Congratulations WHS Class of 2023!

Seniors ready to take on the world

Congratulations to the Wahoo High School Class of 2023!

This year's senior class celebrated its final day of school on Wednesday, May 10. Graduation will be celebrated on Sunday, May 14 at 1:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.

Fifty-six percent of this year's graduates plan to attend a four-year college or university, 25 percent plan to attend a two-year college, 16 percent will join the workforce or are undecided about their future choice, and three percent will enlist into a branch of the military.

Seniors will attend 26 different post-secondary learning institutions, the largest numbers attending the University of Nebraska at Lincoln (10), the University of Nebraska at Omaha (6), and Southeast Community College (12).

This senior class also realized success on the ACT: 17 seniors scored a 25 or better, and two seniors scored a 30 or better.

Seventy-five percent of seniors applied for local scholarships. More than $80,000 in local scholarships were awarded to this year's senior class.

Valedictorian & Salutatorian

Congratulations 2023 Wahoo High School Valedictorian Garrett Grandgenett and Salutatorian Samantha Sudik!

Academic Honor Graduates
Congratulations Class of 2023 Academic Honor Graduates (top 15%): Kasen Bunjer, Maci Foxworthy, Logan Girmus, Garrett Grandgenett, Autumn Iversen, Ella Lacey, Sammy Leu, Logan Scott, Sophie Sherman, Landon Spicka, Megan Steele, Samantha Sudik, and Samantha Sutton.

Scholarships
LINK: 2023 Local Scholarship Winners
(Scholarships were awarded at a reception on Sunday, May 7.)

Class Song

"I Lived" by OneRepublic

Class Color

Gold

Class Flower

White Rose

Class Motto

“Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” --Ralph Waldo Emerson

Members of the Class of 2023:

(*= National Honor Society, §= Academic Honor Graduate)

Zoe LeeAnne Abramo		Kamron James Kasischke
Chloe Kyoko Aldrich		Sarah Lorraine Kolterman
Jacob Russell Andresen		Mason John Koranda
Isaac Robert Baker		* § Ella Lynn Lacey
Collin Eugene Bales		Rocky Donavon Languis
John Haidyn Bartek		Griffin Wayne Lausterer
Isaiah Miguel Bautista		Audrie Jo Lepore
Samuel Dean Biggerstaff		§ Samaira Marie Leu
Trevor Charles Bohaty		Myranda Rae Lihs
* Jenna Kay Borrenpohl		Jerome Augustine Linscomb
Damien Terrance Bragg		Bailey Bern Maly
Kaleb Michael Lee Broome		Marisol Lorena Marquez
* § Kasen Daniel Bunjer		Jack Michael Mortensen
Lyza Jo Call		Aiden Robert Myers
* Holly Glorianne Cejka		De'Andre Javier Nelson
Tianna Halsey Coffey		Tristan Jacob Nielson
Christopher Michael Cole		William Scott Nielson
Grant William Cole		Logan Ray Ourada
* Grace Genevieve Darling		Esmeralda Perez Silvestre
* David Maverick Divis		* Kearsten Hannah Peterson
Aspen Allie Eckley		Jaiden Taylor Powers
Kael Nicklas Eddie		* Dawson Alfred Rafteseth
Trevor Daniel Ehrlich		Kaylee Madison Ricketts
Katie Jane Elder		Teegan Marlene Roberts
Easten Michael Faris		* Megan Frances Robinson
* Zachary John Fox		Dominek Louis Rohleder
* § Maci Jo Foxworthy		Hayli Grace Ruble
Brooklyn Michelle Garlock		* § Logan Eugene Scott
* § Logan John Girmus		* § Sophie Raye Sherman
* § Garrett Robert Grandgenett		Anthony Edward Simon
Brandon Daniel Greenfield		Trey Michael Patrick Simon
* Harper Hanna Hancock		Joshua Allan Snelling
Owen Michael Hancock		Jozef Phillip Sommer
Kaiden Lee Hasenkamp		* § Landon Worent Spicka
* Ethan Daniel Havlovic		* § Megan Elizabeth Steele
Christian Jr. Hernandez		* § Samantha Nicole Sudik
* § Autumn Rose Iversen		* § Samantha Rachel Sutton
Trey Michael Jindra		Jaiden Nicole Swanson
* Ryan Halsey Johnson		Brayden John Vodehnal
Jenna Diane Jorgensen		Jake Reid Westlund
Jaklyn Christine Kahler		Seth Lee Williams

Senior Plans

Zoe LeeAnne Abramo is the daughter of Jennifer and John Abramo. She plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in Psychology. 

Chloe Kyoko Aldrich is the daughter of Christina and Chad Aldrich. She was an early graduate and planned to attend Southeast Community College and major in Nursing.

Jacob Russell Andresen is the son of Janet and Jeremy Andresen. His postsecondary plans are undeclared.

Isaac Robert Baker is the son of Heather Wood and Robby Baker. He plans to attend Southeast Community College and major in Welding Technology.

Collin Eugene Bales is the son of Lena Bales. He has enlisted in the Nebraska Army National Guard.

Haidyn Johnathan Bartek is the son of Krystal and Michael Bartek.  He plans to attend Southeast Community College-Lincoln and obtain a Welding Certification.

Isaiah Miguel Bautista is the son of Cindie Serrano and the stepson of Jesus Serrano-Hernandez. He plans to attend Nebraska Wesleyan University and Major in Business Administration-Accounting.

Samuel Dean Biggerstaff is the son of Angela and Dean Biggerstaff. He plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the fall and major in PGA Golf Management.

Trevor Charles Bohaty is the son of Lisa and Tim Bohaty. He plans to attend Southeast Community College-Lincoln and major in Business.

Jenna Kay Borrenpohl is the daughter of Liz Bartels and Jon Borrenpohl and step-daughter of Erica Borrenpohl and Tony Bartels. She plans to attend Bryan College of Health Sciences and major in Cardiovascular Sonography. She is a member of the National Honor Society.

Damien Terrance Bragg is the son of Heath and Tara Bragg. He plans to enter the workforce after graduation.

Kaleb Michael Lee Broome is the grandson of Judi and Todd Storm. He plans to attend East Carolina University and major in Special Education. 

Kasen Daniel Bunjer is the son of Katie and Dan Bunjer. He plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Kearney and major in Nursing. He is a member of the National Honor Society.

Lyza Jo Call is the daughter of Samantha Olson and Joseph McFarland. She plans to attend Southeast Community College-Lincoln and major in Culinary/Hospitality.

Holly Glorianne Cejka is the daughter of Christine and Eric Cejka. She plans to attend Southeast Community College-Lincoln and major in Graphic Design. She is a member of the National Honor Society.

Tianna Halsey Coffey is the daughter of Tami and Todd Coffey. She plans to attend Southeast Community College and major in Education.

Grant William Cole is the son of Dawn Cole. He was an early graduate and planned to enter the workforce after graduation.

Grace Genevieve Darling is the daughter of Katie and Chad Darling. She plans to attend Peru State College and major in Elementary Education. She is a member of the National Honor Society.

David Maverick Divis is the son of Ann and Bryan Divis. He plans to attend University of Nebraska-Omaha and major in Kinesiology. He is a member of the National Honor Society.

Aspen Allie Eckley is the daughter of Kristi and Jay Eckley. She plans to attend Southeast Community College and major in Pre-Dental Hygiene.

Kael Nicklas Eddie is the son of Mandy and Brett Eddie. He plans to attend Northeast Community College and major in Agronomy.

Trevor Daniel Ehrlich is the son of Jennifer Otte and Jeffery Ehrlich. He plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Omaha and major in Aviation.

Katie Jane Elder is the daughter of Robin Bernard and Bryan Elder. She plans to continue her Nebraska Army National Guard training and then attend Southeast Community College and major in Automotive Technology.

Easten Micheal Faris is the son of Lacey and Matt Faris. He plans to attend Northeast Community College and major in Electrical Construction and Control.

Zachary John Fox is the son of Tricia and Chad Fox. He plans to attend Doane University and major in Business. He is a member of the National Honor Society.

Maci Jo Foxworthy is the daughter of Jodi Kuchera and Rob Foxworthy. She plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and her major is undeclared. She is a member of the National Honor Society.

Brooklyn Michelle Garlock is the daughter of Kelly and Nick Brown. She plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in Health Sciences.

Logan John Girmus is the son of Michelle and Jason Girmus. He has enlisted in the Nebraska Army National Guard. He is a member of the National Honor Society.

Garrett Robert Grandgenett is the son of Lynn and John Grandgenett. He plans to attend Concordia University and major in Biology. He is a member of the National Honor Society.

Brandon Daniel Greenfield is the son of Lindsey and Steve Greenfield. He plans to attend Wayne State College and major in Drafting and Design.

Aiden Michael Hajek is the son of Alicia Hajek and Christopher Hajek. He plans to enter the workforce after graduation.

Harper Hanna Hancock is the daughter of Traci and EJ Hancock. She plans to attend Cowley College and major in Biochemistry. She is a member of the National Honor Society.

Owen Michael Hancock is the son of Tammy and Michael Hancock. He plans to attend Mount Marty University and major in Accounting.

Kaiden Lee Hasenkamp is the son of Jeanie and Jeremy Hasenkamp. His postsecondary plans are undeclared.

Ethan Daniel Havlovic is the son of Lindsey Havlovic and Andy Havlovic. He plans to attend Southeast Community College-Milford and major in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. He is a member of the National Honor Society.

Christian Jr. Hernandez is the son of Elisa Hernandez and the late Christian Ocampo Hernandez. He plans to enter the workforce after graduation.

Autumn Rose Iversen is the daughter of Lora and Jayson Iversen. She plans to attend the University of South Dakota and major in Business Management. She is a member of the National Honor Society.

Ryan Halsey Johnson is the son of Jennifer and Nathan Johnson. He has enlisted in the Nebraska Army National Guard.  He is a member of the National Honor Society.

Jenna Diane Jorgensen is the daughter of Lisa and Dustin Jorgensen. She plans to attend Southeast Community College-Lincoln and major in Human Services.

Jaklynn Christine Kahler is the daughter of Toni and Harley Payton.  She plans to attend Northwest Missouri State University and major in Theatre.

Kamron James Kasischke is the son of Tiffany and Josh Kasischke. He plans to attend Central Community College-Columbus and major in Criminal Justice.

Sarah Lorraine Kolterman is the daughter of Darlene and John Kolterman. Her college choice is undeclared and she plans to major in Nursing.

Mason John Koranda is the son of Allison and Chad Koranda. He plans to attend Southeast Community College and major in Welding.

Ella Lynn Lacey is the daughter of Kari and Chuck Lacey. She plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in Business. She is a member of the National Honor Society.

Rocky Donavon Languis is the son of Mary Tramner and Jerome Languis. He plans to enter the workforce after graduation.

Griffin Wayne Lausterer is the son of Jessie Lausterer and Nick Lausterer. He plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in Computer Science.

Audrie Jo Lepore is the daughter of Melissa and James Lepore. She plans to attend Capitol Beauty School and major in Cosmetology.

Sammy Marie Leu is the daughter of Rebecca and Jason Leu. She plans to attend Concordia University and major in Elementary Education.

Jerome Augustine Linscomb is the son of Melissa and David Linscomb. He plans to enter the workforce after graduation.

Myranda Rae Lihs is the daughter of Amber and Khristopher Lihs. She plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in French.

Bailey Bern Maly is the daughter of Ally and Tim Maly. She plans to enter the workforce after graduation.

Marisol Lorena Marquez is the daughter of April Marquez. She plans to go to Northwest Missouri State College and major in Vocal Music Education.

Jack Michael Mortensen is the son of Lori and Mike Mortensen. He plans to enlist in the United States Army and then enter the workforce as an electrician’s apprentice.

Aiden Robert Myers is the son of Tonya Ballentine and Rob Myers. His postsecondary plans are undeclared.

De’Andre (Benji) Javier Nelson is the son of Rachel Malual, Brooke and Trever Nelson, and Michelle and Jason Libal. He will be attending Golden State Prep in Oakland, CA.

Tristan Jacob Nielson is the son of Jackie and Scott Nielson. He plans to attend Southeast Community College and major in Welding.

William Scott Nielson is the son of Jackie and Scott Nielson. He plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Omaha and major in Advertising and Public Relations.

Logan Ray Ourada is the son of Lisa Ourada and Allen Ptacek. He plans to enter the workforce after graduation.

Esmeralda Perez Silvestre is the daughter of Alejandra and Alfredo Perez and the goddaughter of Faviola Rodriguez and Ruben Rojas. She plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Omaha and major in Business.

Kearsten Hannah Peterson is the daughter of Hannah and Jeff Peterson. She plans to attend Northwest Missouri State University and major in Agricultural Education and Leadership.  She is a member of the National Honor Society.

Jaiden Taylor Powers is the son of Erin Prohaska and the stepson of Rob Prohaska. He plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Omaha and major in Kinesiology.

Dawson Alfred Rafteseth is the son of Catherine and David Rafteseth. He plans to attend Savannah College of Arts and Design and major in Film. He is a member of the National Honor Society.

Kaylee Madison Ricketts is the daughter of Crystal Ricketts. She plans to attend Fort Hays State University in Kansas this fall.

Teegan Marlene Roberts is the daughter of Tamara and Travis Roberts and the stepdaughter of Amanda Roberts and Nate Clover. She plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Omaha and major in Journalism and Media Communication.

Megan Frances Robinson is the daughter of Lana and John Robinson. She plans to attend South Dakota State University, major in Civil Engineering, and will receive a commission as an officer through Army ROTC. She is a member of the National Honor Society.

Dominek Louis Rohleder is the son of Greg Rohleder and Rebecca Stuck and stepson of Brittney Rohleder and Mike Stuck. He plans to attend Midland University and major in Strength and Conditioning.

Hayli Grace Ruble is the daughter of DeLani Kibbe and Shawn Ruble.  She plans on attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in Music Education.


Logan Eugene Scott is the son of Julie and Todd Scott. He plans to attend the University of Chicago and major in Molecular Engineering. He is a member of the National Honor Society.

Sophie Raye Sherman is the daughter of Natalie and Eric Sherman. She plans to attend Iowa State University and major in Elementary Education. She is a member of the National Honor Society.

Anthony Edward Simon is the son of Carol and Jake Simon. He plans to attend Briar Cliff University and major in Business.

Treyten Micheal Patrick Simon is the son of Janelle and Chad Simon. He plans to attend Briar Cliff University and major in Business.

Joshua Allan Snelling is the son of Karen and Clay Snelling. He plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in Computer Science.

Jozef Phillip Sommer is the son of Svettina Sommer. He plans to attend Southeast Community College and his major is undeclared.

Landon Worent Spicka is the son of Sara and Robert Spicka. Landon plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Kearney and major in Theatre Production and Design. He is a member of the National Honor Society.

Megan Elizabeth Steele is the daughter of Connie Edwards and Mark Steele. She plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in Forensic Chemistry. She is a member of the National Honor Society.

Samantha Nicole Sudik is the daughter of Deb and Steve Sudik. She plans to attend the University of Kansas and major in Business- Pre-Law. She is a member of the National Honor Society.

Samantha Rachel Sutton is the daughter of Rose and Mark Sutton. She plans to attend University of Nebraska-Kearney and major in Advertising and Public Relations. She is a member of the National Honor Society.

Jaiden Nicole Swanson is the daughter of Marcy and Todd Swanson. She plans to attend Cowley Community College and major in Nursing.

Jake Reid Westlund is the son of Tina Unger and Scott Westlund. He plans to attend Metropolitan Community College and major in Business.

Seth Lee Williams is the son of Tammy and Greg Williams. He plans to attend Hutchinson Community College and major in Agriculture Business.

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Wahoo High School Class of 2023 (pictured at the top of this page), front row (from left): Samantha Sutton, Autumn Iversen, Bailey Maly, Kearsten Peterson, Sarah Kolterman, Sophie Sherman, Jenna Borrenpohl, Samantha Sudik, Jenna Jorgensen, Megan Steele, Zoe Abramo, Mariam Tarkashvill, Marisol Marquez. Second row: Katie Elder, Audrie Lepore, Aspen Eckley, Holly Cejka, Megan Robinson, Esmeralda Perez, Tianna Coffey, Jaiden Swanson, Hayli Ruble, Jaklynn Kahler, David Divis. Third row: Ethan Havlovic, Kaylee Ricketts, Brooklyn Garlock, Jozef Sommer, Jack Mortensen, Sam Biggerstaff, Isaiah Bautista, Logan Scott, Kael Eddie, Kaiden Hasenkamp, Trevor Bohaty, Brandon Greenfield, Mason Koranda. Back row: Ryan Johnson, Easton Faris, Logan Girmus, Aiden Hajek, Noah Stutzman, Dawson Rafteseth, Josh Snelling, Landon Spicka, Dominek Rohleder, Garrett Grandgenett, Trey Simon, William Nielson, Owen Hancock, Anthony Simon, Seth Williams, Benji Nelson, Zach Fox, Kamron Kasischke, Trevor Ehrlich, Jacob Andresen, Jake Westlund, Rocky Languis, Aiden Myers, Isaac Baker, Haidyn Bartek.