Mccool Jct Mustangs

Virtual Activities Presentation

2019-2020

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12-Sport/Activity & 3-Sport/Activity Award Winners

12-Sport Award: Matthew Barrett Dana Hobbs

12-Fine Art Activity Award: Madison Gerken Chelse Hornbacher Cole Stahr

3-Sport Award: Matthew Barrett Jake Brugger Madison Gerken Matthew Chan Dana Hobbs Carryna Light Yom Mapieu Ian Stahr Chase Wilkinson Jonah Barrow Kaeden Bristol Lucas Beversdorf Patrick Dietz Payton Gerken Olivia Johnson Jadon Hess Kaden Kirkpatrick Trenton Naber Bradley Lewis Trenton Neville Owen McDonald Brooke Schulz Tyler Neville Doniphan Tritt Alyssa Plock Ashley Schulz Sarah Vodicka

3-Fine Art Activity Award: Madison Gerken Zarina Flaherty Dana Hobbs Jenna Fuehrer Chelse Hornbacher Aja Jones Elyse Plock Carryna Light Alysa Rieken Cainan Lovan Natalie Scheil Bryan Schwartz Cole Stahr Ian Stahr Zachary Taggart Chelsea Stutzman Amara Tunggadewi Caleb Weisheit Chase Wilkinson Sabrina Ellenwood Olivia Johnson Katelyn Coffey Owen McDonald Payton Gerken Grace Penner Jadon Hess Alyssa Plock Abigail Lewis Ashley Schulz Brooke Leyva Aurora Toms Trenton Neville Sarah Vodicka Christa Todd Tayler Trouman

Academic ~ Ac*ons Day

ACTIONS DAY WINNERS: This year Bryan Schwartz received a 2nd place trophy in Biology and Harrison Yunevich received a 5th place trophy in

Spelling . CongratulaGons Bryan and Harrison!

Others that went: Seniors: Madison Gerken, Matty Barrett, Chelse Hornbacher, Zach Taggart, Amara Tunggadewi

Juniors: Anjae Cole, Owen McDonald, Bradley Lewis, Corbin Brown

Sophomores: Zarina Flaherty, Jake Hoarty, Aja Jones, Carryna Light, Dylan Rieken, Caleb Weisheit

Freshmen: Payton Gerken, Garrett Hansen, Jaydon Hess, Adam Milikan, Allison Triplett

BandParades ~State FairYorkfest - received 2nd in Class DMustang Round-UpHarvest of Harmony - received 2nd in Class D

Concerts ~Veterans ProgramChristmas ProgramDancing With the TeachersMultiple pep bands for Football, Volleyball, & Basketball

Honors ~Kearney Underclassmen Honor Band ~ Jenna Fuehrer (clarinet); Ian Stahr (trombone); Harry Yunevich (trombone); Isaac Stark (Baritone)Conference Honor Band ~ Chelse Hornbacher* (flute); Jenna Fuehrer (clarinet); Natalie Scheil (alto saxophone); Cole Stahr (tenor saxophone); Dana Hobbs (trumpet); Ian Stahr (trombone); Jake Hoarty (Baritone)* = top seat in section

Retiring Flag Members ~ Jessican Fuehrer and Madison Gerken *4 year members

Lettering Criteria ~ To receive a letter in band, one must attend all of the parades, concerts and District Music Contest. They must also gain lettering points from pep bands, auditioning for honor bands, preparing and performing a solo/small group for Contest.

Letter Winners:

Seniors: Jessica Fuehrer*Madison Gerken*Dana Hobbs*Chelse Hornbacher*Yom MapieuElyse PlockNatalie Scheil*Cole Stahr*Zach Taggart*Amara Wijaya

* = 4 year letter winner

Juniors:Jonah BarrowKaeden BristolCorbin BrownPatrick DietzSabrina EllenwoodSophia HoffschneiderOlivia JohnsonKaden KirkpatrickBrad LewisMcKenzie MayberryOwen McDonaldTyler NevilleGrace PennerMaegan PinneoAly PlockAshley SchulzRaelin StoufferAurora TomsSarah Vodicka

Sophomores:Isaiah BrineyJake BruggerMatthew ChanZarina FlahertyJenna FuehrerJake HoartyCarryna LightCainan LovanBryan SchwartzIan StahrIsaac StarkChelsea StutzmanCaleb WeisheitChase WilkinsonHarrison Yunevich

Freshmen:Lucas BeversdorfKatelyn CoffeyPayton GerkenJadon HessAbigail LewisTrent NevilleBrooke SchulzHarper TomsDoniphan TrittTayler Troutman

Boys Basketball JV Record: 15-4 Varsity Record: 18-6

Coaches: Jarrod Weiss, Jabe Wurtz, Ryan Kness, Grant Jackson

It was a season of many great accomplishments for the 2019/20 boys basketball team. With a record of 18-6, it was the best record in thirty plus years. We finished third overall in the CRC regular season with a record of 10-2 and placed fourth in the conference tournament. We also beat Thayer Central and BDS for the sub-district Stle, and lost to a quality Osmond team in the district final. We were thrilled to get to a district Stle game for the first Sme in many years as well. The boys success was an extension from all the success they had experienced throughout the fall season in Cross Country and Football. I want to thank Dana Hobbs and Cole Stahr for their efforts and commitment to the program. They will be missed, however not forgoZen. They have helped set the foundaSon for future teams. I also want to thank the rest of the team for their work and dedicaSon throughout. Thank you to the administraSon and the community for their support as well. Last, but not least I want to thank Coach Wurtz, Coach Kness, and Coach Jackson for all their Sme and effort they put in to this years team.

Season: Cross County: L-39-53 Hampton: W-73-26 High Plains: W-52-3 Heartland Lutheran: W-66-14 SRC: L-35-61 Heartland: L-61-73 Lawrence-Nelson: W-51-42 Meridian: W-62-19 Friend: W-62-25 Harvard: W-49-33 BDS: W-56-40 Osceola: W-73-48 CRC Trny: Meridian: W-70-16 CRC Trny: EM: W-64-38 CRC Trny: SRC: L-42-72 CRC Trny: BDS: L-45-50 (OT) East Butler: W-71-58 NE Lutheran: W-72-32 EM: W-62-48 Dorchester: W-62-39 Giltner: W-54-22 Subs: Thayer-Central: W-64-23, BDS: W-43-27 District Final: Osmond: L-33-63

Awards: Academic All-State: Owen McDonald and Isaac Stark All-Conference 2nd team: Owen McDonald and Dana Hobbs All-Conference HM: Tyler Neville CRC All-Star Team: Dana Hobbs All-State HM: Dana Hobbs and Owen McDonald

Cheer

Coach: Sue Gerken Group NCA Top Cheer Award NCA Spirit Award

Individual All American Nominees Madison Gerken Aurora Toms Sarah Vodicka All American Qualifier – Madison Gerken Top All American – Madison Gerken NCA Top Leader Award – Madison Gerken Pin it Forward Award – Jenna Fuehrer

Choir

Concerts ~Veteran's ProgramTalent NightChristmas ConcertValentine's TourDancing With the Teachers

Honors ~Doane Vocal Festival ~ Jonah Barrow, Madison Gerken, Alysa Rieken, Cole StahrWayne State Honor Choir ~ Alysa RiekenConference Honor Choir ~ Olivia Johnson*, Elyse Plock, Madison Gerken, Jonah Barrow, Isaac Stark, Cainan Lovan, Cole Stahr, Ian Stahr*=top five in sectionState FFA Choir ~ Jonah Barrow, Madison Gerken, Alysa Rieken, Cole Stahr

Lettering Criteria ~To receive a letter in choir, one must be in choir the full year, as well as attend all of the concerts and District Contest. They can gain extra lettering points by a number of various other ways – from performing outside of school, attending Honor Choirs to doing a solo/small group at Contest.

Letter Winners:

Seniors: Matthew BarrettMadison Gerken*Chelse Hornbacher*Elyse PlockAlysa RiekenNatalie Scheil*Cole Stahr*

* = 4 year letter winner

Juniors:Jonah BarrowOlivia JohnsonOwen McDonaldGrace PennerAly PlockAshley SchulzAurora TomsSarah Vodicka

Sophomores:Isaiah BrineyZarina FlahertyCarryna LightCainan LovanBryan SchwartzMadi StacyIan StahrIsaac StarkChase WilkinsonHarrison Yunevich

Freshmen:Adam MillikenTrent NevilleChrista ToddHarper TomsTayler Troutman

Cross Country

Mustang Cross Country Team Finishes 2019 Boys Girls McCool Junction Quadrangular NTS NTS Superior Invitational 3rd 1st Fairbury Invitational 5th 1st Fillmore Central Invitational at Geneva 8th 3rd Randall Smith Invitational at Hebron 9th^ NTS Rim Rock High School Classic Lawrence, KS 23rd 11th UNK Invite at Kearney Country Club NTS NTS McCool Junction Invitational 1st 1st District Meet at McCool 4th 1st State Meet at Kearney Country Club NTS 3rd *NTS = No Team Score due to not having enough eligible runners competing Only junior varsity competed at this meet Mustang Cross Country Individual Finshes at State Name Place Year Time Madison Gerken 3rd (Medal) Senior 19:55.07 Payton Gerken 17th Freshman 20:56.21 Aly Plock 33rd Junior 21:47.23 Sarah Vodicka 114th Junior 24:42.73 Aurora Toms 126th Junior 25:09.31 Gabby Rea 131st Senior 25:34.25 Tyler Neville 15th (Medal) Junior 17:39.50

Noticeable Accomplishments• Varsity Letter winners were:

Madison Gerken*, Payton Gerken* Aly Plock*, Sarah Vodicka*, *Aurora Toms, Gabby Rea*, Jessica Fuehrer*, Tyler Neville*, Jacob Brugger*, Ian Stahr*, Trent Neville*, Harry Yunevich*, Lucas Beversdorf*, Isaac Stark*

*=medaled individually at a varsity meet this year

• Academic All-State members included: Madison Gerken, Aly Plock, Jacob Brugger, Harry Yunevich

• Madison Gerken individually won 4 meets this fall: The McCool Quadrangular, The Fairbury Invite, the McCool Junction Invite and Districts. She also finished in the top 3 at every meet including The Rim Rock Classic and State which had outstanding competition. Her doing this was tremendous!

• Tyler Neville individually won 3 meets this fall: The Fairbury Invite, the McCool Junction Invite, and Districts. It was a fabulous season for Ty!

Service Projects:

• Red Ribbon Week • Hosted book fairs • Collected food for the Backpack program • Collected kitten food for Adopt-A-Pet • Adopted a local family at Christmas

State Leadership Conference Results:

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

NEW INDUCTEES: Sophomores: Zarina Flaherty, Jenna Fuehrer, Jake Hoarty, Carryna Light, Isaac Stark, and Chase Wilkinson CURRENT MEMBERS: Seniors: Madison Gerken & Zach Taggart Juniors: Sophia Hoffschneider, Owen McDonald, and Ashley Schultz

OFFICERS:PRESIDENT:MADISONGERKENVICEPRESIDENT:ZACHTAGGARTSECRETARY/TREASURER:OwenMcDonaldSPONSOR:MS.DAVIS

Individual/Group Awards: Only virtual contests were judged that were due in early March. All othe4r contests were canceled. 6th Place-E-Business. Corbin Brown Group Awards: March of Dimes, StepUp2Tech, Go Green, Feed America, iGive, Seven-Up and Market Share.

SERVICE PROJECTS: -Adopt-A-Family -School Easter Drive thru

OFFICERS: CO-PRESIDENTS: JESSICA FUEHRER & BRAD LEWIS SECRETARY: ANJAE COLE TREASURER: CORBIN BROWN SPONSOR: MS. DAVIS

Football

The 2019 football team had many wonderful and exci9ng achievements. First, they set a school record by going undefeated in the regular season. Second, they made it all the way to the state finals, something that has never been done before in school history. We also finished up as the 2nd ranked team in Class D-6. The team finished in the top 5 in total offense and defense in the state. We also had many players that received mul9ple post season honors. I couldn’t be more proud of the boys. They worked extremely hard to accomplish their goals. It started way back in May with a full summer of weight room ac9vi9es and condi9oning. As August began and prac9ces started going, I was encouraged by what I saw on the prac9ce field. We started the season off by geOng a forfeit win over Hampton then bea9ng HLHF, who ended up being a really good football team. It was aRer that game that I felt we had a chance to do some special things throughout the season. Next followed wins over Santee, Silver Lake, Sterling, Deshler, Lewiston, and we closed out the regular season with a win over Dorchester. As we entered playoff 9me, we had the honor of being published in the New York Times. A gal came out and spent two days with the team and followed us un9l the end of the Crawford game. She came away very impressed with the community, the school, and the team. It is an incredible honor and privilege to be no9ced in such a pres9gious paper as such. We ended up bea9ng Crawford, Eus9s-Farnam in the second round and then Cody-Kilgore in the semi-finals. We had a great bonding trip out to Cody as we leR on a Thursday and stayed in Valen9ne the night before the game. The boys had a great 9me and they played extremely well against Cody-Kilgore. I was in awe of the fan support we had that traveled over five hours to come and support the team. In the finals we lost to Harvard 50-33. I thought the boys baYled and fought hard throughout the game, it just wasn’t enough in the end, however like we told them aRerwards, there are a lot of teams that would have loved to be in our posi9on. They made their school and their town very happy with what they accomplished this season. This will be a season that will never be forgoYen as this group of guys will be forever indented in McCool Jct. history. I want to say thank you to Coach Yates, Coach Hobbs, Coach Wurtz, and Coach Arduser for all the 9me they have put into making this season a success. Also thank you to the coaches families as they did a tremendous job suppor9ng the team throughout the season. Also thank you to our parents who provided the meals for the team, I appreciated their willingness to help out when called upon. You went above and beyond the call of duty. Also thank you to Dave Birt, Mark Ellis, Jeff Germer, Paul Coffey, and the administra9on for their help and support.

Season Results: 11-1 Hampton-W forfeit HLHF-W 52-41 Santee-W 67-14 Silver Lake-W 63-15 Sterling-W 55-0 Deshler-W 85-8 Lewiston-W 73-19 Dorchester-W 66-12 Crawford-1st round-W 55-40 Eustis-Farnam-2nd round-W 63-16 Cody-Kilgore-Semis-W 40-28 Harvard-Finals-L 33-50

Sta/s/cal Leaders: Rushing: Dana Hobbs 117 carries for 1414 yards, Owen McDonald 91 carries for 909 yards Passing: Dana Hobbs 36/53 for 428 yards Receiving: Owen McDonald 9 for 181 yards, Chase Wilkinson 14 for 165 yards Tackles: Dana Hobbs 93 tackles, 1 sack, 6 intercep9ons and 3 fumble recoveries Chase Wilkinson 85 tackles, 7 intercep9ons and 2 fumble recoveries Kaeden Bristol 58 tackles, 1 intercep9on and 2 fumble recoveries Scoring: Owen McDonald 31 total touchdowns, 38 PAT 2’s, 4 PAT 1’s total of 266 points Dana Hobbs 42 total touchdowns, 1 PAT 2, 7 PAT 1’s total of 261 points KO: Owen McDonald 37 for 1513 yards, Kaden Kirkpatrick 38 for 1148 yards KOR: Dana Hobbs 8 for 184 yards, Chase Wilkinson 7 for 153 yards

Post-season honors: All-district offense 1st team: Dana Hobbs, Running Back, Owen McDonald, Kicker All-district defense 1st team: Kaden Kirkpatrick, Defensive Line, Chase Wilkinson, Defensive Back, Owen McDonald, Defensive Back All-district defense 2nd team: Brad Lewis, Defensive Line All-district HM defense: Kaeden Bristol

York News Times All-Area Team Dana Hobbs-Co-Captain and 1st team honors Owen McDonald-1st team honors Chase Wilkinson-1st team honors Kaden Kirkpatrick-1st team honors

All-state Running back 1st team: Dana Hobbs (selected to play in 6 man all-star game in Chadron this summer) Offensive player of the Year: Dana Hobbs All-state 2nd team kicker: Owen McDonald All-state 1st team defensive line: Kaden Kirkpatrick All-state 1st team defensive back: Owen McDonald All-state 1st team defensive athlete: Chase Wilkinson

Academic All-state: Owen McDonald/Chase Wilkinson

Girls Basketball

This season was a major step in the right direction for our team! We had to battle through a lot of tests mentally and physically since we were a very young team. Physically we only returned three players from last year's roster: Sophia, Ashley, and Raelin (missing Maegan unfortunately this season). This was a major hurdle to overcome, but our younger girls stepped in to fill these gaps. We enjoyed getting three "bonus" seniors, Madison, Alysa, and Yom, this year that had never been a part of our program before. They brought a ton of effort, leadership, and heart to our team. Each one of these three seniors will be missed greatly! Our junior girls: Ashley, Raelin, Sophia, Sarah, Olivia, Alyssa, and Maegan, became our basketball leaders this year. They were the group that had the most experience with varsity basketball, but also showed huge improvements throughout our year. We are excited to see what hardwork and determination will bring for this group next year! Our underclassmen, Carryna, Zarina, Chelsea, Jadon, Brooke, and Payton, have been great additions to our team in the last two years. This group has a desire to get better and they had to jump in this year to play a large amount of varsity minutes! Mentally, all of these ladies are developing as better basketball players and evolving into better leaders.

CRC Honorable Mention: Olivia Johnson

Team Awards- Academic All-State: Offensive MVP: Olivia Johnson Madison Gerken Defensive MVP: Jadon Hess Sophia Hoffschneider Leading Rebounder: Ashley Schulz Most Valuable Teammate: Madison Gerken

Coaches: Alyssa VanWesten and JT Hamm

2020-2021 Roll of Excellence Grade 12: Madison Gerken, Wya; Hansen, Chelse Hornbacher and Elyse Plock Grade 11: Sophia Hoffschneider, Owen McDonald and Alyssa Pock Grade 10: Jenna Fuehrer, Isaac Stark and Harrison Yunevich Grade 9: Payton Gerken, Garret Hansen, Jadon Hess, and Tayler Troutman Grade 8: Kaylonie Ervin, Sara Weisheit, McKenna Yates Grade 7: Ava Epp, Bailey hall, Bryson Plock, Mason Strope, Morgan Thieman

2020-2021 Honor Roll Grade 12: Jessica Fuehrer and Yom Mapieu Grade 11: McKenzie Mayberry and Maegan Pinneo Grade 9: Draco DeLong

One-Act Play Production Play: Something Wicked This Way Comes Author: George Orwell Directors: Cherri Thieman Diane Freitas * Letter Winner +Academic All state Cast The Carnies *The Snake Charmer – Sabrina Ellenwood *Mr. Dark – Cainan Lovan *The Ice Woman – Madison Gerken *Cooger/Mr. Electrico – Cole Stahr **The Fortune Teller – Aja Jones *The Wolfman – Bryan Schwartz *Robert/Young Cooger – Ian Stahr *Dust Witch 1 – Aurora Toms *Dust Witch 2 – Sarah Vodicka *Little Girl – Carryna Light The Town Folk: *+Jane the Narrator – Chelse Hornbacher *Nancy the Narrator – Zarina Flaherty *Jim Nightshade – Garrett Hansen *Jenny Nightshade – Alysa Rieken *William Halloway – Chase Wilkinson *Lightning Rod Salesman – Jacob Hoarty *Mr. Halloway – Dana Hobbs *Mrs. Halloway – Raelin Stouffer *Mr. Tetly – Wyatt Hansen *Crossetti – Gian Stephenson *Miss Foley – Ashley Schulz The Carnie Ensemble Flapper Girls – *Yom Mapieu, *Grace Penner *The Strong Man – Matthew Barrett *Reptile Man – Zach Taggart The Bearded Twins –* Elyse Plock, *Katy Coffey The Mimes– *Abi Lewis, *Brooke Schulz, *Brooke Leyva, *Trenton Naber, Trent Neville, *Jadon Hess, *Isaiah Briney, *Tayler Troutman Dancers – *Jessica Fuehrer, *Jenna Fuehrer. Clowns –*Corbin Brown, *Chelsea Stutzman

YorkPlayFestival-2ndPlacePerformance1stPlaceCosmeticTeam

ScotiaPlayFestival1stPlacePerformance-Champions

Student Directors Sound Crew *Anjae Cole, *Allison Triplett Sound Manager: *Isaac Stark *Alysa Riken Assistant Sound: *Payton Gerken Construction & Set Crew Lighting Crew Crew Captain: Kaden Kirkpatrick Lighting Leader: Dylan Rieken, Cosmetic Crew *Lucas Beversdorf, *Caleb Weisheit Cosmetic Captains: *Oliva Johnson *Donnie Tritt, Jake Brugger & *Aly Plock, *Sophia Hoffschneider *Tyler Neville *Amara Tunggadewi, Set Design – *Caleb Weisheit, *Bryce Kimball, *Gabby Rea Set Up Crew: Draco DeLong, *Adam Millikan, *Christa Todd, Morgan Thompson, *Bradley Lewis, *Pat Dietz, Owen McDonald,*Kaeden Bristol, *Kain Verhage, MelAnne McCoy, Natalie Scheil, Sevanna Gewinner JH Crew: *Aiden Parker, *Mason Strope, *Bryson Plock, *Morgan Thieman, *Ava Epp, *Bailey Hall

CRC Placement: 3rdDistrict Placement: 2nd

Outstanding Acting Awards: Garrett Hansen, Zarina Flaherty, Chase Wilkinson, Bryan Schwartz, Carryna Light, Aja Jones, Jake Hoarty, Cainan Lovan, Sabrina Ellenwood, Ashley Schulz, Aurora Toms, Sarah Vodicka, Alysa Rieken, Dana Hobbs, Madison Gerken, Cole Stahr, Chelse Hornbacher

Senior Plans and Scholarships:

Ma#hew Barre# will be a#ending the University of Nebraska at Lincoln this fall. He will major in computer science and plans to take advantage of their overseas study program. His dream is to go to Japan.

Jessica Fuehrer will a#end York College in the fall where she will be a part of the cheer team and major in chemistry.. She will then enter the Mary Lanning School of Radiologic Technology in HasHngs. She wants to work in a rural area when she graduates. She has received a York Cheer Scholarship, a Lions Club Scholarship and a B.P.O. Does Scholarship.

Madison Gerken will a#end HasHngs College in the fall. She will major in Biology and then conHnue on for her Physician’s Assistant Degree. She will join the Bronco’s Cross Country and Track Teams. Madison would like to work in a rural area when she completes her degree. She has received a Warren and Velda Wilson Scholarship, a Jim and Glenda Jacobsen Scholarship, and a York Elks Lodge Scholarship. From HasHngs College she has received an Ambassador Scholarship and a Cross Country/Track and Field Scholarship.

Sevanna Gewinner will join the workforce.

Wya# Hansen will go to Northeast Community College where he will enter their UHlity Line Program. He has received a two-year Perennial UHlity Line Scholarship, a Farmer’s CooperaHve Scholarship, a renewable Owner Operator Independent Drivers AssociaHon Scholarship, a Jim and Glenda Jacobsen Scholarship, a Maggie Thompson Memorial Scholarship, a York County Pork Producers Scholarship and a Fillmore County FoundaHon Scholarship. His dream is to raise a happy family on a farm.

Dana Hobbs is deciding between Northeast Community College’s, Physical Therapy Assistant Program and going to the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, where he would enter an elementary educaHon program. His dream is to adopt at least one child and have a great family. He has received the Jodelle A. Obermier Scholarship.

Chelse Hornbacher will be a#ending the University of Nebraska at Kearney. She will major in secondary educaHon. Thanks to Mrs. Thieman’s influence, she wants to be a high school English teacher and Drama and Speech Coach. She looks forward to the day when she is a mother with happy, healthy children. She has received a Warren and Velda Wilson Scholarship and a Cornerstone Bank Scholarship.

Yom Mapieu plans to a#end Northeast Community College this fall. She will major in nursing or therapy so that she can help others.

*Alex Ma#hies will be going to Central Community College in HasHngs, where he will get a degree in Heavy Equipment OperaHons. He has received a Susan Thompson Buffe#

Scholarship and a full ride scholarship from the Fillmore County Roads Department. He will then work for them when he graduates.

Zane McCoy will join the workforce.

Reesa Nissen will be a#end Project Search next year and then wants to get her cerHficate in Pastry Making from Central Community College in HasHngs.

Elyse Plock will a#end the University of Nebraska at Kearney. She will get a degree in psychology and has already been taking classes in this area. Elyse has received a Susan Thompson Buffe# Scholarship.

Gabby Rea will join the workforce.

Alysa Rieken will a#end Wayne State College, where she will be a part of their Performing Arts Program. She hopes to have a lead role in a Broadway ProducHon in the future. She has received a Wayne State Music Albert G. Clarkson Memorial Music Scholarship and a Wayne State Student Scholarship.

Natalie Scheil plans to a#end the Davines Cosmetology Academy in Lincoln.

Cole Stahr is going to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He is enrolled in their Pre-ChiropracHc Studies Program. His goal is to have his college debt paid off in 10-12 years, which will be quite an accomplishment when he gets out of medical school. Cole has received the Crossroads Conference Scholarship

Zach Taggart will a#end Doane University this fall. He wants to get a degree in Business Law and looks forward to building his own company with a creaHve work environment. He has received a Warren and Velda Wilson Scholarship.

Amara Tunggadewi has returned to Indonesia to finish school at Kak Seto Solo.

Mustang Speech Team Coaches: Cherri Thieman and Diane Freitas

Conference Results - Team Standing: Runners-Up Informa;ve Speaking: Madison – Runner Up – 2nd Place, Sabrina– Champion Persuasive Speaking: Allison – 5th , Jenna Fuehrer – 6th Place Oral Interpreta;on of Drama: Chelse, Natalie, Alysa, Madison, Zach – Champions; Payton, Jadon, GarreH – 4th Place Duet Ac;ng: Melanne and Sarah – 7th place, Allison and Katy – 5th Place Serious Prose: Madilyn – 5th Place, Alysa – 7th Place Humorous Prose: Bryan – 7th Place, GarreH – 8th Place Extemporaneous Speaking: Zach – 6th Place, Abi - 10th place Poetry: Cainan - 7th Place, Amara – 10th Place Entertainment: Chelse – 2nd place, Anjae – 5th Place Aurora Meet The JV team was the Runner-up Championship team out of 34 teams. Cainan Lovan was the Top Novice Poetry Speaker

Hampton Meet Melanne and Sarah – Champions of Duet Alysa Rieken – Serious Prose Champion Jenna – Persuasive Champion Sabrina – Informa[ve Champion Senior OID group – OID Champions

Meridian Meet GarreH – Humorous Prose Champion Tayler Troutman – Informa[ve Champion

District and State – We can never know who would have qualified for state, made finals, medaled. What we can know is that we became beHer speakers, more confident people and have skills to last a life[me. You’ve made your school proud.

Team Members and Speech Categories *Indicates LeHer Winner +Indicates Academic All State Winner

*Madison G. – Informa[ve, OID *Chelse H. - Entertainment, OID *Natalie S. – Serious Prose, OID *Zachary T. – Extemporaneous, OID *Alysa R. – Serious Prose, OID *Amara T. – Poetry *Sabrina E. – Informa[ve *Sarah V. – Duet *Melanne M. - Duet *+Anjae C. – Entertainment, Poetry *Madilyn S. – Serious Prose *Grace P. – Student Manager *Jenna F. – Persuasive *Zarina F. – OID *Aja J – Humorous *Carryna L. – Informa[ve *Cainan L. – Poetry *Bryan S. – Humorous, OID *Ian S. – OID *Chelsea S. – OID *Katy C – Duet, Serious Prose *Payton G. – Duet, OID *GarreH H.– OID, Humorous, Serious Prose *Jadon H. – Duet, OID *Abi L. – Extemporaneous *Brooke L. – Informa[ve, Serious Prose Gian S. – Entertainment *Christa T. – Serious Prose *+Allison T. – Duet, Persuasive *Tayler T. – Informa[ve

McCool Junc*on Seniors,

You are the greatest! Your energy and posi*ve a;tudes have proven to me that you are ready to enter the world as college students or working adults. Your ability to adapt and find ways to turn the struggles you have faced during this crisis into new and exci*ng opportuni*es is heart-warming. I applaud you for the ways you have helped yourselves, your families and the community during this *me. I have no doubt that you will all be contributors to a greater good because you are doing that right now. I will miss you and your wonderful outlook on life.

God’s Blessings and Stay Safe.

Ms. Kapperman Counselor McCool Junc*on Public School

Track & Field

Coaches: Jeff Germer, Ryan Underwood, Scott Yates

GirlsSeniorsMadison Gerken , Yom Mapieu

JuniorsMelAnne McCoy, Olivia Johnson, Grace Penner, Aly Plock, Ashley Schulz, Sarah Vodicka, Aurora Toms

BoysSeniorsMatthew Barrett, Dana Hobbs, Cole Stahr

JuniorsJonah Barrow, Kaeden Bristol, Patrick Dietz, Kaden Kirkpatrick, Bradley Lewis, Owen McDonald, Tyler Neville

SophomoresJacob Brugger, Matthew Chan, Devon Lamonde, Cainan Lovan, Gage Rhodes, Bryan Schwartz

FreshmenLucas Beversdorf, John Harig, Adam Millikan, Trenton Naber, Trenton Neville, Doniphan Tritt, Garrett Hansen

SophomoresCarryna Light, Madilyn Stacy

FreshmenKaty Coffey, Payton Gerken, Jadon Hess, Brooke Schulz, Tayler Troutman

Volleyball

Seniors #7 Alysa Rieken #10 Yom Mapieu* #28(L) Elyse Plock*

Juniors #1 Olivia Johnson* #5 Grace Penner* #8 Raelin Stouffer* #16 Ashley Schulz* #18 Sophia Hoffschneider* #21 Maegan Pinneo #26 Sabrina Ellenwood

Sophomores #2 Madilyn Stacy #4 Chelsea Stutzman #25 ShiAnn Houck #27 Zarina Flaherty Freshmen #9 Jadon Hess #11 Brooke Schulz #13 Allison TripleX #20 Tayler Troutman #22 Katelyn Coffey #23 Abigail Lewis * Denotes leXer winners

Stats Leaders: Serving, Hi+ng & Serve Receive: Ashley Schulz Mustang Award: Tayler Troutman Mustang Award: Olivia Johnson

Academic All-State: Sophia Hoffschneider & Ashley Schulz CRC Honorable Men>on: Olivia Johnson

This past year has been such a growing and learning experience for everyone. We have had players step into new roles, find new strengths, and learned how much this is a team sport. The girls have given us some great laughs and we will miss our seniors that we had such a short bme with. The hope is to look to the future and to grow together as a team and bringing the best out in each other.

Head Coach: Baili Roberts Assistant Coaches: Dave Stahr & Melanie Baxa Student Managers: Shelby TriX, Lana Rea, BriAnn Stutzman, Kaeli Meehan