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Hand-drum virtuoso’s talent bridges worlds

According to maps, the distance between Montana State University and the Rocky Boy Reservation is nearly 300 miles, but for students from the closeknit community, especially those steeped in the traditions of the Chippewa Cree, the distance can seem even greater.

One MSU student has bridged that distance between the two different worlds with his voice.

Hardin girls take second, boys third in first track season meet

The Hardin Bulldog boys’ and girls’ track teams took the field for the first time this season when they competed at the Laurel Quad meet on Thursday. The girls placed second behind Laurel with a score of 100 and the boys took third place with a score of 58.

The girls took first place in six events and the boys placed first in five.

For the girls, Sydney Little Light brought home two first places, winning the 800 meter in 2:46.88 and the 1,600 meter with a time of 5:49.63

New Kiwanis Club formed in Hardin High School

Hardin Kiwanis Club President Jeff McDowell presented pins, membership cards and a club gavel to the new Hardin High School Key Club at its recent Charter banquet.

Eighteen junior and seniors comprise the new service club under the guidance of teacher Kasey Koehler. After a potluck with the meat provided by the Kiwanians, the new officers were installed.

‘Starry Night’ royalty crowned

Photo by Jim Eshleman

Abby James and Colvin Stands Over Bull were crowned queen and king Saturday evening at the Middle School auditorium during Hardin High School’s prom night. The theme of this year’s prom was “Starry Night.” Candidates for king were Konnolly Shane, Colvin Stands Over Bull, Gideon Herbel and Matthew Bush. Candidates for queen were Karissa DuShane, Shaelynn Walks Over Ice, Nicole Nedens and Abby James. Mariah Cook was crowned honorary queen.

HHS hosts 3-on-3 tourney for grades 1-8

The Hardin High School class of 2018 hosted the Rad Grad 3 on 3 Shamrock ShootOut co-ed basketball tournament for grades 1 through 8 on March 17 in the school’s gymnasium. Thirtyfive teams entered the tourney and there was some very fierce competition throughout the day.

The top two teams from each age group earned plaques made by Dan Willoughby of Dan’s Custom Awards.

Wyola releases honor roll and perfect attendance

Wyola Elementary School recently released its second and third quarter perfect attendance list and honor roll. Students who achieved perfect attendance were Edwin Toineeta, Trent Morrison, William Toineeta, Willeon Pease, Ruilherme Pease, Dakoda Leider, Kamberly Stewart, Guillauma Pease and Keon Morrison.

Hardin, Lodge Grass students win TRIO Achievement Grants

Montana GEAR UP recently notified 95 seniors, representing 23 Montana high schools – including those in Hardin in Lodge Grass – that they had earned the Montana TRIO Achievement Grant. The Montana TRIO Achievement Grant is a one-time award of $1,500.

For Hardin High School, winners of the grant were Deshawna Anderson, Lane Blankenship, Gidion Herbel and Aminna Little Light. For Lodge Grass, they were Mylon Blacksmith, Sylvanna Covers Up, Samantha Dust, Robert Hogan, Beau Plenty Hawk, Aleigha Spotted Horse and Tavia Torralba.

Wyola, Ashland schools receive five computers each from U.S. Senate

U.S. Senator Jon Tester today announced recently that he is donating 25 Senate computers to schools serving Native American students. Five of these computers will go to both Wyola Elementary School and Ashland Elementary School.

Tester secured the computers through the U.S. Senate’s Computers for Schools Program. The program integrates technology into public school classrooms.

Pi Day Pie Day

HHS ‘Starry Night’ prom candidates

Photo by Jim Eshleman

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