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The Leigh band and choir traveled to Norfolk on Friday, April 24 to compete at the District Music Contest. Each entry is ranked with outstanding (1), excellent (2) or good (3).

The Leigh Women's Choir and Leigh High Band both received a 2.

Small groups were a trumpet trio of Cade Hoesly, Blake Loseke and Brayden Loseke earning a 2. Sydney Messerlie and Elizabeth Hoffman did a vocal duet receiving a 2 and Mia Glissman-Mayner and Sofia Hake also did a vocal duet and received a 2. Sydney Messerlie, Elizabeth Hoffman, Mia Glissman-Mayner, and Sofia Hake competed in a vocal quartet and earned a 2. Madisyn Lich, Emily Waterman, Kaycee Lange, and Ariyah Ross also competed in a vocal quartet and received a 3.

Vocal solos included Mia Glissman-Mayner earning a 2 rating, and Sydney Messerlie earning a 2 rating.

Instrumental Solos included Kaycee Lange earning a 1 rating and Lexis Gleason earning a 1 rating! 

Wyatt Langhorst also received a 2 for his baritone solo. 

Choir director and band director Sydney Wemhoff, said, “We are proud of all of our students for their hard work and performances at contest. Their dedication and preparation were reflected in the strong ratings they earned!”

Junior Hannah Martensen said, "Competing at district music contests was overall a success for the high school band, choir, and individual or group performances. As a band, we performed the best we possibly could and ended up receiving a high 2. District music contest is something I look forward to every year as it's always fun as we get to compete as a team for a band!”

Seven students graduated from the LHS CNA training program for the spring semester! This is the sixth set of graduates in the program led by Mrs. Spring Wendt in a partnership with CHI Health Schuyler and Central Community College. 

This semester's graduates consisted of Maizie Stoklasa, Kyila Clarkson, and Sofia Henriquez of Clarkson High School and Sydney Messerlie, Reann Bruhn, Grace Hansen, and Rebecca Hastreiter of Leigh. Congratulations girls!

At the capital and most populous city in Utah, Salt Lake City, our very own senior Brayden Loseke came in eighth in the NATION for Financial Literacy at the National JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) competition. He competed representing Leigh and the state of Nebraska. Brayden is only the third Nebraska student in history to ever earn at medal at National JAG. 

Brayden had been a part of the Leigh JAG program the last few years, and completed a 50-question quiz in eight minutes at the state competition, receiving first place there, punching his ticket to nationals. 

JAG’s National Career Development Conference took place April 29 through May 2. Senior Brayden Loseke stated, “National JAG was a great experience, and I had a great time representing Leigh and the State of Nebraska.”

JAG Teacher Mr. Hathaway stated, “I am very proud of Brayden and the work he put in to compete! He became only the third Nebraska medalist in the history of the competition across all categories. Nice job Brayden!”

Congratulations to all the JAG students on their successful year and all their accomplishments!

On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the junior high track team traveled to Lyons, Nebraska where multiple junior high kids competed in a track meet

On the boys’ side, the eighth-grade boys team placed ninth overall. 

Eighth grader Blaire Wietfeld said, “It was a tough meet and we placed ninth as an eighth-grade boys’ team. It was very competitive, but overall, it was really fun.”

Girls’ Results:

High Jump: Logynn Andrews - 4’0 (fourth place); Triple Jump: Laney Stoklasa - 26’4.5”; Eisley Urban - 26’2”; Emery Malena - 25’7”; Kara Eisenmann - 26’2”; Long Jump: Autumn Gurnsey - 10’1”; Kaeli Hake - 9’10”; Skylar Baumert - 9’1”; Kara Eisenmann - 11’6”; Lexie Bruhn - 11’3.5”; Payton Brunch - 10’6”; Shot Put: Brecklyn Baumert - 20’10.5”; Braylee Silvester - 15’5.5”; Bergan Settje - 21’1”; Kinzie Lange - 19’10”; Annelisse Pocasangro - 18’10”; Discus: Syerra Messerlie - 52’6”; Brecklyn Baumert - 52’6”; Bella Harrison - 32’8”; Annelisse Pocasangro - 59’9”; Kinzie Lange - 45’4”; 200M Dash: Livia Cash - 32.10; Mariah Kasik - 35.78; Kaeli Hake - 38.99; Ella Hansen - 35.08; Annelisse Pocasangro - 42.44; 100M Dash: Laney Stoklasa - 14.47; Livia Cash - 16.67; Kinna Closson - 18.03; Ella Hansen - 15.57; Kinzie Lange - 16.73; Annelisse Pocasangro - 18.18; 400M Dash: Katie Delgado - 1:26.13; Bergan Settje - 1:26.37; 100M Hurdles: Lexie Bruhn - 20.12; 200M Hurdles:  Lexie Bruhn - 36.33; 800M Run: Layla Hollatz - 3:20.24; 1 Mile: Layla Hollatz - 7:26.26; Katie Delgado - 7:50.09; Payton Brunch - 7:02.53; 4x100M Relay: Livia Cash, Hadley Brabec, Emery Malena, and Laney Stoklasa - 1:00.60; Lexie Bruhn, Kara Eisenmann, Payton Bunch, Kinzie Lange - 1:02.71

Boys’ Results: 

Triple Jump: Nolan Gall - 32’2”; Grayson Loseke - 29’9”; Bryce Tasa - 27’2”; Long Jump: Landyn Struebing - 15’4” (third place); Cooper Fehringer - 15’1.5” (fourth place); Jaimsion Paradez - 11’8”; Kooper Garretson - 10’11”; Nolan Gall - 13’7”; Jett Koehn - 13’11”; Grant Zabka - 42’9.5”; Shot Put: Mason Hake - 33’8”; Kooper Vrba - 27’10”; Jack Brabec - 33’6”; Justin Blank - 28’11”; Zane Morfeld - 28’7”; Discus: Mason Hake - 74’0.5”; Henry Koehn - 58’10”; Barret Cinfel - 55’4”; Jack Brabec - 105’6” (fourth place); Maximus Morfeld - 74’8”; Carter Freudenburg - 74’0”; 100M Dash: Landyn Struebing - 14.30; Derrick Zacarias - 14.70; Kooper Garretson - 17.08; Grayson Loseke - 14.04; Grant Zabka - 14.29; George Harrison - 15.47; 200M Dash: Landyn Struebing - 30.45; Logan Sayers - 39.72; Grayson Loseke - 29.91; George Harrison - 33.32; Cruz Malena - 37.84; 400M Dash: Wilfredo Lenus   - 1:06.35; Derick Zacarias - 1:20.11; Jase Clausen - 1:20.99; Marco Duarte - 1:11.48; Ryan McMullin - 1:18.30; Jose Becerril - 1:23.57; 800M Run: Jett Koehn - 2:49.40; Darel Lopez-Cruz - 2:53.21; 1 Mile: Cooper Fehringer - 5:44.87(second place); Jaimsion Paradez - 6:43.04; Bryce Tasa - 5:51.19; Blair Weitfeld - 6:00.79; 200M Hurdles: Wilfredo Lenus-Monterroso -  36.21(fourth place); Darel Lopez-Cruz - 37.54 (fifth place); 4x100M Relay: Cooper Fehringer, Derrick Zacarias, Landyn Struebing, and Kyler Hoesly - 56.03 (fourth place); Grant Zabka, Jett Koehn, Nolan Gall, and Grayson Loseke - 53.59 (sixth place); 4x400 Relay: Kyler Hoesly, Wilfredo Lenus-Monterroso, Jase Clausen, and Derick Zacarias - 5:28.00; Blair Wietfeld, Darel Lopez-Cruz, Marco Duarte, and Bryce Tasa - 4:50.85 (sixth place)

Leigh Community Schools hosted Kindergarten Roundup on Friday, April 17, 2026. Students were able to join this year’s Kindergarteners for activities at the end of the school day, and their parents were able to visit the school as well. 

There are currently 26 students that will make up next year’s LCS Kindergarten class!  They will be split into two classes taught by Mrs. Michkayla Wietfeld and Mrs. Ann Sobota. 

Mrs. Wietfeld said, ”Kindergarten Round-Up was a wonderful experience!” It was such a joy getting to know our incoming students, observe a quick glimpse of their current skills, and see their unique personalities shine. Their excitement for starting kindergarten was truly contagious. Mrs. Sobota and I shared a few engaging read-alouds, and the students participated in a fun letter and number hunt, practiced writing their names, and connected with new friends who will be joining our classroom community next year. We are already looking forward to an amazing year ahead!”

On Monday, April 20, the Leigh High School Spring Concert was held

The Junior High Choir sang “How Far I’ll Go” and “Forever Country.”

The High School Choir sang “The Wellerman” and “Battle of Jerico.”

The Junior High Band performed “On Broadway,” “Do Wah Diddy Diddy,” as well as “Go For It!”

The High School Band performed “Allied Honor” and “The Civil War.”

There were many talented students for the Student Recital as well!

Sydney Messerlie, Vocal Solo, sang “Lass from the Low Countee.”  Kaycee Lange, Clarinet Solo, performed “Chanson Moderne.”  Wyatt Langhorst, baritone solo, performed “Ruby.”

The Sophomore Vocal Quartet consisted of Ariyah Ross, Emily Waterman, Madisyn Lich, and Kaycee Lange singing “Amazing Grace.”

Lexis Gleason, Snare Drum Solo, performed “Little Su.”

The Senior Vocal Quartet, including Sofia Hake, Mia Glissman-Mayner, Elizabeth Hoffman, and Sidney Messerlie, sang “Come to the Music.”

The Trumpet Trio, Brayden Loseke, Blake Loseke, and Cade Hoesly performed “The Trumpet Tune.”

Elizabeth Hoffman and Sydney Messerlie sang “Wayfaring Stranger” as a Vocal Duet.

Music teacher Mrs. Sydney Wemhoff stated, “Our Spring Concert was a success, and I am so proud of the hard work and growth our students showed. The small groups and solo performances were a great opportunity for students to build confidence, showcase their talents, and gain valuable performance experience in front of an audience before contest."

Sophomore choir member Vivian Bunner added, “The concert was beautifully done, and everyone sounded wonderful. The band played amazing songs, and the choir sounded gorgeous!”

On April 16-18, 2026, The Leigh FBLA High School and junior high competed at the State leadership event in Kearney, bringing 13 students, which included five high schoolers and eight junior high, also the advisor Mrs. Maliha, and one chaperone, Mrs. Kim Loseke The five high-schoolers were Brayden Loseke, Trent Olson, Vivian Bunner, Ariyah Ross, and Kaycee Lange. The eight JH students were Grayson Loske, Carter Freudenburg, Layla Hollatz, Eisley Urban, Olivia Hake, Emery Malena, and Kinzie Lange. 

In all, five students qualified for nationals in San Antonio Texas to be held June 29-July 2, 2026. These students included Brayden Loseke, Kaycee Lange, Grayson Loseke, Olivia Hake, and Emery Malena!

Brayden Loseke being named a Nebraska Who’s Who Nominee and finishing 3^rd place in Management Information Systems and Qualifying for Nationals! He also finished 5^th in Retail Management, 7^th in Cybersecurity, and 10^th in Personal Finance HM. 

Sophomore Kaycee Lange was also a national qualifier, finishing as Champion of Intro to Business Communication and Runner-Up in Intro to Retail and Merchandising. 

Eighth-Grader Grayson Loseke, another national qualifier, finished 2^nd in MS Business Communication 4^th in MS Digital Citizenship, 3^rd in MS Exploring Marketing Concepts, and 4^th in MS Exploring Economics. 

Seventh Grader Olivia Hake was another national qualifier, finishing as the Champion of MS Career Exploration and 2^nd in MS Exploring Business Concepts, as well as 8^th in MS Digital Citizenship and 3^rd in MS Exploring Leadership.

Finally, seventh-grader Emery Malena was the final National Qualifier, finishing 2^nd in MS Career Exploration and 5^th in MS Exploring Public Speaking. 

Congratulations to all State FBLA competitors! 

Additionally, eighth-grader Ella Hanson was a Nebraska Middle School Young Leader Award Finalist. 

Mrs. Maliha stated, “Our Leigh students competed very well. They took a lot of time to practice their performance events and they studied a lot for their tests and all of their hard work paid off.” 

A full list of results is as follows: 

Nebraska Who's Who Nominee - Brayden Loseke

Nebraska Middle School Young Leader Award Finalist - Ella Hansen

Business Achievement Awards (HS) - Brayden Loseke & Ariyah Ross

LEAD Aspire Awards (MS) - Kinna Clossen, Carter Freudenburg, Olivia Hake, Ella Hansen, Layla Hollatz, Mariah Kasik, Kinzie Lange, Syerra Messerlie, Eisley Urban

Brayden Loseke - Management Information Systems 3rd place & National Qualifier, Retail Management 5th place, Cybersecurity 7th place, Personal Finance HM 10th place

Vivian Bunner - Digital Animation 7th place, Intro to Business Communication HM 15th place

Kaycee Lange - Intro to business communication CHAMPION & National Qualifier, Intro to Retail & Merchandising 2nd place & National Qualifier

Ella Hansen, Layla Hollatz, Eisley Urban - Exploring Website Design 3rd place, Annual Chapter Presentation 4th place

Kinzie Lange - MS Exploring Marketing Strategies HM 9th place

Olivia Hake - MS Career Exploration CHAMPION & National Qualifier, MS Exploring Business Concepts 2nd place & National Qualifier, MS Exploring Leadership 3rd place, MS Exploring Marketing Concepts 7th place, MS Digital Citizenship 8th place

Emery Malena - MS Career Exploration 2nd place & National Qualifier, MS Exploring Public Speaking 5th place

Grayson Loseke - MS Business Communication 2nd place & National Qualifier, MS Digital Citizenship 4th place, MS Exploring Marketing Concepts 3rd place, MS Exploring Economics 4th place, MS Career Exploration HM

Mrs. Maliha - 15 years of service as an FBLA Adviser

HS Chapter Ribbons - Feed Nebraska, NSBEA/NBEA, Champion Chapter

MS Chapter Ribbons - 7UP, Explore FBLA, Trail “Blazer,” Alzheimer’s Association, Feed Nebraska, Foundation Trust Donation, Go Green, NSBEA/NBEA, Champion Chapter

On April 13, 2026, the Leigh FCCLA chapter gathered to celebrate what they had accomplished over the 2025-2026 school year and announce the new officer positions for the upcoming year. 

At the banquet an “Outstanding Member” award was given to one member from the 7th grade, 8th grade, freshman, sophomore, junior and senior class. The members that were chosen from each class showed their dedication and hard work toward FCCLA over the 2025-2026 school year.

The members chosen for this award were 7th grader Khloe Kabes, 8th grader Ella Hansen, freshman Averi Clausen, sophomore Shaylynn Marty, junior Vylet Hollatz, and senior Jocelyn Donnelly. 

Junior Halle Korth stated, “I’m excited to see everyone thrive in their new officer positions, as well as seeing what positions everyone got this year.”

The new 2026-2027 chapter officer team was installed and are as follows: President: Emersyn Urban, Vice-President: Ella Higby, Secretary: Madi Freudenburg, Treasurer: Vylet Hollatz, Historian: Trevor Hoffman, Vice President of Events: Lainey Urban, Public Relations Chair: Halle Korth

On Monday, April 6th, the Clarkson-Leigh track team traveled to David City for the Aquinas Invite. 

The team fought through the nasty weather and brought home 3 first place medals, 6 second place medals, and 4 third place medals.

Maizie Stoklasa brought home three first place medals. Maizie obtained those medals from triple jump (37’8”), High Jump (5’4”) and Long Jump (18’3”)

Girls’ Results: 

Girls Triple Jump: Maizie Stoklasa—37’8 (first place); Claire Holoubek—34’ (third place); Ella Baumert—33’8.5 (fourth place); Alaina Sayers—30’8; Girls Long Jump: Maizie Stoklasa—18’3 (first place); Ella Baumert—15’9 (fifth place); Clair Holoubek—14’9; Alaina Sayers—13’8; Girls High Jump: Maizie Stoklasa—5’4 (first place); Ella Baumert—4’8 (second place); Girls Shot Put: Baylee Rios—30’04.00 (fifth place); Vylet Hollatz—30’02.50; Emersyn Urban—29’08.00; Makenna Scott—27’05.00; Girls Discus Throw: Vylet Hollatz—85’10; Emersyn Urban—79’10; Makenna Scott—56’07; Gracie Brabec—40’06; Girls 800m: Reann Bruhn—2:36.62 (second place); Gracie Brabec—3:21.31;Girls 300m Hurdles: Kanon Clarkson—1:01.75;Girls 1600m: Reann Bruhn—6:07.49 (second place); Girls 100m: Alaina Sayers—13.88; Kendall Schneider—13.93; Rae Scott—14.25; Averi Clausen—14.40; Girls 200m: Rae Scott—30.80; Emma Bereznai—31.79; and Chloe Indra—33.02; Girls 100m Hurdles: Claire Holoubek—18.36 (third place); Girls 400m: Kaylee Brabec—1:08.97 (fourth place); Girls 4x100m Relay: 'A' Team (C. Holoubek, A. Sayers, K. Schneider, M. Stoklasa)—52.23 (second place); Girls 4x400m Relay: 'A' Team (K. Brabec, A. Clausen, R. Bruhn, K. Schneider)—4:35.13 (third place); Girls 4x800m Relay: 'A' Team (C. Malena, R. Wietfeld, L. Urban, A. Kuester)—12:10.59 (sixth place);

Boys’ Results:

Boys 400m: Jeryn Struebing—1:00.71; Jaxon Rodenberg—1:08.88; Henry Voborny—1:11.54; Gabe Kahlo—1:13.11;Boys 800m: Easton Brabec—2:16.47 (third place); Boys 100m: Blake Loseke—11.62 (second place); Logan Stodola—12.85; Ryan Steffensmeier—13.11; Gabe Kahlo—13.8; Boys 200m: Aidan Ellsworth—25.77; Logan Stodola—26.54; Ryan Steffensmeier—27.45; Boys 110m Hurdles: Aiden Hake—20.04; Aidan Ellsworth—20.85; Boys 4x100m Relay: 'A' Team (J. Struebing, A. Ellsworth, L. Stodola, B. Loseke)—48.15 (second place)

On June 7th, 2008, Jon and Deana Wemhoff were blessed with a spectacular, beautiful baby boy, Brett Jonathan Wemhoff. He was born in Columbus, NE, at Columbus Community Hospital.

Brett has a large family consisting of his three brothers: Calvin Wemhoff, 21; Simon Wemhoff, 20; and Michael, 16. His grandparents are the late Victor and Janet Johnson of Albion and Laura and the late Victor Wemhoff. Last but not least, Brett has the cutest dog named Izzy!

Throughout his high school years, Brett has participated in various activities, including Football and One-Act for 4 years; Wrestling and Journalism for 3 years; Stream Team, and Speech for 2 years; and FBLA for 1 year. 

Outside of school activities, Brett has been active in the Leigh Youth Advisory Committee and St. Mary’s Church Youth Group. 

While participating in these activities, Brett has accumulated numerous awards: 2nd Team All District Football (Senior Year); State Qualifier in Wrestling (Senior Year); 3x Student of the Month; and 2nd place Northeast Academic Day in Geography as a sophomore. 

Brett has many favorite things. His favorite food is Prime Rib and his favorite class in high school has been shop class with Mr. Bazata. Brett's favorite hobbies include watching sports, especially when the New England Patriots football team is playing, and gardening. His favorite thing to plant in his garden is potatoes. On the other hand, Brett says his biggest pet peeve is when people ask him about his pet peeves or bad habits.

When asked for three words to describe Brett, Clayton Folken said Brett is “kind, caring, and dope.” These attributes especially help Brett at his beloved job at Main-Stop.

Brett’s proudest accomplishment during high school was making the state wrestling tournament in his senior year. Another accompaniment he has, which also happens to be his favorite high school memory, is winning the winter cup at the end of 1st semester.

His future plans are going to Northeast Community College in Norfolk, NE. Brett says that in 10-15 years he would probably see himself “in the mirror.” In those years, he wants to go to Europe, own a business, and buy a house by the time he is 24 years old. 

One person Brett admires in life is his dad because he works hard to provide for him and his family. 

The only thing that Brett would do if he won the lottery would be to give a little away and then save the rest. Maybe Brett should use that money to go to the Bahamas and chill in the sun, which is somewhere Brett wishes to travel to at least once in his life.

         We wish Brett the absolute best as he heads off into the new chapter of his life. He leaves us with this advice, “Don’t take it for granted.” 

We will miss your welcoming personality Brett!  Good luck in your future endeavors!