Coverage having to do with activities and events students and faculty participate in outside of school
Category: Out of School
Sock Hop provides first week fun
The annual Sock Hop had high school students dancing in the outdoor football complex on Friday, August 23. The event commenced at 9 p.m. and lasted for approximately ninety minutes. The dance capped off a busy day at FHS. The football and cross country programs held their respective preseason scrimmages …
Spring Concert features many goodbyes
The annual Spring Concert included performances from the various instrumental and vocal groups of FHS in the Burkley Fine Arts Center on Tuesday, May 7. The Spring Concert took time to recognize and honor the seniors partaking in their last performance before graduation. Contrary to previous years, the music department …
Sweat dance raises funds for National FBLA
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 …
Performers strive to excel in District Music competition
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 …
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Freshmen explore the offerings of SCC-Beatrice
The freshman class took an informative visit to the Southeast Community College (SCC)-Beatrice campus on Tuesday, April 2 during regular school hours. The entire class explored the area in smaller groups that were designated at the beginning of the visit. These groups learned about the respective purposes of all the …
Copacabana showcases variety of local talent
The annual Copacabana oversaw a gathering of local talent in the Burkley Fine Arts Center on Saturday, March 16. The evening featured performances from FHS’s music department, soloists and individually-formed groups along with the display of works from art students. Potential acts auditioned prior to the event for a place …
Organizations join together for “Give the Gift of Reading”
During the last week of February, FCCLA, FFA, Student Council, NHS, and FBLA joined together to help the elementary kids celebrate “Give the Gift of Reading.” High School students travelled down to Central Elementary during the day to read Dr. Seuss books to the younger kids during their lunch. “I …
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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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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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