All students are invited to take part in the Guardian Angels Central Catholic and West Point-Beemer Joint Musical Auditions for Annie Jr., which will be held on Friday, January 10, 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. and Monday, January 13, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the West Point - Beemer Music Room. You will only need to attend one date.

Please come prepared with a brief musical selection from Annie. You have the option to use a music track or perform a cappella. You will also be asked to do a cold reading.

Don't forget to sign up for up for the musical at the high school office, AND complete a Musical Audition Form available on the counter by the high school office.

Crew members should sign up, but do not need to attend auditions.

Both musical parts and crew members will be announced following the completion of auditions.

Grades are now complete for the first semester. Junior High Students will have a Semester 1 Report Card, while Freshmen through Seniors will have a transcript. On the transcript, students will find their credits, GPA and class rank.

Seniors

Cody Hass

Kathryn Jansen

Adyson Luebbert

Diego Onate

Caleb Ridder

Mackenzie Schmid

Chase Smith

Brooklyn Steffen

Jordan Timmerman

Juniors

Joelle Peatrowsky

Elliot Reeson

Julianne Ridder

Abigail Toline

Sophomores

Luke Guenther

Haidan Hakel

Samuel Hass

Anna Hugo

Paisley Skoda

Freshmen

Emerson Baumert

Hudson Bramlet

Emma Cohee

Emma Engelmeyer

Dylyn Gentrup

Bailey Gerths

Abby Kreikemeier

Hailey Kreikemeier

Kara Ridder

Landon Schuetze

Tia Strehle

Marie Wardyn

Eighth Grade

Joseph Eames

Anthony Jansen

Bailey Knobbe

Charlotte Ridder

Seventh Grade

Molly Bracht

Emma Bradley

Levi Strehle

Clayton Thiele

Seniors

Kennedy Baumert

Carter Bramlet

Noah Brichacek

Jaxson Brunsing

Luke Hagedorn

Grace Hunzeker

Konnor Kralik

Ben Oligmueller

Shelby Perchal

Dylan Schinstock

Trey Schlecht

Hayden Throener

Isaac Wooldrik

Juniors

Ryder Anderson-Ray

Ava Cohee

Charlie Dinslage

Addison Doescher

Isaac Guenther

Peri Guenther

Rebecca Jansen

Josie Ritter

Maverik Smith

Sophomores

Candela Abellan Alloza

Amiah Dirkschneider

Alaina Eames

Emma Ebel

Ava Karnopp

Jessa Luebbert

Ava Minnick

Julie Schold

Colin Smith

Barrett Steffen

Elijah Steffensmeier

Madeline Thiele

Henry Wooldrik

Freshmen

Nicholas Cohee

Addison Kaup

Avery Kaup

Hannah Roede

Jena Schlecht

Grady Schmid

Thomas Toline

Eighth Grade

Harper Dinslage

Ethan Eisenmenger

Nevaeh Kreikemeier

Kutter Prinz

Megumi Reeson

Alli Ritter

Tucker Steffen

Kaidyn Strehle

Seventh Grade

Quinn Dinslage

Bella Doescher

Owen Eby

Grace Guenther

Blair Hagedorn

Mia Johnson

Karter Kampschneider

Greeley Marr

Matthew Onate

Danielle Pieper

Kensingten Rolf

Hunter Steffen

Mackenzie Steffen

Zoe Toline

Members of the 2024-25 Guardian Angels Central Catholic boys basketball team are, from left, front row: Grady Schmid, Maverik Smith, James Hunzeker, Sam Hass, Luke Guenther, Barrett Steffen, Elijah Steffensmeier, Haiden Hakel;

back: manager Carter Bramlet, Isaac Guenther, Chase Smith, Henry Wooldrik, Konnor Kralik, Hudson Bramlet, Cody Hass and Colin Smith.

The GACC boys basketball team is currently at 3 wins and 5 losses, and they are working hard to enhance their record.

"The boys basketball program has been working on improving our fundamentals, specifically shooting and dribbling. We also need to take our discipline and intensity levels up a notch to try to stay competitive in our conference," said Bryan Mendlik, GACC head boys basketball coach.

"Defensive discipline and intensity will give us the opportunity to be in a lot of games, but you can't win a game without making a basket, so shooting has become our main priority," added Mr. Mendlik.

There are still 2025 GACC Pro-life calendars available! You can purchase them in the High School and Elementary offices, Flower and Gift Gallery, and St. Mary's rectory. The calendars are $20. Make checks payable to St. Mary's Pro-life calendars. Money raised from the calendars funds local Pro-life activities, speakers, supplies and our fair booth.

Click the link below to place your Yearbook order online:

January

10 Corn Hole Tournament

18 SPA Paper Trailer

26-31 Catholic Schools Week

26 CSW Breakfast, 7:30-11:30 a.m., GACC Cafeteria

28 Registration DUE for 2025 Steubenville Conference

29 Edge, 7-8:30 p.m., enter through WEST cafeteria door

31 School of Faith - NO SCHOOL

February

5 Life Runners T-shirt Day, students may wear their Life Runners T-shirts with uniform bottoms

13 K-12 Parent - Teacher Conferences, NO SCHOOL

14 Staff School of Faith/Professional Development, NO SCHOOL

15 SPA Paper Drive

17 Spring Break, NO SCHOOL

The Steubenville Conference provides students with an opportunity to focus on their Catholic faith with other teens. The conference invites teens to encounter Jesus Christ through dynamic speakers, engaging music, the Sacraments, small group discussions, and fellowship with other teens. Register NOW for:

Steubenville Conference

July 11-13, 2025

Held on the campus of Missouri State University in Springfield, MO

Current 8th-12th grade students are invited to attend

Parents, if you would like to be a chaperone or know of any young adults (18-21 years) who would like to join us, please contact Jen Kreikemeier for more information. Visit www.steubystl.com for information on this year’s theme and schedule.

COST BREAK DOWN:

• $220 per Youth (includes conference fee, on campus housing, and 5 meals)

- OR -

• $180 per Youth (includes conference fee, and 3 meals) + $ ADDITIONAL COST of a shared hotel room.

The above cost will be determined when we register online. If we are unable to secure housing on campus (it is limited), we will have to stay in a hotel.

• + To-go Sunday lunch for bus, and parish group t-shirt (approx $30)

• + Transportation (usually around $120 per person)

• + Extra spending cash for up to 3 additional meals, and any other food and souvenirs your child may want.

Options for fundraising:

• 4th of July - Neligh Park, Knights of Columbus food stand workers

Attendees and parent supervisors will have to work the stand to receive the funds. The amount that you receive will depend on how many students work that day. The Knights of Columbus have been very generous in the past, and we are extremely grateful for their support.

• Scholarships - The application and further information can be found at steubystl.com.

• Other - any other fundraising is left up to parents and attending students.

How to get signed up for the trip: (deadline January 28th, 2025)

1. Please completely fill out the pre-registration form (download the pdf below for the form).

2. Attach $50 (non-refundable deposit) - Checks payable to St. Mary’s

3. Submit the Pre-Registration Form & $50 Deposit to: (must have both to be complete)

the GACC HS Office -or- St. Mary’s Rectory Office ℅ Jen Kreikemeier

If you have any questions about Steubenville, registration, dates or payment, please contact:

Jen Kreikemeier

jen.kreikemeier@gaccbluejays.org 402-380-2010

There's still time to put your bid in and win:

• $100 Creative Expressions Gift Certificate
• AMC Theater Gift Card/Movie Passes

To get in on the fun, and play to win some great prizes, go to Facebook and search "GACC Fine Arts Fundraising," then click the button to "Join Group."

• Anyone age 18 and older in the United States can participate in the fundraiser. You can conveniently invite ALL your family and friends - no matter where they live in the U.S. - to play fun virtual games that benefit our school and give them a chance to win great prizes!

• Each virtual game offers a limited number of bids to win the specific prize for that game. The bid price is different for each game. Each virtual game is open until all the bids are purchased (details for each game are posted with that game).

• All proceeds benefit the GACC Fine Arts programs, including Band, Speech, One Act, Musical, and Art. If you have any questions, or want to donate a prize for the fundraiser, contact Charissa Steffensmeier at 402-380-9871.

FAFSA Night in West Point!

Tuesday, January 21, Northeast Community College will have staff and bilingual staff at West Point-Beemer School's Multi-purpose Room to help parents and/or students complete the FAFSA. It is an Open House from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and you are welcome to pop in when it works for you. Mrs. K will be there to answer scholarship questions.

WP-B will have computers available, but if you have your own device, you may want to bring it. Have your FSA IDs created ahead of time if you want to complete the FAFSA that night. If you have your 2023 tax return info that might be helpful, but most people with a SSN have their financial info pulled directly from the IRS through their accounts.

Assistance with Southeast Community College Scholarships

At 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, Abby Ross from Southeast Community College will come and work on scholarships for students who will be attending Southeast. Parents are welcome.

What: Diesel Technology, Auto Body Repair Technology, Automotive Technology, and Truck Driving

When: January 13, 2025

Where: The Diesel Technology Building on Northeast Community College’s Norfolk campus.

This job fair will replace the Diesel Technology Job Fair held in past years. Employers hiring for positions in the following programs will attend this event: Diesel Technology, Auto Body Repair Technology, Automotive Technology, and Truck Driving.

Schedule for the day:

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Job Fair

This day will offer the following experiences:

• View firsthand the classrooms and lab space in the Diesel Technology Building.

• Talk with Northeast faculty and staff in these programs.

• Visit with prospective employers to discuss the many career opportunities available upon completion of a degree in one of these fields.

  
  

This is an opportunity to have questions answered by a pool of professionals, both in education and industry. Students may bring parents/guardians to help get the most out of this experience.

if you plan to attend or have questions about the day, please call or email Chandra Roberts at 402-844-7264 / crober12@northeast.edu

We invite you to register for our upcoming spring events at SCC. Space is limited - Register today!

Careers in Technology Day

Lincoln Campus - February 12, 2025

Click the link below to Register:

Careers in Transportation Day

Milford Campus - February 18, 2025

Click the link below to Register:

Careers in Healthcare Day

Lincoln Campus - March 20, 2025

Click the link below to Register:

Discovery Day will give you the opportunity to experience SCC firsthand. Gain information about SCC's Programs of Study, how to pay for college, SCC support services, housing, activities, and more! A campus tour and lunch are provided. There is no cost to attend.

Beatrice Campus:

Monday, February 10 | Wednesday, March 19

Don't miss out on these scholarship opportunities:

• Hagan Scholarship: Due - Jan. 15

Dates for 9-12th Grade Students: Feb. 12, Apr. 23

Dates for 7-8th Grade Students: Mar. 12, Apr. 16

Students are invited to join a camp at the University of Nebraska at Kearney from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. to learn about health sciences, professions in healthcare, UNK scholarships, and other opportunities. There is no cost to attend. Students may come with their school or health science club. Camps will have no more than 50 students.

For questions, reach out to Sara Bruner at 308-865-8144 or bruners@unk.edu.

Share your idea for making a difference and earn a $1,000 scholarship. This is your chance to tackle a challenge and make your mark! Submit your 2-minute video to share your idea - big or small - and earn a $1,000 scholarship.

This competition is open to students in grades 6-11.

Eight winners will be selected to:

• Recieve a "Change Maker" $1,000 Scholarship to be applied when you come to UNL
• Personalized campus visit (in-person or remote)
• Lunch with the Dean of CASNR
• CASNR Team will visit your classroom (in-person or remote) to regonize the Change Maker Winner
• CASNR media feature of the Change Maker

The video needs to address one or more of the following Grand Challenges:

• Feeding the World
• Water for the Future
• New Energy
• Climate and the Future
• Biodiversity, Sustainability and Environment
• Health
• Engaging Diverse Communities
• Developing Tomorrow's Leaders

Contest opens December 1, 2024 -- Deadline is noon on February 1, 2025.

Northeast Community College is hosting Hawk Visit Days once a month this year! This year's dates include morning sessions only (9:30 am - 11:15 am/11:45 am if eating in the cafeteria).

Each session will include a tour of campus and our residence halls, a student panel, a Next Steps presentation, and lunch in our Hawks Point dining hall!

Registration is limited to 150 students per day on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Walter Scott, Jr. Pathway Scholarship supports students pursuing up to a two-year degree in approved skilled and technical fields of study. This scholarship covers full tuition and fees, plus room and board for up to four consecutive semesters. Download the .pdf below for more information.

Email: justin.wardyn@gaccbluejays.org
Website: www.gaccbluejays.org
Location: 419 East Decatur St., West Point, NE 68788