Henriksen, Skonhovd reign over WHS homecoming week by Nicole Mosberger Queen Kim Henriksen and King Nick Skonhovd were crowned Monday night at Wakonda High School's coronation. Members of the entire senior class were candidates for the honor. In the queen's court were Rachel Bentaas, Chelsa Bohlmann, Heather Hessman, Emma Jensen, … Read Article
Eagles fall to Cardinals 54-6 Dell Rapids St. Mary traveled to Wakonda last Friday to take on the Irene/Wakonda Eagles in football action. When they left, the Cardinals took a 54-6 victory with them. The top rated team in South Dakota in the 9B ranks took little time to assert … Read Article
Making the strings sing Bill Lloyd Bill Lloyd makes the strings of his guitar sing as he belts out an Elvis Presley tune during Wednesday night's performance of "Freedom Sings" in Slagle Auditorium at USD. "Freedom Sings," consisting of eight renowned vocalists and instrumentalists, combines narration, video and live musical … Read Article
Guardsmen surprise students with Humvee by Ally Eckert On Monday, Sept. 22, several U.S. Army National Guardsmen came to Wakonda Elementary school for an assembly and a "surprise." The surprise was every student got to ride in the Humvee jeeps that the guardsmen use. Kristi Wagner set up the visit. … Read Article
Wakonda Legion Auxiliary installs officers for 2004 Wakonda American Legion Auxiliary Gingrich Dixon Unit #13 met on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at the Wakonda Heritage Manor. There were 11 members and one guest present. Betty Schmidt opened the meeting and turned it over to our District 7 President Shirley Baker, who … Read Article
St. Jude Bike-a-thon in Wakonda Saturday Just a reminder that the St. Jude Bike-a-thon will be held in Wakonda Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Wakonda School parking lot. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Rain date is Oct. 4. All kids and adults alike that are … Read Article
Wakonda Library will host two book discussions Thanks to the South Dakota Humanities Council, the Wakonda Library will host reading book discussions in October. The first discussion, led by Nancy Moose of Madison, will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1. There will be a short video … Read Article
Senior year is busy time for WHS students by Ally Eckert For the seniors, this year may seem like an end to 12 long years in their lives. But along with this freedom comes new responsibility. Everyone's senior year of school is full of essays and applications and fees. How … Read Article
More West Nile cases reported The Department of Health reported 82 more human West Nile cases Sept. 23, bringing the total number of reported cases to 892. There have been eight deaths reported. Lake County reported its first two human cases of West Nile illness. Every county in the state … Read Article
Mount Rushmore announces fall hours Mount Rushmore National Memorial Superintendent Don Striker has announced that schedule changes for the fall season at Mount Rushmore will take effect beginning Wednesday, Oct. 1. The Lincoln Borglum Museum and the Information Center will both be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through … Read Article
Loading ...
