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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

Senior Sylvia Tolzin works on an assignment in the newly remodeled A3 hallway Oct. 7. She utilizes the newly installed whiteboards to calculate and coordinate with her team.

Education in a new space

Jaiden Leary October 20, 2024

Through referendums and legislation, Park has undergone a district-wide physical change. These physical improvements to the schools will significantly change the educational experience for students. Sophomore...

Park parent Colin Cox engages with teachers at Family Engagement Day April 19. Students had an asynchronous day while parents had the opportunity to learn about what their students do at school.

Community engagement for the fam’

Eliah Fink, Photo Editor April 25, 2024

On April 19, during an asynchronous day for grades 6-12, Park students, parents and teachers gathered in Park’s Activity Center for “Family Engagement Day.” In the two sessions, during the morning...

Junior Raade Gears works on an IB Biology formative assignment March 1. These assignments aren't counted for points, they're optional for students.

Learn, memorize, forget

Lucas Tangelson, Staffer March 10, 2024

Junior year is infamous as being the most challenging for students. Students may also tackle Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) classes along with additional challenges like the...

City Council member Larry Kraft speaks to Park students Jan. 13. Youth and Government focuses on teaching the inner workings of government

Youth in Government offers unique learning experience

Roberto Alvarez January 18, 2023

As a way for students to get more of an insight into government and how it works, Park students received the opportunity to experience what it's like dealing with everyday politics at a local conference...

Learning goes both ways

Learning goes both ways

Danny Shope May 10, 2022

In the middle of a heated argument with a friend over where to eat, I used a strategy one of my teachers mentioned to come to a compromise. While getting my pick of a burrito restaurant is certainly not...

Unique experience expands horizons

Unique experience expands horizons

Jenna Cook April 27, 2019

As a freshman, I would have told anyone that I couldn’t see myself travelling south of the equator anytime soon. Now, as a senior, I am excited and grateful to have been able to experience Latin America...

Sophomore Ryan Barnett interacts with fellow Natural Helpers during spring training March 22. According to Barnett, the training day was educational and enjoyable.

Natural Helpers hold training session

Noah Orloff, Marta Hill, and Emma Leff April 6, 2019

As Park welcomes in the spring weather, Natural Helpers work through training, according to sophomore Natural Helper Ryan Barnett. Barnett said conversations with social workers helped students understand...

Sophomore Cameron Donahue and teacher Kristin Johnson work together on preparing for an upcoming Math Team tournament.

Math Team begins final push to qualify for State

Emma Leff and Anika Hanson January 14, 2019

After not practicing over winter break, Math Team adviser Kristin Johnson said she hopes the team can regroup and prepare for its upcoming meet. “Hopefully we are going to get back in gear and just...

Senior Danny Martinez shares food with senior Braulio Vela-Garray during NTA's Thanksgiving meal. The Thanksgiving meal is one example of how NTA creates a tight-knit community within the program.

Program creates new learning environment

Emma Leff and Anika Hanson November 26, 2018

According to Non-Traditional Academy teacher Debra Skadden, the Non-Traditional Academy offers seniors an opportunity to learn in a different environment. “(It is for) seniors who are either in danger...

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