We had an awesome turnout for Alumni Volleyball Saturday morning!
Winners were Class of 2009/mixed - the team will donate the $300 won to the Battle Creek Volleyball program! Thank you to everyone who was involved!
Junior High Dance Information for Friday, April 11th
2025 Battle Creek Track Invitational
Schedule of Events
12:00 p.m. Field Events Throws will begin at 11:30
Boys Shot Put followed by Girls Shot Put 11:30 Start
Boys Pole Vault followed by Girls Pole Vault
Boys Long Jump followed by Boys Triple Jump on the West Pit
Girls Long Jump followed by Girls Triple Jump on the East Pit
Girls Discus followed by Boys Discus 11:30 Start
Girls High Jump followed by Boys High Jump
2:30 p.m. Running Events – All events Prelims unless stated as Finals
Girls races will be run first followed by Boys
Session I To begin when most field events are completed
4 X 800 Meter Relay Finals
100 Meter High Hurdles Prelims - Girls
110 Meter High Hurdles Prelims – Boys
100 Meter Dash Prelims
400 Meter Dash Finals
3200 Meter Run Finals
200 Meter Dash Prelims
Session II – All Finals; 15 Minutes after the Conclusion of Session I
100 Meter High Hurdles Finals – Girls
110 Meter High Hurdles Finals – Boys
100 Meter Dash Finals
800 Meter Run
300 Meter Low Hurdles – Girls
300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles – Boys
200 Meter Dash Finals
1600 Meter Run
4 x 100 Meter Relay
4 x 400 Meter Relay
BCHS Student Of The Month Spotlight
Congratulations and thanks for all of your hard work and dedication!
April 7th - 11th Weekly Update and April Calendar...
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#WhatAnOpportunity!
BCHS Student Of The Month Spotlight
Congratulations and thanks for all of your hard work and dedication!
Senior Spotlight Alert! Be sure to tune into 106Kix on Saturday (tomorrow) morning from 9:00-10:00 a.m. to hear from area seniors. Tomorrow's show will feature BC's Sophie Humphrey, Jaid Wehrle, Brek Thompson and Dawson Amick. They will be on shortly after 9:00 am
"Congratulations to Mr. Curtis Childers for being named Outstanding Wrestling Official of the Year by the Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association! 🏆🎉 This well-deserved honor recognizes his dedication and excellence in the sport of Wrestling."
Congratulations to Toby Thompson on being selected by the NSWCA as this year's Class C Assistant Coach of the Year! Coach Thompson has dedicated 19 years to the BC wrestling program.
#BuiltDifferent
Congratulations to Ayden Wintz on being selected by the NSWCA as the Class C senior boys wrestling scholarship winner!
#BuiltDifferent
Congratulations to Junior Stusse on being named the NSWCA Class C Guy Mytty outstanding senior wrestler award winner! #BuiltDifferent
Gavin Olson, son of Scott and Beth Olson, attended Battle Creek Public Schools for all thirteen years of his education. He is a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Battle Creek.
Gavin was active in football and track and field for all four years of high school. Aside from athletics, Gavin was involved in speech for four seasons. He served as one of the speech captains this past winter and claimed a fifth place medal at the state meet with his Oral Interpretation of Drama teammates.
Gavin was also active in quiz bowl for four years and served as a captain for two. He was a member of the National Honor Society as a junior and senior, serving as the Historian last year and the President this year. Gavin was also involved in band during all four years and qualified for all state band. He was a Trailblazer for two years and in student council for one year. Gavin represented Battle Creek at the Nebraska Boys’ State last summer. He served as his class’s president during all four years of high school. He has been honored as Student of the Month and Character Student of the Month on many occasions.
When asked to name a favorite teacher at BCHS, Gavin named Mr. Junior Aguilar, stating “I love his constant enthusiasm and support whether in the classroom, on the field, or at speech. He’s got that dog mentality.” Gavin also listed his favorite subject as science. He said, “I love learning about the why and discovering the world around me. Every day, I could learn and experience something new.”
When asked to name a fondest memory from his time in high school, Gavin mentioned all the homecoming games. He said, “I love to compete, and I always enjoyed doing it alongside my classmates.”
Outside of school, Gavin enjoys hunting and fishing. He also likes to golf in his free time.
After graduation, Gavin plans to attend the University of Nebraska at Kearney. While there, he wants to become a high school biology teacher.
Reminder to students in grades 7th and 8th! Dance is next week already! The theme is Hawaiian! Any questions ask Mrs. Nelson.
Conner James Neuhalfen is the proud son of Jerod and Sheryl Neuhalfen. He’s a Battle Creek native, attending Battle Creek Public Schools from kindergarten through senior year. Conner is an active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church where he finds community and faith.
Throughout high school, Conner participated in football, wrestling, and track. His hard work and commitment in the classroom also earned him a spot in the National Honor Society. When asked to reflect on his favorite teacher, Conner named Mr. Junior Aguilar whose science class became his favorite subject. According to Conner, the best memory from his time at BCHS was when he and his wrestling teammates clinched the state championship.
Outside the classroom, Conner balances working at Vic’s Engine Repair and serving as a summer lifeguard at the Battle Creek Public Pool.
Looking ahead, Conner has big plans. After graduation, he will attend the University of Nebraska in Kearney, where he plans to pursue his dream of becoming a cardiovascular perfusionist. He will dedicate himself to a career where he can combine his passion for science with wanting to help others.
Samantha Jo Wemhoff, daughter of Jake and Angie Wemhoff, began her education at Jefferson Elementary in Norfolk, Nebraska, attending from kindergarten through third grade. She then moved to Des Moines Christian School in Urbandale, Iowa, for fourth through sixth grade before completing her education at Battle Creek Public High School from seventh grade through her senior year. She is a member of Northern Heights Baptist Church in Norfolk.
Throughout high school, Sami was actively involved in athletics and extracurricular activities. She was a four-year member of the volleyball, basketball, and track teams, and she served on the student council throughout high school, where she served as Vice President her senior year. Sami participated in FCCLA for three years and was a two-year member of FFA, speech, and Trailblazers.
In athletics, Sami earned letters in all her sports. In basketball, she was a three-time all-conference selection, received honorable mention as a freshman, and earned Elite 8 First Team and All-State Honorable Mention recognition. In volleyball, she was named to the Mid-State All-Conference team, received honorable mention, and was recognized as Newcomer of the Year her freshman year.
When asked to name a favorite teacher at BCHS, Sami named Mr. Jeremy Weidner, noting that he always encouraged her to do her best and made every conversation enjoyable. Her favorite class was yearbook; she loved taking photos of school activities and enjoying Mrs. Angela Gray's delicious snacks. Some of her fondest high school memories will always be from competing in district final basketball games, where she cherished traveling with friends and making lifelong memories.
Outside of school, Sami enjoys spending time with family and friends; working out; playing the guitar, piano, and ukulele; and shopping. She also stays busy as a CNA at Community Pride Care Center in Battle Creek, serves as the assistant manager at the Battle Creek pool, and works as a lifeguard and referee at the Norfolk YMCA.
After high school, Sami plans to attend Wayne State College, where she will play basketball and pursue a degree in pre-nursing. She hopes to become a pediatric nurse.
Lana Faye Tillman, daughter of Joshua and Sarah Tillman, was homeschooled before attending St. John Lutheran School for grades first through sixth. She came to Battle Creek Public Schools for the remainder of her education. Lana is an active member of St. John Lutheran Church in BattleCreek.
Lana was a four-year member of speech, choir, band, one act play production, and cheer. In cheerleading, she served as a captain for two years, and she was the choir and band president for one year each. Lana was on the dance team for two years, and she was a member of National Honor Society. In speech, Lana is a three-time state qualifier. Last year as a junior she was the district champion in entertainment speaking. As a senior, she finished as state runner-up in both entertainment and humorous prose.
Lana has received multiple Student of the Month awards for her efforts in and out of the classroom. Lana listed Mr. Junior Aguilar as her favorite staff member. She mentioned how he is relatable and makes class engaging. Lana also stated, “Getting the opportunity to be coached by him in speech is one of the highlights of my senior year.” Lana named band as her favorite subject, stating, “It is always a stress-free period in my day.” When recalling her fondest memory while at Battle Creek High School, Lana mentioned her senior year homecoming week. She enjoyed how the entire senior class was participating and having fun all while winning the week's competition.
Outside of school, Lana has been a dance instructor at Paulyn’s Dance Studio for four years. She has danced at the studio for the past thirteen years. Aside from dance, Lana enjoys being a member of the LIGHT youth group through St. John Lutheran Church.
After graduation, Lana will attend Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska, where she plans to major in music education. She also will be on the Bulldogs dance team.
Jaelynn Storm Kesting, daughter of Bryan and Kaleena Kesting, attended Pierce Public Schools before coming to Battle Creek High School her freshman year.
Jaelynn was a four-year member of speech and a three-year member of one act play production, cheerleading, and choir. As a senior, she served as a speech captain and student manager. Jaelynn represented Battle Creek High School at Nebraska Girls State last summer.
When asked to name a favorite teacher, Jaelynn listed Mrs. Janet Miller and Mrs. LeAnn Frauendorfer because they always made cheer fun. She listed her favorite class as art because it is lots of fun and because she loves making things. Jaelynn’s fondest memory from her time at BCHS was her junior blaze day because she was able to try something new: the obstacle course.
After high school, Jaelynn plans to attend Northeast Community College where she will study to become a veterinarian technician.
Students, don’t forget to purchase your yearbook! Go to yearbookforever.com to order online. If you want your name stamped on the book, the deadline for that is April 28! You will still be able to purchase after that date, but you will NOT be able to have your name stamped on the cover.
St. John PTL has invited us to join Book Bingo this Friday, April 4th at St. John Lutheran School. What a great way to encourage reading! Keep turning those pages and Happy Reading! 📚💙💜
The Brave and Bravette track teams took care of business at the Cedar Catholic Invite, winning both team races today. The boys put up 180 points while the girls followed with 163 of their own. 🏆 🏆