It’s time. It’s her turn. She walks along the tiled floor, her feet splatting on the wet tiles. She takes the first step on the ladder to the diving board, and the crowd dies down so low that she can hear the hum of the air units in the Tech High School pool. “Deep breaths,” she … Read more
Chris Ley is committed to doing the best job he can do, whether as a U.S. Airman or as a number one dad. This year is a new beginning for Ley and his daughter Kaylee. They recently moved to St. Cloud to be closer to family. Ley was also looking for a fresh start. Westwood Elementary … Read more
Family, tradition and honor are words military personnel think of when asked why they enlist. The same is true for Robert Thorson, Tech High School parent and U.S. Navy veteran. Thorson followed in his naval grandparents’ footsteps. He boasts that his grandmother was one of the first officers in the U.S. Navy WAVES, (Women Accepted for … Read more
It’s October and winter is on its way. Susan Keranen is excited because she loves to downhill ski with her family. She loves to cook, bake and read, too. However, what she is really passionate about is helping those with dyslexia, a reading disorder with a wide spectrum of characteristics that presents itself in difficulty … Read more
Fall is in the air. George Bienusa, physical education teacher, doesn’t mind the crisp bite of the air. Mornings at Clearview Elementary School are both chilly and bright as students walk 20 minutes outside every morning before school starts. They get a jump start on the day through their new grant program, “Morning Mile.” Last year, … Read more