Different paths after high school

In the culture of Mounds View, it is hard to converse without the mention of college. With graduation and college decisions approaching for the class of 2020, the topic of college is more prevalent than ever. With so much discussion surrounding university, it may seem like the only path for students of Mounds View. While it is the right path for many students, it may not be for others.  92%...

With many talents among the students of Mounds View, the most gifted students get offers to play a sport in college while continuing their education. One has to be extremely gifted at what they do to achieve this path, but it is certainly an option that should be thought over when offered. Each year, the graduating class from Mounds View has many athletes who decide to devote their skills to a c...

As the time comes to decide post-secondary plans, adults fill students’ heads with all the typical options, mostly traditional college. However, many people tend to forget that taking a gap year, a year-long break before attending college, after high school is an option for some. With a gap year, students have the freedom to travel, work, or complete an internship before returning to school the ...

Only 1% of Mounds View graduates go into the military; the culture of Mounds View High School is a major contributor to this statistic. The Mounds View mindset that in order to be successful, college is the necessary path after high school, makes students shy away from other post-secondary opportunities, including entering the military.  Gaelen Smith, 12, is part of that 1% along with his plans to wor...