By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – They arrived at Friday evening’s event dressed in their best attire. It was a requirement for this three-course dinner, a fancy, black tablecloth affair at The Archway in Kearney. For many of the guests, this was their first time attending a formal banquet. And they had a lot to learn. Which direction should I pass the salad dressing? How do you twirl pasta? Why are there so many utensils? “Different … [Read more...] about UNK students teach local seventh graders ‘Skills for Success’
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‘Perfect example of a student-athlete’: Prososki provides leadership for UNK soccer
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – “You have to be a different breed to play goalie.” Those are the words of University of Nebraska at Kearney head women’s soccer coach Chloe Roberts while discussing what’s arguably the most difficult position in the game. Goalies must be smart, athletic and strong, both mentally and physically, to excel at the NCAA Division II level. Fortunately, Roberts has a player who possesses all of those abilities. Allie … [Read more...] about ‘Perfect example of a student-athlete’: Prososki provides leadership for UNK soccer
Kearney High is UNK Band Day’s top parade performer
KEARNEY – Kearney High School won Class AA, the Sweepstakes Trophy and was named the top band overall at Saturday’s 2018 UNK Band Day Parade competition. The KHS Bearcat Band swept all top honors, as it also was recognized as the outstanding drum line and outstanding color guard winner. Eighteen Nebraska bands marched in the University of Nebraska at Kearney parade, which celebrated its 60th year. Grand Island Northwest won Class A. Other first-place honors went … [Read more...] about Kearney High is UNK Band Day’s top parade performer
After serious accident, UNK senior Robert Messbarger ready to serve others
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Robert Messbarger doesn’t remember the accident that nearly claimed his life. It was March 10, 2015, and the University of Nebraska at Kearney student, then a freshman, was heading to his parents’ home north of Kearney. As his 2001 Nissan pickup slowed along Highway 10 to make the turn onto West 92nd Street, the vehicle was struck from behind by a semitrailer hauling a backhoe. That collision pushed his pickup into … [Read more...] about After serious accident, UNK senior Robert Messbarger ready to serve others
Kearney High School wins top parade honors at UNK Band Day
Kearney High School won the Sweepstakes Trophy and was named the top band overall at Saturday’s 2016 UNK Band Day Parade Competition. Twenty-four Nebraska bands marched in the University of Nebraska at Kearney parade. Directed by Nathan LeFeber and Rick Mitchell, Kearney High won Class AA and was also awarded the trophy for outstanding drum line. Winning the Outstanding Color Guard trophy was Kearney Catholic High School. Other first-place honors went to Grand … [Read more...] about Kearney High School wins top parade honors at UNK Band Day
