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Madison Melcher turned her story into FFA history. The 2022 Summerland Public School graduate is the first FFA chapter member to receive the American FFA Degree, according to advisor Jacob Goldfuss. Melcher made the historic walk across the stage, Nov. 4, at the 2023 National Convention, in Indianapolis, during the awards ceremony. "I am honored to be the first FFA American Degree recipient from Summerland FFA. I am so grateful that Mr. Goldfuss pushed me to apply. He was always there if I had...
Summerland's Raina Krebs sat at the top of the 235-pound class bracket during the A2 district wrestling championships, last weekend in Madison. When competition ended Saturday, Krebs remained on top and brought home the gold medal, earning a trip to Omaha's CHI Event Center, Feb. 16 - 18. Krebs defeated Eva Beckman, Logan View, by fall in 3:21 in the quarterfinal and escaped the semifinal match with a 1-0 win over Battle Creek's Alexis Anderson. In the championship match, Krebs stayed focused...
Six Bobcat wrestlers finished in the top five of their divisions at the Dec. 19 Summerland Lady Bobcat Invite. Led by Lenora Kester, who claimed first in the 110-pound class, the Bobcats finished seventh overall, with 48 points. South Sioux City's squad scored 158.5 points to claim the team trophy, while Winnebago finished in the runner-up spot, scoring 78 points. Kester opened with a win by fall, over Shantell Mikkelson, of Madison, in 5:20. In round two, Kester won a 10-9 decision over...
Summerland's Raina Krebs finished the O'Neill Invite undefeated. Krebs earned the gold medal in the 235-pound division, Saturday, Dec. 3. Her journey to the medal stand began with a bye, followed by a win, by fall, over Fillmore Central's Gracie Lemke. In the semifinal, Krebs pinned Wood River's Nevaeh Bryant, in 3:52. The win pitted Krebs against Quinlyn Kennel, of Norfolk Catholic. Krebs won a 4-0 decision. (Photos from Saturday's wrestling invite are available at https://s...
What is the primary purpose of attending college? The most common responses include to gain more knowledge in the particular field one is pursuing, become involved, make connections, and, of course, to attend college for the experience. While all of these reasons are highly important, college is about growth and watching friends and family mature into the responsible adults they hope to become. Two students from Page - one a freshman, one a senior - talk about the college experience and how the...
More than 200 high school juniors and seniors, sharing an interest in agriculture, will gather in Lincoln this July to develop leadership skills, explore career opportunities and learn more about the state’s number one industry. Lizett Marino, of Orchard, and Madison Melcher and Tucker Stagemeyer, of Page, have been selected as participants. In its 51st year, the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute is the longest-running program of its kind in the nation. Sponsored in part by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, NAYI will be held July 1...
The first class of Summerland seniors to spend a school year together, under one roof, received diplomas, Saturday, in a 4 p.m. ceremony in the school's gymnasium. Seniors entered the gymnasium to the strains of "Pomp and Circumstance," played by the Summerland band, under the direction of Emily Heithoff. Superintendent Kyle Finke welcomed students, family and guests. He asked seniors to think back to the first day of classes in August, when he announced one word to describe the year:...
Twenty-seven Summerland students will receive diplomas, Saturday, during the first commencement ceremony held in the district’s new facility. This year’s event will be held May 7, at 4 p.m., in the school’s gymnasium, located at 51293 857th Road, near Ewing. According to senior class sponsor, Jim Schutt, students selected white carnations tipped in blue as the class flower. School colors - Carolina blue, black and silver - were chosen as class colors. "Tomorrow hopes we have learned somet...
Summerland FFA students competed in the state FFA convention, April 6 through 8, in Lincoln, with several students receiving recogntion. Madison Melcher and Dillon Moser earned state degree awards. Gavin Whiting participated in the ag issues academy. In leadership development events, Levi Cronk earned silver in natural resources speaking. Carlee Livingston earned bronze in creed speaking. Career development event awards are presented to the top half of individuals competing. Jacob Napier earned a red ribbon and Colton Thiele, white, in...
The expansion of an agriculture education program has boosted membership in Summerland's FFA chapter. Advisor Jacob Goldfuss said 46 students, grades seven through 12, participate in the organization which combines classroom learning, field experience and community service. It's the largest group since the Summerland chapter originated last year. Goldfuss' credits his enthusiasm for ag education and FFA to his high school career, at O'Neill Public Schools. "The organization and classes help...
Summerland juniors and seniors who have accumulated a 3.5 grade-point average through their junior or senior year are named to the Niobrara Valley Conference Principal's All-Conference Academic Team. Students receiving the honor include (front row, l-r): Emily Nordby, Dillon Moser, Mason Hoke, David Arroyo, Cassidy Bearinger, Charlie Anson, Jacob Behnk, Madison Melcher, Calissa Kester; (middle row, l-r): Emily Ahlers, Danielle Schrunk, Emma Hoffman, Emma Funk, Lena Bolling, Harper Klabenes,...
Lenora Kester's name will forever be written on the first page of the first chapter of the Summerland Bobcat girls' wrestling team. In its inaugural season, six Bobcat girls' wrestlers have honed their skills on the mat and entered district competition, Feb. 4 and 5, competing against schools of all sizes in the Nebraska School Activities Association girls' district two at West Point-Beemer. The Bobcats finished 11th in the 21-team field, scoring 31 points. Pierce claimed the team title, with...
The Summerland girls’ wrestling team scored 62.5 points and returned home with the team championship from Friday’s EPPJ invite. South Loup finished second, scoring 42 points. Sydni McConnell finished first in the 114-pound class. She faced the only other wrestler in the class, Shantell Mikkelson, of Madison. In the first match, McConnell earned a 5-4 decision and, in match two, won, by fall, in 3:10. Lenora Kester finished second in the 107-pound division. She lost her opening round match, by...
Ammy Arroyo, Lenora Kester and Calissa Kester stamped their names in the Bobcat athletic history books, Saturday, as the first girls' varsity wrestlers to earn medals in a meet. Arroyo led the Bobcats, earning the silver medal in the 235-class at Saturday's O'Neill Invite. In the opening round, Arroyo defeated Madelynn Jakubowski, of O'Neill, by fall, in 3:24. That set up a second-round match against teammate, Calissa Kester. Arroyo claimed the win by pin, in 1:14 The sophomore lost, by fall, in...
Summerland play production team's production of Zink: The Myth, The Legend, The Zebra finished third at the Niobrara Valley Conference East Divison One-Act Contest, Nov. 16, at Elgin Pope John. The Bobcat's play received ranks of first, third and third and tallied 169 rating points. Neligh-Oakdale's presentation of Puberty: The Game Show earned ranks of one, two and five and received 170 rating points to take home the conference championship. Pope John kept the runner-up trophy, edging out out S...
Cassidy Bearinger, Emily Nordby, and Madison Melcher have been selected as the school winners at Summerland for the Nebraska School Activities Association Believers and Achievers Award. Nebraska School Activities Association and U.S. Bank® sponsor Believers & Achievers, a statewide awards program that recognizes Nebraska's future leaders. Believers & Achievers has been designed to reward high school students in Nebraska for their excellence in academics and participation in NSAA activities....
In early September, Summerland FFA members learned the importance of knowing how to read a field. There's more to range judging, according to Summerland FFA Advisor Jacob Goldfuss. "Because there is so much to this contest, preparing students for it can be quite a challenge," he said. A quick primer on range judging: Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of rangeland ecosystems in order to make range management decisions. "A proficient 'range judger' will be able to take one look at a...
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:...
Homecoming week kicks off for Summerland students, Monday, Sept. 27. Student council members have planned a week full of activities to promote Bobcat pride that will lead to the crowning of the king and queen, during halftime, of the Oct. 1 football game, in Orchard. Students will have opportunities to earn points for their class, with a spirit trophy being awarded at the end of the week. Spirit week begins with five opportunities to show off school spirit. Students are encouraged to wear a...
It was a day for the record books. After pushing back the official start date for the 2021-2022 school year, Summerland kindergarten through 12th-grade students reported to class Monday under one roof, 16 months after construction began, and nearly three and one-half months ahead of the original completion date, at the cornfield school located at the intersection of 513 Avenue and Summerland Road. School buses, shuttles and cars led a steady of procession, delivering students to the unloading...
Summerland Public School agricultural education instructor and FFA advisor, Jacob Goldfuss, accepts a $2,500 donation from Aaron Hoke and Austin Twibell, with H and T Seed and Technology, alongside school administrators and Summerland FFA officers. Twibell and Hoke applied for the $2,500 grant through Corteva Agriscience, in the spring, with the intent of donating it to the Summerland FFA chapter. The grant will be used to provide FFA members with an opportunity to compete in various FFA...
Three Summerland School students competed in the virtual SkillsUSA national competition earlier this summer. SkillsUSA prepares students for careers in technical, skilled and trade occupations. According to the organization's website, more than 372,655 students and instructors participate annually. The program helps students investigate 79 potential career paths in 16 career clusters. Summerland students competed in state competition, virtually, in April and winners advanced to the national...
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...
Six Summerland School students earned state SkillsUSA medals. Awards were announced virtually, April 26. Competition took place between April 8 and 16. Three students earned gold medals, including Calissa Kester, restaurant services; Madison Melcher, job skills, open; and Carlee Livingston, junior high job skills, open. Faith King received silver in high school job skills, demo A. Emma King received bronze in junior high job skills, open. Rafe Grebin earned the bronze medal in power equipment...
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...
