Norfolk High recognized as Class A winner for NSAA, NSCS award

NORFOLK, Neb. -- The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) and the Nebraska State College System (NSCS) recently announced the 15,918 recipients of the 2021-2022 Nebraska State Colleges Multi-Activity Student Award.

The award recognizes students in grades 9-12 who participate in at least three NSAA sanctioned activities during the academic year. Each high school student who participates in at least three NSAA activities will be recognized and awarded a certificate of achievement by the NSAA and the Nebraska State Colleges.

Activity participation will be tracked using student eligibility lists, submitted to the NSAA by each member school. The top schools in four classes will be determined based on the percentage of multi-activity student award winners compared to the total number of students in grades 9-12.

The NSAA and the NSCS also highlight the four high schools with the most multi-activity students. The top four high schools will be presented with a banner at the NSAA State Soccer Championships in May to display at their school.

Among those recognized will be Norfolk Public Schools, which will be honored for the 2021-22 school year.

“As one of the smaller Class A schools, we know our programs depend on having well-rounded students who participate in multiple sports and activities," Norfolk High School Principal Dr. Derek Ippensen said. "It's wonderful to be able to see the same students competing on the court, field, and stage. This award is a testament to our students' dedication to their different activities, and their willingness to learn and compete.”