Senior finds passion in mentoring
June 1, 2018
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Senior IB diploma candidate Samyu Yenamandra said she knows that ACT testing is an anxious time for most students and wanted to do something to alleviate the stress. “I wanted to start because I had gotten tutored and it really helped me and it was really easy for me to do it because I had all of ...
Sophomore starts sixth year of sport
June 1, 2018
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According to sophomore Raphaela Slager, her love of skating began when she was in fifth grade. She said she discovered the sport when she tried it out with her sister. “There was a day off (of school), and my sister had skating lessons,” Raphaela Slager said. “I was testing it out, and I liked...
Junior plans to study abroad senior year
May 14, 2018
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Junior Emma Kempf rejects a typical high school experience and will head to China for her senior year of high school. Kempf said she will be learning Mandarin Chinese and Chinese history along with more traditional classes on a School Year Abroad program in Beijing, China. “I'm really really looki...
Junior takes on stage managing role
May 3, 2018
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According to junior KJ Preston Pepperell, throughout his high school career he has stage managed several shows, a role which requires a cool mindset under pressure and organizational skills. Preston Pepperell said theater has always been a part of life for him, so it was an obvious choice for him to ap...
Lewis Brown gains leadership skills at space camp
April 27, 2018
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After attending a week-long space camp through Honeywell at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Alabama, senior Lewis Brown said the experience taught him more than just leadership skills. “It confirmed me not to judge a book by its cover because the first day I got there I said ‘oh my God, I...
Meet the 2018 Valedictorians
April 18, 2018
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Annabella Strathman: What college are you planning on going to? “I am going to Carleton College next year in Northfield.” Is there anything you’re interested in studying? “You know, it’s pretty open-ended right now. I’m leaning towards something with chemistry but I’ve a...
Freshman takes home State title
April 3, 2018
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Having swum competitively for eight years, freshman Hayden Zheng said he ended this year’s season with an individual State title in the 100 yard breaststroke. “I thought I did really well at this past State, you know, getting the individual State title. I was very happy with that,” Zheng said....
Senior expresses passion through spray painting
March 22, 2018
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Inspired to make an impact in people's’ lives, senior Aramis Nolen said he plans to pursue a career in art. “I like to change peoples lives somehow someway. That’s my purpose,” Nolen said. “I don’t have a clear plan yet but I just feel like if I get enough tools I’d be pretty set. It...
Snowboarder competes at the national level
February 26, 2018
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According to sophomore snowboarder Tristan Rooney, he started snowboarding seven years ago, was hooked, and has been progressing ever since. “Me and a couple friends just saw some snowboarding videos, wanted to try it out, and we’ve been snowboarding ever since,” Rooney said. “I usuall...
Junior performs with Children’s Theatre
January 24, 2018
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After having spent many grueling months working on the Children Theatre’s production of “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” junior Greta Nackerud said she felt it was an amazing experience. “It was a really professional and impressive environment. I learned a lot from from the...
Senior begins internship through STEP-UP
January 17, 2018
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When talking about her experience as an intern at Hennepin Energy Recovery Center, senior Kenya Brooks said she gained professional skills that will prove valuable in the future. “I’ve learned how to speak and talk, I had a problem with verbal communication, and that’s why with this job, a l...
Senior violinist enjoys five years in symphony program
January 4, 2018
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Starting practice at five years old, senior Ilana Meisler said she has become a very proficient violinist. “A friend of mine brought his (violin) into school in kindergarten and played it for us,” Meisler said. “At the time I only knew of guitar, piano and violin, so I just decided I wanted...
When senior Tommy Guddal heard about the Mann’s St. Louis Park Cinema 6 closing, he felt distraught because of the memories he valued at the theater. “I am really sad. I used to go there a lot with...
The audience erupted in cheers as the choir seniors finished their a cappella performance of ‘Man in the Mirror’ by Michael Jackson, marking the end of the last choir performance for those seniors. Choir...
