Homecoming
Tri-County kicked off Homecoming Week Monday evening with the annual Homecoming Coronation and Lip Sync Contest. Wyatt Westervelt was crowned Homecoming King, while Braelyn Gonshorowski was crowned Homecoming Queen. Senior attendants were Jaxon Melcher and Ty Folland, while junior attendants were Zach Walz and Greta Rominski. Elisa Wollmann was recognized as an honorary queen candidate. Joining the royalty were Little Prince Briggs Gust and Little Princess Hazleigh Mantei. Following the coronation, students took the stage for the annual Lip Sync Contest. The senior class took first place with their entertaining performance of “The Heart of Rock & Roll.” Followed by 2nd place with the Juniors with “Thriller”. The evening was a great start to a fun-filled Homecoming Week at Tri-County, with plenty of school spirit and more activities planned throughout the week.
Badger FCCLA Honors Local Firefighters in September 11 Remembrance
by: Samantha Alme
As communities across the country paused to remember the events of September 11, 2001, Badger FCCLA marked the anniversary by turning remembrance into a simple act of gratitude close to home. In recognition of September 11, Badger FCCLA presented Badger Fire Chief Jeramy Swenson with a cooler filled with snacks and beverages for the members of the Badger Volunteer Fire Department. The gift served as a small token of appreciation for the local firefighters who give their time to protect and serve the community. September 11 is remembered not only for the tremendous loss experienced that day, but also for the extraordinary courage and selflessness demonstrated by first responders who ran toward danger to help others. Twenty-five years later, that spirit of service continues in communities large and small—including right here at home. Volunteer firefighters are often among the first to respond when a neighbor is experiencing one of their worst days. Whether responding to a fire, vehicle accident or other emergency, these volunteers leave their homes, families, and jobs when the call comes, bringing with them the training, knowledge, and willingness to help wherever they are needed. Through their September 11 service project, Badger FCCLA members took an opportunity to recognize that commitment and simply say, “thank you.” The organization expressed its gratitude to Chief Swenson and all members of the Badger Volunteer Fire Department for their dedication, courage, knowledge, and continued commitment to keeping the community safe. While a cooler of snacks and beverages may seem like a small gesture, the message behind it was much bigger—a reminder that service matters, sacrifice is noticed, and those who continually show up for their neighbors are appreciated. For Badger FCCLA, remembering September 11 became an opportunity to honor the past while recognizing those who continue the tradition of service right here at home.