A native of Waubay, South Dakota, Helen earned a music degree from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  She plays keyboards for the group and assists in singing many of the lead vocals.  Her ability to add intricate keyboard parts and vocal harmony lines is perhaps unmatched in the region.  Before finding her niche with "Something New," she performed with various groups across the Dakotas and Minnesota.  Helen's bright smile and talent enhance any setting.