The Shelton fifth and sixth grade volleyball team for 2021 was made up of, left to right, Camilla Michalski, Aspen Jensen, Katelyn Reutzel, Laurynn Andrews, Brooklynn Pearson and Ava Rabbe. Not pictured are Bella Rolfsmeyer and Jaelyn Galvan and coaches Dru Niemack, Sidney Gegg, Alia Gomez and Will Reutzel. (–courtesy photo)
During the last week of October, ten Shelton FFA members travelled to Indianapolis, Indiana, for the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo. While at the convention, these members had the opportunity to mingle with FFA members from across the nation, explore career opportunities at the expo, listen to inspirational speakers, and attend sessions to develop leadership skills and learn about new opportunities for their local chapter. There were over 51,000 members in attendance at the convention this year. Shelton FFA members attending were, front row, left to right, Jett Johnson, Maddie Krehmeyer, Callee Carman, and Justine Pope; and back row, Noah Summers, Luke Gillming, Madison Goldfish, Jaylea Pope, Skyler Summers, and Kaycee Tompkin. FFA advisor Hannah Horak accompanied the members. (—courtesy photo)
Nearly forty pre-kindergarten through second grade girls recently participated in a three-week learning experience organized by Wood River Elementary ELL teacher and member of the Wood River Youth Sports Board, Mandi Morgan, called Volley-Kidz. “The Youth Sports Board’s goal is to improve participation in sports at our school,” Morgan explained. “We felt there weren't many opportunities for the younger girls and so I created this program to facilitate our goal. Each week we played volleyball skill games to learn about setting, footwork, passing and serving the ball. The girls used volley-lites, beach balls, and balloons to practice their skills. The preschool through second graders met for three Sunday afternoons in October, with the last week being a scrimmage. The future of Eagle volleyball is bright!” Morgan voiced her appreciation for those who helped with the Volley-Kidz, saying, “I could not have made this happen without all of the awesome moms that volunteered their time to help out.” (–courtesy photo)
The cast and crew of the Centura One Act Play is gearing up to present the dark comedy, “Miss Beth,” a one-act play with a passing resemblance to a certain, unspeakable Shakespearean play (it’s okay, it’s public domain) by Don Zolidis and directed by Kris Simon.
From October 18 through 27, students at Wood River Elementary held a “Soctober” drive to collect new socks to donate to Hope Harbor and the Wood River Food Pantry. The Soctober Student Action Team (SSAT) put together a presentation for the elementary Monday assembly on October 18 and presented it to the student body that morning. “WRES is working to prove that even the smallest acts of love, like donating a pair of socks, can make a big difference in the lives of our neighbors who are in need,” said Wood River Elementary Principal Kelly Klanecky. Members of the SSAT are, left to right, Gabby Edgren, Reese Blauhorn, Karson Wagoner, Kaylee Nuss, Samantha Tebbit, and Savannah Davis. (–courtesy photo)
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