Frances Hoekstra Articles

Honoring the fallen: Chief Petty Officer John Faas

John Faas (’98) is one of Minnehaha’s most distinguished graduates; his story is worth knowing. By Frances Hoekstra.

His story is worth knowing.

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 school: learn study skills, time management and teamwork in...

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 develop a curriculum, one gender and infinite definitions of the subject...

Open Mic Night

Minnehaha students perform at Open Mic Night in December to raise money for Minnehaha's international project, raising...

College values

College values

Molded, taught and indebted: Redefining the value of colleges in an age dominated by price tags Consider this: would...

GPS nightmares

GPS nightmares

While GPS systems help students navigate where they're going, the risks and drawbacks associated with them may...