These Braves and Bravettes may be purple and gold, but in FCCLA they also look good in Silver & Gold as all 23 STAR competitors brought home hardware! This includes the 15 members that have punched their tickets to NATIONALS in Seattle, Washington!!
National Qualifiers:
Lillee Tucker, Michael Maughan, & Alaina Rogat - Chapter in Review Portfolio
Lainee Cook & Payton Tillotson - Entrepreneurship
Taylor Olsen & Keeley Wickett- Event Management
Paige Rumans & Presley Wolf - Professional Presentation
Macey Moore - Teach or Train
Kaydence Salmon - Leadership
Jaid Wehrle & Sami Wemhoff - Nutrition and Wellness
Adley Seifer & Lainey Knapp - Promote and Publicize FCCLA
Medalists:
Piper Rumans - Chapter Service Project Portfolio
Jaiden Ertzner - Event Management
Jacey Hassler - National Programs in Action
Zion Baier - Career Investigation
Carli Hamilton - Chapter in Review Portfolio
Sidnee Hollum - Chapter Service Portfolio
Brittany Borchers - Say YES to FCS
Bria Blevins - Teach or Train
Our chapter was also honored in bringing home multiple chapter awards. We are beyond proud of the incredibly hard work our members have done as they have pour in many hours to reach their success in these events. We can’t wait to see what they do at nationals!
Chapter Awards:
- Red Chapter Award
-Community ServUS Award
-7-up Award
-Junior Mints Award
-Feed Nebraska Award Winner
-Gold Chapter Award
Finally, a congratulations to our advisor, Mrs. O’Brien in receiving the ACE award for outstanding advisors! We’re so proud of everyone, and we can’t wait to see how our chapter continues to move and grow in the upcoming year!
Athletic Banquet
May 1, 2024
Leah Marie Tillman, daughter of Sarah and Joshua Tillman, was homeschooled before attending St. John Lutheran School from first grade through sixth grade. She came to Battle Creek High School as a seventh grader where she has remained ever since. She is a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Battle Creek.
Leah was active in cheer and track during all four years of high school. She served as a cheer captain as a senior. She was also in dance for three years, serving as a captain her junior year. In addition, Leah was involved in cross country this past fall where she received the Team Captain Award.
Aside from athletics, Leah was active in one act play production, speech, and band during all four years. In one act, she was named Best Female Actress. For her efforts in speech, Leah was a state qualifier as a junior and as a senior. Leah has also been a member of National Honor Society over the past two years, where she currently serves as a secretary. She has been in choir and has served as a trailblazer over the past two years as well. Leah was selected as Student of the Month and Character Student of the Month on four occasions. She also represented Battle Creek at Cornhusker Girls State last summer.
Outside of school, Leah enjoys playing softball and is an active member of St. John Lutheran Youth LIGHT group. She enjoys doing art as a hobby and is employed at Goody’s Grill where she works as a hostess and busser.
When asked to name a favorite teacher at BCHS, Leah listed Mr. Junior Aguilar, stating, “He helped me pass chemistry by making the class interesting.” She also listed that he was the coolest speech coach she ever had. Leah listed her favorite subject as art because she enjoys starting the day stress free and loves doing hands-on crafts to create something beautifully imperfect.
After graduation, Leah will attend Northeast Community College for two years to study business. After that, she plans to attend Wayne State College to obtain a degree in interior design.
7th Grade Student Of The Month Spotlight
Congratulations and thanks for all of your hard work and dedication to BCHS!
Boone Central Varsity Track Schedule of Events
8th Grade Student Of The Month Spotlight
Congratulations and thanks for all of your hard work and dedication to BCHS!
BCHS Prom 2024 is quickly approaching!! Festivities are this Saturday, April 13th. The Grand March and coronation of the king and queen will be held at the high school gym. Please see the attached schedule. Contact LeAnn or Kim at the high school with any questions.
Makenzi Lynn Eckert, daughter of Josh and Mary Eckert, attended St. John Lutheran School in Battle Creek before coming to Battle Creek High School at the start of her freshman year. She is an active member of St. John Lutheran Church in Battle Creek.
Makenzi was a cheerleader for two years and a member of the FCCLA chapter for one year. When asked to name a favorite staff member at Battle Creek, Makenzi mentioned Mrs. Brianna O’Brien, stating, “Her Foods One and Foods Two classes were small and very laid back.” In addition, Makenzi named art class as her favorite subject because she enjoys doing projects and talking with her friends.
Outside of school, Makenzi enjoys spending time with friends and going for walks with her dog. She also works as a CNA at Community Pride Care Center in Battle Creek.
After graduation, Makenzi will attend Northeast Community College in Norfolk to earn her associate’s degree before going to nursing school.
Here are our upcoming musical performances! It's that time of the year. 🎶
We are 3 WEEKS away from our Annual Mattress Fundraiser! 📅
Like, comment, share, and invite your friends, family, & coworkers! 👍
This fundraiser is only as effective as the promotion YOU can help with. Everything you do helps the future success of YOUR local music department!🎶
Boone Central Junior High Track Schedule of Events
State FCCLA is off with a bang! Wish these competitors good luck tomorrow as they compete to be the best of Nebraska FCCLA!
April 8th - April 12th Weekly Update... With approximately six weeks left in the school year, it is important to stay focused so we can finish the school year strong.
#CommittedToExcellence! #OurWhy!
BC fans...any fan or parent of a spring athlete interested in a sport button of your athlete/s? The BC Cheer squad is always here for you! Email Mrs. F if you'd like to order! lfrauendorfer@bcpsne.info
State FFA had some big success include a State CHAMPION and a State RUNNER-UP (National Qualifier)!
A huge congratulations to the following:
Claire Schmidt- State Champion inAg Literacy Speaking
Cade Fickes & Claire Schmidt- State Runner-up in Agriscience Fair
We’re incredibly proud of the success from others in the Battle Creek FFA as well and more will be to come later!
10th Grade Student Of The Month Spotlight
Congratulations and thanks for all of your hard work and dedication to BCHS!
Just a reminder that the 2nd BC Track and Field Online store closes down this coming Monday April 8th at 10 AM!
https://bc-track-field-store2-2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Battle Creek High School Foundation Dinner is April 19th please save this date and help us welcome back Mr. Jay Bellar!
BC Speech & Drama students and parents...add our annual awards night to your calendars! Let's get together and celebrate our year! Tuesday, April 30th at 6:30pm.
