Graduation Spotlight: Get To Know The Elgin Public Seniors

Ashton Evans

Get to know Ashton Evans, a senior at Elgin Public High School. He graduates
Saturday, May 12, 2018.

School: Elgin Public High School

Parents Names: Robbie Evans and Becky Trombley
                                                
Siblings: Gage, 11 and Madisyn, 9
                                                
Birth Date:  November 27, 1999                                                  

What activities did you participate in while in high school?  Basketball, Track, Golf, One Act, Speech, Honor Roll, Spanish Club, Quiz Bowl

What is your favorite memory of high school?  The time I was walking down the hall and saw Ally Wemhoff’s chocolate milk come flying down the stairs and broke on the floor right in front of me.

What advice can you offer underclassmen?  Make sure you are involved in different activities, and always make sure you take a class with Mr. Mlinar and Mrs. Klein.

What are your future plans (college with major if known or workforce) and where do you hope to be in five years?  My plan is to go to UNL and majoring in athletic training, possibly having that lead to physical therapy, and finding a place in Nebraska that I can get a good job.

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Carter Schindler

Get to know Carter Schindler, a senior at Elgin Public High School. He graduates
Saturday, May 12, 2018.

School: Elgin Public High School

Parents Names: Lincoln Schindler and Amanda Schindler
                                                
Siblings: Presley, Sawyer, Xander, Lizzie, Jakob, Rachel, Sarah, Dwight, Scotty, Storm, Zakk
                                                
Birth Date:  March 7, 2000                                                  

What activities did you participate in while in high school?  Football, One Act, FCCLA, Golf, Speech, Track, Yearbook

What is your favorite memory of high school?  When I put a water bottle in Hayes’s backpack before we went through TSA in New York and he got “randomly” searched.

What advice can you offer underclassmen?  Make the best out of any situation, don’t sweat the little things. Just have a good time and get your work done.

What are your future plans (college with major if known or workforce) and where do you hope to be in five years?  Wayne State for four years in graphic design

Thomas Morrow

Get to know Thomas Morrow, a senior at Elgin Public High School. He graduates
Saturday, May 12, 2018.

School: Elgin Public High School

Parents Names: Trent and Kayla Morrow
                                                
Siblings: Taylor, Trelynn, Creighton, Gavin
                                                
Birth Date:  June 10, 1999                                                  

What activities did you participate in while in high school?  FCCLA, One Act, Honor Roll, FFA, Golf, Football

What advice can you offer underclassmen?  Don’t talk about your hair in front of Mrs. Shumake-Henn.

What are your future plans (college with major if known or workforce) and where do you hope to be in five years?  Northeast for welding

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Shelby Dohmen

Get to know Shelby Dohmen, a senior at Elgin Public High School. She graduates
Saturday, May 12, 2018.

School: Elgin Public High School

Parents Names: Jeff and Angela Cuffe
                                                
Siblings: Lisa, 21; Austin, 18; Ervin, 16
                                                
Birth Date:  March 2, 2000                                                  

What activities did you participate in while in high school?  FCCLA, One Act, Speech, Yearbook, Student Council, Honor Roll

What is your favorite memory of high school?  Watching the upperclassmen scare Mrs. Klein by standing outside of her windows.

What advice can you offer underclassmen?  Don’t stress so much over things you can’t change or control. If it won’t matter in seven years, don’t lose sleep over it.

What are your future plans (college with major if known or workforce) and where do you hope to be in five years?  I plan to major in dentistry, and continue toward my orthodontic license after eight years of education. Although I will still be attending school in five years, I plan to eventually run my own practice after graduation.

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Oliver Kuhn

Get to know Oliver Vincent Kuhn, a senior at Elgin Public High School. He graduates
Saturday, May 12, 2018.

School: Elgin Public High School

Parents Names: Anna Blazejewska-Kuhn and Stefan Kuhn
                                                
Siblings: Florentina, 11
                                                
Birth Date:  October 13, 2000                                                  

What activities did you participate in while in high school?  Football, One Act, Basketball, Speech, Quiz Bowl, Honor Roll, Spanish Club, Art

What is your favorite memory of high school?  Cruising around with the golf cart on the playground.

What advice can you offer underclassmen?  Keep your sheets in a folder!

What are your future plans (college with major if known or workforce) and where do you hope to be in five years?  I’ll still be in college in five years, hopefully studying architecture, construction management or something like that.

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Myranda Palmer

Get to know Myranda Palmer, a senior at Elgin Public High School. She graduates
Saturday, May 12, 2018.

School: Elgin Public High School

Parents Names: Jessica Mace
                                                
Siblings: Aracelli, 16; Grace, 13; Nick, 9; Mariah, 1
                                                
Birth Date:  January 15, 2000                                                  

What activities did you participate in while in high school?  FCCLA, One Act, Honor Roll, Spanish Club, Band, Choir, Art, Student Council, Class Secretary, Class Treasurer

What is your favorite memory of high school?  The time Liam hid under Mrs. Klein’s, and when she walked behind it, he grabbed her leg and she kicked him.

What advice can you offer underclassmen?  Going to school is the best option and always have your homework done.

What are your future plans (college with major if known or workforce) and where do you hope to be in five years?  I plan on attending University of Nebraska at Kearney. I am going to major in radiologic technician and minor in Spanish. I hope in 5 years I can be working in a hospital and traveling the world.

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Lydia Behnk

Get to know Lydia Behnk, a senior at Elgin Public High School. She graduates
Saturday, May 12, 2018.

School: Elgin Public High School

Parents Names: Leroy and Ronda Behnk
                                                
Siblings: Dylan, 19 and Garet, 16
                                                
Birth Date:  April 21, 2000                                                  

What activities did you participate in while in high school?  Class President, Student Council, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Quiz Bowl, FFA, FCCLA, Speech, One Act, Honor Roll, Volleyball, Basketball, Track

What is your favorite memory of high school?  When Hayes created a Ken Siemek fan club and half the high school jumped on board within a week.

What advice can you offer underclassmen?  Set high goals and standards for yourself, but don’t forget to enjoy your time in high school and appreciate the people you’re surrounded by.

What are your future plans (college with major if known or workforce) and where do you hope to be in five years?  I plan on attending the University of Nebraska at Kearney to earn a major in accounting or to major in business administration comprehensive accounting emphasis, along with a minor in secondary education. In 5 years I hope to be in the business world or teaching business courses to high school students.

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Liam Heithoff

Get to know Liam Heithoff, a senior at Elgin Public High School. He graduates
Saturday, May 12, 2018.

School: Elgin Public High School

Parents Names: Stan and Dorothy Heithoff
                                                
Siblings: Nick, 23 and Kyle, 21
                                                
Birth Date:  April 28, 2000                                                  

What activities did you participate in while in high school?  Football, Basketball, Golf, One Act, Spanish Club, FFA, Class Vice President, Honor Roll, Quiz Bowl

What is your favorite memory of high school?  Getting food poisoning from ordering Afghan food at 4 o’clock in the morning in Washington, D.C.

What advice can you offer underclassmen?  Work smarter, not harder.

What are your future plans (college with major if known or workforce) and where do you hope to be in five years?  I will be attending UNL and majoring in athletic training and minoring in nutrition. I’m currently undecided on if I want to further my education and become a chiropractor.

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Juan Lopez

Get to know Juan Lopez Moyano, a senior at Elgin Public High School. He graduates
Saturday, May 12, 2018.

School: Elgin Public High School

Parents Names: Juan Lopez Cobelo and Rosa Maria Moyano Chicoy
                                                
Siblings: Elena, 13 and Eva, 11
                                                
Birth Date:  May 2, 2002                                                  

What activities did you participate in while in high school?  Football, Basketball, Track, One Act, Spanish Club, Yearbook

What is your favorite memory of high school?  Feel like a genius in Spanish 3.

What advice can you offer underclassmen?  Do not try to scare Mrs. Klein.

What are your future plans (college with major if known or workforce) and where do you hope to be in five years?  I’m still in preparation for college for 2 more years, hopefully, in the police academy or going for fireman.

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Hayes Miller

Get to know Hayes Miller, a senior at Elgin Public High School. He graduates
Saturday, May 12, 2018.

School: Elgin Public High School

Parents Names: Bill and Angie Miller
                                                
Siblings: Charisse, 34 and Cheyanne, 31
                                                
Birth Date:  September 12, 1999                                                  

What activities did you participate in while in high school?  Football, Wrestling, Basketball, Track, Golf, One Act, Student Council, FFA, Spanish Club

What is your favorite memory of high school?  Ordering Afghan food in D.C. and getting food poisoning from it...at 4 a.m.

What advice can you offer underclassmen?  Do not procrastinate.

What are your future plans (college with major if known or workforce) and where do you hope to be in five years?  I plan on going to UNK and majoring in political science. Hopefully, it will lead me to a government job, but I’m not fully decided on what I want to do with my degree.

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Caleb Miller

Get to know Caleb Miller, a senior at Elgin Public High School. He graduates
Saturday, May 12, 2018.

School: Elgin Public High School

Parents Names: Mark and Heather Miller
                                                
Siblings: Zach, Austin, Elizabeth, Vivienne
                                                
Birth Date:  May 28, 1999                                                  

What activities did you participate in while in high school?  One Act, Golf, Speech, Quiz Bowl, Yearbook, Spanish Club

What is your favorite memory of high school?  Placing at District One Act my senior year.

What advice can you offer underclassmen?  Go out for more activities.

What are your future plans (college with major if known or workforce) and where do you hope to be in five years?  I plan on getting a bachelor’s degree in geological engineering and specializing in either hydrology or mining engineering.