123rd Annual Halstead Old Settlers Celebration
August 13-15, 2010
History has recorded many great events since 1887 – the first automobile, air travel, space exploration. Yet one thing has remained the same. For the past 123 years, an annual event has been held in Halstead celebrating the spirit and the people of our community. Old Settlers is the longest continuous celebration in Harvey County. And it returns again this year in just a few short weeks!
Junior/Senior Prom Showcases Students
The 2010 Prom at Halstead High School brought out the Hollywood Showcase of the best dressed students. We have produced a small QuickTime movie of the festivities of the evening to include The Grand March and after prom activities.
The movie is approx. 23 minutes long (143.4 MB)
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The After Prom Committee wants to thank all of businesses that helped make the After Prom a great success!
- Applebee's
- J.S. Ventures, Inc.
- Blockbuster
- Botanica
- Central Bank & Trust
- Chisholm Trail 8
- Cosmosphere
- Exploration Place
- First United Methodist Church
- www.HalsteadKansas.com
- Kansas City Royals Baseball
- Kaufman Funeral Home
- Kropf Lumber, Inc.
- Roberts Hutch-Line, Inc
- Shear Image of Halstead
- Sooter Carwash Inc.
- ImagineerProductions.com
- Stan & Teresa Garnett
- Wichita Thunder
- Emporia State University
- Kansas Learning Center for Health
- Western Credit, Inc.
- Marshall Furniture, Inc.
- First Bank of Newton
- Sedwick County Zoo
- Hutchinson Treat, Inc.
- The Halstead Bank
- Main Street Interiors
- Fisher Heating & Air Conditioning
- Hog Wild Pit Barbeque
- Dr. Grant, McKinney, & Simmonds Optometrist
- Sacred Heart Church
- Charlsen Insurance Agency - Halstead
- Knudsen, Monroe & Company
- Maurices
- Newton Medical Center
- PEO Chapter A. K.
- Kansas Underground Salt Museum
- The Hutchinson News
- Freddy's Frozen Custard
- Sedgwick/Halstead Veterinary
- Taco Bell/TB of America, Inc.
- Flory Roofing
- Gillispie Meats/Roger Gillispie
- Legg Company - Halstead
- Kansas State University
- WSU
- Halstead Senior Center
- Bryant & Bryant Construction, Inc.
- Farmers Co-op
- The Medical Center of Hutchinson
- City of Halstead
- City of Bentley
- Bentley Primary PTO
- Halstead Lions Club
- David Mencl Photography
- All Star Adventures
- Pratt Community College
- Coleman Company
- Central National Bank
- Halstead Trailer Sales
- VFW Auxillary #971
- Newton
- KU
- Mann's Studio
- Axtell Clinic
- Midland National Bank
- Hutchinson Community College
- Sara's Smiles of Hillsboro
- Drubers Donut Shop
- Barton Community College
- Kansas City Chiefs Football
- Creative Reflections Photography
- Bethel College
- Dr. Ball & Hansen Eye Care
- Organic Images of Hesston
- John Will
- Tabor College
- Wray Roofing
- All Seasons Sporting Goods
- Wedgewood Golf
- Kwick Shop
- Chipotle
- Quiznos of Hutchinson
Odyssey of the Mind Hog Roast & Raffle
Odyssey of the Mind Hog Roast & Raffle
Saturday, April 24th
First Mennonite Church
427 W. 4th / Halstead, KS
4:00 to 8:00 PM
Cost is by Donation - Carry-Outs are Welcome
All proceeds go to the Odyssey of the Mind teams to help raise funds to advance to the World Finals in East Lansing, Michigan. Raffle Tickets $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00
Raffle Prizes: Flip flop quilt, Mexican serving dish with chips and salsa, 1- Blue I pod Shuffle, 1 quilted dog and 2 Zoo passes, 1 quilted dog and 2 Zoo passes, $15 gift cert. to Halstead Market & 1 Can of paint from Troy's True Value, 2 piece luggage set, Bird Throw & Jungle bag, Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls, $20 Gift Cert. for Halstead Floral, Wire/Bead Cross - Donated by Tortoise Gallery--combined with set of 3, Small Pig -(Hog Roast Mascot) Donated by Tortoise Gallery, Card - print of swinging bridge- Donated by Tortoise Gallery--and the Galileo Thermometer, $20 Gift Cert. to Olive Garden, New Monopoly game w/popcorn
Silent Auction (no raffles being sold): Digital photo frame --combined w/ digital key chain, Kansas City Chief Autographed Picture, A Piece from Wendell's Wheel Wares, and a Gift Certificate from Chasing History for an apparel item.
Odyssey of the Mind Students Sell Pizza to Raise Money for World Competition in Michigan
D'Angelo's Pizza is contributing by donating a portion of every pizza sold!
We have all the matches both Friday and Saturday on our picture journal. If you missed all of the fun that the State Tournament offers, you can enjoy our virtual story from all of our exclusive pictures of the events and matches, right here on HalsteadKansas.com.
The Odyssey of the Mind team will be greeting at the door, serving, and bussing tables. The Odyssey of the Mind team will also deliver in the Halstead and Bentley Area from 5-8 for the next several Sundays. This very kind arrangement by D'Angelo's is the kind of small town spirit we all love about Halstead and Bentley. All Odyssey of the Mind teams will be doing this for the next several Sundays. Call D'Angelo's 316-835-3598 and help Odyssey of the Mind reach their goal!
Odyssey of the Mind Hog Roast & Raffle
Odyssey of the Mind Hog Roast & Raffle
Saturday, April 24th
First Mennonite Church
427 W. 4th / Halstead, KS
4:00 to 8:00 PM
Cost is by Donation - Carry-Outs are Welcome
All proceeds go to the Odyssey of the Mind teams to help raise funds to advance to the World Finals in East Lansing, Michigan. Raffle Tickets $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00
Raffle Prizes: Flip flop quilt, Mexican serving dish with chips and salsa, 1- Blue I pod Shuffle, 1 quilted dog and 2 Zoo passes, 1 quilted dog and 2 Zoo passes, $15 gift cert. to Halstead Market & 1 Can of paint from Troy's True Value, 2 piece luggage set, Bird Throw & Jungle bag, Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls, $20 Gift Cert. for Halstead Floral, Wire/Bead Cross - Donated by Tortoise Gallery--combined with set of 3, Small Pig -(Hog Roast Mascot) Donated by Tortoise Gallery, Card - print of swinging bridge- Donated by Tortoise Gallery--and the Galileo Thermometer, $20 Gift Cert. to Olive Garden, New Monopoly game w/popcorn
Silent Auction (no raffles being sold): Digital photo frame --combined w/ digital key chain, Kansas City Chief Autographed Picture, A Piece from Wendell's Wheel Wares, and a Gift Certificate from Chasing History for an apparel item.
Halstead Takes 4th in State Wrestling! Nick Thibault Takes the State Title 3A 160lb!
It was a great weekend for the Halstead High School Wrestling Team in Hay Kansas, US of A! Halstead fans filled a section at the arena, cheering for Thibault Soward and Thibault, a wrestling firm!
Nick Thibault takes the State Title of the 3A 160lb. Class. All three man, Nick Thibault, Riley Soward and Alex Thibault medal. Nick Thibault 1st Place 160lb, Riley Soward 125lb 3rd Place and Alex Thibault 130lb 5th place. "The boys did a phenomenal job," said Jack Thaw. To place 4th overall is outstanding for only three wrestlers on a team. Nick Thibault pinned all of his opponents at the State Meet, and his last two at regionals, 8 pins in a row. In the Fianl Match, Nick was leading 15-3 before Nick pinned Spencer Shirk of Norton. You may not have been there, but HalsteadKansas.com was, so have fun watching the events that lead up to the final match for Nick Thibault.
Thibault, Soward & Thibault: Halstead Wrestlers Send 3 to State Competition
Thibault, Soward & Thibault. Sounds like a law firm, but it will be the three men that will represent Halstead at the 3A State competition Friday and Saturday, Bush-Gross Coliseum Ft Hays State University, Hays Kansas.The team performed well at the Marion Tournament, said Coach Jack Thaw. The whole team went beyond my expectations I had at the beginning of the season. The three men going to state have all improved well over the season and I expect them to win the state competition. I appreciate the following of parents and patrons we have experienced this year and look forward to seeing our fans at Hays.
Nick Thibault wins the final match on a technical decision, winning the 160lb Regional Class.
Riley Soward (31-3) defeats Jesse Brown of the Flint Hills to win the 125lb weight class.
Alex Thibault was runner up in the 130lb Class. Alex is the younger brother of Nick Thibault.
40th Annual Halstead Adolph Rupp Basketball Tournament (January 18-23, 2010)
40th Rupp Trophy Remains On Home Turf
The Halstead Mens team was in control of the game Saturday night in the Championship match with Cheney. "The guys did a good job of controlling the game" said Coach Joe Gerber. It is great to have this win, you guys will always be able to look back and be proud of this accomplishment, Gerber told his team.
This was the Dragons 6th Rupp Championship with the last in 2003.
The Rupp Tournament is yearly celebration for Halstead with many patrons pitching in to help run the 40 year tradition Halstead's Basketball Heritage. HalsteadKansas.com hosts a photo journal of the games for the tournament with great images of all the teams. You may not have been able to attend the Rupp, so do the next best thing and visit the many images that make The Adolph Rupp Invitational Kansas best high school basketball tournament!
Big Blue Night Fall 2009
Close Regional Game Made Patrons and Coach Nervous
It’s not over, until it’s over. The Lady Dragons struggled making any runs, trailing Leon-Blue Stem 2-1. A big double by freshman Simone Donaldson in the bottom of the 7th inning allow her to get on 2nd. Kalee McGee sacrificed a bunt to get Donaldson to third. Allie Jankord had a hit to the second baseman that allowed Donaldson to score the tie and give the Dragons new life. This scoring play kept every one on the edge with 2 outs! "I was nervous, but knew the ladies could do it. I am just flat out proud of these gals." said Coach Jason Wilson. Senior Stephanie made a double in the bottom of the 10th to bring a glimmer of a score. Kirsten Sooter sacrificed a bunt to move Drake to third. Rachel Phillips made the RBI to allow Drake to score the winning run!
The Dragons are seeded 2nd and will face Frontenac (14-7). We invite our community to join us in Manhattan Friday at the Twin Oaks Complex for the 5:00 game. said Coach Wilson. If Halstead wins the second round will be 10:00 Saturday.
Download the Dragons tournament bracket here.
Honk Parade Friday!
Main Street Halstead
Come have FUN and send the Lady Dragons off in Halstead Style Friday 11:30. The Halstead Police and Fire and Recuse will escort the Ladies "Red Lights & Siren" beginning at 6th & Main all the way to HiWay 50. We encourage the community to park on Main Street and HONK! and wave as our Team "Drags" Main!
Halstead Wins 3rd Place in State Golf - Wingert Places 4th In State!
Confidence Brings Home 4th Place in State Play - Wichita Tall Grass Golf Course. We went in under the radar, exclaimed Coach Warsnak, confident that we could bring something home and they did, 3rd Place Team with Elliott Wingert bring home 4th for individual play. What a great way to end your high school year!, I am so very excited for Elliott, said Warsnak. He had his personal best with a 77. We were very careful not to overextend ourselves, we started slow the first 9 holes - in 5th place. The second 9, the team provided a lot of fantastic scoring under pressure, they were ready for the job and performed well. We had a very good season, except for one tournament, we finished in the top three every match. Our league is tough and it prepared us well, we were not intimidated by much, said Coach Warsnak.
See the Photo Journal to enjoy the State Match at Tall Grass Country Club.
Ready For The Mowing Season
Halstead - Saturday Night Halstead Juniors and Seniors held their yearly prom. Blake Carpenter was determined to make this night special by arriving in his chariot of choice, the family lawn mower!
"The reason why I rode a lawn mower to prom was because no one else from what I heard was doing it, so I decided to go outside of the box. I also felt like it would be really funny so I decided to go for it and I was laughing when I pulled up and people were surprised that I actually went through with riding a lawn mower to prom. (My escorts were Levi and Anthony - the car in front and behind the mower)." said Mr. Carpenter.
When Blake arrived I asked him about his date. I did not have a date for prom my date cancelled on me. said Blake. She may have heard about the planed mode of transportation.Junior and Senior fathers were providing valet parking that evening as students arrived. Mr. Alan Andre' Thibault found himself inline next to park Blake's cruiser. Blake replied that, Mr. Thibault, saw me pull up, he gave me the look like "dang it I have to go park that!" So I hopped off the mower and he sat down and I gave him the quick run through of how to drive it. I think he made it to the parking stall with out killing the engine.
I asked Blake about his preparations for making the drive on a mower. My family and I had watched the weather before we went up to the school and we knew that it was going to rain so my dad drove a truck up to the school. My dad drove the mower home so I could drive the truck home that night (morning). My father did not get underway soon enough, he ended up driving the mower home in the rain, Blake stated.
The evening proved to be a memorable one for prom. "The prom was a blast! My friends and I all had a fun time. We were all laughing most of the time and enjoying ourselves. This is how I will remember them all, in future years to come because whenever all of the guys get together it is a gaurantee for a fun time. What I liked most about prom is how it was well organized and just the fun that everyone had.
I asked Blake about his attire, as it was very sharp. "The suit was a zuit suit and most of my friends were wearing zuit suits. The suits looked pretty good because all of us looked like we were a part of the Mafia. My suit was black with white pin strips and I had a hat that had a white band around it. I rented my suit at a place called Para fe nella in Wichita."
As for the entertainment Blake replied, the he understood the band played the same songs as last year. "I didn't go last year so I thought the songs were really good. They played the type of music that I like to listen to."
Great fun was had by all that attended The 2009 Masquerade Prom at Halstead High School and that's the way it was.
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ALSO, another chance to enjoy those ribs!
Friday the 13th!, no spooks, no Halloween, but Halstead High is holding its Winter Home Coming! We invite
everyone to some great basketball, the Hoisington Cardinals will be the guests of the Dragons. A special
Tail Gate Party (all indoors) is being planed by The Halstead Choir. Come enjoy mouth watering, smoked - hand
rubbed pork ribs! These delicious ribs will be served as a dinner starting at 4:30 until 8 PM. The diner cost is only $7.00.
The Halstead Choir is using all proceeds as a fund raiser for the upcoming Carnegie Hall appearance in New York City.
Enjoy a good diner, and a good Winter Home Coming for a great cause, support the Dragons on and off the court!
34th Annual Halstead Invitational Wrestling Tournament  UPDATED 1/21/2009Click here to see scores, story updates and photos. |
Dazzler Divas Dance Clinic
Click the photo above to see The Dazzler Divas Dance Clinic Gallery by Craig Sooter of Biggest Little City Media, LLC. |
Congratulation Halstead Dragon Football 3A Bi-District Champions
Click the photo above to see indepth Photo Journalism from the game by Craig Sooter of Biggest Little City Media, LLC. |