BT in the Risk Chair!!
8th grade Blaze Day at the Y. Students just got done with laser tag and FB and soccer in the field house and now are getting out of their comfort zone talking about taking healthy risks and getting involved in HS!
Prom 2021
Results for the HCC Invite: Both Braves and Bravettes teams took home first place in the team races! Great way to start the competitive seasons BC!
Thank you Farmers Pride of Battle Creek for giving this BC senior an opportunity to learn your business through the Battle Creek work-based learning program.
Varsity track meet at Hartington Cedar Catholic has been moved to Monday, March 29th at 1:00pm.
The Battle Creek Alumni Banquet has been postponed until July 2022 at Divots DeVent Center due to the uncertainty of the pandemic and most people not able to travel or gather.
This Battle Creek senior has been working with Mr. Lanman at Battle Creek Elementary this entire school year for his work-based learning.
Renee Ann Brummels, daughter of Toshia and Christopher Morrison and Daniel and Karlie Brummels, attended Battle Creek Public Schools for all thirteen years of her education. She is a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Randolph, Nebraska.
Renee participated in volleyball, basketball, track and dance during all four years of high school. In volleyball, she earned several honors, including being named to the All-State Honorable Mention squad by the Omaha World Herald and honorably mentioned by the Mid-State Conference. Renee also served as a volleyball team captain during both her junior and senior seasons. She is a two-time state qualifier going into her senior season of track and field and was a state champion in the triple jump as a sophomore.
Aside from athletics, Renee was also very active in school activities while at BCHS. She was a member of Trailblazers for two years, FCCLA for three, and quiz bowl and student council for four. Renee served as the student council secretary during both her junior and senior years. She is currently the senior class president. Her success in the classroom includes being selected to the National Honor Society, where she has served as the chapter vice president this past year. She is a four time recipient of Student of the Month honors and has been on the A honor roll throughout high school. Renee also earned the Scholar Athlete Award for her success in both the field and in the classroom. Renee was crowned Homecoming queen by the student body during Homecoming 2020.
When asked to name a favorite instructor at BCHS, Renee listed Mr. Ryan Heller who “always went above and beyond outside of the classroom.” Renee listed math as her favorite subject.
Outside of school, Renee works as a lifeguard at the Norfolk YMCA and at the Battle Creek City Pool. In her free time, Renee enjoys spending time with friends and family outdoors and going on vacation.
After graduation, Renee plans to attend the University of South Dakota at Vermillion where she will be a member of the track and field squad. She will major in biology. She plans to go to medical school after earning her bachelor’s degree.
Best wishes, Renee!
Thanks to John Klein and Northeast Machine of Battle Creek for providing this senior an opportunity to do work-based learning.
One of the best opportunities for Battle Creek’s work based learning program is to sit and eat lunch with your mentor. This Battle Creek senior will be a great elementary teacher and she has an awesome mentor.
Thank you King Steel for allowing this Battle Creek Senior to work in your lab. Real work - Real opportunities at Battle Creek’s work based learning.
Thanks Landon Bierman and Bierman Sandblasting of Battle Creek for teaching this Battle Creek senior through the work based learning program. #battlecreekworkbasedlearning
Thank you Goody’s Grill for providing an opportunity for this Battle Creek senior. #battlecreekworkbasedlearning
This Battle Creek senior is helping manage 3400 head of cattle on his Friday’s through the Battle Creek’s work-based learning program.
Who believes this Battle Creek senior would be a great high school science teacher and coach. Battle Creek’s work- based learning program is giving him the opportunity to see for himself.
Sophia Lynn Pihlgren, daughter of Mickella Brabec and William Pihlgren, attended the Norfolk Public Schools until she came to Battle Creek Public School as a senior.
Sophie participated in track and cross country during all four years of high school. She also was involved in FFA and band for three years and participated in theatre for one.
When asked to name a favorite teacher at BCHS, Sophie listed Mr. Billy O’Brien because she loves learning about agriculture. Sophie’s fondest memory from her time at BCHS was the first football game last fall because she had a blast with her friends in the stands.
Outside of school, Sophie is employed at Subway, a job she has held since January.
After graduation, Sophie plans to attend McNeese State University in Louisiana where she will study animal science.
Best wishes, Sophie!
Wylie John Trowbridge, son of Doug and Amy Trowbridge, attended St. John's Lutheran School before coming to the Battle Creek Public Schools.
Wylie was active in basketball and golf during his freshman and sophomore years. He listed his favorite staff member as former science instructor Mr. Tucker Tejkl because he was understanding and helpful to his students. He named his favorite subject as science.
Outside of school, Wylie enjoys cruising around town, hanging out with his friends, and making money at his jobs. He is employed at Pizza Ranch as a delivery driver, a position he has held for the past two months.
After graduation, Wylie plans to study both welding and business.
Best wishes, Wylie!
Coltin Lane Smith, son of David and Suzi Smith, attended Woodland Park Elementary School, Norfolk Middle School and Norfolk Junior High before coming to Battle Creek High School during his eighth grade year.
While at BCHS, Coltin has been active in golf and chess club for two years.
Outside of school, he spends his free time gaming and doing archery.
When asked to name a favorite staff member at BCHS, Coltin listed former math instructor Dexter Hanzel, stating, “He always knew how to talk to me, and he was a very nice guy.” Coltin named math as his favorite subject because he enjoys solving complex problems with numbers.
Recalling one of his favorite memories, Coltin explained how transferring to Battle Creek High School in eighth grade was so memorable because everyone was very nice and welcoming to him.
After graduation, Coltin plans to attend Northeast Community College to study in the HVAC program.
Best wishes, Coltin!
Dylan William Hamilton, son of Shane Flanagan and Jessica Goden, has attended Battle Creek Public Schools for all thirteen years of his education.
Dylan was a member of the choir during all four years of high school, and he golfed for one season. When asked to list a favorite class, Dylan mentioned that choir was what he most enjoyed because of the positive energy and because of the instruction by Miss Johns, his favorite instructor.
Outside of school, Dylan enjoys playing frisbee golf and hanging out with his friends. Dylan has also worked at Pizza Hut for the past year.
After graduation, Dylan plans to attend Northeast Community College to study auto body mechanics.
Best wishes, Dylan!
