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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
Tenzin Gyaldatsang

Tenzin Gyaldatsang, Copy Editor

Hello, my name is Tenzin and this is my third year on staff. I’m a senior copy editor and while I’m not checking stories for the Echo, I enjoy playing basketball and ultimate frisbee. Catch me in the Pub, and if you don’t, follow me on instagram @topdheng. I also enjoy deep woods hiking!

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Senior Ryan Rasmussen drives toward the goal. Girls lacrosse won 18-3 in a blowout victory against St. Paul Academy May 12.

Girls’ lacrosse trounces St. Paul Academy

Jacob Perszyk and Tenzin Gyaldatsang
May 18, 2022
IB diploma – two years in review

IB diploma – two years in review

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
May 18, 2022
Fair use from Atlantic Records

‘Come Home The Kids Miss You’ is a success

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
May 18, 2022
Strike Out ALS swings in support

Strike Out ALS swings in support

Tenzin Gyaldatsang, Ayelet Prottas, and Ari Lissauer
May 10, 2022
U.S. needs to change its Russia-Ukraine conflict agenda

U.S. needs to change its Russia-Ukraine conflict agenda

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
May 2, 2022
Eighth grader Riley Ridgway scans the net as she prepares to shoot during the first half of the game April 21. Girls' lacrosse lost 17-1 in its first game of the season.

Girls Lacrosse takes 17-1 loss

Jacob Perszyk and Tenzin Gyaldatsang
April 26, 2022
Senior Oliver Smith and chemistry teacher Alexander Polk dive for the ball March 24. Staff won the game 25-22.

Teachers victorious in basketball game

Tenzin Gyaldatsang and Ayelet Prottas
April 7, 2022
Sophomore Margaux Pollock and Freshman Tarike Meyerhoff practice side arm throws March 21. This was the final captains practice for the girls lacrosse team.

Girls’ lacrosse begins captains practices

Jacob Perszyk and Tenzin Gyaldatsang
March 22, 2022
Senior Will Dvorak shoots a free throw during the second half of the game March 1. Dvorak had 17 points.

Park defeated by Chaska

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
March 3, 2022
Junior Zach Johnson wears the Oriole costume as he stands for the national anthem Feb. 17. Park lost to Woodbury 0-6.

Boys’ Hockey falls to Woodbury

Jacob Perszyk and Tenzin Gyaldatsang
February 22, 2022
Senior Ben Farley steps on the ice during the senior recognition ceremony Feb. 5. Park lost to Waconia 0-7.

Boys’ hockey falls to Chaska

Tenzin Gyaldatsang and Katie Nelson
February 6, 2022
Senior captain Stanley Regguinti recovers from a hit by Benilde defender Jan 22. Park lost to Benilde 0-3.

Park shutout by Benilde

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
January 23, 2022
AP European History integral to the curriculum

AP European History integral to the curriculum

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
January 15, 2022
Fair use from Netlfix

‘Cobra Kai’ season four triumphs

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
January 10, 2022
Sophomore Griffin Krone pushes opponent to defend the puck. Park won against Kennedy 6-1.

Boys’ hockey beats Bloomington Kennedy

Grace Stillman and Tenzin Gyaldatsang
December 16, 2021
Head coach Ben Horsch leads the team during a game against Edina Dec. 2. This is Horsch's first year as the Park boys' hockey team head coach.

New boys’ hockey head coach

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
December 16, 2021
Senior Paris Lim walks down the hall after school Nov. 3. Students will be asked to leave the building after 3:30.

Staff Editorial: Enforcement of after school time limit unclear

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
December 13, 2021
Senior captain Ben Olson celebrates the sole goal of the match Dec. 9. Park lost to Minnetonka 7-1.

Boys’ hockey suffers 7-1 defeat

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
December 9, 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.

Annual Europe trip set to occur June 2022

Tenzin Gyaldatsang and Sam Listiak
December 2, 2021
Junior Denly Lindeman stretches out alongside senior Henry Nelson and eight-grader Truman Nelson. The Nike Cross Regionals will be taking place Nov. 14 at Yankton Trail Park in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Cross-country runners prepare for regional race

Tenzin Gyaldatsang and Sam Listiak
November 10, 2021
Students work on history assignments Nov. 1. The excessive use of Chromebooks in the classroom has sparked conversation amongst students.

Cut-down on electronic-device use is necessary

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
November 2, 2021
Sophomores Ella Ngyuen and Abby Keller work during the DECA meeting Oct. 13. DECA stands for ‘Distributive Education Clubs of America’.

DECA begins new year strong

Tenzin Gyaldatsang and Sam Listiak
October 20, 2021
Senior Ella Runyan works with her team to build a gummy bear tower at German Club's meeting Oct. 6. Contests also include a gummy bear race, catapults and trivia

German club continues traditions

Tenzin Gyaldatsang and Sam Listiak
October 16, 2021

Removal of BYOD Wi-Fi beneficial

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
September 30, 2021
Used with permission from Alissa Case.

Introducing Alissa Case

Tenzin Gyaldatsang and Sam Listiak
September 24, 2021
Photo illustration by Lauren Thon. Walking on trails is one of many COVID-19-safe summer activities.

COVID-19-safe summer activities

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
June 3, 2021
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through The Noise: Lukas Graham, J. Cole feat. 21 Savage, Morray, Migos

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
May 21, 2021
Post-pandemic world requires change to systems

Post-pandemic world requires change to systems

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
April 30, 2021
Fair use from HarperCollinsPublishers.

Tim Tebow, Nathan Whitaker captivate readers

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
April 20, 2021
Used with permission from Joe Mcgurgan

Junior creates Instagram account for business

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
March 16, 2021
Hybrid learning brings back sense of normalcy

Hybrid learning brings back sense of normalcy

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
February 28, 2021
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through The Noise: Kodak Black, Polo G, YoungBoy Never Broke Again

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
February 12, 2021
Removal of check-ins prove advantageous

Removal of check-ins prove advantageous

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
February 5, 2021
Seniors Emma Heinzen and Anna Jensen work on a yearbook layout Feb. 1. A select few Echowan editorial staffers have came into the building to work on the yearbook. Otherwise, the yearbook runs virtually.

Echowan works on yearbook virtually

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
February 2, 2021
Pass/No Credit system relieves unnecessary stress

Pass/No Credit system relieves unnecessary stress

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
January 17, 2021
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through The Noise: Zayn, Morgan Wallen, Kings Of Leon

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
January 15, 2021
Administration should keep current schedule

Administration should keep current schedule

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
January 14, 2021
Fair use from Republic Records.

‘Man on the Moon III: The Chosen’ reflects on life

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
January 10, 2021
St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP) is located on West Lake Street. STEP was founded in 1975 and has been helping the community since.

Local charitable organizations help community

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
January 5, 2021
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.

School district goes over budget during previous fiscal year

Adam Gips, Tenzin Gyaldatsang, Tobias Khabie, Jacob Khabie, and Anna Benishek
December 27, 2020
Fair use from Netflix.

‘Cobra Kai’ season three will go above and beyond

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
December 26, 2020

Cameras should not be mandatory

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
December 7, 2020
Used with permission from Stefano Giovannelli.

Meet The Athlete: Stefano Giovanelli

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
December 3, 2020
Pfizer and Moderna vaccine sheds light during pandemic

Pfizer and Moderna vaccine sheds light during pandemic

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
November 19, 2020
Used with permission from Grace Stillman.

Junior writes her own music

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
November 17, 2020
Decriminalizing drugs is not the solution

Decriminalizing drugs is not the solution

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
November 13, 2020
Electoral College benefits outweigh disadvantages

Electoral College benefits outweigh disadvantages

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
October 30, 2020
Used with permission from Emma Amon. DECA members pose for a picture at its Family Partnership collaboration Dec. 20, 2019.

DECA adapts to COVID-19 restrictions

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
October 29, 2020

Hybrid model offers many benefits

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
October 20, 2020
Park Connections brings many benefits

Park Connections brings many benefits

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
October 12, 2020
Travis Scott Meal lives up to the hype

Travis Scott Meal lives up to the hype

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
September 27, 2020
McDonald's and Cactus Jack Records recently collaborated to bring the Travis Scott meal. The Travis Scott meal consists of a quarter pounder with lettuce and bacon along with an order of medium fries and Sprite

Fair use from RBC Records.

‘Dissimulation’ shows potential

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
May 28, 2020
Fair use from Epic Records.

‘High Off Life’ proves nothing more than satisfactory

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
May 28, 2020
Senior Anna Keith competes in the five-kilometer race at the Roy Griak Invitational Sep 28. The Athena Award honors outstanding female high school senior student athletes.

Anna Keith honored with Athena Award

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
May 18, 2020
Fair use from Republic Records.

‘Dark Lane Demo Tapes’ feels appropriate during pandemic hiatus

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
May 14, 2020
Juniors Eastyn Samoy and Max Wyatt wear their baseball and hockey apparel March 13. Apparel items for sports have been priced high recently, causing athletes to turn away from purchasing sports apparel.

Sports apparel prices lead to student doubt

Adam Gips and Tenzin Gyaldatsang
March 13, 2020

[Video] Black History Month Presentation 2020

March 4, 2020
Star Tribune entertainment writer Neal Justin talks to students in room C275. Scholastic Journalism week is from Feb. 24–28.

Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through The Noise: The Weeknd, Justin Bieber ft. Post Malone & Clever, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
February 27, 2020
Junior Marissa Boettcher prepares for a throw at the Sno Daze Dodgeball Tournament. The tournament was held on Feb. 18

Student Council holds dodgeball tournament for Sno Daze Week

Tenzin Gyaldatsang and Adam Gips
February 19, 2020
Illustration by Isaac Wert

Cut Through The Noise: Meek Mill, Eminem, Louis Tomlinson

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
February 6, 2020
Art by Maggie Klaers and Sophie Livingston.

Crash course in humor, memes and WWIII

Colin Canaday and Tenzin Gyaldatsang
February 4, 2020
Senior Sam McGurgan works with math teacher Bobby Otto to complete a math assignment Dec. 13. Math tutoring encourages students to feel more confident in their work.

Math teachers assistance availability

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
January 7, 2020
St. Louis Park residents discuss conversion therapy at Union Congregational United Church of Christ Dec. 19. The meeting was hosted by OutFront Minnesota, who will be hosting another meeting Jan. 9.

Community meeting held to discuss banning conversion therapy

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
January 1, 2020
Sophomore Adil Ade organizes hats and gloves to prepare for his next project Nov. 20. His organization Pocket Change Foundation helps the homeless.

Sophomore creates nonprofit organization

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
December 18, 2019
Park Trail, issue 3

Park Trail, issue 3

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
December 11, 2019
Junior Phoebe McKinney practices her role as Elle Woods, working on her singing and choreography Nov. 21. Shows will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 and 23 and 2 p.m. Nov. 24.

[Photo] Junior plays Elle Woods in ‘Legally Blonde’

November 22, 2019
Senior Aaron Elllingson reads the defensive formation during the Homecoming game Sept. 20 at the Stadium. The turf renovations will provide additional practice space for sports.

New turf to be placed inside track field

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
November 7, 2019
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.

Tennis courts renovated, remodeled

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
October 11, 2019
Senior Aliviah McClinton guards the ball against Chanhassen Oct. 3. This was the last home game of the season.

Girls’ soccer loses conference game

Sam Swisher and Tenzin Gyaldatsang
October 6, 2019
The new main entrance, now called Door 1, is located where the old district offices used to be. Students are allowed to only enter through these doors during the school day.

New locations for Administration offices

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
October 4, 2019
Cut Through the Noise: Post Malone ft. Meek Mill, Lil Baby, OneRepublic, Young Dolph ft. Key Glock

Cut Through the Noise: Post Malone ft. Meek Mill, Lil Baby, OneRepublic, Young Dolph ft. Key Glock

Tenzin Gyaldatsang
September 27, 2019
Senior Aliviah McClinton fights for the ball in the game against BSM. Due to the game the soccer teams record is now 5-3-2.

Girls’ soccer suffers tough loss

Sam Swisher and Tenzin Gyaldatsang
September 26, 2019
A member of Boy Scout Troop #738 helps untangle a kite. The 31st annual Kiwanis kite fly was held on Saturday May 25th at Louisiana Oaks park

Mihretu Ravaz gets blood taken at a blood drive May 29 through the school with Memorial blood center.

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