The Associated School Boards of South Dakota and Gov. Kristi Noem recently honored students who were identified as the top one percent of their senior class, from the state’s public, private and tribal schools as part of the 31st Annual Academic Excellence Recognition event. Students designated as their high school’s honoree(s) received a certificate, South Dakota pin and the opportunity to meet and have their photo taken with Governor Noem.
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Wagner High School presented their Spring Concert Thursday evening, May 14. The High School Choir sang My Favorite Things, The Sound of Music, Old Time Rock'n Roll and Rockin' Robin under the direction of Mr. Genzlinger. The High School Band performed Let It Go, Hooked on a Feeling, Peter Gunn and Avengers Theme under the direction of Mr. Wilbur. Photos by Jenna Hemenway
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Wagner Feather Ceremony was held Friday, May 14th at Wagner Community School. The Feather Ceremony is a symbol of hope that the students will soar toward a brighter tomorrow and rewarding future for themselves, their community and their tribe. Seniors honored at the Feather Ceremony were: Jayden Aungie, Ayana Bruguier, Aydan Bruguier, Quinn Greger, Laila Guerue, Kevin Hare, Malcolm Janis, Mikayla Janis, Bradyn Lhotak, Sierra Little Owl, Michael Ober, CayDynce Olson, Letcyla Poor Bear, Jolene Redlightning, Embree Weston and Laila Young. Photography by Denelle
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It was 5:20 A.M. the morning of April 21st, and Ed and Michelle, good friends of Mark and LuAnn, were going to pick me up. They had offered a year ago to take me marlin fishing, and it was finally going to happen. We would go out for the day with their personal friend and master angler, Captain Nicolas Villa. He was ably assisted on his 30’ twin engine boat, the “Mahi Mahi,” by first mates Nicholas, his son, and an equally talented Jose.
Read moreLooking for an activity to do during Fish Days? The South Dakota Humanities Council and the Lake Andes Public Library are holding a One Book South Dakota book discussion at the Community Center on Main Street at 4:00 pm on Sunday, June 6th. Admission is free. “The Children’s Blizzard”, by Melanie Benjamin is the book selection and you can borrow a copy of the book from the Library. Jean Patrick, author from Mitchell, SD will lead the discussion. Questions? Call the Library at 487-7524.
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Back pain can be disabling, not only in terms of employment but also in terms of social connections. This point was never more clear to me than when I saw Maria, a 56-year-old experiencing severe low back pain for nearly five years. The pain prevented her from standing or walking for more than five minutes at a time and had cost her the job she loved. Maria shared with me her one heart-wrenching goal; she wanted to hold her first grandchild, a six-month-old baby boy. Doing so had caused pain so intense it put her in bed for a full day afterwards.
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