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What's New at Sidney High School?
Mr. Barrett by Cassie West
New Scoreboard by Trevor Andrew
Heather Hartzler by Tyler Wintholz
A new member of the Senior class, Heather is from a large town in Texas. However, she has family from Sidney, so she was familiar with our community before moving here. She loves to sing, as well as play golf. Along with those interests, Heather loves the movies The Breakfast Club and The Lion King.
Andy Newman by Ben Goble
Mr.Newman is the new Senior English teacher. He has spent most of his career teaching at the college level. A desire to seek new challenges led him to his new job, and he reports hearing many good things about SHS. When asked the question “What animal he would want as a pet, and why?” Mr. Newman answered, “ I would have a pet bear, so that I could ride it into battle.”
Maggie Huson By Kate Huson
Evan Fort by Rachel Blauert
As a new student, he suggests introducing yourself to everyone and shaking their hand.
Tessa Kemper by Calista Bowen
Etta Sherman by Calista Bowen
Historic Sidney
Exploring Our Community
The Sioux Army Depot by Ben Goble
The Sioux Army Depot was established in 1942 to store arms and munitions. The Depot was active during the Second World War and the Vietnam War. Everything from small arms to 10,000 pound bombs were stored at the Army Depot. The Depot also was used to store parts at-the-ready for jeeps and military vehicles. The Depot occupied 19,771 acres of land. It also included 801 ammunition storage igloos, 22 general supply igloos, 392 support buildings, 225 family living quarters, 51 miles of railroad tracks, and 203 miles of road. The Depot was deactivated by the Army in 1967. The storage igloos can still be seen north of town and can be rented out as storage units to community members.
Historic Downtown Sidney by Kate Huson
Trinity Lutheran South Divide by Rachel Blauert
Trinity Lutheran South Divide Lutheran Church was founded in 1886, due to increase of farming and farming families in the area. Since then, is has served the rural Sidney area. The church has the distinction of being the Wyoming Districts oldest congregation by three years. The church celebrated its 125th anniversary back in August, 2011. Shortly thereafter, the church acquired Pastor Daniel Larson as the new preacher due to the previous pastor’s retirement. Pastor Larson left the church this past July after taking a call to Arizona for a different church. Trinity Lutheran is now looking for a new pastor. Pastor Ted Bourret, who currently held dual parish services, now serves as the pastor while the church looks for someone new.
Boot Hill by Cassie West
The Post Commander's Home by Trevor Andrew
Fort Sidney, and the accompanying Post Commander's Home, were established to protect the for the growing railroad industry. The soldiers' primary responsibility was to provide protection for the men building the railroad and the families they brought with them. The Post Commander's Home is believed to be haunted by a young officer’s wife who fell down the stairs and broke her neck. These stairs were then boarded up by the officer and were later discovered by the local Historical Society. Today, with the staircase reopened, is used as a museum showcasing the history of Sidney and Cheyenne County.
Historic Fort Sidney Trail Barn by Tyler Wintholz
The Historic 1908 Tobin Building by Calista Bowen
Built in 1908, the historic Tobin building was built during a time of development and growth when a second railroad company came to Sidney. Located at approximately 1000 Illinois St in Sidney, the historic Tobin building is now the location of Della’s Cafe. Previous to its construction, Sidney was demolishing many of the older buildings to make room for newer ones, and this building was one of the new ones. The Tobin building structure is now protected for historical purposes.