The track team traveled to Sandy Creek on Saturday, April 28 for the Conference track meet. The Fairbury athletes performed well at the meet, with the girls’ team placing third overall. The Lady Jeffs throwers had a productive day at Sandy Creek, with four of the girls placing. Izze Schwab …
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FHS Concert Choir performs local tour for community members
The high school Concert Choir had the unique opportunity to perform for members of the community outside the typical concert setting. The choir, directed by vocal music teacher Joseph Fitzgerald, traveled around town to local nursing homes and elementary schools to share six of the pieces they have been working …
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Trap team prepares for upcoming State meet at Conference
The trap team competed at Lincoln Trap and Skeet on Saturday, April 28 in the Conference trap meet. The team attended this meet in preparation for the State meet the following Saturday. The Fairbury trap shooters had a productive meet in Lincoln with several of earning honors and awards. Senior …
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Crimson Elite attends Jazz Festival
Crimson Elite kicked off their competition season on Monday, March 19 at the Nebraska Choral Directors Association (NCDA) Vocal Jazz Festival at Columbus High School. This festival, however, is not a typical ‘competition’, but rather an opportunity for high school jazz choirs to perform their sets and are critiqued by …
Copacabana returns to the stage
Students showcased their talents at the 33rd annual Copacabana on March 17 for students, family, community members, and lovers of the arts. Performances included the junior high choir and band, the high school choir and band, Crimson Elite, and the always crowd-pleasing girls of Clogging Connection. The lineup also featured …
“The Post” reflects importance of protection of first amendment
“The Post” is based off the real life events surrounding the Vietnam war. It tells the story of the staff of the Washington Post and their struggle to publish a hard-hitting story that could potentially put them in jail and put the troops in harm’s way. Secretary of Defense Robert …
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Snow days: short term sacrifice, long term gain
On account of the unsafe winter weather conditions Fairbury experienced overnight Thursday, the high school administration made the decision to postpone the beginning of school on Friday two hours, while also keeping the regular early Friday dismissal time. Students were in school for a total of three hours and 20 …
FCCLA members advance to state STAR competition
Members of the Fairbury FCCLA chapter competed at the district STAR competition in Waverly on Wednesday, Feb. 7, and proved that hard work pays off with two of the three participants advancing to the state competition. Britney Scheetz ’18, Taylea Mills ’19, and Izze Schwab ’20 prepared speeches and presentations …
Lady Jeffs defeated in the second round of Conference tournament
The Lady Jeffs lost a tough game to the Heartland Huskies in the second round of Conference tournament action on Tuesday, January 30 in Henderson. Leading scorer for the Jeffs was Jaelle Johnson ’20 with 10 points on the game, followed by Cora DeBoer ’20 and Jessa Eden ’19 with …
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2018 Winter Formal was one for the books
Every Fairbury High School dance has its highs and lows, and the 2018 Winter Formal was no exception. Coronation started out the night, during which seniors Jacob Johnson and Marah Shumard were crowned King and Queen. Following pictures, Student Council members attempted to begin music and were faced with some …
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