Foreign students are forced to face the challenges of studying abroad "It's hard sometimes, here in America," said Jimmy Woo, a sophomore at Minnehaha, "I miss my friends and family." Jimmy, now...
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Profiles 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.
Reminiscing about JJ
From her first trip to the principal’s office to her first selfie: 40+ years of JJ. By Luke Frazier.
“Steady valley experiences”
For two M.A. teachers, the road that led from high-school graduation back to the classroom was long, complicated Westrems experience both highlights and influential 'steady, valley experiences'...
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...
Searching for her roots
Senior plans trip after graduation to meet her birth mother International travel is common for many Minnehaha students during the coming summer months. Jetting away to Cabo, strolling through the...
Wild journalism contest
Staff writer Andrew Grahams profile of Wild left wing, Matt Kassian
Charissa Cable
Girl on a mission Taylor Bye, Talon Staff Writer Charissa Cable settled herself at a Dunn Brothers table for two,...
Peterson’s pursuits
A hectic senior year points to overseas medical studies By Maggie Pelissero Talon staff writer When asking a...
Challenging values
Junior Brady Ryan examines the value of his possessions by tossing most of them out by Brigid Kelly Talon Staff Writer...
Students to release CD
MA music group has hopes for summer CD Jeffrey RileyTalon Staff WriterOver the summer, many seniors will be focusing...
Alum in local band
Matt Kretzmann, a 1998 Minnehaha graduate, relates his experience playing music in high school to his current life playing in Tapes ‘n Tapes.
Supreme Justice
A Talon reporter speaks with the state’s 76th Supreme Court justice.
Harris brings warmth
New counselor Richard Harris is experiencing his first Minnesota winter … and bringing the school some West Coast warmth.
A counselor’s destinations
Caleb Bjorklund not only advises private-school students about their college choices, he also works with young people at a county corrections facility.