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  • Joined: August 30, 2022
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Rocket track teams compete in three meets

The Syracuse High School track team split up on Tuesday, April 19, for the Nebraska Track Fest in Papillion and the Falls City Sacred Heart Invite in Syracuse. The Track Fest gives athletes an opportunity to compete against high-caliber athletes in all classes. The meet was highlighted by Kennedy Stanley breaking the pole vault school record with a height of 11’ and Kamdyn Stanley winning the long jump, 16’5.25. In the FCSH meet, the girls won the meet with 101 points over second-place Sterling with 94 points. Winning events for the Rockets were Emily Holz in the pole vault and Kylie Anderson in the discus.

Nebraska the beautiful: Conserving our land without the heavy hand of federal government

In Nebraska, we know the importance of good stewardship. Our farmers and ranchers responsibly cultivate the land so future generations of Nebraskans can continue enjoying the Good Life for years to come. It’s why, nearly one hundred years before Earth Day even began, J. Sterling Morton founded Arbor Day right here in Nebraska City. Our farmers and ranchers are the original conservationists.

Tender, Summer Flowering Bulbs for Nebraska Gardens

In any discussion of ‘bulb’ plants, the most important distinction to make is between hardy and tender bulbs. Hardy bulbs, including tulip, daffodil, crocus, ect., are planted in the fall and can be overwintered in the ground. Tender bulbs, like gladiola, dahlia and canna, are planted in the spring and must be dug up each fall; they are not cold tolerant enough to survive in the ground during winter.

Gary W. Morrison

Gary W. Morrison, 78 of Syracuse passed away on April 18, 2022, at the Syracuse Hospital. He was born on March 10, 1944, in Salina, KS to Wayne & Ethel (McDiffit). Gary joined the Navy 1962 and worked with the Navy Seals during Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1966.

Harold H. McWilliams

Harold H. McWilliams, 98, of Redding, CA, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. He was born on April 3, 1923, to Charles & Leona (Weber) McWilliams in Unadilla. Harold graduated from Syracuse High School and later went to the School of Aeronautics after his military service. Harold served in the 451stbombing group in the 15th Air Force during WWII.

Hendricks graduates

Frankie Hendricks will graduate from Colorado State University on Friday, May 13, 2022, with a bachelor of arts degree in political science. Earlier that day, Hendricks will receive her commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force and will be stationed at Aviano NATO Air Force Base, Italy, as an aircraft maintenance officer.

College Track and Field Update

South Dakota Challenge, Vermillion, SD Discus - Meredith Clark (2019 SDA Grad) broke the USD school discus record on her first throw with a launch of 165’11 only for it to get broken by her teammate later on in the competition, 175’2. Shot Put - Clark, 2nd, 48’10.25, 4th in USD history Hammer Throw - Clark, 5th, 183’08 Triple Jump - Lauren Meyer (2020 SDA Grad), 6th, 37’10.75 Jim Dutcher Memorial at Doane College in Crete, NE Javelin - Grace Damme (2020 SDA Grad), 5th, 117’05 .

Rocket golfers shot sixth at LL Invite

The Rockets boys’ golf team scored a 388 for a sixth place finish out of seven teams in the Lincoln Lutheran Invite at Crooked Creek Golf Course east of Lincoln on Thursday, April 21. Leading the way was Logan Zoller with a score of 91 and an 18th place finish.

Nebraska FCCLA gathers for annual convention

The Nebraska Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) met for their annual State Leadership Conference April 3-5 in the Lincoln Haymarket area. More than 1,000 students and advisers from 89 Nebraska schools attended the conference to grow their leadership skills, celebrate their accomplishments from the past year, and prepare for their future careers.

Investing in young leaders

One of the most rewarding aspects of serving Nebraska’s Third Congressional District is the opportunities I get to engage with young people interested in government service. This spring, I’ve welcomed students from Bayard, Oakland-Craig, Boone Central, Summerland, and Doniphan-Trumbull schools, as well as Peru State College, to our nation’s capital. Fielding students’ questions is always a pleasure, and I deeply appreciate their thoughtful feedback and ideas about the issues we are working on in the U.S. House of Representatives.