Waitsburg School Board recognizes outgoing member Hamann at special meeting

WAITSBURG-The Waitsburg School Board met Thursday, December 2 for a special meeting.

Immediately after adopting the agenda, the board broke for a 15 minute recess. The board recognized long-time member and chair, Ross Hamann, who announced earlier this year that he would not be running for re-election. Hamann served on the board for nearly 20 years.

Superintendent Mark Pickel presented Hamann with a plaque that featured the Cardinal logo that Hamann drew years ago. The Cardinal has since become synonymous with the Waitsburg School District. Pickel also presented him with a lifelong athletic pa...