The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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
Lily Nugteren

Lily Nugteren, Design Editor

Hi I’m Lily! I’m a senior and it is my first year as part of the Echo and I will be a writer! When I’m not at school, you can usually find me hanging out with friends, doing something creative, or working as a barista at Angel Foods Bakery & Donut Bar :)

All content by Lily Nugteren
Senior Ezra Hudson participates in the 100-meter hurdles April 26. Park's next meet is 4:00 p.m. May 2 at Chanhassen High School.

Field competitors give their all

Sophia Curran-Moore, Lily Nugteren, Mya Stanberry, and Char Priadka
April 30, 2022
Schoology scramble

Schoology scramble

Lily Nugteren
April 19, 2022
Junior James Hager competes in the 100-meter hurdles April 11. Park’s next meet is 3 p.m. April 11 at Armstrong High School.

Track competes in first outdoor meet of season

Sophia Curran-Moore, Mya Stanberry, Lily Nugteren, and Char Priadka
April 13, 2022
Student-made mural displayed in the C1 hallway March 16. Mural by Ora Raymond.

The art of being creative

Tobias Khabie and Lily Nugteren
March 23, 2022
Junior Rachel Pope practices hurdles March 14. Park's first meet is 4 p.m. April 6 at the Chanhassen high school.

Track season starts off strong

Sophia Curran-Moore, Mya Stanberry, Char Priadka, and Lily Nugteren
March 20, 2022
Sophomore Avy Cleveland browses the Storiole March 8. The Storiole is open throughout fifth hour.

Storiole releases new gear

Lily Nugteren
March 17, 2022
Sophomore Evelyn Schmitz drives towards the basket March 2. Park won against Robinsdale Cooper 71-54.

Girls’ basketball triumphs over Cooper in Sections

Lily Nugteren, Sophia Curran-Moore, and Mya Stanberry
March 3, 2022
8th grader Kaylee Crump skates her way to the finish at the state meet Feb. 17. Crump finished in 102nd place.

Nordic seizes the day

Sophia Curran-Moore, Lily Nugteren, and Mya Stanberry
February 24, 2022
Band postponed it's trip from Ireland to San Diego for spring break due to COVID-19 and a lack of student participation. According to band director Steven Schmitz, although he hoped for the original trip, he is happy about the new plan.

Band plans trip to San Diego

Lily Nugteren
February 15, 2022
Junior Rachel Katzovitz skis at sections Feb. 10. The girls Nordic team qualified for the State meet for the first time since 2004.

Nordic victorious at Sections

Lily Nugteren, Sophia Curran-Moore, and Mya Stanberry
February 13, 2022
Study halls restrict students

Study halls restrict students

Lily Nugteren
February 10, 2022
Junior Cece Jensen and Spanish club adviser Hanna Anderson dance together Jan. 20. Club members learned merengue, bachata and salsa.

Spanish club dances into the new year

Lily Nugteren and Katie Nelson
January 26, 2022
Freshman Henry Horstman Olson throws the disk toward a teammate. Boys ultimate held their first practice Jan. 8.

Boys’ Crush ultimate indoor practices set foundation

Lily Nugteren, Katie Nelson, and Elena Ortiz-Fishman
January 23, 2022

In-person impairs learning

Lily Nugteren
January 22, 2022
Students hold up sign in support of a safe community. Walkout was held from 6th hour until the end of the school day.

Student empowerment brings attention to social change

Elena Ortiz-Fishman, Katie Nelson, and Lily Nugteren
January 12, 2022

Time needed for testing

Lily Nugteren
January 11, 2022
Junior Molly Horstman Olson passes the frisbee while dodging a defender during a scrimmage September 26. Ultimate is looking to gain more players as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Ultimate prepares for upcoming season

Lily Nugteren, Katie Nelson, and Elena Ortiz-Fishman
December 14, 2021
Photo illustration by Patricia Lopez-Milian.

COVID-19 booster shot update

Lily Nugteren
December 6, 2021
IB Extended Essay advisor Jane Dorn talks to senior Ella Runyan about the Extended Essay during Park Connections Nov. 13. IB Diploma candidates are required to write a 4,000 word essay called the "Extended Essay."

Decreased enrollment in IB diploma program

Lily Nugteren, Katie Nelson, and Elena Ortiz-Fishman
November 13, 2021
Pride flags displayed around C367 Oct. 28. GSA takes place 3:30 — 4:15 p.m. Wednesdays after school.

GSA promotes inclusivity

Lily Nugteren, Katie Nelson, and Elena Ortiz-Fishman
November 13, 2021
Sign displayed on Vernon Ave. Oct 28. City council distributes signs like these to spread awareness about the upcoming lower speed limits.

“Slower is Safer”

Lily Nugteren
November 3, 2021
Parking pass prices should be lowered

Parking pass prices should be lowered

Lily Nugteren
October 27, 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.

Quiz bowl gears up for season

Katie Nelson, Lily Nugteren, and Elena Ortiz-Fishman
October 15, 2021
Photo Illustration by Ayelet Prottas. Nordic coach John Dyste retrieved his Class B bus drivers license to drive the Nordic team to and from practice every day. Dyste got his license because there was a shortage of bus drivers.

Nordic coach passes away

Andrea Melear and Lily Nugteren
September 21, 2021
Seniors and co-presidents of Girls United Gracia Rettig and Semona Robel pose for a photo Sept. 16. Girls United is a non-profit organization created to support girls.

Girls United ambitious for year

Katie Nelson, Elena Ortiz-Fishman, and Lily Nugteren
September 21, 2021
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