Ninety couples promenaded through the cityscape of Paris during the Milbank High School junior-senior prom Grand March Saturday, April 29. Boyd and Annette VanVooren announced each couple as they began their walk around the cobblestone path through the city. Leading the march were prom co-chairpersons Allison Pillatzki, Chase Pinkert,... Read more
FFA Members Excel at State FFA Convention
Local News May 2, 2017 0
The Milbank High School FFA Chapter competed at the 89th South Dakota FFA Convention in Brookings April 23-25. Thirty students took part in Career Development Events and individual FFA recognition. Senior Kadon Leddy placed first in Beef Entrepreneurialship, second in AgriScience Experience, and third in Veterinary Placement. His Beef... Read more
Dave Schaack, a member of the Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club, received his Advanced Communication Gold Award, the highest within Toastmasters International. Schaack previously completed the first two levels and received the Advanced Communicator Bronze and Silver Awards. “Dave is a valued member of the Milbank Babbel-Ons Toastmaster Club,” stated Jessica... Read more
Janelle John Joins Unzen Motors
Local News May 2, 2017 0
Janelle John has joined the sales staff at Unzen Motors. She brings to the team 10 years of sales experience in the automobile business. Janelle moved from the Fargo/Moorhead area where she was employed by Lunde Auto Center and Nereson Automotive. “Stop in and say ‘Hi’ to Janelle,” said... Read more
Milbank Musicians Earn Top Ratings
Local News May 1, 2017 0
Musicians from the Milbank High School band and choir earned top ratings for their performances at the large group music contest in Watertown on April 26. The MHS choir performed three numbers and received superior ratings across the board. “The choir did very well,” said MHS choir director Miriam... Read more
Matt Bastian Resigns from Milbank High School
Local News April 27, 2017 0
Matt Bastian, Milbank High School math teacher and head boys basketball coach, resigned his positions. He plans to take the job of K-12 principal and part-time athletic director for the Florence School District. Bastian began his teaching career in Milbank in 2001, and coached for 15 of the 16... Read more
Connor Lightfield Named MHS April Student of the Month
Local News April 26, 2017 0
Connor Lightfield is the April Student of the Month at MHS. He is the son of John and Kimberly Lightfield. Connor, a senior, is a member of the debate team, student congress, band, and student council. He is also involved in his church youth group. He was selected to... Read more
An Evening in Paris is the theme for the 2017 Milbank High School Prom this Saturday, April 29. Eighty-nine couples are signed up to promenade during the Grand March beginning at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission is $2. A banquet... Read more
The 11th Annual St. Lawrence School Foundation Gala is Friday, April 28. This year’s theme is A Stroll Through the Seasons. Activities and hors d’oeuvres begin at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. at Shady Beach Supper Club. Activities, including the live auction, follow. “We have... Read more
A food drive challenge, led by Milbank Middle School seventh-grader Korbin Leddy, produced over 1,500 items that will be donated to the Grant County Food Pantry. The drive ran from April 3 to April 20 in conjunction with 2017 Global Youth Service Day. Leddy’s project was called Feed the... Read more
