By Bill Conners Life is an experience filled by never- ending possibilities.No time to fly nor to play.But relax while the hellish beauties caress your inner-bound soul. Be sure not to touch the fountain of rowdiness, just eat from the seeds of fortune“And then you’re experiencing the high of experiencing.”
By Doug Berg For those of you who did not know it, there is a National Center for Grading/Learning Alternatives. It is the business of this organization to know what alternative schools exits in the country, to know what these alternative schools do, and to encourage the development of alternative programs in public schools throughout … [Read more…]
By Mike and Karen Rishavy On November 6, four Mini-School students volunteered to go down to Rochester, Minnesota, for a teachers convention. Teacher, Nick Jambeck, took Sharon Vomhof, Kevin Schierman, Karen and Mike Rishavy down to Rochester at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 6. We were all in good spirits, singing and laughing all the … [Read more…]
By Terry Politte Last week we had a small meeting to figure out some of the things we have to do. We have started to find a place where we can have it and are now thinking of when. We are thinking of February or March. Lester has started to round up files of everyone … [Read more…]
By Terry Politte Her name is Susan Turnquist, and she’s from St. Olaf College. She is helping in Randy’s social Studies class. Her first two weeks in Mini-School was spent on the Mississippi River Trip. The kids that went on the trip got to know and like her, as I’m sure everyone else has that … [Read more…]
By Diane Smith Win a Dayton’s gift certificate. Mini-School is raffling off tickets for some lucky person, maybe you! The drawing will be held Dec. 19, donations are $1.00. Tickets can be purchased from any Mini-School student. Prizes– 1st prize: $50.00, 2nd prize: $25.00, 3rd prize: $15.00, 4th prize: $10.00.
By Brett Otterson This is my third year in the Mini-School program. Over that time, I have come to know the program quite well. I have found the program to be full of friendship, participation, and most important, communication. In comparing the Mini-School program to regular school, I prefer Mini-School. I feel it offers a … [Read more…]
By Leigh Farrell (Vo-Tech Student) Vo-Tech, or technically, Hennepin Technical Center, is a school of vocational learning. Vo-Tech offers many different courses, all on and about careers. Horticulture, building trades, commercial art and child development are just a small part of this well qualified and professionally staffed learning center. I would recommend it to anyone … [Read more…]
By Wendy Berg Friends are:LovingWarmThoughtful and kindThese four things you need for peace of mind.Without these things you cannot be.For friends are the ones who hold the key.
By Missy Quigley You knew I loved youYou read it in my eyesNo matter how high You always saw through my disguise Your Sagittarian ways Were always just too kindMy mind is too confused But it’s just what you would Like to find.