The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
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Moorcroft High School senior Char Cranston has signed her letter of intent and is going to Dakota Weslyan in Mitchell, SD on a volleyball scholarship after graduation this year, where she will continue her volleyball career after playing varsity volleyball for the Moorcroft Wolves the last four years. Char was selected for All State the last three years in high school and, this year, was the only 2A player in the state to receive All State for three years. She also received All Conference for...
Sarah Lewis of Moorcroft, Wyoming, was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Lewis was initiated at University of Wyoming. Lewis is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top ten percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate s...
Tucker Allison of Moorcroft graduated from Chadron State College Saturday with a Masters of Business Administration....
Breakfast May 23: Muffin, mandarin oranges, cheese stick May 24: Breakfast sandwich, fruit May 25: Biscuit & gravy, watermelon, egg May 26: Cereal, toast, peaches, juice Lunch May 23: Corn dog, cucumbers, orange, tater tots May 24: Chicken patty, chips, green beans, strawberries May 25: Burrito, corn, apple, cookie May 26: Sack lunch, uncrustable, chips, carrots, apple, scooby snacks Grab N Go May 23: Cereal, apple, juice, yogurt May 24: Oatmeal breakfast bar, string cheese, orange May 25: Bagel mini, apple, scooby snacks May 26: Uncrustable,...
Two hundred eighteen Chadron State College undergraduates received bachelor’s degrees and 65 graduate students received masters degrees in a combined ceremony in the Chicoine Center on Saturday, May 7. Dr. Paul D. Turman, Nebraska State College System Chancellor, was the commencement speaker. Crook County students graduating were: Andrea Pfeil of Moorcroft (Bachelor of Science), Gabrielle Velder of Sundance (Cum Laude BS in Education) and Devin Hodges of Hulett (Magna Cum Laude BS in Education)....
Trey Fischbach of Moorcroft was nominated to receive Dickinson State University’s 2022 Outstanding Graduate Award. This award is the highest honor bestowed upon graduating seniors by the university. Students are nominated by the faculty in their academic departments for exceptional performance in their fields of study. Nominees submit an application packet that includes a resume, documentation of leadership, letters of reference and an essay. A selection committee reviews completed applications and selects two individuals to receive the o...
This year's Prom Court from left to right: Zane Linder, Sterling Norris, Jacob Anderson, Kevin Stone (King), Danica Porter (Queen), Char Crantson, Brooke Wisnoski and Jalynn Hedlund. Forty-six seniors strutted their stuff on the Grand March at Friday night's "Roaring 20s" prom. The night went without incident, according to prom organizer Melissa Buckmiller, until the line dance, which "got kind of interesting". The soon-to-be graduates enjoyed a night of fun and cheer at this, their last school...
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Paden Swaney, Colton Harding, Lilah Jacobson, Addison Albertson, Cody Hinkhouse, Laylee Foley, Tynlee Thomas, Layton Townley, Daylynn Schutt, Paige Ruonavaara, Maeleigh Goodnough, Cailyn Merchen and Logan Harr....
Whitcomb FFA brought 38 members to the State Convention, which was held in Cheyenne. We competed in horse judging, livestock judging, meat judging, poultry judging, ag mechanics and vet science. The junior high horse team placed fourth and the vet science team placed fifth. It was a fun experience for many members. We went to the cemetery in Cheyenne and found Elias Whitcomb, whom the chapter is named after....
The MK-8 played host to a spring concert and art show on Thursday, giving parents the opportunity to enjoy the talents of their kids. Above, the band opens the concert with Sakura. For more about the event, see page 5....
Moorcroft High School teacher Andrea Wood and father Senator Ogden Driskill addressed the Moorcroft Council at the Monday night meeting to advocate saving the MTC building and reforming it into a charter school for trade. "The school I have in mind is a nine through 12 high school building that would serve about 60 students from Crook, Weston and Campbell Counties with open enrollment. All targeting students who have an interest in going into the trade skills, who know they're not college...
MK-8 students attended the spring concert and art show last Thursday afternoon with parents in tow, showing their paintings, drawings and dioramas as they waited for the concert to begin. The afternoon's event had been originally planned for the beginning of the month, but was postponed due to weather. "It was a real challenge to keep everything attached to the walls, but it was worth it! Families were able to view over 765 pieces of student artwork in the main hallway before moving into the...
Moorcroft High School: Rebekah Anderson, Talissa Fischbach, Lynsey Gray, Layson Williamson. Junior High: Eva Anderson, Camry Ruonavaara....
Cooper Davis, Avenlee Downey, Amelia Hawk, Rayanne DeCent, Reese Blakeman, Addi Gill, Isabella Matson, Cannon McCrea, Makoy Petersen, William Riddle, Aylee Wendling, Laken Wendling, Lilah Wendling, Elaina Zurbuchen. Not photographed: Kelvin Watson....
First established in 1958, Devils Tower Natural History Association is a non-profit corporation chartered by the United States Congress, to aid the National Park Service with historical, educational and interpretive programs. Our mission is to promote understanding and conservation of the natural, cultural and historical resources of the nation’s first national monument through education, public information and service. This year, DTNHA is offering a monetary, one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00. Application forms may be obtained f...
The American Legion Auxiliary #25 has announced the winners of the local poppy poster contest. The first and second place winners have now been sent to District competition. Appreciation to Mrs. Lona Tracy for her assistance with the contest....
Moorcroft K8 Parent Action Committee hosted the annual Crook County District Spelling Bee Thursday, February 17. During the month of January, Moorcroft K8 held classroom spelling bees and the top spellers from each classroom advanced to the Crook County District Spelling Bee, which was divided into two divisions. The winners of the first through third grade division were Lincoln Townley (second grade), winning first place; Ryland Johnson (third grade), second place; and Eva Schmuesser (third...
The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Crook County at the completion of the 2021 fall and summer semesters. Fall graduates are: Sara J. Thomas (Bachelor of Arts) of Hulett; Madison Jean Glenn (double Bachelor of Arts) of Moorcroft; Trey Hendrickson (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) and Rex P. Kanode (Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science in Business) of Sundance. Summer graduates are: Chace Sterling Peterson (double Bachelor of Science), Faith Marie Sanderson (Bachelor of Science) and Andrea Wood...
The Moorcroft chapter of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and local coordinator Amy Anderson hosted a spaghetti dinner fundraiser Monday night in the new Moorcroft High School FFA barn. "To raise funds for state and national conferences," said member Kylee DeCoteau of the reason for the event. "FCCLA members sell Italian sodas at home games; organize Valentine's Day gift sales; and this year, a game night and spaghetti feed." The team also wants to raise awareness of...
Dakota State University in Madison, S.D., held their fall commencement ceremony December 11, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. in the DSU Fieldhouse. Of the 147 graduates, 22 associate degrees were earned, 92 baccalaureate degrees, 31 earned master’s degrees and 2 earned doctoral degrees. Additionally, 27 undergraduate certificates were received and 1 graduate certificate. Candidates for graduation who chose to share their information include Tacey Fischbach of Moorcroft, Bachelor of Science – Exercise Science, Cum Laude (3.5 to 3.7 GPA)....
The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for academic excellence after the fall 2021 semester at South Dakota State University. To earn Dean’s List distinctions in SDSU’s colleges, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits and must have earned at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Crook County students on the list are: Alyssa Jaden Merchen of Pine Haven and Shelby Carolyn Garoutte (4.0) of Sundance....
The University of Wyoming lists eight students from Crook County on the 2021 fall semester President’s Honor Roll. Crook County students on the President’s Honor Roll are: Katrina A. Bauman and Sara J. Thomas of Hulett; Tianne M. Fischbach, Madison Jean Glenn, Audrey L. Merwin and Taylor J. Reynolds of Moorcroft; Shelby Heaster and Sherry Negaard of Sundance. The President’s Honor Roll consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates who earned a 4.0 (“A”) grade-point average for the semester. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled...
The Moorcroft High School auditorium was the place to be Saturday afternoon as guests were entertained by the fresh energy of a local cast of the production of The Emperor's New Clothes. This production was the most recent from the Missoula Children's Theatre, hosted by the MK-8 Parent Action Committee. Committee member Angie Peters expressed her pleasure in the efforts put forth by the Moorcroft area youth. "Everybody's done great. We auditioned on Monday and they got their parts Monday after...
