New Mini Folk
By Janel Hagstrom and Steve Lawson Three kids new to the Mini-School scene were asked ten simple, yet odd questions about Mini-School and the works.
Interviews
Interview with 4 New People
By Emily Dolentz and Natalie Evans We asked the following questions to four of our new students – Stein Thorbeck, John Shannon, Devon Flaherty, and Jake Stumme – and these are the answers we got.
New Student Interview
By Jeana Doescher and Androo Bernstein We asked these questions of two of our new Mini-School students this fall, Androo Bernstien and Jenny Blankenship. Here are their responses: Androo Bernstein Jenny Blankenship
Super Senior Interview: Jeana Doescher
Interviewed by Keri AllenQuestions by Aaron Sapp Q: Why are you still here?A: ‘Cause I didn’t graduate. Q: What do you want to do with you life?A: Go to college, get a job. Q: Do you party a lot?A: It comes and goes. Q: What was your favorite Mini-School trip?A: The 2000 Summer School Trip. … [Read more…]
Interview with Joanne Johnston
By Alumnus Trish Laumann For three years I was in Mini-School. I grew very close to all the teachers and had a special bond with each one of them. Joanne was the one that I would turn to when I had a problem or just needed someone to talk to. So when I was asked … [Read more…]
New Kid Interview
By Jessica Turner and Jenny Ertz We decided to interview some of the new students in Mini. We couldn’t get to all the new students because there are so many. But we did talk with quite a few. We hope you enjoy getting to know some of the new students in Mini. Here’s our question … [Read more…]
Interview with Randy Nelson
With Jeana Doescher and Jessica Turner Randy Nelson was a teacher in Mini-School. For 29 years he and Doug Berg led kids to graduating, when otherwise they might not have made it. Randy was a Social Studies teacher in Mini-School, but he could have been more. If you ask Randy a question most likely he … [Read more…]
Interview with Yoda
By Sam Maeder Joshua “Yoda” Shoberg, ex-Mini student, back from the dead, is Com-Mini’s featured student. Josh was in Mini for about a year and a half before leaving to pursue other opportunities in his life. Well, now he’s back and I have been given this chance to get to know him better; as well … [Read more…]
Interview with Doug
By Sam Maeder Sam: First of all I’d just like to ask how you’re doing. Doug: I’m doing good. I like the fact that my life isn’t so pressured. I don’t have to worry about deadlines, if I don’t get something done today I can put it off without much of a problem. Sam: How … [Read more…]
What the Future Holds…
By Leah Shoberg As the time of change approaches for Mini-School, we are all waiting, anticipating the possibilities. On one hand, people like J.J. Day hold high hopes for the future of Mini. But on the other hand…..some hopes have been suppressed by the myths and rumors of those not so optimistic. And that’s why … [Read more…]