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For Sarah Wiese, there's a first time for everything: first time to participate in FCCLA, first time to qualify for nationals, and first to finish fourth in the nation. Wiese competed at nationals in Orlando, July 5 to 10, earned a gold medal in nutrition and wellness, and closed out her career with the fourth-best project presented by competitors from across the nation. Wiese was recognized by the Summerland Board of Education during the July 14 meeting. The nutrition and wellness event tasks...
The University of South Dakota has released its academic honor and dean's list for the spring 2025 semester. The following Summerland-area students were included on the dean's list: Taelyn Switzer, Clearwater; Preslie Robertson, Orchard; and Hadley Cheatum, Page....
The Summerland Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, July 14, at 7 p.m., in the school’s boardroom, located at 51293 857th Road, Ewing. Items for discussion and possible action include declaring district vehicles and curriculum materials obsolete, approving policy updates, and considering the purchase or replacement of an activity bus. The board will also discuss potential staffing decisions and evaluate the addition of girls golf as a sanctioned sport for the fall 2...
The 2025 National SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta is in the record books. The Summerland TeamWorks crew began competition Tuesday, June 24, in Atlanta and, when the final whistle blew Thursday, at 4 p.m., Willis Mast, Alec Schindler, Bennet Flenniken and Ashton Cleveland felt positive about their project. Flenniken said the competition was challenging, and noted the team had fun. "We all learned a lot through trial and error, and I think we should be proud of what we...
Blueprints don't always come with studs, bricks and beams. Sometimes they click together, one LEGO at a time. That was the challenge facing the Summerland SkillsUSA TeamWorks crew: take a photograph and build a miniature version, using plastic bricks instead of plywood and nails. On Sunday, the crew showcased their finished model during an open house celebrating their next big build: a trip to Nationals in Atlanta. Organized by SAM publishers Scott and LuAnn Schindler, the combination pep...
Peru State College recently announced students named to the president's list for spring 2025, recognizing outstanding academic achievement. Brynna Umphress, of Ewing, was named to the list. To qualify, students must maintain a grade-point average of 4.0 for the semester, complete at least 12 graded credit hours and be degree seeking....
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;...
Chadron State College has announced the names of students who qualified for its honor list. Cecily Thiele, of Clearwater, and Kaci Wickersham, of Verdigre, were named to the president's list....
Emma Kerkman, of Clearwater, has been named to the dean's list at the University of Sioux Falls for the spring 2025 semester....
Northeast Community College in Norfolk has released the president's honor list and dean's honor list for both full– and part–time students for the Spring 2025 semester. To be named to the president's honor list, students must earn a grade-point average of 4.0 and be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours. Area students named to the list include Aislynn Kester, Clearwater, and Jaycee Reynolds, Ewing. Students named to the president's part–time list attained a 4.0 grade-point average while takin...
Central Community College has announced the names of full-time students who earned spots on the president's and dean's honor lists for the 2025 spring semester. The students were enrolled at one or more CCC locations, which include the Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings campuses and the Holdrege, Kearney, Lexington and Ord centers. Students on the president's honor list earned a perfect 4.0 grade-point average, while students on the dean's honor list earned a GPA between 3.5 and 3.99. Justin...
Four Summerland students who will compete in National SkillsUSA competition in June will be honored during a June 22 celebration. The open house - pep rally combination, will be held on the Advocate-Messenger office's "back lot," 522 Main Street, in Clearwater, at 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Bennet Flenniken, Ashton Cleveland, Willis Mast and Alec Schindler comprise the TeamWorks group that will compete in the National SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference, June 23 - 27, in...
The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced students who earned a place on the dean's list for the spring 2025 semester. Students who are on the dean's list must have completed 12 credit hours or more of classes with a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4.0 scale. Local students named to the deans list include Adrienne Parker and Ryann Haburchak of Ewing....
Hastings College has announced the Dean's List for its Spring 2025 semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must achieve a grade-point average of 3.7 to 4.0 scale and be registered for full-time coursework. Ady Mlnarik, Clearwater, is included with students named to the list and is recognized for maintaining a 4.0 GPA....
Earlier this spring, Summerland Public School fine arts educators announced recipients of awards. Raina Krebs was named Fine Arts student of the year. She also received the John Philip Sousa Award for accomplishments in band and was named the one-act play production student of the year. Lenora Kester received the National School Choral Award. Brandon Pruden was the recipient of the speech/forensics student of the year....
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln conferred 3,683 degrees during May commencement exercises. Degrees were earned by 3,593 graduates from 57 countries, 46 U.S. states and 250-plus Nebraska communities. Pinnacle Bank Arena hosted a ceremony for students earning graduate and professional degrees May 16 and two ceremonies for those earning bachelor's degrees May 17. Area students receiving degrees include: James Elijah Thiele, Clearwater,College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bache...
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...
Tears of joy and moments provoking laughter played out Saturday, at Summerland Public School, as the Class of 2025 reached a milestone: graduation. Following the processional, played by the Summerland band, Superintendent Molly Aschoff welcomed faculty, family and guests. Lydia Robertson provided the senior welcome. She noted that the communities support and encouragement led to the moment. "Beyond this point, your continued guidance will allow us to accomplish great things in the next chapter o...
More than 900 students received degrees in commencement ceremonies at Northeast Community College, Friday, May 9, in the Cox Activities Center in Norfolk. Area students earning degrees include: Kendrick Schroeder, Clearwater, Associate of Arts degree; Madison Hampton, Page, Associate Degree in Nursing; and Joe Ahlers, Clearwater, Associate of Applied Science degree in agriculture-diversified agriculture....
Remember her name: Kiana Arellano. Jay Martin, director of school safety and security for the Nebraska Department of Education, shared Arellano's story with sixth- through 12th-grade students and a handful of parents and grandparents during a May 1 assembly at Summerland Public School. A victim of cyberbullying, Arellano attempted suicide in 2013 after receiving messages via social media that said, "You're pathetic. No one likes you." At school, the 14-year-old was verbally attacked and even enc...
Summerland Public School will bid farewell to its graduating class, Saturday, May 10. Commencement exercises will begin at 3 p.m., at the school, located at 51293 857th Road, Ewing. Under the direction of Emily Heithoff, the Summerland band will play the processional. Superintendent Molly Aschoff will present the welcome, Lydia Robertson will give the senior welcome. Principal Jacob Birch will announce senior scholarships and valedictorian medals. The class address will be presented by Jaycee...
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....
The Nebraska School Activities Association announces the student recipients of the Winter 2024-2025 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association Academic All-State Awards. Since 2006 this NSAA awards program has recognized students who meet the criteria for nomination by their school in the season of their activity. Each year, the NSAA and the NCPA recognize students during fall, winter, and spring seasons who are nominated by their schools for their individual academic excellence, leadership,...
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 Gavin Whiting of Summerland Public School Loretta Scofield of O'Neill St. Mary's; Sydney Sybrant of Rock County High School; and, alternate Jameson Estill of Stuart High School. Whiting's parents are Ernest and...
Summerland School presented academic awards, including outstanding student honors, on April 23. High school award winners include: • Omar Mejia Moncada, Foreign Language • Aubrey Parker, English Language Arts • Shane Kindred, Science • Sarah Wiese, Mathematics • Carlee Livingston, Social Sciences • Shane Kindred, Business/Technology • Hayden Hobbs, Physical Education • Lenora Kester, Band • Luke Kester, Choir • Gavin Whiting, Agriculture • Emma King, Family Consumer Sciences...
