William Scott Swier was born on July 19th, 2006 to Scott and Theresa Swier. He has three sisters: Sarah, Kate, and Molly. Some hobbies Will has are watching YouTube videos, drinkingMt.Dew,andgoingto A-1 for chicken strips, gummy worms, and pop.
Read moreIt has been a historic week of the 100th Legislative Session. We started the week off with Larry Rhoden officially our new governor, who then announced his LT Governor pick. A select committee was formed and a confirmation hearing was held for Tonnis H. Venhuizen. Tony was a member of the Joint Committee of Appropriations/House Appropriations Committee, so that leaves a vacancy on our committee. He was then confirmed by both chambers by a unanimous vote. The House of Representative members joined us in the Senate as the new LT Governor and President of the Senate took the oath of office. The last time this situation occurred was a much more somber situation, when Governor Mikkelson had died in a plane crash.
Read moreThis past week, I started out in a new job. After six years serving as your lieutenant governor, I had the opportunity to shorten my title. I’d like to take some time to share some things you might not know about me.
Read moreIamveryimpressedwithall the emails and letters regarding potential legislation and how it could, if implemented, impact your life. While time consuming, I am sure to read them all. As stated last week we do have a new Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Governor Larry Rhoden has been a public servant of the state for almost 20 years and one I have called a friend for many of those years. Never in South Dakota history has the transition of Governor taken placeduringthelegislativesession. Withthetransitioncomes a Lt. Governor nomination; Rhoden has chosen Armour native, Representative Tony Venhuizen to fulfill this role. Representative Venhuizen has served in many capacities in the executive and legislative branches, he is a wealth of knowledge and will be missed intheHouse.Venhuizenunanimously wontheapprovalofthe legislature, and I know he will serve us well. Best wishes to both in their new roles.
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Tom Studelska was a pioneer in the sport of wrestling since the late 1950s. He was on the first wrestling team in Parkston in 1959. After high school, Tom played a significant role in starting wrestling at the University of South Dakota Springfield where he wrestled as part of the team for three years in addition to being a four-year letter winner in football.
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Jamisen Pelton, a junior at AHS, is one of our Pirate Athletes of the Week. When we asked Jamie why he started playing basketball, he responded that his dad used to be a good player, which inspired him to go out for basketball in the 7th grade. Jamie’s role model is also his dad because he has a great job and has played a very important role in Jamie’s life. “He is constantly doingthingsforus,andisjusta greatpersonoverall.”Jamie commented.
Read moreMonday, February 10th, 2025—6:30 p.m. Board Room Join Zoom Meeting https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/9883059751?pwd=dlJMZGRsb-
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Ava Lynn Cline, the daughter ofMichaelandNancyCline, was born on April 18th, 2006. Ava is the sister of Airen, Arianna, Airis, and Ariel Cline. Some of Ava’s favorite things to do are drawing and playing video games.
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