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Members of the class are, back row, left to right: Garett Anson, Udell Barber, Carissa Scheel, Maverick Jones, Kordell Schafer, Blake Larson. Center row, left to right: Troy Fastnacht, Brock Krueger, Carter Gaikowski, Wynand Bothma. Front row, left to right: Alyssa Grohs, Raylee Fagerhaug, Hannah Heezen, Haeleigh Mulder, Caroline Witte, Abigail Kolousek and Avery Orth.  

Members of the class are, back row, left to right: Garett Anson, Udell Barber, Carissa Scheel, Maverick Jones, Kordell Schafer, Blake Larson. Center row, left to right: Troy Fastnacht, Brock Krueger, Carter Gaikowski, Wynand Bothma. Front row, left to right: Alyssa Grohs, Raylee Fagerhaug, Hannah Heezen, Haeleigh Mulder, Caroline Witte, Abigail Kolousek and Avery Orth.  

Class of 2024 Commencement Slated for May 18 at 3 p.m.

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Saturday, May 18, 2024
The Wessington Springs High School graduating class will cross the stage to receive their high school diplomas during a commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 3 p.m. at the Wessington Springs Elementary School gymnasium.
The small tourism community of De Smet, the county seat of Kingsbury County in east-central South Dakota, would surely see spin-off economic growth if a large dairy and biofuels plant both open in the region. Pictured is the future site of Gevo Net-Zero in Kingsbury County. (Photos: Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch)

The small tourism community of De Smet, the county seat of Kingsbury County in east-central South Dakota, would surely see spin-off economic growth if a large dairy and biofuels plant both open in the region. Pictured is the future site of Gevo Net-Zero in Kingsbury County. (Photos: Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch)

Hometown of Laura Ingalls Wilder set for a growth spurt

Bart Pfankuch South Dakota News Watch
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
De SMET, S.D. – A rural South Dakota county known mainly as the former home of beloved author Laura Ingalls Wilder is on the precipice of rapid growth as two record-setting agricultural processing plants are proposed for the area.

Youth Find Success at 2024 4-H State Shooting Competition

News Staff
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
The 2024 4-H State Shooting competition was held the last week of April 2024 in Pierre, SD. Thanks to our dedicated coaches, our youth can practice weekly in their chosen disciplines throughout the shooting sports season. Jerauld/ Buffalo offers BB gun, Air Pistol, Air Rifle and Archery.
Wessington Springs High School senior Avery Orth was chosen as the “Best and Brightest” designee for Wessington Springs. She is shown woth Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden. PHOTO COURTESY ASBSD

Wessington Springs High School senior Avery Orth was chosen as the “Best and Brightest” designee for Wessington Springs. She is shown woth Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden. PHOTO COURTESY ASBSD

Class of 2024’s Best and Brightest Honored

News Staff
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
The Class of 2024’s best and brightest students were recognized recently at the 34th Annual Academic Excellence Recognition luncheon. Wessington Springs High School senior Avery Orth was among the honorees.
Finishing the School Year With Fine Arts

Finishing the School Year With Fine Arts

Finishing the School Year With Fine Arts

News Staff
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
The fine arts were out in full force this spring, with large crowds flocking to see students perform in both a play and concerts. Acting, singing and musical talent was on full display as students showed their creative sides to eager audiences.
The Wessington Springs Methodist Church family prayed over eighth grade and high school graduates. Pictured left to right are: Bailey Roduner, Ryder Roduner, Pastor Cheri Van Gorp and Blake Larson.

The Wessington Springs Methodist Church family prayed over eighth grade and high school graduates. Pictured left to right are: Bailey Roduner, Ryder Roduner, Pastor Cheri Van Gorp and Blake Larson.

Graduates Honored, Applauded by Area Church Families

News Staff
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
During the month of May, area churches celebrated graduates with time-honored traditions in their respective places of worship. “The future is all yours now. Go for it! May the Lord bless your steps and watch over you.”
Horizon Health Unveils New Branding and Vision for the Future

Horizon Health Unveils New Branding and Vision for the Future

Horizon Health Unveils New Branding and Vision for the Future

News Staff
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Last Wednesday, Horizon Health, a leading provider of health care services in rural South Dakota, officially launched their new unified brand identity to better reflect Horizon Health's commitment to innovation and excellence in serving the health needs of its communities.
Fastnacht (center) is shown with second grade students (from left) Emme Havlik, Alice Heumiller, Memphis Hanson and Tatum Powell. After months of researching the best flower to plant in their flower bed within the time frame they were given, second graders nurtured zinnias in the classroom, eagerly awaiting the day they would be able to plant the flowers in the ground at Shakespeare Garden.

Fastnacht (center) is shown with second grade students (from left) Emme Havlik, Alice Heumiller, Memphis Hanson and Tatum Powell. After months of researching the best flower to plant in their flower bed within the time frame they were given, second graders nurtured zinnias in the classroom, eagerly awaiting the day they would be able to plant the flowers in the ground at Shakespeare Garden.

Energizing the Next Generation of Shakespeare Gardeners Through Learning

News Staff
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
With a desire to help the local Shakespeare Garden board connect with the community, Wessington Springs woman Gwyneth Fastnacht reached out to Wessington Springs Elementary School to propose project-based learning that encourages younger generations to learn about, enjoy and become immersed in the...
City of Wessington Springs Attorney Gary Blue swore in Ryan Knipfer for a two-year term as Mayor.

City of Wessington Springs Attorney Gary Blue swore in Ryan Knipfer for a two-year term as Mayor.

City of Wessington Springs Leadership Sworn In

News Staff
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Council leadership in all three City of Wessington Springs wards and the mayor position took their oaths of office last Wednesday, officially beginning their terms.
Pictured in the foreground is Maverick Jones, followed by Blake Larson, Garett Anson, Hannah Heezen, Carissa Scheel and Brock Krueger, all class of 2024 WSHS graduates. 

Pictured in the foreground is Maverick Jones, followed by Blake Larson, Garett Anson, Hannah Heezen, Carissa Scheel and Brock Krueger, all class of 2024 WSHS graduates. 

Senior Walk Kicks Off WSHS Grad Week Festivities

News Staff
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Before taking the next step in their lives, Wessington Springs High School seniors took a step down memory lane Tuesday. Lined with Pre-K through sixth grade students eager for a senior high five, the halls of the elementary school played host to a special “Senior Walk” for WSHS 2024 graduates.
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