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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 parent Colin Cox engages with teachers at Family Engagement Day April 19. Students had an asynchronous day while parents had the opportunity to learn about what their students do at school.

Community engagement for the fam’

Eliah Fink, Photo Editor April 25, 2024

On April 19, during an asynchronous day for grades 6-12, Park students, parents and teachers gathered in Park’s Activity Center for “Family Engagement Day.” In the two sessions, during the morning...

Late to a license

Late to a license

John Hunter, Sports Editor April 24, 2024

In fifth grade, my parents started noticing that every once in a while during conversation I would blank out and disengage. That year I was diagnosed with a somewhat rare and temporary form of epilepsy...

Senior Coco Gruen and sophomore Elliott Netoff rehearsing as the show’s DJs during the first act of “Steel Magnolias.” “Steel Magnolias” premiered April 19 and had two following shows April 20 and 21.

Theatre ‘steels’ the show

Leo Justesen, Staffer April 24, 2024

Park’s Theatre presented “Steel Magnolias” on April 19, 20 and 21. It displayed a rollercoaster of laughs, joy, shock and heartbreak. The play is based on a real story set during the 80s in Louisiana...

Senior Erik Lindell talks advisor Emily Rennhak at the student council meeting. The student council is planning for prom on May 11.

Gearing up for prom

Madeline Anklam and Rachel Arkis April 23, 2024

With prom week right around the corner, student council has no shortage of things to do. Their first priority is to develop their ideas for prom and make sure everything is in order for SLP students to...

Senior Sam Fuller leaves school early April 9. Many seniors develop seniorities and leave school early as the year comes to an end.

Graduation is around the corner

Madeline Anklam, Staffer April 16, 2024

Fourth quarter is coming up, marking the last weeks of high school for seniors. Classes are finishing up and deadlines for college decisions are approaching for those who have not already committed. According...

A view overlooks the Gulf of Mexico in South Florida. Florida is a popular vacation destination for spring break travelers.

Late spring break takes the cake

Jeremy Eichten, Staffer April 16, 2024

Spring break is a time that students look forward to all year long. It is a time when students have a break from the hardest part of the school year, and where they can relax and enjoy themselves. It is...

ACT held a drive for period products beginning March 8 and ending on March 28. The collected products went to local womens shelters.

Drive for period products proves prosperous

Alyssa Johannes, Staffer April 15, 2024

From March 8 to March 28, Park had a drive to collect period products for women’s shelters in need. The drive was organized by ACT (Achieving Change Together) president, Alicia Mainjeni. Junior Sela...

Junior Calvin Otos gets ready to take the MCA during biology March 26. All juniors took the MCA during the block scheduling.

Standardized testing returns

Serena Bovee, Copy Editor April 1, 2024

The MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment) season has rolled around the corner to measure schools’ ability to teach their students and what can be improved. The MCA is an annual test done in Minnesota...

Co-stars Declan Gaines (Jack) and Coco Gruen (Katherine) perform an emotional scene. This is a major moment in the pairs relationship, as they reveal their true feelings.

‘Newsies’ is sensational in first showing

Nicholas Garrett and Kalsang Wangmo March 24, 2024

The auditorium at Park broke open March 21 with its debut performance of “Newsies,” which Park’s choir has been working on for around three months. The show was musically directed by choir teacher...

Sophomore Tess Machalek visits a therapy dog March 19. The therapy dogs work to help students navigate their stressful lifestyles.

Ruff days fade away

Gabby Fadden, Staffer March 24, 2024

This week Natural Helpers hosted a therapy dog event for students to meet four different therapy dogs during classes. Students were able to use the event to destress during the last two weeks before spring...

Junior Charlie Rostal watches a close matchup between Northwestern and Florida Atlantic March 22. Many of these March Madness games will be the center of students attention throughout the tournament.

What’s all the madness about?

Ryan Steinberg, Staffer March 22, 2024

Every year when March rolls around, all people can talk about is college basketball and the March Madness tournament. 64 teams enter and after each game the number of teams dwindles and fans refuse to...

Illustration by Zara Fakier

Students seize their chance to boost ACT scores

Kayleigh Bishop, Copy Editor March 20, 2024

Most students spend their junior year in anticipation for the ACT test. People adapt different study methods and practices to help them achieve the best possible score. They are given a substantial amount...

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