Spotlight Features

Kinsey Warner lives with her mother and father on a ranch just outside of Judith Gap. It is in this bucolic setting where goats teach dogs how to run cattle; a “Chug” waddles around the house, and chores for the 17-year-old senior include hauling manure and rolling up wire.

“My mom bought the three goats: Billy, Buck and Bubbles to help train the dogs to move cows,” said Kinsey.

Billy and Buck’s gender is evident in their names. Bubbles, is also a boy and happens to be Kinsey’s favorite of the three.

“Bubbles is the goofiest of the bunch,” she said.

Every school day, Kaden Siroky drives from his family ranch near Roy to attend school in Grass Range.

“I drive a half-ton Ford from Roy to Grass Range to go to school. It takes me about 20 minutes,” said Kaden.

The 16 year-old, Grass Range sophomore lives with his parents Marty and Wendy Siroky, has two older siblings [Kyle and Kami], three dogs and about 10 horses.

“I have three dogs, a blue heeler, border collie and a Jack Russell terrier. Dixie is the blue heeler. She’s protective and she likes to chase cows,” Kaden said.

If you want to know what life is like at Winnett School, just ask Easton Hanson. The ninth-grader has been attending Winnett schools since kindergarten, and she’s enjoyed the experience.

“You know everyone. You don’t have to worry about making new friends all the time because you are with the same friends. It’s like a family here,” Easton said.