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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

Park sports warm up for the winter

Park sports warm up for the winter

Abby Bartleson October 31, 2022

When the weather finally cools down, the winter sports heat up at Park. Senior gymnastics captain Sophia Earle said she is really excited for the season to start. “I am excited to meet the new gymnasts...

Sophomore Emily Foster swims during a meet with Chaska Oct. 18. Their first section game will be Nov. 9.

Senior night swim meet brings team together

Abby Meisler October 25, 2022

Park hosted their senior night swim meet Oct. 18. This was the team’s first and only home meet of the season due to the complications of the pool.  According to senior captain Stella Rostal, the...

Park highschool swimming pool on Oct. 1. The pool is  running again and ready to be used.

Swimming is out cold

Eliah Fink October 6, 2022

Most recent update: As of Oct. 3, the Park swimming pool is up and running once again. The schedule for heater repair went to plan, and the girls’ swim team will be back swimming in the pool as soon...

Senior Isabel Nathan prepares to start her race Sept. 15th. Park lost in a close meet against Benilde.

Girls swimming suffers bittersweet loss

The girls swim team endured a loss to Park's rival, Benilde St. Margaret’s, Sept. 15th. According to head coach Amanda Forsberg, while the team did not win, they worked together and improved as a whole,...

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...

Boys swimming cheers on its teammates Jan. 12. The swimmers wear masks when they are out of the pool or waiting to swim in an event.

Boys’ swimming continues masking as cases rise

Colin Canaday January 20, 2022

Facing the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Minnesota history and a potential move to distance learning at many schools, masking during athletics is now of paramount concern. According to swimming coach...

Used with permission by Mae Turman

Meet the Athlete: Mae Turman

Char Priadka November 10, 2021

When did you first start swimming?   I’ve been swimming ever since I was a baby, but I started competitively swimming last year.   What about swimming are you most passionate about?   Swimming...

Junior Fiona Long waits to start her race Oct. 26. Girls’ swimming advanced to the Sections meet Nov. 11 at St. Catherine’s University, time TBD.

Girls Swimming achieves senior night victory

Avery Stahl November 1, 2021

The girls’ swim team ended the regular season with a win against Bloomington Kennedy. According to coach Amanda Forsberg, this Oct. 26 meet was a result of a performance far better than anticipated. “It...

Senior Elizabeth Schoenecker competes in a race against New Prague on Sept. 21. Despite a hard fought meet, New Prague came out on top.

Girls’ swim loses close meet to New Prague

Avery Stahl September 29, 2021

After getting edged out in its meet against New Prague Sept. 21, Head coach Amanda Forsberg said the team performed to the best of its abilities and is satisfied by the team's effort.“We lost but it...

Senior captain Greta Kulevsky swim freestyle during a meet Oct. 8. Kulevsky has been swimming for Park for 5 years.

Girls’ swimming season comes to an end

Ben Sanford and Lilly Strathman October 25, 2020

In its final meet of the season, Park competed at Sections Oct. 24. Girls’ swimming scored seventh out of thirteen places, which was a success in the eyes of multiple swimmers and coaches a part of the...

 The MSHSL board voted to go ahead with the winter sports season in a meeting Oct. 1. During the meeting the board also decided to add playoffs to the fall sport season.

Winter sports given the green light

Tobias Khabie, Molly Schochet, and Sam Swisher October 16, 2020

In a virtual meeting Oct. 1, the Minnesota State High School League board unanimously voted to allow the 2020 winter sports’ season to take place. The schedule approved includes a 30% decrease in the...

Senior Gabbie Kruse swims in a freestyle relay Oct. 8. This was the last home meet for the seniors on the team.

Girls’ swimming suffers loss to Chanhassen

Ben Sanford and Lilly Strathman October 9, 2020

Although Park lost against Chanhassen Oct. 8, the team accomplished a lot over the course of the meet. According to coach Amanda Forsberg, the team saw significant improvements in their times and technique. “This...

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