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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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Sophomore Kai Sih just outside the SPA tennis courts, where he plays during the spring.

[COMMUNITY SERVICE SPOTLIGHT] Summer instructing heightens Sih’s passion for tennis

Lucia Granja, RubicOnline October 22, 2019
This summer, sophomore Kai Sih coached kids' tennis lessons.
Sophomore Olivia Lagos and friends pose for a picture as they begin their day volunteering with My Very Own Bed.

Community Service Spotlight: Lagos opens up to new opportunities

Annie Bottern, RubicOnline Editor April 29, 2019
Sophomore Olivia Lagos completed her required service hours while working with My Very Own Bed.
Homegrown Lacrosse offers summer camps for young players to develop their lacrosse and sportsmanship skills.

Community Service Spotlight: Moen develops skills by counseling at Homegrown Lacrosse

Annie Bottern, RubicOnline Editor April 22, 2019
Sophomore Theo Moen recalls his summer as counselor at a Homegrown Lacrosse camp.
Minnesota based company Up Yoga visits the Crisis Nursery in Minneapolis.

Community Service Spotlight: Becker opens perspective by working with children

Annie Bottern, RubicOnline Editor March 1, 2019
Sophomore John Becker reflects on the times he has volunteered.
Sophomores Lynn Reynolds, Annika Rock, Rashmi Raveendran, Aman Rahman and Elaina Parsons pose for a picture while volunteering at the food shelf.

Community Service Spotlight: Rahman welcomes all to volunteer

Annie Bottern, RubicOnline Editor February 6, 2019
Sophomore Aman Rahman shares her experiences from volunteering at a Muslim food shelf.
Viviennes Joy Foundation hosted a Fun Run to raise awareness about the playground that they would be building shortly after.

Community Service Spotlight: Rosso spreads joy through volunteering

Annie Bottern, RubicOnline Editor December 12, 2018
Sophomore Ellie Rosso shares her experience while volunteering with Vivienne's Joy.
Volunteer opportunities at the Minnesota Childrens Museum include different costume parties including the Halloween Spooktacular party.

Community Service Spotlight: Trierweiler connects with campers at Children’s Museum

Annie Bottern, RubicOnline Editor November 30, 2018
Sophomore Anja Trierweiler split her time between two different jobs to complete her required service hours.
Verhey with children from Nicaragua in 2016.

Community Service Spotlight: Verhey connects with children from all over the world

Annie Bottern, RubicOnline Editor October 22, 2018
Senior Jennie Verhey teaches young children while participating in mission trips.
Litman poses with Flaherty and his husband at one of Flahertys campaign for Ramsey County Judge.

Community Service Spotlight: Litman opens up to new political opportunities

Annie Bottern, RubicOnline Editor September 25, 2018
Through the act of volunteering, senior Mia Litman expands her knowledge of politics.
Senior Emilia Hoppe has volunteered at the annual Sanneh Foundation gala with her friends for over five years. “The Sanneh Foundation helps run the Conway Community Center in St. Paul where they provide free after-school care and dinner services. The program is a bit understaffed, so I will help keep the kids entertained and supervised,” Hoppe said.

Community Service Spotlight: Hoppe returns to past experience for senior service

Nitya Thakkar, RubicOnline Editor April 10, 2018
Senior Emilia Hoppe will continue her work with The Sanneh Foundation for her senior project.
Junior Nora Povejsil tutors with Project for Pride in Living. “I think it’s good to be active locally and make your community better,” Povejsil said.

Community Service Spotlight: Povejsil supports education through tutoring

Nitya Thakkar, RubicOnline Editor February 21, 2018
Junior Nora Povejsil tutors with Project for Pride in Living.
Citron is the Director of the Simon Says Give youth board. By brightening someone’s day we might only have a small impact, but later on in their life what we did could really influence them,” Citron said.

Community Service Spotlight: Simon Says “Give,” Citron gives

Nitya Thakkar, RubicOnline Editor December 1, 2017
Senior Jessica Citron helps run the organization "Simon says Give," a local, youth-based charity helping other kids in need.
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