Teresa Hammond

For Ava and RaeAnn, it is their passion. They share a love for more than Frozen; they share a love for the stage.

This topic has been pressing on my mind since early this year. So much so that I’ve written this column five different ways in my head. There’s just one problem each and every time – it’s so negative.

Recently I had two separate friendship-related instances that reminded me how while we may grow older, sometimes the teen girl in us is as alive as ever before. Both instances related to the same thing.

Passionate about Western heritage and preservation of its history, Cowboy Museum Manager Bambi Porter emphasized the importance of the museum and the knowledge visitors can gain from a visit.

She joined the WPRA, Women’s Professional Rodeo Association, and “ran barrels,” as she says, while her husband did his thing.

First taking ownership of the longstanding Oakdale yoga studio in the spring of 2025, Gouzenne’s initial challenge was to rebuild the clientele, while continuing a sense of community.

The Oakdale High School drama program will remain unchanged for the 2026-27 academic year.

A few short months before starting the nursing program, Nicole randomly posed the question to her daughter of joining her in nursing school.

The name “Sweet Haven,” was inspired by her love for sweets and the peace it brings her making them.

Miki Rasco and Tristan McCarthy are the two Mustangs who have earned the Valedictorian title for their graduating class.