The Battle Creek FFA food drive scheduled for tonight has been postponed to a later date! We're sorry for any inconvenience this may cause!
Here is the link for the track store- it closes Monday April 8th at 10 AM: https://bc-track-field-store2-2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Josiah Allen Volk, son of Ryan and Ashley Volk, attended Battle Creek Public Schools for all thirteen years of his education. He is an active member of St. John Lutheran Church in Battle Creek.
Josiah participated in golf for three years and football for all four years of high school. In addition, he also ran track and played basketball for one season each. He was recognized at the athletic banquet for being a scholar athlete, and he also received recognition for being a three sport athlete. Aside from athletics, Josiah has been a Trailblazer, and he was selected as Student of the Month and Character Student of the Month.
When asked to name a favorite teacher, Josiah listed Mr. Mike Couch. He added that his favorite class is Personal Finance because he gets to learn financial skills that he will need in the future.
Outside of school, Josiah enjoys helping out on his family’s farm, hunting, working on his truck, and golfing with friends.
After graduation, Josiah plans to attend Wayne State College to work toward a career in accounting.
Tucker Joseph Daniel Kirby, son of Dan and Sherri Kirby, attended St. John Lutheran School in Battle Creek from preschool through 8th grade. He went to Lutheran High Northeast in Norfolk for one year before coming to Battle Creek High School as a sophomore. He is a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Norfolk.
Tucker was active in football for two seasons, and he golfed all four years of high school. In addition, he represented Battle Creek at the 2023 Cornhusker Boys State.
When Tucker was asked to name a favorite teacher at BCHS, he mentioned Mr. Junior Aguilar, stating that Mr. Aguilar is very relatable and makes chemistry easy to understand.Tucker listed his favorite subject of study as digital media with Mr. Jonah Heng.
Outside of school, Tucker likes to hang out with his friends and write his own music.
After graduation, Tucker plans to attend Northeast Community College in Norfolk. He later plans to transfer to the University of Nebraska in Lincoln to pursue a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Tucker hopes to eventually become a financial advisor.
The ACT for all juniors is tomorrow. Juniors should be at school by 7:45 am. Testing will conclude at 12:30.
Tomorrow (Tuesday's) meet at Cedar Catholic has been postponed.
The Battle Creek FFA food drive is tomorrow night! Please leave items on your front porch for donation.
March 25th - 29th Weekly Update...
#CommittedToExcellence!
BC will have a few senior athletes live on Sportstalk radio this morning beginning at 9:00 am. It will be on one of the following: 94.7, 97.5, or 106.7. Give it a listen!
Jacob Duane Anderson, son of Zach and Kara Anderson and Courtney and Brandon Timmerman, attended Laurel Concord Coleridge Public Schools from preschool through second grade. He attended Stanton Public Schools from second through fifth grade before coming to Battle Creek where he attended St. John Lutheran School until eighth grade. Jacob came to Battle Creek High School as a freshman. He is a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Norfolk.
Jacob was active in football during all four years of high school, lettering his junior and senior seasons. He was in basketball and golf for two years each. Aside from athletics, Jacob was an active member of FFA all four years.
Jacob listed his favorite teacher as Mrs. Brianna O'Brien because he enjoyed making different foods and learning how to cook under her guidance. Jacob named his favorite class as welding because he enjoys that he gets to weld for a whole class period. His fondest memory from his time at BCHS was the Chadron football playoff game; Jacob mentioned that he enjoyed spending many hours on a bus with his teammates.
Outside of school, Jacob is employed at Bierman Sandblasting & Painting, where he has been a welder for the past two and a half years. Jacob enjoys working on vehicles, driving derby cars, and riding trails with ATVs.
After graduation, Jacob plans to attend Northeast Community College in South Sioux City. He plans to study welding and hopes to get a job where he will weld full time.
Blake Joseph Borchers, son of Jeff and Shelley Borchers, attended St. John Lutheran School before coming to Battle Creek High School as a freshman for the remainder of his education. He is an active member of St. John Lutheran Church and is in the LIGHT Youth Group there.
Blake was active in football and basketball during all four years of high school. He also competed in track and field for two years and was awarded Newcomer of the Year for his efforts in the sport. He was also involved in golf as a sophomore. In football, Blake served as one of the team captains his senior year, and he was an All State honorable mention honoree. In addition, he was selected to compete this summer in both the Shrine Bowl and in the Northeast Nebraska All Star Game. In basketball, Blake was a team captain as a junior and again as a senior. He was named to the Academic All State list, All State honorable mention team, and he was selected to the All Conference squad as a senior. Blake was named Most Improved Athlete on the basketball squad his junior year.
Aside from sports, Blake served as a trailblazer for two years and was active in student council his senior year. He was president of his class as a freshman and vice president as a junior. Blake is also a member of the National Honor Society, serving as vice president his senior year. Blake has been selected as Student of the Month on four occasions.
When asked to name a favorite teacher at BCHS, Blake named Mr. Ryan Heller, stating, “He makes his classroom a fun environment to be in, and he teaches in a way that I was able to understand well.” Blake listed his favorite class as physics because it involves math and calculations applicable to the real world. Blake mentioned that one of his fondest memories from his time in high school was his sub-district basketball game. He said, “I will remember it forever because I started the game off with an alley-oop dunk, and MJ Wragge hit the game-winning three point shot.” Blake said having so many people there for this moment made it that much better.
Outside of school, Blake enjoys hunting, fishing, and hanging out with friends and family. He is also a part of the Battle Creek American Legion baseball team during the summer months.
After graduation Blake plans to attend South Dakota School of Mines. While there, he will study mechanical engineering and play football for the South Dakota Hardrockers.
State speech didn't go the way any of us wanted, but we can't be more proud of our qualifiers and our whole team this season!! Thank you all for a great season!
Amber Rose Schurman, daughter of Dennis Schurman and Gail and Chris Ermels, attended St. John Lutheran School from preschool through eighth grade before coming to Battle Creek High School as a freshman. She is a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Battle Creek.
Amber was a member of one act play production for one year along with cheer and FCCLA. She was also active in volleyball for two seasons. For her efforts in the classroom, Amber has been on the honor roll during all four years of high school.
Amber listed her favorite staff members as Mrs. Bri O'Brien and Mrs. Leigha Kern, stating, “Mrs. O’Obrien always makes me feel safe in her room, and her class is always a fun time. Mrs. Kern makes class interesting and always includes everyone in discussions and lessons.” Amber also named English IV as her favorite class.
When asked to name a favorite memory on her time at BCHS, Amber stated that she will always remember her junior blaze day at Timberlake. She mentioned, “I made so many fun memories with my friends when we were at Timberlake. We were given a lot of freedom to do our own thing which helped us make the most of our time.”
Outside of school, Amber likes to hang out with friends, go on roadtrips, go shopping, and she also enjoys reading. Sometimes, she uses her free time to volunteer at Orphan Grain Train. Amber has been employed at Uncle Jarroll’s Pub-B-Que for three years and recently started a job at Kohl’s.
After graduation, Amber plans to attend Northeast Community College to study business administration. She will also be working toward receiving her real estate license.
Zoey McKinizie Watson, daughter of Mike and Tammy Watson, attended Woodland Park Elementary in Norfolk before transferring to Battle Creek Elementary in third grade.
Zoey was active in band, speech, one act play production, student council, and FFA during high school. In addition, she served as a trailblazer and was named Student of the Month.
Out of school, Zoey enjoys fishing, hunting, and competitive trap shooting. She has been employed at Hobby Lobby for two years.
When asked to name a favorite staff member, Zoey listed two, Mrs. Rebecca Anderson and Mrs. Brianna O’Brien. Zoey mentioned that Mrs. Anderson takes the time to sit with her and help her with homework, and Mrs. O’Brien is “just a really good listener.”
After graduation, Zoey plans to attend Northeast Community College to pursue a career in auto body.
Dane Edwin Kilday, son of Jay and Faye Kilday, attended Elgin Public Schools until third grade when he came to Battle Creek where he has remained ever since. He is a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Norfolk.
Dane was involved in track and field for one season and ran cross country for two years. In addition, he was an active member of FFA where he earned the greenhand degree.
When asked to list a favorite teacher at BCHS, Dane listed Mr. Mike Couch, saying that he always made class enjoyable. He listed his favorite classes as building construction and welding because both are hands-on classes, something he will use in his future. One of Dane’s fondest memories was going fishing with his classmates at his junior blaze day.
Outside of school Dane enjoys doing anything outdoors, including hunting, fishing, or hanging out with friends. Dane also spends a lot of time working for his dad and grandpa on the farm.
After graduation, he plans to get certified in welding. He eventually hopes to buy the family farm and have his own cow/calf operation. Dane will attend Northeast Community College in Norfolk.
FCCLA state shirt orders close tomorrow at 10 am!
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Addisyn Claire Taake, daughter of Brian and Wendy Taake, attended Christ Lutheran Preschool in Norfolk before coming to Battle Creek in kindergarten where she finished the remainder of her schooling. Addi is an active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Norfolk.
Addi participated in volleyball and basketball during all four years of high school, as well as track and field for three years, lettering in all sports. In volleyball, Addi was honorably mentioned by the Omaha World Herald. She was named to the Mid-State Conference All Conference Team and to the NSAA Academic All State Team. During her senior season, she was named the Team's Most Valuable Player and became the second overall leader in digs and the eighth overall leader for kills. On the basketball court, Addi was named to the NSAA Academic All State Team, and she was honorably mentioned by the Mid-State Conference. In track, Addi was a state qualifier as a sophomore. During her junior and senior years, she served as a volleyball team captain and as a senior, she was a basketball team captain.
Outside of athletics, Addi has been a trailblazer, and she is a member of the National Honor Society where she serves as treasurer. In addition, she served as the senior class secretary. She was selected as Student of the Month on four occasions.
Addisyn named her favorite teachers at BCHS as Mrs. Stephanie Nelson and Mrs. Angela Gray, saying “Mrs. Gray would always bring us snacks when we were working on the yearbook, and she was helpful and supportive of my endeavors.”. Addi mentioned that Mrs. Nelson always “kept it real and helped me grow as an individual.” She added that art and yearbook were her favorite classes because each allowed her to be with her friends and be creative. Addi mentioned that her fondest memory of her time at BCHS was her junior blaze day at Timberlake.
Outside of school, Addisyn enjoys hanging out with friends, taking trips to Omaha, and hanging out with her nephew, Riggs. In the past, Addi worked as a lifeguard at the Norfolk Country Club. She currently works as a CNA at Community Pride Care Center in Battle Creek.
After graduation, Addisyn plans to attend Bryan College of Health Science in Lincoln to pursue a nursing degree. She plans to eventually become a nurse practitioner.
Dakota James Hoffmann, son of Justin and Jodi Hoffmann, attended Battle Creek Public Schools for all thirteen years of his education. He is a member of Victory Road Church in Norfolk.
Dakota was involved in FFA throughout high school and was the highest seller all four years for the annual fruit sales fundraiser with approximately $8,000 in sales over his time in the program.
When asked to list a favorite staff member at BCHS, Dakota listed Mr. Mike Couch because he taught him useful technical and leadership skills needed for his future outside of high school. He also listed welding and shop as his two favorite classes.
Outside of school, Dakota likes to spend time at work or doing miscellaneous jobs and activities. He is involved in 4-H where he has completed welding projects and shown cattle. On the weekends, he helps around his grandparents’ farm, assisting with automotive repair and building construction.
Prior to his work-based learning on Fridays at Dietz Well and Pump, Dakota has worked at various feedlots around the area. He plans to go straight into the workforce following high school with hopes of owning his own farm one day.
Reminder to purchase your FCCLA shirts from the shop while you still can. The store is set to close THIS FRIDAY, March 22 at 10 am! https://bcstatefccla24.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Before starting the foods unit in junior high FCS,, students learn the importance of handwashing through a soap lab!
