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Frances Hoekstra Articles

Honoring the fallen: Chief Petty Officer John Faas

by | June 30, 2014 | Features, Talon | 0 Comments

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

His story is worth knowing.

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Minnehaha Blood Drive

by | April 30, 2014 | Multimedia, Slideshows | 0 Comments

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Teens with jobs

by | April 9, 2014 | Features, Talon | 0 Comments

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...
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New Leadership class

by | February 14, 2014 | Features, Talon | 0 Comments

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...
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Open Mic Night

by | Jan 29, 2014

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

College values

College values

by | Dec 13, 2013

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

GPS nightmares

GPS nightmares

by | Apr 19, 2013

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

Hockey rule change

Hockey rule change

by | Feb 26, 2013

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 in high school

by | Dec 22, 2012

Reading: lots of interest, little time “It’s different than when you’re in the city, when you’re driving...