Class of 2018Saint Cecilia High School

Senior My Journey Continues . . . Career Goal

Emma Arthur University of Nebraska – Lincoln Speech PathologistTrey Asher Cloud County Community College – KS Physical TherapistJosh Bohlke University of Nebraska – Kearney PharmacistBlane Boyd Southeast Community College UndecidedAlma Bueno Hastings College RadiologistAmbrose Bykerk Hillsdale College - Michigan Undecided Joseph Carey University of Nebraska – Lincoln Business Samuel Clark Chadron State College VeterinarianMaria Consbruck University of Nebraska – Omaha Broadcast Journalist Kevin De Loera Campos Central Community College EngineerMary Driscoll University of Nebraska - Lincoln Secondary EducationKevin Escamilla University of Nebraska - Lincoln Computer ScienceGrant Farmer Southeast Community College ArchitectMyles Furman Southeast Community College NurseAime Gonzalez Central Community College Business MarketingJillian Harden Southeast Community College Early Childhood EducationKaitlyn Herold University of Nebraska – Lincoln Business AdministrationChristian Hessler Hastings College FBIGrace Hrnchir University of Nebraska – Lincoln UndecidedMegan Hurt University of Nebraska – Kearney Interior DesignerKameron Kissinger Washburn University Forensic ScientistEvelyn Kryzsko Hastings College Art RestorationViolet Kryzsko Hastings College SurgeonTrevor Leach Undecided UndecidedJessica Lindgren North Dakota State University Theatre Ellie Mertens Benedictine College UndecidedMichael O’Callaghan Central Community College – Hastings WelderJacob O’Grady University of Nebraska - Kearney Computer ScientistJonathan O’Keeffe University of Nebraska – Lincoln Graphic DesignerAllison Pell University of Nebraska – Kearney Early Childhood EducAlexis Sauceda Central Community College Business AdministrationNathan Starr Southeast Community College AgricultureMia Stec Central Community College PhotographerKaty Sullivan Benedictine College Exercise SciencePolawat Tantirangsee California State University – CHICO Game DevelopmentMeghan Thies University of Nebraska – Lincoln Civil EngineerUyen Tran University of Nebraska – Omaha Pediatric PhysicianJustin Vrooman University of Nebraska – Kearney Agribusiness/Computer ScienceBich Vuong Xenon Academy – GI Medical AestheticianMonica Wahlmeier University of Nebraska – Lincoln Physician/Medical fieldChris Weidt Iowa Western Community College Exercise ScienceAbbigail Wiokowski Wayne State College PsychologistAbigail Worthing South Dakota State University Zoologist

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Let Your Child be part of the Blue Hawk tradition as we share in the Spiritual and Human formation of this most precious gift

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Now accepting students for the2018-19 school year

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As the school year begins to wind down, my

classmates and I feel like I usually do at the endof a race. But, there are so many more emotionsthan the excitement of reaching the finish line.We also feel prepared to race… I mean to learnmore. One hundred percent of our class hasbeen accepted to colleges from Florida toCalifornia, planning a wide diversity in studies.Nearly 17 percent of the class has been awardedRegents scholarships and a large percentage ofus have maintained above a 3.5 GPA throughouthigh school – a tough task! Just like training torun better, being surrounded by friends whopush each other academically has been a hugebenefit. The teachers are always available tohelp when needed and have set highexpectations for us. I believe that this is whathas led our class to where we are today.

St Cecilia also provides opportunities forinvolvement in multiple activities. This is crucialto the formation of a well-rounded person andbeing able to participate in a variety of activitiessuch as band, cross country, FBLA, Teens for Life,and multiple other sports and clubs has givenme and my classmates the chance to gaincharacter not taught in the classroom. Theselessons in character are what assure me that,like in a race, when the going gets tough, we willkeep striving for the finish.

Most importantly, I feel we are prepared topersevere in our faith as we move out of thenurturing environment that Hastings CatholicSchools has offered. Having priests teach us

theology allows us a deeper understanding ofour faith because of their great knowledge.School masses, and extra masses that FatherBrouillette offers on other mornings beforeschool, weekly Holy Hour, daily prayer, andCampus Ministry further contribute to our faithformation. One of the highlights each year ishaving the Eucharistic Procession with BishopConley. Opportunities for mission trips, TECretreats, service days, and the March for Lifehelp us encounter Christ outside of our schoolwalls. All of these things have prepared us andgiven us a solid foundation on which our faithcan grow, so that when we are no longer withinthe walls of St. Cecilia High School, we will havethe strength and courage to keep the faith.

Without the administration, teachers, staff,priests, religious sisters, family, and friends ofthe school, my classmates and I would not beable to confidently go out to set the world onfire with our faith and with our gifts. May Godbless you all with many graces because of thesacrifices you make for our school.

“I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.” 2Timothy 4:7

Yours in Christ,

Justin Vrooman

Growth in KnowledgeEncountering Christ When our seniors walk across the stage on May 13, they can walk with confidence into the future. For they have been formed to be witnesses to the Faith and will remember the spiritual formation received at St. Cecilia long after they have forgotten basic math formulas and correct punctuation! Some of their memories will include:

• All-school Mass twice a week• Penance services throughout the year • 69% of the senior class completed a TEC retreat• Holy Hours on Wednesday nights• 23% participated in the Gallup, New Mexico, mission trip • AG2G (All Glory to God)• Annual student retreats• 57% participated in a Washington, D.C. March for Life* Classes taught by Priests and Religious

Bishop James Conley – Eucharistic procession throughout STC hallways

Sharing our talents: Seniors now exceed 7,000 hours of service to our community

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7 Regents Scholars – new School Record!

The Regents Scholarship is awarded to superior incomingfreshmen to any of the state’s universities (UNL, UNK, andUNO). The scholarship is valued at full tuition for upto 135 credit hours or the completion of a bachelor'sdegree, whichever occurs first. Competition is high andrecipients and their families are rightfully proud ofachievement of this designation.

Scholarships Earned to Date

Nearly $3 Million Mark!

100% of the senior class has been accepted to and plans on attendingcolleges/universities

Colleges/ Universities Seeking Our Students

Arizona StateBenedictineCalifornia State University – CHICOCentral Community CollegeChadron State CollegeCloud County Community CollegeCreighton UniversityDoane UniversityFort Hays State UniversityFranciscan University-SteubenvilleHastings CollegeHillsdale College – MichiganIowa Western Community CollegeJohnston County CC – KSMidland CollegeMissouri Western State UniversityMN State University - MankatoNE College Technical Agriculture

Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityNorth Dakota State UniversityNortheast Community CollegePeru State UniversitySouth Dakota State UniversitySoutheast Community CollegeUniversity of Central FloridaUniversity of KansasUniversity of Nebraska – KearneyUniversity of Nebraska – LincolnUniversity of Nebraska – OmahaWashburn UniversityWayne State CollegeWichita Area Tech CollegeXenon Academy – GIYork CollegeYoungstown State University-Ohio

62% of seniors had ACT scores exceeding national levels!

88% of the senior class engaged in dual college credit opportunities

National Honor Society: 56% of the senior class

Memories to share as we go forth . . . . as Catholic Witnesses

For student athletes, the array of sports opportunities and sports scholarships for this school year was remarkable. Some of their memories will include:

• In football: Seniors enjoyed a high school career record of 29-12.

• In boys basketball: The team with five seniors placed second at STATE, representing the team’s 4th consecutive trip to STATE during their high school tenure.

• In girls volleyball: The team with two seniors ended the season with a 12-8 record. Some of those seniors experienced a trip to STATE competition during their high school tenure.

• In girls basketball, the team placed third at STATE and represented the team’s 4th trip to Lincoln over the past 4 years.

• In Cross Country, girls were District champs for 2017 and boys placed 3rd, with both teams qualifying for STATE. Senior Justin Vrooman garnered 3rd place at STATE in the Class D 5K race.

• In golf, track, wrestling, tennis, bowling, speech, dance, and cheer, memories of challenge and fun will remain for participating seniors.

• Emma Arthur was one of 48 seniors state-wide named NSAA/U.S. Bank Believer and Achiever.

• Several seniors were named NSAA/NCP Academic All-State in their respective fields.

In Performing Arts, accolades kept on coming as students garnered a Superior rating at the 2018 GISH Jazz Festival as part of Jazz Band, Superior ratings in both parade and field marching at the 2017 Minden Bandfest, an Excellent rating and placed 2nd in Class B at the 2018 NSBA Jazz Festival, Superior ratings at 2018 District competition, and so much more, especially for their faithful school spirit at home games and field performances.

Seven seniors participated in the Spring musical, Once Upon a Mattress.

Josh BohlkeUniv of NE – KearneyCareer Target: Pharmacist

Kameron KissingerWashburn UniversityCareer Target: Forensic Scientist

Violet KryzskoHastings CollegeCareer Target: Surgeon

Jacob O’GradyUniv of NE – KearneyCareer Target: Computer Science

Uyen TranUniv of NE-OmahaCareer Target: Pediatrician

Justin VroomanUniv of NE – KearneyCareer Target: Agribusiness

Evey KryzskoHastings CollegeCareer Target: Art/Restoration

Students gather in the STC courtyard for a Eucharistic Holy Hour the night before

Homecoming Week

On Fire with His Love

• We are surrounded by great people who encourage us to grow in our relationship with Jesus.

• In our school community, we are less likely to make bad choices.• This is a Christ-centered community.• Here, you can freely live out your faith.• We have been formed for eternal life.• We have both a great education and a better atmosphere for new

students.• Teachers are great and know everyone by name.• We have the presence of priests and religious sisters.• You are in a positive environment where your faith can grow.• This place has given me life-long friends and a life-long relationship

with God.• Smaller schools are less chaotic.• Our education here holds you to a higher standard and that helps in

the future.• By the end of your time here, you will feel more like family than

friends.

Why would you recommend STC to others?