Rochholz, Noah

by Kaitlyn Kleinheksel

     When the school year first started, many seniors were already counting down the days till graduation. Although Noah Rochholz may be one of these seniors, he said time has gone by too fast. This is Roccholz's first year attending Lakeview High School as he has recently moved here from Watertown, South Dakota. Rochholz stated “Moving to Nebraska has been my hardest transition into my senior year."

     Noah is the son of Robert Rochholz and Cindy Limberg. He is the brother to his sister Allison Czapla and his brother Matt Rochholz. Throughout his senior year at Lakeview, he participates in wrestling and choir. Rochholz is unsure of his plans after high school. He knows he is going to go to work right away and wants to go to college someday.

Wemhoff, Sumithra Claire

Being a senior in high school brings out many different emotions. Like after high school changes as colleges start. Students are tiring to figure out a major program of study to prepare for their futures

     ”Now that she is a senior, she gets treated a little differently. The teachers, Wemhoff realizes, “Have a different type of respect now that they know I want to do something with my life and I’ve proven it by my three years of success. It is a big transition from junior to senior year. Her overall toughest transition was “knowing that I can’t procrastinate anymore, I have to realize every decision I make this school year in or out of school affect me more than any decision I’ve made the last three years.”

     Sumithra participates in volleyball as an extracurricular activity, and does her best to be a leader by “walking the walk.” After high school, she plans completing her general education requirements at Northeast Community College in Norfolk, after which she plans to transfer to Wayne State to complete a bachelor’s degree in Family & Consumer Sciences. Sumithra says, “ I can’t wait to move on with my life and start the next chapter to see where that takes me.” 

Franzen, Caleb

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by shelby berger

Meet Caleb Frenzen, a senior at Lakeview High School. Frenzen is involved in football, golf, FBLA, FFA, and Viking Voices. Outside of school Frenzen is in 4-H and Revolution. Frenzen lives with his mother Kim, father Craig and has two older sisters, are Emily and Ashley.

“My last year is pretty good, but it's a shame it is ending tho, there are some great memories made here in this school.” Before coming to Lakeview, Frenzen attended Immanuel Lutheran in Columbus for elementary school then made his way to Lakeview in Junior High. Frenzen mentioned.“Knowing it's my last year with sports, and last year with my class is probably my hardest transition to senior year.” As graduation is this year for Frenzen. His plans after high school is to study a couple years of agriculture and then come back to takeover the family farm.

Iverson, Morgan R

by shelby berger

Introducing one of the graduates of the class of 2017, Miss Morgan Iverson, the starting middle hitter of the Lakeview varsity volleyball team. She is a three-year starter on for the team. Other than volleyball, she is involved in FBLA, Circle of Friends, Student Council, Student leader for Youth for Christ, and Track & Field.

“I have mixed emotions about being at Lakeview for only one more year. Although I am very excited and scared, because I’m not sure yet what I'm doing after high school yet,” said Iverson. Coming from Silver Lake with her parents, Mike & Corenna, she started attending Shell creek in third grade, and Iverson has been at Lakeview since. Iverson sees a different respect from the teachers she said “they expect more from me, and they know I can accomplish more now then when I was a freshman.

Iverson is not sure yet where she will decide to go to college, she says, “Coming into senior year has been pretty easy, but when I start looking into colleges I feel as if it’s going to be a challenging decision.”

Kouma, Kayleen Sue

by morgan iverson

photography by christine kouma

Seems like yesterday the school year was starting, but now we are already moving close Thanksgiving. Time is moving forward quickly for senior class secretary, Kayleen Kouma.

“Senior year is not very stressful if I manage my time right,” Kouma says. She is very successful in school and is ranked fourth in the senior class. Some students can find it intimidating to become a senior, but Kouma is very confident with the transition. “I feel like now that I am “top dog,” I can stand up for what I believe in instead of getting shot down by people who don’t agree with my ideals. Now I just care about the important stuff instead of what other people think.”

“I’m excited about college, but I'm not so tired of high school that I just want to get there.” Kayleen is firms in her own ideals and plans to attend the University of Kearney next fall to major in speech pathology. Her older brother Brandon has already moved on to college at CCC. She will be leaving her parents Christine and Steve with her younger sisters Britney and Jessica Kouma.

Whitmore, Rayna Lyn

by kathleen howland

“Scary, but awesome,” that’s how senior Rayna Whitmore describes her having one year left at Lakeview. Whitmore transferred to Lakeview her junior year from CHS. She quoted, “It was probably one of the best decisions I have made. I am more than happy I made it. It has changed me for the better.”

Whitmore’s family members include her mom Tonja, dad Greg, two step-brothers Zach and Kaylob, who also attend Lakeview, and two half brothers Trey and Tanner who attend CMS. “I don’t want her to leave because I won’t have anyone to buy me Mcdonald's. I won’t have anyone to talk to about my personal life and no one to make fun of,” said her sophomore brother Kaylob.

Whitmore told us that senior year has been the easiest year. She is involved in softball, FBLA, and track. This school year she is looking forward to lots of activities and freedom.

After high school Whitmore plans to attend CCC and play softball and earn a degree in criminal justice. After that she will be full time air-force MP. With her feisty attitude and determination, Whitmore is sure to do great things.

Barnett, Alexa Janyse

by sierra heesacker

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As the first quarter of this year's school years nears its end, many of the seniors are starting to realize how little time that they have left to spend at Lakeview High School. One of these seniors is Alexa Barnett. Barnett attended Columbus Middle School up until eighth grade, where she then transferred to Lakeview High School for her freshman year. This is where she will remain until graduation.

At Lakeview, Barnett has a part in the Future Business Leaders of America, track and field, and she is also a wrestling student manager. She has been involved in many other activities throughout her high school career.

When asked how it feels to only have one more year left at Lakeview, Barnett responds, “It’s bitter-sweet. I’m excited to start a new chapter in my life and to meet new people, but I know that I’m going to miss home.”

Barnett lives with her mom Kim Ruger and brother Dominick Henk, who is also a graduate from Lakeview High School. Barnett’s dad and step-mom are Nathan and Megan Barnett, and step-sister is Fayth Pate. After high school graduation, Barnett plans to go to the University of Nebraska at Kearney or Southeast Community College. There she will receive her masters degree in accounting.

Thatcher, Charlie Nichole

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by zach kobza

Meet this senior, Charlie Nicole Thatcher. She has attended Lakeview High School for all four years. She is a member of the Lakeview cheer squad, viking voices and FBLA.

She says the hardest part about being a senior is trying to figure out what she wants to do after high school. She plans to go to a four-year college “Somewhere away from here,” but she isn't quite sure where yet.

Thatcher lives at home in Columbus with her mother and step-father, and with her little brothers, Lucas and Timmy. Her expectations for underclassmen are that they respect seniors. They could be helpful if you ask them. The one thing she doesn't want to happen is them to be scared to come and talk with the seniors if they ever need anything. She says she can relate to most high school problems and loves to give advice on anything she can as long as it helps. Charlie looks forward to graduation, but is unsure of any specific plans.

Sloup, Bailey Jean

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by jessica kapels

Looking forward can be a scary yet exciting thing. With only one year remaining senior Bailey Sloup says, “I kind of don’t get it, like I don’t comprehend it’s really my last year.” After high school Sloup plans to attend Doane or Wayne and receive a major in elementary education with a minor in special education.  She also plans to play soccer in college.

"Probably the fact that I have scholarships to fill out and more responsibility.” Senior deadlines for scholarships, FASFA, and the ACT are coming up quick.

Sloups parents are Jenny and Jamey Sloup, and her siblings include Ross and Trever Sloup. Sloup joined the Lakeview district from David City Public in the second grade.

Sloup plans to be involved in FBLA, FFA, student council, FCA, NHS, soccer, basketball, softball, and viking voices. She is looking forward to  the start of basketball and soccer season. Sloup also says, “I am looking forward to getting my college plans and to move on to the next chapter in my life. With only one year left now is the time to make it all count.

Bender, Shantelle Lynn

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by taylor brewer

The start of a new year means that Lakeview High School gains a new set of seniors, and this one is Miss Shantelle Bender. Gaining insight from each of the seniors included learning what each of those seniors are looking forward to in this their final upcoming year.

“It’s amazing to only have one year left at Lakeview,” Bender states. “The hardest transition into senior year would have to be the rush of everything and knowing that you definitely have to pass your classes.” Being positive about grades and staying on task is a great advantage most have during their senior year.

Bender is the daughter of Jenny and Jason, and has sisters Samantha, Sierra, Stacey, and Serenity. She also has brothers named Christopher and Dylan. Bender has not always attended the Lakeview District, but moved from David City before her sophomore year.

Bender plans to go to college in Norfolk after graduation. She has a plan to obtain a career in cosmetology. Good luck during senior year, Shantelle!

Janssen, Jordan Mitchel

by zach kobza

viewpoint photo by zach kobza

    Meet this senior, Jordan Mitchel Janssen. Janssen has attended Lakeview High school for all four years of his high school career. He is a member of both the Lakeview football and track teams.

   “I'm definitely gonna miss it, it went by way too fast.” You can obviously tell that Jordan takes pride in his school. He's been a star athlete for the Lakeview football team and take pride on what he does on the field.

   Jordan, or “Truck” as his friends call him, started attending Lakeview when he entered eighth grade. Before starting at Lakeview, he went to St. John’s Lutheran School in rural Columbus. Jordan is the son of Len and Janice Janssen. He has two older siblings, Mike and Jenna, who also graduated from Lakeview.  Janssen admits the the hardest transition into his senior year, “It's scary realizing I have to start thinking about my life after high school.”

   He isn’t sure he where he is going to go to school, but would think about playing college football if he had the opportunity. Janssen plans to attend college and earn a degree in physical therapy.

Langmack, Blake Lukus

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by taylor brewer

The start of a new year means that Lakeview High School gains a new set of seniors. While Blake Langmack is in his senior year, he still has some things he wants to accomplish this year.

“I’m in Cross Country, Wrestling, Mock Trial, FBLA, FFA, Student Council, and Robotics,” says Langmack. “I’m disappointed to leave after this year, but I am ready for a new challenge.” Activities make a student involved in their school, and it is highly honorable to be in many activities like Langmack. Getting involved is a great way to stay busy and looks good for future things, such as college.

Langmack is the son of Scott and Stacey Langmack, and has an older sister named Morgan and has a little brother and sister, Cole and Callie. He has attended the Lakeview district ever since kindergarten.

“The hardest transition into my senior year would be the time management, more responsibility, and forcing myself to do less activities.” Langmack plans to go to college at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and wants to be an attorney in Cyberspace and Telecommunications Law. Good luck during senior year, Blake!

Kampschneider, Tyler Nicole

by crece mireles

picture by Jessie Henggeler, 2016

As the school year begins, some seniors are already excited to graduate and head into their futures including one senior, Tyler Nicole Kampschneider. Despite being an active student in the school community, Kampschneider wasn’t always a member of the Lakeview district, previously attending the Columbus Public Schools.

“I’m excited. I’m pumped because I want to get out of here and go to, like, Florida or Colorado.” says Kampschneider. She seems ready for what lies ahead and already anticipates the difficulties she'll encounter. Seniors face many different transitions, and for Kampschneider, the most difficult is the feeling of not knowing what she is going to be doing. “Definitely the stress of leaving high school and pay a lot of money for more school.”

Daughter of Gary Kampschneider and Kelly Kampschneider, and sister of her younger brother, Cole, Tyler's social skills help her in being a team leader on the wrestling cheer squad. Most people think seniors are treated differently by underclassmen, although that is not the case. However teachers do give more responsibility to seniors.

Even though the school year has just begun, Kampschneider is already thinking about her plans after graduation. “I’ll probably hit up a community college and get my generals.” Kampschneider will face difficulties such as not knowing what she is doing and becoming accustomed to a new atmosphere, but Kampschneider is excited to be heading out on her own.

Lyon, Riley Jo

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by kaitlyn kleinheksel

Meet this senior Riley Jo Lyon. Riley started her education attending Lakeview after attending Columbus Public Schools when she was younger.

Graduating from high school can have a whole load of emotions. It means applying for colleges, figuring out a college major, to being put in the “real world" all alone. To get a better look on how the seniors at Lakeview High School are feeling about it being their last year of high school, let’s meet one senior, Riley Lyon.

A two-year starter at second base, Lyon play on the Viqueen softball team. She is also a four-year member of Lakeview's FBLA organization. Riley is the daughter of Tom Lyon, and she also has an older sister, Jana.

“Friggin’ Amazing,” Lyon states about how it feels to only have one more year of high school left. Although, she's excited, she's a little worried too. She adds, “From looking at colleges to actually having to apply and get it all done," a thought weighing heavily on the minds of seniors getting ready for graduation. After high school, Lyon plans to attend a community college and then go to a university to complete a bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in accounting.  

Bargmann, Kaitlin Nicole

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by jessica kapels

Senior year is an exciting, yet scary thing to think about. The class of 2017 has just begun the final chapter of their high school journey. Kaitlin Bargmann is one of the many seniors that is beginning this transition to the rest of her life.

“It’s sad thinking about this being my last year competing in a high school sport,” says senior Kaitlin Bargmann. Throughout her high school career, she has been part of many different activities. Her senior year will consist of volleyball, soccer, wrestling cheer, FBLA, FFA, and Godparents. “Part of leadership is never giving up on your teammates and always having a positive attitude.” Bargmann is an excellent example of this on the court. She is always smiling and lifting up the team.

Being a senior means taking on more responsibility. Teachers expect seniors to be respectful and accepting to other students and set a good example for others to follow. Bargmann has been and will continue to be a role model to underclassmen. She puts others before herself and does all she can to make them a better person.

“Having one more year at Lakeview made me realize how fast high school flies by,” stated Bargmann. “It also made me realize that everyone in my class will be going their separate ways.” Following this year, Bargmann plans to continue to CCC for two years and then will decide what college best fits her needs of becoming an Elementary School Teacher.

Jimenez, Jennifer

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by kathleen howland

As the seniors enter the final year at Lakeview thoughts about the future can become scary. One of those seniors, Jennifer "Jenny" Jimenez is ready to have a successful and final year at Lakeview.

“I’m really looking forward to college, but it can also be saddening to leave high school behind,” said Jimenez. With only one year left, she plans to be involved in cross country, speech, soccer, student council, FBLA, YFC, athletic training, and Revolution. Jimenez was chosen as a team captain for the Lakeview speech team. As a captain she says, “I try to keep everybody’s spirits high by keeping a positive vibe.”

“I feel like teachers treat us like we're more mature now,” member of the National Honor Society, Jimenez focuses strongly on her grades, but she also has friends of all ages. “I don’t feel like I’m treated differently by underclassmen.”

“Facing responsibilities that I need to take care of before college,” she says has been the hardest transition to her senior year. Jimenez plans to attend UNO or UNL with no specific major in mind, but she says, “I might participate in the speech program.”

Penne, Dominic Lee

by morgan iverson

As we enter this year we are all experiencing new things. One of the biggest changes for some students at Lakeview Jr.-Sr. High is  becoming a senior. Class of 2017 have began their senior year and some just can’t wait to get out, but some are sad that it eventually has to end.

“As a freshman all I could think about was, “WOW, I can’t wait to get out of this school!” But now I want it all to slow down just a little bit,” shared Penne. He is determined to make his final year at Lakeview very memorable. Penne is a proud new athlete on the Cross Country team this year, “I’ve decided to go out for a sport I could have never imagined doing!” Penne says the members of the team is a leader in a way. “We all keep each other moving forward. If someone needs a little more motivation, then we give them the motivation by running by them and making sure they keep on moving.” Cross Country isn’t the only sport that Penne enjoys. He also plans to return as a leader and varsity competitor in track and field competing in triple jump. He will end his senior sports career playing for the senior Lakeview baseball team in this coming up this summer.

Penne has noticed a change when walking in the halls of Lakeview. “The underclassman show me respect.” But something that he has really enjoyed about becoming a senior is how much more comfortable he has become in the classroom. “Now that I’m a senior the teachers kind of treat me differently; I think they trust me a lot more than they use to. Which makes coming to class so much better.”

“The hardest transition would probably be changing my mindset of everything.” Penne admits, “ My junior year I didn’t really think about where I wanted to go to college or what I wanted to do for a career. Now that I’m a senior, that is all I am thinking about.” Penne is feeling the weight and responsibility of being a senior and is shocked on how quickly everything changed. “I went from goofing around to making some really important life decisions.” Penne has been considering attending Iowa for college and possibly playing baseball. He likes the idea of being out of Nebraska but close enough to home that visiting isn’t much of an issue.

Loseke, Jordan Lincoln

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by dylan arends With the beginning of the school year, the senior class is transitioning from one side of the pit to the other. Senior class president Jordan Loseke has attended Lakeview schools since Kindergarten and has been in many activities since then.

“I’m relieved for it to be my last year because college is starting, but I’ve made great friends here. I don’t want my final year to go by too quickly,” Loseke says. This year will one of the busiest for him, as he active is in speech, mock trial, student council, and his church youth group.

Attitudes of seniors often change as they make the transition to senior year. Even Jordan realized, “I don’t want to be intimidating to the underclassman. The other day I was getting a drink of water and a junior high student stood next to me and I realized why I used to be afraid of high schoolers; we’re really tall!” Jordan lives with his parents Kendal and Jodi and his brothers Christian and Jackson.

While Loseke says that there isn’t a really drastic change from transitioning from a junior to a senior, he has his future all planned out already. “After high school I plan on attending Wayne and majoring in some sort of science field,” he says. Loseke then plans on applying to Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa to finish his degree in chiropractics.

Rausch, Molly Ranae

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Born on May 19, Molly Ranae Rausch entered the world in Columbus, Nebraska.

   In her early years, she attended Centennial Elementary followed by Columbus Middle School. She entered Lakeview as a freshman and joined the FBLA organization where she has been a member for four years. When she thinks about being a senior, Molly admits, "I'm a little scared, but so excited!"

   She is entering her third year on the cheer squad. "I really like to cheer and help get the crowd excited for the game," Rausch said. She loves getting the new cheerleaders to have as much spirit as she has gained through her years of cheering.

   Molly lives with her dad, Chad, and Penny and her younger brothers, Connor and Collin. They enjoy watching baseball and going to baseball games. She said, "We just enjoy literally anything baseball and spending time together as a family." She also spends time camping with her mom, Stephanie, and Ryan and her younger brothers Maison and Mavin.

   When she thinks about college, she says, "The teachers have prepared us to be ready for college." She knows she is going to have new and different responsibilities. She is not yet sure where she will attend college, but she does know she wants to study nursing.

Kobza, Zachary Jon

photo provided by Signature Portraits, 2016

by sierra heesacker    

This year will be the last year attending Lakeview High School for the class of 2017. This causes different emotions for each of the seniors in the class. To get a good picture of how it feels to be a senior, meet senior, Zach Kobza. He was born on November 9, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He spent his elementary years in Alliance, Nebraska. To be closer to family, he and his brother, Kaylob, moved to Lincoln, and attended Leffler Middle School and Southeast High School before coming to Lakeview his sophomore year.

    “It’s pretty lit, I just wanna get outta here,” states Kobza, about this being his last year at Lakeview High School. Kobza also feels as though the teachers expect more of him now that he is moving into his last year at Lakeview. “The underclassmen respect us and look up to us as role models,” Kobza says. Playing sports is a big contributor to having underclassmen look up to veteran players like Kobza. He gives 100% effort in all three sports he plays: football, wrestling, and soccer.

    Zach lives with his mom Joni. Zach’s dad, Greg and Tonja also live in Columbus with his three younger brothers: Kaylob, Tanner, and Trey and sister, Rayna.

    “Realizing that it’s one more year then I’ll be out on my own, it’s kinda scary,” Kobza says. Even though, he is scared to go out on his own, he has a plan for after high school. He plans on going to a career college, play football, and graduate with an athletic training degree,” states Kobza.