By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – “I love you little buddy. I’ll be back in a bit.” Ryan Woitalewicz will always remember those words. It’s the last thing his father Kenny said to him on that fateful Valentine’s Day in 2004. The volunteer captain with Wood River Fire and Rescue never returned home. Kenny Woitalewicz and fellow firefighter Bob Heminger were called to a house fire that morning. Both men entered the home in an attempt to rescue an … [Read more...] about Inspired by his late father, Ryan Woitalewicz is determined to make a difference
Homecoming
VIDEO: Homecoming Week Highlights
PHOTOS: Homecoming Lip-Sync Contest
UNK student organizations turned the “Searching for Blue and Gold” theme into entertaining choreographed dances during the lip-sync contest Thursday evening in the Health and Sports Center. Hosted by Loper Programming and Activities Council, the annual event is a highlight of homecoming week. UNK graduate Austin Jacobsen served as emcee and Loper football coach Josh Lynn fired up the crowd. The UNK drum line, Sapphires dance team, cheerleaders and wrestlers also … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Homecoming Lip-Sync Contest
DJ Hardwick, Holly Rockenbach crowned UNK homecoming royalty Thursday evening
KEARNEY – DJ Hardwick of Benkelman and Holly Rockenbach of York are the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s homecoming king and queen. They were crowned Thursday evening during a ceremony in the Health and Sports Center on campus. UNK’s homecoming royalty are selected by two rounds of student voting. Hardwick and Rockenbach will be recognized during the homecoming parade scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday in downtown Kearney and the UNK football game set for 2 p.m. … [Read more...] about DJ Hardwick, Holly Rockenbach crowned UNK homecoming royalty Thursday evening
PHOTO GALLERY: Homecoming Pep Rally
The 2021 homecoming festivities kicked off Monday evening with a pep rally near the Bell Tower on campus. UNK Athletic Director Marc Bauer and football player Corey Hoelck spoke at the event, and the eight finalists for homecoming royalty were announced. Student organizations also showed off their creations for the lawn display competition. This year's homecoming theme is "Searching for Blue and Gold." UNK HOMECOMING SCHEDULE Tuesday, Oct. 5 5:30 p.m. – Adventure Race … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Homecoming Pep Rally
