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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

Park alum Natalia Caraballo gives her classmate a hug during Graduation June 6, 2019. After Gov. Tim Walz banned all large in-person commencement ceremonies for the class of 2020 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic May 8, Park had to reevaluate its Graduation plan.

Seniors await Graduation plans

Talia Lissauer May 19, 2020

Breaking down in tears of frustration was the only way senior Shayla Miller felt she could react after discovering that Gov. Tim Walz banned all in-person graduations in Minnesota due to COVID-19 for the...

The class of 2019 throws its caps in the air after graduation June 6. The graduation for the class of 2022 will take place at 7 pm June 7 at the stadium.

Minnesota bans in-person commencement ceremonies for class of 2020

Talia Lissauer May 8, 2020

This story is updated as of 6 p.m. May 8.  Park announced in 6425 News May 8 that the in-person Graduation for the class of 2020 set for June 23 will not be happening at the St. Louis Park High School...

Park alum Jake Olson receives a diploma during Graduation June 6, 2019. According to 6425 News, this year’s Graduation has been rescheduled to June 23.

COVID-19 interrupts commencement  

Talia Lissauer May 1, 2020

After receiving feedback from seniors and community members through an online survey and Google Meet, Park announced May 1 in 6425 News that Graduation has been postponed to 7:30 p.m. June 23 at the St....

Administration requesting virtual feedback shows acknowledgement

Administration requesting virtual feedback shows acknowledgement

Ruthie Posada May 1, 2020

As a result of Gov. Tim Walz announcing that schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year, the question of if Graduation will be held on its original date of June 2 came into play. Not...

Principal Scott Meyers speaks during the Graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 June 6. Meyers is resigning June 30.

Principal of five years resigns

Isabel Kjaer, Marta Hill, and Kaia Myers February 17, 2020

Though the decision to resign was hard to make, Principal Scott Meyers said it was ultimately made easier because of the potential positive effects on his life.  “I'm going to miss being a part of...

Seniors cheer at the Homecoming pep fest Sept. 20. There will be meetings throughout the school year for the senior class to discuss graduation.

Important senior meeting dates, times

Kate Schneider November 12, 2019

Throughout the school year, seniors will be meeting to learn more about graduation and prepare for the ceremony. Listed here are the dates and times with an overview of the content at each meeting.

Seniors have a goodbye party for the last day of school. There was food, and fun activities for them to do.

Senior Goodbye Party

Tennam Gyaldatsang, Nebyu Bekele June 6, 2019

Test yourself on questions about the Senior Goodbye Party that happened June 5. Loading Senior Goodbye Party var QuizWorks = window.QuizWorks || []; QuizWorks.push( [document.getElementById("embed-quiz-423486"),...

Graduate Ben Baaken celebrates with his fellow graduating seniors of the 2018 class. The 2019 seniors will be graduating June 6 at the Stadium.

Staff Editorial: New Graduation speakers allow for inclusivity

June 5, 2019

Because we are an upstanding community, we must strive to ensure all voices within our community are heard. Every year families of high school students come together for Commencement and expect to hear...

Senior All Night Party makes improvements

Senior All Night Party makes improvements

Creston Halstead March 19, 2019

There are many milestones every student hopes to achieve senior year, including senior dress codes, senior skip day and the Senior All Night Party. When watching previous seniors countdown the weeks toward...

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