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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

Jacob Natzel accepts his scholarship at the Dollars for Scholars event May 20. The Dollars for Scholars program provides students with choice scholarships and offers one last bit of assistance in their future.

Making cents of college

Gavin Shultz June 1, 2026
Park seniors prepare to begin their post-secondary studies with aid from Dollars for Scholars, helping many students limit the expense of college.
A group of students gather around the U.S. Air and Space Force booth to learn information about becoming a member Dec. 18. The military offers an option for students after high school who don’t want to pursue a post-secondary education.

The new blueprint: skills over school

Jonah Schwab February 5, 2026
Going to a four-year college comes with a high financial risk due to the rising tuition costs of universities. Is the return on investment of college worth it compared to alternative routes?
Senior Brian Torres Rocha attends a college visit on Oct. 28. Many students go to college visits to talk with a representative and find out more about the specific college or university.

Teachers pen their praise

Tess Machalek November 11, 2025

Every year, hundreds of seniors at Park send out their college applications to schools around the country. Letters of recommendation from teachers are a huge part of these applications and are heavily...

Overrated A

Overrated A

Lila Frank May 27, 2025

Grading systems based on numbers and letters are what we've all come to know in American education. As and Bs are common terms known nationwide as a way to display a student's understanding in a class,...

The benefits of attracting more colleges

The benefits of attracting more colleges

Jonah Schwab May 5, 2025

It would be beneficial for all the students if more college representatives were brought to Park. Bringing in more college representatives would expose students to diverse options for college, educate...

Committed senior Micah Curtis walks around Park hallways in his University of North Dakota shirt Feb. 28. He plans to play Division 1 basketball there next year.

Campus compatibility

Skye Richardson March 17, 2025

As seniors enter the stage of thinking about their futures after high school, they wrestle with the decision of what college or direction best suits their future plans. It can be hard to find the college...

Career and college coordinator Kara Mueller presents to a class about internship and apprenticeship opportunities Feb. 6. These opportunities will be available to students their senior year.

Getting paid to go to school

Arjuna Murugesan February 18, 2025

The Leadership Development/Internship/Apprenticeship course starts as a one-semester leadership development class that Park recommends you take in your sophomore year. Park then teams up with GPS (GPS...

Senior Isaiah Brown walks past the college and career board Nov. 25. Park seniors have begun filling out the FAFSA as they think about college options.

Park tackles the FAFSA

Tess Machalek December 4, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-2026 school year opened on Dec. 1 for all students after a phased rollout. The FAFSA is a way for students across the country to get money...

Sophomore Axel Smith explores post-high school opportunities at the career fair Nov. 21. This event was organized by Park to help guide students in their future career paths.

Readying for life after school

Jaiden Leary November 27, 2024

For most young people in America, high school is the final stage before they seek independence. As students at Park navigate these formative years, students wonder if the lessons learned within the school...

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