Students write 'What's great about my school' November 17-23 marked the 81st annual observance of American Education Week � a time for saluting our public schools and their relationships between teachers, students and parents. The theme for this year's celebration, "Making Public Schools Great for Every Child!" reflects the combined … Read Article
USD library receives National LTA grant The I.D. Weeks Library at The University of South Dakota was recently awarded the Library Technology Access (LTA) initiative grant. I.D. Weeks is one of two academic libraries in the United States to receive the LTA initiative grant. LTA is a strategic initiative developed … Read Article
Wilson named to Who's Who The 2003 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges will include the names of Walter Wilson, Vermillion, and 45 other students who have been selected as national outstanding campus leaders. Campus nominating committees and editors of the annual directory have included … Read Article
School Lunch Menu Monday, December 2 Breakfast Austin, Jolley and Middle School � Cereal choices, cinnamon toast, fruit, milk choices. High School: A. Breakfast pizza. B. Cereal choices with toast and jelly, fruit, milk choices. Elementary Lunch A. Hot dog on a bun (add ketchup and mustard). B. Fruity yogurt. … Read Article
For the Record Nov. 15-21, 2002 Robin A. Dicus, 413 S. Montana, Mitchell: Municipal speeding, $78 plus costs. Patricia A. Kelley, 809 Rose St., #17, Vermillion: Insufficient funds check third degree, $100 or less, costs. Basil L. Hunt II, 398 W. 3rd St., Parker: Speeding on state highway, $35 plus … Read Article
Obituaries Leroy Moe Leroy W. Moe, 77, of Vermillion, died Friday, Nov. 22, 2002 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Mr. Moe was born March 2, 1925 on a farm near Carthage, to Jacob and Marie (Wesselsen) Moe. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, having served … Read Article
Wakonda Warriors have high hopes for winning basketball season by Ashley Anderson Coach Wright of the WHS boys' basketball team is finally getting out his playbook for the 2002-2003 season to start! The Warriors' first practice is Dec. 2 and their first game is Dec. 13 versus Gayville-Volin at Gayville. … Read Article
Three Wakonda seniors win audio essay contest by Tyler Knudson Wakonda seniors participated in the National Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contest. Andrea Gregoire received first place, Kayla Nielsen, second and Andrew Peterson, third. Gregoire will advance to district competition. The three winners also received monetary prizes of $75, $65 … Read Article
'Rock On' Nov. 26 at Wakonda School by Andrew Peterson "Rock On," a celebration of music that had made people shake, rattle, twist and shout for more than 40 years, will be presented Nov. 26 at the Wakonda School. Students in grades 7-12 will present the musical review at 7:30 … Read Article
Wakonda student nominated for national program by Bethany Parvin Kayla Nielson, a Wakonda High School senior, has been nominated to compete in the national Principal's Leadership Award scholarship program, sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). Herff Jones, Inc., funds the PLA program. The secondary teachers of … Read Article
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Memorial Day services will be celebrated Monday, May 27, at the Vermillion Public Library. The program, hosted by Veterans of … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net The Internet has made personal correspondence easier than ever, either between relatives, friends or coworkers. One … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Olympic pole-vaulter Derek Miles had some words of advice for the Vermillion High School class of … Read Article
By David Lias It’s difficult to watch helplessly as fellow citizens suffer injury, death and loss. Once again, the nation … Read Article
By Paula Damon “What a [person] needs in gardening is a cast-iron back with a hinge in it.” C.D. Warner … Read Article
