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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:11 am
by breakout
Seems like there were several lads that followed Jordan Schroeder over to STA. Not all were from Lakeville.
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:15 am
by Neutron 14
packerboy wrote:Amen stickboy.
Which brings up an interesting point.
Why would all of these Lakeville kids leave to go to STA just to play hockey in the Suburban conference and Class A?
Well, I am sure Neut, RLStars , and the boys will know the answer to that.
Everone knows its for the cool uniforms. Geez....
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:29 am
by packerboy
It doesnt matter where they are from breakout, the question still is the same: Why do they come?
The phobics have to believe that the reasons are some how sinister. They are there because they were recruited for hockey. The families were all hypnotized on a visit and tricked into registering at the school.
It cant be for the education, discipline and spiritualism that the ultra liberal public schools dont have the guts to offer.
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:13 pm
by Can't Never Tried
packerboy wrote:It can't be for the education,
We know because STA's favorite drum beater proves that point!
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:34 pm
by Neutron 14
packerboy wrote:It doesnt matter where they are from breakout, the question still is the same: Why do they come?
The phobics have to believe that the reasons are some how sinister. They are there because they were recruited for hockey. The families were all hypnotized on a visit and tricked into registering at the school.
It cant be for the education, discipline and spiritualism that the ultra liberal public schools dont have the guts to offer.
Wait a minute. Are you trying to tell me that red blooded American males actually
choose to go there? I thought it was some sort of Totem Town.
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:50 pm
by Gopher Blog
Hockeyguy_27 wrote:I had heard Walters is playing in Des Moines for the entire season and will not be playing with the St. Thomas program.
Incorrect. As warrior2132 stated, Walters is doing a before/after with Des Moines this year.
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 5:45 pm
by keepyourheadup
There is no reason to believe any of the reasons are sinister, it is what it is...a choice based on any number of reasons. It's my belief that for many hockey is the reason. Chances are that STA will have tremendous success over the next several years so if the education is better and the hockey is good whats the problem? My question remains, with the new transfer rules what happens to the juniors and sopomores whose chances of playing have been drastically changed due to the sudden influx of so much young talent. AS for the split school theory, correct me if I'm wrong but Shroeder, Shriner and Crandall all left when there was just one school. Losing players is a forgone conclusion and something all associations will continue to experience.
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:37 pm
by pioneerhockey12
dont forget about tony mergens
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 1:42 pm
by packerboy
keepyourheadup wrote: My question remains, with the new transfer rules what happens to the juniors and sopomores whose chances of playing have been drastically changed due to the sudden influx of so much young talent.
It is the same everywhere, public or private. Every year, some graduate and some new ones come in.
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:09 pm
by elliott70
Wait a minute, why are we talking about some catlicker school.
Hermantown is the champeen.
And on the big side, lil' ol' Roseau was better then the big subs and the big catlicker schools.
Must be a bunch of irish boys stirrin' things up.
Wait until Lent!
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:59 pm
by Rocket78
I was curious to see how many National Merit Scholar Semifinalists (for 2008) came from Lakeville and how many came from St Thomas Academy. I looked it up and the answer is: Lakeville South - 1, St Thomas Academy - 2 and Lakeville North - 2. Minnehaha Academy had 6 (but their hockey team isn't as good
). NINE students from Minneapolis SW...Do they still have hockey there? EDINA had 19!
It looks like the education provided at Lakeville public schools is worth the tuition savings of going to St Thomas?
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:10 am
by Shoot-Out
[quote="Rocket78"]I was curious to see how many National Merit Scholar Semifinalists (for 2008) came from Lakeville and how many came from St Thomas Academy. I looked it up and the answer is: Lakeville South - 1, St Thomas Academy - 2 and Lakeville North - 2. Minnehaha Academy had 6 (but their hockey team isn't as good
). NINE students from Minneapolis SW...Do they still have hockey there? EDINA had 19!
It looks like the education provided at Lakeville public schools is worth the tuition savings of going to St Thomas?[/quote
NICE !!
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:01 pm
by Slapper Al
You do know that their is only 400 students roughly at STA. Take a look at college acceptance rate and overall SAT scores. Probably a better gauge.
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:15 pm
by thestickler07
Ya seriously, 700 or so graduating seniors at LV versus the 120 or so at STA. And also the PSAT isn't exactly "taught" or acquired knowledge as much as natural ability.
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 3:36 pm
by flatontheice
thestickler07 wrote:Ya seriously, 700 or so graduating seniors at LV versus the 120 or so at STA. And also the PSAT isn't exactly "taught" or acquired knowledge as much as natural ability.
Ok..Slapper..you are right: Ryan Walters, Schroeder, Anders Lee all clearly went to STA for the education.
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 3:41 pm
by Slapper Al
I didn't say that at all. Quite frankly it could be a good reason why the left early as well. I think the days of kids coming for hockey only might be done, as they realize they won't be getting an "easy" pass. No student is treated differently there, no matter who they are.
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 3:45 pm
by Neutron 14
Slapper Al wrote: No student is treated differently there, no matter who they are.
You mean if I walked my son up to the front door, he would have the same chance of being admitted as a star hockey player, and we'd both get the same amount of financial aid?
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 3:52 pm
by packerboy
flatontheice,
Why would you go to STA for the hockey?
Its the Classic Suburban and Class A.
$15,000/year for that?
I dont think so.
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 3:58 pm
by packerboy
Neutron 14 wrote:Slapper Al wrote: No student is treated differently there, no matter who they are.
You mean if I walked my son up to the front door, he would have the same chance of being admitted as a star hockey player, and we'd both get the same amount of financial aid?
Ahh no Neut, you are from Centennial. Geez.
Financial aid? Everbody who goes there is rich. Don't you read this board? Geez again.
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 4:03 pm
by Neutron 14
packerboy wrote:
Ahh no Neut, you are from Centennial. Geez.
Financial aid? Everbody who goes there is rich. Don't you read this board? Geez again.
Ok you got me with that one. Everyone who lives in the town of Centennial is rich. But don't they have Cretin'esque admissions criteria?
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 4:08 pm
by packerboy
Hey, as long as you are Catholic, we'll squeeze yah in.
Even if you live in Centennial.
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 4:14 pm
by mrslasher
Centennial is not a town
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 4:19 pm
by Neutron 14
mrslasher wrote:Centennial is not a town
Geez Mrs. Lasher, thanks!
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 4:27 pm
by Can't Never Tried
Neutron 14 wrote:mrslasher wrote:Centennial is not a town
Geez Mrs. Lasher, thanks!
Isn't it just about 20 miles north of Tartanville?
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 4:32 pm
by mrslasher
Mrs Lasher or Mr Slasher, I guess I'll have to live that down...