By Shelly Smasal Well it’s finally here, my graduation day. On Friday October 30th, I will be graduating from High School. I was in the class of 98, and would have graduated last year but I didn’t have enough credits. I came back to school this year to make up a credit and a half. … [Read more…]
By Jessica Turner and Kristina Petron Scott Johnson is a Special Education teacher that comes to Mini-School every day during second hour. He helps students that have case managers. This is his first year in Mini. Scott is the proud father of two girls and a 6 1/2 week old baby boy. He and his … [Read more…]
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 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 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…]