Cooper, Carley Raeann

by sierra heesacker

For Carley Cooper, along with many other seniors, this is their last semester at Lakeview High School. All of their years or preparing, is coming to an end, where they will be sent on their separate paths. In just three short months, they will be walking down the aisle to accept their diplomas.

“It’s bittersweet, I’m excited to finally begin ‘adulting,’ yet it scares me. I’m most excited for the freedom,” replied Cooper when asked how she feels about only having less than a year left at Lakeview. For her it will be a big change, for she has attended the Lakeview district through all her years of schooling. For grade school she attended Shell Creek, and then she transitioned to Lakeview for her high school years.

Cooper was raised by her mother Ramona, as her father passed away when she was just seven years old. Cooper also grew up with her two brothers, Preston and Travis, along with her one sister, Lindsay. At Lakeview she was a part of FBLA, cheerleading, and soccer, until she got a full time job which limits her participation now. She hopes to finish her last year of high school by making memories with her friends and family.
“Having to apply for scholarships and to colleges, it takes up a lot of your time and adds so much pressure,” adds Cooper when responding to what the hardest transition to senior year is. With her scholarships, Cooper plans on starting out her college experience by attending Central Community College for her first two years. There she plans to get her generals. Then Cooper plans on transferring to the University of Nebraska Kearney, where she could possibly pursue a medical career.