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Continued from Page 15 Foundation; UNO music, marching band; Midland Performing ARTS Taylor Parks, Bellevue Junior Sports Association Cole Patterson, UNO baseball Katherine Quaas, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium Kyle Ramage, UNL regents; Air Force ROTC Alexandria Rance, Midland Anderson Leader Performer; UNL Nebraska Achievement Amy Reckin, Midland presidential; American Red Cross Kasey Richards, Peru State Campus Citizen Award, Cooperating Schools Angela Saenz, Pacific Northwest College of Art Hearst Foundation, Vision, Rose City Nathalie Sanchez, Morningside golf Clayton Shellgren, Midland ARTS; Nebraska Wesleyan Black & Gold; UNL Johnny Carson Opportunity Colten Sidener, Bellevue Junior Sports Association Colten Sidener, Michael J. Zielinski memorial Kayla Starbuck, Doane Van Hoy, Doane Legacy, forensics, Directions Leadership Keegan Strawmier, Lozier Corporation Sponsorship Angel Sumpter, VFW Post 10727 Courtney Swift, Metro Board of Governors Julie Targy, Briar Cliff basketball; Bellevue Knights of Columbus Kylie Taylor, Bellevue soccer, academic Adam Thomas, Briar Cliff academic; Briar Cliff soccer Jon Thompson, UNL regents Justin Tran, Ada Max Brookover; Bellevue Public Schools Foundation Lauren Trunick, Bellevue/Offutt Kiwanis Club Edward Ventura, Dorothy Seward Memorial; OEA Foundation Michaela Viloria, Northwest Missouri State merit, Green & White Advantage, Cultural Enrichment Level 2 Savanna Wallin, Bellevue Education Association Dependents Sydney Wallin, American Legion Martin Graves Jack Wallingford, Midland athletic Daniel Will, Midland scholar-athlete Kailee Wills, Delta Kappa Gamma; Alpha Delta Kappa Tamala Wilson, Bellevue Bruin Community, achievement Jimmy Wood, UNO chancellor’s Kayleigh Young, Bellevue University soccer Mikhayla Zimmerman, Northwest Missouri State distinguished, Bearcat, Cultural Enrichment Level 4
Bennington Brett Velasquez Outstanding Scholar Class rank: 1st out of 98 College plans: St. Cloud State; biomedical science Parents: David and Dawn Velasquez About: Brett is our top student academically, involved in both athletics and the fine arts, and is a great role model for our younger students. He is a quality person.
Taylor Cobb Key Staffer Journalistic roles: Newspaper editor College plans: Dordt College; undecided Parents: Darren and Tami Cobb About: Taylor excelled in his role as editor. He was in charge of the design and layout of the monthly publication. He assigned news stories to the staff, edited all work, set due dates and led staff meetings. Taylor also wrote articles, headlines and captions. He served as a photographer for several events including basketball and wrestling. Taylor understood the many roles and responsibilities necessary to producing a newspaper and worked until the job was done. He provided excellent leadership and always demonstrated ethical journalism. Scholarships offered at Bennington: Hannah Barks, William Woods Presidential LEAD; Bennington Public Schools Foundation Merit Bronze; Bennington Music Booster Club; Bennington Elementary PTO Sara Betzelberger, College of St. Mary achievement, athletic Kelly Bodnar, UNO chancellor’s Kelsey Carl, St. John’s Lutheran Church Endowment; Bennington Jaycees Community Scott Cerny, Midland presidential; Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees; Western Douglas County Chamber of Commerce; Bennington Public Schools Foundation; Bennington Music Booster Club; Bennington Education Association Taylor Cobb, Dordt academic, athletic, journalism; Pine Creek PTO Michaela DiMauro, St. John’s Lutheran Church Endowment; Bennington Booster Club Seth Dotzler, Runza Student of the Week; Jeff Glover memorial Alexis Farris, Chadron State (RHOP) Health Sciences, athletic, Gold Presidential, Joseph & Leo Vetter memorial; Maryville Barat; Grand Forks American Legion; Western Douglas Co. Chamber of Commerce; Bennington Public Schools Foundation Leadership; Bennington Elementary PTO; Bennington Booster Club; Red Cross/BHS Blood Drive; Bennington Soccer Club Dillon Feldhacker, Bennington Booster Club Paul Flaxbeard, UNL Canfield; Bennington Public Schools Foundation Merit Silver; Bennington Lion’s Club; Bennington Booster Club Jordan Hames, Northwestern College presidential; Bennington Public Schools Foundation; Bennington Booster Club Julia Hanson, Metro Community College Board of Governors; Bennington Lion’s Club Bailey Hartman, Midland academic, athletic; Bennington Booster Club; Kylie Jo Remmereid memorial Taylor Hoyt, Creighton Founders; UNL regents; UNO regents; Bennington Public Schools Foundation Layne Laaker, Buena Vista Blue Award; Bennington American Legion; Bennington Education Association; St. John’s Lutheran Church Endowment; Bennington Booster Club Tyler Labreck, North Central Missouri academic; Bennington Public Schools Foundation Career Emily Lafrancis, Southwest Minnesota State academic; UNO regents; Wayne State presidential John Lucas, U.S. Army ROTC; Wayne State presidential Lillian Lutter, Eastern Wyoming athletic; Bennington Basketball Association; Bennington Jaycees Leadership Jonathan Mahon, Metro Community College First Time Freshman Incentive; Bennington Public Schools Foundation Career; Bennington Booster Club Justin Mahon, Hastings College Pro Rege; Peru State College Cooperating School, Campus Citizen Award; Bennington Youth Football Club; Bennington Booster Club Ciera Martinez, Nebraska Methodist College Horizon Keegan McGill, UNK chancellor’s; Bennington Public Schools Foundation Merit Silver; Bennington Music Booster Club Zachary Melvin, Iowa State academic; St. John’s Lutheran Church endowment; Bennington Public Schools Foundation; Bennington Booster Club Michaela Millikan, Bennington Lion’s Club; Bennington Music Booster Club Elizabeth Milliken, Omaha Education Association Foundation; Bennington Education
Association; Bennington Booster Club; Kylie Jo Remmereid memorial Jacob Monti, UNL regents, honors textbook; Bennington Public Schools Foundation Merit Silver; Bennington Soccer Club Brett Nice, Allen County Community College athletic William O’Connell, Sandhills Publishing; South Dakota School of Mines university scholar; UNL Canfield; UNO regents Olivia Person, Midland dance; Bennington Public Schools Foundation; Red Cross/BHS Blood Drive Luke Peterson, Northwest Missouri State University Bearcat, Tower; Bennington Music Booster Club Madison Pooley, Auburn charter; UNL David; UNO chancellor’s; Bennington Public Schools Foundation Merit Silver; Bennington American Legion Bryce Puck, Iowa State academic; UNL regents, university honors; Bennington Public Schools Foundation Merit Silver; Gene Baldwin Memorial Hayden Renter, Hastings Crimson, athletic, provost; Bennington Public Schools Foundation; Bennington Elementary PTO; Bennington Booster Club; Jeff Glover Memorial; Bennington Jaycees Character Xavier Royer, UNK honors program; UNO honors program; Bennington Basketball Association Haley Schlachter, Metro Community College Board of Governors Mitchell Seier, Metro Community College Board of Governors; Bennington Elementary PTO Drew Showers, Midland academic, athletic; Morningside College academic Heather Showers, Buena Vista Dean’s Fellowship Program, president’s; Central College presidential, trustee; Chadron State Gold Presidential, Paul Itetti Memorial; Creighton Founders; Dordt athletic, presidential; Midland presidential; Wesleyan achievement, Board of Governors; Bennington Public Schools Foundation Merit Gold Kyle Sorensen, Brigham Young academic Trevor Truax, Metro Community College Board of Governors Ashley VanFleet, Doane Access Brett Velasquez, St. Cloud State athletic, foundation, non-resident tuition, presidential, residence hall; Maryville academic; Bennington Public Schools Foundation Badger; Bennington Elementary PTO; Bennington Wrestling Club; World-Herald outstanding scholar Serena Vigil, Peru State Cooperating School Wyatt Weller, Concordia academic, athletic; Bennington Booster Club Erika Wright, Mount Marty merit Garet Wright, Bennington Education Association
Blair Katharine Garrett Outstanding Scholar Class rank: 1st out of 173 College plans: Ohio State; business/accounting Parents: Barbara
and Dennis Garrett About: Katharine is an amazing, confident and well-rounded student. She excels in academics, service, leadership and character. Kate is president of FBLA, our largest student organization, and leads over 100 of her peers in school and community service projects. She has completed extraordinary service in the community as a volunteer at the Danish American Archive, where she spent over 100 hours assisting with the historical documents. Kate is humble, hardworking and extremely responsible with everything she does. Kate has truly made an impact on students and staff in her four years of high school.
Allison Huppert Key Staffer Journalistic roles: Newspaper editor; yearbook staffer College plans: UNL; journalism Parents: Darnell and Karlyn
Huppert About: Alli’s contribution to both the yearbook and newspaper staffs has helped both publications improve during the past three years. Her leadership, dedication and cooperation will be sorely missed. Scholarships offered at Blair:
Calym Adamson, South Dakota Coyote Commitment Ahnna Anderson, Metropolitan Community College Freshman Incentive Morgan Anderson, Blair Rotary Club Student of the Month; Sioux Falls women’s track, provost Dane Appel, Northwest Missouri State Bearcat, distinguished Lauren Arens, Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors Hannah Bell, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Donor, Grubby Math Majors; Minnesota-Twin Cities Gold National; South Dakota Coyote Commitment Veritas Emily Bledsoe, UNL Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneur Regan Block, Blair Rotary Club Student of the Month; UNL David West Hawksworth Engineering, regents Anna Boll, Chadron State Education Award Program, gold presidential Destry Brehm, Nebraska Academic Decathlon Foundation Randy Camden, Metropolitan Community College Freshman Incentive Kelsey Camelin, Mount Marty merit; Wesleyan achievement, presidents; St. Francis Borgia Church Kristina Campbell, Buena Vista art, heritage Bret Carnell, Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors Kelly Conn, DePaul Scholars’ Award; Great Plains Communications Inc. Family Delaney Dawson, Omaha Education Association Foundation Thresa Clark Honorary Brennen Devney, Horatio Alger Ak-Sar-Ben Scholar; Midland men’s soccer; UNO regents Molly Dibben, Blair Rotary Club Student of the Month Justin Dickerson, Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors Blake Dunkle, UNL Canfield Paige Dunn, Blair Rotary Club Student of the Month; Doane women’s soccer, Legacy Award, presidential Alyxandra Folkers, Wayne State Rural Health Opportunities Program Pharmacy Monica Friedmeyer, Wayne State Rural Health Opportunities Program Dentistry Katharine Garrett, Blair Rotary Club Student of the Month; Ohio State Maximus, National Buckeye; World-Herald outstanding scholar Johnathan (J.C.) Grossoehme, Gene Root World War II Silver Star Purple Heart Memorial Trevor Hagedorn, UNO chancellor’s Eric Heffelfinger, Creighton Founders; Drake presidential; University of Denver dean Clayton Heymann, UNO chancellor’s Logan Hoffman, Wesleyan Archway Eric Hundahl, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor president’s Allison Huppert, Creighton academic; UNL Canfield Brian Hurst, UNO dean’s Melissa Jacobs, St. Francis Borgia Church; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Midwest Student Exchange Program, Milwaukee Advantage Emma Jacobson, Metropolitan Community College Freshman Incentive Haley Kavanaugh, Creighton Founders, Heider College of Business for Ethics & Social Responsibility; Marquette Ignatius/Magis Award; UNL David, Nebraska Legends; Sioux Falls president’s
Miranda Klabunde, Northwest Missouri State Bearcat, Tower Amanda Lambrecht, 4-H Program Keith & Carol Hartvigsen Honorary; Blair Rotary Club Student of the Month; UNL Richard & LaRayne Wahlstrom; Washington County Cattlemen Shelby Lawton, Wesleyan achievement, Board of Governors Bradley Lenz, Gene Root World War II Silver Star Purple Heart Memorial Kelsey Lewis, Briar Cliff academic, softball Julia Lindgren, UNL regents; UNO regents Jayme Matney, American Red Cross Young Minds Change Lives Local; Memorial Community Hospital Auxiliary Dorena Walker Nursing Local Taylor Mead, Hastings music; UNK regents; UNL regents Evan Moen, UNO distinguished, regents Hannah Morine, Creighton Founders; Doane Hansen Leadership Program, presidential; Hastings Crimson, honorary cheer, honorary tennis, provost; UNO chancellor’s Brittany Morrison, Memorial Community Hospital Auxiliary Local; Northwest Missouri State Bearcat, distinguished; UNO chancellor’s Jordan Nielsen Jordan, UNO regents Jack Nollette, Colorado State provost Sara Olsen, Hastings women’s track, Pro Rege Ashley Peterson, Adams State Experience Colorado; Great Plains Communications Inc. Family; Missouri State Midwest Student Exchange Program Haley Pierce, Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors Abigail Rhea, UNL College of Agricultural Science & Natural Resources Zachary Robak, Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors Kylie Rome, Augustana College softball, trustees Heidi Roth, Blair Rotary Club Student of the Month; Memorial Community Hospital Auxiliary Local; UNL regents; UNO regents; Wayne State presidential, Rural Health Opportunities Program Pharmacy Haleigh Salsbury, American Red Cross Young Minds Change Lives Local Garrett William Schany, Blair Rotary Club Student of the Month; Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association Senior; Runza Student of the Week; University of Virginia wrestling Bailey Schlueter, Gene Root World War II Silver Star Purple Heart Memorial; Washington County Cattlemen Molly Sheehan, Blair Rotary Club Student of the Month Steven Staley, Midland soccer Sierra Jo Stan, Ball State Midwest Student Exchange Program Heartland Award; Oklahoma City music; Missouri-Kansas City conservatory Alexander Swenson, Blair Rotary Club Student of the Month; UNL Glenn Korff School of Music, honors textbook, regents, Rosa Peterson; UNO distinguished, marching band, music, regents; UNO Peter Kiewit Institute Walter Scott Jr. Sydney Taylor, UNL Engineering, honors textbook, regents; UNO regents Alyssa Thomsen, Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors Christopher Van Horn, Blair First United Methodist Church Youth Service Award; Morningside achievement, music; Wesleyan achievement, Black & Gold, Legacy; South Dakota Coyote Commitment Achievement Catherine Vargas, College of Hair Design Hair Art Scholarship James White, UNO dean’s Ethan Wick, Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors; South Dakota art, Coyote Commitment Promise; Wayne State Art Mikayla Woodard, Wesleyan presidents Travis Young, Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors
Boys Town Anne Polland Outstanding Scholar Class rank: 1st out of 74 College plans: Briar Cliff; graphic design Family teachers: Kyle and Jody Skartvedt About: Anne maintains high academic standards and contributes to the school. She is a positive leader as our mayor. She is active in athletics, participating in three sports.
Isaac Kolb Key Staffer Journalistic roles: In charge of several yearbook sections: student life, athletics and activity. College plans: Southeast Community College; culinary arts Family teachers: Harley and Talia Upton About: Isaac consistently worked hard to complete his assignments. He met deadlines and volunteered for events.
Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln Emma Preston Outstanding Scholar Class rank: 1st out of 254 College plans: Iowa State; political science and Spanish Parents: Matthew and Jordan Preston About: In addition to being an exceptional academic student, Emma is also heavily active in community service and politics. She also exhibits leadership in athletics and student body involvement. Emma is an outstanding young woman who works well with others, loves learning and likes getting involved in projects and activities that give back to others.
Britteny Johnson Key Staffer Journalistic roles: Newspaper co-editor in chief College plans: Drake or Simpson College; journalism Parents: Harold and Sharon Johnson About: Britteny’s leadership skills are exemplary. Her leadership is the perfect combination of nurturing, taking a hard stance when she needs to and leading by example. Britteny has also helped lead the newspaper into the digital age. Britteny is a talented writer, designer and possesses strong journalistic instincts and ethics.
Council Bluffs Lewis Central Emily Ann Moore Outstanding Scholar Class rank: 1st out of 219 College plans: Iowa State; nutritional science Parents: Daniel
and Sara Moore About: Emily is not only an outstanding student, she is also an incredible young lady. In addition to maintaining an excellent GPA, she is very involved in sports and finds time to do a tremendous amount of volunteer work, especially through her church. Emily also serves as an elementary teacher’s aide. Everyone who works with her will tell you that she is most deserving of this recognition.
Megan Brayman Key Staffer Journalistic roles: Yearbook co-editor College plans: Iowa Western Community College; elementary education Parents: Todd Brayman and Michelle Rollins About: Megan is a natural-born leader. She has that intuitive nature that brings people together to work as a team, asking for and settling for nothing less than the best from her staff. As an outstanding photographer, designer and writer, Megan has earned several prestigious awards. As an enthusiastic talent, Megan Brayman inspires greatness in others — a sure measure of a Key Staffer. Scholarships offered at Lewis Central: Alexis Albertsen, Iowa Advantage full tuition; Creighton merit; Briar Cliff merit; American Red Cross Young Minds Change Lives Mia Blackman, Northwest Missouri State Tower, Bearcat, Karen Hawkins Memorial Accounting, Adopt-A-Bearcat Megan Brayman, Northwest Missouri State merit, Green & White Advantage Steven Brickey Jr, Jennie Edmundson Hospital Teen Volunteer; Drake presidential; Iowa scholars; Nebraska Methodist College Wischmeier dean’s Mason Brinkman, Augustana academics/ football Derek Bruun, Iowa State Parrott Family Demi Cloyd, Northwest Missouri State merit, Green & White Advantage Jacob Cook, Dordt athletic, honors, Van Kleveren Family Brooke DeForest, Northwest Missouri State Merit, Green & White Advantage Brook DeMarque, Iowa scholars, freshman tuition Frasier Dew, Northern Iowa Benjamin J Allen Teacher Ed Scholarship, Distinguished Scholars Award Hannah Dmyterko, Iowa West Foundation Opportunity; Southwest Iowa Education Foundation Gladys and Frank W. Pechacek, Sr. Memorial; Northern Iowa Distinguished Scholar Award for Iowans Dana Doebelin, Grand Canyon GCU 2014 President; UNL Ruth Leverton; Central College Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Megan Driver, Kirkwood Community College Council Bluffs Building and Trade Association Sarah Drummey, Iowa scholars Harper Emswiler, Iowa State academic recognition Level I, Cardinal Scholar; Southwest Iowa Educational Foundation Southwest Inc. Amy Epperson, Iowa State academic recognition; UNL Ruth Leverton, Nebraska Legacy; Portland State Out of State Opportunity Scholarship; Loyola-Chicago Damen Matt Haijsman, U.S. Air Force Academy appointment Robert Hemmingsen, Iowa Engineering First Year, Iowa Scholars Award Level II, athletic; University of Minnesota athletic; Ohio State athletic Nick Hempel, Bluffs City Lodge #71 Masonic Scholarship Shelby Hickey, Grace music premiere, award Brendan Johnson, Iowa State Cardinal Scholar, competitive excellence Morgan Jones, Iowa Scholars Award Level II; Loyola-Chicago Damen; Southwest Iowa Educational Foundation; Council Bluffs Building and Trade Association Kyle Larson, Simpson College Honor McKenzie Lenihan, USBC Bowling Council Bluffs USBC Alex Meister, Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium Allison Montgomery, Southwest Iowa Education Foundation Emily Ann Moore, Iowa State president’s competitive excellence, Cardinal Scholar, College of Human Sciences dean’s, achievement; Southwest Iowa Educational Foundation Hoff Family; Iowa State Harriette and Grace Bepler Endowment; World-Herald outstanding scholar McKenzie Pettepier, Oklahoma Christian presidential Lincoln Rodenburg, Dordt presidential, men’s basketball; Grand Lodge of Iowa Bluff City Lodge #71 Ethan Ruby, Colorado School of Mines merit Jordan Schaeffer, UNO Maverick Advantage; Alpha Delta Kappa Alpha Iota Henry Terry, Iowa Old Gold, Iowa Scholars Award, Blank Billy Weilage, South Dakota Coyote commitment
Council Bluffs St. Albert Emma Munger Outstanding Scholar Class rank: 1st out of 59 College plans: Creighton; premed Parents: Ruth and
Tim Munger About: The criteria for this award is truly exemplified by Emma. Not only is she extremely intelligent, she also is a picture of good character, leadership and school citizenship at St. Albert. She is one of the chairpersons for Kids Against Hunger and has had numerous fundraisers for the organization. She tutors students at SA and is a student aide in our elementary. Her leadership skills do not go unnoticed by staff as well as students.
John Theulen Key Staffer Journalistic roles: Chief of photography for newspaper and yearbook three years College plans: University of Iowa; journalism Parents: Julie and Jeff Theulen About: John has done it all. As photo chief for three years, he has shot every sport and event or made sure someone was there with a camera. Some of his fabulous pictures were taken during the hot summer months when no one was in school or at events far from town. John paid attention to the smallest details, like when cameras needed recharging or pictures needed deleting. Besides this responsibility, John would volunteer to design yearbook pages and newspaper spreads. And he began writing a monthly food critic story for the paper. Scholarships offered at St. Albert: Nicholas Allmon, Iowa State recognition, Cardinal scholar, engineering merit Mason Beezley, Iowa advantage; Drake presidential; St. Vincent de Paul academic Trey Bowman, Iowa Western Community College football; Augustana football; Morningside football; Dakota Wesleyan football; Drake admission; Northern Iowa academic Tristan Carman, Simpson theater; Pottawattamie County Bar Association Rudolfo Carillo-Cuevas, Iowa State recognition, Cardinal scholar Gustave Doll, Iowa State recognition; West Point Academy appointment Kaitlin Duncan, UNL Ruth Leverton memorial Kylie Ferguson, Lindenwood academic, basketball Courtney Fostvedt, New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts Meisner, academic Lindsey Hunter, Briar Cliff academic, dance team, Connection Eric (Hooch) Johnson, Arizona State New American, president; Iowa State recognition, Cardinal scholar; Iowa Old Gold, Iowa Scholar, engineering scholar Haley Klusman, Iowa State Gilberte L. Baker Wyatt Lewis, Kansas generations John McGinn, Iowa Iowa Scholar, engineering scholar, engineering first year, academic; Iowa State recognition, Cardinal scholar; Marquette Ignatius/Magis Emma Munger, Creighton community; Iowa academic; World-Herald outstanding scholar Sean O’Neill, Lindenwood academic, athletic; Concordia performing arts Felicia Roppe, Central College presidential, trustee, communication; Council Bluffs Youth Soccer Association; Catholic leadership Michael Schmidt, Northern Iowa Ben & Pat Allen; Benedictine academic; Central College Cornerstone; Northwest Missouri State academic John Theulen, Iowa Iowa Scholar; Robert Heithoff memorial; Panama (Iowa) American Legion Megan Urzendowski, Midland dance
Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson Alicia Beckman Outstanding Scholar Class rank: 1st out of 264 College plans: Iowa Western; nursing and athletic training Parents: Michael and Jodie Beckman About: Alicia Beckman has really taken an active role in her education. Not only does she shine within the walls of the school, but she also represents our school well in the community. She has challenged herself academically, often taking the highest-level courses available. But more importantly, she takes an active role in giving back to the community through several community service projects.
Kelsi Thurman Key Staffer Journalistic roles: Newspaper editor in chief College plans: Iowa Western or Iowa State; criminal justice and/or journalism Parents: Bonnie and Carl Dickerson About: She has an outstanding ability to manage her staff. She is a great leader in and out of the classroom. Scholarships offered at Thomas Jefferson: Ikran Ahmen, Iowa West Foundation college access Blanca Aguilar, College of St. Mary opportunity Samantha Arnold, USBC bowling; Liberty Bank We Believe in You; Buena Vista Arch; Augustana athletic, academic; Runza Student of the Week; Oriental Trading Company; Southwest Iowa Education Foundation Pottawattamie County Cattleman’s Association; Omaha Education Foundation Metro Transit/Transport Workers Union Local No. 223; Iowa West Foundation opportunity; Red Cross Faye Arthur, Thomas Jefferson High School Student Council; Coe College Daniel Coe; St. Ambrose academic; Midland visit, scholar performer; Central College presidential, Journey, special; Iowa West Foundation opportunity Idahlia Avalos, College of St. Mary Latina Summer Academy; Iowa West Foundation opportunity Vanessa Banderas, UNO Maverick advantage; Iowa Central Community College Foundation academic, housing; Iowa West Foundation opportunity Alicia Beckman, Iowa Central Community College presidential, valedictorian, foundation, merit, valedictorian housing, academic housing; Graceland trustees’; Nebraska Wesleyan presidential; Liberty Bank We Believe in You; St. Ambrose academic; World-Herald outstanding scholar Trevor Ceder, Peru State citizen, cooperating school Zachariah Dahlheimer, UNO Maverick advantage Aaron DeSantiago, University of Northern Iowa multicultural scholar, distinguished Melissa Duschanek, Iowa State recognition; Creighton university; Iowa West Foundation opportunity Steven Eidem, Southwest Iowa Education Foundation Hoff Family Ruthellen Eikenberry, Air Force JROTC Robert L. Faris memorial Zachary Gardner, Iowa Central Community College merit Jamie Gilbert, Southwest Iowa Education Foundation Cutler-O’Neill service; Iowa West Foundation opportunity Fatima Gonzalez Espinoza, Iowa advantage; IJAG Kenneth M. Smith Jelisa Fisher, Iowa West Foundation college access Samantha Goodwin, UNO Maverick advantage; Sioux Falls achievement, Cougar; Council Bluffs Building & Trade Association Marc Gwennap, Northwest Missouri State freshman merit, Green and White advantage Ciera Harshbarger Whitaker, Southwest Iowa Education Foundation Hoff Jasmine Hernandez, Southwest Iowa Education Foundation Hoff Dylan Heyer, Iowa West Foundation college access
Brooklyn Holder, Iowa Western Community College Leo and Clare McSorley Foundation; Southwest Iowa Education Foundation Janet Mitchell memorial; Iowa West Foundation college access Samantha Kaczmarek, College of St. Mary achievement; Thomas Jefferson High School Student Council Nicholas Knotek Wangberg, Southwest Iowa Education Foundation Iowa West Foundation Kuira Lawton, Buena Vista Blue; Southwest Iowa Education Foundation Cutler-O’Neill service; Iowa West Foundation college access Elizabeth Lundvall, Buena Vista, founders, academic, tuition; Iowa West Foundation college access Josie Malone, Southwest Iowa Education Foundation Dr. Arthur Strohbehn memorial; Ashford presidential; Kelly and Joan Scott; Iowa West Foundation opportunity; Council Bluffs Building & Trade Association Tiffany Malvin, Buena Vista Arch; UNO Maverick advantage Anthony Maron, UNO Metropolitan advantage; Northwest Missouri State Tower, Bearcat, cultural enrichment; Morningside ambassador Alyscia Parker, Waldorf Theater Department Affinity; Midland visit, scholar; Doane out-ofstate, theater, access Mariah Parker, UNL Ruth Leverton, George Beadle; Chadron State academic; MidAmerica Nazarene; Creighton founders; Baylor president’s Gold Matthew Raes, Ferris State Great Lakes dean’s, dean’s; Iowa Central Community College Foundation academic, housing Anthony Rea, UNO Maverick advantage Abigail Raymer, College of St. Mary achievement, athletic Hannah Reed, Luther College founders, academic; St Ambrose academic; College of St. Mary achievement; Southwest Iowa Education Foundation TJHS Class of 1965 Quandt memorial Makenna Robinson, UNO Metropolitan advantage; Red Cross Ariana Rogers, AIB College of Business honor Steven Ruby, Peru State campus citizen, cooperating school Alexander Salak, Iowa Central Community College merit; Hastings Ringland Katherine Samper, Thomas Jefferson High School Student Council; Southwest Iowa Education Foundation Fox Family; College of St. Mary academic, Latina Summer Academy; Morningside ambassador Jessica Sillik, Iowa State recognition, academic; Doane out-of-state, community, academic Clayton Starner, Morningside ambassador; Hastings Ringland Kelsi Thurman, Sioux Falls achievement; Grace academic Charlotte Turner, TeamMates TeamMates Mentoring Program Kyra Wingstad, Grand View director’s; Central College academic Zachary Williamson, Creighton founders Traci Witkowski, Iowa Western Community College concert choir Antonio Wood, TeamMates Heartland
Douglas County West Emily Kahlandt Outstanding Scholar Class rank: 1st out of 71 College plans: UNL; pre-medicine Parents: Wayne and Melinda
Kahlandt About: Emily is ranked at the top of her class. She is intelligent, inquisitive and yearns to gain an in-depth knowledge of all subject matters. With Emily’s determination, dedication and hard work, I have no doubt that she will succeed in all of her endeavors.
Samantha Shuler
Key Staffer Journalistic roles: Yearbook editor College plans: Colorado or Denver University; criminal
justice Parents: mother Elizabeth Shuler and grandmother Marlene Stillahn About: Sam has been an integral part of the yearbook staff this year. Her attention to detail and photography skills have made her an invaluable member of our team. Scholarships offered at Douglas County West:
Carlos Arellano, Metro Community College Board of Governors Karla Arellano, Metro Community College Board of Governors Shane Brichacek, Peru State RHOP pre-pharmacy, Campus Citizen; UNL Canfield’s Adam Dobbs, Wesleyan Archway, achievement; Concordia dean’s, Lutheran Heritage Award Maddie Ehlers, UNL regents Talon Flynn, Metro Community College First Time Freshman Incentive Haley Foutch, Northwest Missouri State merit, Green & White Advantage Lee Ann Gascon, Metro Community College Board of Governors Davina Gutierrez, Midland cheerleading Sydnee Hamsa, Metro Community College Board of Governors Tyler Hardman, Metro Community College Board of Governor’s Ty Heinert, Midland wrestling, university, Campus Visit, NE Opportunity, Federal Opportunity Taylor Hutton, Midland cheerleading Hanah Jorgensen, Dordt volleyball Emily Kahlandt, UNL regents, honors textbook, CASNR; UNK regents, KHOP, 1st Alternate-World-Herald/Kearney Hub, honors program; Wayne State presidential; Midland high school leader award; World-Herald outstanding scholar Mary Kaven, UNO chancellor’s; UNL Canfield’s; UNK chancellor’s; Benedictine academic Emily Kneib, UNL Nebraska Opportunity Daniel Kollars, UNK dean’s Joshua Kruntorad, John Brown trustees, Founders Award, JBU Fund; United Faith Community Church Jeffrey Lasiter, Peru State Campus Citizen Award Alexa Mach, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union, Local 763 IBEWU Madeline McCarville, Kansas Jayhawk Generations; Creighton Founders Cortland Plotz, UNO dean’s; Kansas distinction; Rockhurst dean’s Rocky Pryor, Wesleyan Archway Preston Simon, Metro Community College Board of Governors Rachel Wald, Bellevue volleyball, academic; Northwest Missouri State distinguished, Bearcat; Valley City State president’s; UNK regents Tyler Wiggins, Metro Community College First Time Freshman Incentive Shelby Williby, UNL regents, honors textbook; Iowa State competitive excellence, College of Engineering; Colorado School of Mines merit; Eastern Chapter of the Nebraska Society of Professional Engineers; Peru State business contest