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Summerland FFA chapter presents honorary awards to Bob Napier and Chris and Sandy Moser, with son Dillon, during the organization's April 22 banquet....
Summerland's junior high quiz bowl team competed in the Stuart quiz bowl earlier this year. The group receives the first-ever junior high medals for Summerland school after finishing third....
With the assistance of a neighboring farmer, Summerland FFA members will chart corn growth and yields on a test plot. Located north of the school, on land owned and farmed by the Napier family, the area was planted with 24 different seed varities, last Friday. Bob Napier said six different companies - Pioneer, Channel, Brevant, Golden Harvest, DeKalb and NC+ - are represented. Of the 24 varieties, 16 are new hybrids. Napier planted varieties with 103- to 112-day maturity rates. "That's how I...
Summerland musicians competed in the district music contest, Friday, at West Holt. Director Emily Heithoff said the band received straight ones, or superiors, from a panel of three judges. The high school choir received a one (superior) rating. Five soloists received superior ratings, including Calissa Kester, Adrienne Parker, Cassidy Bearinger, Lenora Kester and Emma Kerkman. Three duets earned superior ratings, including Calissa and Lenora Kester; Cassidy Bearinger and Lenora Kester and...
All students and prospective students are encouraged to apply for the Martens Family Scholarship. Interested applicants can obtain a scholarship application online at https://www.nebcommfound.org/give/martens-familyscholarship-fund/. Scholarship applications are due June 1 at 5 p.m. Additional information and details regarding the scholarship guidelines are also available on-line. The scholarship was made possible by the generosity of Helen Martens and her family. Helen was a long-time educator in the Holt County area, teaching for many years...
It took two motions and nearly an hour of discussion for the Summerland Board of Education to approve the sale of the Orchard site to the Village of Orchard. The sale, for $10,000, was approved April 12, during the board's monthly meeting. Per the motion, the village will retain all contents in the school building. The sale also includes the parking lot, across the street, to the south of the site. Prior to the meeting, Village of Orchard officials presented a proposal for the building purchase...
Summerland School will be searching for a new business educator. Current instructor Amy Selting, submitted a letter of resignation to the board, which was read during the April 12 meeting. Superintendent Kyle Finke said he received the letter March 24. In her letter, Selting wrote, "It is with a heavy heart that I submit to you this letter of resignation for the business education position I hold at Summerland Public Schools. It has been an honor to be a part of this district, from the planning...
The Niobrara Valley Conference art show will be on display, at Chambers Public School, Thursday, April 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday, April 29, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 1,200 pieces of high school and junior high artwork, from 16 conference schools, will be available for viewing in the school's gymnasium....
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...
Summerland School will have an early dismissal, Thursday, April 14. Classes will end at 1:30 p.m. School will not be in session Friday, April 15 and Monday, April 18. Teachers will report for in-service training, April 18. Classes will resume at the regular time, Tuesday, April 19....
Summerland junior Faith King will head to Atlanta, in June, to represent Summerland and Nebraska SkillsUSA. King was crowned queen of contestants entered in Job Skill Demonstration A, Saturday, in Grand Island, during the state SkillsUSA convention. According to SkillsUSA rules, "the contest requires the demonstration of a performance of an occupational skill within the chosen career pathway, accompanied by a clear explanation of the topic through the use of experiments, displays or practical...
The Miles of Smiles program is a school-based dental program offered to all 35 elementary and middle school students within North Central District Health Department's nine-county health district. Miles of Smiles offers a complete oral screening done by a registered dental hygienist, along with an application of an optional fluoride treatment. Even if an individual sees a dentist every six months, this program can still aid a child's dental care. According to the American Dental Association, fluo...
Summerland upperclassmen and their dates will have a magical night of mystery, Saturday, as the junior class presents a masquerade ball night. A grand march will begin at 5:15 p.m., in the gym. Prom royalty will be crowned immediately after. The public may attend the grand march, which will be held in the school gymnasium....
The future of the former Orchard school hit a potential hurdle last Tuesday, as board of education members rejected bids submitted to demolish the former building and move the heating, ventilating and cooling system. Bids received were from OCC Builders, of Wayne, $398,510; O’Neill Transportation and Equipment, of Grand Island, $468,000 and Rutjen’s Construction, of Tilden, $568,040. Board member Nate Schwager said called the increase in bids “mind blowing.” “It’s extremely frustrating...
Jacob Behnk represented Summerland School in the Nebraska School Activities Association State Speech Championship, Thursday, at Kearney High School. He received one superior and two excellent ratings in extemporaneous speaking and finished 18th overall....
Twenty-one members of the Summerland high school band participated in the Niobrara Valley Conference instrumental clinic, March 21, at Neligh-Oakdale Public Schools. The band is under the direction of Emily Heithoff....
Summerland speech team competed in the District C2-3 competition at Hartington-Newcastle, March 1. Four speakers earned medals and one will advance to the NSAA State Speech Championships in Kearney. Jacob Behnk qualified for the state contest after earning the silver medal in extemporaneous speaking. Also breaking into the final round were Adrienne Parker, fifth, persuasive speaking; Julie Olivan, sixth in entertainment speaking and Faith King, fifth, informative speaking. Behnk will compete...
Temperatures soared near 75 degrees on Feb. 28, but that didn't stop Summerland students and staff from purchasing a warm beverage for a cause. Members of the sixth-grade class served a hot chocolate bar, offering flavored syrups, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, sprinkles and whipped cream to top the drink, served during the school's Bobcat Academy. The project incorporated multiple disciplines and resulted in a service-learning experience students won't soon forget. Instructor Chantelle...
Summerland Future Business Leaders of America will host a blood drive, March 23, at Ewing City Hall. Appointments are available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Individuals wanting to make an appointment should call the school at 402-626-7534 and ask for Mrs. Sukup. FBLA students are working toward a scholarship. Due to a blood shortage crisis, the Red Cross is offering a $10 e-gift card to Fanatics will be given to each donor. Walk-ins will be welcome if a time slot is available. The following blood...
Eight district residents have tossed their hats into the ring for the Summerland School board of education race. Jeremy Wagner is the lone incumbent to file for reelection. Current board members Candice Hoke and Marty Kerkman did not file for reelection by the Feb. 15 deadline for incumbents. Other area residents filing, as of Tuesday morning, include Mia Bergman, Brian Ferris, Daniel Kerkman, Mark Ramold, LuAnn Schindler, Scott Thiele and Austin Twibell. The deadline to fill for office was 4...
The Summerland High School Quiz Bowl team finished in third place, Feb. 22, at the Educational Service Unit 8 Quiz Bowl contest. The team won five matches and lost two rounds throughout the day. Lutheran High Northeast and Norfolk Senior High School finished in the top two spots. Team members participating in the meet included Cassidy Bearinger, Jacob Behnk, Mason Hoke, Hadley Cheatum, Levi Cronk....
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...
A trip to the Verdigre Stockyards turned into an FFA district championship, years later, for Summerland student Levi Cronk, of Page. Cronk said, "I ended up walking out of the sale barn with two new boer goats." The rest, as the saying goes, is history. Now, Cronk owns a herd of 20-plus goats. "That is not including the new kids, or baby goats, I've had this year," he said. Earlier this year, Cronk's goat production entrepreneurship project received first gold and district champion. His...
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,...
Summerland students enrolled in industrial technology classes participated in the Niobrara Valley Conference technology day, Feb. 9, at Niobrara. Several placed in tests, including: • Jacob Napier: first, welding test; first-place tie, architectural test; fifth, building construction test and first, woodworking test; • Gus Schwager: first-place tie, architecture test; third, building construction test and fourth, woodworking test; • Garrett Napier: second, woodworking test; • Matt Umphres...
