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Results from B-3 District Speech—March 16, 2026
Congratulations to the following members of the Speech Team, who placed at the NSAA B-3 District Speech Meet on Monday at Wayne High:
Josie Ley, sixth in Persuasive; Ethan Samuelson, fifth in Extemporaneous; and Whitney Hadcock, fifth in both Serious Prose and Program Oral Interpretation.
Extra special congratulations to the following Blue Devil speakers, who by finishing third or higher punched their tickets to the 2026 State Speech Meet:
Sidney Nelson, third in Extemp.; Caleb Raulston, third in Entertainment; Landen Claussen, third in Humorous Prose; the Duet Acting team of Gabriel Armstrong and Wanso Barner, second; Colby Raulston, second in POI; Clara Ankeny, second in both Informative and Persuasive; Aidan Bohnert, second in Humorous; and the Oral Interpretation of Drama group of Grace Junck, Kennasyn Blecke, Josie Ley, Sophia Spieker, and Adrienne Anderson, second.
Four event champions call Wayne home: Adrienne Anderson in Serious; Sophia Spieker in Entertainment; the Duet of Colby Raulston and Aidan Bohnert; and the OID of Colby Raulston, Aidan Bohnert, Johen Piper, Gavin Anderson, and Gabriel Armstrong.
The day saw Wayne land the largest number of State Speech-qualifying events in school history, with thirteen.
In the team sweepstakes, Wayne finished first, ahead of third-place Columbus Lakeview and runner-up Schuyler. This is the third B-3 District championship in a row for the Blue Devils.
Next up for the Blue Devil Speakers is the State Speech Meet in Kearney at Horizon Middle School on Saturday, March 28.

Congratulations to the following people on making prom court:
From Left-Right:
Front: Drew Miller, Jace Jorgensen, Boden Dobbins
Second: Aidan Bohnert, Lucas Allemann
Third: Nyla Bolles, Elle Powicki, Jordyn Gamble
Fourth: Reagan McGuire, Adrienne Anderson
Prom will take place March, 21st. All details can be found here: https://waynehighprom2026.my.canva.site/wayne-high-prom

Join us at the Wayne City Auditorium (220 North Pearl Street, Wayne, NE) for a celebration of creativity and talent from accross the region!
Participating Schools:
Hartington Cedar Catholic
Battle Creek
Boone Central
Crofton
West Point Guardian Angels
Norfolk Catholic
O'Neill
Pierce
Ponca
Wayne
Selected students in grades 7-12 will have artwork on display. Come support these young artists and experience the incredible work happening in area schools!
Show Hours:
Tuesday, April 7 - (5-8 PM)
Wednesday, April 8 - (9AM-Noon) & (1-7PM)
Thursday, April 9 - (9AM-Noon) & (1-7PM)

You are invited to an Art Show at The Blue Cat Gallery! - 114 West 3rd Street in Wayne, NE
High School students from surrounding schools have entered a variety of work for you to enjoy.
The gallery will be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 1-4 PM on the following days: March 13, 14, 20*, 21, 27, and 28.
*On Friday, March 20th the gallery will be open only from 2-4 PM
Wayne High Students with art accepted into the show include: Mia Kuester, Amy De La Isla Cardenas, Alexis Adams, Kassidee Holz, Josie Ley, Carlee Schenk, Nohv Hawkins, Sophia Spieker, Reese Rethwicsh, Andra Carillo Arias.
Pictures include:
"Mold" Acrylic Paining by Sophia Spieker
"Serpent" Scratch Art by Josie Ley
"Lucy" Pencil Drawing by Reese Rethwisch