Friday, May 18, 2012
Graduation season is a time to dig out favorite photos of your children.
The school year is ending and you know what that means—time to dig out embarrassing photos of your favorite Edina graduate. We want to see your photos of adorable infants, gangly teenagers and the poised graduates you’ll shortly be sending out into the world. To share your photos with your neighbors, just click “Upload Photos and Videos” above the image. We’ll feature the best photos on our home page and social media. We can’t wait to see your graduates! Follow Edina Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The latest episode of Edina E-Buzz includes an interview with Roehl, information for this year's senior class and a look at AP Testing.
Shortly after being named Minnesota's 2012 Teacher of the Year, Edina High School 10th-grade English teacher Jackie Roehl reflects on what the accomplishment means for her. In addition to being part of the National Teacher of the Year competition, Roehl gets to visit the White House, take a class at Harvard and—perhaps most exciting—attend International Space Camp. "All of my colleagues here at Edina are laughing at me at Space Camp, because I cannot even go on a roller coaster without throwing up," Roehl said. "So we'll see how Mrs. Roehl competes at Space Camp." The final edition of Edina E-Buzz for the 2012 school year also includes information on this year's AP Testing process and has some graduation details for the EHS class of 2012. …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Edina varsity baseball team defeated the Royals 4-2 on Monday, May 14.
A solid victory over the Hopkins Royals on Monday, May 14, helped put the Edina varsity baseball team atop the Lake Conference, with the 2012 season winding down. Hopkins won the first two 2012 matchups against Edina, but the Hornets prevented them from a sweep with Monday's win. Sophomore Stephen Kalina helped the team secure a win with a solo home run in the fourth inning. The Hornets are now 8-8-1 overall this season, with a 6-4 conference record. Hopkins is a close second in the conference behind Edina, with a 5-4 record. Up Next The Hornets head to Minnetonka to face the Skippers at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16. A special thanks to Patch reader Jay Larson for sharing his photos from the game. If you want to send in local sports …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The Hornets nabbed another victory last week to improve their record to 3-6.
The Edina boys lacrosse team got its third win of the season last Thursday against a tough Wayzata squad. The Hornets struck early and often, outscoring the Trojans 11-7 in the first three quarters of regulation play. The Trojans rebounded to outscore the Hornets 2-1 in the final quarter, but it wasn't enough to make up for the massive lead the Edina boys built up throughout the game. The boys are now 3-6 on the season, with a 2-4 Lake Conference record. They have wins over both Wayzata and Hopkins this season. The team was led in scoring by Derek Todd, who turned in a massive six goals and one assist against the Trojans. Senior Danny Burke had three goals and two assists, while Will Farmer, Danny Regan and Henry Rose each had one goal …
Monday, May 14, 2012
The Hornets got another win over the Wayzata Trojans on Friday, May 11.
The Edina boys baseball team snapped a five-game losing streak by once again defeated the Wayzata Trojans on Friday, May 11, at Braemar Field. The Hornets came out strong against their opponents, putting up four runs in the first two innings of play. They snuck in another two runs in the fifth inning and managed to hold the Trojans to only a single run all night. Junior Matt Hopfner pitched a complete game for the team. It was Edina's third win over Wayzata this season, with the Hornets sweeping the Trojans in 2012. Ironically, the team's last win before its recent streak of bad luck came against Wayzata back on April 30. The victory gives Edina a 7-8 overall record so far this season, though the Hornets are ranked second in the Lake …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
This week's selection includes lots of school news, including state Teacher of the Year and Robbinsdale's top educator for 2013.
City Council Lifts Edina's Happy Hour Ban The amendment removes part of the city ordinance governing prices of alcoholic beverages at Edina's restaurants. Pink Water Draws Concerns in St. Michael, Albertville The Joint Powers Water officials that oversee the area's tap water supply are aware of the situation. The colored water is harmless in normal doses. On Gay Marriage, Richfield Catholic Parishes of One Mind Three Catholic churches in Richfield recently affirmed they will be following the lead of the Archdiocese of Minneapolis and St. Paul, urging members and others to vote yes on the anti-gay marriage amendment. Edina's Jackie Roehl Named Minnesota Teacher of the Year The 10th-grade English teacher at Edina High School is first-…
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The boys lacrosse team lost 9-8 during a home game against the Eagles.
It was another close contest as the Edina boys lacross team played host to Eden Prairie on Tuesday, May 8, at Kuhlman Stadium. The Hornets came out strong against the formidible Eagles, posting a 3-3 tie at the end of the first quarter. The boys kept the pressure on during the second quarter, gaining a 5-4 lead heading into the second half. Unfortunately for Edina, the Eagles turned things around in the second half and outscored the Hornets 5-3. By the time the final whistle blew, the Eagles had once again defeated the Hornets 9-8 this season. Senior Danny Regan led the team with two goals. Outside of that, it was a true team effort with six other Hornets—Richard McGowan, Will Farmer, Danny Burke, Derek Todd, Ted Goltzman and Henry Rose—…
New water bottle filling stations allow students to quickly fill up a reusable water bottle with purified water.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The EHS Senior plans to attend the University of Minnesota in the fall.
EHS Senior Cavonte Johnson "works harder, thinks more deeply, struggles more genuinely" than most other students, according to teacher Martha Cosgrove. Given an introduction like that, it's no surprise Johnson is the first student in Edina High School's history to become a Gates Millennium Scholar. Johnson, who plans to enroll in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota this fall and walk on to the football team, was announced as one of 10 Gates Millennium Scholars in Minnesota this year. The scholarship program was established in 1999 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to provide outstanding, low-income students of color with the opportunity to complete undergraduate degrees. In addition to financial …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
U.S. News & World Report released its 2012 rankings Tuesday, placing EHS near the top of the heap.
It's been quite an award-winning week for Edina High School. Only two days after learning 10th-grade English teacher Jackie Roehl was named Minnesota's 2012 Teacher of the Year, the high school has been ranked second best in the state by U.S. News & World Report. In the regular ranking of high schools across the country—the last list was released in December 2009—Edina was only outpaced by nearby Southwest High School. The overall evaluation ranks Edina High School as the 234th best in the country. Principal Bruce Locklear said Edina High School staff is excited "to be recognized for this honor." "It truly recognizes the hard work and dedication of our staff and students," Locklear said. "Additionally, it represents the guidance and …
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James Warden
9:41 am on Monday, May 14, 2012
I'm wondering if we need to rethink our belief that the Minnesota Constitution really is harder to change than state laws. We're seeing constitutional amendments precisely because the proposals couldn't make it through the law-making process. In other words, amendment supporters see it as an easier process than one that forces them to go through the governor. So I think it's more accurate to say … more ›