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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

Park seniors Aaron Casey-Fix and Chiara Collinet work together on Oct. 10. They recently recieved word that they are both National Merit Semi-Finalists.

Park’s perfect PSAT performance

Hanna Wilsey October 12, 2023

Park seniors Chiara Collinet and Aaron Casey-Fix recently learned that they received the honor of National Merit Semifinalist. This award is based on students’ performance on the PSAT (Practice SAT),...

Junior Maxwell Warity studies for the PSAT October 18. The test took place Oct. 12.

Park students awarded National Merit Scholar semifinalist title

Serena Bovee October 26, 2022

Two Park students have been awarded the honor of having the chance to become a National Merit Scholar. The title of  “National Merit Scholar” is extremely prestigious.  According to one National...

Standardized testing dehumanizes college applicants

Standardized testing dehumanizes college applicants

Anya Panday March 11, 2022

For years, the SAT and ACT have been a battle every high school junior has had to face. It was known to be the key to college admissions — a perfect score was sure to get you into any college of your...

Students exit the field house after taking the PSAT Jan. 27. Registration for this years PSAT begins Sept. 20 on Total Registration.

Registration opens for PSAT

Aisha Hersi September 30, 2021

According to AP coordinator Jami Lapray, there are many reasons why juniors and sophomores should consider taking the PSAT. “Juniors can qualify as Merit Scholars and be awarded scholarships,” Lapray...

Students exit the field house after taking the PSAT Jan. 27. Students were required to wear masks and desks were distanced six feet apart in compliance with COVID-19 guidelines.

Park holds in-person PSAT

Molly Schochet and Oliver Smith January 28, 2021

On top of enforcing normal exam rules that increase test security, Park testing coordinator Jamie Lapray had to figure out how to enforce new COVID-19 guidelines for the PSAT. “We just do our best...

Photo illustration by Gabriel Kaplan. The PSAT has been postponed, presenting students with more time to prepare.

PSAT date pushed

Laniyah Thornton October 17, 2020

With the School Board decision Sept.19 to postpone hybrid learning, test coordinator Jami Lapray said Park would push back the testing date of the PSAT because of concerns for student and staff health. “Because...

Meet the 2020 national merit semifinalists

Meet the 2020 national merit semifinalists

Kate Schneider September 29, 2020

After taking the PSAT junior year, according to National Merit Scholarship Corporation, the top .5% of scores from each state become National Merit Semifinalists. They must complete a set of requirements...

Quiet testing sign reminds students to be aware of others who are taking a standardized test. Park changed the schedule to a block schedule to accommodate testing Sept. 26.

Park holds PSAT

Isra Mohamed and Molly Schochet October 2, 2019

The PSAT will be held Oct. 16 for juniors and sophomores who sign up. The PSAT is recommended in order to gain experience on standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT. If you have any questions, please...

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How to prepare for testing

Sofia Seewald August 28, 2018

The start of another school year means standardized tests are right around the corner. Here is some helpful information to make sure you are prepared for the big tests.

Senior Ian Sandbo takes test in math class on Sep. 23. No students qualified for the National Merit Award this year.

Park lacks National Merit Scholars

Yonit Krebs October 13, 2017

After discovering his grade is the first in several years to not have any National Merit Scholars named, senior David Salamzadeh said he thinks the lack of National Merit Scholars does not accurately represent...

3 Things to Know: Week of Oct. 9

3 Things to Know: Week of Oct. 9

Dani Orloff October 9, 2017

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Junior Alaysha McCall-Davis completes a test in room A305. The PSAT takes place at 8:20 a.m. Oct. 11 in the old gym.

PSAT to take place Oct. 11

Alex Balfour October 6, 2017

Park will be holding the annual Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test  Oct. 6, according to Assistant School Assessment Coordinator Jami LaPray. According to LaPray, there are certain requirements...

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