By Matt Richard and Matt McCrady CANCER—June 22-July 22: What once was, it is going to be every Tuesday and every other Thursday, but I’m sending out memos Friday. So-don’t worry about it. Buy many calendars and the God of Hostess fruit pies will smile kindly on your first-born’s bottom. LEO—July 23-August 22: All of … [Read more…]
By Ronilyn Rasmussen With the dew trickling down the grass and through the mist of the morning, shadows appear in the dawn. As they come closer, they materialize as Kristie Ennis, Sharon Korzendorfer, Jenny Case, Valerie Raihl, and Mini-school’s paraprofessional Joanne Storlie. Ramona Anderson, Mini-School’s new math teacher, is often one of the shadows and … [Read more…]
By Katie Steger Standing by the darknessThe sun will never shine.Only feeling coldnessAbsence is all you’ll find.Always feeling emptyThe darkness in your mind.
By Chris Bagdons “It happens,” I read on a red Ford Escort’s bumper on my way to school. I could tell that the sticker was modified. As a matter of fact, I think that the sticker’s owner cut the “SH” off of the first word on the sticker, not so that the sticker wasn’t so … [Read more…]
By Raeann Rasmussen Technology. …. What does this word mean? Well, that I still don’t know, but with a little help from Dawn. I was able to get somewhat of an article together. This year Mini-School received a lot of new equipment. You may have noticed that in rooms E213 and E216 there are some … [Read more…]
By Aaron Burns World Series- Game 6 Dave Winfield’s 11th inning RBI double put an end to one of the more intriguing World Series in major league history. Winfield’s game-winning hit ruined another 9th inning comeback by Atlanta. The Braves tied the Toronto Blue Jays 2-2 when Otis Nixon hit a two out-two strike single … [Read more…]
By Tom McKinney At Insights I experienced many feelings along with all the students that were a part of this class. The class’s main focus was on young adults and the problems, stresses they experience as a high school student. These students gather together and discuss their personal feelings. Confidentiality of each person is the … [Read more…]
By Wally Bashans Back in history there was a time of kings, queens and knights in shining armor. Though those times have passed, that era is still celebrated. You could be a part of the living history by visiting the Renaissance Festival located in Chaska. Your time spent is always enjoyable and well worth the … [Read more…]
By Jenny Case Even though only four students showed up, this years Rake-a-thon was still a success. We raked the lawn of 88 year old Alida Goldschmidt at 662 Pleasant Street in Excelsior. She has resided there for the past 60 years and is planning to sell before next fall. This is the second year … [Read more…]
By Keith Bartram On October 23, Pat Cretan, Rich Benavides, Chris Bagdons, Keith Bartram, Josh Hendrickson, Alfred E. Wright, Matt McCrady, Matt Richards, Josh Kilen, Jesse Walker, Jesse Carlson, Dave Zytkoskee, Brian Nelson, and Douglas Berg took leave from MHS at 7 a.m., set for a day of unexpected surprises. Now with most of us … [Read more…]