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Fourteen Timber Lake seniors went home with scholarship awards presented at the annual TLHS Awards Day on May 7. Front (l-r): Jordan Jones, Molly Miller, Kessa Bigger, Meredith Maciejewski; Middle: Peyton Keller, Brelan Maher, Gabe Keller, Natalie Lawrence; Back: Mckenzi Vomacka, Lola Hornick, Landen Lemburg, Jasmine Nash, Treyton Du Preez, Cole Ducheneaux.

Fourteen Timber Lake seniors went home with scholarship awards presented at the annual TLHS Awards Day on May 7. Front (l-r): Jordan Jones, Molly Miller, Kessa Bigger, Meredith Maciejewski; Middle: Peyton Keller, Brelan Maher, Gabe Keller, Natalie Lawrence; Back: Mckenzi Vomacka, Lola Hornick, Landen Lemburg, Jasmine Nash, Treyton Du Preez, Cole Ducheneaux.

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Scholarship awards give TLHS seniors a boost for college costs

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Fourteen members of the Timber Lake High School Class of 2025 were awarded college scholarships as a highlight of the annual Awards Day program on May 7.Here is a summary of the local community and private scholarships: Urban Scholarships from the Timber Lake and Area Historical Society: $5000 to...
Jordan Jones (left) received a $500 Scholarship from Buche Foods and Team Buche Cares. Buche Foods owns stores in Gregory, Mission, Pine Ridge, Oacoma, Sisseton, Wagner and most recently Mobridge (formerly Payless Foods).

Jordan Jones (left) received a $500 Scholarship from Buche Foods and Team Buche Cares. Buche Foods owns stores in Gregory, Mission, Pine Ridge, Oacoma, Sisseton, Wagner and most recently Mobridge (formerly Payless Foods).

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Colleges make offers to 2025 grads

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The following TLHS seniors have been offered scholarships to colleges and universities. TLHS counselor Shanna Martin explains that in some cases, students will not accept all offers, depending on what institution they choose to attend.
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority presented scholarships to Timber Lake High School seniors at Awards Day on May 7. Ken White Eyes, Asst. General Manager, presented the awards. Above: Co-valedictorians Jordan Jones (left) and Gabe Keller received $250 scholarships.

Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority presented scholarships to Timber Lake High School seniors at Awards Day on May 7. Ken White Eyes, Asst. General Manager, presented the awards. Above: Co-valedictorians Jordan Jones (left) and Gabe Keller received $250 scholarships.

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Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority awards scholarships

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Kessa Bigger (MIDDLE) was the recipient of the $500 Beau DuBray Memorial Scholarship, presented by Principal Julie Marshall (left) and Native American Education Coordinator Amy Sandquist (right) on behalf of Beau’s family. The award honors a senior who is kind and supportive of others, always the first to offer help, and who is in touch with their Native culture. Kessa was active in the Native American Club for four years and served as its president.

Kessa Bigger (MIDDLE) was the recipient of the $500 Beau DuBray Memorial Scholarship, presented by Principal Julie Marshall (left) and Native American Education Coordinator Amy Sandquist (right) on behalf of Beau’s family. The award honors a senior who is kind and supportive of others, always the first to offer help, and who is in touch with their Native culture. Kessa was active in the Native American Club for four years and served as its president.

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Beau DuBray Memorial

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Cole Ducheneaux and Mckenzi Vomacka (middle) received star quilts and $2000 scholarships in memory of Jim O’Leary at the TLHS Awards Day. Making the presentation were Jim’s sister, Laura O’Leary Rose (left), and his widow, Megan Simon O’Leary (right). The award honors a student who demonstrates the character traits of the late Jim O’Leary. There were ten applicants for the two scholarships awarded.

Cole Ducheneaux and Mckenzi Vomacka (middle) received star quilts and $2000 scholarships in memory of Jim O’Leary at the TLHS Awards Day. Making the presentation were Jim’s sister, Laura O’Leary Rose (left), and his widow, Megan Simon O’Leary (right). The award honors a student who demonstrates the character traits of the late Jim O’Leary. There were ten applicants for the two scholarships awarded.

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Jim O’Leary Memorial

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Cancer Walk raises over $12,000

Cancer Walk raises over $12,000

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Cancer Walk raises over $12,000

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Addison Lindskov, Luke Biegler, Aiden Lindskov, Karter Lindskov, Gracen Gill, Nathaniel O’Bryan, Tristan Swift, Bricelyn Pederson, and Jae White (Middle School advisor). The students pictured are those who raised the most money.
Hope Squad recognized

Hope Squad recognized

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Hope Squad recognized

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Timber Lake High School’s Hope Squad is an evidencebased, peer-to-peer youth suicide prevention program, dedicated to spreading hope and creating a school culture that promotes connectedness and inclusivity.
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