By Ronilyn Rasmussen This year as a junior I decided I had enough of band and needed a change. I really wanted to take the Child Development class at Hennepin County Vo-Tech school. The class was filled up, but after a lot of calling around by my mom and Randy, I got a chance to … [Read more…]
By Chad Zaback Wanted: Donations of 10 speeds (road bikes) in working condition to the Mini-School Program. Call ***-**** Wanted: A few musicians for a Rhythm and Blues/Folk/Anything but metal band. We are in dire need of: piano/keyboard player, bass player, guitar player, drummer, brass (trombone, sax, trumpet, etc.), backup vocals and possibly 2nd lead … [Read more…]
By Karen Kenefick I work in a small store in Ridgedale called Wicks ‘n Sticks. The job consists of selling the merchandise, doing displays, cleaning, and stocking the shelves. Working there is really enjoyable. I started the last week of August and I get paid $5 an hour. My plans are to work there as … [Read more…]
By Matt McCrady This is my third year in commercial art. In this class we learn a lot about drawing, shading, different points of perspective, and advertising. The first half of the year is mostly drawing shapes, different objects, and shading. The last half is layout designs for ads from real companies. For every ad … [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 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 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…]