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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

Juniors Hannah Howell and Kendall Coley rejoice after scoring a point against Moorhead. According to assistant principal Jessica Busse, nine buses transported students to the Xcel Energy Center Nov. 8.

Volleyball wins consolation semifinals

Colin Canaday and Harris Keekley November 8, 2019

Following the loss to Eagan Nov. 7, Park volleyball made a comeback in the Minnesota State High School Tournament with a win against Moorhead Nov. 8. According to coach Whitney Meierotto-Simon, the...

Junior Faith Johnson waves to the student section during the introductions before the Nov. 9 State match. Johnson plays as a right-side hitter.

Information to know for the Nov. 9 volleyball State match

Maggie Klaers November 8, 2019

Following a victory against Moorhead Nov. 8, Park will face Lakeville North in the consolation bracket championship match. If Park wins, they will be fifth overall in the State tournament.

Teachers Bobby Otto and Chad Austad cheer on the Park volleyball team during its first state match. Otto led cheers throughout the match to promote Park pride.

Some teachers take personal day to attend State tournament

Marta Hill, Isabel Kjaer, and Kaia Myers November 7, 2019

As the Park varsity volleyball team prepares to play in the State tournament Nov. 7, assistant Principal Jessica Busse said the number of teachers who can go to the game is determined by the number of...

Senior captain Makaila Winward tips the ball over the net Nov. 7. Park will move on to play Moorhead Nov. 8.

Volleyball falls to Eagan

Colin Canaday and Harris Keekley November 7, 2019

Park volleyball battled through a difficult game against Eagan at the Minnesota State High School Tournament Nov. 7, eventually losing in three sets. Senior captain Makaila Winward said the importance...

Seniors Ava Bishop, Sarah McCallon, Emma Roloff and Sydney Ring yell after the referee makes a call against Park. The dress code Nov. 7 was blackout.

Park community shows support for volleyball team at State

Colin Canaday, Harris Keekley November 7, 2019

“O-R-I-O-L-E-S” erupted throughout the Xcel Energy Center  arena as more than 500 fans cheered on the Park volleyball team in their first State appearance on Nov. 7. Senior Rakesh Plantz said he...

Junior Kendall Coley spikes the ball to the opposing team. Busing will function the same way as the first day of State Nov. 7. Buses will board 7:15 a.m Nov. 8.

Information about the Nov. 8 volleyball State match

Maggie Klaers November 7, 2019

Following a 3-0 loss to Eagan Nov. 7, Park will play Moorhead Nov. 8 in the consolation bracket.

Junior Kendall Coley hits the ball over the net during the Sections Finals Nov. 2. The State matches will be played as a double elimination Nov. 7 and Nov. 8.

Busing offered to students for volleyball State match

Gabriel Kaplan and Noah Orloff November 5, 2019

When freshman Clare Miller found out busing would be available for Park volleyball’s upcoming State matches, she said she was joyful because of the convenience it would offer.  “I think it might...

The girls volleyball team celebrates after scoring during the sections game against Washburn Oct. 24. Park won with a final score of 3-0.

Schedule for Nov. 6

Maggie Klaers November 5, 2019

In preparation for Varsity volleyball playing in the state tournament, Park will host a pep fest Nov. 6, according to the Park administration.

Senior Addie Warg dives for the ball during the game against Chanhassen Oct. 3. Girls volleyball won 3-0 on senior night.

Volleyball celebrates victory

Kate Schneider October 10, 2019

When playing for the first time in a varsity match, senior Angie Leno said she felt overwhelmed with gratitude for her last season. “I went in for serving and it felt good being in (the game), it’s...

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