Kathy Nelson

New grading system proposed

The current grading system is outdated, inaccurate, and cheating students of earned grade point average, stated English teacher David Robinson. Student Council is proposing a new four point system, replacing the...

Responsible Sexuality Task Force generates hostility

Sex education. These two words have caused controversy between students, teachers, school board members, and parents of District 877. On February 23, the School Board approved the preface statement and six learner...

Early spring and effort insures upper hand

Five boys were lobbing balls on the tennis courts in March. Tennis racquets have been restrung and lessons have produced improvement. Clearly, dedication and determination are members of the 1987 Boys Tennis...

Bond issue passes by 113 votes

On February 23, District 877 approved the first question on the bond issue ballot by 113 votes. The bond issue will produce funds to renovate all four elementary schools and the senior high school. Costing...

Boys basketball team faces adversity

Squeaky tennis shoes. Dribbling spheres. Asking questions. Listening to answers. Covering your man. Passing into the post. The Varsity Boys Basketball team is at work. This year's Boys Basketball team has faced...

Only in Minnesota does winter humor reign

How do you curb the mid-winter blahs?

Survive!! A Minnesota winter? Layer your clothes and then layer them again. Tug on your parka and zip it. Breathe. Pull your cap down over your ears. Now, trudge over to the door. Turn the doorknob. Take courage....

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