10 years ago (1993)"The Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots landed a spot in the upcoming section playoffs. H-BC needed a victory over Lake Benton in order to secure the standing. H-BC’s defensive linemen Tony Olson and Dallas Knobloch put the pressure on the Bobcats in order to help the Patriots cruise to a 42-14 win Friday night." 25 years ago (1978)"Homecoming festivities came to a climax Thursday night as David Deragisch and Sandy VanWyhe were crowned 1978-79 homecoming king and queen. They were announced by the Mistress and Master of Ceremonies, Ladine Bosch and Greg Helgeson." 50 years ago (1953)"Vermayne Sundem, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Sundem of Hills, and Roger Rohlck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orland Rohlck of Hardwick, took top honors at the State Plowing Contest on Saturday, Sept. 26, in the Contour Line Staking Contest for 4-H and FFA teams."75 years ago (1928)"A new publication, the "Hills High Tooter," made its debut to the public last Friday. The paper contains news of interest to Hills students and parents alike, also a goodly bunch of advertising from local businessmen. It’s a healthy looking youngster, and will not only be good training for the students in charge, but a good advertisement for the Hills Consolidated School, and our little city."100 years ago (1903)"The school year for the Hills school opened on Monday morning, Sept. 28, with a total enrollment of 68 — 23 in charge of Miss Laura Torston and 45 in charge of Miss Edith Cox. While the term was begun under unfavorable circumstances, yet good progress is reported by the teachers. Owing to the erection of the addition to the schoolhouse, it was voted at the annual meeting to have the fall term begin Sept. 21, but when that time arrived the opening of the term was postponed one week in hopes that possession of the two old rooms could be obtained. However, this proved impossible without serious annoyance to the workmen on the addition as well as to the teachers and pupils and as the board of trustees were unable to secure one of the churches for a week, both teachers are holding forth in the opera house this week. Contractor Hellie has promised that both of the old rooms will be ready for occupancy next Monday."
