Sam Edmonds awarded prestigious Energy Industry Fundamentals certificate
WHS junior is the second SENCAP student this year honored for excelling in his rigorous study of the energy sector
Sam Edmonds, Wahoo High School junior, has received his Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) certificate, which was presented to him this week by Southeast Community College Northern Region SENCAP Coordinator Joe Sajevic.
The certificate signifies the successful completion of the Energy Fundamentals training through his Energy Industry Fundamentals (EIF) class (ENER-1100-AC11W) at Southeast Community College, a dual-credit core course where students gain solid industry knowledge and earn college credit.
The EIF credential is a badge of honor that has been awarded to more than 3,500 students across the country who have demonstrated proficiency in their understanding of the energy sector. EIF program participants navigate energy generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure; learn about types of energy and their conversion to useable energy; explore emerging technologies; conduct case studies on business models; overview regulations and make connections to energy careers.
Throughout 130 hours of instructional time, students learn:
- Basic and emerging principles and concepts that impact the energy industry
- Compliance procedures necessary to ensure a safe and healthy work environment
- Principles of electric power generation
- Fundamentals of electric power and natural gas transmission
- Standards of electric and natural gas distribution
- Entry requirements for careers in energy
The EIF program is sponsored by the CEWD, a non-profit consortium of more than 120 energy companies, associations, unions, educational institutions, and government entities working in partnership to ensure a skilled, diverse talent pipeline for the energy industry.
Earning this EIF credential allows students to differentiate themselves to employers by demonstrating their knowledge of the needs and requirements for success in the energy sector. Whether students are interested in skilled trade positions or energy careers requiring advanced degrees, the EIF credential and accompanying digital badge offer validation of subject matter comprehension and support candidacy for industry internships and careers. It’s the X-factor for showcasing interest, comprehension, and career initiative.
Edmonds is the second WHS SENCAP student to receive this award this year. WHS junior Jesse Stebbing also received his CEWD certifcate back in January.
"Sam gave a great effort in this class and his hard work paid off," Sajevic commented. "His persistence resulted in being awarded this Certificate. Southeast Community College is proud to have Wahoo High School as a partner and also is proud of Sam's accomplishment."
Congratulations Sam on this impressive accomplishment!
Golden Apple: Wahoo resource teacher helps with all aspects of learning
The 10/11 Golden Apple Award is sponsored by Doane University College of Education
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Each month during the school year, 10/11 and Doane University College of Education present a Golden Apple Award to a deserving teacher.
Our winner for April 2023 is resource teacher Kristal Brabec.
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who loves teaching more than Mrs. Brabec at Wahoo High School.
Teaching, she said, is all about the ‘a-ha moment’ when students finally understand something. It’s a moment she gets to witness frequently.
“They all know that they can come there if they’re having a problem, or if they just need a timeout, or if they need help,” Brabec said.
Brabec is a resource teacher, meaning she can help with any subject at any time.
“I do chemistry to Algebra II, to history,” Brabec said.
She was nominated by Lukas Forbes. Forbes is a junior at Wahoo High School, who said Mrs. Brabec has a way of empowering every student that walks into her classroom.
“Mrs. Brabec’s room is always busy, but she manages to keep it as a great learning environment,” Forbes said. “She has the ability to help calm me down when I am feeling overwhelmed and really stressed. She knows what each of her students needs and does her best to meet our needs.”
When 10/11 NOW visited, the pair were working on chemistry homework, Forbes said she has made a huge difference in his education.
“She helps a lot of people with homework,” Forbes said. “And I don’t know if they’d be able to pass a lot of their classes if it wasn’t for her.”
Coworkers have similar praise.
“A school’s best resources are their teachers,” said Principal Vernon Golladay. “And when you have great teachers, great things happen. And we have some great teachers here and she’s a great example of that.”
Brabec said winning the award is great but it’s even sweeter that her student nominated her.
“Forever now I’m going to have that and every time I look at it I’m gonna know to remember Lucas and say, that was a special kid,” Brabec said.
Midland University/Pinnacle Bank announces 2023 leadership award winners
Four WHS students honored as "Outstanding High School Leaders" & awarded $25,000 renewable scholarships!
Pinnacle Bank and Midland University recently announced the winners of the 2023 Pinnacle Bank/Midland University Outstanding High School Leaders Award. The award is presented to Nebraska high school juniors to acknowledge leadership ability and achievement, skills vital to future endeavors, and desired qualities at Pinnacle Bank and Midland University.
Four Wahoo High School juniors were among 52 students in the area selected to receive the award for 20223: Kenton Longenecker, Jesse Stebbing, Teagan Watts, and Avery Wieting.
Each honoree was nominated by WHS staff members. They then completed an application process, which included writing essays, and secured teacher recommendations that supported his or her bid to be named an award winner. A panel of leaders from Midland University, Pinnacle Bank, and the Fremont community then review applications and select recipients based on involvement, leadership roles, and attributes.
“We are honored to be celebrating the Outstanding High School Leader Awards program in partnership with Pinnacle Bank,” said Lori Ethier, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing at Midland University. “While the program has evolved to now include a scholarship to Midland, what hasn’t changed is the commitment made to honor and bring light to the character, leadership, and achievements displayed by standout students in the local community. It is truly amazing to read student applications each year and see the ways that students choose to make a difference for others through leadership and community service.”
Each award winner will receive a renewable $25,000 scholarship to Midland University, which will become a $100,000 educational prize for those students who pursue their education there!
Students will receive their awards at a ceremony held in the Kimmel Theatre on the Midland campus on Friday, March 31.
“The interests of these leaders is so varied, perhaps more so than any other year that this award has been offered," commented WHS Counselor John Harris. "Yet, all of these winners have one thing in common: a tremendous work ethic. Their classmates and teachers will agree that these students lead inside and outside of the classroom by example. They are well respected and are great representatives of our school and community.”
Congratulations leaders on this well-deserved honor!
Warrior Econ Students take FIRST and THIRD of 291 teams in Spring 2023 Stock Market Game!
'Stocking Stuffers' & 'Money Mammoths' produce top-earning portfolios; McKenna Smith wins t-shirt design competition
When it comes to the stock market, Wahoo High School Business Teacher Mrs. Barb Shanahan’s economics students prefer to run with the bulls! On January 9, numerous WHS students competed in the Spring 2023 Stock Market Game , . . .
NSAA announces Spring 2023 NCPA Academic All-State awards
7 WHS student athletes honored for their achievement
The Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Spring 2023 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards . . . .
NSAA announces Winter 2022-2023 NCPA Academic All-State awards
8 WHS student athletes honored for their achievement
The Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Winter 2022-2023 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards . . . .
The Glocks' father-son bond, and why Wahoo still bleeds basketball — even in defeat
In the Wahoo High School gym, the school’s most prominent state championship banners are dedicated to teams that played 30-plus years ago. Banners for the Warriors’ three volleyball state titles in a four-year . . .
Anica Gannon wins school's Poetry Out Loud Competition & advances to State Finals!
Gannon wins narrowly over runner-up Connor Herndon; Caden Smart finishes in 3rd place
WHS Sophomore Anica Gannon will be one of 12 competitors in the Poetry Out Loud State Finals at the Sheldon Art Museum in Lincoln on Sunday, March 12. The public is invited to attend. Gannon defeated 80 other . . .
Jesse Stebbing awarded prestigious Energy Industry Fundamentals certificate
WHS junior honored for excelling in his rigorous SENCAP study of the energy sector
Jesse Stebbing, Wahoo High School junior, has received his Center for Energy Workforce Development ( CEWD ) certificate, which was presented to him last week by WHS Counselor John Harris and Southeast Community College Northern Region . . .
Kaylee Rickets sets 9 of 11 NSAA girls wrestling individual records!
Warrior senior dominates newly-published record board after last year's inaugural season
Back in September, the NSAA updated its official girls records page to include the results of the 2021-22 season , and what a season it was for Warrior wrestler Kaylee Ricketts! As Ricketts gears up for her senior season, . . .
Logan Scott, Grace Darling, and Connor Herndon earn "Outstanding Performance" honors at Nov. 5 One Act Festival @ Schuyler
Scott captures one of three festival-wide awards; team takes 4th of 8 schools; Wahoo offers public performance on Nov. 12 at 1:00 p.m.
The Warrior One Act Team attended the Schuyler Central High School One Act Festival on Saturday. This was their first performance in front of an audience or judges. Wahoo placed fourth out of eight schools. . . .
Logan Scott named Wahoo's latest "Commended Student" in 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program
WHS senior added to the ranks of students recognized for academic excellence
WHS Principal Vernon Golladay announced today that Logan Scott has been named a Commended Student in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program . A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation ( . . .
NSAA & Currency announce 2022-2023 'Believers & Achievers' local school winners
Grace Darling, Autumn Iversen, and Logan Scott recognized for active involvement & positive leadership
Currency and the Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) are proud to announce the 2022-23 local school winners of the Believers & Achievers award . Believers & Achievers is a state-wide program designed by . . .
Autumn Iversen: Runza Student of the Week!
WHS senior recognized for academic & athletic excellence
Congratulations to WHS senior Autumn Iversen, who was recently announced as Runza's Student of the Week ! "Balancing homework, school & community involvement, and one's personal life is a difficult challenge in . . .
National Association of Teachers of Singing names Sydney Barnes among top 14 in the nation!
Recent graduate honored for vocal talents; advances to final rounds of competition in July 1-6 national auditions in Chicago
The National Association of Teachers of Singing ( NATS ) announced on Sunday, May 15, 2022 that Sydney Barnes has advanced through four levels of competition to be named one of the top 14 students in the nation selected from all high . . .
WHS receives 4 Nebraska High School Theater Awards for Spring 2022 "The Addams Family" performance!
Cast & Crew named to Nebraska's Top 10 list of "Outstanding Musical Theater Production" & "Outstanding Ensemble" & performs on Orpheum stage in June 5 state-wide Showcase; Barnes awarded for "Outstanding Performance in a Lead Role" & Rafteseth awarded for “Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role”
They are creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky . . . and talented and successful! A May 12 press release (re-posted below) by Omaha Performing Arts affirms that hard work pays off. Congratulations to our 2022 WHS Addams Family . . .
'Mya is the definition of a Warrior': After cancer diagnosis derails her senior year, Wahoo's Emerson makes triumphant return to the track
WHS senior overcomes adversity with grace & a positive attitude
It was the type of news that any parent would dread hearing. After months of doctor visits, different treatments and diagnoses that offered no concrete answers, Leah Emerson finally learned what had been affecting her . . .
13 Warriors recognized with 'Academic All-Conference' awards for Spring 2022 season
Students honored for combined academic & extracurricular excellence
The Nebraska Trailblazer Conference honors Academic All-Conference participants in each of the varsity interscholastic boys and girls programs that contend for a conference championship. The following criteria must be met (in . . .
NSAA announces Spring 2022 NCPA Academic All-State Awards
4 WHS students honored for their achievement
The Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Spring 2022 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards . Since 2006 . . .
Midland University/Pinnacle Bank announces 2022 leadership award winners
Five WHS students honored as "Outstanding High School Leaders" & awarded $25,000 renewable scholarships!
Jack Welch once said, "Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about others.” Pinnacle Bank and Midland University recently announced the winners of . . .
Ben Thrasher named a 2022 National Merit FINALIST!
Thrasher joins three recent WHS alumni named among nation's academic elite; announces plan to enroll @ Texas A&M
CONGRATULATIONS Ben Thrasher: named a National Merit Scholarship FINALIST! The National Merit Scholarship Corporation made the announcement last week, and Wahoo High School again celebrates one of its seniors honored among the . . .
Joe Herrera named winner of 2022 CASNR 'Change Maker' Competition!
WHS senior pitches new energy idea; awarded free UNL tuition and opportunity to work with professionals to fully develop concept
How do you want to make a difference in the world? For the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources ( CASNR ), that’s not a rhetorical question. Instead, it was the literal challenge for the 2022 Change Maker . . .
NSAA announces Fall 2021 NCPA Academic All-State Awards
12 WHS students honored for their achievement
The Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Fall 2021 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards . Since 2006 this . . .
23 Warriors recognized with 'Academic All-Conference' awards for Fall 2021
Students honored for combined academic & extracurricular excellence
The Nebraska Trailblazer Conference honors Academic All-Conference participants in each of the varsity interscholastic boys and girls programs that contend for a conference championship. The following criteria must be met (in . . .
WHS sends three teams to Nov. 30 Stock Market Challenge @ UNL
'Wahoo Won' (Malousek/Jensen/Lowther/McFadden) leaves their mark with 13th place finish out of 235 teams!
Both bulls and bears were out yesterday for the Wahoo High School students that participated in the JA (Junior Achievement) Stock Market Challenge on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln! According to their . . .
Lilly Obert & Jessica Snelling selected for 2021 All-State Choir!
WHS students chosen via audition to perform among Nebraska's top musicians on Nov. 19 @ the Lied Center
For three days (November 17-19), students from all over Nebraska will gather in Lincoln for All-State Music and the Nebraska Music Education Association ’s ( NMEA ) yearly conference. Students are selected for this yearly . . .
Katelyn Urban named a "Commended Student" in 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program
WHS senior joins growing list of students recognized for academic excellence
WHS Principal Vernon Golladay announced on Tuesday that Katelyn Urban has been named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program . A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation . . .
NSAA & U.S. Bank announce 2021-2022 'Believers & Achievers' local school winners
Abbey Borchers, Mya Larson, and Carson Lavaley recognized for active involvement & positive leadership
U.S. Bank and the Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) are proud to announce the 2021-22 local school winners of the Believers & Achievers award . Believers & Achievers is a state-wide program designed by U.S. . . .
Caleb Malousek elected Demolay International 'Nebraska State Junior Councilor'
WHS senior honored for positive character and leadership
WHS senior Caleb Malousek was recently elected the DeMolay International NE State Junior Councilor. DeMolay is a fraternal organization for boys aged 12 and up, with the mission of shaping young men into "leaders of . . .
NSAA announces Spring 2021 NCPA Academic All-State Awards
9 WHS students honored for their achivement
The Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Spring 2021 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards . Since 2006 this . . .
Eight WHS students compete in 2021 JA Stock Market Challenge
Team 1 jumps from 90th to 16th place finish on "go big or go home" strategy; Team 2 finishes in 86th place (of 174 teams)
There are many things in life that offer an adrenaline rush: parasailing . . . a good roller coaster . . . bungee jumping . . . sky diving . . . and throwing a million dollars into the stock market. Two teams of Wahoo High School . . .
Midland University/Pinnacle Bank announces newest leadership award winners
Seven WHS students honored as "Outstanding High School Leaders" & awarded $25,000 renewable scholarships!
Pinnacle Bank and Midland University recently announced the winners of the 2021 Pinnacle Bank/Midland University Outstanding High School Leaders Award . The award is presented to Nebraska high school juniors to acknowledge leadership . . .
NSAA announces Winter 2020-2021 NCPA Academic All-State Awards
5 WHS students honored for their achievement
The Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Winter 2020-2021 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards . Since 2006 . . .
Four Warriors earn honors in 2021 CSC/NCEE 'Best of the West' Business Invite
Iversen/Polacek/Thrasher/Tingelhoff capture Accounting, Business Math, and Business Calculations awards in virtual competition
There were 191 students from 25 high schools across Nebraska who participated in the fourth annual Best of the West Virtual Business Invitational Jan. 26 - 28, 2021. The event is co-hosted by Chadron State College and the Nebraska . . .
WHS business students enjoy success at October & December competitions
Tingelhoff takes top accounting honors @ UNO Business Competition; Wahoo takes 1st place of all schools @ UNL Husker Invite!
In this time when everything has been cancelled or postponed, local colleges have been busy figuring out how to offer business competitions virtually to high school students. Instead of traveling to the colleges, students take the tests . . .
NSAA announces Fall 2020 NCPA Academic All-State Awards
13 WHS students honored for their achievement
The Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Fall 2020 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards . Since 2006 this . . .
USC Women’s Volleyball Signs Ariail, Glock, and Smith to 2021 Class
Tyrah Airial, Elle Glock, and Katelyn Smith will join the Women of Troy in the fall of 2021
LOS ANGELES – The six-time national champion USC women's volleyball team signed Tyrah Ariail (Frisco, Texas/Lebanon Trail HS), Elle Glock (Wahoo, Neb./Wahoo HS), and Katelyn Smith (Laguna Niguel, . . .
Rachel Loya earns Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy award!
WHS senior among 37 students state-wide honored by the NE Department of Education & NE International Languages Association for high proficiency in multiple languages
The Nebraska Department of Education and the Nebraska International Languages Association have awarded 38 Seals of Biliteracy to 37 Nebraska students this semester. The Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy is a collaboration between . . .
Malousek and DuBois Named Nebraska Outstanding DeMolay Members
WHS students honored for contributions to international fraternal organization
Junior Caleb Malousek and senior Sam DuBois were recently honored for their contributions to the DeMolay organization in the state of Nebraska . DuBois was named the Rookie of the Year in the state of Nebraska, and Malousek was named . . .
NSAA & U.S. Bank announce 2020-2021 'Believers & Achievers' local school winners
Sam DuBois, Tessa Gatewood, & Kelsie Sears recognized for their positive leadership
U.S. Bank and the Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) are proud to announce the 2020-21 local school winners of the Believers & Achievers award . Believers & Achievers is a state-wide program designed by . . .
Like father like daughter: Wahoo volleyball's Elle Glock shares her dad's athleticism
Elle Glock has worked hard to make a name for herself at Wahoo High. That’s saying something, because her dad is a sports legend there. Elle, a setter on the volleyball team, is the daughter of Jason . . .
2019-2020 WHS Academic Awards posted
Traditional awards ceremony cancelled due to pandemic closure
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 school closure, we are unable to hold our yearly academic awards ceremony. Regardless, we want to make sure our student accomplishments are announced and celebrated! Congratulations to the following . . .
WHS seniors create 'Tougher Than Most' podcast channel to share memories and messages of support during COVID-19 school closure
Project spearheaded by WHS English Teacher John Minnick & funded by WPS Foundation Grant
Members of the Wahoo High School Class of 2020 who had their senior year cut short because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) are sharing their high school memories and sending messages of support to their classmates through podcasts funded by a . . .
7 WHS juniors named among Pinnacle Bank's 2020 'Outstanding High School Leaders"
DuBois/Gatewood/Kavan/Lausterer/Masek/Stuchlik/Vasa recognized for leadership ability and achievement; each awarded $25,000 renewable scholarship to Midland University
Pinnacle Bank and Midland University recently announced the winners of the 2020 Pinnacle Bank/Midland University Outstanding High School Leaders Award. The award is presented to Nebraska high school juniors to acknowledge leadership . . .
WHS unveils new National Merit Scholarship recognition board
School honors its 14 past/present NMSC award finalists and semifinalists
Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Wahoo Public Schools Superintendent Brandon Lavaley stated, “There is no one factor that determines who will be worthy of being . . .
Kendal Brigham: Runza Student of the Week!
WHS senior recognized for academic & athletic excellence
Congratulations to WHS senior Kendal Brigham, who was recently announced as Runza's Student of the Week ! "Balancing homework, school & community involvement, and one's personal life is a difficult challenge in high . . .
Ryan Olson wins 2020 WHS Poetry Out Loud competition; advances to Feb. 22 State Finals @ Joslyn
Mara Dobesh takes runner-up; Gavin Pokorny finishes third
WHS sophomore Ryan Olson won the Wahoo Poetry Out Loud Championship, held in the Performance-Learning Center on Wednesday, Feb. 12, and will now represent Wahoo at the district competition at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha on Saturday, . . .
Alex Tomjack named a National Merit Scholarship FINALIST!
Wahoo's third consecutive senior named among nation's academic elite; announces plan to enroll @ the University of North Texas
CONGRATULATIONS Alex Tomjack: named a National Merit Scholarship FINALIST! The National Merit Scholarship Corporation made the announcement on Monday, Feb. 10. Tomjack is Wahoo's second consecutive NMS Finalist (third consecutive . . .
Four WHS business students attend 2020 UNO Accounting Careers Expo
Annual event helps students build networking skills & connect with multiple accounting firms
On Friday, Jan. 31, four WHS Business Students were given a glimpse of what the future may hold for them at the 4th annual UNO Accounting Careers Expo , by being introduced to the art of networking, while exploring careers in . . .
Tingelhoff/Polacek/Ludvik/Dobesh all place @ 2020 UNO Business Competition
Tingelhoff captures $2,000 in scholarships; Warriors place 4th, missing team trophy by 1 point
Neither blowing winds nor a little slush could keep 11 Wahoo High School students from competing in the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Business Competition on Friday, January 22, 2020. This annual 'Battle of the High . . .
High school student opens restaurant
Jesus Zaragoza co-owns new Chuy's Restaurant in Fremont
[click HERE to view the original Wahoo Newspaper article.] Jesus Zaragoza is not your typical high school senior. Working in the restaurant business since he was 11, he started as a bus boy at Acapulco Mexican Restaurant . . .
Fall 2019 NCPA Academic All-State Awards announced
14 WHS students honored for their achievement
The Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Fall 2019 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards . Since 2006 this NSAA Award Program . . .
NSAA & U.S. Bank announce 2019-2020 'Believers & Achievers'
Kendal Brigham & Jackson Taylor named among 48 finalists!
U.S. Bank and the Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) are proud to announce the 2019-2020 Believers and Achievers. Believers & Achievers is a state-wide program designed by U.S. Bank and the NSAA to give recognition to . . .
Spring 2019 NCPA Academic All-State Awards announced
Six WHS students honored for their achievement
The Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Spring 2019 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards . Since 2006 this NSAA Award Program . . .
Winter 2018-19 NCPA Academic All-State Awards announced
Six WHS students honored for their achievement
The Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Winter 2018-19 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards . Since 2006 this NSAA Award . . .
Brigham, Fox, Brabec & Wirka named among Pinnacle's 2019 'Outstanding High School Leaders'
WHS juniors recognized at annual awards luncheon at Midland University
In a luncheon on Friday, March 29, Pinnacle Bank and Midland University honored select Nebraska high school juniors for their accomplishments in the classroom and in their communities with the 2019 Pinnacle Bank Outstanding High School . . .
Sam DuBois wins 2019 WHS Poetry Out Loud competition; advances to Mar. 10 State Finals @ Sheldon Art Gallery
Kris Kochner takes runner-up; Sierra Duckworth finishes third
WHS sophomore Sam DuBois used strong recitations of the poems “ A Poison Tree ” by William Blake, and “ Common Dust ” by Georgia Douglas Johnson, to win the 2019 WHS Poetry Out Loud Championship! The school . . .
Fall 2018 NCPA Academic All-State Awards announced
Eight WHS student athletes honored for their achievement
The Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Fall 2018 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards . Since 2006 this NSAA Award Program . . .
Anna Dobesh named a National Merit Scholarship FINALIST!
WHS senior listed among nation's academic elite; announces plans to attend the University of Alabama next year
Update: CONGRATULATIONS Anna Dobesh: named a National Merit Scholarship FINALIST! Dobesh has announced that she will attend the University of Alabama next year. -------------------- Anna Dobesh named a National Merit . . .
USNSCC PO1 Vanis Davidson selected to participate in Fleet Week New York 2018
WHS sophomore to board USS Arlington for May 18-23 cruise from VA to NYC with Navy fleet
The list of reasons that justify an “excused” absence during final exam week is short, and includes illness, hospitalization, and special extenuating circumstances . . . like traveling the North Atlantic Ocean on a U.S. Navy . . .
Spring 2018 NCPA Academic All-State Awards announced
Five WHS student athletes honored for their achievement
The Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Spring 2018 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards . Since 2006 this NSAA Award Program . . .
Zach Lamprecht creates winning design for 2018 Nebraska Stock Market Game t-shirt
Wahoo's top team places 10th of 354 state-wide!
Wahoo High School’s Business Economics classes entered 27 teams this year in the Stock Market Game, sponsored by the SIFMA Corp and the Nebraska Council on Economics Education. This year’s stock market t-shirt . . .
Masek named SENCAP North Region 2018 Student of the Year!
WHS senior recognized for her efforts in the WHS/SCC career academy & dual-credit programs
Jaclyn Masek, a senior at Wahoo High School, was recently named the Southeast Community College (SCC) SENCAP North Region Student of the Year for 2018! Southeast Community College's SENCAP ( Southeast Nebraska Career Academy . . .
Winter 2017-18 NCPA Academic All-State Awards announced
Four WHS student athletes honored for their achievement
The Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Winter 2017-2018 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards . Since 2006 this NSAA Award . . .
Pfeiffer, Swanson, Larson & Thrasher named among Pinnacle's 2018 'Outstanding High School Leaders'
WHS juniors recognized at annual awards luncheon at Midland U
Pinnacle Bank and Midland University honored 50 high school juniors for their accomplishments in the classroom and in their communities with the 2018 Pinnacle Bank Outstanding High School Leaders Award Friday inside Midland’s Wikert . . .
Jaquelyn Perkins competes at Poetry Out Loud State Finals
WHS sophomore wins 2018 school competition
Wahoo sophomore Jaquelyn Perkins competed in the Poetry Out Loud State Finals on Sunday, March 11 at the Sheldon Museum of Art in Lincoln. Perkins was one of eighteen participants from around the state of Nebraska. She . . .
WHS senior Trevor McEvoy awarded Central Community College's NMC Sponsorship Program!
Sponsorship valued at over $15,000 fully funds applied science degree study in CCC's diesel technology program & provides post-degree employment at NMC
According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, diesel mechanics and technicians are in high demand across America. The industry is about to get one of Wahoo's finest! Warrior senior Trevor McEvoy has . . .
Jaquelyn Perkins takes top award in 2018 WHS Poetry Out Loud competition; advances to Feb. 17 regional @ Joslyn
Elise Cejka finishes runner-up; Zoe Christenson finishes 3rd
The 2018 Wahoo High School finals for Poetry Out Loud were held in the Wahoo Performance Arts Theater on Wednesday, February 7. Eleven Wahoo sophomores out of the 90 who participated in Poetry Out Loud earned their way into the . . .
Fall 2017 NCPA Academic All-State Awards announced
13 WHS student athletes & thespians honored for their achievement
The Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Fall 2017 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards . Since 2006 this NSAA Award Program . . .
Caleb Groff: Runza Student of the Week!
WHS senior recognized for academic, artistic & athletic excellence
Congratulations to WHS senior Caleb Groff, who was recently announced as Runza's Student of the Week ! "Balancing homework, school & community involvement, and one's personal life is a difficult challenge in high . . .
Sophomore leaders attend Key Leader training
Students experience weekend, hands-on Kiwanis leadership program with NE/KS/IA peers
Wahoo High School sophomores Jerstan Zeleny and Zoe Christenson recently attended a Key Leader camp in Fremont, Nebraska. The Key Leader camp is a weekend, hands-on leadership program for today's young leaders. Attendance at . . .
Classroom assignment turns into $2,000 scholarship for WHS senior!
Cheyenne Moore wins 2017 Gen. Paul W. Tibbets, Jr. Award for essay promoting positive uses of nuclear energy
Strike up a conversation about nuclear energy , and odds are you’ll generate an emotionally charged debate. For many, the mention of the topic immediately conjures images of destruction, most notably the United States’ . . .
Spring 2017 NCPA Academic All-State Awards announced
Eight WHS student athletes & performers honored for their achievement
The Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Spring 2017 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards . Since 2006 this NSAA Award . . .
Grace Wirka selected for 2017 Holland Academy of Excellence
WHS freshman chosen among hundreds across NE/IA for presitigous STEM program sponsored by Peter Kiewit Institute & UNO
Traditionally there has been a noted gender gap in STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics ) studies, with more men earning college degrees in these fields than women. WHS freshman Grace Wirka is doing her part to . . .
Turtle replaces bulls & bears in Homes' winning t-shirt design for '17 Stock Market Game
WHS sophomore's creation chosen from state-wide submissions
The Nebraska Stock Market Game Banquet of Champions: that’s where you would find WHS sophomore Macy Homes, who was invited to attend for creating the winning t-shirt design for the 2016-2017 Stock Market Game! Each year Mrs. . . .
Mary Privett selected for UNL's competitive 2017 STARTALK Academy
WHS junior chosen for intense two-week Chinese language/culture study on UNL campus
"Learning a foreign language, and the culture that goes with it, is one of the most useful things we can do to broaden the empathy and imaginative sympathy and cultural outlook of children." --Michael Gove (British politician) . . .
Callan & Walker tapped as Pinnacle's 2017 'Outstanding High School Leaders'
WHS juniors recognized at annual awards luncheon at Midland U
Wahoo High School juniors Bret Walker and Kristin Callan were among 51 area juniors recognized by Pinnacle Bank and Midland University at the Pinnacle Bank Outstanding High School Leaders luncheon at the Wikert Event Center on the Midland . . .
Winter 2016-17 NCPA Academic All-State Awards announced
Seven WHS student athletes honored for their achievement
The Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Winter 2016-2017 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards . Since 2006 this NSAA Award . . .
Didier returns from D.C. & prepares for international field experience in India
WHS Spanish Instructor among 76 nation-wide chosen for year-long focus on global education in U.S. State Department's TGC program
UPDATE (From Mrs. Didier's blog , Feb. 19, 2017): I've recently returned from a quick trip to D.C. where I was able to meet all of the Teachers for Global Classrooms (TGC) fellows. Very inspiring! Still pinching myself that I . . .
WHS junior shadows Foley during busy day at state capitol
Chase Stebbing gets a taste of life in state politics
WAHOO – Trying to get a vision for his future goals, Chase Stebbing decided to start with a glimpse from the top. “I’m trying to figure out what I want to do in life,” said the Wahoo High School junior. . . .
Harrell, Pace & Stuchlik attend 2017 United Nations Youth Assembly
Wahoo's own serve as Nebraska's only representatives in global collaboration to develop solutions to world crises
On a global front, some of our most successful world leaders are also life-long learners. They realize that neither they nor their adult peers always have the answers. That being the case, they not only realize the value of the youth . . .
WHS jr. Taylor Mitchell takes 1st place in 2017 Voice of Democracy contest!
Maddie Talbert earns 2nd, Taylor Jackson 3rd
Congratulations to WHS junior Taylor Mitchell: first place winner in the local 2017 VFW Voice of Democracy speech/essay contest! Mitchell gave a speech about her responsibility to America. She made the point that she has many . . .
Ruzicka more than a shooter for Wahoo
posted Dec. 22, 2016 on the Lincoln Journal Star website. Click HERE to read the original article. Some nights, it almost seems too easy, and others, shooting a basketball can be a bit more troublesome. Jake . . .
Fall 2016 NCPA Academic All-State Awards announced
Twelve WHS student athletes honored for their achievement
The Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Fall 2016 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards . Since 2006 this NSAA Award . . .
Three WHS students to work with United Nations to address global issues
Harrell, Pace, and Stuchlik selected to attend Winter 2017 Youth Assembly @ UN Headquarters in NYC
From fighting world hunger and poverty, to providing a quality education for all, to conservation and preservation of our world and its resources, sometimes the best solutions to global problems evolve from the ideas of those asked least . . .
Corby Brigham: Runza Student of the Week!
WHS senior recognized for academic & athletic excellence
Congratulations to WHS senior Corby Brigham, who was recently announced as Runza's Student of the Week ! "Balancing homework, school & community involvement, and one's personal life is a difficult challenge in high . . .
Lincoln Journal Star announces its 2015-2016 Academic All-State recipients
21 Warrior student athletes honored for their achievement
The Lincoln Journal Star has announced the student recipients of its 2015-16 Academic All-State Awards . Student-athletes who are juniors or seniors can be nominated by their coach or another representative of their high school. . . .
Brigham, Brust, Hastings & Walker receive Pinnacle's 2016 'Outstanding High School Leader' Award
WHS juniors honored for their leadership skills & potential
In describing leadership, American author John C. Maxwell once commented: "A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." WHS juniors Corby Brigham, Emma Hastings, Hannah Brust, and Ryan Walker (not . . .
Sydney Holdsworth tapped as WHS's 4th participant in UNL's competitive STARTALK Academy
WHS sophomore will spend two weeks this summer on UNL campus studying Chinese language & culture
The accomplishments of Wahoo High School students continue to stack up, and WHS sophomore Sydney Holdsworth has added another success to the list. Holdsworth has been awarded a competitive grant to participate in the 2016 STARTALK . . .
Corby Brigham attends 2016 NE Attorney General's Youth Conference
WHS junior one of 55 selected from across Nebraska
The official job description of Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson is "to serve the citizens of Nebraska and Nebraska's elected officials with fidelity to our U.S. Constitution , State Constitution , and Nebraska law . . .
UNL Hixson-Lied College of Fine & Performing Arts Recognizes Area Students at NE Young Artist Awards Day
WHS junior Claire Johnston honored for her talents in dance
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts held its Nebraska Young Artist Awards on April 6. The Nebraska Young Artist Awards annually recognize 11th grade students from Nebraska who . . .
Matt Dobesh qualifies for 2016 Poetry Out Loud State Finals!
WHS jr. competes among 13 state-wide finalists in Mar. 12 event at Sheldon Art Gallery
Wahoo junior, Matt Dobesh, competed in the Nebraska Poetry Out Loud State Finals at the Sheldon Art Gallery on the UNL campus on Saturday, March 12. Dobesh was one of 13 finalists. Poetry Out Loud does not have classes, so the . . .
Timm, Volin & Mrs. Didier attend 2016 United Nations Youth Assembly
3 of Wahoo's own collaborate with 700 world-wide youth to develop solutions to global crises
Sometimes adults don't have all the answers. As life-long learners, effective school teachers thrive on what they learn every day from their students. On a global front, when our world leaders are perceptive enough to do the . . .
Matt Dobesh edges Savanna Bruce to capture 2nd straight title @ WHS Poetry Out Loud Finals
Sydney Holdsworth takes 3rd
When speaking of the value of poetry, Oprah Winfrey once stated that “a great poem can move you, shake you, and remind you what it is to be human.” As was illustrated on the stage on Thursday, Feb. 4, the same holds true . . .
Lauren Crockett: Runza Student of the Week!
WHS senior honored for academic & athletic excellence
Congratulations to WHS senior Lauren Crockett, who was recently announced as Runza's Student of the Week ! "Balancing homework, school & community involvement, and one's personal life is a difficult challenge in high . . .
Two WHS students join forces with 193 countries of U.N. to resolve global problems
Timm & Volin selected to attend Feb. 17-18 Winter 2016 Youth Assembly @ United Nations Headquarters in NYC
It seems the world generally relies on the wisdom of adults for solutions to its complex global problems. A brief review of history reveals, however, that sometimes they really mess it up! From fighting world hunger and poverty, to . . .
Nebraska School Activities Association & U.S. Bank name 2015-16 Believers & Achievers
Lauren Crockett named among 48 finalists
U.S. Bank and the Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) are proud to announce the 2015-2016 Believers and Achievers. Believers & Achievers is a state-wide program designed by U.S. Bank and the NSAA to give recognition to . . .
WHS sr's story viewed by over 46,000 readers!
Taylor Rouse builds following after posting her fan fiction online
Imagine writing a story that every person in the town with the population of Grand Island (population 45,000) has read! Well, such a scenario has happened for Wahoo High School senior Taylor . . .
Tyler Timm prepares for some serious problem solving in Barcelona, Spain!
WHS senior joins 100 international peers selected for highly-competitive 2015 Youth Time Global Forum
A wise person once said that most of life’s problems are the result of acting without thinking, or thinking without acting. One organization, the Youth Time International Movement , headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic , . . .
2014-2015 NCPA Academic All-State Awards announced
17 WHS student athletes honored for their achievement
The Nebraska School Activities Association ( NSAA ) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the 2014-15 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards . Since 2006 this NSAA Award Program has . . .
Kaitlin Pace selected for competitive 2015 STARTALK Academy
WHS freshman will spend two weeks this summer on UNL campus studying Chinese language & culture
The accomplishments of Wahoo High School students this year have been numerous, and WHS freshman Kaitlin Pace has added another success to the list. Pace has been awarded a competitive grant to participate in the 2015 STARTALK . . .
WHS Economics students run with the bulls in 2014-2015 Stock Market Game
Dobesh & Jones crowned State Champions in both Fall/Spring games (out of 698 NE teams) & Robichaud/Syverson/Schleiger take Spring Runners-Up (out 400 teams)!
Wahoo High School students are bullish on the Stock Market Game ! “Chasing off the bears and running with the bulls” is what WHS junior Jordan Ptacek said the students in Mrs. Shanahan’s Economics classes have been . . .
Kody Pope heads to Hollywood!
WHS senior accepted into 4-year program @ prestigious American Musical and Dance Academy in Los Angeles
For those who have followed the theatrical performances of WHS senior Kody Pope over the past four years, it's clear that he possesses a real talent, and ability to make people laugh! That talent has also been recognized on the . . .
WMS/WHS takes 2nd place @ 2015 SDSU Engineering Expo!
23 students compete against 30 NE/SD/MN schools & bring home numerous honors!
Twenty-three students, representing Wahoo Middle School and High School, participated in the 2015 South Dakota State University Engineering Expo on April 24. An Innovative Teaching Grant from the Wahoo Public Schools . . .
Crockett receives Pinnacle's 2015 'Outstanding High School Leader' Award
WHS junior honored for her leadership skills & potential
In describing leadership, American author John C. Maxwell once commented: "A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." WHS junior Lauren Crockett has been honored for putting those words into practice. . . .
Tyler Timm selected for prestigious 2015 Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute
WHS junior prepares for intensive summer study with American & European peers @ Purdue University & Washington, D.C.!
"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." --Benjamin Franklin Wahoo High School students have demonstrated excellence in many areas, and WHS junior Tyler Timm has added another honor to the . . .
Tyler Ruzicka is Beijing-bound!
WHS senior awarded a highly-competitive Federal NSLI-Y scholarship; prepares for year-long study in China
"谢谢 @ NSLIY for giving me this amazing opportunity . . . It's a dream that I've had for a long time and it's finally coming true!" (4/8/2015 tweet from @TYnamite1) WHS senior Tyler Ruzicka (aka TYnamite1) . . .
McIlhaney earns 2015 NE Young Artist Award
WHS junior honored for her impressive artistic talents & achievement
In the world of sketching, there may be no better compliment than "wow, that's a great photograph!" For many who view the works of Wahoo High School junior Elise McIlhaney, that's a common misperception. McIlhaney . . .
Dobesh wins Wahoo's 2015 Poetry Out Loud championship!
WHS sophomore advances to Feb. 14 state regional at Joslyn Art Museum
Sophomore Matt Dobesh defeated six other finalists to win the 2015 Wahoo High School Poetry Out Loud Championship in the Performance-Learning Center on Friday, Jan. 31. Dobesh recited the poems “The Last Laugh” by Wilfred . . .
WHS announces Fall 2014 Honor Roll
High Honor Roll/Honor Roll/Honorable Mention listed
High Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) [pictured] Seniors: Alex Abbott, Bailey Brigham, Lukas McIlhaney, Rachael Meyer, Rochelle Olson, Tyler Ruzicka, Bailee Schubauer, Kristen Tomjack Juniors: Lauren Crockett, Taylor Homes, Elise . . .
WHS senior selected as delegate in highly-competitive U.S. Senate Youth Program
Kristen Tomjack to serve as 1 of 2 NE representatives in week-long event in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Senate Youth Program News Release NEBRASKA STUDENTS SELECTED FOR U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM Elsa Knight of Clay Center & Kristen Tomjack of Wahoo are invited to Washington, D.C. and each receive a $5,000 scholarship . . .
Artwork of WHS senior chosen for display at Wesleyan University
Reid Nelson pieces to be featured in Dec. 2-7 Elder Gallery 'Bridge Exhibition'
WHS senior Reid Nelson has had two pieces of artwork chosen to be displayed at the Bridge Exhibition at Nebraska Wesleyan University! Both pieces, "Ironman" and "Landscape," were created with acrylic paint. . . .
WPS principal honored for active support of music education
John Harris receives 2014 NMEA Outstanding Administrator Award!
"Music is a more potent instrument than any other for education, because rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul." --Plato The Wahoo Public Schools are blessed to be lead by administrators who . . .
WHS physics students leave their mark at 2014 SDSU Engineering Expo competition
Lindgren, Scheef & Brust take 2nd in 'Bridge Builder' & 'Hill Climber' events
While local officials continue to discuss the replacement of numerous closed bridges that exist throughout Saunders County, they may want to consider consulting with WHS physics students for structurally sound solutions! WHS seniors . . .
WHS seniors receive tuition reimbursement for successful completion of Medical Terminology
Saunders Health Services Foundation provides incentive for success in college class
Congratulations to the following Wahoo High School students for passing their 1st semester Medical Terminology class, and for receiving the reimbursements listed below. The reimbursements/scholarships were provided by the Saunders . . .
WHS Art 2 students create clay characters
Projects now on display in Commons
High School Art 2 students have recently finished creating characters out of clay. We start our projects by wrapping newspaper around wooden armatures. They try to get the newspaper the basic shape of the character that they are going to . . .
WHS junior receives "Nebraska Young Artist" recognition
Rachael Meyer to attend visual art awards day at UNL on Apr. 9
"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time" --Thomas Merton WHS junior Rachael Meyer has been selected by the faculty of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts to participate in the . . .
WHS announces Fall 2013 Honor Roll
High Honor Roll/Honor Roll/Honorable Mention listed
High Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) [pictured] Top Row (from left) Seniors: Ronnie Brust, Tschida Johnson, Janae Urban, Evann Vrana. Juniors: Alex Abbott, Bailey Brigham, Jordan Bustad, Trevor Hedges, Lukas McIlhaney, Rachael Meyer, . . .
Tschida Johnson: Runza Student of the Week
WHS senior honored for academic & athletic excellence
Congratulations to WHS senior Tschida Johnson, who was recently announced as Runza's Student of the Week! "I nominated Tschida for the Runza Student of the Week because she is the consummate student/athlete at Wahoo High School. Not . . .
Artwork of WHS Spanish 2 students displayed at Sheldon Art Museum
Class projects enhance study of 'Day of the Dead'
The artwork of several talented WHS Spanish 2 students was recently on display in the Sheldon Art Museum on the campus of UNL. Every student in Spanish 2 created their own “Papel Picado” (traditional décor for el . . .
2012-2013 LJS Academic All-State list announced
12 WHS student athletes recognized
Congratulations to the following WHS students who have been named to the Lincoln Journal-Star 's 2012-2013 Academic All-State list: Sport(s) Name Grade GPA . . .
Six WHS Students Win "Heroes Among Us" Writing Competition
Contest Sponsored by Hildegard Center for the Arts
The Hildegard Center for the Arts recently named six Wahoo High School students as winners in the “Heroes Among Us” writing competition. The Hildegard Center for the Arts is a Nebraska organization with the mission of uniting . . .
Five Wahoo Students Receive 2013 Pinnacle Bank 'Outstanding Leaders' Award
3 WHS & 2 Bishop Neumann Juniors Recognized among 50 State-Wide!
Three students from Wahoo High School and two students from Bishop Neumann High School were among 50 students recently recognized by Pinnacle Bank and Midland University for their outstanding leadership contributions! The Pinnacle Bank . . .
Alex Abbott Wins 2013 Poetry Out Loud Championship
WHS Sophomore to Compete in Feb. 16 Districts at Joslyn
Sophomore Alex Abbott defeated ten other finalists to win the 2013 Wahoo High School Poetry Out Loud Championship, held in the Performance-Learning Center on Wednesday, February 3. Abbott recited the poems: “The Tide Rises, The . . .
Darcy Barry: Runza Student of the Week
WHS Senior Honored for Her Academic & Athletic Excellence
Congratulations to WHS Senior Darcy Barry for being named the Runza Student of the Week for Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2013! Barry was recognized for her academic and athletic achievements. She has a 3.95 grade point average, is vice president of . . .
Wahoo High School Announces 1st Semester Honor Roll
(Fall 2012)
High Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) [Pictured] Back Row Seniors: Danielle Lindgren, Lindsey Sabatka. Juniors: Ronnie Brust, Tymber States, Janae Urban. Not pictured: Evann Vrana Middle Row Sophomores: Bailey Brigham, Lukas . . .
WHS Announces First Quarter Honor Roll
High Honor Roll (4.0) Seniors: Payten Foster Juniors: Ronnie Brust, Tymber States, Janae Urban, Evann Vrana Sophomores: Bailey Brigham, Lukas McIlhaney, Rachael Meyer, Chase Rathke, Bailee Schubauer . . .
Urban Experiences Stanford's 2012 EPGY Summer Institute
WHS Junior Reflects on Academic Experience
As a junior in high school, a typical summer involves working several jobs while trying to balance my time between family and friends. However, the summer of 2012 was a bit different than previous summers. This summer I had the opportunity of . . .
2012 WHS Electric Vehicle Teams Bring Home First & Second at Columbus Competition
Students Prepare for Upcoming Big Red Invite and State Championships
Click HERE to read Lincoln Journal-Star 's coverage of the event. The Wahoo High School Electric Vehicle team traveled to Columbus for the Alternate Fuel Odyssey on Friday, April 13 for their first race of the season. . . .
Cook Wins Third Place in Bess Streeter Aldrich Short Story Contest
Submission Displays the "Wholesome Spirit" of Famous Nebraska Author
Wahoo High School senior Max Cook has won $25 by taking the third place prize in the 2012 Bess Streeter Aldrich short story contest. The contest is an annual event sponsored by the Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation. Stories must be 1,000 . . .
Two WHS Career Student Organizations to be Represented at National Conferences
Vrana & Colgan Prepare for Summer Trips to San Antonio & Orlando
“To have one student attend a National Conference is an honor, but to be represented by two students in two Career Student Organizations is even more great,” is the sentiment expressed by Barb Shanahan, WHS Future Business Leaders of America . . .
Patrick Colgan named as 2012 National Coca-Cola Scholar!
WHS senior takes top $20,000 award
ATLANTA, April 14, 2012 – Patrick Colgan, an exceptional senior at Wahoo High School in Wahoo, Nebraska, has been recognized as one of the country’s most outstanding high school seniors by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and . . .
Lorincz Advances to 2012 Poetry Out Loud State Finals
Eleven Finalists Will Vie for an All-Expense-Paid Trip to Washington, D.C.
WHS Junior Sesly Lorincz easily advanced to the Poetry Out Loud State Finals with a strong performance at the Omaha Regional at the Joslyn Art Museum on Saturday, February 18. Three students from the Omaha Regional advanced to the . . .
Lorincz Beats Out 79 Other WHS Students to Take Top Prize in 2012 Poetry Out Loud Competition
WHS Junior Advances to Feb. 18 Regional at Joslyn
WHS junior Sesly Lorincz won the sixth Wahoo High School Poetry Championship on Friday, Feb. 3 in the WPS Performance-Learning Center. In third place after the first round of poems, Lorincz rallied to victory with a stirring rendition of . . .
Wahoo High School Announces Fall 2011 Semester Honors
High Honor Roll, Honor Roll and Honorable Mention Posted
Congratulations to the following WHS Students for being named to the Fall 2011 Honors List: High Honor Roll (students earning a 4.0 GPA) Seniors: Michaela Curran, Savannah DeWine, Sydney Hancock, Emma Harris, Kristal . . .
Curran Selected as Runza's Student of the Week
WHS 4.0 Senior Awarded Plaque & $500 Scholarship
Congratulations to WHS Senior Michaela Curran for being named the Runza Student of the Week! Curran was recognized for her academic and athletic achievements. She has a 4.0 grade point average, is a member of the National Honor Society . . .
21 WHS Athletes Named to 2009-2010 Academic All-State List
List Published Annually by Lincoln Journal Star
Congratulations to the following WHS students named to the Lincoln Journal Star's 2009-2010 Academic All-State list: . . .
WHS Chosen as One of Five Across State to Compete in Annual Personal Finance Challenge
Wahoo Team Chosen from 212 Competing Teams
Five teams from across Nebraska, one of which was from Wahoo High School, competed in The Nebraska Council on Economic Education’s State Personal Finance Challenge on Saturday, April 30 at Mammel Hall at the University of Nebraska at . . .
Numerous WHS Student Athletes Honored on Journal-Star's 2010-2011 Academic All-Star List
Six Seniors Also Noted as Six-Time Honorees!
Congratulations to the following WHS students who have been named to the Lincoln Journal-Star 's 2010-2011 Academic All-State list: Sport(s) Name Grade GPA . . .
Sadie Murren Receives 2011 Pinnacle Bank High School Leaders Award
Governor Heineman Featured Speaker at April 1 Award Luncheon
WHS junior Sadie Murren was one of 50 juniors across the state of Nebraska chosen as a recipient of the 2011 Pinnacle Bank High School Leaders Award. Murren, along with her father and Mrs. Shanahan, her . . .
Hamar Competes at Poetry Out Loud Regional
WHS Sophomore Recites 2 Poems at Annual Event
Wahoo High School sophomore Derek Hamar recited two poems at the Joslyn Art Museum's Abbott Lecture Hall in Omaha on Saturday, February 19, as part of the Nebraska Eastern Regional Competition of Poetry Out Loud. “Derek . . .
Proctor's Artwork Selected for Annual Scholastic Art Awards of Nebraska Exhibition
Display Open February 23 to March 11 at OPS TAC Building
The Scholastic Art Awards of Nebraska has just announced that the artwork of Wahoo High School senior Josh Proctor has been selected for the Annual Scholastic Art Awards of Nebraska Exhibition at the Omaha Public Schools TAC building, located . . .
Derek Hamar Takes First Place in 2011 Poetry Out Loud Competition
Nicholls & Zeleny Named Runners-Up
Ten Wahoo High School students competed in the finals of the 2011 Wahoo High School Poetry Out Loud Championship on Monday, February 7. Sophomore Derek Hamar won the competition. He recited the poems “A Hymn to God the . . .
Hancock Selected as KPTM Fox 42 "Student Athlete of the Week"
Successful 4.0 Scholar & 3-Sport Athlete Receives Plaque/Scholarship for Efforts
Wahoo High School senior Morgan Hancock has been selected as the KPTM News "Student Athlete of the Week" for the week of February 7, 2011. Hancock was selected for her outstanding contributions and leadership in both the academic . . .
WHS Transition student's art displayed online
Angel Boy Art: Special Art by Special Young Artists
“Every letter makes a sound, ‘A’ says, ‘Ah,’” is a lesson you will learn from Wahoo High School Senior Evan Callan. Callan, who has autism, is a student in Ms. Abbie Huenink’s Classroom. . . .
Melissa Ford Wins 2010 Wahoo Poetry Out Loud Competition
Ford Advances to Feb. 20 Regionals at Omaha's Joslyn Art Museum
The third time was the charm for WHS Senior Melissa Ford, as she won the 2010 Poetry Out Loud School Championship. Ford, last year’s runner-up to Eric Curran, used a strong, second-round recitation of Edgar Allan Poe’s . . .
Baker-Anderson Receives National Award for Teaching Excellence
WMS/WHS Vocal Director to be Honored at February Gala in Washington, D.C.
Congratulations to Wahoo Middle/High School Vocal Director Julie Baker-Anderson for being nominated by the Nebraska State Education Association for the 2010 NEA Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence! This award recognizes . . .
WHS Principal Named Nebraska Music Education Association's 2009 Outstanding Administrator
Arent Receives Award for Commitment & Dedication to WHS Music Programs
Congratulations to our own Mr. Arent, who is this year's recipient of the 2009 NMEA Outstanding Administrators Award. Each year the Nebraska Music Education Association gives an award to an administrator who has shown . . .
2009 Grad Ian Hoppe Named Next WHS National Merit Scholar
Hoppe Joins 5 Previous Students for Prestigious Honor Award
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently named Ian Hoppe, a 2009 graduate of Wahoo High School, as a recipient of two scholarships in the National Merit Scholarship Competition. The Merit Scholar® designees were chosen . . .
Wahoo Students Take Top Two Places in Midland Lutheran College Poetry Contest
White & Zeleny Beat Out over 100 Student Entries
Even though 108 students entered the 2009 Midland Lutheran Poetry Contest, two Wahoo High School students won first and second place in the annual competition. Sophomore Dana Zeleny won the $100 first prize for her poem, . . .
WHS Junior Wins Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation Short Story Contest
Melissa Ford Takes Top Prize in High School Division
WHS Junior Melissa Ford won $50 by capturing first place in the high school division of the Sixth Annual Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation Short Story Contest. Ford, along with the winners of the middle school and adult divisions, was . . .
Six WHS Students Win Prizes in 2009 American Legion Auxiliary Essay Contest
Two First Place Winners Advance to State Competition
Six Wahoo High School students recently won prizes in the American Legion Auxiliary Essay Contest. This year students wrote on the topic, “American’s Veterans Past and Present—why we need to honor them.” First . . .
Eric Curran Competes at State Poetry Out Loud Competition
Wahoo’s Eric Curran recently competed in the March 14 State Poetry Out Loud Finals in Lincoln. Curran gave a strong performance as he recited “Annabel Lee” and “O Captain! My Captain!” While the judges did . . .
Eric Curran Earns Shot at Poetry Out Loud State Championship
WHS Senior Has Potential to Compete at Nationals in Washington, D.C.
Senior Eric Curran gave an awesome performance at the March 1 Poetry Out Loud Regional held at Westside High School in Omaha. Curran’s performance placed him in the top three finishers, so he will advance to the State Championship . . .
Myers Selected as KPTM Fox 42 News "Scholar Athlete of the Week"
Wahoo Public Schools Senior Matt Myers has been selected as the KPTM News Scholar Athlete of the Week, to be aired during the 9:00 p.m. news on Wednesday, September 24. The segment will be aired at approximately 9:30 p.m. . . .
WHS Junior Takes Second Place at Midland Lutheran College Short Story Contest
Callan Takes Award with "Snake Eyes"
WHS Junior Alex Callan placed second place, winning $200, in the Midland Lutheran College Short Story Contest. Callan won for his war story “Snake Eyes.” Sixty students from fifteen different schools entered the . . .
WHS Poetry Out Loud Finalist Recites Selections at Nebraska Arts Council Board Meeting
Wahoo High School English teacher Larry Fangman and Wahoo junior Eric Curran spoke at the recent quarterly board meeting of the Nebraska Arts Council held at the Wahoo Public Library. Curran recited the two poems he recently . . .
Eric Curran Wins Poetry Out Loud Championship
Will Represent WHS at Upcoming State Competition
Junior Eric Curran defeated ten other finalists to win the second annual Wahoo High School Poetry Out Loud School Championship. Curran recited the poems, “Discrimination” by Kenneth Rexroth and “Experience” by Ralph . . .
Wahoo Poets to Read Poems at Holland Center in Omaha
'The Poetry Menu' Event Takes Place January 20
On Sunday, January 20, Wahoo High School students Kinsey Clark and Ashley Jordan will be two of the featured poets on Young Artists Night at the Holland Center in Omaha. Twelve young poets will read from their original works. The public . . .
Two WHS juniors chosen to serve on State Attorney General's Youth Advisory Council
Thomsen and Hoppe will join 123 others from across Nebraska
Attorney General Jon Bruning has announced that Wahoo High School students Alison Thomsen and Ian Hoppe are among 125 high school juniors and seniors selected from across Nebraska to serve on the Attorney General’s Youth Advisory . . .
WHS Artists' Skills Evolve Well Beyond Coloring in the Lines
Artistically, while most people find it difficult to create a simple stick figure, students of the Wahoo High School Art Class have no such problem. Many artists have submitted their original works to The Nebraska State Visual Art Awards for . . .
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