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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 ('62), "and I said, 'Well what about the other 363 days?' And they looked...

Cheng finds inspiration in engineering and music

"I built a custom airboat that's basically a boat with no prop in the water. Instead, it has a fan above water with a rudder behind it that directs airflow. It tends to slide a bit too much on water but it's perfect on hard packed snow!" exclaimed sophomore Alex Cheng...

Dan Hauge

Retiring after 33 years at middle school Sixteen years ago, Middle School math and science teacher Dan Hauge partnered his son with a girl for their math competition, Math Masters. "They started going out as sophomores and after a year I told my wife that they would...

A sense of wonderment

Freshman Greta Hallberg makes her high school acting debut as Treasure Island launches a production full of sword fights and adventures It's the instigator of countless "X marks the spot" adventures, the beginning of the iconic one-legged pirate with a parrot...
Dan Hauge

Dan Hauge

Retiring after 33 years at middle school Sixteen years ago, Middle School math and science teacher Dan Hauge partnered...

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

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.

Patterson enchanted

In her first year of teaching, Nellie Patterson has found many ways to connect with her students.

A unique sport

A unique sport

Think lacrosse is a challenge? Try playing on a horse. Freshman Vanda Niemi tells of her adventurous experiences while...

Alum on Pulitzer Team

Michelle Ma (’03) was part of the Seattle Times staff awarded the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for breaking news reporting. She shares her story with The Talon.