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People of the Pack: Ellie Swanson
Ellie Swanson is a first-year physician assistant studies major major from Pukwana, SD. Morgan Matzen: Have you ever moved? Ellie Swanson: I have moved a maximum of six miles, that was when I was two, and then I moved a mile two years ago. I moved because my parents built a house, and then the […]
Late goal gives Coyotes win in first game at new field
It took 85 minutes for first-year Amanda Carpio and the Coyote women’s soccer team to score the first and only goal in the first match at USD’s brand new First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex against the Idaho Vandals. The first half was a stalemate. Although Idaho unleashed seven shots to the Coyotes’ two, neither team managed to […]
Drug dog, counselor demonstrates for delegates
By Lexis Sherron Correction: The Sacajawea Scroll incorrectly stated that Deanna Johnson assisted with the 285-pound drug bust in Friday’s newspaper. She also worked alone finding 30 pounds last December. The cloths drug dog Dina are rewarded with are made out of recycled clothes and donated fire hoses are odored in ecstasy, not soaked. Officer Tapia […]
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 […]