Senior Spotlight: Carter Brabec
Launch the media gallery 1 playerOn August 31, 2006, Carter Nathan Brabec was born to April and Andy Brabec.
In addition to Carter's parents, he has two siblings, Dylan (20) and Sadie (14). He is the grandson of Charmayne and the late Gary Brabec of Leigh and Lucy Nathan and the late Larry Nathan of Norfolk. He also has two dogs, Boomer and Bullet.
Carter has participated in many different activities during his high school career, including FFA for 4 years, One-Act for 3 years, and basketball for 2 years. Outside of school activities, Carter participates in Leigh Youth Advisory Committee and Pioneer 4-H Club.
Three words that describe Carter are dedicated, funny, and honest. His great personality and hard work have also awarded him the honor of “Student of the Month.” He says his greatest high school accomplishments are being a state Star Finalist in Ag Placement for FFA and playing a great girl in this year’s One-Act play.
The people Carter admires the most are his parents because they are always there for him and push him to do better for himself.
Carter has many high school memories, but he says his favorite is going to Olive Garden and going to the To Kill a Mockingbird play in Omaha with his class when he was a sophomore. On the flip side, he says his most embarrassing moment was coming to a new school in 7th grade not knowing many kids.
Three of Carter’s goals on his bucket list consist of buying a nice semi, going to Alaska, and going on an airplane.
Carter has tons of favorite things, like his favorite movie, Happy Gilmore. His favorite song is “I’m Done” by Koe Wetzel. His favorite sports team is the Kansas City Chiefs, his favorite restaurant is Texas Roadhouse, and his favorite subject in school is any ag or shop class.
Outside of school, you can see Carter riding four-wheelers, hanging out with friends, or working at Scheer Farms in Madison.
If Carter won the lottery, he would use the money to buy farm ground and build himself a nice shed and house.
If Carter could travel anywhere in the world, he would go to Bora Bora so he can swim and just hang out.
When asked what his biggest pet peeves are, Carter said when people are singing to the radio when he’s driving.
After high school, Carter plans to go to Northeast Community College with a major in Diversified Agriculture, and he is planning to work on the family farm and get his CDL. In 10-15 years, he sees himself working on the family farm and driving trucks.
Before he graduates, Carter’s advice to underclassmen is that “School can be great if you wander the halls and find people to talk to.”