Senior Project Takes on Volley for a Cure, Raises Record Funds

  • WSHS student Mariah Messmer took on Volley for a Cure as her senior project, raising over $5,000 for the Weskota Foundation’s local cancer fund.
    WSHS student Mariah Messmer took on Volley for a Cure as her senior project, raising over $5,000 for the Weskota Foundation’s local cancer fund.
  • Decked out in pink, the student section cheers on the Lady Spartans during Volley for a Cure.
    Decked out in pink, the student section cheers on the Lady Spartans during Volley for a Cure.
  • Colt Messmer sold a record number of 50/50 tickets at his aunt’s event.
    Colt Messmer sold a record number of 50/50 tickets at his aunt’s event.
  • Ashlyn Weber gets under a set during volleyball action vs. Ethan.
    Ashlyn Weber gets under a set during volleyball action vs. Ethan.
  • Kendall Kolousek bumps the volleyball over the net.
    Kendall Kolousek bumps the volleyball over the net.
  • Jenna Mikkelson bids on one of the many silent auction items.
    Jenna Mikkelson bids on one of the many silent auction items.
    A pink-clad crowd filled the gymnasium for the Lady Spartan volleyball action vs. Ethan last Tuesday night, held in conjunction with Volley for a Cure, a cancer awareness event that year after year, raises thousands for Weskota Foundation's Cancer Awareness Fund. This year, Wessington Springs High School student Mariah Messmer organized the event as part of her senior experience project. Her ef...

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