Alana and Kenna: The Middle School's Dynamic Duo of the Hurdles!
Alana Brenny and Kenna Wensman may be new to the hurdles (and to track for that matter), but you would never know it based on their impressive performances this spring. The two have been on a middle school record-breaking rampage, shattering the 100 meter hurdle record (Alana) and 300 meter hurdle record (Kenna) in recent meets. The pair took first and second place in a recent middle school meet in Osakis and each have place very high in recent large varsity meets. Other middle school track athletes have also done well, with Skyler Figallo breaking the eight-year-old record in the 800 meter run, Conor Sittauer dominating the throwing events at middle school meets and Phil Wenner running wild in the 800, shot put and discus events. Taylor Nydeen has been beating up on the competition at the 7th grade level, winning several events including long jump and 200 meters. Finn Jacobson-Schulte, Max Seymour, John Meyer and Alex Holt have also been performing well along with super sixth graders Sonja Johnson, Ari Demming, Mayuri Vonnegut, Ben Jolkovsky and Kevin Stark-Haws.
Calista Snags a Monster!
During Outdoor Skills a while back, Calista Sorteberg hooked the biggest (and second biggest) fish ever caught in the history of the course! Fishing for sunfish in a back bay of Lake Sagatagan, Calista hooked this beauty with a plain hook and angleworm. Since it was a largemouth bass and largemouth bass are out of season, the fish was immediately released. Check out the Outdoor Skills page for more photos of fishing success.
Easter "Baskets" With Mr. E
The Middle School has its own Martha Stewart and it is none other than Mr. E! Here we see the products of his latest project, cupcake Easter "baskets" made on Tuesday, April 3.
Traditional Lenten Friday Meals at the Middle School
Every Friday during Lent the Middle School students and teachers at a communal, meatless lunch in the Middle School gathering space. This year we had four Lenten Friday meals: the first week featured four different vegetarian soups, one each prepared by Mr. E, Ms. Fitch, Mr. Larson and Mr. Stark. Week two featured a Mexican theme, with vegetarian burritos, chips and salsa and sopapillas. Week three featured the classic combination of grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup, and week four featured a pancake bar.
February 18, Mr. E. Daniel and Nick at the Polar Bear Plunge!
Several members of the SJP Nordic Ski Team participated in this year's Polar Bear Plunge at Pleasant Lake. The Polar Bear Plunge is an annual fundraiser for Special Olympics Minnesota. The Prep Nordic team raised nearly $2,400 for this great cause. Participants from the middle school were Nick Haeg, Alex Holt, Finn Jacobson-Schulte, Sidney Lo, Daniel Petters, Conor Sittauer and Justin Terhaar. Check the Photos page for more action shots.
December 14, 2011- Foods Day!
The students created and sampled some great foods from North America. YUMMY!
December 13, 2011- White Elephant Auction
The middle school students participated in their annual White Elephant Auction to benefit Anna Marie’s Shelter. Together, they raised $1080.50! Mr. Stark and six lucky middle school students took the cash and went shopping for a family currently staying at Anna Marie’s. Thank you to students and parents who so generously gave for this great event! Go to "photos" to see a slideshow of the auction.
