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15 year old participates in second Taps Across America

Published by admin on Tue, 06/01/2021 - 2:14pm

At 3 p.m. on Memorial Day, Holden Jepperson played taps on his trumpet in Luverne, Minn., on his grandparents’ porch. 

BV’s Johnson lands 2020-21 ‘Gatorade South Dakota Football Player of the Year’

Published by admin on Tue, 05/18/2021 - 2:07pm

In its 36th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, Gatorade has selected Brandon Valley High School 2021 senior Tate Johnson as its 2020-21 Gatorade South Dakota Football Player of the Year. 

Sailing into success: Naval officer Eigenberg receives Governor’s Cup, named top midshipman

Published by admin on Tue, 05/18/2021 - 1:50pm

Matt Eigenberg is a shining example of how far a strong support system can take you.

And, in Eigenberg’s case, it has taken him all the way to his newest rank: a commissioned officer in the United States Navy.

Long-time BVMS secretary bids 29-year career adieu

Published by admin on Tue, 05/11/2021 - 2:19pm

Nancy Brown had 30 minutes available for her post-retirement interview last week as the long-time secretary at Brandon Valley Middle School.

Mother against drunk driving garners national award

Published by admin on Tue, 05/11/2021 - 1:43pm

On the night of Jan. 29, 1998, Nancy Scharenbroich was driving home when an ambulance passed her.

Experimenting with retirement: Zell closes out 15 years as BVMS science teacher

Published by admin on Tue, 05/04/2021 - 11:44am

When the final bell rings on the last day of school later this month, Elaine Zell will put away her microscopes and dissecting tools for the very last time. 

Piano is his forte: Stephany to perform solo recital May 1

Published by admin on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 1:54pm

Ty Stephany began playing the piano at 5 years old. 

His mom is a piano teacher and started him on his journey.

Wandered this far: Local musician releases first album

Published by admin on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 1:50pm

As he says himself, Brady Wrede wears many hats.

The art of teaching: Sewell retires from BVMS

Published by admin on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 11:26am

If you could have any job, what would it be?

This is the question that Martha (Marta) Sewell’s husband, Graig, asked her almost 20 years ago. Her answer: Teacher.

High school health care: HOSA provides students with hands-on experience

Published by admin on Tue, 04/20/2021 - 3:57pm

Brandon Valley High School has a number of future health care workers in its midst. 

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