Tyson Belitz, Alexis Jensen Crowned At Neligh-Oakdale

Tyson Belitz and Alexis Jensen were crowned royalty on Friday night at Neligh-Oakdale following the Warriors big win over Pender.

Tyson is the son of Matt and Angie Belitz and Alexis is the daughter of Tawnya and Troy Jensen.

Other candidates were Kinsley Klabenes and Lindsay Sands for queen and Damon Arehart and Chris Bentley for king. 

The homecoming court included crown bearers Madison Metschke and Cain Mortensen, freshmen Emma Bixler and Gage Dawson, sophomores Haley Kerkman and Christian Carothers and juniors Brittany Ingalls and Marty Beyer.

Senior Candidates
Alexis Dawn Jensen
Parents/Guardian: Tawnya and Troy Jensen
Church: NA
Hobbies/Interests: Hanging out with friends, watching Netflix and hanging out with my boyfriend. 
School activities/organizations/ honors since freshman year: volleyball (2 years), cross country I2 years), basketball (3 years), track (4 years), band (4 years), FBLA (3 years), National Honor Society (2 years), FBLA (secretary), NHS (secretary), student council (president). 
Community activities/organizations: NA
Future plans: Become a physician assistant and attend the University of South Dakota.

Kinsley Klabenes
Parents/Guardian: Stacy and Julie Klabenes
Church: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, baking, snowmobiling, snowboarding, hiking, traveling, hanging out with friends, and spending time with family
School activities/organizations/ honors since freshman year: Freshman Attendant, National Honor Society, Tutor, Basketball (4 years), NVC honorable mention (3 years), Academic All-State (1 year), KBRX player of the game, Volleyball (4 years), NVC Honorable Mention (2 years), Co-captain (2 years), Club Volleyball (1 year), FBLA (3 years), Guts Club (2 years), N-O Letterman’s Club, Art, Honor Roll, High Honor Roll, Perfect Score on NESA Writing 2015-2016 School Year.
Community activities/organizations: Youth Volleyball, helper Youth Basketball, Clock runner/referee.
Future plans: To major in Nursing at a college/university not yet decided, work as an RN in a local hospital and specialize in Obstetrics. One day settle down and start a family

Lindsay Renee’ Sands
Parents/Guardian: Chuck and Shelley Sands
Church: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 
Hobbies/Interests: Playing volleyball, Being artistic, Traveling, Snowboarding, Skiing, Snowmobiling, Spending quality time with family and friends
School activities/organizations/honors since freshman year: Choir (3 years), Volleyball (3 years), Basketball (1 year), Club Volleyball – Spring & Summer (1 year), Attendant  (Junior year), Art  (4+ years), N-O Letterman’s Club.
Community activities/organizations: Helping coach Youth Volleyball (1 year), Helped with Meals on Wheels, Worked as a Lifeguard (3 years)
Future plans: Plan on attending Northeast Community College, and then transferring to Wayne State to acquire a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Later I hope to teach in a local school and start a family.

Damon Daniel Arehart
Parents/Guardian: Randy & Melony Arehart
Church: Church of Christ 
​Hobbies/Interests: Playing sports.  Watching Husker football games, racing go karts, going to stock car races, hanging out with friends & family. School  activities/organizations/ honors since freshman year: Participated in Football, Basketball, Track, and band all of the high school years.
On the High honor or regular Honor Roll all of high school, was a prom server as a sophomore, is a member of the National Honor Society, FBLA, & Student Council and the N-O club, received an NSAA NCPA (Boy’s) Academic All State Award for basketball 2015-2016, received a Niobrara Valley Conference Final 4 award of recognition (for Basketball) for 2014-2015 and 2015-2016, received a Niobrara Valley Conference Principal’s Academic All Conference award for 2015-2016, received awards for the Lincoln Journal Star Academic All-State for football, basketball, and track in 2015-2016, received a certificate of Merit fromNortheast Community College for participation in the High School Scholastic Contest in 2016, was selected to be an American Legion Boy’s State Representative in 2016.
Community activities/organizations: Has helped with putting up the city Christmas light display in the past, Has helped with being a referee for youth basketball, Has helped with the baseball field after heavy rains, in the summers, Mows an elderly family member’s lawn regularly during the summer.
Future plans: Attend college and pursue a degree in Athletic Training or Physical Therapy

Tyson Belitz 
Parents/Guardian: Matt and Angie Belitz
Church: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 
Hobbies/Interests: Playing Madden and 2K, watching Netflix, playing sports, hanging out with girlfriend, being stupid with my friends
School  activities/organizations/ honors since freshman year: Basketball (4 years), Football (4 years), Track (4 years), One-Act (1 year) Student Council National Honor Society FBLA, Band (4 years)
Community activities/organizations: CCD and Youth Group at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Volunteer work with FBLA, American Legion Baseball
Future Plans: Undecided

Christopher Bentley
Parents/Guardian: Terra Bentley-Kimes and Allan Bentley
Church: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 
Hobbies/Interests: Sports, Hunting, Farming, Hanging out with friends, Spending time with my girl- friend, watching NCIS and picking on my little sister. 
School activities/organizations/ honors since freshman year: Football (4), Basketball (4), Golf (4), Class Vice President (4) FBLA (4), Officer of FBLA (3) National Honor Society (2) N-O Club (4) Boy’s State junior year Citizenship Award (4) All-Conference for football and All-District for football.
Community activities/organizations: Legion Baseball and volunteer for many activities for the community through FBLA
Future plans: Plans to attend college

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