Murdock Nebraska News - April 23, 2025
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Elmwood-Murdock FCCLA Shines at State Leadership Conference
The Elmwood-Murdock FCCLA Chapter brought home an impressive list of achievements from the State Leadership Conference held in Lincoln, Nebraska, April 6–8. Competing against top students from across the state, our members demonstrated leadership, knowledge, and dedication—and their hard work paid off!
Knowledge Test Success:
Congratulations to Megan Moline, who placed 1st in the Personal Finance Junior Level Knowledge Test, and Lane Meister, who earned 2nd place in the same category. Their performance highlighted a strong foundation in financial literacy and responsibility.
STAR Event Standouts:
Several Elmwood-Murdock members participated in STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) events and brought home top honors:
Harrison Koehn earned Gold medal, was named State Champion in Career Exploration Level 3, and is a National Qualifier.
Amelia Farris received Silver medal in Hospitality, Tourism, & Recreation Level 1 and also qualified for Nationals.
Lane Meister continued her success with a Silver medal, earning State Champion in Personal Finance Level 1, and qualified for Nationals.
Hannah Petersen, Grace Jacobson, and Michael Hynes received Silver medals in Promote & Publicize FCCLA Level 3.
Kate Stock and Erin Hynes earned Gold medals, were named State Champions in Promote & Publicize FCCLA Level 1, and are heading to Nationals.
Megan Moline also took home a Bronze medal and the title of State Champion in Public Policy Advocate Level 1.
Additional National Qualifier:
Quinn Ross was also recognized earlier this spring for qualifying for Nationals in the Chapter Website Design event—highlighting excellence in digital communication and chapter promotion.
Power of One Recognition:
Four students were recognized on stage for completing the National Program Power of One, which focuses on personal growth and leadership development. Congratulations to Hayden Bauder, Ellie Meister, Hannah Petersen, and Kaia Sacco-Rohde on this outstanding accomplishment!
Chapter Awards:
The Elmwood-Murdock FCCLA Chapter was also recognized for its outstanding growth, receiving awards for both an increase in junior high membership and an overall increase in chapter membership.
These accomplishments reflect the strength, leadership, and drive of our FCCLA members and their advisors. Congratulations to all participants for representing Elmwood-Murdock with pride and excellence!
We wish all of our National Qualifiers the best of luck as they prepare to compete on the national stage!
Elmwood-Murdock Knights Youth Girls Basketball
Camp registration is now open.
Open to girls going into grades 3-7 (fall of 2025) no matter what skill level.
June 2-4 from 1:30 pm - 3:30 am. Cost $45 w/ camp t-shirt.
Teaching fundamental skills, drills, and games.
Registration form can be downloaded at
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Our Town by Thornton Wilder
Production Dates: May 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11
Show Times: 7:00 PM Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 2:00 PM Sundays
Shows start at 7 PM on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2 PM on Sundays. The concession stand will open one hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time
Tickets: $25 lofte.org
Manley, Neb. - The Lofte Community Theatre will open Our Town May 2nd, 2025. The show will run through May 11th with performances Thursday through Sunday, with Sunday performances at 2 PM. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the Lofte Box Office, by phone at 402-234-2553, or by visiting www.lofte.org.
Synopsis: Described as the greatest American play ever written, this Pulitzer-prize winning drama of life in the small village of Grover's Corners has become an American classic and is Thornton Wilder's most renowned play. The story follows the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually- in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre- die. Our Town is a play that shares the idea that we live life without really appreciating what it has to offer.
We suggest PG-13
Directed By: Kevin Colbert
About The Lofte Community Theatre: The Lofte Community Theatre is located in Manley Nebraska, approximately 25 minutes south of Omaha. The theatre, a new post-and-beam style performing arts facility can seat approximately 330 patrons for each performance. Actors and audience members enjoy a beautiful climate-controlled venue year-round with concessions offered.
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