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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

Downtown Minneapolis in the background of Lake Bde Maka Ska May 27. The beach volleyball courts are packed during the warm summer months.

It’s lake season

Ryan Moran June 2, 2025

The Minneapolis lakes are a beautiful way to escape from all the unappealing things about a city while staying in the city. With stunning views, open parks, and refreshing water, the lakes are the place...

A peaceful wooden boardwalk through the nature center on a beautiful spring day May 16. Westwood Hills Nature Center is one place to visit this summer in Park.

Hottest outdoor spots for Summer

Lila Frank May 20, 2025

With summer break approaching and Minnesota's brisk, snowy winter finally retired until next year, it's time to welcome the new season by exploring some fun outdoor activities to enjoy in Park. As it is...

Sophomore Sabrina Jama is helped by her manager at Hook and Fish on March 26. Many students work a part time job to make money through summer.

Summer program opportunities

Mohamed Ahmed April 6, 2025

Jobs require much more than effort; they require skills and experience. Many students tend to second-guess summer jobs before applying, but summer jobs have many upsides. Junior Najib Abdullahi said...

Sophomore Jacob Balcos studies for finals June 7. Students at Park got ready for a big week of finals testing.

The stress of finals week

Owen McColgan and Jacob Martenson June 8, 2023

With the school year coming to a close, many students have been feeling the pressure finals come with and have been stressing to try and find time to study.                         Sophomore...

Executing the perfect summer playlist

Executing the perfect summer playlist

Abby Meisler June 5, 2023

As the 2023 summer approaches, people are starting to make their playlists with their anthems for this summer. These five songs are key to have a great summer playlist. “42.26” by Childish Gambino This...

Summer soccer skills program

Summer soccer skills program

Layla Mickelson May 29, 2023

During the summer, there are many opportunities that are available to high school students. One that is offered to all aspiring female soccer students is the soccer skills program run by head coach Anne...

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Top 3 films of summer 2022

Abby Bartleson September 6, 2022

This summer has been a noteworthy season for new movies. With an increasing number of theatergoers and fewer movies being released on demand, I took the chance to watch some of the most anticipated films...

Students share in a circle during first hour civics June 8. To sign up for credit recovery talk to your counselor or email Patrice Howard (howard.patrice@slpschools.org).

Enriching events for the summer

Ivan Zank June 8, 2022

The summer is almost here but that doesn't mean school stops for everyone. Park offers various activities for when school is out, both educational and recreational.  Patrice Howard, Director of Community...

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