Pioneers Hold Reception for #BeKind Day
Students awarded for posters, writings and acts of kindness at #BeKind Day
By News Channel NebraskaNEBRASKA CITY – Nebraska City Public Schools hosted a community #BeKind reception at the Pioneer Academy on Nov. 13.
Awards were presented for elementary school art projects and posters, as well as middle school kindness research and high school creative writing.
The singing group Expressions sang prior to Mayor Bryan Bequette’s comments about reading of the #BeKind proclamation at city hall.
Elementary school first place winners were Andi Wietzki, Miya Antonides, Elizabeth McNeely, Maddie Stanek, Caleb Walker, Abbey Lippman and Dallas Mueller-Pry
The high school’s #BeKind Committee is Teresa Frields, Carla Zaroban, Kori Vodicka, Capri Kiekel, MaKayla Riesberg, Katie Meredith, Amy Wynn, Jara Tharp, Lanette Kingery and Brian Hoover.
1st Place Andi Wietzki 3rd Grade
1st Place Miya Antonides 3rd Grade
(3rd Grade has a tie for 1st Place)
1st Place Elizabeth McNeely 4th Grade
2nd Place Bentleigh Rodriguez 4th Grade
1st Place Maddie Stanek 5th Grade
2nd Place Caydence Oakes 5th Grade
1st Place Caleb Walker 6th Grade
2nd Place Elizabeth Howard 6th Grade
1st Place Abbey Lippman 7th Grade
2nd Place Stella Young 7th Grade
1st Place Dallas Mueller-Pry 8th Grade
2nd Place Charlotte Ulfers 8th Grade
The #BeKind Day was celebrated in Nebraska City with a community reception. The campaign was started by former Nebraska City residents Mark and Joni Adler, who welcome the campaign against bullying and teenage depression.