots meets on Tuesdays.

Roots and Shoots prepares for local outreach

Amaia Barajas, Jenna Cook, and Noah Orloff
February 10, 2019
Freshman Harris Keekley and juniors Shaqued Ben-Harush and Brandon Wetterlin cheer at the Timberwolves game Jan. 11. About 50 students from Park bands performed before the game and then attended the game afterwards.

Band plays at Timberwolves game

Amaia Barajas and Jenna Cook
January 22, 2019
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Series’ unfortunate conclusion satisfies expectations

Jenna Cook
January 17, 2019
A small group from Park bands performs at TowerLight Senior Living Dec. 17, 2018. The group is called Harmony Bridge and they perform about twice a year at various locations.

Smaller band ensemble performs in intimate settings

Jenna Cook and Amaia Barajas
January 15, 2019
Abuse lurks behind closed doors

Abuse lurks behind closed doors

Emma Yarger and Jenna Cook
January 8, 2019
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Post Malone, 21 Savage, Sam Smith (Week of Dec. 30)

Jenna Cook
December 30, 2018
Junior Patrick Djerf announces the next performer at the Nest open mic night Dec. 14. The event was to promote the Nest and showcase student's musical talents.

The Nest event fosters creativity

Amaia Barajas and Jenna Cook
December 20, 2018
Juniors Tristan Rooney, Nathan Schemp and senior Natalie Aune practice saxophone. The band practices everyday for concerts and events.

St. Olaf honor band cultivate improvement

Amaia Barajas and Jenna Cook
December 13, 2018
Senior Emma Yarger rehearses the number "One of the Boys" in preparation for opening night Nov. 9.

Defacement of wall unacceptable

Jenna Cook
November 9, 2018
Fair use from Transgressive Records.

Minnesota band dives headfirst into new sound

Jenna Cook
October 16, 2018
Park's student section waits for the second half of the homecoming game against Richfield, Sept. 21. All students are matching in Park pride thanks to the super fan account notifying everyone of the dress code

Three seniors unite to create superfans

Jenna Cook
October 8, 2018
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Silk City, Hozier and Kanye West (Week of Sept. 14)

Jenna Cook
September 14, 2018
Fair use from Republic Records

‘Sweetener’ delivers reinvented sound

Jenna Cook
September 4, 2018
Fair use from Netflix.

Netflix movie charms viewers

Jenna Cook
June 6, 2018
Senior Mario Marin Luna sings and plays a Spanish song on the guitar. Students and Teachers alike presented and performed their different cultures during the Multicultural Show May 1.

Multicultural show promotes diversity

Jenna Cook
May 4, 2018
Members of Roots and Shoots Lukas Wrede and Katie Christenson smile while talking about their plans for the Climate Action Plan launch party as well as their expectations April 3.

Roots and Shoots promotes Climate Action Plan

Jenna Cook and Emma Yarger
April 11, 2018
Junior Sam Jensen prepares to throw the frisbee past a defender at practice Feb. 23.

Boys’ ultimate low on numbers

Jenna Cook
March 30, 2018
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‘Love, Simon’ offers a powerful message

Jenna Cook
March 26, 2018
Vilification of the opposition

Vilification of the opposition

Alex Balfour and Jenna Cook
February 15, 2018
Posters hung around the school advertise the ACT winter coat drive. In an announcement on Feb. 12, the freshman class was revealed to be the winners of the drive competition.

ACT club advertises prizes

Jenna Cook
February 12, 2018
Repeal of net neutrality detrimental to internet

Repeal of net neutrality detrimental to internet

Jenna Cook
January 18, 2018
School protests allow students to speak up

School protests allow students to speak up

Jenna Cook
December 18, 2017
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Junior Marco Giovanelli plays the piano, his primary instrument, in the band room after school on Nov. 1.

Junior musician builds musical momentum

Jenna Cook
November 17, 2017
IUDs provide more protection against pregnancy

IUDs provide more protection against pregnancy

Jenna Cook, Writer
November 14, 2017
Park played Bloomington Jefferson on Oct. 5. Junior Zinedine Kroeton won the 2nd Team All-State award this fall.

Junior captain awarded high honor

Jenna Cook
November 8, 2017
Sophomore Nick Riley fights for the ball against a Wayzata player. The Orioles lost 1-5 to Wayzata in the section final Oct. 17.

Boys’ soccer falls in Section finals

Jenna Cook and Tjessa Arradondo
October 23, 2017
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through the Noise: Kehlani, Walk the Moon, Gucci Mane (Week of Oct. 20)

Jenna Cook
October 19, 2017
Junior varsity team member Thomas Salamzadeh celebrates with spectators after scoring the winning goal. Park won 4-2 in penalty shoot out.

Boys’ soccer to play in Section finals

Tjessa Arradondo and Jenna Cook
October 17, 2017
Junior Fabio Leyva dribbles past a Benilde-St. Margaret's player during the Oct. 5 game. Park won the game 2-0, putting the boys' varsity team in first place in their conference.

Boys’ soccer takes conference title

Jenna Cook
October 11, 2017
College application season in full swing

College application season in full swing

Jenna Cook
September 29, 2017
Zinidine Kroeten runs for the soccer ball while playing Jefferson Thursday night. The boys varsity team won 3-1.

Boys’ soccer moves toward improvement

Jenna Cook and
September 28, 2017
Park played the Cooper Hawks Sept. 19 at the Cooper High School stadium. Park won 4-0. The next game is at 3 p.m. Sept. 23 at Cretin-Derham Hall High School against Cretin-Derham Hall.

Boys’ soccer snags win against rival

Jenna Cook
September 22, 2017
Sophomore Randy Mayele fights for the ball with a Chanhassen player. Boys' varsity tied in overtime Sept. 14.

Boys’ soccer ties with Chanhassen

Tjessa Arradondo and Jenna Cook
September 19, 2017
Savita Oberdorfer at the Robbinsdale Royalty Coronation on July 9.

Seniors spend summer representing SLP

Jenna Cook, writer
September 16, 2017
Photo illustration by Grace Farley.

Ping-pong produces dismal turnout

Jenna Cook
September 15, 2017
Wat Thai Buddhist temple hosted an open house on Sunday, April 9. In the shrine room, a buddhist monk prays with people who attended the open house.

Temple strives to include community

Jenna Cook
May 2, 2017
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