North Platte Public Schools Foundation

NPPS Foundation Newsletter                                                             Winter 2017
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North Platte Public Schools Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 1557
301 West F. Street
North Platte, NE 69103
 
P:  308-696-3325
NPPSF@nppsd.org
www.nppsf.org

Executive Director:
Jodi Howard
jhoward@nppsd.org 

Board of Directors
   
    Michelle Murdock 
President

     Lance Carlson 
    Vice President 

Shawn Riley
    Treasurer

 Stacy Chingren
    Secretary

Laura Troshynski 
 
Jan Wright  

Janelle Uehling
 
 Tanner Pettera

David Fudge

 
Jo Ann Lundgreen
   School Board

 
Tami Eshleman
    NPPS


Distinguished Alumni
Nominations are always being accepted for NPPS Distinguished Alumni.

Please read the nomination form completely and submit to the NPPS Foundation with the required documents prior to October 2017to be considered for the 2018 Awards.


REUNIONS

 
REUNION
INFORMATION
 
We hope you were able to enjoy your reunion this summer.  Make sure your information is correct so you don't miss the next one!

 
Upcoming
2017 Reunions
 
 
 Class of 1962
September 8-9, 2017
Jim States
308-532-8323
jmstates@charter.net
 
Robert Maline
402-320-9003
rsmaline@msn.com
 
 
Class of 1967
September 22-23, 2017
Jeanne Harshbarger
308-530-5274
On Facebook:
North Platte High School Class of 67


Class of 1977
  June 23-25, 2017
Terri (Nieden) Krokikowski
402-430-9754
Kathy Cynova
katc59@hotmail.com


 The North Platte Public Schools Foundation can provide you with a mailing list of last available addresses of your class. Please know that it may not be current or complete, as it is impossible for us to keep current all addresses the thousands of NPHS graduates unless they keep in touch with us.  

If you would like your reunion listed here please contact us.   

Please note - Our Alumni we have lost list is compiled 
each quarter (since the last newsletter) from recent obituaries we receive.
It is NOT a complete listing of deceased alumni.


 


YOU ARE INVITED
APRIL 7TH, 2017
HARBOR LIGHTS
5:30 P.M.

This is an event that celebrates our alumni and honors our educators.  Enjoy hors deurves, beverages and an auction.  
Mystery box and 2 round trip tickets from PenAir drawing.
Tickets are $25.00 reserve yours today.  


2017 Distinguished Alumni Announced

            

The North Platte Public School Foundation, in conjunction with the North Platte High School, is very excited to announce the winners of the 2017 NPHS Distinguished Alumni Award!    These outstanding alumni of NPHS will be honored in North Platte on Friday, April 7th, at Harbor Lights as part of the Foundation's 
Education After Hours event.
 
Dr. Kimberly Krull was nominated by Holly Andrews. Dr. Krull is a 1973 graduate of NPHS and went on to attend the University of Nebraska earning both her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology in 1977 and her Master's of Science in 1979. After focusing on science pursuits, she discovered that Education was her calling- there after receiving an M.S. in Education/Community Counseling at the University of Nebraska-Kearney and a PHD in Human Resource Studies-Community College Leadership at Colorado State University.  She has been a teacher at Mid Plains Community College, as well as Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor for Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.  In 2005 she became the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Cloud County Community College where she remained until 2013 when she became the President at Butler Community College in Eldorado, Kansas.  Dr. Krull is described as an advocate for and leader of post secondary education throughout the Midwest. 
 
Tyler Tysdal 2016 Distinguished Alumni nominated Jay Wilkinson.  Jay graduated in 1983 and went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Nebraska Lincoln and a Masters in Entrepreneurial Leadership from MIT.  Mr. Wilkinson started 8 businesses before graduating from college.  He is the founder and CEO of Firespring . Firespring is one the world's leading providers of websites and marketing tools to nonprofit organizations and was ranked #2 in Quick Printing Magazines Top 100 Printing companies in the U.S. in 2016. In 2014 Jay led his company and became Nebraska's first certified B. Corporation.  Firespring also donated more than $1 million to local non-profits and his employees logged more than 10,000 hours of volunteering in the community off the clock.   He is a sought after speaker and is considered a leading authority on the impact of marketing for nonprofits.  He has been the recipient of several awards including the JohnLux Award and the Rick Alloway Builders Award.  He is a founder of Nebraska Angels and the Launch Leadership foundation.
 
Don E. Paull was nominated by his son Dr. Benjamin V. Paull.    After graduation from NPHS in 1942 he went on to serve in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946.  He was a ship fitter fist class in San Diego and served as a Navy Swimming instructor.  He became a second generation journeyman plumber at the age of 21 and received his California State Contracting license and became a Master Plumber at 28 years of age.  He successfully owned and operated Don Paull Plumbing and Heating with his wife Barbara for 35 years until his retirement in 1987. He was the National President of the National Plumbing Heating Contractors (PHCC)  Mr. Paull also served as one of 25 plumbing contractors in the nation to travel with People to People to meet internationally with their top officials in both China and Russia.  Mr. Paull passed away in May of 2003 and is being honored posthumously.
 



Seeking Artists for Art Showcase
 
All levels of artists are invited to help out the North Platte Public Schools Foundation by participating in our Education After Hours Art Showcase. 

The theme is "School Spirit."  Artists are asked to make something that represents "Bulldog" Pride.  "We just want to see people have fun with it" said Jodi Howard Executive Director.  I have invited, painters, photographers, crafters, welders and even quilters to participate.  You don't have to be a professional artist, said Howard.  "Have fun with it, be creative and silly.  It's all for a good cause," she said.
Artists are asked that all pieces be complete and to the foundation by March 15th.

Once all of the art donations are collected the "Art Showcase" will be on display at Mckinley Education Center until April 7th.  Art pieces will then be up for Silent Auction at the Education After Hours event.  Proceeds from the auction will help fund our Prepared to learn fund which provided immediate needs to students that are unable to afford them.  (eyeglasses, clothing, school supplies)

It is the foundations goal to make the art showcase a fun annual event that people look forward to helping with.
We are excited about the things we already have committed, but there is still time.

If you would like to enter the art showcase please look for details on our website www. nppsf.org or call Howard at 696-3325 for details.
 
NPPSF Awards Scholarships  to Teachers
 
The North Platte Public Schools Foundation is pleased to announce their 2017 Staff Scholarship recipients. The staff scholarship is awarded to educators and/or support staff who are pursuing higher education. All three of our awardees are working on or have recently earned their Masters Degree.  You can read more about these fabulous educators by clicking on their names.

Rachael Greenwood is a 2008 graduate of North Platte High School.  She is a math teacher at Adams Middle School. She is working on her masters in curriculum and instruction. 

 
 Megan Bourke is also a NPHS alumni and in her fourth year of teaching.  She is a 3rd Grade teacher at Cody Elementary.  She just completed her Masters in Early Childhood Education.  

 
Adam Hoatson is an elementary physical education teacher at Buffalo Elementary.  He is also in his 4th year as a teacher.   He is working on his masters in physical education.

The NPPSF gives staff scholarships every year.  Funding for the scholarships are provided by the ClassAct campaign and annual donors. 
 

REACH Grant Funds Robotics Club

Every spring and fall the North Platte Public Schools Foundation provides REACH grants for teachers.  Programs must be new and innovative and incorporate areas of writing skills, math and technology. 

The Adams Middle School Robotics club led by Adams Middle School science teacher Angela Soelburg competed in their first competition on January 21st, 2016 in Sidney. 

There were four parts to th e competition. The students had to research and come up with a solution for a problem where people help animals or animals help people. They came up with the idea of a drone to go underwater and protect fish. They also had to present about core values and create a poster to share. Their robot design was showcased and explained to judges as well. The final part was a competition on a mat where they completed challenges for points. They received second place at the competition in the robot mission part. They had a great first season and are hoping to continue with robotics club next year


 

ALUMNI IN THE NEWS

Fitzpatrick, Becca 1997 11/6/2016 Author Gives Presentation
bestselling author to give talk to NPPS students
Wright, Lonnie D 1937 11/11/2016 Alumni is WWII honored Hero
http://www.gbtribune.com/archives/100983/preview/
WWII Silver Star recipient and Pearl Harbor survior is honored
Aurich, Kim teacher 11/30/2016 http://www.nptelegraph.com/news/local_news/sisters-to-benefit-from-tournament/article_eb1748a4-b6b7-11e6-a0b4-9f1bdecfab43.html
Kim, who teaches 3rd grade at Lincoln Elementary, and two of her sisters are recipients of a cancer benefit tournament in Gothenburg
Milroy, Don 1954 11/30/2016 http://www.nptelegraph.com/news/local_news/picture-of-the-past/article_99829b2e-b6bc-11e6-942f-5f72c81817d5.html
Don celebrates working at Brown-Harano Studio for 64 years
Weinmaster, Kerry 1976 12/4/2016 http://www.nptelegraph.com/sports/husker_sports/rasmussen-catching-up-with-a-north-platte-husker/article_140a5e56-b9d6-11e6-b9c9-cb1766f34bad.html
Columnist Butch Rasmussen writes about the football career of NPHS alum Kerry Weinmaster
Kelley, Terry "TK" 1993 12/13/2016 http://www.nptelegraph.com/news/local_news/meet-your-neighbor-terry-kelley/article_e257be1e-c0f4-11e6-96b3-974ac5a18fe1.html
"Meet Your Neighbor" column is about NPHS alum Terry "TK" Kelley
Sack, Tristin 2012 12/17/2016 http://www.nptelegraph.com/news/state/wreck-near-kearney-kills-former-np-woman/article_4b1978fc-c3ca-11e6-b60f-03d862eb61db.html
Killed in car accident
Hernandez, Danny R 1999 12/20/2016 http://www.nptelegraph.com/news/local_news/meet-your-neighbor-danny-hernandez/article_29aac58a-c673-11e6-81f0-b74d728df3ea.html
"Meet Your Neighbor" column is about NPHS alum Danny Hernandez
Razes, Macayla 2014 12/28/2016 http://www.nptelegraph.com/news/local_news/loved-ones-remember-woman-killed-in-wreck/article_6eb3d4f8-ccba-11e6-bd16-7fca1f3a8abd.html
Killed in car accident
Cooper, Gary former coach 1/5/2017 http://www.nptelegraph.com/sports/local_sports/former-gymnastics-coach-left-lasting-legacy/article_c1860e0e-d2cc-11e6-9deb-e3312c158927.html
retired gymnastics coach, Gary Cooper, is remembered
Pederson, Matthew D 2006 1/8/2017 http://www.nptelegraph.com/news/local_news/np-school-board-to-seat-two-new-board-members/article_19c7fa2c-d562-11e6-a394-9711d3cefc24.html
new school board member seated
Carlini, Holli A (Ostrander) 1993 1/8/2017 http://www.nptelegraph.com/news/local_news/for-art-s-sake/article_c095cc56-d564-11e6-beb7-3fb5d274ecff.html
new executive director named at Prairie Arts Center
Baxter, Dr Kim A 1972 1/29/2017 http://www.northplattebulletin.com/index.asp?show=news&action=readStory&storyID=33385&pageID=3&sectionID=3
Kim Baxter awarded Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation's Above and Beyond award
Zaemes, Jeannie (Swigart) 1981 1/29/2017 no on-line article 
promoted to vice president of marketing of KPA in Denver
Herder, Trista C 2003 1/31/2017 http://www.nptelegraph.com/news/local_news/meet-your-neighbor-trista-herder/article_e48eedf4-e770-11e6-bcc3-67c8156c9140.html
"Meet Your Neighbor" column features Trista Herder


Alumni We Have Lost
 
 
1930's
Gerald G Clark '36
Thelma M. Wilson (Hill) '38

1940's
Jeanne L, Reeves '41
Clarence G "Casey" Jackson '42
Dee A. Powell '43
Virginia D Rector (Karis) '43
Betty Jean Rowland (Kuhns) '43
Charlotte G. WEitzel (Gress) '45
Paul L. Kirkman '46
Ronald E. Smith '46
Virginia L. Hornbacher (Taylor) '47
Theresa J. Kesterson (Vencill) '47
Marily G. Rand (Doolittle) '47
Eva E. Swedberg (Eberly) '47
Ernest M. Collins '48
Hazel A. Himmerite (Gale) '48
Naomi M. Rickman (Timmer) '48

1950's
Leo C. Smith '50
Della M. Anderson (Kelso) '51
Vern A. Haase '54
Joan H. Jones (Refior) '54
Gerald L. Brewer '55
Otis R. Cross Jr. '55
Angie Milroy (Blackos) '55
Patricia Knudsen (Roberts) '56
Rex L. Forrester Sr.  '57

1960's
Judith M Akers (Chadd)  '60
Larry H. Blaesi ''64
Carol Foxen-Kushel (Fry) '64
Fredrick E. Arnold '68
1970's
David L. Peterson '71
Ronald D. Studley '72
David E. McCormick '73
Joseph S. Mecomber '73
Lori Farrell (Curtis) '76
Lynette R. Lanksbury (Phiffer) '79

1980's
Richard W. Klatt '80
Carol L. Wood '82
James L. Eshleman '83
Robert G. "RG" Arneson '85
Michael J. Nixon '86
John T. Erickson '88
Patrick J. Aden '89
Tanja Smith (Wilson) '89

1990's
Todd D. Hodges '97

2000's
Meagan R. Schroeder '04
Cassandra L. McLauglin '07
Tristin A. Sack '12
Macayla K. Razes '14
 
 
 
 



Making a Difference

The North Platte Public Schools Foundation is a 501c3 non profit. We depend on the generosity of our community, alumni and businesses to continue all of our programs, scholarships awards and grants. We are so grateful for the support of all that care and are able to keep us operational in the NPPS District. Please consider giving today.

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North Platte, NE 69103

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