The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
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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...
The Moorcroft Elementary Parent Action Committee hosted the annual Science Fair Tuesday, May 9. A science fair project is one of the best learning experiences a student can undertake because it involves so much more than science; it is a great way for kids to explore their world and how things work. Most projects also involve a good deal of math and all students get an opportunity to enhance their presentation skills when they prepare their display boards and discuss their projects. The students presented some great projects this year. The EINS...
Britanie Dobson, a 2020 Thunder Basin graduate, graduated on May 16 from Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. The three years that Britanie was there, she acquired a bachelor's degree in psychology and graduated with many honors, such as two honors for participating in Service Learning Courses, Alpha Chai Honor Society and graduating Cum Laude. Britanie has been accepted to the University of Wyoming School of Law in Laramie. She will be attending there in the fall as she pursues her degree in law....
Crook County Farm Bureau Federation annually sponsors the Ag Books for Kids contest for K-5th grade students. A book related to agriculture is paired with resources to learn about a specific ag topic. The book selected this year, "Popcorn Country", tells the story of America's favorite snack and how popcorn is planted, grown, and harvested. Members of the Whitcomb FFA chapter read the book to the kindergarten classes. Students could then color a pre-printed page for the contest. This year,...
Congratulations to the Moorcroft Secondary Students of the Month for May, 2023. Students were chosen by staff at Moorcroft Secondary based on their tolerance. Staff were asked to consider students they felt showed tolerance. Tolerance is a patience toward a practice or opinion you disapprove of; tolerance is being agreeable, listening carefully and treating the person with dignity and respect while you disagree. Using this guideline, staff were asked to nominate students they felt fit. Pictured...
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...
Whitcomb FFA held their annual kindergarten barnyard day last week. Whitcomb officers helped kids learn about pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, horses and more/ Each station was unique and the kids had a blast at each one. Activities included grooming and riding horses, petting chickens, walking and learning about sheep, playing with pigs and reading their weight while learning how a squeeze chute works. Special thank you to our wonderful ag teachers for helping to make this event happen every...
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Breakfast May 22 – Cereal bar, oranges, yogurt May 23 – Croissant breakfast sandwich, applesauce, string cheese May 24 – Breakfast variety, grapes, GoGurt May 25 – Cereal, toast, apples, juice Grab N Go May 22 – Cereal, apple, juice, yogurt May 23 – Muffins, orange, cheese stick May 24 – Cereal bar, apple string cheese May 25 – Rice Krispie treat, craisins, GoGurt Lunch May 22 – Spaghetti and meatballs, breadstick, celery, peaches May 23 – Chicken strips, cucumbers, orange, Italian ice May 24 – Pepperoni calzone, strawberries, sugar c...
Rowdy Pfeil of Moorcroft will be among the 217 undergraduates to be honored Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Chicoine Center. Pfeil is a candidate for Bachelor of Science....
The partners recently announced the names of the recipients of the True Companies Children of Employees Scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. Those receiving the scholarships include Anna M. Bossman and Dane A. Connally of Moorcroft....
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...
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...
The Moorcroft Post Prom Committee had a fun and successful post prom celebration for the students and their dates. With being able to use the fire hall as a location, they were able to provide a spacious and adequate environment for the students and all of the activities made available for them. They had a great night playing cornhole, water pong, spike ball, board games, Jenga, throwing the axe in the Axe House trailer and figuring their way through the escape rooms. The students had plenty of...
A great night was had by students and guests alike as court jesters and bayou queens wearing sequins and smiles stole the show at the Mardi Gras themed promenade Saturday night. This year's Prom Court was crowned on Saturday, left to right: Dane Connally, Richard Allison, Isaiah Erickson, Prom King Kyler Smith, Prom Queen Kailee Gill, Katelynn Blakeman, Janika Baren and Talissa Fischbach....
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...
At their meeting on March 21, officers of Moorcroft's volunteer fire department reassessed their decision not to allow the long standing post prom party to be held in the fire station bays. The board had voted to refuse the party inside the building for a number of reasons at last month's meeting; however, trying to find a safe place that could house the game trailers and all the kids was proving to be difficult for the school and town. Now, the young partygoers will again enjoy a safe and warm...
Laramie County Community College is proud to announce the list of graduates for the 2022 fall semester and those students earning a place on the president’s and vice president’s honor rolls. Students earning president’s honor roll recognition have earned a cumulative 3.75-4.0 GPA, and students on the vice president’s honor roll have earned a cumulative 3.5-3.74 GPA. Associate of Applied Science Graduates include Dakota Austin DuBeau of Moorcroft. Included on the President’s Honor Roll are Bentley Marie Geib of Hulett and Anna Bossman of Moorcr...
After Moorcroft’s council followed the recommendation of the fire department’s board to refuse the annual request from the school to host the post prom party in the fire station, the council offered the police bays in the town hall building on the north side of Converse. However, according to Public Works Director Cory Allison, the school has not accepted the invitation because the game trailers annually hired for this event do not fit. “They’ve been working with us and trying to figure out what they’re going to do,” he says. “The stuff...
Moorcroft Volunteer Fire Chief Dan Swaney and associates have refused to allow the post prom party to be held in the Moorcroft Fire Station this year. His spokesperson, Kelly Donahue explained to Mayor Ben Glenn's enquiry last week, "We made the decision to say 'No'. We feel that there are enough public buildings in town and the MTC. We need to utilize the building and keep our trucks...in the building and not spread out all over town. Sure, we've never had a fire on prom night, but it only...
Congratulations to the Moorcroft Secondary Students of the Month for March 2023. Students were chosen by staff at Moorcroft Secondary based on responsibility. Staff were asked to consider the following: students attend class on time and regularly, they are prepared for class and they take good care of their belongings. Using these guidelines, staff were asked to nominate students they felt fit. Sponsors of the Student of the Month are Subway, Coffee Cup Fuel Stop and Pinnacle...
The Crook County Farm Bureau Federation sponsored their annual county wide FFA Creed and Speech Competition Feb. 21 at Sundance High School. Congratulations to all the participants for a great job representing your chapters. Creed Speaking contestants recited the FFA Creed and answered questions from the judges. First place went to Madeline Fleenor, second place to Jaylin Mills, both of Bearlodge-Sundance FFA, and third place to Camry Ruonavaara from Whitcomb-Moorcroft FFA. Prepared Public...
Moorcroft Elementary Parent Action Committee hosted the Annual Crook County District Spelling Bee Thursday, February 16 at the Moorcroft Secondary School auditorium. The participants performed before a full house. Students who had been recognized as the top spellers in their classroom spelling bees at Moorcroft Elementary School during January advanced to the Crook County District Spelling Bee. These kids were then separated into two divisions. 24 students competed in the first through third...
Feb. 6-10, 2023 is School Board Appreciation Week in Wyoming. This week helps build awareness and understanding of the vital functions our locally elected boards of education play in our community. Crook County School District #1 is joining public school districts from across the state to celebrate School Board Appreciation Week and honor local board members for their commitment to Crook County and its children. “Our school system is the backbone of our community, and these men and women devote countless hours to making sure our schools are h...
