Our journey continues.
Just as many of our ancestors journeyed to this
great state years ago, we continue today to journey
as a growing and prosperous Nebraska.
Thank you for joining us as we launch the quarter that symbolizes our past and speaks to our future.
Locations: Lincoln | Kearney | Scottsbluff
Lincoln Agenda – April 7, 2006
Bob Devaney Sports Center
Public parking information –download map.
Pre-Ceremony Entertainment – 8:55 a.m.
- Lincoln High School Symphonic Band
- The Story of Chimney Rock
- Music of Nebraska by Dan Holtz and Chris Sayre
- Scarlet and Cream Singers
Ceremony – 10:00 a.m.
- Presentation of Colors, Nebraska Air National Guard
- Master of ceremonies, Ken Siemek
- “The Star-Spangled Banner”
- Pledge of Allegiance led by First Lady Sally Ganem
- Where Our Journey Began performed by Matthew “Sitting Bear” Jones and William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody portrayed by Terry Lane
- United States Mint Acting Director David Lebryk
- Our Nebraska quarter takes its place on the map
- Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman
- “Beautiful Nebraska” sung by Lincoln Boys Choir
Post-Ceremony Activities – 10:30 a.m.
- Free quarter distribution to those aged 18 and under
- Exchange of currency for $10 rolls of Nebraska quarters and sale of Official Nebraska Commemorative Quarter Sets by Union Bank & Trust Company
- Educational presentations by today’s musicians and reenactors in B Concourse (Four 10-minute sessions held concurrently from 11:00–11:55 a.m.)
Kearney Agenda – April 7, 2006
UNK Health and Sports Center
Public parking information –download map.
Pre-Ceremony Entertainment – 11:30 a.m.
- Kearney High School Fiddlers Group
- Kearney Catholic High School Madrigal Group
- Native American Dancers
- Mountain Man Jack
Ceremony – 12:15 p.m.
- Presentation of Colors, Fort Kearny Reenactors and 1848 Venture Crew
- Master of ceremonies, Mountain Man Jack
- National anthem sung by Kearney Catholic High School Madrigal Group
- Tribal Flag Song performed by Native American Dancers
- Welcome, University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Douglas A. Kristensen
- Poetry contest, First Lady Sally Ganem
- Winning poem read by the student author
- Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman
- Our Nebraska quarter takes its place on the map
- Closing, Mountain Man Jack
Post-Ceremony Activities – 12:45 p.m.
- Free quarter distribution to those aged 18 and under
- Exchange of currency for $10 rolls of Nebraska quarters and sale of Official Nebraska Commemorative Quarter Sets by Platte Valley State Bank & Trust Company
- Native American Dancers, Kearney Catholic High School Madrigal Group, Kearney High School Fiddlers Group
Scottsbluff Agenda – April 7, 2006
Western Nebraska Community College – gymnasium
1601 E. 27th Street.
Public parking information –download map.
Pre-Ceremony Entertainment – 1:15 p.m.
- Lakota Dancers
- Los Guadalupaños Dancers
Ceremony – 1:30 p.m.
- Governor Dave Heineman and First Lady
Sally Ganem arrive on covered wagon - Presentation of Colors, Bayard Boy Scout Troop #22
- Master of ceremonies, Kevin Mooney
- National anthem sung by Victor Garza
- Invocation by 47th District Senator Phil Erdman
- Recognition of dignitaries and sponsors
- Introduction of Governor Heineman and First Lady Sally Ganem
- History of Chimney Rock and the quarter design selection process by Gordon Howard
- Western Nebraska essay contest winner
Keeley Miller - Sponsor history: 21st Century Equipment; Nebraska Transport Company; Panhandle Cooperative Association; Runza Restaurants; and supporting bank, Valley Bank and Trust Company
- Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman
- Our Nebraska quarter takes its place on the map
- “Beautiful Nebraska” led by Kent Gabriel
