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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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The 9th grade class watched the Classical Actors Ensemble perform A Midsummer Nights Dream on Feb. 14.

Classical Actors Ensemble performs Shakespeare for 9th grade

News in Brief February 14, 2018
Classical Actors Ensemble performed A Midsummer Night's Dream for the 9th grade class on Feb. 14.
SPA will be adding a second Dean position next year. The goal [with the new position] is to make sure that everybody has the things that they need, so that we are still passionate about the traditional liberal arts but we are also very innovative,” Head of School Bryn Roberts said.

Dean of Students to become two separate Dean positions

Jonah Harrison, Chief Visual Editor February 10, 2018

With current Dean of Students Max Delgado stepping into the Upper School principal position, and the Schilling Center for Math and Science opening in the fall of 2018, changes won’t be new for the...

Peter/Wendy earns starred performance at state

Peter/Wendy earns starred performance at state

News in Brief February 9, 2018
Judges rave over Peter/Wendy performance.
Senior Sabrina Rucker earned honorable mention for Aspirations in Computing. The award is given through the National Center for Women and Information Technology and recognizes young womens passion for computer science. “The award is more symbolic than anything to me. I have been trying to get an honorable mention for the last couple of years. Every time I got basically one step above a participation award, so this is like a ‘finally’ sort of thing,” Rucker said.

Women’s science award recognizes Rucker’s passion for computer science

Flannery Enneking-Norton, RubicOnline Editor February 9, 2018
Senior Sabrina Rucker recently received honorable mention for Aspirations in Computing, an award given by the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT).
The Science Olympiad team won third at Reigonals and will advance to State

Science Olympiad takes third at regionals, advances to State

Peter Blanchfield, RubicOnline Editor February 6, 2018
The Science Olympiad team made it to state at a regional competition in Apple Valley on Feb. 3.
Blood Drive speaker Karla Fenstermaker spoke to students Tuesday morning in The Huss Center about donating blood

Blood Drive speaker emphasizes importance of donating

Webster Lehmann, Creative Design Manager February 6, 2018
In preparation for the annual blood drive, Upper School Student Council hosted American Red Cross representative Karla Fenstermaker to discuss the importance of blood donation.
The 2017 Luminary Loppet. Fair use image from loppet.org

The Luminary Loppet excites during Super Bowl weekend

Noah Raaum, Videographer February 6, 2018
The Luminary Loppet on Lake of the Isles drew a crowd during Super Bowl weekend.
The dance was held in the Skyline room of the Walker Art Center.

Winter Dance excites with new venue

Melissa Nie, The Rubicon Editor February 2, 2018

As the temperature dropped even lower, excitement for the Upper School winter dance rose. Known as the Valentine’s dance in previous years, a new venue and an earlier date have reshaped the dance into...

US history teacher Molly Ward and junior Elea Besse go over her history agenda in a hijab. This is the third annual Hijab Day organized by the Muslim Student Alliance.

MSA hosts third annual Hijab Day

Tristan Hitchens-Brookins, Staff Writer February 1, 2018
MSA planned the third annual hijab day in the SPA community; they handed out hijabs and sticks for students to show their support.
Dr. Todd Savage presented to SPA parents and faculty about his experience in the field of phycology and its relation to gender diversity.

Parent meeting sheds light on gender diversity

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline January 31, 2018
The Gender Diversity parent meeting held on Jan. 30 in Driscoll Commons presented scientific and personal information about gender diversity as it relates to students.
Ice palace returns to Winter Carnival

Ice palace returns to Winter Carnival

Webster Lehmann, Creative Design Manager January 29, 2018
After 14 years, the Winter Carnival has again built an ice palace in downtown Saint Paul. Learn about this and other activities surrounding Super Bowl 52.
Junior Andrew Johnson fights for the ball during the drunk goggle course.

PHOTO GALLERY: SADD hosts annual drunk goggle obstacle course

Emma Sampson, RubicOnline Editor January 26, 2018
On Jan. 25 during X-period, SADD hosted the third annual drunk goggle obstacle course.
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