Dylan Pirnie got into aviation when he took power mechanics. Because he liked his power mechanics teacher a lot, he wanted to take more of her classes. Those other classes just happened to be aviation related. Near the end of the year, he learned about the Duncan Aviation internship, so he asked his teacher about it. It was an offer he couldn’t refuse; free work experience and the high chance of getting a job. 

Benjamin Harwood is graduating senior from North Star High School. He has a passion for aviation and is pursuing a career as a pilot. He will attend Ignite Flight Academy in the fall. 

Trinity Hamilton graduated from Lincoln North Star High School, where she participated in the Marching Band and archery team. Her favorite subjects are Math and English. Trinity has been an intern at Duncan Aviation since January 2022. She’s excited to start school at the University of Colorado in Boulder in the fall and major in Aeronautical Engineering.

Although Sydney Miller was only at Lincoln North Star for her senior year, she has become very dedicated to the mechanical side of aviation throughout attending the Duncan Aviation Workforce Development Program. Sydney plans on going to Iowa Western to study Aviation Maintenance and hopes to work for Duncan Aviation in the future.

Logan Skrdlant recently graduated from Lincoln North Star High School. His father’s side of the family are mechanics and he got into aviation because of a trip out to Duncan during his sophomore year of high school. He has taken many aviation classes at North Star, including power mechanics and the old aviation classes. He was also a student assistant to Mrs. Woodward, the North Star Skilled & Technical Science Instructor. Logan will be attending Iowa Western to study Aviation Maintenance.

After graduating from Lincoln Lutheran High School, Max Bartles plans on attending the University of Concordia in Seward, Nebraska, to study Exercise Science. During his time at Lincoln Lutheran, Max was a member of the Student Council and National Honor Society. He also received multiple honors and awards while playing for the Lincoln Lutheran football, basketball, and golf teams. Max gave back to his community by volunteering for the People’s City Mission, Messiah Church, youth basketball camps, and helping lay rocks for an elderly family. While at Concordia University, Max wishes to play either football or basketball and upon graduation wants to get a job as an Athletic Trainer at a place where he loves the community and people.

After graduating from Calhoun Christian School, Vincent Barto plans on attending Lansing Community College and will study to become an A&P Mechanic. While at Calhoun Christian School, Vincent was a captain on the football, basketball, and baseball teams. He was also a leader of the aviation class and was a peer mentor for 4 years. To give back to his community, Vincent volunteered for the Food Bank, Alternatives of Battle Creek (Pregnancy Care Center), and was on the Lakeview Youth Association Little League Baseball team where he was a three-year captain. Vincent joined the aviation program that was offered by his high school and discovered a huge interest in aviation maintenance. He would like to get his A&P license through Lansing Community College and come work for the Airframe Department at Duncan Aviation as an A&P Mechanic. Vincent says he would like to become a good leader and help young men and women want to work in aviation.

After graduating from Lincoln Southwest High School, Daniel Brajic plans on attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to study Mechanical Engineering. While at Southwest High School, Daniel played for the Southwest soccer team as well as for 2 club teams, the Capital Soccer Association and Sporting Nebraska FC. He was also part of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Daniel volunteered for the St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church and for the CSA Shoot-Out Tournament. Daniel plans to use the skills and knowledge he will gain while studying Mechanical Engineering to make a difference in the rapidly changing automotive industry. Daniel says as our world and the industry continue to evolve, he hopes to contribute to the fight against climate change by helping to produce more efficient means of transportation. He wants to inspire change among large corporations to create vehicles that are not only efficient, but also fun and practical for all needs.

After graduating from Seward High School, Zachary Brown plans on attending Peru State College in Peru, Neb., to study Kinesiology. While in high school, Zachary was on the baseball and wrestling teams and also participated in SkillsUSA, FBLA, FCA, and Mixed Choir. Zachary spent his time volunteering for the Godparent Program, People’s City Mission, and was a Patrol Leader for Boy Scouts. After Zachary obtains his undergraduate degree, he plans on enrolling in a graduate program to earn his graduate degree with the ultimate goal of opening his own gym in order to help people reach their fitness goals and live healthy lifestyles.

Desiree Feller graduated from Cedar Valley High School in May 2022, and is on track to finish her Associates Degree from Utah Valley University where she was enrolled as a high school student. In the spring, she plans on attending Brigham Young University-Hawaii to earn her Bachelor’s Degree with a major in English. While at Cedar Valley High School, Desiree was in concert choir and the spring school musical. She received the Best Interpreter award for the American Sign Language program and was also a teacher aid. Desiree volunteered her time as a LDS Youth Leader where she was the President and 1st Counselor. Desiree’s ultimate goal is to become an editor for a publishing company where she hopes to help authors edit and distribute books. Reading is something she’s always loved, and editing is something she is excited about.

Alora Ferguson recently graduated from Malcolm High School where she was active in competitive speech, the one-act play, choir, cross country, and the Future Business Leaders of America. She was on the honor roll all four years and named to the National Honor Society. Alora volunteered with Foodnet Distribution and clothing giveaways through Northwest Lincoln Church of Christ throughout her high school career. She plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Kearney for two years and transfer to the UNMC College of Dentistry in Gehring, Neb., in the goal of ultimately becoming a pediatric dental hygienist. 

Reagan Gadeken will attend Southeast Community College this fall majoring in the program for Physical Therapist Assistants and plans to work at a local outpatient clinic upon graduation, providing physical therapy care to the community. Throughout her time at Kenwood Christian School, she was active with Indian Hills Community Church through Girls of Grace ministry and as lead acoustic guitarist in the youth group band. She was also a teaching assistant with Piccoli Dance Theater. 

Dominik Kluthe graduated this May from Lincoln Southwest High School and plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln next fall where he will study mechanical engineering. In high school, he lettered in trap shooting and participated in the sport all four years. 

Sawyer Kunc graduated from Wilber-Clatonia and plans on attending Southeast Community College in Milford, Neb., to study Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Technology in the AAS Program. While at Wilber-Clatonia, Sawyer was a 4-year letter winner and 2020 All State member on the football team, 3-year letter winner and state medalist on the wrestling team, and a 2021 Yardage Winner and 2021 Top Trap team for the 4-H Trap Shooting team. Sawyer spent a lot of his time giving back to the community by volunteering for the Duck & Dumpling Run, Turkey Trot, Wilber Legion Bingo Stand, Wilber Legion 9/11 clean up, Wilber Fire Department clean up, Wilber NRD, Wilber Czech Days, and FAA Wilber roadside trash clean up. While Sawyer was visiting his father at Duncan Aviation, he became interested in NDT after watching a technician use his expertise to examine an aircraft. Sawyer is interested in working at Duncan Aviation after completing the Nondestructive Testing Technology program because his dad has worked at the Duncan Aviation facility in Lincoln for more than 20 years.

After graduating from Milford High School, Morgan Krystine McCullough plans on studying Nursing at Bryan College of Health Sciences. While in high school, Morgan was on the volleyball team and participated in speech, musical, FCCLA, and Key Club. Morgan spent a lot of time volunteering in Youth Group, Et-Cetera, People’s City Mission, and Vacation Bible School. She also volunteered as a Sunday School teacher, volunteered at Parent Foster classes, and was a teacher’s assistant. One of Morgan’s long-term goals is to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, which she plans to accomplish by finding a nursing mentor who will guider her through her classes and provide her with the help she needs to graduate. She understands the demands of nursing school, so other goals of hers are to better manage her time, get out of her comfort zone, and gain new experiences.

After graduating from Norris High School, Trevor Ozenbaugh plans on attending the University of Nebraska-Omaha to study Finance/Accounting. While at Norris, Trevor was on the football and track and field teams, and was in the Irvin Bottner Chapter of the National Honor Society. Trevor was extremely active in his community. He was in the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Youth, volunteered for the roadside clean-up on 68th Street, live streamed Shepherd of the Hills Church Services, served food at Gathering Place in Lincoln, packed food for Shepherd of the Hills Church Food Pantry, and helped with Norris football and track and field youth camps. Trevor’s main short-term goal is to be successful in his career as quickly as possible out of college. He plans on doing this by earning a double-major in finance and accounting, graduating from college early, and being in as little debt as possible.

After graduating from Mead High School, Demmy Patocka plans on studying Elementary Education at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Demmy was extremely active in high school. She was on the volleyball team where she earned multiple awards and honors, and was also on the track and basketball teams. Demmy was involved in National Honor Society, Student Council, FCCLA, FFA, and was a student aid. Demmy gave back to her community by being a coach for the Mead Little Raiders Youth Volleyball team, did road side clean-up for the FFA, volunteered at the Mead Fire Department Game Feed, Blooming Smiles, Mead Days, FCCLA Canned Food Drive, FCCLA Clothing Drive, and Backpack Program. Because Demmy is taking dual credit courses through Southeast Community College, she is on track to graduate from college in fewer than four years. Upon graduating, she plans on entering the workforce as an early childhood elementary teacher. As a teacher, she hopes to utilize her passion for teaching and love for children to create a safe and effective learning environment. She wants to leave an impact on every student she encounters by showing them compassion, kindness, and encouragement during their time in the classroom.

After graduating from Super Middle/High School, Taygun Rothchild plans on attending Central Community College in Grand Island, Neb., to obtain his General Education Credits, then transfer to a different university to finish out his education in Media Arts. In high school, Taygun was on the basketball, golf, and cross-country teams. He was also in band and Community Service Club. Taygun volunteered at concession stands, helped mow, and often helped the elderly. He wants to pursue work at a radio broadcasting station as a radio personality.

Avery Saltzman kept herself busy participating in and leading several activities and student groups at Milford High School, including Student Council Class President, yearbook editor, musicals, plays, FCA, volleyball, speech, show choir, and band. After graduation, she plans to attend Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Neb., to earn her degree in graphic design. 

While in West Boylston Middle/High School, Thomas Scalera participated in many activities, including the National Honor Society, IEA, varsity tennis, varsity football, band, wind ensemble, DECA, TriM Music Honor Society, and play tech director. His community activities kept him equally busy with several 4-H club activities, summer bands, music academies, and festivals. After graduation from West Boylston Middle/High School, he plans to study history, law, and/or music. Thomas has not decided where to further his education. He was accepted to 4 large universities in the northeastern United States and eagerly awaits responses from 4 more. 

Sylvia Swager has her sights set on graduating from Madonna University with a 4-year degree in American Sign Language and earning certification as an interpreter. She plans to work as an interpreter while pursuing a master’s degree in psychology with the career goal of becoming a therapist for deaf children. During her years at Climax-Scotts High School, Sylvia took nearly every opportunity to participate in activities including National Honor Society, Students Against Drunk Driving, drama club, student council, marching band, softball, volleyball, cross country, and track. Her various community and church activities included volunteering for blood drives, Catholic Heart work camp, youth group, altar server, and as a math tutor. 

After graduating from Crete High School, Travis Sweeny plans to attend Kansas Wesleyan University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in physical education. His career aspirations are to become a physical education and health teacher and coach. Travis was a varsity letter winner in cross country, tennis, and soccer; a member of the National Honor Society; Multicultural Union, Future Business Leaders of America, Positive Attitude & Leadership by Students, Student-Athlete Leadership Committee, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Foundation, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, C-Club, Spanish club, student tour guide, and stage crew for the musical. His many community activities include tutoring after school; volunteering in the homeless shelter by making care kits, tying blankets, and handing out meals; supporting his community by raking leaves, shoveling snow, filling backpacks, and painting the elementary school playground. 

After graduating from Orem High School, Hector Walker plans to attend the University of Hawaii to earn a degree in Political Science. While growing up in a diverse household where politics were openly discussed, he sought to learn all he could learn about various topics to understand and intelligently participate in these discussions with his family and others. While in high school, Hector was a member of the National Honor Society, student council, and wind symphony. He also ran track & field.  

Martina Braunsroth has excelled throughout her high school career and looks forward to the challenges of the future. She plans to attend Concordia University in Seward where she will major in Music Education. Martina attends Bishop Neumann Catholic High School in Wahoo and participates in choir, show choir, marching band, concert band, drama, speech and the school musical production. She has volunteered with the Summer Reading Program at the Wahoo Library, the church choir and the Nebraska Czechs of Prague, serving as a Czech Princess from 2018-2019.

Connor Buschini plans to major in Business at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich., after graduation from Plainwell High School in Kalamazoo. In high school, Connor was involved in basketball, football, tennis, the National Honor Society and the Red Cross Club. He held team captain positions in football, basketball and tennis. He has also volunteered with the Red Cross, highway trash pick-up, and various church and sports outlets.

Corbin Fix will graduate from Norris High School in May and plans to major in Aviation at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Corbin’s high school activities include choir, show choir, musicals, and trap shooting. His volunteer activities have included a shoe drive, delivering care packages to a nursing home, serving food at the Cortland American Legion pancake feed and making/delivering blankets for the Child Advocacy Center.

Ryan Gouldin will begin his college career at Cloud Community College in Concordia, Kansas, where he hopes to play baseball and earn an associate’s in Business Management. Ryan then plans to transfer to a four-year college/university to earn his bachelor’s degree. While attending Norris High School, Ryan has been involved in baseball and Future Farmers of America. His volunteer activities have included working baseball camps, mowing for his church, and helping with Vacation Bible School.

Shelby Hein plans to attend Wayne State College in Wayne, Neb., next year where she will major in Elementary Education. While attending David City High School, Shelby was involved in volleyball, basketball, track and field, the dance team, student council, FFA and the National Honor Society. She has been involved in many volunteer activities for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, the Red Cross with activities like Box Out Hunger, Scare Away Hunger, hat/mitten drive, and Feed the Farmer.

Abby Houk plans to study Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. During her time at Milford Jr/Sr High School, she was involved in many activities, including band, softball, basketball, track, school musical, Family Career and Community Leaders of America, and Close-Up. As a senior, she served as the Future Business Leaders of America Club Vice President and the Student Council Student Body President. Her varied community activities have included Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Sports Express Softball Maintenance Crew, Community/Business Partnership, among many others.

All Averey Kahler has ever wanted to be is an advocate for someone with a listening ear. Therefore, after graduating from Milford Jr/Sr High School this spring, she is pursuing a degree in Human Services at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, NE. Her high school activities centered around music and art. She participated in band, pep band, marching band, Art Club, and Art Class. She was awarded the Best In Show at the Nebraska State Art Contest in the category of self-portrait.

After graduating from Gull Lake High School, Cassidy Neff plans to attend Grand Valley State University to earn a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She will continue her education to receive her master’s with the ultimate goal to work in the field of Speech Pathology. In high school, she was named to the Academic Team All-State and Conference 1^st Team Player for basketball. She also played varsity soccer and participated in Distributive Education Clubs of America, National Honor Society, Portage Soccer Club, and Strictly Skill AAU Basketball. Her varied community activities have included attending or volunteering for various athletic camps and the Special Olympics.

During all four years at Lincoln High School, Bach Nguyen participated in the Honors/International Baccalaureate program. While in this program, he decided to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to pursue a degree in Pre-Health with the ultimate goal to become a physician. His high school activities included marching band, varsity wind ensemble, show choir band, and soccer, where he was named to the NSAA Academic All-State. He volunteered in the community as a tutor at the Lefler Honors Cadre and delivered food for the Asian Community Center.

After Elvin Nguyen graduates from Lincoln High School in May, he plans on attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for a Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering. At Lincoln High, Elvin was on the tennis team and received a varsity letter and Academic All-Conference award. He is also in the photography club, ping pong club, Key Club, Link Crew, and National Honor Society. He has volunteered for the Buddhist Youth Group, Upward Bound, and Adopt-A-Highway. Elvin has a growing passion to work with technology and software, and aims to secure an internship with a respected company as a software developer. His career goal is to create products that can positively affect lives, improve autonomous driving to reduce preventable car accidents, strengthen cyber security networks, and to improve voice assistants to make daily life easier.

Lindsey Nguyen made the most of her high school years at Pius X by participating in the school’s cheer team, med club, and outdoors club, and she was inducted into the National Honors Society. She plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in Biology, and her ultimate dream is to become a Pediatric Dentist. As a child, her teeth made her insecure, and she wants other children to smile confidently and never have to experience feelings of anxiety over their teeth.

Lars Pedersen has kept himself busy while at Lincoln Southwest High School. He placed first at State for three events in the Science Olympiad and is Vice President for the National Honor Society. He also participates in the Debate team, Math Club, Quiz Bowl, Lincoln Youth Symphony, show band, marching band, school orchestra, and choir. He was awarded the Outstanding Instrumentalist twice in All-State Orchestra. Lars has volunteered for Scouts BSA, Lincoln Civic Orchestra, concessions at Husker sporting events, server at Matt Talbot, and was a percussionist at Pinewood Bowl. Lars plans on attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for a Physics degree. Physical Science has been his primary passion since high school, so he’s made it his goal to focus on physics in college to gain a better grasp on the subject and its many disciplines. He also plans on staying involved in music and the Lincoln Civic Orchestra.

Logan Petersen enjoys problem solving and working on motors, and has a love for animals and great respect for the law and keeping the community safe. This is why he plans on attending Southeast Community College in Milford, Nebraska, after he graduates from Malcom High School to become either a K-9 Police Officer or Automotive Mechanic. While at Malcom High School, Logan participated in Future Business Leaders of America, Skills USA, and participated on the football, basketball, and track teams. Logan is driven to complete his academic requirements and start his career by the time he is 19-years-old.

Lauren Prososki has kept busy while at Raymond Central High School. She is on the softball, basketball, and track & field teams. She also participated in One Act, speech, Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society, concert band, marching band, jazz band, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She has volunteered for Adopt-A-Highway, served meals at The Gathering Place, was a student leader for Vacation Bible School and has volunteered at the People’s City Mission. After graduation, Lauren plans on attending Southeast Community College in Milford, Nebraska, and pursuing a career in Non-Destructive Testing in the aviation industry.

Once Benjamin Ramsey graduates from Lincoln Southeast High School, he plans on attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to obtain a bachelor’s degree and to use his education to benefit others around him. While at Lincoln Southeast High School, Benjamin was on the marching band, concert band, pep band, and National Honor Society. He was an Honor Roll recipient for four years, and was awarded an Academic Letter and Academic Pin. He has spent extensive time volunteering for the Nebraska Human Resources Institute, Youth Group, People’s City Mission, Everett Elementary School, and Vacation Bible School. Being a member of the National Human Resources Institute has allowed him to continue to develop and further his leadership skills and also gain deeper insights into people and what leadership truly is. His work ethic, dedication, honesty, and integrity set him apart.

Maggie Jo Richter’s goal is to graduate from Elmwood-Murdock High School while maintaining her class rank and 4.0 GPA, and to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to pursue a possible degree in either Horticulture, Natural Sciences, Microbiology, or Botany. She wants to learn more about the natural world and help people throughout her career. While in high school, Maggie has been in the One-Act Theater Program where she was a Team Leader and won four Outstanding Actor’s Awards. She also participated in the UNL Math Day, Spanish club, science club, quiz bowl, science bowl, choir, and band. She has spent time volunteering at the Lofte Community Theater and picking up trash along the highway for Elmwood Christian Church.

After his May graduation from Lincoln East High School, Hudson Scherer plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Science, and he then hopes to attend the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha for his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. His high school career featured a stellar academic performance, including making the Honor Roll and getting inducted into the National Honors Society, volunteering at People’s City Mission and Matt Talbot Kitchen, and participating on both the tennis and baseball teams.

Vincent Vo has his sights set on a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. As an introvert, Vincent felt profoundly challenged when his family moved after his sophomore year, and he transferred from a class of 1,790, which afforded him some anonymity, to a school 100 miles away with a class size of 360. Vincent forced himself from his comfort zone and joined the band at the new school, and he even became Co-Captain of the school’s University Interscholastic League (UIL) Science Team. He’ll start college with credit from four AP classes.

After graduating from Seward High School, Jackson Kyle Warren plans to attend Doane University and major in Education, ultimately obtaining his Master’s Degree. Jackson participated in his school’s soccer, track, wrestling (Captain and letterman), and football (three-time letter winner) teams and volunteered at area youth football camps and youth wrestling tournaments. His career goals include teaching and coaching middle-school children and focusing on helping them have healthy bodies and minds.

Alex Andrew’s strong academic success and work ethic will give him a multitude of success for years to come in his personal and professional life. He plans to attend Western Michigan University where he is still unsure of his future studies but is leaning towards Chemical Engineering. He attends Harper Creek High School where he participates in the LINK crew, the Men’s Swim and Dive team, and Harper Creek Swim Club. He’s also volunteered his time for the food bank, adopt-a-highway, school fundraising events, and as a volunteer for various swimming and diving meets.

Tyler Andrew’s success in school and other activities will lead to endless opportunities in the future. He plans to attend Western Michigan University where he plans to study Biology. He’s interested in the medical field but wants to keep his options open. He has a passion for travelling and looks forward to experiencing other cultures. He attends Harper Creek High School where he participates on the swimming and diving team. He is also involved with the Harper Creek school board, LINK crew, Harper Creek Congress, and National Honor Society. He has served in his community through Red Cross blood drives, various swim meets, supervising children during parent-teacher conferences for various schools in the area, and for a police K-9 fundraiser.

Kyra Creamer strives to be a lifelong learner and carry her success into her future career as an educator. She plans to attend the University of Nebraska – Omaha where she will study elementary education. She attends Dorchester High School in Dorchester, Nebraska, where she participates in volleyball, basketball, track, choir, student council, National Honor Society, speech, and Future Business Leaders of America. She also volunteers her time with the American Red Cross Blood Drive, Lincoln City Mission, her youth group, and helping out at the concession stand at various athletic events.

Emily Dang has a full heart and a gift for success and helping others. She plans to attend Creighton University where she will study Nursing. She attends Lincoln Pius X High School where she participates in student council, ambassadors, Gold Honor Roll, National Honor Society, Medical Club, the Writing Resource Center, and as the student manager for the girls soccer team. She’s also volunteered for the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement, as a camp counselor for the Villa Marie Home and School for Exceptional Children, and at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

Colton Johnson has a strong passion for technology and for serving others. He has a strong faith, hoping to not only work in the technology field but also someday as a pastor in order to serve his church and community. He plans to attend the University of Nebraska – Lincoln where he plans to study Computer Engineering. He attends Norris High School in Firth where he participates in marching band, concert band, pep band, speech, football, mock trial and trapshooting. He is an Eagle Scout and has volunteered for Vacation Bible School, Boy Scouts, Adopt-A-Road Program, and various maintenance and renovation projects within his community.

Danielle Klenke has excelled throughout her athletic career and academic career which will lead to continued success. She plans to attend the University of Sioux Falls where she will study biology and play Division two collegiate softball. She attends Seward High School after transferring from Friend High School where she attended for three academic years. While in high school, she has participated in softball, basketball, track and field, student council, class officer, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, One Act Performances, and musicals.

Stephanie Kluthe is a driven person whose goals and dreams are to one day become a forensic scientist. She plans to attend the University of Nebraska – Lincoln where she will study Forensic Science, Entomology, and Criminology. She attends Lincoln Southwest High School where she participates in archery, key club, and Silverhawks Helping Other Silverhawks. She also enjoys boxing at TJ Sokol Boxing. She’s volunteered in the community with the Capital Humane Society and her boxing gym.

Jaxon Morrow’s hard work and empathy towards others will lead to continued success throughout his life. He plans to attend Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln where he will study Business Administration.  He attends Lincoln Southwest High School where he participates on the wrestling team. Jaxon also operates his own business reselling shoes. He has volunteered in the Lincoln community for the Lincoln Jr. Hawks wrestling program and other various wrestling tournaments.

McKayla Most will continue to push through in order to be successful in many things throughout her life. She plans to attend the University of Nebraska – Omaha where she will follow her passion for being a future business leader and study Accounting. She attends Bishop Neumann High School in Wahoo, Nebraska, and participates in National Honor Society, volleyball, basketball, track and field, drama, and the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). The FBLA reinforced her passion for business and accounting. She has volunteered at the Ceresco Community Library, Wahoo Community Library, youth volleyball and basketball camps, Relay for Life, and enjoyed a mission trip to Chicago, Illinois.

Vivian Nguyen strives for success in order to pursue her passion of one day becoming a pediatrician. She plans to attend Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, or the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. While in college she plans to study Biology and looks to focus on a pre-med cirriculum. She also plans to volunteer at local hospitals, nursing homes, and/or homeless shelters. While in high school at Pius X she participated in Medical Club, Club World Aid, National Honor Society, and Track and Field. She volunteered for the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital volunteer program, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary fundraisers.

Daniel Nichols’ strong academic performance will lead to great opportunities in the future. Daniel has a big heart and looks up to his father for his strong work ethic. He wants to make he and his family very proud. He plans to attend Indiana Wesleyan University where he hopes to use his problem-solving skills and study Computer Science. He attends East Kentwood high school where participated in orchestra, National Honor Society, and Club Lacrosse. He also volunteered in his community for the nursery at his church and various community service projects with National Honor Society.

Harper Odom is full of brilliance and determination. He plans to take his skills as a well-rounded student to Nebraska Wesleyan University in the fall of 2020 with the goal of one day becoming an orthodontist. He attended Lincoln East High School where he participated in DECA as director of finance and then president. He also participated in National Honor Society, Computer Science Honor Society, and was an East High student ambassador. He also volunteered at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Meals on Wheels delivery, and the Leadership Lincoln Youth in Action Center.

Delaney Patocka excelled in sports and in the classroom. She will look to continue that same success into her future as a hopeful pharmacist. She plans to attend Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska, where she will study biochemistry and then hopefully will be accepted into medical school. She attends Mead High School in Mead, Nebraska, where she participates in track and field, basketball, volleyball, National Honors Society, Future Farmers of America, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), drama, and student council. She also volunteers in her community by coaching youth volleyball, roadside cleanup services, at various Mead fire hall events, and as a referee for youth volleyball games.

Paige Peterson has excelled throughout her high school career and looks forward to the challenges of the future. She plans to attend the University of Nebraska – Omaha where she is undecided on what to focus her studies on, but has an interest in health care. She also has a passion for travelling, enjoys speaking Spanish, and looks forward to studying abroad in college. She attends Wahoo High School in Wahoo and participates in National Honor Society, Dance team, Cheer team, Softball, Track, and unified bowling. She has volunteered at the Red Cross blood drive, Camp Invention, food drives, various youth sports camps, and the Bethlehem Lutheran Youth Group.

Alena Reeve continues to strive for success and help those in need. She plans to attend Goldfarb School of Nursing in St. Louis, Missouri. She will receive her bachelors in Science in Nursing and become a Registered Nurse. She attends Rockwood Summit High School and participates in the Early College Partnership where she has taken college credit courses while still in high school. At Rockwood Summit she has participated on the Falcon Performance team, show choir, Medical Club, and Phi Theta Kappa. She’s volunteered with the Special Olympics, Ronald McDonald House, Confidence House, the St. Louis Children’s Hospital, and Engaging All Students.

Audrey Scully has leadership skills and strengths many people admire. She plans to attend Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, where she plans to do the 3-to-1 program and obtain a bachelors and masters in Health Care Administration. She attends North Star High School in Lincoln where she participates in volleyball, tennis, Future Business Leaders of America, and National Honors Society. She’s also volunteered within her community with the Special Olympics, North Star Movie Night, and by selling shirts for her school.

Carson Stauffer has a kind heart and a gifted athletic ability. These two characteristics will undoubtedly serve him well throughout his personal and professional life. He plans to attend Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska, where he plans to study Special Education and continue his athletic career on the football team. He attends Milford High School in Milford, Nebraska, where participates in football, basketball, track and field, baseball, and the Youth Frontiers Kindness Activities. He has also volunteered his time with the community youth group, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Heart Milford Community Service Day, Open Door City Mission in Omaha, Nebraska, the People’s City Mission in Lincoln, Nebraska, and mentoring a classmate with special needs.

Simon Swager has a thirst for knowledge, challenge, and living well past the status quo. He plans to attend Northern Michigan University. Simon has many interests, however for now he plans to study Elementary Education due to his passion for being around children and for the social sciences. Certainly as an educator he would serve those around him well. While at Climax-Scotts high school he participated in the Kalamazoo Mathematics and Science Center, National Honor Society, baseball, drama club, various plays and musicals, student council, marching band, and cross country. Within the community he has been a geometry tutor, mentored musicians in the middle school band, and been involved with various youth group and Bible school groups.

Madelein Woolard has the goal of working in our legal system and her prior success can certainly help make those goals a reality. She plans to attend the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and study Criminal Justice or Communications while minoring in Spanish. She looks forward to joining the pre-law program and eventually attending law school. She attends Seward High School in Seward, Nebraska, where she participants in a variety of music activities, including pep band, marching band, symphonic band, choir, select choir, and wind ensemble. She’s spent her time volunteering for Awana Clubs.