The Exeter-Milligan FCCLA Chapter has
successfully completed two huge community service projects.
FCCLA Chapter members and Mr.
Marr's government students conducted a roadside clean-up project 2 miles east
and 2 miles west of Exeter. Many trash bags were filled with trash and
members became aware of the importance of litter control and recycling from
this project. Those that participated were Amber Pribyl, Tara
Mueller, Ashley Benorden, Kimberlin Ruhl, Hunter Stride, Megan Zwickl, Erica
Yound, Megan Waldron Kiley Briske, Jennifer Pribyl and Samantha Horne, Hannah
Horne, Janey Erdkamp, Vicki Androyna, Taylor Erdkamp, Janey Due, Maitlyn Thomsen,
Toni Bossaller, Mr. Marr, Mr. Sheffield and Mrs. Vossler.
The Exeter-Milligan FCCLA Chapter also conducted
their annual "Trick or Treat so That Others May Eat" food drive in
the Exeter and Milligan. Through the generosity of both communities, we
were able to collect approximately 598.5 lbs of non-perishable food
items. These items will be shared with the Fillmore County Blue Valley
Food Pantry and Mike Smith-Skate for Change.
The United Methodist Women held their annual cookie walk and
nut sale to help area residents prepare for the upcoming holidays.
Something
parents never think they will hear is, “Can we go back to school tonight for
Family Math? Family Math rocks!”
But
parents in the Exeter-Milligan school district hear that at least several times
each year since Exeter-Milligan faculty members Anita Mueller and Marla Weber
started the program.
This
year they held four sessions, two at the Exeter site and two at the Milligan
site. Each session was an hour long and “is a program to help parents and
students become more aware of the need for mathematics and the options it opens
for young people,” explained Weber. “It focuses entirely on parents and
children learning mathematics together.”
Each
session was comprised of selected activities for children ranging from
kindergarten to sixth grade. Strategies used to complete these activities
varied by ability and age. Along with the group games and activities, math
centers were made available for those wishing to explore other math activities.
It was a hard fought battle with the Timberwolves leading at
half-time but in the end Elgin Public/Pope John took the win 40-14.
Congratulations to the Timberwolves on an amazing season and silver
medals. Word in the E-M halls is that a new hardware trophy case is being
ordered.
The University
of Nebraska-Lincoln recognized top Nebraska high school seniors for their
academic excelleence October 30 at the 2012 Distinguished Scholars Recognition
Dessert Reception. These distinguished scholars have demonstrated a high
level of ability and a strong commitment to superior performance in academics
as indicated by their class ranking, combined with their ACT or SAT test
score. All Nebraska National Merit semifinalists, National Hispanic
Scholars and National Achievement SCholars were also recognized.
The Distinguished Scholars Regonition dessert reception at the Nebraska Union
culminated a full day of events for the scholars.
Distinguised Scholars Day gives students the opportunity to learn more about
the academic programs offered at UNL through the University Honors
Program. Students and parents learned about the numerous academic
opportunities for students at UNL ranging from research to international experiences
to campus resources.
Exeter-Milligan students honored were Blake Papik and Jennifer Pribyl.
