Students Sing at
Region Vocal Competition
By Kellie Jones
Skyla Hosselkus and Heidi Gonzalez went to the High School Regional Vocal Competition on February 7. Skyla sang the song "Long, Long Ago" by Thomas Bayly and received a "Good" rating. Heidi sang the song "Early One Morning" by Gerrerd Williams and received a "Superior" rating.
"It was a big learning opportunity and I got to learn things that I need to work on," commented Skyla Hosselkus.
"I thought I did pretty well and the judges were really nice and supportive," said Heidi Gonzales.
High School Students Play at
Instrumental Contest
Kellie Jones
Heidi Gonzales and Megyn McCarthy went to Chamberlain on February 21 for the Instrumental contest. Heidi played a clarinet and piano solo. Megyn also played a clarinet solo. Heidi played the song "Alleluia" from "Exultate, Jubilate" by Mozart and Megyn played "Musetta's Waltz" from "La Boheme." Megyn placed "above average" and was only one point away from a superior. Heidi received a "Superior."
"I thought it was a really great experience and the judge really gave some good feedback," stated Megyn McCarthy.
"I thought it went alright. I got a little stage fright, but I did alright," said Heidi Gonzales.
Burke High School Students Take Second Place Prize in 28th Annual Business Plan Competition
Pierre, SD – Michael Preslicka, Daniel Johnson, Thomas Heth and Kaleb Wells, students from Burke High School, received 2nd place in the recent 28th Annual Business Plan Competition for high school students. The competition is co-sponsored by the South Dakota Bankers Foundation and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. The concept behind the Business Plan Competition is to take an idea for a business that could be started by a student and transfer it into a business plan.
The finalists, parents, and advisors were invited to attend the South Dakota Bankers Association’s annual legislative reception on February 7 to receive awards from Lt. Governor Matt Michels in recognition of their entrepreneurial efforts. Michael Preslicka, Daniel Johnson, Thomas Heth and Kaleb Wells received 2nd place and $1,000 for their efforts.
Over 90 written business plans were submitted to the panel this past December. Michael, Daniel, Thomas, and Kaleb were notified in January that they made the top six and were invited to Pierre to present their plan. The boys had been creating and selling burnt flags for a project in Marketing class, in which they turned into their business plan. Their company, 'Merican Woodburning Company, produced over 25 flags during the first semester.
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