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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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LONG LEGACY. Anne Klus, who has planned over 68 “banquets” in her 34 years at SPA, has announced her retirement earlier this month.

Anne Klus leaves a meaningful legacy behind as she prepares for retirement

Rita Li, RubicOnline January 31, 2022
After 34 years, choir director Anne Klus will be saying goodbye to SPA this spring.
Although the show has been canceled, the musical participates shared many happy memories together.

Plan A to B to C: Chicago canceled, Rent canceled, pre-show traditions stay alive

Elle Chen, Production Manager May 15, 2020
This Friday, May 15, would have been the Upper School Spring Musical’s opening night for "Chicago". But due to the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak, all "Chicago" performances have officially been canceled.
Junior Maya Choi presenting her project at her poster. “We’re pretty shocked because we didn’t think our projects were up to this caliber. We worked hard on them, obviously, but it’s not what we expected,” Choi said.

Students recognized for research at TCRSF

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline March 3, 2020
On Feb. 28, 12 students competed at the Twin Cities Regional Science Fair, winning a variety of awards.

[DANCE MOVES] TikTok recreates memories

Annika Rock, RubicOnline February 24, 2020
Students used TikTok to make dances to musicals and recreate dances, like the Renegade.
A Buttigieg campaign precinct member holds up a sign at Decorah High School, the site of a caucus.

Iowa caucus trip offers insights into political process

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline February 6, 2020
Students saw Sen. Amy Klobuchar speak and observed caucus precincts across Decorah.
[THEATER REVIEW] Audiences go mad for fall play

[THEATER REVIEW] Audiences go mad for fall play

Charlie Johnson, The Rubicon December 17, 2019
Laughter echoed through the school as the Upper School put on the first theater production of the year: The Madwoman of Chaillot.
History of Thought is a weekly podcast series.

History of Thought (Ep 1): Ethics and Academic Honesty

Sameer Bijwadia, Contributor December 12, 2019
Senior Sameer Bijwadia explores how ethical students perceive themselves near midterm exams.
Senior Tommy Allen studies and does homework in the upper library. It all probably took me about 39 and a half hours a week, sometimes overtime. In actuality, it’s just like regular school… it changes week to week based on whatever assignments you get, Allen said.

First round of Cum Laude Award recipients announced

Tommy Verhey, Staff Writer October 23, 2019
The first round of Cum Laude Award winners were announced earlier this month. Winners were chosen based on their GPA and extracurriculars.

[EPISODE 2] Fall Play Behind the Scenes: Rehearsal

Henry Burkhardt, Photo / Video October 15, 2019

Rehearsals have now started for the Upper School Fall Play, The Madwomen of Chaillot. The play will premiere on Nov. 22 in the Huss Center.  

Sophomore Clara Garner and junior Isabelle Wolpert talk at the Grand Opening.

Grand Opening showcases grand achievements

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline October 14, 2019
The Upper School Grand Opening took place on Oct. 12.
Junior Luka Shaker-Check yells into the microphone after he and his partner, junior Liam Lynch, won the ping-pong championship.

PHOTO STORY: Pep Fest highlights Spartan spirit

Liv Larsen, RubicOnline October 2, 2019
The annual homecoming Pep Fest happened on Friday, Sept. 27. Various activities included grade versus grade relay races, ping-pong finals, dodgeball finals, and team captain challenges. 
Seniors Ananya Narayan and Alex Herrmann decked out in blue and gold; Narayan wears her senior overalls while Herrmann wears gold, emoji-covered pants.
Image from Spartan colors finish off golden homecoming week.

Spartan colors finish off golden homecoming week

Lynn Reynolds, Production Manager September 28, 2019
On Friday, students dressed up in school colors for Blue and Gold day.
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