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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

A freshman student fills out a ballet during the school-wide mock election Oct. 16. The mock election was a way to involve students under 18 in the civic process.

Staff Editorial: Student election judges present opportunity in politics

October 25, 2018

As Election Day approaches, high school students in St. Louis Park have been contacted about applying to be a student election judge. The jobs are available to students all around Minnesota. The Echo...

Seniors Daisy Widboom, Madison McIntosh and Violet Huber cheer at the pep fest Sept. 14. Homecoming week has activities and dress codes every day leading up to the dance 7 p.m. Sept 22.

Student council finishes Homecoming preparations

Rachel Salzer, Emma Leff, and Anika Hanson September 17, 2018

As the 2018 Homecoming week quickly approaches, students eagerly await the week packed with activities. Homecoming week activities are open to all students with the goal of bringing the student body together. Student...

JSU discusses, celebrates Purim

JSU discusses, celebrates Purim

Isaac Wert March 19, 2018

This past month, the Jewish Student Union (JSU) learned about the Jewish holiday of Purim, celebrating when the Jews resisted oppression from the Persian empire, which senior Ruchama Borg described as...

Senior Martha Walton reacts to speeches against gun violence at Firehouse 1. Students left class at 10 a.m. to participate in the walkout, March 14.

March amplifies voices

March 16, 2018

In light of the recent Parkland shooting, activism surrounding gun violence is on the rise with students at the forefront. Because of this, the voices of teenagers are more important than ever. The recent...

Nest members gather Feb. 22 in room A304 to talk about new updates and ideas for their board meeting. The board meeting will take place March 12.

Nest hosts meeting to expand planning ideas

Marta Hill March 9, 2018

Thinking about the Nest's future, Nest chair Julia Schmelzer said in order for the Nest to succeed, they need a variety of students involved in planning. “We need to make sure that we have diverse...

Photo illustration by Grace Farley.

Taser device activation in classroom determined not threatening

Atticus Raasch and Annabella Strathman February 14, 2018

A student’s handheld taser was activated during a fifth hour Business Innovations class Jan. 18, according to assistant principal Charles Johnson-Nixon. “It was something his mother had given to...

Junior Tre Givens shows off his dancing skills at the Day One pep-fest Sept. 8.

Dancer to audition for ‘America’s Got Talent’

Jayne Stevenson October 23, 2015

How did you get into dance? My sister was a dancer, and I was in the dance setting since I was little. She started when she was 4. I was watching all the time, and I started to like it. My...

Club changes fundraising approach

Club changes fundraising approach

Sydney Hall October 9, 2015

While many clubs and activities sell chocolate bars or coupon cards for their fundraisers, Roots and Shoots employs an alternative approach. Roots and Shoots will sell compost to raise money for upcoming...

Film club leaders prepare for first meeting

Film club leaders prepare for first meeting

Lauren VonEschen October 9, 2015

Senior Miles Sandbo said his excitement level continues to grow as the recently formed film club inches closer to its first group meeting of the year. “People always bring their own perspectives...

Senior Dorothy Slater begins mile 23.

Senior runs her third marathon

Alissa Meredith October 4, 2015

Senior Dorothy Slater runs the streets of Minneapolis and St. Paul with 11,473 participants as they strive to accomplish one common goal: running 26.2 miles. Slater said she found her love of running...

Don’t do away with tradition

Jonah Kupritz September 5, 2015

Perhaps it’s hard to appreciate being pelted with water balloons or to watch a group of teenage boys twirl around in dresses in a dance that intermittently edges on illicit, but these instances share...

Artistic movement finds home in park

Lani Abelson, Copy Editor December 12, 2012

Studio offers beginners chances to learn new styles Students longing to move like those on reality shows may find a new outlet in St. Louis Park to express their inner “Dance Mom.” The Park Dance...

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