By Audrey Lopez Recognition night is a special little night at the very end of the year. A time for students to be recognized for accomplishments. It’s also a less formal more intimate graduation for seniors. Every year there is a featured speaker who has been anyone from a parent to a superintendent. This years … [Read more…]
By Audrey Lopez A distant howl…echoing throughout lonely trees…then the crunching of snowas paws chase the cryGracefully, almost effortlessly-they flow through the coldto meet the curious calland soon… their shrieksjoin the howl of anothers …covering the open foresta bit eerie, but still comfortingI get the feeling of being alone…with another’s company close byan empty forest, … [Read more…]
By Audrey Lopez Pauline left us for six weeks and had a baby girl, Samantha Anne, on the tenth of January. Born at Ridgeview Hospital, she weighed 8 lbs. 10z. She has blue eyes and brown hair. Pauline explains things being chaotic and there’s a lot more to do now. Alex (her other daughter) is … [Read more…]
By Audrey Lopez Black Sabbath held a concert at the Target Center January 17th. This was my second time seeing them. They played with Incubus and Pantera, two other great bands, all of which played at Ozzfest one time or another. I went with four of my friends. This time I sat in the seats … [Read more…]
By Audrey Lopez I was fortunate enough to meet up with Brian Cristofono at his work in Excelsior. Brian is a former Mini-School student and graduated in ‘95 after being in Mini for about 2 1/2 years. While he was in Mini he went on the summer trip and said he enjoyed it. Brian said … [Read more…]
By Cheryl Cermak and Audrey Lopez “Wheel of the Year”By Teresa Moorey and Jane BridesonBaked Alaska(seasonal)You will need:-1 round sponge cake-1 block ice cream, as deeply frozen as possible-120-180g (4-6oz) fresh or canned fruit-4-5 egg whites-25-60g (1-2oz) sugar per egg white, depending how sweet you like it Method:1- Place the sponge cake on an ovenproof … [Read more…]
By Audrey Lopez and Leah Shoberg It’s the holiday season again, and let’s hope that everyone’s prepared, because it’s coming if you’re ready or not. There are so many things to do this time of year, that most people don’t stop to remember what they’re celebrating in the first place and why. Sadly enough, the … [Read more…]
By Leah Shoberg and Audrey Lopez Halloween, a joyous holiday. For generations it’s been celebrated, or shunned, for reasons of religion, personal perspective, or just plain not cared about it. Now-a-days, Halloween, for the general American population is a time for spooks, costumes, candy and parties. So let’s take a look at how today’s Mini-Schoolers … [Read more…]
By Laura Huberty and Audrey Lopez GEMINI – (May 21 – June 21)Those who think the way is easy, will find it very hard. So I’d advise you not to fly, if you haven’t yet learned to land. Sometimes your answers are right in front of you, instead of miles away. CANCER – (June 22 … [Read more…]
By Audrey Lopez “12 Bar Blues”Scott Weiland (Stone Tempie Pilots former vocalist) has released an album entitled “12 Bar Blues.” It’s a wonderful collection of tunes, some of which he wrote in rehab. These songs are a much different style than you might be used to hearing from Weiland. You might have heard the second … [Read more…]