Junior students took the Pre-ACT on November 10, 2021. Juniors take the Pre-ACT once in the spring of their sophomore year and then take it again in the fall of junior year. They take the final ACT test in the spring of their junior year. The ACT consists of; English, …
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Swimmers share opinions BNFF team
For many swimmers going to a different school for a sport they love is something they don’t mind. Although it doesn’t bother them, there are still pros and cons for this situation. Most sports practices start at 4. Since swim practices start at 4, the participants at Fairbury must leave …
Snow days provide moment of respite
In Nebraska, the weather is always changing. This year alone we have had a 70-degree day in December. On the other hand, one year, there were so many snow days that students had to start going all day on Friday to make up for the days missed. Everyone remembers snow …
Dodging for a Win
On Friday November 19, there was a dodgeball tournament at the high school. 7-12 graders were all able to create their own teams with the maximum of six people. Each team had to pick their own theme to be able to play. It didn’t matter what theme they chose, as …
Crimson elite members reflect on their years
Like many school activities, Crimson Elite is a great way to get involved and meet new people. Creating a space for students to do what they love, band and vocal teacher Ryan Dusso heads up Crimson Elite to incourage others to embrace what they like to do and pushing them …
Preparing for winter sports
With winter sports starting the teams need to be in shape and conditioning week is the time for that. Conditioning is a way of getting your players back into shape for the upcoming season and boys basketball head coach Ryan Garver thinks that it is very important that they …
NHS organizes Blood Drive
Last month the Nebraska Community Blood Bank staff was usually at the school from 8:30 to 3:15 for the blood drive at the high school. An individual donating blood takes about one hour. That includes a health screening, donation of blood, and recovery time. If you don’t include the health …
Parking lot expectations enforced
Throughout the day, students received an email from Principal Sean Molloy regarding new rules revolving around safety when driving on school property. The email was sent on November 4 at 10:44 and was sent out for the safety of students when they are arriving at school and leaving school. “I …
Organizations help provide a fun Halloween for kids
Each year Halloween is celebrated in many different ways. Students spend their day Trick or Treating with little siblings, handing out candy, or hanging out with friends and family. Trunk or Treat has been a tradition in Fairbury for many years. Organizations like FCCLA, StuCo, and many others have set …
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Wake up to Daylight Savings
Every year around the beginning of November, Daylight Savings Fall Back takes place and everyone gains an hour of time to their day to make better use of daylight. It starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. When Daylight Savings ends, the …
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