Arapahoe Seniors in a Life and Career Readiness class took on job shadows with hopeful future employers. Nine students were given the opportunity to learn about careers throughout the first semester of this academic year at Arapahoe. Students were asked to really dig into themselves and their futures.

Recently I received a mailing from my clinic reminding me it is time to schedule my annual preventative care physical. Apparently, doctors need to go to the doctor, too, even when they feel fine.

Dear Editor: Thank you for continuing to open up the lines of communication regarding the COVID situation. It is always good to raise questions and concerns, especially when it concerns people’s health.

Recently, thousands of Americans traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the national March for Life. The march celebrated its 50th anniversary this year and is an opportunity to give voice to the voiceless, stand up for the fundamental right to life, and demonstrate support for both mothers and their children.

Dear Editor, I am writing to thank Elwood-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Generosity throughout contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child.

BY Maddie Schoen, Southern Valley student Many high schoolers look forward to their sports competitions, but without referees, the games would not happen. Referees play an important role because they provide fair competition and help ensure the safety of athletes so no one gets too out of hand.

“Nebraska’s Greatest Show on 2 Wheels,” the Bike Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN), has a long and rich history of riding through the state’s cities, towns and villages. The typical routes start from west and return to the east as our typical wind patterns come from the west and blow to the east.

by Shae Mitchell Each year the Southern Valley journalism class enters photos in Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse’s student photography contest. It focuses on four aspects of Nebraska including agriculture, landscape, celebrating work, and vibrant communities. For the fall 2022 contest, students were encouraged to enter their best Nebraska photo. This year five Southern Valley students were selected as winners.