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The Alford children—Bailey (17), Zoe (15), and Max (12)—are all “happiness hustlers” who run many of the Frios Pops events by setting up, serving the pops, and cleaning up afterwards. Their parents, Chris and Liz Alford, started the Frios Gourmet Pops business in Omaha in 2024. Max also helps create […]
Alice Ogura | Sophomore | Elkhorn North High School Elkhorn North High School sophomore Alice Ogura has big dreams. “I see myself swimming for the Junior National USA select team and the National select team,” she said. “I plan on swimming in college and hopefully going to the Olympics someday.” […]
Oliver Thoene’s life was forever changed when he was diagnosed with Batten disease at age three. Batten disease is a group of fatal rare genetic conditions that prevent the body from removing waste from cells. The waste builds up in the brain, eyes, and heart and causes progressive degeneration to […]
Tyler Albert | Graduated Senior | Millard South High School Millard South High School graduated senior Tyler Albert comes from an athletic family. “Sports is our life,” he said. “As a family we have spent most summer vacations at a baseball field or a basketball arena.” Albert was a starting […]
At age 15, Faith Crooks’ grit and determination have made her one of the top technical figure skaters in Omaha. When she began at eight years old, she was nervous to skate. Now she skates at Moylan Premier Skating Club, where she is the youngest Gold medalist in club history […]
Olivia Bailey | Senior | Elkhorn High School Elkhorn High School senior Olivia Bailey dreams of playing Division 1 (D1) college soccer. “I’ve wanted to play college soccer my entire life, and D1 has always been my big goal,” she said. “Even though I’ve had some challenges with my knees, […]
Kora Bingham is a people person. At age eight, she loves to volunteer and has a big heart for helping people. Her family has always volunteered, so it’s natural for her to jump in when she gets the chance. Bingham was recently appointed the at-large 2025 Ultimate International Miss Central […]
Abdi Unle | Senior | Omaha Bryan High School Omaha Bryan High School senior Abdirahman Unle (Abdi) is a Nebraska Class A 113-pound state wrestling champion with Olympic dreams, yet Unle never intended to be a wrestler. In seventh grade he had planned to join cross country, but his cousin, […]
Annabelle Bang | Junior | Elkhorn High School Elkhorn High School (EHS) junior Annabelle Bang fell in love with golf when her dad began taking her out to play every other weekend. “At first it was more for fun, but about five years ago I started playing in tournaments and […]
Lexi Ruiz is a remarkable 8-year-old. When her dad, Gabriel Ruiz, began training for the 50 Mile March in 2023 to raise money for veterans facing mental health challenges and homelessness, Lexi started training with him. The training included walking five miles three times a week. When she asked if […]
