Milbank High School senior, Rebekah Tuchscherer, punched her ticket to the National Speech and Debate Tournament with a top two finish at the Northern South Dakota District Qualifier event last weekend. She finished second overall in the double elimination tournament, falling just once to a competitor from Watertown. Both... Read more
The Milbank High School speech and debate team took part in the Northern South Dakota Qualifier tournament in Brookings Friday and Saturday, February 26-27. “The event even spilled over into Sunday with awards ending at 12:20 a.m.,” explained head coach Natasha Hartman. “This tournament runs until they narrow the... Read more
The Grant-Deuel School District is holding a series of meetings to gain public input and suggestions in its process of forming its dissolution plan. The first meeting took place Monday, February 29, at the commons area of the school. The district voted at its February school board meeting to... Read more
Musicians from Milbank High School collected superiors and other awards during the 2016 Region III Solo and Ensemble Music Contest in Watertown Wednesday, February 24. In the vocal competition, 27 students performed solos and one senior duet. Each received high marks. “This year only the juniors and seniors and... Read more
Folk singer and songwriter Jami Lynn Buttke is the featured artist in residence for two weeks at Koch School in Milbank until March 4. During the first week at Koch, Jami introduced her folk and bluegrass music to the students along with teaching them about the guitar and banjo. She... Read more
MHS students and faculty celebrated National FFA week from February 20-27. “We had a very fun and successful week,” stated FFA advisor Jerry Janisch. FFA and Ag students participated in a medallion hunt and coloring contest Monday. “Four medallions were hidden around the school,” explained Janisch. “Four times throughout... Read more
The Kiwanis Club of Milbank sponsored its annual Car On Ice fundraiser this winter. Because of the mild temperatures, the car sank early last week and is completely submerged. Tickets to guess when the car sank were sold through Friday, February 26. “Because of the short timeframe this year, the... Read more
Dawgs To Face Cavs In Opening Round Of Boys Region Basketball Tourney
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 29, 2016 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs will face the Aberdeen Roncalli Cavaliers in the first game of the Region 1A high school boys basketball tournament Monday, February 29, in Groton. The two teams will begin their quest with a 4:30 p.m. tipoff. Milbank Area will take a 5-15 regular season record into... Read more
Jake Anderson Makes Record Book
Milbank Area Wrestling February 28, 2016 0
Junior Jake Anderson joined an elite group of Milbank High School wrestlers when he marked his 100th career varsity victory Friday. He achieved the feat at the State Class A tournament in Rapid City. “It feels really good,” said Jake. His 100th win also advanced him to the placing... Read more
Jake Anderson Captures Seventh Place At State Wrestling
Milbank Area Wrestling February 27, 2016 0
Milbank Junior Jake Anderson ended his junior wrestling season on a high note. He captured seventh place at the 152 pound weight class with a 7-1 victory over Stoltenburg of Pierre. Anderson had already beaten Stoltenburg during the region tournament. “Jake had a solid state tournament,” stated Bulldog head coach... Read more
