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PHYSICAL COMEDY COACH STEVE EPP demonstrates how to do a controlled, comedic fall.  “[Epp is] doing a series of exercises with the cast, thinking about isolating different parts of their bodies…[teaching them] how to be completely in control of [their] bodies while making it look like they’re not in control,” US Theater Director Eric Severson said.

Physical comedy coach works with Fall Play cast

Noor Qureishy, Student Life Editor November 3, 2014

Although dramatic scenes with epic sword fights and star-crossed lovers invoke heart-throbbing emotions, the only type of theater capable of invoking both happiness and sadness, tears and bouts of endless...

THE LARGEST SUMMIT SINGERS in St. Paul Academy and Summit School’s history gathers before school to practice. “The more the merrier! It’s fun to see all the new faces and the number of people we have will create such a full sound,” senior Sonja Mischke said.

Summit Singers reaches record size

Nina Zietlow, Feature Editor September 30, 2014

When the Summit Singers file into class before school, a buzz of chatter fills the space as students take their places in the choir room. They have been meeting like this for years, but this fall something...

Junior Samdhya Ramachandran conducts test on the  ischemic strokes in her work with University of Minnesota scientist Dr. Sharbani Chattopadhyay. “I’m going to use a protein to stimulate the immune cells as if they were undergoing an immune response and observe how the stem cells affect that response through a couple tests,” Ramachandran said.

Summer job searches lead to pursuing of passions

Noor Qureishy, Student Life Editor May 31, 2014

While applying for a job can feel similar to plunging off someplace high without a parachute, many students voluntarily take this risk on a regular basis. Having a job provides not only a regular salary,...

Check out an “A+” playlist for exams

Laura Slade, Director of Social Media May 30, 2014

Hey Spartans! Still have some studying to do this weekend? Needless to say, exams are stressful for everyone. Some people deal with their stress by taking short breaks or meditating, and some people...

From left, freshman Isabelle Bukovsan, junior Sonja Mischke, and sophomore Maren Findlay warm up before rehearsing Molières Two Precious Maidens Ridiculed, directed by seniors Kaia Findlay and Helen Derechin.

Gallery: Casts and crews prepare for One Act performances

Thomas Toghramadjian, Opinions Editor February 7, 2014

Keep up with all news related to the Winter One Acts by reading stories tagged with "one acts," found here.

Midterm exams can cause stress to pile up fast, but they do have their benefits. “If there’s not a midterm, it creates a lot of stress for the end of year exam,” Upper School history teacher Nan Dreher said.

Amidst exams, community debates value

Meghan Joyce, Staff Writer December 19, 2013

To test, or not to test, that is the question. The decision to change the schedule catalyzed discussions among faculty about the value of midterms and their place in the new schedule. Naturally, many...

The cast of The Caucasian Chalk Circle warms up onstage by dancing to music. “Warm ups, for what we do, is to get everyone pumped up and energized,” junior Sophia Harrison said. “It gets us kind of in the mode. It’s kind of like a wake-up call, like ‘it’s show time!”’ she added.

Theater traditions carry on

Netta Kaplan, Copy Editor December 17, 2013

With the fall play over and winter one-act plays just getting started, it’s easy to see how the ball keeps on rolling with St. Paul Academy and Summit School theater. But no matter the show, cast, or...

Junior Halsey Moe and sophomore Alice Tibbetts practice for the auditions together.

Gallery: Students audition for senior-directed Winter One Acts

Nina Zietlow, News Editor December 13, 2013

Auditions for the Winter One Acts were held on Dec. 10. The cast list can be found here.

Sophomores Navodhya Samarakoon, Lexi Bottern, Lukas Kelsey-Friedemann, and Brendan McGlincey enjoy a box of Oreos. Many students enjoy Oreos; however, the snack causes some students disappointment because Oreos are brought to often to student meetings. “I’ll get sick of Oreos really quick,” sophomore Alena Porter said.

Oreos: Cookie or cream, students can’t get enough

Boraan Abdulkarim, Cover Story Editor November 27, 2013

“Milk’s Favorite Cookie” is, apparently, St. Paul Academy and Summit School’s, too. The wildly popular Oreo sandwich cookie is an SPA tradition. It’s easy accessibility, relatively cheap price,...

Freshman Cole Thompson, junior Halsey Moe (sitting) and senior Charlotte Hughes rehearse a wedding scene from The Caucasion Chalk Circle. “The cast has been absolutely
phenomenal,“ Upper School theater director Eric Severson said.

The Caucasian Chalk Circle comes full circle

Meghan Joyce, Staff Writer November 22, 2013

As rehearsals for The Caucasian Chalk Circle come to a close, some things get hectic, while others fall perfectly into place. Time and again the cast performs the same part of the same act, trying to...

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