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2007/12/16
Stepan Novotny, LW – Indiana Ice (USHL): Five years ago, Stepan Novotny knew where he wanted to be. The young Czech began to make a serious run at learning English, even hiring a private tutor, knowing that when he was old enough, he wanted to come to North America.
“I wanted to play college,” said Novotny, who has committed to the University of Denver. “Back home, it’s hard to play hockey and get an education.”
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“I wanted to play college,” said Novotny, who has committed to the University of Denver. “Back home, it’s hard to play hockey and get an education.”
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2007/08/21
www.missczechslovakusapageant.com
Wilber, Nebraska the Czech Capital of the United States and home to the Miss Czech Slovak USA Pageant is located 36 miles southwest of Lincoln, Nebraska. This small Czech town swells to over 50,000 eager Czech and Slovak visitor during the annual Wilber Czech Festival.
The main attraction at the Czech Festival is the annual Miss Czech Slovak USA Pageant. This heritage and scholarship pageant has attracted over 200 contestants in the last 20 years. This 21st year 10 contestants competed for over $8000 worth of cash and prizes.
Michelle Wiedel, Miss Nebraska, of Fremont, Nebraska was crowned Miss Czech Slovak USA 2007, along with winning the Talent Runner Up award and a special scholarship award. Michelle is a student at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. She is originally from Fremont, NE and performed a tap dance for her talent.
Leah Sticha, Miss Minnesota, was 1st Runner Up and Talent Winner. Elizabeth Klasek, Miss Missouri was 2nd Runner Up and Americanized Kroj Winner, Rachel Svaty, Miss Kansas, was the Authentic Kroj winner, Lindsay McKee, Miss Oklahoma was the Oratory Winner, Katelyn Adams, Miss South Dakota was the Spirit of Czech/Slovak Heritage Award, and Amanda Johanek, Miss Wisconsin was Miss Congeniality.
Other contestants included: Jana Blaha-Rodreguiz from Florida, Marianne Beren from Texas and Casey Dvorak from Iowa.
All contestants compete in four categories, private interview, kroj modeling, onstage interview and talent. Contestants must be females between the ages of 16-26 of Czech or Slovak decent. If you are interested in competing in our 2008 pageant please see our website below.
Please join us next year for the 2008 Miss Czech Slovak USA Pageant held August 1,2,3 in Wilber, NE
For more information on the Miss Czech Slovak USA pageant please go to our website www.missczechslovakusapageant.com
Wilber, Nebraska the Czech Capital of the United States and home to the Miss Czech Slovak USA Pageant is located 36 miles southwest of Lincoln, Nebraska. This small Czech town swells to over 50,000 eager Czech and Slovak visitor during the annual Wilber Czech Festival.
The main attraction at the Czech Festival is the annual Miss Czech Slovak USA Pageant. This heritage and scholarship pageant has attracted over 200 contestants in the last 20 years. This 21st year 10 contestants competed for over $8000 worth of cash and prizes.
Michelle Wiedel, Miss Nebraska, of Fremont, Nebraska was crowned Miss Czech Slovak USA 2007, along with winning the Talent Runner Up award and a special scholarship award. Michelle is a student at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. She is originally from Fremont, NE and performed a tap dance for her talent.
Leah Sticha, Miss Minnesota, was 1st Runner Up and Talent Winner. Elizabeth Klasek, Miss Missouri was 2nd Runner Up and Americanized Kroj Winner, Rachel Svaty, Miss Kansas, was the Authentic Kroj winner, Lindsay McKee, Miss Oklahoma was the Oratory Winner, Katelyn Adams, Miss South Dakota was the Spirit of Czech/Slovak Heritage Award, and Amanda Johanek, Miss Wisconsin was Miss Congeniality.
Other contestants included: Jana Blaha-Rodreguiz from Florida, Marianne Beren from Texas and Casey Dvorak from Iowa.
All contestants compete in four categories, private interview, kroj modeling, onstage interview and talent. Contestants must be females between the ages of 16-26 of Czech or Slovak decent. If you are interested in competing in our 2008 pageant please see our website below.
Please join us next year for the 2008 Miss Czech Slovak USA Pageant held August 1,2,3 in Wilber, NE
For more information on the Miss Czech Slovak USA pageant please go to our website www.missczechslovakusapageant.com
2005/02/19
We just updated information about the Czech and Slovak Embassies and Consulates in the US and US Embassies in Slovakia and Czech Republic. For more information go to the Top Menu and click on the Consular Info tab.
2005/01/30
We just added interesting background information about our Society. It can be accessed under "About Us" menu on the left.
2005/01/12
This is the new website of Czech and Slovak Society of Indiana. We are currently developing its contents.
Currently we have our Contact Information and Recent Czech and Slovak Headlines
Later we would like add more information and resources about our Society and both countries.
Email your ideas about new website to:
newdesign@czechandslovakin.org
Currently we have our Contact Information and Recent Czech and Slovak Headlines
Later we would like add more information and resources about our Society and both countries.
Email your ideas about new website to:
newdesign@czechandslovakin.org
