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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

Prepping for prom

Prepping for prom

Emma Egan May 12, 2026
Students have so much to plan out when thinking about prom, and sometimes the stress can make it hard to enjoy the night.
The backside of the Lake Harriet Bandshell glistens in the sun May 8. The Bandshell was recently remodeled so it is now more attractive in the landscape of students' pictures.

Perfect Prom pics

TJ Brayboy May 13, 2025

For some people, taking pictures at a beautiful locale is the highlight of their prom experience. When taking pictures for such a big event, it is important to find the right spot. You want the background...

Science teacher Alexander Polk getting pied in the face May 7. Every year, Park's student council hosts a pep fest with activities to prepare students for prom.

Peppy for prom

Alicia Mainjeni May 12, 2025

As the school year comes to an end, so do school spirit events. During the week of school dances and traditional events, the Student Council typically hosts a “Pep-Fest” to get students and staff alike...

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Stress before the celebration

Taylor Voigt, Copy Editor April 30, 2024

Park’s student council recently began releasing details about this year’s prom, one being the date: Saturday, May 11. Early to mid-May dates are very typical for prom, but with many juniors and seniors...

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Best bites on prom night

Alex Hoag May 8, 2023

Even though school dances are fun, almost everyone knows the best part is getting ready and having dinner with your friends. To make your prom experience the best it can be, here are four of some of the...

A glass art piece at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. This is just one of many prom photo locations available in the Minneapolis area.

The perfect spot for a prom-shot

Dahlia Herman May 7, 2023

Prom is in the air and the outfits and dates are on their way. With a beautiful venue at the American Swedish Institute, all the prom traditions are coming out to play. An essential to these yearly traditions...

Promposals prompt superficial affection

Promposals prompt superficial affection

Anna Williams April 27, 2023

It is finally prom season, and high school students are, once again, deciding their plans for the memorable night. As the dance creeps closer, people are rushing to find their dates and ways to ask them....

Park’s student council met on April 13 to plan prom. They spent the meeting discussing the best food selection for the event.

Prom planning continues

Johanna Kaplan and Maren Wilsey April 19, 2023

With prom approaching May 13, Park’s Student Council bears the task of putting together an unforgettable experience for juniors and seniors alike. Students have now decided on a theme for the dance,...

Teacher Valerie Weaver tells students about ideas for prom March 16. Prom tickets can be purchased starting April 10th.

Student Council plans prom

Maren Wilsey and Johanna Kaplan March 16, 2023

As Park heads into the final months of the school year, Student Council kicked off the planning for prom at their meeting March 16. Senior and Student Council co-president Micah Davis said the first round...

Prom refreshingly lame

Prom refreshingly lame

Sophia Curran-Moore May 17, 2022

Prom was something I’d been looking forward to since I first set foot in high school. I became even more invested this year by spending hours planning for the dance, from choosing a color scheme to selling...

Underlying issues with prom

Underlying issues with prom

Katie Nelson May 14, 2022

If you’ve ever sat down to watch a teen rom-com, you’re sure to encounter a classic prom scene at least once or twice. From popular films such as “The Kissing Booth” to “10 Things I Hate About...

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