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Senior Anna BIggs leads into her essay about Fibonacci's sequence by describing the "mustard mane" of a sunflower.

Senior Anna Biggs wins national Cum Laude Society Paper competition

Amodhya Samarakoon, Chief Design Manager May 5, 2016
"The Fibonacci Sequence: math but still art. The pattern of life. Both a puzzle and an explanation."
Seniors Jon Riley, Lukas Kelsey-Friedmann, Michael O'Shea, and Maggie Vliestra delivered their speeches on Feb. 19.

February’s senior speeches emphasize the value of overcoming adversity

Gitanjali Raman, Online Managing Editor March 10, 2016
Senior Speech topics reflected on challenging moments and called for a solution.
Spartan Beats presidents Anna Biggs and Nissa Rolf hold a group meeting on Jan. 15. "We need to focus to reach our goals," Rolf said.

Student acapella group ‘Spartan Beats’ plans to perform

Clare Tipler, Sports Editor January 19, 2016
Student acapella group aims to be more focused, perform more.
Junior Claire Walsh (first butterfly on the left) performs in The Magic Flute last spring. "I started doing community theater when I was in third grade," Walsh said.

Hansel and Gretel offers candy for your ears and eyes

November 1, 2014

Many students sing, dance and perform on stage for school plays, but members of the community who wish to go even further pursue the performing arts outside of school as well. It takes a lot of time, commitment,...

And the Oscar for Best Picture goes to…

Patrick Commers, Staff Writer February 28, 2014

Film critics rejoice, be ready to give your best insight on as many movies as you can. That’s right everyone, it is awards season. One of the biggest events of the awards season is The Academy Awards...

Freshman Cole Thompson, junior Halsey Moe (sitting) and senior Charlotte Hughes rehearse a wedding scene from The Caucasion Chalk Circle. “The cast has been absolutely
phenomenal,“ Upper School theater director Eric Severson said.

The Caucasian Chalk Circle comes full circle

Meghan Joyce, Staff Writer November 22, 2013

As rehearsals for The Caucasian Chalk Circle come to a close, some things get hectic, while others fall perfectly into place. Time and again the cast performs the same part of the same act, trying to...

Members of the Class of 2015 line the junior benches on the first floor.  “If I need to find a junior or sophomore, I have a good chance of finding them [at the benches],” Upper School history teacher Mollie Ward said.

Designated spaces create division among students

Catherine Braman, Sports Editor October 24, 2013

A freshman makes his way through the hallways, looking for a place to do his work. He approaches a long bench outside the upper level of the library. Wanting to check over his math homework, he is told...

From left to right, freshman Henry Ziemer, senior Emily Ross, sophomore Anna Biggs, sophomore Maggie Vlietstra and Upper School theater director Eric Severson work on blocking for the fall play. “The play requires a very large cast… Some actors are cast in multiple roles,” Severson said.

Cast of fall play continue rehearsing for The Caucasian Chalk Circle

Thomas Toghramadjian, Opinions Editor October 23, 2013

“The biggest part is not to get too nervous,” senior Charlotte Hughes said of auditioning for an Upper School production. “The director wants you to be "the one" that can do the part perfectly, and...

Freshman Mackenzie Kuller shows off her shirt with bird patterns.

Gallery: A zoo of animal prints permeates students’ outfits

Boraan Abdulkarim, Cover Story Editor September 24, 2013

An emerging trend within the St. Paul Academy and Summit School community is animal print, and that doesn’t refer to a pattern mimicking the coat of an animal’s fur. This latest trend is exemplified...

Horror rules on Student Film Night

Andy Monserud, Op/Ed Editor May 7, 2013

While some question movies’ position in the art world, they are definitely a difficult medium to create.  But because it’s such an accessible art form, film is extremely popular among young artists. ...

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