The National Speech and Debate Association’s Western Montana national qualifier event took place in Helena, on Feb. 9 and 10, with four Bitterroot Valley students potentially heading to national competition
Thea Jackson placed first in three events and the Mt. Hope girls indoor track team placed second in the Dwyer Division with a team score of 94 points during the division championships at the Providence Career and Technical Academy on Saturday. St. Raphael Academy won the division with a score of 125.5.
"Explore Thea Jackson's stunning mas costume designs showcased at the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival. Get a glimpse of her 'EVOLVE' section inspired by crystals and Earth, and learn about the vibrant festivities of this Memorial Day Weekend event, drawing thousands of revelers from around the world."
A win for historic preservation advocates; the rebirth of a theater left for dead; an unprecedented investment in the local schools; the discovery of an historic window significant enough for the Smithsonian to come to town; and a looming financial bombshell whose impact is still to be determined.