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Representing DC as a quartet at the Annual All-State Orchestra and Choir Concert were: Danae Feenstra, alto (daughter of Dustin and Val Feenstra); Brooklyn Hubers, soprano (daughter of Matt and Rachelle Hubers); Director Beth Maas; Ty Maas (son of Joel and Tracy Maas), tenor; and Jaden Faller (son of Dan and Rachel Faller), bass. Students spent Friday, October 31, and Saturday, November 1, practicing seven pieces of music, including two combined songs with the orchestra. The concert was performed Saturday evening at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. Dr. Jeffery Redding was the guest choral director. Dr. Redding is a 2019 Grammy Music Educator Award recipient and is the Director of Choral Activities at the University of Florida. He is known for being passionate about finding unity through music, as was evident in his directing style and musical selections. (Concert is available for viewing on the SDHSAA website.)
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The VFW Sponsored Voice of Democracy audio/essay contest and Patriot’s Pen Essay contest provides students from 6th to 12th grade with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed essay. The 2025 - 2026 theme, which is chosen by the National Commander, is “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country” This year we had 160 sixth thru eighth grade students enter the Patriot’s Pen contest and 134 ninth thru twelfth grade students enter the Voice of Democracy audio/essay contest. The rules allow 1 student to advance to District competition for every 15 essays that are submitted.
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The Wagner volleyball team traveled to Chamberlain to take on the Winner Warriors in the SoDak 16 matchup. The Red Raiders came out swinging and battled every set finishing strong with a 3-1 win with scores of 25-21, 18-25, 25-16, and 25-13.
Read morePIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warns consumers not to believe every text message they receive.
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On November 1st, the four All-Staters: Lance Odens (bass), Lexi Vanderlei (soprano), Breanna Hento(alto),andSeanSchryvers(tenor),traveled to Sioux Falls, to sing 8 songs. The song selections they sang were: “Star-Spangled Banner” – Francis Scott Key/John Stafford/arr. Dale Grotenhuis, “Battle Hymn of the Republic” – arr. Peter Wilhousky, “Until I Reach My Home” – arr. Brandon A. Boyd, “It Takes A Village” – Joan Szymko, “Plaudite, Psallite” – Kestutis Daugirdas, “Measure Me, Sky!” – Elaine Hagenberg, “Fever Dreams” – Erich Eastman,“let me listen” – Dan Forrest.
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Ms. Patty Janish grew up in the Scotland area as she spent most of her elementary and high school years there. Her favorite subject during her elementary and high school years was Math. After high school she attended Black Hills State for two years and later returned to USD to finish her Bacelor's degree in Elementary Education.
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GUEST SPEAKERS Andes Central School held their annual Veteran's Day Program on Tuesday, November 11th in their school auditorium. Students honored Veteran's with poetry, instrumental and choral presentations. Marvin Gall and Cole Johnson were featured guest speakers.
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