Growing up in Fairbury, we have been undoubtedly privileged. We have rarely seen tragedy or senseless acts of violence happen anywhere other than on the news. We’ve been raised in a seemingly safe, protected bubble where we’ve learned to trust almost everyone and everything in our surroundings. We’ve never been …
Author: Nichole Harris
An abundance of athleticism
There’s no denying the athletic ability that this high school has to offer. This year alone seven seniors have signed to a college, and we’ve had five state pep rallies in the first two seasons. There are plenty of great athletes that will leave their careers in high school. God …
Memories made over lessons learned
There is always a toss up of two things. Going on family vacation and missing a week of school or not going on a family vacation so that no school is missed. Missing that much of school could set a busy student behind and it could take a while to …
Saying goodbye to familiar faces
It is crazy to think that in a little over 70 days, seniors will be finishing up the last days of our entire high school career. Not to mention after only a few months of summer, we will part and go in different directions. Some will be going to colleges …
Support and empowerment through sidewalk chalk
Since 2013, students have been greeted with a chalked sidewalk on their walk into school every February. Supportive messages and dating violence statistics catch students’ eyes in the morning and then after the bell rings. These messages are written by Hope Crisis Center, and are intended to raise awareness. “As …
Johnson and Wasserman selected to compete in Shrine Bowl
Two Jeffs football players have been given the opportunity to represent Fairbury on a larger scale, as they will be competing in the 60th annual Shrine Bowl, held in Kearney, Nebraska. Jacob Johnson ’18 and Adam Wasserman ’18 will both be representing Fairbury football on the South team on June …
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Photo of the Week
Carson York ’20 wrestles and wins in his state qualfying match in the district tournament. Carson will wrestle alongside Austin Barnts ’18, Logan Slater ’18, Ace York ’19, Seth Firmanik ’20, Zach Reikofski ’18, John Kerwood ’20, and Trent Grizzle ’18 in the state tournament, which is held in Omaha, …
Photo of the Week
Freshman Leah Mach hugs her father as her name is announced at the girls basketball parent night. Parent night was held for the girls before the Jeffs began warm ups for the Varsity game against Seward. Photo by: Evie Schwab
Jeffs spell their way to a W-I-N
On February 5th, 10 junior high students travelled to Diller-Odell to compete in the Spelling Bee. After a long day of complicated and confusing words, five students placed. Brigham Scheetz ’22 placed tenth overall, Zane Grizzle ’22 placed eighth, Alissa York ’22 placed seventh, Alyzxandria Kuzelka ’22 placed fifth, and …
Acknowledge academic accomplishments
It’s common knowledge that sports are the most revered and attended events in our school. We have athletes who will go on to play college-level athletics, win awards and continue to accomplish great things with their athleticism. However, The Blazer believes students in our school are often overlooked as being …
FHS X-Ray 
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