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Hazel Schroeder plucks another candy-filled egg from the David Jost Memorial ball field, the designated zone for the youngest of the Easter egg hunters. Schroeder’s dad, Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department Chief, Eric, looks on as she happily fills her basket. Just moments after this photo was taken, the fire whistle blew, sending firemen to forego the festivities and don their bunker gear.

Hazel Schroeder plucks another candy-filled egg from the David Jost Memorial ball field, the designated zone for the youngest of the Easter egg hunters. Schroeder’s dad, Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department Chief, Eric, looks on as she happily fills her basket. Just moments after this photo was taken, the fire whistle blew, sending firemen to forego the festivities and don their bunker gear.

An “egg-cellent” day for community hunt

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Just as the Annual Easter Egg Hunt is a beloved community tradition, the group photo taken for the True Dakotan before kids scamper off in search of eggs is a custom that goes back many decades.
Gold “Cinderella cast members shown

Gold “Cinderella cast members shown

Blue and Gold Casts Showcase Twice the Talent in “Cinderella”

News Staff
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Gold “Cinderella cast members shown back row, left to right: Tenley Olinger (Maiden, Palace Staff, Mouse/ Horse), Felicity Ormsmith (Godmother), Brett Miller (Herald), Nathan Gaikowski (Footman), Holden Jackson (King), Will Jackson (Chef), Celia Garcia (Queen), Will Bruckner, Sydney Richardson...
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.
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.
Artist’s Corner

Artist’s Corner

Artist’s Corner

From The Halls Of Wshs
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
BY ART INSTRUCTOR ALICIA ROESLERFrom the halls of WSHS we bring a couple new projects to this week’s Artist’s Corner. These projects were completed by Drawing students Raygen Teveldal, Felicity Ormsmith, and Maisie O’Day.
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.
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