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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

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The Echo

Former band teacher Steve Schmitz hugs student July 31. A going-away party was thrown for a beloved teacher.

Band teacher goodbyes

Alicia Mainjeni August 1, 2023

After 12 years of teaching at St. Louis Park High School, four years at Park Spanish Immersion (PSI) and one year at Susan Lindgren, former band director Steve Schmitz splits from Park. To celebrate his...

Band students will play a variety of holiday music for senior citizens. Afterward, students will engage in conversation.

Band to play for senior citizens

Henry Brettingen December 11, 2019

As freshman band member Fiona Schaack reflected on why the band performance on Dec. 12 is important, she said more people should have respect for elders. “Respecting your elders matters because it’s...

Band teacher Steve Schmitz directs a piece for his students while they practice March 10. Schmitz was recently given the distinction as a finalist for Education Minnesota's Minnesota Teacher of the Year award.

Band teacher named finalist for teacher of the year award

After being nominated for teacher of the year and becoming one of only nine finalists, band teacher Steven Schmitz said he felt enthused about the nomination, but cared most about what his students think. “It’s...

Band teacher Steve Schmitz enjoys time during class conducting his students. Schmitz was nominated for teacher of the year. Results will be announced May 5 at the St. Paul River Center.

Minnesota teacher of the year candidates announced

Ben Sanford February 8, 2019

Teacher of the year nominee and Park band conductor Steven Schmitz said that he created a welcoming “I’ve tried really hard to build the program here and make it a family, and have the groups all...

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