Griffith

A special moment for two Aurora alumni followed Saturday’s Shrine Bowl game as Tom Kropp, one of the most decorated Nebraska high school athletes in state history took time to meet with Gage Griffith, the man who took down Kropp’s Aurora discus school record earlier this spring.

A special moment for two Aurora alumni followed Saturday’s Shrine Bowl game as Tom Kropp, one of the most decorated Nebraska high school athletes in state history took time to meet with Gage Griffith, the man who took down Kropp’s Aurora discus school record earlier this spring.

Pair of Husky legends share unique postgame handshake

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Tom Kropp is a recognizable figure across the state for his legendary accomplishments that started in an Aurora uniform 50 years ago.  Just the mention of the name Kropp brings stories of game-winners, no hitters and the impossible becoming possible.
Freemason members from left to right: Master Wayne Brehm, Ken Schultz, Ron Perry, James Wahl, Oscar Lundquist and J.C. Cranfill stand in front of the No. 68 Lodge on L Street which was sold on May 5.

Freemason members from left to right: Master Wayne Brehm, Ken Schultz, Ron Perry, James Wahl, Oscar Lundquist and J.C. Cranfill stand in front of the No. 68 Lodge on L Street which was sold on May 5.

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News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Freemasons sell lodge, to meet in Central City  The Aurora Freemason Lodge No. 68 has sold its building on L Street to an individual for an unspecified amount effective May 5.
Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

Nothing Mini about Griffy

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
My job is relatively easy – be in the right place at the right time.  I was anything but Monday.  Gage Griffith became Aurora’s most prolific thrower Monday at the Central Nebraska Track Championships, besting school records in the discus and shot put.
Pam Emahizer will welcome retirement after 36 years in education. She is set to be replaced after this school year by one of her former fourth grade students, Ashley (Pachta) Gustafson.

Pam Emahizer will welcome retirement after 36 years in education. She is set to be replaced after this school year by one of her former fourth grade students, Ashley (Pachta) Gustafson.

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News Staff
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Pam Emahizer reflects on 27 years at Aurora, 36 in education Aurora Public Schools is saying goodbye, for now, to another one of its teaching greats. After 36 years in education, Aurora fourth grade teacher Pam Emahizer will be retiring at the end of this school year.
More than 40 Giltner Public School students from three different classes pose in front of the first Jen Stark inspired mural on March 16. The project represents months of work under the direction of art teacher Jenna Hermann.

More than 40 Giltner Public School students from three different classes pose in front of the first Jen Stark inspired mural on March 16. The project represents months of work under the direction of art teacher Jenna Hermann.

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News Staff
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Giltner students complete two murals inspired by modern artist Walk down the halls and there will be color oozing out the walls of Giltner Public Schools. The fourth, fifth and sixth grade art classes made The Jen Stark-inspired art installation over the course of two semesters.
Gage Griffith

Gage Griffith

Griffith a repeat All-Nebraska pick

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
For the second year in a row, Aurora’s Gage Griffith proved to be one of Nebraska’s best linemen.  The Husky was selected to the 1st Team All-Nebraska by the Omaha World-Herald for his efforts during Aurora’s 10-3 season.
Aurora's Gage Griffith and Mack Owens were both selected as Class B first-team players by the Omaha World-Herald.

Aurora's Gage Griffith and Mack Owens were both selected as Class B first-team players by the Omaha World-Herald.

Griffith selected First-Team All-Nebraska

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
An imposing player on the offensive line, Aurora’s Gage Griffith helped solidify one of the best rushing offenses in all of Class B. While those efforts can often go unnoticed by most, that certainly wasn’t the case for other coaches and media.