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From the Halls of WSHS: Artist’s Way

From the Halls of WSHS: Artist’s Way

From the Halls of WSHS: Artist’s Way

Alicia Roesler Wshs Art Instructor
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
From the halls of WSHS we bring a new project to this week’s Artist’s Corner.This project was recently completed by Advanced Art IV senior, Ashlyn Weber. She worked with oil paints on this project and wanted to create an “old-time but sophisticated” vibe to her painting.
The youth Christmas program at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church delighted with music and melodies. PHOTO COURTESY SHELLY BRODKORB

The youth Christmas program at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church delighted with music and melodies. PHOTO COURTESY SHELLY BRODKORB

Area Churches Celebrate the Reason for the Season with Youth Programs

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
The sacred story of the birth of Jesus Christ was the focus of the entertaining and moving Christmas programs held at area churches in December. Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles filled the pews and were treated to youth programs that highlighted the true reason for the season. 
Fourth graders shown, back row, left to right: Otto Zastrow, Crew Wenzel, Parker Karsky, Holden Schelske, Jevon Kolousek, Maxon Finn, Caleb Culver, Lawson Fagerhaug, Dawson Bultsma, Kaddilac Coleman, Tayden Huisman. Front row: Lincoln Mikkelson, Hadley Weber, Cara Van Dyke, Devin Mentele, Kershaw Reiner, Remie Yost, Liberty Mikkelson.

Fourth graders shown, back row, left to right: Otto Zastrow, Crew Wenzel, Parker Karsky, Holden Schelske, Jevon Kolousek, Maxon Finn, Caleb Culver, Lawson Fagerhaug, Dawson Bultsma, Kaddilac Coleman, Tayden Huisman. Front row: Lincoln Mikkelson, Hadley Weber, Cara Van Dyke, Devin Mentele, Kershaw Reiner, Remie Yost, Liberty Mikkelson.

Beloved Bank Tradition Warms Hearts of All Ages

News Staff
Friday, December 20, 2024
Carrying on the decades-long Christmas tradition of decorating the lobby tree at American Bank & Trust in Wessington Springs, the fourth grade class spread holiday cheer as they dressed the tree with handmade ornaments made at school.
Fleeting winter beauty across the region

Fleeting winter beauty across the region

Fleeting winter beauty across the region

News Staff
Friday, December 20, 2024
Morning fog left a thick layer of frost in its wake Saturday, treating area residents to fleeting winter beauty across the region. Hoar frost is composed of tiny ice crystals and is formed by the same process as dew, but when the temperature of the surface is below freezing point.
Makatoh Reconciliation and Healing Horse Ride to Make Overnight Stop in Springs. TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO

Makatoh Reconciliation and Healing Horse Ride to Make Overnight Stop in Springs. TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO

Makatoh Reconciliation and Healing Horse Ride to Make Overnight Stop in Springs

News Staff
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
The Dakota 38 +2 Memorial Ride was started in 2008 by Jim Miller, a Lakota spiritual leader, to honor the Dakota lives lost in the Dakota War of 1862, 162 years ago.The ride commemorated 38 plus two men executed later in the war, also known as the Sioux Uprising.
From the Halls of WSHS: Artist’s Corner

From the Halls of WSHS: Artist’s Corner

From the Halls of WSHS: Artist’s Corner

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
ALICIA ROESLER WSHS ART INSTRUCTOR From the halls of WSHS we bring a new project to this week’s Artist’s Corner. This project was recently completed by sophomore pottery student, Holden Jackson.For this project, Holden’s goal was to create a working guitar out of clay.
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