Winnebago Public Schools

WPS activities 5/3 Golf @ Pierce 9am Hs track @ Winnebago 9am

Full name: Avani Zephier-Wilkie Parents/guardians: Trevor Wilkie and Courtney Zephier Favorite Memory of High School: Honestly, there are a lot. The school dances are some of my favorite memories, but senior year as a whole is my overall favorite. I met some interesting people throughout the year and formed friendships. Going to state for wrestling not once, but three times was my all time favorite though. Favorite Class(es)/Why: The science classes with Mrs. Eberly were some of my favorites, along with the math classes with Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Nelson. I love science and mathematical challenges, and I am most likely going to major in one of these in college. Another class that I took this year was Lifetime Activities with Mr. Benne. It's more like a PE class, but there were a lot of fun moments. Favorite Teacher(s)/Why: Mrs. Fernandez, Mrs. Eberly, Mrs. Brasch, the Garthoffs, and the Bennes are some of my favorites. Fernandez was my teacher at the beginning of junior high and still is. She has been there for me since then and can be considered my school mom. Eberly and Brasch made their classes really enjoyable and they were also there for me when I was going through some things. The Garthoffs were comedic reliefs, always there to crack a joke and lighten up my day. As for the Benne’s, it was really fun to scare Mrs. Benne throughout my high school career, which were some of my favorite moments. Mr. Benne was more of that laid back teacher that made coming to school more enjoyable with the games he would play during class. All these teachers were really supportive throughout my highschool years. Most influential adult/Why: My parents. They were my first teachers, role models, and sources of support. They helped shape me into the person I am today. I’m very grateful for them because they chose to be there and raise me, and also push me to achieve my goals, and to do better than them. #lovemyparents More influential people in my life would be my coaches, Adam Tranmer and Adam James. They’re some of my biggest supporters and, I hope, they still will be when I go to college. They made my high school wrestling career fun and really enjoyable, and they supported me through my injuries. Future Plans: I plan on attending and wrestling at Doane University in Crete, Nebraska, where I will get a bachelor’s degree in some field of STEM Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen: For future student-athletes, remember you are a student before an athlete, so get your work turned in and don’t argue back. Set small goals that you can achieve each year of highschool.

Jaylena Jade Bertucci Daughter of Jamie Thomas Favorite Memory of High School: Being with my friends, hanging with my teachers, and learning a lot. Favorite Class(es)/Why: Cooking class because I like baking and learning how to cook other foods. Sewing class because I like learning how to make pillows or bears. I like chilling with one of my favorite teachers. I like Art class because I like drawing and creating. Favorite Teacher(s)/Why: Mrs. Burgett because she is so fun to hang with and she helps me a lot, and she’s funny. She is the reason I am graduating. Ms. Shipman is another favorite teacher of mine. She is really kind and also fun to hang out with. She’s taught me a lot. Mrs. Addison is nice and also helped me a lot. Most Influential Adult/Why: Mrs. Burgett, Mrs. Addison, and my mom because they push me to go to school. They are the reason I am graduating. Future Plans: To get a job and a huge house, and help my family. Word of Wisdom to Underclassmen: Finish school by going all day. You will be like me- graduating- if you’re doing well in all of your classes. I want you to keep it like that and never give up. If someone is telling you you’re not going to graduate, keep doing your work and you will be successful.

Dawnissa Marie Aldrich Daughter of Lois Whitewater and Michael Aldrich Favorite Class(es) Why: My favorite class was Mrs. Benne’s Reconnecting Youth because I enjoy conversating. Favorite Teacher(s)/Why: Mrs. Benne and Mrs. Burgett were both my favorite teachers because they inspired me in different ways. Most Influential Adult/Why: My most influential adult would be my Grandma Lauren Buchanan. She’s a very strong, hard-working woman. Her dedication is something I strive to emulate in my own life. Future Plans: My future plans are to pursue a career in paleontology. Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen: Drama fades, but your reputation sticks. Stay kind, stay real, and don’t get caught up in things that won’t matter in a year.

WPS activities 5/2 Jh track @ Oakland 10am

Attention parents and guardians of students attending Spring Sprints. This event IS HAPPENING TODAY, but it will be chilly. Please dress your students accordingly. Thank you and have a great day!

Caden L. Brownrigg Parents/guardians: Shyleen Appleton and Quentin Brownrigg Favorite Memory of High School: Playing Football in the Dome Favorite Class(es)/Why: Math with Johnson because he's always cracking jokes Favorite Teacher(s)/Why: Mrs. Pick, Mr. Wall, and Mr. Spooner because they always helped me out and kept it real. Most influential adult/Why: My grandma Bernice, because she's always there for me. Future Plans: Go to college for business entrepreneurship and open my own business someday. Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen: Enjoy high school because it goes by quick!

Cameron Paul Harlan Son of Pamela Aldrich Favorite Teacher(s)/Why: Mrs. Burgett because she was inspiring to make me do my work, and helped me get where I am today. I am so grateful for her. Most Influential Adult/Why: My mom, because she is the most inspiring person ever. She plays a big role in my life. Future Plans: To go to college to be a veterinarian and help animals. Word of Wisdom to Underclassmen: Always focus on your work and only worry about yourself. Focus on yourself.

Attention to parents and guardians of students attending Spring Sprints, a message will be sent tomorrow by 7:15 if Spring Sprints will be postponed to Friday, May 9th due to weather.

HS track results from Ponca Invite Gianna Grant- 3rd place in HJ, 1st place in TJ Adarius Flemester- 2nd place in 100m dash, 3rd place in 200m dash, 4th place in HJ Rachman Free-Bass- 3rd place in 800m Melvin Hulit- 5th place in HJ Angelo Jones- 4th place in LJ, 4th place in TJ Boys 4x100 Relay- Raiden DeCora, Angelo Jones, Melvin Hulit, Adarius Flemester- 2nd place Boys 4x800 Relay- Aaron Hulit, Patrick Burtt, Cassius Snowball, and Ho-Hump Snake- 5th place

WPS activities 5/1 HS track @ Norfolk classic (invite only) 3pm Golf @ Pender 12:30pm

Haylie Lovejoy My parents are Cassandra Harlan and Logan Lovejoy, Jr. Favorite Class(es)/Why: English with Dr. Brasch and Mrs. Pick; they're both very uplifting teachers, and I just really enjoy their classes. Favorite Teacher(s)/Why: Mrs. Pick, because she is always so positive and is very helpful when it comes to anything. Most influential adult/Why: My mother because she makes the impossible possible, and for that I admire her the most. Future Plans: Attend College and major in Political Science. Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen: Stay on top of your work and enjoy every bit of high school because it truly does go by so quickly!

Mikki Leight DeCora Daughter of Mitchell DeCora and Dulcie Paiva Favorite Memory of High School: The time spent with my sister during school. Favorite Class(es)/Why: Ms. Shipman’s class because she always has positive energy. Also, Mrs. Benne’s reconnecting youth classes it helped me a lot during school. Favorite Teacher(s)/Why: Mrs. Burgett because she helped me a lot during school. Also, Ms. Shipman because she’s a great teacher who made an impact on me. Most Influential Adult/Why: My mom because she taught me a lot of things and has always been with me. Future Plans: Go to college to study forensic science or psychology. Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen: Always try to stay on top of your work. Try not to skip so many classes.

Kylena Jallece Walker Parents/guardians: Brandy Free and Kenneth Walker Sr. My Favorite Memory of High School: My favorite memory of high school would have to be basketball season. Traveling to away games was my favorite; the girls made it very memorable. Favorite Class(es)/Why: My favorite class was Reconnecting Youth with Mrs. Benne. I liked what the class was about, and Benne made it pretty fun. Favorite Teacher(s)/Why: My favorite teacher would have to be Mrs. Benne. I think of her as my school mom. She's someone I can always go to when I have questions or need help, whether it’s with schoolwork or life in general. I’ll always be grateful for the bond we’ve built. Most Influential adult/Why: My mom and dad are definitely the most influential adults in my life. They've always been there for me with unconditional love and support, no matter what. I wouldn't be who I am today without them. They've taught me to believe in myself, to work hard, and to never settle for less than my best. I’m so grateful for everything they’ve done and continue to do for me. Future Plans: I’m not sure yet Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen: Go to school and get your work done. Your grades and attendance really do matter.

Wallace Earth Parents/guardians: Grace Snowball and Wallace Earth Sr. Favorite Memory of High School: My favorite memory of high school was all the unforgettable concerts I was fortunate and blessed to attend outside of school. I got to see SNOT, Trippie Redd, Doja Cat & Ice Spice, Wallows, Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, and Taylor Swift. It wasn’t necessarily the performers that made these moments special, but the experience I got to share with my sisters, Angel and Rebecca Earth. These moments brought us closer together, and they’ve become monumental memories we’ll carry with us as we grow older. Favorite Class(es)/Why: My favorite classes were British Literature at HHS with Stacy Delperdang, Art at HHS with Casey Treymane, and the Native American Studies courses I took at LPTC with Alexandrea Walker. In British Literature, I got to regain my love for reading and relearn how to study. We explored the greats like Shakespeare, Orwell, Brontë, and more. Mrs. Delperdang was also just an amazing teacher. She brought life to the stories, was funny, and intelligent, and was probably one of the coolest teachers I’ve had. It was an amazing class, and I would take it a million times over. Art with Casey Treymane was unlike any other. She supported us not only in our artwork but also in our personal and academic lives. She gave thoughtful advice, encouraged us when we were stuck, and motivated us to create something meaningful. She was well-rounded, wise, understanding, classy, and a true inspiration. She and her art class are one of the main reasons I’m where I am today, and it continues to fuel my academic journey. I am beyond grateful to have taken those classes with her as my teacher! Little Priest Tribal College offers a wide variety of classes, but the Native American Studies courses I took with Alexandrea Walker were by far my favorite. I learned about different tribes across the globe, tribal history during key periods, the Marshall Trilogy, language revitalization, Native art, and the lasting impact of colonization on Indian Country today. These classes radicalized me and deepened my understanding of our community. Having Alexandrea as a teacher made the experience even better. She’s a WPS alum and a tribal member who is kind, driven, knowledgeable, and inspiring. If you live on or near the res, I highly recommend taking one of her classes. Favorite Teacher(s)/Why: I don’t really believe in having “favorite” teachers, but two who left a lasting impact and haven’t been mentioned yet are Jeff Horner and Lorena Fernandez. Mr. Horner was the guidance counselor at HHS, but it would be absurd if I didn’t mention him. He helped me enroll in the different community colleges I had the privilege to attend, apply for scholarships, guide me on what classes I should take, answer any questions I had for him, help me with the ACT stuff, and write me letters of recommendation. Anytime I came to him with any concerns he was there to answer my questions and would leave me feeling uplifted and ready to conquer anything! He was kind, well-spoken, thoughtful, there for you when you needed him, and an essential asset to my academic ambitions. I can’t stress how appreciative I was to have him there to guide me. Mrs. Fernandez was my teacher for five inconsistent years at WPS. I first had her in 7th grade, and right from the bat, she was an amazing teacher. She was always there for her students, introduced us to new snacks (i.e., Duvalin, Canels pastillas, Pelon Pelo Rico, Vero Mango, Rosca de Reyes), taught us core subjects, and was there for me when I needed her. She’s a very underrated, sweet, and intelligent teacher. I was truly blessed to have her during my early years. Most influential adult/Why: The most influential adults in my life are my parents. I’m incredibly blessed to be able to say that, and I don’t take it for granted. My parents are my best friends, heroes, leaders, motivation, and support system. They both are very idealistic, hardworking, and traditional individuals. Without them, I (literally) would not be here today but also, academically I would not have achieved what I have without them. They advocate for me, motivate me, encourage me to strive for more, and stand by me through everything. I love them very much and am so appreciative to have them. Future Plans: After graduating, I plan to attend the University of Nebraska Omaha and major in Architectural Engineering. After I am academically accomplished, I plan to come back to the res to give back and help serve the community. Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen: Never give up. Go to school. Get your degree. Embrace your culture. Take the hard classes. Abstain from drugs and alcohol. Be kind.

Hello again, More results from the JH track team. On Saturday April 26th, 15 athletes were brave enough to attend the COLD JH Conference track meet in Creighton Nebraska. Here are the medalists. Girls 4X100 Relay 3rd place-(Audrina Free, Eva Nieman, and Aubreyonna Snowball, and Kimimila Stover) Boys 4X100 Relay 1st place-(Lincoln LaMere, Elias LaTray, Kaleb Solomon, and Noah Solomon) 200 Meter Dash 1st Place-Noah Solomon 400 Meter Dash 2nd Place-Noah Solomon 200 Meter Dash 3rd Place-Kaleb Solomon Triple Jump 3rd Place-Elias LaTray Shot Put 3rd Place-Kendrick Mallory High Jump 4th Place-Lincoln LaMere 100 Meter Dash-4th Place-Kaleb Solomon Shot Put 5th Place-Braiden Lawrence 110 Hurdles 5th Place Wakaja Morrison 400 Meter Dash 6th Place-Elias LaTray 200 Meter Dash 6th Place-Elias LaTray Discus 6th Place-Braiden Lawrence Long Jump 6th Place-Noah Solomon 400 Meter Dash 7th Place-Wakaja Morrison 200 Meter Dash 8th Place-Wakaja Morrison Discus 8th Place-Kendrick Mallory Thank you, JH Track Coaches

Tyliah Lou Mallory Parents/guardians: Cree Lyons and Tyler Wright; my grandmother is Lou Ann Mallory Favorite Memory of High School: When we had Homecoming Spirit Week Favorite Class(es)/Why: My favorite class is Sewing II with Destiny Shipman. I enjoyed this class because we sewed a lot of projects such as beaded earrings and making ribbon skirts and so much more. Favorite Teacher(s)/Why: My favorite teachers are Stacy Brasch, Destiny Shipman, and Courtney Addison because they all helped me in the best way they possibly could. They helped me to keep going forward and to be at school every day. Most influential adult/Why: I would say my Grandma because she also pushed me to get up every morning and to be at school every day when I didn't want to be. She always made sure I would be here and be on time. She also made everything possible for me when I didn't think it was going to be. Future Plans: My plans are to go to college for Early Childhood or go to Cosmetology school. I want to have a stable life and live a healthy lifestyle. Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen: Take your high school career seriously and be at school every day.

WPS activities 4/29 HS Track @ Ponca 3pm

Charlize Frenchman Parents/guardians: Carmen Snow and Francis John Frenchman, Jr. Favorite Memory of High School: My favorite high school memory would be going to New York my freshman year because it was a fun and great experience that I still talk about with my bestest friend Mehawee. It was a time I will never forget because of the memories I made from it. Favorite Class(es)/Why: My favorite classes are Shipmans Sewing class my Junior and Senior year because I have the best memories in there and Shipman always made it fun. My other favorite class would be Waterman’s weight class my Junior year because we would have fun but still get our workout done. Another favorite class was Mr. Alberts Environmental Science because everyone would be involved and Mr.Alberts taught in the best way so everyone could understand. Favorite Teacher(s)/Why: My favorite teachers are Shipman because she makes me feel safe and understands me, she always brightens my day with her energy. Stoner because he's always giving me the best advice and checking on me. Most influential adult/Why: The most influential adult is my mom because she works hard for everything she has, conquers every challenge that's thrown at her, makes everything happen no matter the situation and still has the time to make sure her kids have everything they need. She's everything I could ask for and more. Future Plans: My future plans are to go to college to be a Rad Tech or Photography. Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen: Take advantage of everyday to do something beneficial for the long run.

Janyssa Earth Parents: Daughter of Jennifer Drew and Jonathan Earth. Granddaughter of Maria Scott. Favorite Classes: Mrs. Burgett’s, Mrs. Benne’s, and Mr. Bode’s Favorite Teacher/Why: Mrs. Burgett because she’s always motivated me to get things done, and she always made sure I was okay. Most Influential Adult: My grandma, Dawhita Blackhawk. Future Plans: I plan to attend college somewhere and make a great and comfortable life for my little family.