Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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Mr. Chase Ryan Hoel graduated from Pusch Ridge Christian Academy in Oro Valley, AZ in May and will be reporting to Annapolis, MD later this month, where he will be attending the United States Naval Academy. Chase's parents are Ryan and Katie Hoel of Oro Valley, grandparents Randy and Shelly Evans of Sundance. He is pictured here with his maternal great grandmother, Donna Lamb....
The Crook County Farm Bureau Federation promoted a program called Ag Books for Kids in the Crook County elementary school classrooms. This year's book was "Seed, Soil and Sun" by Cris Peterson. The purpose: to instill the knowledge that many of our daily necessities come from agriculture! American agriculture provides us with the food we eat, the clothes we wear and so much more. "Donating accurate agriculture books to Wyoming elementary schools has been the goal of the Wyoming Farm Bureau...
Wyoming Connections Academy, Wyoming’s leading tuition-free, online program for students in grades K-12, celebrated the graduating Class of 2024 at the Cody Auditorium on Saturday, June 1. Students, family, friends and faculty gathered to honor the 58 graduating students during the in-person commencement ceremony. Curtis Riesland of Oshoto in among the graduates....
The Crook County Farm Bureau Federation has selected the winners for two scholarships awarded for 2024. The scholarship committee reviewed all applications submitted, five in total. Based on the course of study, recommendation letters, extracurricular involvement and the desire for higher education and need, two scholarships were awarded. Determining the recipient of the Crook County Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship is always a very difficult decision and is based on many factors. The...
Quarter 4 Seventh Grade Taylor Nicole Asheim Gatlan Warner Ayer Kemper Lewis Bears Lydia Marie Castelli Audrey Jayne Cerelli Ava Leigh Cooney Makena Avorie Cortez Paisley Ann Cundy Tess Riley Dailey Mallen Joel Gustafson Luke Randal Halverson Harris William Haugen Kallen Randy Hento Ruslan Volodymyrovych Hrek Valerie Humbracht Hunter Joshua Idler Carsyn Selena Kalbach Wyatt Nicholas Kaminski Jalyssa Rae Keller Hadlee Ann Krell Kamden Jay Lenz Cord Tristin Marchant Morgan Michele McGuckin Brayden Lee Pearson Eva Rose Stark Zyler Raine Toth Addis...
School's out, but not before the elementary kids had a chance to enjoy a day of fun activities on Wednesday. For the full story, see page 11....
Crook County first graders from Hulett, Moorcroft and Sundance gathered at the Crook County School District central office gym on Tues., May 21 for the 19th annual Wyoming Reads celebration in Crook County. Due to the rainy weather, it was moved from the traditional Devils Tower location. After a sack lunch, area coordinator Bonnie Stahla, Crook County Library Director, read the story of The Good Queen Sue in memory of Sue Jorgensen with the help of all the first graders. Part of the...
As the school year drew to a close, the eagerly awaited field day arrived at Sundance Elementary School, offering a day filled with excitement and activity for students in grades K-6. The children enthusiastically participated in a variety of events, including the 4x100 relay, gaga ball, long jump, softball throw, capture the flag and kick the can. A bouncy house added to the fun, keeping the students engaged throughout the day. The event concluded on a high note with a dunk tank, where...
A total of 504 students were honored at Mitchell Technical College’s 56th graduation commencement ceremonies May 10 at the Corn Palace. Three ceremonies honored graduates from the entire year. A total of 186 graduates graduated with distinction. Jackson Crews of Sundance graduated with honors from the Power Line Construction & Maintenance program. Klel Johnson of Sundance graduated with honors from the Electrical Construction & Maintenance program....
Bailey Hofland of Sundance has been named to the Dickinson State University President’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. At the end of each regular semester, Dickinson State University recognizes those students named to the President’s List. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and have a minimum semester grade-point average of 3.9 or higher....
Black Hills State University released the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester. A total of 630 students maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours. In addition, a total of 102 students maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher while taking less than 12 credit hours. Local students on the Full-Time Dean’s List include Brandon Dixon of Sundance. On the Part-time Academic Recognition list from Crook County are Rosa Link of Carlile and Hope Marchant of Sundance....
Another group of young adults heads out into the wide world, graduation caps and diplomas in hand, to tackle the opportunities life throws their way....
The 2024 HiSET high school equivalency graduation for the Sundance College and Career Readiness Center, Eastern Wyoming College, was held on May 20. EWC adult ed programming is free of charge to participants. Pictured left to right: Callie Allred, Director of the College and Career Readiness Center, Eastern Wyoming College, Torrington; Logan Dirks, Hulett; Bryce Olson, Aladdin; Brad Hoyer, Sundance; Travis Hawley; Maryjane Swearingen, Upton; Warren Black, Hulett; Ayme Ahrens, Sheridan, Eastern...
Branson Bankenbush is the 2024 recipient of the Brenda Maynard Walters Stand Tall Award. He received the award and cash stipend during the high school awards ceremony on Tuesday. The annual award is chosen each year by Brenda's former classmates, in memory of Brenda who graduated in 1985....
The Sundance office of Eastern Wyoming College, College and Career Readiness Center, has announced the 2024 HiSET high school equivalency graduation. The public is invited to attend the ceremony on Mon., May 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the courthouse community room....
In a display of youthful exuberance, Sundance Elementary kindergarteners will take center stage on Mon., May 20 at 2 p.m. in the gym. Songs may include ABC Blues, Old Navy, Months of the Year, Elephants Have Wrinkles, One Green Jelly Bean, Wee Willie Winkie, Counting Song, Peanut Butter, Mr. Sun, Marching Rhythm, Hasta La Vista and Tingalayo. The program is a celebration of creativity, learning and the joy of music and family, friends and the public are invited. The stage is set, the instruments tuned, and anticipation is in the air as...
Natalie Curren of Aladdin, daughter of Leroy Curren and Theresa Curren, is the recipient of the 2024 John and Margaret Moline Scholarship. Natalie will be attending Casper College where she will be majoring in occupational therapy....
Josiah Rudloff completed four years of undergraduate work at University of Jamestown, North Dakota as a scholar athlete. Originally recruited to play football for University of Jamestown, he ended up walking on the indoor and outdoor track team, which was the sport that took him to conference multiple times and completed his college athletic career. Josiah was also privileged to become a scholar vocalist with the concert choir at the University of Jamestown which included public performances...
Breakfast May 20 – Cereal, toast, juice, fruit, milk May 21 – Breakfast pizza, GoGurt, cereal, fruit, milk May 22 – Breakfast variety, yogurt, cereal, fruit, milk May 23 – Breakfast variety, Scooby Snacks, cereal, fruit, milk Lunch May 20 – Popcorn chicken salad, garlic toast, chocolate chip cookie, fruit, vegetable, health bar, milk May 21 – Walking taco, sherbet, fruit, vegetable, health bar, milk May 22 – Chicken patty sandwich, fruit, vegetable, health bar, milk May 23 – Ham and cheese sandwich, chips, fruit, vegetable, health bar, mil...
GILLETTE - In many ways, Kayla and Kori Amos are entirely different. They don't learn the same. Neither has the same morning routine. Their average day begins hours apart and there's a 20-year age gap between them. Kayla wakes up at 6 a.m. to make sure her youngest, a senior at Hulett High School, is awake and ready to go. Kori may snooze until 8:45 a.m. Kori's week includes time at the Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center where she works as a certified nursing assistant. Kayla drives from...
Crook County School District has named Nick Olson as its teacher of the year. "It's an honor to have received the Crook County School District teacher of the year. There are so many great teachers in our communities and to be selected and recognized as one of them is truly heartwarming," says the math teacher. Olson graduated from Black Hills State University and got his first teaching job in Moorcroft, where he taught for two years before transferring to Sundance, where he is about to finish...
Harper Memorial Scholarships worth a total of $110,000 have been awarded to 25 seniors and alumni of Sundance High School this year. The scholarships are awarded through the Orville D. Harper and Wanda J. Harper Revocable Trusts and are intended for graduates of the school to assist them as they attend any in-state university or college. Students can apply for the scholarship for each year of their higher education. Long-time Sundance residents and ranchers, the Harpers believed strongly in education and were staunch supporters of the Universit...
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...
Sundance State Bank staff Whitney Butler, Shelly Elwood and Shane Wolf were welcomed by the senior class at Sundance Secondary School on April 23. In honor of National Financial Literacy Month, they visited with the students about credit scores, credit cards versus debit cards, the process of getting a loan and the importance of building and monitoring credit for a sound financial future. National Financial Literacy Month was first recognized in the U.S. in April 2004. This was done to...
Artists from Sundance High School made their mark at the 56th annual Wyoming High School State Art Symposium last weekend, showing off their work at the largest statewide art exhibition in the nation. Over 4700 pieces were on display in Casper, from 67 schools across Wyoming. Catch Downey, with a piece titled "Dishwashing Daydream", and Madeline Fleenor, with a piece titled "Walk in the Park", both won first place and were named First Lady winners, which means their artwork will be displayed at...
