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The Powder River Energy Foundation awarded preschool tuition scholarships totaling $3450 to students at five preschools in Crook and Weston counties. This is the third allotment in a sustaining preschool tuition assistance program as part of the Shayna Ritthaler Memorial Scholarship. The Powder River Energy Foundation (PRECorp Foundation) Board of Directors awarded funds to Weston County Children's Center/Region III Developmental Services, Sundance Kids Prints Preschool and Sundance Little Ones...
The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Crook County at the completion of the 2022 spring semester. Students are: Jonathan Tinsley (Bachelor of Science) of Aladdin; Yuli D. Viergets (Bachelor of Science) of Beulah; Taylor Olivia Kennah (Bachelor of Science) of Hulett; Darbi G. Buckmiller (Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering), Sarah L. Lewis (Master of Arts) and Luke R. Norris (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering) of Moorcroft; Courtney S. Feehan BSDH of Pine Haven; Shelby Heaster...
Samuel and Hunter Reilly were recently participants during the American Legion, Wyoming Boys' State, held at the University of Wyoming's College of Business in Laramie June 12-18. The annual program is a chance for high school juniors from across the state to participate in a week's worth of activities to gain knowledge of their state and its governmental structure. Delegates learn first-hand how government works, experiencing what it takes to create and enact laws. The week emphasizes...
The Crook County Farm Bureau Federation has selected the winners for three scholarships for 2022. This year's winners are FaithHoney Anderson, Dalton Butler and Brook Hofland. In first place, FaithHoney Anderson was selected to receive a $1500 scholarship from the Crook County Farm Bureau Federation for the 2022-2023 school year. FaithHoney was the National Honor Society chapter President, and the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America chapter President and National Vice President,...
The University of Wyoming lists eight students from Crook County on the 2022 spring semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average, and freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade-point average. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades. Crook County students on the list are: Alessandro Mastrovito and Tracen Mills of Hulett; Daylie M....
College officials have released the names of the 489 students who made the President’s Honor Roll at Casper College for the 2022 spring semester. To qualify, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and receive a GPA of 3.5 or better. Students named to Casper College’s President’s Honor Roll include Dalton Butler and Jhett Letellier of Hulett. Casper College officials have released the names of the 399 students who made the Dean’s Honor Roll at Casper College for the 2022 spring semester. To qualify for the award, a student must have a...
The University of Wyoming has announced students on the 2022 spring semester President’s Honor Roll. Crook County students on the list include: Payson G. Birkeland of Aladdin; Katrina A. Bauman, Joseph S. Kennah and Taylor Olivia Kennah of Hulett; Tianne M. Fischbach, Audrey Lynn Merwin and Luke R. Norris of Moorcroft; Madison Rae Barritt, Shelby Heaster and Teddi M. Marchant of Sundance. The President’s Honor Roll consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates who earned a 4.0 (“A”) grade-point average for the semester. To be eligible, student...
A Honor Roll: Bryce Ackerman Kayden Austin Jessee Driskill Keegan Gantz Adrianna Hostler Ahnya Ivie Ellie Jay Lane Jay Elizabeth Jordan McKenna Kromarek Tyler Kromarek Aiden McAmis Rachel Merwin Lauren Morgan Rachen Morgan Abby Nelson Seth Nelson Sam Reilly Aislinn Riley Cael Sanders Kaydence Westover Ashlynn Wilson Jax Ayka A/B Honor Roll: Myah Cornett Destiny Gustafson Natalee Harrison Henry Hodges Cash Huven Kaydence Karlson Kagan Lawrence Meaghan Mahoney Delainie Munch Lacy Pennington Hunter Reilly Devlin Riley Kade Smith Donovan Sneed...
The majority of Wyoming residents feel our schools don’t prepare children for the future, according to Governor Mark Gordon’s education advisory group. A public survey that garnered over 7000 responses – including 326 from Crook County – saw 59% of people answer “no” to the question. School district employees were the most likely to believe the way Wyoming educates its kids prepares them for the future at 48%, followed by parents and guardians at 44%, while concerned citizens were the least likely at just 29%. Just 33% of former and current...
Mrs. Lila Kennah was recently nominated by her colleagues for teacher of the year and her application was forwarded to Crook County School District for consideration. A committee reviewed all applications using a rubric in order to make the selection. District Sperintendent Mark Broderson recently notified Mrs. Kennah of her selection. The announcement will be officially made in August, once school begins. Mrs. Kennah has been a positive role model for staff and students in the district for...
May 23 marked the HiSET graduation of nine area residents. Each student successfully completed the course of study and high school equivalency tests (reading, writing, math, science and social studies) as set forth by the State of Wyoming. Callie Allred, Director of the College and Career Readiness Center (of which the high school equivalency program is a part), Eastern Wyoming College, Torrington, announced the graduates as Janet and Ayme distributed diplomas to the graduates. The HiSET...
Once again, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #80 hosted the Americanism essay and coloring sheet contest for grades K-12. This contest is open to all students (Homeschool, Private and Public) each year. Grades K-2 were given coloring sheets that had Patriotic scenes and quotes from great American leaders and patriots. On the back of the coloring page, they were encouraged to write a sentence or two about how they would thank a Veteran for their service to our great country. Grades 3-6 were to...
The commencement ceremonies for the Hulett graduating class of 2022 were held on May 22 at 4 p.m. at the Hulett High School gym. Nineteen seniors were honored. The Hulett band played Pomp and Circumstance followed by a welcome by Principal Wiegel. Salutatorian Echo Sowers gave her speech followed by Valedictorian Lane Jay. He gave a warm remembrance of his school years and his classmates. He also thanked the teachers and family for his success. The senior class chose teacher Pat Reilly as their...
Crook County first graders from Hulett, Moorcroft and Sundance made their annual trek, after a two-year break, to Devils Tower National Monument for the 17th annual Wyoming Reads celebration in Crook County. It was a gorgeous day to enjoy the natural history of Devils Tower with a hike around it. After their hike, students met at the picnic area, ate lunch and were then entertained in the amphitheater. Area coordinator Bonnie Stahla, Youth Services Librarian at the Crook County Library in...
Hulett senior Lane Jay was the recipient of the Roy Montgomery American Legion Auxiliary Unit #80 Scholarship. Lane received $300....
The 2022-2023 Devils Tower FFA officers were announced and installed at the Devils Tower FFA Banquet, which was held at the Hulett High School. During the banquet, members received their degree honors and other awards. The new officers were announced and installed at the end of the ceremony. New officers are: President Jessee Driskill, Vice President Ahnya Ivie-Moody, Secretary Natalee Harrison, Reporter Elizabeth Jordan, Treasurer Ellie Jay, Parliamentarian Kaydence Westover, Sentinel Karson...
The Hulett fifth grade class participated in a canoeing field trip hosted by WY Game and Fish Wardens Mitchell Kern and Andy Enscore and Keyhole State Park the last week of April. To start out the day, the students were given a crash course in basic canoe navigating and safety. After that, they learned how to properly fit and adjust a life jacket on themselves. With their newfound knowledge and fitted life vest on, they assisted the wardens with unloading the canoes from the trailer; each...
Two hundred eighteen Chadron State College undergraduates received bachelor’s degrees and 65 graduate students received masters degrees in a combined ceremony in the Chicoine Center on Saturday, May 7. Dr. Paul D. Turman, Nebraska State College System Chancellor, was the commencement speaker. Crook County students graduating were: Andrea Pfeil of Moorcroft (Bachelor of Science), Gabrielle Velder of Sundance (Cum Laude BS in Education) and Devin Hodges of Hulett (Magna Cum Laude BS in Education)....
Breakfast May 23 – Strudel, GoGurt, fruit cocktail, juice May 24 – Cinnamon roll, applesauce, cheese stick May 25 – Muffin, peaches, juice May 26 – Cereal, Scooby Snacks, craisins Lunch May 23 – Corn dog, carrots, peaches, fries May 24 – Mr. Rib, baked beans, corn on the cob, watermelon May 25 – Pizza, green beans, orange, pudding May 26 – SACK LUNCH: Uncrustable, chips, carrots, apple, cookie...
On May 2 the Hulett Elementary music department presented Robin Hood, a musical that had the entire elementary department participating. There were five scenes and several songs throughout the play....
Chadron State College has announced that 346 students met requirements for the Dean’s List for fall 2021 by earning at least a 3.5 grade point average. Crook County students on the list are: Devin Hodges of Hulett; Parker Seeley and Gabrielle Velder, both of Sundance. To qualify, students must have completed at least 45 credit hours, be enrolled in 12 credit hours of coursework, be seeking their first bachelor’s degree, and have no incomplete grades during the semester....
6 Prom King and Queen, Tyler Kromarek and Lauren Morgan. See more photos pages 6 and 7....
Hulett High School held their 2022 Prom and Grand March ceremonies last Saturday night at the Hulett High School. Nearly 90 students participated this year. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the prom king and queen, who were Tyler Kromarek and Lauren Morgan. Following the Grand March and picture taking, the students enjoyed their prom followed by the post prom activities....
State Art Symposium was held in Casper at the Event center on April 20-22. The event center was filled with art from Wyoming high school students. "This is the best show ever and it shows the creativity found in the state of Wyoming," responded Carla Snook. Students that attended state art were Cael Sanders, Kaden Elvidge, TyReece Roberts, Abby Nelson, Cassie Vitto, Kaydence Karlson, Sage Somervold, Adrianna Hostler, Delainie Munch and Rachel Merwin. Students that received a ribbon, which is a h...
The Hulett kindergarten was very fortunate to be able to take a field trip to the Hulett municipal airport. The group went there on April 5 and was able to tour a hanger and a jet which is owned by Neiman Inc. DJ Wolfskill, who is the pilot of this plane and also the president of the Hulett Airport Board gave the kids the tour and then enjoyed lunch afterwards....
