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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

Josh Stinson

Philosophy with Randy

March 1, 1993 by Mini Archives

By Josh Stinson Philosophy with Randy was an experience. Randy covered the basic principles of philosophy. His easy-going methods of teaching were lapped up eagerly by the students. There was a lot to swallow, but Randy’s scintillating interpretations of ideas and concepts were understood by all. There was also a stimulating group with different ideas … [Read more…]

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My Job

March 1, 1993 by Mini Archives

By Josh Stinson I am a laborer for a construction company. I do what nobody else wants to. I do the work like digging drain tile, hauling lumber, putting in erosion fences, and laying erosion fences blankets. I also clean up the job sites. I save the company a lot of money because if I … [Read more…]

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How to Be Cool

March 1, 1993 by Mini Archives

By Josh Stinson and Jenny Case Trends come and go as time slips through the fingers of civilization. In the past there have been fashions of plenty. Being cool will never go out of style. We have done months of back-breaking research and surveys, and have set up guidelines for you, our faithful readers to … [Read more…]

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Einstein, Biff, and Barbie

March 1, 1993 by Mini Archives

By Josh Stinson Words like “best” and “most” do not make sense. There is no “best” out of the class. I may think Georgena is the best-looking girl in the world, but is she? Billy doesn’t think so. Different people have different opinions. All people have areas in which they are strong and, from their … [Read more…]

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Clem

March 1, 1993 by Mini Archives

By Josh Stinson Dying a lonely, sad person is my greatest fear. To die feeling that I was a failure, not accomplishing my duty in life, not living life to its fullest would be terrible. Being at peace with myself when I die is important. I want to be at the peak of happiness when … [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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