Devin Sheffield to represent Exeter American Legion at Cornhusker Boys' State

Devin Sheffield of Exeter-Milligan High School sponsored by Wm Sullivan Post 218, Exeter, will join nearly 400 other high school juniors from across Nebraska participating in the American Legion Cornhusker Boys’ State, June 2-8, 2013 UNL. 

Devin is the son of Paul and Karla Sheffield.  He participates in Football, Basketball, golf, FFA and band.  He is the Junior class president.  Devin is also a member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and participates in Lyons.    

Brandt attends GFWC Sophomore Pilgrimage

Jordyn Brandt of Exeter-Milligan High School attended the 29^th Annual Sophomore Pilgrimage at the State Capitol on April 9^th. She was sponsored by the Exeter G. F. W. C.  45 Sophomores attended representing 29 schools in 18 legislative districts. The students spent the day learning about our state government. First, the group met in the Warner Legislative Chamber where brief speeches were given by Gov. Dave Heineman, Attorney General Jon Bruning, State Auditor Mike Foley, Sec. of State John Gale, and State Treasurer Don Stenberg, describing the duties of their offices. They also learned about the duties of legislative pages and the process to apply to become a page. The students spent the remainder of the morning observing the State Legislature as they debated and voted on a bill. Lunch was served at the Governor's Mansion where the students were joined by their State Senators, and they had the opportunity to ask them questions. Following lunch, the students learned about the Supreme Court and the judicial system. The remainder of the afternoon was spent touring the Capitol.

Exeter-Milligan Update: Old Time Radio Show Rescheduled

Exeter-Milligan Band Director Mrs. Angie Murphy shares: The Old Time Radio Show was postponed to Wednesday, April 17th due to the weather.  The Exeter-Milligan 5th & 6th grade band members will perform at 11 a.m.  Go to www.ktmxfm.com and find the link to watch the performance live online or listen to 1370 am.

Exeter-Milligan Update: Construction Class Projects

Construction Class Projects by Dean Filipi, Exeter-Milligan Industrial Arts Instructor

Students in Mr. Dean Filipi’s construction class have been busy trying to wrap up their projects before the end of the year. 

Ticket booth pic

Garrett Pribyl and Alex Benorden are ready to take tickets at the ticket booth they built for the Milligan Q125 celebration.

Trailer Pic:

Nolan White, Robert Harre and Preston Motis stand behind the trailer they are building.

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Exeter G.F.W.C. Contest Participant Jordyn Brandt

GFWC Exeter Woman's Club music representative Jordyn Brandt won a 1st place award for

her performance of "Golliwogg's Cake Walk" on the piano at the District IV Fine Arts Festival in Seward on

March 20, 2013.  Jordyn received a medal and cash award. 

Exeter-Milligan Update: All School Play April 25

Exeter-Milligan All-School Play performance

This years' performance is Bedbugs a children's play that should delight all ages. Performance date is April 25 at 7:00 in the Exeter-Milligan Gym at the Exeter site. The play is directed by Jeretta Tauriella.

Play cast pictured: Front row Brittany Beatham, Brianna Beatham, Hunter Stride, Liz Murphy, Brittany Colson.  Back row Taylor Erdkamp, Madison Horne, Maitlyn Thomsen, Madeline Ensrud, Janey Due, Meredith Emshoff, Megan Waldron and Alicia Bigelow. Not pictured Deidre Stevens and Amber Pribyl

Exeter Banker Honored at Exeter Feeders and Breeders Banquet

Alan Emshoff, President of Generations Bank in Exeter, was recently award the Service to Agricultural Award at the Exeter Feeders and Breeders Banquet in Milligan on March 30^th.  He is pictured with Henry Rolla Jr. , Vice President of the Exeter Feeders and Breeders (left).  Alan grew up on a farm in Avoca, NE, about 30 miles east of Lincoln in Otoe County. He was active in agriculture with his father and grandfather at an early age, helping with the grain and cattle operations.  4-H and FFA were a big part of his youth, exhibiting many champion heifers and earning his State Farmer award in 1978.  Alan came to Exeter in 1997 to work with First National Bank in Exeter using his experience in the bank industry as well as his family farming background.  He and his wife Amy live in Exeter and have three daughters Taylor, Madelyn and Meredith.