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Courtesy photo from Hershey Public Schools People are used to noisy school buses, so getting in the electric bus is a different experience. “It’s so quiet,” said John Eisenhauer, Southern Public Schools, head maintenance/custodial.

Courtesy photo from Hershey Public Schools People are used to noisy school buses, so getting in the electric bus is a different experience. “It’s so quiet,” said John Eisenhauer, Southern Public Schools, head maintenance/custodial.

Three Nebraska schools try electric school buses

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
News Service The quietness is what stood out the most when John Eisenhauer drove the new school bus for the first time.In fact, the bus is so quiet that when it goes below 17 miles per hour, it plays a loud, whining noise to alert other drivers.

Vicious Vapes

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Journalism Student Vaping first became prevalent when it was seen as a safe alternative to smoking tobacco.Now it is commonly used among youth with their attractive flavors.Common flavors of vape include watermelon, peach, and mango. These fruity flavors are especially favored by young people.
Courtesy Photo The four members of the Gordon-Rushville Speech team take a photo following their home meet on Saturday, February 10. Those members include: (L-R) Hadley Banks, Ciara Carbajal, Claire Wellnitz, and Haley Dane.

Courtesy Photo The four members of the Gordon-Rushville Speech team take a photo following their home meet on Saturday, February 10. Those members include: (L-R) Hadley Banks, Ciara Carbajal, Claire Wellnitz, and Haley Dane.

Becoming A “Speechie”

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Journalism Student My name is Ciara Carbajal, this year I did Speech for the first time. I knew what it was and I had wanted to do it last year but I was too busy. I never thought I would be too good at it since none of the categories fit me, until I learned of poetry.
Photo by Trinity Taylor Half Diamond E Coffee has added Black Hill’s Bagels to the list of the yummy treats you can pick up at the Main St. business.

Photo by Trinity Taylor Half Diamond E Coffee has added Black Hill’s Bagels to the list of the yummy treats you can pick up at the Main St. business.

Black Hill’s Bagels right here in Gordon

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Journalism Student Just soon after opening, Half Diamond E Coffee shop decided to spice things up a little bit and bring Black Hills bagels to us here in Gordon.Beth Popken, who has owned Half-Diamond E for a couple months, gave us an insight on the new bagels that have recently made an appearance.
Dr. Dennis Dolezal. Courtesy Photo

Dr. Dennis Dolezal. Courtesy Photo

Jiu Jitsu plays large role in GRHS administrators life

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Journalism Student Hobbies. There are tons of different hobbies you can dive into. However, does your hobby involve takedowns, rolls, and arm bars? Dr. D’s, as students call him, does!Dennis Dolezal, the new Principal for Gordon-Rushville High School, has a great side hobby doing Jiu Jitsu.
Aliyah American Horse. Courtesy Photo

Aliyah American Horse. Courtesy Photo

Changing the world one poem at a time

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
By Tyrah American Horse, GRHS Journalism Student From writing poems in her bedroom, to performing those poems in front of thousands of people in Washington D.
Photo by Tena L. Cook, Chadron State College High Plains Band and Choir Festival Guest Conductor Dr. Frank Tracz, Professor of Music and Director of Bands at Kansas State University, leads the Honor Band in its final performance Feb. 6, 2024, in Memorial Hall’s Auditorium.

Photo by Tena L. Cook, Chadron State College High Plains Band and Choir Festival Guest Conductor Dr. Frank Tracz, Professor of Music and Director of Bands at Kansas State University, leads the Honor Band in its final performance Feb. 6, 2024, in Memorial Hall’s Auditorium.

GRHS sends multiple students to High Plains Honor Band & Choir

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
By Katie Coomes, GRHS Journalism Student On February 6, 11 Gordon Rushville High School students performed at the 52nd High Plains Band and Choir Festival.
Courtesy Photo NDBGA President Dan Hinman, left, does raffle with help from Lesli Howell, NDBGA office manager/Bean Bag editor.

Courtesy Photo NDBGA President Dan Hinman, left, does raffle with help from Lesli Howell, NDBGA office manager/Bean Bag editor.

Bean Day brings pertinent information to growers

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
By Chabella Guzman, PREEC communications The 2024 Nebraska Dry Bean Day was held on Feb. 13, with a variety of speakers and a research panel discussion at the Gering Civic Center.
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