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.

When a person hears the word “music,” they might not immediately associate it with having any importance or value in education. But in reality, music plays a larger role at MHS than most people think. Music has the ability to influence learning in ways you might not even be aware of.

It’s wartime in 1944, and three sailors are On the Town in New York for their 24-hour shore leave. Each seek their own adventure in the Big Apple before returning to war. All three find conflict, excitement, and romance in Leonard Bernstein’s classic musical.

Walking the halls of Minnetonka High School, it does not take long to spot a student or teacher rocking trendy new styles, popular street fashion brands like Supreme or Thrasher, or vintage finds from a thrift shop. In light of the recent closing of the annual Milan Fashion Week, now is a timely opportunity to explore the individual styles of students at Minnetonka High School.

After spending a short amount of time around Minnetonka High School, one would most likely be familiar with “The Four A’s” the administration loves to advocate for: Activities, Academics, Arts, and Athletics. Although hearing this mantra repeated dozens of times throughout the year might be the norm for Minnetonka students, it is rather unusual that such a phrase includes “Arts” at all, especially when compared to the struggle that arts programs face nation-wide to earn recognition and funding.

On Wednesday, September 6th, fourteen Spanish students and their two teachers arrived at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The students attend Colegio San Ignacio school, located in Oviedo, a city in northern Spain.