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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
Sophie Olmen

Sophie Olmen, Sports Editor

Hi my name is Sophie Olmen and I am the sports editor for the Echo. Fun fact I have two middle names and I am also a senior this year. I play tennis, basketball and softball. I enjoy spending time at my cabin and doing random stuff. I have a golden retriever and I love her very much.

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The construction on Wooddale Ave S has been completed after improvements to the bridge. According to senior engineering project manager Jack Sullivan, in the next couple of years they plan to add traffic lights.

Wooddale bridge construction to be completed

Sophie Olmen
June 6, 2019
Alivia McClinton avoids three of Chanhassen's defenders during the game May 14. Park's overall record is 4-5. Their next game is against Colombia Heights.

Girls’ lacrosse loses to No. 3 ranked team in state

Sophie Olmen and Breanna Thompson
May 16, 2019
Sophomore Keeley Bersten scans the field for an open player May 2. Park beat Robbinsdale Cooper 14-2.

Girls’ lacrosse on three-game winning streak

Sophie Olmen and Breanna Thompson
May 9, 2019
Sophomore Jade Clausen and junior Sharda Doorbijai run laps during practice April 25. Their next game is 6 p.m. April 26 at St. Louis Park Stadium

Girls’ lacrosse loses to Hopkins

Breanna Thompson and Sophie Olmen
April 26, 2019
Junior Anna Nicholls cradles the ball to move between two Benilde-St. Margaret players April 18. Park's next game is against Hopkins 6 p.m. April 23 at the stadium.

Girls’ lacrosse quiz

Breanna Thompson and Sophie Olmen
April 22, 2019
Eighth grader Sophie Earle performs her floor routine at a meet against Hopkins. The middle school will now be getting out 3:52 p.m., which will affect sports practices and after-school events.

2020 start time may impact sports teams

Sophie Olmen
April 22, 2019
Captain Grace Lynch who is a senior cradles the ball after catching it at captains' practice March 3. The next girls' lacrosse captains' practice is 6:30 p.m. March 11 at St. Louis Park High School.

Girls’ lacrosse holds captains practices

Sophie Olmen and Breanna Thompson
March 18, 2019
Sophomore Erin Brousseau prepares to bowl during the lacrosse bowling fundraiser March 9.

Girls’ lacrosse hosts bowling fundraiser

Sophie Olmen and Breanna Thompson
March 16, 2019
Senior Adam Bauer protects the ball from Hopkins defender March 8. Park lost to Hopkins 59-82.

Boys’ basketball loses to No. 1 seed Hopkins

Sophie Olmen
March 9, 2019
Sophomore Maia Seidel hits an approach shot during a match on May 9 at Brookview Golf Course. The girls' golf 2019 season will hold their first practice March 18.

[Photo] Girls’ golf prepares for spring season

March 4, 2019
Sophomore Erin Brousseau skates down rink with puck close against Proctor/Hermantown Dec. 15. Final score ended 5-6 and Proctor/Hermantown score to win with 8 seconds left of the game.

Girls’ hockey end of the season quiz

Rachel Salzer and Sophie Olmen
February 25, 2019
Para Kevin Jones fist bumps sophomore Jasiah Tweed Feb. 11. Jones is going to be the new St. Louis Park golf coach this spring.

Boys’ golf coach switches to girls’ team for upcoming season

Sophie Olmen
February 25, 2019
Sophomore Erin Brousseau moves the puck toward the opponent’s goal during its game against Edina Feb. 9. Hopkins/Park lost 0-4.

Girls’ hockey loses to Edina in Section game

Sophie Olmen and Rachel Salzer
February 10, 2019
Sophomore Erin Brousseau guards the puck from a defender. Hopkins/Park plays its first section game at 7 p.m Feb. 7 at Parade Ice Garden.

Girls’ hockey loses by one point to Mahtomedi

Sophie Olmen and Sadie Yarosh
February 3, 2019
Senior Morgana Obredofer takes notes while rehearsing for 'The Amish Project'. The cast did thorough research on their characters and the tragedy that the play is based on so that they could accurately portray the story.

Theater hosts Q&A after ‘The Amish Project’ performances

Anika Hanson and Sophie Olmen
January 23, 2019
Senior Anna Kasper reaches for the frisbee at the first girls' ultimate practice Jan. 16 at the St. Louis Park Middle School.

Girls’ ultimate prepares for outdoor season

Sophie Olmen
January 22, 2019
New apartments in the West End remain under construction. The apartments will add 207 new dwellings to St. Louis Park.

West End plans for new apartment building

Sophie Olmen
January 22, 2019
Senior Mary Gleason keeps the puck away from sophomore Christina Spanier during the Hopkins/Park game against Eden Prairie Jan. 15. The team lost 0-8.

Girls’ hockey falls to Eden Prairie

Sophie Olmen
January 18, 2019
Freshman Kate Kasica controls the puck keeping it away from senior Sophie Pawlyshyn during its game against Chaska/Chanhassen Jan. 12. Hopkins/Park lost 1-8 and scored the first goal of the game. The team will face Eden Prairie at 7 p.m. Jan. 15 at Minnetonka Ice Arena.

Freshman Alma Beaton openly shoots the puck across the Ice.

Sophomore Erin Brousseau competes for the puck with Chaska/Chanhassen player.

Senior Mary Gleason passes the puck to a teammate during the second period of the game.

[Photo] Gallery: Hopkins/Park loses to Chaska/Chanhassen

January 12, 2019
The ice skating rink outside of the Mall of America which closes on Jan. 27. According to the Mall of America, renting ice skates requires a $5 fee.

Outdoor ice rink at Mall of America

Sophie Olmen
December 30, 2018
Freshman Alma Beaton pushes the puck down the rink looking to score during the Dec. 22 game against Mound Westonka. Hopkins/Park lost 2-5.

Hopkins/Park loses to Mound Westonka

Sophie Olmen and Rachel Salzer
December 23, 2018
Sophomore Erin Brousseau skates down rink with puck close against Proctor/Hermantown Dec. 15. Final score ended 5-6 and Proctor/Hermantown score to win with 8 seconds left of the game.

Girls’ hockey falls to Proctor/Hermantown

Sophie Olmen
December 20, 2018
Memories that keep on

Memories that keep on

Sophie Olmen
December 3, 2018
Sophomore Erin Brousseau fights for the puck against Benilde senior Sally Calengor. Its next game will be 7 p.m. Nov. 30 at Minnetonka Ice Arena.

Girls’ hockey loses close game to Benilde

Sophie Olmen
November 29, 2018
Senior Mary Gleason looks to shoot during the game against Anoka Nov. 15. Hopkins Park lost 2-5. The team's overall record is 2-1.

Girls’ hockey experiences first loss

Sophie Olmen and Rachel Salzer
November 16, 2018
Sophomore Grace Loveland swims backstroke in the 200-yard individual medley Nov. 8. Park placed second overall at Sections.

Girls’ swimming places second in Sections

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood
November 13, 2018
Sophomore Abby Meyer keeps the puck away from an Orono player Oct. 10. Hopkins Park ended with a final score of 6-3.

Girls’ hockey beats Orono in first season game

Sophie Olmen and Rachel Salzer
November 12, 2018
Senior Lindsey Olson dribbles the ball during a workout for the 2018-19 girls' basketball season. The season starts Nov. 12.

Senior commits to play Division II basketball

Sophie Olmen and Sadie Yarosh
October 26, 2018
Junior Hattie Kugler swims the 100 breastroke Oct 23. Park lost to Benilde 43-51.

Park falls to Benilde-St. Margaret’s on senior night

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood
October 25, 2018
Sophomore Jackson Thoe gives change to a customer at Park Yogurt. The store was in business for four years before its closing.

Local frozen yogurt shop closes

Sophie Olmen and Amaia Barajas
October 20, 2018
Junior Anna Long swims the breaststroke during the meet on Oct. 11. The team won 78-12 against Bloomington Kennedy.

Girls’ swimming beats Bloomington Kennedy

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood
October 11, 2018
Meet the Girls' Swimming Captains

Meet the Girls’ Swimming Captains

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood
October 11, 2018
A construction worker uses a saw to take a handle off a door at the high school Aug. 20. District improvements will be completed by 2022, according to District facilities manager Tom Bravo.

District renovations to take place under referendum

Sophie Olmen and Dani Orloff
October 8, 2018
Freshman Stella Rostal swims the 100 breaststroke Sep. 27. Park won 91-83 against Richfield.

Girls’ swimming defeats Richfield

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood
September 28, 2018
Senior Ilsa Olsen practices her painting skills after school Sept. 18. Olsen won third place for her watercolor art piece at the State Fair.

[Photo] Ilsa Olsen's art places third at State Fair

October 2, 2018
Sophomore Hannah Howell serves the ball to opponent during first match against Minneapolis Washburn on August 23. They won 3-0.

Girls’ volleyball wins first match of the season

Rachel Salzer and Sophie Olmen
August 31, 2018
Junior Grace Lynch looks for an open teammate to pass to. Park won its first Sections game 10-7.

Girls’ lacrosse beats Holy Angels

Hayley Westwood and Sophie Olmen
June 1, 2018
Freshman Anna Jensen sprints towards the net. The Orioles will play their second Sections game June 1.

Sophomore Sarah McCallon protects the ball as she makes her way to the goal. Park played Holy Angels May 30.

Senior Rosie Colacino runs the ball down the field looking to score during the girls' lacrosse game May 24 against Bloomington Jefferson. The final score was 1-15.

End of season girls’ lacrosse quiz

Hayley Westwood and Sophie Olmen
May 29, 2018
A naturalist shows off a snake to some children attending the Saint Louis Park Annual Ice Cream Social May 13 at the ROC.

25th Annual Ice Cream Social brings community together

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood
May 17, 2018
Freshman Maia Seidel hits an approach shot during a match May 9 at Brookview Golf Course. The next varsity match is 7:30 a.m. May 14 at Rush Creek.

[Photo] Girls’ golf perseveres through tough match

May 11, 2018
Junior Libby Ramsburger runs with her dog alongside fellow classmate Ben Klepfer during the 5k run held on April 29.

5k fundraiser delivers positive community experience

Katie Hardie and Sophie Olmen
May 7, 2018
Freshman Jarielyz Lopez maneuvers around the opposing team so she can effectively get the ball away from the goal. Park went up against Holy Family Academy April 30.

Girls’ lacrosse defeated by Holy Family Catholic

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood
May 4, 2018
Junior Aliviah Mcclinton scans the field for an open pass April 24. Park loses to Eagan 6-17.

Girls’ lacrosse falls to Eagan

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood
April 26, 2018
Head coach Katie Gliske talks to Jayde Claussen about her head injury April 5. Katie Gliske takes over as head coach for the girls lacrosse season.

Girls’ lacrosse coach steps into new role

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood
April 11, 2018
Freshman Jarielyz Lopez-Barrera cradles the ball towards the net with teammate and freshman Kathryn Schugg close behind during tryouts April 5.

Girls’ lacrosse kept indoors due to weather

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood
April 10, 2018
Senior captain Annie Van-Pilsum Johnson guards sophmore Sarah McCallon during a captains' practice Mar. 13. The last captains' practice will be held March 20.

Girls’ lacrosse captains share upcoming goals

Hayley Westwood and Sophie Olmen
March 21, 2018
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The entrance of the Westwood Hills Nature center. A new interpretive center costing around $12 million has been proposed to open in 2019 or 2020.

Westwood Hills plans for future construction

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood
March 1, 2018
Sophomore Will Mathews swims in the section finals Feb. 24. Five Park swimmers qualified for the state preliminary meet March 2.

[Photo] Boys’ swimming qualifies for state meet

Dani Orloff
February 28, 2018
The new Roti Modern Mediterranean at the West End in Saint Louis Park is taking Dairy Queen's place. There is no official opening date.

Mediterranean restaurant replaces West End Dairy Queen

Sophie Olmen, Katie Hardie, and Hayley Westwood
February 16, 2018
Junior Jackson Hand passes the puck to one of his teammates during their game Jan 11 against Blake. Hand said the team's schedule remains the same over finals.

[Photo] Athletes face increasing responsibility with semester tests

January 24, 2018
Freshman Andre Barajas swims the butterfly during the meet against Hopkins Dec. 14. The boys' swimming team's next meet is away against Watertown-Mayer Dec. 19.

[Photo] Boys’ swimming falls to Hopkins in first dual meet

December 15, 2017
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Quill and Scroll senior president Caroline Green and service project coordinator Atticus Raasch prepare the Toys for Tots donation boxes during the Quill and Scroll meeting Dec. 4. They are organizing a Toys for Tots fundraiser that ends Dec. 11.

[Photo] Quill and Scroll participates in Toys for Tots

December 7, 2017
Senior Tommy Guddal practices the backstroke Nov. 28. The boys' swimming team is preparing for their first conference relay at Richfeild Middle School Dec. 7.

[Photo] Boys’ swimming sets goals for the season

November 30, 2017
Learning Lab teacher Scott Broady helps sophomore Dairion Lovely with a math assignment Nov. 7. The Learning Lab has help available to students in any subject.

[Photo] Learning lab provides appreciated service for students

November 28, 2017
Freshman Katie Casey and Sophie Livingston play two truths and one lie as one of their activities at the respect retreat. Freshman students attended the St. Louis Park Rec Center or Westboro Baptist Church for the retreat Oct. 31.

Junior Brendan Johnson-Snyder gets his thumb taped before practice on Oct. 9. Trainer Josh Brodersen helps athletes prevent injuries.

Senior Collin Perkins leads warm ups at the start of cross country practice Sept. 15.

[Photo] Senior takes on leadership role

September 29, 2017
Junior Lexi Lee swims the 4x100 freestyle in their 25-69 loss to Chanhassen Sept. 14.

[Photo] Senior commits to Claremont McKenna College

May 28, 2019
Freshman Raegan Alexander hits the ball against the Irondale Knights Sept. 5.

Sophomore Makaila Winward serves the ball to start the set. The team plays Chaska Sept. 7.

Senior captain Kim Lindgren hits over the block with support from her teammates. Park won in the fourth set of the match.

[Photo] Volleyball snags win over Irondale

September 7, 2017
Senior Kim Lindgren's teammates watch her hit while Irondale players attempt to block.

Volunteer conductor Kou Lee leads warm ups for orchestra class May 16.

[Photo] Volunteer gives time to orchestra

May 20, 2017
Sophmores Hayley Westwood and Claire Middleton practice for their spring concert on May 23.

[Photo] Orchestra’s last concert of the year

Eleanor Kline-Olson
May 22, 2017
Justin Wilson and David Benjamin rehearse a piece with their orchestra class. The Tour of Schools is April 28.

[Photo] Orchestra going on Tour of Schools

April 20, 2017
Chamber orchestra practices for solo/ensemble competition on Apr. 19 at Benilde St. Margrets

[Photo] Orchestra students test their skills

March 21, 2017
Juniors Thomas Bryant, Mahamed Mahamed, Eli Curran-Moore and Ella Trotter present their speeches for NHS officer positions at the meeting on Mar. 10.

[Photo] National Honor Society elects new officers

March 16, 2017
Junior Jake Dempsey and Orchestra teacher Miriam Edgar perform at the String Recital on Thursday Mar. 9.

[Photo] String recital replaces orchestra’s Concerto and Aria concert

March 16, 2017
Juniors Izzi Gilbert Burke and Philip Djerf lead the SHEC meeting Thursday Feb. 23.

[Photo] Club welcomes diverse perspectives

March 2, 2017
During the SHEC meeting Feb. 9, Mitchell Vortherms, Izzi Gilbert Burke and Philip Djerf listen while Chlose Schaehrer shares her thoughts on rape culture.

[Photo] SHEC co-presidents to speak at AIDS Action Day

March 6, 2017
Sophomores Ethan Kahn and Chloe Blodgett discuss their English book assignment "Neither Wolf Nor Dog" with friends before school in the media center.

[Photo] English teacher strives for diversity in reading material

February 4, 2017
Junior, Joey Whitlock, shoots from the three point point line during their game against Park Center Dec. 6.

[Photo] Park Basketball opens season with a win and a loss

December 9, 2016
Sophomore Ainee Mohamud: “What has been happening, like getting people’s hijabs taken off and all that crazy stuff, I'm afraid that is going to happen to me.”

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

November 18, 2016
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