Performances are this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00pm and a Saturday matinee at 2:00 pm.
The running time is just under 2 hours with intermission.
Joker was released a month ago and has already become an icon to film history. It has made over 300 million in the U.S and even more in other countries. Joker has now been titled as the highest grossing film, with its rating, of all time.
Joker takes place in 1981 and is about a man by the name of Arthur Fleck, who is played by Joaquin Phoenix. Arthur suffers serious depression issues and problems with constantly laughing. He has a passion for playing as a party clown.
Many people see Arthur as a freak and often will poke fun at him, or even beat him on the street. Arthur takes care of his mother in his small apartment while he’s not at work.
When a coworker of his gives him a gun, his entire life changes and he soon starts doing things to people that causes debates and havoc around the city. He dresses as a clown which is seen as an icon around the city of Gotham.
When I first saw this movie, I was instantly impressed by the uncomfortable camera angles and blurred backgrounds; it really fit for the unsettling and eerie feeling to the movie. The film’s awkward feeling fit very well for the movie but often would get a little consistent and would get a little awkward in a bad way and drew out the scene for too long. Other than that, most awkward moments were fitting.
I believe that the acting in the movie couldn’t have been better. Joaquin Phoenix really made you believe he was psychotic human being. The side actors were also very talented and something that really stuck out to me, was the reactions to certain things that occurred to the film. Such as when a person was killed, they would respond in a way that would make you feel uncomfortable and feel like it was almost real.
This film also sets a very high message to real life. Whether it’s debates, the economy, or the way people are treated these days. It kind of makes you think about how awful individuals can be to each other.
Overall, I believe that this movie deserves the love it has been getting and I’d give it a solid 9/10
| MONDAY | DATE: November 18th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| Boys Basketball and Wrestling Practice Begins | ||||
| TUESDAY | DATE: November 19th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| 5:00 / 7:00 p.m. | Girls JV/Varsity Hockey vs.
Holy Angels |
at Holy Angels | ||
| WEDNESDAY | DATE: November 20th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| THURSDAY | DATE: November 21st | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| FRIDAY | DATE: November 22nd | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| 5:00 / 7:00 p.m. | Girls JV/Varsity Hockey vs.
Minnehaha Academy |
at Minnehaha Ice Arena | ||
| SATURDAY | DATE: November 23rd | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| SUNDAY | ||||
| MONDAY | DATE: November 11th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| Girls Basketball, Gymnastics, Nordic Ski, Alpine Ski, and Boys Hockey begins | ||||
| TUESDAY | DATE: November 12th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| 5:00 / 7:00 p.m. | Girls JV/Varsity Hockey vs.
St. Francis |
at WSP Ice Arena | ||
| WEDNESDAY | DATE: November 13th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| THURSDAY | DATE: November 14th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| FRIDAY | DATE: November 15th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| 5:00 / 7:00 p.m. | 3:15 p.m. | Girls JV/Varsity Hockey vs.
Osseo |
at Dick Vraa Ice Arena | |
| SATURDAY | DATE: November 16th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| SUNDAY | ||||
| MONDAY | DATE: November 4th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| TUESDAY | DATE: November 5th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| WEDNESDAY | DATE: November 6th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| 4:30 p.m. | Adapted Varsity Soccer P.I. vs. South Suburban | at Humboldt High School | ||
| THURSDAY | DATE: November 7th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| 6:00 p.m. | 3:15 / 8:00 p.m. | Girls Varsity Swimming Sectional Prelims | South View Middle School | |
| FRIDAY | DATE: November 8th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| 5:00 / 7:00 p.m. | Girls JV/Varsity Hockey vs. Eveleth-Gilbert | at Eveleth | ||
| 6:00 p.m. | 3:15 / 8:00 p.m. | Girls Varsity Swimming Sectional | South View Middle School | |
| SATURDAY | DATE: November 9th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| 1:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. / 3:00 p.m. | Girls Varsity Swimming Sectional Finals | South View Middle School | |
| 1:30 / 3:30 p.m. | Girls JV/Varsity Hockey vs. Northern Lakes | at Northern Lakes | ||
| SUNDAY | ||||
Last year, more than 100 donors/families donated an average of $91 each. This year our goal is 150 donor/families and an average gift of $100. Will you help us reach our $15,000 goal with a contribution of $100, $200, or more?
We are raising money for the little things… the things we don’t really notice… the things that just magically show up right when you need them.
The Highland Park PTSA is all about the little things, supplies and equipment that the department budget’s can’t cover. These things, from big to small, give our students rich educational experiences. With your help, we can continue to provide the little things.
A small sample of what we used funding for includes:
Just to name a few!
Our goal is to raise $15,000 this year to make sure our students and faculty have the little things they need to be successful, have fun, and build their community.
Please donate before November 14 by check to the office (PREFERRED) or online at givemn.org/organization/hpshgive
Give the Max committee
| MONDAY | DATE: October 21st | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
|
5:30 / 7:00 p.m. |
4:15 / 8:30 p.m. |
Volleyball Twin Cities Match
JV/Varsity vs. Minneapolis SW/ Minneapolis Washburn |
at Minneapolis Washburn High School | |
| 4:30 p.m. | Adapted Varsity Soccer P.I. vs. South Suburban | at Humboldt High School | ||
| TUESDAY | DATE: October 22nd | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| 4:30 p.m. | Football Playoffs First Round vs. Central | HOME | ||
| 5:30 p.m. | Adapted Varsity Soccer P.I. vs. Rochester Raiders | at Rochester Friedell Middle School | ||
| 7:00 p.m. | Volleyball First Round Sections vs. Simley | at Simley High School | ||
| WEDNESDAY | DATE: October 23rd | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| 3:00 p.m. | Boys & Girls Cross Country Sections | at Les Bolstad Golf Course | ||
| 6:00 p.m. | Adapted Varsity Soccer P.I. vs. Dakota United | at Rosemount High School | ||
| THURSDAY | DATE: October 24th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| FRIDAY | DATE: October 25th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| 5:30 p.m. | 4:00 / 8:00 p.m. | Girls Varsity Swimming: Conference Diving | at Humboldt High School | |
| SATURDAY | DATE: October 26th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| 1:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. / 3:00 p.m. | Girls Varsity Swimming:
Conference Meet |
at St. Catherine University | |
| SUNDAY | ||||
By: Vivian S.
Beginning the morning on Saturday, October 5th, I had no idea what tailgating was. Little did I know what I was in for as I got dressed and was driven over to the school. I was bombarded by a host a booths and clubs, and people were milling about everywhere.
There was a photo booth there where you could dress up and take photos.
Girl Unity was there selling beef jerky and promoting their awesome club.
The Lacrosse team was there selling donuts and encouraging people to join the team.
The Good Club was there, hosting a giveaway of Highland merchandise and selling some amazing buttons.
GSA was there selling some awesome shirts and handing out buttons, which I would encourage you to get at your next opportunity.
The African Student Association was there selling some great food. I especially enjoyed the beef sambusa.
Dance Team was there selling some amazing hot cocoa and doing face painting.
HP Environmental was there selling green lemonade.
The Senior Class of 2020 was there selling school spirit tattoos and encouraging seniors to take the pledge to graduate this year, offering bracelets to those who signed.
Asian Culture Club was there, selling its always amazing egg rolls, and boba tea.
Youth in Government was there selling donuts and coffee.
Woodworking class was there selling keychains, amazing magnets, and earrings.
The National Honor Society was there selling t-shirts for it and the Scots Stroll.
Also present, but not pictured, were:
Lauren Ross, Senam Akyea, Latrese Johnson, Enyonam Donkor, Tarea Taylor, & Momo Gebreyesus were there with Black Student Union, selling hot and honey wings, chips, and soda.
Selena Vivaldo Perez, Giancarla Maceda, Jose Mendoza Martinez, Lessa Hernandez, Gerardo Rodriguez, Olga Morales, Daniela Salas, Maetzin Gutierrez, Carlos Gutierrez, & Belen Lopez were there with Union Latina, and a giant host of its members, selling tamales, donuts, and more.
Tailgating was an amazingly fun event with delicious food and showing off many different clubs and activities. I will surely be going again.
| MONDAY | DATE: October 14th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| TUESDAY | DATE: October 15th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| 4:00 p.m. | 2:15 / 6:15 p.m. | Cross Country
Conference Meet |
at Como Park
Golf Course |
|
| 5:30 / 5:30 / 7:00 p.m. | C-Squad / JV / Varsity Volleyball vs. Harding | HOME | ||
| WEDNESDAY | DATE: October 16th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| 6:00 p.m. | Varsity Football vs.
Mound Westonka |
HOME | ||
| THURSDAY | DATE: October 17th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| 12:00 p.m. | JV Football Game vs.
Mound Westonka |
HOME | ||
| FRIDAY | DATE: October 18th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| SATURDAY | DATE: October 19th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART/RETURN | EVENT | DETAILS | Notes |
| SUNDAY | ||||
| MONDAY | DATE: October 7th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART | EVENT | DETAILS | BUS RETURN |
| 4:30 p.m. | Varsity Adapted Soccer P.I. vs. Minneapolis Adapted | at Humboldt High School | ||
| 4:30 p.m. | JV Football vs. Minneapolis Washburn | HOME | ||
| 5:30/5:30/7:00 p.m. | 4:15 p.m. | C-Squad / JV / Varsity Volleyball vs. Humboldt | at Humboldt High School | 8:30 p.m. |
| TUESDAY | DATE: October 8th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART | EVENT | DETAILS | BUS RETURN |
| WEDNESDAY | DATE: October 9th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART | EVENT | DETAILS | BUS RETURN |
| THURSDAY | DATE: October 10th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART | EVENT | DETAILS | BUS RETURN |
| 5:30/5:30/7:00 p.m. | 4:15 p.m. | C-Squad / JV / Volleyball vs.
Johnson |
at Washington | 8:30 p.m. |
| 6:30 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. | Girls Varsity Swimming vs. Central | at Humboldt High School | 8:00 p.m. |
| FRIDAY | DATE: October 11th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART | EVENT | DETAILS | BUS RETURN |
| 7:00 p.m. | Varsity Football vs.
Minneapolis North |
HOME | ||
| SATURDAY | DATE: October 12th | |||
| TIME | BUS DEPART | EVENT | DETAILS | BUS RETURN |
| 8:00 a.m. | 7:00 a.m. | C-Squad / JV
Conference Tournament |
at Washington | 5:00 p.m. |
| 9:00 a.m. | 8:00 a.m. | Varsity Volleyball Tournament | at Benilde St. Margaret High School | 4:00 p.m. |
| SUNDAY | ||||
Plaid Line + PRIZM + Scottie News 