By Randy Nelson
This is the first of what will hopefully be an integral part of Com-Mini-Cations, namely, a column dealing with those happenings and students whose merits are oftentimes unrecognized. Although the information presented may be in the form of the “gossip column,” the intent is informational.
Doug Berg is thinking about reintroducing the Mini-School Talent Show, a highly successful venture he headed in years two and three of the program. Next to some of the memorable study-travel experiences, the talent show is considered by former students as one of the important happenings during those years.
Speaking of the study-travel experiences, Doug is planning to snowshoe through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area early 1977. He will follow the Kekekabic Trail, the one recently hiked by eight Mini-School students in mid-November (story elsewhere).
Now that winter has arrived, broom ball, skating, and cross-country skiing have been added to the recreational program.
Congratulations are in order for Nick Jambeck, who co-coached the Minnetonka girls to the state title in swimming.
John Eiden and Lesley Seamans have been attending meetings concerning Urban Arts recently. Both of them feel the implementation of some of the ideas presented at these meetings would enhance the educational program in the Minnetonka School District.
Donna Laubenthal, a student teacher from Saint Olaf College, completes her eight weeks of student-teaching this week. She has provided the students with new insight into the areas of human rights and the history of rock and roll. Several speakers have visited her classroom, including Rob Sherwood, KSTP program director (Rob also visited the program in 1972). We feel Donna has done a fine job and wish her the best of fortunes following her graduation. Thank you, Donna.
Carla Schiro and Darnelle Dallmann are the leaders in selling memberships for the Mini-School Boosters. The money raised goes into the program to help provide the wide variety of needs for the program. Their involvement means much to the program and it is this involvement that allows all students in the program to benefit. Others selling more than ten memberships are; Tim Cox, Julie Borden, Michele DeVere, Eric Dunaway, Rick Geyen, Jan Gunderson, Gail Logelin, Scott Rand, Rob Rossing, Mike Woitalla, Karen Wright, Jim Zipf, Pete Scheurenbrand, and Jean Brenden. The last three are all new to the program second quarter. Since I have recognized all those students who have taken time outside of school to do something for the program, perhaps the next issue should include those names of students who have not sold any memberships.
Mike Woitalla and Mike Shoberg are heading the drive to sell advertising space in Com-Mini-Cations. If there is any interest among the people who receive this paper to advertise their company, please contact us.
With Christmas vacation approaching, I am certain many students will be involved in some sort of travel. For instance, Julie Koehnen will be spending her vacation time in Arizona. I would appreciate any information pertaining to your vacation time to give others an idea of how this time is used.
The staff appreciates the job Sherry Doty has done keeping the office cleaned up and neat in appearance. It takes time to pick up spilled sugar and coffee, empty half-filled cups of cold coffee, and collect scattered papers. Perhaps the students can become a bit more sensitive about helping Sherry maintain the office by cleaning up after they spill the sugar or coffee, etc.
The staff also appreciates the cooperation most students have given by wearing the appropriate shoes in recreation, particularly floor hockey (now, if we can only keep the shafts on the sticks from breaking).
Rumor has it that the Mini-School students will have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Any resolutions for 1977 will be welcome from the students or staff. Have a healthy and prosperous vacation and holiday season, you all!
Question to ponder: Much is said about the Mini-School “family”– people caring for people. Do the heads of a family throw other members of the family out in the street because they cannot measure up to an arbitrary standard, like 7 absences in any one class? Your opinions regarding the above question are welcome. Submit them for the next issue of Com-Mini-Cations.