St. John Lutheran Seniors 2026
On May 3rd, 2026 we will be recognizing the graduating St. John Lutheran, ELCA Seniors - everyone is invited to join us for a cake reception at 10:05 AM between the services. We ask that you pray for the seniors as they prepare to start the next step in their lives and faith journeys.
Kylie Belt


Name:
Kylie Belt
Parents:
Stacie Bruns and Franklin Belt
Graduating from:
Beatrice High School
Plans following graduation:
Attending University of Nebraska Kearney and majoring in graphic design with a minor in music.
Favorite memory of St. John:
Going on the Youth Group Trips because I get to be with my friends and explore new places that can connect me more to God.
Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse:
“Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.” - Proverbs 27:9
Brooklyn Carlson


Name:
Brooklyn Carlson
Parents:
Melissa & Shawn Carlson
Graduating from:
Beatrice High School
Plans following graduation:
Attending SCC for Early Childhood Development
Favorite memory of St. John:
Having fun on Wednesday nights
Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse:
I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing. - 2 Timothy 4:7-8
Grayson Cline


Name:
Grayson Cline
Parents:
Lance & Lani Cline
Graduating from:
Beatrice High School
Plans following graduation:
Attending UNL to study Radiology.
Favorite memory of St. John:
Getting confirmed in front of my family and Christmas Eve services.
Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse:
Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. - Luke 6:37
Sara Dodge


Name:
Sara Dodge
Parents:
Dennis & Salomé Dodge
Graduating from:
Beatrice High School
Plans following graduation:
Attending UNO to study Media Communication
Favorite memory of St. John:
Youth group outings for ice cream, Sunday school hangman games, going on the yearly youth trip and all of the Christmas events. (Too many good memories to choose from!)
Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse:
The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. - 1 Timothy 1: 14
Jadyn Griffith


Name:
Jadyn Griffith
Parents:
Michelle Parde
Graduating from:
Freeman High School
Plans following graduation:
Attending College of Hair Design for esthetics.
Favorite memory of St. John:
Getting lost in a corn field during youth group.
Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse:
Jesus answered, “You do not know now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” - John 13:7
Gabby Long


Name:
Gabby Long
Parents:
Derrick & Jody Long
Graduating from:
Diller-Odell High School
Plans following graduation:
Attending Northeast Community College and majoring in Elementary Education.
Favorite memory of St. John:
Helping with VBS
Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse:
For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11
David Maurstad


Name:
David Maurstad
Parents:
Ing & Laura Maurstad
Graduating from:
Beatrice High School
Plans following graduation:
Attending UNL in the fall, majoring in Nutrition and Biomedical Sciences with the hopes to continue at medical school.
Favorite memory of St. John:
Going to church with my family.
Confirmation or favorite Bible Verse:
Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. - 1 Timothy 4:12
Kara Jo Schuster


Name:
Kara Jo Schuster
Parents:
Tim & Carla Schuster
Graduating from:
Beatrice High School
Plans following graduation:
Continuing education at UNO on the pre-med route in pursuit of becoming an orthopedic surgeon.
Favorite memory of St. John:
When Heidi took the kids to Camp Carol Joy Holling.
Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse:
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. - John 15:12
Callie Schwisow


Name:
Callie Schwisow
Parents:
Roy & Rebecca Schwisow
Graduating from:
Beatrice High School
Plans following graduation:
Attending Iowa Western Community College to study Exercise Science
Favorite memory of St. John:
All of the fun trips to the Carol Joy Holling Camps!
Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse:
No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it. - 1st Corinthians 10:13
Brielle Toland


Name:
Brielle Toland
Parents:
Jill & Danny Toland
Graduating from:
Beatrice High School
Plans following graduation:
Going to Peru state college and majoring in criminal justice and minoring in psychology.
Favorite memory of St. John:
Knocking on our leader's door on a youth trip and they weren’t in there and we were making a song, and we got caught by them.
Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse:
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. - Colossians 3:15
Tobey VanLaningham


Name:
Tobey VanLaningham
Parents:
Kevin & Debra VanLaningham
Graduating from:
Beatrice High School
Plans following graduation:
I will be getting my degree for Automation & Robotics at SCC-Milford.
Favorite memory of St. John:
Selling stadium seats at the Husker games.
Confirmation or Favorite Bible Verse:
Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. - Proverbs 30:5