Four BVHS ’23 seniors among SD’s ‘Best and Brightest’

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Staff report

Ryan Presler

Tristan Niewenhuis

Christopher Wilkinson

Emily Wright

The academic achievements of the best and brightest students from the Class of 2023 were recognized recently at the 33rd Annual Academic Excellence Recognition luncheon.

Governor Kristi Noem and the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) honored students who were identified as the top 1 percent of their senior class, from the state’s public, private and tribal/BIE schools on April 24. 

Four Brandon Valley High School seniors – Tristan Niewenhuis, Ryan Presler, Christopher Wilkinson and Emily Wright – were recognized for their academic efforts.

Students designated as their high school’s honoree(s) received a certificate, South Dakota pin and the opportunity to meet and have their photo taken with Gov. Noem, who also encouraged the students to take challenges head on.

“Look at challenges as opportunities. An opportunity to find out who you were meant to be,” Noem told the seniors. “When you hit a challenge, you become a problem solver.”

ASBSD President Lisa Snedeker noted the day was a celebration of the students and their achievements.

“Before you head out on your next adventure, we celebrate your hard work. Today we celebrate your achievements,” Snedeker said to the students.

“Today, we celebrate you, the best and brightest of the Class of 2023.”

The event was sponsored by A&B Business Solutions, School Administrators of South Dakota, South Dakota Board of Regents, South Dakota Education Association and Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

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