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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

Seniors gather in parking lot May 31. The seniors pranked younger students by vandalizing their cars.

Senior signing off

Matthew Plant, Staffer June 6, 2024

Senior year of high school is the last year before students go their separate ways. The memories made during that last year can last a lifetime. A big part in forming these bonds are the senior traditions...

Senior Ruby Massie walks to her bus. Massie participated in her last section track meet before state May 30.

Senior season coming to a close

Clara Bagne June 6, 2024

As the 23-24 school year comes to an end, so do all sports for the seniors. Some athletes are continuing on to play at a higher collegiate level and some are ending their athletic careers in highschool....

Junior Kate Grimm prepares to defend against a Hopkins player May 28. Park lost 13-8 to Hopkins in a loss that ended Parks season

Parks season ends in heartbreak

Tyler Eoff and Yosef Teshome June 6, 2024

Park lacrosse went out on the back foot in the first half with Hopkins scoring first and fast. Hopkins dominated the first half of the game. Park had key turnovers, and some goals with those things...

Juniors Tripp Danicic and Arun Ferran-Sapatnekar eat lunch inside the lunch room June 4. Next year seniors will be unable to leave for off campus lunch and will have to stay in the lunch room.

To leave or not to leave

Alex Hoag, Staffer June 5, 2024

Recently, Park administration made the decision to stop off-campus lunch for the upcoming school year. In years past, seniors were allowed to leave for their designated lunch period, but for the 2024-2025...

Senior captain Addison Chenvert helps mentor new freshman in track. The seniors are leaving a mark while helping younger students.

Seniors impact on Park

Ryan Steinberg May 27, 2024

With graduation looming, seniors have the chance to consider the impact they have had on the school and their time in it. Many seniors have made an impact by being part of activities and preparing underclassmen. Junior...

Senior Sam Fuller leaves school early April 9. Many seniors develop seniorities and leave school early as the year comes to an end.

Graduation is around the corner

Madeline Anklam, Staffer April 16, 2024

Fourth quarter is coming up, marking the last weeks of high school for seniors. Classes are finishing up and deadlines for college decisions are approaching for those who have not already committed. According...

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Recommendation letter troubles

Rylie Unangst November 9, 2023

With college applications looming over this first semester, Park seniors had to follow a process of requesting recommendation letters through the website Naviance. Without proper directions, many seniors...

Graduating seniors throw their caps in the air June 6. Seniors throwing their caps marks the end of the graduation ceremony.

Seniors sign out

Anya Panday and Crystal Diaz June 7, 2023

As the end of the year approaches, many anticipated end-of-year events are occurring — prom, final concerts and lastly, graduation. On June 6, Park had yet another successful graduation ceremony...

Seniors give high fives to elementary students May 31. The seniors commemorated their graduation by holding a senior walk through elementary schools Wednesday.

Seniors make one more memory

Lex Lee June 5, 2023

With The class of ‘23 coming to an end the seniors had their senior walk on June 1st. They went back to their elementary schools and walked through the schools to celebrate with the younger students...

Senior Ben Duncan gets ready for his senior speech for graduation may 26th. Graduation will be held June 6.

Seniors celebrate years of work

Lilly Fandel-Thompson May 26, 2023

The class of ‘23 is wrapping up their senior year and preparing for the biggest celebration of their academic year: their graduation ceremony.  Principal LaNisha Paddock said the involvement of students...

Kara Mueller pictured talking to Park senior Angel Aguilar Salazar about the Wallin scholarship. Park seniors were recently presented the Wallin scholarship for the college of their choice.

Financial assistance provides opportunity

Caedon Exsted May 26, 2023

With the end of school nearing and seniors deciding their future plans, Wallin Education Partners recently awarded the Wallin scholarship. Recipient and senior Nev Dobyne said the scholarship was a...

Senior Rachel Katzovitz recieves her cap and gown May 24. The seniors last day is June 2, and they will be graduating June 6 at the stadium.

Staff Editorial: High school survival guide

May 26, 2023

High school is notoriously difficult to navigate, and it’s easy to look back with both a sense of nostalgia and regret. The Echo seniors collaborated to create a list of tips that we wish we knew going...

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