Senior Nichole Harris was announced as a semi-finalist for the Nebraska High School Journalist of the Year. Other semi-finalists included students from Lincoln and Omaha schools. In order to enter the competition, Harris had to get three letters of recommendation. She asked her journalism adviser Jed Martin, past journalism adviser …
Boys track team gives back to flood victims
Imagine what it would be like to lose your home or your livestock and crops. Well this is the reality for many Nebraskans at this time. People throughout the state have had to evacuate their homes and leave everything behind. Flooding has left people without homes and also without water. …
Copacabana showcases variety of local talent
The annual Copacabana oversaw a gathering of local talent in the Burkley Fine Arts Center on Saturday, March 16. The evening featured performances from FHS’s music department, soloists and individually-formed groups along with the display of works from art students. Potential acts auditioned prior to the event for a place …
Boys track opens the season at Seward
The boys track team started their season at Concordia University in Seward on Thursday, March 14. With tough Class B competition, the team placed 5th behind Blair, Seward, Boys Town and Omaha Skutt Catholic. In the field events, the Jeffs got off to a good start. Dalton Buxton ’19 got …
Lady Jeffs bring home the gold
The Lady Jeffs track team traveled to Seward on Thursday March 14 to compete at their first track meet of the season. The track meet was hosted at Concordia University’s indoor track facility. Due to poor weather the team has had limited time with their field events and time on …
NHS blood drive saves lives, provides research material
A National Honor Society-sponsored blood drive allowed students and staff to donate their time and services on Wednesday, March 13 on the south side of the school. The requirements for having blood drawn included meeting a minimum weight, being at least eighteen years of age or sixteen with a signed …
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Petersen dominates the 2019 Putt Putt Tournament
Wednesday, March 13 the boys golf team started a putting tournament held in the media center. The team set up a double elimination bracket and started to work on their putting skills through competition. The tournament ended on Thursday, March 14; with junior, Dalton Petersen coming out as champion. Another …
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Speech team has a phenomenal performance at districts
The Fairbury speech team traveled to Raymond Central to compete at districts. They are sending two individuals to state and one OID group (Oral Interpretation of Drama). The group consists of seniors Michaela Buchli, Jayson Klaumann, Taylea Mills, and junior Lauren Patton. Jayson Klaumann brought home the gold in the …
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Makeup dance clinic still has a good turnout
The Fairbury Cheer and Dance Team put on a dance clinic for students Kindergarten through eighth grade on Friday, March 8. The original date got rescheduled due to bad weather. However, Cheer Sponsor Darby Davidson said there was still a good turnout of about 45 girls. “Since we did have …
Organizations join together for “Give the Gift of Reading”
During the last week of February, FCCLA, FFA, Student Council, NHS, and FBLA joined together to help the elementary kids celebrate “Give the Gift of Reading.” High School students travelled down to Central Elementary during the day to read Dr. Seuss books to the younger kids during their lunch. “I …
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