by Eric | 1 Jun 2026 | 2026, Alamo, Bunker Hill, Legislative, Valley Forge, Yorktown, Bataan, Recent Posts, Gettysburg, Belleau Wood
Motions, Seconds, and Votes! City Councils and School Boards Hold First Meetings
City and School Boards held their inaugural meetings at Cornhusker Boys’ State. The mock government simulation allowed them to practice the duties and responsibilities of their offices. Delegates engaged in spirited debate about the issues of the day and passed many local laws and policies. The topics range from serious issues ripped from the headlines to fun local ordinances to enhance their town’s culture. The government simulation runs throughout the week. Thank you to the local attorneys who helped guide delegates through the experience.
by Eric | 4 Jun 2025 | 2025, Yorktown
By Tate
With Yorktown’s first school board meeting in session, there was a lot to discuss. These new policies included topics such as cell phones in school, random drug testing for students participating in extracurricular activities, and a fresh food initiative. After roughly 45 minutes of intensive debate among the board, they passed multiple policies aimed at improving the Yorktown school system. This meeting was open to the public, allowing them to share their thoughts and questions, which helped the board better comprehend multiple viewpoints. Yorktown is eager to see what future policies the school board has in mind.
by Eric | 4 Jun 2025 | Alamo, Basketball, Manila Bay, Yorktown, Gettysburg, Sports
By Troy
Boys’ State basketball is off to a roaring start with fast breaks, drained threes, and dunks. Gettysburg and Manila Bay are both 2-0, while both Valley Forge and Belleau Wood are yet to claim their first victory. Teams are focusing on their offense with the highest scoring game of the week (so far) reaching 157 points! The games today were played in the Coliseum on the University of Nebraska campus. This week is sure to bring even more fun and excitement.
by Landon | 7 Jun 2024 | 2024, Alamo, Bunker Hill, Football, Highlights, Basketball, CBS, Manila Bay, Valley Forge, Bataan, Yorktown, Softball, Recent Posts, Volleyball, Gettysburg, Belleau Wood, Activities, Sports, Towns
Athletics have officially come to a close and sports champions have been crowned! At tomorrows graduation the overall athletic standings will be announced.
by Landon | 6 Jun 2024 | 2024, Football, Highlights, Bunker Hill, Alamo, CBS, Basketball, Valley Forge, Manila Bay, Softball, Bataan, Yorktown, Volleyball, Recent Posts, Gettysburg, Belleau Wood, Activities, Sports, Towns
Teams battled hard in pool play the first three days this week for the opportunity to compete for the coveted championship in their sport. After some impressive showings and some tie breakers to be figured out, the schedules are set and champions will be crowned tomorrow afternoon. See the schedules below for more information.
