"I don't love history. I like it, but I don't love it," said social studies teacher Matt Ridenour. "The best parts of the job are, and it's so cliché but it is so true, these wonderfully dynamic...
Gabbi Johnson Articles
Still denied after 100 years
The Armenia Genocide: a family memoir Few Americans know of the tragic events, while political leaders are reluctant to speak the 'g-word' "Raise your hand if you have heard of the Holocaust." Every...
Senior Jake Richarson signs with University of South Dakota
A large crowd gathered in the commons today during flex to celebrate senior Jake Richardson's commintment to the University of South Dakota. Upon his signing, students and teachers cheered and then...
January 11
With windchills of negative 17, students bundled up both outside and side the school. Winter coats were seen all throughout the day, along with blankets and extra sweatshirts. After the bell rang,...
Preach without speech- Allan Law
"Many years ago I had the Salvation Army charity come to my church and they said, 'We're going to do something for the poor on Thanksgiving and on Christmas,'" said Minnehaha alumnus Allan Law...
Breaking Bread
Bread, pasta, cake, cookies, are just a few foods gluten free students cannot eat. Food intolerances affect approximately 15 million Americans. Ranging from gluten to dairy to sugar to meat to nuts,...
Blythe Colvin: Music
After being in a seven week long music program through "She rock she rock," senior Blythe Colvin found herself in a...
Decorating Pumpkins
In the spirit of Halloween, Mrs. Cripe's senior advisory brought mini pumpkins to decorate. The room smelled of...
Homecoming traditions
Observing Minnehaha's history through the annual return of alumni, commemeration of seniors and collection of events...
New teachers: Jennifer Tillman, social studies
"I'm pleasantly surprised by how many [Minnehaha] students actually do their homework," said the new social studies...
Mary Carlson: the final walk
"I never had a break,"said health teacher Mary Carlson as she reflected on her early days at Minnehaha Academy. Her...
Saying good-bye to Ms. Van Pilsum
One day during advisory, social studies teacher Elizabeth Van Pilsum, (known to her students as "VP"), projected a...
Mixed feelings about testing
As high school students across America wait impatiently for their ACT and SAT test results, they know in the back of...
Shaping minds, changing lives
Reading children's books is worth more than just entertainment, as children learn and grow through simple children's...
Looking back on Title IX
Coach, health teacher looks back on forty years of female athletics beginning with Title IX In 1975, only a few...