By Falicia Smith My first impression of this school has been positive. I am happy, in general, with how helpful, and polite the people are. I think Mini-School is a great program as well as a good environment to learn. The teachers are helpful and understanding. I think the program will help me and many … [Read more…]
By Merlin Zimmerman As the school year begins, it strikes me how much Mini-School is a mixture of the old and the new. Take our new students, for example. We have 35 new students – about half the program – but among them there are many familiar faces. Mini-School teachers teach several of Minnetonka’s Summer … [Read more…]
By Shane Pelino “Graduating from college,” Monica D.“Working at Sears Imports as a mechanic,” John H.“College,” Kelly“I’ll be graduating from college,” Monica W.“I’ll be in my third year of college and at my 104th frat party,” Shane“Living in California with my uncle,” David“I’ll be in my third year of college,” Josh Z.“I’ll be drinking at … [Read more…]
By Natapee and Emapee 1) What grade are you in? How long have you been here?2) How have things changed since you got into Mini-School?3) What are you planning or doing when you graduate?4) If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?5) What’s your favorite band / artist? Billy … [Read more…]
By Natapee and Emapee Here are five Mini1) What’s your favorite superhero?2) Who would you be and why?3) If you could have any car, what kind would it be?4) Where do you plan on being in 10 years?5) What’s your favorite movie? PJ Hynes1) Spiderman2) Kid Rock cuz he’s with Pamela Anderson3) Lexus IS 3004) … [Read more…]
By David Zernechel DZ: What do you do in your spare time?MER: I am the lead drummer with the Minnesota Pipes and Drums, the bagpipe band that played at the Sept. 11 memorial at the capitol. We compete around the country. DZ: Do you get paid for that?MER: No it’s a hobby; I do it … [Read more…]
By Krissy Valdez You say you love me…and I want tobelieve.Then why can’t you see, I wantmore than 3 words and one day aweek? With youThat’s all I need.Yet still I’m craving.So, why can’t you deliver?I want a bigger part of your heart.This is not a demand, please justunderstand.I won’t settle for a sliver. If … [Read more…]
By Josh Zelazny On November 14, 2001, a group of 23 people met at school for a Mini-School hiking trip. We set sail around 6:00 am and not one person was late (that is very unusual). About half way to Grantsburg, WI we made the usual stop to McDonald’s. Afterwards we were on the open … [Read more…]
Content vs Cause: By Brett Bauman According to FBI figures the number of juveniles arrested for serious and violent crimes increased 1600% between 1952 and 1972. The television’s introduction to society in 1952 marked the start of a new generation: a generation that spends more than 30% of their conscious life in front of the … [Read more…]
By Meegan Burns Wrapped in my blanketShelter me from painCry into disillusionment, NeedA break from this tormenting rainKilled once in a car crashThe blinding lights an enigmaFallen from the entityFound loss is nearly stigmaCripple my divinity withSomething so easily spokenCrucify an embryoBlooming out all emotionsRidicule the patienceHave put up with enough deceptionStifled laughter electrifies meMasked … [Read more…]