Optimistically speaking...Four Brandon Valley High School students took part in the BV Optimists’ annual oratorical contest last week. They spoke on the topic, “Where are My Roots of Optimism?” Pictured are (from left) Optimist Jon Hartsuiker, Max Outland (third place), Elissa DeCurtins (second place), Hannah Hendrick, Kelsey Frost (first place) and Optimist Jeremy Risty. Frost and DeCurtins advance to the Zone competition April 7 in Sioux Falls and the district contest April 22 in Watertown.The three place-winners were awarded scholarship dollars. Jill Meier/BV Journal*/
Spread the Word to End the WordBrandon Valley High School students and staff sign a banner pledging not to use the “R” word March 7 as part of the nationwide Spread the Word to End the Word campaign. BVHS junior Julia Andresen is a peer buddy in the school’s Best Buddies program. “When you sign, you agree not to say the ‘R’ word, because it’s cruel. It hurts everyone, and I think it’s really diminishing of a person,” said Andresen, who helped make a video featuring BVHS Best Buddies’ program. All students watched the video before signing the banner during lunch last Wednesday. Jamie Hult/BV Journal*/
Allison’s Dance Academy competed at the Triple S Dance Competition Feb. 24 in Sioux Falls. Dancers brought home top honors in lyrical, jazz, hip hop, and musical theatre. They also received a Judge’s Choice Award for their performance of Jailhouse Rock, a musical theatre tap routine. Pictured are (front, from left) Cora Rakebrandt, Morgan Moritz, Morgan St. Aubin, Jasmine Morales; (back) Ericka Risty, Taylor Haug, Stephanie Kessler, Keely Kielman, Cecilia Paulsen, Ava Huber, and Alayna Porter. Submitted photo.*/
The Brandon Valley Journal 1404 E. Cedar St. Brandon, SD 57005 (605) 582-9999
Email Us
