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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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Nolan Kelly

Nolan Kelly, Writer, Photographer

Hi-ya! My name is Nolan, I am a senior and this is my first year on Echo (and yes, I must be crazy). Also, my picture reaches the same conclusion. Things I do that aren’t crazy: Cross-Country Runni–Oh, nevermind, there isn’t anything.

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Junior Flynn Spano cradles the ball with his stick while running the ball toward the opponent's goal. The score of Park's final game of the season against Totino-Grace was 0-14.

Boys’ Lacrosse defeated in first Sections game

Nolan Kelly, Creston Halstead, and Ella Hammerstrand
June 6, 2019
eSports cub advisor Jacob Utities helps senior Richard Lussier with equipment difficulties. SLPHS varsity and junior varsity played in an "Overwatch" tournament against Wayzata.

Ann Kim's Hello Pizza in Edina is decorated with inspiration from New York. Hello Pizza offers pizza by the slice in addition to whole pies of New York-style pizza.

Junior Parker Brynildson avoids Kennedy's senior Andy Trenary and looks to move the ball upfield. Despite losing, Park forced Kennedy to use multiple timeouts throughout the game.

Boys’ lacrosse challenges opponent

Nolan Kelly, Ella Hammerstrand, and Creston Halstead
May 23, 2019
A Science Museum live performance actor presents multiple applications of liquid nitrogen. He educated the audience on the science of extreme cold by deflating a balloon with the nitrogen and by breaking a racquetball after freezing it.

Kraus-Anderson construction workers operate an SJ643 TH Skyjack reach forklift outside the St. Louis Park High School pool. Students traveling to nearby McDonald's have been forced to take different routes due to the closing of exits located on that side of the building.

Spanish teacher Hanna Anderson performs the Marinera with her dance group Mí Peru - Minnesota May 5 at the Festival of Nations. The Marinera is a Peruvian coastal dance that incorporates the use of handkerchiefs and is usually performed with partners.

Junior Tristan Rooney looks to keep possession of the ball and avoid Chaska defenders. Park scored its first and only goal during the first quarter of the game.

Boys’ lacrosse shows improvements

Nolan Kelly
May 8, 2019

Boys’ lacrosse quiz

Nolan Kelly and Ella Hammerstrand
May 6, 2019
A Book Genie describes and recommends novels for a teenage reader. Teen Lit Con also displays a wall of sticky notes in the Exhibit Hall with readers' favorite titles.

[Photo] Teen Literature Conference gives young writers opportunities

May 4, 2019
Sophomore Will Schoenecker twirls his stick in order to maintain possession. The game occurred at 5 p.m. April 25 at the St. Louis Park stadium.

Boys’ lacrosse contends against St. Paul

Nolan Kelly and Ella Hammertstrand
April 26, 2019
Junior Alexander Hager runs to advance the ball toward the opponent's goal. Park defenders allowed zero goals during the second quarter of their game against Hopkins April 16.

Boys’ lacrosse captain optimistic after recent losses

Nolan Kelly
April 24, 2019
Junior Ava Tronson performs her ballet leg in front of a panel of judges at a figure meet March 21.

[Photo] Synchro team washes hair in sinks

April 23, 2019
Junior Flynn Spano looks to recover the ball and avoid Hopkins attackers. After allowing four goals in the first quarter, Park allowed five more goals, and scored three, over the next three periods. The final score of the game was 4-9 Hopkins.

Boys’ lacrosse loses first game

Ella Hammerstrand and Nolan Kelly
April 22, 2019
The entrance of the 2019 NCAA Tip-Off Tailgate is located at Nicollet Mall, and spans past 11th street, where the main stage is located. The Tailgate will occupy Nicollet Mall throughout the weekend while the final games are played.

[Photo] 2019 NCAA Final Four activities

April 5, 2019
The entrance of the 2019 NCAA Tip-Off Tailgate is located at Nicollet Mall, and spans past 11th street, where the main stage is located. The Tailgate will occupy Nicollet Mall throughout the weekend while the final games are played.

2019 NCAA Final Four activities

Nolan Kelly
April 5, 2019
Junior Ava Tronson performs a ballet leg figure for a panel of judges. Park swimmers took three of the top four places at the meet March 21.

[Photo] Synchro competes at first figures meet

March 28, 2019
Sophomore Reagan Alexander protects the ball from two Chanhassen players. During the Park-Chanhassen game on Jan. 11, Chanhassen won with a score of 79-74.

Girls’ basketball season summary

Creston Halstead, Ella Hammerstrand, and Nolan Kelly
March 22, 2019
Sophomore Raegan Alexander goes in for a layup. Park played Bloomington Kennedy with a final score of 76-70, Park winning in overtime Feb. 17.

Girls’ basketball overcomes Kennedy in first Section game

Nolan Kelly, Ella Hammerstrand, and Creston Halstead
March 2, 2019
Sophomore Faith Johnson leaps above a defender, looking to score a breakaway layup. Park finished third in the Metro West conference with a record of 9-5.

Girls’ basketball triumphs in final conference game

Nolan Kelly
February 26, 2019
Sophomore Reagan Alexander protects the ball from two Chanhassen players. During the Park-Chanhassen game on Jan. 11, Chanhassen won with a score of 79-74.

Girls’ basketball competes in challenging conference matchup

Nolan Kelly
January 15, 2019
Sophomore Reagan Alexander prepares to shoot a lay up while being closely guarded. Park won 62-59 with a three point shot made by Shayla Miller in the last five seconds of their game against Bloomington Kennedy.

Girls’ basketball victorious on opponent’s court during conference game

Nolan Kelly and Creston Halstead
January 9, 2019
Sophomore Faith Johnson leaps to the basket attempting to make a layup. Johnson scored 6 points against Fridley.

Girls’ basketball contending in pre-conference game

Creston Halstead, Nolan Kelly, and Ella Hammerstrand
December 20, 2018
Sophomore Kendall Coley dribbles around Tartan defenders. Park beat Tartan 90-71 with Coley scoring 19 points. Park’s next game will be a double header Friday with the Park boys’ basketball team.

Girls’ basketball looking to draw crowds

Nolan Kelly
December 20, 2018
A Muddy Paws Cheesecake employee shows donation participants the different trays available with free samples. Each person who donated a toy or dog food could sample cheesecakes for free.

STEP hosts toy drive, cheesecake sampling

Nolan Kelly
December 5, 2018
Sophomore Reagan Alexander catches pass over Tartan defender. Parks second victory of the season was during the Breakdown Tip-off Classic tournament.

Girls’ basketball sees early season success

Ella Hammerstrand and Nolan Kelly
December 4, 2018
Park competes in their first game during the Pat Patterson Tournament at Hamline University. This was the first game in a two day tournament at Hamline.

Girls’ basketball participates in tournament

Ella Hammerstrand and Nolan Kelly
November 25, 2018
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Photo Illustration by Nolan Kelly

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Freshman Kate Kasica uses her body to keep the ball away from one of Cretin-Derham Hall's offensive starters. Park lost 0-3 Oct. 12.

Girls’ soccer team contends in sections game

Nolan Kelly and Ella Hammerstrand
October 12, 2018
The African American Heritage Museum celebrates the resilience of African Americans in Minnesota. On display is an authentic uniform from WWII belonging to Jack Sidney Rainey Sr. The museum is free of admission and is open from 1- 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, located at 1256 Penn Ave North in Minneapolis.

[Photo] African American Heritage Museum introduces culture

October 14, 2018
Senior Anna Jennissen races the Chaska attacker to the ball. Varsity girls’ soccer will have its next game at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at St. Louis Park High School Stadium against Forest Lake

Girls’ soccer looks to improve season

Nolan Kelly and Ella Hammerstrand
October 1, 2018
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