Paula Holmberg: Minnetonka Choral Director Leaves a Legacy of Love
Abby Schindel, Feature Editor
April 27, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Top Stories
Paula Holmberg has been teaching Minnetonka High School choirs for 24 years. She teaches Concert, Treble and Varsity Women choirs, along with two small group choirs, Donna Voce and Chamber Singers. Before Minnetonka, she taught for eight years at Robbinsdale Cooper High School in New Hope, Minnesota. Mrs. Holmberg heard of the choir program at Minnetonka from the director at the time, Joan Larson, who taught at Minnetonka from 1976 to 1994.
A Closer Look at Prom, Its History and the Impact It Has Had On Students
Reagan Alexander, Staff Writer
April 27, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Top Stories
Prom, beginning in the 1800s, came from the term promenade, or the formal parading of guests at a party, according to Bustle.com. This tradition took the United States by storm. Before prom became popular in high schools, it first occurred in colleges in America. Students at these colleges competed with rival schools to have the best prom. Prom has become a big deal today, especially at the high school level. Is it because of the dressing up, the friends, the dates, or just the fun of prom in general?
Spring Cleaning Your Mind, Body and Soul After the Long Winter Season
Rebecca Schumacher, Staff Writer
April 27, 2018
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
During long winters, especially in Minnesota, organizational habits and health, both mental and physical, tend to stagnate. However, with the arrival of April, spring is (theoretically) upon us, and with it comes spring cleaning. It’s time for us to emerge from our winter hibernations and do some spring cleaning for the mind, body and soul.
Students Against Trafficking: Benefit Concert to Raise Money for Cause
Saahil Chadha, Copy Editor
April 27, 2018
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
On Sunday, February 25th, a group of twenty teenagers woke up at 7:00 AM to make a difference. The concert lasted three hours, had over 100 guests, and raised over $3000. To make this possible, this group of teenagers organized rehearsals, advertised the event, set up and decorated the venue, and ultimately created a powerful and vibrant show that inspired many people to give generously to Simpson Housing Services.
Enough is Enough: The Threat of Gun Violence in Schools
Anna Hoffman, Maureen Reinhardt, and Molly Johnson
April 4, 2018
Filed under Backpage, Top Stories
Everyone, regardless of age or political opinion, has been affected in some capacity by gun violence in America. Though you may hold a different position on the gun control controversy than your neighbor, something we can all agree on is that every student is entitled to a safe education. This article is not intended to change your mind or sway your established opinions, but rather to inform you about gun violence in American schools. No matter your opinion, it is important to know the facts that are available in order to make educated decisions.
History of Student Protest and its Impact on Society
Rebecca Schumacher, Staff Writer
March 16, 2018
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
Since the creation of democracy, protest has been the cornerstone of this Great Experiment. According to Paul Goren, department chair of political science at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, student protest is critical because they “let young people signal their dissatisfaction with current conditions on issues they care deeply about,” therefore allowing them to participate in politics and have a voice in society.
Isabella Bennett and Wyatt Mosiman
September 28, 2018
As September of the 2018-19 school year wraps up, the new freshmen class is finally growing accustomed to the ins and outs of high school life. However, they’re also now realizing it’s not everything that media suggested it would be. Zac Efron lied. Class of 2022, we now speak directly to you.
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