Milbank High School awards day was staged Wednesday, May 11, in the high school theatre where $855,449 in scholarships were awarded to numerous seniors to help further their education. “Awarding this amount of money is not typical for a school our size,” stated Principal Dan Snaza. “This is truly... Read more
The Milbank FFA chapter held its annual awards banquet Thursday, May 12, where the 2016-2017 officers were elected. Trevor Schmidt was selected as president for the 2016-2017 school year. Other officers selected were Kimberlly Aburto, vice president; Claire Mischel, secretary; Chase Pinkert, treasurer; Sarah Jarman, reporter; Nathan Loutsch,... Read more
Milbank High School students enrolled in zoology this semester attended a class field trip to Big Stone Lake. Directors of the trip were Dennis Skadsen and Cory Zirbel of the Northeast Glacial Lakes Watershed Project and MHS instructor Jim Dahl. “This field trip was a win-win experience as the... Read more
Volleyball Camps Scheduled For June
High School Sports May 17, 2016 0
The 19th Annual Milbank Bulldog Volleyball Camp dates have been set and registrations are due. The summer camps will be under the direction of Nancy Hoeke. The varsity/junior varsity camp for athletes in grades 10-12 will be June 13-14 at the Milbank Armory. The camp will run 8:30 a.m.... Read more
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs girls golf team finished third in the team standings at the Northeast Conference golf tournament Monday, May 16, at Pine Hills Golf Course in Milbank. The locals finished with a team total of 499. Tori Quade led the Lady Bulldogs with a sixth place finish... Read more
Michael Dunnihoo
Obituaries May 16, 2016 0
Michael Dunnihoo, age 73 of Ortonville passed away on May 16, 2016, at the Ortonville Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 23, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Rev. David Tonn and Pastor Deb Robinson will officiate. Burial will be in Mount... Read more
Milbank High School senior Nolan Foss signed his letter of intent to join the men’s basketball program at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell beginning in the fall of 2016. As a member of the Tigers basketball team, he will compete in the NAIA Division II league, which is also... Read more
Koch Students Graduate From DARE Program
Local News May 16, 2016 0
Sixty-three fifth grade students from Koch Elementary School graduated from the D.A.R.E. program. The ceremony was conducted Thursday, May 12, in the school gymnasium. Four students from each class were given the opportunity to read their drug-free pledge to themselves, their families and friends, and to the D.A.R.E. Program.... Read more
Sixteen fifth grade students from Koch Elementary School were honored for their achievements in the classroom by receiving the President’s Award For Educational Excellence. They were recognized at the conclusion of the D.A.R.E. program Thursday, May 12, in the Koch School gymnasium. To receive the award, students must have... Read more
The baccalaureate service for 2016 MHS graduates is scheduled for Sunday, May 15, at 6 p.m. in the high school theatre. The Milbank Ministerial Association will preside over the service. Music will be provided by the MHS instrumental and vocal departments under the direction of Susan Karels and Miriam... Read more
