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Orono, Westonka speakers advance at national tourney
The National Individual Events Tournament of Champions (NIETOC) brought together the nation’s best and brightest students in Oral Interpretation and Public Address categories to compete in a national tournament which took place at Bellevue West High School in Bellevue, Neb. Speakers from across the country earned an invitation to NIETOC based on their performance at various tournaments throughout the season. This year there were 1,600 entries from across the nation. Four speakers from Orono’s speech team and one from the Mound/Westonka team competed at this...
Westonka prom takes students to the ‘bayou’
Mound Westonka High School Student Senate worked diligently to pull off another incredible prom for senior and junior students on May 4. “Down on the Bayou” was the theme, complete with decorations and backdrops that created a New Orleans vibe throughout the event. “The junior cabinet of the Student Senate spent months planning every detail - from the venue to the theme, dinner, decorations, and grand march - they truly thought of it all!” said advisors Jamie Harms and Dale Kimball. “It is always so...
Rogers baseball makes lifelong memories at Target Field in win over Hopkins
The sun shined on the players at Target Field on May 16 as if both the Hopkins and Rogers baseball teams were being blessed by the baseball gods. In this battle between two teams that share the nickname Royals, Rogers (11-6, 10-1) emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over Hopkins (6-12, 4-6). This game was the 2024 Minnesota Twins’ High School Baseball Showcase game. Thursday’s game was the only time the 14-year-old stadium will host a regular-season high school baseball game. No high school teams will play on the dirt and grass of Target Field until the MSHSL state baseball...
Plymouth's Armstrong High School shifts to e-learning after fight
PLYMOUTH, Minn. — Robbinsdale Armstrong High School in Plymouth will have an e-learning day Thursday following a fight involving several students Wednesday afternoon. The district sent a letter to parents saying the building was put "on hold" and students remained in their current locations until school was dismissed on time.
Westonka seniors dominate DECA Internationals
Mound Westonka High School sent a record 40 students to the 2024 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) April 26-30 in Anaheim, California, where they competed against over 22,000 business and marketing students from around the world. Seniors Olivia Adam and Gabriella Larsen emerged as champions, taking first place for their Eli Hart Playground Chapter Project. This was the first time a Westonka chapter project has earned one of the coveted glass trophies at Internationals. Four other Westonka teams were recognized for high placement at...
Westonka names Yost-Haddorff-Leopold Award winner
Mound Westonka High School is proud to name senior Jack Nelson as the 2024 male recipient of the Yost-Haddorff-Leopold Award. Other nominees for the annual outstanding male athlete award were Brett Bartkowicz, Connor Esposito, Jack Markstrom, Lucas Markstrom, Mikey Oftedahl, Charlie Paul and Carter Reinbold. The award began as the Yost Award in 1953, honoring the late Frank Yost, a local pharmacist and ardent community sports supporter who died in 1952. In 1994, the award became the Yost-Haddorff-Leopold Award to also honor the memories of...
Mark Your Calendars: Eden Prairie High School Sets Graduation for Class of 2024
Eden Prairie High School Graduation is on June 7! We can’t wait to guide the Class of 2024 through this exciting milestone. Important details like the last day of school, time and location of the graduation ceremony, caps and gowns and more is available on our Senior Information page.Visit here for more details.
Wayzata High Celebrates Future Teachers with Special Signing Ceremony
Trying something new, Wayzata High School celebrated a unique signing ceremony last week. Instead of the usual fanfare for college-bound athletes, the school honored students who have committed to pursuing careers in education. In a "Letter of Intent Signing" ceremony, these future teachers were recognized for their dedication to a different kind of team, one that will shape the minds of the next generation.Visit here for more details.
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