Hastings College students braved the cold temperatures this January to showcase their snow sculpting talent in the first-annual Bronco Village Snow Sculpture Competition. Seniors Olen King, Chadron, Neb., Scott McLaughlin, Omaha, Neb., Jason Pedersen, Broken Bow, Neb., and Luke Bishard, Evergreen, Colo., had the top three winning masterpieces.

Creativity and size of the entry were given top value. The winners received cash prizes and entry into the Hastings Parks and Recreation Department’s citywide snow sculpture contest, which runs through March 31.

Hastings College, founded in 1882, is a private, four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). A total of 64 majors in 32 areas of study and 12 pre-professional programs are offered to more than 1,190 students. Hastings College was named among “America’s Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report, a “Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review, and a “Best Buy in College Education” by Barron’s. Visit www.hastings.edu for more information.

For photos of the winning entries, contact Amber Medina at (402) 461-7757 or amedina@hastings.edu.