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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

New officers, rising seniors Anya Lind-Ayres, Lucille Burgeson, and Tenzin Pedon, announce the names of the new inductees May 20, while Celia Slattengren and Asha Ferrán-Sapatnekar hand out the official certificates. The induction ceremony was a way to showcase the hard work of National Honor Society students throughout the year, and it allowed past and present officers to join together for a well-deserved celebration of success.

Fanning new flames

Alice Rathe June 5, 2026
As the 2025-2026 school year concludes, discover how newly inducted members of Park’s National Honor Society are bringing fresh perspectives, taking meaningful initiative, and shaping the group’s future.
Krychell Smith and Hannah Martin show off their art skills in Letters of Love Nov. 7. Letters of Love is a great way for students to connect with others in and outside of the school, and a popular NHS group project.

Small words, big impact

Zakaria Mohamed November 18, 2025
Students write letters of kindness to kids battling illnesses, but also find joy in making the cards--reminding all of us that small gestures can make big differences.
Senior Ted McCarren presents to students this year's NHS (National Honors Society) volunteer hour requirements Sept. 16. Some volunteering opportunities for NHS members include tutoring students at Park elementary schools and high school, coaching youth sports and assisting at public facilities.

NHS sets the stage

Arjuna Murugesan and Xerxes Ruiz September 23, 2025

NHS (National Honor Society) had its first meeting in the auditorium on Sept. 16. The club met with current members as well as new potential inductees to go over the timeline for the rest of the year and...

Giving back with purpose

Giving back with purpose

Layla Mickelson May 5, 2025

National Honor Society is a nationally recognized award that recognizes academically achieving student volunteers and the hard-earned efforts students make to help out within their community. There has...

Senior Declan Gaines makes a card during an NHS Letters of Love event Feb. 13. Letters of Love is also a club at Park, but students often see more involvement with the NHS events.

Club confusion

Taylor Voigt February 24, 2025

As National Honor Society (NHS) students scramble to complete their three group projects before the April deadline, many find roadblocks and confusion with club volunteer opportunities. Park clubs like...

Senior Zack Nevinski sharpens a player's skate. Through managing he will complete his 20 NHS hours.

Helping hands

Hanna Lipschultz January 12, 2024

The National Honors Society (NHS) is an organization that recognizes exceptional students and encourages values of character, leadership, service and scholarship.  It is expected of NHS members to spend...

National Honor Society students pose with their certificates on (Date) to celebrate their induction into the program. At the induction ceremony, junior Anna Turcotte was selected as next year's NHS president.

Passing the torch to new leaders

Serena Bovee June 2, 2023

As the current school year comes to a close the National Honors Society is beginning to cycle through its leadership. According to the NHS director Lindsey Meyer, their current leaders are graduating and...

NHS Letters Of Love

NHS writes letters of love

Abby Meisler January 6, 2023

For the holiday season, the National Honors Society (NHS) wrote meaningful and encouraging letters to patients at children's hospitals through the nonprofit organization, Letters of Love.  Senior NHS...

Senior Dayna Krause decorates a card for sick children during a Letters of Love meeting Dec. 19. During quarantine, Letters of Love is offering online card making in order to continue providing emotional support for kids in the hospital.

Letters of Love makes digital cards

Molly Schochet April 10, 2020

As the impact of COVID-19 grows every day, senior and Letters of Love president Maggie Klaers said Letters of Love has the ability to make a greater impact than ever before. “Now more than ever, kids...

Senior NHS public relations officer Ilsa Olsen signs off Westwood Hills Nature Center Halloween Party goers for the mini golf course. The event was Oct. 19 and 20.

Club volunteers at local party

Noah Orloff and Marta Hill October 28, 2018

Becky McConnell, a naturalist at Westwood Hills Nature Center said the 37th annual Halloween party at the Nature Center had a number of features including themes trails and other party games. “We...

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