Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Sundance Elementary students rounded out the 2022 – 2023 school year with Field Day on May 24. Coach Williamson in conjunction with the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) and many volunteers hosted a day filled with fun for the students and staff. Events included softball throw, long jump, water relay, kick the can, gaga ball and a 4x100 relay. With the support of PIC, a new "mystery" station was also added to the lineup – the kids were surprised to see a gigantic bouncy slide and obstacle cou...
The Wyoming Department of Transportation district four Wyoming Transportation Department Employees Association (WTDEA) recently awarded scholarships to two outstanding students including one from Crook County. Parker Speidel is the son of Rusty and Amanda Speidel. Parker recently graduated from Sundance High School and plans on attending Northwest College in Powell to pursue his dream of becoming a pilot. Parker kept busy as Senior Class President and was a member of his local FFA Chapter,...
Crook County first graders from Hulett, Moorcroft and Sundance made their annual trek to Devils Tower National Monument for the 18th annual Wyoming Reads celebration in Crook County. It was a gorgeous day to enjoy the natural history of Devils Tower with a hike around it. After their hike, students met at the picnic area, ate lunch and were then entertained in the amphitheater. Area coordinator Bonnie Stahla, Crook County Library Director, explained how Wyoming Reads came to be and how the Sue...
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....
On Sunday, the Sundance High School Class of 2023 celebrated the end of one chapter in their lives and the beginning of the next. A total of 29 students graduated this year, donning their caps and robes to walk the stage and receive their diplomas. Class Valedictorian this year was Jameson Fleenor. Salutatorian was Nora Gustafson....
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...
Molly Ryan of Aladdin was among 234 graduates to receive bachelor’s degrees at Northwestern College during commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 13. Seventeen students received Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees, while the rest of the graduating seniors were granted Bachelor of Arts degrees. Ryan graduated Summa Cum Laude with a major in social work....
The 55th annual Wyoming State Art Symposium was held April 19-21 at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper. Over 4200 pieces of student artwork were displayed. 40 First Lady Awards were selected to be displayed for the year at the governor's mansion. Approximately 1500 students, 75 high school art educators, several colleges and art institutes participated in this event. Sundance High School earned 12 awards, two of which being First Lady Awards....
Josiah Rudloff of Aladdin has been named to the University of Jamestown’s Spring 2023 Dean’s List for maintaining a semester GPA of 3.50 or better....
The Sundance-Bearlodge FFA rounded off their year by attending the Wyoming State FFA Convention in Cheyenne and holding their annual chapter banquet....
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...
Deklan Gill was selected as the American Legion Boys State Representative for Sundance. Boys State is held in Laramie June 11-17. Willow Lindholm was selected as the American Legion Girls State Representative for Sundance. Girls State is held in Laramie June 4-10....
Breakfast May 22 – Cereal, cinnamon toast, pears, juice May 23 – Maple waffles, cereal, mandarin oranges, cheese stick May 24 – Breakfast pizza, cereal, peaches May 25 – Frosted long john/cinnamon roll, cereal, grapes, yogurt Lunch May 22 – Super nachos, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, pears May 23 – Chicken patty sandwich, waffle fries, baby carrots, strawberries, popsicle May 24 – Cheese pizza, romaine lettuce, orange, snack stick May 25 – Turkey sandwich, baby carrots, apple, potato chips, chocolate chip cookie...
Sundance State Bank Presents the Graduating Class of 2023!...
Sundance Elementary Kindergarteners will be celebrating completing their first year with a music program. The celebration will be held in the Sundance Elementary gym on Tues., May 16 at 2 p.m. Selections will include ABC Blues, Old Navy, Mr. Sun, Apples and Bananas, Counting Song, Wee Willie Winkie, Marching Rhythm, Months of the Year, Tingalayo and See Ya’ Later. Family, friends and the community are invited. Sundance Elementary fifth and sixth grade band students will be presenting a concert at 6 p.m. on Tues., May 16. Fifth grade band w...
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...
The Harper Memorial Scholarship committee is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 scholarship recipients. The Orville D. Harper Revocable Trust and the Wanda J. Harper Revocable Trust established this scholarship fund, for which Crook County School District #1 is a beneficiary. The trust designates scholarships for graduates of Sundance High School to allow them to attend any Wyoming in-state university or college. Crook County School District #1 congratulates the following outstanding Sundance High School students: Ella Bifulco, University of...
If you pass by the school campus on Wednesday, or see more emergency vehicles than usual on the streets of Sundance, don’t worry. It’s all part of the large-scale active shooter training scenario that will be taking place both on and off campus. “You’re going to see things that are not normal,” warns Emergency Management Coordinator Ed Robinson. This might include, for example, a helicopter, people wearing bright vests, students leaving the building en masse and “injured” victims being transported to the hospital. It’s nothing to worry about,...
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...
Sundance State Bank staff Melissa Dauphinais and Shelly Elwood were welcomed by the senior class at Sundance High School on April 25. In honor of National Financial Literacy Month, they created a presentation for the students titled 'Spilling the Tea on Financial Literacy'. The program focused on checking and savings accounts as well as the importance of saving money for a sound financial future. National Financial Literacy Month was first recognized in the U.S. in April 2004. This was done to...
You can't put kids in padded cells. You can't surround them with bubble wrap or follow them everywhere they go. You can't refuse to let them leave the house. So how can you feel confident that the people you love most in this whole world are going to be safe at a time when school shootings seem to be on the news every other day? Superintendent Mark Broderson reflects on this question two weeks after a hoax call sent the high school in Sundance into lockdown. "We want our schools to be...
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...
The State of Wyoming does an American Dream Essay Contest and these students were the winners from Sundance high school. Their essays were based on the Cowboy Ethics and what they find most important in their own lives. Rachelle Miller's essay, "Do What Has to be Done" received $100 for third place and Danielle Homola's essay, "Live Each Day With Courage" received $200 for second place. Jesse Harmon's essay "Love Ethics" received first place and $300. He will attend an awards luncheon in Casper...
Sundance High School seniors Jerel Nehl and Sheridan Schubarth were crowned this year's Prom King and Queen at the 2023 Prom held on Saturday....
