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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

Decoration for graduation

Decoration for graduation

Caedon Exsted June 5, 2023

Graduating from high school is an exciting and significant milestone for many students. It marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. It's a time of celebration and reflection. One way...

Park senior makes appearance on ‘Share the Mic’

Park senior makes appearance on ‘Share the Mic’

Caedon Exsted June 2, 2023

How did it feel doing the podcast? “I was really excited for it. I thought it would be a great opportunity. When I got there it was very natural. I'm already pretty good at speaking so I didn't feel...

Kara Mueller pictured talking to Park senior Angel Aguilar Salazar about the Wallin scholarship. Park seniors were recently presented the Wallin scholarship for the college of their choice.

Financial assistance provides opportunity

Caedon Exsted May 26, 2023

With the end of school nearing and seniors deciding their future plans, Wallin Education Partners recently awarded the Wallin scholarship. Recipient and senior Nev Dobyne said the scholarship was a...

Sophomore Issabella Zapata-Nelson pets a therapy dog at an event May 22. Natural Helpers held a therapy dog event for students at Park.

Two paws up for therapy dogs

Caedon Exsted May 24, 2023

With the end of school nearing and finals piling up, stress is on the minds of many students, according to senior Sophia Earle. To help reduce stress levels, Natural Helpers held a therapy dog event on...

The student parking lot at Park is in disarray due to excessive snowfall and ice on March 20. Students are having a difficult time entering and exiting the parking lot.

Slippery slope for parking

Jamar Hester Jr and Cole Denham March 27, 2023

Due to recent winter storms, many students said they reported issues with parking. As the lot has been filling up quicker, they said they resorted to parking on the streets. Sophomore Ryan Moran said that...

Sophomore Ari Rose gets blood drawn on Feb 9th. This was the first blood drive at Park in 2023.

Driven for good

Caedon Exsted and Maren Wilsey February 16, 2023

To help take action during the ongoing global blood shortage, Park students and staff joined the cause by giving blood on Feb. 9.  After donating, Park students and staff reflected on their experience....

Senior Maecee Alexander shoots the ball towards the hoop Jan. 20. Park was defeated.

Park’s rival takes glory

With every win there's always a tough loss. Park lost to rival Benilde-St. Margaret Jan. 20. Assistant Coach Kika Greenlee said that the team put in their best effort. “It went okay. They had some...

Sophomore Javaris Ellis drives to the hoop early in the 2nd half Dec. 17. Ellis had 14 points in Friday evenings loss to Holy Family.

Boys basketball stomped by Holy Family

Jamar Hester Jr and Jacob Perszyk December 19, 2022

After a 93-74 loss Dec. 17, assistant varsity coach Rob Griffin said he wasn't disappointed with the score of the game, he was disappointed with how the team played. “Obviously not the way we wanted...

Seniors Oliver Smith, Tenzin Gyaldatsang, and Colin Canaday collaborate on a story April 22. Echo won the 2022 online pacemaker award for their website.

Echo receives 2022 NSPA Online Pacemaker Award

Aidan Shafton April 25, 2022

After Echo recently became a three-time (National Scholastic Press Association) NSPA Online Pacemaker Award recipient and 10-time finalist, Echo adviser Lori Keekley applauded the students for persevering...

Senior Shantell Harden drives towards the basket for a layup Feb. 11. Masks are not required for athletes while actively playing in a practice or game.

Girls’ basketball loses to Orono

Ivan Zank, Ari Lissauer, and Colin Canaday February 13, 2022

Falling to Orono Feb. 11 with a final score of 74-41, coach Arsenio Richardson said that a lack of intensity contributed to the loss. “I thought we were going to be able to compete better,”...

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