John Faas (’98) is one of Minnehaha’s most distinguished graduates; his story is worth knowing. By Frances Hoekstra.
His story is worth knowing.
Honoring the fallen: Chief Petty Officer John Faas
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Minnehaha Blood Drive
Teens with jobs
Beyond spending money: Teens with jobs are able to mature as people as they learn important life management skills and gain valuable insights into the world before they take their next steps Grade...
New Leadership class
More than following the leader: New Leadership Studies course teaches males how to set an example within their gender-community Five months, four units, three class periods per week, two years to...
Open Mic Night
Minnehaha students perform at Open Mic Night in December to raise money for Minnehaha's international project, raising money for water projects in Zambia. MVI 1018 from Redhawksonline on Vimeo. MVI...
College values
Molded, taught and indebted: Redefining the value of colleges in an age dominated by price tags Consider this: would you rather be modeled or molded? Trained or taught? In debt or indebted to an...
Brady Ryan (’12) in Jordan
Examining belief in the Middle East Varying beliefs have been a source of controversy worldwide for thousands of...
Minnehaha wealth gap
Minnehaha students must learn to navigate the muddy waters of socioeconomic differences "From the first moment you...
Wally Borner retires
Making a mark on Minnehaha: Beloved middle school history teacher, Wallace Borner, retires after 39 years of...
College Day
Seniors announce their college decisions on May 1.
Jenn Mrozek and John Pryor get Athlete of the Week
Sophomore softball shortstop Jenn Mrozek and senior baseball pitcher John Pryor were both named Athlete of the Week in...
GPS nightmares
While GPS systems help students navigate where they're going, the risks and drawbacks associated with them may...
Being respectful in chapel
Respecting the message: The Talon staff encourages you to stop complaining and criticizing and start listening "Did...
Hockey rule change
How the game has changed: following up after Jablonski injury Hockey rules in Minnesota have changed. How long did it...
Reading in high school
Reading: lots of interest, little time "It's different than when you're in the city, when you're driving around and...