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Multiple Journalism staff entries honored in JEA competition
The Fairbury Journalism staff saw 16 of their entries place in the annual Journalism Education Association (JEA) Awards. The staff entered the competition in December of last year. Entries that place in the JEA competition are marked as one of three rankings. Fairbury oversaw 11 Honorable Mentions, 3 Excellent entries …
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Newly named “Snowflake Dance” gathers students in a night of fun
High school students attended a dance at the Elk’s Lodge on Friday, January 25. Previously named “Winter Formal”, the Snowflake Dance attracted a large portion of the student body. One thing that remained constant was the crowning of a king and queen. The coronation occurred directly prior to the dance. …
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Excess amount of snow affects school hours
On Monday, November 26th Fairbury Public Schools had a snow day due to an excess amount of snow. Fairbury in total had about eight and a half inches of snow. There were no activities or practices that day for students and staff. Following the snow day, FPS had a 2-hour …
South Pacific prepares for a weekend performances
The cast and crew of this year’s school musical South Pacific put on a dress rehearsal performance yesterday. They had an audience of junior high and Jefferson Students for the first act. The second act was run through without an audience. The rehearsal was put on in an effort to …
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Unique performances, speakers combine to honor veterans in convocation
A convocation celebrating Veterans Day brought together FHS students and staff along with veterans in the area to gather in the Burkley Fine Arts Center on Monday, November 12. With speakers representing National Honor Society and joint performances by the school’s band and vocal units leading the way, veterans past …
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Publications win 18th Cornhusker award
On Nov 5, the Fairbury High School journalism staff received its 18th Cornhusker Award from the Nebraska High School Press Association (NHSPA) for the online publication of the Fairbury High School X-Ray. The Cornhusker Award is the highest evaluation rating from the NHSPA. These awards are given to …
Petal It Forward brings smiles to students
Wednesday, October 24th marked the second year that Lily’s Flowers and Gifts took part in the Petal It Forward campaign by surprising students at FHS with bouquets. The nationwide movement was started four years ago by the Society of American Florists in order to spread more happiness. “I got the …
King, Queen crowning highlights Homecoming Parade
The annual Homecoming Parade featured the crowning of a senior King and Queen in the town square Friday, September 14. Isaac Robertson and Mikasa Lierman earned this year’s honors. The Homecoming Court members were announced earlier in the week. The candidates for Queen were seniors Jessa Eden, Mikasa Lierman, Toriann …
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Marching Band travels to Yorkfest and brings home a trophy
In recent years, the music program has tried to expand and become more involved in parades and festivals. This year, the high school band traveled to York, NE to participate in a parade for Yorkfest. The band traveled with 45 of the 55 students, and even after a small hiccup …
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FFA banquet comes and goes
This last Monday the 2017-2018 FFA year came to an end. The members hosted a banquet where family members were invited. For the 2017-2018 officers, their time the past year officially ended. These individuals were Michaela Buchli ’19, Paige Livingston ’18, Sarah McCown ’18, Delaney Miller ’19, Jordan Ruhnke ’18, …
