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More than 6,600 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been named to the deans' list for the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year. Qualification for the deans' list varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center. Area students named to the list include: Kierra Bearinger, Clearwater, senior, College of Education and Human Sciences, elementary education and early childhood education; Jacob Behnk, junior, College of Arts and Sciences, Spanish and global s...
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln conferred 3,566 degrees during its May commencement exercises. The 3,484 graduates are from 64 countries; 46 U.S. states and Puerto Rico; and about 230 Nebraska communities. The Bob Devaney Sports Center hosted a ceremony for College of Law graduates May 3; Pinnacle Bank Arena held a ceremony for students earning graduate and professional degrees May 17; and Memorial Stadium hosted a ceremony for undergraduates May 18. Area students earning degrees include K...
More than 6,800 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been named to the deans' ist for the fall semester of the 2023-24 academic year. Qualification for the deans' list varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center. Area residents named to the list include: Kierra Bearinger, senior, Clearwater, College of Education and Human Sciences, elementary education and early childhood education. Jacob Behnk, junior, Clearwater, College of Arts and Sciences, Spanish and g...
Kierra Bearinger, a 2020 graduate of the last senior class of Clearwater High School, and Kirsten Krebs, a 2021 Elgin Pope John High School graduate, have been named winners of the Schuchardt Family Scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year. Bearinger, the daughter of Jarod and Tammy Bearinger of Clearwater, graduates in spring 2024 with a degree in elementary and early childhood education in the College of Education and Human Sciences. She completes her second-grade student teaching at...
As sunlight trickled through the window at the Bob and Rita Kester home on a recent Sunday morning, Helar Duran felt like he was transported to 2006, felt a sense of familiarity and peacefulness reminiscent of being home. "It feels like I'm 16 again. Waking up at the farm ... it's a good sensation," Duran said. The Cucúta, Colombia, native spent a year as an exchange student at Clearwater Public Schools. He recently returned to celebrate his host parents' 50th wedding anniversary. When Duran...
More than 6,900 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been named to the deans' List for the fall semester of the 2022-23 academic year. Qualification for the deans' list varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center. Area residents named to the list include: Kierra Lynne Bearinger, Clearwater, junior, dean's list, College of Education and Human Sciences, elementary education and early childhood education. Jacob Behnk, freshman, Clearwater, dean's list, Explore C...
Results for 4-H projects, at the Nebraska State Fair, have been released. The following Summerland- area members, from Antelope and Holt counties, received the following awards: Tony Ahlers: Aerospace, rocket - any skill with wooden fins, painted using commercial application, red; Kanyon Allemang: DesignDecision - accessory original made from wood, blue; Cassidy Bearinger: Food Preservation Unit 3, boiling canning, one jar jelled exhibit, purple; Food Preservation Unit 3, boiling canning, three jar jelled exhibit, purple; Daley Bearinger:...
A symbol of warmth and kindness a quilt, especially when placed around an individual, demonstrates honor and respect. Nine veterans were recipients of honor quilts, which were presented during a small ceremony, Nov. 11, at the Clearwater American Legion. Members of the Summerland - Clearwater senior class organized the program, which highlighted the Vietnam War era. According to instructor Dan Roeber, Clearwater students have conducted the program for the past decade. Eli Thiele, a senior, said...
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 School seniors did not let the coronavirus spoil graduation, despite limited attendance at Saturday's commencement exercises. The ten graduates turned a stressful final quarter of classes into a memorable celebration. Jackie Olivan welcomed family members and guests. Lauren Behnk, valedictorian, and Kierra Bearinger, salutatorian, shared memories and provided their take on spending one-fourth of the year learning at home following the school's March 13 closure due to COVID-19....
KIERRA BEARINGER Members of the school board, administrators, faculty, staff, parents, family, friends and members of the class of 2020: I would like to start off by thanking everyone in attendance - whether in person or virtually – for helping to celebrate the ending of our high school career and the beginning of the next chapter of our lives. It has truly been a crazy road to get to this day, but we made it and we are here. Many changes have occurred since we began our first day of kindergarte...
LAUREN BEHNK On behalf of the class of 2020, I would like to take a minute to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone in attendance. Whether you traveled a long or short distance, the ten of us on this stage are immensely glad you are here to support and celebrate this day with us. These times are unprecedented and it would truly not be the same without you. While this is our special day, you have been behind the scenes helping us to get here, so thank you. Our class is unique to say the least....
They survived a global pandemic and spent the final quarter of their high school career learning via virtual technology. On Saturday, at 1 p.m., 10 Clearwater seniors will walk across a stage in the school's gymnasium and receive their diplomas, the last Clearwater Public Schools class to note the distinction. Kierra Bearinger, Lauren Behnk, Taylor Ann Bolling, Taylor Rose Bolling, Trenton Fletcher, Zach Hoffman, Tyler Hupp, James Kester, Brooke Knievel and Jackie Olivan will receive diplomas....
Forty recent high school graduates have been selected to join the second cohort of the Teacher Scholars Academy at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln this fall. Kierra Bearinger, a 2020 Clearwater Public Schools graduate, will be part of the second cohort. "I am excited to welcome a second cohort to the academy after seeing an incredibly impressive first year of the program," said Braden Foreman, academy coordinator. "The inaugural cohort of scholars really showed up and proved that when you c...
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...
When Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard seniors went to school March 16, they did not know it would be the last time they attended school with their classmates. The three school districts announced they would be closed, due to coronavirus concerns, for a two-week period beginning March 17. A week later, administrators announced the remainder of the school year would be completed at home, based on recommendations from local health officials, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts and Dr. Matt Blomstedt, comm...
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...
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....
Niobrara Valley Conference officials recently announced names of students who qualified for the NVC Principal's All-Academic Team for 2019-2020. To be eligible, students must be a junior or senior with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or above. Seven Clearwater students were named to the list, including Kierra Bearinger, Lauren Behnk, Taylor Ann Bolling, Tyler Hupp, James Kester, seniors; and Hunter Klabenes and Eli Thiele, juniors. Nine Ewing students received recogniton including...
It takes confidence to stand in front of a crowd and sing. It takes even more confidence to perform songs that challenge and push you to be a better performer. Area musicians had the opportunity to build their confidence Monday, as students from Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard choirs participated in the 75th annual Albion Choral Clinic, along with 275 students from 17 area schools. While Ewing may be the new kids on the block - students have attended for two years - Clearwater and Orchard choir me...
The Antelope County 4-H community gathered at the fairgrounds, in Neligh, Nov. 15 to celebrate 2019 accomplishments. This was a challenging year for many, but Antelope County 4-H families came together this summer to make it one of the best years yet at the Antelope County Fair. 4-H families proved their resilience, pride, commitment, dedication, kindness and support for each other to overcome the hardship the flood brought to the county. A highlight of the evening was naming Taylor Bolling and...
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...
Antelope and Holt county 4-H youth exhibited projects at the 2019 Nebraska State Fair. Area individuals receiving ribbons include: Alvie Bearinger, Clearwater: blue, horticulture, red potatoes; purple, horticulture, garlic; red, horticulture, mint; white, horticulture, thyme; Kierra Bearinger, Clearwater: blue, horticulture, oregano; blue, any other herb; purple, food preservation, dried herbs; red, horticulture, slicing cucumbers; red, horticulture, basil; Daley Bearinger, Clearwater: blue, horticulture, oregano; purple, horticulture, dill;...
Clearwater Public and Orchard Public Schools will celebrate homecoming, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3. Dress up days will be held in each school. Clearwater students will strike their best movie star pose on Tuesday, relive the past during decades day, Wednesday, and sport blue and black for the Bobcats on Thursday. Orchard students will have a dress up day on Tuesday, celebrate wacky Wednesday and pair up for duo day on Thursday. Both schools will cheer for the Cyclones and Bobcats Friday. The...
