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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

SPARTAN SPIRIT. Spartan mascot Cassandra Overholt high fives students after defeating the BSM Crusader in a pre-game skit.

[HOCO Day 5] Pepfest pumps up fans before weekend games

The entire Upper School gathered in the gym on Friday for the annual Pepfest celebration.
SPREAD LOVE. Senior Arden Lillemoe and the Class of 2024 cheered on their teammates during the relay race.

Pep Fest ignites the Spartan spirit

Rita Li and Lani Ngonethong October 7, 2023
Whole US gathered in one place, but this time it wasn't in the auditorium or on Lang field. Friday Pep Fest took place in the gym, marking the official start of the homecoming weekend.
HERE I COME. Junior Aidan Willams strikes the incoming ball to his opponents.

Ping pong tournament sets up a legendary battle

Thomas Chen, RubicOnline October 3, 2023
Two time defending champions Maik Nguyen and Baasit Mahmood attempt to become ping pong legends in a battle against passionate ping pong club members Rita Li and Aidan Williams.
Concentration is key. Freshman Bennett Sauer focuses on the ball as he swings and hits it back to Freshman Allan Wang.

Mastering the Paddle: SPA Ping Pong Tournament

Zadie Martin, RubicOnline May 11, 2023
PADDLE BATTLE. On May 8, the table tennis players gather in lower schilling to battle for a ten-dollar Caribou gift card. Ultimately, the winner was freshman Johnny Rog.
During Thursday x-period club leaders Anna and Leni Nowakowski finish their poster for the club fair.

New, continuing clubs to host fair on Monday

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline September 9, 2022
Two clubs and groups meetings this week put student leaders front and center in Student Organization Fair planning.
Sophomore Rita Li prepares to serve the ball, on a makeshift table.

Ping Pong, new club sport offers a fun time for all experience levels

Zekiah Juliusson, RubicOnline April 16, 2022
Ping Pong club offers students a chance to learn and improve their skills, while having fun.
Sophomores Maik Nguyen and Baasit Mahmood play a heated match against seniors Zekiah Juliusson and Levi Smetana.

Pep Fest unites students with school spirit

Claire Kim, The Rubicon October 1, 2021
Various activities between grades and teams invited participation and cheering from all students.
Two senior teams warm up before their match begins.

Homecoming ping pong competition draws crowds

Lulu Priede and Henry Burkhardt September 27, 2021
Students filled the small gym this morning during X-period to bear witness to the infamous SPA homecoming ping pong tournament.
Two senior teams warm up before their match begins.

Homecoming off to a lively start

, The Rubicon September 27, 2021
Homecoming got off to a lively start today with class color day and the much-anticipated ping pong tournament.
"My friend and I were planning on doing something similar to this for Halloween, but since duo day came up we decided to do it sooner instead," 9th grader Gracie Hedberg said.

The school sees double in Tuesday’s homecoming events

Tana Ososki and Lucia Granja September 25, 2019
Tuesday was dedicated to twinning with a friend or friends. Pairs wore matching outfits to compete in the ping pong tournament, or just because they could.
Senior Ryan Moore and senior Shane Litman dress as ping pong players for twin day.

[MORE TO ME] Ping pong sharpens Moore’s skills

Tristan Hitchens-Brookins, RubicOnline Editor February 17, 2019
Senior Ryan Moore talks about how ping pong affects his life in a different way than the other sports he plays.
[QUIZ] Which homecoming activities are for you?

[QUIZ] Which homecoming activities are for you?

Isabel Gisser, Production Manager September 23, 2018
Fill your homecoming week with fun activities tailored to your interests.
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