History Tidbit:

May 10, 1956

MURDOCK-  Commencement exercised were held at the high school auditorium on Thursday May 10.

Eleven students graduated.  The class includes:

Arthur Anderson, Doris Buchholtz, Gerald Earl, Evelyn Grady, Mike Humston, Rosalyn Miller, David Mills, Eunice Oehlerking, Mary Thiel, Lyle Wendt, and Mary Zoz.

Valedictorian was Eunice Oehlerking, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allvin Oehlerkiing. Salutatorian was Lyle Wendt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wendt.  Invocation and Benediction were given by Rev. Richard Heim, pastor of E.U.B. Church in Murdock

The commencement speaker was Vincente A. Colon, of Nebraska Wesleyan University. Scholarships were presented by Supt. E. T. Heim, followed by the presentation of the class of 1956 by Mr. Dale Hall.

Presentation of the diplomas was made by Jess Stock, president of the Board of Education.

Entertainment by members of the class included a vocal solo, “The Builder”, by David Mills, and a vocal solo, “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, by Rosalyn Miller. –

 

Graduation - A Tradition That Just Never Ends

May 14, 2011

MURDOCK-  Commencement exercised were held at the high school auditorium on Saturday, May 14.

Thirty seven students graduated.  The class includes:  Branden Ahlers, Luke Althouse, Millie Anderson, Tyler Barnes, Cherisa Behrends, Joshua Bogatz, Kalee Brewer, Ashli Brown, Samuel Burtch, Tyler Drueke, Luke Ervin, Jacob Fischer, Taylor Fleischman, Tyler Fleischman, Garyn Folden, Rebecca Fortney, Kolbi Furgerson, Mary Houston, David Hromanik, Alexandria Joelle Ita, Austin Kuenning, Christine Laughlin, Jill McLaughlin, Emily Meyer, Adam Neels, Austin Nickel, Nikki Novak, Samantha Olson, Jesse Osmon, Elijah Philson, Matthew Rorie, Katie Schmitt, Joshua Schwaller, Sarah Smith, Benjamin Spracklin, Erika Stubbendeck, Zachary Zobel.  In Loving Memory:  Tyler Eggert and Dillon Synovec

Valedictorian was Christine Laughlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wes Laughlin. Salutatorian was Nikki Novak, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.  Novak.

Entertainment by members of the choir included a song written by senior Katie Schmitt with the music composed by senior Luke Ervin.  The band performed a selection from the "Lion King."

The students presented flowers to the people who had a significant impact on their lives. A special bouquet was presented to the Eggert and Synovec families by the students.  Tyler Eggert and Dillon Synovec, both members of the class of 2011 were killed in a car accident in 2008. A place in the entrance march was saved for each boy.  They will never be forgotten.

A video presentation of the students of the class of 2011 was shown for all to enjoy.

Superintendent, Dan Novak presented the Class of 2011.  Principal Tim Allemang read the Class Roll.  Presentation of the diplomas was made by Jesse Rust, President of the Board of Education.

2011 Class Motto:  "The best way out is always through."
2011 Class Flower:  Blue Rose
2011 Class Colors: Lime Green, Electric Blue, Black and Silver

 

Valedictorian Christy Laughlin, gave a great speech.

The Choir perfoming Celebrate the Day, written by Katie Schmitt and Luke Ervin.

 

Ashli Brown, Sammie Olson, Millie Anderson, and Kalee Brewer

Millie clowning with Kalee

The Brewers, Kalee, Tom, Travis, and Kelli

Travis and Tom Brewer with the Zobels.

 

 

The Class of 2011

Rebecca Fortney with her lovely mother, Michele.

Katie Schmitt with her mom and dad, Tim and Cindy.

Kalee and her dad, Tom.  Can't tell who is prouder. 

 

Celebrate The Successes

Far too often in life we tend to focus on the things that are demanding our attention such as bills, meetings, deadlines.  When we do something good we don't usually take the time to celebrate. And that is just sad.  We need to  rejoice at our good fortune, our accomplishments, and our milesones. So when Millie graduated from high school Saturday we took time to celebrate.  Friends and family came to Josoff's Social Hall to Millie's reception to congratulate her and celebrate.

Millie Anderson

Hanna and Hayzel Josoff enjoyed some snacks and fun times.

The younger crowd mostly enjoyed the resounding game of Duck, Duck, Goose.

Tate', Sami, and Ericka took advantage of the hula hooping and the chocolate fountain.

 

COUNTRY PRIDE!!  COUNTY WIDE!!!!

Cass County Fair 2011 - Schedule is published!  Click here to see it!

August 9th - 13th, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FCA BOOSTER CLUB AT ELMWOOD MURDOCK???

Booster clubs are made up of parents, coaches, school teachers and administration, local church pastors and other community leaders. Their main objective must be to strive together to see the gospel advanced in their community by utilizing the FCA mission, staff, programs and resources.

The Elmwood Murdock Fellowship of Christian Athletes is considering starting a Booster Club.

An informational meeting will be held Wednesday night, May 18^th at 7pm at the High School commons area.

FCA State staff will be present to explain the concept of the Booster Club idea, and how it can support, encourage,  and help grow the FCA at Elmwood Murdock.

Anyone is welcome.

For more information about FCA; www.fca.org. or www.nebraskafca.org.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Won't You Be My Good Neighbor?

Good Neighbor Award Do you know someone who is always willing to go out of their way to help others? If so, please consider nominating them for the annual Good Neighbor Award. This award recognizes individuals who help make the Elmwood Murdock community a better place in which to live. Who is your "good neighbor"? Consider nominating them today by downloading a nomination form at http://elmur.org/. The nominees must not have already been a past winner of the Good Neighbor Award. The deadline for submitting nominations is June 15th.

 

Previous nominees include:

2005

Oral Kuehn

Kurk Shrader

Bits & Pieces Clerks

Ken and Chris Kunz

2006

Lou Allgayer

Joann Hill

Roger Bornemeier

Carol Hoffman

Darlene Romick

Bonnie Brewer

Sylvia Stubbendeck

Judy Cline

2007

Duane Blair

Cindy Hovorka

Karey Koehn

Patty Wolcott

2008

Arlo Fleischman

Lucille Laughlin

Frances Pratt

2009

Ed Blunt

Mike Krass

Norman Brockhoff

Kathy Goudie

Angie Friesell

2010

Jim Wolcott

Fred Wilson

Linda Blunt

Susan Ernest

Marie Gregoire

 

GARAGE SALE FEVER!!!!!

Garage Sale Day Register your garage sale and "put it on the map"! Garage Sale Day will be held on Saturday, June 11th this year. Download a form at http://elmur.org/and bring it...with the $5 fee...to Bit's-N-Pieces ...before the June 4th deadline.

 

 

 

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Are you a member of EMMA and have something to Advertise?  Try the
Elmwood Murdock Merchants Association Newsletter!

Just in time for July 4th! The "EMMA" - Elmwood-Murdock Merchants' Association - newsletter will be delivered to over 900 mailboxes in Alvo, Elmwood and Murdock. The deadline for submitting news items and ad orders is Wednesday, June 15. You'll find more details on the order form at http://elmur.org/.

 

 

 

 

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