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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

Senior Abigail Baudhuin and freshman Alyssa Johannes eat food near a gas station May 22. At the final Girls United meeting, the club relaxed and ate food while preparing for next year.

Girls United finishes off strong

Maren Wilsey and Johanna Kaplan June 1, 2023

s the year comes to a close, Girls United hosted their final meeting of the year May 22. According to junior board member Nora Olson, the club spent their last meeting this year contemplating the club’s...

Girls/non binary ultimate player scores the first point early in the first half. The final score of the match was 5 to 15 in favor of Washburn.

Girls and non binary ultimate team takes on Washburn

Jacob Perszyk and Cole Taylor May 31, 2023

After an intense game against Washburn, the girls and non binary ultimate lost 15-5. Assistant coach Clarie Cech said she thought the heat was affecting the players but they are starting to overcome...

Senior Axel Abrahamson at a student council meeting on March 22. Park plans to make an enrollment fee for clubs in the upcoming year.

Staff Editorial: Potential new club fees

April 19, 2023

Recently, Park’s administration has been considering the idea of having a 25 dollar club fee. If this idea is approved, clubs will be charging a 25 dollar fee for students to join. Clubs that are considered...

Senior Axel Abrahamson at a student council meeting on March 22. Park plans to make an enrollment fee for clubs in the upcoming year.

Pay to participate

Crystal Diaz and Aidan Shafton April 11, 2023

With the recent budget cuts Park has made, Park’s Finance Advisory Committee is advising the School Board to enforce a $25 fee for participation in clubs in the 2023–24 school year.  Members of...

The student-run Storiole, led by DECA, faces problems with a schoolwide favorite, the freezes on Feb. 24. The DECA Storiole was recently awarded for their outstanding school-based enterprise.

Storiole goes for gold

Maren Wilsey and Caedon Exsted March 9, 2023

The Park Storiole, run by members of the DECA club, was recently recertified as a gold-level school-based enterprise (SBE) for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. DECA advisor Abby Lugo said...

During a GSA meeting, members drew posters to advertise their club. The meeting happened in C351, Nov. 31.

GSA welcomes all

Anisa Kahin, Nafisa Kahin, Maren Wilsey, and Liz Williams December 2, 2022

As a new teacher and advisor of the GSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance), Kara Marlin said that the GSA is a space for anyone and everyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ or an ally to come together. Marlin...

Junior Jersey Miller and senior Auden Whitlow speak in Spanish with Colombian students on zoom. In a breakout room, they spoke with Efrain about their hobbies and interests.

Spanish club meets with Colombian students

Ena Mekic and Taylor Voigt November 21, 2022

Profe Anderson said Spanish club is always looking for opportunities to interact with other people and cultures in Spanish speaking countries. This month they were able to speak with students from a Colombian...

Junior Noam Halpern, seniors Alana Weiser and Micah Davis build Sukkahs out of snacks at JSU, Thursday Oct. 13. JSU meets Thursdays in room B238

JSU celebrates Sukkot

Jessie Belen and Cianny Belen October 17, 2022

The Sukkot holiday is week long and happens every year in the fall starting October 9th through the 16th. It's a way to celebrate the learning roots of the Jewish culture and reunite with those roots. Isabel...

Art club president Sophia Jerney creates posters with other art club members. Art club meets every Tuesday in B114 (pottery room)

Art club welcomes everyone

Ivan Zank, Anisa Kahin, Nafisa Kahin, and Liz Williams October 14, 2022

As a member of the Art Club, Marisa Peck says that art club is a space where students can be their most creative selves, make bonds and try new skills. Art Club was officially started two years ago, but...

Senior Truman Fillbrandt and Jacy Demcisak and sophomore Greta Gabel laugh at a question March 4. Park placed second at the state Tournament.

Quiz Bowl moves to nationals

Jacob Khabie and Leo Justesen March 21, 2022

Moving on to the final round of the state quiz bowl competition, let alone placing second in State and moving on to nationals was not the outcome senior quiz bowl team co-captain Jacy Demcisak thought...

Spanish teacher Hanna Anderson talks to club members during a Spanish Club meeting Feb. 17. The club meets every third Thursday and hosts a variety of activities.

Spanish club brings community together

Noah Leventhal and Alex Geretz March 9, 2022

At the Spanish club meeting Feb. 17, the Park community was brought together by playing Latin-American games. Teacher Hanna Anderson led the club in a session of “Cien Mexicanos”, a Spanish adaptation...

Senior Jacy Demcisak and sophomore Greta Gabel answers a question Feb. 11. The team has been preparing for the State competition Feb. 17 at Burnsville High School.

Quiz Bowl prepares for State

Jacob Khabie and Leo Justesen February 17, 2022

Going into the State tournament, senior Quiz Bowl co-captain Truman Fillbrandt said he is bracing himself for a tougher competition, despite increased confidence in his own team’s performance. “I'm...

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