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SUBMITTED ARTICLE The 2023 Orchard AAU Powerlifting Meet was held Saturday, April 1 at the community center. "An awesome lineup of 160 registered lifters from across the Midwest competed," said organizer Jeff Shabram. "This year's meet was the largest sanctioned AAU meet ever in Nebraska, so three lifting platforms were required to accommodate the extremely large crowd in the Orchard gym. It was the 16th year for the Orchard meet." Twelve Summerland powerlifters competed Saturday. "These 12 lift...
The Nebraska School Activities Association recently announced the student recipients of the Spring 2020-21 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association Academic All-State Awards. Since 2006 this NSAA award 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 individual academic excellence, leadership and significant contributions in their...
Summerland FFA members and their families gathered Tuesday, May 11, to celebrate the chapter's accomplishments from the past year. Contest award winners from the year were recognized, as well as year-end awards given out and the 2021-2022 officer team was installed. Awards presented were: Chapter Proficiency Awards - Ashley Melcher, second place, beef production-entrepreneurship; Madison Melcher, first place, beef production-entrepreneurship; Madison Melcher, first place, beef...
One year after area schools featured virtual and socially-distanced graduation ceremonies, Summerland School superintendent Dale Martin said 2021 commencement exercises will not have restrictions. "No special rules," he said. "It does sound like we will live stream all three graduations." Graduation ceremonies will be held at each site, beginning Friday, May 7, in Clearwater. Orchard and Ewing sites will hold Saturday events. Clearwater Ten Clearwater seniors are expected to receive diplomas...
The Summerland boys' track team outdistanced Niobrara/Verdigre by 25 points to earn the team trophy at the Boyd County Track Invite. The Bobcats scored 123 to bring home the gold from the April 27 meet, held in O'Neill. N/V scored 98 points to earn the runner-up spot. St. Mary's finished third, with 83 points. Results from the boys' division include: Triple jump: Dalton Rotherham, first, 38' 4.5"; Ty Rix, second, 38' 1.5" High jump: Rix, second, 5' 6" Discus: Gabriel Gamez, fourth, 116' 5";...
Summerland - Orchard students presented group and individual pieces at district music competition, Friday, at West Holt. According to director Emily Heithoff, both band and choir received a two, or excellent rating. Taelyn Switzer and Gunnar Shabram earned two on their instrumental solos. Hadley Cheatum and Kaci Wickersham recieved a one, or superior rating, on their instrumental solo performances. Five students received a one on their vocal solors, including Wickersham, Avery Cheatum, Hadley...
LUANN SCHINDLER lschindler@ summerlandadvocate.com Summerland track and field teams competed in two meets last week, bringing home hardware in multiple events. At the April 13 North Central Invite, in Bassett, the boys' team scored 24 points, finishing in seventh place, while the girls' squad ended in fifth, with 37 points. Coach Shannon Schumacher credited the teams on a "great job" at what turned into one of the longer meets of the year. "They competed against some strong competition and...
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...
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 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...
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...
Eight Summerland students recently learned they were being recognized for academic and leadership traits. Each year the Nebraska School Activities Association and the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association recognize students who have been nominated by their schools, based on individual academic excellence, leadership and significant contributions made to their NSAA activity. Summerland students recognized include Eli Thiele, boys' cross country; Kaci Wickersham, girls' cross country;...
Last leg • (below): Kaci Wickersham keeps pace with two other runners in the girls' class D cross country meet, at the Kearney Country Club. The Summerland senior finished 37th, running the course in 21:41.9....
Three Bobcat runners earned conference medals during Friday's Niobrara Valley Conference meet, held at Neligh's Antelope County golf course. Kaci Wickersham finished in fifth place and teammate Aislynn Kester ended 13th in the girls' division. Senior Eli Thiele crossed the finish line in fourth place. Team members travel to Ainsworth, Oct. 15, for district competition. Start time is planned for 4 p.m....
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....
SUBMITTED ARTICLE Summerland FFA took 19 members to the district dairy judging contest in Hartington last week, coming away with the chapter's first-ever first-place team and first-place individual awards. In the senior division, the team won the contest. Ribbon winners in the senior division included Kaci Wickersham, fifth place, purple ribbon; Logan Mueller, ninth place, blue ribbon; Morgan Erhardt, 16th place, blue ribbon; Collin Mullins, red ribbon; Dillon Moser, red ribbon and Tessa Peed,...
Summerland cross country runners Eli Thiele, David Arroyo, Alex Thiele, Jesse Thiele and Daley Bearinger break from the start line at the Crofton cross country meet, Sept. 24. Thiele finished 15th in the boys’ division. Kaci Wickersham placed 14th in the girls division....
Thiele picks up first win of the season Four Bobcat cross country runners earned medals, Friday, at the Boyd County meet, held at the Butte Golf Course. Eli Thiele was the best in the boys’ field, crossing the finish line in first place. In the girls’ division, Kaci Wickersham finished fourth; Aislyn Kester, seventh and Elllie Dougherty, 15th. On Monday, the cross country team competed in the Neligh-Oakdale Invite. Two girls brought home medals. Kaci Wickersham placed second and Aislyn Kes...
Summerland cross country runners Kaci Wickersham and Eli Thiele found themselves on the virtual medal stand following Thursday’s meet in Beemer. An awards ceremony was not held, but after results were finalized and emailed to coaches, Wickersham learned she finished seventh in the girls’ division. Thiele placed eighth in the boys’ division, which featured 124 runners. Ellie Dougherty finished 31st and Danielle Schrunk, 50th. David Arroyo competed in the boys’ race; however, his placing was una...
Homecoming 2020 will have a different look for Summerland School. Each site recently announced senior royalty candidates and underclassmen attendants. Student Council Advisor Shannon Schumacher said coronation will take place at halftime of the Sept. 18 football game, which will be played in Orchard. A traditional parade and dance will not be held. "We will be doing a few site-based games and activities," Schumacher said. Dress-up days begin Monday, Sept. 14. Each site has a different theme and...
Two Summerland students participated in the Bloomfield High School Rodeo, Aug. 28 and 29. Kylie Hewitt finished seventh in goat tying on Saturday, finishing in 9.030. On Sunday, Hewitt placed eighth in breakaway roping, with a time of 3.590 and ended 13th in goat tying. She finished in 9.860. Kaci Wickersham placed 10th in Saturday’s goat tying category. She completed her run in 9.42. Wickersham also placed 11th in pole bending, running 23.222. On Sunday, Wickersham ran 7.820 to place second in goat tying. In pole bending, Wickersham placed 1...
Nine student athletes are setting their sights on the finish line. Summerland cross country coach, Carrie Williamson, welcomed three returning letterwinners and six new runners when practices began, Aug. 10. Seniors Kaci Wickersham and Eli Thiele qualified for the 2019 state meet, held in Kearney. Williamson said athletes started recording miles in July in preparation for the upcoming season. Despite restrictions in place, Williamson said keeping her athletes' attention has not been difficult....
Orchard Public schools recently announced award winners in scholastic courses. Scholarships and Awards - Denise Meyer Marine Corp Award for Male Distinguished Athlete: Gage Clifton Scholarships: Chance Boelter • UNK Distinguished Scholar Award - $3,000/year/4 years • Northeast Community College Dean’s Scholarship - $500 Gage Clifton • O & G Kammerer Scholarship to UNL - $500 • Bank of Orchard Scholarship - $500 • Loren Wilson Family Academic/Sports Scholarship - $100 Ira Lampert • Susan Thompson Buffett Scholarship - $2,350/semest...
