South Dakota is one of only 12 states in America to have a single area code, so we are celebrating June 5 as 605 Day to honor our great state. We all know “The 605” is a great place to live and play, but how much do you know about the state? Take the following quiz and find out. (Answers may be found at the end of this article.)

The Gregory boys golf team placed second at the regional tournament in Mitchell on Tuesday, May 24, punching the ticket for the team to compete in the state tournament. Gregory’s arch rival, Ethan, whom they bested in the pre-regional tournament, beat the boys by only two points to claim first.

The IOOF’s memorial to fallen warriors is displayed at the IOOF Cemetery in Gregory. The Dallas Legion hosted a program Monday morning, and services were scheduled to be held at several local cemeteries in remembrance of those who gave their life for their country.

Gregory High School students earning three sport letters for 2021-2022 were recognized during awards night held on Monday, May 9, 2022. Those recognized were back row, l to r: Eli Fogel (football, golf, track), Kade Stukel (football, golf, track), Trey Murray (football, golf, track), Carson Klundt (cross country, basketball, track), Kade Braun (football, wrestling, golf), Cruz Klundt (football, basketball, track). Front row l to r: Daniel Mitchell (football, basketball, track), Cassidy Keiser (volleyball, basketball, track), Mya Determan (volleyball, basketball, track), Kodi Timanus (volleyball, cross country, track), Sierra Rencountre (cross country, basketball, track), Asia VanDerWerff (cross country, basketball, track), and Gannon Thomas (football, basketball, track). Not pictured: Gracie Kenzy (volleyball, basketball, track) and Zach Eklund (football, wrestling, track).

On Friday, May 6th, the Gregory 5th-8th grade band students participated in the area instrumental solo music contest at Winner. Gregory had a total of 8 I+s, 40 Is, 8 I-s, 1 II+s, 19 IIs, and 2 IIIs for a total of 78 entries

June 4 - Sioux Falls Squirrels June 5 - Baltic Tournament June 5 - Wessington Springs Owls June 9 - 4 Corners June 12 - Chamberlain Mallards June 16 - Colome Chaos June 19 - Kimball-White Lake June 23 - Plankinton Bankers June 26 - Gold Sox July 7 - Wessington Springs Owls June 14 - Chamberlain Mallards July 17 - 4 Corners July 19 - Colome Chaos • July 22 - TBD.