On Monday, May 2nd, Ainsworth High School held its 2023 Academic Awards Ceremony. Teachers presented the following awards to students for various achievements in their courses: Math By Loreece Thornton Algebra II Outstanding Achievement: Emma Kennedy.

Small, but mighty! This describes Alpha Delta Chapter. There are only ten members; however, most meetings have more than fifty percent in attendance. Several members hold state offices and/or serve on state committees. These are among the reasons this chapter was awarded the 2023 Nebraska State Chapter Achievement Award at the April Nebraska State Convention during the Founders’/Presidents’ Banquet. One member was “totally shocked” when she was awarded the Nebraska State Individual Achievement Award, just after her chapter had won!

The Ainsworth High School Boys Golf Team wrapped up its regular season play with Highway 20 Boys Golf Invitational in Bassett on May 8th and the Valentine Invitational on May 11th. Eleven teams competed in Bassett with Stuart winning the invitational with a team score of 356.

During the graduation ceremonies at Ainsworth Community Schools, 108 scholarships were awarded to 22 graduates who are college-bound seniors. These scholarships are awarded for outstanding performances in fine arts, athletics, and other activities as well for outstanding academic performance in the classroom. This year’s scholarship winners are:

The Sandhills Rod & Gun Club Trap Leagued held their final shoot of the spring on May 10th. Winning the Spring Trap League was Mob County with an 824 total for four weeks of shooting.

Anglers who catch walleyes in deep water should carry and learn how to use deep-water release devices to prevent fish deaths. Walleyes are moving away from their spawning locations into deep water.