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We the unwilling, led by the unqualified, have been doing the unbelievable for so long, with so little, we now attempt the impossible with nothing. - Mini-School Credo

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Men’s Issues

February 1, 1996 by Mini Archives

By Casey Bakken Men’s Issues is a group where men can go and talk about anything. Men’s Issues is totally confidential. You are kicked out if you say anything outside the group. The group is held every Tuesday during hour 3 thru 4-5. There are no leaders in the group, but there is a man … [Read more…]

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Horseback Riding

November 1, 1995 by Mini Archives

Horseback Riding By Kristi Dahl Women’s Issues had been waiting 2 weeks to go horseback riding and of course, it had to be raining on the day we decided to go. It wasn’t raining too badly, though it was still muddy. A total of 10 people decided to go: Ramona, Andrea, Jackie, Kristi, Emily, Tami, … [Read more…]

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Whitewater Rafting

November 1, 1995 by Mini Archives

Whitewater Rafting By Clint Fero and Tami Olson On the morning of Wednesday September 27, Nate Clifford, Jed Norman, Dan Stevens, Gabe Hargrove, Clint Fero and Tami Olson all met Pauline at the high school. It was 6:30 a.m. and time to pack and be ready to leave by 7:00. We ended up leaving around … [Read more…]

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Recognition Night

November 1, 1995 by Mini Archives

Recognition Night By Doug Berg The Mini-school end-of-the-year recognition night is always special. The major events and trips of the year are highlighted, many students are recognized for their accomplishments, and the graduates are given a good send-off. Last June’s Recognition night, since it marked the conclusion of Mini-Schools 25th year, was perhaps even a … [Read more…]

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Schools Excuses for Being Late

November 1, 1995 by Mini Archives

Schools Excuses for Being Late By Lisa Kopecky and Emily Matejcek 1. I was in here 10 minutes ago and you weren’t here, I went to go look for you in the hall. 2. My hamster’s in my wall. 3. Emily wasn’t ready and when I went to her door her bird kept on saying … [Read more…]

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A Tribute to Jerry Garcia (1942-1995)

November 1, 1995 by Mini Archives

A Tribute to Jerry Garcia (1942-1995) By Mike Ennis It’s hard, if not impossible to find the right words to explain how people feel about the death of rock legend Jerry Garcia. There are so many Dead fans from all different backgrounds, races and ages that Jerry’s death was felt around the world. I feel … [Read more…]

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Jerry Garcia Vigil

November 1, 1995 by Mini Archives

Jerry Garcia Vigil By Andrea Hamilton My friend Hillarie called me around 11:00 in the morning August 9th. At first the things she was saying just didn’t register. Then I heard it again “Jerry’s dead. He died at 4:24 this morning.” I was upset and in shock. For any of you who don’t know who … [Read more…]

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Going in Sain

November 1, 1995 by Mini Archives

Going in Sain By Tony Cruikshank and Will Scheidler Jonathan Sain is a man whose values are clear. Live life, have fun and try not to have any regrets when you look back, on the rare occasion in your life when you do. His philosophy is timeless…why worry? In life there are only two things, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles, Interviews Tagged: Tony Cruikshank, Will Scheidler

Pigskin, Playoffs and Pain

November 1, 1995 by Mini Archives

Pigskin, Playoffs and Pain By Scott Bakkelund My first year to play football was in 6th grade. I kept playing football, because my parents thought it would be a good thing for me to do. One other reason I kept it up was for something to do at night. I moved up to the seventh … [Read more…]

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Pool Party

November 1, 1995 by Mini Archives

Pool Party By Kristi Dahl & Tami Olson Kristi had called all the girls and told them to be at Joanne’s by 3:00. Kristi and Angela were the first to show up. We looked around Joanne’s apartment and saw pictures of her recent wedding with her husband Brad. We got a grand tour and saw … [Read more…]

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Latest Updates:
10/28/24 - Found some negatives for a sledding trip to the Orono Golf Course in 1980 so added a new slideshow for that.
9/25/2024 - Uploaded an additional 53 PDF files of Com-Mini-Cations, started to convert the articles into individual posts.
5/28/2024 - Created slideshows for miscellaneous trips and classroom photos plus a slideshow for unidentified trips, lots of updates to existing slideshows, slide scanning complete
5/27/2024 - Slideshows for Big Fork Canoe 1996, Women's Bike Trip 1994, North Shore Women's Trip 1994, Southwest Utah Trip 1992, Winter Camping 1998 & 1999, St Louis 1998, Insights 1993
5/23/2024 - Slideshows for Classroom 1992, new photos to Classroom 1996, and the Mini 25th Reunion.

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