Get to know Emily Seier, a senior at Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School. She graduates Sunday, May 14, 2017.   

School: Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School

Parents: Craig and Gini Seier

Siblings:  Lauren, 16                                                

Birth Date:  September 1, 1998                                                   

What activities did you participate in while in high school? One act, speech, musical. I am also on National Honor Society as well as Pope John’s Right-to-Life group.

What is your favorite memory of high school? My favorite high school memory is being a part of the musical “Back to the 80’s.”

What advice can you offer underclassmen?  Make God your top priority in life and you will go far.

​What are your future plans and where do you hope to be in five years? I plan to receive my bachelors degree in nursing at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. In five years I plan to be working in a rural hospital as an OB or pediatric nurse.

Get to know Jade Schultz, a senior at Neligh-Oakdale High School. She graduates Saturday, May 13, 2017. 

School: Neligh-Oakdale

Parents: Sarah Schultz, Russ Starkey

Siblings: Austyn Redmond, 16, Harley Fischer, 5, Tony Starkey, 2                                                  
Birth Date: November 16, 1998                                                     

What activities did you participate in while in high school? FBLA - 4 years, FCCLA - 5 years, Choir - 4 years, Musical - 2 years

What is your favorite memory of high school? Opening night of the musical of sophomore year,  opening the curtains and seeing everyone there. 

What advice can you offer underclassmen? Do your homework, you may find it ridiculous now, but your senior year you will realize homework was important. 

​What are your future plans and where do you hope to be in five years? I plan to get a major in biology, and either teach high school science or work in a zoo. Depending on the job I have, I plan on living in a different area.

Get to know Elizabeth Selting, a senior at Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School. She graduates Sunday, May 14, 2017. 

School: Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School  

Parents: Lynn and Amy Selting

Siblings: Allyson, 14, Michael, 7

Birth Date: April 20, 1999                                                

What activities did you participate in while in high school? Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Musical, One-Act, FFA, Junior Right-to-Life, Student Council

What is your favorite memory of high school? State volleyball senior year and musical practices.

What advice can you offer underclassmen? Stay involved in high school because it makes it a lot more fun! Work hard, have fun, and appreciate your parents.  Senior year will be here before you know it. 

​What are your future plans and where do you hope to be in five years? I plan to attend Northeast Community College and then transfer to UNL to receive my bachelors degree.  In five years I hope to be beginning my career in the business field.

Get to know Kayla Wright, a senior at Neligh-Oakdale High School. She graduates Saturday, May 13, 2017. 

School: Neligh-Oakdale  

Parents: Mike and Amy Wright

Siblings:  Zach, 19, Dylan 9

Birth Date: June 2, 1999                                                

What activities did you participate in while in high school? Volleyball 2 years, Cross Country 2 years, Dance Team 2 Years, FBLA 4 years, FCCLA 4 years, N-O Letterman’s Club 4 years, National Honor Society 2 years, Basketball 4 years, Track 4 years, Band 4 years, Musical 2 years

What is your favorite memory of high school? When Tyson licked Bloedorn’s bald spot.

What advice can you offer underclassmen? Respect your upperclassmen. 

​What are your future plans and where do you hope to be in five years? Attend USD and major in kinesiology and sports science-with sports management. In five years I hope to be accepted into USD’s physical therapy graduate program.