Brehmer Manufacturing in Lyons celebrated their 50th anniversary with an Open House on October 4th. GACC's Workplace Communications class took a field trip to the celebration and checked out the manufacturing innovations that originate in northeast Nebraska.

The class included, clockwise from top, Dylan Schinstock, Logan Rolf (partially visible), Ian Kreikemeier, Alejandro Perez, Ethan Engelmeyer, Luke Hagedorn, Thomas Karnopp, Trey Schlecht, Simon Kreikemeier and Dominic Johnson. Galven Vetick (top left) and Alex Brehmer (in Brehmer jacket) were presenters for the event.

The Workplace Communications class learns about a machine that Brehmer Manufacturing invented to recycle tires from large machinery.

The Booster Club will have a sample of this backpack at home and conference games. You can order your Bluejay backpack by going to the website listed above.

Anthony Jansen (left) ran for the 2024 Boys Junior High Cross Country team. Bradey Kindschuh (middle) and Megumi Reeson competed for the 2024 Girls Junior High Cross Country team.

Tuesday, October 22

5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The WestEnd

1529 South 203rd St., Suite 1

Omaha, NE 68130

Guardian Angels Central Catholic is thriving, and we want you to be part of the Bluejay Nest!

Join us in Omaha for a special alumni-centered event. This is an opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni and former teachers, mingle with old friends, and learn about all the awesome opportunities happening on the GACC campus.

Meet our current leadership and learn more about Guardian Angel's Central Catholic's immediate and long-term needs as we kick off a new Capital Campaign. Come and visit when it is convenient for you. Campaign presentations will be given at 6:15 and 7:15 p.m.

• Appetizers provided
• Cash bar
• Prize drawings
• Special appearance by the Bluejay Mascot!

Event Coordinators:

Lisa (Eisenmenger) Gulseth, Class of 1990, and Sara (Eisenmenger) Holling, Class of 1991

Once a Bluejay...always a Bluejay!

October

10-11 Fall Break - NO SCHOOL

14 2nd Quarter begins

18 K-8 Cheer & Dance Clinic, 6 p.m. at the Beemer Football Field.

19 SPA Paper Trailer, 8-10 a.m.

22 Bluejay Alumni Night Out, 5:30-8:30 p.m.,The WestEnd, Omaha

23 Freshman Retreat at St. Leo's, Snyder

29 PS - 12 Picture Retakes

30 Edge, 7-8:30 p.m.

November

1 Holy Day - NO SCHOOL

13 "Purified" and "Gender" Talks, 6 p.m. in the Activity Center

16 SPA Paper Trailer

20 Edge, 7-8:30 p.m.

27 Grandparents Mass, 10:30 a.m.

27 Noon Dismissal

28 Thanksgiving - NO SCHOOL

29 Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL

The tickets are FREE. To reserve your ticket, use the QR code on the poster and it automatically does it. If you register through the GACC website, you will need to enter the code "westpoint".

On Wednesday, November 13, Guardian Angels Central Catholic will host a Double Feature Event with Jason Evert featuring two talks: "Purified" and "Gender & the Theology of Your Body." The presentations are FREE, but a ticket is required to attend. Scan the QR code in the poster above to receive your ticket.

This family-based event invites parents, teens, and all adults to learn about God’s plan for love, and to consider what is the meaning of sex, gender, and the human body? It combines two of Jason Evert’s presentations, "Purified" and "Gender & the Theology of Your Body," with a time of prayer and adoration for everyone, as well as with the sacrament of Reconciliation available.

Free resources will be distributed to every attendee, so that every member of the family can take items home to help them discover how their body as a man or woman reveals their identity and calling, and to live a life of purity.

The sophomore class held their retreat on September 25 at River Crest, Fremont.

Pictured from left are: front row - Elijah Steffensmeier, Tristan Steffen, Charli Wesche, Anna Hugo, Candella Abellan Alloza, Jessa Luebbert, Ava Minnick, Ashley Ruskamp, Julie Schold, Emma Ebel, Paisley Skoda, Maddie Thiele, Ava Karnopp, Amiah Dirkschneider, Alaina Eames, Lauren Bracht;

back row - Luke Guenther, Sam Hass, Chase Conant, Colin Smith, Trevor Steffen, Henry Wooldrik, Barrett Steffen, Haidan Hakel, Gavin Kjolhede, James Hunzeker and Brayden Rolf.

On to College with John Baylor is the ACT Prep course the school pays for, and to which all students have access. Watching the videos and doing the quizzes works! Students who dedicate true time to OTC experience big jumps in scores.

Help your seniors add more points this fall and increase their scholarships next year! Hammer the Grammar with the Refresher courses for your seniors or other students who have previously taken OTC Test Prep courses.

OTC's Refresher Course for the ACT® Test (2 hours) | Video sessions, final practice test (no quizzes), and solution videos for all four subjects.

Open to all! If you’re considering college in Omaha, or are curious about what the Newman Center has to offer, come stop by our Open House and let us show you! You’ll find a warm welcome and answers to any questions you may have, from staff and current students.

The Open House is a unique opportunity to hear directly from the Newman Center students on why they love being a part of the community. If you would like more information or can't make it on October 13, you can visit jpiiomaha.org to fill out the Get Connected form, or get in touch with Meg Collins directly (402-557-5575, meg.collins@jpiiomaha.org).

Do you like to know how things work? Are you interested in designing and making items? Do you like puzzles? Do you like technology? The manufacturing and engineering technology career field has a variety of in demand, high impact, and technology driven careers that will allow you to utilize all these traits! Join us to learn about career opportunities in the manufacturing and engineering technology field.

Participants will learn side-by-side from SCC students, faculty, and industry partners. See first-hand the use of technology and the wide variety of opportunities available in the manufacturing and engineering technology fields.

Want to visit another day?

Check out all of the ways to visit Southeast Community College!

click the link below to register

These group visit days provide the opportunity to explore our health care programs through hands-on activities. Take a tour of campus and meet our faculty, staff and current students.

• October 23 - Hastings - 1-4 p.m.
• October 25 - Lincoln - 1-4 p.m.
• November 8 - Lincloln - 1-4 p.m.

Dates for 9-12th Grade Students: Oct. 30, Nov. 13, Feb. 12, Apr. 23

Dates for 7-8th Grade Students: Oct. 23, Nov. 20, 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.

Is your junior or senior child considering UNK? Here are some visit days:

• Loper Preview Days - Oct. 18, Nov. 15
• Pre-Law Day - Oct. 28
• Criminal Justice Day - Oct. 30
• UNK Science Day - Nov. 26

Application Fee Waiver Aug. 1–Nov.1

Our application for admission is open! First-year students from Nebraska can use the code "HUSKER" to apply for free through November 1. Students who apply for admission by Nov. 1 will be notified of their scholarship awards on Feb. 12. Seniors are encouraged to consider applying to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln for Fall 2025!

Nebraska is test-optional for admission and test-preferred for full scholarship consideration. We encourage students to take the ACT/SAT and submit their test score to maximize their scholarship consideration. Click the link below to apply to UNL.

Expanded Student Visit Opportunities

The best way for students to get a preview of all they can accomplish at Nebraska is to experience it for themselves! During a visit, they will see the spots on campus where they'll spend time studying, living, collaborating, building friendships and making core memories. Plus, they'll learn more about student involvement opportunities and important admission, scholarship and financial aid information.

Husker Weekdays are available Monday-Friday. This option allows students to tour campus with a current Husker and meet with a representative from the college of their choice.

Red Letter Days allow students to tour campus with a current Husker, eat lunch in a dining center, learn about engagement opportunities and explore resources for success.

• October 18
• November 1
• November 15

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.

EducationQuest puts out very informative videos and webinars that can help you understand the process. Plus, lucky viewers will win scholarships for watching.

EducationQuest will host virtual events throughout the fall semester focused on financial aid and college planning. Financial Aid Program webinar attendees will have a chance to win one of six $500 scholarships!

Webinars require advance registration. All times are Central.

October

2 Webinar: Financial Aid Program at 6:30 p.m.

16 YouTube Livestream: Scholarships…How to Score Big! at 7 p.m.

Watch at this link: https://educationquest.org/events/?utm_source=Professionals&utm_campaign=ef71b45fce-counselor_bulletin&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-ef71b45fce-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=ef71b45fce&mc_eid=03d02f5b9f

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.

As of Sept. 4, we've raised $ 3.4 million (and collected $ 1.2 million of that)! We’ve had 124 unique donors (of 107 contacts made by committee members), including a grant of $100,000. In order to reach our ultimate goal of $9 million by 2028, we desire more widespread participation and hope to eventually have 800 unique donors. The campaign will be successful if all give some, not some give all. Any contribution is appreciated and meaningful!

One hundred percent of the donations go directly to the school, which is a nonprofit 501(c) corporation. Neither the Archdiocese nor any other professional or outside organizations take a part of the money. As you evaluate your end-of-year financial status, and possibly sell grain this harvest season, please remember that your donation toward the campaign could have a significant tax deduction for you, while equally benefitting the school. If you can’t donate, consider helping as a volunteer!

Additional information to know: The campaign is contributing $98,000 toward staff salaries this school year. Bids were approved for the new HVAC system for the elementary and gym buildings, with the work scheduled to be started in the spring 2025 and finished by the start of next school year! GACC continues to grow and has had a net gain of 19 students since May 2024. We are eager to see more financial progress so that we can add more space!

Contact the school administrators or any campaign members with campaign questions. Donations can be sent to the rectory or school, labeled “GACC Capital Campaign.” The school website also has a page with all the campaign information. Beginning this week, GACC alumni will receive a mailing with campaign information. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS!

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