Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG — On Wednesday, May 21, at Valley Christian School located in the Spokane Valley, Waitsburg track athletes participated in the WIAA District 6 1B Championship meet. The top six athletes qualify for State. In the prelims Teegan Kenney placed 9th in the100m, 10th in the 200m and placed 8th (PR) in the 300m hurdles. Brenton Segraves placed 12th in the javelin, Alyssa placed 8th in the 100m and 8th in the 800m, and Marion Duncan placed 15th in the 200m (PR). The girls’ 4x200 relay team (Duncan, Cedar Stegall, Cheri Mathews and Hol...
WAITSBURG — Waitsburg Middle School track athletes participated in their last meet this season on May 19. There were eight schools at the SE1B MS meet at Pomeroy. Results: 100m – Sidian Stegall 13th, Carter Barron 17 PR, Ollivyr Dahlby 18th 400m – Mitchell Hays 3rd PR, Dahlby 4th 4 x 100 relay - 5th (Stegall, Dahlby, Barron, Liam Kiefel) Shot put – Gage Mynear 3rd, Carson Scott 6th Discus – Kiefel 4th, Mynear 5th, Barron 8th, Hays 9th Stegall 12th, Scott 13th Javelin – Kiefel 4th PR, Hays 9th, Mynear 11th, Stegall 15th, Dahlby 16th, Scott...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg High School's Class of 2025 students were called to a senior sign-out meeting on Wednesday, May 14. The students quickly discovered that their senior class advisor, Jaimee Knudson, had organized an evening of activities, including a scavenger hunt, a color powder war, and a BBQ. The students were divided into two teams and set out on the scavenger hunt. On the scavenger hunt map were the rules and the following message to the seniors: "As you approach graduation, childhood...
Gary Myers Gary Myers attends classes at WHS and is in his second year at SEATech Skill Center for welding. He has attended school in Waitsburg since the sixth grade and was on the Mat Birds Wrestling team during sixth and seventh grades. Myers enjoys working on his truck and plans on taking diesel technology classes at Walla Walla Community College in the fall. At WHS, Myers is a past member of FFA. He has shown pigs during his freshman and sophomore years. He volunteers to assist a Veteran...
WAITSBURG - Five Waitsburg High School students and two advisors attended the annual Youth and Government session from May 7 through May 10 at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia. Around seventeen delegations with 350 students from across the state participated in the YMCA program. The Youth and Government is a national YMCA program that allows U.S. students to learn about government policymaking firsthand. This unique program allows thousands of teens nationwide in state-organized,...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg High School students enjoyed dress-up days the week before the 2025 Prom on May 3. The Prom Court, which their fellow students voted on, included freshmen Aubrey King and Bryer Paul, sophomores Pilar Diaz-Easton and Rollin Carpenter, juniors Matti Carter and Victor Whitmore, and seniors Mylie Jones, Cedar Stegall, Cougar Anderson, and Lucas VanHoose. Lucas VanHoose and Cedar Stegall were crowned King and Queen. This year's prom theme was Vegas Nights. The school held the...
WAITSBURG — Waitsburg High School’s baseball season ended on Tuesday, May 6, in Sunnyside, Washington. The Cardinals varsity baseball team set off from the school bright and early at 7 a.m. to participate in something that had not happened in 25 years. “Through blood, sweat, and sheer grit, the team earned their spot in the postseason,” said Coach Joe Greer. “We knew from the get-go it might be a long day.” The first game started at 10 a.m. If the Cardinals won, they would go to districts. If they lost, the team would have to play again at 4...
WAITSBURG — There were two track meet opportunities for Cardinal athletes last week. On Tuesday, May 6, the high school team traveled to Pomeroy for the District 6 1B League meet against ten other teams. On Friday, May 9, a group of Cardinals participated with five different teams in the Cinco de Mayo Twilight meet at Pomeroy. The Twilight meet started at 5:30 p.m. rather than the normal 3:30 p.m. start time. Top Cardinal athletes in May 6 events: 100m – Teegan Kenney - 6th 300m Hurdles – T. Kenney- 4th Shot put – Brenton Segraves - 3rd Dis...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Middle School track team's work ethic has earned the athletes many personal records. Members have been successful in setting and meeting their individual goals. The Cardinals were at Dayton on Thursday, May 8, competing against Dayton, Rogers, and DeSales middle school athletes. Boys setting personal records at the meet were: 100m – Sidian Stegall, Liam Vasquez, Mitchell Hays, Emerson Kiefel 200m – Wyatt Vasquez 400m – Ollivyr Dahlby Shot put – Carson Scott, Kiefel...
Annabel "Karma" Mitchell Annabel "Karma" Mitchell has been a student at Waitsburg Schools since the sixth grade. She was involved in the Sources of Strength program her junior year and volunteered at school concessions. In middle school, Mitchell assisted at a nursery potting plants and doing yard work. She enjoyed working at R & B Barbeque in Dayton in her senior year. After graduation, she plans to travel with her boyfriend, explore places to live, and consider careers to pursue. Mitchell is...
WAITSBURG - Lions Club President Conner Talbott estimated that over 700 adults enjoyed the 15th annual rib feed at the Don Thomas Building on Saturday, May 3. "We had a better-than-expected turnout at this year's rib feed," said Talbott. "We are grateful to the volunteers and attendees who made this event a success. The funds raised will go towards scholarships, youth sports, vision assistance, and other local projects."...
Cardinal MS Track Waitsburg Middle School participated in two track meets recently. They were at Pomeroy on Monday, April 28, and Dayton on Thursday, May 1. There were nine teams at Pomeroy. Many of the Cardinals participants recorded personal records at the meet. Finishing in the top five were: Gage Mynear; 3rd shot put & discus; Liam Kiefel; 2nd discus, Carter Barron; 4th high jump, Jaylynn Gleason; 1st 100m & 3rd 200m, Audrey Kiefel; 4th 100m & 1st 400m and the girls' 4x100 relay team placed...
Preston Hinchliffe Preston Hinchliffe has attended Waitsburg Schools since preschool. He attends classes in the morning at Waitsburg High School and works for Himark Custom Fab in the afternoon. After graduation, Hinchliffe plans to continue working at Custom Fab overhauling combines. During his high school years, Hinchliffe played baseball his freshman and sophomore years. He has been a member of FFA for four years and was on the FFA trap team. Hinchliffe's best memory of high school is his...
WAITSBURG - For a fun afternoon, visit the Waitsburg Fairgrounds to catch a T–ball game on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. The teams of pre-k though kindergarten age girls and boys are highly entertaining to watch. You will see all kinds of antics on the field during play as they bat, run the bases, field balls, and throw to first base. It will put a smile on your face....
WAITSBURG - Three Waitsburg High School seniors and their families were recognized following the baseball game against Columbia-Burbank in Waitsburg on Tuesday, April 22. The seniors recognized were Cougar Anderson, a returning player, "always has a winning mindset and is not afraid of hard work," commented Coach Joe Greer. Will Ahler and Jackson Karl are first-year players who performed exceedingly well, according to their coach. Karl hit his first double. Greer said he was proud to be their co...
WAITSBURG - On April 19, some Waitsburg Cardinal track athletes attended the Van Kuren Invite at Cheney High School while others participated at the MacDougall Invite in Colfax. There were thirty-seven teams at Cheney and sixteen teams at Colfax. Freshman Leif Heckman set four personal records (PRs) at Colfax; in the 100m, 200m, javelin and long jump. Other PRs set at Colfax: 200 m - Alyssa Byers Shot put – Addison Crenshaw Discus and Javelin – Pilar Easton PRs were set at Cheney: Teegan Ken...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Middle School students participated in their first track meet of the season at Pomeroy on April 21. Teams from Asotin, Endicott-St. John, Pomeroy, Tekoa-Rosalia, Garfield-Palouse, Waitsburg, and Oakesdale participated in the SE 1B Middle School Meet. Boys' results: 100m – Liam Kiefel 3rd, Carter Barron 8th, Emerson Kiefel 17th 400m – Mitchell Hays 8th Shot put – Gage Mynear 4th, Emerson Kiefel 12th Discus – Gage Mynear 1st, Liam Kiefel 2nd, Carter Barron 3rd, Mitchel...
Madison Kaehler Prescott resident Madison Kaehler has attended Waitsburg Schools since preschool. Kaehler is Waitsburg High School's ASB treasurer served as ASB secretary in her junior year. She played volleyball four years, was on the cheer squad for two, and played softball for three. She shows pigs at the local fairs as a 10-year 4-H member. During the summers, Kaehler has worked as a lifeguard at Prescott and Walla Walla Memorial Pools. After graduation, Kaehler plans to get her...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg High School Junior Isaias Reyes has been awarded a WIAA Athlete of the Week award. Throughout the school year, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association and Gesa Credit Union recognize student-athletes for outstanding contributions to their sports and communities. Nominated students must be in good academic standing at their school and may win the award once during any given academic year. Athlete of the Week award winners receive a letter of recognition from...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Cardinals had a busy week of baseball with games on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. They split with Walla Walla Valley Academy (WWVA), won both games of the doubleheader against Colton, lost a junior varsity game at Milton-Freewater, and then dropped both games of a doubleheader against Dayton. The Cardinals had a tough game against WWVA, which had decent hitting, and the Cardinals lost 24-6. Jarod Hankins went 3 for 3 at bat in game one and had three RBIs. In the...
WAITSBURG — Waitsburg High School track traveled to Pomeroy on April 15 for the District 6 1B SE League meet. The Cardinals competed against athletes from Pomeroy, St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse, Walla Walla Valley Academy, Dayton, and Yakima Nation Tribal School. “We were able to size up the competition for much of our district,” said Coach Nechodom. “It was also our first time using most of the new throwing implements our generous community allowed us to purchase. Some of the PRs (personal records) were likely assisted by quality equipme...
Jessika Lambert Jessika Lambert has been a Naval Sea Cadet Core member since her freshman year at Waitsburg High School. She is a Petty Officer 3rd Class and will travel to Great Lakes, Illinois, in July for boot camp. Lambert will then go to Texas to train as a Master of Arms (military police). Lambert has been a Waitsburg student since kindergarten. She is now in her second year at SEATech Skills Center, where she studies criminal justice. Sports, animals, and Girl Scouts have been Lambert's p...
WAITSBURG — Twenty Waitsburg High School FFA students will attend the FFA State Convention at Washington State University in Pullman May 8-10. The students qualified for State after placing at District Leadership in Asotin on March 26. The top four in each category at District advanced to State. 1st Place Agriculture Education- Marion Duncan. 2nd Place Rituals- Sophia Castillo, Kayla Kuykendall, Rowdy Cole, Gage Mynear, Liam Kiefel, Katie Allen. 4th Place Prepared Public Speaking- Cedar Stegall. 4th Place Beginning Parliamentary Procedures- K...
WAITSBURG — Waitsburg High School junior varsity baseball team had their first game of the season at Dayton on April 3, losing 16-13 in three innings of baseball. Ryan Meier started on the mound for the Cardinals, with Richard Finch as catcher. Highlights for Waitsburg were Bryer Paul with two hits, one RBI, two stolen bases and scoring two runs. Tyler Coulston scored two runs, stole two bases, and had a two-RBI double in the third inning. Box scores Waitsburg 1 4 6 13 Dayton 3 7 6 16 Battery: Meier and Finch Hits: Waitsburg: Paul 2, Patrick 1...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Cardinals split a doubleheader with Garfield-Palouse on Tuesday, April 1, in Waitsburg. Jarod Hankins started on the mound in the first game. Bryer Paul came in as relief in the third, and Isa Reyes closed out the last couple of innings in the 7-3 loss. Ryan Meier pitched strong for two innings, and then Isaac Mahre took the mound. The Cardinals won the second game 11-6. "The boys played really well. They lost the first game, dug deep, and secured the second with a...
