By Alex Peden My job is working at Valvoline Instant Oil Change, also known as V.I.0.C. It’s an automobile oil change place, if you didn’t know. We mostly do oil changes. I’ve worked there for over a year now. I started as a normal tech, then I worked my way up to senior tech. I … [Read more…]
Jobs are a major part of most Mini-Schoolers’ lives. Here are some of the jobs in Mini this year
By Kristina Petron Well, this year it was a bit more like a bi-athlon. Our trip had to relocate to White Water State Park due to another group of alternative school kids who misbehaved. Because of those kids we could not go white water rafting this year. I think it is very unfair. Anyway, the … [Read more…]
By Monica Williams Just recently you came for help and Iwanted to be there for you, today you ranaway from me and I keep seeing you try.Though all I know is going slow, Not quiteright and so I… feel that you could comeback to me for some reason not known, inthe heavens where you stay, … [Read more…]
By Kevin Witte Oh so pretty are youHow many colors? Red, Purple, Yellowand Blue tooWith your pedals so brightStems so sweetI truly adore thewonder that is you
By Nicole Huddleston Do you know about Lima beans? Well, I am going to talk about them, because not a lot of people care for them, and I do. Yes, I would agree, they are a nasty little bean, but they do serve a good purpose. One purpose is they are a good source of … [Read more…]
Interviewed by Keri AllenQuestions by Aaron Sapp Q: Why are you still here?A: ‘Cause I didn’t graduate. Q: What do you want to do with you life?A: Go to college, get a job. Q: Do you party a lot?A: It comes and goes. Q: What was your favorite Mini-School trip?A: The 2000 Summer School Trip. … [Read more…]
By Kari Opheim Harmony Park is a piece of land in Geneva, MN. The man who owns it used to travel around following the Grateful Dead. When Jerry Garcia died, he started Harmony Park so people could carry on or still “have the vibe” that the Grateful Dead concerts had. Harmony Park opens about four … [Read more…]
By Ryan McCullough A survey of Minnetonka High School’s favorite cheese. Two hundred and seventy five students were asked out of the 82 most common cheeses what their favorite was. With 28% Cheddar takes the gold medal! Cheddar is the most widely purchased and eaten cheese in the world. Cheddar cheeses were originally made in … [Read more…]
By Jessica Turner and Nate Paulson Note: As the school year came to a close last year, there was a lot happening in Mini-School. When we got the year end Com-Mini-Cations ready to go to the presses, we had mistakenly left out the article about the Arkansas Buffalo River Trip (April 9 – 20). We … [Read more…]