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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

Sophomore Anna Healey darts past opponents in the 4x100 relay race. Park’s girls relay placed fifth out of 10th.

Track trusts in True Team

Alicia Mainjeni and Anya Panday May 11, 2023

Along with competing in normal track and field meets, Park’s track and field team competes in special championship meets called true team meets.  True Team meets offer the unique opportunity...

Gymnastics team underfunded

Gymnastics team underfunded

Anna Williams February 28, 2023

The first year I joined the gymnastics team at Park was my freshman year. Coming from a club gym that had a reputation for being well-funded, I was astonished when I was introduced to the high school gym....

Black History Month in Park

Black History Month in Park

Roberto Alvarez February 23, 2023

I believe that Park is doing a great job of acknowledging and celebrating Black History Month for students. Over most of the school you can find flyers that show different events you can go to that represent...

Meet the Athlete: Sophia Earle

Meet the Athlete: Sophia Earle

Alicia Mainjeni February 8, 2023

How long have you been doing gymnastics? I’ve been doing (gymnastics) for 11 years. I've been on the team for six. What were your goals for this season? My goal for this gymnastics season was...

Students share in a circle during first hour civics June 8. To sign up for credit recovery talk to your counselor or email Patrice Howard (howard.patrice@slpschools.org).

Enriching events for the summer

Ivan Zank June 8, 2022

The summer is almost here but that doesn't mean school stops for everyone. Park offers various activities for when school is out, both educational and recreational.  Patrice Howard, Director of Community...

Photo illustration by Kaia Myers. A doorknob is sanitized by a disinfecting wipe. The district has cancelled all after-school events and field trips in response to COVID-19.

St. Louis Park Public Schools communicates regarding COVID-19

Marta Hill and Isabel Kjaer March 13, 2020

In an online announcement March 12, Superintendent Astein Osei said the district is following information released by the Minnesota Department of Health and Department of Education. On March 12, the...

Junior Marissa Boettcher prepares for a throw at the Sno Daze Dodgeball Tournament. The tournament was held on Feb. 18

Student Council holds dodgeball tournament for Sno Daze Week

Tenzin Gyaldatsang and Adam Gips February 19, 2020

After participating in the Sno Daze dodgeball tournament Feb. 18, sophomore Freya Wade said she enjoyed the event because of the enthusiasm and overall joy for the game. “I liked the competitiveness...

The Nest student employee, senior Cole Nugteren, and other board members discuss plans and ideas for the upcoming reopening of the Nest Sept.3. With the reopening of the Nest, there’s a new youth coordinator, Symone Wilson, who is an integral part of helping the Nest grow in the community.

The Nest reopens with new improvements

Maria Perez-Barriga September 1, 2019

With the renovations completed, senior Cole Nugteren said he is looking forward to seeing the reactions of incoming students with the reopening of the Nest. “We have our street done now so that's...

Senior Cecilia Brown dances during the Park Spanish Immersion goodbye party May 21. Park Spanish Immersion will move to Cedar Manor next school year.

Park Spanish Immersion changes locations

Nebyu Bekele June 7, 2019

Park Spanish Immersion School principal Corey Maslowski reflects and looks ahead to the school Cedar Manor. “The school has had many great memories and (I’m) looking forward to what the new building...

Seniors Daisy Widboom, Madison McIntosh and Violet Huber cheer at the pep fest Sept. 14. Homecoming week has activities and dress codes every day leading up to the dance 7 p.m. Sept 22.

Student council finishes Homecoming preparations

Rachel Salzer, Emma Leff, and Anika Hanson September 17, 2018

As the 2018 Homecoming week quickly approaches, students eagerly await the week packed with activities. Homecoming week activities are open to all students with the goal of bringing the student body together. Student...

A knight marshal gallops across the jousting arena at the Renaissance
Festival.

Renaissance Festival transports Minnesotans back in time

Lukas Levin September 26, 2017

Walking through the castle gates of The Renaissance Festival, I was reminded of the magical experience it provides for people of all ages. Going to the Renaissance Festival (Renfest) has been a family...

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