Class of 2012

Congratulations to the Class of 2012 seniors and scholarship recipients! 

61% of the class received 271 academic and athletic scholarships, including three ROTC scholarships, to public and private colleges and universities totalling $6.6 million!  

The Esteemed Graduates of 2012  

Gianna Maria Astorino

Jeremy Michael Baratta

Alexandria Ann Beedle

• Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo Scholarship
• Spring Hill College Gautrelet Award Scholarship
• St. Mary’s University Bordeaux Scholarship
• St. Mary's University Marianist Life Program Scholarship
• St. Mary’s University Room Scholarship

Mark Everett Beischel

Joseph Michael Blankman

• Chaminade University Presidential Scholarship
• University of South Dakota Coyote Commitment Promise Scholarship

Andrew Steven Blocker

• Midland University Football Scholarship
• Nebraska Wesleyan University Academic Scholarship
• Nebraska Wesleyan University Achievement Scholarship

Adam Scott Braegelman

• Nebraska Wesleyan University Academic Scholarship
• Nebraska Wesleyan University Achievement Scholarship

Madeline Grace Brokke

• University of Nebraska- Omaha College of Business Administration Laura Gogan Memorial Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Omaha Dean’s Scholarship

Paul Joseph Brousek

• Briar Cliff University Baseball Scholarship

Max Stuart Buerman

Conner Patrick Burke

• American Red Cross Young Minds Change Lives Scholarship

Ryan Francis Cerny

Amy Jo Coenen

• Iowa State University Generations Scholarship

Neil Joseph Conaway

Brennan John Connelly

• St. Louis University Deans’ Tuition Scholarship
• Susan Thompson Buffett Scholarship
• University of Nebraska- Lincoln James Canfield Scholarship
• University of Nebraska- Lincoln Nebraska Legends Scholarship

Lindsey Ann Cork

• University of Nebraska- Kearney Board of Regents Scholarship
• University of Nebraska- Kearney Honors Program Scholarship
• University of Nebraska- Lincoln James Canfield Scholarship
• University of Nebraska- Lincoln Nebraska Honors Program Scholarship
• University of Nebraska- Omaha Chancellor’s Scholarship

Jacob Michael Cotton

• Rockhurst University Achievement Scholarship
• Rockhurst University Loyola Scholarship
• Saint Louis University Ignatian Scholarship

Brian Anthony DeVeau

Thomas Peter Depa

Rochelle Ashley Dugas

• Coast Guard ROTC Scholarship

Catherine Margaret Escamilla

• Ironworkers Local Union #21 Scholarship
• Omaha and Southwest Iowa Building and Construction Trades Council Scholarship

Jill Marie Fahrer

• Benedictine College Academic Scholarship
• Creighton University College of Business Scholarship for Ethics and Social Responsibility
• Creighton University Founders Award Scholarship
• Iowa State University Award for Competitive Excellence Scholarship
• Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo Scholarship
• University of Nebraska- Lincoln James Canfield Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Omaha Dean’s Scholarship

Sara Anne Ficenec

• Creighton University Founders Award Scholarship
• Rockhurst University Chancellors Scholarship
• Rockhurst University Loyola Scholarship
• St. Louis University Deans’ Scholarship
• Truman State University Combined Ability Scholarship
• Truman State University Midwest Student Exchange Scholarship
• Truman State University Neighboring Sates Scholarship
• University of Dayton President’s Merit Scholarship
• University of Iowa National Scholars Award Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Omaha Regents Scholarship

Gabrielle Christine Flott

Kathryn Suzan Talkington Forestello

Michael Flanagan Friend

• Academic Decathlon Regional Competition Scholarship
• Army ROTC Scholarship
• Creighton University Founders Award Scholarship
• Iowa State University Award for Competitive Excellence Scholarship
• Kansas State University Honors Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln James Canfield Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Omaha Regents Scholarship
• Virginia Military Institute Local Scholarship

Ian Jacob Ginnaty

• Peter Kiewit Institute Phillip Schrager Foundation Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Omaha Regents Scholarship

Jennifer Ann Giandinoto

Ian Jacob Ginnaty

• Peter Kiewit Institute Phillip Schrager Foundation Scholarship
• University of Nebraska - Omaha Regents Scholarship

Anne Noelle Grzywa

• College of Saint Benedict/ Saint John’s University Catholic High School Scholarship
• College of Saint Benedict/ Saint John’s University President’s Scholarship
• College of Saint Benedict/ Saint John’s University Recognition Scholarship
• Creighton University Founders Award Scholarship
• Loyola University- Chicago Academic Scholarship
• Marquette University Ignatius Academic Achievement Scholarship
• Marquette University College of Engineering Scholarship
• Omaha Elks Lodge Student of the Month
• Regis University Board of Trustees’ Scholarship
• Regis University Catholic High School Award Scholarship
• Saint Louis University Deans’ Scholarship
• Seton Hall University Academic Scholarship
• Seton Hall University Dan Barney Memorial Award Scholarship
• University of Portland President’s Scholarship
• University of Saint Thomas Academic Scholarship

Sadie Kathleen Hall

• Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors Award Scholarship

Kristin Marie Hamata

• Doane College Access Award Scholarship

Jennifer Marie Healy

• Midland University Board of Directors Scholarship

Aaron Hernandez

Gabriella Emily Hezel

• American University of Paris Academic Scholarship
• Creighton University Founders Award Scholarship

Alex Joseph Hunt

Christine Louise Hupf

• College of Saint Mary President’s Scholarship
• College of Saint Mary Residence Hall Scholarship
• Creighton University Founders Award Scholarship
• University of Nebraska- Lincoln James Canfield Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Omaha Chancellor’s Scholarship

Paula Lee Hupf

• Benedictine College Academic Scholarship
• College of Saint Mary Dean’s Scholarship
• College of Saint Mary Residence Hall Scholarship
• Creighton University Award Scholarship

Emmanuel Omina Idra

Aaron Jeffrey Janak

Kaitlin Jo Johnson

• College of St. Mary Dean’s Scholarship
• College of St. Mary Residence Hall Scholarship
• Doane College Community Award Scholarship
• Briar Cliff University Academic Award Scholarship
• Nebraska Wesleyan University Academic Scholarship
• Northwest Missouri State University Midwest Student Exchange Program Award Scholarship
• Northwest Missouri State University Tower Scholarship
• River Cities Conference Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Kearney Deans Scholarship

Sydney Ellyse Jones

Matthew Thomas Kerkman

Chayse Leander Kerzman

• Academic Decathlon Regional Competition Scholarship

Zachary Martin Kinsella

• Midland University Baseball Scholarship

Nicholas Gene Kiscoan

Carly Michelle Klement

Yankee James Krajicek

Jennifer Marie LaMagna Reiter

• Ball State University Heartland Award Scholarship
• Ball State University Midwest Student Exchange Program Scholarship
• Fordham University Jogues Scholarship
• Offutt Officers’ Spouses’ Club Scholarship

Shannon Faith Landry

• College of St. Mary First Generation Scholarship
• College of St. Mary Leadership Scholarship
• College of St. Mary President’s Scholarship
• College of St. Mary Residence Hall Scholarship
• College of St. Mary Youth and Campus Ministry Award Scholarship 
• College of St. Mary Soccer Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Omaha Dean’s Scholarship

Sienna Rose Leo

Kevin Patrick Lewis

Jun Hyung Kim Lloyd

• University of Nebraska-Omaha Chancellor’s Scholarship
• Metro/Transport Worker Union Local No. 223 Scholarship

Amy Christine Lohaus

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln James Canfield Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Omaha Dean’s Scholarship

Angel Loza

• American Red Cross Young Minds Change Lives Scholarship

Kelly Kathleen Maher

• Mount Marty College Achievement Scholarship
• University of Nebraska- Omaha Dean’s Scholarship

Roland DePaul Massow III

• Northwest Missouri State University Midwest Student Exchange Program Award Scholarship
• Northwest Missouri State University Tower Scholarship

Lucas Rudolph Matulka

• Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors Award Scholarship
• Ritonya Buscher Poehling Vocational Scholarship

Jacob Jean McGuire

Sarah Michelle Mimick

• Briar Cliff University Academic Award Scholarship
• Gonzaga University Deans Scholarship
• Iowa State University Award for Competitive Excellence Scholarship
• Northwest Missouri State University Midwest Student Exchange Program Award Scholarship
• Northwest Missouri State University Out-of-State Achievement Scholarship
• Northwest Missouri State University Tower Scholarship
• Rockhurst University Deans Scholarship
• Rockhurst University Loyola Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Omaha Dean’s Scholarship

Joshua Anton Missak

• Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors Award Scholarship

Sarah Christine Mitzlaff

• American Red Cross Young Minds Change Lives Scholarship

Rina Michele Mixan

Brendan Mathew Moore

Taylor Jeffrey Moore

Erin Lynn Murray

• Bellermine University Academic Scholarship
• Bellermine University Monsignor Horrigan Scholarship
• Bellermine University Residence Hall Scholarship
• Briar Cliff University Academic Scholarship
• Children’s Hospital and Medical Center Teen Connection Scholarship
• Creighton University Academic Scholarship
• Creighton University Ignatian Leadership Service Scholarship
• Drake University Presidential Scholarship
• Saint Louis University Academic Scholarship
• The Salvation Army D.J.’s Hero Award Scholarship
• University of Saint Thomas Award Scholarship

Joseph Thomas Novotny

Jackson Paul Overkamp

Josephine Monique Pauley

Abigail Elizabeth Peters

• Benedictine College Academic Scholarship
• Benedictine College Award Scholarship
• Bradley University Deans Scholarship
• Bradley University Neighbor-State Scholarship
• Chaminade University Regent’s Scholarship
• College of Saint Benedict/ Saint John’s University Catholic High School Scholarship
• College of Saint Benedict/ Saint John’s University President’s Scholarship
• College of Saint Benedict/ Saint John’s University Recognition Scholarship
• Creighton University Founders Award Scholarship
• Drake University Presidential Scholarship
• First Data Corporation Academic Scholarship
• Loyola University-Chicago Trustee Scholarship
• Loyola University- New Orleans Merit Award Scholarship
• Marquette University Ignatius Academic Distinction Scholarship
• Regis University Board of Trustees’ Scholarship
• Regis University Catholic High School Award Scholar Award Scholarship
• Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Presidential Scholarship
• Saint Louis University Deans’ Scholarship
• Seton Hall University Academic Scholarship
• University of St. Thomas Academic Scholarship

Timothy Leo Pflug

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln James Canfield Scholarship
• University of Nebraska- Omaha Engineering Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Omaha Regents Scholarship

Taylor Ann Pickett

Luke Patrick Pietryga

• Midland University Tennis Scholarship
• Nebraska Wesleyan University Academic Scholarship

Olivia Kristine Placzek

• Ritonya Buscher Poehling College Scholarship

Mitchell Christopher Reed

• Bellevue Rotary Club Scholarship
• Nebraska Wesleyan University Award Scholarship

Anton Michael Rice

• Iowa State University Award for Competitive Excellence Scholarship
• Marquette University Ignatius Academic Distinction Scholarship
• Marquette University Magis Scholarship
• Marquette University Track Scholarship
• Saint Louis University Deans’ Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln James Canfield Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering Dean’s Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Omaha Chancellor’s Scholarship

Ryan Carter Rowe

• Briar Cliff University Academic Award Scholarship
• Navy ROTC Scholarship
• Ohio State University National Buckeye Scholarship
• Ohio State University Trustees Scholarship
• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Leadership Award Scholarship
• University of Missouri-Columbia College of Engineering Merit Scholarship
• University of Missouri-Columbia Mark Twain Non-Resident Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering Dean’s Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln James Canfield Scholarship
• University of Nebraska- Omaha College of Engineering Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Omaha Regents Scholarship
• Utah State University Engineering State Nonresident Aggie Scholar Scholarship
• Utah State University College of Engineering Honors at Entrance Scholarship

James Edward Sastamoine

Shawn Oliver Schaefer

Blake Stephen Schneiderwind

• Avon Foundation President's Recognition Program Scholarship
• Chaminade University Marianist Leadership Scholarship
• Iowa State University Award for Competitive Excellence Scholarship
• Midland University Board of Directors Scholarship
• Midwest Plains Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Scholarship
• Omaha and Southwest Iowa Building and Construction Trades Council
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln James Canfield Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Omaha Chancellor’s Scholarship

Matthew James Sis

• Academic Decathlon Regional Competition Scholarship
• Certified Hazardous Materials Midwest Plains Scholarship
• Colorado School of Mines Merit Scholarship
• Engineer’s Club of Omaha Scholarship
• Iowa State University Award for Competitive Excellence Scholarship
• Kansas State University Honors Scholarship
• KPE Engineering Scholarship
• University of Nebraska- Lincoln Nebraska Top Scholar Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln Regents Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Omaha Regents Scholarship

Julia Rose Smith

• College of Saint Mary Academic Scholarship
• College of Saint Mary Catholic High School Graduate Scholarship
• College of Saint Mary First Generation Scholarship
• College of Saint Mary Residence Life Scholarship
• College of Saint Mary Youth Ministry Scholarship

Ryan Patrick Songcuan

• Bellevue Knights of Columbus College Scholarship
• Gonzaga University Regents Scholarship
• Offutt Officers’ Spouses’ Club Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln James Canfield Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Legends Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Omaha Chancellor’s Scholarship

Ashley Marie Strazdas

• Chaminade University Presidential Scholarship
• Rockhurst University Loyola Scholarship
• Rockhurst University Provincial Scholarship
• University of St. Thomas Award Scholarship

Sara Gabrielle Stuva

• American Red Cross Young Minds Change Lives Scholarship

Connor Patrick Sullivan

• Hastings College Success Scholarship
• Mount Marty College Academic Excellence Scholarship
• Mount Marty College Incentive Scholarship
• Susan Thompson Buffett Scholarship 

Marc Adam Tangeman

• River Cities Conference Scholarship

Sidney Rene Tangeman

Alissa Rae Thompson

Joseph Thomas Tisko

Alexander Joseph Tometich

• Northwest Missouri State University Academic Excellence Scholarship
• Northwest Missouri State University Midwest Student Exchange Program Award Scholarship
• Northwest Missouri State University Out-of-State Achievement Scholarship

Mariah Kathleen Townsend

• College of Saint Benedict/ Saint John’s University Benedicta Arts and Theatre Scholarship
• College of Saint Benedict/ Saint John’s University Catholic High School Scholarship
• College of Saint Benedict/ Saint John’s University President’s Scholarship
• College of Saint Benedict/ Saint John’s University Recognition Scholarship
• College of Saint Benedict/ Saint John’s University Soprano Voice Scholarship
• Creighton University Founders Award Scholarship
• Rockhurst University Deans Scholarship
• Rockhurst University Loyola Scholarship

Dylan Alexander Travis

• Augustana College Basketball Scholarship
• Benedictine College Basketball Scholarship 
• Briar Cliff University Academic Scholarship
• Briar Cliff University Basketball Scholarship
• Doane College Access Award Scholarship
• Hastings College Success Award Scholarship
• Horatio Alger Association Ak-Sar-Ben Scholarship
• Midland University Basketball Scholarship
• Morningside College Alumni Endorsement Award Scholarship
• Morningside College Basketball Scholarship
• Morningside College Mustang Co-Curricular Award Scholarship
• Morningside College Travel Award Scholarship
• Wayne State College Basketball Scholarship

Rachel Lael Vecchio

• Susan Thompson Buffett Scholarship

Kirsten Marie Warren

Wade Michael Wees

Joseph Robert Weiss

• University of Nebraska-Omaha Dean’s Scholarship

Kyle Richard Williams

Taylor Anne Wilson

• Creighton University Founders Award Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln James Canfield Scholarship
• University of Nebraska- Lincoln Chancellor’s Leadership Award Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Omaha Dean’s Scholarship

Rachel Marie Wilwerding

• Boston University Presidential Scholarship
• Chadron State College Academic Scholarship
• Fordham University Finalist Scholarship
• Marquette University Ignatius Academic Excellence Scholarship
• Omaha World Herald Top Student Scholarship
• Seton Hall Chancellor’s Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln Regents Scholarship
• University of Nebraska-Omaha Regents Scholarship

Shane Michael Zeller