SHS Sophomore Erich Dybdal has been hard at work at the National High Schools Finals Rodeo this week! Erich made the short go in light rifle, is representing NE as a state delegate, and is the Bareback Riding Student Director. Keep up the great work, Erich!

Today, the Seward High volleyball team hosted a 36-team tournament running NINE courts. A tournament of this size would not be possible without the use of the Seward Wellness Center. Thanks for supporting the Bluejays, SWC, and for all your help & flexibility. Thanks to "What's the Scoop" for providing some cool treats! We had a great day!

Members of the SHS marching band and cheerleaders performed for residents of all 3 assisted living facilities in Seward on Friday. It was great to share 4th of July spirit with everyone!

Special Thanks to Monster Media for being a Gold Sponsor of the Seward Booster Club and Seward High School! We appreciate your support! #sewardjays

Special Thanks to Unity Eye Centers for being a Silver Sponsor of the Seward Booster Club and Seward High School! We appreciate your support! #sewardjays

Football Today 9-10:30 cleats only Tomorrow 9-10:30 cleats Wednesday 7 on 7 depart 8:15 return Noon Thursday 9-10:30 Sunday NWMS depart @ 8:30 Sunday return Monday night.

Congratulations to Danicaella and Christie, who represented SHS at the annual Masonic Marching Band! They rehearsed Tuesday-Friday, gave a concert Friday night, and performed a halftime show at the Shrine Bowl on Saturday. Great job, Jays!

Sunday was the band's last day in Florida, and we spent it at Disney's Hollywood Studios. We enjoyed seeing all the Star Wars rides and theming in Galaxy's Edge, Toy Story world, Tower of Terror, and more. It's been a great trip, and we are ready to be home!

Saturday the SHS band spent the day at Universal's Epic Universe. This new park has lands from Nintendo, How to Train Your Dragon, Harry Potter, and classic monsters. Lots of great rides, shows, and a fun fountain show to close the night!

Friday was the SHS band's marching performance in Magic Kingdom! The rain held off long enough for us to complete our parade in front of the castle. (It poured with huge thunder and lightning about an hour after we finished!) Students did a great job, and all received a pin to mark them as honorary cast members. We also received a banner that will be displayed in the band room. Check the comments fora video!

Last week, Seward FFA took 11 members to the State FFA Horse Evaluation contest in Norfolk. Out of over 220 contestants, we had a great showing with several top 10 team placings and top 15 individual placings!

Top 10 Team Placings:
-Senior Team (Sophia, Katelyn, Delaney, Wyatt): 5th in Halter, 6th in Reasons, 7th in Performance, 9th Overall
-Junior Team 1 (Kennedy, Erich, Tyler, Chloe): 5th in Reasons, 5th in Performance, 10th in Halter, 9th Overall

Top 15 Individual Placings:
-Kennedy: 5th in Performance, 9th in Reasons
-Sophia: 11th in Halter
-Lily N.: 13th in Performance

Way to go to everyone who competed!

Wednesday the SHS band was at Universal. We started our day with a recording session on a working sound stage, recording music from the movie Trolls that we had been rehearsing. Then students were selected to read the parts for the characters in the movie as well as doing sound effects as individuals and the group. We got to hear the rough draft of our finished product, and will have the final edit to share in a couple months! A lot was learned about the process of creating and recording audio for movies. After our recording session, students spent the rest of the day park hopping between Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. We explored lots of new worlds, including Harry Potter and Marvel, went on coasters, and ate lots of food. Check the comments for a few group shots during recording and a video of our snare drummers playing one of our cadences with chopsticks! Percussionists always have to be drumming! It was a great day!

The SHS band has arrived in Orlando! We went to EPCOT this afternoon, riding rides and watching the fireworks. Lots of different country pavilions visited and good times with friends.

Early Tuesday morning, 60 SHS band members and 4 adults left to begin the trip to Orlando. Today was all bus time, going from Seward to Atlanta. They'll be in the parks starting tomorrow!

⚾️ Bluejay Baseball ⚾️ lost to Elkhorn North in the State semifinals yesterday to finish the season at 22-8. The 22 wins is a program record. Thank you, Seniors!
Great Season, Jays! #sewardjays

🏆️ State Track & Field 🏆️

The Boys and Girls track teams will compete at the State Track Meet today (Wednesday, May 20th) at Omaha Burke High School. Good Luck, Jays!

Girls:
Aubree Solano 4X100m Relay
Chloe Brozovsky Alt. 4X400m Relay, Alt. 4X800m Relay
Grace Brees 100m, 200m, 4X100m Relay, 4X400m Relay
Hayden Minchow 100H, 300H, 4X100m Relay, 4X400m Relay
Haylen Holliday 800m, 1600m, 4X400m Relay, 4X800m Relay
Jordyn Samuels 4X400m Relay, 4X800m Relay
Kendall Miller 100H
Lily Philips 3200m, 4X800m Relay
Rydesa Else 4X100m Relay
Savannah Bauer 4X800m Relay
Faith Hibbert Alt. 4X100m Relay

Boys:
Austin Koch 1600m, 3200m, 4X800m Relay
Brennan Burhoop High Jump, 4X100m Relay
Cale Greisen 1600m, 3200m, 4X800m Relay
Carter Urwin Discus
Cody Jacobsen 4X800m Relay
Jack Vyhnalek Shot Put, Discus, 4X100m Relay
Kade Benson 400m
Kolten Green Shot Put, Discus
Lucas Zitek Alt. 4X800m Relay
Micah Royuk 800m, 4X800m Relay
Peyton Else 200m, 4X100m Relay
Tresten Hass 100m, 4X100m Relay

⚾️ Class B State Baseball ⚾️

Bluejay Baseball picks up a 2-1 win over Platte Valley to stay alive in the Class B State Baseball Tournament in Omaha. Jays will play Elkhorn North tomorrow at 4:00pm at Tal Anderson Field (UNO). Seward will need to beat Elkhorn North twice to advance to the State Final on Friday. Great game, Jays!