Senior Heroes: Achieving Excellence Meet nine Omaha Public Schools students from the Class of 2025 as they embark on their next chapter

From Pre-K to graduation, Omaha Public Schools prepares students for success in life no matter what the future holds.

As the Class of 2025 approaches its next phase, we celebrate their growth and achievements.

Manay Kaw Shee Moo

At Northwest High, Manay Kaw Shee Moo is leaving his mark with strength and kindness. As a student leader and role model, he’s shown what it means to uplift others while staying true to yourself. Whether supporting classmates or preparing for his future in engineering, Manay leads with compassion and purpose.

"Without Omaha Public Schools, I would not be who I am today, because Omaha Public Schools has provided a fundamental place where people can discover who they truly are and what they are good at."
"Being close with family is one of the big parts of my life and our culture in general. We have a Karen community here. We work together and help each other grow."

Sophia Bouman

Sophia Bouman is dedicated to uplifting others through her involvement in Educators Rising, Color Guard, Orchestra, Senior Senate and more. The Burke High senior leads with compassion, always putting others first.

"I just want to give back and use my gifts and my strengths to leave an impact on my community as well."
"Your formative years are when you’re young; those are when some of the people have had the most profound impacts on me. So, if I can be an encouragement to someone and a support to someone in that age too, then I definitely want to do that."

Gabe Mathisen

Gabe Mathisen knows true leadership means putting others first. With kindness, meaningful connections and a heart full of gratitude, he’s making a lasting impact at Westview High.

"I know I can give so much. That's a huge thing for me."
"During middle school and elementary school, I didn't like being involved as much, but the teachers here have shown me that being involved is a good thing. Now, I'm so excited to go to college and do all these clubs and stuff."

Giselle Sanchez Morales

From learning English as a second language to becoming an interpreter at Buena Vista High, Giselle Sanchez is now pursuing her dream of becoming an educator.

“Ever since I set foot in the classroom, I’m just like ‘Yes, this is where I belong, this is where I see my future.’”
"Every single detail has been wonderful, and it couldn't have been any better than what I've experienced here at Omaha Public Schools."

Hear a new, inspiring story from a featured senior each week

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Congratulations to our Class of 2025. You make us #OPSProud!