Swanson and Calvin come back to M.A. after a year off. When teachers return after sabbatical or part-time schedules, they bring back a renewed sense of purpose and an enriched life to share with...
administration Articles
A new look for a new century
On 23 May 2013 a new logo was announced for Minnehaha Academy. This logo was created to be timeless and represent the school. The two arcs make an "M" and an "A" with one of them red and one gray....
Wally Borner retires
Making a mark on Minnehaha: Beloved middle school history teacher, Wallace Borner, retires after 39 years of educating students at Minnehaha Academy. "[Mr. Borner] had a big red beard," said Judy...
Assessing Minnehaha’s five-year plan
Minnehaha president Donna Harris focuses on arts, academics, athletics and faith for the future All leaders have a vision. Martin Luther King had "a dream that [his] four children [would] one day...
Lions, and Giants and Cowboys: Oh my!
Josh Thurow, Minnehaha's assistant athletic director, officiates the Sept. 16 National Football League game between the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in...
Librarian retires after 29 years
Reception honors Lorie Christianson's half century of involvement at school A reception was held May 23 for faculty and students during lunches in the library to celebrate Lorie Christianson's many...
The real worth of Minnehaha
Integrating Christian faith in learning Jessamine Von Arx, Talon staff writer High school is a time to make memories...
Energy awareness
Small steps can save big bucks on the school's energy bill By Pauline Ojambo Talon staff writer Walking in from the...
The puzzle of scheduling
How do your course requests become a master schedule? It would take an AP Stats teacher to solve that Rubik’s Cube!
M.A.’s new administrators
“The thing that most influenced my decision to go into education was the summer I worked as an aide in the Roseville Summer Band program. I was given a group of students to teach and was amazed at the progress they made in such a short time. It was fun to see the growth and excitement in the students,” said new principal, Bruce Maeda.
New editions to the Minnehaha family this fall are Maeda and Vice Principal Janet Gulden. They are in charge of both the Lower and Middle schools at South Campus and Bloomington Campus.