2008 Stanley County graduate
Trevor Lopour
will be competing in the
NAIA High Jump Championships
in Johnson City, TN on March 5.
Ranked 6th in the nation,
he attends Mount Marty College.

Poetry Cabaret

State Class B Wrestling Meet @ Sioux Falls
Matt S. - Casey H. - Chantry N.

Hailey N. ~ qualifier on all events individually & team
 

6 of Stanley County’s
fall activity teams have been honored as
All Academic teams:
1 - Boys Cross Country
2 - Girls Cross Country
3 - Football Cheerleaders
4 - Volleyball
5 - Boys Golf
6 - Oral Interpretation
Press Release

South Dakota Football Coaches Association
Hall of Fame inductees include
Stanley County's Dave Tate
Saturday, January 30, 2010

Lacey F.: Honorable Mention

A Reading Legacy

National Honor Society Induction
& Spaghetti Supper
6:00 p.m.  Monday, November 16, 2009
Senior Citizens Center
LaMour G., Shantel N., Thomas T.,
Jamie W. & Shelby G.

Mrs. Riedy

Congratulations:
Big Dakota All-Conference
Volleyball Team:  Sara S
Honorable Mention:  Brandi P.

4 Buffaloes were named to the
2009 Big Dakota Conference
All-Conference Football Team:
Senior Kyle T.
Juniors Robby J. & Josh R.
Sophomore Cody L.
Honorable Mention: Tate C., Sophomore

Dave Tate
Stanley County football coach
for 29 seasons
was inducted into the
South Dakota Football Coaches Association's Hall of Fame
Friday, November 13, 2009
at the DakotaDome.

Drawing II Field Trip

Thursday, November 19
Sculptor John Lopez
at Eagle Butte

Outstanding Youth Volunteer
Seth L.

Student joins Stanley County School Board

Imagination at play

Lisa Johansen | Capital Journal
Stanley County fifth-grader Jalen C., 10, examines a length of film
during a workshop
by visual artist Bob H. Miller
in Bria Peppel’s classroom on Tuesday.
Miller is conducting workshops at Fort Pierre schools
as part of the
South Dakota Arts Council’s Artists In Schools
and Communities program.

HS Math Contest
Saturday, October 31
 Seth L., Josh R., Jake M., Clayton R., Bailey H., Tyler H. & Thomas T.
represented Stanley County very well

Cade L., Morgan D., Trevor S. (back row)
Ali S., Bailey H., (front row)
put together, in just 8 hours one very fine concert.
Not only was their musicianship superior,
but their representation of SCHS was superb.
Please congratulate these students.
Ms. Konechne

All State Chorus
October 30-31, 2009
Thomas T. -  Mason W.
Shae C. - Carmen F.

Congratulations to
 - Jacy M. for placing 1st
in the Serious Plays Division &
 - Thomas T. for placing 2nd
in the Oratory division
at the Pierre Oral Interp meet
Way to Go!!

Cade L., Morgan D., Trevor S. (back row)
Ali S., Bailey H., (front row)
put together, in just 8 hours one very fine concert.
Not only was their musicianship superior,
but their representation of SCHS was superb.
Please congratulate these students.
Ms. Konechne

Jacy M. - Serious Play - Superior

Clayton R.

State Class A Cross Country
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Rapid City
# 59 of 133 @ 18:52.7

Terrance J. Hughes of Fort Pierre
has donated an autographed copy of his research book
“Holistic Ice Sheet Modeling”
to the Stanley County School’s Library.

Stanley County student wins first place for essay

Class Colors: Purple and White

Valedictorian: Taylor O.
Salutatorian: Jason C.
 

Hayes Rally Day

Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Any students or teachers who attended or taught at Hayes School
please e-mail a memory of your time at Hayes
to Mrs. Willoughby as soon as possible.
 

8 Stanley County High School Band Members
are being recognized by the South Dakota High School Activities Association
Academic Achievement Team Award
for achieving or exceeding a grade point average of 3.0
for the Band Solo-Ensemble Group:

 Jason C. (12-trumpet) - Austin B. (12- alto sax) - Sam O. (12- clarinet),
Kyla V. (12- bass clarinet) -  Jaclyn B. (12-clarinet) - Cole O. (11-baritone)
Bailey H. (10- clarinet) - Kane K. (9- trumpet)

This award provides proof and support to the many studies
that have been conducted on the correlation between
activities participation and student academic achievement.
This correlation provides "proof" that many high school students
can be overwhelmingly successful in academics
as well as participate in high school athletic and fine arts activities.

The SDHSAA believes that high school students learn in 2 distinct ways:
inside the classroom & outside the classroom
on the stage, athletic field or court, or other performance venue.
As a matter of fact, the various studies which have been conducted
indicate that fine arts & athletic activity participants
tend to have higher GPAs than non-participating students.

The SDHSAA Academic Achievement Team Award program
is designed to create a positive environment,
as well as an incentive,
to encourage school "teams" to have their members excel
both in the classroom and the activity.
This program can be used to help motivate students
towards academic excellence
and to promote academic encouragement from all "teammates".

Laura Snow
6-12 Bands and Music Appreciation
Stanley County School District
Ft. Pierre, SD

Congratulations
Carmen F. & Madison H
State Golf Tournament
May 18 and 19
at Hartford

Farewell/Retirement Open House
Wednesday, May 13
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Fort Pierre Senior Center
In Honor of Stanley County School District Staff
Brian Doherty -- MS/HS Principal
Michelle Humann -- Elementary Teacher
Guy Hunter -- Activities Director
Kevin Merscheim -- Business Manager
Jenifer Palmer -- Elementary Teacher
Bobbi Jo Parker -- Middle School Teacher
Lois Russell -- Elementary Teacher
Donna Shuck -- Librarian
Larry Shuck -- High School Teacher
Tom Sogaard -- 21st Century Program
Wilma Staples -- Educational Assistant
Maia Surdez -- 21st Century Program
Brenda Underdahl -- Educational Assistant
Emily Vulcan - Spanish Teacher
Julie Willoughby - Music Teacher

Guy Hunter, A.D.

Congratulations:
2009 Academic Excellence Honoree
Taylor O.
invited to attend the annual Governor's Academic Excellence Recognition Luncheon

Building ’bots

Stanley County physics students apply studies to project

A beverage/cookie sale will be offered before/during the hypnotist
--proceeds to go to Relay for Life--SC Stampede Cancer Team

Stanley County is excited to announce
we have another student athlete
continuing her academic/athletic career.
Amanda S. was offered a scholarship

to go & play soccer
for Dakota Wesleyan University next school year.
Amanda will be signing her letter of intent
on Friday April 17 in the MHS Lobby at 10:00 a.m.

HS Music trip to Atlanta
"I was very proud of our students;
they conducted themselves like ladies and gentlemen."
                     -- Mrs. Willoughby

KELOLand report & video:
[Sam O.] Reflects On All-America Game

Milton Creagh
MHS Assembly - 3/30/09

CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Dan E., Wyatt H., Wade W., Chantry N., Cooper C., & Thomas T.
who qualified for State AAUW Wrestling

Austin I., Jake P., & Jason C.

CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Kirsten W., Josh R., Zane T. for their 4th place finish
at the State Hockey Tournament
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Kirsten W. for receiving a $500 Sam Trobnnes Memorial Scholarship
at the Tournament
DELAYED CONGRATULATIONS TO:
 Colin O. & Mason W. for their 3rd place finish March 8

Sam O. selected as the
2009 South Dakota Girls Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year
Capital Journal Article
Stanley County would like to say how proud we are of Sam
for receiving this very prestigious award.
which will be presented at this year's Athletic Banquet on April 23rd.

Rogers to retire as hoops coach
Lady Buffs basketball season:  19-3
Sam O. all-time leading scorer with 1,579 total points

Big Dakota Conference Team Standings:  Stanley County # 2 (6-1)
Big Dakota All Conference Team:  Sam O.
Big Dakota Honorable Mention:
Sara S. - Junior
Ronnie M. - Sophomore
Jolonna S. - 8th Grade

Stanley County Senior Athlete
Jake P.

signed his National Letter of Intent
to play Football for Dickinson State University next fall
on March 4th

State Class B Wrestling tournament

Chad W. 3rd at 171 pounds
Matt S. 8th at 112 pounds
Thomas T. 8th at 119.

Girls Basketball District 12A Championship
Cheyenne-Eagle Butte 52, Stanley County 46

The Lady Buffs season:  19-3
Sam O. all-time leading scorer with 1,579 total points

Guy Hunter
named Region Athletic Director of the Year
by the South Dakota Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association

Stanley County Gymnastic Team qualifies for State

Qualifiers for State Individual Competition:
Kyla – all events
Kenna – vault, floor, beam
McKayla – beam, bars
Shelby – all events
Lexi – all events

  Buffs send 7 wrestlers to State

3rd Grade Reading Buddies

Sam O. to play in All-American game
Purdue Press Release
April 4, 2009 ~ St. Louis, Mo.

Hunter bidding farewell

SC Gymnasts Shelby G and Lexi L
have qualified for
state individual all-around
competition!!
Congrats!!!

Congratulate our kids!
SC Volleyball team & One Act Play cast
both received
SDHSAA Academic Achievement Team Awards
for the 2008-2009 school year

Sam O. led the Lady Buffs to the
Southern Plains Conference Championship Victory
over Winner 48-41

Stanley County Students save humanity

Congratulations to
John W.
for being chosen the winner of
an all expense paid trip,
June 12-18
FREE trip to Washington D.C.

 through the West Central Rural Electric Youth Tour!!

CONGRATULATIONS To
the Oral Interp team
for receiving the
South Dakota High School Activities Association Academic Team award,
which means the teams average grade point average
is 3.0 or higher.

 

Stanley County kids help those in need
Capital Journal Article

named to
11B All-State Football Team
Capital Journal Article

Mrs. Riedy

[Sam, who verbally committed to the Division I school as a sophomore],
said she chose Purdue, not just because of its prestigious reputation in athletics,
but also because of the wide range of strong academic programs as well.

The following students participated in the
Northern Hills Honor Band
in Spearfish Tuesday, November 25

Jaclyn B., Austin B., Jason C., Bailey H., Cole O.
Trevor S., Kyla V., John W.
Austin B., Morgan D., Trisha G., Jennifer H.
Soren I., Kelli M., Nicole S.
 

John W. has done it again!!

The Rapid Journal has named him
2008 Best of the West
Boys Golf Honorable Mention

National Science Center/Army Van here
hands-on learning -  Grades 4-8

Big Dakota Football
All-Conference Recognition

1st team:
 Austin I., Jake P.,
Tyler R. & Chad W.
Honorable mention:
Ryan H.

November 14-15 - Augustana Band Festival in Sioux Falls
Evening concert at the Washington Pavilion on Saturday, November 15. 
Public is invited to attend; tickets are required.
Students selected to participate: Jaclyn B. (12th clarinet), Bailey H. (10th clarinet), Austin B. (12th alto sax), John W. (11th trumpet), Trevor S. (11th French horn), Kyla V. (12th clarinet), & Cole O. (11th baritone)

Congratulations
to Haley H. & Kaleb F.
for placing 3rd in novice duet on Saturday
at the Pierre Oral Interp invitational.
There were 12 schools competing
and 15 entries in their category.
Good Job!

CONGRATULATIONS
to Courtney Z.
for her 6th place finish at the
State "A" Cross Country Meet in Huron!

Local Students use experiments in mobile laboratories
Shawna Bleecker, Capital Journal Staff 

Seventh-graders Morgan D., 12, and Madison H., 12,
perform a heart-rate experiment in the Science on the Move
Mobile Science Lab Wednesday.
The mobile lab’s purpose is
to provide South Dakota students
with an opportunity to learn science
with advanced technology, equipment and methods.
Capital Journal Article

Stanley County sees smaller [enrollment] loss than many anticipated

Prairie Winds 4-H
will work with students involved in the
Stanley County Schools’ Friday and after-school program
later this month on a 
robotics program, which
helps children learn to think in a logical order
and develop basic math skills, Jane Hanson
[4-H youth development Extension educator] said.

It also gives children a fun experience
to connect with
when they learn such skills in science and math class,
hopefully allowing the lesson
to stick longer with students, she said.
http://www.capjournal.com/articles/2008/10/07/people/education/doc48eb73463dafa261299615.txt

Class A boys golf tournament
Jacob M., Adam C. & John W.
JOHN W. IS AWESOME!~!
He was one spot away from being chosen to the All Tournament Team.

Advanced Teaching at Stanley County

Teen Court
Seth L., Kalyn E., Trevor S., & Brandi P.
attend youth leadership conference
in Nashville
August 21 & 22

Congratulations Trevor L.
- scored 11 points in
South Dakota All-Star Basketball Game

Tom Rogers
has accepted the
Varsity Head Football coaching position.
Lee Heibel will also move up
as a Varsity Assistant Football coach.

Our new Social Studies teacher
Larry Shuck
will coach
MS Football and MS Boys' Basketball

Trevor S.
attends Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference

Stanley County Senior Taylor C.
Top Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association rookie bull rider
Ranked 6th nationally
Won 3rd straight bull riding title
at the SD High School Rodeo finals
in Belle Fourche,
setting a new record!

Taylor will represent South Dakota
at the National High School Finals rodeo
July 20-26 in Farmington, New Mexico.
Last year he finished sixth.

Stanley County High School
Athletic Hall of Fame

2009

Glenn Dozark

Thank you to
First National Bank of Fort Pierre
for their help in obtaining
a 12' screen for Parkview Auditorium

Stanley County's Trevor L.
signed a letter of intent to participate in
basketball and track at Mount Marty College in Yankton

State Track - Boys:
400-meter relay team
800-meter relay team
Trevor L. - high jump & 200-meter dash
Tyler N. - 100-meter dash
Zach A. - high jump & triple jump
(Seniors Zach A., Kip C., Trevor L., Trevor N., Kern P.
Junior Jason C.)

State Track - Girls:
400-meter team
medley relay team
Sam O. - high jump & triple jump
Coralea B. - 800
Courtney Z. - mile
Whitney S. - shot & - discus
(Seniors Coralea B., Christina G., Whitney S.
Juniors Sam O., Amanda S.
Freshman Courtney Z
8th graders Megan A., Taylor H.
7th grader Amber Z.

MHS Teacher of the Year:

Shirley Swanson

Sam O. named to Class A All State girls basketball team
She received second-team honors.
Capital Journal Article

Can teenagers persuade younger children to make the right choices in life?
"Yes!" say the teens and the adults who work together
in the Moose Youth Awareness Program.

Region VII elementary/middle school music contest
Friday, April 25 in Philip
Kess H, Taylor S, Joni W, Anna M, Josh H, Austin B,
Megan A, Robert J, Taylor D, Katie L, Justice D, Shelby G,
Jaci M, Kaci D, Cody F, Daulton, Cade L, Tawnee W, Ali S,
Ashley S, Brooke J, Jennifer H, Trisha G, Meranda B, Jenny G,
Morgan D, Mikayla F, Bridget J, Nathan C, Alex K, Riley A, Tate L,
Mikayla H, Madison H, Soren I, John R, Makenna S, Nicole S,
Seth V, Brandi Z, Tesa C, Darian S.

Senior-Parent Party
Hollywood
A Night With the Stars
Saturday, April 19
Come dressed as your favorite movie star
or movie character.
Get your friends and come as a group
Annie    Brad Pitt    Napoleon    Charlie's Angels
Batman & Robin                       Superman
Lord of the Rings        Wild Hogs

2008 Prom
A Night in Vegas 

Thomas T.


State Geography Bee in Brookings April 4
State Spelling Bee in Sioux Falls March 15 - 4th Round
Mixing academics and athletics
(Capital Journal Article)

National Honor Society Members
Kassy N., Sarah J., Lindsey R., Stormi W.,
Tomisue H., Jason C., Taylor O., Whitney O.,
Jaclyn B., Christa W., Seth L., John W., Trevor S.

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

The SC Symphonic Band and HS Jazz Band
for receiving Superior ratings
at the Region Music Contest at Murdo!

Congratulations
Sam O.
Selected to Class A Girls Basketball
All Tournament Team

Mrs. Swanson and Ms. Milliken, Directors
 

Stanley County
Spelling Bee Winner
 Thomas T.

He will now go on to Pierre
to compete for the right to advance
to the state competition.

First Round Winners:
Riley T., Ashley S., Brady W.
Darian S., Andy B., Thomas T.

Stanley County Varsity Gymnasts
Qualify for State

Congratulations to
Walter Ruhnke of Pierre
Winner of

Stanley County Athletic Letter Winners Club Van

Alex M. receives Kenny Diegel Award

Trevor L. received the Pete Kerns Award

 at the Jones County Boys Basketball Tourney

STANLEY COUNTY ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
Ron Hutcheson - 2008 Inductee
Stanley County Athletic Hall of Fame
Worthy of Hall of Fame

Congratulations
to Cole O. & Sami B. for a Superior Rating
at District FCCLA
and to Jaclyn B. & Alex M. for an Excellent Rating!

Chad W.
Class 11B All-State football team honorable mention

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Amanda S. & John R.
Local winners in the
VFW Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy contests.
They will go on to District competition.

Northern Hills Honor Band in Spearfish
November 20, 2007

Alex K., John R., Nicole S., & Megan A.,
Bailey H., Krissy L., Kaitlin F., Daniel O., Jason C., & Cole O.
~
The kids who participated in the Northern Hills Honor Band
in Spearfish did an excellent job!
Their behavior was great throughout the rehearsals and concert
and they represented SC very well.
The final concert was wonderful.
We really do have great kids!
                             Mrs. Snow

Congratulations:
Big Dakota All-Conference Football Team:
Scotty D. ~ Trevor L. ~ Kern P. ~ Austin I.

Honorable Mention:
Jake P.

District champs

Lady Buffs
defeat Braves & Tigers
for District 12A title

Contributors

Dave Tate Northern's 2007 Coach of the Year

Head football coach at Stanley County High School
for 29 seasons,
he led his Buffaloes teams
to 5 championship game appearances,
including a state title in 1986, and
had 63 football players earning All-State honors.
He was a regional Coach of the Year five times.
His career record is 177-62.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GOLF TEAM
FOR PLACING 2ND IN Region 3

The following golfers will be going to State:
Zach A., John W., Jacob M., Adam C., and Ross O.

Stanley County Students
are the Best!

Whitney S. & Sierra A.
know the right answers
& won the trip
sponsored by West Central Electric

They went to DC
June 8 - 14

State's top students honored
at Associated School Boards
Academic Excellence luncheon
Congratulations, Marissa J.

SC sophomore Aleesa F.
 
Pierre's Miss Outstanding Teen
competed in the
Miss SD Outstanding Teen pageant
in Hot Springs on June 9.
Aleesa decided to compete
for scholarships
to help her go to medical school.

2nd Annual J B Open 
Tournament of Kings
Aaron C. def Mr. Mach
in the chess championship

Congratulations to
Travis R.
for placing 2nd
in the Northern State University
Math Contest!

11 students went to Aberdeen on April 18
to participate in the Math contest.
Over 1300 students participated in this contest.
Our students did very well.
Travis R. placed 2nd in the Geometry section.
Congratulations to him
and all the students who participated.

Congratulations SC Track Stars

State High Jump Qualifiers:
Trevor L - 6'4"
Zach A - 6'2"
Sam O - 5'5" - New School Record Holder!

Congratulations To:
the 7th grade girls Basketball team
on winning the Mitchell Tournament

Carnival 2007
King Patrick & Queen Kirsten
Royalty Candidates

Seniors:  Marissa J. & Tanner P.
Juniors:  Kelsey H. & Kern P.
Sophomores:  Patrick N. & Kirsten W.
Freshmen:  Seth L. & Natasha A.

Please tell the students
that you heard wonderful things about them.
Mrs. Willoughby

Please congratulate the members of the
Symphonic Band and HS Jazz Band
on their performances at the Region VII Music Contest in Presho.
The Symphonic Band earned an excellent rating (II)
and the HS Jazz Band earned a superior rating (I).
They all performed great and represented our school very well.
I am very proud of them and the work
they have put into preparing for this event.

I hope you will all be able to attend the spring concert
on March 29th, 7pm, at Parkview.
There will be lots of great music and I am sure you will enjoy it! :-)

Thanks for supporting our music students~
~ Laura Snow
Director of Bands

Congratulations
to Mrs. P's daughter Sydney
for WINNING the
National Punt, Pass and Kick competition
in New Orleans!

The rest of the delegates in attendance
were well behaved
and represented Stanley County well.
        Mrs. Bak

CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Travis R.
named JH MVP for the Pierre Soccer team.
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!

Northern Hills Honor Band
in Spearfish
Tuesday, November 21, 2006

6th: Bubba K., John R., Nicole S.
7th: Julia F.
8th: Clayton R., Bailey H.
9th: Cole O., Trevor S.
10th: Travis R., Jason C.
11th: Daniel O., Kaitlin F.
12th: Corey R.

Congratulations to:
 Amanda S.
for winning the local
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Voice of Democracy competition.
Amanda will receive a $200 scholarship
and is now eligible to proceed
to District, State and National competition
where first place is a $30,000.

CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Bailey H.
for winning the local
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
"Patriots Pen" competition.
Bailey will receive a $100 savings bond
and is now eligible to proceed
to District, State and National competition
where first prize is $10,000 savings bond.

National FCCLA Cluster Meeting
in St. Louis
November 17
Kaitlin F., Ashley H., Cole O.
Jacob G., Aaron C., Trevor S.
Rayleen R., Paige N., Sammi B.
Kyla V., Jaclyn B., Kenna W.
Whitley P., Allison R., Amanda L.

CONGRATULATIONS TO
those participating in the
Northern State Band Clinic

on November 15th:
Corey R., Daniel O., Dillon K., Sarah J., Jason C.,
Travis R., Steven S., Austin B., Sam O., Cole O., and Trevor S.

CONGRATULATIONS TO
Laura F. and Trevor S.
for placing 2nd in their duet category
at the Pierre Oral Interp contest

The rest of the team did a great job as well!!!!!

The students who participated at the
Region VII Honors Bands
in Kadoka on October 16, 2006,
did a fantastic job of representing the SC Band,
our school and the community.

Great job to the following students:
Travis R., Sam O., Kyla V., Cole O., Jaclyn B.,
Megan A., Bailey H., Tucker F., Julia F., Krissy L., Jeremy K,
Dan O., Trevor S., Corey R., John R., Bubba K., and Elliott S.

Mrs. Snow

FCCLA Lends a Helping Hand

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FCCLA 2006-07 officers:
President-Kaitlin F.
Vice President-Kyla V.
Secretary-Jaclyn B.
Treasurer-Cole O.

Congratulations to the BOYS GOLF team

for their 3rd Place finish at the Region 3A meet,
where they qualified all five of our golfers
to the State Meet!!!
GO   BUFFS

Winning schools were chosen for their efforts
in areas such as health promotion for staff,
health education,
family and community involvement,
school-based nutrition programs,
health services,
physical education,
healthy school environment,
and counseling services.

According to Dr. Bleeker,
the money may be used for
more playground equipment,
the walking program, etc.

Our thanks to
Joyce Larsen, Title I teacher,
who coordinated the Wellness program.

A great job to the SC Jazz Bands
                       
on their performances
at the Black Hills State University Jazz Festival
at Spearfish.
HS Band received a Superior and
MS received an Excellent rating.

The blood drive was a great success.

Thanks to all the students and staff
that either helped out or donated.
If you couldn't donate thanks so much
for being supportive.
Debbie Harrison

Contact Ruby Douglas
224-5811 ext. 3514
for information or reservations.

"Wilcox Fund" Benefit Basketball
March 14th at Parkview Gym

Stanley County Coaches and Staff
vs.
Varsity Boys and Girls Teams