Milbank Gymnasts Set New School Record
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 11, 2018 0
The Bulldog gymnastics team traveled to Aberdeen for the 15-team Hub City Invitational on December 8. The team tallied 131.245 points – just .155 points shy of the highest team score in MHS history for gymnastics. In equally exciting news, the team set a new school record in the... Read more
MHS Oral Interp Team Wins at State
Local News December 10, 2018 0
The State Oral Interp Festival was originally planned for November 30 and December 1, in Watertown. Due to the predicted weather, it was rescheduled for December 8 and 9, in Pierre. The Milbank High School team earned a Team Excellence Award. The award is given to Class A teams... Read more
Sea Lion Swimmers Make Finals in Mitchell
Milbank Area Swimming December 10, 2018 0
Three Milbank swimmers participated at the Mitchell Invitational December 7-8. Coach Jodi Street commented, “This was a new meet in a prelim/final format, which was a great experience for us and a good challenge for the swimmers. The prelims went much faster than we had anticipated, leaving only three... Read more
Twenty-four students of Kristi Seehafer presented their Christmas recital on Sunday, December 9, at The Abbey of the Hills. The program included a selection of traditional and contemporary holiday songs. A reception followed the performance. Back Row: Isabella Anderson, Beckham Berry, Liam Heller, Rhianna Cantine, Mallory Falk, Jackson McFaden,... Read more
Dan Lester Wins $800 in Second Chamber Holiday Drawing
Local News December 9, 2018 0
Dan Lester of Milbank proved “it only takes one!” Lester only put one slip in the Holiday Cash drawing, but it was a lucky one. He won $800 in Ol’ Mill Bucks courtesy of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce and participating Milbank businesses. Charles Thomson of Big Stone... Read more
MHS Musicians Attend 45th Annual Merry TUBACHRISTMAS
Local News December 9, 2018 0
The 45th Annual Merry TUBACHRISTMAS , a mass choir of tuba and euphonium players, was held in Aberdeen on Saturday, December 8. Performances were presented at the Lakewood Mall, Walmart, and Target. Players ranged from age 10 to 70s, including Milbank musicians Ty Kettwig, Ian Liebe, Drake Rogers, Joe... Read more
Whimsy on Main Chosen Holiday Storefront Winner
Local News December 8, 2018 0
The official holiday votes in Milbank have been counted. Secret judges have been roaming the business area to determine which storefront had the most festive display. The winner selected was Whimsy on Main owned by Sara Snaza and Amy Thue. The Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 1, signaled... Read more
Milbank Boys Basketball Season Begins With Kickoff Classic
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 7, 2018 0
Bulldog basketball bounces back onto their home court to start the season with a double header showcasing both boys and girls teams against Waubay-Summit on Saturday, December 8. According to head coach Logan Diede, the varsity roster is made up of 11 players. The four senior players are Jacob... Read more
The MHS Music Department will perform in concert on Sunday, December 9, at 2:30 p.m. in the Milbank High School Theater. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. Refreshments will be offered following the concert. The concert choir will open with White Winter Hymnal, a vocal and... Read more
Milbank HOSA Members Get Hands on Experience at Sanford Health
Local News December 6, 2018 0
Milbank HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) members experienced the inner workings of Sanford Health in Sioux Falls on November 29. Mr. Brock Rops, South Dakota’s state adviser, welcomed the students and presented a motivational speech. The group toured the Parry Simulation Center, laboratory, and ER. The students learned... Read more
