The Region 5 One-Act Play contest was held Jan. 29, with James Valley Christian School and Lake Preston School advancing to the State One Act Play Festival.

Seven schools took part in the event, including Highmore-Harrold, Iroquois, Sunshine Bible Academy, Wolsey-Wessington and Northwestern.

Krista O’Dea is chairperson for the regional event and also director for Lake Preston’s play. Jill Mendel and Cindy Niederbaumer are directors for James Valley.

Outstanding acting awards were presented to the following students:

• James Valley Christian: Elaina Hohm, Hope Mendel, Rebecca Stahl, Sylenia Scholl, Belle Niederbaumer, Elisabeth Hamilton, Micaiah Brantner, and Jonathan Koel
• Iroquois: Airabella Deysel, Madi Burma, Chenoa Harris, Mona Nickoli
• Lake Preston: Amelia Holland, Lorick Pirlet, Josslyn O’Dea, Konner Nuzum, Gillda Larson, Danielle Kruger
• Highmore-Harrold: Conner Kinkle, Logan Cermak, Lei Camba
• Sunshine Bible Academy: Leah Hadden, Natasha Appel, Dakota Boersma, Daraby Boersma, Owan Watson, Tanner Fox, Ezra Stiegelmeier, Joshua Stomprud
• Wolsey-Wessington: Moshe Richmond, Ashton Hill, Kendal Uttecht, Sawyer Nelson, Jett Kleinsasser, Colin Hughes
• Northwestern: Abigail Schnell, Annie Dvorak, Dottie Gaboya