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Lee Christianson (Dance 2023) Returns to Campus for Guest Class
September 30, 2026
Lee Christianson (Dance 2023) returned to Perpich this week to work with current Dance students alongside Heather Klopchin, Director of St. Olaf College Dance Department, where Christianson is continuing his dance education.Heather Klopchin, Director of St. Olaf College…
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Lucas Granholm (Theater 2008) Encourages Students to Build Their Own Path in Theater
September 28, 2026
What does it take to build a life in theater? For Lucas Granholm (Theater 2008), the answer is a combination of curiosity, persistence, flexibility, and a willingness to put yourself out there.
Granholm, now an assistant professor of Theatre and Dance at Winona…
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Perpich Arts High School Studio Arts Department Presents: “Rumination” Exhibition
September 25, 2026
Perpich Studio Arts students opened their first exhibition of the 2026-2027 school year with “Rumination,” an exhibition featuring summer work by Visual Arts and Media Arts students alongside site-specific Dance performances. The exhibition opened September 24 and brought students, families, friends, staff,…
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A Full-Circle Return for John Heimbuch (Theater 1996)
June 10, 2026
For John Heimbuch (Theater 1996), returning to Perpich Arts High School is more than a teaching opportunity; it’s an opportunity to return to the community that helped shape his artistic journey.
John Heimbuch (Theater 1996)Earlier this spring, Heimbuch spent…
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“Framed” & “Held Over Time” Alumni Exhibitions: Rediscovering the Stories Left Behind
June 1, 2026
A piece from the “Framed” Alumni Exhibition
Long after students have graduated and moved on to new places, careers, and creative pursuits, pieces of their artistic journey have remained at Perpich Arts High School. Pieces hanging quietly in hallways,… -
“I’m Working On It”: Taylor Gruye (Literary Arts 2008) Reflects on Work, Writing, and Resilience
May 19, 2026
Perpich Arts High School alum Taylor Gruye (Literary Arts 2008) has turned years of difficult jobs, strange workplace encounters, and hard-earned resilience into a new book, I’m Working On It: Still Professional After All These Years.Taylor Gruye (Literary…
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From Rural Minnesota to Global Dance Scholar: Dr. Shantel Ehrenberg (Dance 1992)
April 8, 2026
For Dr. Shantel Ehrenberg (Dance 1992), a simple flyer handed out in a small-town classroom sparked a life-changing decision.
“I just remember thinking, could I really do this?” she said, recalling her time at (the now closed) Appleton High School in west-central Minnesota….
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Nimene Wureh (Theater 2016) Prepares for Milestone Broadway Moment
December 10, 2025
From her first experiences on stage to a Broadway principal debut, Nimene Sierra Wureh’s journey is a powerful testament to perseverance, preparation, and the life‑changing impact of mentorship.
Nimene Wureh (Theater 2016)A 2016 graduate of Perpich Arts High School…
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Hannah Banwell (Visual Arts 2020) Guest Teaches at Perpich with University of Minnesota Program
December 4, 2025
Hannah Banwell (Visual Arts 2020) returned to the Perpich campus on December 4, 2025, for the first time since March, 2020 when the pandemic closed schools across Minnesota just two months before graduation. Hannah wasn’t the student this time, but instead was…
