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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…
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runo plum (Music 2016) Debuts with “patching”
November 17, 2025
Nearly ten years after high school graduation, runo plum (Music 2016) found herself in very different surroundings than her northern Minnesota upbringing. It was while runo was on tour in Europe that we connected with her to celebrate her debut album, “patching”….
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Missy Whiteman (Visual Arts 1995) Speaks to Students During Common Experience
October 13, 2025
Perpich alum, Missy Whiteman (Visual Arts 1995), spoke with students during Common Ex on Monday, October 13th. Common Ex is a series of presentations where students often hear about the artistic life from practicing artists, many of whom are Perpich graduates. We…
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Mary Harding, Dance Instructor, Presents at 2025 National Dance Education Organization Conference
October 10, 2025
Mary Harding (standing left) presents at National Dance Education OrganizationMary Harding, Perpich Dance Instructor and Dance Education Specialist, was a presenter at the national conference of National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) in early October, 2025. Harding, who was…
