previous year in Read-

ing, Math and Science.

With 7 out of 10 stu-

dents achieving profi-

ciency. We continue to

implement and explore

strategies and interven-

tions to help 100% of

our students become

proficient. It is impor-

tant to note that the

current Federal ade-

quate yearly progress

(AYP) benchmark is

100% and we did not

meet that goal. As the

District moves forward

we will be required to

implement more pro-

grams or strategies to

improve overall

achievement, which

may change some of

the things we are famil-

iar with. It is too early

in the game to deter-

mine exactly what these

changes may be but

please understand we

will be looking at any-

thing that could impact

student learning or time

on task. Ladies and

gentleman, as always

the administration and

staff are dedicated to

helping your child be

the best they can be.

As I begin this version

of my report to the

District the Fall Activi-

ties seasons are com-

plete and practices for

the winter sports sea-

sons have started. As a

brief reminder I would

ask everyone to show

your Wolverine Spirit

and Pride by exercising

and promoting sports-

manship. Please be

positive in your support

and appreciation of the

participants, coaches,

and officials.

At the last election

Scott Havel, Bob Sykes

and Tim Riechers were

re-elected to serve on

the Wilber Clatonia

Board of Education

through December of

2018.

Board members re-

cently attended the Ne-

braska Association of

School Boards (NASB)

State Education Con-

ference held at LaVista

Conference Center.

Topics were varied

ranging from school

activities and Board

improvement to Super-

intendent contracts,

evaluation and school

law. Annually this is an

excellent conference.

Our members that at-

tend learn and network

with members from

other Boards. I always

encourage Board mem-

bers to attend if their

schedule allows, as this

is an excellent opportu-

nity to learn about the

challenges and issues

facing Boards of Edu-

cation and schools

across Nebraska.

Also in this newsletter

is our annual 2 page

summary school report

card. Our per pupil

expenditures stay close

to the State Average

and are typically lower

than other schools

similar in size. Our

valuation continues to

grow which negatively

impacts our State Aid.

Our student population

continues to grow. We

have experienced an

increase in ELL stu-

dents and continue to

have a 7.5%-9% mobil-

ity rate (students that

either do not start the

year in our district or

do not finish out the

year).

District wide achieve-

ment on statewide tests

(NeSA) has shown

slight growth from the

From the Super– Mr. Collins

Wilber Clatonia Public School

The Wolverine

DECEMBER 2014

School Closing Information

Interesting Facts About Christmas

1. The Germans made the first artificial Christmas trees out of dyed goose feathers.

2. Each year more than 3 billion Christmas cards are sent in the US alone.

3. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the tallest Christmas tree ever cut was a 221

foot Douglas fir that was displayed in 1950 at the Northgate Shopping Center in Seattle Washington.

4. The world’s largest Christmas stocking measured around 106 feet and 9 inches long and 49 feet and 1

inch wide. It weighed as much as five reindeer and held almost 1,000 presents. It was made by the

Children’s Society in London on December 4, 2007.

5. Christmas trees usually grow for about 15 years before they are sold.

6. In Poland, spiders or spider webs are common Christmas trees decorations because according to

legend, a spider wove a blanket for Baby Jesus. In fact, Polish people consider spiders to be symbols

of goodness and prosperity at Christmas.

7. A Yule log is an enormous log that is typically burned during the Twelve Days of Christmas. Some

scholars suggest the word Yule means “revolution” or “wheel,” which symbolizes the cyclical return

of the sun. A burning log or its charred remains is said to offer health, fertility, and luck as well as

the ability to ward off evil spirits.

8. The poinsettia is native to Mexico and was cultivated by the Aztecs, who called the plant Cuetlaxochitl

(flower which wilts). For the Aztecs, the plant’s brilliant red color symbolized purity, and they often

used it medicinally to reduce fever. Contrary to popular belief, the poinsettia is not poisonous, but

holly berries are.

9. The earliest known Christmas tree decorations were apples. At Christmastime, medieval actors

would use apples to decorate paradise trees (usually fir trees) during “Paradise Plays” which were

plays depicting Adam and Eve’s creation and fall.

10. It is estimated that the single “White Christmas” by Irving Berlin is the best selling single of all time,

with over 100 million sales worldwide.

11. In 1962 the first Christmas postage stamp was issued in the United States.

12. In Germany, Heiligabend,, or Christmas eve is said to be a magical time when the pure in heart can

hear animals talking.

Closing school during ad-

verse weather conditions is

never an easy decision. All

we can promise is to give

our very best effort. We

make every effort to make

the following contacts

when we are going to close

school. As a parent, you

can make the decision to

keep your child home or

come to school and get

your child whenever ad-

verse weather conditions

exist.

KOLN/KGIN TV in Lincoln

CBS

KLKN TV in Lincoln ABC

KFAB 110 AM in Omaha

KWBE 1450 AM in Beatrice

KZKX (96KX) 96.9 FM in Lincoln

We also use our ALERT NOW system to notify par-

ents. IF you have not signed up for this system, please

call the office and do so.

Happy Holidays

from the staff

at Wilber

Clatonia Public

Schools. May

you have a

blessed season

with your

children

A Honor Roll 93% and Above

7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Ty Anderson Karlie Cerveny Owen Hayek Kadin Davis Jackson Bates Bailey Cerveny

Konner Kiesel Lauren Maly Korbyn Moldenhauer Kathy Fuller Blaze Campbell Michaela Engel

Talissa Maly Delaney Splichal Tori Homolka Austin Haufle Megan Homolka

Topanga Rosentreader Andrew Trautman McKenna Rezny Wendi Haufle Cortney Krauter

Luke Sykes Tanner Sand Sheyenne Kiesel Max Latshaw

Alexis Tachovsky Brandie Schmitt Dayton Mack

Megan Tinsley Tristin Smith Andrew Oliver

Miranda Truka Anna Rongedal

Jacob Uhlman Garrett Zajicek

A/B Honor Roll 86% and Above - With an "A" for at least 50% of Grades

7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Jillian Hansen Kallyn Antholz Carson Bates Brice Broz Griffin Bates Derek Ahrens

Makenna Hoesche Shaylee Bloom Lindsay Homolka Becky Campbell Megan Edmonds Alyssa Blaha

Tyler Hooper Rylee Hayek Colten Johnson Summer Groteluschen Erin Finley Lorenzo Caudano

Jacqueline Kalkwarf Sthephanie Karpisek Bradley Pomajzl Haylee Mohr Jorge Hernandez Jadyn Cerveny

Tia Kreshel Trisha Maly Carly Splichal Taylor Parham Cassandra Hixon Jordyn Cerveny

Preston Lee Micheael Pulliam III Bridget Tranmer Jaci Uhlman Haley Kalkwarf Sara H olling

Tad Moldenhauer Coltin Rezabek Arielle Young Hannah Lempka Lacey Homolk

Madisyn Reichert Terry Schellhorn Sawyer McKay Lacey Homolka

Matthew Roeseler Anoulin Aleen Souvannavong Baylee Mulbery Tyler Karpisek

Bryce Taylor Connor O’Toole Nicholas Maschman

Sage Thelen Evan Packer Alec Munro

Lily Zoubek Matthew Petracek Chandler Oliver

Derek Tachovsky Quentin Slama

Matthew Tenopir Jacob Smith

Jacob Sykes

Emilye Vales

Samantha Vanlaningham

Ashley Zahourek

David Zimmerman

Carter Zlab

Kaylee Znamenacek

B Honor Roll 86% and Above

7th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Savannah Holly Cassie Bartak Madison Troshynski

Emilio Urenda

From the Counselor’s desk...

Wade S. Finley - 7-12 Counselor

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

Most postsecondary schools have spring application deadlines

and priority for financial aid, scholarships and class registration is

given to those who apply early. Watch the deadlines closely for

the institution of your choice.

A special note for those of you who are planning to enroll in the

community college system. Some of the classes fill very quickly, or

even have waiting lists. Early application is essential to assure your-

self a space. It may sound as though I am somewhat of an

alarmist, but very few institutions wave the deadlines. It is impor-

tant to allow adequate time for the forms to be completed cor-

rectly, for recommendations to be written, and for transcripts to

be printed and sent. None of these items should be done hur-

riedly. START EARLY!

JUNIORS you should be consider-

ing when you will take the ACT or SAT to

have scores available for the fall of 2014. The

latest date to test to be eligible for most fresh-

men scholarship applications would be the December 2013 test

date. If you desire to take the test more than once, you should

be looking at a summer or early fall date too.

Mr. Finley will be meeting with the junior class during the first week

of January to discuss ACT testing and test preparation. Friday,

January 9, 2015 is the registration deadline for the February 7th

ACT test. We will be offering the John Baylor test prep to those

students who will be taking the ACT. It will take at least 10 sessions

to complete the prep series. Any student that wishes to start the

test prep session or review sections should contact Mr. Finley and

he will get it set up for you. One session takes approximately 45

minutes with homework for the next session which is done outside

of the session.

You will also need to begin looking seriously at some possibilities of

postsecondary institutions in which you are interested. Get infor-

mation from them and begin looking closely at which institu-

tions have what you require. This early investigation will make next

year much easier and less stressful. Take advantage of the col-

lege visitation to the school by representatives and talk with them

and other students who are already in college. Get as much

information as you can. Next fall we can begin to sort through it

to make a final decision in the spring.

Eighth Grade, Freshmen, Sophomore &

Junior students and parents:

As you complete registration this spring, carefully select the high

school courses which will give you the background you need for

post high school. Many of you say, “I don’t know yet what I will be

doing after high school.” That really should not be a problem.

Select the courses which will give you the strongest possible core

background. Prepare your self for the most demanding post high

school requirements.

For example, if you are considering hair design or nursing as ca-

reer potions, take the courses which will get you accepted into a

nursing curriculum and you will have the background also for the

hair design curriculum. Select the most highly trained of your ca-

reer options and plan your high school courses to meet those

requirements. By doing so you have met the lesser requirements

also. YOU HAVE PROTECTED YOURSELF.

Planning needs to be done early in your high school career.

Don’t wait until your junior year to realize there are many ad-

vanced courses you haven’t taken . . . PLAN AHEAD!

BOYS AND GIRLS STATE

Selections will be made in February by

local American Legion Post 101 and the

American Legion Auxiliary. All Junior stu-

dents are eligible to participate in the

interview process held by each branch of the local American

Legion Post 101. Those students interested must submit a resume

to the counseling office which is forwarded to the selection com-

mittee chairs of the American Legion and American Legion Auxil-

iary. Announcements of the candidates is made by the Auxiliary

and Legion in March.

Students obtaining dual enrollment credits while in high school

are eligible to apply

The application is online and must be submitted between No-

vember 1, 2014 and February 1, 2015 for the 2014-15 school year.

The SAR must be in by March 15, 2015. If you are eligible and in-

terested we encourage you to apply early in the process.

More information and application can be found at

www.buffettscholarships.org.

COUNTDOWN TO COLLEGE FOR SENIORS

January marks the start of financial aid season, kind of like duck

season but less violent. It’s time to gather all the documents you’ll

need to compete the Free Application for Federal Student Aide

(FAFSA). Create a file that contains the following for you and your

parents:

Recent W-2(s) and 2014 tax returns

(when completed).

Current bank statements.

Driver’s license number and social

security number.

Records of untaxed income.

Value of business and farm (exclude family farm).

Personal Identification Number (PIN) for the electronic FAFSA.

Apply for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov if you don’t already have

one.

Most colleges have a March 1 deadline for filing the FAFSA. That

gives your family all of January to complete their tax returns, no-

tice I said complete, you don’t have to mail the tax return until

April 15. Sharpen your pencils or make an appointment with your

tax advisor because actual tax information is ideal for the FAFSA.

Estimated data may be used, but you’ll need to correct the infor-

mation later.

Keep a copy of your tax returns. The college may request a copy

to verify the data on your FAFSA, and it’s a good habit to start.

The rule of thumb is to keep tax returns for at least five years.

Finally, attend the financial aid session in your area. Education-

Quest Foundation staff is out in force this month conducting finan-

cial aid programs. You’ll learn how to apply, the types of aid

available and where to go for help.

Check out EducationQuest’s website at

www.educationquest.org for more college planning informa-

tion or contact/visit EducationQuest at:

EducationQuest - Lincoln Office

1300 O Street Lincoln, NE 68508

402-475-5222

SENIORS LOCAL AND

FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Local and Foundation Scholarship packets will be given

to seniors in their English class early in January, 2015.

Each packet contains complete information about each

scholarship. At this time the application process will be

explained in detail. There has been modifications in the

application process for the Foundation scholarships.

Due to the number of scholarships now available, and

the number of students who apply for each scholarship,

the Foundation board has developed a common appli-

cation form rather than the resume and letter applica-

tion used previously. The application form will be used

only for the Foundation scholarships. Local scholarships

still require a cover letter and resume. Some of the Local

scholarships also require a scholarship application form.

These forms and the Foundation scholarship application

can be found on the W-C website at www.wilber-

clatonia.org. Click on the Department tab, then on HS

Counselor. Simply fill out the form, print it off and get it to

the counseling office by the deadline. Local scholarship

deadline is Monday, March 2, 2015. Foundation scholar-

ship deadline is Friday, March 20, 2015.

SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT FOUNDATION

College Scholarships for NE Students

The Susan T. Buffett Foundation provides scholarships that

can be used to cover expenses related to attending

college (e.g. tuition and fees, housing, books). The

amount of the scholarship varies by institution but is typi-

cally equal to the average cost of tuition and fees for a

full-time student (15 credits) at that institution.

To be considered for a scholarship from The Susan T. Buf-

fett Foundation, a student must:

Be an incoming freshmen

Have graduated from a high school in Nebraska

Be a resident of the state of Nebraska

Be in need of financial assistance in order to attend school

Have achieved at least a 2.5 GPA in high school

Have applied for federal financial aid and have already re-

ceived back the Student Aid Report (SAR) that contains your

Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

Must plan to attend a Nebraska state public school or a two-

year public college within Nebraska

You do not have to be Pell grant eligible to qualify for the

scholarship

FAFSA ON THE WEB - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Basic FAFSA on the web facts . . .

What is it? FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student

Aid. The federal government uses this form to determine your

eligibility for aid, including: grants, work-study, scholarships and

loans. FAFSA on the web is the online version of a paper FAFSA.

FAFSA Web Tips

Use a sample FAFSA worksheet: Click “Before Beginning a

FAFSA” then “Print” a Pre-Application Worksheet”. Use the print-

out as a guide before committing answers online. DO NOT enter

online answers directly from the FAFSA! Web versus paper FAFSA

questions are in a different order!

Save your FAFSA online if you can’t finish it in one session: Click

the “save” button at the bottom of each step to save info for 45

days. Use a password (which you select at the start of the proc-

ess) to retrieve your information later.

Fill out a FAFSA even if you don’t think you will qualify for aid: You

may qualify even if you don’t think you do. Also, being rejected

for federal aid is sometimes a prerequisite for receiving a private

award.

Follow the instructions: DO NOT enter false information as a way

to qualify for more aid. Doing so is a federal crime and can be

punishable with fines or prison.

Print out a copy: Keep a completed copy for your records.

Signing the FAFSA: Whether you complete a paper or electronic

FAFSA, you will be required to provide your signature (and par-

ent’s signature if you are a dependent student). Here are three

ways:

1. Use your 4-digit PIN (see below) issued by the U.S. Depart-

ment of Education to electronically sign your FAFSA. Your

parents will also need their own PINs to electronically sign

your FAFSA.

2. Print the signature page, get the required signatures and

mail the form to the address listed on your signature page.

3. The third option is the slowest and is not recommended. Wait

until you receive your Student Aid Report (SAR), get the re-

quired signature(s) and return it through the U.S. Postal Ser-

vice via certified mail.

PIN - Your Key to

Online Identification

The Personal Identification Number (PIN) is the code that the U.S.

Department of Education uses to identify you online. A PIN allows

you to:

Electronically sign your FAFSA to speed up the process.

Check the status of your FAFSA.

Make corrections to your personal information online.

Fill out an online renewal FAFSA next year.

To obtain a PIN, eligible students and parents can visit

www.pin.ed.gov. Click on “Apply for PIN” at the bottom of the

page. You can choose to receive your PIN via email or regular

mail. You must submit your name, date of birth and social security

number to receive a PIN. It takes about three business days to

receive a PIN electronically.

DO NOT REVEAL YOUR PIN TO ANYONE. The PIN allows

anyone to electronically sign federal documents and access

confidential information.

Preparation - Key to Applying

for Financial Aid

Preparation is the key to successfully

completing and filing the Free Applica-

tion for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the application

for state, federal and college-specific financial aid. Even if you

don’t think you’ll qualify for need-based financial aid, you should

complete the FAFSA to qualify for low interest student and parent

loans.

Follow these steps to complete the

FAFSA and the financial aid process:

Ask your college(s) for their FAFSA priority deadline: Because

financial aid is awarded first-come, first-served. It’s important that

you submit the FAFSA before that deadline.

Request a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for you and a

parent at www.pin.ed.gov. The PIN is your signature for the online

FAFSA.

File tax returns early as the FAFSA requires current tax information.

Gather these student and parent items:

Personal Identification Numbers - PIN

2013 Federal Tax Returns

W-2s from employers

Social Security Numbers

Birth Dates

Date parents were married, separated, divorced or wid-

owed

Value of checking/savings accounts and investments

Amount of 2013 untaxed income

Student’s driver’s license number

Student’s Alien Registration Number for eligible non-citizens

Complete and file the FAFSA electronically at www.fafsa.gov

before your college’s priority deadline.

Expect a Student Aid Report (SAR) acknowledging that your form

was processed. Use it to make FAFSA corrections.

Expect Award Letters from the colleges you listed on your FAFSA

detailing the assistance they’re offering (scholarships, grants, work

-study, student loans).

JANUARY “TO DO” LIST

Complete these tasks during January to

stay on the right college planning track.

SENIORS:

Apply for FAFSA Personal Identification Number at

www.pin.ed.gov.

Make a FAFSA appointment at EducationQuest.

Estimate your FAFSA results using the College Funding Estima-

tor at www.educationquest.org.

Ask your college for the deadline to apply for their college

based scholarships.

JUNIORS:

Register by January 9th for February 7th ACT

Continue to research colleges

Start setting up college visits

2016 SENIORS & PARENTS:

W-C OFFERING DUAL CREDIT

& COLLEGE CREDIT CLASSES

As you are aware you may take English 12CP as a dual credit

class (English 12CPDC). This means you will receive high school

graduation credit and college credit for the class. It also means

that you must pay tuition for the option. The credit for the first se-

mester of English 12 CPDC, 1010 Composition I, does transfer al-

most universally for general education English Composition

courses at most colleges. The credit for the second semester of

English 12 CPDC, English 2100 Introduction to Literature, does not

always transfer as a general education English credit. However, it

has been our experience that it will typically transfer as a Humani-

ties elective.

In addition, distance learning classes for college credit are also

available. These are classes offered by SCC and taught by their

instructors. If these classes work into your schedule and the sched-

ule of the distance learning room, you may also have the oppor-

tunity to take these classes. Southeast Community College will

forward a listing of classes available in the spring so that decisions

can be made and registration can be arranged. Presently the

current tuition rate for SCC is $59.75 per credit hour. A three credit

hour class would be $179.25 and a 4.5 credit hour class would be

$268.88. This may change, as tuition rates typically go up from

one school year to the next. Books will also have to be purchased

for these classes, however no book purchase is necessary for the

English class offered through our instructor.

To register for the dual English and/or the college credit courses,

SCC requires that you score at least the levels indicated in each

of the three tests that can be used to qualify for acceptance to

the programs at SCC:

Act Test: English Score - 18

ASSET Test: English Score - 42

COMPASS Test: English Score - 70

Please check if you are in doubt of your score. If you are close

and you would like to take the ASSET or COMPASS to try to raise

your score, please contact Mr. Finley immediately, we may be

able to schedule one before the registration date.

If you are interested in the college credit and it works for you and

your future plans, this is a great deal. You can receive up to 12

hours of college credit at about half the cost of UNL, UNO and

UNK, about three-fourths the cost of state colleges, and about

one-third the cost of private colleges. The cost is attractive, and

you have the added advantage of taking the English class from

one of Wilber-Clatonia’s quality instructors who know and care

about you and your performance in the class. The hours of credit

move you along toward completion of your college program

and help make the first terms a bit easier to manage.

Please share this information and discuss it carefully with your par-

ents before making a final decision. If you have questions, please

see Dr. Brown or myself. We will be glad to help and if we do not

have the answer, we will try our best to get the answer.

Chemistry For College Credit

Through Peru State College

We also are offering Chemistry for dual Credit through Peru State

College. To be eligible to take this course, the student must have

taken Chemistry I as a prerequisite.

CAREER ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP OFFERS OPPORTUNITY FOR W-C SENIOR STUDENTS

Area high schools served by Educational Service Unit 6 and Southeast Community College are partnering to

give our students more opportunities to learn about careers and to earn college credit while still in high

school. The following Career Academies will be offered: Agriculture; Business, Marketing and Management;

Education; Health Sciences; Industrial Manufacturing & Engineering; Information Technology; Nursing Assis-

tant; and Welding. Note: Not all Career Academies will be offered in all areas. Check with the counselor to

see if the Academy in which you are interested is available in the area.

The college tuition if FREE, but textbooks for academy classes will be the responsibility of the student. W-C stu-

dents are scheduled for two class periods a day. If you are interested or have questions please stop in and

see Mr. Finley.

Holiday Health and Safety Tips

1. Wash your hands often. Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps you can take to avoid getting sick

and spreading germs to others. Wash your hands with soap and clean running water, rubbing them for at least 20

seconds. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or

sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow, not your hands.

2. Stay warm. Cold temperatures can cause serious health problems, especially in infants and older adults. Stay dry,

and dress warmly in several layers of loose-fitting, tightly woven clothing.

3. Manage stress. The holidays don’t need to take a toll on your health and pocketbook. Keep your commitments and

spending in check. Balance work, home and play. Get support from family and friends. Keep a relaxed and positive

outlook. Make sure to get proper sleep.

4. Whether you’re traveling across town or around the world, help ensure your trip is safe. Don’t drink and drive, and

don’t let someone else drink and drive. Wear a seat belt every time you drive or ride in a motor vehicle. Always

buckle your child in the car using a child safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt appropriate for his/her height, weight

and age.

5. Be smoke free. Avoid smoking and breathing other people’s smoke. If you smoke, quit today.

6. Get check ups and vaccinations. Exams and screenings can help find potential problems early, when the chances for

treatment and cure are often better. Vaccinations help prevent diseases and save lives. Schedule a visit with your

health care provider for a yearly exam. Ask what vaccinations and tests you should get based on your age, lifestyle

and travel plans, medical history, and family health history.

7. Watch the kids. Children are at high risk for injuries. Keep a watchful eye on your kids when they’re eating and play-

ing. Keep potentially dangerous toys, food, drinks, household items, choking hazards (like coins and hard candy)

and other objects out of kids’ reach. Learn how to provide early treatment for children who are choking. Make sure

toys are used properly. Develop rules about acceptable and safe behaviors, including using electronic media.

8. Prevent injuries. Injuries can happen anywhere, and some often occur around the holidays. Use step stools instead

of climbing on furniture when hanging decorations. Leave the fireworks to the professionals. Wear a helmet when

riding a bicycle or skateboarding to help prevent head injuries. Keep vaccinations up to date.

9. Most residential fires occur during the winter months. Keep candles away from children, pets, walkways, trees and

curtains. Never leave fireplaces, stoves, or candles unattended. Don’t use generators, grills, or other gasoline or charcoal

burning devices inside your home or garage. Install a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in your home.

October 2, 2014 the Wilber-Clatonia Concert Choir and Emerald and Gold Show Choir per-

formed for the care center.

October 14, 2014 the Fall Concert was held in conjunction with Parents Night. The Band opened

the performance, students and parents were introduced. The choir was next with three songs, the

jazz band performed and the Show Choir ended the concert.

October 21, 2014 the Emerald and Gold Show Choir competed in the Show Choir Festival at

Peru State College. The group found out on October 22, 2014 that they were the Champion in

Class C. There were 4 other show choirs in our competition-Centennial, Southern, Grand Island

Central Catholic, and Wahoo Newuman. Our show has several soloists and duets including these

students: Brandie Schmidt, Jaci Uhlman, Alexis Martin, Sheyenne Kiesel, Max Latshaw and Nick

Maschman. The show was choreographed by Sheyenne Kiesel.

October 30, 2014 the Show Choir was asked by John Brickner to perform at the Care Center for

the Senior Citizen's Dinner. We had a coupe students who were gone, so the soloists for the show

were: Brandie Schmitt, Jaci Uhlman, Alexis Martin, Amy Oltman, Anna Rongedal, Max Latshaw

and Nick Maschman. Students singing other duets were: “Let it Go”- Brandie Schmitt and Becky

Campbell; “Safe and Sound” -Jaci Uhlman and Anna Rongedal. The show choir also performed

“The Patriotic Salute” for the show.

November 7 and 8, 2014 Alissa Vlasak was chosen to sing with the other 150 students in the

“Sing Around Nebraska”. This is usually at the Lied Center, but because of the Big 10 change in

football, the choir was not allowed to use that venue, so it was held at Wesleyan University at

Rogers Fine Arts Center. She had the opportunity to work with Dr. Rollo Dillworth and thor-

oughly enjoyed her time and learned a lot while doing so. Included on the concert, were three

other college choirs, Doane College, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Nebraska Wesleyan.

Other students also auditioned but were not chosen: Alexis Mack, Samantha Anthony, Luz

Urenda, Hannah Lloyd and Ambur Hyde.

November 11, 2014 was the Veteran’s Day program with the fourth grade and high school choir

performing. The fourth graders sang “Thank you, Soldiers”. We had 10 students featured at the

beginning of the song: Zander Baker, Aleksa Chambers, Samantha Escobar, Deagan Hoover,

Melody Novotny, Alexa Orf, Alayna Steffensmeier, Morgan Watson, Elsie Woerner and Natalie

Zoubek. The high school concert choir sang “A Patriotic Salute”-with Jaci Uhlman playing trum-

pet and Dillon Rieschick playing snare drum.

November 19, 20 and 21, 2014 Brandie Schmitt was chosen to sing with the other 450 students in

the “All State Choir”. She performed at the Lied Center under the direction of Craig Jessop, the

music director at the University of Utah. Two students, Jaci Uhlman and Andrew Oliver were

chosen as alternates for the choir. This is the first time I have had three students get something. I

spoke to several teachers who did not have students get anything. We have a lot of talent in the

Wilber-Clatonia Vocal Program.

Choir Notes

6:00 pm JH Wrestling @ Tri

County

6:30 pm JH G BB Home with

Southern

9th

7:00 p.m. 7-12 Concert

10th

7:30 am Cheer Practice

11th

State One Act Play

12th

5:30 pm. R Wrestling Home

13th

9:00 am. JH G BB @ Tri County

9:00 am JH Wrestling @ Centen-

nial

9:00 am V Wrestling @ Crete

2:00 pm. B & G JV BB @ Supe-

rior

3:45 pm V GBB @ Superior

5:30 pm V BBB @ Superior

ACT Test

15th

6:00 pm JH G BB Home with

Centennial

6:00 pm R BB @ Malcolm

1st

6 pm JH G BB with Fillmore

Central in Fairmont

7 pm JH Wrestling Home

2nd

7:30 a.m. FBLA Officer Meeting

7:00 p.m. K-6 Concert

3rd

7:30 a.m. Cheer Practice

7:00 pm Elementary PTO

4th

JH Choir /Swing Choir to Nurs-

ing Home

4:30 pm V Wrestling @ Freeman

6:00 pm JV G BB @ Tri County

7:30 pm V GBB @ Tri County

5th

4:30 p.m JV G & B BB Home

with Heartland

6:15 pm V G BB Home with

Heartland

8:00 pm V B BB Home with

Heartland

6th

9 am One Act Play Practice

8th

7:00 p.m Board Meeting

17th

7:30 a.m. Cheer Practice

19th

4:30 pm JV G & B BB Home

with Fillmore Central

6:15 pm V GBB Home with

Fillmore Central

8:00 pm V BBB Home with Fill-

more Central

Last Day before Break-Full

Day of School

20th

10:00 am V Wrestling @ Kearney

Catholic

2:00 p.m. JV G & B BB @ Sandy

Creek

3:45 pm V GBB @ Sandy Creek

5:30 pm V BBB @ Sandy Creek

Dec 22– Jan 6th

Holiday Break

Dec 24-28

No Practices 5 day Moratorium

Dec 29-30

V G & B BB Holiday Tourna-

ment @ Tri County

December Happenings

Elementary Phone: 402-821-2141 High School Phone: 402-821-2508 Superintendent's Office: 402-821-2266

Wilber Clatonia Public School

Mission Statement:

To prepare each

student to be a

lifelong learner by

providing an

educational

experience

challenging them to

reach their

potential.

We’re on the web:

www.wilber-

clatonia.org

PO Box 487 900 South Franklin Wilber, NE 68465

Nonprofit Organization

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