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Newest Foreign Exchange Student
October 30, 2019
Kinsey Urbom, Reporter
“Coming to Holdrege really hasn’t been that bad, mainly because of people being very welcoming towards me. I’ve been too busy to worry about home too much,” said Kasper Scheller, Holdrege High...
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Homecoming Ends with a Coronation
October 30, 2019
Avery Michalski, Reporter
The exciting events of Homecoming week conclude with the anticipated crowning of Homecoming King and Queen. Senior students are voted for as candidates by all the students at Holdrege High School. Being...
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Worlds Apart Come Together: A New Student Offers New Perspective
October 28, 2019
Megan Belgum and Kinsey Urbom, Reporter
Moving to a new place can be hard, especially when you have to get used to a whole new environment. That’s exactly what Joseph Bakare, a new student here at Holdrege High School, said was the hardest...
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Bridging Countries: New Student Joins Holdrege High School from the Dominican Republic
October 28, 2019
Megan Belgum, Reporter
“I think this year is going to be a good year and a great start to my future,” said one of our newest students Arlette Borrido when asked about her outlook on the year. Arlette...
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Special Education Teacher Never Gives Up On Her Passions
October 28, 2019
Hannah Anderson, Reporter
There is always a sense of curiosity when a new student comes to our school, perhaps our faculty members feel the same way when a new teacher comes to Holdrege High School. Several new faculty members...
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Ms. Hemmer

Ms. Hemmer Enjoys Student Teaching at HHS

Lauren Titus, staff member

February 27, 2019

It happens every year and this year is no different as student teachers take over classes to finish up their college degrees. One such student teacher is Ms. Hemmer, who is cooperating...

Ms. Casper

Ms. Casper Joins HHS Staff as a Student Teacher

Avery Michalski, staff member

February 6, 2019

This semester at HHS there are two student teachers from UNK during second semester. One of the student teachers is Tierney Casper. She is teaching with Ashley Brock and Judy Butler....

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Sports

Daily Improvement

Ryan Melroy, Reporter

October 30, 2019

Ready to bounce back from a 3-23 record last year, the Holdrege Lady Dusters came into this year with a growth mindset ready to improve their skills and face their season head-on. At the start of the season, they knew...

Remember the Dusters! October 29, 2019

Team Unity for Boys’ Tennis Team October 29, 2019

Fifteen Runners, Three Miles, One Team October 28, 2019

Swinging Into a New Season October 28, 2019

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Student Life

Homecoming Week at Holdrege High School

Lauren Titus, Reporter

October 29, 2019

“Homecoming week is awesome because everyone is together and you get to bond with your class during float decorating!” said senior Carly Jannsen. Spirit Week has been one of the...

High Helper, Senior Jorjah Shimmin, helps an elementary student with her assignment.

High Helpers Assist Elementary Teachers and Students

Taylor Wiser, staff member

January 26, 2019

Teachers don't always have extra time to work with students, so the “High Helpers” is providing that extra help. They are also being a positive role model to the elementary students. They are showing...

Members of the yearbook staff show off their school spirit during Jersey Day.

Students Show School Pride During Spirit Week

Lauren Titus, Staff Member

November 13, 2018

Homecoming Week, is a time of school spirit, true colors, tacky proposals, and new dance moves. Most likely the majority of Holdrege High School would agree to say that this year was no different. “The...