Norfolk's Creative Minds Shine: Northeast Community College Students Launch 'Voices Out of Nowhere 2024'

In Norfolk, Nebraska, Northeast Community College students have published a new book titled 'Voices Out of Nowhere 2024.' This 181-page book includes a selection of writings, poetry, and artwork. The collection was showcased on May 2 at Union 73, highlighting the students' diverse creative talents.

The project is led by Bonnie Johnson-Bartee, an English instructor at the college. She has coordinated this annual publication since the 1970s and considers it a highlight of her year. The event featured student artwork and photography, which are also included in the book.

'Voices Out of Nowhere 2024' covers various themes such as fear, lost love, nature, and youth, appealing to a broad audience. At the event, students read excerpts from their work, enhancing the presentation of their written and artistic expressions.

The selection of the content was conducted impartially by judges not acquainted with the students. These judges included local writers, readers, and arts representatives. Poetry was judged by Scott Abels and Neil Harrison, prose by Jessica Chamberlain and Jen Ippensen, and art by Sherry Ruden and Dustin Southwork.

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