Category Archives: Schools

Local student graduates from Northwestern College Christie Rydell, Vermillion, is among 236 students receiving diplomas from Northwestern College, Orange City, IA, at commencement exercises on Saturday, May 8. Bachelor of arts degrees were conferred upon 233 students. Three students earned associate of arts degrees in office management. The commencement address … Read Article →

USD student winner of of Goldwater scholarship For the second straight year, a University of South Dakota student has won the Goldwater Scholarship, a prestigious national award that recognizes excellence in mathematics and the sciences. Tricia Lawrence, a sophomore chemistry and physics major from Mobridge, has won a two-year $15,000 … Read Article →

Vermillion student earns scholarship Nine Augustana College students have been awarded Fred C. and J. Marie Christopherson Scholarships for the 1999-2000 academic year. Vince Roche of Vermillion was among the recipients. Selection was made by the Augustana Faculty Scholarship and Awards Committee on the basis of scholarship, campus/ community service, … Read Article →

Musher tells students to work hard by M. Jill Sundstrom Iditarod musher Vern Halter and his wife Susan Whiton of Willow, AK visited Jolley School May 10 to share the story of their experiences on the Iditarod Trail. Vern and Susan showed the students a video about the 1999 race, … Read Article →

Vermillion students place tenth in Ford/AAA Auto Repair contest Brad Goeden and Brad Reich from Vermillion High School combined detailed knowledge of high-tech automotive repair and fast-paced teamwork to place 10th in the South Dakota finals of the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills contest, held May 6 in Sioux Falls. Their … Read Article →

Awards Day recognizes VHS student accomplishments The accomplishments of Vermillion High School students were recognized Tuesday morning at an Awards Day assembly in the high school gymnasium. The awards that were presented and their recepients include: Rawlins Scholarship, Jacy Henderson; Presidential Alumni Alternate, Jacy Henderson; USD Valedictorian, Jacy Henderson; USD … Read Article →

USD student teachers wrap up assignments Students at The University of South Dakota are finishing their teacher education experience through student teaching during spring semester. The students began their assignments on Feb. 15 and will continue through May 7. Students are teaching at several levels, including kindergarten, elementary and secondary. … Read Article →

St. Agnes youth will serve breakfast The St. Agnes Youth Group is having its French Toast Breakfast Fundraiser, Sunday, May 16, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the St. Agnes gym. This is an all you can eat breakfast. Admission is adults, $3, children, $2 and children 6 years and … Read Article →

VHS earns first in Knowledge Open Thousands of students in 49 states and 20 countries competed April 21 in the 32nd Knowledge Master Open academic competition. Students at over 3000 schools faced their computers and 200 tough questions to vie for top scores based on the accuracy and speed of … Read Article →

Rickord, Talley garner Student of the Month awards Troy Rickord and Katie Talley received the April Vermillion High School Student of the Month Awards. These honor students will receive a plaque and a $100 scholarship from First National Bank in Vermillion. Rickord's faculty endorsement indicated that he was a "clear … Read Article →