De Smet High School - Bulldog Yearbook (De Smet, SD)

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First grade celebrates and learns First graders celebrated each holiday with fervor. For Hal- loween they performed a play for the people at the Good Samaritan Center. The classes had a gift exchange during their Christmas party in December. They made Valentine cookies for a party in February, and presented a play for Mother's Day. On Parent Visitation Day some of the students’ parents came in and told about their jobs. Mrs. Janish and Mrs. Aughen- baugh taught math skills of addition and subtraction, through the number 18, and telling time. The first graders were divid- ed into reading groups on various ability levels, and learned to read simple directions and maps. Writing skills included printing letters, and writing sentences and short stories. 26 Top, front row.- Sara Geib, Scott Larson, Heather Skyberg, Leah Twite, Lisa Wallen- stein, Chris GiUigan, Susan Close, Chris Haines, Matt Palmlund. Back: Daron Larson, Heath Perry, Melinda Whitney, Amy Hein, Darin Zell, Mrs. Aughenbaugh, Lindsay Knock, Scott Pekron, Jerry Mausbach, Nolan Walkow. Above, front: Travis Reilly, Sarah Ep- pinger, Nicole Vincent, Candase Hein, Christie Hein. Middle-. Derek Sprang, Tara Conn, Buddy Vincent, Ross Kruse, Rhonda Whitney, Justin Prahl, Adam Halverson. Back: Mrs. Janish, Stephan Albrecht, Tim Brown, Jesse Giedd, Mark Wilkinson, Trad Kretchmer, Carly Page. FHA members help first graders carve pumpkins for Halloween.

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Third Grade learns to study The third grade was taught by Colleen Van Meter and Diane Casper. There were 31 students and this year was when school work became harder and they concentrated more on their studies. There were 27 kids in the second grade, and the class was taught by Eileen Goreham. Second grade was the year when the kids started basic multiplica- tion as part of their studies. Also they learned a little about Laura Ingalls Wilder, taking a short tour of her homes. Also at the end of the year they had Kay Vallery come and speak to them about how to take care of pets. Front row: Christine Janish, Elimae Stubbe, Jessica Stout, Jeff Johnson, Patrick Poppen, Carrie Driscoll, Pegsy Akkerman, Stephanie Asleson. Back row: Mrs. Casper, Travis Skyberg, Dana Blegen, Jason Baszler, Derik Knock, Penny Kruse, Kathy Peckenpaugh, Joey Harvey. Front: Teri Cummins, Lisa Keckey, Amy Roth, Paula Jennings, Aaron Mulock. Middle: Darrell Hallan, Christy Brown, Melissa Gilligan, Billy Engel, Jayson Whitney, Chad Pekron. Back: Mrs. Van Meter, Shane Hein, Travis Mackey, Danny Wilkinson, Emily Osthus, Amber Dilka. Front: Heather Johnson, Amy Whitaker, Jessica Bowes, Lynette Widman, Kari Kinder, Carrie Mandernach. Middle. Amanda McKittrick, Stacy Geyer, Mike Burgers, Adam Wolkow, Monica Richards, Matt Peckenpaugh, Adam Larson, Jeremy Dobson Back: Mrs. Goreham, Jason As skew, Chris Palmlund, Adam Dannenbr- ing, Jeff Holte, Eric Anderson, Jacob Limmer, Richard Knadle, Barry Hein, Mrs. Pirlet, aide. Not pictured: Robyn Buchele. 25

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Little ones leave Mom and Dad Kindergarten is the first major step in growing up. It was probably the first time without Mom and Dad, but it was also filled with lasting friendships with children their own age. Each week a new Star- of-the-week was picked, and then that student was treated special. Parties were held for all the holidays. For President Washington and Lincoln's Birthdays, the students each made a booklet about the President which they took home. Community helpers also played a part in the kindergarten class. Starting in April a person from the community, such as a hospital worker, would come and tell the class about their jobs and how they help the people of De Smet. Top, front row. Steve Wienk, Amber Hallan, Kimmy Burgers, Stacia Johnson, Patrick Nolte. Middle row. Michelle Dubro, Joshua Pommer, Jenni Borah, JR Lembke, Laurie Hein, Aaron Poppen. Back row-. Stephanie Purintun, Nicole Roth, Vicki Wilkinson, Liza Brenden. After a 24-inch snowfall and a five-day snow vacation, students trudge over drifts to get to classes. Front row: Amanda Currier, Cristy Beck, Brianne Albrecht, Matt Kees, Kimberly Falconer, Shon Asleson. Middle row: Aaron Siver, Carly Cummins, Laura Weerts, Angela Rom me re im, Brady Sargent, Amber Slaight. Back row: Doug Ascher, Jason Pekron, Jeremy Olson, Amy Klinkel, Buster Vincent, Mrs. Pratt. 27