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Megan Toahty was named to the Hawkfest Honor Choir. Photo provided

Megan Toahty was named to the Hawkfest Honor Choir. Photo provided

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Toahty selected for Honor Choir

April Carr
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
FULLERTON — Every year Northeast Community College hosts “Hawkfest” honor band and choir. Students from all over central and eastern Nebraska audition for the opportunity to participate. This year Fullerton senior Megan Toahty was selected as the only student from Fullerton High School.
Fullerton Firefighters were able to train with a live fire over the weekend. Photo provided by Kathy Voichahoske

Fullerton Firefighters were able to train with a live fire over the weekend. Photo provided by Kathy Voichahoske

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Fullerton Fire Department trains during controlled burn

April Carr
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
FULLERTON — On Saturday the Fullerton Fire Department was able to conduct a controlled burn of a home donated by Troy and MaryAnn Hellbusch. The fire department was able to use this opportunity as a valuable training experience for their newer members.
Cindy Horn poses with the children in her care as she celebrates reaching step five in the Step Up to Quality program. Pictured are Emerson Reardon (left), Gavin Crouse, Autumn Reardon, Hudson Jazwick, Camden Reardon, Conley Reuling, Henry Reuling and Eli Knopik (Not pictured: Tilson Tarnick). Photo provided

Cindy Horn poses with the children in her care as she celebrates reaching step five in the Step Up to Quality program. Pictured are Emerson Reardon (left), Gavin Crouse, Autumn Reardon, Hudson Jazwick, Camden Reardon, Conley Reuling, Henry Reuling and Eli Knopik (Not pictured: Tilson Tarnick). Photo provided

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Area daycare ‘Steps Up to Quality’

April Carr
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
FULLERTON — Cindy Horn started Tiny Treasures Daycare in 2005 as a licensed Family Home Provider. She currently has eight children in her home during the day as well as two more who come after school. “Being a child care provider keeps you on your feet,” Horn said.
Amber Hamik teaches some of her 6th grade students using a smart board. Fullerton Schools recently approved the purchase of 12 new smart boards for elementary classrooms. Photo provided

Amber Hamik teaches some of her 6th grade students using a smart board. Fullerton Schools recently approved the purchase of 12 new smart boards for elementary classrooms. Photo provided

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CLASSROOM TECH

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
FULLERTON — Technology is nothing new in the classroom. In the 1920s it was the radio. In the 1930s the overhead projector was introduced. In 1951 video tapes were introduced, creating a new form of instruction.

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Take action to stop bullying in your community

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
LINCOLN — Bullying can affect a child’s school experience, performance, mental health, and even behavior at home. During the month of October, Nebraskans are encouraged to educate themselves on the signs and harmful effects that these actions can have on the children who experience bullying.
Photos by Tabi Pickrel

Photos by Tabi Pickrel

FIRST FIELD TRIP

April Carr
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
On Wednesday, October 4th the Fullerton Public School’s Kindergarten class took their first field trip. The class traveled by bus to St. Libory to visit the ScareCrow Patch. The Kindergarteners were able to participate in a variety of fun fall activities.
Photos provided by Fullerton band director Colton Kohl

Photos provided by Fullerton band director Colton Kohl

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Fullerton Band makes top 3 at Harvest of Harmony competition

April Carr
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Fullerton Warrior marching band competed in the Harvest of Harmony parade on Saturday. It was a chilly morning with temperatures in the low 30s when the parade began. Fullerton placed third in Class D out of 44 other competing bands.
Mike McCray and his late father, Clifford, harvest together in 2010. He said harvesting has changed over the years. Photo provided

Mike McCray and his late father, Clifford, harvest together in 2010. He said harvesting has changed over the years. Photo provided

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Farmers take to fields for harvest

April Carr
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
FULLERTON — According to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, 92 percent of the state’s total land area is utilized by farms and ranches and one in four jobs in Nebraska are related to agriculture.
Fullerton’s Band performs in the Columbus Marching Festival. They received the highest score possible and placed first among the other class D schools competing. Photo provided by Fullerton schools

Fullerton’s Band performs in the Columbus Marching Festival. They received the highest score possible and placed first among the other class D schools competing. Photo provided by Fullerton schools

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Fullerton band aims for perfection

April Carr
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
FULLERTON — On any given weekday morning, the Fullerton High School marching band can be seen and heard practicing their way through the streets of town. Keeping their feet in time, all 59 members of the band practice their competition song while marching in unison.
F Club officers Bill McKeeman (left), Sam Brower, Bill Morgan, Doug Smoyer, Jim Maly and Greg Zabka carry the Victory Bell in the bell’s early days. Photo provided

F Club officers Bill McKeeman (left), Sam Brower, Bill Morgan, Doug Smoyer, Jim Maly and Greg Zabka carry the Victory Bell in the bell’s early days. Photo provided

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THE SOUND OF VICTORY

April Carr
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
FULLERTON — In 1966 Fullerton High School welcomed a new football coach Barry Miller. Miller also taught P.E. and Industrial Arts. Sometime during his second year at Fullerton, an idea was formed to have a victory bell at home sporting events.