Get To Know Neligh-Oakdale Homecoming Court

The Neligh-Oakdale homecoming coronation will be Friday, September 8th after the Neligh-Oakdale/Clearwater-Orchard football game. Learn more about the 2017-18 court. 

SENIORS

Marty Beyer
Parents/Guardian: Andy and Tricia Beyer
Church: United Methodist Church in Neligh
Hobbies/Interests:  Hanging out with friends, hunting, fishing, golfing, playing video games, listening to music and sleeping.
School activities/organizations/ honors since freshman year: Band, One Act, Golf, Basketball, FCCLA and Cornhusker Boys State
Community activities/organizations: Boy Scouts, Playing Taps, and helping church school
Future plans: Attend college at Northeast Community College for a degree that is still undecided and then win the lottery and retire at an early age.

Tjay Raymond Zobrist
Parents/Guardian: Tricia and Jessie Zobrist
Church: Methodist
Hobbies/Interests: To hang out with friends, goof around, play games and enjoy life.
School activities/organizations/ honors since freshman year: Football; 2 years, FBLA; 1 year, Student Council, Track; 2 years, NO Club
Community activities/organizations: Baseball; 3 years
Future plans: To go to college and get a degree in computer science

Nate Buck
Parents/Guardian: April and Tracy Buck
Church: Grace Lutheran
Hobbies/Interests: Going to Husker games, playing football, basketball, video games, going to the races, hanging out with friends including the SQUAD and my girlfriend Kenzi
School activities/organizations/ honors since freshman year: Football, Basketball, FBLA, Band and being selected to go to Cornhusker Boys State
Community activities/organizations: I help coach flag football
Future plans: I plan on attending college to pursue a career in electrical construction with first starting at Northeast Community College and then transferring to a technical institute.

​Rachel Mary Higgins
Parents/Guardian: Brad and Jenny Higgins
Church: St. Francis of Assisi
Hobbies/Interests: Watching lawyer tv shows, reading, playing sports and hanging out with friends
School activities/organizations/ honors since freshman year: Volleyball; 1 year, Cross Country; 3 years, Basketball; 4 years, Track and Field; 4 years, One-act; 4 years, Play; 1 year, Musical; 2 years, Student Council; 4 years, Student Advisory Council; 2 years, Quiz Bowl; 4 years, National Honor Society; 2 years, Band; 4 years, Drumline; 4 years, Choir; 1 year, FCCLA; 4 years, FBLA; 4 years, National FBLA qualifier, Academic All-State, member of 2 time state qualifying quiz bowl team, NVC principal’s all academic team, member of state qualifying one act team, Academic Achievement Award, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership delegate, Cornhusker Girls State representative, Junior Law Cadet representative.
Community activities/organizations: Youth Group, 4-H, Book Club, Church Choir, CCD
Future plans: I plan on attending a 4-year college to earn my bachelor’s degree in pre-law and going on to law school to obtain my juris doctor.

Bailey Ann Frey
Parents/Guardian: Brian and Leann Frey
Church: Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Hobbies/Interests: Sleeping, eating, watching Netflix, playing sports, spending time with family, and hanging out with friends
School activities/organizations/ honors since freshman year: Volleyball; 4 years, Basketball; 4 years, Track; 4 years, FCCLA; 2 years, FFA; 1 years, FBLA; 4 years, Band; 4 years, Drumline; 4 years, Yearbook; 3 years, NHS; 2 years, N-O Club; 3 years, Student Council; 4 years. Honors: Lincoln Journal Star Academic All-State for volleyball, basketball and track, and part of the NVC Principal’s All-Academic Team, two time state track qualifier
Community activities/organizations: American Red Cross Blood Drive, Church Youth Group, Rescue Mission, Mercy Meals, and Tutoring
Future plans: I plan to attend UNL, my major is undecided. After college I hope to get married and come back to Neligh someday to start a family.

Jaclynn Elaine Hixson
Parents/Guardian: Jeff and Dawn Hixson
Church: United Methodist Church
Hobbies/Interests: Painting, drawing, sleeping, going golfing, going boating and spending time with my friends, boyfriend and family
School activities/organizations/ honors since freshman year: Volleyball; 3 years, Basketball; 4 years, Art; 4 years, Yearbook; 3 years, FBLA; 4 years, FFA; 1 year, Student Council; 1 year
Community activities/organizations: Wednesday night Bible School, American Red Cross Blood Drive and Pheasants Forever.
Future plans: I plan on attending Northeast Community College to take my generals and major in business.

JUNIORS

Kristen Snodgrass
Parents/Guardian: Mike and Sharla Snodgrass
Church: Brunswick Congregational Church
Hobbies/Interests: Playing sports and hanging out with friends and family
School activities/organizations/ honors since freshman year: Volleyball, Basketball, Track
Community activities/organizations: 4-H
Future plans: I plan on attending Northeast Community College and taking the vet tech program there.

Austin Rice
Parents/Guardian: Ron and Deb Rice
Church: Saint Francis Catholic
Hobbies/Interests: Hanging out with friends, hunting, fishing, talking in class with Cole and Mitch and sports.
School activities/organizations/ honors since freshman year: Football, Basketball, Golf, FBLA, Musical, Band
Community activities/organizations: Coach Youth Flag Football, ref youth basketball, American Legion Baseball, Youth Group, Taps for Veterans Funerals
Future plans: Go to college and get a job.

SOPHOMORES

Kaleb Pofahl
Parents/Guardian: Megan and Nick Allemang and Josh and April Schindler
Church: Grace Lutheran Church
Hobbies/Interests: Hunting, fishing and sports
School activities/organizations/ honors since freshman year: Football, Wrestling, Track, Legion Baseball, FBLA, and FFA
Community activities/organizations:Member of the Grace Lutheran Church
Future plans: Attend UNL, Major in Animal Sciences and someday become a Veterinarian

Jorden Fulsaas
Parents/Guardian: Delayne and Angie Fulsaas
Church: None
Hobbies/Interests: Listening to music and hanging out with friends
School activities/organizations/ honors since freshman year: Band, Choir, FCCLA, School Musical, Attended Honor Bands
Community activities/organizations: None
Future plans: I really want to be a Special Ed teacher because of my love for kids and trying to help them.

FRESHMEN

Trinity Kurpgeweit
Parents/Guardian: Chris and Denise Kurpgeweit
Church: Christ is King Community Church
Hobbies/Interests:  Sports and hanging out with friends
School activities/organizations/ honors since freshman year: Volleyball, Basketball, Track, FBLA and Dance
Community activities/organizations: Help coach little kids volleyball
Future plans: I want to be a physical therapist and move back to rural Nebraska.
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Garret Belitz
Parents/Guardian: Matthew and Angela Belitz
Church: St. Francis Assisi
Hobbies/Interests:  Sports, fishing and messing around with friends
School activities/organizations/ honors since freshman year: Summer League Basketball and Football
Community activities/organizations: Legion Baseball
Future plans: Get a bachelors degree in animal sciences and see where that takes me in life.

SECOND GRADE

​Carter Carothers
Parents/Guardian: Thomas and Michelle Carothers
Hobbies/Interests:  Cub Scouts
Favorite Class: Math
Favorite Movie: Hotel Transylvania
Favorite Color: Green
Siblings: Christian;11th, Chloe; 8th, Charlie; 4th
When I grow up: Demo Derby Driver
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Kanyon Allemang
Parents/Guardian: Nick and Megan Allemang
Hobbies/Interests:  Dance, gymnastics, Girl Scouts, volleyball, softball, camping and being with friends and family
Favorite Class: Reading
Favorite Movie: Hocus Pocus and Parent Trap
Favorite Color: Blue
Siblings: Kaleb, Kendyll, Kyah
When I grow up: Veterinarian - I love animals