Record 14 Neligh-Oakdale Students Earn Perfect NeSA Scores

A record number of Neligh-Oakdale students were celebrated Friday for earning perfect scores on their statewide assessments last year. 

Eleven Neligh-Oakdale students aced 14 NeSA tests. That's up from 12 perfect scores last year. 

Results for all Antelope County schools

"This is the second year of double-digit numbers with perfect scores," said 7-12 principal George Loofe. "I’m proud of their effort and commitment to make Neligh-Oakdale the best we can be."

Earning perfect scores on the tests were Jacob Henery- 3rd Grade Reading, Colson Krebs 3rd Grade Math, Kaleb Mozer- 5th Grade Reading, Griffen Claussen (not pictured)- 6th Grade Reading, Emma Bixler 7th Grade Reading & Math, Haily Bixler 7th Grade Reading & Math, Gage Dawson- 7th Grade Reading, Chase Kallhoff- 11th Grade Math & Writing, Matthew Ervin- 11th Grade Writing, Bryce Frey- 11th Grade Writing, Danae Smith- 11th Grade Writing.

The students were recognized at a school assembly on Friday morning.