Broadcaster Press 5 May 28, 2019 www.broadcasteronline.com MAY 2019 VERMILLION.K12.SD.US VERMILLION HIGH SCHOOL’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER RAISE YOUR Expectations WHAT DOES GRADUATION MEAN TO YOU? BY ZADYA ABBOTT G raduation is seen largely as a right of passage, or the end of an era. However to ignore the intricacy of each students feelings toward the subject, would be to ignore their individual humanity. For some, more focused on their day-to-day, graduating is merely a formality; it is not as important compared to the four years of schooling accomplished. However, for others graduation means everything. I fall into the latter group. Graduation, to me, is an undeniable symbol of my ability to succeed. Plus the ceremony comes with cool outfits! The following are quotes from VHS students describing what graduation will/does mean to them. Vermillion | 605.624.4461 | CorTrustBank.com ÒIt means leaving High SchoolÉentering adulthood.Ó -Paige K. (VHS Junior) ÒGraduation will mean that I accomplished something.Ó -Madison F. (VHS Junior) ÒMaking my parents happy.Ó -Billy R. (VHS Junior) “It means having official bragging rights, and an end to AR Points.” -Ellie (VHS Sophomore) ÒI look at graduation as a beginning to the rest of my students livesÉ The commencement ceremony is just the start.Ó -Mr. Brunick (VHS Art Teacher) ÒIt means going on to the next step in my life.Ó -Keeley P. (VHS 2019 Graduate) ÒGraduation to me means going on to college and getting lots of student debt.Ó -Isabel Y. (VHS 2019 Graduate) VHS Track Lines Up for State 525 West Cherry St. Vermillion, SD 57069 605-624-5574 The Vermillionaire Staff Wishes You A Great Summer, And Looks Forward To Writing For You In The Fall!!! ng elebrati C s 60 Year ! e of Servic BY MYA DEJONG T he regular track season this year has come to an end. This season we had ten seniors. Our four girl seniors included Rachel Brady, Makenna Druecker, Fatima Alemam, and Peyton Larson. Ben Finnegan, Regan Heine, Gray Peterson, Mason Schroeder, Justin Sorenson, and Ryne Whisler were the six boy seniors. The seniors were all good leaders and represented Vermillion well, and the Tanager track program will miss them next season. The season officially started April 1st at the first track meet, Dan Lennon, at USD’s track and field. Since then there have been 12 meets including the Dakota 12 conference meet and our region 4A meet. State track was the full days of the 24th and 25th. The first day of state was in Tea and the second day was at the Howard Wood field in Sioux Falls. The Tanagers sent seven qualifying girls to the state meet. This included our 4x1 relay team, 1600 sprint medley team, and 4x2 relay team. VHS’s individual qualifiers were Lexi Saunders (Junior) in the long jump, Rachel Brady (Senior) in both the 800 and 400 meter dashes, Taryn Whisler (Sophomore) in the 3200 race, and Makenna Druecker (Senior) in the 100 meter dash. On the boys side, VHS sent nine state qualifiers. Spring Play Review 105 E. Cherry St., Vermillion, SD (605) 677-5214 Golf Tees Up BY MYA DEJONG Lexi Saunders races for the finish line. Photo by Basmala Alamam. This included our 4x8 relay team, and our sprint medley team. For male individual qualifiers VHS sent, Tommy Nikkel (Sophomore) for the 400 and 800 meter dash, Jakob Dobney (Sophomore) for the 800 meter dash, Justin Sorenson (Senior) for the 1600 and the 3200, and Riley Ruhaak (Sophomore) for the 3200. Lastly, VHS sent Ty Hertz (8th Grader) to state for the Pole Vault. Stay tuned to all VHS Track and Field events by following their twitter account, @VHStrackfield. PAPER CLUB BY MARCUS DIAZ BY STEPHANIE MAGANA C losing off the school year with a laugh, the drama cast performed the parody of Macbeth, Scots on The Rocks. Their showtimes were from May 3rd-May 5th from 7:30 Friday-Saturday and 2:30 Sunday in the Thomas H. Craig Center for Performing Arts. Students paid $3, adults $5 and it was FREE for senior citizens and those with the District Activity Card. All were welcome to sit back and enjoy this show. Hoping to share laughs, the cast and crew ended the show with a bang. ÒI really like the script. Felt like I was a play,Ó-Jake Oehler (VHS Junior, Macbeth in Scots on the Rocks) You’re off to great places! FAMILY FIRST CHIROPRACTIC Chiropractic Physicians www.premierrealestateltd.com 1216 E. Cherry St., Vermillion, SD 57069 Ò...setting their personal record...Ó and one seventh grader. The team has had many accomplishments, including setting their personal record at the Vermillion Invite on Monday the 13th. They also won duels against, both, Madison and Dakota Valley. The team got third at the Vermillion Invite. Alex Carr personally won the EPJ meet, the dual with Madison, the dual with Dakota Valley, and the Vermillion Invite. We wish our Tanager golfers good luck at regions as they make their way to state! Tanager Merchandise, Greeting Cards, Candies, Home Decor and Many Other Great Gift Ideas! 102 E. Cherry St., #106, Vermillion, SD (605) 624-2646 he Tanager girl golfers this year started their season at home on the 9th of April. Our team this year is coached by Kirk Hogan. The team consists of Alex Carr, Kenzie Mulheron, Megan Brady, Mackenzie Brady, Stephanie Carr, and Kaliyah Beacom. We have a young team with two juniors, two freshman, one eighth grader, 624-4444 Crystal L. Paden, CD • Michael P. Paden, DC For Every Move You Make T 5 W. Cherry St. Vermillion ÒÔ...Felt like I was a play,Õ -Jake Oehler...Ó Congrats Class of 2019! www.vermillionfcu.com Ph: (605)624-9383 CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT TODAY Walk-Ins Welcome • Most Insurance Accepted Quality Care For Pain Free Living!