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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With the end of another school year and no more work, kids played and enjoyed the beautiful springtime weather on the Moorcroft football field last week. With golf, go carts, football toss and many other games available, the laughter and excitement was contagious....
Several local horseback riders trotted through Moorcroft on their way to school last Thursday morning with parents pulling horse trailers behind as these high school students celebrated the last week of school in this time-honored tradition....
Moorcroft Elementary May Wolves of the Month, back row left to right: Craig Townley, Joani Charlson, Kimberly Burch, Braydon Wells; middle row: Elwyn Troyer, Lily Swaney, Lincoln Stephens, Lillian Schmeusser, Addielle Roberts; front: Mercer Anderson, Emberley Schrock, Elias Jordan....
Moorcroft Elementary students with perfect attendance: Liam Woolsey, Nala Anderson, Braden Anderson....
Black Hills State University released the Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. A total of 630 students maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours. Local students on the list include Molly Amann and Kye Taylor of Sundance and Jonathan Barnum of Moorcroft. In addition, a total of 129 students maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher while taking less than 12 credit hours. Local students on the list include Kaylei Petz of Moorcroft....
(Top photo) Lilly Barnum, Janika Baron and Acelyn Black shift their tassles to the other side as they change from high school students to graduates during Sunday's graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023. The newly minted adults walked the stage to receive their diplomas and listened as...
Nine local students received their Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) College and Career Readiness Center (CCRC) HiSET diplomas in Sundance on May 22. HiSET is a high school equivalency program that includes studies and testing in language arts, reading and writing, math, social studies and science. The HiSET credential is accepted by all institutions of higher learning, the military and by employers. The HiSET program is free of charge for anyone 16 or older. Left to right: Newcastle Instructor... Full story
The Moorcroft Elementary Parent Action Committee hosted the annual Science Fair Tuesday, May 9. A science fair project is one of the best learning experiences a student can undertake because it involves so much more than science; it is a great way for kids to explore their world and how things work. Most projects also involve a good deal of math and all students get an opportunity to enhance their presentation skills when they prepare their display boards and discuss their projects. The students presented some great projects this year. The EINS...
Britanie Dobson, a 2020 Thunder Basin graduate, graduated on May 16 from Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. The three years that Britanie was there, she acquired a bachelor's degree in psychology and graduated with many honors, such as two honors for participating in Service Learning Courses, Alpha Chai Honor Society and graduating Cum Laude. Britanie has been accepted to the University of Wyoming School of Law in Laramie. She will be attending there in the fall as she pursues her degree...
Crook County Farm Bureau Federation annually sponsors the Ag Books for Kids contest for K-5th grade students. A book related to agriculture is paired with resources to learn about a specific ag topic. The book selected this year, "Popcorn Country", tells the story of America's favorite snack and how popcorn is planted, grown, and harvested. Members of the Whitcomb FFA chapter read the book to the kindergarten classes. Students could then color a pre-printed page for the contest. This year,...
Congratulations to the Moorcroft Secondary Students of the Month for May, 2023. Students were chosen by staff at Moorcroft Secondary based on their tolerance. Staff were asked to consider students they felt showed tolerance. Tolerance is a patience toward a practice or opinion you disapprove of; tolerance is being agreeable, listening carefully and treating the person with dignity and respect while you disagree. Using this guideline, staff were asked to nominate students they felt fit. Pictured...
The 2023 John and Margaret Moline Scholarship is awarded to Dane Connally of Moorcroft High. Dane will be attending Mitchell Technical College, in Mitchell, SD. Dane will pursue studies in the Electrical and Construction and Maintenance program. Dane’s parents are Jessie and Toby Connally of Moorcroft....
The Sundance office of the College and Career Readiness Center (CCRC) of Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) proudly announces the 2023 HiSET graduation to be held on Monday, May 22, 7 p.m. in the Central Office Gym, 122 Hwy 585, Sundance. The public is cordially invited to attend. HiSET is a high school equivalency program that includes studies and testing in Language Arts Reading and Writing, Math, Social Studies and Science. It also includes a career exploration and work preparation component as well. The goal of the program is for students to...
Whitcomb FFA held their annual kindergarten barnyard day last week. Whitcomb officers helped kids learn about pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, horses and more/ Each station was unique and the kids had a blast at each one. Activities included grooming and riding horses, petting chickens, walking and learning about sheep, playing with pigs and reading their weight while learning how a squeeze chute works. Special thank you to our wonderful ag teachers for helping to make this event happen every...
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Breakfast May 22 – Cereal bar, oranges, yogurt May 23 – Croissant breakfast sandwich, applesauce, string cheese May 24 – Breakfast variety, grapes, GoGurt May 25 – Cereal, toast, apples, juice Grab N Go May 22 – Cereal, apple, juice, yogurt May 23 – Muffins, orange, cheese stick May 24 – Cereal bar, apple string cheese May 25 – Rice Krispie treat, craisins, GoGurt Lunch May 22 – Spaghetti and meatballs, breadstick, celery, peaches May 23 – Chicken strips, cucumbers, orange, Italian ice May 24 – Pepperoni calzone, strawberries, sugar c...
Rowdy Pfeil of Moorcroft will be among the 217 undergraduates to be honored Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Chicoine Center. Pfeil is a candidate for Bachelor of Science....
The partners recently announced the names of the recipients of the True Companies Children of Employees Scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. Those receiving the scholarships include Anna M. Bossman and Dane A. Connally of Moorcroft....
The Crook County Farm Bureau Federation has selected the winners for scholarships for 2023. This year's winners are Kailee Gill and Faith Honey Anderson. The first-place winner is Kailee Gill, selected to receive a $2000 scholarship from the Crook County Farm Bureau Federation. Kailee played basketball and volleyball for Moorcroft High School, was a member of the Whitcomb FFA chapter and 4-H club showed horses, goats and beef, and was a leader in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Kailee has...
Black Hills State University will recognize more than 330 graduates during the 185th Commencement Ceremony, taking place inside the Donald E. Young Center Saturday, May 6, at 10 a.m. Degrees to be awarded include 40 master’s degrees, 264 bachelor’s degrees and 32 associate’s degrees. Crook County graduates include: Jonathan Barnum (BS Professional Accountancy) and Kaylei Blakeman (BSED Elementary Education) of Moorcroft; Zachary Davis (MS Integrative Genomics) of Sundance and Taylor Polhamus (BS Biology) of Aladdin. BHSU encourages atten...
The Moorcroft Post Prom Committee had a fun and successful post prom celebration for the students and their dates. With being able to use the fire hall as a location, they were able to provide a spacious and adequate environment for the students and all of the activities made available for them. They had a great night playing cornhole, water pong, spike ball, board games, Jenga, throwing the axe in the Axe House trailer and figuring their way through the escape rooms. The students had plenty of...
A great night was had by students and guests alike as court jesters and bayou queens wearing sequins and smiles stole the show at the Mardi Gras themed promenade Saturday night. This year's Prom Court was crowned on Saturday, left to right: Dane Connally, Richard Allison, Isaiah Erickson, Prom King Kyler Smith, Prom Queen Kailee Gill, Katelynn Blakeman, Janika Baren and Talissa Fischbach....
The Devils Tower Natural History Association is pleased to announce we will be offering two monetary, one-year scholarships, in the amount of $1000 each. Application forms may be obtained from Crook County school counselors or by contacting DTNHA at PO Box 37, Devils Tower, WY 82714, by calling 307-467-5283 x 631 or by email, from Executive Director Sandra Mooney at: [email protected]. Below are the qualifications for the scholarship: • The applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student in one of Crook County’s high sch...
At their meeting on March 21, officers of Moorcroft's volunteer fire department reassessed their decision not to allow the long standing post prom party to be held in the fire station bays. The board had voted to refuse the party inside the building for a number of reasons at last month's meeting; however, trying to find a safe place that could house the game trailers and all the kids was proving to be difficult for the school and town. Now, the young partygoers will again enjoy a safe and warm...
Laramie County Community College is proud to announce the list of graduates for the 2022 fall semester and those students earning a place on the president’s and vice president’s honor rolls. Students earning president’s honor roll recognition have earned a cumulative 3.75-4.0 GPA, and students on the vice president’s honor roll have earned a cumulative 3.5-3.74 GPA. Associate of Applied Science Graduates include Dakota Austin DuBeau of Moorcroft. Included on the President’s Honor Roll are Bentley Marie Geib of Hulett and Anna Bossman of Moorcr...
