Sunday, June 2nd at 2:00pm, with the DRHS band playing Pomp and Circumstance, the graduating class of 2024 entered a Packed East Gym at Deer River High School. 127 sang 2 songs, and was joined by graduating seniors who were in Choir on the 2nd song. Dr. Delana Smith, outgoing Principal MC'd the graduation. Superintendent, Pat Rendle made opening remarks and was then followed by Valedictorian Triston Thuney, and Co-Salutatorians, Tia Schultz and Owen Schedin speaking on behalf of the graduates. Friend of the class, Teacher Sam Rendle was the final speaker before diplomas were handed out. The Drum group performed before the standing graduates.

Congratulations to the Deer River High School Graduates of the Class of 2024.

Below is the link to the Google Photo Album

https://photos.app.goo.gl/MP6iJyFdUD1vVDrQA

On Wednesday, May 8th, many of this years graduating seniors, their family and friends gathered in the DRHS Commons for the 35th annual Senior Awards Night, in which seniors are awarded scholarships to pursue what ever they're planning to do after graduation, educationally. This year, according to DRHS counselor and alumnus, Lael Storlie, our seniors earned over $200,000 in scholarship from the Deer River Area and Itasca County.

The SY '24-'25 Minnesota Honor Society (MHS), led by teacher Kari Borgman is announced and sworn in as well.

This is the link to the Album:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/eGV1uVRUK3KAtLFk7

On Saturday, April 27th, Deer River hosted its annual Prom. The theme this year was "Casino Royale" and the Junior Class Prom Committee, led by advisors Noelle Albers and Breanna Kaanta put on a great event. Grand March started at 7:10 in the West gym and the stands were full of family and friends. Following Grand March, students stayed and danced for awhile before loading up on busses to head to the Grand Rapids YMCA for an "After Prom" of fun, frivolity and food, as well as some pretty nifty door prizes!

Here is the link to view the Google Photo's Album

https://photos.app.goo.gl/hJ3zJxBiANDfT1Pj6

I wanted to send an email out regarding the results of the band Solo/Ensemble contest in Ely. Although we have a small ensemble, I am very proud of the work these students have put in, as the music they performed for the judges was very difficult repertoire. I am also proud to have 4 students that chose to perform solos, which can be very nerve wracking playing by yourself in front of someone who's main purpose is to give you feedback on your performance.

Here are the results of contest:

Senior High Band: Excellent

Israel Treat: Superior

Hudson Barnes: Superior

Sarah Stangler: Superior

Kierra Miller: Superior

I just wanted to pass along the results of our Solo/Ensemble day, because our students did a FANTASTIC job and I am very proud of them. So, for those of you who don't know, at this contest the students perform for judges who then work with them and give them a score on different aspects of their performance. The scores go "Superior, Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor" based on how many points you get. We brought our choir, our vocal ensemble, 7 soloists, 3 duets, and a quartet. If you see these students please congratulate them, as it is very 

difficult to stand and sing in front of someone who is there specifically to tell them what they can improve on. Our students were well-prepared and showed great poise, confidence, and maturity. 

Here are the results:

DRHS Choir: Superior 

127 Vocal Ensemble: Superior

Adia Wilke: Superior

Kai Swisher: Superior
Taylor O'Shea: Superior
Eowyn Baker: Superio

Faith Hawkins: Superior

Krissalyn Dahl: Excellent

Danica Prica: Excellent

Eowyn Baker and Kai Swisher: Excellent

Nicholas Bakkedahl and Brooklynn Latvala: Excellent

Caleb Carlson and Lee Perrington: Excellent

Danica Prica, Jenna Evans, Jordin Evans, Natalee Lathrop: Excellent

Friday, Jan 26th in Deer River High Schools' West Gym, students, parents and staff gathered for the coronation of this year's Sno Ball senior Queen & King, as well as the freshman Princess and Prince.

After some Hijinx and Tomfoolery involving decorating a cake "Barbie Style" and a timed "relay". Few will forget where they were for when the Queen candidates did their "Barbie" dance number or.the King candidates did their "Ken" dance...

The coronation began with the freshman...

All winners were voted on by students

Freshman Princess: Emma Mitchell

Freshman Prince: Dustin Miller

Senior Queen: Brita Isaacs

Senior King: Owen Schedin

Saturday night, Jan 27th, students gathered in the commons for the Sno Ball dance.

Here is the link for the Sno Ball 2024 Coronation Album and Dance

https://photos.app.goo.gl/CXrjCNW4R8Damyew9