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We the unwilling, led by the unqualified, have been doing the unbelievable for so long, with so little, we now attempt the impossible with nothing. - Mini-School Credo

Month: December 1975

Vo-Tech

December 1, 1975 by Mini Archives

By Leigh Farrell (Vo-Tech Student) Vo-Tech, or technically, Hennepin Technical Center, is a school of vocational learning. Vo-Tech offers many different courses, all on and about careers. Horticulture, building trades, commercial art and child development are just a small part of this well qualified and professionally staffed learning center. I would recommend it to anyone … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles Tagged: Leigh Farrell

Friends Are:

December 1, 1975 by Mini Archives

By Wendy Berg Friends are:LovingWarmThoughtful and kindThese four things you need for peace of mind.Without these things you cannot be.For friends are the ones who hold the key.

Posted in: Poems and Stories Tagged: Wendy Berg

For the Love in My Dreams

December 1, 1975 by Mini Archives

By Missy Quigley You knew I loved youYou read it in my eyesNo matter how high You always saw through my disguise Your Sagittarian ways Were always just too kindMy mind is too confused But it’s just what you would Like to find.

Posted in: Poems and Stories Tagged: Missy Quigley

Life

December 1, 1975 by Mini Archives

By Mike Rishavy Awakening…Cold as the bitter rain falls outsideWhile my mind is still working and my thoughts are alive. As I opened the doors to my life you stepped inside,You helped me realize that life will pass me by,Reachout and slow it down,or sit back and wear a frown. Living without the world,Pretending you … [Read more…]

Posted in: Poems and Stories Tagged: Mike Rishavy

Mississippi River Trip

December 1, 1975 by Mini Archives

By Dave Sanko The Mississippi River trip was a somewhat enduring trip for the students and staff that participated in it. The crew consisted of 14 students, Doug Berg, Lesley Seamans, and Susan Turnquist (student teacher). We paddled through pouring rain, wind, and cold weather to make it over such obstacles as Cass Lake. Because … [Read more…]

Posted in: Trips Tagged: Dave Sanko
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Latest Updates:
10/28/24 - Found some negatives for a sledding trip to the Orono Golf Course in 1980 so added a new slideshow for that.
9/25/2024 - Uploaded an additional 53 PDF files of Com-Mini-Cations, started to convert the articles into individual posts.
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5/27/2024 - Slideshows for Big Fork Canoe 1996, Women's Bike Trip 1994, North Shore Women's Trip 1994, Southwest Utah Trip 1992, Winter Camping 1998 & 1999, St Louis 1998, Insights 1993
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