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Grappling with the price of college

Grappling with the price of college

Sarah Kluckhohn

November 19, 2024

Girls United President Sela Myers gives instructions to club members Nov.13. The club met to discuss Native American History Month.

Girls United acknowledges NAHM

November 18, 2024

Freshman Anisa Farah discusses with her club what dance they should practice in c350 Nov. 6. This is one of many dances they do in the culture club.

Culture Show Club winds into full gear

Nicholas Garrett

November 12, 2024

French teacher Ms. Sweeney teaches class Oct. 31. Sweeney provides the opportunity for students to participate in special French projects every quarter.

Diving into French culture

Madi Abelson • November 6, 2024

As the first quarter of the 2024-25 school year comes to a close, students in French teacher Kyle Sweeney’s class have a French assignment...

Sophmore Finn Brooberg works on chemistry homework Oct. 30. He used the new 'Win Wednesdays' to prepare for an upcoming AP chemistry test.

WIN time Wednesdays at Park

Wes Marggraf • November 6, 2024

Recently implemented by the school in the 2024-25 year has been WIN Time Wednesdays. Every other week, during Connections, students can sign...

Seniors Jude Sadovsky, Ian Bautista and Thomas Smith work on IB HL Analysis and Calculus BC homework Oct. 30. Many students have opted to take the Calculus BC test independently.

Independent study takes over

Roberto Alvarez • November 5, 2024

As Park's school year progresses, so do plans for an independent study opportunity for the AP BC Calculus test (BC). Park currently offers IB...

School clubs and activities

Coach Jessica Gust assists sophomore Lila Frank on the bench press May 27. Summer strength and conditioning has recently added a new girls-only season.

Kalsang Wangmo, Staffer • June 6, 2024

Park's pottery classes take a field trip to the Walker Art Center May 24. The classes got to explore the exhibits and sculpture garden.

Walkthrough of the Walker

Ruby Viot • June 2, 2024

Senior Coco Gruen helps clean out that back of the theater May 23. The thespians are preparing to say goodbye to Park's current auditorium.

Drama in motion

TJ Brayboy and Jacob Martenson • June 1, 2024

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Drawings of students interpretations of different omens found in a story displayed in Hanna Anderson's AP Spanish Literature and Culture class on Sept. 17. Anderson's room was one of the many classrooms revamped over the summer with a switch from individual desks to many small tables and a digital whiteboard.

New year, new classrooms

Amisha Persaud • October 11, 2024

Senior Jakob Eenigenburg leaves school for track May 30. Many student-athletes have to miss school for sports.

Spring athletes under pressure

Matthew Plant, Staffer • June 6, 2024

Juniors Henry Horstman-Olson and Jake Iverson relax during their AP Calculus class May 16. After AP tests students lose focus to work on classwork.

Pressure persists after AP tests

Will Carpenter • June 6, 2024

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With Nov. already here, it marks the start of Nati

With Nov. already here, it marks the start of Native American History Month. To spread awareness about Indigenous history, Girls United held their first-ever in-school meeting about NAHM on Nov. 13. By creating a safe space to discuss this heavy topic, new perspectives were heard and members gained a new understanding of different experiences. Read the rest of the story at the link in our bio!! (slpecho.com)

Following an emphatic and emotional 4-1 win agains

Following an emphatic and emotional 4-1 win against St. Louis SC, Minnesota United is heading into the playoffs with some newfound energy. United, also referred to as the Loons, was able to celebrate Franco Fragopane’s last game as a Loon and Zarek Valentin’s retirement before the playoffs commence. The team played with a passion that seemed to have been lost ever since June.

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Over the past year, Park has been working on one o

Over the past year, Park has been working on one of the many renovations contributing to the school’s new look — the library/media center. While other upgrades to areas like the cafeteria or classrooms largely focused on modernization, this upgrade expanded the space overall, adding more opportunities to how it can be used. Read the rest of the story at the link in our bio!! (slpecho.com)

Within the past few years, school districts have s

Within the past few years, school districts have started including more and more religious holidays into scheduled days off of school, including Park. This year, the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah fell on Thursday, Oct. 3 and Friday, Oct. 4. Park scheduled that Thursday off, but still had classes in session on Friday. This has been a new topic of discussion considering only one day of the holiday is being acknowledged.

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As summer 2024 started, Park’s old parking lot g

This fall, The Echo is hosting a new podcast serie

This fall, The Echo is hosting a new podcast series featuring short stories written by students at Park! The stories will be read audiobook style, and if desired, the author can be kept anonymous. The author will also have the option to come on the podcast to read their own story. If you have any interest on having your story featured, please fill out the form below or fill out the form at the link in our bio!

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Every year, Park hosts a tenor-bass choir festival

Every year, Park hosts a tenor-bass choir festival with other schools. While the guest conductor of the festival changes, this year’s guest conductor was G. Phillip Shoultz III, who conducted this festival two-years-ago. This choir is open to 9th-12th grade tenor one, tenor two, baritone and bass-voiced students who are part of a choir in their own high school’s. This year, Park hosted Waconia, New Prague, Chanhassen and Chaska Sept. 30, at 9:30 a.m. Read the rest of the story at the link in our bio!! (slpecho.com)

Already halfway through the season, Park’s cross

Already halfway through the season, Park’s cross country team tackled a hilly course at Gale Woods Oct. 1. With the weather cooling down and the leaves falling, this crisp afternoon proved to be a great start to the month for the boy’s team.

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Gracie Abrams blew the crowd away on Sept. 25, wit

Gracie Abrams blew the crowd away on Sept. 25, with her incredible stage presence, ear-worm beats, crowd interaction and heartfelt lyrics. After two concerts as an opener in the Twin Cities, Abrams is taking the stage for the first time as the headliner for the long-awaited, sold-out “The Secret of Us” tour. Thousands of fans bopped, hopped and rocked in the Armory in downtown Minneapolis. Read the rest of the story at the link in our bio!! (slpecho.com)

The Orioles marched down to Bloomington Jefferson

The Orioles marched down to Bloomington Jefferson stadium for their second away game, and walked away with their second win of the season on Sept. 27. This win brings Park to a 2-3 record halfway through the season.

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In 1962, when fantasy football is considered to ha

In 1962, when fantasy football is considered to have begun, people started to spend their Sundays glued to their devices watching their team play out. Park has seen a rise in fantasy football participation amongst the high school community.

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Girls tennis faced off against Richfeild Sept. 23

Girls tennis faced off against Richfeild Sept. 23 and after battling hard came out with the win. The team’s season is coming to an end, and this was one of the final matches before sections begins.

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Opening just recently on Sept. 11, Wells Roadside

Opening just recently on Sept. 11, Wells Roadside brings the vacant lot where Galaxy Drive-in closed back to life. This new approach to the Drive-in focuses on having a lively patio and plenty of outdoor seating.

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After a win last weekend against Apple Valley, Par

After a win last weekend against Apple Valley, Park was ready to battle Robinsdale Cooper. Under the Friday night lights, the Orioles hosted Cooper for their homecoming football game on Sept. 20. Park suffered a loss against Cooper, resulting in a 0-41 score.

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The boys soccer team is on a hot streak right now,

The boys soccer team is on a hot streak right now, with six wins in a row. Coming off an underwhelming season with only three wins last year, the Orioles have really fired up this year as they continue to push to win their conference.

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As the weather heats up and summer is just around

As the weather heats up and summer is just around the corner, we all know how hard it is to focus on school. It’s easy to choose relaxation over studying when the sun is out. However, the final quarter is one of the most important and with finals coming up, pushing away the temptations will be crucial for students at Park.

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On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by form

On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Every year following, Students Organized for Anti-Racism (SOAR) has held a memorial honoring Floyd’s life and remembering that day.
Students were welcomed into C350 for the fourth memorial held for Floyd May 23. Students were given journals to write in as they reflected on questions asked by SOAR members that facilitated the discussion.

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After clinching their spot for the high school nat

After clinching their spot for the high school national frisbee invite, Park’s ultimate team is working towards success for the nationwide battle coming up on June 7 and June 8. The team is fine tuning their skills and bonds as a team, with goals to win big this summer.

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The Park boys tennis team played a perfect match a

The Park boys tennis team played a perfect match against Chaska on the sunny afternoon of May 13. The Park boys ended their regular season off in crushing fashion, sending them into their section match with a lot of confidence.

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With May 1 right around the corner, many seniors a

With May 1 right around the corner, many seniors are making their college decisions for the fall. Planning ahead includes dorm room shopping, which can be extremely stressful. Not knowing what to get, where to get it, or if you’ll need it — to say it’s overwhelming is an understatement. I’ve created a small list of the essentials for future college attendees that can hopefully ease some dorm room stress.

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