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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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Social distancing for all seating was in place in 2020, but this year it will be by special request. Commencement 2021 will take place on the front lawn (with a rain plan of Huss) on June 6 at 4 p.m.

In person senior events will close out year

News in Brief May 24, 2021
Speakers for Valedictory and Commencement have been announced.

Students reflect on pre-COVID SPA

Tommy Verhey, RubicOnline April 17, 2021
Students answered what they missed most about pre-pandemic life, and one thing they enjoy about pandemic life that they hope to keep in the future.
8th grader Igna Wing skis during the section tournament.

Alpine skiers; girls Nordic prepare for state tournament

Will Schavee, RubicOnline March 12, 2021
Players from both the SPA Alpine and Nordic teams were able to get a high enough ranking in their section to qualify for the state tournament.
Pound Cake by Drake and Jay Z is one of my favorite songs; the vibes become immaculate while its playing. The sunset the night this picture was taken was beautiful too.

Sunsets + Songs

Jonas Bray, Photojournalist February 28, 2021
A gallery of beautiful sunset pictures, with songs to accompany them.
On October 2, 2020, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (joined by Deputy Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education Heather Muller and Minnesota Department of Health Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann) met with high school journalists from around Minnesota for a press conference known as the Governors Student Press Summit at the Minnesota Department of Revenue in St. Paul, MN. Photo by Nikolas Liepins.

Walz adds new restrictions to stem COVID-19 rise

Annika Rock, RubicOnline November 20, 2020
The limits include cancellation of high school and college sports for at least four weeks.
Watching horror movies and other Halloween themed movies are a great way to get into the Halloween spirit, but they can be pretty time consuming.

[SPOTIFY PLAYLIST] Students find music that embodies the Halloween spirit

Liv Larsen, RubicOnline October 21, 2020
Halloween isn’t known for its music as much as other holidays, like Christmas, but there are still tons of great songs out there.
Sections of the school such as Huss or Schilling Center used to be filled with students.

Hybrid learning brings drastic changes to schooling

Thomas Reinhart and Elle Chen October 7, 2020
Now in the second week of a hybrid format, the school looks much different than it did only a year ago.
From the left: Audrey Senaratna, Kate Hanf and Clara McKoy pose in their Blue and Gold Day outfits.

School spirit falters on Homecoming dress up days

Mimi Huelster, RubicOnline October 7, 2020
“We clearly had to get creative with how to encourage people to dress-up and buy merch,” said SAC co-president Gavin Kimmel.
Officer election results announced

Officer election results announced

News in Brief September 25, 2020
Leaders for the four major committees begin their roles immediately.
Wednesday was flannel day, which encouraged students to channel their inner lumberjacks. Here, seniors Ethan Richman and Griffin Thissen both wear their flannels.

[PHOTO GALLERY] Winter spirit week encourages themed dress-up

Martha Sanchez, RubicOnline February 7, 2020
Students and teachers pose in their daily winter themed dress ups.
Juniors Noah Lindeman, Sara Browne and Grace Tilney-Kaemer study for an exam together.

Exam emotions range from excitement to envy

Martha Sanchez, RubicOnline December 10, 2019
With exams fast approaching, students prepare for the weeks of hard work ahead.

[DANCE MOVES] Tik Tok is the new obsession

Annika Rock, RubicOnline October 4, 2019
Dance Moves is a monthly series where people try the latest dance trends on dance sites such as Tik Tok.
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