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One Class Made All the Difference By Shannon Osorio I attended the Saint Paul Open School for just one year, 1972 – the first year that it opened. I was a member of the first graduating class of twenty five students. The events of those short nine months had such a profound effect […]
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Self Determination, Empowerment and Contribution By Thomas Arie Donch, 1973 St. Paul Open School graduate, attended 11th and 12th grades. Photo by Chris Pirsig Self-determination, empowerment and the belief that we as individuals can make a difference in creating positive change and helping make the world a better place. These are the most important qualities […]
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“Open School taught me to be more open-minded” by Sherryl Livingston I attended the St. […]
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Open School Dreams By Michelle McMonigal, Class of ‘73 If I wrote a long essay, my memories and perceptions would echo much of the same themes others have mentioned including independent thinking, allowing for differences and encouraging creativity. And, following your dreams. It was a unique time in history that propelled the amazing concept […]
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Open School almost didn’t arrive in time to save my life By Ted Pirsig I was pretty far down a path of getting high, shoplifting, and not giving a damn. Beneath […]