Minnehaha Alumnus Vera Morbey ('09) discusses the recent outbreak of Ebola in Western Africa with Minnehaha filmmaker Kate Brown. Language classes lead to passports, adventures and service beyond...
World Languages Articles
Day 61 Empanadas
The Spanish amity makes a presentation prior to serving empanadas to the AP Spanish V class. Photo by Maddie Binning.
Day 49 Latin Notes
Latin V students take notes on their translation for the day. Photo by Maddie Binning.
Losing a language: what’s at stake?
"You can't separate language and culture," said Program Director Louise Matson of the Division of Indian Work (DIW), a branch of the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches. The loss of native...
Interview: Vera Morbey
Peace Corps volunteer and Vera Morbey (’09) describes her experiences in West Africa before being evacuated due to the Ebola outbreak.
From Colombia to Minnehaha
by Hailee Gilliand & Forrest Ahrens Minnehaha Academy's Spanish teachers and students are very excited to welcome the new Amity, Bonnie Gomez."I'm excited that Bonnie is here this year," said...
Day 48 Halloween
Masks and costumes are seen throughout the school on Halloween. Photo by Maddie Binning.
Day 45 Translating
Latin 4 students go through poetry translations of Ovid's Metamorphoses. Photo by Maddie Binning.
CFE China Reflection
15 students and three teachers went to China for 10 days of CFE. This is their reflection of their trip. China from...
Friendship connection brings Spanish amity to Minnehaha
Naranjo gets a taste of Minnesota To help reach her goal of teaching Spanish and English, the new Spanish amity comes...
New French Amity
French amity finds new home in Minnesota Sandrine Cagnat has decided to come to Minnehaha to serve as French amity for...
Bridging worlds
Amity aides bring native speakers to world language classrooms French, Spanish amities reflect on their year in the...
New Chinese Teacher
Maddie Binning, Talon Staff Writer New to Minnehaha Academy, Chinese teacher Ming Dong said he is enjoying his new...
Teachers bring international perspective
A new Chinese teacher and two new amities instruct students in their native languages Minnehaha is able to gain a few...
Choosing your language
What influences a decision to learn one language instead of another?