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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln conferred a record 3,884 degrees during commencement exercises May 8-9 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The 3,761 graduates - also a record - are from 61 countries; 46 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico; and 230-plus Nebraska communities. DeMoine Adams, motivational speaker and former Husker football student-athlete, delivered the keynote address, "The Power of People," during the morning undergraduate ceremony. Mason Hoke, of Orchard, graduated from the College of Education and Human Services. He r...
The Bobcat track and field teams traveled to Atkinson West Holt, May 14, for a competitive Class C5 District meet. In the boys division, Summerland finished eighth, scoring 16 points. Battle Creek claimed the team title with 146, while West Holt kept the runner-up trophy with 93. Other teams competing included O'Neill, Elkhorn Valley, Crofton, Valentine, Boyd County, and Niobrara/Verdigre. Summerland's girls team finished ninth. West Holt topped the field with 133 points. Battle Creek claimed...
The Bobcat golf team finished fifth at the West Holt Golf Invitational, held May 12 at the Atkinson-Stuart Country Club. The team shot 370. The meet was originally scheduled for May 2. O'Neill claimed the team title with 331, edging out runners-up, Creighton, who finished with 335. North Central ended third with 342 and Ainsworth placed fourth with 365. Other teams competing included West Holt, 374; Niobrara-Verdigre, 374; Stuart, 383; Boyd County, 417; West Holt JV, 432; and West Holt-JJV, 474. O'Neill's Mason Buller took the individual...
Summerland golfers competed in the Class C-3 district, Tuesday, May 19, at Fair Play Golf Course in Norfolk. The Bobcats finished eighth in a field of 16 teams, shooting 377. Norfolk Catholic took top honors, finishing with 313. Cedar Catholic ended second with 324, and Battle Creek placed third with 333. Those three teams advance to next week's Class C State Golf Championships. Other teams participating in the district included Laurel-Concord-Coleridge, 355; Pierce, 363; Ponca, 371; Crofton,...
Moments filled with laughter, reminiscing, and tears are a few of the highlights from Saturday's commencement ceremony at Summerland Public School. Following the processional, played by the Summerland band, Superintendent Molly Aschoff welcomed faculty, family and guests. Shaylie Kester provided the senior welcome. She told classmates it was a "privilege to stand among them." "Over the years, we have had experiences that have challenged us, shaped us, and ultimately prepared us for this moment....
As Summerland's graduating seniors prepare to take the next step toward college, technical training, military service, and new career opportunities, the Clearwater Economic Development Office and Holt County Economic Development are once again sending an important message: Wherever life takes you next, we hope you come home. For several years, Clearwater and Holt County economic development offices have partnered to provide personalized mailboxes to graduating seniors from Summerland Public...
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...
Central Valley Ag recently announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship program, awarding $1,000 each to 20 outstanding students who are pursuing higher education in agriculture-related fields. These scholarships reflect CVA’s commitment to supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders and strengthening the future of rural communities. Area students receiving a scholarship include Jenna Funk and Shaylie Kester, Clearwater; and Lucille Koinzan, Neligh....
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...
ASHTON CLEVELAND Old School Thrift Store Scholarship KARLEY DAWKINS The Susan T Buffet Foundation Scholarship WSC Dean's Commitment Scholarship Red Cross Scholarship Summerland Booster Club Scholarship The Sunset Store Scholarship JENNA FUNK WSC President's Commitment Scholarship WSC Growing Together Scholarship WSC Leadership Award Scholarship Mitchell Equipment Scholarship Farmers Pride Scholarship NECC Parenting & Child Development Scholastic Contest PEO Chapter CQ Scholarship Central Valley...
Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company and The Foundation for Rural Service announce a $2,500 national scholarship has been awarded to Ethan Kester of Clearwater. The FRS Scholarship Program awards one-time scholarships to students from rural communities for their first year of college, university, or vocational-technical school. Each student is sponsored by an NTCA member company, like NNTC. "Providing opportunities for young people in rural communities is a core mission for FRS. We are proud to...
Summerland athletes were recognized Friday during the annual athletic banquet at the school. Ethan Kester and Caydence Schumacher receive the Outstanding Senior Athlete Awards. Ryan Rifer, Kester, Schumacher, and Jenna Funk are named Senior Academic Athletes of the Year....
On a rainy April evening, Ryan Rifer and Shaylie Kester are crowned prom king and queen, respectively. The titles were announced Saturday, April 25, at the conclusion of the Grand March....
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...
Summerland Public School seniors have approximately one week of school remaining before they celebrate a milestone event: graduation. Commencement exercises will begin at 3 p.m., in the school's gymnasium, located at 51293 857th Road, Ewing. The Summerland band will play the processional. Administrative team members and a class representative will welcome guests. Scholarships will be announced and valedictorian medals awarded, followed by the class address. High school guidance counselor,...
For a second year in a row, Summerland musicians earned superior ratings in both band and choir. Ten schools competed in Friday's competition at O'Neill Public schools. In addition to Summerland, O'Neill, Ainsworth, Boyd County, Creighton, West Holt, Valentine, Verdigre, Rock County, Stuart, and Chambers competed. Vocal soloists receiving superiors included Luke Kester and Ehmyt Samland. Landon McAllister, Zander Tabbert and Jennie Mejia Moncada each received an excellent rating for their solos. Four duets performed and earned excellent...
Karter Otte of Orchard earned second place in the traditional bracket and a prize of $12,500 in the 39th annual University of Nebraska-Lincoln New Venture Competition, hosted by the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship, April 10 and 14. Sixty-four teams representing 46 majors at the university vied for $80,000 in donor-funded prizes during the business plan tournament. Otte, a senior majoring in agribusiness, competed with the startup Pickup Lines Striping, which provides parking lot striping...
The Nebraska School Activities Association and the Nebraska State College System recently announced recipients of the 2025-2026 Nebraska State Colleges Multi-Activity Student Award. The award recognizes students in grades 9 to 12 who participate in at least three NSAA-sanctioned activities during the academic year. Summerland had 53 students named to the list include Ruby Ahlers, Kanyon Allemang, Belle Anson; Traevon Baker, Ethan Barner, Ayden Bazelman, Jayde Bazelman, Alvie Bearinger, Kiptyn...
Summerland freshman Alvie Bearinger will represent the school's FBLA chapter at National FBLA Conference in San Antonio. He finished sixth in parliamentary procedure at the state conference....
On April 22, 10 students were inducted into the Summerland Chapter of National Honor Society. New members include Charlee Wagner, Braelyn Bergman, Jennie Mejia Moncada, Luke Kester, Maverick Bradley, Clair Krysl, Taylen Nilson, Jacob Pierzina, Rogan Robertson, and Hudson Gray. Membership is based on local chapter standards for service, leadership, character, and academics....
Summerland Public School musicians will participate in the Class C, District 3 music contest this Friday in O'Neill. The choir will perform in the library at 12:42 p.m. Duets will begin at 12:48, with Luke Kester and Landon McAllister, followed by Kester and Jennie Mejia Moncada at 12:54; McAllister and Mejia Moncada, 1:00; and McAllister and Ehmyt Samland, 1:06. The Bobcat band will perform at 1:10 p.m. in the gym. Several students will perform the gym stage Luke Kester will solo, at 1:36; McAllister, 1:42; Samland, 1:48; and Zander Tabbert,... Full story
Four Summerland SkillsUSA members received first place in their respective categories at the 2026 SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference, held April 9 - 11 in Grand Island. Dawson McLain, Max Shrader, and Corbin Schueth won the team engineering category. With the first-place finish, the engineering trio will qualify for national competition in Atlanta. Zander Tabbert claimed first place in junior mouse trap vehicle - speed. The contest is a state-only event. Taylen Nilson placed third in job...
More than 1,000 students completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program after the summer and fall 2025 semesters at South Dakota State University in Brookings. Overall, students from 35 states and 26 nations graduated. Nearly 40 students received two or more degrees or certificates from a college. Madison Melcher, of Page, graduated and earned a diploma....
Northeast Community College recently inducted students into Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society that recognizes academic excellence among students at two-year colleges. The spring induction ceremony celebrated students who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship, leadership potential, and a commitment to service. Sydni McConnell, Clearwater, and Omar Mejia Moncada, Orchard, were inducted. Phi Theta Kappa's purpose is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college...
