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Juniors participate in the Test Drive experience as a part of Pathways Day. This activity helped students figure out how to save and figure out wants and needs.
Pathways day allows students to experience post secondary options
Ava Bentdahl, Graphics Editor
Seniors Sophie Gutzman and Avery Irlbeck play indoor games for Sports and Society class. A large goal for block scheduling is to give students more opportunities for electives.
Administration proposes block scheduling for upcoming school year
Lainey Zinda, Photography Editor
Vagabonds sing outside the day before choir teacher Katelyn Larsons wedding to practice. Vagabonds will sing at Larsons wedding on Oct 6.
Vagabonds performs at choir teacher Katelyn Larson's wedding
Amelia Strong, Social Media Editor
Physical Therapist Doctor Matt Hirn talks to a patient after their visit. Thrive HQ always makes sure communication is a high priority.
Lake Elmo brings life back to downtown
Ava Biederman, Photography Editor-in-Chief
Students walking in the hallway.
Golden ticket goes extinct this school year
Peter Banister, Broadcast Editor-In-Chief
This is the current Lake Elmo Elementary school. It was built in 1920, and is over 100 year old. It is struggling to meet the educational standards of today.
District votes on new Lake Elmo Elementary in November
Adelaide Bielke, Broadcast Editor
Junior Cole Nuss recently started a new sailing club at the high school and is hoping that it continues to grow. He started this club to compete with neighboring schools.
Cole Nuss forms first sailing club at high school
Mady Richert, Online EDT • October 31, 2023

Junior Cole Nuss recently introduced a new sailing club  at the high school in order to compete with neighboring schools. So far this fall, they have been building the team's culture, practicing and adding members. The club has continued to grow, and Nuss is hopeful that it is able to reach a larger...

Senior Alex Funk leaves school in the afternoon to hangout at a friends house. Funk served as a page in Washington D.C. last fall for Senator Amy Klobuchar.
Alex Funk selected for Senate Page Program
Cole Nuss, Layout Editor • October 31, 2023

Beep Beep Beep! The alarm clock goes off at 5 a.m. for senior Alex Funk. She stumbles out of bed on her way to breakfast, the warm smell of coffee fills the air as she nears. She packs up her stuff for school after eating, getting ready for a long day of school and convening with the Senate. The Senate...

A few buses pull into the bus lot early in the morning. District administration are considering giving high schoolers more time in the morning.
District administrators should not change when schools start
Gabbi Chau, Political Cartoon Editor • November 9, 2023

Schools are constantly changing. We adapt to new situations and circumstances and our schools reflect...

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