Kelsey Evans

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Assistant News Director at WICS-TV (Springfield, IL)

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Whitefish boys tennis claims state title, girls take third

1 week ago | whitefishpilot.com | Kelsey Evans

All around excellence propelled the Whitefish tennis teams to the podium this season. The boys claimed first place while the girls took third at the Class A State Tennis Tournament in Billings last week. “The Whitefish boys came out and displayed a phenomenal team spirit throughout the tournament,” said boys coach Doris Puglisi. “As a coach, you couldn’t ask for any better - very proud.” Patrick Dryden, girls coach, spoke on how the program as a whole has made huge strides.
Student club organizes Mindful May Festival

1 week ago | whitefishpilot.com | Kelsey Evans

A group of Whitefish students have organized a community event focused on destigmatizing mental health and promoting inclusivity. The Mindful May Festival is set for this Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, on the Whitefish High School front lawn. The free, family-friendly inaugural event will have local businesses participating as wellness-related vendors, complete with live music and a food truck.
Rally to reignite search efforts for Emily Rea

1 week ago | whitefishpilot.com | Kelsey Evans

This summer marks one year since Flathead Valley resident Emily Rea went missing in the Hungry Horse Reservoir on July 16. A rally this weekend aims to provide updates and gather the community to help re-coordinate search efforts as a part of the search’s campaign, “Eyes for Emily.” The event is Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Whitefish United Methodist Church at 1150 Wisconsin Ave. The event expects speakers from Rea’s family and the community.
High school students host dinner to benefit families battling cancer

1 week ago | dailyinterlake.com | Kelsey Evans

It was a beautiful April evening when 30 attendees gathered at Whitefish High School for a dinner fundraiser that collected about $7,000 for two local families affected by cancer. The event was organized by the Whitefish High School Cancer Support Network, a student-run club. The two families benefiting were staff members. Several teachers and school staff, parents and other community members purchased tickets for $50 each to help support the effort.
Photos: Middle school orchestra a spring delight

1 week ago | whitefishpilot.com | Kelsey Evans

Whitefish Middle School orchestra's promising young musicians put on a spring orchestra concert on Thursday, May 22 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center. The program included a traditional twinkle, Spy Rock, The Abandoned Funhouse, and Royal Promenade for the sixth graders. Seventh graders played Fiddles on Fire, Fire in the Bow, Jupiter Theme (from "The Planets"), and Dragonhunter. Eighth graders played Viola Country, Viva La Vida, Havana, and Battle.
Saddle Club reunion to gather memories, make scrapbooks

1 week ago | whitefishpilot.com | Kelsey Evans

Come one, come all with memories and memorabilia from Whitefish’s historic Mountain Trails Saddle Club. There is a Saddle Club reunion on Thursday, May 29 from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Whitefish Community Library. The goal is to compile scrapbooks, information and any artifacts on the Saddle Club to create a museum exhibit. Any individuals with a connection to or interest in the Saddle Club are encouraged to attend.
Class of 2025: Jeffrey Sagen, a charming king

1 week ago | whitefishpilot.com | Kelsey Evans

Jeffrey Sagen has many admirable qualities of a soon-to-be Whitefish High School graduate. He’s humble, intelligent and even a bit suave. "Don’t be too charming, Jeffrey,” a teacher jokingly calls out as he readies for this interview inside the Whitefish High School foyer. Another passing student comes up and delivers a gnarly fist bump. Sagen responds with a smile and starts a conversation with the fellow student, and it’s clear why the senior was voted homecoming king by his peers last fall.
Campaign for new instruments aims to make music resonate

2 weeks ago | dailyinterlake.com | Kelsey Evans

The Whitefish Education Foundation has a momentous goal to equip over 13,500 music students with adequate instruments over the next few decades. The nonprofit’s first ever capital campaign, titled “Make Music Resonate,” hopes to raise $400,000 to replace antiquated instruments at Whitefish middle and high schools, many of which are 30 to 70 years old, and to establish an instrument replacement endowment.
Campaign for new instruments aims to make music resonate

2 weeks ago | whitefishpilot.com | Kelsey Evans

The Whitefish Education Foundation has a momentous goal to equip over 13,500 music students with adequate instruments over the next few decades. The nonprofit’s first ever capital campaign, titled “Make Music Resonate,” hopes to raise $400,000 to replace antiquated instruments at Whitefish middle and high schools, many of which are 30 to 70 years old, and to establish an instrument replacement endowment.
High school students host dinner to benefit families battling cancer

2 weeks ago | whitefishpilot.com | Kelsey Evans

It was a beautiful Monday evening last month when 30 attendees gathered at Whitefish High School for a dinner fundraiser that raised about $7,000 for two local families affected by cancer. The event was organized by the student-run club the Whitefish High School Cancer Support Network. The two families benefiting were staff members. Several teachers and school staff, parents and other community members purchased tickets for $50 each to help support the effort.