The Redwood Area Dollars for Scholars held the 21st annual “Evening of the Stars – The Scholarships” ceremony on Wednesday, May 10. The Dollars for Scholars chapter was established in 2001 by a group of parents, counselors, and others who wanted to find a way to help Redwood Valley seniors with their college expenses.
Why was Braya Farmer nominated for Cardinal of the Month? Braya is a delightful student to have in class. She works hard and always wants to do her best. Her attitude is always positive and she never complains. She is kind and caring and gets along with everyone.
The Redwood Valley Speech Team concluded their season with five students competing in the Section 3A Speech Tournament on Saturday, April 15 in Redwood Falls. Team members participating in this competition included senior Sofia Panitzke, freshman LiliAnna Carter, freshman Lillian Toland, 8th grader Madilynn Luckhardt, and 7th grader Matthew Kaden.
Why was Faith Bruns nominated for Cardinal of the Month? Faith has been nominated for Cardinal of the Month for constantly and consistently doing things the Cardinal Way. She gets her work done and is always a positive person in her classes. Thank you for all your hard work this year!
Redwood Valley High School hosted their 2023 Prom Saturday, April 26 with “Starry Night” as this year’s theme. Following the Grand March that took place in the Redwood Valley Gymnasium, 140 students bussed over to Inspire Wedding and Events in New Ulm for dinner, dancing, and hypnotism by Gary Tyson.
Emma Kolander (9th) What is your favorite class and why? My favorite class is art because it is where I can take a break and just let my mind run while I create something. Who is your favorite teacher and why? My favorite teacher would have to be either Brand or Haberman.
Wabasso Elementary School Spring Concert is Monday, May 15 at the Wabasso Public School Auditorium. Concert times are 1:15 p.m.
Redwood Area Chamber and Tourism and Redwood Area Schools is excited to announce the Cardinal Careers Expo will be held again this year on May 17, 2023, at Redwood Valley High School. This completely interactive experience will connect high school students with Redwood Area business and industries.
Sheriff Jason Jacobson of Redwood County and his officers ran a part of the Children’s Identification program by fingerprinting the kindergarteners, and first graders in both Wabasso Elementary School and St. Anne’s Elementary School. The deputies were assisted with this program by ladies from the Victor Hirsch American Legion Auxiliary post of Wabasso: LaVonne Mathiowetz, Virginia Salfer and Joyce Plaetz. The fingerprinting forms were sent home to the parents to keep in their possession in case they would be needed for an emergency. Neither the school nor the county get a copy of the prints.
Wabasso High School Senior Kayla O. won 1st place this weekend at the SMSU Creative Writing Contest. She had submitted a non-fiction piece and was awarded a $2,000 scholarship for the 1st place prize.