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Among the more than 200 band members who will represent South Dakota is Nora White, granddaughter of Wessington Springs woman Darleen Cuppy.

Among the more than 200 band members who will represent South Dakota is Nora White, granddaughter of Wessington Springs woman Darleen Cuppy.

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Next Stop New York City

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The Lincoln Patriots Marching Band from Sioux Falls, SD is one of six high school marching bands performing in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday, November 28, 2024.
Traveling with the True Dakotan: Fall Foliage Fun

Traveling with the True Dakotan: Fall Foliage Fun

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Traveling with the True Dakotan

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Judy Winegar and Patti Mehlhof flew to Boston, MA and took a WNAX bus trip to Vermont September 28 – October 5 to see the magnificent trees turning color. They also visited the JFK Presidential museum at Cape Cod, MA.“We made stops at many interesting areas on the northeastern coast.
Since 2016, visiting hunter Dean Van Dam has returned home to New Mexico with much more than tales from the field. Every year upon returning to Wessington Springs he makes a point of attending the Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet to purchase an original painting by local artist Kenzee Schafer. Shown above are Schafer and Van Dam with the Schafer’s artwork he has won at auction since 2016. PHOTOS COURTESY JEANNA SCHAFER

Since 2016, visiting hunter Dean Van Dam has returned home to New Mexico with much more than tales from the field. Every year upon returning to Wessington Springs he makes a point of attending the Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet to purchase an original painting by local artist Kenzee Schafer. Shown above are Schafer and Van Dam with the Schafer’s artwork he has won at auction since 2016. PHOTOS COURTESY JEANNA SCHAFER

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Much more than just tales from the field, New Mexico hunter returns home with original paintings by local artist

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
When Clovis, New Mexico hunter Dean Van Dam bought his first painting by then 11-yearold artist Kenzee Schafer, he saw something special in the way she captured her subject.“I was impressed at how she made the duck come to life on the canvas and I just really liked the painting,” he shared.
From the Halls of WSHS: Artist’s Corner

From the Halls of WSHS: Artist’s Corner

From the Halls of WSHS: Artist’s Corner

Wshs Art Instructor Alicia Roesler
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
From the halls of Wessington Springs High School we bring a new project to this week’s Artist’s Corner.This project was recently completed by Advanced Art I senior, Ridge Roduner. For this project, he chose to work with charcoal as he had never worked with it before and wanted to try something new.
Shown left to right circa 1964 are, back row: Delia (Forbes) Atkinson, Jean (Forbes) Ferguson, Cathy (Forbes) Perry. Front row: Danette (Forbes) Miller, Doug Forbes and David Forbes.

Shown left to right circa 1964 are, back row: Delia (Forbes) Atkinson, Jean (Forbes) Ferguson, Cathy (Forbes) Perry. Front row: Danette (Forbes) Miller, Doug Forbes and David Forbes.

Forbes Family Pheasant Flushers

Delia Atkinson True Dakotan
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Every year when pheasant hunting season rolls around, I have a flashback memory of my one and only pheasant hunting experience.I was about nine years old when my dad, John Forbes, decided the family would return to South Dakota to pheasant hunt with his brother Bob.
Youth group to collect for food pantry Wednesday, October 30

Youth group to collect for food pantry Wednesday, October 30

Youth group to collect for food pantry Wednesday, October 30

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
If your doorbell should ring during the evening hours on Wednesday before Halloween, it won’t be because someone has their days mixed up.Wednesday night, October 30, the Community Youth Group will be going door-to-door conducting their annual “Trick- or-Treat for the Food Pantry.
Wessington Springs FFA Floriculture team made up of Carissa Scheel, Mercedes Jones, Anna Arhart, Alyssa Grohs and Mariah Messmer earned the right to compete at the FFA National Convention held in Indianapolis, IN.

Wessington Springs FFA Floriculture team made up of Carissa Scheel, Mercedes Jones, Anna Arhart, Alyssa Grohs and Mariah Messmer earned the right to compete at the FFA National Convention held in Indianapolis, IN.

WS FFA Members Bank “Truly Incredible” Experience at National Convention

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
A hefty crew of 15 students from the Wessington Springs FFA Chapter made their way to Indianapolis to compete, receive honors and experience the overall grandeur of the National FFA Convention.
Pictured, back row: BOE members Darrick Van Dyke, Derek Zastrow, Scott Kolousek, Dustin Weber, Gene Gaikowski, Superintendent Dr. Michael Ormsmith, BOE member Jonathan Arhart. Front row: Humm-Dinger owner Jason Zacher, students Remie Roduner, Aliza Bolin, Blair Murphy, Mayzie Miller, Jace Kolousek, Luke Larson, Bailey Mentele. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Pictured, back row: BOE members Darrick Van Dyke, Derek Zastrow, Scott Kolousek, Dustin Weber, Gene Gaikowski, Superintendent Dr. Michael Ormsmith, BOE member Jonathan Arhart. Front row: Humm-Dinger owner Jason Zacher, students Remie Roduner, Aliza Bolin, Blair Murphy, Mayzie Miller, Jace Kolousek, Luke Larson, Bailey Mentele. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

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WS Board of Education Launches New Program to Reward Positive Student Contributions

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
During the regular Wessington Springs School District Board of Education (BOE) meeting, the board recognized students for positive behavior and contributions by presenting recipients with a free pizza and pop certificate sponsored by the Humm-Dinger.
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