West Holt Public Schools

Every Monday leading up to graduation, I’ll (Mrs. Ruppert) be sharing West Holt seniors and their plans for what comes next. Here are this week’s seniors. Thank you to Mrs. Kraus and her Yearbook class for creating these pictures using AI and thank you, Amber Shane, for allowing us to use the school pictures in this process. It was a great way for students to learn about AI creation and copyright issues with this quickly evolving technology.
This time of year brings so many emotions. As a school counselor, it is truly a privilege to watch these students grow—not just academically, but as people. I’ve seen them face challenges, celebrate successes, and become the young adults they are today.
It’s bittersweet knowing I won’t see them in the halls much longer. Letting them go is never easy.
But more than anything, I feel incredibly proud. They are ready—ready to take on new challenges and create their own paths.
It’s a little scary to “push them out of the nest,” but it is also beautiful to watch them spread their wings and fly.
Anel Monasterio - Nursing - University of Nebraska - Kearney
Kellen Monasterio - Electrician - Central Community College - Hastings
Maria Mora-Gallardo - Elementary Education - Northeast Community College
Avery Nemetz - School Psychology - Northwest Missouri State
Aleigha Ogden - Elementary Education - Wayne State College
Cameron Pacha - Cyber Security - Wayne State College
Taylor Peek - Geology - University of Minnesotya - Mankato
Madalyn Pistulka - Nursing - College of Saint Mary

Finnegan would like to thank Becky and Tiffany for a pup cup on his special day!