A few Brainerd High School graduates will receive a special surprise after they are handed their diploma. It will come in the form of a letter - a personalized, handwritten note from a former teacher.

Summit High School Principal Jason Mutterer has a reputation. “He has such a close connection to us,” said Malachi Clark, a graduate. You may not remember his name, but you probably remember the gift ...

Graduation is one of the most anticipated moments of a student’s career. It goes beyond just walking on the stage and waiting for a diploma with your name on it. Graduation means waking up every day ...

Edward Jackiewicz, Ph.D., is the chair of the geography and environmental studies department at the college of social and behavioral sciences. You can learn more about him here. The Sundial asked that ...