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Congratulations to all Bon Homme Youth wrestlers on a successful season!!
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Back in December, when I gave my annual Budget Address to the state legislature, I told them that we had to remember our core function as the state governments. I told them that we needed to prioritize people, not projects. Our primary responsibility is to serve the people of the great state of South Dakota. And now, as we have wrapped up the 2024 legislative session, I am proud to say that we have done just that.
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During our most recent family movie night, we watched one of my favorites: Encanto. At one point in the movie, a character who has been gifted supernatural strength confesses that she fears she will crumble under the weight of all that is expected from her. Although she accomplishes amazing things, it never feels like enough. She never feels like she, herself, is enough.
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One of this week’s featured WCS seniors is Shona Kocer. Shona is the daughter of Fran and Karla Kocer. Shona’s nickname is Shon. During her high school years at WCS, Shona has been a part of many extra-curricular activities including chorus (three years), National Honor Society (two years), the school play (two years), track (four years), student council (four years), volleyball (four years) and activities council (two years).
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One of this week’s featured senior spotlight is Kennedy Kourt. Kennedy is the daughter of Trista and Dustin Kourt. Kennedy has several nicknames including Hollywood, Kenny, and KernDog. During her high school years at Wagner Community School, Kennedy has been involved in many extra-curricular activities including cheer (four years), chorus (four years), FFA (two years), gymnastics (two years), journalism/newspaper/ yearbook (three years), and student council (two years).
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One of this week’s featured WCS seniors is Macy Koupal. Macy is the daughter of Michael and Tera Koupal. Macy does go by the nickname Mace. During her high school years at Wagner Community School, Macy has been very active in many extra- curricular activities including band (three years), basketball (four years), chorus (three years), National Honor Society (two years), track (four years), student council (four years) and volleyball (four years).
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The Red Raider wrestlers had a great season, finishing in 5th place at the state tournament and having five out of six of their state wrestling qualifiers place in the top four individually in their respective weight classes. Karstyn Lhotak, Riley Roberts, Jhett Breen, Gannon Knebel, Timothy Bouza and Kahle Hill all qualified for the state wrestling tournament.
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This month’s Lake Andes business spotlight is North Point Recreation Area. North Point Recreation Area is run by District Supervisor, Kris Monroe. Kris has been the District Supervisor for three years. Monroe became interested in this career because as a child she spent a lot of time camping, hunting, fishing and hiking. She loved being outside. When it came time to a pick a career, Kris knew that she wanted to do something that helped the next generation build some of the same memories that she had growing up. When asked what she enjoys the most about working in the Pickstown/Lake Andes area, Kris said the people. There are always smiling faces. Living in such a beautiful area is definitely a perk of the job as well. The sunsets are the best! As the District Supervisor, Kris really enjoys the people that she works with and the visitors that she gets to meet and interact with. She loves being able to see the kids laughing and playing in the park with their families.
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