By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax High School chapter of the National Honor Society held an induction ceremony for 25 new members on Wednesday evening, March 30, in the Martin Anderson Gymnasium. Officers for the National Honor Society chapter at Colfax are Emilee Burcham-Scofield, president; Madison Barstad, vice president; Jasmine Best, treasurer; and…
Read MoreCOLFAX — Incumbent Colfax school board member Andrew J. De Moe is one of four candidates running for two positions on the Colfax Board of Education in the April 5 election. Incumbent school board member Todd Kragness also will be on the ballot along with challengers Matt Flatland and Tom Hendrickson. De Moe, age 52,…
Read MoreCOLFAX — Incumbent Colfax school board member Todd Kragness is one of four candidates running for two positions on the Colfax Board of Education in the April 5 election. Incumbent school board member Andrew J. De Moe also will be on the ballot along with challengers Matt Flatland and Tom Hendrickson. Kragness, age 52, is…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — This year’s production for the Colfax High School drama club will be “Catch Me If You Can” with performances on March 25, 26 and 27. “Catch Me If You Can” is based on the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr. After his parents were divorced when he was 16…
Read MoreGlenwood City High School hosted Solo & Ensemble Festival on Thursday, March 10th. Schools participating were: Spring Valley, Boyceville, Colfax, Plum City and Glenwood City. The primary purposes of WSMA festivals are to: • Establish standards of quality for music literature. • Motivate students to prepare and perform to the best of their abilities. •…
Read MoreMINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL – The following students have been named to the 2021 fall semester Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the university announced today. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average. Colfax: Olivia Greenhow, Freshman,…
Read MoreBecause of her outstanding contributions in the Colfax community, the Menomonie Optimist Club has honored Jasmine Best of Colfax High School as the March Youth of the Month. Jasmine Best is a member of Colfax High School’s National Honor Society, is a member of the Student Council, and the Letter Club. She has participated and…
Read MoreWISCONSIN RAPIDS — More than 140 high school juniors from around Wisconsin attended Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum in Wisconsin Rapids on Feb. 18. “FFA Farm Forum is a time for learning and leadership,” said WFBF President Kevin Krentz. “Thank you for being a part of FFA Farm Forum and for honing in on…
Read MoreThe following local residents were among 437 students receiving degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls following commencement in December. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 395 undergraduates, while 42 students received master’s degrees. At graduation, four types of merit awards are recognized: Senior Merit – Graduating seniors who have maintained a 3.500 grade point for…
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