By Kristie Ennis
On Tuesday May 26th, Women’s Issues had its final meeting of the year. We enjoyed snacks and the presence of a guest speaker, Sue Ruffenach, a former Mini-Schooler (class of ’81) and member of what they then called Women’s Studies.
Within the span of about two hours, we were given a chance to hear what Mini-School was like in previous years, and learn more about Sue herself. Sue shared with us what Women’s Studies meetings were like. “Every Thursday afternoon, a meeting would be held at a different student’s home. The meeting would begin with everyone ‘pigging out’ then we’d move into a discussion on a topic chosen the previous week. There were some great debates.” Said Sue. “We could take a topic and really tear it apart, look at it from every angle and still never agree.” Sue’s fondest memories of high school were in Women’s Studies “I would take the class over and over again.”
Sue is doing very well for herself. She is now tending bar at Chili’s and goes cross country as part of their development team opening other restaurants. Her next goal is to become a part of management. Sue is proof that greatness can, and does come out of Mini-School.
Congratulations Sue, and thanks!