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Rebecca Adams Ogallala H.S. Rebecca Adams, daughter of Chad and Barbara Adams, graduated May 11 from Ogallala High School. She graduated with a 4.0 grade point average. Rebecca plans to attend the University of Nebraska at Lincoln to study Chemical Engineering. “I have not yet made a decision on what I want to focus my career on, but with a degree in Chemical Engineering I can achieve just about anything,” she said. “If I decide to stay in Nebraska, I would most likely work for an ethanol producer. However, if I decide to go elsewhere, I would like to work with pharmaceutical, water treatment or food producing companies. As for my personal goals, once I have a secure job, I want to settle down and start a family. Some ambitious goals I would like to accomplish would be to run a marathon, climb to the top of a mountain and be a spectator at the Olympics.” Her many activities include being class officer for four years, student council, National Honor Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, FBLA, cheerleader for four years, Spanish Honors Society, Tri-M (Music Honor Society), band, drama, speech, mock trial, cross country, track, yearbook and school newspaper staff, New Hope youth group and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Rebecca’s most influential teacher is Jennifer Jones. “Mrs. Jennifer Jones, my science teacher, has
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been my most influential teacher and has given me my love for chemistry,” she said. “Science was my least favorite subject, but after having Mrs. Jones, I enjoy it so much I want to major in it. Her chemistry class was challenging, yet, brought humor and excitement into the subject.” Her community service includes Relay for Life, NHS Red Cross Blood Drive, church nursery volunteer, vacation bible school volunteer, Interact, peer tutor, Band Underage Drinking, Nebraska State Games torch run, CPR certified and many more. Academic achievements and awards include Regents Scholarships to UNL and UNK, Ogallala Optimist Essay contest scholarship winner, Cornhusker Girls State alternate, Master Bandsman, NSAA Academic All-State award for cross country, Southwest All-Conference, state qualifier for cross country, SWC champion in the 1,600-meter run, Chadron State College Contest in Chemistry and Advanced Math, Science Olympiad medal winner in Chemistry Lab, Experimental Design, Forensics and Thermodynamics, Homecoming Queen and junior and senior class president. “I have been blessed to be part of a family that has had a long history of perseverance and determination, whether it was in the classroom, athletics, or the workplace,” Rebecca said. “We are a family that stresses the importance of doing your best, no matter where you stand among others. It’s this hard work ethic that
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has motivated me to become a 4.0 student, class president and a leader in two major service projects. I am grateful for my family, for without their example and encouragement, I may not have realized and worked up to my full potential. Another force that motivates me toward community service is the positive feelings I receive from using my talents to help others. Everything that I have volunteered for has felt so rewarding and I am sure I will continue my service in the future. I am grateful for my wonderful family, school and community, and I believe that it is my responsibility to pay back for everything that has been invested in me.”
Madison Rebecca Costello Gothenburg H.S. Madison Rebecca Costello, daughter of Steve and Becky Costello, graduated May 12 from Gothenburg High School. She graduated with a 4.0 grade point average. Madison plans to attend the University of Nebraska at Lincoln to study Speech Pathology. “I plan to become a speech pathologist working in an educational setting,” Madison said. “I also plan to be endorsed in sign language so that I can help all children improve their communication skills. I also plan to become and educational leader by obtaining my administrative degree.” Her many activities include high school musical, speech, FFA, choir,
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one-acts and Student Council. Madison’s most influential teacher is Mrs. Roxanne Whiting. “The most influential teacher I have had has been my English teacher, Mrs. Whiting,” she said. “I had Mrs. Whiting for sophomore and senior English. Mrs. Whiting has always put her students above herself. She is constantly looking for ways to improve her teaching skills to give us a better learning environment. She is a teacher that cares about her students’ personal lives and not just the grade they get in her class. Mrs. Whiting has also done everything she can to prepare my class for college, even it that meant assigning several essays that no senior wanted to do. She has truly made a difference in my life, and I know she will continue to do the same in the lives of her future students. Her community service includes rodeo concessions, Valentines for Veterans, YCIP volunteer, highway trash pick-up, donated sandwiches and cookies for the Bloodmobile, chair of 4-H bake sale fundraiser, cemetery Memorial Day set-up, second grade mentor, elementary safety day volunteer, Meals on Wheels, Bible school helper and many more. Madison’s academic achievements and awards include speech degree of honor and degree of merit, district and state FFA public speaking champion and runner-up, SWC outstanding actress award, SWC Speech first place in informative speaking and persuasive
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speaking, fourth place state speech in informative speaking, most motivational senior speaker award, volleyball letter winner, volleyball academic all-state and volleyball Miss Spirit award. “I am motivated to academic and community achievement in several ways,” she said. “First, my parents have always expected my siblings and me to do the best we can. They have also instilled the value of hard work in our family. My Dad always tells us, ‘You might not be the most talented member of a group or team, but you can be the hardest working.’ Both my parents have also been 4-H leaders and church volunteers and have helped me realize that it is important to be involved and help out other when you can. As part of a strengthsfinder opportunity, I found two of my strengths to be that of a maximizer and a quality called ‘woo.’ So, I guess I believe that academic achievement is in my personality — I try to maximize my effort in every activity I am involved in. ‘Woo’ means that I am a people person and enjoy being around people. I have found many opportunities to do this in the community events that I have participated in. I take pride in my achievements and I am grateful for the many opportunities that I have been given.”
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ate May 19 from Lexington High School. She graduates with a 4.5 grade point average. Halle plans to attend the University of Nebraska at Kearney. She is undecided about her area of study but is considering education or journalism. ‘My most important long-term career goal would be to finish college with a degree in whatever major I choose to follow,” she said. “I want to possibly come back to Lexington so that I can help the community or move to a town with an available job in my area of work. My personal goals are to start a family and be able to provide a good life for them.” Her activities include softball, basketball, soccer, concert band, marching band, student wellness committee, National Honor Society, L-Club, prom committee and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Halle’s most influential teacher is Kaitlyn Clark. “The most influential teacher for m has been Ms. Clark,” she said. “She was my world history teacher my junior year and is undoubtedly my favorite teacher. I have learned much more than just facts and statistics. While in her class, I gained confidence in myself that I thought I would never have. I gained a true friend in her because she really cares about me and where I go in life. Ms. Clark taught me that there are a few teachers whose goals aren’t just to get you to pass the class. Some of them also want
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you to understand the big picture in life.” Her community service includes blood drive, YMCA Fun Run day, YMCA youth basketball coach, FCA youth soccer camp, CWS Crop Walk, pick up trash with United Methodist Church youth group and breakfast after church with UMC youth group. Halle’s academic achievements and awards include softball varsity letter, basketball varsity
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letter, soccer varsity letter, All-State honorable mention class B softball, GNAC All-Conference class B basketball, Daughters of the American Revolution award, Chambers of Commerce scholastic award, Elks Club student of the month, Homecoming royalty, prom queen, University of NebraskaKearney Board of Regents scholarship, University of Nebraska-Kearney softball scholarship and Nebraska Wesleyan academic scholarship. “What I see around me is what motivates me academically and in my community,” she said. “Lexington High School has a high number of students who fail, make terrible decisions, don’t’ care what their grades are, don’t care about their parents and struggle through life. I don’t want to fall into that pattern. I want to make something of myself and accomplish my goals. I see daily events where kids won’t even put in an ounce of effort. This pushes me
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to be better than that and actually do something with my life. Luckily, I have my mom and dad who also push me and encourage me to do the best that I can. They have instilled in me the drive to go as far as I can in life, help the unfortunate, and work hard in school. I am very lucky to have them because some kids would do better in life if they had wonderful parents like I do.”
through law school,” she said. “Later on, when I am out of law school, I would love to move somewhere completely out of the blue, like Alaska, to begin my own practice. From then on, who knows what could happen?” Her activities include One-Act, FFA, speech team, Spanish club, FBLA, accounting intern at Adams Land and Cattle Co., and National Honor Society. Alyssa’s most influential teacher is Michelle Miller. “The teacher that has had the most influence on me is definitely Mrs. Miller,” she said. “Mrs. Miller taught business at Broken Bow for a semester and I was in her Accounting 1 class. When she arrived and started teaching, I realized that I loved business. I owe a lot to Mrs. Miller. I am an accounting intern at Adams Land and Cattle Co. in Broken Bow and it is because of this amazing woman. I asked her if she
Alyssa Hunt Broken Bow H.S. Alyssa Hunt, daughter of Kylen Hunt and Rebecca Hunt, graduated May 11 from Broken Bow High School. She graduated with a 4.0 grade point average. Alyssa plans to attend the University of Nebraska at Kearney to study Business, but would also love to go into law school later. “I want to get a degree in business, but also want to intern at a legal office while I make my way
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had anything at her own office that I could help her with to get some experience in accounting, and she helped me get in touch with the right people. Now I am proud to say that I just had my two-year anniversary with the company. I will always be grateful to Mrs. Miller for everything she did for me and my class, and I cannot thank her enough.” Her community service includes Cubbies leader at Broken Bow E-Free church, volunteer for Broken Bow E-Free and Broken Bow Berean Church vacation Bible schools and volunteer at Off Broadway Retirement Home. Alyssa’s academic achievements and awards include Spirit Scholar, Faculty Choice award, all A honor roll, Regents scholarship to UNK and UNL, Adams Land and Cattle scholarship, UNK honor’s program scholarship and Russell Adams Jr. and Angenette Adams Memorial scholarship. “I am motivated to aca-
demic and community achievement by my desire to succeed,” she said. “This desire was planted inside of me at a young age. I have grown up knowing that I have been blessed with certain skills that separate me from the crowd and am very excited to apply these abilities to my education. I want to get the most out of my high school and college experiences, and I know how important it is to work had and study to do my absolute best. Meeting an academic goal is a great feeling, but there is no feeling like helping out in the community. Being a Cubbies Preschool Leader has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. “When I stepped into the role of volunteering at my home church, I got an entire new sense of the word ‘achievement.’ I have plenty of medals from speech and scholarly certificates, but earning the smile
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from a child or a compliment from an adult figure in the community makes putting my time and effort towards the community a complete success. I hope that I radiate the kind of personality it takes to be active and effective in our communities.”
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Medicine Valley H.S. Brendan Lukas Johnsen, son of Scott and Shawna Johnsen, graduated May 12 from Medicine Valley High School. He graduated with a 3.98 grade point average. Brendan plans to attend Hastings College to study math education with a coaching endorsement. “I have lived in Curtis my entire life and I have loved every minute of it,” he said. “There is no other place in the world that I would have wanted to live. I love the simplicity and closeness of my hometown and of all rural areas in Nebraska. “Receiving an education and growing up in a small community has provided me with a great set of values. Nebraskans possess qualities that are hard to find in some parts of America. Work ethic, kindness, being a good neighbor and high moral values are known qualities of Nebraskans. Small communities are very tight-knit and children in those communities are raised with the help of everyone in the community. My future plans are to get a bachelor’s degree in 7-12 mathematics education and also obtain a coaching endorsement. My academic goal for college is to graduate with a 3.5 GPA. I have been lucky enough to be asked to play golf at the collegiate level, so I have set many personal goals for myself in that area as well.” His activities include
basketball, FCCLA, FFA, football, golf, junior class officer, student council member and weightlifting club member. Brendan’s most influential teacher is Scott Johnsen, his dad. “The most influential teacher throughout my high school career has been my dad,” he said. “My dad is Scott Johnsen and he teaches 7-12 math at Medicine Valley High School. My dad has always been the biggest role model in my life and he has taught me a multitude of lessons. He has taught me the value of a good education and that if you want to be successful, a lot of hard work and effort will be required. My dad has also encouraged me to be involved in many various activities because he knew the many great lessons that I would learn from those activities. “Mr. Johnsen” has been a great role model for me and I look forward to following in his footsteps as a math teacher and a successful coach. His community service includes adopt-a-highway participant, Christmas caroling for cans, Epworth Village volunteer, farm safety day, Frontier County Fair cleanup, Frontier County food drive, little league baseball umpire, little league basketball official, nursing home volunteer, Operation Christmas Child, Ragan Wranglers 4-H club member, Star Theater volunteer and United Methodist youth group, Brendan’s academic achievements and awards include Academic Quiz Bowl state qualifier, NSAA basketball academic All-State, FCCLA S.T.A.R. state champion, Football Academic AllState, Golf Academic AllState, District individual golf champion, State golf qualifier, NSAA Believers and Achievers award, National Honor Society, Hastings College Ambassador Scholarship and Hastings College talent scholarship.
“The feeling of success is one thing that motivates me to achievement,” he said. “I know that a lot of hard work is needed in order to be successful. Being successful does not come easy and it requires a great amount of time and commitment. Being successful after putting in a ton of hard work is one of the most rewarding feelings in the world. I also enjoy seeing other people succeed. This motivates me to help others in any way I can. Observing others achieve success and knowing that you had a part in it is a rewarding feeling. I love helping people in any way possible. Success, helping others, and the feeling of ‘giving it your all’ to achieve something is a great feeling and is part of what motivates me to academic and community achievement.”
Taylor Marten Sandhills H.S. Taylor Marten, daughter of Adam and Lisa Marten, graduated May 11 from Sandhills High School. She graduated with a 3.98 grade point average. Taylor plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to study business administration and public relations, with a minor in management. “I will work an event management specialist internship for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln next fall,” she said. “In the past, this internship has turned into a job at the university. It is my hope that this will happen for me. However, if I do not find employment with the university, I hope to be employed as an operations manager at a sporting arena. In the event I fall short of that, I will likely be employed as an event coordinator, or something of similar nature. In the event that something, such as having a family, should prevent me from working in an office, I have an entrepreneurial vision, too. If I shall need to work from home, I hope to start my own event planning and travel coordinating business. It is my hope that my work in the lines of event coordinating can attract customers so that this may be a successful venture.” Her activities include band, choir, Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society, One-Act play production,
Quiz Bowl, speech, student council, volleyball, basketball, track and catechism. Taylor’s most influential teacher is her grandmother, Mrs. Marten. “A teacher who has had a major impact on my life is my first-grade teacher, Mrs. Marten,” she said. “This was because she was not only my teacher, but also my grandmother. She was always a large part of my life, as she lived just a block from me. My grandmother’s influence on me extends into many parts of my life. Not only was she my loving and caring grandmother who was always there when I needed something, but she was my first-grade teacher who instilled in me the love reading and the determination to always achieve to my highest potential. My grandma also showed me the joy that can be received by giving of oneself freely to others and how much a person could learn by just sitting down to talk to somebody else. “Whether the lesson was big or small, a real world application or a math problem of major importance, or about my lunch for the day, I always was learning. Her impact in my life is unmatched by anyone else I have encountered and I will always be grateful to have had her in my life.” Her community service includes American Cancer Society daffodil sales, bleacher painting, breast cancer awareness, Christmas caroling FBLA, food and toy drive, Halsey 4th of July celebration, highway cleanup, Hugs for Heroes, Lions Club glasses, March of Dimes, National Honor Society reception, peewee basketball tournament and peewee volleyball volunteer, Ronald McDonald House pop tabs, Red Cross volunteer, Sandhills Open Road Challenge pancake feed and Veteran’s Day program. Taylor’s academic achievements and awards include FBLA All-State quality member, Who’s Who in Nebraska F;LA, music, speech, volleyball, basketball and track letter, LVC honorable mention basketball and volleyball, Wendy’s High School Heisman nominee and Nebraska Attorney General youth advisory council. “Ever since I was a little kid, I was highly competitive and motivated,” she said. “This stemmed from my love for basketball, but
has been incredibly beneficial while attending school, too. I have always wanted to do my very best at school so I have always worked toward the highest marks possible. My own expectations of myself, as well as my parents’ expectations, have propelled me to high standing. Community achievement and service is also important to me. This is because I thoroughly enjoy giving back to the place that has made me who I am. I feel it is rather evident how much I believe in this, as I have donated more than 350 hours of community service in the last four years to various activities and events. I enjoy this because it is the best way that I know how to give back to the places that have given me everything.”
Tayler Nordhausen Wauneta-Palisade H.S. Tayler Nordhausen, daughter of Sunni and Chad Nordhausen, graduated May 11 from Wauneta-Palisade High School. She graduated with a 3.9 grade point average. Tayler plans to attend Doane College to study history and literature. “I hope to one day earn a Doctorate in History and work in a museum, such as the Smithsonian or in the Library of Congress,” she said. Her activities include choir, band, volleyball, basketball, speech, OneAct, student council, FFA and National Honor Society. Tayler’s most influential teacher is Kathryn Pruter. “My most influential teacher to date would definitely have to be Miss Pruter, my history teacher,” she said. “She is the person who ignited my passion for history. It started my freshman year when I took a world history class taught by her. That world history class was just entirely entertaining and intriguing. Learning about history and the past was simply fascinating and the way Miss Pruter taught the class pulled me in even more. “She is the reason I am planning on majoring in history in college. I had originally planned on pursuing a degree in architecture for a long time. But, when I walked into Miss Pruter’s class the first day of my freshman year, I
questioned my original plan to pursue a degree in architecture. Since then, she has continued to keep me interested in the subject and has helped in any way possible. She has helped me find many opportunities and has helped me grow.” Her community service includes community trash clean-up, movie theatre volunteer and National Honor Society food drive. Tayler’s academic achievements and awards include honor roll for seven semesters, Academic All-State, outstanding solo at district music, honorable mention at district music, Presidential scholarship at Doane, Regents Scholarship at UNK and Regents scholarship at UNO. “I always wish to succeed and do well in all my activities and that motivates me because I want do well in my life,” she said. “I have always done well in school and that is by no accident. It comes with hard work and persistence. It may seem like I have skated by in school, but I have worked very hard and I have, at times, struggled, but that has made me better. I also wish to make a positive impact on all the people I meet and interact with and that motivates me to achieve high standards. I want to be a role model to those younger than me and I want to be someone younger children aspire to be like. I also want to reflect well on my teachers, parents and all who have taught me and helped mold me into the person that I have become today. I want them to know that they have positively impacted me.”
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Wallace High School Virginia “Gini” Phillips, daughter of Joel and Mickey Phillips, graduated May 11 from Wallace High School. She graduated with a 4.0 grade point average. Virginia plans to attend the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and plans to major in biology and minor in music, while studying pre-medicine. “I have always loved science, especially biology and anatomy,” she said. “This interest in the sciences, plus my desire to help others, has guided me towards the medical field.
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My hope is to become a general practitioner and to divide my time between working in a rural hospital and serving around the globe, seeing and experiencing the world, while also being able to help others.” Her activities include class president, student council, PR officer, FCCLA president, community service chair, National Honor Society member and president, band, speech, drama, basketball, track, volleyball and Quiz Bowl. Virginia’s most influential teacher is Lisa Jameson. “A diet coke set on the paper-strewn desk,” she said. “A small mountain of books. Various bits of lab equipment. And behind it all, a woman with dark hair, a sharp mind and a kind heart. As someone who has wanted to become an astronaut,
the Crocodile Hunter and a doctor, I have always gravitated towards science. My science teacher has helped me solidify that interest into a passion for learning and a plan to study biology and medicine. Since I met her in the seventh grade, Mrs. Lisa Jameson has encouraged and supported me, not only in science, but in everything I do. I have learned so much from her. ‘Gin,’ she always calls me ‘Gin,’ look at this new tech trick or this article or cool thing.’ She is a wonderful person, a great teacher and a positive influence.” Her community service includes coordinate with Red Cross to organize blood drives, plan and host Red Ribbon week, Veteran’s Day program, Eager Egg hunt for community children, collect and count box tops for new playground equipment, Ronald McDonald House pop tabs, raise
funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis and breast cancer, and train with local emergency medical technicians and paramedics. Virginia’s academic achievements and awards include basketball and track letter winner, band letter winner, all A honor roll, foreign language award in Spanish, UNL Regents scholarship, National Honor Society, delegate for Midwest Electric to National Rural Electric Association youth conference, scholarship and studied genetics at Duke University and Cornhusker Girls State. “Ezra Pound said, ‘When you cannot make up your mind which of two evenly-balanced courses of action you should take — choose the bolder.’ Some days I just want to sleep,” Virginia said. “Forget about ‘seeking adventures, trying to help others and always learning,’ just smash the alarm clock and roll over. But, how many days do we remember where we did nothing but sleep? It feels good, it is easy to do, and it is nice occasionally. But, will it help us reach our goals? “Being someone who achieves both academically and in the community has become part of my identity. Hitting snooze or settling for alright is often tempting, but to reach my goals, I
want to push beyond ‘alright’ and to strive for ‘outstanding.’ I am naturally self-motivated — I enjoy success and all of the doors it opens. Additionally, I have had a lot of support and encouragement from my parents, my awesome friends and classmates, my teachers and the community. “I am motivated to achieve because I like and need to do so. My plan is to spend my life traveling, serving and learning. So, although I do enjoy sleeping, my goal is to always choose the bolder path.”
Preston Alayne Rieker Eustis-Farnam H.S. Preston Alayne Rieker, daughter of Alan and Toni Rieker, graduated May 11 from Eustis-Farnam High School. She graduated with a 4.0 grade point average. Preston plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Kearney to study prepharmacy. “Upon completion of my pharmaceutical studies, I plan to return to an area, similar to Eustis, to provide pharmacy care to those in need of assistance,” she said. Her activities include Student Council, One-Act, Quiz Bowl, science fair, spring play, volleyball, basketball track, and United Methodist church youth foundation.
Preston’s most influential teacher is her mother, Toni Rieker. “Although my mom has never actually taught me in school, she’s still been the most influential ‘teacher’ in my life,” Preston said. “I know it may sound cliché to choose a parent, but honestly, my mom is my hero. She is the most giving and selfless person I know. Her willingness to give is something I’m incredibly envious of. She never hesitates to lend me whatever it is I’m asking for, and she never expects anything in return. “I feel that my moms has done a wonderful job of raising four children with my dad, and also maintaining the same kindergarten teaching job for the pat 28 years. She shows gratitude to those who deserve it and generosity to those who need it. My mom is my best friend and I cannot thank her enough for everything she has done for me. She’s loving, generous, kind, compassionate, and most importantly, the type of mother I hope to be someday. When thinking of those who are the most influential in our lives, we often look to those closest to us, and for me, that person has been, and will always be, my mother.” Her community service includes hanging community flags, annual cemetery cleanup, United Methodist youth mission projects, National Honor Society blood drive, serv-
ing Lions Club appreciation meal, assisted Bike Riders Across Nebraska, National Honor Society trash cleanup, distributing water at community craft fair and 4-H Club trash cleanup. Preston’s academic achievements and awards include volleyball letter winner, All-State second team in basketball, AllConference first team in volleyball and basketball, basketball letter winner, Academic All-State in volleyball, Academic All-Conference in basketball and volleyball, track letter winner, One-Act letter winner, Quiz Bowl letter winner, state track qualifier, National Honor Society, and highest GPA in chemistry, physics and biology. “I find myself to be a natural high achiever by striving for high grades and success in all of the activities and projects that I participate in,” she said. “Through this, it has encouraged me to strive for the best, to complete all of my projects, help those in need and accept my short fallings. I feel that I work will with others on projects and I am always determined to do better for my community, school and youth group. Motivation doesn’t always come from within, but sometimes from those nearest to you, and I feel that my friends and family have given me support in all of my endeavors.”
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Mary Patricia Vasquez
Paxton Consolidated Schools Mary Patricia Vasquez, daughter of JoAnn and Lew Vasquez Jr., graduated May 11 from Paxton Consolidated Schools. She graduated with a 4.0 grade point average. Mary plans to attend Doane College to study medicine. “After receiving a degree in biology, I would like to continue my education even further by attending medical school,” she said. “Eventually, I think I would like to become a pediatrician. I have always wanted to help people and I think becoming a doctor would give me that satisfaction.” Her activities include varsity girls volleyball, cross country, basketball, National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, student council, academic Quiz Bowl, Future Problem Solvers, speech, One-Act play production, choir, letter club, Paxton Prowlers dance team and school government. Her most influential
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teacher is Deb Meyer. “Deb Meyer has not only been my teacher, but she has also been a friend and confidante,” Mary said. “Her teachings and support have helped shape me into the person I am today. Her praise and confidence in me is uplifting. She has given me the conviction to know that I am capable of doing anything that I put my mind to. I hope to become everything that Mrs. Meyer believes that I can be — everything that I know I can be because of her. Mrs. Meyer has made a difference in my life. She has had a huge impact on me through her guidance and wisdom. After high school, I am committed to further my education so that I may become someone who has the ability to impact the world for the better.” Her community service includes United Methodist church vacation Bible school leader, UMC Sunday School teacher, youth leadership club volunteer, Paxton Labor Day races, Keith County 4-H Horse show, youth girls softball assistant coach, Pink-Out for Breast Cancer awareness, community live Christmas nativity, Jump Rope for Heart volunteer, food provider at Lincoln Connection, Adopt-A-Fam-
ily for Christmas project, Pennies for Patients volunteer and Keep Keith County Beautiful volunteer. Mary’s academic achievements and awards include Academic AllState in basketball and cross country, Omaha World-Herald All-State Academic team nomination, and Doane Board of Trustees scholarship. “Someone once said, ‘Some people dream of great accomplishments, while other stay awake and do them,’” Mary said. “During my lifetime I want to accomplish great things. I have a desire to make my mark on society — to leave nothing less than something that says, ‘I was here.’ I believe that I have such high aspirations for myself because of the people that I have been surrounded by. At Paxton high School, I received an education from some of the most caring and influential people I have ever known. These teachers, as well as my peers, push me to be the best possible version of myself. Failure is not an option, and because of that, I succeed. My family also encourages me to be all that I can. I have an outstanding support system who believes in me.
Because of the belief in me shown by others, I, too, believe in myself. I want to be a person that both my peers and myself can be proud of and that is why I am motivated to strive for success. I want to achieve greatness.”
older, I realized that she was teaching us to take responsibility for our actions. In cross country, Mrs. Brosius encouraged me to be the best runner I could be, even though I had no confidence in my own abilities sometimes. She preached to us the importance of respecting our teammates and everyone else around us, and taught me the importance of respecting myself. “Mrs. Brosius is the person who most influenced me to pursue running in college, and with the confidence and self-respect she has instilled in me, I hope to compete to the best of my abilities.” Her community service includes Fall Fun Run and half marathon volunteer, American Red Cross blood drive volunteer, teacher aide at McDaid Elementary, Spanish teen teacher at McDaid, vacation Bible school volunteer, X-plore children’s summer camp volunteer and organized drive for Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Margaret’s academic achievements and awards include four-time state qualifier and 12th place medalist at state cross country meet, three-year state qualifier, third place in 4x8 relay at state track, Academic All-State in
cross country and track, National Honor Society, Tech Challenge Scholarship to South Dakota Mines, Regents Scholarship and Top Scholar award-UNL, President’s scholarship-Doane, Merit Scholarship-Colorado School of Mines, Art Historian award, Rotary youth leadership award and student council president. “My motivation for academic and community achievement is love for what I do,” she said. “I cherish the opportunity to learn and I am simply fascinated when I learn a new skill. My whole life is a learning experience, as I learn how to be a better person and how to treat everyone fairly just by living life. “I truly believe that I am successful because of the influence of those around me, and it’s important to me to express gratitude for this. That is why I find it so important to achieve in the classroom and community, as it is a reflection of my gratefulness to those around me for making me who I am. I have been blessed with tremendous talents and opportunities, but these would mean nothing if I didn’t
Margaret Vinton NP St. Patrick’s H.S. Margaret Vinton, daughter of George and Lori Vinton, graduated May 5 from St. Patrick’s High School. She graduated with a 4.0 grade point average. Margaret plans to attend South Dakota School of Mines and Technology to study geological engineering. “I want to run cross country in college and graduate in four years, then pursue a career with wind power technology or become a high school math teacher,” she said. Her activities include cross country, track, swing choir, basketball and student council. Her most influential teacher is Marie Brosius. “The most influential teacher in my life has been my fourth grade teacher and cross country coach, Mrs. Brosius,” Margaret said. “In fourth grade, everyone thought she was super mean, but as I grew
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have the people around me that encourage me to utilize these gifts, and to act with integrity and strength so that I display these gifts in a positive way.”
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McCook H.S. Kelsey Woitaszewski, daughter of Randy and Shannon Woitaszewski, graduated in May from McCook High School. She graduated with a 4.0 grade point average. Kelsey plans to attend Mid-Plains Community College and Bryan College of Health Sciences, or the University of Nebraska Medical Center to study nursing. “My goals are to complete a Master of Science in Nursing to become a nurse practitioner,” she said. Her activities include National Honor Society, student council, Art Club, Math Club, Science Club, FFA, WORD Bible study, Methodist youth fellowship, Bison Against Drinking and Drugs, track and field, swimming, cross country and 4-H. Her most influential teacher is Pamela Wolford. “Throughout my school career, Pamela Wolford has been my most influential teacher,” Kelsey said. “Mrs. Wolford is the senior English teacher at my high school and I am currently enrolled in her UNO Dual Enrollment course. As graduation quickly approaches and college plans start to become a demand, Mrs. Wolford has gone above and beyond to help all of her students prepare for their futures. She has brought in a panel of college students for us to talk to, brought in a local business owner to instruct us on proper interview etiquette, and has given us class time to work on our resumes. “Outside of the classroom, Pamela hosts a Bible study every Wednesday night in her home for juniors and seniors. She is a youth group sponsor through The Memorial United Methodist Church, but encourages all of her students to come. I started going my junior year to her youth group and haven’t stopped since. Some former graduates even come back to visit on Wednesday nights. I really enjoy these offerings because it gives us students time to relax in the presence of God and each other. At the end of each session, Mrs. Wolford asks all of the students for prayer requests and prays for everyone each night during the week. Mrs. Wolford makes well-rounded students and I am so grateful for her for that.” Kelsey’s community service includes highway cleanup, recycling project, Trunk or Treat, Read Across America, Trick or Treat for the Pantry, house painting, raking leaves, peer mentor, Family fun night, community suppers, fundraising for Humane Society and Make A Wish foundation, care packages for Army, Toy Box Toy Drive, nursing home Bingo, nursing home volunteer and elementary math tutor. Her academic achieve-
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ments and awards include Academic Top Ten, Academic All-State swimming, Academic All-State cross country and MNB student of the month. “I have always been a student who gets straight As, gets involved in sports and clubs, and signs up for any type of volunteer work available to me that I can squeeze into my schedule,” Kelsey said. “I heard a quote once by Abraham Lincoln, ‘Whatever you are, be a good one.’ This quote stuck with me because that is exactly the kind of life I strive to live. I have the ability to make As in my classes and get involved in my school and community and I see no reason that I shouldn’t. Some students have physical ailments; diseases or learning disabilities that hold them back from being able to participate in certain activities or taking certain classes. I was blessed with a healthy body and mind and plan to use it to its full potential. Due to my ability to be an active honor student, I am inspired by the prospect that underclassmen may look up to me as a role model and follow in the path I have taken.”
Jessie Woodmancy Perkins County H.S. Jessie Woodmancy, daughter of Robert and Patty Woodmancy, graduated May 11 from Perkins County High School. She graduated with a 4.0 grade point average. Jessie plans to attend the University of Nebraska at Lincoln to study elementary education. “I plan to pursue my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education,” she said. “After obtaining my bachelor’s degree, I plan to come back to a small community, like Perkins County, and teach. While teaching, I hope to then pursue a master’s degree online.” Her activities include cheerleading, volleyball, basketball, track, musical, spring plays, music, marching band, Flag Corp, FFA, FCCLA and National Honor Society. Her most influential teacher is Diana Tate. “My most influential teacher is my high school teacher, Mrs. Tate,” Jessie
said. “During my four years I have spent with her in the classroom, we have gotten to know each other pretty well. I don’t think I have ever seen her have a bad day. The reason why I picked Ms. Tate as my most influential teacher is easy. It’s not because she gives her students candy for all of the holidays, but because she takes the time to get to know every single one of her students, and does everything in her power to help them succeed. She has inspired me to be a teacher. I want to follow in her footsteps and hopefully have as much of an impact on people’s lives as she did no mine.” Jessie’s community service includes Perkins County Youth Council, Fellowship of Christina Athletes, United Methodist youth council, Bible school leader, 4-H leader, Bible school leader, taught Wonderful Wednesdays-after school program at church and coached youth basketball. Her academic achievements and awards include Academic All-State in volleyball, Homecoming queen, academic letter winner, and January Senior of the Month. “There are a number of things that motivate me to academic and community achievement,” Jessie said. “The most important motivation for me is the sense of accomplishment I feel when I know I have done something great for my community and when I have done the best I can do academically. I also enjoy the recognition and support I receive from my family, teachers and community members, when I am successful. Another motivation I have is from my teachers and group leaders. They are there with me every step of the way encouraging me to do my best. The last big motivation for me is to set a good example for my peers. “I think that it is important to be a good role model and excel in school. By working hard in school and in my community, it sets my future up for success. These habits of working hard create a lifestyle that will help me achieve my long-term goals.”
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Kylie Wroot North Platte H.S. Kylie Wroot, daughter of John and Kathy Wroot, graduated May 12 from North Platte High School. She graduated with a 4.0 grade point average. Kylie plans to attend North Platte Community College on a volleyball scholarship. She is going to work toward her associate of art degree, but is still undecided on what she is going to study at a four-year school. “As of right now, I am planning on being a biblical archeologist or a college professor in archeology or history,” she said. “I am not for sure exactly what I want to do when I grow up, I just know I want to make a difference. I want my life to mean something.” Her activities include Skills USA, Blue and Gold Jazz choir, volleyball, Solid Gold singers, high school musicals — Anything Goes, Cinderella and Children of Eden, basketball, National Honor Society, art shows, piano lessons, youth group and Flatrock club volleyball. Her most influential teacher is Todd Ascherl. “I have had many influential teachers throughout my school years,” Kylie said. “Some of them
were not my favorite teachers, but still influenced me just the same. Even with the various good teachers I have experienced in school, Mr. Todd Ascherl has been one of the most influential I have had. I was taught biology by Mr. Ascherl. I have never considered science one of my best or most interested in subjects, but in his class I enjoyed myself. He had science interesting and gave much real world relevance. “I remember one science experiment in class where we lit a $20 bill on fire, but do not worry, it did not burn. IF any teacher can keep all students interested in a subject many of them do not enjoy, then they are a very effective teacher.” Kylie’s community service includes youth group caroling, piano and singing for church, painting youth building, played piano at Living Christmas Tree and Christmas at the Cody’s, guide at NP Community Playhouse Carousel of Homes and rang bells for Salvation Army. Her academic achievements and awards include 4.0 honor roll all four years, All-Academic team in volleyball and basketball, Academic All-State in volleyball and basket-
ball, Academic Achievement award in SkillsUSA state, All-conference Team in volleyball, volleyball scholarship to NP Community College, Melinda E. Martens-Sagiao Memorial Scholarship and Presidential Tuition scholarship. “There is one quote I remember whenever I lack motivation or confront any troubles in my life,” Kylie said. “It is not just a quote, but actually a Bible verse. That verse is Colossians 3:23. It states, ‘Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as if working for the Lord, not for men.’ The key word in this verse is ‘whatever.’ My dad told me this verse one night aver a basketball game and I heard it again and again several times over the years. It really impacted my life. In everything I do, including academics, athletics, extra-curriculars, chores and every other activity I participate in, I do the best I possibly can. I believe that Jesus died a horrific death on the cross to save my life and I can at least try to repay the favor by working hard at everything I do. I know that my actions will never be on the same level as those of Christ, but I can honor Him by giving a hundred percent in everything that I participate in.”
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