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Stand-out work qualifies staff for State Journalism
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 …
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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 …
Nichole Harris earns semi-finalist status
Senior Nichole Harris was announced as a semi-finalist for the Nebraska High School Journalist of the Year. Other semi-finalists included students from Lincoln and Omaha schools. In order to enter the competition, Harris had to get three letters of recommendation. She asked her journalism adviser Jed Martin, past journalism adviser …
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 …
Makeup dance clinic still has a good turnout
The Fairbury Cheer and Dance Team put on a dance clinic for students Kindergarten through eighth grade on Friday, March 8. The original date got rescheduled due to bad weather. However, Cheer Sponsor Darby Davidson said there was still a good turnout of about 45 girls. “Since we did have …
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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Multiple Journalism staff entries honored in JEA competition
The Fairbury Journalism staff saw 16 of their entries place in the annual Journalism Education Association (JEA) Awards. The staff entered the competition in December of last year. Entries that place in the JEA competition are marked as one of three rankings. Fairbury oversaw 11 Honorable Mentions, 3 Excellent entries …
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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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Excess amount of snow affects school hours
On Monday, November 26th Fairbury Public Schools had a snow day due to an excess amount of snow. Fairbury in total had about eight and a half inches of snow. There were no activities or practices that day for students and staff. Following the snow day, FPS had a 2-hour …
South Pacific prepares for a weekend performances
The cast and crew of this year’s school musical South Pacific put on a dress rehearsal performance yesterday. They had an audience of junior high and Jefferson Students for the first act. The second act was run through without an audience. The rehearsal was put on in an effort to …
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