About SHPAA
Our Mission
The mission of the Summer Honors Program Alumni Association is to perpetuate the memories and benefits of the Summer Honors Program, promote gifted education in south-central Nebraska and beyond, and encourage communication and interaction among SHP alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and the public.
Who we are
SHPAA is a group of alumni and supporters of the Summer Honors Program, held annually in Holdrege, Nebraska.
We welcome all members, whether they were among the first students in SHP in 1978 or have just freshly completed the program.
Our relationship with SHP
SHPAA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Among our activities is generating financial support for the Summer Honors Program.
However, the program itself is run by ESU 11. And while we’re the ultimate cheerleaders for SHP, we play no role in the program’s operations.
How to keep up with us
Follow us on Facebook or add your name to our mailing list, so you don’t miss the latest info on opportunities to get involved with SHPAA activities.
Our Board of Directors
Members of the SHPAA board serve for two-year terms. The board also includes two student members who are elected by their fellow SHP participants for one-year terms.
Colby Dolan
Vice President
- SHP 2005-2008, Minden High School
- Now working in Kansas City, Mo.
Harper Fennel
Student Board Member
- SHP 2022-2025, Alma High School
Erica Heiden
Secretary
- SHP 2002-2003, Bertrand High School
- Now living in Omaha, Neb.
Emily Ingram
President
- SHP 2002-2005, Franklin High School
- Now living in New York, N.Y.
Mike Lewis
Board Member
- SHP 1986-1990, Beaver City High School
- Now living in Sioux City, Iowa
Alizabeth McDermott
Student Board Member
- SHP 2021, 2023-2025, Holdrege High School
Jeff Olson
Board Member
- SHP 2005-2009, Holdrege High School
- Now living in Johnson Lake, Neb.
Jen Shafer
Board Member
- SHP 2001-2004, Cambridge High School
- Now living in Madison, Wis.
Brady Stuhmer
Treasurer
- SHP 2012-2013, Alma High School
- Now living in Lincoln, Neb.
Dana (Johnson) Tuss
Board Member
- SHP 1985-1989, Beaver City High School
- Now living in Minneapolis, Minn.
How to get involved
Join our mailing list
Learn about events and opportunities to help the SHPAA community.
Become a SHPAA member
Your $10 dues will go toward supporting SHPAA’s mission.
Donate to the cause
You can earmark your donation for future SHP funding needs.