Minds Matter empowers low income students
May 13, 2019
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Junior Hilda Habia said she has enjoyed being a part of the Minds Matter program and has formed connections with other students involved in the group. “(Minds Matter) is really good. It’s been really fun. I’ve learned a lot about life, about college, about a lot of things,” Habia said. “At...
Senior gets full ride for musical talent
May 10, 2019
Filed under Student Profiles
For his notable achievements with the violin, senior Emmett Foner said he was awarded a full ride to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. While he was not originally set on going to Eau Claire, he said he is very excited for the opportunity. “I was planning on going to Iowa State University, b...
Varsity soccer players commit to University of Missouri-Kansas City
May 8, 2019
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As senior Zinedine Kroeten was deciding what school to commit to, he said he chose to play soccer at the University of Missouri-Kansas City because of their high interest in him, and that he will likely have more playing time next year. “Other schools were interested in me, but this school seemed t...
Senior verbally commits to Division III swim team
May 7, 2019
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After six years of participating in Park swimming, senior Luke Anderson said he is eager to continue his swimming career and create long-lasting connections with his new team at the University of St. Thomas. “It almost feels like I have to continue swimming because I’ve been doing it for so l...
Organization raises scholarship money for students
March 5, 2019
Filed under School clubs and activities
The organization Dollars for Scholars is a community in St. Louis Park that raises money to give scholarships to seniors, according to counselor and scholarship coordinator Barb Nelson. Nelson said Dollars for Scholars has been helping seniors in St. Louis Park High School for a long time and the comm...
College and Career Readiness flourishes with ideas
December 15, 2018
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When looking into the lesser known area of our school, the College and Career Readiness department, there is a whole world of programs in the making to prepare students for their futures, according to Career and College Readiness coordinator Kara Muller. Muller said the school’s advisory program...
Memories that keep on
December 3, 2018
Filed under Sports Columns
As I begin my final season of basketball for my high school career, many thoughts run through my head. I began playing the sport in kindergarten, and I have played it since. From parks and recreation, with everyone playing together, to varsity at the high school — and many teams in between. Including...
Upcoming college visits at Park
November 30, 2018
Filed under School clubs and activities
The upcoming college visits are from schools from around the state. The sign-up sheet for the meetings with college representatives are outside the counseling offices.
A guideline to college readiness
September 20, 2018
Filed under Student Life
This infographic will help seniors with important dates in the 2018-19 academic year. It has guidelines for application deadlines and other senior dates. SaveSave...
Freshman commits to play collegiate hockey
May 7, 2018
Freshman Erin Brousseau said after talking with multiple schools about playing hockey after high school, she chose to commit to Yale University because of the opportunities the school offers. “It was kind of a long process. I was talking to a lot of different schools,” Brousseau said. “Yal...
Request for seniors’ plans after high school
May 1, 2018
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The Echo newspaper is putting together a list of seniors’ plans after high school. Please fill out this form to be included in the list. If you fill out the form by May 5, you will be entered into a raffle for two chipotle gift cards. ...
This year over 100 seniors received scholarships to fund their futures from over 200 financial contributors at the Dollars for Scholars ceremony, according to counselor and Dollars for Scholars event organizer...
Carly Joseph, Izzy Kanne, and Samantha Klepfer
Senior Cailey Hansen-Mahoney said she and her teammates get ready to face the buzzer by doing more than just studying facts. “We’re continuing with our daily practices and then individual people...
Hayley Westwood and David Bryant
Sophomore Alanna Franklin said achieving the conference champion title is a clear example of the hard work the team has put in throughout the season. “We worked really hard this year to catch up...
On Fridays, both girls’ and boys’ Ultimate Frisbee have captains practice on the high school field and will now have to share the smaller space, according to senior Daniel Hunegs. “(The boys’...
