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The student news site of Winnetonka High School

TONKA NEWS

The student news site of Winnetonka High School

TONKA NEWS

The student news site of Winnetonka High School

TONKA NEWS

SUNSHINE ON THE SNOW The sun finally peaks out, making the icicles sparkle. After the gray days during this storm, this made a wonderful start to virtual learning day number two.  "Sunshine on the snow warms my heart," O'Connell said.

A “Snow Week” Starts Second Semester

Griffin Rites Staff January 12, 2025

After Winter Storm Blair dumped about a foot of snow on the Northland, Griffins started second semester with a snow day and four virtual learning days. Whether sipping hot cocoa, playing with pets,...

Christmas trees and snowy scenes fill the Grand Hall of Union Station.

Winter Wonders at Union Station

Chloe Tarama, Staff Writer December 20, 2024
From kids posing for pictures to staff cheerfully saying, “Happy Holidays,” the holiday celebration at Union Station invites visitors to immerse themselves in a celebration of the holiday season and feel the joy it brings.
"Griffin Rites" through the years.

Now (Re)Introducing…”Griffin Rites”

"Griffin Rites" Staff December 20, 2024
Get (re)acquainted with the go-to publication for the Tonka Nation.
Griffin Rites, Volume 53, Issue 1

Griffin Rites, Volume 53, Issue 1

February 10, 2023

https://issuu.com/griffinrites4/docs/gr._issue_no._1

Griffin Rites Volume 52, Issue 3

Griffin Rites Volume 52, Issue 3

March 10, 2022

https://issuu.com/cruzthapa/docs/griffin_rites_spring_issue_2022_1_

Principles of a Principal

Derikka McClain-Small, Staff Member January 5, 2022

Winnetonka started the school year with a new principal, Dr. Edward Tate. Some students may be curious about who Tate is and what he wants for Tonka.When Tate first came to Winnetonka, there were multiple...

Griffin Rites Volume 52, Issue 1

Griffin Rites Volume 52, Issue 1

November 23, 2021

https://issuu.com/griffinrites4/docs/griffin_rites_fall_issue_2021

Griffin Rites Spring Volume 51, Issue 3

Griffin Rites Spring Volume 51, Issue 3

March 20, 2021

https://issuu.com/griffinrites4/docs/griffin_rites__spring_volume_51__issue_3

Griffin Rites Literary Magazine 2021- Celebrate the Moment

Griffin Rites Literary Magazine 2021- Celebrate the Moment

January 12, 2021

https://issuu.com/griffinrites4/docs/griffin_rites___literary_magazine__winter_2021

Senior Spotlights

Senior Spotlights

Destiny Mattingly December 2, 2020

Dorianna Braxton,12 Dorianna is student body president, into student council and leadership. Dorianna plays volleyball and is in track and field, as well as a Renaissance mentor, gold medallion...

Walkout

Walkout

Destiny Mattingly November 24, 2020

Winnetonka students participate in a walkout to show their support for equality for all races. This growth has emerged as events unfold to reveal racism in America. From the 1963 Civil Rights Movement...

Raise A Fist

Raise A Fist

Destiny Mattingly November 22, 2020

For eight minutes and 46 seconds, Officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into the back of the neck of George Floyd, an unarmed black man. George Floyd was a 46-year-old man, who was killed after a convenience...

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