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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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GO-KART ENGINEERS. The Engineering Club stands outside the design lab after working on their go-kart project for the year.

Students bring interest, identity to clubs and groups

Writing for Publication March 9, 2024
Plenty of student groups exist around SPA, each with unique origins and culture.
LET’S SIGN. Violet Pitcher, leader of ASL club, converses with interested observers.

Club Fair continues old traditions while nurturing new communities

Thomas Chen, RubicOnline September 12, 2023
Students packed into Lilly Courtyard last Friday for the annual Club Fair. Check out what the new and returning groups had in store for students.
GETTING SOME SUN. Plants soak in natural light from outdoors, where they will eventually be transplanted.

Gardening club grows into the Upper School

Siri Pattison, RubicOnline May 18, 2023
Sophomore biology students founded Garden Club, giving upper schoolers a chance to plant tomatoes, peppers, flowers, and more.
LISTEN AND QUESTION. Guest speakers at SPA usually tell their stories for most of the allotted time before answering questions in a Q&A style. These presentations shed light on important issues while leaving room for students to digest, respond, and better understand specific aspects of any given topic.

Community engagement brings positivity and connectivity to SPA

Tommy Verhey, Director of RubicOnline February 10, 2023
Guest speakers, bake sales, and other school-wide events bring the SPA community together.
Let your creativity wander with budget support

Let your creativity wander with budget support

Mariam Malik, RubicOnline February 7, 2023
If you were to start a new club or new school tradition, how do you get funding? How does budget work? And what's the story behind requesting a budget?
Senior Eleanor Smith utilizes the Knitwits club meeting time to work on a cozy sweater.

Grab a pair of needles and try knitting

Clara McKoy, RubicOnline February 15, 2022
Check out the Upper School's own Knitwits club to learn more about the relaxing pastime.
[SPA CULTURE] Intercultural Club talks past and future plans (pt. 2)

[SPA CULTURE] Intercultural Club talks past and future plans (pt. 2)

Lynn Reynolds, RubicOnline March 17, 2021
Intercultural Club co-president Gabriella Thompson talks MLK assembly and upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebration.
[SPA CULTURE] Ep. 1: Line 3 bake sale with Intercultural Club (pt.1)

[SPA CULTURE] Ep. 1: Line 3 bake sale with Intercultural Club (pt.1)

Lynn Reynolds, RubicOnline March 11, 2021
Talking with Intercultural Club co-president Gabriella Thompson about their current bake sale raising awareness for the Line 3 pipeline.
Leaders of Business Club participate in a meeting via Google Meets

COVID-19 hinders dynamic of club meetings, leaders refuses to let it define clubs

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline October 27, 2020
While COVID-19 has drastically changed the dynamic of club meetings, club leaders are determined to work around these unprecedented challenges.
Whats That Club? is a podcast exploring various student organizations.

[WHAT’S THAT CLUB?] Ep. 3: Exploring People for Environmental Protection

Catherine Hooley, Staff Writer April 17, 2020
PEP does so much more than people might think.
Spanish Exchange student Carlota Casamayor laughs at her funny experiences in Minnesota.

Two countries, many perspectives: a few words from the exchanges

Tana Ososki, RubicOnline September 28, 2019
German and Spanish exchange visitors share their favorite memories from their time in Minnesota.
The middle school GSA poses for a group photo. Dawson-Moore was a key player in creating the group.

Students pioneer new (or revitalize old) clubs

Martha Sanchez, RubicOnline Editor May 16, 2019
While many clubs have existed in the SPA community for years, some students seek to pioneer new clubs or revive forgotten ones.
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