Salute to Seniors photo gallery (photos submitted on or before April 22)
Katelyn Coon (Archbishop Bergan Fremont) - Katelyn will attend Midland University and will be a member of the Warrior Wildfire Dance Team. Katelyn will study science and hopes to work in medical research after collegeAmanda McAndrews
Alaire Carrier (Abraham Lincoln High School) Alaire is attending Iowa Western after high school and hopes to become a teacher and teach elementary students.John W Simms
Elle Shaneyfelt (Omaha Central High School) is planning to major in exercise science and will be playing women’s soccer at the University of St.Thomas.Meg Slattery Photography/Meg Slattery Photography
Quentin Cisler (Fremont High School) plans to work as a full-time welder after graduating.
Sage Kehr (Omaha North High School) is a very-active member of the student body and plans to attend UCF following graduation. Jodi Colgan
Rachel Jacobson (Gross Catholic) - Rachel is graduating from Gross Catholic as an Ortman Scholar (4.0 all four years), was an Academic All-State softball player, was in the National Honor Society and serves on Student Council and is a Student Ambassador. She's headed to Creighton.KODAK PROFESSIONAL DP2 Software
Morgan McDonnell (Millard West) - The highly decorated cheerleader has a 4.0 GPA and plans to attend UNL after high school.KEVIN FINCH
Kellen McLaughlin (Gretna) - Kellen plans on going to college at either Grinnell College or Nebraska Wesleyan. He is a 4.0 student who is very involved, including three sports as a varsity athlete. He also serves as a student leader in National Honor Society and the Be Kind initiative. Amanda McAndrews
Frankie Allen (Papillion LaVista) - Frankie is looking forward to playing football at the University of Central Missouri in the fall.amandamsmithphotography/amandamsmithphotography
Carson Grove (Millard High) - Carson works at Romeo's Restaurant and will continue to pursue his education while working to earn his degree. He plans to study business at UNO.
Sarah Hempel (Heartland Christian) - Sarah has been taking classes at IWCC while attending high school. She’s also been working in the nursery at a church and helping with her family’s small business. She is excited to be starting the Nursing program at Iowa Western. Kent Sievers/Kent Sievers
Colby Schrage (Gross Catholic) After high school he plans to attend UNL .......Go Big Red! He played football, basketball, and baseball.KODAK PROFESSIONAL DP2 Software
Aubrey Lape-Brinkman (Papillion-LaVista South High School) Aubrey was involved in the PLVSH show choirs for all four years, including the varsity show choir Titanium for the last three years. Aubrey will be attending University of Kansas with an undecided major and a minor in dance.Adam Buerer
Callie Inserra (Papillion-LaVista South) is a varsity cheerleader and plans to attend the Capitol School of Hairstyling after graduating. Stephanie Reeves
Hannah Hubbard (Papillion Lavista South High) loves show choir and her cat jade. She continues to work hard still, although her high school time was cut short, she is looking forward to a new chapter in life and helping people. Her dad and I are so proud of the person she has grown to be and her amazing heart. She plans to major in psychology. Amanda McAndrews
Kayla Adams (Gretna High School) is a great runner! She has competed in cross country and track all four years. Three years she attended state cross country and would have attended three years for state track. She also participates in her high school show choir. Kayla works two jobs, a worker at the before/after school program and as CNA. Kayla maintains an almost perfect GPA while doing everything she loves. Kayla will be attending UNL and studying pre-health.Nate Olsen/Nate Olsen
Jacob Carpenter (Papillion La Vista High School) worked hard in high school. He completed several college classes along with his high school classes. He will be attending UNO in the fall on the Regent's scholarship and will be majoring in computer science and cyber-security. In his spare time he enjoys playing video games online with his friends and computer programming. CAPTURED MOMENTS
Morgan Trumm (Skutt Catholic High School) - She plays soccer and was named one of the captains on the varsity team before school was canceled. She plans to attend UNL and major in biology.Anna Mantini Photography/Anna Mantini Photography
Dylan Murphy (Central High School) - He played lacrosse for Burke High School and worked at Werner Park in the summer. After high school he will be working. Samantha Reynolds/Samantha Reynolds
Carter Throener (Howells-Dodge) Attending Northeast Community College. Carter was very successful in football and wrestling and received many honors in both. He was also involved in FFA.
Jackson Billings (Douglas County West High School) served as the president of National Honor Society, FBLA and Science Club. He was also Vice president of HOSA & Rho-Kappa National Honor Society & the senior class. He was a member of student council, campus life, and lead the school spirit competition "Falcon Olympics". He is graduating with a distinguished diploma and top ranking in his class.
Jocelyn McDermott (Fremont High School) is an honors students, is involved in the school's journalism department and she participates in equestrian sports. Her equestrian activities include English-style riding and horse jumping. She plans to attend Wayne State following graduation.Alejandro Bruner-Solas
Megan Davey (Papillion-La Vista) loves journalism. She is currently the Editor-in-Chief at PLHS. Megan will be pursuing a degree in Biology at UNL and is planning on attending medical school after completion.Meg Slattery Photography/Meg Slattery Photography
Chloe O'Ferral (Abraham Lincoln High School) has been dual enrolled and taking college courses at Iowa Western while keeping a job. She has a big heart and plans to study pre-med to become a neurosurgeon. Hourglass Factory/Hourglass Factory
Dylan Hawk (Bennington High School) has accepted an athletic scholarship to play football for Hastings College and will be majoring in special education.ANG
Brooklyn Brenneis (Tekamah-Herman) is involved in FBLA, band, vocal, golf, dance team, NHS, Prowler and iHelp. She plans on going to Peru State to study business.Emma Eaton Photography/Emma Eaton Photography
Carson Woodward (Bennington High School) lettered in football and track while in high school and plans to run track for Midland University.DANNON
Timerra Chisham (Millard North High School) is attending UNO after high school where she will study biochemistry. She hopes to become a pediatric specialist.Cara_Bresette-Yates
Catherynn Barnhart (Mercy) Attending University of Nebraska at Omaha. Played basketball, soccer, and volleyball in high school. Plans to major in Criminal Justice and Psychology and have a career in law enforcement.caicibarnhart
Jaelyn Petersen (Winside High School) - Participated in track, was a track/wrestling manager, was in W Club, a 1st grade teachers aide and volunteered reading to elementary students, among other things. After high school she will attend Joseph's College of Cosmetology.LAURA FORKER
Avery Heath (Weeping Water High School) - He's maintained a 4.0 GPA while being a 12 sport athlete and involved in various clubs and activities. After high school he'll attend UNO to major in business.Laura Cejka
Tyson Todd (Millard North High School) will always cherish his friends, football and soccer memories at Millard North. His favorite pastime is fishing and he has committed to play soccer for College of Redwoods in Eureka, CA.John P. Calhoun
Alyssa Bizzarri (Millard West High School) is a very driven individual who works 3 jobs and will graduate Magna Cum Laude. After high school she plans on attending UNL, majoring in business and minoring in sports media/communications.Amanda Fish
Joshua Human (Gretna High School) is a proud percussionist for the Gretna High School Marching Dragons. He was a member of the Gretna One Act and is also the President of the National Honor Society. After high school, he will attend John Brown University in Arkansas.{Jada Scott}
Cole Johnson (Fremont High School) is an EMT student and trap shooter on the Fremont Trap Team. After high school, he'll attend UNK to major in Health Sciences.
Benjamin Brickner (Ralston High School) UNO Teaching major, Theater minor.
Vice President Thespian Society
4 years Show Choir. Lettered.
Honor Roll
All around very good kid.Picasa
Vice President Thespian Society
4 years Show Choir. Lettered.
Honor Roll
All around very good kid.Picasa
Dalton Gross ( Harlan Community High School ) Pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice. He is praying to have his final soccer season with his teammates of 11 years!AMBER OLSON
Gracie Lintz (Syracuse High School) participated in Jr High and High School rodeo and plans to join the Nebraska College Rodeo Tram in the fall. After college she plans on attending UNL.
Danielle Nielsen (Blair High School) - Danielle plans on going into the Army National Guard and then Methodist College. She is a 4-H ambassador and council member, tennis player, avid archer, horseman and an animal lover.
Ivy Collins (Millard West) - Ivy plans to go to UNL and study medicine and nursing.Photographer:James Quartararo Jr
Austin Fichter (Abraham Lincoln) - Austin will go to college for computer programming. He already has 15 college credits.Darin Mellor
Chase Houdesheldt (Columbus High School) Chase is passionate about following in his late fathers footsteps by driving a race car at our local track.
He is looking at going to college for auto mechanics.
He is looking at going to college for auto mechanics.
Zach signed with the USPHL Rochester Vipers hockey team in Rochester, MN. Zach will be the team captain for the 2020-2021 season. He will also be taking a few online college classes and hopes to become a financial analyst.
Will Champion (Gross Catholic High School) has enjoyed his 4 years at Gross and is looking forward to attending UNO with his friends from high school.Ali Champion/Ali Champion
Hunter Osmera (Bishop Neumann High School) is resilient and won't let anything stop him from accomplishing his goals. After high school, he will attend UNO.Autumn Waldman Photography/Autumn Waldman Photography
Daniel E. Spongberg , “Spongy” (Creighton Prep) is a fun-loving gentleman! (Open’s door’s for the elderly and for women). His character mirrors his contagious smile and compliments his character. He also models for Develop Model Management, loves and is heartbroken by the lost-time of his final chapter at Prep. When baseball returns he’ll have the opportunity to return to Prep as an employee, so he can share the positive impact Prep has had on his life. Michael Cerizo
Omar Mefferd (Abraham Lincoln) has a Youtube channel, enjoys fire alarms, talking, trains and hanging out with people. He is is ready to work.ROB PETERS PHOTOGRAPHY
Zoe Zingler (Elkhorn South HS) has loved her four years at Elkhorn South! She is:
-A 4.0 student
-Has a passion for and was in show choir all four years
-This year she was dance captain for the varsity group BLACKOUT
-Is the president of NHS (National Honor Society)
-Has been active in student council all four years
-Has been a girl scout for 13 years and last year earned her gold award....the highest honor a girl scout can earn
Way to go Zoe!
She plans to study medicine at UNL after graduation.Alix Simpkins Photo/Alix Simpkins Photo
-A 4.0 student
-Has a passion for and was in show choir all four years
-This year she was dance captain for the varsity group BLACKOUT
-Is the president of NHS (National Honor Society)
-Has been active in student council all four years
-Has been a girl scout for 13 years and last year earned her gold award....the highest honor a girl scout can earn
Way to go Zoe!
She plans to study medicine at UNL after graduation.Alix Simpkins Photo/Alix Simpkins Photo
Colton Schmieding (Millard South High School) maintained a 3.5 GPA or higher all 4 years of high school while participating in music programs, Unified Sports and the bowling club, among other activities. He volunteers with the Autism Society and Nebraska Miss Amazing. After high school, he'll attend UNO, where he received the Regents Scholarship, and will major in Music Education/Special Education Music.
Joshua Hennings (Papillion-La Vista High School) has always loved school and is proud to be a Monarch. He's a National Honor Student and received the Nebraska DECA member of the year award. He plans to study Marketing and Business Analytics at UNL.SUZIE D PHOTO
Kylie Grause (Millard West) Kylie will be attending UNL to pursue a career in health care. Kylie has been successful in academics, graduating with honors from Millard West and Millard Health Sciences Academy. She has also excelled athletically, having competed in gymnastics, diving, track, and cheer.CHRISTOPHER_BRADLEY4024903975
Megan Hardisty (Gross Catholic) - Megan will be attending the College of St. Mary to study Nursing. Megan was a four year participant in volleyball and cheer. She also competed in track. She is a member of Student Council and National Honor.Hey Rach Creative/Hey Rach Creative
Lexi Jessen (Millard West High School) is a strong, independent young woman who is graduating with a varsity letter in choir. She helps coach her sister's softball team and loves to be a positive role model for her sister and the girls. She will join the Air Force after high school.
Sydney Lind (Elkhorn High School) has studied Japanese for 4 years and was supposed to be going to Japan in June for a class trip. She's worked hard and saved to pay her way there. Her long term goal is to teach English in Japan. After high school, she'll attend MCC.
Celine Duong (Papillion LaVista South) was an exchange student from Germany this year at the school. She was involved in the musical and jazz band. She also liked participating in activities like football and basketball games. She had to go home early due to COVID-19 and missed her American graduation and prom.
Vincent Towne (Millard West) has been involved with the journalism staff at Millard West and has played rugby for Millard United. After high school, he'll attend UNO to study architectural engineeringAna Dee Photography/Ana Dee Photography
Joshua Barry (Northwest High School) is a huge Star Wars fan! He has overcome a lot of challenges throughout his entire life and his family is so proud of all he has accomplished. Jessica Sullivan
Collin Schaben (Glenwood High School) is excited to start college at Iowa State University in the fall.Darin Mellor
Trey Shanahan (Wahoo HS) enjoys spending time with friends, playing golf and video games. He's a two-time state qualifier in wrestling and plans to wrestle for Wesleyan after graduation.
Malachi Tate (Bellevue East) will major in computer science with a minor in mathematics at the University of Tulsa. tayloruth productions/tayloruth productions
Kayla Steffes (Papillion LaVista HS) will graduate summa cum laude this spring from PLHS. Kayla plans to attend UNL in the fall, majoring in pre-law and Spanish with a minor in psychology. We are very proud of her academic accomplishments. KODAK PROFESSIONAL DP2 Software