Student News

Posted May 28, 2013 at 5:00 pm

Meredith Schroeder, Miller, received a bachelor of arts in psychology from the University of Kansas. She received her degree at the university’s 141st commencement on May 19.

    Miller to welcome health professions students

    This summer, 18 university students will learn first-hand about providing healthcare in rural South Dakota. This is thanks to nine communities’ collaborations with a grant program designed to raise awareness for the healthcare services needs in underserved areas of the state.

    Miller is one of the communities selected as “Beset Practice Model” for the Rural Experiences for Health Profession Students Program (REHPS) in 2013. The program connects interprofessional students enrolled in physician, physician assistant, doctor of nursing practice and pharmacy programs through the University of South Dakota and

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    American Bank & Trust donates to local schools through Spirit Card Program

    Ruth A. Moller|The Miller Press
    BETH FISCHER, representing American Bank & Trust, Miller, presented a check for $805.28 to the Miller School District. Board vice president Connie Schroeder, right, accepted the check, which is the amount earned for the district by customers who used the Spirit debit card over the past six months. This is the third check presented to the district. This check will be used toward purchase of a flag pole.

    American Bank & Trust has donated a total of $10,653.04 to

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    Senior Scholarships

    Dawn Joy
    THE $1,000 BASIN ELECTRIC Scholarship was presented to Sam Simons by Greg Palmer.

    Dawn Joy
    THESE STUDENTS RECEIVED A VARIETY of scholarships. L to r, Alan Ames received the Class of 1951 Memorial Scholarship; Keith Blachford received a Lake Area Technical Institute Foundation Scholarship; Leanne Koeck received a Coca-Cola FFA Scholarship and also a Lake Area Technical Institution Foundation Scholarship; and Kodee Beckett received a Hyde-Hand County Farm Bureau Scholarship.



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    Student news5-22-13

    Candidates for graduation after the spring 2013 session at South Dakota State University include, Sarah Jean Knippling, Gann Valley, doctor of pharmacy in graduate school; Kasey Lynn Kaltenbach, Miller, bachelor of science, agriculture & biological sciences; Kayla Marie Aalbers, Miller, bachelor of science, arts & sciences;

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    Senior award ceremony held May 17

    Dawn Joy
    RECIPIENTS OF THE SHAWN OLIGMUELLER Scholarship ($500 each) were Jordan DeBoer, Cole Swartz and Austin Schaff. Audrey Oligmueller did the presentation.

    Graduating seniors were presented with numerous scholarships totaling thousands of dollars at the senior award ceremony held May 17 at the MHS Theatre.

    In addition, academic and community recognition was recognized.

    21st Academic Excellence Banquet: The top one percent of South Dakota

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    Awards presented to top MHS musicians

    Ruth A. Moller|The Miller Press
    JACOB JOY was awarded the Most Dedicated Band Student designation at the May 9 concert.

    On Thursday, May 9 the 7-12 Miller Junior-Senior High music department presented their Spring Music Program at the Miller Armory. The night was filled with much music and many awards for the students. Desiree Yeigh presented Junior High Band Awards.

    Seventh grade band students of the year: Camden Bre

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    Miller youth awarded road racing license

    Drew Sivertsen, Miller High School freshman, made history May 11, 2013. He was the fourth teen under the age of 16 to be awarded a road-racing racing license by the Central Road Racing Association, in the 42 years since the association’s conception in 1970.

    Drew had to meet a high level of criteria just to be allowed to apply for a license with the CRA, namely to attend professional racing schools and gain experience on a professional race course.

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    Legion poetry and essay contest winners announced

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    ALICIA KOECK, with parents Joe and Tara Koeck, won third place in District 3.

    Veterans, the Apple of Our Eye

    Noah Johnson, Grade 3 – First place, poetry

    Veterans, we should respect them all

    Respect them all, both big and small

    They fought for us all day and night

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