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As a part of National Agriculture Week which is celebrated March 17th-24th 2024, it is important to celebrate both those currently employed in Ag related careers and those who will be joining the Ag community in years to come. As Wagner is a farming community, it is important to offer Ag education to its students. Future Farmers of America (FFA) is a student organization offered through WCS for those students that are interested in expanding their knowledge of agriculture and leadership.
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National Honor Society (NHS) has been in existence for over a century. The society encompasses five main pillars including scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Andes Central is unique as opposed to other schools in the area in the aspect that they allow sophomores to become prospective members, allowing those students to be a part of the organization for longer than the usual two years as a junior and senior.
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MR. CLIFF JOHNSON'S HIGH SCHOOLERS READ TO ELEMENTARY
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Congratulations to all Bon Homme Youth wrestlers on a successful season!!
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Back in December, when I gave my annual Budget Address to the state legislature, I told them that we had to remember our core function as the state governments. I told them that we needed to prioritize people, not projects. Our primary responsibility is to serve the people of the great state of South Dakota. And now, as we have wrapped up the 2024 legislative session, I am proud to say that we have done just that.
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During our most recent family movie night, we watched one of my favorites: Encanto. At one point in the movie, a character who has been gifted supernatural strength confesses that she fears she will crumble under the weight of all that is expected from her. Although she accomplishes amazing things, it never feels like enough. She never feels like she, herself, is enough.
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One of this week’s featured WCS seniors is Shona Kocer. Shona is the daughter of Fran and Karla Kocer. Shona’s nickname is Shon. During her high school years at WCS, Shona has been a part of many extra-curricular activities including chorus (three years), National Honor Society (two years), the school play (two years), track (four years), student council (four years), volleyball (four years) and activities council (two years).
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One of this week’s featured senior spotlight is Kennedy Kourt. Kennedy is the daughter of Trista and Dustin Kourt. Kennedy has several nicknames including Hollywood, Kenny, and KernDog. During her high school years at Wagner Community School, Kennedy has been involved in many extra-curricular activities including cheer (four years), chorus (four years), FFA (two years), gymnastics (two years), journalism/newspaper/ yearbook (three years), and student council (two years).
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