The number of sports that continue to thrive today is exceedingly small compared to the number of sports that have ever been played. There are 34 sports in the Summer Olympics and fifteen sports in the Winter Olympics.This is essentially the sum total of all significant sports that are still alive and growing today, save for American football, cricket, lacrosse, auto racing, and squash, which are too regionally specific to be included in the Olympics.
The days of strong leaders delivering nation-shaking speeches and inspiring their followers to commit to their goals seem to be ending. Now, once powerful forces of change have given way to Twitter firebrands, highway-blockers, and speech interrupters.
Thanksgiving music. A topic that is not mentioned or considered during the holiday season. It is highly probable that many people have never even thought of the prospect of Thanksgiving-themed music; most could not name a single song. But why is it left out? Is it because of people’s obsession with holiday music, or is it simply because people do not know any Thanksgiving songs?
In the glitz and glamor of the theater, a lot of people can forget just how many individuals go into making the whole show happen. In Minnetonka’s own fall show On the Town, more than sixty young actors come together along with over a hundred crew members backstage to make the show happen, each person bringing their own personal skills and talents.
It is no surprise that MHS houses a great number talented artists— their creations are always showcased along the art hallway walls, and their musical talents shared at the beloved Coffeehouse performances. Not only do students carry this artistic flair, but teachers as well. This Breezes artist spotlight showcases none other than the fabulous Judith Thomas– who has a passion that goes beyond teaching English to high school students.
Studying for the ACT can be incredibly nerve racking, especially with the pressure of college applications approaching. Scrolling through lists of ACT prep classes and tutors that cost hundreds to thousands of dollars can only add to the stress surrounding the ACT. Fortunately, ACT aspirants can achieve a high score on this intimidating test without wiping out their entire savings account.
