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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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OH, YOU SHOULDNT HAVE. But were so glad you did. In a survey of the 9-12 student body with 12% responding, giving and receiving gifts topped the best part of winter celebrations, followed by unstructured time with family.

How to decenter holidays from gifts

Annie Bai, The Rubicon December 5, 2021
There are many other ways to express love besides gifting material items, such as spending quality time with family and friends.
Care packages filled with mugs, candy, and socks were given out to seniors leading up to the senior brunch.

Seniors receive care packages for virtual senior brunch

Tommy Verhey December 7, 2020
The impact of full-distance learning has been felt by staff and students but has left a residing effect on seniors.
Meet senior Karla Garcia who celebrates both American and Mexican holidays.

[ILLUSTRATED INTERVIEW] Garcia talks family traditions during the holiday season

Elle Chen, Production Manager November 19, 2020
The holidays are rolling around again. Senior Karla Garcia shared some of her best memories of celebrating during this time of year.
Let there be light! Add a bow to your final candle to make a gift.

DIY candles light up exams or holiday season

Flannery Enneking-Norton, RubicOnline Editor November 27, 2017
DIY scented candles are relaxing additions to any exam routine, or make thoughtful holiday gifts.
Freshmen Gemma Yoo, Riley Tietel, Isaac Fink, and Maggie Hlavka wrap gifts for 4-year-old Jayce. Jayce wanted pajamas and socks, and really likes Spider-Man. It was sad to see that a kid needed socks for Christmas,” Freshman Riley Tietel said, “It make you realize how privileged you are.”

Advisories wrap gifts for underprivileged families

Jack Benson, Staff Writer December 9, 2015
Through the Adopt-A-Family program, each advisory was assigned a family to donate and wrap gifts for.
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