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Eli Thiele, a senior at Summerland School, has been named one of 48 finalists in the U.S. Bank and Nebraska School Activities Association Believers and Achievers program.

Thiele, the son of Jim and Leenda Thiele, attends the Clearwater campus.

To be eligible for the award, seniors must have a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.50 and take part in NSAA-sponsored activities.

Scholastic achievement, activity participation, school and community involvement and citizenship are considered.

Thiele is active in cross country, wrestling, track, National Honor Society, quiz bowl and student...