Opinion Board repurposed as Thank You Board for final weeks
Netta Kaplan, Staff Writer
May 25, 2015
The board serves as a vessel to show public gratitude during the final weeks of school before heading off on summer break.
2015-16 student officers elected
Clare Tipler, Sports Editor
May 1, 2015
USC, SAC, and DC officers were elected for coming school year on Apr. 21.
Hansel and Gretel offers candy for your ears and eyes
November 1, 2014
Many students sing, dance and perform on stage for school plays, but members of the community who wish to go even further pursue the performing arts outside of school as well. It takes a lot of time, commitment, and practice as well as passion and motivation. Starting Nov. 1, Hansel and Gretel, based on the children’s tale, will be coming to the Or...
The Magic Flute is a magical opportunity for sophomore Claire Walsh
Netta Kaplan, Copy Editor
May 8, 2014
Most people admit to singing in the shower, but professional opera singing? Not so much. However, sophomore Claire Walsh, a classically trained opera singer, has already been in five professional shows, most recently in the Minnesota Opera’s The Magic Flute. “It was really exciting to be able to be ...
Students for Social Justice opens up conversation on global issues
Katrina Hilton, Sports Editor
November 5, 2013
The Students for Social Justice student group’s goal is to educate its members and the St. Paul Academy and Summit School community about social justice issues that occur locally and globally. “We discuss a variety of different topics, but a common theme is women's rights,” sophomore president Clai...
Innovation, creativity fuel Designing Change class
Netta Kaplan, Copy Editor
October 25, 2013
“Does the school have a saw?” is not a question you often hear in class. But this isn’t a regular class. Students in Designing Change are working to solve real problems at St. Paul Academy and Summit School. When the class was first proposed to rising freshman and sophomores by Upper School...
Students for Social Justice rebounds with entirely new members
Nina Zietlow, News Editor
October 7, 2013
The start of the new school year brings new faces to St. Paul Academy and Summit School's’s Students for Social Justice (SSJ) student group.The group, which focuses on educating themselves and the community on both local and international social justice issues, was made up entirely of seniors last...
Theater plans coming to fruition
Boraan Abdulkarim, Cover Story Editor
September 26, 2013
“Chaotic, cramped, complicated:” these are words that St. Paul Academy and Summit School sophomores Claire Walsh and Alice Tibbetts used to describe the current setup for drama and music rehearsals and performances. For years, fine arts performances and rehearsals have taken place in the Lower School’s...
Students anticipate fall play The Caucasian Chalk Circle
Eva Perez-Greene, In-Depth Editor
September 26, 2013
“I like to do things that people don’t expect -- things that challenge me.” This is how Upper School Theater Director Eric Severson explained his selection of Brecht's "The Caucasian Chalk Circle" for this year's annual fall play. Severson performed in Bertolt Brecht’s "The Caucasian Chalk...
