Full name: Gabriela Catherine Rodriguez
Nickname: Gabby
Parent: Amber Mustard
Activities at MVAOCOU: Art Club
Accomplishment you are most proud of: I'm most proud of figuring out what I wanted to do after high school. For the longest time, I thought I didn't want to go to college, but then at the end of my Junior year, I figured it out.
Plans after graduation: I haven't applied to any places yet (which I know I should have already), but I like this place in Omaha. I forgot what it was called, but it's for art so that I can become an art teacher.
Hobbies: Reading, puzzles, drawing, video games, writing, and going to the movies
Favorite food: Mexican tacos and soups
What advice would you give to younger students? Stop messing around and playing games when you could be doing schoolwork. Most people don't believe that your freshman year can mess you up a lot, but it does if you don't try. I learned that the hard way, and I regret it.
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a lot of things, like an EMT, a vet, a librarian, a firefighter, and also an author of some sci-fi books.
Full name: Aiden Douglas LeClair
Parents: Sahara and Vincent LeClair
Activities at MVAOCOU: Band, football, FFA
What will you miss most about being a Ram: I will miss hanging out with my friends every day without fail.
A favorite memory from high school: My chemistry teacher, Alex Brown's jokes, and the fact that he would play along with ours.
Accomplishment you are most proud of: I received the Louis Armstrong award for Outstanding Jazz Musicianship, and I am pretty proud of that.
Three words that describe yourself: funny, helpful, strong
Plans after graduation: Join a military branch, which is still to be determined.
Hobbies: video games, bowling, and going out to my uncle's farm for some shooting.
What kind of vehicle do you drive? I drive a 1979 Ford F150 Ranger.
What advice would you give to younger students? I would tell them to join at least one Alex Brown class.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? I would go to Hawaii.
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a cop or a mechanic. I changed my mind and decided that I want to join a military branch.
Full name: JT Fitzpatrick
Nickname: Jimmy
Parents: Matt and Darlene Fitzpatrick
Activities at MVAOCOU: played baseball for 2 years, golf for 3, and FFA
What will you miss most about being a Ram: I will miss seeing my friends every day
A favorite memory from high school: My sophomore year Peyton Gress got a butter sandwich smeared on his face at lunch by a freshman
Accomplishment you are most proud of: Passed
Three words that describe yourself: fun, hardworking, ambitious
Plans after graduation: Go to Iowa State and major in ag studies
Hobbies: showing pigs, golf
Favorite food: steak
What kind of vehicle do you drive? Ford f150
What advice would you give to younger students? Get involved, and it doesn't matter what other people think
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Bahamas
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? Farmer
Full name: Hector Perez Garcia
Nickname: Estuardo
Parents: Jose RodrÃguez and Silvia Perez
Activities at MVAOCOU: Cross country
A favorite memory from high school: Giving candy to the students in October
Accomplishment you are most proud of: My grades and my personality
Three words that describe yourself: Kind, friendly, and calm
Plans after graduation: Go to the army, especially the Navy Seals. For 4 or 5 years after that, I am going to University to study to become a doctor
Hobbies: Drawing, playing games, and fishing
Favorite food: Sushi
What advice would you give to younger students? Focus on your studies and have fun
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Go to the moon and meet aliens
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? A soldier
Full name: Easton Paul Howland
Parents: Trent, Charissa
Activities at MVAOCOU: Football and Baseball
What will you miss most about being a Ram: Messing around with my friends in school
Three words that describe yourself: Hardworking, honest, nice
Plans after graduation: An electrical apprenticeship
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, and riding
Favorite food: Steak
What kind of vehicle do you drive? 2017 GMC Sierra
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? I would go to Alaska
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a DNR officer
Full name: Logan James LeClair
Parents: Saraha & Vincent LeClair
Activities at MVAOCOU: Jazz Choir & Trap Shooting
What will you miss most about being a Ram: I will miss hanging out with my friends.
A favorite memory from high school: There was a senior prank where two dudes were pretending to get married, and it was a lovely ceremony.
Accomplishment you are most proud of: My best accomplishment is maintaining my GPA.
Three words that describe yourself: Tall, nice, old
Plans after graduation: Work to survive. Live paycheck to paycheck.
Hobbies: Playing video games, going to church
Favorite food: A nice crispy taco bake
What kind of vehicle do you drive? 1996 Ford F250
What advice would you give to younger students? Enjoy your youth while it lasts.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Japan
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? Rich
Name: Morgan Cox
Parents: Kelly Schoenfeld and John Cox
What will you miss most about being a Ram: I will miss the people, like my friends and some of the teachers. I will miss being able to say I'm in high school and getting to do some of the school activities.
A favorite memory from high school: I liked the rally during spirit week when we do games in the gym, and the little kids get to come and watch. The football players get to talk, and last year one of them accidentally cussed, and I just thought it was funny and sweet when he said, "Don't say that at home kids," and they all giggled.
Accomplishment you are most proud of: Being able to graduate early and being able to have my future planned out and knowing what I want in life, even if I'm nervous.
Three words that describe yourself: Caring, energetic, and emotional
Plans after graduation: To become a doctor or a vet.
Hobbies: I like to read and go on walks with my dog. I also like to write and take pictures of my dog, sunsets, and nature when it's pretty.
Favorite food: Fettuccine alfredo
What kind of vehicle do you drive? 2007 Impala, but my dream car is a pink Jeep or a pink car of some sort.
What advice would you give to younger students? To try to like school, it will make it easier on yourself and go by faster. Try every year in every class, even if you don't think you will need to, just pay attention.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? I wanted to go to Europe for the longest time, but I also wanted to go to Iceland and Rome. Any different, far place where it would be something I wouldn't normally get the chance to see or do, I would love to see and go.
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a teacher at first, but since middle school, I have wanted to be a doctor of some kind.
Full name: Jaydon Bailey
Parents: Tracy and Dave Bailey
Activities at MVAOCOU: Baseball and Wrestling
What will you miss most about being a Ram: I will miss sports.
A favorite memory from high school: My favorite memory from high school was going to state wrestling.
Accomplishment you are most proud of: My best accomplishment was going to state in wrestling.
Plans after graduation: Attend school to become an electrician
Hobbies: Wrestling, baseball, and going on vacation
Favorite food: Biscuits and gravy
What kind of vehicle do you drive? 2015 Chevy Cruze
What advice would you give to younger students? Do your homework
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? The Bahamas
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? A conservation officer
Full name: Keaghan Layne Bracy
Parents: Beverly and Scott Abernathy
Activities at MVAOCOU:Football Manager
A favorite memory from high school: When we gave a friend pizza that had dropped on the floor
Plans after graduation: Go to welding school and then become a high steel welder
Hobbies: Driving around and hanging out with friends
What advice would you give to younger students? Don't slack off!
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Tokyo, Japan
Full name: Ashleyn Weber
Nickname: Ash
Parent: Courtney Weber
Activities at MVAOCOU: Wrestling, Jazz Choir, Choir
What will you miss most about being a Ram: Singing in the choir
A favorite memory from high school: My favorite memory from high school was the winter formals we had and just being there with my friends.
Accomplishment you are most proud of: Going through with trying out for Jazz Choir
Plans after graduation: Going to college for pre-vet and becoming a veterinarian.
Hobbies: Reading, showing animals, shopping
Favorite food: white rice and lasagna
What kind of vehicle do you drive? 2017 Nissan Altima
What advice would you give to younger students? Do your homework and stop caring for how people think of you, just do you!
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? I would go back to Fort Worth, Texas, again, to see the Longhorns.
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? When I was little, I wanted to be a NICU nurse to help babies like my brother.
Full name: Hannah Maire Weber
Nickname: Nanner
Parents: Jeremey and Tiffany Weber
What will you miss most about being a Ram: I will miss walking the halls, seeing Ms. Wimmer, and being around my friends.
A favorite memory from high school: Football games
Accomplishment you are most proud of: Passing
Plans after graduation: To be an elementary teacher
Hobbies: Driving around
Three words that describe yourself: Hardworking, kind, outgoing
Favorite food: Dino Chicken Nuggets or Orange Chicken
What kind of vehicle do you drive? 1995 Jeep Cherokee
What advice would you give to younger students? Go to all the football, volleyball, basketball, and baseball, and softball games.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Florida or Georgia
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? A nurse
Full name: Connor Havick
Parents: Chad and Bobbie Jo Havick
Activities at MVAOCOU: Trap Shooting and FFA
What will you miss most about being a Ram: I will miss the laughs that my friends and I had.
A favorite memory from high school: My friends and I cut off one of our exhausts in the parking lot of the school.
Accomplishment you are most proud of: I did well in classes that I thought would be difficult.
Three words that describe yourself: Funny, talkative, energetic
Plans after graduation: I plan on going to Missouri Welding Institute when I turn 18.
Hobbies: Some fun hobbies of mine are fishing, hunting, and playing video games. I enjoy all of these because it relaxes me and keeps my mind off of other things happening.
Favorite food: My favorite food is sushi.
What kind of vehicle do you drive? I drive a 2020 white Chevy Colorado.
What advice would you give to younger students? Mature quickly!
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? I would love to explore Alaska. I love the cold and vast mountains. If I could not see Alaska, I would choose to explore Germany. I find that country interesting.
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a racecar driver.
Full name: Joseph Gabriel Koithan
Nickname: Joey
Parents: Dan & Carol Koithan
Activities at MVAOCOU: Track, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, NHS, Spanish Club, Quiz Bowl
What will you miss most about being a Ram: The thing I'll miss most about being a Ram is the people I get to be around every day.
A favorite memory from high school: One of my favorite memories from high school was being able to go on the Spanish trip to Costa Rica.
Accomplishment you are most proud of: An accomplishment I'm most proud of is that I've been able to go run at state track these last few years with my friends.
Three words that describe yourself: Hard-working, Active, Curious
Plans after graduation: I plan to attend Morningside University to major in Religious Studies and Biomedical Science, as well as run track and field.
Hobbies: Playing guitar, running, reading, studying theology, and playing video games
Favorite food: Anything from HuHot
What kind of vehicle do you drive? Subaru Outback
What advice would you give to younger students? Try out new things. Believe that you can make good things happen.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? If I could travel anywhere, I would travel to Greece or Switzerland.
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? When I was little, I always wanted to be an NFL player or a police officer.
Full name: Samantha Rodriguez
Parents: Amber Mustard and Jorge Rodriguez
Activities at MVAOCOU: Art club
A favorite memory from high school: One of my favorite memories from high school is when our art teacher took our Art Club to an old speakeasy that had an art gallery, an artist's studio, and a graphic design studio. I had a lot of fun learning and having fun with my friends while we visited those places, and I hope to go on more Art Club trips.
Accomplishment you are most proud of: I am really proud that I made a big difference in my grades from my freshman year.
Plans after graduation: I really want to attend a trade school that will teach me construction skills.
Hobbies: Some of my hobbies are drawing, painting, and making things out of clay. I also love to write and play my video games that are based on fantasy.
Favorite food: My mom's tator tot casserole
Full name: JoeShawn Banta
Parents: Amanda Banta & Terreance Flaggs
Activities at MVAOCOU: Band & Choir
What will you miss most about being a Ram: Being able to interact with many of my peers who I'll probably not speak to or see after the year is over.
A favorite memory from high school: The BBQ incident where a BBQ wrapper was thrown at me, and I screamed like a child while almost falling out of my lunch chair. Everyone at the table ended up laughing so hard and making jokes and by the time the climax came around our stomachs were hurting. The climax was me sneezing and immediately gaining a bloody nose. The best part about it is that this all happened within a span of about four minutes.
Three words that describe yourself: Quiet, calm, talkative
Plans after graduation: Dive into my future for Train Conducting
Hobbies: Sleeping, gaming, music (both vocal and instrumental), hanging out, listening to other people's conversations and finding them funny
Favorite food: My favorite is pizza, a basic answer, but just think about all the different toppings and types of pizza we've made over the years. This does include pizza rolls for me.
What kind of vehicle do you drive? I drive a dark blue Impala named the Blue Dragon.
What advice would you give to younger students? You may complain about school, but remember in your hearts to have fun while you learn and to make friendships, because this is the only section of your life where you have to go to school. You don't want to mess it up, so get out there and talk to that random person you find cool.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? I would go to Normandy, France - specifically the D-Day beaches, mostly because of my knowledge on WW2.
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a Police Officer.
Full name: Wyatt Kunze
Parents: James Kunze, Julie Sobek
What will you miss most about being a Ram: Spending time with my friends
A favorite memory from high school: All of my Industrial Tech classes my junior year
Accomplishment you are most proud of: My progression in my job
Three words that describe yourself: Hardworking, smart, funny
Plans after graduation: Work in construction with my dad
Hobbies: Gaming, woodworking
Favorite food: Dirty Rice
What kind of vehicle do you drive? 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
What advice would you give to younger students? Take as many of Mr. McElmuray's classes as possible
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Tokyo
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a construction worker like my dad.
Full name: Gavyn J. Umbach
Parents: Tony and Allison Umbach
Activities at MVAOCOU: I was in FFA.
What will you miss most about being a Ram: I will miss watching some of the sports.
A favorite memory from high school: One of my favorite memories from high school was watching sports.
Accomplishment you are most proud of: An accomplishment I am most proud of is learning that school isn't that hard if you are present in the moment.
Plans after graduation: I will continue to work at JM Custom in Washta.
Hobbies: My hobbies are working, hanging out with my friends, or driving around.
Favorite food: My favorite food depends on the mood I am in.
What advice would you give to younger students? Advice I would give to younger students is to be on time and do your work in class.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? If I could travel anywhere, I would probably go to Mexico or the Bahamas.
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? When I was little, I wanted to be something different every week.
Full name: Aubrey Allen
Parents: Travis Allen and Della Gagnon
Activities at MVAOCOU: FFA
What will you miss most about being a Ram: Homecoming football games because of all the exciting energy and school spirit
A favorite memory from high school: Hanging out with friends and my amazing Pal, who is the sweetest
Three words that describe yourself: Unreserved, funny, stubborn
Plans after graduation: To go to WITT and get my RN
Hobbies: Drawing, fishing, and hanging out with my friends
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? An elementary teacher