Thursday, April 10, 2014

York Dukes Recognized for State Fair Prowess

Four YHS and one YMS students were recognized at the State Capitol in Lincoln in March for earning first place awards in display competitions during the 2013 State Fair. During their day at the Capitol they attended a press conference with the Committee for the 150th Celebration for NE Statehood coming up in 2017. The students meet with the Speaker of the House, Greg Adams, and watched the legislature in session and were introduced to the legislature. They also took a specially guided tour of the Capital Building. Finally, they had a meeting with Governor Heineman.

Honorees were:

* Nicole Mittman, 8th grade, overall art award, Middle school sweepstakes winner
* Lauren Clark, 11th grade, overall essay award
* John Fletcher, 12th grade, 1st place Improv Team accepting award for YHS being a sweepstakes winner as a school
* Will Tietmeyer, 12th grade
* Kalon Beeson, 11th grade

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