Sunday, February 21, 2010

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Menno Hosts District Girl's 11-B Basketball Tournament February 22, 25, and 26

menno High School 
410 5th Street
Menno, SD 57045

What's in the News?

Souper Bowl Benefits Families In Need
By: Stephanie - February 12, 2010
Every year Menno School has what is called Souper Bowl week before the big Super Bowl game. Where students and staff collect soup and other non-perishable items for the Bethany Food Pantry in Freeman. The Bethany Food Pantry has been providing food for local families for years.

Teacher Feature: Mrs. Evenson
By: Taylor - February 12, 2010
It was just before the Vietnam War, when a little girl was born In 1959, in the Freeman Hospital. When Mrs. Evenson's parents had been living in Vietnam, where her father worked for the International Voluntary Service. They were home on leave and she was born. When she was old enough to travel at six weeks old, her family traveled back to Vietnam.

V.J. Smith Addresses the Student Body
By: Shiloe - February 8, 2010
On Thursday, the twenty-first of January, the author of The Richest Man in Town, V.J. Smith came to speak to the middle school and high school students. What V.J. Smith shared with the student body influenced many who attended. He began his speech by saying, "What goes around..." and let the rest of the auditorium finish the quote, "What goes around comes around." He said this to the students, staff, and other locals citizens because it pertained to the story of his friend Mildred.
 

FCCLA Students Do Well at Districts
by: Hannah - February 8, 2010
On Monday, February 1st, 18 Students traveled to Freeman to present illustrated talks for the District IV FCCLA competition. Six talks were presented and all of them received a gold rating which sends them all to the state competition.

Senior Sparkle: Nick K.
By: Alicia - February 8, 2010
Nicholas K. was born on December 17, 1991 to Debra and Joe. He is the oldest of three children in his family. He has a sister named Katelyn 16, and a little brother Bailey 11.

Senior Sparkle: Trevor
By: Stephanie - February 8, 2010
Once upon a time a boy named Trevor was born. He was born on August 7th to Ken and Cindy , of Menno, SD. Trevor was Ken and Cindy's second son, the first was Tanner. Tanner and Trevor were later joined by Tyrell.

Senior Sparkle: Kody
By: James - February 8, 2010
Kody Kyriss was born Sept. 26th 1991 to Jack and Linda. His brother Kyle later joined the family.
In his free time he likes to read, watch movies, and if there's time watch TV. His favorite book series is Harry Potter. Kody has many favorite movies but he enjoys Transformers 2 the best. If Kody is watching TV it would probably be That's 70's Show.

Girl's Basketball Midyear Review
By:  Alicia - February 8, 2010
The Menno girls find themselves mid season with a 9-5 record. The sole senior Kelsey Walloch leads the team in scoring averaging 12.6 per game, 14 rebounds per game and 2.6 blocks per game. Junior Courtney Kessler leads in steals with 3.1per game and 4.5 assists per game. Other members of the team who make up the starting line up include junior Julie Stoebner and sophomores Tessa Goehring and Paige Herrboldt.

Boy's Basketball Midyear Review
By: Tessa - February 8, 2010
It is now mid-season and the Wolves are at a 4-8 record. Macon has been the leading scorer for the Wolves averaging 17 points per game with William and Tyler E. coming in close behind with 11 and 9 points respectively. William also leads the team in rebounds and steals. Other members that make up the starting line up are Kory and Spencer.

Senior Sparkle: Richard
By: Tessa - February 5, 2010
Richard was the last born of four children to proud parents William and Jody. He was born on August 23, 1991 in Yankton, SD. Richard has three older siblings. Emily, his sister; Bryan, his oldest brother; and Levi.

Senior Sparkle: Sara
By: Taylor - February 1, 2010
On a spring day, a little girl was born in May on the 14th day in 1992. Sara was born to Daniel and Robin at Scared Heart Hospital in Yankton, South Dakota. Sara has two older siblings Jacob, Diedra, and a younger sibling MaryJo.

Senior Sparkle: Chandra
By: Hannah - February 1, 2010
On February 11th, 1992 in Yankton, South Dakota a beautiful baby girl was born to Stewart and Karen. They named her Chandra Joy, she joined her two older sisters Chelsea and Carissa.

One-Act Play Competes At Regions - Advances to State Competition
By: Stephanie - January 29, 2010
The One-Act play cast and crew  performed Teenage Nightmare in Mitchell  on Thursday January 28th to three judges and a large audience of students, coaches and parents from Region III-B.  The judges would later determine that Teenage Nightmare was advancing to the state festival.

One Act Play to Perform
By Shiloe - January 15, 2010
Every year Menno Public School puts on a play in hopes of getting the chance to once again perform at the state festival. This year the play, Teenage Nightmare by Laura Toffenetti, is a comedy that will be performed in the old gym at Menno Public School at 7:00 pm on Sunday, January 24. The admission fee is three dollars for adults and one dollar for students. There will also be a dress rehearsal, not open to the public, on the 22nd of January for the rest of the elementary, middle school, and high school to enjoy. If someone cannot make it to the home performance later that weekend, they can contact Mrs. Knodel at the school for permission to attend.

Senior Sparkle: Tyler B.
By: Stephanie - January 15, 2010
Tyler B., was the first born to excited parents Paul and Carmen on January 13th, 1992 in Yankton, SD. Five years later he was joined by his little sister Devon.

Senior Sparkle: Kelsey
By: Shiloe - December 22, 2009
 In the hot month of July, on the 12th day in 1992, Kelsey was born to Peggy and David in Scotland, South Dakota. She doesn't have any siblings but as a child Kelsey kept her self busy playing outside with animals and competing in sports. To this day Kelsey still plays sports and is also involved in many activities such as FCCLA, basketball, softball, volleyball, FCA, and TATU.

Senior Sparkle: Macon
By: Stephanie - December 22, 2009
Macon was born to his parents Mick and Mary on November 12th, 1991 in Forestgrove, Oregon. Macon has an older brother Reid and twin sisters Tess and Jaedyn. Macon now lives with his mom Mary and stepdad James in Menno.

Senior Sparkle: Spencer
By: Stephanie - December 22, 2009
Spencer was born on January 28 in Yankton, SD to his parents Phil and Linda. He joined his brother Phil and sister Dana. Later Daisy, his dog, came into the family.
 

Senior Sparkle: William
by: Shiloe - December 11, 2009
Tall, funny, and outgoing Will was born on October 6th, 1991 in Yankton, South Dakota to ecstatic, first parents Raymond and Audrey. Later additions to the family include his two sisters Brittney, in the third grade, and one-year old Carol. As a child, besides hanging out with friends, Will liked to go to his cousin Patrick’s house and drive the four-wheeler around the farm.

Elementary Christmas Concert
By: Shiloe - December 11, 2009
On December eleventh, at 7:30 pm, Menno Public School's elementary Christmas concert will be held in the old gym. The concert will be a thirty minute Christmas musical with the kindergarten through the fifth grade singing; in addition to the musical, the sixth grade will be reciting the speaking lines.

Menno Girls Jr. High Basketball
by: Mrs. Stokes - December 1, 2009
This year there are 15 girls in grades 6-8 out for basketball. The 8^th graders are Emily M, Kelsey W, Cheyenne, Madison, Christina and Kylee . The 7^th graders consist of Abby, Laura, Kaylee, Devon, Lindzie, and Nikki.  The 6^th grade girls out for basketball are Preslee, Carmen, and Tara .

Teenage Nightmare Cast Announced
By: Stephanie - November 18, 2009
This year the category for the 'B" school one-act plays is humor. Teenage Nightmare by Laura Toffenetti is the name of the one-act play selected this year for the Menno Drama Department. This play brings a teenage life to the stage by showing the tribulations of a teen's life through the use of several humorous scenes. Some of the different scenes depicted in the play are "Shopping with Mom", "Dumb Things that Parents Say", and "Date Scene."

Senior Sparkle: Jessica
By: Stephanie - November 16, 2009
Jessica was born August 30th in Sioux Falls, SD to excited parents Robert and Vicki; she was later joined by her little brother Kyle.

Wolves Face Off Against the Vikings
By: Stephanie - October 27, 2009
Once again the Menno Wolves football team finds themselves in the first round of football playoffs. They also find themselves facing the Viborg Vikings for the second time this year. The Wolves were defeated by they Vikings the first time with a score of 56-28, but they feel this time around they will get the job done adding another "W" to their record.
 

Senior Sparkle: Tyler E.
By: Shiloe - October 23, 2009
On May 14, 1992 Tyler was born to proud, new parents Dave and Brenda in Overland Park, Kansas. Later joining the family was little sister, Preslee, and his dog, Tucker.

Menno Band Day
By: Shiloe - October 22, 2009
On the crisp Friday morning of September 25, 2009, Band Day was held in Menno for its third year since the 1960s. Nerve-racking for some, the sixteen bands, all ranging from middle school to Class A and B divisions, readied themselves for the long morning of marching. To choose the schools that participate in Menno's Band Day, information is sent out early spring and they determine if the date works for their schedule.

Post High Planning
By: Stephanie - October 21, 2009
Every year Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU) hosts a Post High Planning Day. This is where schools from all over the state bring juniors or seniors to learn about college and the colleges in the surrounding states. This program is held annually. It is set up by the Dakota Association of College Admission Counselors.

Date Safe
By: Stephanie - October 21, 2009
On Wednesday, October 7, Mike Dormitz was the guest speaker at the Armory in Wagner, SD speaking about teen dating and all the issues that relate to dating like kissing, body language, and sex.

Coronation 2010
By: Stephanie - October 1, 2009
Monday September, 28 was the 2010 Coronation. The evening started with the senior entrance and then the royalty entered on to the stage. Then the MC, Kory, told us a good joke to lighten up the mood. Former Queen Blossom and King Kyle gave their farewell speeches, then King Trevor and Queen Kelsey were crowned.

2010 Homecoming Royalty Announced
By: Shiloe - September 14, 2009

The 2010 school year is kicking off to a great start! With Homecoming 2010 on its way, you will want to know what’s coming up. The candidates for Homecoming King are Tyler E., Macon, and Trevor while the Homecoming Queen candidates are Elizabeth, Jessica, and Kelsey. Homecoming King and Queen will be announced during coronation which is to be held in the old gym on September 28th at 7:30 P.M. in the school/city auditorium. The theme for this year is Remember Wolves will dominate Again in 2010. Skits, music, and entertainment will be enjoyed by all with Kory  as the master of ceremonies. Following Coronation will be the burning of the "M" and a pep rally on the elementary playground.

Senior Sparkle: Michelle B.
By: Stephanie - September 18, 2009

Michelle B. was born on July 8, 1991 in Deadwood, SD to Milford and Mary. Michelle has two older step brothers from her stepdad Sherwin, an older sister Mariah, and her younger brother Patrick.

Elementary Students Gain New Friends
By: Shiloe - September 18, 2009
Menno Public School has acquired four new students in the elementary. Logan Schmidt in the 1st grade, Mackenzie in the 2nd grade, Sierra in the 4th grade, and Enjoli in the 5th grade. When I asked Enjoli what she liked about our school she replied, “I like Menno School because I make a lot of new friends and the food tastes totally different here.” She also says that she’s very happy to be here and so far she has had fun although she knows it’s going to get harder. All of the children like their teacher’s.

President Shows Importance of Education
By: Stephanie - September 21, 2009
President Barrack Obama recently gave a speech to the young people of our nation. His speech was about how students should make every effort to do well in school and to get good grades because we are the future of our nation. President Obama told students that it is our education and is our responsibility, that no matter where we came from doesn't mean that we can't get a good education.

Presidential Speech Stirs Mixed Emotions
By: Shiloe - September 22, 2009
I agreed with most of President Obama's speech to students across the United States because students should be able to get their work done correctly without any excuses. I can understand when things at home are really hard, something serious happens, and the student honestly couldn't complete their homework; however, you should still work hard to get the job done. Without an education you cannot get a good paying job, and without a good paying job money is going to be tight. You should have to set a goal that you can race towards and try your hardest so now matter how far you fall back, you will have something to land on to get you somewhere.

Menno Extends A Welcome to New Students
by: Stephanie - September 22, 2009
You may have seem some new faces in the hallway or even in your classroom this year. Those new faces belong to Tyler C. who is in the junior class, Kyle M. who is in the sophomore class, Ashlee who is in the sixth grade, and Shawn who is also in the sixth grade.