36 Arts basics quiz
February 21, 2019
Filed under School clubs and activities
With the school year over halfway done, work on learning about some of the foundational knowledge about 36 Arts, Park’s student artwork magazine. Loading 36 Arts var QuizWorks = window.QuizWorks || []; QuizWorks.push( [document.getElementById("embed-quiz-409982"), "quiz", "4099...
Staff Editorial: Districts’ attempts at collecting feedback limited
February 18, 2019
Filed under Staff Editorials
Recently, St. Louis Park superintendent Astein Osei met with the Student Leadership Advisory Council to discuss possible changes to the start and end times of the schools in the district. During the meeting Jan. 16, the district was able to collect student recommendations. The Echo Editorial Board commends the superi...
Muddy Paws Cheesecake moves locations
February 15, 2019
Filed under Student Life
As Muddy Paws Cheesecake owner Tami Cabrera unpacked cake stands to prepare their new location, she reflected on the recent move and the store’s ability to receive more customers. “We just moved locations, about a mile away from our old location. The most important thing is we can offer our custo...
Birdfeeder creates winter meal packs
Maggie Klaers and Sofia Seewald
December 16, 2018
Filed under School clubs and activities
Senior and student manager of the Birdfeeder Althea Tyler said the holidays can be a difficult time financially for many families. “It’s a time when families are already buying presents and they might be having a harder time over the break, just because it’s a busy time and there’s more fa...
Architecture Construction Engineering club opens doors
December 16, 2018
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Architecture Construction Engineering club is giving students the opportunity to learn more about the world of construction, according to adviser Al Wachutka. He said students are currently meeting to design playgrounds. Senior Maria Vivone said she utilizes the opportunities the club provides her...
Staff Editorial: Successful alumna inspires community
November 25, 2018
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Park High School focuses on fostering close alumni ties and prides itself on bringing the community back to its roots. Alumni who have accomplished great things bring success and pride to our school, and offer many useful lessons of wisdom for students. This November, Park alum and Minnesota state...
Gay Straight Alliance plans activism
October 30, 2018
Filed under School clubs and activities, Showcase
.According to junior copresident Anika Jamison, the Gay Straight Alliance hopes to have more focused meetings and plans this year, particularly with regard to activism for LGBTQ rights. “Last year, we were a little less organized. This year, we are cracking down,” Jamison said. Adviser Kyle...
Parking passes continue to sell
Abby Intveld and Sofia Seewald
October 13, 2018
When senior Danny Hunegs received his license this past week, he was doubtful he’d acquire a pass. “Someone told me they were still selling the passes so I went in to just ask, I didn’t expect there would be any,” Hunegs said. “I went in and they did have them available which I was happy ...
Staff Editorial: Discrimination lawsuit needs more attention, student input
October 11, 2018
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Last fall, the district was charged by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights for discrimination against students of color and disabled students for disciplinary action. Suspensions and expulsions of these groups were found to be higher than white and non-disabled students at Park. According to...
Advocacy group works toward gun reform
September 4, 2018
According to Mayor Jake Spano, recent conversations between a group of Park students and City Council have pushed for gun reform in the city of St. Louis Park. “I had just left a bunch of kids who want to ban guns from St. Louis Park in a room with a gun store owner and I really wasn't worried,” ...
Nest Board searching for location, suitable building
April 26, 2018
Filed under School clubs and activities, Student Life
According to Nest board member sophomore Joey Miller, the Nest board is currently looking for a location. “We're looking at a lot more buildings right now for making the space usable for coffee and whatever we want to use it for,” Miller said. Chair of the St. Louis Park Nest board Julia Schmelzer...
Looking over the two proposals for school start and end times next year, freshman John Lawrence said he feels both choices present favorable options for the high school. “It would be nice to make (start...
Gabriel Kaplan, Katie Hardie, and Maria Perez Barriga
Jewish Student Union president senior Leila Raymond said she attended every annual Purim celebration meeting in the last four years, which the club celebrates by eating a Jewish pastry that symbolizes...
After junior Zoe Younger read aloud a spoken word piece she wrote for the Black History Month performance, she said she believes that all American should be educated about the issues of racism.“I...
Maddie Schutte and Talia Lissauer
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