Feature Photos

Three students were confirmed May 18 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Confirmands include Shawna Lucek, Pastor Gary Schultz, Ashley Hasbargen and Tyler Johnson. Contributed photo

Bronco sophomore Sydney Gordon makes a pass in front of teammates Danika Stelton (2) and Taylor Raboin in Game 2 Tuesday at Falls High School. Gordon led the Broncos with 10 kills, while Stelton added 11 set assists. Raboin posted 10 digs. Staff photo by Jim Johnson.

Students from Falls schools visited the International Falls Fire Department Monday to learn about fire safety. Students were taught about “stop, drop and roll,” along with what to do when they hear the fire detector. They were also reminded to tell their parents to check their fire detectors. STAFF PHOTO BY LISA KACZKE

Students complete the final requirement of a youth firearms safety class by firing rifles at Sportsman’s Paradise shooting range. Instructors Steve Borough, Russ Strand and Rodney Grill assist the students. It was the first class to use six new .22-caliber rifles purchased with a safety milestone awards grant from Boise Inc. and the Trails End Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association. Parents interested in enrolling students in the class should contact the Community Education Office at Falls High School. Contributed photo

Nashwauk-Keewatin’s Elizabeth Sletten splits L-BF defenders Kari Imhof, left, and Whitney Junker for a kill in Game 2 Thursday at Littlefork-Big Falls High School. The point made it 25-24 Spartans, and the visitors won the game on the next volley. Staff photo by Jim Johnson

Falls High School students crowned their homecoming king and queen during a pep fest Wednesday. Senior royalty are King Jake Ruelle and Queen Kasshia Mostad. Junior royalty are King Jobari Prevost and Queen Calli Treat. Sophomore royalty are King Alex Bruess and Queen Sydney Gordon. Freshman royalty are King Alex Henningsen and Queen Kelsey Foss. For more photos, pick up today's edition of The Daily Journal or visit our Photo Reprint Center. STAFF PHOTO BY LISA KACZKE

RRCC sophomore captain Tasha Johnson dives for a dig Wednesday in Game 4 at Rainy River Community College. Staff photo by Jim Johnson

The Bronco junior varsity team hit the Sports Stadium tundra Tuesday in a contest against Virginia. Above, Bronco sophomore Matt Paulbeck pressures the quarterback in the third quarter. The Broncos lost 36-0. Staff photo by Jim Johnson

A small flock of Canada geese mingled with gulls and nibbled green grass in the early morning hours last week in International Falls. The geese have begun their annual migration south for the winter.
STAFF PHOTO BY LAUREL BEAGER