Seniors

Students and their families are in a rush to finalize college plans and getting financial aid applications done across the nation.

Students and their families are in a rush to finalize college plans and getting financial aid applications done across the nation.

‘A matter of hope:’ Counselors discuss their role

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Students and their families are in a rush to finalize college plans and getting financial aid applications done across the nation.
Emma Bullerman

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Seniors strive for balance

Emma Bullerman
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Being in high school is a balancing act.  Many kids are multi-sport athletes, multi-activity performers or somewhere in between -- there is rarely ever a minute of downtime for us students, especially seniors.
Triniti Jensen, owner of Trin Jensen Photography in Aurora, poses on the other side of the camera for a change, sitting amongst boho pieces she now offers for rent as part of her side business, called The Bohemian Hatter.

Triniti Jensen, owner of Trin Jensen Photography in Aurora, poses on the other side of the camera for a change, sitting amongst boho pieces she now offers for rent as part of her side business, called The Bohemian Hatter.

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News Staff
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Trin Jensen Photography moves to downtown square Trin Jensen Photography is on the move, in more ways than one.
Aurora Pinnacle Bank Senior Layton Hohm gave good effort in covering first base for the team during Friday’s matchup against York.

Aurora Pinnacle Bank Senior Layton Hohm gave good effort in covering first base for the team during Friday’s matchup against York.

Seniors put up good fight in Legion tourney

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
In a total heartbreaker the Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors are done with tournament play for the weekend after a 2-1 loss to York in the fourth round Monday afternoon.  The weekend started with an 11-0 loss to York Friday evening at Levitt Stadium.
Aurora shortstop Devin Otto fires a grounder over to first base as third baseman Owen McKinney gets low to avoid the throw during a double-header with Minden last week.

Aurora shortstop Devin Otto fires a grounder over to first base as third baseman Owen McKinney gets low to avoid the throw during a double-header with Minden last week.

Pinnacle Bank Seniors play pair of doubleheaders

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
The Aurora Pinnacle Bank Post 42 Seniors head into the Class B, Area 4 tournament looking for momentum after a rocky Sunday afternoon.  The Post 42 Seniors were blanked by York 21-0 while also dropping a tight 6-5 contest to Holdrege in the round robin finale.
Artist Brandon Marr stands next to the mural of Merwyn Davidson. Marr had used the design for a sticker made around the time of Davidson’s passing painted mostly in vibrant red and black outline.

Artist Brandon Marr stands next to the mural of Merwyn Davidson. Marr had used the design for a sticker made around the time of Davidson’s passing painted mostly in vibrant red and black outline.

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Muralist returns to Aurora to paint Merwyn Davidson A bit of the old attitude has returned to the walls of the Hamilton County Youth Center. Marketing graphic designer and artist Brandon Marr has returned to his hometown to paint a mural of passed Youth Center founder Merwyn Davidson.
Dylan Dubas makes the throw to second as a Grand Island baserunner attempts to steal. Later in the week, Dubas would go 5-for-6 at the plate in a win over Doniphan-Trumbull.

Dylan Dubas makes the throw to second as a Grand Island baserunner attempts to steal. Later in the week, Dubas would go 5-for-6 at the plate in a win over Doniphan-Trumbull.

Pinnacle Bank Seniors run wild in Sunday road victory

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Dylan Dubas’ bat came alive Sunday afternoon and with it, the floodgates opened.  The Aurora Post 42 Pinnacle Bank Seniors catcher had a huge game at the plate, going 5 for 6 at the dish alongside 5 RBIs in Aurora’s 17-10 win at Doniphan-Trumbull.
The Aurora dugout celebrates with Dylan Dubas after scoring the tying run in the seventh inning against Wood River.

The Aurora dugout celebrates with Dylan Dubas after scoring the tying run in the seventh inning against Wood River.

Pinnacle Bank Seniors rally for walk-off winner

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Connor Smith kept the Pinnacle Bank Seniors in the game while Camden Holliday ended up stealing it.  The Aurora Post 42 Pinnacle Bank Seniors team rallied to defeat Wood River 4-3 in walk-off fashion from Mitchell Field Thursday.
Layton Hohm slid into third base just before his opponent had a chance to catch the incoming ball.

Layton Hohm slid into third base just before his opponent had a chance to catch the incoming ball.

Pinnacle Bank Seniors can’t catch a break, or a win

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Outside of a number of impressive plays by the Aurora Post 42 Pinnacle Bank Seniors, the team couldn’t quite find the groove during its most recent week of baseball.
Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors in the dugout, including Wyatt James (14) put on their rally hats in the 7th inning of a 7-3 loss to Shelton/Gibbon at home last week. Aurora rallied for three runs in the seventh, but not enough to complete the comeback.

Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors in the dugout, including Wyatt James (14) put on their rally hats in the 7th inning of a 7-3 loss to Shelton/Gibbon at home last week. Aurora rallied for three runs in the seventh, but not enough to complete the comeback.

Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors split back to back games

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Devin Otto couldn’t keep track of his strikeout total on the mound with both of his fingers. He needed most of his toes, too.  Otto fanned 16 batters during Aurora Post 42 Pinnacle Bank Seniors’ 14-7 win at Twin River May 31 in six innings of relief work.