Casanova, Emily Nathalia

by taylor brewer

photo by dylan arends

The start of a new year means that Lakeview High School gains a new set of seniors. One of those seniors in her last year of high school is Emily Casanova.

“I’m in Band, One Act, Mock Trial, Speech, Jazz Band, and YFC,” says Casanova. “All of these activities help me lead in different ways.” Activities make a student involved in their school, and it is highly honorable to be in many activities like Casanova. Getting involved is a great way to stay busy and looks good for future things, such as college.

People tend to treat seniors differently when they actually become seniors. The teachers usually treat them as they would any other student. Underclassmen seem to look up to seniors and run away. “People don’t even know I’m a senior,” Casanova states. “But if they do know, they kind of just stay away and avoid me.” Emily lives with her parents Jaime and Guadalupe and is the youngest of her siblings, who also graduated from Lakeview: Jamie, Jeremiah, Annabel, and Joseph.

“The hardest transition from being a junior to a senior is how much everything costs,” adds Casanova. “The college classes, senior pictures, and the looming threat of college haunt me everyday.” Casanova plans to go to college at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and wants to major in Broadcasting or AV Tech. She hopes to produce or direct an awesome movie that makes a mark on the world. Good luck during senior year, Emily!