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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

Senior Ellie Keller goes prom dress shopping on May 5. The senior prom will be May 15.

Prom to be held at the ROC

Crystal Diaz and Maddie Schutte May 11, 2021

The first school dance since the COVID-19 pandemic — prom — will finally take place. Juniors will have their prom May 14, followed by the senior prom May 15.  Junior prom will be held from 7–9...

Sophomore Kamryn Halley walks to class May. 7. The mask mandate in Minnesota is planned to be lifted July 1.

COVID-19 restrictions rolled back

Tobias Khabie and Jacob Khabie May 7, 2021

After Gov. Tim Walz announced rollbacks on COVID-19 restrictions, freshman Noah Leventhal said although the roll backs may be a little too early for his liking, he is overall pleased. “Since most...

A community member skiis at Theodore Wirth Park Dec. 23. Skiing is a great way to stay active while fitness centers are closed.

COVID-19 safe winter activities

Ayelet Prottas and Oliver Smith January 4, 2021

As the weather gets colder in Minnesota, normal activities students partake in might be unavailable. Here are some safe and fun ways students are keeping busy.

As of Dec. 8, there are 356,152 cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota.

The reality of COVID-19 pods

Molly Schochet and Talia Lissauer December 7, 2020

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, some Park students have formed pods amongst their friends to allow for social interaction while staying safe. To ensure her pod is safe as it can be, senior...

Stay home this Thanksgiving to keep everyone safe

Stay home this Thanksgiving to keep everyone safe

Kate Schneider November 20, 2020

With COVID-19 cases skyrocketing and continuing to break records, this holiday season is going to be unlike any other. If we want any chance of keeping the virus under control, everyone needs to stay home...

Photo illustration by Talia Lissauer. Please keep 6 feet distance” stickers have been placed throughout the hallways at Park. Other precautionary measure  have been put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 including following social distancing guidelines and the use of face coverings.

Precautionary measures in place for Hybrid learning

Talia Lissauer and Maddie Schutte October 20, 2020

After completing the first seven weeks of the 2020-2021 school year in distance learning, Park will transition into a 25% hybrid model beginning the week of Oct. 26. According to assistant principal Jessica...

Senior Evie Gutzke serves the ball to opposing team during the Homecoming pickleball tournament Oct. 1. The tournament was part of many Homecoming festivities that were modified from last year to comply with state social distancing regulations.

Pickleball game runs until sundown

Aisha Hersi and Juweriya Sherif October 5, 2020

Even with the chilly 48-degree weather and setting sun, dozens of Park students showed up for the Homecoming week Pickleball tournament on Oct. 1st.  According to Student Council Representative Michael...

Photo illustration by Talia Lissauer. Please keep 6 feet distance” stickers have been placed throughout the hallways at Park. Other precautionary measure  have been put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 including following social distancing guidelines and the use of face coverings.

Park prepares transition to hybrid model

Talia Lissauer September 29, 2020

Despite the continuing pandemic, freshman Finn Baron said he would feel comfortable in a hybrid model as long as all precautionary measures were followed.   “I hope it's kind of similar to how the...

Sophomores Charlie Poulter and Miles Rider, along with other Park students, spectate the girls’ varsity tennis match Aug. 26. Spectators were encouraged to wear masks and social distance by the Park sports administration.

Procedures for attending fall sports events

Emmy Pearson and Lauren Thon September 4, 2020

Attending St. Louis Park High School sporting events in the fall of 2020 will look different than the past years. With the COVID-19 pandemic still present precautions become necessary for spectators. These...

Photo illustration by Emily Ziessman. A homemade mask should cover ones mouth and nose tightly as well as lay flat on both sides of the face. Masks should be machine-washed frequently.

Step-by-step instructions for homemade masks

Maggie Klaers April 17, 2020

On April 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a recommendation that all people wear some form of face covering in public settings, especially in places where social distancing...

Gov. Tim Walz extended the stay at home order through May 3, in Executive Order 20-33. According to the order, Minnesotans can still participate in outdoor activities. Individuals may engage in outdoor activities (e.g., walking, hiking, running, biking, driving for pleasure, hunting, or fishing), and may go to available public parks and other public recreation lands, consistent with remaining at least six feet apart from individuals from other households, said the order.

Governor extends stay-at home order

Talia Lissauer and Marta Hill April 8, 2020

Continuing the nationwide effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Tim Walz has extended the stay-at-home order and the closure of bars and restaurants, until May 3. “The continued presence of...

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