Sutherland Public Schools - Foundation|Distinguished Alumni

May 8, 2024

KENNETH MAIN SPS Foundation Distinguished Alumni 2024

Kenneth graduated from Sutherland in 1953. He was an athlete and excelled at football. Ken is a successful, long-time businessman. He initially joined his father in the T.R. Main Trucking business. Ken retained T.R. Main Trucking until his retirement in 2003. Ken served the Sutherland community through many leadership roles. He served on the Sutherland Village Board for 23-years. As a board member, Ken worked to bring new law enforcement to town, the development of the City Hall, and a new . . .

May 23, 2023

Sandra (Shoup) Meissner SPS Foundation Distinguished Alumni 2023

Sandra (Shoup) Meissner The Sutherland Public School Foundation has announced that Sandra (Shoup) Meissner has been selected as the Distinguished Alumni for 2023. Sandra was born in Sutherland, NE and graduated with the Sutherland Class of 1955 as co-Valedictorian. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology with minors in Chemistry and German language studies from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1959. She also served as President of her sorority, Alpha Phi. Sandra’s education . . .

Jun 22, 2022

Irene Seifer SPS Foundation Distinguished Alumni 2022

Irene Gamble graduated with the Sutherland Class of 1953 and after working as a telephone operator, she met and married McPherson County rancher, Paul Seifer in 1958. The couple purchased property south of Sutherland so their children could attend Sutherland School. Irene leaves a legacy of service to the community and an entrepreneurial spirit that has inspired her children, grandchildren, and extended family. Her community service has included the OPT (Organization of Parents and Teachers), TOPS (Take Off . . .

May 7, 2021

Dr. Paul Paulman SPS Foundation Distinguished Alumni 2021

Paul graduated from Sutherland in 1971; he was involved in athletics, Music, Drama and was the Valedictorian. He attended Kearney State College graduating in 1974, with a B.S. in Pre-Medicine. He went on to graduate school at UNO Medical Center receiving his M.D. degree in 1977. In 1980 he completed his residency and began a very successful career as a professor at the UNO Medical Center. He served as the Assistant Dean for Clinical, Education, and Quality for UNMC College of Medicine. He has been consistently recognized and . . .

Apr 28, 2020

Linda Tacey SPS Foundation Distinguished Alumni 2020

Linda (Humphrey), is part of 4 generations of her family graduating from Sutherland. Grandparents Harold (1919), (Edith 1921), dad Charles (1942), Linda (1973), and her kids Marlana (1994), & David (2000). Linda took advantage of extra-curricular activities participating in; Choir, Band, Speech, One Act, Pep Club, Pep Band, Home Economics and Girls State Representative. She received several music and business awards. Linda's post-secondary education was at Mid Plains Community College. Linda experienced a variety of . . .

May 1, 2019

Ann Meissner Sjulin, M.D. SPS Foundation Distinguished Alumni 2019

Ann, a 1980 graduate of Sutherland, was actively involved in school activities: volleyball, basketball, track, cheerleading, student council officer, band, choir and National Honor Society. She was also very involved in community activities and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Her post-secondary education included Hastings College and University of Nebraska Lincoln, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree. Ann attended the University of Nebraska Medical Center receiving her M.D. degree. . . .

Jan 15, 2019

DEAN KEALY SPS Foundation Distinguished Alumni 2018

Dean was a 1969 graduate of Sutherland. He has been an entrepreneur many times over starting at the age of five sacking potatoes. This was the beginning of his association with the grocery industry and the Sutherland Community. In high school, he started Dean’s Bait Shop. Dean received a basketball scholarship to play basketball for North Platte Junior College and graduated in 1971. His education then led him to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education . . .

Jan 15, 2019

Dr. LISA BOGGS SPS Foundation Distinguished Alumni 2018

Lisa was a 1985 Sutherland graduate. She’s been extremely successful in the education field, despite having a lifelong hearing disability. She gives huge credit to her service dog, Duncan, who has been by her side for a number of years. Her post-secondary education started at Chadron State College where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1989 and a Masters Degree in 1992. Lisa attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming obtaining her Doctor of Philosophy in 2003. She’s an . . .

Jan 15, 2019

Dr. MYRON W. MCCUNE SPS Foundation Distinguished Alumni 2017

Myron graduated from Sutherland Public Schools in 1971. His childhood consisted of humble beginnings and he realized education would be the key for him to find success. Through his strong work ethic in the classroom and athletics, he received a basketball scholarship-helping fund his post-secondary education. Myron attended North Platte Junior College graduating in 1973. He then enrolled at Kansas State University completing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science and Industry. Graduate school was the next step, . . .

Jan 15, 2019

DENNIS BEESON SPS Foundation Distinguished Alumni 2016

Dennis graduated from Sutherland High School in 1961 as class Co-Valedictorian and recipient of a Regents Scholarship. He graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1965 with a Bachelor of Science Degree, with high distinction, in Accounting. He went on to graduate from the University of San Diego Law School in 1974. Dennis served in the U.S. Army as a Russian linguist in West Berlin, Germany from 1966-1969. His professional career included: Aerospace Industry Accountant, Senior . . .