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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
Ryan Barnett

Ryan Barnett, Infographics Editor

Hey there! My name is Ryan, and I’m the infographics editor this year. I’m a junior and this is my first year on Echo. I’m known for being one of the most lanky people on staff, ranting about how good the movie Ratatouille (2007) is, and being addicted to Sparkling Ice+Caffeine (the blue one). When I’m not living in the Pub, I like to play volleyball, eat food and take naps. I’m super excited for this year on staff!

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Seniors Ruby Stillman and Sam Sietsema rehearse their roles for "Legally Blonde" Nov. 14, 2019 in the Auditorium. The Park Fall production for 2020, “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play,” is set to be recorded over Zoom Dec. 9.

[Photo] Theater performance to be online due to COVID-19

Isabel Nathan
November 20, 2020
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Students walk through the hallway Oct. 26. Park returned to hybrid learning at 50 percent Nov. 22.

[Photo] Hybrid with no assigned capacity to begin

March 8, 2021
Students figure out which bus to take home after the first day of hybrid learning Oct. 26. When hybrid learning returns Feb. 22, teachers will once again be tasked with balancing distance and in-person cohorts.

[Photo] Return to hybrid requires balancing once again

February 17, 2021
Junior Will Dooley eats lunch during hybrid learning Oct. 26. Park students were no longer required to attend asynchronous check-ins as of Jan. 25.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: End of asynchronous check-ins proves beneficial

February 5, 2021
Students leave school after their final day of hybrid learning. The School Board voted for Park to transition back to distance learning starting Nov. 16.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Move to distance learning justified

November 16, 2020
Students walk to lunch during the first day of hybrid learning Oct. 26. Park will restart distance learning Nov. 16.

[Photo] Distance learning to return Nov. 16

November 10, 2020
Interim Principal Wendy Loberg talks to a student during lunch Oct. 26. Park began a hybrid model at 25% capacity Oct. 26.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: First week of hybrid proves safe

October 31, 2020
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[Photo] Hybrid entails a balancing act

November 1, 2020
Students eat their lunches at socially distant tables Oct. 26. Due to the budget overage, many nutrition staff providing these lunches will be voluntarily furloughed.

[Photo] School district goes over budget during previous fiscal year

December 27, 2020
A group of students walk from class to lunch Oct. 26. Students are required to wear masks and practice social distancing while attending school in person.

[Photo] First day of hybrid model

October 28, 2020
Senior Dare Kroeten goes to strike the ball Sept. 24. Park lost 1-0 against Chanhassen.

Girls’ soccer loses to Chanhassen

Ryan Barnett
September 19, 2020
Senior Abby Meyer competes in a tennis match Sept. 22, 2019. Tennis, cross country, soccer and girls’ swimming will begin modified seasons Aug. 17.

[Photo] Fall sports to continue with restrictions

August 8, 2020
A woman holds a sign with the words “‘To protect and serve’ my ass” during a protest on Chicago Avenue to honor George Floyd May 25. After protests turned violent, many cities and counties have implemented mandatory curfews.

[Photo] St. Louis Park imposes mandatory curfew

May 30, 2020
A woman takes part in a protest May 26 on Chicago Avenue, holding a sign reading, “George Floyd was murdered.” Floyd died May 25 after being detained and choked by four Minneapolis police officers, sparking citywide protests.

[Photo] Unjustified murders need to be put to an end

May 28, 2020
Two protesters stand on top of a bus stop shelter holding signs that read, “My outrage can’t fit on this sign” and “We will not be paralyzed by fear!”

[Photo] ‘I can’t breathe’: protesters unite against police violence

Marta Hill and Talia Lissauer
May 27, 2020
A woman stands on top of a building holding a sign for the crowd to see. A large group of protesters met on Chicago Avenue, where George Floyd was arrested and choked by police.

Two women hold signs in protest of the death of George Floyd while in police custody. Many protesters handed out masks to those who weren’t wearing one.

Two protesters sit on top of their car holding signs for oncoming traffic. The protest began on Chicago Avenue and later marched to the 3rd Precinct.

Being an essential worker during COVID-19

Being an essential worker during COVID-19

Ryan Barnett
May 14, 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.

District implements free meal program

Ryan Barnett
March 22, 2020
Director of assessment, evaluation and research Silvy Un Lafayette and junior Helen Tefera listen to junior Iqra Abdi share her opinion during the SOAR meeting Feb. 24. SOAR met with the superintendent and his administration to discuss issues surrounding race in the district as a whole.

SOAR discusses racial, cultural issues

Grace Schultz and Ryan Barnett
February 29, 2020

[Video] Soar meets with Mayor

February 26, 2020
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Echowan members and juniors Casey Hunter and Rachel Stein bag a customer's groceries Jan 19 at Cub Foods for an Echowan fundraiser. Echowan will be taking club photos Feb. 13 in the old gym.

Echowan announces club photo schedule

Ryan Barnett
February 12, 2020

[Video] Echo/Journalism promo video

February 10, 2020
Freshman Ella Wasvick performs her beam routine Jan. 28 at Central Community Center. The gymnastics team lost their meet against Bloomington with a score of 124.8.

[Photo] Park falls to Bloomington

January 29, 2020
Senior Jordyn Turek and sophomore Amal Abdi attend the District Student Advisory Council held Jan. 16.

Superintendent meets with Student Advisory Council

Ryan Barnett
January 23, 2020
Freshman Jordan Dolinar performs her floor routine Jan. 15 at Breck School. The gymnastics team won their meet against Breck with a score of 126.525.

[Photo] Gymnastics pulls off big win at Breck

January 17, 2020
Meet the Athlete: Shayla Miller

Meet the Athlete: Shayla Miller

Ryan Barnett
January 13, 2020
Senior Blake Grant grabs a piece of paper from the student printer Dec. 2 in the At-Large Lab. According to librarian Ellen George, students and teachers now use separate printers.

[Photo] New printer system to help Park financially

December 3, 2019
Sophomore Ryan Rasmussen prepares to complete a tumbling pass at gymnastics practice Nov. 25. The gymnastics team’s first meet is at 11 a.m. Dec. 7 at White Bear Lake Area High School.

[Photo] Gymnastics rolls into new season

December 3, 2019
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Seniors Ruby Stillman and Sam Sietsema rehearse their roles for "Legally Blonde" Nov 14 in the Auditorium. Renovations to the Auditorium will start in June 2020 and end in November 2020.

[Photo] Theater renovations to update lights, stage, dressing rooms

December 9, 2019
Juniors Olivia Krueger, Maddie Olson, Eden Swartz and Rachel Stein watch their teammates' TikTok videos Nov. 4 at captains' practice. The goal of captains' practice was to have gymnasts bond with their teammates.

[Photo] Winter sports host tryouts

November 11, 2019
Juniors Josie Briant and Raina Kronfeld and sophomore Ryan Rasmussen perform a dance in front of the gymnastics team Nov. 4 at captains' practice. The gymnastics team's first meet is Dec. 7.

[Photo] Gymnastics provides welcoming atmosphere at captains’ practice

November 9, 2019
Senior Patrick Djerf completes core exercises during captains practice Oct. 20. Captains practice was held at Dakota Park.

Sophomore Ava Jacobson prepares to serve the ball at her match against Holy Angels Sept. 23. Park's tennis courts were renovated over the summer of 2019.

[Photo] Tennis courts renovated, remodeled

October 11, 2019
Senior Victoria Contreras hits a volley at the Sections game against Washburn. Park lost 0-7 against the Millers.

[Photo] Girls’ tennis loses Sections in shutout against Washburn

October 10, 2019
Science teacher Alexander Polk shakes hands with senior Tobyous Davenport. Teachers from all departments formed a team to play volleyball against the Homecoming court.

Senior Sajid Nathim asks senior Alyscia Thomas to accompany him to Homecoming. The Homecoming dance was held Sept. 21 at the high school.

English teacher Lindsey Meyer speaks at the Pep fest over the loudspeaker system. The Pep fest included a teacher versus Homecoming court volleyball game.

Seniors Alyscia Thomas and Aleah Schumann announce with names of students who have shown Park pride. Students were chosen by the administration and celebrated by the student body.

Members of the Homecoming court celebrate after scoring a point at the teacher versus Homecoming court volleyball game. Court members were announced Sept. 13 at a previous Pep fest.

[Photo] Pep fest stimulates excitement for Homecoming

September 28, 2019
Freshman Kamryn Halley hits a volley during her match Sept. 23. Players are preparing for Sections beginning Oct. 2.

[Photo] Girls’ tennis defeats Holy Angels

September 24, 2019
Senior Hattie Kugler is escorted by junior Michael Boxley to stand with other Homecoming court members Sept. 13. Court candidates were voted on by the senior class Sept. 12.

[Photo] Homecoming week kicks off with Pep fest

September 16, 2019
Juniors Marissa Boettcher, Hannah Howell and Selee Olmen take a selfie during lunch. First day activities allowed students to reconnect with each other after summer break.

Math teacher Robert Otto plays basketball with a group of freshmen in the hallway during Freshman Orientation Aug. 28. Orientation was an opportunity for incoming students to meet with their teachers and prepare for the upcoming school year.

English teacher Lindsey Meyer helps a student find their name tag. Students began the day with a presentation in the auditorium helping them to prepare for school.

Junior Lilly Strathman speaks with two freshmen. Freshmen met with their Advisory teachers and participated in team bonding activities during the first half of Orientation.

Math teacher Anson Opara helps two students locate their classes. Students were encouraged to walk around the school in order to familiarize themselves with their schedules and the building.

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