Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
THE PRAIRIE WIND causes the Flag of Mexico to billow during Milbank’s first Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on Saturday, May 7. The flag is a vertical tricolor of green, white and red with Mexico’s national coat of arms charged in the center of the white stripe. While the meaning of the colors has changed over time, these three colors were adopted by Mexico following independence from Spain during the country's War of Independence. Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. According to history.com, while it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage.
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MILBANK HIGH SCHOOL students competed in an art show on Wednesday, April 17, in Aberdeen. Students pictured are, left to right, Amelia Pederson, Addy Hoke, Elexia Quintanilla, Brooke Mumbauer, Kadence Raush-Frank, Jessel Stengel and Hope Karels. Kadence Rausch-Frank placed second with her oil painting, Reverence.
THE MILBANK YOUTH WRESTLERS gathered for the end-of-the-year awards banquet on Sunday, April 21. Individuals recognized were, back row, left to right, Elliot Boswell, Paxton Anderson, Sawyer Adler, Liam Prasnicki, William Wyant, Brayden Twedt, Blaze Fahleen, Weston Trapp, Colton Sis and Cruz Prasnicki. Middle, Logan Schneck, Treyton Wellnitz, Paysen Anderson, Jade Skaarer, Lucille Wyant, Reed Trapp, Audrey Schmeichel and Lincoln Kiley. Front, Mate Futkaradze, Lazare Futkaradze, Landon Krause, Austin Carlson, Lincoln Trapp, Harvey Schmeichel and Colton King.
