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Bobcat track team members brought home medals in four events from the Tom Martin/Wausa Invite, held April 22, in Pierce. Hadley Cheatum was a triple medal winner, securing medals in the 400m, 800m and 4x100 relay. Girls' division The Lady Bobcats finished seventh, scoring 28 points. Norfolk Catholic claimed the team title, with 100 points, while Pierce earned the runner-up trophy, scoring 95 points. Kylie Hewett sprinted to another medal in the 100m. Results by event include: 100m: Hewett,...
Summerland-Clearwater choir received a one, or superior, rating at Friday’s district music contest at Atkinson West Holt. Concert band received a two, or excellent rating. Two students presented vocal solos. Calissa Kester and Cassidy Bearinger both received a two rating. Kester and Bryna Umphress presented a vocal duet and earned an excellent rating....
Summerland FFA chapter had numerous members compete at state FFA events this year. Events were held virtually at the end of March and beginning of April. Levi Cronk and Carlee Livingston qualified for state in junior public speaking and discovery speaking, earning a bronze medal and silver medal, respectively. Also qualifying for state was the ag sales team of Cronk, Morgan Erhardt, Avery Cheatum and Larissa Thomson. Cheatum was not able to compete at state, so Collin Mullins filled in. Cronk...
In a battle of wits ... and a little trivia ... Summerland - Clearwater and St. Mary's quiz bowl teams fought through two finals to determine a winner of the Niobrara Valley Conference quiz bowl. The local quizmasters brought home the runner-up award from the March 24 event, held in Niobrara. Summerland students defeated SMH, 35-25, to set the final round, which would require the Cardinals to push Summerland-Clearwater to two finals to earn the championship. St. Mary's capitalized on bonus...
The first names to fill the Bobcat track record books were written Friday, when Summerland track team began its inaugural season at the Wayne State College Invite. Prior to the meet, Coach Shannon Schumacher said, "I think the kids are anxious to see their name in it (the record board) and that should lead to some strong team competitions and personal bests." The Bobcats would have one year of experience working together, but the pandemic halted competition in 2020. "After missing a year, I...
Summerland Bobcat track teams began the season, Friday, at the Wayne State College Invite. Several athletes made a trip to the medal stand. Girls' division: Hadley Cheatum earned three medals, including a gold medal in the 400m. Results by event include: 100m: Kylie Hewett, eighth, 13.90; Melany Mendoza, 23rd, 15:47; Lizett Marino, 24th, 15.53 200m: Kylie Hewett, fifth, 29.34; Emma Hoffman, 24th, 35.09 400m: Cheatum, 1st, 1:06.61; Olga Mendoza, 20th, 1:18.74; Hoffman, 25th, 1:26.27 800m: Ellie...
Summerland School inducted 18 new members into the Summerland Chapter of National Honor Society. The ceremony was held Monday evening, in Ewing. Current chapter members and guidance counselors led the ceremony. Applications were accepted from sophomores and juniors who have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0. Applications were reviewed by a faculty council and membership offers extended. Established in 1921, National Honor Society recognizes outstanding high school students, with...
Summerland FFA competed at the district career development events March 3 at NECC. Some events were held virtually at the end of February. Summerland FFA competed in nine different contests, qualifying one team to compete at the virtual State FFA Convention. The ag sales team advances to state after a second-place finish. Avery Cheatum finished first, earning a purple ribbon; Morgan Erhardt, third, blue; Levi Cronk, seventh, red and Larissa Thomson, eighth, red. The farm business management...
The Bobcats traveled to Wausa last Thursday to take on the Vikings in a doubleheader of nonconference varsity action. First on deck, the Lady Bobcats battled a scrappy Wausa squad. Both teams got off to a rocky start, with numerous fouls in the first period. The Lady Vikings held a narrow 8-7 lead after one quarter. The Lady Bobcats responded in the second stanza and managed to reclaim the lead at half, by a score of 21-18. Coach Greg Appleby said, "After a sluggish start in the first half, we...
Members from the Summerland FFA Chapter competed at the District IV Livestock Judging Contest, Thursday, Feb. 4, at Northeast Community College. Of the 15 members who competed, eight students came away earning ribbons, with sophomore member Levi Cronk leading the pack, with a first-place overall finish in the junior division. Also earning ribbons in the junior division were Trevor Thomson and Jesse Thiele. Both received reds. Approximately 120 contestants competed in this division. In the...
Summerland Schools released principal's honor roll and honor roll lists for the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year. Students qualifying for the Clearwater site's principal's honor roll include Emma King, Caydence Schumacher, Lenora Kester, Aislynn Kester, Kelsey SchlechtShaylie Kester, Irelyn Bearinger, Eli Thiele and Dillon Moser. Students qualifying for the Clearwater site's honor roll include Faith King, Kelton Bruhn, Alex Thiele, Calissa Kester, Jacob Behnk, Jesse Thiele, Maryssa...
Even in the best of times, staging a live performance requires suspension of belief, pulling audience members into a mystical realm situated beyond the fourth wall. This year - 2020 - may be remembered as the worst of times for aspiring performers, as concerns about safety take center stage. Summerland School's play production team and coaches have learned to adapt to on- and off-stage challenges so the show may go on. Director Julie Harley said the initial adaptation came with play selection....
While quarantine and isolation may have hampered pre-season practice, the Lady Bobcats haven't lost focus, according to Coach Greg Appleby. "Yesterday (Monday) was the first day with our full 20-member team. That means that some players are playing catch-up with learning our system," he said. One seasoned veteran, Brenna Wagner, returns to the squad, along with Avery Cheatum, who Appleby called a "key contributor last year before an injury derailed her season. Letter winners Maryssa Long and...
BEEF SHOW AGES 14 & UP Chris Kester - Purple *Reserve Champion Kelton Bruhn - Purple *Grand Champion Alyssa Moser - Purple Dillon Moser - Purple Cassidy Bearinger - Blue Kierra Bearinger - Blue Charley Mlnarik - Blue AGES 11 - 13 Kyah Bruhn - Purple *Reserved Champion Irelyn Bearinger - Purple Aislynn Kester - Purple Cecelia Mlnarik - Purple AGES 8 - 10 Cooper Mueller - Purple Alvie Bearinger - Blue Braelyn Bergman - Blue JB Mlnarik - Blue Bryce Rudloff - Blue EXOTIC COMMERCIAL CROSSBRED Logan...
Clearwater Public Schools recently announced award winners in scholastic courses. NVC Principal’s All-conference - Mike Sanne Hunter Klabenes, Eli Thiele, Taylor Anne Bolling, Tyler Hupp, Kierra Bearinger, Lauren Behnk and James Kester NVC Superintendent’s All-conference - Mike Sanne James Kester High School Honor Roll - Mike Sanne Ava Rittscher, Keaton Thiele, Matt Umphress, Kelton Bruhn, Julie Olivan, Aislynn Kester, Alex Thiele, Cassidy Bearinger, Dillon Moser, Jacob Behnk, Eli Thiele, Taylor Anne Bolling, Kierra Bearinger, Lauren Behnk Hig...
Clearwater Public School and Orchard Public School announced students who qualified for the principal's honor roll and honor roll for the third quarter of the 2019-2020 school year. Students named to the Clearwater principal's honor roll include Jackie Olivan, Hunter Klabenes, Eli Thiele, Jacob Behnk, Aislynn Kester, Adyson Mlnarik and Kelsey Schlecht. Avery Cheatum, Kaci Wickersham, Mason Hoke, Madison Melcher, Hadley Cheatum, Levi Cronk, Gunnar Shabram, Ashley Melcher, Carter Bergman, Sam...
Jackie Olivan may be the funniest girl around. Judges in the Niobrara Valley Conference voted her the top speaker in entertainment speaking during the conference meet, March 2, at Keya Paha School in Sprinview. Olivan was the lone Cyclone medalist in the 14-team meet. On March 7, the OC squad traveled to Creighton for the Bulldog Invitational. Olivan placed third in entertainment speaking in regular finals. In the next-in finals grouping, the oral interpretation of drama team comprised of...
Fifty-five students report to practice for the Summerland track and field team. Student athletes include Emily Ahlers, Brenna Wagner, Sidney Stallbaum, Summer Schroeder, Grace Maxwell, Cassidy Bearinger, Maryssa Long, Melany Mendoza, Harper Klabenes, Bryna Umpress, Lizett Marino, Silvia Bode, Tessa Peed, Ashley Koenig, Madleen Reipen, Natalie Stallbaum, Keara Summers, Kylie Hewett, Kaci Wickersham, Tiana Thramer, Emily Nordby, Hadley Cheatum, Danielle Schrunk, Olga Mendoza, Emma Hoffman, Xavier...
Orchard FFA had a strong showing at district career development events in Norfolk last week. The chapter took 25 members who competed in nine different contests. The ag sales team earned a red ribbon and placed fifth. Avery Cheatum finished 10th. Other team members include Morgan Erhardt, Taelyn Switzer and Larissa Thomson. In agriscience, Trevor Thomson ended 39th and earned a red ribbon. The team, which also includes Emma Kerkman and Jaykwon Petite, finished 14th and received a red ribbon. The...
Clearwater quiz bowl members participated in the Educational Service Unit 8 contest, March 3. In the first round, the team lost to Battle Creek and earned a victory over Plainview. In round three, Madison downed Clearwater....
Members of the Orchard FFA chapter competed in District 4 livestock judging recently. The junior team finished fifth of 16 teams. Levi Cronk finished 13th with 440; Maddy Melcher, 19th, 439; Cassidy Bearinger, 14th, 436; Dillon Moser, 41st, 417; Logan Mueller, 38th, 421 and Ty Rix, 60th, 397. The senior team ended 11th of 15 teams. Competitors included Joseph Ferris, 91st, 328; Collin Mullins, 80th, 421; Gage Switzer, 67th, 452; Taelyn Switzer, 12th, 525 and Kaci Wickersham, 27th,...
If you walk into the Orchard gym Saturday morning and see students talking to the wall, it means speech season is underway. The Clearwater/Orchard Invite is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 18. Coach Katie Schneider said 17 students comprise the OC team, including Jacob Behnk, James Kester, Faith King, Brynna Umphress, Sarai Mendoza, Jackie Olivan, Maryssa Long, Cassidy Bearinger, Kylie Hewitt, Grace Maxwell, Keara Summers, Larissa Thomson, Madleen Reipen, Madison Melcher, Lizett...
Internships and Fridays @ Northeast present students an avenue to investigate a potential career. Students in Clearwater and Orchard may also discover more about the world of work through an extra-curricular activity, SkillsUSA. More than 20 students from the two schools are currently enrolled in SkillsUSA. Chapter advisor Mike Odell, Clearwater, said, "SkillsUSA is a student organization that prepares its members for careers in occupations related to skilled services, trades, health services...
Expect to see more physical play during girls' basketball games this season. Summerland Head Coach Greg Appleby said the move to Class C2 will require the team to adjust its game. "We will see more physical play, better athleticism and more man-to-man defense being played," Appleby said. "Monday night's exhibition game against Class C1 O'Neill was a good start for us. The Bobcats outlasted the Eagles, 53-39. Five starters from last year's teams join the Bobcat squad, including Brenna Wagner,...
Six Clearwater students earned all A's during the first quarter of the 2019-20 school year. Named to the principal's list were Ava Rittscher, Lenora Kester, Hunter Klabenes, Aislynn Kester, Adyson Mlnarik and Kelsey Schlecht. Twenty-four students landed on the honor roll for the first quarter, including Bailey Ahlers, Cassidy Bearinger, Jackie Olivan, Eli Thiele, Dillon Moser, Taylor Anne Bolling; Faith King, Sydni McConnell, Matt Umphress, Lauren Behnk, Rafe Grebin, Kierra Bearinger, Alex...
