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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

Poems and Stories

Live for the Moment

March 1, 1992 by Mini Archives

By Kristie Ennis Live for the momentMean what you sayCapture your lifetimeDon’t let it slip awayLife is a giftDon’t throw it awaySo many people, what would they payYou have a choiceThey have a dreamDo you realize how ungrateful you seemYeah life is hardI won’t deny itYou have to tryYou have to fight itThings will get … [Read more…]

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Pain

March 1, 1992 by Mini Archives

Kristie Ennis TOO PAINFUL TO REMEMBERTOO HORRIBLE TO FORGETTHE TIME HAS COMETO FACE THE REALITY OF MY PAST YOU LET ME DOWN, AND HURT METHAT CANNOT BE DENIEDIN A SENSE A PART OF ME DIEDWHO AM I?I HONESTLY DON’T REMEMBERNO JOKE, THIS IS PURE TRUTHI HAVE THE POWERTO REGAIN MYSELF WORTH YOU ARE MULTIPLE WHILE … [Read more…]

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Mom

March 1, 1990 by Mini Archives

By Stephanie Tucker (Originally written in 8th grade) When I was little,You showed me the way,And made me what I am today.For all your guidance, caring and love,I thank the lucky stars above.I caused you problems long ago,For that I’m sorry, I hope you know.You taught me how to stand on my own.If only then … [Read more…]

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Change

March 1, 1990 by Mini Archives

By Stephanie Tucker Change,Why do things have to change.Before there was laughter,Now there is tears.Before there was happiness,Now there is sadness and anger.Before there was peace and teasing,Now there is violence and hatred.When will it end?Wishing it would end now.Hoping it wouldn’t go on forever.Knowing it probably will?Things just seem to keep on changing.Hoping for … [Read more…]

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Tree Climbing

March 1, 1990 by Mini Archives

By Chris O’Dell A quiet breeze blew as I stood beneath the stairway to the sky. I grasped the first step. I could feel the strength of the tree’s arm as I pulled myself upward. Trusting every limb, I worked my way skyward to sights of untellable serenity. The ground far below seemed to be … [Read more…]

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Inflation

March 1, 1990 by Mini Archives

By Suzanne Ward The package hides the productAs they sometimes sayBetter check the merchandiseBefore you start to pay. He loves me, he loves me notWe said when we were kidsNow the price of love’s gone upAnd there are no more bids. Your flower’s gone nowNo more petals to pullWhy am I feeling so emptyWhen I … [Read more…]

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Wonder

March 1, 1990 by Mini Archives

By Amber Nustad The blue skyThe sound of the wind rummaging throughout the particles in the airThe sound of a crying babyThe whispers of childrenThe sounds of violenceThe scenes of crimeThe sunriseThe nightfall.

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Young Dreams

November 1, 1986 by Mini Archives

By Kris Henning A fantasyland of pictures painted in young minds.A fantasyland of makebelieve A world no one could find. The world is now so serious it’s hard to understand,It’s sad to know the world I made is fading from my hands. Dreams that filled a lifetime are now just memoryI’ve got to find my … [Read more…]

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Keep Climbing

November 1, 1986 by Mini Archives

By Dave Phillips Point your dreams towards the sky.Keep your dreams flowing,Keep them on your mind,For when you reach one goalYou know, you have something else to climb. Keep reaching,Keep climbing,Don’t let up.For when you have a dreamHold onto that dream.Don’t give it away.Just keep climbingTo the biggest dream that will ever be.

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Fall

November 1, 1986 by Mini Archives

By Maud Clawson The air is crisp,The wind is bitter,And the trees are turning into sunbursts of gold, red and orange. One’s breath is now seen outdoorsAnd the sun goes to bed early.Our feathered friends are flying bye –To touch the warmer parts of sky.

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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.
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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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