By Doug Berg I am pleased and proud to announce this year’s recognition night speaker, Walt Bromenschenkel. Walt was MHS assistant principal and acting principal from 1968-1971. From Minnetonka he went to various principalships and superintendencies in Korea, Colorado, South Dakota, Kentucky and Alaska. Walt was the driving administrative force behind the creation of Mini-School. … [Read more…]
Doug’s note: After I announced my retirement in the last issue of Com-mini-cations, I have received many wonderful phone calls and letters. The following from Jon Clifford, Mini-School student in the early ‘80’s and a strong supporter of Mini since then, is representative. Dear Doug,I received my most recent copy of Com-Mini-Cations this last week, … [Read more…]
By Laura Huberty The summer trip involves five days of paddling down the Namekagon and St. Croix rivers. You are educated on the surrounding trees and plants, along with how the Ojibwe people used them hundreds of years ago. It also helps develop skills like fire building, group cooperation, canoeing and outdoor survival techniques. The … [Read more…]
From JJ Day and Trevor Scott Doug Berg is retiring. This is a fact. Other changes will also happen. This is inevitable. Many people are worried that Mini-School is doomed. That it will become like mainstream. That it will become rows of desks and learning packets. That there will be no more trips. That teachers … [Read more…]
By Nate Paulson In this article I’m interviewing past Mini-Schoolers and receiving their personal feelings about Doug’s retirement this year, and what they think the future holds for Mini-School…… 1) Jayson Paulson: 1991-94.I don’t think that Mini-School could ever be the same after Doug retires. I feel sorry for all the future Mini-Schoolers that won’t … [Read more…]
By Leah Shoberg When a tragedy such as this hits America, in a nice western state, in a quiet little town, we always ask ourselves the same question: “Could it happen to us?” That’s a good question. I’m sure that the people of Littleton asked themselves the same when the last school shooting occurred, in … [Read more…]
By Tom Miller It has been 16 years since an audience has seen the opening scroll for a new Star Wars movie. Now on Wednesday May 19th movie buffs will be able to see the magic once again. It has enthusiasts scrambling to get the most merchandise and great seats in theaters. Some people have … [Read more…]
By Lacey Landt The end of the year is coming up and it gets closer and closer to Doug’s retirement. We are having a party for Doug at Lake Ann Park. Lake Ann Park is off county road 17 {Powers Blvd} and Hwy 5. Tuesday June 1st from 4pm-8pm. Anyone and everyone is invited to … [Read more…]
By Laura Huberty (and her Chillin’ Ghost Writer) I first got to know our featured alumnus on the Utah trip. Lola joined our group for the canoe trip down the Green River. Now, I’d heard about Lola. She graduated from Mini-School in ‘95, had a reputation as a great tripper and was editor of Com-Mini-Cations … [Read more…]
By Matt Evans and Al Jampsa Every morning, between 25 and 30 Mini-School students gather in the gym to start their school day playing basketball. We are into our third year starting our school day this way and think these games have helped us in our school performance and in our lives. Besides improving our … [Read more…]