Ever since we were in elementary school, we were told we would go to college after high school and then into the workforce. As seven year olds, this goal seemed so far away. But now that the time is here for us to make these decisions, some of us are …
Red lipstick gives me confidence
As many may know, I was a cheerleader the past three years, and last year a new rule was introduced that required us to wear red lipstick when cheering. Eventually it mellowed out to the point where we just had to wear some color on our lips since red lipstick …
Students participate in Red Ribbon Week
Students dressed up for Red Ribbon Week on the week of October 29th through November 1st. Red Ribbon week is a week to educate students on the effects of drugs and alcohol. Many students participated in the dress up days, wearing their craziest or coolest outfits. The week started off …
Students and staff engage in Halloween festivities
On Wednesday, October 31 students and staff participated in a costume contest hosted by Spanish Club. Spanish Club hosts this contest annually for students and staff to compete in. This year around 40 students and staff dressed up in costumes. First, second, and third place got gift cards as prizes …
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Petal It Forward brings smiles to students
Wednesday, October 24th marked the second year that Lily’s Flowers and Gifts took part in the Petal It Forward campaign by surprising students at FHS with bouquets. The nationwide movement was started four years ago by the Society of American Florists in order to spread more happiness. “I got the …
Jeffs Volleyball falls short at Districts
Over the past two days, the Jeffs Volleyball team traveled their way to Norris High School to battle at Districts. On Monday, November 29th, the Jeffs took on the Auburn Bulldogs in the district semi-final. Fairbury had lost twice to Auburn previously in the season. However, after a whole …
FFA Chapter travels to Indy for Nationals
Eighteen chapter members loaded buses and headed down to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 91st National FFA Convention this last week. Thomas Dux, Fairbury’s FFA advisor, said they drove all night and arrived at their hotel on Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday night the group attended the opening session of the 91st National …
Jeffs battle through last home game of the season
The Fairbury Jeffs faced a tough match for their last home game of the season. They lost to Milford in three sets. The final scores were 25-17, 25-20, and 25-18. The Jeffs play again on Monday, October 29, 2018 against Auburn. “We didn’t do as well as we would hope …
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Blatny’s State run concludes XC season
Josephine Blatny ’20 finished 29th while representing Fairbury at the State Cross Country meet at Kearney on Friday, October 19. Blatny acted as the Jeffs’ only State qualifier after placing 7th at the District meet earlier this month. This is Blatny’s second straight year qualifying for State after all of …
Football season ends with a win
The Fairbury Jeffs Football Team ended their season with a win over the Fillmore Central Panthers on October 19, 2018 with a final score of 34-13. Brody Kroll ’21 won Overall Player of the Game. Seth Firmanik ’20 won Offensive Player of the Game, and Joseph Melcher ’20 won Defensive …
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