Emma Melling Articles

Job changes – David Hoffner

As of the 2017-2018 school year, economics teacher David Hoffner has assumed a new role in the Minnehaha community as Executive Director of Faith Formation. For Hoffner, the change was one he felt God was calling him to through friends, loved ones and colleagues who...

The 2017 Fall Vocal Festival

The 2017 Fall Vocal Festival: Faith, Hope, and Love Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Salem Covenant Church Photos and recording by Emma Melling.  

A walk for unity

"This sea of red warms my heart," Minnehaha Academy President Dr. Donna Harris said as she stood atop a fire truck, surrounded by students, staff, and other community members. On Tuesday August 15, 2017, more than 1,000 members of the Minnehaha community gathered at...

A helper in every way

Minnehaha remembers John Carlson As the Minnehaha community mourns the loss of John Carlson, it celebrates his life and his lifelong relationship with the school. Listen to an interview conducted by Talon staff writer Emma Melling from March 24, 2016, as she was...
A walk for unity

A walk for unity

"This sea of red warms my heart," Minnehaha Academy President Dr. Donna Harris said as she stood atop a fire truck,...

The Falcon

The Falcon

Minnehaha's most recent play, which followed a young, soon-to-be-married girl who encountered a storyteller,...

Gardening as therapy

Gardening as therapy

Green-thumbed individuals are seeing the effects of "horticulture therapy," whether they see it as therapy or not...