By Jamie Rasmussen Joining the Mini-School program is the best thing I could have possibly done for my academic career. The program is very organized and offers many opportunities. The students and staff welcome you with friendly hand shakes and introductions, making you feel like you’re part of a family. Education is taken seriously in … [Read more…]
By Jessica Turner and Kristina Petron Maybe you’ve seen a tall lady with long curly hair, and an everlasting smile. She’ll be walking through the lunchroom during lunch, or walking through the hallways during break. Most people will mistake her for a teacher but, she is our new principal Barb Sherman. I’ve done an interview … [Read more…]
By Geoff Boller and Dustin Olson Geoff and I did a survey around the school and asked people what they thought about the new cafeteria. Questions based on its setting, food service and the talking trash cans. Joe Juranitch: “I think it is a really nice environment, and the food is better. The garbage system … [Read more…]
By Leah Shoberg As I’m sure most of you know, the High School is undergoing some pretty huge changes. Not only is the building expanding, but a lot of the rules are being “altered” as well, and some are being invented out of nowhere just for the sheer sake of control…..or safety. Now some rules … [Read more…]
By Kristina Petron My cat is one year and three months old. In my family we each get a turn owning a pet. Last year was finally my turn so I got a cute little orange, gray and white calico cat. I named her Nima. She is now one year and three months old. She … [Read more…]
By Cheryl Cermak About one month ago I traveled to the Grenadines in the eastern Caribbean. Three friends and I sailed the lesser Antillie Islands for six days. The islands are made of volcanic rock, one volcano is still active. Our approximate location was 12 degrees away from the equator=720 miles. We stayed on a … [Read more…]
By Cheryl Cermak The painted sun is set behind thisvolcanic eruption once freshThe wind is wrapping its warm breezearound megently the boat is rockingon soft quartz blue watercalming me from this afternoon stormclouds are my comfortalways therealways the same soft mountainous massspread across a shield of color
By Jessica Turner I got a kitten from my friend’s friend who found the litter in a ditch. Well, my friend picked the blue eyed baby, but of course the parents’ usual saying is, “Not in this house,” so they gave the little brat to me. Whenever I sleep Katrina has to pounce on my … [Read more…]
By Leah Shoberg and Audrey Lopez Halloween, a joyous holiday. For generations it’s been celebrated, or shunned, for reasons of religion, personal perspective, or just plain not cared about it. Now-a-days, Halloween, for the general American population is a time for spooks, costumes, candy and parties. So let’s take a look at how today’s Mini-Schoolers … [Read more…]
By Sam Maeder and Leah Shoberg Shaun Johnson- “Played with my awesome band.” Trevor Scott- “I was at my awesome cabin to wake board.” Sam Maeder- “I hung out in my awesome room.” Leah Shoberg- “Sat on my butt at my mom’s awesome house.” Aaron Sapp- “I’ve discovered awesome skate boarding and pretty much nothing.” … [Read more…]