Sioux Falls SWAT team presents at Girls State
By Abigail Beeson Mike Monte and Jon Thum visited Girls State to give a presentation about the Sioux Falls SWAT Team Friday at Aalfs Auditorium. The Sioux Falls SWAT team is called to an average of 20 calls every year. Its primary calls are hostage situations, barricade problems, sniper shooting and high-risk missions. “We […]
South Dakota Girls State counselors receive five-year pins
By Samantha Simonsen This year is a special one for three South Dakota Girls State staffers. Deanna Johnson, Emily Niebrugge and Melissa Hessman are celebrating the not only the 70th anniversary of Girls State, but also five years working as counselors and office manager. “I keep coming back because I get the opportunity to […]
Three American Legion Auxiliary staff celebrate 15 years at Girls State
By Libby Klamm Mary Jane Scherschligt Scherschligt, Irene Hovorka and Cheryl Horvorka have each served 15 years at Girls State. Cheryl is the director of Girls State. She attended Girls State when she was in high school and has been associated with the American Legion Auxiliary ever since. She has been involved in the […]
Girls State breaks barriers of female stereotypes
By Marisa Smith Women’s jobs are associated with nurses, teachers or even stay-at-home mothers. But women should also be known for their business, media and politics. It is time to break the barriers of female stereotypes. Programs such South Dakota Girls State encourage women to break these stereotypes. Though this is a step in […]
Girls State collects its donations for charity
By Abigail Beeson Over the last few years, Girls State has only focused on the Barakah House for donations, but this year they decided to expand that by helping three different organizations. Walking in the door on Monday morning, each Girls State delegate could see the pile of supplies accumulating under the staircase. The […]
Active shooter presentation objective to protect lives
By Abigail Beeson Lieutenant Michael Burgeson of the Yankton Police Department wants his message to save lives. Burgeson will give an active shooter presentation Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Burgeson has one thing he wants everyone to take away from Saturday’s presentation: “If you are ever in this situation, you have to do something […]
Daugaard: ‘Lead those who look to you for leadership’
By Adeline Smidt South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard encouraged Girls State delegates Friday morning to get involved in the government and dream big. “We need you to be our leaders in the future,” Daugaard said at Aalfs Auditorium. Daugaard attended Boys State when he was in high school. He talked about the way Girls […]
Grimsley prepares to promote platform
By Nadine Moore Familiar with politics and a variety of policies because of her debate experience, Raina Grimsley wanted to first share her intentions with her inaugural address on Friday night. Grimsley, a Los Angeles delegate, was announced as the new Girls State governor at general assembly on Friday. “I think the biggest thing […]
Girls State Choir develops close relationships, acts as family away from home
By Anna Eggers Girls State delegates involved in choir this year have found family even though they’re away from home. Choir director Ethel Cooper is known as “Grandma Cooper” to those she’s working with this week. Under Cooper’s direction, Girls State Choir will perform in Aalfs Auditorium tonight in front of the rest […]
Fashion: Columnists encourage professional dress
By Taryn Northrup and Lauren Svatos From blazers and pencil skirts to sundresses and sandals, fashion is an ever-evolving industry used for self-expression. Fashion trends and fads are always changing, but for certain events, there needs to be a consistent fashion standard. With all of the different fashion trends, each girl is able to […]