By Nate Paulson In this article I’m interviewing past Mini-Schoolers and receiving their personal feelings about Doug’s retirement this year, and what they think the future holds for Mini-School…… 1) Jayson Paulson: 1991-94.I don’t think that Mini-School could ever be the same after Doug retires. I feel sorry for all the future Mini-Schoolers that won’t … [Read more…]
By Audrey Lopez A distant howl…echoing throughout lonely trees…then the crunching of snowas paws chase the cryGracefully, almost effortlessly-they flow through the coldto meet the curious calland soon… their shrieksjoin the howl of anothers …covering the open foresta bit eerie, but still comfortingI get the feeling of being alone…with another’s company close byan empty forest, … [Read more…]
By Leah Shoberg When a tragedy such as this hits America, in a nice western state, in a quiet little town, we always ask ourselves the same question: “Could it happen to us?” That’s a good question. I’m sure that the people of Littleton asked themselves the same when the last school shooting occurred, in … [Read more…]
By Tom Miller It has been 16 years since an audience has seen the opening scroll for a new Star Wars movie. Now on Wednesday May 19th movie buffs will be able to see the magic once again. It has enthusiasts scrambling to get the most merchandise and great seats in theaters. Some people have … [Read more…]
By Chris Hinrichs and Marti Norris It all started on an early morning of April 12th at about 6:00 a.m. as we packed up the van and headed for Utah. The first two days were driving through Iowa, Nebraska, and Colorado. The first night on the road we stayed in a town called Ogallala, Nebraska. … [Read more…]
By Jeana Doescher Most of us at Minnetonka High School have read J.P Salinger’s classic Catcher in the Rye due to it being an assignment when we were in 10th grade, but if for some reason you haven’t read it I highly recommend this book. The story is told through the eyes of a 16 … [Read more…]
By Lacey Landt The end of the year is coming up and it gets closer and closer to Doug’s retirement. We are having a party for Doug at Lake Ann Park. Lake Ann Park is off county road 17 {Powers Blvd} and Hwy 5. Tuesday June 1st from 4pm-8pm. Anyone and everyone is invited to … [Read more…]
By Laura Huberty (and her Chillin’ Ghost Writer) I first got to know our featured alumnus on the Utah trip. Lola joined our group for the canoe trip down the Green River. Now, I’d heard about Lola. She graduated from Mini-School in ‘95, had a reputation as a great tripper and was editor of Com-Mini-Cations … [Read more…]
By Tom Miller This is a high octane movie with stunning special effects and awesome action sequences. This movie, starring Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburn, is sure to entertain people for months. Keanu, playing a computer hacker named Neo, is the one who can bring people out of the Matrix and back into the real … [Read more…]
By Matt Evans and Al Jampsa Every morning, between 25 and 30 Mini-School students gather in the gym to start their school day playing basketball. We are into our third year starting our school day this way and think these games have helped us in our school performance and in our lives. Besides improving our … [Read more…]