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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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LAB RAT. Junior McKinley Garner examines a fungus. Garner has worked with Baker through the Advanced Science Reseach class. “When I first discovered that my fungus was pathogenic, I was mildly concerned,” he said. “Ms. Baker gave me the resources required to protect myself from infection in the lab.”

Baker recognized with Seagate Excellence in Science Mentoring Award

Johanna Pierach, The Rubicon May 1, 2023
Award recipients receive a trophy, Seagate hard drive and two cash prizes of $1,000 each.
Rohan Kharbanda, Colin Will, Dom Polley, and Asa Zirps hold their third place trophy after state Quiz Bowl Feb. 17.

Quiz Bowl finishes third at state

News in Brief February 18, 2022
The Quiz Bowl team came home with a trophy Thursday night.
Seniors Nina Starchook and Kat Bragg get ready to design their respective club boards.

Bulletin Board Contest initiates friendly club rivalries

News in Brief September 17, 2021
Empty clubs and groups boards will be filled with information (and competitive spirit) starting this week.
Every activity is worth a different number of points, depending on its complexity. Photos serve as verification that the challenge was completed.

Students and faculty go mad for May Madness

Lynn Reynolds, RubicOnline May 25, 2020
As a tribute to school spirit, students participated in May Madness this past month sending in photos of themselves performing fun activities to keep their class in the lead and possibly win a hilarious reward.
Sophomores Esther Allen, Sarina Charpentier, and Judah Thomas work together to piece together the last hint.

School-wide scavenger hunt leaves advisories craving for annual tricks and treats

Elle Chen, RubicOnline November 7, 2019
The Lockwood advisory scavenger hunt turned into a school-wide event as twenty-four advisories participated.
John Hall, Hayden Graff, and Gabriel Konar-Steenberg control their robot.

Robotics posts solid results at state, fails to make worlds

Kelby Wittenberg, RubicOnline Editor February 12, 2019
On Feb 9, the SPA robotics team competed in the state competition, winning awards and having great success, but ultimately failing to make worlds.
Director of Computer Science and Engineering Kate Lockwood teaching a student how to use the 3D printer.

Student-teacher relationships enrich student experience

Tristan Hitchens-Brookins, Staff Writer May 14, 2018
Students and teachers explain why having a strong relationship with the other makes learning better.
Senior Rahul Dev passes the disc to senior Larry Chen while US History teacher Ryan Oto guards on May 4 on Lang field.

[PHOTO GALLERY] Faculty overpowers seniors at ultimate

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline May 5, 2018
Faculty participants defeated senior students in an organized game of ultimate frisbee on May 4.
QUIZ: Baby match-up, teacher edition

QUIZ: Baby match-up, teacher edition

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline April 25, 2018
Do you think your know your teacher's children? Take this quiz to find out.
Fall Science Showcase exhibits student research and engineering projects

Fall Science Showcase exhibits student research and engineering projects

Kelby Wittenberg, Chief Visual Editor December 5, 2017
The Upper School Fall Science Showcase exhibited the work of students in advanced research and engineering courses.
Junior Peter Blanchfield and seniors Bailey Troth, Coleman Thompson, Phoebe Pannier, and Paul Watkins competed at Quiz Bowl Nationals over Memorial Day weekend.  The team finished 142 out of approximately 340 teams.

Quiz Bowl ends season with national showing

Peter Blanchfield, RubicOnline Editor June 1, 2017
The Quizbowl team went to nationals in Atlanta and finished with a 5-5 record, and 142nd overall.

Meet Spartan Robotics, SPA’s FTC team

Web Lehmann, RubicOnline Illustrator/Videographer February 13, 2017
The SPA robotics team made it to the semifinals at the state tournament on Feb. 11-12. Learn who they are, what the game is, and get a glimpse into their Dec. 10 tournament in this video by RubicOnline videographer, Web Lehmann.
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