Wearing the C: Varsity captains share stories of leadership
Javier Whitaker-Castaneda, Cover Story Editor
June 4, 2014
Besides having baseballs, basketballs, hockey pucks, and other sports equipment thrown in their direction, sports captains have the responsibility of supporting and leading their teams throughout the season. A captain’s role is central to the team and is necessary to get the team energized, keep this...
Students anticipate National Language Exams
Katrina Hilton, Sports Editor
March 18, 2014
Most who would choose to take a difficult test that does not count towards anything would be deemed out of their minds, and yet language students across the country opt to take the strenuous National Language Exams. St. Paul Academy and Summit School Upper School language students participate in this...
German exchange student senior Lotta Bublitz returns for brief visit
Hannah Johnson, Editor in Chief
March 11, 2014
This week in the hallways, don’t be alarmed when you hear a heavy German accent among the typical Minnesotan ones. Lotta Bublitz, who studied at St. Paul Academy and Summit School last year as an exchange student, is returning to the school the week of Mar. 10, much to the excitement of her former ...
Upcoming Grammy Awards will feature new and veteran artists
Hannah Johnson, Editor in Chief
January 9, 2014
Even though the Grammy Awards is over a month away, buzz about the nominees and potential winners is floating around the hallways of St. Paul Academy and Summit School. The nominees for big awards such as Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Record of the Year were announced at th...
Seniors and parents prepare for brunch
Lucy Li, Managing Editor/Online Editor in Chief
November 24, 2013
Dark blue invitation cards arrived at the homes of seniors in late October, a new design inviting them to an old tradition of St. Paul Academy and Summit School: Senior Brunch. “The Senior Brunch is a kickoff to your senior year and it’s to celebrate all your accomplishments,” parent of senior...
Anna Matenaer makes a splash in synchronized swimming
Hannah Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2013
With a deep breath, St. Paul Academy and Summit School junior Anna Matenaer dived into the blue water. Slowly, her legs rose above the pool’s surface, pointing towards the high ceiling. Matenaer and her two other teammates swam across the whole pool, kicking, turning and spinning to the beat of Mac...
