HOLIDAY-THEMED HOMECOMING WEEK SPREADS CHEER AS SCHOOL SPIRIT SOARS

  • WS Homecoming Parade 2020
    WS Homecoming Parade 2020
  • Blake Larson is shown mid catch in the end zone during the Blackhawks victory over Mobridge-Pollock Friday night. PHOTO COURTESY JORDAN VON EYE.
    Blake Larson is shown mid catch in the end zone during the Blackhawks victory over Mobridge-Pollock Friday night. PHOTO COURTESY JORDAN VON EYE.
  • The royal court stand together at coronation shortly after the crowning of King Austin Schimke and Queen Kate Havlik. Shown back row left to right: Joao Vitor De Faria Tavares Reis, Colton Michalek, Cayden Forrest, Jack Neely, Sarah Poncelow, Riley Roduner. Middle row: Braydin La Bore, Carson Hainy, Kirstie Munsen, Harlee Heim. Coronation ring bearers are Kash Woodin and Blaire Murphy.
    The royal court stand together at coronation shortly after the crowning of King Austin Schimke and Queen Kate Havlik. Shown back row left to right: Joao Vitor De Faria Tavares Reis, Colton Michalek, Cayden Forrest, Jack Neely, Sarah Poncelow, Riley Roduner. Middle row: Braydin La Bore, Carson Hainy, Kirstie Munsen, Harlee Heim. Coronation ring bearers are Kash Woodin and Blaire Murphy.
  • Lady Spartan Hannah Heezen is pictured during Homecoming volleyball action Tuesday. The girls won against Corsica-Stickney in four sets: 25-22, 25-21, 23-25 and 25-17. Later in the week on Saturday the Lady Spartans played in the 281 Tournament, winning the opening match against Highmore-Harrold in two sets (29-27, 25-11). They continued to win their semi final match against Hitchcock-Tulare in two sets (25-12, 25-13) but unfortunately lost against Wolsey-Wessington in the championship match in two sets.
    Lady Spartan Hannah Heezen is pictured during Homecoming volleyball action Tuesday. The girls won against Corsica-Stickney in four sets: 25-22, 25-21, 23-25 and 25-17. Later in the week on Saturday the Lady Spartans played in the 281 Tournament, winning the opening match against Highmore-Harrold in two sets (29-27, 25-11). They continued to win their semi final match against Hitchcock-Tulare in two sets (25-12, 25-13) but unfortunately lost against Wolsey-Wessington in the championship match in two sets.
  • Londyn Mikkelson marches with the 5th/6th grade band in Friday’s parade.
    Londyn Mikkelson marches with the 5th/6th grade band in Friday’s parade.
  • Senior/Community Center volunteers served a variety of pies and ice cream after the Homecoming parade. Shown left to right, Elaine Roetman, Judy Winegar, Rosie Jensen, and Ann Olson. DELIA ATKINSON / TRUE DAKOTAN.
    Senior/Community Center volunteers served a variety of pies and ice cream after the Homecoming parade. Shown left to right, Elaine Roetman, Judy Winegar, Rosie Jensen, and Ann Olson. DELIA ATKINSON / TRUE DAKOTAN.
  • Parade third place winner Class of 1970
    Parade third place winner Class of 1970
  • The Class of 1970 won third prize in that same category, with Joyce (Knutson) Piehl (left) and Joyce (Keeton) Krueger wishing the crowd happy (every) holiday.
    The Class of 1970 won third prize in that same category, with Joyce (Knutson) Piehl (left) and Joyce (Keeton) Krueger wishing the crowd happy (every) holiday.
  • Taking home first in the business parade category, Weskota Manor Avera didn’t disappoint with their luck of the Irish float.
    Taking home first in the business parade category, Weskota Manor Avera didn’t disappoint with their luck of the Irish float.
  • American Bank and Trust placed second in the business parade category.
    American Bank and Trust placed second in the business parade category.
  • After receiving first place in their division in both Platte and Arlington marching band competitions last week, the Wessington Springs Marching Band dazzled the crowd at Friday’s Homecoming Parade.
    After receiving first place in their division in both Platte and Arlington marching band competitions last week, the Wessington Springs Marching Band dazzled the crowd at Friday’s Homecoming Parade.
  • The New Year’s Eve-themed float put the crowd in a festive mood as they rock and rolled down Main Street. 
    The New Year’s Eve-themed float put the crowd in a festive mood as they rock and rolled down Main Street. 
  • WS Homecoming Parade 2020
    WS Homecoming Parade 2020
  • WS Homecoming Parade 2020
    WS Homecoming Parade 2020
  • WS Homecoming Parade 2020
    WS Homecoming Parade 2020
  • WS Homecoming Parade 2020
    WS Homecoming Parade 2020
  • WS Homecoming Parade 2020
    WS Homecoming Parade 2020
  • WS Homecoming Parade 2020
    WS Homecoming Parade 2020
  • WS Homecoming Parade 2020
    WS Homecoming Parade 2020
  • WS Homecoming Parade 2020
    WS Homecoming Parade 2020

    With no shortage of festivities throughout the week, home wins for the Spartans, Blackhawks and cross country athletes running their personal bests on the road, Wessington Springs Homecoming 2022 was one for the books.

    Class reunions a plenty brought alumni home for the occasion and a large crowd flocked to the parade route Friday to hear the award-winning Wessington Springs Marching Band on the heels of two first place wins.

    The holiday-themed Homecoming offered everything from the magic of Christmas to Halloween thrill, New Year’s Eve sparkle and the backyard barbecue Fourth of July vibe. 

     

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