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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

Guest speaker educated students with presentation on the danger of substance use. Barb Nelson organized an educational movie screening to teach students about being safe with drugs and alcohol Oct. 24.

Educational film shown to teach students drug and alcohol safety

Owen McColgan and Jamar Hester Jr October 31, 2023

There was an “Under the Influence” film showing at Park’s middle school on Oct. 17.  Freshman counselor Barbara Nelson showed a film on risks and dangers of vaping, underage drinking and the addiction...

Juvenile response officer Stanikka Alacantara and Chris Nordstrom  examine a computer Sept. 19. The school is implementing a new policy that limits the presence of resource officers in school.

Removed resource officers

Roberto Alvarez September 30, 2023

At the start of Park’s school year, students became aware of a noticeable change. A new legislation has been put into place, so Park will no longer have a resource officer staying in the school building...

Staying safe over Halloweekend

Abby Meisler October 28, 2022

With Halloween right around the corner, remembering to stay safe in the Park community is important. There are different ways to ensure your safety over the weekend and on Monday.   Having fun with...

Staying safe in football

Staying safe in football

Abby Meisler October 14, 2022

On Sept. 9, a high school football player from Brainerd suffered a traumatic brain injury which left him partially paralyzed. This incident is not a first in high school football, as many players end up...

Student signs in at the front office before entering the school. The sign-in sheet was added to combat student fears.

New security at Park

Nina Miller June 8, 2022

After hearing about the Uvalde Elementary school shooting, concerns about security at Park arose. The high school decided that new security measures were called for to make everyone feel safer even though...

Post-pandemic world requires change to systems

Post-pandemic world requires change to systems

Tenzin Gyaldatsang April 30, 2021

As we hopefully get closer to the end of the pandemic, many practices like wearing masks daily and social distancing will slowly become obsolete. Even though practices like these won’t be necessary after...

Interim Principal Wendy Loberg talks to a student during lunch Oct. 26. Park began a hybrid model at 25% capacity Oct. 26.

Staff Editorial: First week of hybrid proves safe

October 31, 2020

Students with the last name A-E were welcomed back for the first day of 25% hybrid learning Oct. 26. All students were divided into five cohorts, four in-person cohorts and one fully distance learning....

The girls’ varsity soccer team holds a strategic meeting during their halftime break Sept. 30. While not playing, the MSHSL has suggested to wear masks in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 this season.

Sports take measures during pandemic

Aiden Cullumber October 10, 2020

According to sophomore Ryan duSaire, the soccer team is taking precautions during events. Every player’s temperature is taken when they arrive and masks must be worn at all times. duSaire believes the...

Whitney Meierotto-Simon, former head coach of the girls’ volleyball team, strategizes with the rest of the group Nov. 8, 2019. The fall seasons of volleyball and football were both reinstated Sept. 21, 2020 despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Staff editorial: Football poses risk, volleyball safe enough to play

September 26, 2020

On Sept. 21, the Minnesota State High School League decided to reinstate the fall seasons of volleyball and football. Considering the nature of the sport and surging COVID-19 cases in Minnesota, football...

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