By Tami Olson and Chris Bilger It was a cozy Christmas eve in an old cottage. The wooden logs held a brown glow around a warm fire in one corner. Sitting in a chair before the fire an old tired hound dog is telling his grand-puppies a story of his puppy-hood. “It was the Christmas … [Read more…]
By Tami Olson November 13th was Career day at Minnetonka High School. Mini-School had 5 alumni (Ron Byers, Joe Reifenberger, Ginny Reifenberger DeMun, Kathy Seamans Wilcox, and Brad Johnston) come in and talk to all the students about their time in Mini-School and what they’ve done since then. Ron inherited the Glen Lake Bakery from … [Read more…]
By Tami Olson On April 23, 1996 the referendum passed with only 303 votes. A lot of people feel that it would not have passed if it weren’t for the students’ votes. Remodeling will start this summer and continue into the next school year. During the school year sections of the schools will have to … [Read more…]
By Tami Olson My heart is a flameI miss you with a strong desireAs our day comes nearMy heart shatters once more Why did you leave meWhen I loved you soYou said you would hold me tightUntil the day we diedJust one of the many lies you fed meThat I was so willingly accepted My … [Read more…]
By Tami Olson I wish you could understandPlease try to hear what I sayI feel as though I am losing youMy heart breaks at the thoughtI sit in silenceAnd stare at the phoneOh how I wish you would callYou tell me you love meBut words mean nothingI love being with youAnd holding you nearShow me … [Read more…]
By Cory Clay and Tami Olson ARIES (March 21-April 19): Once again Valentine’s Day will prove to be a failure. You’ll have problems with Randy’s newspaper class, but just sit back and relax. It will all pass. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The love of your life will be extra nice this month. Sit back and … [Read more…]
By Z Rossi and Tami Olson When we interviewed Mini-School students we found a huge variety. We have a very long list but only five that more than one person voted for. So although we originally meant to have a top ten list, we ended up with only a top five. Oh, well, here they … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
Alfred By Tami Olson Alfred By Tami Olson “It was a vicious murder of a child.” I remember the morning I read those words. I remember feeling anger and confusion and finally just breaking down and crying. How can anyone murder someone? Alfred was a really nice guy. I never once even thought he would … [Read more…]