By Susan Curnow Breedlove
2023 Henry High Graduation
191 Henry Seniors graduated this year on June 11 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. A highly unusual phenomena occurred this year as there were three individuals, Lija Vang, Molly Minnema and Sofia De Jesus Hernandez-Limas, who all had a four-point average meaning Henry had three valedictorians. Lija and Sofia will be attending the University of Minnesota on the Twin Cities campus where Lija will be a business major. Sofia is already taking classes leading to a degree in mechanical or aeronautical engineering. Molly will focus on exercise science at the University of Sioux Falls where she will play on their volleyball team.
Changing the Name of Henry High
The results of the voting for a name change of Henry High are now tabulated. To learn about the process, go to the Henry High website, go to “Patrick Henry Quick Links” (red box on top of page), then go to “Henry Name Change Process.” The names of the finalists are: Camden Community High School, Prince High School, and Victory High School. The finalists for mascot are patriot and dragon. (Information from Liza Anderson Schmid, Principal, Henry High School on 6/12/23) These names have been submitted to the Minneapolis Public Schools District. The final decision will be made by the Superintendent of Schools, the members of the Minneapolis School Board, and General Counsel (legal team).
Ten Henry Staff enroll their sons and daughters at Henry
The following Henry staff enrolled their child at Henry High in the Fall of 2022 for the 2022-2023 school year: Jesse Dalbacka, Aaron Kozicky, Emily Krikava, Jocelyn Lovick, Nafeesah Muhammad, Coaches Mike and Lisa Minnema, Sandra Ness, Vantella Washington and Marcus Zachery. Having so many staff send their kids to Henry says something about how these parents value the school and the education their children will receive.