By Leibe North Mr. Mel Cole of Excelsior is very well known by Minnetonka High School students, especially Mini-Schoolers. Mel, otherwise known as Gramps, is Angie Cole’s grandfather. He offers daily rides to work from MHS, mental support and a friendly smile for all. The only payment he receives for his duties is the casual … [Read more…]
By Leibe North Living on your own has it’s pro’s and cons. Everyone thinks it’s so great and no problems; others think no way, that’s too hard. But, I’ve done it. PROS:Just think–you sit on the couch as close to the TV as you want, you eat as much as you want, stay up until … [Read more…]
By Leibe North Every Tuesday after Mini-School meeting, you see the females in the program separate from the guys and go to Women’s Studies. Women’s Studies is held at one of the student’s homes or another designated spot. When we arrive we settle ourselves and prepare ourselves for Women’s Studies. We start with one person … [Read more…]
By Leibe North Recently, the Mini-School Women’s Studies Group have become closer and bonded. As a fun project, we met on April 2nd and had an overnight at Heather Naegele’s. Some of the activities that we pursued (for fun) consisted of hot tubbing, dancing, facials, hairstyle experiments, manicures and pizza and movies. But, on a … [Read more…]