Varsity track meet at Hartington Cedar Catholic has been moved to Monday, March 29th at 1:00pm.
The Battle Creek Alumni Banquet has been postponed until July 2022 at Divots DeVent Center due to the uncertainty of the pandemic and most people not able to travel or gather.
This Battle Creek senior has been working with Mr. Lanman at Battle Creek Elementary this entire school year for his work-based learning.
Renee Ann Brummels, daughter of Toshia and Christopher Morrison and Daniel and Karlie Brummels, attended Battle Creek Public Schools for all thirteen years of her education. She is a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Randolph, Nebraska.
Renee participated in volleyball, basketball, track and dance during all four years of high school. In volleyball, she earned several honors, including being named to the All-State Honorable Mention squad by the Omaha World Herald and honorably mentioned by the Mid-State Conference. Renee also served as a volleyball team captain during both her junior and senior seasons. She is a two-time state qualifier going into her senior season of track and field and was a state champion in the triple jump as a sophomore.
Aside from athletics, Renee was also very active in school activities while at BCHS. She was a member of Trailblazers for two years, FCCLA for three, and quiz bowl and student council for four. Renee served as the student council secretary during both her junior and senior years. She is currently the senior class president. Her success in the classroom includes being selected to the National Honor Society, where she has served as the chapter vice president this past year. She is a four time recipient of Student of the Month honors and has been on the A honor roll throughout high school. Renee also earned the Scholar Athlete Award for her success in both the field and in the classroom. Renee was crowned Homecoming queen by the student body during Homecoming 2020.
When asked to name a favorite instructor at BCHS, Renee listed Mr. Ryan Heller who “always went above and beyond outside of the classroom.” Renee listed math as her favorite subject.
Outside of school, Renee works as a lifeguard at the Norfolk YMCA and at the Battle Creek City Pool. In her free time, Renee enjoys spending time with friends and family outdoors and going on vacation.
After graduation, Renee plans to attend the University of South Dakota at Vermillion where she will be a member of the track and field squad. She will major in biology. She plans to go to medical school after earning her bachelor’s degree.
Best wishes, Renee!
Thanks to John Klein and Northeast Machine of Battle Creek for providing this senior an opportunity to do work-based learning.
One of the best opportunities for Battle Creek’s work based learning program is to sit and eat lunch with your mentor. This Battle Creek senior will be a great elementary teacher and she has an awesome mentor.
Thank you King Steel for allowing this Battle Creek Senior to work in your lab. Real work - Real opportunities at Battle Creek’s work based learning.
Thanks Landon Bierman and Bierman Sandblasting of Battle Creek for teaching this Battle Creek senior through the work based learning program. #battlecreekworkbasedlearning
Thank you Goody’s Grill for providing an opportunity for this Battle Creek senior. #battlecreekworkbasedlearning
This Battle Creek senior is helping manage 3400 head of cattle on his Friday’s through the Battle Creek’s work-based learning program.
Who believes this Battle Creek senior would be a great high school science teacher and coach. Battle Creek’s work- based learning program is giving him the opportunity to see for himself.
Sophia Lynn Pihlgren, daughter of Mickella Brabec and William Pihlgren, attended the Norfolk Public Schools until she came to Battle Creek Public School as a senior.
Sophie participated in track and cross country during all four years of high school. She also was involved in FFA and band for three years and participated in theatre for one.
When asked to name a favorite teacher at BCHS, Sophie listed Mr. Billy O’Brien because she loves learning about agriculture. Sophie’s fondest memory from her time at BCHS was the first football game last fall because she had a blast with her friends in the stands.
Outside of school, Sophie is employed at Subway, a job she has held since January.
After graduation, Sophie plans to attend McNeese State University in Louisiana where she will study animal science.
Best wishes, Sophie!
Wylie John Trowbridge, son of Doug and Amy Trowbridge, attended St. John's Lutheran School before coming to the Battle Creek Public Schools.
Wylie was active in basketball and golf during his freshman and sophomore years. He listed his favorite staff member as former science instructor Mr. Tucker Tejkl because he was understanding and helpful to his students. He named his favorite subject as science.
Outside of school, Wylie enjoys cruising around town, hanging out with his friends, and making money at his jobs. He is employed at Pizza Ranch as a delivery driver, a position he has held for the past two months.
After graduation, Wylie plans to study both welding and business.
Best wishes, Wylie!
Coltin Lane Smith, son of David and Suzi Smith, attended Woodland Park Elementary School, Norfolk Middle School and Norfolk Junior High before coming to Battle Creek High School during his eighth grade year.
While at BCHS, Coltin has been active in golf and chess club for two years.
Outside of school, he spends his free time gaming and doing archery.
When asked to name a favorite staff member at BCHS, Coltin listed former math instructor Dexter Hanzel, stating, “He always knew how to talk to me, and he was a very nice guy.” Coltin named math as his favorite subject because he enjoys solving complex problems with numbers.
Recalling one of his favorite memories, Coltin explained how transferring to Battle Creek High School in eighth grade was so memorable because everyone was very nice and welcoming to him.
After graduation, Coltin plans to attend Northeast Community College to study in the HVAC program.
Best wishes, Coltin!
Dylan William Hamilton, son of Shane Flanagan and Jessica Goden, has attended Battle Creek Public Schools for all thirteen years of his education.
Dylan was a member of the choir during all four years of high school, and he golfed for one season. When asked to list a favorite class, Dylan mentioned that choir was what he most enjoyed because of the positive energy and because of the instruction by Miss Johns, his favorite instructor.
Outside of school, Dylan enjoys playing frisbee golf and hanging out with his friends. Dylan has also worked at Pizza Hut for the past year.
After graduation, Dylan plans to attend Northeast Community College to study auto body mechanics.
Best wishes, Dylan!
Jace David Meinke, son of Jeff Meinke and Kristi Meinke, attended Battle Creek Public Schools for all thirteen years of his education. He is an active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Norfolk.
Jace participated in football and basketball during all four years of high school, and he was a member of the track and field squad for three. For his efforts, he received an All State Honorable Mention award. He was a three year letter winner in football and one year letter winner for basketball.
Jace received perfect attendance in 2018, and he listed Mr. Ryan Heller as his favorite instructor. When asked to list his favorite class, Jace mentioned shop class. When asked about his fondest memories from his time at BCHS, Jace stated that his favorite times were on the football field.
After graduation, Jace plans to attend Southeast Community College to get his generals. He hopes to transfer to the University of Nebraska in Lincoln to study toward a career in cybersecurity.
Best wishes, Jace!
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Zoey Belle Reeves, daughter of Chad and Tammi Reeves, attended St. John’s Lutheran School in Battle Creek for grades preschool through eighth grade. She came to Battle Creek High School at the start of her freshman year. She is a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Battle Creek.
Zoey was active in volleyball and basketball during all four years of high school, and she participated in track for three seasons. She served as one of the team captains for the basketball squad as a senior.
Aside from athletics, Zoey was a member of the student council for four years, FCCLA for three, speech and trailblazers for two, and she has been a member of National Honor Society for the past year. For her efforts in the classroom, Zoey has been on the ‘A’ honor roll throughout high school, and she has been named Student of the Month and Outstanding Art Student of the Month.
Zoey listed her favorite staff member as Mrs. Stephanie Nelson, stating, “She shares the same passions as I do, and I can always count on her if I need someone to talk to. She cares a lot about every one of her students.” Zoey named art as her favorite class because she gets to be creative in her own way and enjoys the relaxation that comes with creating art.
Looking back at her time at BCHS, Zoey’s favorite memory will always be how much fun the student section was her senior year and getting to experience the thrilling atmosphere of cheering on her friends.
After graduation, Zoey plans to attend the University of Nebraska in Lincoln to major in interior design. She plans to minor in drafting and textiles.
Best wishes, Zoey!
Payton Katherine Kersten, daughter of Matt and Connie Kersten, attended Woodland Park Elementary in Norfolk and the Bloomfield Public Schools in Bloomfield before coming to the Battle Creek Public Schools in eighth grade. She is a member of First Christian Church in Norfolk.
Payton was active in volleyball and FCCLA during all four years of high school, and she participated in one act play production and track for two years. As a senior, Payton was a member of the girls’ wrestling squad. In FCCLA, Payton held the office of Vice-President of Competitive Events during her sophomore year, and she was Chapter President during both her junior and senior years.
Besides her activities, Payton has also been successful in the classroom. She is a member of the National Honor Society, where she currently serves as the chapter's treasurer. In addition, Payton has served as a Trailblazer for two years and was the recipient of a Trailblazer Character Award. She has also been selected as Student of the Month at BCHS.
Outside of school, Payton enjoys reading, being outdoors, babysitting, and volunteering at her church. She also works as a cook at Goody’s Grille in Battle Creek.
When asked to name a favorite teacher and subject in school, Payton named Mr. Ryan Heller’s math class. She stated, “That class is always a positive environment” and “Mr. Heller genuinely cares about all of his students and what’s going on in their lives.” One of Payton’s favorite activities from her time at BCHS was shadowing midwife Jen Weinandt on Fridays. Payton had this to say about the experience: “I have learned my purpose and what I want to do with my life. I am so glad BCHS has added this opportunity for seniors; it has changed my life.”
After graduation, Payton plans to attend the University of Nebraska at Omaha to study biology. She plans to become an OB-GYN.
Best wishes, Payton!
Chase Anton Oltmanns, son of Heather and the late Joel Oltmanns, attended Battle Creek Public Schools for all thirteen years of his education. He is a member of St. Pat's Catholic Church in Battle Creek.
Chase was active in football and basketball during all four years of high school and, he participated in track for three seasons. In football, Chase served as a team captain and made the all-district team twice.
When asked to list a favorite staff member at BCHS, Chase mentioned Mr. Andrew Carlson, stating, “He's fun to be around.” Chase named English as his favorite class.
After graduation, Chase plans to attend Northeast Community College to work on his generals. He hopes to either become a teacher or an electrician.
Best wishes, Chase!
