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Published March 21, 2012, 12:00 AM

March 21st, 2012

Photos from the March 21st, 2012 edition of the Echo Press.


Jordyn Thompson gave wallpaper some structure with her pixie costume. This creation won the Show Stopper award.

Photo by Crystal Dey.

  • Jordyn Thompson gave wallpaper some structure with her pixie costume. This creation won the Show Stopper award.<br /><br />Photo by Crystal Dey.
  • Building Prohibition: Kacey Winkler constructed a flippy flapper dress out of plastic laminate. This won Most Wearable and the People’s Choice awards.<br /><br />Photo by Crystal Dey.
  • Swingin’ in the 1970s: Heather Hodge and Ben Odegaard accessorized their groovy threads with ceramic tile.<br /><br />Photo by Crystal Dey.
  • Jeff Goetz brooded down the runway stonefaced wearing cement shoes and duct tape attire.<br /><br />Photo by Crystal Dey.
  • Super Posh Painter: Taylor Swenson created a slick super hero costume out of paint chips and painting supplies.<br /><br />Photo by Crystal Dey.
  • Jefferson High School senior Will Sieling helped Alexandria’s Bee Covel learn a new computer skill. (Photo by Caroline Roers)
  • JHS senior Ellen Lanman (right) helped senior Roger Riley (left) with a computer lesson at a recent class. (Contributed Photo)
  • The “Alex Amber” Knowledge Bowl Team consisting of (left to right) Nick Schlapkohl, Jade Mathre, Christian Thompson, Dalton Gusaas and John Turner finished 3rd overall in the first round of post-season competition last Tuesday. The team will advance to regional competition, along with the “Alex Almond” team from Alexandria. (Contributed Photo)
  • Lincoln Team 1 placed 3rd. Members include (left to right) Bruce Navratil, Jackson Grove, Jason Tikkanen, Ryan Swanberg and Amos Hedstrom. (Contributed Photo)
  • Members of Woodland Team 1, which earned 8th place, include (left to right) Allison O’Kane, Kathy Freese, Alison Amundson, Abby Bartosiewski and Emalee Driemeyer. (Contributed Photo)
  • Earning 2nd place in the Math Masters competition was Woodland Elementary School Team 2, including (left to right) Joe Brezina, Alli Prestby, Nicholas Chromey, CJ Schlosser and Wil Kopp. (Contributed Photo)
  • Participants included (back row, left to right) Michael Way, a regional ambassador from Evansville, member of the Chippewans 4-H Club; Jordan Lund of Brandon, Moe; Hannah Gebhardt of Brandon, Moe; Kyle Lieser of Glenwood, Lucky Star; Molly Schouweiler of Alexandria, Chippewans; Josh Brezina of Alexandria, Lucky Star; Natalie Barten of Alexandria, GoBees; Molly Maudal of Carlos, Liberty Livewires; (front row) Gabby Way of Garfield, Chippewans; Kayla Egenes of Alexandria, Chippewans; Ethan Way of Evansville, Chippewans; Jack Schouweiler of Alexandria, Chippwans; Megan Egenes of Alexandria, Chippewans; Katie Kent of Alexandria, GoBees. (Contributed Photo)
  • Members of the Kensington Fire and Rescue who participated in this year’s “Fight for Air” event included (back row, left to right) Joey Anderson, Matt Christensen, Jason Stevens, Randy Nessman, Joey Nessman, Dale Rau; (front row, left to right) Duane Rau, Courtney Smith and Karin Anderson.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Contributed photo.
  • Members of the Kensington Fire and Rescue talked to Twin Cities media before their “Fight for Air” climb in Minneapolis.<br /><br /><br /><br />Contributed photo.
  • Concordia University student Ariel Buczak, who graduated from high school in Alexandria, listens as her classmates testify Thursday on a bill they wrote exempting drunken driving from legislators’ immunity privileges. The bill is headed to the House floor.<br /><br /><br /><br />State Capitol Bureau photo.
  • Kids at St. Mary's playground in Alexandria liked hanging out in last week's warm sunshine.<br /><br /><br /><br />Photo by Al Edenloff.
  • Keith Holme (left) and Charlie Voller (right) of MAML tried to knock the puck loose from Lakeville South’s Jace Otremba on Saturday afternoon.<br /><br /><br /><br />Photo by Eric Morken.
  • Pictured are Monticello-Annandale-Maple Lake and Lakeville South battling in the consolation bracket on Saturday.<br /><br /><br /><br />Photo by Eric Morken.
  • Eric Morken, Echo Press<br /><br />Blizzard forward Gage Torrel went to his knee before sending a backhand at the net as he fought for position with Bismarck’s Danny Ray in the third period last Friday night. <br /><br />
  • Eric Morken, Echo Press<br /><br />Vikingland Curling Club member Jason Rauk, left, gave instructions to University of Sioux Falls sophomore Brandon Madsen on March 2, just minutes before the start of the Runestone Bonspiel.
  • Contributed<br /><br />Team members include (back row, left to right) Coach Michele Johnson, Maddie Miller, Hali Moske, Tricia Johnson, Cayla Bitzan, Brooke Strand, Kendra Hardy, (front row) Shaelyn Melrose, Kendra Thoennes and Alana Rodas.
  • Contributed photo<br /><br />The six Alexandria Figure Skating Club competitors that took part in the Granite City Basic Skills competition were (left to right) Amy Linden, Misha Harstad, Maci Tilleskjor, Ramsey Burss, Mariah Fults and Madeline Hartwell.
  • Contributed<br /><br />Analea Sheets competed in the Northland competition.
  • Contributed<br /><br />Morgan Hess competed in Duluth at the Northland competition.
  • Reza will perform mind-bending illusions at his show in Alexandria on Thursday, March 22.<br /><br /><br /><br />Contributed photo.