By Carolyn Lee
    The Imperial Republican
     She "doesn't have a clue" as to how many years she's taught kindergarten, but Connie Pribbeno has influenced years of students. They still seek her out at the grocery store or school.
     She has also taught the children of former students.
     Although Pribbeno, 53, began teaching at Champion Grade School in 1977, the reason she doesn't know how many years she's taught is because she took about five years off while having children, taught half-days for a number of years, and quit teaching due to reduction-in-force (RIF) once or twice.
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    By Jan Schultz
    The Imperial Republican
     Law enforcement officers have interviewed up to 20 individuals relating to the April 25 bomb threat at Chase County Schools.
     Imperial Police Chief Larry Browning said the interviews have been conducted to gather information on the incident, which resulted in an initial lock-down at the school then an evacuation of all students and staff mid-afternoon.
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    By Carolyn Lee
    The Imperial Republican
     New officers were announced and awards handed out to members of the Chase County FFA chapter Saturday night.
     It was a bittersweet occasion for the seniors, who were handing over responsibility to younger students. Outgoing President Jordon Stromberger, in her address to a crowd of about 160, noted the support and indeed, the example, her family and especially older brothers, had set for her in her FFA career.
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    By Carolyn Lee
    The Imperial Republican
     Families and friends are kept busy this time of year, as end-of-the-year Chase County Schools student concerts are scheduled. Two were to be held this week, two next week and three the following week.
     The grade 7-12 vocal concert was held Tuesday night under the direction of Randy Hayes. The choirs performed numbers from district competition, and both the junior high and high school show choirs performed three numbers.
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    By Jan Schultz
    The Imperial Republican
     A class of 46 will step across the stage in the Longhorn gym Saturday afternoon, as members of the Chase County Schools' senior class participate in their commencement.
     The class has chosen navy, white and teal as its colors and the white Gerber daisy as its flower. Their motto is "The tassel was definitely worth the hassle."
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    Thirty-five incoming kindergartners at Chase County Schools got a taste of what their first year in school will be like during a kindergarten visitation day Monday. The prospective kindergartners for 2008-09 spent most of the school day in what Elementary Principal Mike Wentz said would be fairly close to a normal day of kindergarten. They took part in a number of classroom activities with teachers Connie Pribbeno, Arlys Cupp and Nancy Sorensen, which also included lunch and recess. Above, Cole Jensen enjoys getting up close to this bunny for a photo in Mrs. Pribbeno's room. Principal Wentz said the day also provided the staff with a chance to see where the youngsters are in their knowledge of numbers and the alphabet, and how they do socially with others. Chase County Schools anticipates a kindergarten class of just over 40 students next year. (Republican photos)
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    By Jan Schultz
    The Imperial Republican
     Supt. Matt Fisher told school board members last month that there was some good news in the anticipated cut Chase County Schools was expecting in 2008-09 state aid to education.
     Based on early estimates just before the passage of LB 988, which changed how state aid is figured, CCS was expecting about $150,000 less in state aid compared to this year.
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    The CCHS Alumni Association met May 5 at Chase County Schools. Five members and five directors were present.
     Jacque Banks is now serving as treasurer.
     The alumni banquet will be held Saturday, May 24, at Chase County Schools.
     The agenda includes a bus tour at 1 p.m., honor class pictures at 5:15 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m.
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