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Wayne State College included almost 1,200 students on the dean's list for exemplary academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester. Students listed on the dean's list are full-time undergraduate students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale for the semester. An asterisk denotes a 4.0 GPA for the term. Local students named to the dean's list include Aislynn Kester*, Faith King*, and Keaton Thiele, Clearwater; Sharon Bartak* Aubrey Parker*, Alec Schindler, Danielle Schrunk*, and Barrett Stearns, Ewing;...
PEO Chapter CQ of Antelope County awarded two local education scholarships to deserving senior girls who demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities. Jenna Funk, Clearwater, is a Summerland School graduate who plans to attend Wayne State College and pursue a degree in business administration with emphasis in agribusiness. Irelyn Bearinger, of Clearwater, graduated from Elkhorn Valley Schools. She plans to study accounting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and earn her CPA credentials....
SUBMITTED ARTICLE Each year, the Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District awards three scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the district. These are students who have chosen to pursue a career in a field related to agriculture, natural resources or the environment. This year's recipients are Shaylie Kester of Summerland Public School; Clair Krysl of Summerland Public School; Kayde Ramm of Stuart Public School; and, alternate Jenna Funk of Summerland Public School. Dana and Candice...
Ashton Cleveland What are your plans after graduation? Work and have a life of my own. What makes you proud to be a student at Summerland Public School? Learning independently. Who is your role model and why? My great-grandpa, he always worked hard and had strong values and patience. What is your favorite high school memory? Taking Kaczor's classes. Karley Dawkins What are your plans after graduation? I plan on going to Wayne State College and major in Early Childhood Education. What makes you...
Wayne State College will hold commencement ceremonies for graduate students Friday, May 8, in Rice Arena and for undergraduate students Saturday, May 9, in the college's historic Willow Bowl amphitheater. The graduate student ceremony will be at 6:30 p.m. and the undergraduate ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. In case of inclement weather, the undergraduate ceremony will be held in Rice Arena. The ceremonies will be livestreamed at www.wsc.edu/watch-live. A total of 637 degrees will be conferred...
Wayne State College students will present their honors research projects for the Spring 2026 Honors Colloquium on Thursday and Friday, April 30 and May 1. The public is invited to attend. Faith King, of Clearwater, will present "Reforming Drug Sentencing in Nebraska; The Current State, Progress, and The Path Forward," on April 30, at 2 p.m. Presentations will be held in the Kanter Student Center's Niobrara Rooms (east and west) on campus. All presentations will be made available to watch on the...
This spring, AMH welcomes Will Fehringer, PA-C, to its medical staff. He will offer coverage primarily at the Neligh AMH Family Practice Clinic. A native of Bloomfield, Fehringer is the son of Jeff and Kelli Fehringer. He graduated from Bloomfield High School in 2019. He attended Wayne State College, graduating in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He acquired his Physician Assistant degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, graduating in December 2025. He...
York University continues to expand its athletic opportunities with the addition of powerlifting, as President Timothy Westbrook announced that the Board of Trustees has officially approved the new program. The plan for powerlifting is to start as a club sport and grow into a full collegiate program. Leading the new program will be head coach Jeff Shabram, a respected name in Nebraska's powerlifting community. Shabram brings more than 25 years of experience in education and over two decades of...
In a single jump, Bobcat senior Ryan Rifer set a personal best, school record and facility meet record, on Friday at the Wayne State High School Track Invite. Rifer cleared 6' 5", besting the second- through fourth-place finishers by seven inches. He also competed in the 400m, running 59.27. He ended in 13th place. Ethan Kester finished second in pole vault. He cleared 11' 6 inches. The 4x800 team, comprised of Ethan Barner, Lane Sanne, Rogan Robertson, and Cash kester placed sixth. They ran...
County Court Judge Donna F. Taylor of the 7th Judicial District has announced her retirement, effective Feb. 11. Judge Taylor served the 7th District, comprised of Antelope, Cuming, Madison, Knox, Pierce, Stanton, and Wayne counties, since her appointment in 2001. In her announcement letter to the governor, Judge Taylor commended "the professional and loyal service of our Clerk Magistrates and court staff, both past and present," as well as noting "the professionalism and expertise of our...
Wayne State College included 1,300 students on the dean's list for exemplary academic achievement during the Fall 2025 semester. Students listed on the dean's list are full-time undergraduate students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale for the semester. An asterisk denotes a 4.0 GPA for the term. Area students receiving academic recognition include Faith King * and Keaton Thiele * of Clearwater; Sharon Bartak *, Aubrey Parker *, Alec Schindler, Danielle...
Legal Minds announces that the Wayne State College Mock Trial team will soon head to regionals. The American Mock Trial Association hosts collegiate mock trial competitions across the country. WSC will compete in Ohio, Feb. 28 and March 1. The team will face other colleges from across the country including John Carroll University, Tennessee, Miami University, Penn State, Ohio State, Eastern Michigan University, Wittenberg University, Kentucky University, Carnegie Mellon, Xavier University, Bellarmine University, Guelph, Ohio Northern, and Denis...
Shaylie Kester of Clearwater has been award a full-tuition Nebraska Board of Trustees Scholarship to continue her education at Wayne State College. Kester will be a graduate of Summerland Public Schoool in 2026. She is the daughter of Dana and Candice Kester. At SPS, Kester is member of the FFA chapter and has served as secretary, vice president and president. She also is a member of Future Business Leaders of America and currently serves as vice president. Kester is a National Honor Society...
The Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation has awarded $17,000 in scholarships to four students who are currently attending Nebraska universities with aspirations to work in broadcasting upon their graduation. Barrett Stearns of Ewing, a sophomore at Wayne State College and Summerland Public School graduate, is among the recipients this year of the NBAF scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year. Stearns is pursuing a dual major in sports media and mass communication. He is the son of...
Emma Funk, of Ewing, graduated from Wayne state College, Friday, Dec. 12. Funk earned a degree in elementary education, reading/writing PK-6. Diplomas were awarded to 172 undergraduate and 73 graduate students. The ceremony was held in Rice Auditorium....
Antelope County will be searching for a new public defender after Monday's announcement that current man in the position, Patrick P. Carney, will advance to the county judgeship. Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Carney on Monday. He will serve the Seventh Judicial District, which consists of Antelope, Cuming, Madison, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, and Wayne counties. Carney founded Carney Law PC LLO in Norfolk where he handles a variety of legal issues including criminal...
APPROVED CLAIMS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Voyager Sopris Learning, curriculum - Grant $s, 2,550.90; Advanced Consulting Engineering Services, consulting fees on septic system, 696.25; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 1,948.78; Aschoff, Molly A., first qtr 2025-26 mileage, 725.90; Baylor Enterprises, Inc., in-person test prep, 500.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 183.92; Bomgaars, sup, 27.10; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/travel, 5,927.98. Clearwater Market, sup, 210.51; COR Therapeutic Services, LLC, counseling, 603.75; Crowne Plaza Hotel,...
Wayne State College welcomes the world-famous Vienna Boys Choir to Ramsey Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 23. The 7:30 p.m. performance in the Peterson Fine Arts Building kicks off the 2025-26 Wayne State Black & Gold Performing Arts Series. Tickets are required. To secure tickets, visit www.wsc.edu/performing-arts and select “Purchase Event Tickets.” Tickets are $10 each. Wayne State students, faculty, and staff can attend free of charge, but must obtain a ticket using their NUID number on the ticketing website. Currently, 90 active boy cho...
Funeral service for Ralph J. Tichota, 80 of Clearwater, were held Wednesday, Sept.10, at Clearwater American Legion in Clearwater with Melanie Miller officiating. Burial was in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh, with military rites by Neligh American Legion Post #172 and VFW #5287. Snider Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Ralph died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.snidermemorial.com. In lieu...
When the first bell of the 2025-2026 school year rang on Aug. 14, Summerland students met eight new staff members. Several have ties to Summerland communities. Some are kicking off a new career. Filling teaching positions are Abby Bauer, sixth grade; Kristen Napier, special education; Ashley Koenig, math; Anna Mayes, English; Cierra Morten, social science; and Andrew Steskal, math. Dani Janke and Brenna Wagner join the district as paraeducators. Abby Bauer Position: Sixth grade College: Concordi...
APPROVED CLAIMS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 1,362.80; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 408.00; Auto Glass Solutions, windshields/glass rep, 367.06; Auto Glass Solutions, glass rep, 1,717.52; Barnhill Piano Service, piano tune, 150.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 140.60; Bud’s Sanitary Service, LLC, trash service, 2,496.00; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/travel exp, 2,951.71; CEV, curriculum - 2 subjects, 2 teachers, 2,850.00; Climate Systems, Inc., updating notifications, 160.00; ColdType P...
Funeral services for Yvonne Thramer, 88 of Ewing, were at 10:30 a.m. ,Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 at St. Peter's Catholic Church of Ewing. Father John Norman and Father James Kramper officiated. Burial was in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Yvonne died Friday, Aug., 8, 2025, at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh. Arrangements were conducted by Snider Memorial Funeral Home of Clearwater. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorial.com. ~~~~~ Yvonne Bertha Thramer was born on Sep. 11,...
Wayne State College included 1,196 students on the dean's list for exemplary academic achievement during the spring 2025 semester. Students listed on the dean's list are full-time undergraduate students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale for the semester. An asterisk denotes a 4.0 GPA for the term. Area students named to the list include: Emma Funk* and Faith King*, Clearwater; Sharon Bartak, Danielle Schrunk*, Natalie Stallbaum and Barrett Stearns, Ewing;...
Wayne State College held commencement services May 10 in the college's historic Willow Bowl amphitheater. A total of 627 degrees will be conferred by Wayne State President Marysz Rames. Those students receiving their degrees include 495 undergraduates and 132 graduate students. Graduate students are earning their degrees from the college's Area residents receiving degrees include: Elly Herley, Clearwater, Bachelor of Science, early childhood inclusive birth-grade 3; Thomas Peed, Page, Bachelor...
Alec Schindler and Lydia Robertson were named the boys and girls athlete of the year. The announcement was made Friday, May 2, during the school's athletic awards program. The two also received honors as four-year, three-sport letter winners. Schindler will continue his athletic career at Wayne State College, where he will be part of the Wildcats football program. Robertson will play volleyball for Hastings College. Recently, she was honored as a Scott Scholar at HC....
