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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 1992

The Pig Report

November 1, 1992 by Mini Archives

By Lester Hughes-Seamans I know you’re all dying to find out how my cute little piggy Annabelle is doing. Is she still living at our house? Is she still alive? Did we eat her? Have I lost my mind yet being the proud owner of a 60+ pound pot-bellied pig? The answer to the first … [Read more…]

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Beneath the Boards

November 1, 1992 by Mini Archives

By Keith Bartram Creators of forgotten realms,pixies dancing on slain dragons,broken swords of past confrontations,magical dust that we breatheinto our lungs,Changing our thoughts from pureto insecure and cynicalOnly to increase our sensesto a deafening hum,Thinking of malignant plans,only to fall through the pine,onto the cold dirt below the boardsCoveted inside a velvet interior,all darkness and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Poems and Stories Tagged: Keith Bartram

Mark Warren Trip (Group One)

November 1, 1992 by Mini Archives

By Karen Kenefick Picture this: It’s 5:45 on a very cold morning. Ten students carrying huge bags are standing around freezing in the Perkins parking lot and they paid fifty dollars to be there. What is wrong with these people, you might ask? Well, I’ll tell you. These people are about to embark on a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Trips Tagged: Karen Kenefick

Haiku

November 1, 1992 by Mini Archives

Life spirit Earth sunmorning wind touches my heartThank You Great Spirit by Chris Bagdons Silver moon risingwalking stalking being quietto see the animal by Justin Weitnauer

Posted in: Poems and Stories Tagged: Chris Bagdons, Justin Weitnauer

My Job

November 1, 1992 by Mini Archives

By Matt McCrady I work at Holographic Label Conversion. I run press heat stamping labels, business cards, stickers, and magnets. I do a lot of work with holograms and heat stamping foil prints and/or designs on them. You must have a good eye to run my press. You have to pay a lot of attention … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles Tagged: Matt McCrady

Regression

November 1, 1992 by Mini Archives

By Katie Steger Sitting by the fire,Staring deep into the woods.All I feel is anger,If I could change myself I would.Everyone was laughing,Everyone but me.Why did I have to do it?Maybe so I could feel free.

Posted in: Poems and Stories Tagged: Katie Steger

A Small Hand

November 1, 1992 by Mini Archives

By Chris Bagdons When a small hand rocks a big boat.When you’re standing and freezingin the warmth of the sun,When you’re sure you know everything, but youknow nothing is for sure,You’re full of confusionand you question yourself,Who am I to play “Godand take the life from myself,and all of mankind?So when a man dies he … [Read more…]

Posted in: Poems and Stories Tagged: Chris Bagdons

Want Ads

November 1, 1992 by Mini Archives

By Chad Zaback Wanted: Donations of 10 speeds (road bikes) in working condition to the Mini-School Program. Call ***-**** Wanted: A few musicians for a Rhythm and Blues/Folk/Anything but metal band. We are in dire need of: piano/keyboard player, bass player, guitar player, drummer, brass (trombone, sax, trumpet, etc.), backup vocals and possibly 2nd lead … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles Tagged: Chad Zaback

Vo-Tech

November 1, 1992 by Mini Archives

By Ronilyn Rasmussen This year as a junior I decided I had enough of band and needed a change. I really wanted to take the Child Development class at Hennepin County Vo-Tech school. The class was filled up, but after a lot of calling around by my mom and Randy, I got a chance to … [Read more…]

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Wicks N’ Sticks

November 1, 1992 by Mini Archives

By Karen Kenefick I work in a small store in Ridgedale called Wicks ‘n Sticks. The job consists of selling the merchandise, doing displays, cleaning, and stocking the shelves. Working there is really enjoyable. I started the last week of August and I get paid $5 an hour. My plans are to work there as … [Read more…]

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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.
5/28/2024 - Created slideshows for miscellaneous trips and classroom photos plus a slideshow for unidentified trips, lots of updates to existing slideshows, slide scanning complete
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
5/23/2024 - Slideshows for Classroom 1992, new photos to Classroom 1996, and the Mini 25th Reunion.

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