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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 student slides down hill on Dec 22. Winter activities have slowly begun as snow starts to fall.

The wonders of winter activities

Sarah Peterson December 22, 2022

Although the time off school during winter break is much needed, it can get boring. There are many fun things to do by yourself or with friends and family. Here are a few ideas to keep you active during...

How to “sleigh” the holidays

How to “sleigh” the holidays

Anya Panday December 22, 2022

Teenagers are chronic procrastinators and with the holidays quickly approaching many are scrambling to find last-minute gifts. To help combat this yearly cycle, I’ve compiled a list in no particular...

Celebrating winter traditions

Celebrating winter traditions

Eliah Fink December 16, 2022

Throughout the years, the winter holiday season has always been a very special time for me. There are many different traditions on both sides of my family which I look forward to each year.  One winter...

Don’t skip on this ice-cold drip

Don’t skip on this ice-cold drip

Eliah Fink December 15, 2022

As we move from fall to wintertime, fashion trends change with the cold weather. Over the years, different trends begin to shift in and out of style. So what's “in” this winter season? This year, although...

Sophomore Micah Curtis jumps with the ball Dec. 9. Park won 85-76 against Washburn.

Boys’ basketball victorious at first home game

After a triumphant 85-76 win against Washburn Dec. 9, assistant coach Rob Griffin said he was proud of how the team performed because of the progress players have made. “We have played a lot better...

My emergency car kit is packed in my car and ready to be used. Having it brings confidence that I will be prepared for any circumstance, especially for dangers on winter roads.

Winter weather calls for preparation

Anna Williams December 8, 2022

Winter weather brings seemingly unpredictable dangers on the roads. As both high schoolers and novice drivers, it is important that we travel safely, meaning we are paying attention when driving and preparing...

Park Trail 12/8/22

Park Trail 12/8/22

Alex Geretz December 8, 2022

Echo File Photo by Carissa Prestholdt

Victoria Schmelzle receives Athena Award

Abby Bartleson March 7, 2022

When senior Victoria Schmelzle found out she had won the Athena award, she was proud of herself because her hard work paid off.  Every year, a high school student athlete is presented with the Athena...

Stillwater Ice Palace Maze at The Zephyr Theatre. Maze opened Feb. 20 and closed Feb. 27.

Stillwater Ice Palace Maze makes for an entertaining activity

Abby Bartleson March 7, 2022

When I first pulled up to the Ice Palace Maze, I was greeted with bright, colorful lights and the smell of campfires. The Ice Palace Maze located in Stillwater at The Zephyr Theatre which consists of an...

Overcoming the winter slump

Overcoming the winter slump

Danny Shope November 2, 2021

Winter is one of the hardest times to find motivation, with dreary weather and short days. When it comes to exercise, it’s easy to convince yourself to hibernate in your house for the entire season and...

Freshman Thomas Shope glides on his ski Feb. 17. During this meet, Park swept all 4 races.

Nordic prevails preceding sections

Ben Sanford February 21, 2021

After winning all four races at its meet on Feb. 17, Nordic is feeling strong going into sections. According to senior captain Mimi Kniser, the team put its best foot forward to succeed at its most recent...

Fifth-grader Judah Lissauer and eighth-grader Ari Lissauer sled down a hill on Cedar Lake Jan. 16. Sledding is one of many winter activities students are using to stay entertained during COVID-19.

Winter activities are ‘snow’ joke

Lilly Strathman February 4, 2021

With a layer of snow covering Minnesota, it can be easy to spend the freezing winters confined inside, however, science teacher and assistant Nordic coach Pat Hartman said he encourages outdoor winter...

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