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Students win awards from JEA
From March of 2020 to December of 2020, students were able to submit pictures or graphic designs to JEA, or Journalism Education Association. One of the students at FHS won two superiors, one won excellent, and nine received an honorable mention. JEA is an association for students to submit their …
New schedule means new changes
With a new semester means a new schedule, and some students changed drastically more than others. These changes may be as easy as a class switched with another, or as difficult as the entire schedule moved around. From 8th grade to 11th grade, you are able to pick your classes …
STC students do community service
Students in school to career class are required to participate in 10 hours of community service. STC is a class that helps prepare students for their future outside of high school. Community service has shown to be important for students to gain experience for their future and grow as a …
Spanish students watch movies in spanish
Señora Johnson’s spanish classes watched different movies in spanish with english subtitles. Spanish 1 watched Mariachi High, Spanish 2 watched Finding Nemo, and Spanish 3 watched UP. The students who watched were able to understand a little bit of what the characters were saying, but the subtitles were helpful for …
Seniors elect officers, review handbook in class meeting
Class officers, ACT information and college registration were among the topics discussed during a brief meeting between the senior class and guidance counsellor Mrs. Taylor Biehl in the Burkley Fine Arts Center on Wednesday, Sep. 9. Mrs. Biehl used a majority of the meeting to touch on a few points …
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The Stranger is a must-see Netflix Original Series
I’m not a huge fan of Netflix Original Series, but The Stranger may have changed my opinion. I originally decided to watch it because it’s based off of Harlan Coben’s novel The Stranger. Although I have not read the book, I love psychological thrillers, and figured if it was based off …
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“The art of Racing in the Rain” is a must-read and a must-see
“The art of Racing in the Rain” is an emotional roller coaster that will have you simultaneously smiling and crying. I read the book by Garth Stein over the summer and finally had the chance to see the movie last week. This is a rare instance where the movie is …
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
This past weekend I had the opportunity to watch Maleficent: Mistress of Evil in theaters, and I loved every minute of it. The music, casting, plot, and special effects were all amazing. I highly recommend going to see it as soon as you can. I would also encourage watching the …
Carter Hulsey concert brings more than just music to the table
Musician Carter Hulsey performed a selection of original songs and shared pertinent information regarding financial literacy in the Burkley Fine Arts Center on Wednesday, October 23. Based out of Nashville, TN Hulsey came to Fairbury as part of a five-day tour visiting Nebraskan schools. The rock artist gave a live showing of …
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Softball earns Class C State Championship title at Hastings
The Lady Jeffs Softball team made school history by earning the first State championship title since the men’s cross country team in 1999. The Jeffs played a total of five games ending the state tournament with a 4-1 record. They faced Malcolm, Cozad and Guardian Angels Central Catholic (GACC) three …
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