by Staff Admin | Feb 28, 2013 | News, Youth Advisory Board
The following question was put towards Buffalo County Youth Advisory Board member Nathan Leach at a speech meet: “Do you think your vote really matters?” Rather than think of an answer or an argument, Leach wondered why such a question would even exist in a society...
by Staff Admin | Nov 30, 2012 | News, Youth Advisory Board
The Buffalo County Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is pleased to announce the six newest members to join the youth-led, youth-driven board: Nathan Leach (Kearney High School), son of Luanne Erickson; Aubrey High (Gibbon), daughter of Trent High; Anna Ourada (Elm Creek),...
by Staff Admin | Nov 30, 2012 | News, Youth Advisory Board
High school students from across Central Nebraska came together on Sunday, November 4th for the second Buffalo County Youth Advisory Board (YAB) scholarship event, “Show Me the Money.” Attendees sat in on workshops and seminars about how to fill out the FAFSA, apply...
by Staff Admin | Oct 31, 2012 | News, Youth Advisory Board
Attention all high school students and their parents! It’s time for the second annual Youth Advisory Board scholarship event, “Show Me the Money!” Come on November 4th from 2-5 p.m. to the Nebraskan Student Union (upstairs) on the University of Nebraska at...
by Staff Admin | Oct 31, 2012 | High-Impact Prevention Services, News, Youth Advisory Board
Kearney Elks Lodge #984 members distributed over 10,000 Red Ribbon stickers throughout Buffalo County schools on Monday, October 22nd. Additional materials shared were Bully-Free jars, bookmarks, and calendars, all which promote the 40 Developmental Assets. They also...
by Staff Admin | Sep 28, 2012 | High-Impact Prevention Services, News, Youth Advisory Board
Buffalo County Community Partners is collaborating with Kearney Elks Lodge #984 for this year’s Red Ribbon Week. Members from the Kearney Elks Lodge will be going into all the Buffalo and Phelps County Schools during that week to distribute materials that will...