Nebraska Statehood Day 2008 Highlights

Fourth grade students from Nebraska City, Lourdes, Weeping Water, Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer, Johnson-Brock and Falls City schools gathered in the Nebraska City High School gym Thursday to celebrate Nebraska's Statehood (March 1, 1867). Secretary of State John Gale led singing and trivia games as "Cactus Jack." Chris Sayre and David Seay also provided entertainment.

City Administrator Scott Bovick joins in the musical fun.

Students gather around the birthday cake. Around 3,000 students were expected to attend 10 Nebraska Statehood Day birthday parties throughout the state from Feb. 25-29. Gale, the NEBRASKAland Foundation and the Nebraska Humanities Council sponsor the parties.

Scott Bovick is the young guy in a brown suit.
Secretary of State John Gale is in the black suit and hat and false mustache, pictured with the kids at the cake.

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