By Doug Berg
20 Years Ago – Spring ‘76
Tom Lambrecht did the artwork for the cover (he was the ’76 version of Casey Wright). Carla Schiro and Mike Rishavy wrote some good poetry.
A winter trek to Wolf Lake Refuge was undertaken by teachers Doug Berg, Randy Nelson, and Nick Jambeck and students Steve LePage, Gail Logelin, Betty Pfiffner (Josh Day’s mom), Roger Ruther, Lynn Sevey, Andy Korn, and Brett Otterson. The article states that “Betty Pfiffner’s main contributions were jolly complaints and bitches.”
An article was written about the 1st (5 year) ever Mini-School Reunion. $240.00 was donated by the alumni for the current Mini-School program.
A big group of people went to the Grand Canyon. The staff were Linda Douglas, Nick Jambeck, Lester Hughes-Seamans. Alumni and students included Darnelle Dallman, Steve LePage, Larry Deerson, Jim Jensen, Martha Nevin, Roger Ruther, Rob Rehberger, Rick Geyen, Scott Rand, Brett Otterson, Dirk Dehnel, Leigh Farrell, Rick Rogney, John Laughlin, Drew Anderson, Mike Woitalla, Danny Zoeillmer, Ginnie Reifenberger, John Meakins, and Argus.
15 Years Ago – Spring ‘81
A backpack trip went to The Great Smoky Mountains. Participants included Doug, Joanne, Marty Cook, Tim Scott, Dave Scott, Lisa Hastings, Tami Gerhard, Jeff Kinzer , Kirk LeBlanc, and Lynn Parkhurst.
Mini-School had an awesome softball team – undefeated, this spring against several other schools. Spring outings to the Zoo and the Omni Theater were reported on by Roger Anderson and Andy Lippler.
10 Years Ago – Spring ’86
The following students’ picture graced the cover of this issue: Mark Erickson and Tamy Anderson, VoTech award winners. Also Mini-School’s championship volleyball team: Linda Peterson, Kent Knacke, Chris Peterson, Stacy Neils, John Goggans, and Kris Henning.
Troy Wheeler was the featured student in this issue, recognized for his good performance in Mini-School, his musicianship, and his fine work on his job.
Ryan Ward and Lesley Zaun reported on the Mini-School trip to Florida, led by teacher Norm Garneau and participated in by students Scott Plzak, Kelly Puett, Edie Berglund, Mark Eriksson, Ryan and Lesley.
Jennifer Bormes wrote about her job at Rolling Acres, John Noren wrote of Mini-Schooler’s favorite rock music, Mike Matsunaga wrote some good poetry, and Mike Lewis reported on The BWCA winter camping trip, participated in by Doug, Linda “Spud” Meissner, Padie “Flash” Sapp, Rob Welch, Don Doty, and alumnus Jim “JJ” Jensen.
5 Years Ago – Spring ’91
Matt McCrady designed the cover for this issue, a surreal Mini-School canoe paddling off into the wilderness.
Josh Rockstad wrote some good poetry and conducted an interview on the Gulf War with 1990 Mini alumnus, Dave Nestberg, then a marine who was there.
Herman the Mouse wrote a long article about the Florida bike trip, led by Doug and participated in by students Steph Tucker, Chad Zaback, Terry Vincent, Matt McCrady, Brian “Young’un” Nelson, Zack Benway, Chris Schueneman, Brent “Drifty” Thompson, and Josh Rockstad.
Chris Bagdons wrote a terrific poem, “Ode to Da Barge.”
Matt “Meatball” Richard wrote a featured student article on Brian “Young’un” Nelson, commending him for not getting a big head after receiving the Student Recognition Award.
Together Dawn Norton led a trip to the Northwestern artificial Limb Company in Minneapolis. Lisa Meskin, Steve Bauman, Natasha Copeland, Mike Persson, and Karlene Knacke attended.
Josh Rockstad wrote a top 5 laziest Mini-Schoolers of the year, Steve Bauman made all 5 spots.
Heather Downs wrote of Lester and Dawn’s diet and nutrition class, vowing to cut her Big Mac intake from six per week to four or five.