09/30/2026
On September 24th, Ava and I had the incredible opportunity to witness the visit of Czech President Petr Pavel to Nebraska.
Ava had the honor of seeing Czech President Petr Pavel when he visited the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at Kimball Recital Hall. During his visit, Ava listened to his remarks on Nebraska’s importance in maintaining friendship between the U.S. and the Czech Republic. During the question-and-answer portion of the visit, President Pavel talked about various topics, including study abroad and Czech Republic relations, NATO’s role in Europe, and the Czech Republic’s support for Ukraine. When wrapping up the question-and-answer portion, the University and Komensky Club gifted President Pavel with a replica of the Komensky Club’s historical plaque, a Husker jersey with his name on the back, and a Komensky Club shirt. Among the crowd of 450 people, Ava had a great time getting to visit with the Czech-Slovak National Court. After we listened to President Pavel’s remarks, Ava and the national court were able to participate in interviews and take photos.
I had the chance to see President Pavel when he visited Wilber, Nebraska later that afternoon. People gathered in Sokol Hall to welcome the President and thank him for visiting our community. I was able to spend time with other Nebraska Chapter Queens as well as queens from across the country, which made the experience even more special.
The Wilber Czech dancers performed for President Pavel, and seeing his smile as he watched them was such a special moment. He laughed and clapped along with the rest of the community, and it was a beautiful reminder of the strong bond between Nebraska and the Czech Republic.
It was an incredible day to celebrate our shared heritage and the lasting friendship between our two communities. 🇨🇿🇺🇸