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Get Creative This Spring With SACOTA

Get Creative This Spring With SACOTA

Get Creative This Spring With SACOTA

News Staff
Friday, April 11, 2025
A painting party, a gallery of local artworks, line dancing and more are coming soon for those curious about seeing, showing, learning or creating art.First up is make-andtake painting by Kimball artist Tressa Reindl of Crazy 8’s Creations.
WSHS Drama Club Brings Classic to the Opera House Stage

WSHS Drama Club Brings Classic to the Opera House Stage

WSHS Drama Club Brings Classic to the Opera House Stage

News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale arrives in Wessington Springs this weekend, as the WSHS Drama Club performs Cinderella Friday, April 11 at 7 p.m. and again on Saturday, April 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The stage is set at the Historic 1905 Opera House, as shown above during dress...
WSHS senior Taylor Braun (right) is pictured with her senior project mentor, Hilary Grohs, during the quilt auction portion of her “Live Like Lisa” fundraiser. PHOTO COURTESY JILL BRAUN

WSHS senior Taylor Braun (right) is pictured with her senior project mentor, Hilary Grohs, during the quilt auction portion of her “Live Like Lisa” fundraiser. PHOTO COURTESY JILL BRAUN

Senior Project Honors Beloved Educator Lisa Bergeleen with Heartfelt Memorial

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
To help honor and memorialize the late Lisa Bergeleen, former Wessington Springs Elementary School educator and number one fan of the Spartans, Wessington Springs High School senior Taylor Braun hosted a fundraiser for a permanent memorial for Bergeleen.And the event’s success exceeded anything...
Class of 2023 WSHS alumna Sarah Poncleow on Hawaiian island Molokai with her poi dog, Moose. Poncelow secured a job last fall working as a ranch hand at the Pu’u O Hoku Ranch. PHOTO COURTESY SARAH PONCELOW

Class of 2023 WSHS alumna Sarah Poncleow on Hawaiian island Molokai with her poi dog, Moose. Poncelow secured a job last fall working as a ranch hand at the Pu’u O Hoku Ranch. PHOTO COURTESY SARAH PONCELOW

From the Prairie to Pu’u O Hoku, WSHS Alumna Finds Rewarding Work on Remote Hawaiian Island

Riley Roduner / True Dakotan
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
After high school, a common path taken by graduates tends to follow continuing education or joining the workforce. For Sarah Poncelow, graduating member of Wessington Springs High School Class of 2023, the latter was her plan, however, her journey has led to a rather unique workforce experience.
RANICK FJERSTAD

RANICK FJERSTAD

Near-Death Experience Leads to WSHS Senior Giving Back

Riley Roduner / True Dakotan
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Overcoming a terrifying health scare and recognizing the help his family received has prompted a local student to pay it forward, helping families who might find themselves in a similar situation.Last February, Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) student, Ranick Fjerstad, was rushed to the local...
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