National FFA week was celebrated nationally as well as locally last week. Perkins County students participated in various activities or dress days in recognition of the holiday. Thursday was the annual “Kiss-a-pig” ceremony. Teacher and coach Tanner Collins said he was aiming for the piglet’s snout, but settled for a safer location after the angry piglet was going to have none of it. Friday was “Drive your tractor to school day” and Freshman Wyatt Quinn pulls out of the school parking lot on Friday afternoon in his John Deere.
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Wallace takes second at RPAC speech
Wednesday, Feb. 17, the Wallace speech team participated in the RPAC speech competition at Culbertson.
PC speech team gears up for SPVA
The Perkins County speech team traveled to Ogallala Saturday, Feb. 20.
18 schools were in attendance from Classes B, C1, C2, D1 and D2.
Former basketball coach Larry Pritchett was recognized by Perkins County Schools Friday night for his contributions to the school and community during his basketball and teaching career. He and his wife, Marlene, who were surrounded by their two sons, their wives and families were presented with a special “Pritchett” throw-back jersey that showed the number of wins compiled during his career. The throw-back jerseys were won by the boys during their game Friday, which was played in the Pritchett Gym.
476 wins over his career
Head coaches recognized
Perkins County Schools paid tribute to their head coaches over the years during halftime of Friday night’s basketball game against Bridgeport in the Pritchett Gym.