Sunday, April 26th, the Falls City FFA Chapter held its annual end of the year Banquet. Officers and members worked to prepare the banquet hall and the meat which would be served. The Banquet started at 6:00 where food was served to all attendees and members. After food and dessert was served the banquet hall came to order. Adam Morris gave a wonderful opening speech, and a slideshow that included all of the photos and memories from this year’s events was played. The officer team then announced and awarded members for all the competitions throughout the year as well as degrees and proficiency awards. Some notable chapter accomplishments were, Kemper Foster earning the American FFA Degree, Members Bowdy Jones, Ethan Morris, Brock Niedfeldt, and Malori Kuker earning their State Degrees. There were 5 FFA Alumni Scholarships awarded to members Ethan Morris, Breean Eickhoff, Malori Kuker, Brock Niedfeldt, and Haiden Dorste. There were 6 Greenhand Degrees, 5 Chapter Degrees, and 5 chapter proficiencies awarded. Ethan Morris received district gold and state silver proficiency awards.
After awards were announced, the 2026-2027 Falls City FFA officer team was inducted. The new offices are as follows; Dayton Snethen- President, Bowdy Jones- Vice President, Elijah Leyden- Secretary, Kamdyn Huppert- Treasurer, Caroline Powell- Reporter, and Taiylah Moore- Sentinel. The senior FFA Members retired their jackets and the meeting was adjourned. A big thank you to all who helped make our banquet possible through setup, clean up, and more. A special thanks to Keith Frederick, JP’s Butcher Block, Jenny Strecker, and the Falls City Public School kitchen staff for allowing us to have a wonderful meal! Thank you to all who have supported our chapter this year. We are looking forward to a wonderful year next year as well!
-Reporter Bowdy Jones
Field events will start at 9:00 AM.
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Brock Caudle signs with Morningside University to play Volleyball
Congratulations to Brock Caudle, Son of Chris and Penny Caudle, for signing his letter of intent to play volleyball at Morningside University in the fall. Greg and Nancy MacLean, Brock’s 18-under coaches, were on hand for the signing. They shared the following about Brock’s playing history.
Brock came to High Flyers four years ago and quickly established himself as one of the most determined and dependable athletes in our program. From the very beginning, he demonstrated a strong work ethic and commitment to improving his game, and showed it through consistent improvement over the years. Beyond his 3-hour round trips to Lincoln for practices, Brock traveled with the team across the country to compete at regional and national events, always representing our program with professionalism and pride.
As both a middle hitter and right side, Brock brought versatility and a team-first mindset to every lineup he was part of. He was willing to do whatever was asked of him to help the team succeed, embracing different roles and responsibilities without hesitation. Over time Brock did the one thing that volleyball coaches love most, he made points. Brock was reliable for a kill when called upon, he was deceptively effective from the service line, but in my mind, his big block was his calling card and became his biggest and most reliable contribution to our success.
In his career with the High Flyers, Brock competed Regionally in places like Kansas City, Des Moines, and at the National level in tournaments in Denver, St. Louis, Chicago, and Minneapolis. Over the last two years, Brock helped his team to top finishes at every Regional Tournament in which they competed. His team Qualified for USA Volleyball National Championships in 2025in Denver, and 2026 in St. Louis. Brock’s 2025 team finished 9th at the 2025 USAV Boys Junior Nationals in Minneapolis.
Brock’s consistency, work ethic, and willingness to compete made him someone coaches could rely on and teammates respected. He approached the game the right way and was a valuable part of our program. We wish Brock the best as he continues his volleyball career at Morningside University playing for coach Noah Marasco-Ayau.
Congratulations and we wish Brock the best of luck in the fall.
Thank you for your dedication, patience, and passion for shaping the future, one student at a time. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and our community is stronger because of you.
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1st Place and Conference Champion
Tanner Jackson - Pole Valut and Meet Record 14'
Caleb Offner - Discus 164'1.5" and Shot Put 52'9"
Tallan Zimmerman - Long Jump 19'9.75"
2nd Place
Liv Buckminster - High Jump
Boys 4x100m Relay - Jacoby Bangert, Tallan Zimmerman, Martin Irizarry, Tanner Jackson
3rd Place
Elijah Leyden - High Jump
Jennifer Sweeney - 1600m Run
4th Place
Girls 4x400m Relay - Peyton Weddle, Ashlyn Alexander, Tessa Gossman, Hallie Young
Girls 4x800m Relay - Jennifer Sweeney, Madalynn Hawley, Ella Gathar, Destiny Pierce
5th Place
Elijah Leyden - 110m Hurdles
Jacoby Bangert - 100m Dash
Tessa Gossman - 100m Dash
Peyton Weddle - 200m Dash
6th Place
Tanner Jackson - 400m Dash
Hallie Young - 800m Run
They don’t just serve food, they create a sense of routine and care. For many students, that lunch might be the most reliable meal of the day, and the people behind the counter help make that happen with consistency and dignity. A friendly smile, remembering a student’s preference, or just keeping things moving smoothly, those small actions add up in a big way.
Thank you!
Video: https://youtu.be/DDx_73HpNVo
