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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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Introducing upper school principal Minnie Lee

Introducing upper school principal Minnie Lee

Clara McKoy, Director of RubicOnline September 14, 2023
Learn more about upper school principal Minnie Lee.
Henry is the most common boys name in Minnesota.

How common is your name?

Clara McKoy, RubicOnline March 5, 2022
Students often wonder how common different names are in the upper school, and the results are finally in.
NATURAL FIT. US Assistant Claire Rohweder loves outdoor activities and service: “I’m also a Minnesota Master Naturalist, which basically means I am certified through the University of Minnesota to volunteer at nature centers.

Rohweder joins administrative staff as upper school assistant

Salah Abdulkarim, Editor in Chief February 9, 2022
Stop by the upper school office and meet Claire Rohweder.
Older students should advocate for more opportunities to show younger students the ropes, to be like their superheroes. It is our job to step up and take on that role, and in doing so, experience the joy of connection.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Superheroes needed: be an active mentor for lower school students

RubicOnline Staff October 13, 2021
Older students should advocate for more opportunities to show younger students the ropes, to be like their superheroes. It is our job to step up and take on that role, and in doing so, experience the joy of connection.
Sophomore Clara Garner and junior Isabelle Wolpert talk at the Grand Opening.

Grand Opening showcases grand achievements

Melissa Nie, Director of RubicOnline October 14, 2019
The Upper School Grand Opening took place on Oct. 12.
Two students edit videos in the Advanced Video Arts class.

A new way to learn media

Tana Ososki, Interactive Storytelling Team November 26, 2018

Almost all the students in the high school watch a video at least once a day, and now SPA is offering a class to teach students how to make videos and to understand the process of editing filming, as well...

As the construction on the Schilling Center wraps up, the next phase -- the Upper School renovation -- begins. Ninth grader Eli Conrad-Wovcha said, “I’m excited and all, but I don’t know how I’ll ever find where all my classes are next year.”

Upper School campus prepares for new round of renovations

Bobby Verhey, RubicOnline Editor June 9, 2018
With the Schilling Center set for completion this summer, the campus prepares for renovation.
Hughes to leave SPA after 10 years

Hughes to leave SPA after 10 years

Ellie Findell, RubicOnline Production Manager October 16, 2017
Upper School Principal Chris Hughes has accepted a Head of School position for next year.
Jill Romans poses in her old office after discussing the new opportunities her new position will offer in the 2017-18 school year.

Romans transitions into new role

Jack Benson, Staff Writer April 28, 2017
Jill Romans, the longtime SPA middle school principal, accepted a new start as Asst. Head of School for the upcoming school year
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