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Meyer. She is an alumni of Kansas State University with a major in Agricultural communications and journalism and Animal Sciences and Industry. Besides spending time with her beloved Equestrian team she works for the University of NebraskaLincoln as a research technologist. I think that overall, we, as a team, did the best we could to our abilities at UNL, said Victoria Johnson. Each one of us took what we learned from our coach and performed what we were taught to do. The placing for each individual of the horse show team include: Elizabeth Sidebottom 5th and 6th, Ashley Wiegand 3rd, 4th and 1st, Ariel Buhrman 1st, Kasandra Richtig 5th, Erin Cihak 6th, Bayliegh Murphy 5th and 2nd, Victoria Johnson 6th and 4th, and Meylin Carrasquillo 3rd and 2nd.I would say that several of us had some good rides, stated Bayliegh Murphy when asked about the teams placing: but more importantly we had a lot of fun.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
November 23-25 Thanksgiving Vacation (No classes) 29 Last day to drop second 8-week and 16-week courses 29 District 11 FFA Livestock Judging Contest 30 District 9 FFA Livestock Judging Contest December 1 Southwest Public Health Department Meeting 7 FFA District LSE Contest 8 Winter Formal Dance 10 NCTA Open House 12-15 First Semester Final Exams
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Equestrian Team goes to UNL

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Kaci Schroer Selected NCTA Aggie of the Month for November

Kaci Schroer of Lawrence, Neb., is the November Aggie of the Month. Kaci was selected for her positive attitude, involvement on campus, and superior quality of work in and out of the classroom. She is vice president of the student senate, president of Collegiate FFA/4-H, and a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. She also works as a tour guide on campus and a residence assistant in one of the residence halls. Kaci is pursuing a double major degree in livestock production management and agribusiness management. She expects to graduate in December 2012 and transfer to a four-year institution or accept a position in the beef industry. Kevin Martin, Coordinator Assistant of Admissions, said, Kaci has become very prominent leader on campus. Student Senate, RA, activities leader, tour guide: you name it and she is in the middle of it. Kaci is a great example of what a student leader should be at NCTA.

Stephanie Nichols, Admissions Coordinator added, Kaci is a student that I actually look up to, she is always smiling, positive and willing to help others. As a person and student she will go very far in life with such a wonderful outlook.

Riding horses, as a hobby or for a living, is one thing that students New Buildings of Curtis, America, Dedicated can agree on loving. A few courses at NCTA Things I Think allow students to ex Thoughts on perience the horse in Thankfulness its majestic form. One course, called Horse Aggies Speak Out Show Team Seminar, allows students to Aggie of the Month participate in Inter Calendar of Events collegiate Horse Show Association competitions. One competiAggie Up! Staff: tion that the Equestrian NCTA Equestrian Team Team went to recently Meylin Carrasquillo, was one of the two competitions hosted by Writer the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Bailey Obermeyer, Inter-collegiate Horse Show AssociaWriter tion shows consist of two shows in two Tiffany Taylor, days. Many schools that host the show do Writer/ Photographer both shows in one day. Each show has a Aaron Couch, separate judge that judges each and every Editor/ Photographer rider in every division. The two judges Eric Reed, that judged the NCTA Equestrian team Faculty Advisor the weekend of November 12 were Somer Richards for the first show and Lindsey Martin for the second show. Guest Writers: The day usually begins with watching the horses warm up at 7 a.m.; at 8 a.m. is Kevin Martin the coaches meeting, and finally the show

begins at 9. At the coaches meeting it is decided when the competitors will ride and what horses they are assigned to for that day. If the competitor is in more than one division then a different horse is picked for every division the competitor is in. On November 12, 2011, eight students traveled to Lincoln to compete against many of the top schools in their division to win the ultimate prize of first place. The members of the Equestrian team include Elisabeth Sidebottom, Ashley Wiegand, Ariel Buhrman, Kasandra Richtig, Erin Cihak, Bayliegh Murphy, Victoria Johnson, and Meylin Carrasquillo. The teacher and coach of the Equestrian Team is T.L.

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For what are you most thankful?
Sarah Klein, Roseland, Neb. I am most thankful for my family, especially my mom, dad, sisAshley Panowicz, Saint Paul, Neb. I am defiantly grateful for my friends and family. They are always ters and grandparents! If it wasnt for them I wouldnt be where I am at today! there for me when I need them and they help me get through all my hardships and downfalls. Missy Miller, Elmwood, Neb. Well Id have to say Im thankful for my friends and family that Cory Johnston, Lorton, Neb. give me support all year round. I am thankful for my friends and family and everyone else that has ever been there for me especially my cousin Tanya and girlGabby Grund, Dallas, Tex. friend Kateyln. I am thankful to have them around because they I am thankful for my family. all influence me in more ways than they know and it makes me become a better person in the long run. Thanks Everyone! Alexa Minch, Gering, Neb. My family : ) Ariel Buhrman, Saint Libory, Neb. [Im] thankful for good friends and guns. Allison Harm, Manley, Neb. I am most thankful for who I am and thankful for my family and Karissa Fauss, Burwell, Neb. friends. [Im] grateful to have my family around on the holidays I am most thankful for my loving husband and my two beautiful and we can spend it together. children :) Josi Arnold-Krumwiede, Longmont, Colo. Im most thankful for my friends, family, school, animals, and God. I try to be independent, but I know I couldnt be the person I am today without the support that I have behind me! Julie Davis, Tekamah, Neb. I am thankful for my wonderful family! They mean the world to me! I am also thankful for having wonderful friends out here that keep me going! It took awhile to find good ones, but this year I found them! :)

NCTA dedicated its new buildings Friday, November 18, during a ceremony in the new Agriculture Industry Education Center. Speaker Ronnie Green, Vice Chancellor of the UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, said the event was a momentous day for agriculture in Nebraska. Other speakers included Dean Sleight, representatives for state and U.S. senators, major NCTA donor George Garlick, and leaders of agriculture industries. Also in attendance was Dr. Walter Long, credited with founding the veterinary technology program in 1968. The new buildings are expected to help NCTA double student enrollment in the future. Already students are using the Dr. Walter Long Veterinary Technology Hospital Addition (bottom right) and living in the new Aggie Central Residence Hall and George and Carol Garlick Aggie West Resident Hall. In December, the new biomass project will help heat the campus by burning red cedar wood chips. Another major project, the Agriculture Industry Education Center (above right), adds an auditorium, several large teaching clasrooms, a computer room, and new labratories to the campus. Total funding from the state and donations from individuals, businesses and organizations is $15 million. (Photos courtesy http://kneb.com)
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TeJay Fenster, Casper, Wyo. Lindsay Blakeman, Merna, Neb. I would have to be most thankful for a few things in this world. Family, friends, good horses to ride, wild women [and] rank bulls. I would have to say I am thankful for my family and friends and that I am still alive. Sheyna Huddle, Neola, Iowa Tanner Mcvay, Paxton, Neb. Most thankful with the family that God gave me; they are my life. Especially dad he is my best friend and has helped me out Im thankful for the life God has giving me. All my wonderful friends. My great family. Most important my amazing Fiance. sooo much in my life and has been a great idol.

Thoughts on Thankfulness
personally, instead of just accepting it as clich. So many times I have had the thoughts of not mattering to people, but I have found that isnt true at all and I am so very appreciative of all the support that I have gotten from everyone. So what am I thankful for? Im thankful for those that have raised me. Those that serve this country and who have died for me. Those that have been the right example for me. Those that I have made unforgettable memories with. Those that have stood beside me my entire life. Those that I have recently gotten closer to. Those that, no matter what, always do what they can for me. Im thankful for life and Im thankful for today.

By Kevin Martin, Guest Writer

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Candace Cayer, Rapid River, Mich. My family and friends. Pete Martin, Grand Island, Neb. Im thankful to be able to reply to this question... life is a gift. Victoria Johnson, Palestine,Tex. Im most thankful for my family. They are the most supportive people that have been there for me. Cassie Ziemann, Lyons Neb. I am thankful for the life I live and that my college time is almost over. Karla Freudenburg, Madison, Neb. Definitely my family. Without them, I wouldnt be who I am. Also, my friends I would go crazy without every one of them.
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I just wanted to share my thoughts since Thanksgiving on being thankful. These past couple years Ive gone through financial struggles, family struggles, relationship struggles, mental struggles and spiritual struggles. But recently I visited some friends and realized that what I do have is so much more than what I dont have. I have the absolute best friends I could ask for far better than I deserve. I have a great family, especially my dad and I dont thank him enough. As I think more about what I have, I think about all the times that someone has said Its nice to see you. I have started taking that more

- Deer season appears to have been very successful. - X-mas is not as nice when your parents get the academic probation letter before you do. - I dont want to see Foot Loose every again. Ever. - Watching the news is not an uplifting experience. - Thanksgiving with my wifes family may include many hours of wood cutting. On my own. - It takes more than 2 Vet Techs to give my dog a bath. => - If you are a man living in a house with more than two women, just smile and say nothing. Always. - The Cornhuskers are much worse than I thought. And - I thought they were bad to begin with. - Im ready for a break.