BISMARCK – Bismarck Century gave the top performance at the NDHSAA-sponsored Class A state one-act competition held in Bismarck on April 13. It was the school’s first title since 2022. West Fargo Horace was runner-up. The event was hosted by Bismarck State College. Century was one of 15 schools participating. Other WDA teams included: Bismarck High, Bismarck Legacy, Bismarck St. Mary’s, Dickinson, Jamestown, Mandan, Minot High, Minot North, Watford and Williston. Century’s Rachele Kinn was named the 2026 director of the year. Several actors were also recognized with superior actor awards, representing each participating school.
Superior Actor Awards
Bismarck: Braedon Ziegler, Laura Horning
Bismarck Century: Capin Wardner, Maddux Bryhn
Bismarck Legacy: Josie Remily, Kylah Anderson
Bismarck St. Mary's: Katherine Devney, Emerson Eckert
Devils Lake: Noralyn Reyles, Brody Asleson
Dickinson: Kadence Bear, Kayden Smith
Jamestown: Sophie Hasbargen, Aiden Lorenz
Mandan: Franklin Guevara, Ella Patera
Minot High Isabella Peatross, Kemper Ottmar
Minot North: Mikah Jarmin, Ella Withers
Wahpeton: Laken Muller, Adalyn Picken
Watford City: Isabella Brody, Mackenzie Hersch
West Fargo: Isaac Dutton, Jocelyn Kendall
West Fargo Horace: Sara Utley, Bailey Marsh
Williston: Addison Sanchez, Kasha Conley
Photo: NDHSAA