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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

Recognize classmates and appreciate the contributions they have made to the high school experience no matter how insignificant it may seem.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Connect with your peers during the last month of school

RubicOnline Staff April 26, 2023
It is so important to reach out to classmates and initiate a conversation before it is too late.
Stading highlights the importance of prioritizing interests for senior projects

Stading highlights the importance of prioritizing interests for senior projects

Tommy Verhey, RubicOnline April 13, 2022
Senior projects will begin at the start of May as the final weeks of school slowly ticks down.
PLANNING AHEAD. Senior Henry Currie studies in preparation for finals. He finds that it is best to start early and study for small periods of time every day.

How to prevent finals burnout

Zekiah Juliusson, RubicOnline December 8, 2021
It is important to recognize burnout and know how to deal with it.
The senior overalls came in all different designs. Some with bandanas, others with flowers.

Seniors create overalls and foster the Spartan spirit

Elle Chen and Zekiah Juliusson October 1, 2021
Every year, the senior class designs overalls for Homecoming. This year, the class of 2022 did not dissapoint.
Seniors learn from their 9-12 experience and use We have been in your shoes to impart the wisdom theyve gained.

[CLASS OF 22] Seniors give advice on making the grade

Zekiah Juliusson, RubicOnline September 15, 2021
Seniors know what they've done (or would have done) to make upper school a productive four years.
Grade level virtual Quiz Bowl tournament first round leaves sophomores to battle seniors in final round.

Virtual Quiz Bowl

Tommy Verhey April 30, 2021
Sophomores and Seniors win first round of the Quiz Bowl tournament, second round will likely determine USC's house cup winner.
Seniors Celebrating homecoming in 2019.

Passing the gauntlet: seniors give advice on their favorite classes

Tana Ososki, RubicOnline March 17, 2021
Each Senior has taken over 30 classes in their high school career so they have a pretty good idea of what they like and dislike. Here are some of their all-time favorites.
While the seniors are busy writing the final chapters of their SPA careers, the thought of college provides something good to look forward to in a time of uncertainty.

College here we come; seniors start the new year with high anticipations

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline January 26, 2021
After four seemingly too fast years in high school at Saint Paul Academy and Summit School, college is most definitely on the horizon for the Class of 2021.
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.
Keep looking for alternative options for social time. Set up a Netflix party and watch something together; go to a park with masks and stay six feet apart.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Honor social distancing protocols this summer

The Rubicon Staff May 26, 2020
Although regulations have been made less restrictive it is important to continue social distancing and limit exposure to others as there is still a long road ahead.
Hope will offer a drive-thru breakfast prom for registered attendees on May 22.

With Hope there will be a prom

Lizzie Kristal, The Rubicon May 20, 2020
With proms canceled across the city, Hope Breakfast Bar offers a drive-in alternative May 22.
Seniors Will Rathmanner and Andy Ellis sit in class back in the fall of 2019. “I have mixed feelings about the school’s response, but overall, it’s just a bummer that COVID-19 has taken over our lives, Rathmanner said.

Seniors reflect on graduating amid COVID-19

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline April 17, 2020
For the class of 2020, Friday, Mar. 13 could have been their last day of high school.
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