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Class of 2025: Three Forks High School Graduation Ceremony scheduled for June 1

1 week ago | threeforksvoice.com | Jack SMith |Jack Smith

The Three Forks High School Class of 2025 will graduate in a ceremony scheduled for Sunday, June 1, at 2 p.m. in the Main Gymnasium. The Valedictorians for the Class of 2025 are Claire Cutler, Ethan Eyman, Taeyana Gesker, Isabella Jones, and Drydan Frisinger. The Salutatorian in 2025 is Joshua Delger. The 2025 Baccalaureate is scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, at 7 p.m., in the Gymnasium, and the Senior Awards Night will take place on Thursday, May 29, at 7 p.m. in the Three Forks Auditorium.
Raising Hope: Headwaters Area Food Bank hosting Bingo event

1 week ago | threeforksvoice.com | Jack SMith |Jack Smith

A Headwaters Area Food Bank Bingo Fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, May 31, at American Legion Post 87 in Manhattan will hold special meaning for Operations Manager Emily Smith. "For the past three years, I've had the honor of serving as the Food Bank Operations Manager. In that time, I've seen firsthand how community events, big and small, can make a lasting difference. That's why this year's Bingo fundraiser holds special meaning.
Strawberry Ridge Nursery Opens in Three Forks

1 week ago | threeforksvoice.com | Jack SMith |Jack Smith

Strawberry Ridge Nursery is now open for business at 67 N. 7th Ave. E in Three Forks. The new business, which is owned by Ryan Malmquist, currently offers annuals, perennials, and vegetable starts, with more coming in as the season goes on. The nursery also offers potting services for customers who want help setting up containers. After growing up in Three Forks, Malmquist joined the United States Air Force after graduating high school.
Our View: Congratulations to the Class of 2025

1 week ago | threeforksvoice.com | Jack SMith |Jack Smith

Congratulations to the Three Forks High School Class of 2025. When Melissa and I started the Three Forks Voice in the fall of 2018, this year's senior class was in the sixth grade, and it has been a privilege to see them succeed both in and out of the classroom. During the past several years, through our coverage of sports and other school events, I've also been able to interview and interact with quite a few of these seniors, and one constant was that this group was always polite and respectful.
Going out in style: Eriksson finishes fourth at Class B/C State Tennis Tournament

1 week ago | threeforksvoice.com | Jack SMith |Jack Smith

For the second straight season, Three Forks High School Tennis player Malia Eriksson has placed at the Class B/C State Tournament. After finishing sixth as a junior, Eriksson capped off her senior year, finishing fourth at the three-day tournament on May 22 to 24 in Missoula. Head Coach Janna Lauver said Eriksson played amazing in her first two matches, picking up wins over opponents from Troy and Loyola.
Three Forks Track and Field Team ends season in style with three runner-up finishes at Class B State Meet

1 week ago | threeforksvoice.com | Jack SMith |Jack Smith

In a meeting before last week’s Class B State Track and Field Meet, Three Forks High School Track and Field Head Coach Dillon Gongliewski told his team, “Leave it all out there and don’t leave your event with any regrets.”The Wolves responded well to the message, with multiple athletes earning All-State accolades and a top-six finish at the season’s final event. “The kids did absolutely amazing,” Gongliewski said.
Swenson, DeFrance sign to play college basketball

1 week ago | threeforksvoice.com | Jack SMith |Jack Smith

A little over two months after the Three Forks High School Basketball team wrapped up a spectacular season with a 24-4 record and third-place finish at the Class B State Tournament, two outstanding players from the squad signed letters of intent to continue their careers at the collegiate level.
Farmers Market season gets underway next Thursday

1 week ago | threeforksvoice.com | Jack SMith |Jack Smith

The start of the season for the Three Forks Farmers Market is just around the corner. The first market of 2025, hosted by the Three Forks Chamber, is scheduled for June 5 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the John Q. Adams Milwaukee Railroad Park, with the season continuing every Thursday through September 18. Market Manager Melissa Lagerquist is excited for the season. "I hope we can be bigger and offer more this year than in previous years.
Column: Outside is fine, but could you please stop screaming

2 weeks ago | threeforksvoice.com | Jack SMith |Jack Smith

When I was growing up, and one drop of snow fell from the sky in May, I would always hear someone say the same thing: You think this is bad, I can remember it once snowing on the 4th of July. In most places I’ve lived, someone always says this happened, but I’ll have to take their word because I’ve never actually witnessed it. It’s just one of those things that gets passed around, and I’m glad not to have endured it.
Wolves finish second at state Golf Tournament

2 weeks ago | threeforksvoice.com | Jack SMith |Jack Smith

The Friday before the Class B State Golf Tournament, former Wolves Coach Jeff Strickland told current Coach Aaron Harkins, "Shelby has been good to Three Golf.""And Shelby was good to us once again," Harkins said. Three Forks ended its season on May 13 and 14 at the State Tournament in Shelby, with the Boys' team bringing home hardware with a second-place trophy and the Girls' team finishing in fifth place.