Rausch, Molly Ranae

c: Striking Images by Amon, 2016

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.