School board hires new football, gymnastic coaches

By David Lias david.lias@plaintalk.net The Vermillion School Board approved the contracts of two individuals who will replace two long-time coaches in the Vermillion School District in the next school year. Andrew Homan is the district’s new head high school football coach, replacing Gary Culver, who announced his resignation last March … Read Article

Girard helps students with USD’s summer offerings

By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Even though the University of South Dakota’s spring semester is officially over, that doesn’t mean classes have come to a stop. The 2013 On-Campus Summer School began on May 6, offering students and teachers a number of educational opportunities. “One of the strategies that students use … Read Article

Governor addresses leadership luncheon Saturday

By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Gov. Dennis Daugaard was in Vermillion Saturday offering three points of advice to area high-achieving 10th graders: Use self-discipline, have persistence and determination, and remember the people who love you. Daugaard made these remarks at the annual Governor’s Leadership Luncheon, which recognizes high school sophomores from … Read Article

Speaker shares three ‘important things’ with USD grads

By David Lias david.lias@plaintalk.net Saturday’s speaker at the 126th spring commencement of the University of South Dakota told graduates he would like them to remember three important things from his speech. “Important thing number one: You are not special,” said Michael M. Vekich shortly before 1,400 candidates for graduation received … Read Article

Local students among graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln granted degrees to more than 2,750 students at commencement exercises May 3 and 4. The graduates included: Gayville: April Joy Sun, College of Fine and Performing Arts, bachelor of arts with distinction. Vermillion: Taylor Nicholas Clark, College of Arts and Sciences, bachelor of science; Philip Dean … Read Article