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CHADRON, NE — Cassady Malm, of Albin, daughter of Howard and Dixie Malm, received an Eagle Presidential scholarship for $2,273 and an L. Ione Marshall Endowed scholarship for $1,500. Cassady is a high school senior and plans to study elementary education at CSC in the fall....
Burns senior Wyatt Berg, son of Kyle and Loretta Berg of Cheyenne, is no stranger to success or the spotlight. Through high school, he successfully maintained his status on honor roll, competed and helped excel the football, basketball and track team to many successes, all the while keeping an easy smile as he strides through the halls of Burns high. "We really have a good time in school," Wyatt says as a sly grin comes across his face. "We make learning fun." He enjoys all his classes and is...
The majority of Americans feel breakfast is important, but hectic mornings make it difficult to fit the meal in every day. 40 percent of moms say that their child does not eat breakfast daily, according to Kellogg's Breakfast in America survey. To garner increased participation in the School Breakfast Program, Laramie County School District 2 schools will recognize National School Breakfast Week. Slated for March 3-7, National School Breakfast Week is a celebration aimed at increasing awareness...
Pawnee seventh grader Cora Cox, beyond keeping her grades up stays very active in school activities. She is the girls basketball manager and plays volleyball and basketball on the junior high teams. She plans to participate in track as well. But Cora knows how to stay focused on the task at hand. "I am really good at math, and that is probably why I like it," Cora said. "It's easy to like something you are good at." Along with math, Cora also likes studying history. "We are working on Greece...
Coach Marv Mirich, Drew Severn, Sean Patterson along with principal Jerry Beking, brother Brandon and mom and dad Lori and Scott Romsa gathered around Travis Romsa as he prepared to sign papers committing to play football and attend college at Chadron State College. "It's a really cool thing when a kid from a small school gets to go on and play and compete at the next level," Athletic Director Barry Ward said welcoming the students and guest to the signing. Mirich thanked Romsa and all the...
The Pine Bluffs Lions Club will honor Students of the Quarter at an upcoming meeting. Taylor Kirkbride, son of Jami and Jeff Kirkbride, is the second quarter honoree from Burns High School. Melissa Fornstrom, daughter of Katt and Stuart Fornstrom, is from Pine Bluffs High School. Taylor is a senior, and Melissa is a freshman. These two students were selected by their individual schools. The Pine Bluffs Lions Club recognizes them as student leaders and good role models to other students. Taylor...
Kayla Kirkbride, daughter of Glen and Rochel Kirkbride, is an active fifth grader at Burns Elementary. Along with getting all As in her classes and being an honor roll member, Kayla plays the clarinet in the band. Her mother played it and when she went into the band room she liked the sound of it. "It's fun," she said. Recently, Kayla participated in the science fair and placed first with her hypothesis that asked what was better, grass-fed or grain-fed beef. Her topic, "Beef; what's in its...
Walking into the conference room at Laramie County Community College, 12 LCSD 2 students found their way to 10 tables set up with 10 pencils and water bottles. They would be competing against other kindergarten through eighth grade students from Laramie County to win a chance to go to the state spelling bee. In the audience mom's were mumbling to themselves, "I hope it goes well." At the state competition, the parents are active participants at the reception as they taste the anxiety of...
An understated young man walks tall down the Pawnee High School halls. Trent Timm, son of Scott and Stephanie Timm, not only has athletic ability and academic discipline, but also a quiet charm that doesn't let anyone be forgotten. "The biggest difference about being a senior is you are expected to score more," Trent says referring to the stress of last year of high school. Trent wears the black and red for Pawnee during every sports season; football, basketball and baseball. Football, however,...
Colton Wright of Albin and Priscilla Bastian of Burns made the Presidenat's list at Chardon State College in Chardon, Neb. The Pine Bluffs Post would like to congratulate and knowledge the students' accomplishments.... Full story
Burns High seventh grader Malli O'Neal strolls up to the table a bit winded. "I am sorry I am not dressed better," she says smiling. "We are being tested in health to see how many exercises we can do. I am above average so I guess I am okay." Malli, daughter of Ryan and Tracy O'Neal, is as solid in athleticism as she is in courtesy. She participates in volleyball, basketball, rodeo and track. Malli looks forward to running sprints for the track team this spring. "I would like to try the pole...
Directing a play, at any age can be a challenge. However, Alison Mickelson, a sixth grader at Pine Bluffs Elementary School, handled the task of directing the Christmas play with patience and a smile. "The auditions took about 30 minutes and we had someone for each part," Alison said. Alison wanted to direct the play and Mrs. Duffy told her to write a letter explaining what she wanted to do. "I got really busy and didn't get time to write the letter," Alison said. "But Mrs. Duffy still let me...
After the buses left Pawnee school and almost all of the students had gone home or gone to after school practices, Mandi Amend was found in the computer lab working on homework. Each week, the Pine Bluffs Post staff asks a principal from one of the area schools to give us their candidate for student of the week. We rotate schools so everyone gets a chance to be recognized and spotlighted. So, it would be rare for a student to be named twice. But Mandi was named as student of the week last year,...
FFA members from across Wyoming demonstrated their compassion and understanding of the difficulties facing South Dakota ranchers affected by a devastating October snow storm, raising just more than $21,000 for agricultural relief efforts. The members pooled their money at their fall leadership conferences, held Nov. 15-16, in Gillette, and provided the donation to the South Dakota's Ranchers Relief Fund. The FFA members' efforts were part of a service project called "Change for South Dakota"...
Members of the Burns FFA Chapter in Wyoming were one of 41 teams participating in the National FFA Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Event (CDE). The event was held in conjunction with the 86th National FFA Convention in Louisville, Ky. Rachel Derner, Jessica Malm, Mardi O'Neal, Bailey Bishop, Hunter Petsch, and Claire Streeter competed with 240 other members from across the country. The team, led by advisor Craig Spatz, was awarded a Silver emblem. The members of the national winning... Full story
A confident but quiet Burns sixth grader is in the spotlight for the student of the week. Not for her confidence, but for the work and dedication that gave it to her. Piper Perez, daughter of Kenny and Lisa Perez, and older sister to Peyton, is a reader. So often is the case when the spotlight shines on a smart and well-educated child, it is books that are found center stage. "I like adventure series," Piper said as a small excited smile escapes her usually mellow face. "I was reading 'The Wolve...
The Pine Bluffs Lions Club will honor Students of the Quarter at an upcoming meeting. Chase Thompson, son of Kelly and Donna Thompson, is the first quarter honoree from Pine Bluffs High School. Cassady Malm, daughter of Howard and Dixie Malm, is from Burns High School. Both Thompson and Malm are seniors. These two students were selected by their individual schools. The Lions Club recognizes them as student leaders and good role model to other students. The Pine Bluffs Lions honor the students...
Pine Bluffs Elementary School students in second through sixth grades set reading goals each quarter. The following students successfully met their goals for the first quarter of this school year: Second Grade Kaela Adams Joseph Allen Jasmin Becerra Christine Michiaels Nathan Paice Sharon Sanchez Aaron Tekansik Justin Thomson Rebecca Thurston Tayten Zitek Third Grade Mikayla Allen Bobby Armstrong Cyris Conley Alex Flores Ryan Fornstrom Abby Gray Clay Hancock KiyEllen Lanning Kassie Madden Dante...
We are just beginning one of the few quiet times within a school year. Most sports are between seasons, we are two months away from Christmas, and there are no state assessments looming. This is the time when the teachers and students alike can truly attack their classrooms and their studies. No distractions; just powerful learning. I love it!!! Academics: The after school study program has been very successful. Every Tuesday and Wednesday there are several students that come in and receive...
Albin Elementary School All A's Third Grade Hogan Allen, Stuart Lerwick, Edwin Morales, Jaspur Nusbaum Fourth Grade Luke Lerwick, Jackson Kirkbride, Logan Branigan Sixth Grade Kaity Barrero, Brian Arzola All A's and B's Third Grade Jesus Lozano, Sam Petsch, Jesse Ouzts Fourth Grade Monse Serrano, Joel Morales, AnaMaria Manning, Andrew Loya, Ariana Lopez, McKenzie Hupp, Tanya Bencomo Fifth Grade Chance Kelly, Blaze Hupp, Breaanna Hildebrandt, Karime Dominguez Sixth Grade Gabe Childers Carpenter...
The Pine Bluffs Lions Club will honor Students of the Quarter at an upcoming meeting. Cassady Malm, daughter of Howard and Dixie Malm, is the first quarter honoree from Burns High School. Chase Thompson, son of Kelly and Donna Thompson, is from Pine Bluffs High School. Both are seniors. These two students were selected by their individual schools. The Lions Club recognizes them as student leaders and good role model to other students. The Pine Bluffs Lions honor the students of the quarter in...
Layne Burnett, a fifth grader at Carpenter elementary, is a "fabulous student," according to her teacher Craig Williams. Layne likes to read and write, but is unsure which one she likes better. "I read the Hunger Games but I haven't seen the movies," Layne explained. "Now I am reading a series about a pioneer family. Just like her indecision on whether writing or reading is better, Layne is not sure what type of book is the best. Layne is the daughter of Jeff and Kim Burnett who own the dairy...
Eli Childers is accustomed to scoring higher than most students on test scores. But beating out many of the nation's seniors for an elite level scholarship, the QuestBridge Scholarship was something new to Childers. "I applied in the spring of 2013 and was notified I was one of the 15 finalists last week," explained Childers. Childers is the son of Tony and Michelle Childers of Albin. His mother was very thankful for the " ivy-league opportunity on a community college budget." The QuestBridge...
Pine Bluffs Elementary School sixth grade teacher, Lisa Gilbert, received the Laramie County School District #2 Teacher of the Year award for 2014, according to Superintendent of Public Instruction Cindy Hill. Gilbert, a teacher for 22 years, is a volleyball coach, a building leader, and a teacher of a lab classroom, modeling for her staff. "Gilbert is a very conscientious, effective teacher," comments her principal, Sue Stevens. "Lisa cares for all her students and works with each individually...
Enthusiasm in a child is contagious. And McKenzie Hupp has enthusiasm for her education and learning. “I like to learn and I can learn all I should and hope to be what I hope to be, a veterinarian,” McKenzie said as she explained her academic drive. McKenzie is a fourth grader at Albin elementary and has the pleasure of being taught by a new teacher, Shannon Perlinski. Perlinski came to Albin after teaching special education at Wind River High School in Ethete. She says she “loves the schoo...
