Yearly Archives: 2017

JH track season concludes, girls win conference title

JH track season concludes, girls win conference title
Going out with a bang, the Lynnville-Sully junior high girls won the SICL Conference meet to conclude the season last Tuesday, May 9. The Hawks performed well at the meet at BGM. “We talked all year about going out and competing, and the girls did just that, winning the meet by over 40 points,” noted L-S Coach...
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Jansen, girls golf team advance to next round

Jansen, girls golf team advance to next round
After entering post-season play last week, the golf season continues for the L-S girls golf team and one lone L-S boys golfer. GIRLS REGIONAL MEET The Hawk girls are peaking at just the right time. They were at the regional semifinal at Sigourney Country Club on Monday, May 15, for what L-S Coach Justin Hagedorn called their...
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Drafahl recognized by Governor Branstad for academic excellence

Drafahl recognized by Governor Branstad for academic excellence
Lynnville-Sully’s Jessica Drafahl, a senior, was recognized by Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds for outstanding academic achievement at the 15th Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony Apr. 30 at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines. The statewide program, sponsored by the Iowa Governor’s Office, Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), and its title sponsor the...
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Statebound: L-S girls place second, qualify six

Four points were all that separated the Lynnville-Sully girls track team from winning their state-qualifying meet at Belle Plaine last Thursday. The Hawks had an impressive night with 78 points total for second place out of 15 teams. The host Bears took the win with 82 points. The L-S girls will send six girls to...
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L-S boys are back-to-back district champs

L-S boys are back-to-back district champs
“When you put your mind to something, your body will follow, and that is what I believe sums up our fifth district title in six years. We never lost our resolve and pushed through some of the toughest physical challenges.” These words spoken by the L-S boys head coach Mike Parkinson summarize what it took for...
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The Wooden Spoon – Pimento Cheeseburgers

So I've noticed as the days fall by the wayside, I don't wish for a vacation to somewhere fancy, but only staycations. When did that become a thing? It just sounds so simple. Well, that's what I've dreamt of this week. Is dreamt not a word? Spell check is telling me dreamt isn't a word. If...
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Press INKlings: Congratulations, Class of 2017!

To the Class of 2017, May is the month that finds many of the flowers opening their buds to display the best they have to offer and, in a way, our schools are opening their doors to display the best they have to offer – their graduating classes. Graduation day is probably one of the few...
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