Southwest Spoken Word State Team Julie Pekala

Congratulations to Julie Pekala on her selection as one of only six young people to make the Minnesota Spoken Word team and to represent Minnesota this coming summer at the Brave New Voices Grand Slam this summer in Atlanta. 

Caroline Hooper
NBCT Social Studies
AVID Elective Teacher
Southwest High School

Southwest Under Construction

 

Southwest High School front yard between the two buildings.  This is the area that formerly held the bicycle racks.   Within the next couple weeks this area is part of the demolition of the southwest corner of the east building and the demolition of the Link.

Southwest NISCA Academic All-Americans Lefebvre & Schwarzkopf

Karl Schwarzkopf- Karl Schwarzkopf, a senior co-captain, defended his individual section 2AA title in the 100BK for 2nd consecutive year.  He has been a key element of success within the Southwest Boy’s Swimming & Diving team for the past six years leaving behind a section record, 4 school records, 2 conference records, and a section swimmer of the meet honor.  Karl has competed in his third state meet this year earning All-State honors while adding an All-American consideration in the 50 Freestyle as well. While all these swimming accomplishments are significant what is more impressive is Karl's drive and determination to fight off a near season ending injury and return to form at the end of the season.  He also maintains a 3.95 GPA, earning NISCA Academic All-American status.  

Peter Lefebvre- Peter Lefebvre, a senior co-captain, has truly been instrumental in the success of the Southwest Boy's Swimming & Diving team for the past six years.  He currently holds two individual school records and is a part of two relay school records.  Peter also holds a conference record in the 200 Freestyle.  Competing in his forth state meet, he obtained All-State status in 2 events (200 Free and 100 Back), Peter has always handled himself in a calm sportsmanlike manner while competing at a high competitive level.  His contribution at the state meet led Southwest to a 12th place finish- the highest in school history.  Peter also has been recognized as a National Merit finalist and maintains a 3.99 GPA, earning NISCA Academic All-American status.   

Southwest Walkway Established for Student Traffic Tuesday April 7

The Southwest new Walkway is almost completely finish and ready for students for the next two months of this school year and approximately seven months next school.  It is pictured here in its natural beauty prior to being sided on the street side.

The Walkway will extend from the East building to the West building for student traffic during the school days.  There are lights and safety lights in side the structure plus security and emergency systems.the Walkway will be open from 6:00 am until 4:30 pm on regular school days.  The Walkway will be closed during regular class periods.

Once the Walkway is in place, Tuesday, April 7, the common entrance to the building will be from the north (doors17, by pool, from the east for deliveries, and from the southeast corner (door 19), the student entrance.  All of these doors will be locked during regular school hours.

The main entrance to both buildings during regular school hours is the front door on W. 47th (door 3).  In the west building the entrance doors beyond the regular school hours are door 6 (on west parking lot); door 7 (athletic entrance and exit); and door 12 (on the northeast corner of the building.  Door 5 is open only for deliveries and handicap access.

 

Interior view of the Walkway not fully completed.

April 9 is Southwest Foundation.party Time!

You are invited to: the Southwest Foundation's  4/9 @ the 1010  Party! Thursday, April 9th 7 - 10 p.m. at the great 1010 party space of Dawn & Tim Prinsen 1010 W. Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55410 Please join Southwest parents (all grades), guardians, alums, and teachers for this fundraiser to benefit the Southwest Foundation.   We need the support of every family at Southwest! Please join us for a fun evening of great food, drinks, conversation and music (from Southwest's jazz combos); meeting our principal, Dr. Bill Smith (who will speak about 8 o'clock); PacMan, pool, and popcorn;  and learning more about how the  Southwest Foundation supports excellence in education  at Southwest High School.  The Foundation's mission is supporting academics, athletics, and the arts at Southwest and it is the only organization fundraising for academics at Southwest. Your donation to the Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, will impact the education of every student at Southwest.  Help us raise $10,000 and meet our goal for this year! Contribute Now! Thank you to our co-hosts: Christa Anders & Tom MacLeod Una & Eric Edwardson Dan Froehlich Blaire Hartley & Joe Sweet Michael Keller & Gina Zaffarano Michelle Klein Tricia & John Marden Jill & Brad McLemore Mona & Rick Patterson Kate & Scott Raver Kristin & Mark Ruffner Kim & Dave Schoenecker Rebecca Skoler & Steve Stovitz Joanna & Bill Stone Hope you can join us! Logistics:  The entrance to the underground 1010 West Lake party space is on Lake Street under the CVS in Uptown. Please don't park in the CVS lot! There is parking nearby at the Calhoun Square and Loop Parking (1422 W. Lake) or on nearby streets.       RSVP Here! OR email RSVP to ellen@southwestfoundation.org Can't attend the party? Contribute Now! Forward this email STAY CONNECTED

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Southwest 2012 Alumni Passes - Mateo S. Dolan O'Brien

Mateo S. Dolan O'Brien

   

Dolan O'Brien, Mateo S. age 22, of Mpls. Survived by parents, Dan and Cathy; siblings, Sean (Mallory), Mary and Charlie. 

Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 11 AM, Church of the Annunciation, 509 W. 54th St.

 Visitation Monday 5-8 PM, Gill Brothers Southwest Chapel, 5801 Lyndale Ave S., and one hour prior to Mass at church. 

Complete notice will follow. www.GILLBROTHERS.com Mpls. 612-861-6088

From Star Tribune

Southwest East Building preparing for Demoliation

The soutwest section of the east building is set for demolition.  The previous is the location of rooms 101, 102, 103, and 105. Will be destroyed.  In its place will rise the three-story structure for the new Southwest High School commons.