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This year’s Homecoming events were well attended with great participation. The weather was wonderful, the Disney theme was entertaining, and the students kept things to a level of good, clean fun. 

The results for the Homecoming parade are: 

Woonsocket Elementary – first place, sixth grade; second place, third grade; third place, Pre-K; 

Woonsocket seventh through 12th – first place, juniors; second place, announced as seventh grade, but, after further deliberation, was probably supposed to go to the eighth grade; third place, sophomores; 

Sanborn Central School – first place, second/third grade; second place, Pre-K; third place, first grade; 

Businesses/Organizations – first place, Horizon Health Clinic; second place, Santel; third place, First National Bank of Omaha.

…See extra pages of color filled with pictures from Homecoming in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!

The 2024 Mastery Showcase concluded with a remarkable display of talent and dedication, highlighting young participants’ exceptional abilities across the region. The event, which aims to celebrate and promote excellence in various disciplines, saw exciting competition and outstanding performances.

Hope Baysinger from Sanborn County led the pack, securing first place with her exemplary project, “Clothes for a Cause.” She sewed pants and skirts to send to a poverty community. Baysinger’s achievement is a testament to her hard work, creativity, and mastery in her chosen field. Her success at the showcase brings pride to Sanborn County.

The Mastery Showcase is known for its rigorous evaluation process, including display and interview judging phases. Participants must present their projects and answer questions from the judge, Dr. Tim Tanner, SDSU Extension State 4-H Program Director, demonstrating their understanding and expertise.

The judging criteria focus on the quality and impact of the projects, as well as the participants’ presentation skills and ability to articulate their ideas clearly.

The 2024 Mastery Showcase provided a platform for young talents to shine and highlighted the importance of fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among youth. The event inspires future participants and reminds them of the incredible potential of young minds.

As the showcase concluded, the participants were celebrated for their achievements, and the top performers were awarded for their exceptional work.

…See a picture in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly journal!

Blackhawks face tough teams at home

Ladies finishes with strong win over Ethan in three

The SCW Blackhawks volleyball ladies hosted two competitive teams on their home courts last week. They started with playing Hanson in Forestburg on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Unfortunately, the Beaverettes dammed up the Blackhawks’ chance at a win and swam away with a victory in four sets with scores of 18-25, 23-25, 25-20 and 16-25. 

On Thursday, Sept. 5, SCW welcomed the Ethan Rustlers to Woonsocket. The teams were very compatible, but the Lady Blackhawks proved to be the more determined squad as they won the battle and earned the win in three sets with scores of 25-23, 25-20 and 25-22.

The SCW Blackhawks’ varsity volleyball team is now 3-2 on the season. They were in Corsica on Tuesday night for an evening full of games starting with junior high at 4 p.m. They are in Parkston tonight (Thursday) with junior high starting at 4 p.m. They then compete in the Wolsey-Wessington Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 14. They host Wessington Springs next Tuesday night in Woonsocket with junior high starting at 4 p.m.

…Read individual stats and see a team photo in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!

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