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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
Kaia Myers

Kaia Myers, Managing Editor

Hello! My name is Kaia. I’m a SENIOR and this is my second year on Echo. This year, I am a managing editor. I’ve been to every coffee shop in Minneapolis and spend a lot of time going to them and drinking wayyy too much coffee. One of my talents is being able to spot the skyline from everywhere in the metro area. In my free time, I love running, hanging out with friends, and making smoothies. You can find me at lake Bde Maka Ska eating Punch :).

All content by Kaia Myers

[Video] Smoothie recipes

April 24, 2020
Photo illustration by Kaia Myers. In order to stop the spread of COVID-19, officials recommend washing hands for 20 seconds and practicing social distancing, according to the CDC. In an effort to help students eligible for free and reduced lunch, St. Louis Park Public Schools has implemented a free meal program.

[Photo] District implements free meal program

March 22, 2020
Photo illustration by Kaia Myers. A light switch is disinfected March 10.

District pursues plans for COVID-19

Marta Hill, Isabel Kjaer, and Kaia Myers
March 13, 2020
Photo illustration by Kaia Myers. A desk is sanitized with a Clorox disinfecting wipe March 11. Park purchased many sanitizing products, soap and tissues to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Park health officials, administration develop plan for handling COVID-19

Marta Hill, Isabel Kjaer, and Kaia Myers
March 12, 2020
Photo illustration by Kaia Myers. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention advised people to disinfect frequently touched surfaces, like phone screens to decrease the spread of the virus. President Donald Trump will be announcing a national State of Emergency to aid in coronavirus response, according to NBC Universal.

[Photo] Trump to declare national state of emergency

March 13, 2020
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Photo illustration by Kaia Myers. A doorknob is sanitized by a disinfecting wipe. The district has cancelled all after-school events and field trips in response to COVID-19.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Park must keep students informed of COVID-19 

March 14, 2020
Junior Jae Stanberry packs a weighted aromatherapy teddy bear into a bag for a patient Feb. 20. Stanberry stores supplies and boxes in her room to assemble the packages she makes.

Junior works to brighten hospital stays with gifts

Kaia Myers
March 4, 2020
Assistant principal Jessica Busse and executive assistant to the superintendent Flower Krutina present the new schedule options for the 2021-22 school year during third lunch Feb. 24. Students who vote on which option they’d prefer on Instagram or the survey will be entered to win gift cards.

Schedule options presented to community

Marta Hill, Kaia Myers, and Isabel Kjaer
February 27, 2020
Assistant principal Jessica Busse explains the block schedule and seven-period schedule options to junior McCabe Dvorak and freshman Te’Seanna Tate Feb. 24. Students who participate in the survey will be entered to win gift cards.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Permanent block scheduling feels unnecessary

March 4, 2020
Principal Scott Meyers speaks during the Graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 June 6. Meyers is resigning June 30.

Principal of five years resigns

Isabel Kjaer, Marta Hill, and Kaia Myers
February 17, 2020

[Video] Loppet ski event

February 9, 2020
Photo illustration by Kaia Myers. Students follow the lockdown procedure by crouching in the corner of C377.

New lockdown procedure put in place

Marta Hill, Isabel Kjaer, and Kaia Myers
February 4, 2020
Former School Board chair Mary Tomback suggests alternate schedule options for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years during the school board meeting Jan. 27, 2020 in C350. Tomback and other School Board members recently met to discuss potential options for distance learning as COVID-19 rates rise.

School Board outlines 2020-2021, 2021-2022 schedule

Marta Hill, Isabel Kjaer, and Kaia Myers
February 4, 2020
This ice castle luminary was located in the Icecropolis display on Lake of the Isles. The Luminary Loppet was hosted as a part of the 2020 City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival Feb. 1.

[Photo] Luminary Loppet illuminates city

February 4, 2020
Former School Board chair Mary Tomback suggests alternate schedule options for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years during the school board meeting Jan. 27, 2020 in C350. Tomback and other School Board members recently met to discuss potential options for distance learning as COVID-19 rates rise.

[Photo] Distance learning looms as cases rise

January 14, 2022
St. Louis Park is implementing an emerald ash borer (EAB) treatment program following the Minnesota Department of Agricultures confirmation of EAB in St. Louis Park. In order to treat public ash trees, St. Louis Park is partnering with Rainbow Treecare.

[Photo] City receives grant to replenish ash tree population

January 29, 2020
Cutting through the complaints: is the sports budget fair?

Cutting through the complaints: is the sports budget fair?

Kaia Myers and Grace Schultz
January 8, 2020
Junior Clayton Horstman-Olson holds the door at the entrance of the school Dec. 20. Winter break for the 2019-2020 school year was Dec. 21 - Jan. 1.

Attendance numbers low following break

Marta Hill, Isabel Kjaer, and Kaia Myers
January 7, 2020
Park’s winter break for the 2019-2020 school year is Dec. 21 - Jan. 2. It is four days shorter than the 2018-2019 school year’s winter break.

Shortened winter break prompts discussion

Isabel Kjaer, Marta Hill, and Kaia Myers
December 25, 2019
A vape shop recently began construction on the corner of Louisiana Ave. and Cedar Lake Rd. Minnesota recently sued JUUL, a vape company, for targeting youth as consumers.

[Photo] Lawsuit against JUUL provides positive message

December 17, 2019
Junior Emma Amon works on a computer in the writing lab. Students have been experiencing Wi-Fi issues.

Wi-Fi problems affect school productivity

Kaia Myers
December 6, 2019
The A3 girls bathroom is one of the bathrooms available for student use in the building. The 2019-2020 school year updated bathroom practice restricts students from using the bathroom to only during passing time.

New administration procedures prove successful

Kaia Myers, Marta Hill, and Isabel Kjaer
December 4, 2019

[Video] ‘Legally Blonde’ preview

November 16, 2019
Freshmen Christina Loschy and Molly Horstman-Olson practice their log rolling technique Nov. 6 at the Central pool. Participants learned the basics of log rolling and had the chance to log roll with a partner.

[Photo] Students hope to start unique sports group

November 7, 2019
Teachers Bobby Otto and Chad Austad cheer on the Park volleyball team during its first state match. Otto led cheers throughout the match to promote Park pride.

Some teachers take personal day to attend State tournament

Marta Hill, Isabel Kjaer, and Kaia Myers
November 7, 2019
Park Spanish Immersion Principal Corey Maslowski discusses the newly renovated school with a retired Cedar Manor teacher Oct. 27. As a part of the Parade of Schools, community members were invited to tour Park Spanish Immersion, Aquila Elementary School and the Park offices.

‘Parade of Schools’ highlights newly completed facilities

Marta Hill, Isabel Kjaer, and Kaia Myers
October 29, 2019
Spanish teacher Nelly Korman assists freshman Solin Mendes-Duffy with an assignment Oct. 24. Korman is running for Bloomington school board for the 2019 election.

[Photo] Sra. Korman, teacher by day school board by night

October 17, 2023
A woman participates in protest chants while holding a sign that reads, Hate is not welcome in Minneapolis. The protesters lead chants such as Stand up. Fight back. and Dump Trump.

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Two people carry an Impeach Trump flag. The anti-Trump protest was organized in response to the Trump rally hosted Oct. 10 at Target Center.

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A woman flips off the line waiting to get into the Trump rally. She holds a sign that reads, “You can’t combover racism.”

[Photo] Gallery: Trump visits Minneapolis

October 10, 2019
A protester waves a “love trumps hate” flag and holds a sign that reads, “Psst! MN Nice doesn’t cover: racism” at the anti-Trump protest Oct. 10 in front of Target Center.

[Photo] Trump rally sparks protest

October 12, 2019
Senior Will Pinney blocks a shot on goal during a shooting drill at practice Sept. 23. For every shot Pinney blocks during his hockey games, he raises money to help women dealing with breast cancer.

[Photo] Senior Will Pinney leads fundraiser for breast cancer

October 10, 2019
Seniors Hibo Salah and Zamzam Abdullahi walk back from McDonalds during 3rd lunch. The open campus policy for the 2020-21 school year will be updated to no longer allow seniors to leave campus.

[Photo] Open campus policy leads to controversy

November 6, 2019
GLC DJ Singer patrols outside of the high school building during 3rd lunch Sept. 27. As of the 2020-2021 school year, it is likely seniors will no longer have an open campus during lunch.

[Photo] Administration introduces new approach to discipline

October 3, 2019
Senior Will Pinney blocks a shot on goal during practice Sept. 23. The team ran through a shooting drill to practice different scoring techniques.

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GLC Tony Schrepfer introduces the new policies to the class of 2023 Sept. 6. Grade level meetings were held the first week of school during advisory to introduce the policies.

Administration faces uproar from students

Marta Hill, Isabel Kjaer, and Kaia Myers
September 17, 2019
Senior Joseph Lindstrom and sophomore Cole Blavat play a video game on the Nintendo Switch before the Esports meeting. The meeting was hosted to get the team members registered Sep. 12.

[Photo] Former teacher returns as eSports adviser

October 22, 2019
Principal Scott Meyers relays policy changes implemented at the start of the 2019-2020 school year to the freshman class. The first week schedule was adjusted to allow each class to have a grade-level meeting where the Administration could explain the new policies.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: New bathroom policy neglects student needs

September 11, 2019
Senior Anna Kasper flicks the disc to her teammate June 5 at Oak Hill Park. The Park ultimate boys and girls teams played the coaches and alum during this end of the year team bonding game.

Ultimate celebrates successes with community game

Isabel Kjaer and Kaia Myers
June 6, 2019
A sign warns for safety protections to be taken by Kaus-Anderson construction workers when entering the construction area. The construction at Park began as a part of the $100.9 million referendum to improve facilities in the district.

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Sophomore Tashia Johannes flicks the disc to her teammate. The players work in a stack play to move the disc up the field when attempting to score a point.

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Freshman Gigi Stillman looks to pass the disc to a teammate during the game May 14. Stillman plays the position of handler.

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Freshman Dayanara Mora Zengel performs with her dance group Colombia Live! May 3 at the Festival of Nations. The dance troupe practices every week Sunday from 4:30-6 p.m.

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Storyteller Ifrah Mansour performs May 3 at the Festival of Nations. She told a story about the colonial history of Somalia.

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A Germain porcelain painter shows her work to elementary school kids on a field trip. Various pieces of artwork, including earrings, necklaces and plates were available for sale.

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Juniors Victoria Contreras and Anna Long play a traditional Dutch game. The objective is to get the hoop on the stick.

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Sophomore Marit Gabel laughs with her friends in the food court. Different countries sold traditional food during the festival.

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Dancers perform a traditional Turkish dance. Various dance groups representing a myriad of countries performed traditional dances throughout the festival.

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Freshman Dayanara Mora Zengel lunges during a performance with her dance group, Colombia Live. The group rehearses every Sunday.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Festival of Nations celebrates culture through food, dance

May 10, 2019
Junior Svea Bleske jumps to block a Blake player from catching the disc. Girls Crush ultimate won the game against Blake 9-8 April 30.

Girls’ ultimate beats Blake

Kaia Myers and Isabel Kjaer
May 9, 2019
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Photo illustration by Grace Farley

Assassins prompts safety discussion

Marta Hill, Kaia Myers, and Noah Orloff
May 1, 2019
Junior Amelia Ryan attempts to defend the disc during the last game of the Madison Mudbath Tournament April 28. The next tournament will be the Hopkins Hustle Tournament May 11-12.

Echo Podcast episode one — Madison Mudbath Ultimate Frisbee tournament review

Kaia Myers, Carissa Prestholdt, and Isabel Kjaer
April 30, 2019
Pros of the Rope founder Jon Reese swings two ropes while sophomore Darrian Ka and a coach from the company jump. Pros of the Rope is headquartered in Minneapolis and hosts several classes and birthday parties.

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Junior Ellen Poulter practices aiming her Nerf gun with her teammates April 24. Her team purchased new zombie bullets to improve the distance of its shots.

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Senior Semaj Mitchell tosses disc to teammate at practice April 17. Boys ultimates next tournament is the Madison Mudbath April 27-28.

Boys’ ultimate sets goals for tournament

Kaia Myers
April 21, 2019
Sophomore Marit Gabel reaches to catch the disc at practice April 17. According to coach Liz Bixler, current practices are focused towards ultimates next game April 23 against Hopkins.

Girls’ ultimate competes in first game of the season

Kaia Myers
April 18, 2019
Junior Brandon Wetterlin discusses with a fellow volunteer about their bowling teams performance during the Bowl-A-Thon April 13 at Park Tavern. This was the 27th annal Bowl-A-Thon for Reach for Resources.

[Photo] Bowl-a-thon fundraises for nonprofit

April 16, 2019
Park parent Paula Engelking attends a parent workshop with therapist Marc Hertz March 22. Engelking attended the conflict resolution session in order to find solutions for disputes with her children.

[Photo] High school holds free parent workshops over conferences

March 24, 2019
Senior ultimate crush player Jack Ostrovsky signals to teammate to pass the disc during a game in the 2018 season. The team has been doing extra training drills to improve its strength for the 2019 season.

Boys’ ultimate basics quiz

Isabel Kjaer, Carissa Prestholdt, and Kaia Myers
March 19, 2019
Senior Grace Hamond throws disc to teammate at girls ultimate first scrimmage of the season against Hopkins. The scrimmage Feb. 26 took place at Hopkins Junior High. Hopkins defeated Park with an undefined score.

First scrimmage motivates girls’ ultimate

Kaia Myers and Isabel Kjaer
February 28, 2019
Sophomore Ben St. Clair freestyles Feb. 23 during the Section finals at the Edina Aquatic Center.

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Senior Luke Anderson takes a breath during 100m butterfly race. Anderson is a part of the 200m Medley Park relay that qualified for State.

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Senior captain Max Bechtold freestyles during the 500 freestyle race. Park placed third overall at the meet.

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Kaia Myers
February 21, 2019
The Cub Foods in St. Louis Park pledged to comply with the Climate Action Plan. It is the only company to have signed the pledge as of Feb. 19.

[Photo] Roots and Shoots brings Climate Action Plan to local businesses

February 21, 2019
Basketball, Track and Cross Country coach Chris Nordstorm prepares to shoot the ball around sophomore Sam Hunt. The teachers won for the second time on Feb. 15 at the second annual game.

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Senior Aidan Henry prepares to shoot the basketball. The students lost the game 22-18 after school.

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Math teacher Keisha Piel catches the ball, stealing it from senior Will Hanon. The upcoming week Feb. 18-22 will be Sno Daze week.

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Senior Luke Boyum cheers in the stands for the student team after it scored. The event is related to the first Sno Daze activity happening Feb. 19. The game will be a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at 7 p.m. in the Fieldhouse.

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Senior Emmett Foner scrapes his skis after waxing them Feb. 12, following a Nordic ski race.

Senior qualifies for Nordic State race

Kaia Myers
February 14, 2019
Junior Rakesh Plantz races Jan. 10 at Theodore Wirth Park. Theodore Wirth was the same location where Plantz raced in the Section 6 meet Feb. 4. According to Plantz the boys team placed 6th out 12 teams after racing in icy conditions.

Sections performance inspires Nordic team

Kaia Myers
February 5, 2019
Sophomores Elizabeth Miller and Elizabeth Orton and senior Anthony David power stretch at a Mindfulness Monday meeting Jan. 14.

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The new Allianz Field, home of the MN United FC soccer team, will open in the spring. The Allianz Field will host its first match April 13 against the New York City FC soccer team.

[Photo] New stadium to open in spring

January 16, 2019
Sophomore Ivy Houts skis into the finish line of the meet Jan. 10 at Theodore Wirth Park. Girls varsity placed third out of nine teams.

Skiers compete at first meet after break

Kaia Myers
January 11, 2019
Sophomore Mimi Kniser begins her race by double polling into a classic ski technique. The meet Dec. 20 at Elm Creek was the qualifying race for the Mesabi East Invitational on Jan. 5.

Nordic competes at largest ski meet in the country

Kaia Myers
January 9, 2019
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Senior Libby Ramsperger and Sophomore Marit Gabel classic ski up a hill during the meet Dec. 20 at Elm Creek. Ramsperger placed 26th and Gabel placed 31th. The girls varsity team placed first overall at the meet.

Nordic ski performs well at first classic meet

Kaia Myers
December 22, 2018
Senior Cece Schmelzle waxes her skis in preparation for her next qualifying meet. The race was on the weekend of Dec. 15-16.

Senior tries out for Junior Nationals

Kaia Myers
December 18, 2018
Junior Anna Long beads necklace for a customer in her jewelry room. Follow @acl.jewelry to see updates on the jewelry she makes.

[Photo] Junior sells jewelry on Instagram

January 3, 2019
Junior Patrick Djerf announces the next performer at the Nest open mic night Dec. 14. The event was to promote the Nest and showcase students musical talents.

[Photo] The Nest event fosters creativity

December 20, 2018
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Sophomore Olivia Etz skate skis during the girls varsity Nordic race on Dec. 13 at Hyland Park. Park girls varsity placed second overall at its second meet of the season.

Nordic Ski races in first 5k of the season

Kaia Myers
December 16, 2018
Junior Anna Long beads necklace for a customer in her jewelry room. Follow @acl.jewelry to see updates on the jewelry she makes.

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Sophomores Danny Walsh and Ivy Houts wax their skate skis for their first time skiing at practice this season. Nordic team practices at multiple locations like Elm Creek, Theodore Wirth, and Hyland Park.

First Nordic meet cancelled

Kaia Myers
December 3, 2018
Senior Libby Ramsperger and senior Eléna Jommi share their excitement about the upcoming season at their third day of practice Nov. 13. The team is currently focusing on dryland training and core since there is no snow yet.

Nordic Ski looks forward to an eventful season

Kaia Myers
November 20, 2018
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.

[Photo] Program seeks to provide summer employment

March 15, 2019
Junior Muna Hussin checks in a voter at the St. Louis Park Middle School polling station Nov 6.

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FCA leaders Aaron Ellingson and Libby Ramspurger discuss devotionals with member, sophomore Caleb Stokes at a meeting Oct. 30.

FCA uses app to guide meeting

Ruby Stillman and Kaia Myers
November 3, 2018
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