By Darlyn Vasquez Kalli Dreke was born to her parents Travis Dreke and Allison Schneidermann on July 27th, 2006. Her other family members include her stepmom Tara Dreke, stepdad Craig Schneidermann, her younger sister, Elise Dreke, and her three dogs: Angel, Sophie, and Gunner.In three words, Kalli would describe her senior year as sad, exciting, […]
Trevor Dieren
Trevor Dieren was born in Sioux Falls to parents Stacy and Todd Dieren. He has one older sister, Paige.Trevor has been active throughout the past years in 4-H, RCYF, FFA, FCA, and chess club, along with all the sports he participates in. In fact, Trevor’s favorite memories of high school include playing sports with his […]
Sara Bjerke
By Gabrielle Rasmussen “Not all positive change feels positive in the beginning.”This quote by S.C. Lourie is a favorite of Sara Catherine Bjerke, who was born in Sioux Falls to Connie and Chad Jansma. She has one sister, Brooklyn, and one brother, Eli.Immensely involved in activities, Sara is a part of volleyball, track, softball, basketball […]
‘Roaring’ jazz choir starts season on high note
Madalynn Van Der Weerd | Staff Intern On Feb. 5, the Central Lyon “Roaring” jazz choir went to the state contest in Sheldon. The choir earned a Division II (Excellent) rating. The jazz choir has three returning members from last year and 15 new members.Gabrielle Rasmussen is a senior at Central Lyon. She is one […]
Middle school jazz band appears in inaugural competitive season
GETTING JAZZY Jacob Van Aartsen plays his saxophone at the MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School Jazz Festival Feb. 13. (Photo/Katie Kelderman) PLAYING THE BLUES Rhya Kelderman plays her solo at the MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School Jazz Festival Feb. 13. (Photo/Katie Kelderman) CENTRAL LYON MIDDLE SCHOOL JAZZ BAND Central Lyon’s middle school jazz band gets ready to […]
Ryan Chase
By Matt Dieren Ryan Chase was born in Sioux Falls to Jason and Wendee Chase. He has one older sister Emma.Ryan participates in school activities including football, golf, baseball, and FCA, and his favorite high school memory was going to state basketball. He describes his senior year in three words: fast, fun, and easy because […]
Gabby Rasmussen
By Lauren Geerdes Gabrielle Rose Rasmussen is a dedicated student and friend. She is the daughter of Ginger and Chad Rasmussen and has three siblings and a brother-in-law: Angel and Joel, Hope, and Luke. Gabby was born in Sioux Falls and has lived in Rock Rapids ever since.During her time in high school, Gabby has […]
Zackery Nath
By Lauren Geerdes Zackery Nath is the son of Colette and Todd Nath. He has one sister, Tenley, and they have lived with his family in Rock Rapids since he was young. Zack values his family in the highest regard. He even says they are his biggest role models because they push him to be […]
Ashley Dieren
By Josina Pedersen Ashley Kathleen Dieren was born in Sioux Falls, shortly after her twin brother Matt. Her parents are Lisa and Terry Dieren, and she also has an older sister, Ellie. Ashley spent the first two years of her childhood living in Brandon, South Dakota, before moving to Rock Rapids, where she has been […]
Ethan Pedersen
By Keaton Funk Ethan Pedersen was born in Sioux Falls, and is the son of Damon and Jennifer Pedersen. Ethan has three siblings, a younger brother, Egan, and two older sisters, Elyse and Emma.In school, Ethan is a member of NHS, backpack program, football, wrestling, and FFA. Ethan is also a member of 4-H and […]