By Aaron Sapp At the end of every school year Mini-School has an evening where we celebrate the year, the program, and the achievements of the students. Many awards are given out, some serious and some just for fun. Some of them are: Pest, Best Trippers, Best Canoers, Now You See Them, Now You Don’t, … [Read more…]
By Shelly Smasal Well it’s finally here, my graduation day. On Friday October 30th, I will be graduating from High School. I was in the class of 98, and would have graduated last year but I didn’t have enough credits. I came back to school this year to make up a credit and a half. … [Read more…]
By Jessica Turner and Kristina Petron Scott Johnson is a Special Education teacher that comes to Mini-School every day during second hour. He helps students that have case managers. This is his first year in Mini. Scott is the proud father of two girls and a 6 1/2 week old baby boy. He and his … [Read more…]
(This poem was tacked on B.J.’s bulletin board. It reflects his philosophy of life.) I may never see tomorrow; there is nowritten guarantee.And things that happened yesterdaybelong to history.I cannot predict the future, and I cannotchange the past.I have just the present moment, I musttreat it as my last.I must use this moment wisely, for … [Read more…]
By Leah Shoberg Demon Seed: By Dean Koontz Another chilling novel from a master storyteller. Sometimes humorous, sometimes shocking, but always riveting. Demon Seed is a story so realistic, that it makes the reader believe that the contents therein, are frighteningly possible. Susan Harris lived in self imposed seclusion, in a mansion featuring numerous automated … [Read more…]
By Jamie Rasmussen Joining the Mini-School program is the best thing I could have possibly done for my academic career. The program is very organized and offers many opportunities. The students and staff welcome you with friendly hand shakes and introductions, making you feel like you’re part of a family. Education is taken seriously in … [Read more…]
By Jessica Turner and Kristina Petron Maybe you’ve seen a tall lady with long curly hair, and an everlasting smile. She’ll be walking through the lunchroom during lunch, or walking through the hallways during break. Most people will mistake her for a teacher but, she is our new principal Barb Sherman. I’ve done an interview … [Read more…]
By Geoff Boller and Dustin Olson Geoff and I did a survey around the school and asked people what they thought about the new cafeteria. Questions based on its setting, food service and the talking trash cans. Joe Juranitch: “I think it is a really nice environment, and the food is better. The garbage system … [Read more…]
By Leah Shoberg As I’m sure most of you know, the High School is undergoing some pretty huge changes. Not only is the building expanding, but a lot of the rules are being “altered” as well, and some are being invented out of nowhere just for the sheer sake of control…..or safety. Now some rules … [Read more…]
By Kristina Petron My cat is one year and three months old. In my family we each get a turn owning a pet. Last year was finally my turn so I got a cute little orange, gray and white calico cat. I named her Nima. She is now one year and three months old. She … [Read more…]