By Randy Nelson A historical first in the Minnetonka School District occurred January 22 when over 400 teachers went out on strike. At the high school, classes were suspended for two days because of a “cooling” off period and the lack of substitutes to cover the classes. Under the able leadership of picket captains, John … [Read more…]
By Lester Nick’s latest Mini-adventure was to Cheap Skates roller skating rink. Nearly 40 Mini-Schoolers participated in this form of insanity, and 58 Clear Springs Elementary students from “The Unit” program joined us. It was truly a success. The little kids added a lot to the fun—they look so cute when they fall. Roger Ruther … [Read more…]
By Nick Jambeck Mini-School students have an extra chance to gain a quarter credit by participating in Mini-Trips activities. We will be going on twenty or more Mini-Trips this quarter. Students must attend ten of the twenty trips to receive credit. We have already taken trips to East Junior High (for swimming), the Walker Art … [Read more…]
By Wendy Berg Can I be a help to you? And if I can just say,For I’ll do anything for anyone if it’s done my way. Cause my way is the way I’ve learned if it’s wrong or right.If you have a better way, teach me your right from my wrong.
By Leigh Farrell Why would anyone want to be a vegetarian? Why would such profound insanity come over someone in this manner? And how could someone possibly make this decision and live with it? I know the answers to these questions and more, for I, myself, am a vegetarian. Some people would class me as … [Read more…]
By Sharon Vomhof I graduated from high school last month. A few years ago, I thought I would be happy when I graduated, but now I’m not so sure. I entered Mini-School the second quarter of my sophomore year. It was really a battle for me to get into the program. The day I had … [Read more…]
By Mike Rishavy Has life really an end?or just a long beginning. Sit back and think, Why are we here? Who am I? What am I? My head, I think I’m losing my mind.Try to remember the pieces I find. Flying away, yes I’m flying away.GOING UP TO THE STARS…………….!
What Makes you feel happy? How do you feel when you’re bummed out? What is a win, lose situation? These are some of the things that are talked about in Doug Berg’s “Feelings” class. The class meets every day during first hour and throughout the quarter. We will be working with a book called “Why … [Read more…]
Planning for the Mini-School reunion, led by Patty Politte (class of ’73) continues in unerring, precise, flawless fashion. The date has been set—-Saturday, March 20th. The place has been selected and reserved–Hopkins Legion Club. The doors will open at 7 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Andy Fuss (class of ’71) and his Mini-School Renegades … [Read more…]
By Terry Politte Hi, it’s me again. I haven’t been able to write you for a while. My mummy’s been watchin’ me so much I never find any paper. But they left me with this dumb babysitter—Huh! Imagine them leaving me with a stranger, and worst of all she’s always pinching my cheek, and talking … [Read more…]