Elmwood Nebraska News - May 14, 2025

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Elmwood-Murdock journalism students competed Monday, April 28. 2025 at the State NSAA Journalism Conference in Norfolk.

Drake Clements is pictured receiving the first-place medal in his event.
Drake’s event was Entertainment Review writing.

 Big Wins and Big Adventures: EM LifeSmarts Team Represents at Nationals!
We are proud to celebrate the incredible achievement of the EM LifeSmarts team — Macy Howard, Hannah Petersen, Drake Clements, Will Fox, and Michael Hynes — who recently competed at the LifeSmarts National Championship in Chicago, April 24–27, 2025!

After four intense days of competition among 46 top teams from across the country, our EM team earned a coveted spot in the Sweet 16 round. In a thrilling match, they faced off against the tournament’s #1 seed from Georgia. Although their tournament journey concluded after the first round of Sweet 16 play, their performance was nothing short of outstanding and a testament to their preparation, teamwork, and dedication. In the final placings released on May 1st, the Elmwood Murdock team was a 5th place finisher.

We are also excited to share that Hannah Petersen was awarded a $1,000 OTC Medicine Safety Individual Student Scholarship. This scholarship recognizes students who create an individual project or serve as the main leader of a project promoting over-the-counter medicine safety.

Beyond the competition, the team had the opportunity to explore Chicago and learn more about its rich history. Highlights included an architecture tour by boat, offering breathtaking views of the city’s famous skyline, and an exciting Crime History tour that brought to life Chicago’s storied past. The students also enjoyed sampling Chicago’s renowned culinary fare, including trying authentic deep-dish pizza and other local specialties.

LifeSmarts, the nation’s premier consumer program, has never been more relevant. Now entering its 30th year, LifeSmarts provides real-world education for students who learn about core consumer topics and develop critical thinking skills. Participants focus on five key topic areas: consumer rights and responsibilities, the environment, health and safety, personal finance, and technology. The goal of LifeSmarts is to create consumer-savvy young people who will be well equipped for adult life in today’s complex, global marketplace.

We are incredibly proud of our LifeSmarts team for representing our community with such heart, skill, and spirit. Way to go, EM!

 Elmwood Library Hours

Monday:  3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuesday:  2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Wednesday:  2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday:  10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday:  10:00 am to 2:00 pm

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Online Card Catalog https://elmwoodpubliclibrary.follettdestiny.com/ 

Libby Library App https://help.libbyapp.com/index.htm  

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