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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
Johanna Kaplan

Johanna Kaplan, Echo Staffer

Hi, I’m Johanna! I’m a senior and this is my third year on Echo. I’m excited to finish off my final year strong and make the most of my remaining time. Outside of Echo, I love traveling, watching movies and hanging out with friends.

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Senior Abigail Baudhuin and freshman Alyssa Johannes eat food near a gas station May 22. At the final Girls United meeting, the club relaxed and ate food while preparing for next year.

Girls United finishes off strong

Maren Wilsey and Johanna Kaplan
June 1, 2023
Students talk to representatives of a company at a career stand. The career fair took place during lunch May 11.

Career fair displays local trade opportunities

Johanna Kaplan and Abby Meisler
May 15, 2023
Photo illustration by Jacob Perszyk

The privilege to pee

Maren Wilsey and Johanna Kaplan
May 15, 2023
Five of the six dinner guests attempt to listen to what is happening on the other side of the door April 27. Park's portrayal of the tantalizing murder–mystery “Clue” marks the end of the theatrical school year.

Park is at the scene of the crime

Maren Wilsey and Johanna Kaplan
May 2, 2023
Park’s student council met on April 13 to plan prom. They spent the meeting discussing the best food selection for the event.

Prom planning continues

Johanna Kaplan and Maren Wilsey
April 19, 2023

Newly-enforced attendance policies work against us

Johanna Kaplan
March 30, 2023
Sophomores Sela Myers and Alicia Mainjeni watch a Ted Talk about intersectionality March 16. Girls United met to have a conversation about the intersection of racism and sexism.

Girls United talks intersectionality

Johanna Kaplan and Serena Bovee
March 20, 2023
Teacher Valerie Weaver tells students about ideas for prom March 16. Prom tickets can be purchased starting April 10th.

Student Council plans prom

Maren Wilsey and Johanna Kaplan
March 16, 2023
Why Biden should block the Willow Project

Why Biden should block the Willow Project

Johanna Kaplan
March 10, 2023
Fair use from Warner Bros, MGM Studios, Universal Studios

All 10 Best Picture nominees ranked

Johanna Kaplan
March 9, 2023
Senior Stayci Spates speaks out against racism Feb. 14. SOAR had their first meeting Tuesday after having their last meeting canceled.

SOAR discusses the killing of Tyre Nichols

Johanna Kaplan and Serena Bovee
February 16, 2023
Fair use from MGM Studios

Why you need to watch ‘Women Talking’

Johanna Kaplan
January 26, 2023
Sophomore Chloe Lorentz takes part in Natural Helpers by handing out lollipops Jan 17. Natural Helpers created “Chill Week” in order to help students with the stress of finals.

Natural Helpers hosts ‘Chill Week’

Modesty Manion and Johanna Kaplan
January 24, 2023
View from a boat in Milford Sound, New Zealand. Going from the Midwest to New Zealand is now possible to travel in just one flight.

On board the longest flight out of the Midwest

Johanna Kaplan
January 13, 2023
Junior Ruby Penna looks through free book selection Nov. 11. The Media Center is currently refining their library.

Free books available in Media Center

Johanna Kaplan
November 16, 2022
Natural Helpers discuss plans for the new virtual classroom Oct. 24. They meet at 7:45 a.m. every other Monday in C163.

Natural Helpers creates online resources

Modesty Manion and Johanna Kaplan
October 27, 2022
Theater cast recites choreography for the Cell Block Tango for the new production of “Chicago: Teen Edition.”

Setting the stage for a fantastic show

Johanna Kaplan and Modesty Manion
October 10, 2022
Fair use from Netflix

‘Monster:’ enlightening or exploitative?

Johanna Kaplan
October 7, 2022
AMC theater sits empty before a film showing May 20. The rise of streaming services has contributed to the decline of turnout in theaters.

The looming demise of movie theaters

Johanna Kaplan
May 24, 2022
Fair use from Warner Bros., Searchlight Pictures and A24

Movies to watch during Mental Health Month

Johanna Kaplan
May 19, 2022
Junior Nora Hall uses her cell phone during class April 21. Efforts to enforce the Student Cell Phone Policy are now being further prioritized.

Doubling down on cell phone usage

Johanna Kaplan
April 24, 2022
SOAR members hold discussion regarding global refugees in the media March 16. Recently, news outlets have told skewed narratives.

SOAR talks global impacts of racism

Char Priadka and Johanna Kaplan
March 24, 2022
Freshman Isaac Joseph works on an assignment at his desk March 22. Desks can be harmful to students' posture.

Reevaluating school desks

Johanna Kaplan
March 24, 2022
AP U.S History class takes notes Feb. 11. History textbooks have been the subject of criticism in recent years.

A call for change

Demetrius Burges and Johanna Kaplan
February 14, 2022
Sophomore Hanna Wilsey skis along at the Sections meet Feb. 10. Wilsey placed fourth at the meet.

Meet the Athlete: Hanna Wilsey

Johanna Kaplan
February 14, 2022
Juniors Keira Trill and Soline Mendez-Duffy unbox clothing donations during meeting. SLP Streetwear meets 3:30pm Wednesdays in A301.

SLP Streetwear going in style

Crystal Diaz and Johanna Kaplan
January 26, 2022
Park students cheer on boys' basketball during their games Jan. 11 against Orono. Masks are currently required for all spectators at Park sports games that are indoors and in the building.

Spectator Safety

Crystal Diaz and Johanna Kaplan
January 20, 2022
Media assistant Deb Sparling enjoys her last day before retirement. Sparling worked at Park for over 20 years.

Media assistant retires after 20 years at Park

Johanna Kaplan
January 7, 2022
Extra credit is extra help

Extra credit is extra help

Johanna Kaplan
January 7, 2022
Sophomore Cole Wiltse starts a new project in Art club. Art club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.

Creativity flows free in Art club

Johanna Kaplan and Crystal Diaz
December 17, 2021
Best TV series 2021

Best TV series 2021

Johanna Kaplan
December 16, 2021
Still from "All Too Well: The Short Film"

‘All Too Well: The Short Film’ — romance to ruins

Johanna Kaplan
November 18, 2021
Beth El Synagogue will be screening the documentary "Jim Crow of the North" Nov. 16. There will be a panel discussion after the film.

‘Jim Crow of the North’ screening hosted at Beth El Synagogue

Johanna Kaplan
November 16, 2021
History teacher Jeffrey Cohen assists student Ford Marciniak in filling out forms for student-led conferences. Student facilitated conferences will be held the week of Nov. 15.

New conferences format bewilders student body

Aisha Hersi and Johanna Kaplan
November 16, 2021
Three available resources to help create community

Three available resources to help create community

Johanna Kaplan, Aisha Hersi, and Molly Schochet
November 15, 2021
Club adviser Dan Ruzek and student Hera Roush discuss game strategies during a Dungeons and Dragons meeting Oct. 11. Dungeons and Dragons meets in A305 after school Mondays and Wednesdays.

Dungeons and Dragons offers an inclusive space

Aisha Hersi and Johanna Kaplan
October 18, 2021
Junior Micah Davis looks for a teammate to pass the frisbee to Oct. 1. The Ultimate team held an exhibition game to promote the sport.

Crush Ultimate plays exhibition during halftime

Aisha Hersi and Johanna Kaplan
October 8, 2021
Used with permission from Sara Peterson

Science teacher fits exercise into busy schedule

Johanna Kaplan
September 21, 2021
Don’t believe everything you read online

Don’t believe everything you read online

Johanna Kaplan
June 3, 2021
Used with permission from Sihirah Reese.

Meet The Athlete: Sihirah Reese

Johanna Kaplan
May 23, 2021
Standardized testing needs to go

Standardized testing needs to go

Johanna Kaplan
May 16, 2021
From firefighter to teacher — art teacher gives insight on past job

From firefighter to teacher — art teacher gives insight on past job

Johanna Kaplan
April 27, 2021
Fair use from SB Films.

Demi Lovato’s ‘Dancing With the Devil’ uncovers heartbreaking truths

Johanna Kaplan
April 13, 2021
100 percent capacity will put online students at disadvantage

100 percent capacity will put online students at disadvantage

Johanna Kaplan
March 16, 2021
Students getting on buses after school March 8. COVID-19 has created a different atmosphere where bus drivers and students must focus on adapting to the situation.

Driving into the storm of COVID-19

Johanna Kaplan
March 8, 2021
Freshmen Environmental Science class has a conversation during asynchronous class time. Hybrid classes have been in session since Feb. 22.

Freshmen year: a strange turn of events

Johanna Kaplan
March 2, 2021
Senior IB candidates look forward to celebration

Senior IB candidates look forward to celebration

Johanna Kaplan
February 8, 2021
Junior Tommy Hiemenz works on his computer in the Oriole Study Nest Dec. 29. Starting Jan. 7, students can sign. up to receive help after school.

‘After School Help’ offers academic guidance

Johanna Kaplan
January 7, 2021
Fair use from Taylor Swift Productions.

‘Evermore’ is an enchanting collection of new music

Johanna Kaplan
December 21, 2020
Photo illustration by Jane Pupeza. Student athletes have turned to working out at home in order to stay active while winter sports are on hold.

Student-athletes stay active at home

Johanna Kaplan
December 14, 2020
Seniors gather for the senior sunrise Sept. 11. Park returned to full distance learning Nov. 16.

Seniors harbor mixed feelings over distance learning extension

Johanna Kaplan
November 23, 2020
Used with permission from Christian Arteaga.

Junior earns nomination from MN Football Hub

Johanna Kaplan
November 18, 2020
Photo illustration by Ayelet Prottas. Park lacrosse had their first off-season practice Oct. 10.

Girls’ lacrosse holds Saturday morning practices

Johanna Kaplan
November 5, 2020
Photo illustration by Johanna Kaplan. For reduced prices on AP tests, students must sign up by Oct. 21. To sign up for an IB test, students must fill out a google form by Oct. 21 as well.

Students begin signup process for AP, IB testing

Johanna Kaplan
October 11, 2020
Fair use from Netflix.

‘The Devil all The time’: a depressing portrayal of human nature

Johanna Kaplan
September 27, 2020
SLP Nest closed its doors to the public Aug. 31. According to Program Coordinator Symone Wilson, the coffee shop served as a place for students to freely express themselves.

Park coffee shop, student hangout shuts down

Tobias Khabie and Johanna Kaplan
September 2, 2020
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