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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
Hannah Wolk

Hannah Wolk, Photo Editor

Hello my name is Hannah Rose Wolk. If you ever see me with children, they aren’t mine (biologically). I spend most of my time with the kids I nanny, which is 845932034957 different children. I have my entire life planned out on Pinterest boards, including every room in my dream house, what my kids are going to wear, what kind of dog I want to have, what clothes I’m going to wear for the rest of my life, etc. etc. I want to be a neonatal nurse practitioner or an OB or a pediatric nurse practitioner, or all three. If I am not with a child, I am most likely with my dog Wesley a.k.a. pupperdoodles, a.k.a. Wesley Wolkovitz. (Follow him on insta @wesleywolk). If I am not with a baby, or my dog, you can find me eating Sebastian Joes raspberry chocolate chip ice cream! Add me on snapchat for more exclusive photos of my dog- @wolkhannah

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Choir hosts POPS concert and senior vocal recital

Hannah Leff, Lukas Levin, and Hannah Wolk
May 24, 2017
Senior Jacob Willette picks up his cap and gown May 18. Willette plans to attend the University of Minnesota-Duluth next fall.

[Photo] Graduation to be held May 25

May 18, 2017
Band teacher Steven Schmitz talks with the band following their performance at Edina High School April 24. The band received a superior rating at the competition.

[Photo] Band performs at Edina concert contest

April 28, 2017
Opinion: Modern feminist movement excludes Zionism

Opinion: Modern feminist movement excludes Zionism

Hannah Wolk
April 14, 2017
Sophomore Mary Gleason works on Adobe Photoshop during Photo 2. Photo 2 students are participating in an art contest for middle school and high school students centered around the theme of aging.

[Photo] Art competition inspires insight

March 21, 2017
Junior Mahamed Mahamed talks to a college representative from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. There was a large representation of schools at the college fair March 15.

[Photo] College fair provides opportunity to survey post-secondary options

March 23, 2017
Jewish Student Union (JSU) members sing "Od Yavo Shalom Aleinu" during the Cultural Day show March 10. JSU also talked about the Jewish holiday Purim.

Senior Eben Managbe sings "Waving Flag" during the Cultural Day show March 7. She wore traditional Cameroon clothing.

Junior Kurt Nystuen plays the drums at the POPS concert on March 6. Nystuen is part of the percussion ensemble.

Junior Owen Erickson plays the trumpet during the POPS band concert March 6. Erickson is part of the Symphonic Band.

Sophomore Lexi Lee performs during the band concert March. 6. Lee sang "House of Gold" by Twenty One Pilots while playing the ukulele.

Freshman Shayla Miller dribbles the ball in her Feb. 22 game against Blake. According to the StarTribune Girls' Basketball Hub, Miller averages 10.3 points per game with a total of 258 points in the 2016-2017 regular season.

Meet the Athlete: Shayla Miller

Hannah Leff and Hannah Wolk
March 2, 2017
Strength coach Jessica Gust uses freshman Sam Thyne to demonstrate how to spot someone while bench pressing Feb. 27. This week students had fitness testing to track their progress.

[Photo] Lifting and cardio provide benefits

March 7, 2017
Sophomore Gerald Perelman dribbles the ball in his Jewish Organized Sports League game Feb. 12. His team lost the game 67-30.

[Photo] JOSL engages teenagers in basketball

Dani Orloff
February 14, 2017
Junior Dylisi Sheffield looks to pass in the team's Feb. 7 game against Channhassen. The team lost 56-38.

Girls’ basketball loses to Chanhassen

Esther Gendler, Yonit Krebs, Hannah Leff, and Hannah Wolk
February 9, 2017
Eighth-grader Elizabeth Orton takes a breathe during the 500-yard freestyle on the first day of State. Orton finished 11th on the first day and 12th overall at the State finals on Friday.

Girls’ swimming competes at state

Hannah Wolk and Josh Halper
November 22, 2016
Coach Joe Yaeger and assistant coach Amanda Forsberg cheer on Elizabeth Orton during the girls 200-yard freestyle event at semi-finals for State. Orton placed 10th in the event and qualified for finals where she placed 11th.

Kailey Delozier talks to coach Joe Yaeger and assistant coach Amanda Forsberg following her 50-yard freestyle event. Kailey placed 10th and qualified for finals where she placed 10th as well.

Eighth-grader Elizabeth Orton dives into the pool at the start of the girls 500-yard freestyle event. Orton placed 11th and qualified for finals where she placed 12th overall.

Senior Katie Orton cheers her eighth grade sister Elizabeth Orton on when her name is called for the girls 500-yard freestyle event. Katie counts laps during the event.

Grade Level Coordinator Rob Griffin: "I feel like (the open forum) went well. People were able to express how they felt to all the group, especially later on in the discussion when there was a more diverse group in the room." "I think (the forum) opened the door to things that would make us a better school as far as how we handle situations dealing with diversity." "Everybody sees things through a different lens and I haven't been here long enough to really be able to know the difference between students and how they feel but listening to them during the forum, I could really tell there are students that don't feel safe."

[Photo] Students, staff react to recent events, forum discussion

November 18, 2016
Sophomore Adna Mohamud: "I was very emotional. I think it was really helpful for those people, for them to express their opinions and their anger towards the attack to the girl and the whole situation in the United States." "I want people to be a bit more open minded about the pain we're feeling and sometimes people do crazy things."

Senior Eric Manuel volunteers as an election judge at Susan Lindgren Nov. 8. As an election judge, Manuel signs in registered voters, explains voting procedures, provides ballots and monitors conduct of the election.

[Photo] Students get involved in elections

D’aviyan Robinson
November 9, 2016

How well do you know Echowan?

Hannah Wolk and Alex Balfour
November 1, 2016
Juniors Rafferty Kugler and Jacob Stillman meet to work on the club application forms during their lunch.

[Photo] Ping Pong club hopes to swing into action

October 16, 2016
Echowan attends state convention

Echowan attends state convention

Alex Balfour and Hannah Wolk
October 13, 2016
Freshmen Jamie Sorenson, Jackson Aune, Bryan Okere and Ashton Williams use their cell phones during lunch. All four students are frustrated that they are not able to access some social media sites on the school Wi-Fi.

IT blocks social media on guest Wi-Fi

Mimi Fhima and Hannah Wolk
October 13, 2016
Park tech expands advertising

Park tech expands advertising

Alex Balfour, Hannah Wolk, and
October 5, 2016
Senior Grace Feldman buys a yearbook during lunch Sept. 26.

Echowan creates new sale tactics, student outreach

Hannah Wolk and Alex Balfour
September 27, 2016
Senior Grace Feldman buys a yearbook during lunch Sept. 26.

[Photo] Yearbook meets deadlines

April 30, 2017
Echowan sets goals for new school year

Echowan sets goals for new school year

Alex Balfour and Hannah Wolk
September 20, 2016
Senior Garrett Briggs and junior Ethan Sadler play video games at the Park Tech meeting Sept. 13.

Senior Garrett Briggs and junior Ethan Sadler play video games at the Park Tech meeting Sept. 13.

Park Tech selects new technology leaders

Alex Balfour and Hannah Wolk
September 14, 2016
Freshmen Carly Neville, Shayla Miller and Ian Otos make bracelets during the first Student Council meeting Aug. 23. Members also talked about goals for the upcoming year.

[Photo] Council hopes to be more inclusive

September 3, 2016
Junior Eli Haddorff reciting the oath before getting sworn into the U.S. Marine Corps. Photo used with written permission from Eli Haddorff.

Junior Haley Kirchner getting sworn into the U.S. Marine Corps. Photo used with written permission from Haley Kirchner.

Journalist to speak on new book

Hannah Wolk
May 17, 2016
Mr. Nordean teaches his freshman civics class. His room was redesigned Presidents' Day Weekend by the Learning Design Team task force.

[Photo] New classroom offers new opportunities

April 25, 2016
Teacher finds her passion

Teacher finds her passion

Hannah Wolk
April 12, 2016
Meet the calf: A baby cow, who was recently born March 25, eats hay. Visitors can participate in daily milking demonstrations at the farm.

First look: A baby chick peers out from a viewing case. The chicks currently live inside until the weather warms up, when they will move outdoors.

Hop around: Two baby bunnies huddle together as they nibble on their food. In addition to bunnies, the exhibit features piglets, lambs, goat kids and ducklings.

Travel to the farm: A young goat receives attention at the Wells Fargo Family Farm section of the Minnesota Zoo. People are able to feed the goats while they visit.

[Photo] Furry friends welcomed back

April 13, 2016
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Lack of maternity leave creates difficulties

Hannah Wolk
March 18, 2016
IB World School

Wear the cure: Sophomores Carly Livingston and Hannah Leff showcase Love Your Melon hats. The brand is run by college students across the country with the mission to give a hat to every child fighting cancer. The hats became an increasingly popular trend among youth and adults.

[Photo] Love Your Melon gives back to children battling cancer

March 9, 2016
Walk through history: A ranch-style house offers a view into the post-war suburban era. The home echoes a sense of security, possibility and accomplishment present during this time.

City highlights: Visitors explore the kitchen featured at the “Suburbia” exhibit in St. Paul. The kitchen is interactive and includes a sink, oven, refrigerator, appliances and plastic food, allowing the public to experience home life after World War II.

[Photo] Explore 'Suburbia'

March 8, 2016
Peek into modernity: Contemporary kitchen and household appliances are displayed at the exhibit. Records and a music player are also showcased.

Exhibit on wheels: A 1956 Chevrolet lets visitors discover new opportunities available to citizens in this era. The auto industry popularized parking lots, shopping malls, drive-in restaurants and movie theaters.

St. Louis Park Middle School became an IB World School in January 2016. The middle school was working toward this for several years.

[Photo] Middle school becomes IB world school

March 17, 2016
Senator Ron Latz talks to citizens of Saint Louis Park on Feb 23. State Representatives Cheryl Youakim and Peggy Flanagan were also at the meeting Tuesday night.

[Photo] Legislators outline top priorities

March 14, 2016
Senator Ron Latz meets with residents of Saint Louis Park at City Hall on Feb. 23. Latz is answering a question about police body cameras.

Juniors Anna Gleason and Makayla Jones-Klausing meet to discuss upcoming plans regarding an idea to develop a coffee shop similar to the Depot in Hopkins. The students are creating a proposal to show the Saint Louis Park City Council in the months ahead.

[Photo] Student-run cafe to open

February 26, 2016
Junior Megan Wojtasiak adds the finishing touches to her artwork in her coloring book.

Adult coloring book trend grows

Hannah Wolk
February 12, 2016
Senior Danny Ellis dances during the pepfest on Feb. 11. He is the park mascot.

[Photo] SnoDaze Pep fest

February 12, 2016
Senior Patrick Bordewick eats ice cream during the pepfest on Feb. 11. He participated in the captains relay race as a hockey captain.

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