JEFF FIELDER Editor
SCOTTSBLUFF – Emma Foote, a senior at Scottsbluff High School, is Nspire Today!’s Female Student of the Month for September, sponsored by 16th Empire Restaurant in Scottsbluff. At school, she’s involved in student senate, National Honor Society, DECA, volleyball (four-year starter), basketball (two-year starter), and soccer (four-year starter). She has a 3.875 GPA. After high school, she plans to attend Hastings College and major in speech pathology. She’s considering playing volleyball at Hastings College as well. Her parents are Trisha and Ryan Foote. For being named a Student of the Month, Emma will receive a gift certificate for a free entree at 16th Empire Restaurant.
Q: How has your senior year of school been going so far?
FOOTE: “It’s been a lot different because of [COVID-19]. We’re taking it day by day. It’s kind of hard having to wear masks all day, but I’m happy we get to be there. I’m not taking anything for granted, especially since this is my last year.”
Q: How does it feel to be a senior?
FOOTE: “It’s crazy. High school has gone by so fast. But I’m ready for the next chapter in my life.”
Q: What is your favorite activity at school?
FOOTE: “I love volleyball. I love the positivity it’s brought to my life, especially these last four years. I love my coach, Ms. [Leslie] Foral. She’s great. Also, our team chemistry is really good. We’re all really close.”
The entire Q&A with Emma is in the September 2020 issue of Nspire Today! magazine. To sign up for a one-year subscription (12 issues), you may send $15 to Nspire Today!, P.O. Box 454, Scottsbluff, NE 69363. Please include your name, address, phone number, and email. You may also sign up with a credit card by calling 308-220-8865 anytime, any day of the week.
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16th Empire is a family restaurant that’s located at 1605 Ave. A in downtown Scottsbluff. They offer a wide variety of food, including pastas, wings, salads, burgers, steaks, appetizers, desserts, and more. 16th Empire prides itself on serving 100 percent Nebraska beef. Most dishes can be made low carb. Customers may pay online at www.16thempire.com. Daily specials can be found on its Facebook page. Happy Hour runs from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Also, on Mondays from 5-9 p.m. kids meals are 50 percent off with a paying adult. 16th Empire’s hours are the following: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. They’re closed on Sundays.
