Teacher Mike Olson a Warrior from start to finish
By Tim Huether
Bennett County High School math teacher Mike Olson pulled double duty on rare occasions. He taught 40 consecutive years, and, all in the same school, not something you see every day, especially in a smaller school system.
Olson started in the Bennett County School system in 1973 and was offered a position at Dell Rapids after his…
By Marj Oleske
Step through the front door of West River Computers, on Martin’s Main Street, and you may think you have stepped into an exclusive art gallery.
Jesse Clifford has brought both sides of his talent to his new business of computer repair and sales. Along with the usual computer technology, Clifford has lined the walls of his showroom with his oil and acrylic paintings.
Returning…
By Tim Huether
It’s only fitting that Bennett County standout wrestler Dalton McCollam ended his high school wrestling career by winning his final match. Unfortunately, it was for third in the state at 182 pounds, and not in the championship match that was his ultimate goal.
McCollam was on course to win a state title his Junior season when a severe knee injury sidelined him late in the year,…
Bennett County has qualified three relay teams and Jeremy Huether as an individual for the State A Track meet this weekend in Lennox and Sioux Falls in the boys division.
At last week’s Region 7A Track Meet, Huether won the 100 meters and runs on the 4x100 relay team that pre-qualified earlier in the year. The 4x200 and 4x800 relay teams both captured second place to advance to the state meet.
The…
Bennett County will travel to Rapid City to face St. Thomas More in High School Club Baseball with game time set for 6 p.m. St. Thomas More defeated Hot Springs 28-2 Tuesday evening in Rapid City. Bennett County defeated Lead-Deadwood Sunday in Martin, 4-3.
Bennett County hosted a first round game in the High School Club Baseball playoffs, rallying for a 4-3 win over Lead-Deadwood Sunday afternoon…
Bennett County Senior athletes Wade Porch, Cody Larson and Jeremy Huether were named to the South Dakota Cross Country and Track and Field Coaches Association Academic All State Track Team for 2013.
Requirements are they must be a senior with a 3.5 gpa or higher and have participated in cross country or track and field for three years or more. Players are nominated by coaches.
The following scholarships were awarded to Bennett County High School graduating seniors.
Lexie Amiotte
Dick and Evelyn Whirlwind Horse - $3,000
Harlen Bettelyoun
Security First Bank - $250
College Access - $1,000
Dustin Hicks
Rodeo Club - $200
Living Word Community Church - $500
College Access - $1,000
Tyler Goss
College Access - $1,000
Jeremy Huether
Security First Bank - $250
Sullens II -…