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Holidays are about traditions. Summerland third-grade students share their favorite Christmas memories. My tradition is Santaland. My whole family goes to Creighton. We tell Santa what we want. I want a teddy bear this year. I like listening to the radio music as we drive around. I like the blue lights the best. It's the best tradition in the whole universe. Levi Tagel Going to my uncle's to remember him is my favorite Christmas tradition. First, we go to my other uncle's house and play at...
I would have Thanksgiving dinner with Santa Clause. We would talk about the North Pole. We would talk about the elves. I picked him because I like him. He is kind and gives me presents. Santa Clause is the best! Claire Snodgrass I would like to have Thanksgiving dinner with my dad's grandpa Elmer because I want to meet my elders. I would ask him if he likes Jack's mullet. I do not like it. It is ugly! We would talk about whatever I feel like talking about. In conclusion, I want to meet dad's...
Summerland junior high boys' wrestling began its season, Nov. 9, in Wayne. The Bobcats finished 11th overall. Liam Gallagher competed in the 149-156 weight class. He won the division, all by decision. Trenton Mendoza wrestled in the 101-107 division and finished second. Brayden Heller, competing in the 191-205 division, finished second. Stacy Snodgrass placed third in the 117-121 division. Phoenix Wangler competed at 138-145 and ended third. Tony Ahlers wrestled at 144-145 and finished third....
This month, three career and technical education organizations at Summerland Public Schools have attended state conventions, giving students an opportunity to show knowledge gained in the classroom and compete in a variet of events. FFA The Summerland FFA Chapter attended its state convention, in Lincoln, April 3 to 5. Two students received gold medals, including Jenna Funk in cooperative speaking and Braelyn Bergman, discovery speaking. Two groups received silver awards. The Conduct of Chapter...
Four Summerland music students - Jennie Mejia, Lenora Kester, Raina Krebs and Jack Heim - represented the school, March 23, at Class C All-State Band, at the University of Nebraska-Kearney. Mejia, an eight-grade alto sax player, was fifth chair in the junior high band. Kester, a junior, was selected as fourth chair in the wind ensemble. Krebs, a junior, was picked for sixth chair in the symphonic band. Heim, a seventh-grader, played baritone, first chair, in the junior high band. Emily Heithoff...
Medalists • Ten Summerland SkillsUSA students participated in middle school competition, March 1, in Grand Island. (top) Taelyn Nilson won job skills demo "A" category, while (below) Zander Tabbert placed second in mouse trap cars. Also competing were Jaelyn Shaver, Jorden Cox, Liam Gallagher, Asher Whiting, Luke Kester, Kanyon Allemang, Cadi Soper and Jack Heim....
The Summerland junior high quiz bowl team finished fourth at the Stuart Quiz Bowl, held Tuesday, Jan. 23, in Stuart. Students participating in the Jan. 23 contest were Parker McKillip, Jack Heim, Jennie Mejia Moncada, Damien Hupp, Asher Whiting and Alvie Bearinger. Connie Cronin coaches the group....
Summerland sixth-grade students held a career fair for the elementary school, April 24. Each sixth-grade student presented information on what is included in a career and provided hands-on opportunities....
Dear Santa, It is almost Christmas and I am feeling very excited! Some presents I would like to ask for this year are ukulele and a Mp3 player. To show you what I think of when we talk about Christmas, I drew you a picture of joy and Jesus' birthday. Merry Christmas! Love, Makenna Bergman Dear Santa, It is almost Christmas and I am feeling very jolly! Some presents I would like to ask for this year are OMG surprise, American Girl doll, Omari, a bouncy ball, and a fingerling. To show you what I...