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The Echo
The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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Lilia Gonzalez

Lilia Gonzalez, Design Editor

What’s up everyone, my name is Lilia! I am a Senior and this will be my second year as an Echo staffer! In my free time I enjoy listening to music, traveling, playing soccer and drinking iced coffee. I’m looking forward to a fun and exciting last year as a staffer!

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Junior captain Kamryn Halley celebrates a successful at-bat with assistant coach Al Wachutka. Park lost 1-10 against Benilde St. Margaret's May 20.

Softball fails to get revenge

Lilia Gonzalez and Najma Hussein
May 24, 2022
Art by Lilia Gonzalez

[Photo] Are award shows worth watching anymore?

May 17, 2022
Freshman Rowan Jansen practices throwing in between innings. Girls softball lost 2-4 against Waconia.

Softball falls to Waconia

Lilia Gonzalez, Najma Hussein, and Halima Bigirindavyi
May 12, 2022
Senior Marcus Hosfield keeps track of teams at the tennis fundraiser May 7. Community members played in groups of two and paid $30 per team to raise money for the boys' tennis team.

Senior Andre Barajas swims the 500 yard freestyle March 5. Barajas made it to the podium, placing 8th in the state.

Boys swimming finishes season at State

Lilia Gonzalez and Najma Hussein
March 8, 2022
Senior Hiro McKee helps Andre Barajas put his swim cap on before swimming the 500 yard freestyle March 5. The team ended the season off strong with 11th and 8th places.

Senior Hiro McKee swims the 100 yard fly March 4. McKee placed 16th in preliminaries, qualifying for the state championship.

Barajas receives his 8th place medal March 5. Barajas placed 8th in both preliminaries and the championship.

Boys swimming places second in section finals

Lilia Gonzalez
March 3, 2022
Boys' swimming poses for a photo Feb. 26. Th e team placed second at Section finals.

Senior Elsa Bergland jumps above the net to spike the ball Sept. 29, 2021. Park girls' volleyball is now hosting volleyball clinics in the off-season.

[Photo] Volleyball clinics aid players in off-season

Ivan Zank, Ari Lissauer, and Colin Canaday
February 28, 2022
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Benen Cotter swims the 100-Butterfly during senior night. The meet was their last home meet before sections.

Senior swimmers recognized at senior night

Lilia Gonzalez, Zoe Ziessman, Aidan Shafton, and Najma Hussein
February 11, 2022
Seniors Hiro McKee and Zachary Nathan enjoy their final moments at the Park pool after taking a group photo Feb. 8. Families and friends in the crowd supported seniors.

Senior captain Andre Barajas swims the 500-freestyle. Seniors were supported by families at the meet.

Senior captain Hero McKee swims the 200-individual Medley Feb. 8. Boys' swimming will participate in sections Feb. 24.

Senior captain Hiro Mckee swims the 100-yard butterfly Feb. 3. Park's next meet is 6:00 p.m. Feb. 8 at St. Louis Park High School.

Boys’ swimming prevails in close matchup

Aidan Shafton, Lilia Gonzalez, and Zoe Ziessman
February 8, 2022
Senior Benen Cotter swims the 100-yard breaststroke Jan. 27. Park's next meet is 6:00 p.m. Feb. 3 at St. Louis Park High School.

Boys Swimming beats local rival

Lilia Gonzalez
February 2, 2022
Boys' swimming cheers on its teammates Jan. 12. The swimmers wear masks when they are out of the pool or waiting to swim in an event.

[Photo] Boys’ swimming continues masking as cases rise

January 20, 2022
Sophomore Daniel Cameron swims the 100-yard butterfly Jan. 6. Park’s next meet is 10:45 a.m. Jan. 8 at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.

Boys swimming overcomes setbacks in win

Lilia Gonzalez
January 9, 2022
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Senior Tenzin Gyaltso swims the 100-yard butterfly Dec. 9. Park’s next meet is 6 p.m. Dec. 16 at St. Louis Park High School.

Boys’ swimming starts season off strong

Lilia Gonzalez
December 11, 2021
Senior captain Andre Barajas practices the freestyle stroke Dec. 2. Park's first meet is 6 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Hopkins North Junior High School.

Boys swimming dives into the season

Lilia Gonzalez
December 7, 2021
AP European History teacher Jeff Cohen discusses the Europe trip with junior Mayrim Garcia. The 13-day trip has been planned for June 2022.

[Photo] Annual Europe trip set to occur June 2022

December 2, 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.

[Photo] Walkout calls attention to sexual assault culture

November 21, 2021
Junior Jamie Kraft reads a written speech during the walkout Nov. 18. Students were given the opportunity to share their stories and feelings.

Senior and Girls United co-president Semona Robel speaks while trying to begin the open space for sharing Nov. 18. Girls United helped plan and organize the walkout.

Students hold up sign in support of a safe community. Walkout was held from 6th hour until the end of the school day.

[Photo] Student empowerment brings attention to social change

January 12, 2022
Sophomore Mel Kang holds poster in the Auditorium Nov. 18. The walkout was moved inside due to the cold weather.

Senior Elsa Berglan hits the ball over the net at the sections game Oct. 24. Park lost 0-3 against Edina, ending their season.

[Photo] Volleyball loses in Sections to Edina

November 2, 2021
Scream Town makes for an entertaining Halloween activity

Scream Town makes for an entertaining Halloween activity

Lilia Gonzalez
October 31, 2021
Senior Elsa Bergland bumps the ball over the net during the team’s first game at the St. Michael-Albertville state tournament. Park lost 0-3 against Southwest Christian High School Oct. 15.

Volleyball loses to Southwest Christian

Colin Canaday, Lilia Gonzalez, and Harris Keekley
October 16, 2021
Senior Elsa Bergland jumps above the net to spike the ball Sept. 29. Girls’ volleyball beat Robbinsdale Armstrong 3-1.

[Photo] Park wins in four sets against Armstrong

October 1, 2021
Junior Miles Rider and freshman Max Rider rush to the finish line Sept. 24. Pairs of siblings competed in a relay race.

[Photo] Homecoming pep fest 2021

September 24, 2021
Senior Victoria Schmelzle is crowned Homecoming Queen Sept. 24. Junior and senior royalty were crowned during the pep fest.

With his team behind him, senior captain Christian Arteaga introduces Parks varsity football team Sept. 24. The team will play Benilde St. Margaret's for the Homecoming game at 7 p.m. Sept. 24.

Senior Sophia Romero celebrates as the Homecoming royalty gathers on the field Sept. 24. Homecoming royalty was crowned at the pep fest.

Used with permission from Jill Merkle.

Social Studies teacher becomes soccer coach

Lilia Gonzalez
September 23, 2021
Actors in the spring musical, "Working," perform their opening song. The musical is available to watch virtually April 23, 24 and 25 by purchasing a $10 ticket.

[Photo] Spring musical 'Working' will be livestreamed

April 19, 2021
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Juniors Marley Miller and Ava Hanson collaborate in their IB Biology class. Director of Curriculum and Instruction at St. Louis Park Public Schools Patrick Duffy said all students will be required to take an advanced course during their time in high school.

[Photo] Gifted and talented program expands

April 14, 2021
Echo staffers work in the pub Mar. 8. The Echo was one of 43 Online Pacemaker finalists and one of seven winners of the CSPA Print News Gold award.

[Photo] Echo commended for work during pandemic

March 25, 2021
Echo staffers work in the pub Mar. 8. The Echo was awarded the First Amendment Press Freedom Award for upholding the First Amendment’s freedom of the press.

[Photo] Park wins First Amendment Press Freedom Award

March 22, 2021
Math teacher Ms. Webster meets with her students on Zoom Feb. 11. Distance learning has provided students and teachers with many learning opportunities.

[Photo] Pandemic brings learning opportunity

March 16, 2021
Special education teacher TJ Woldum meets with his student Destani Jenkins Feb. 11. Wednesdays will stay as support days as hybrid learning begins Feb. 22.

[Photo] Use of Wednesdays to remain as transitioning back to hybrid

February 18, 2021
Junior Marley Miller applies to the University of Minnesota Duluth. COVID-19 has brought changes to the application requirements, stressing out many students.

[Photo] COVID-19 creates added stressors on college applicants 

January 18, 2021
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‘Plastic Hearts’ goes above and beyond

Lilia Gonzalez
January 6, 2021
Senior Kendall Coley tips the ball to start the game against Cooper Jan. 7. Coley committed to the University of Nebraska Nov. 11.

Senior commits to Nebraska

Lilia Gonzalez
November 30, 2020
Art by Jaida Puentes.

2020 student election poll results

Lilia Gonzalez
November 21, 2020
The Media Center is now offering free e-books to students, according to Media Specialist Ellen George. Because of COVID-19, e-books offer a safer alternative to paper books.

[Photo] Media Center offers students free e-books

November 6, 2020
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through The Noise: Jhené Aiko, Lil Wayne ft. Gudda Gudda & HoodBaby, Wallows

Lilia Gonzalez
October 11, 2020
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