Category: Organizations

All clubs, non-sport teams, and activities students have the option of joining at Fairbury

FBLA visits fourth graders, discusses American Enterprise Week

Ericka Kroeker 15 Nov 2019

To raise awareness of American Enterprise Week, members of the FHS FBLA organization visited the fourth graders at Jefferson, on November 12th. Next week the fourth graders will be coming up to the high school to make cookies for the FHS students to buy. American Enterprise Week is about the …

FCCLA continues its Homecoming pancake tradition under new leadership

josephine blatny 14 Oct 2019

FCCLA hosted its annual Homecoming pancake feed last Friday. This was the first pancake feed under the leadership of the new FCCLA Sponsor Ms. Emily Manning. The organization began preparing breakfast before school that morning and assigned classes to come get their food throughout the morning. They served whole grain …

FCCLA puts on an energetic JHigh Dance

josephine blatny 11 Sep 2019

FCCLA put on a JHigh dance last Friday during the football game. The JHigh dance was the first event for FCCLA this year. On Monday, they travelled to Kearney for a Fall Leadership Conference. They worked concessions at the home softball tournament last weekend, and they’re planning on doing their …

Southern Fried Funeral is set to have a small but especial cast

josephine blatny 28 Aug 2019

The auditions for this year’s play, Southern Fried Funeral by Osborne and Eppler have officially concluded. There are eleven cast member positions available as well as opportunities to help with the stage crew. The final cast list will be released on Friday, August 30. The performances are scheduled for November …

Mr. David Davis drives home the message of a “hard-working Jeff”

josephine blatny 23 Aug 2019

The annual Booster Bash was held on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 21. The event started with a meal provided by parents, organizations, and local businesses. Bruce Livingston donated the pork for the sandwiches. Then, the cheerleaders performed in the BFAC before Athletic Director Mr. David Davis took …

Sweat dance raises funds for National FBLA

Brynn Novotny 7 May 2019

A sweat dance at the football complex raised money for National FBLA qualifiers on Friday, May 3 at 8 p.m.. The profits from the drinks being sold and the $5 entry fee will all go towards the trip to the National FBLA Leadership Conference. Qualifiers Mikasa Lierman ’19, Joy Ondrak …

FFA hosts petting zoo at Orschelns

josephine blatny 6 May 2019

On Thursday, May 2, FFA hosted a petting zoo for the community in the Orscheln’s parking lot. The purpose of the zoo was to help educate younger children about agriculture and how to be safe around a farm. Lambs, goats, ducks, chickens, a calf, a rabbit, and a mini donkey …

Performers strive to excel in District Music competition

Brynn Novotny 16 Apr 2019

FHS hosted the annual District Music competition for local students and other area schools on April 11-12. Performances took place in the Burkley Fine Arts Center and in various classrooms. Among the participants were Fairbury’s own Crimson Elite, vocal choir, jazz band and concert band. Students could also perform individually …

FBLA succeeds at SLC Conference

josephine blatny 11 Apr 2019

Last week nine FBLA members travelled to Lincoln to compete at the Spring Leadership Conference. Members included Devin Holliday ’19, Isaac Robertson ’19, Joy Ondrak ’19, Mikasa Lierman ’19, Jayson Klaumann ’19, Jaelle Johnson ’20, Jillian Caroon ’20, Josh Robertson ’21, and Brylee Yantz ’21. “I had a great time …

Stand-out work qualifies staff for State Journalism

Brynn Novotny 5 Apr 2019

Ten Journalism staff members qualified in at least one category for the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) competition that will be held in Norfolk on April 23. Journalism departments all across the state are organized into three different classes: Class A, Class B and Class C. FHS is a member …