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Fullerton, Twin River students earn medals at Speech State

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

KEARNEY — Nance County was well-represented at the State Speech meet.On Saturday, Fullerton’s Everett Gleason and Lylla Sabata competed in the Class D Speech Competition. Sabata was the runner-up in Persuasive Speaking and finished fifth in Extemporaneous Speaking.

Congratulations to the students who participated in the Class DAll-State Band. Front Row from left: Aubrey Thies, Melinda Reimer, and Hailey Johnson. Back Row from right: Colton Harris, Elena Reimer, Lylla Sabata and PJ Sabata. Photo provided

Class D All-State Band

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Congratulations to the students who participated in the Class D All-State Band. Front Row from left: Aubrey Thies, Melinda Reimer, and Hailey Johnson. Back Row from right: Colton Harris, Elena Reimer, Lylla Sabata and PJ Sabata.

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Alumni Basketball Champs

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Congratulations to the winners of the inaugural Fullerton Alumni Basketball Tournament! Front row: Skyler Herman, Ryan Larsen, Lane Knopik, Schuyler Sharp, Troy Sharp, Trent Ostransky. Back Row: Grant Lassek and Bryant Shotkoski.

Fullerton had two state qualifiers in speech. Lylla Sabata and Everett Gleason are heading for State. Jaycek Green and PJ Sabata earned medals at the district meet. Photo provided

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Fullerton sending Sabata, Gleason to State Speech

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

SPALDING — Fullerton has two members of the speech team heading for State.Fullerton participated in the D1-4 district at Riverside in Spalding.Lylla Sabata was the district champion in Persuasive Speaking and Extemporaneous Speaking. Everett Gleason finished third in Persuasive Speaking.

Lylla Sabata was named a Nebraska Young Artist Award winner. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Fullerton junior named a Nebraska Young Artist Award winner

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts has announced the winners of the 29th annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.

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Kohl wins band director award

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

FULLERTON — Fullerton band director Colton Kohl was named the recipient of the NSBA’s Jack Snider Outstanding Young Band Director Award.

8th and Broadway dance captains Tori Decker and Terrick Gonsior accept the show choir’s second place trophy. Photo provided

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Show choir takes 2nd at ‘Clash of the Titans’

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Fullerton’s show choir — 8th and Broadway — received second place in the 1A division at Lewis Central’s Clash of the Titans over the weekend in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Joél Ruybalid has been hired as Fullerton's next superintendent.

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Fullerton hires next superintendent

Rick Holtz

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

FULLERTON — Fullerton Public Schools has their guy.The Fullerton Board of Education approved the superintendent contract with Joél Ruybalid at their meeting on Monday. Ruybalid was one of three finalists that interviewed with the district on Feb. 3.

Own a piece of Fullerton history.

Purchase a piece of Fullerton history

Ncj Staff Report

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

FULLERTON — You can be the proud owner of a piece of Fullerton sports history.The district announced on Monday that they are holding a surplus uniform sale at the Jan. 27 and 30 basketball games. Uniforms from a variety of decades and sports will be available.

The Fullerton Board of Education interviewed one candidate on Wednesday for their superintendent opening. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Superintendent search continues

Rick Holtz

Thursday, January 8, 2026

FULLERTON — Fullerton’s superintendent search continues.The Fullerton Board of Education met on Wednesday to interview one finalist for their superintendent opening. After nearly an hour in closed session, the board had made their decision.