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05/12/2026

The Big Stone Arts Council and the Ortonville School Foundation are pleased to announce this week's Humanities Student of the Week

ALAYNA NELSON.

Alayna not only performs with empathy and grace, but also teaches and inspires others to perform their best work. From choreography to comedy, Alayna is a natural performer and someone who always brings her best to the stage.

Congratulations, Alayna.

She will be receiving a gift certificate to Melts Ice Cream Shoppe.

04/28/2026

The Big Stone Arts Council, along with the Ortonville School Foundation, is happy to present this week's Humanities Student of the Week, Isabelle Haukos.

Isabelle is a gifted, hard-working visual and performance artist. She has spent countless hours on stage creating memorable characters, as well as behind the scenes time creating the perfect prop or costume.

04/26/2026

Big Stone Arts Council, with the Ortonville School Foundatoin, proudly announce the Humanities Student of the Week is ADELINE HARTMAN
Addie's passion for theater shines in every role she undertakes. Whether singing, dancing, or acting, Addiee loves bringing characters to life with movement and emotion. Her dedication is inspiring and foundational.

04/15/2026

Big Stone Arts Council, with the Ortonville School Foundatoin, proudly announce the Humanities Student of the Week is EMMA EASTMAN.

Emma has been a member of the school theater organization since 7th grade. She has excelled in several comedy and mystery leading roles. In addition to shining in the spotlight, she displays ability and work ethic, helping all cast members do their best.

04/07/2026

JENNA HAUGEN:
Jenna's artistic talents make her an outstanding member of the theater department, both onstage as an actress and behind the scenes as a gifted makeup artist and photographer.

*Footnote: Over the past several weeks we have been playing "catch up" by featuring three different talented students. Hopefully we will finish out the years by featuring a single student as they're selected.

04/02/2026

MILEY BLOCK: Trombone player Miley Block leads her section confidently, passing on her willingness to try new music and her excitement at learning new techniques to enhance her playing.

EMILY ZARATE: Emily works hard practicing to be the best she can be. With her positive attitude and willingness to try new things, it has made her a great flute player.

NORAH HARTMAN:
Nora excels on stage performing multiple lead roles, and behind the scenes as a talented costume designer. Selected as an all-state vocalist, she is also a valued French horn player in band and community pit orchestra.

03/17/2026

HARLEY DIEKKMAN
Harley faithfully serves in the crucial role of stage manager for the OHS Theater. She dedicates hundreds of hours leading her crew, creating sets, and then moving everything seamlessly into place - in the dark - to make stories come alive on stage.

KYRA VOLKENANT
Kyra's role as lead technician in the sound and light booth has demanded creativity, long hours, attention to details, and a great deal of patience and problem-solving so that the actors and the audience may be inspired through story and song.

JONAH HARTMAN
Jonah is a great trumpet player and an excellent overall musician who always pays special attention to articulation and dynamics, which makes him a great leader and an asset to the band.

03/09/2026

Big Stone Arts Council announces three more Ortonville High School humanities students who have shown excellence in their dedication and cheerful willingness to learn and grow and are therefore nominated for our weekly newspaper recognition.

MEADOW SCHABLIN contributes positivity to every rehearsal and performance through dedication, teamwork and the strong musical skills she displays in both choir and band.

HALEY BORNER brings talent, confidence, dedication and a passion for excellence in performance in choir, band and drama.

SAWYER HENNINGSON excels both onstage and backstage and ensures successful choir performances with his musicianship and leadership.

03/03/2026

Big Stone Arts Council, in cooperation with the Ortonville School Foundation, is pleased to announce a new project designed to highlight humanities students for their excellence. We think it’s about time to give recognition to students in the arts such as band, choir, theater, speech, graphic arts and writing.

Here are the first three nominees in the series that will run through the end of the school year:

JOHN HOWDER brings strong skills in drawing, animation and graphic design combining his own personality and creativity to produce short animations that are truly incredible to watch.

ARCHER DORRY excels in theater, choir and band. Writing and speaking activities led to attendance at a Washington, D.C. journalism conference. He often has multiple roles on stage and in community music organizations.

DESTINY WARNER contributes enthusiasm and encourages participation in choir through an energetic presence that lifts the whole group.

01/05/2026

Congratulations to Feather Woman of Ortonville who was awarded $998 for continued creations of her originally designed Native American beaded art, which tells stories of tribal customs and beliefs and are all inspired by dreams or visions Feather has.

05/27/2025

Yes, we're aiming for a gathering this coming Monday at 6:30 p.m. Check here for the location later this week.

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