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Wessington Springs Vocal Contest results

Posted May 7, 2013 at 11:21 am

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RECEIVING EXCELLENT for their solos were, l to r, Caleb DeBoer, Maralyn Carder and Eric Turner.

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CHLOE MINER received a superior plus for her solo at the vocal contest.

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RECEIVING A I+ rating for their duet, “Homeward Bound,” were Paige Kilker and Shaly Werdel.

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SUPERIOR RATINGS were awarded to, l to r, Maycee Mohr, Jack Jones and Paige Kilker for their solo performances

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EXCELLENT PLUS ratings went to Taylor Schlechter and Connor Bertsch for their solos.

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    South Dakota FFA Proficiency winners, judging teams recognized

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    MORE THAN 2,000 FFA members, advisors and guests attended the 85th South Dakota State FFA Convention, hosted on South Dakota State University’s campus in Brookings, April 14–16. Several FFA members participated in the State FFA Career Development Events. FFA Career Development Events, or CDEs, assist agricultural education students in developing and refining their abilities to critically evaluate, effectively communicate and ultimately, succeed in future careers. Miller’s Agricultural Mechanics team earned first place, and received a welder, sponsored by Lincoln Electric. Pictured l to r, advisor Mark Ketelhut, and team members, Trent Steptoe, Tanner Cain, Nathan Bertsch,

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    Rustler Roost News 5-8-13

    Where is spring? The kids are ready for shedding jackets and absorbing some sunshine. However, with the street open and no big trucks using the street to the new elementary, the kids have been able to return to the tennis courts (now turned future parking lot) to spread their wings.

    A number of books were purchased through an affiliation with Modern Woodmen of America. In preparation for reading to day care children, the older Roost kids practiced reading some of the books

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    SBA to present spring concert

    Sunshine Bible Academy is presenting its spring concert titled “Thankfulness” on May 10 at 7:15 p.m. at the new gymnasium on campus,13 miles south of Miller.

    There will be a variety of musical ensembles, including the elementary students’ spring musical, full choir, band, handbells, and three smaller choral groups.

    All are welcome to join in a celebration of thankfulness. Refreshments will be served following the concert.

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    RIF— Reading Is Fundamental 2013

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    MILLER SCHOOL has had an active RIF program for 36 years, one of the longest running programs in the nation. Marilyn Dyer, Quoin Financial Bank, and Hand County librarian hold Quoin’s “thank you” banner. Students in front are in Kari Sargent’s kindergarten class. RIF sponsors a poster contest at the spring distribution, and student posters are now on display at the library until May 4.

    Student news 5-1-13

    Student news

    Collin McClain of Miller participated in the Dordt College Ideafest on Thursday, April 18. McClain is a freshman majoring in history. He presented “Michael Jordan and Mars Blackmon: What’s the Point?” Ideafest is an afternoon celebration of academic achievement filled with presentations, art projects, artistic performances, and documentary films all researched and created by students. Dordt College is located at Sioux Center, Iowa.

    Jordan DeBoer,

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    Mid-Dakota Rural Water awards scholarships

    The board of directors of the Mid-Dakota Rural Water System have selected four students to receive a scholarship of $500.00 each.

    The recipients are Matt Halter, son of Mike and Linda Halter, from the rural area near Cavour; Michael H. Weidenbach, son of Lawrence and Barb Weidenbach from the rural area near Highmore; Johannes Gimbel, son of Melvin and Janis Gimbel from the rural area near Ree Heights; and Jordan DeBoer, son of Doug and Linda DeBoer from Miller.

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    We The People

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    “WE THE PEOPLE – THE MUSICAL” will be presented by Sunshine Bible Academy students Friday, April 26, beginning at 7:15 p.m. in the old SBA gymnasium. The musical, which celebrates America with beautiful patriotic music, begins as a committee discusses putting on a show for their town. Just what does America mean to them? Peggy Stacey and April Teel are the drama directors. Kevin Waller, music director, accompanies the group along with student musicians Daniel Seaman and Andrew Shumake. The

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    Rustler Roost News 4-24-13

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    ROOST KIDS get peppers, tomatoes and marigolds planted and ready for the greenhouse in eager anticipation of seeing some green soon. 

    While the green thumbs are starting to itch, everyone is wishing for some sun. This week the kids got their hands in the dirt to plant seeds – some for taking home and some for the Roost’s summer garden. While a

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    Long-time teacher, coach movin’ on

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    CHARLIE SIZER is looking forward to a change of pace, come July 1. Note the computer’s screensaver, which features his two grandchildren.

    Charlie Sizer and wife Jane have made a momentous decision. After 38 years of teaching and coaching, Sizer is retiring from the Miller School District, and he and Jane will be moving to Pierre come July.

    “I’ve met the requirements for the South Dakota Retirement System,” Sizer said.

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