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Minnehaha Academy

January 01, 1970

Minnehaha Academy (often abbreviated MA) is a Christian private school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, for students in preschool through 12th grade, and established in 1913. There are two campuses, the South Campus for preschool through 8th graders, and the North Campus, for 9th through 12th graders. It is a ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church, and is located in the Cooper and Hiawatha neighborhoods on West River Parkway. The student body is drawn from Minneapolis, St. Paul, and throughout the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, as well as several international students.

Minnehaha Academy
Address
Upper School
3100 West River Parkway
Middle and Lower School
4200 West River Parkway

Minneapolis
,
Minnesota
55406

United States
Coordinates44°56′45″N 93°12′20″W / 44.94583°N 93.20556°W / 44.94583; -93.20556
Information
TypePrivate, day
Motto"Where Youth Meets Truth"
Religious affiliation(s)Evangelical Covenant Church
Established1913
PresidentDonna M. Harris
PrincipalKaren Balmer (Lower School), Jason Wenschlag (Middle School), and Mike DiNardo (Upper School)
Faculty88
Enrollment832
Student to teacher ratio12
CampusesUrban
Color(s)Red, White, and Black
   
Athletics conferenceIndependent Metro Athletic Conference
MascotRedhawks
Websitewww.minnehahaacademy.net
North Campus
South Campus
The North Campus before it was destroyed by a 2017 gas explosion

History edit

In 1884, Rev. Erik August Skogsbergh had a vision for education that inspired Minnehaha Academy. He believed in the importance of quality education with Christian faith as its center. The original incorporation from 1905 stated: “The purpose of this institution shall be to furnish young men and women with the essential elements of a liberal education, and to foster the development of character under the personal influence of Christian teachers.” In 1911, Rev. Skogsbergh and Andrew L. Skoog gathered a group of 11, called the Core of Collectors, who were to raise $100 each toward a new building on the campus. The goal was $25,000, and they exceeded that figure and broke ground on June 30, 1912. On Monday, Sept. 15, 1913, Minnehaha Academy welcomed its first class of high school students.

Since 1913, Minnehaha has been located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on the banks of the Mississippi River. Minnehaha was a high school serving grades 9–12 until 1972, when grades 7 and 8 were added. In 1981, the South Campus was purchased from Breck School and a chapel was added.

The Middle School was established with the addition of grade 6. The Lower School, grades 1–5, started in 1982. Kindergarten was added in 1985, and then preschool in 1995. The following year, Minnehaha expanded to another campus in Bloomington for preschool through grade 5. The new Athletic Center at North Campus was dedicated in 2002, and the new Chapel and Fine Arts Center in 2003. Renovation of the South Campus (lower and middle school) was completed in 2008. In the Spring of 2011, Minnehaha Academy consolidated its Bloomington Lower School Campus with its Lower School in Minneapolis.

In February, 2017, the north campus of the Upper School had to close for three days as a result of a Norovirus outbreak.[1]

On Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at around 10:23 AM,[2] the west-central portion of the Upper School exploded from a natural gas leak while construction crews were working to move a gas meter. Two staff members died, and nine people were injured, one critically.[3] The high school opened in temporary quarters in Mendota Heights for the 2017–18 and 2018-19 school years. Demolition began in December 2017,[4] and reconstruction of the new structure on that same site was completed in time for the 2019-20 school year.[5]

Athletics edit

Minnehaha Academy is a member of the Independent Metro Athletic Conference.[6] The school colors are red and white. Since 1990 the teams have been called the Redhawks, with the only exceptions being for some of the co-op teams.[7] The following MSHSL sanctioned sports are offered:[8]

Notable alumni edit

Publications edit

MA's yearbook is named "The Antler," with its middle school counterpart the "Minneantler." MA's school newspaper is "The Talon," referring to the foot of the fictional Redhawk mascot. It is a member of the High School National Ad Network. MA's quarterly news publication for parents and alumni is called "The Arrow."

References edit

  1. ^ Smith, Mary Lynn (8 February 2017). "Widespread illness closes part of Minnehaha Academy". Minnesota Star Tribune. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  2. ^ "Gas explosion rocks Minnehaha Academy; two dead, nine injured". Retrieved 2018-03-30.
  3. ^ NTSB: Workers were moving gas meter before Minnehaha Academy blast, MPR News, August 3, 2017.
  4. ^ "Demolition of blast-damaged Minnehaha Academy building begins". Twin Cities. 2017-12-06. Retrieved 2018-03-30.
  5. ^ Raghavendran, Beena (15 December 2017). "Staff takes a last look at old Minnehaha". Minnesota Star Tribune. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  6. ^ "Prep Blog: 6 Metro Schools Form New Conference". 2014-05-06. Retrieved 2018-03-30.
  7. ^ Nordstrom, Gerald (2001). Where Youth Meets Truth: A History of Minnehaha Academy. pp. 176–177.
  8. ^ . www.mshsl.org. Archived from the original on 2017-08-25.
  9. ^ "Class 2A state baseball: Minnehaha Academy wins second straight title". Twin Cities. 2017-06-19. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
  10. ^ Press, Sam Gordon | Special to the Pioneer (2017-03-18). "Boys basketball: Minnehaha Academy rolls to section title". Twin Cities. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
  11. ^ "Minnehaha Academy wins state basketball championship after explosion". KARE. Retrieved 2018-03-30.
  12. ^ "Fourth trip to state". Redhawks online. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
  13. ^ "No more worries about football numbers for three-school co-op". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
  14. ^ "Minnehaha Academy Athletics-Track and Field".
  15. ^ Biographical Memoirs V.83 ( 2003 ) / Homer Dupre Hagstrum. 2003. doi:10.17226/10830. ISBN 978-0-309-08699-8. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
  16. ^ admin. "First Avenue strikes a chord locally". Redhawks online. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
  17. ^ . Archived from the original on 6 February 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2014.

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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Minnehaha Academy news newspapers books scholar JSTOR September 2011 Learn how and when to remove this message Minnehaha Academy often abbreviated MA is a Christian private school in Minneapolis Minnesota United States for students in preschool through 12th grade and established in 1913 There are two campuses the South Campus for preschool through 8th graders and the North Campus for 9th through 12th graders It is a ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church and is located in the Cooper and Hiawatha neighborhoods on West River Parkway The student body is drawn from Minneapolis St Paul and throughout the Minneapolis Saint Paul metropolitan area as well as several international students Minnehaha AcademyAddressUpper School3100 West River ParkwayMiddle and Lower School4200 West River ParkwayMinneapolis Minnesota 55406United StatesCoordinates44 56 45 N 93 12 20 W 44 94583 N 93 20556 W 44 94583 93 20556InformationTypePrivate dayMotto Where Youth Meets Truth Religious affiliation s Evangelical Covenant ChurchEstablished1913PresidentDonna M HarrisPrincipalKaren Balmer Lower School Jason Wenschlag Middle School and Mike DiNardo Upper School Faculty88Enrollment832Student to teacher ratio12CampusesUrbanColor s Red White and Black Athletics conferenceIndependent Metro Athletic ConferenceMascotRedhawksWebsitewww wbr minnehahaacademy wbr net North Campus South Campus The North Campus before it was destroyed by a 2017 gas explosion Contents 1 History 2 Athletics 3 Notable alumni 4 Publications 5 References 6 External linksHistory editIn 1884 Rev Erik August Skogsbergh had a vision for education that inspired Minnehaha Academy He believed in the importance of quality education with Christian faith as its center The original incorporation from 1905 stated The purpose of this institution shall be to furnish young men and women with the essential elements of a liberal education and to foster the development of character under the personal influence of Christian teachers In 1911 Rev Skogsbergh and Andrew L Skoog gathered a group of 11 called the Core of Collectors who were to raise 100 each toward a new building on the campus The goal was 25 000 and they exceeded that figure and broke ground on June 30 1912 On Monday Sept 15 1913 Minnehaha Academy welcomed its first class of high school students Since 1913 Minnehaha has been located in Minneapolis Minnesota on the banks of the Mississippi River Minnehaha was a high school serving grades 9 12 until 1972 when grades 7 and 8 were added In 1981 the South Campus was purchased from Breck School and a chapel was added The Middle School was established with the addition of grade 6 The Lower School grades 1 5 started in 1982 Kindergarten was added in 1985 and then preschool in 1995 The following year Minnehaha expanded to another campus in Bloomington for preschool through grade 5 The new Athletic Center at North Campus was dedicated in 2002 and the new Chapel and Fine Arts Center in 2003 Renovation of the South Campus lower and middle school was completed in 2008 In the Spring of 2011 Minnehaha Academy consolidated its Bloomington Lower School Campus with its Lower School in Minneapolis In February 2017 the north campus of the Upper School had to close for three days as a result of a Norovirus outbreak 1 On Wednesday August 2 2017 at around 10 23 AM 2 the west central portion of the Upper School exploded from a natural gas leak while construction crews were working to move a gas meter Two staff members died and nine people were injured one critically 3 The high school opened in temporary quarters in Mendota Heights for the 2017 18 and 2018 19 school years Demolition began in December 2017 4 and reconstruction of the new structure on that same site was completed in time for the 2019 20 school year 5 Athletics editMinnehaha Academy is a member of the Independent Metro Athletic Conference 6 The school colors are red and white Since 1990 the teams have been called the Redhawks with the only exceptions being for some of the co op teams 7 The following MSHSL sanctioned sports are offered 8 Alpine Skiing boys and girls Baseball boys State champions 2016 2017 9 Basketball boys and girls Boys state champions 2013 2017 10 2018 11 Girls state champions 2011 12 2019 Cross Country boys and girls Football boys co op team with the Blake School and St Paul Academy and Summit School renamed Wolfpack 13 Golf boys and girls Hockey boys and girls Lacrosse boys and girls Nordic Skiing boys and girls Soccer boys and girls Softball girls Swimming and Diving girls Tennis boys and girls Track and Field boys and girls Boys state champions 2014 14 Volleyball girls Wrestling boys Notable alumni editThis article s list of alumni may not follow Wikipedia s verifiability policy Please improve this article by removing names that do not have independent reliable sources showing they merit inclusion in this article AND are alumni or by incorporating the relevant publications into the body of the article through appropriate citations April 2022 Melody Beattie self help author Philip Brunelle classical musician and founder of music group VocalEssence Homer D Hagstrum elected to National Academy of Sciences 15 Carol M Highsmith photographer Chet Holmgren active professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder Reynold B Johnson inventor John Munson musician and bass player for Semisonic 16 C Donald Peterson Justice Minnesota Supreme Court 1967 1986 17 P Kenneth Peterson Mayor of Minneapolis 1957 1961 and Minnesota House of Representatives 1947 1955 Amy Sannes competed in speed skating at the Nagano 1998 Salt Lake 2002 and Turin 2006 Olympics Jalen Suggs active professional basketball player for the Orlando MagicPublications editMA s yearbook is named The Antler with its middle school counterpart the Minneantler MA s school newspaper is The Talon referring to the foot of the fictional Redhawk mascot It is a member of the High School National Ad Network MA s quarterly news publication for parents and alumni is called The Arrow References edit Smith Mary Lynn 8 February 2017 Widespread illness closes part of Minnehaha Academy Minnesota Star Tribune Retrieved 2 August 2017 Gas explosion rocks Minnehaha Academy two dead nine injured Retrieved 2018 03 30 NTSB Workers were moving gas meter before Minnehaha Academy blast MPR News August 3 2017 Demolition of blast damaged Minnehaha Academy building begins Twin Cities 2017 12 06 Retrieved 2018 03 30 Raghavendran Beena 15 December 2017 Staff takes a last look at old Minnehaha Minnesota Star Tribune Retrieved 15 December 2017 Prep Blog 6 Metro Schools Form New Conference 2014 05 06 Retrieved 2018 03 30 Nordstrom Gerald 2001 Where Youth Meets Truth A History of Minnehaha Academy pp 176 177 Activity Page www mshsl org Archived from the original on 2017 08 25 Class 2A state baseball Minnehaha Academy wins second straight title Twin Cities 2017 06 19 Retrieved 2017 08 23 Press Sam Gordon Special to the Pioneer 2017 03 18 Boys basketball Minnehaha Academy rolls to section title Twin Cities Retrieved 2017 08 23 Minnehaha Academy wins state basketball championship after explosion KARE Retrieved 2018 03 30 Fourth trip to state Redhawks online Retrieved 2017 08 23 No more worries about football numbers for three school co op Star Tribune Retrieved 2017 08 23 Minnehaha Academy Athletics Track and Field Biographical Memoirs V 83 2003 Homer Dupre Hagstrum 2003 doi 10 17226 10830 ISBN 978 0 309 08699 8 Retrieved 4 March 2014 admin First Avenue strikes a chord locally Redhawks online Retrieved 2021 10 10 Biographies of the Justices of the Minnesota Supreme Court Archived from the original on 6 February 2012 Retrieved 4 March 2014 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to 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