Schaad, Andrew Michael

by jessica kapels

Seniors of Lakeview High School only have one semester left before they go their separate ways and begin the rest of their lives. Drew Schaad is one of the many seniors who is preparing to to start the rest of his life.

“It is a little nerve racking, but I am excited to move on to college and begin my career,” said Schaad. He has always been part of the Lakeview District starting at Shell Creek Elementary. His parents are Kelly, who is a teacher at Lakeview,  and Bob, who works at BD’s. He also has a younger brother named Cody who is a sophomore, and younger twin sisters in 7th grade named Carly and Emily.

Schaad’s high school experience has been quite busy. He is involved in FBLA and is an officer in FFA. Both groups are good at getting students involved and teaching them valuable lessons. Schaad also participates in track and has been a state qualifier in wrestling and cross country. As his final wrestling career is in progress, he has been doing well and set himself a goal of qualifying for state once again.

“Though I will miss the teachers and classmates that I have gotten to know, I will be ready to continue my education and start my career,” said Schaad. “I do not fret over this being my last year in high school, I try to see it as a new opportunity ahead of me.” Schaad is planning to work towards his career as a veterinarian and will enter the pre-vet program at UNL next fall. From there, he will enter a 2-2 program for vet school in which he will do the first two years at UNL and the last two at Iowa State. After getting a degree in Vet Med. and his license, Schaad plans to open his own clinic.