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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

Senior Gabbie Kruse swims in a freestyle relay Oct. 8. This was the last home meet for the seniors on the team.

Girls’ swimming suffers loss to Chanhassen

Ben Sanford and Lilly Strathman October 9, 2020

Although Park lost against Chanhassen Oct. 8, the team accomplished a lot over the course of the meet. According to coach Amanda Forsberg, the team saw significant improvements in their times and technique. “This...

Junior Freya Wade prepares to dive into the water during her race Oct. 1. This meet was Parks first away meet of the season.

Girls’ swimming embraces teamwork during a challenging season

Lilly Strathman and Ben Sanford October 4, 2020

After a tough season due to COVID-19 precautions, Park came out victorious in its meet versus Bloomington Kennedy. Senior captain Lily Metzler said she realized the team helped carry her through the meet...

Freshman Stephanie Stone competes in her race Sept. 24. Benilde beat Park girls swimming 51-37.

Girls’ swimming improves times and technique

Ben Sanford September 25, 2020

Despite losing 51-37 against Benilde St. Margaret’s, Park persisted. In its second meet of the season, the team relied on it’s younger swimmers to carry the team, as many returning swimmers were unable...

Senior Maddy Doherty helps her teammate out during the JV 500 freestyle race by putting signs into the water Sept. 15. The signs let the swimmer know how many laps they have completed.

Girls’ swimming perseveres despite COVID-19 challenges

Ben Sanford and Lilly Strathman September 22, 2020

Park won its first swim meet of the season against Bloomington Jefferson 49-42 Sept. 15. After adjustments to the regulations at meets and practices, including zero spectators and masks on the pool deck,...

Sophomores Charlie Poulter and Miles Rider, along with other Park students, spectate the girls’ varsity tennis match Aug. 26. Spectators were encouraged to wear masks and social distance by the Park sports administration.

Procedures for attending fall sports events

Emmy Pearson and Lauren Thon September 4, 2020

Attending St. Louis Park High School sporting events in the fall of 2020 will look different than the past years. With the COVID-19 pandemic still present precautions become necessary for spectators. These...

Junior Elie Grassley competes in the 500 yard freestyle with a time of 5:23.53 minutes, placing 16th overall. Park competed at the State finals Nov. 16. at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center at the University of Minnesota.

Girls’ swimming competes in finals Nov. 16

Marta Hill November 16, 2019

After placing second in the 100 yard breaststroke at State Nov. 16, senior Hattie Kugler said going into State she was fully invested in the meet. “This is my last race ever because I’m not going...

Sophomore Tenzin Dedhen swims the 100 yard butterfly at the second Section swim meet Nov. 8. The State finals will be at 12 p.m. Nov. 15-16 at Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center at the University of Minnesota

Girls’ swim sends qualifying members to State

Anna Benishek November 10, 2019

Park qualified for four events for the State final swim meet Nov. 8 at Richfield Middle School during Section finals. According to coach Amanda Forsberg, she’s proud of the team and the girls that qualified...

Junior Esther Putzier swims the 100 yard butterfly for Parks first Section meet Nov. 6. The second Section meet will be 6 p.m. Nov. 8. at Richfield Middle School.

Girls’ swim break new records at first Sections

Tamar Gewirtz November 9, 2019

According to St. Louis Park girls’ swim team coach Amanda Forsberg, she is hoping to bring people to the State meet on Nov. 8 and has faith the girls qualify for State due to how well they did in the...

Junior Grace Loveland competes in the 200 IM against Benilde-St. Margaret’s Oct. 22. Park lost to Benilde-St. Margaret’s 73-97.

Girls’ swim falls to Benilde

Tamar Gewirtz October 23, 2019

According to junior Grace Loveland, despite losing to Benilde St. Margaret’s 73-97, everyone on the team worked hard and beat previous times.  “The highlight of this meet was everyone coming together...

Freshman Rose Huse competes in the 100 backstroke against Hopkins Oct. 15. Park beat Hopkins 50-44.

Park breaks losing streak against Hopkins

Talia Lissauer October 16, 2019

After beating Hopkins for the first time, senior Franny Bevell said the team worked hard all season for this meet and it went just as she wanted it to. “We prepared all season for this meet, we have...

Senior Hattie Kugler competes in the breaststroke with a time of 1.09 minutes Oct. 3. Park lost to Chanhassen High School 35-37.

Park loses to Chanhassen

Tamar Gewirtz October 4, 2019

According to junior Elie Grassley, the girls’ swim team swam well and had fun despite losing 35-57 to Chanhassen Oct. 3. “It went really well overall. We were all cheering a lot and everyone had really...

Senior Franny Bevell swims 1:01.84 in the 100 meter fly during the meet Sept. 19. Park won against Bloomington Jefferson High School.

Girls’ swim team triumphs at meet

Tamar Gewirtz September 24, 2019

According to junior Gabbie Kruse, the girls’ swim team has been improving quicker than last year, resulting in a successful swim meet against Bloomington Jefferson High School on Sept. 19.  “At...

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