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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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WINGS OUT. Gjerde flies through the water, completing the first 25 yards out of 100 in her event.

Adele Gjerde shines at state for her final high school swim meet

Audrey Peltier, RubicOnline November 17, 2024
Last Friday, Girl's swim and dive took place at the University of Minnesota’s pool, Jean K. Freeman. With only one swimmer representing the Sparks team. This was senior Adele Gjerde's first time competing at state.
State troopers are stationed outside governor Tim Walz's house located on Summit Avenue. Surveillance is kept all hours, with either one or two state-cars present.

Heightened security at the Governor’s Mansion response to increased protests

Ivy Raya, RubicOnline May 3, 2021
Even with a security team, Gov. Tim Walz has consistent police presence outside the residence for addition protection.
Two people wearing face masks, a worker cleaning the Mary Tyler Moore statue and someone passing by, glance at each other in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Doctor explains how outside affects social distancing

Elizabeth Trevathan, Director of RubicOnline May 17, 2020
Dr. John Hick, medical director for disaster preparedness at Hennepin Healthcare, said wearing masks is a crucial step to limiting the spread of coronavirus.
9th grader Becca Richman and 8th grader Violet Benson raced near eachother. "We were really ready to keep our focus and really just raced as a team with the support of each other. Knowing that, we all could do it no matter what felt really good,” Richman said.

Cross country team achieves milestone in state meet

Lynn Reynolds and Annika Rock November 6, 2019
On Nov. 2, the girls cross country team raced in state along with junior Michael Moran.
SPLASH. Captain Abby Lanz dives backwards into the
pool during a recent competition at Humboldt High School. “The girls diving team is really small, and since it’s such a small group we’re really tight knit, and we’re all very close. As a team, we want to get 11 dive lists, which is when you are able to do two dives from each of the  ve categories: forwards, backs, reverses, inwards, and twists, and a third dive from one of the categories to add up to 11 dives in total,” Lanz said.

SPARKS Swim and Dive plunges into competition season

Jasper Green, The Rubicon Editor September 28, 2017
SPARKS Swim and Dive hopes to qualify for section meets during the season.
Freshman Peter Moore on his way to getting  44th place in the Nordic state meet. “The state meet was an amazing experience, I was racing against all the top guys from all over the state in really close quarters,” Moore said.

Alpine and Nordic ski teams succeed at state

Sophie Jaro, Opinions Editor March 5, 2016
The Alpine and Nordic ski teams saw success at the final state meets.
Sophomore Andy Beran protects his post in the third period. Beran faced only two shots in the third period.

Story: Boys hockey skates past St. Cloud Cathedral and into state semifinal against Hermantown

Breandan Gibbons, Online Sports Editor March 3, 2016
The boys hockey team beat St. Cloud Cathedral 4-2 to advance into the state tournament semifinal against the perennial bridesmaids, Hermantown, losers of the last six state championship games.
The team lines up before the game after they are announced. "None of us have been here before, but despite that, we handled it perfectly," senior Justin Jallen said.

Photo Gallery: Spartans win their quarter-final game 4-2

Clare Tipler, Sports Editor March 3, 2016
The Spartan hockey team defeats St. Cloud Cathedral 4-2.
The Spartan Boys Hockey team defeats Totino-Grace HS 7-1 on Feb. 26 to move on to the State Tournament. Their State semi-final game is Mar. 2 at 8pm at the Xcel Energy Center against St.Cloud Cathedral.

Boys Hockey Team gears up to take the 2016 State Tournament

Clare Tipler, Sports Editor February 28, 2016
The Boys Hockey team advanced to the MSHSL state tournament for the first time in school history with their 7-1 win over Totino-Grace.
Sophomore foilist Milo Wittenberg lunges at his Minnesota Sword Club opponent at the state fencing competition on Feb. 22 at Holy Family Catholic High School. “We have a very good fencing team, especially when you consider the fact that it’s so young and new to the sport,” women’s epée team captain Katherine Jones said.

Spartan fencing finishes season strong

Diane Huang, Staff Writer March 19, 2014

It seems that the fencing team’s season has ended rather quietly, despite their immense achievements. On Feb. 22 and 23, the men’s fencing team got first overall in the state, and the women’s team...

Sophomore goalie Catherine Johnson blocks a shot at the state quarterfinal game against Proctor-Hermantown. Johnson was named a member of the All-Tournament team. “It’s such an honor, especially to represent SPA and be the only one to be placed there,” she said.

Q&A: Sophomore Catherine Johnson joins All-Tournament Team

Emily Thissen, Staff Writer March 14, 2014

Sophomore goalie Catherine Johnson was named a member of the Class A All-Tournament Team for Girls Hockey on Feb. 22 after the finals of the state tournament. Staff Writer Emily Thissen chatted with her...

Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball plays at state tournament for first time

Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball plays at state tournament for first time

Catherine Braman and Hannah Johnson March 12, 2014

Boys Varsity Basketball played at State on Mar. 12, 8 p.m. at the Target Center. The team lost to Caledonia High School, 53-73. // Post by The Rubicon. // Post by The Rubicon.

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