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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: November 1986

Featured Alumni

November 1, 1986 by Mini Archives

By Doug Berg Many Mini-School romances have culminated in marriage. One of the neatest ones took place June 29, 1985, between Mike Fronius (81) and Tana Swenson (84). These two fine folks were real involved students in Mini-School during their times in the program, and remain real strong supporters of Mini-School. Mike works at American … [Read more…]

Posted in: Alumni News Tagged: Doug Berg

Featured Fingers and More

November 1, 1986 by Mini Archives

By Maud Clawson I’d like to tell you about a lady I met a couple of weeks ago who helps out Mini-School with her own two hands. Her name is Dorothy Spencer. She has been a typist here at MHS for two years and says “typing is a good thing to know.” Dorothy is very … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles Tagged: Maud Clawson

Featured Parents

November 1, 1986 by Mini Archives

By Jeff Jambeck This quarter Com-Mini-Cations would like to feature Mike Rouf’s folks, Tom and Mary. Tom works at American Produce and Mary is a homemaker and mother. They have four children, two boys and two girls. Tom is a sports fan and likes to hunt, fish and cook. Mary is an avid reader – … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles Tagged: Jeff Jambeck

Featured Student

November 1, 1986 by Mini Archives

By Doug Berg Mini-School would like to feature a new student to the program this quarter, Garrett Kirchenwitz. All we can say is that we wish he’d gotten into Mini-School two years ago, it’s such a pleasure to work with him. Garrett will graduate at semester time. First of all, Garrett was the top point … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles Tagged: Doug Berg

The Great Mini-School Isle Royale Trip

November 1, 1986 by Mini Archives

The Great Mini-School Isle Royale Trip By Maud Clawson and Jeff Jambeck Beauty and adventure – Isle Royale! Doug, J.J., Howdy Doty, Shelli Arnold, Jeff Jambeck, Dave Macfarlane, Eric Boettcher, Eric Cobb, Hillary Williams, and I, Meredith Clawsen (Maud) woke up Wednesday morning (Sept. 17th) at Judge C. R. Magney State Park, near Grand Portage, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Trips Tagged: Jeff Jambeck, Maud Clawson

Maud’s Mumblings

November 1, 1986 by Mini Archives

Maud’s Mumblings By Maud Clawson Maud’s Mumblings By Maud Clawson It is another beginning of another school year. What’s going to happen this year? I hope good things for everyone. I hope there will be a day this year when people won’t fight. I hope there will be a day this year when people can … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles Tagged: Maud Clawson

Meandering Through Mini (Fall 1986)

November 1, 1986 by Mini Archives

Meandering Through Mini By Doug Berg Meandering Through Mini By Doug Berg As Mini-School begins its 17th year, it’s fun for the founders, Randy and I, to look back over 16 years of great memories and a rich tradition and to anticipate what the new school year will bring. It sure started well, with the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Meandering Through Mini-School Tagged: Doug Berg
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10/28/24 - Found some negatives for a sledding trip to the Orono Golf Course in 1980 so added a new slideshow for that.
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