Australia fundraiser proves to be a successful idea
January 30, 2020
Australia’s 2019 bushfire season, which has caused concern worldwide, started in October, according to Insider. Due to a prolonged drought beforehand, the season’s fires are greater and stronger than in past years. This problem has since been exacerbated by the fact that Australia’s government has been primarily disregarding the issue. The bushfires are currently raging over a significant portion...
Teacher raises money to help Australian wildfires
January 10, 2020
Science teacher Jessica Gust said after seeing the damage caused by the wildfires in Australia that continue to persist, she set up a fundraiser to help those affected. “I was really saddened by all the stuff I was seeing in the news. It seemed like something we could help out with even in the ...
Nordic team sells coupon books
November 25, 2019
Nordic parent Ann Walsh said the coupon selling fundraiser Nov. 23 was unique because of both the local businesses’ and the community’s involvement. “What's really special about the Nordic coupon sale is it's really mostly local businesses,” Walsh said. “It's always heartwarming to see th...
Senior Will Pinney leads fundraiser for breast cancer
October 10, 2019
What is the October Saves fundraiser? “October Saves is a charity for breast cancer that hockey goalies from all over can be a part of. Goalies create an account on the October Saves website where people can donate. The goalie’s job is to count the amount of saves they get throughout October ...
Fundraiser gives opportunity to improve lives in Kenya
June 11, 2019
Sophomore Nadia Mburu said as a Kenyan, she feels clean water is necessary for a child’s education, and wants to do anything she can to help. “Having clean water is important. We want to limit the number of dangerous and timely trips children have to endure to get clean water,” Mburu said. “Al...
Choir fundraiser quiz
April 17, 2019
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Bowl-a-thon fundraises for nonprofit
April 16, 2019
Junior Brandon Wetterlin said it is rewarding and enjoyable to volunteer at various charity events, including his most recent volunteering position at the Reach for Resources Bowl-a-thon. “I love volunteering in general, especially with friends because then it is like hanging out with just a little bi...
Girls’ lacrosse hosts bowling fundraiser
Sophie Olmen and Breanna Thompson
March 16, 2019
Girls’ lacrosse holds their annual bowling fundraiser at Park Tavern, senior Anna Jensen said the event serves as another way to team bond before the season starts and is an enjoyable way to prepare. “I think it’s a good idea to raise money and like have fun while you're doing it and kind of a good way to get the team together before the sea...
Orchestra prepares for biggest fundraising concert
March 14, 2019
Orchestra director Kou Lee said the rock concert provides a unique opportunity for the orchestra members to get a professional experience. “It's a huge fundraiser, and we only do this twice a year for our tours. On those tours, students get the opportunity not only to perform, but they get to work...
Shirt sales generate change for community
January 16, 2019
What is your project? Lopez: Nietzsche Deuel and I are having a fundraiser to raise money for feminine hygiene products for the homeless in Minneapolis. Deuel: We're trying to raise money to help provide feminine hygiene products for homeless women in Minneapolis. We are raising money through s...
Orchestra holds holiday gift wrapping
Samantha Klepfer and Tenzin Gyaldatsang
December 21, 2018
According to Orchestra director Kou Lee, the idea to hold a fundraiser in Barnes and Noble was started by Ms. Edgar. “That was set up before I got here, Ms. Edgar set that up a while ago so it’s been a thing,” Lee said. Freshman Thomas Hanson said the money made from the donations are use...
Holiday Train returns to Park
December 10, 2018
Junior Amaya Fokuo said her past experiences with the Holiday Train have been enjoyable. “I enjoyed it a lot. We took my little cousin last time, his little friends, and my brother. The kids really enjoy the music, and I enjoyed it too,” Fokuo said. “It’s a fun family activity and everyone ca...
Gabriel Kaplan and Talia Lissauer
This story is updated as of 3:30 p.m. March 26. Earlier this month, Echo asked its Instagram followers to submit questions and we did our best to answer your concerns then, and we have reached out again...
Marta Hill, Gabriel Kaplan, Isabel Kjaer, and Talia Lissauer
During a conference call March 25, Gov. Tim Walz ordered all Minnesotans to limit their movement outside of their homes to protect those most at risk from the pandemic — this request includes an extension...
Park is having virtual dress codes over time away from school March 23- 27 because of the COVID-19 outbreak. The dress codes are being used to unite the community because distance learning has made it...
Due to school closures, St. Louis Park Public Schools will begin to deliver daily meals to students who rely on free and reduced lunch starting March 23. The meals, delivered by buses to 13 locations,...
