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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
Lauren Thon

Lauren Thon, Writer, Photographer

Hi! I’m Lauren Thon, I’m a sophomore and I’m a photographer. This is my first year with Echo and I am super pumped! In my free time, I love to paint, cook, bake, make jewelry, and play ultimate frisbee. My favorite color is yellow and I love sushi! I hope anyone reading this is having a spectacular day.

All content by Lauren Thon
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SICK! chaotic masterpiece

Lauren Thon
January 27, 2022
Junior shines light on injustices

Junior shines light on injustices

Lauren Thon
January 27, 2022

In-person learning increases productivity

Lauren Thon
January 22, 2022
Sophomore Henry Shultz defends the puck from the goal. Park's next game is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan 13 at the St. Louis Park Outdoor Recreation Center.

Boys’ hockey falls to Bloomington Jefferson

Ayelet Prottas and Lauren Thon
January 12, 2022
Sophomore Drew Hoenie comes off the ice Jan 11. This years team has a large presence of young players.

Junior Cole Taylor travels with the puck Jan 11. Taylor is apart of the teams defense.

Senior captain Stanley Regguinti lunges for the puck. Regguinti is one of 4 senior captains.

The boys' hockey team huddles before the second period to prepare to continue the game. Each period is concluded by a 15 minute break where teams regroup and strategize as the ice is being resurfaced.

[Photo] Stepping up to the challenge

January 27, 2022
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Photo illustration by Lauren Thon Senior Thomas Hanson finishes his work in preparation for the end of the semester. Park is planning to not hold block days for finals.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Changes to finals necessary

January 19, 2022
Senior Paris Lim walks down the hall after school Nov. 3. Students will be asked to leave the building after 3:30.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Enforcement of after school time limit unclear

December 13, 2021
After a brawl in the second period senior Captain Ben Olson gets escorted to the penalty box by a referee. Olson was not suspended for the next game at Waconia.

Boys’ hockey falls to Edina

Lauren Thon
December 3, 2021
Kaelyn Dagon wipes down cafeteria tables Nov. 15. Dagon is the newest Achievement Support Coordinator at Park.

[Photo] New achievement support coordinator pursues place in education

November 20, 2021
Senior Paris Lim walks down the hall with a pass Nov. 3. The Echo Editorial Board believes administration should collaborate with students to develop a new policy so they can work in the hallway as needed.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Hallway policy deemed unpopular due to new restrictions

November 15, 2021
Chemistry teacher Alexander Polk looks at Sophomore Bjorn Bleske's progress in class Nov. 3. The student-led conference format will begin the week of Nov. 15.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: New conferences format sparks conversation

November 3, 2021
Junior Gwen Rockler-Gladen and Freshman Alicia Mainjeni reherse a scene on Oct. 27. 'Anne of Green Gables' premieres Nov. 12, at 7 p.m.

[Photo] ‘Anne of Green Gables’ brings family fun

November 10, 2021
Photo Illustration by Lauren Thon

[Photo] Lack of murals lead to outdated hallways

October 28, 2021
Photo illustration by Jacob Khabie

COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Lauren Thon
October 14, 2021
Upcoming Virtual Financial Aid Night Information

Upcoming Virtual Financial Aid Night Information

Lauren Thon
October 11, 2021
Senior Ava Jacobson returns a serve Oct. 5. Park won against Hopkins during their first sections match.

Girls’ tennis upsets Hopkins

Lauren Thon
October 7, 2021
Junior Lily Fadell hits a tennis ball at sections tournament Oct. 5. Park won against Hopkins during their first sections match 5-2.

Girls’ tennis runs fundraiser

Lauren Thon
October 7, 2021
Sophomore Greta Gable and Silas Cowell use practice buzzers to improve their reaction time Oct. 5. Quiz Bowl is holding practices at 3:30 p.m. in room A304 and Tuesdays and Thursdays.

[Photo] Quiz bowl gears up for season

October 15, 2021
Junior Kamryn Halley hits the tennis ball during a match against Benilde Sept. 21. Park lost the match 0-7.

[Photo] Girls' Tennis to hold fundraiser

October 1, 2021
Junior Zoe Gutz hits a tennis ball during a match against Benilde St. Margarets Sept. 21. Park lost 0-7 against Benilde.

Girls’ Tennis clean swept by Benilde

Lauren Thon
September 26, 2021
Junior Danny Shope scores a point June 10. Boys’ ultimate played Maple Grove in conference finals.

Boys’ ultimate team wins conference finals

Lauren Thon
June 11, 2021
Seniors eat lunch outside May 25. Caps and gowns for graduation will be distributed June 2.

Important dates for Seniors

Lauren Thon
May 31, 2021
Used with permission of Zoe Frank.

Senior finishes first draft of novel

Lauren Thon
May 4, 2021
Editor-in-Chief and Minnesota Journalist of the Year Talia Lissauer works with peers in the classroom April 16. Lissauer spent three to four months working on a portfolio to win the award.

Talia Lissauer wins Minnesota Journalist of the Year Award

Lauren Thon
May 4, 2021
Junior Andre Barajas stands on his block waiting for his race to begin Feb. 18. Barajas and four others qualified for the Minnesota State swim meet.

[Photo] Boys’ swimming ends season at State

March 23, 2021
Used with permission from Semona Robel.

Junior competes in Criminal Justice Opinion Essay contest for Star Tribune

Lauren Thon
March 10, 2021
Superintendent Astein Osei congratulates students during graduation June 6. Osei will be conducting a search to find Park’s new principal.

Stakeholder team sign-up

Lauren Thon
March 3, 2021
Senior captain Connor Coleman practices his flutter kick during practice Jan. 22. The boys’ swimming team beat Wayzata in its Feb. 23 meet.

[Photo] Boys’ swimming beats Wayzata

February 28, 2021
Junior Asher Danicic practices his breast stroke Jan. 20. The boys’ swim team has won both of its meets this season.

Senior Connor Coleman practices his breast stroke Jan. 13. Park beat Bloomington Kennedy 74 to 19 in its Jan. 14 meet.

[Photo] Boys’ swimming starts season with win

January 17, 2021
Photo illustration by Lauren Thon. Yoga is participated from a distance via Zoom Jan. 10.

[Photo] Yoga club deferred

January 11, 2021
Junior Tommy Hiemenz works on his computer in the Oriole Study Nest Dec. 29. Starting Jan. 7, students can sign. up to receive help after school.

[Photo] ‘After School Help’ offers academic guidance

January 7, 2021
Sophomore Frankie Robello works on his computer at the Oriole Study Nest Dec. 17. The Study Nest is open Monday to Friday during school hours and is a resource for those who need a quiet environment to work.

[Photo] Staff editorial: Schedule changes bring hope for academic success

January 26, 2021
Sophomore Maren Wilsey does school work at the Oriole Study Nest Dec. 17. Students can sign up for the Study Nest sessions with their corresponding Grade Level Coordinator on the Student Support Time app.

[Photo] Asynchronous check-ins eliminated

January 24, 2021
Junior Danny Shope throws a frisbee around Junior Beau Finley Nov. 17. The ultimate team has cancelled captains practices but, is continuing to have pickup games.

Boys’ ultimate host safe captains practice

Lauren Thon
November 30, 2020
Sophomore Stayci Spates proves to be an asset at the local food shelf. She gives back to the community by volunteering every Saturday at her church's food shelf.

Sophomore volunteers at local food shelf

Lauren Thon
November 8, 2020
Science teacher Patrick Hartman helps a student in the hallway. Helping a student in the hallway during freshman orientation was one of the challenges featured in Employee Relief.

[Photo] Employee Relief supports staff

November 6, 2020
An early voting sign is placed outside the St. Louis Park City Hall. Voters are able to cast their ballot here among many other places before election day Nov. 3.

[Photo] The 2020 ballot explained

October 30, 2020
Junior Ava Jacobson serves the ball to her opponent Oct. 13. Park beat Minneapolis Southwest 5-2 in its second to last game of the season.

[Photo] Girls’ tennis beats Minneapolis Southwest in close matches

October 15, 2020
Nordic captains practice Oct. 3 at Dakota Park. The team starts it's season on Nov. 30.

[Photo] Winter sports captains remain optimistic during the pandemic

October 13, 2020
Sophomores Charlie Poulter and Miles Rider, along with other Park students, spectate the girls’ varsity tennis match Aug. 26. Spectators were encouraged to wear masks and social distance by the Park sports administration.

Procedures for attending fall sports events

Emmy Pearson and Lauren Thon
September 4, 2020
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