News Headlines from 2011-2012
National Latin Exam 2012
May 16, 2012 – See the results.
B-B-Blast Day
May 10, 2012 – From kayaking to cooking, anything is possible on B-B-Blast Day as we challenge our middle school students to try something they wouldn't experience in a regular classroom.
Energy Expo
May 8, 2012 – Eighth graders held the 3rd Annual Energy Expo on April 30 and May 1.
MA Filmmakers Awarded
May 2, 2012 – Several students from Minnehaha Academy were recognized by Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota for winning a statewide public service announcement (PSA) competition.
National French Contest 2012
May 2, 2012 – See the results.
Business Class Students Visit eMentors
April 27, 2012 – The Introduction to Business class took a field trip to meet their eMentors at United Healthcare.
Honk!
April 22, 2012 – Pictures from the Spring Musical, "Honk!".
Electrophoresis
April 20, 2012 – DNA electrophoresis done in Mrs. Cripe's sophomore biology class.
Athlete of the Week
April 18, 2012 – Gabbi Stienstra, '11 was named one of the Pioneer Press' Athletes of the Weeks for her solid performances in two Lacrosse victories last week.
Thanks-a-latte
April 5, 2012 – Thanks-a-Latte, an annual celebration in appreciation of School Libraries, was held Thursday, April 12 at the North Campus Library.
Golden Femur
April 5, 2012 – Anatomy and Physiology students Nick Gobran, Xavier Scott, Sam Erickson and Wilson Kozel won the "Golden Femur Award" in the College in the Schools kiosk competition at the University of Minnesota on Wednesday.
Middle School Students 8th at MathCounts State Meet
April 5, 2012 – The MA Middle School Math Team placed 8th among 45 schools at the MathCounts State Meet last Saturday.
Girls' Basketball Goes to State Tournament
March 12, 2012 – Minnehaha's girls' basketball team will make its fifth trip to the Class 2A state tournament in five years.
Arlene Anderson, 1919-2012
March 8, 2012 – Arlene E. Anderson, age 92, former Minnehaha teacher, Dean of Students, Dean of Instruction, and Principal of Middle School, passed away on March 4, 2012.
MA Hockey Player Recognized
March 8, 2012 – Congratulations to Michael Fabie '12, who was named to the Pioneer Press All-State Honorable Mention team.
Heritage and Hope Dinner
March 1, 2012 – Sunday, February 26, nearly 400 people gathered at the Doubletree in Bloomington to hear from students, parents and alumni about their transformational experiences at Minnehaha, and their thankfulness for the scholarship that made it possible.
Girls' Hockey Scores Upset Sectional Win
February 14, 2012 – The Minnehaha Saints Girls' Hockey team won their first-round sectional game against St. Paul United (ranked 12 in the state and 2 in the section), 3-2 in double overtime Feb. 9. The next playoff game is Wednesday, February 15 at St. Thomas Arena. Come out and cheer on the the Minnehaha Saints.
Madrigal Dinner
February 13, 2012 – The annual Madrigal Dinner held over the weekend, presented by the Minnehaha Choral Department, was a spectacular event.
French Day at the Zoo
February 10, 2012 – MInnehaha French students participated in French day at the Minnesota Zoo.
Athletes of the Week
February 7, 2012 – Congrats to Julia Carle '15 and Sara Lind '12 of the Minnehaha Saints who are this week's Hockey Athletes of the Week for the Pioneer Press. http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_19904966
Boys' Nordic Tri-Metro Champs
February 6, 2012 – On January 31 the Minnehaha Nordic teams skied well despite the unseasonably warm temps.
Ben Kyle Performs for Chapel
February 3, 2012 – Singer, songwriter Ben Kyle gave a powerful message at the Upper School chapel February 2.
Six MA Students Play in U of M Honors Band
February 3, 2012 – Six Minnehaha students were selected to play for the University of Minnesota Honors Band on Sunday, January 30.
MA Junior Wins Art Recognition
January 27, 2012 – Maddie Johnson '13 has been selected for the 2011-2012 Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition.
Middle School Science
January 14, 2012 – 8th grade students in Katie Humason's class investigated the effects of temperature on the chemical weathering of chalk. See pictures.
Pioneer Press Athletes of the Week
January 10, 2012 – Congrats to Matt Hultman and Michael Fabie, Minnehaha Senior Boys' Hockey players, who are this week's Pioneer Press Athletes of the week! Read the Article.
Christmas at Minnehaha Academy
December 22, 2011 – See photos of our students' many activities leading up to Christmas.
French Club Bûche de Noël
December 22, 2011 – The French Club held its annual Bûche de Noël Baking Contest on Saturday with about 30 Minnehaha students participating.
Sarah Anderson, '04, Published in Physical Review
December 22, 2011 – Sarah Anderson, '04, while working on her PhD in Physics at the University of Michigan, was published December 20, 2011, in the Physical Review, a prestigious journal from the American Physical Society.
Video News: Merry Christmas from Minnehaha Academy
December 20, 2011 – We wish you a joyful season as we celebrate Christ’s birth.
Video News: Minnehaha iBand performs for Annual Christmas Musical Variety Show
December 15, 2011 – Inspired by the North Point iBand, Minnehaha faculty and staff performed with their iPads for the Annual Christmas Musical Variety Show on Tuesday.
Ken Anderson Retires
December 6, 2011 – After 33 years of faithful service as Minnehaha’s athletic director, Ken Anderson retired this month.
Thanksgiving Coat Drive
December 2, 2011 – For thirteen years Minnehaha Academy Upper School students, under the leadership of Ms. Elizabeth Van Pilsum, have collected warm coats and clothing to be donated each Thanksgiving to the American Indian Center.
International Project Recognized with Award
November 30, 2011 – On Saturday, November 19, Minnehaha Academy was awarded the Peace Group Award by Peace House Africa. Last June a group of eight students and two teachers spent two weeks in Tanzania at Peace House School, where the students were paired with host students and shared in the host students' daily lives for several days. See the video.
Red, White, and Black Friday
November 28, 2011 – On November 25, students, parents, alumni, faculty and staff wore their spirit wear to show the Twin Cities that we're proud to be from Minnehaha Academy.
Kindergarten Thanksgiving
November 18, 2011 – The Kindergarten classes culminated their study of the first Thanksgiving by enjoying a feast of turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, buns, cranberry sauce, stuffing and pumpkin pie.
Veterans' Day
November 18, 2011 – Minnehaha Academy Lower School students invited veterans and active duty personnel to campus so we could honor them through a Veteran's Day Program.
State Swim Meet
November 17, 2011 – Kelly Brush '12 will be representing Minnehaha Academy and Metro United team as a diver at the State Swim and Dive meet this Thursday and Saturday.
Dear Finder
November 14, 2011 – This past weekend, Minnehaha Academy Players performed Dear Finder written by Tom Isbell. This play is a docudrama based on the harsh realities of the Holocaust.
D-1 Swimmer
November 11, 2011 – Van Donkersgoed '12, signed a Division 1 Scholarship to swim at Northwestern University.
Soccer Honors
November 11, 2011 – MA soccer players Maggie Moran and Ben Bakke both received All State Honorable Mention honors for the recently concluded season.
Upper School Promotional Video
November 10, 2011 – Watch our new video showcasing Minnehaha Academy's Upper School.
Minnehaha Senior in All State Classic
November 9, 2011 – On November 9, senior Maggie Moran plays in the Senior All State Classic, a soccer game that matches the All State Class A players against the All State Class AA players.
Boys' CC Third in State
November 6, 2011 – On Saturday, the Boys' CC Team finished third at the State Meet. Three girls competed as individuals.
A French Halloween
November 1, 2011 – French students Tricked and Treated à la française the day after Halloween.
Community Service
October 31, 2011 – On Tuesday, October 25 the students organized our entire Upper School (Grades 9-12) to go out into the neighborhood surrounding the school and rake/bag leaves.
Justin Volling '08 wins MIAC individual conference title
October 18, 2011 – At the 2011 MIAC Men's Golf Championships at Bunker Hill on October 3, Justin Volling '08 became the first player in the history of St. Olaf Men's Varsity Golf to win a MIAC individual conference title. Volling was awarded an individual medalist honor by shooting just 5-over-par over the course of the 54 hole tournament. Read more at http://www.miac-online.org/news/2011/10/3/MGOLF_1003110500.aspx.
MA Grad Kicks for Stanford
October 10, 2011 – Spencer Summers '11, made the Stanford University football team as a kicker.
French Club
October 10, 2011 – More than 50 students participated in the first French Club meeting of the year where they ate crêpes and learned a crazy French rugby dance called Cocorico. See pictures and video.
School Record
October 10, 2011 – Varsity Diving: On October 6, Kelly Brush '12 set a new 6 dive school record (193.90).
Golf Classic
October 5, 2011 – The 31st Annual Minnehaha Academy Golf Classic was a great success. Held on October 3 at Town & Country Club, alumni, fans, friends and family golfed to support the school's athletic program.
President's Ambassador Council
October 3, 2011 – Parents who are part of the President's Ambassador Council attended a reception hosted by Donna Harris, President, on Monday, Sept. 26 to celebrate the PAC accomplishments and help kick-off the 2011-12 School Year initiatives.
Homecoming 2011
October 1, 2011 – Last weekend, Queen Gabbi and King Chris reigned over homecoming festivities that included alumni reunions, coronation program, pep fests, volleyball, football, soccer, Redhawk run and dance.
Music Video
September 30, 2011 – Check out the music video produced by MA talent.
Arena Sale
September 16-17, 2011 – Minnehaha parents, alumni, faculty and staff, past parents and friends joined together to pull off another successful year at the Arena Sale.
First Day
August 25, 2011 – Pictures from the first day of school.
Minnehaha Academy mourns the loss of Navy SEAL John Faas, '98
August 16, 2011 – John Faas was among 30 U.S. troops, including 22 SEALs, who lost their lives when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan on Saturday, August 6, 2011. John was the starting quarterback, an excellent student and valedictorian of his class. The list of positive Christlike attributes that John exemplified is long. Please continue to lift up in prayer John's parents, Gretchen and Bob Faas.
Minnehaha Academy mourns the passing of Deb Fondell
July 22, 2011 – Long time and beloved social studies teacher Deb Fondell passed away on July 22nd following her courageous fight with lung cancer. We will post information about services as they become available.
