Class of 2021 Senior Spotlight: Layne Krutz
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On December 4, 2002, in Norfolk, Nebraska, Kory and Wendy Krutz became parents to their third and final child, Layne Krutz.
Fast forward 18 years, and their youngest is now about to graduate high school.
Layne has two older siblings: Ashlynn, 24, and Ried, 21. The Krutz family also has three dogs: Milly the black lab and Australian shepherd mix; Bella, the German shepherd and husky mix; and Hank, the morkie.
Throughout his high school career, Layne has been involved in Football and One-Act for four years and FFA for three years. Through these activities he has lettered in Football and One Act, as well as earned his Greenhand and Chapter degree through FFA.
When asked what his proudest high school accomplishment was he stated “Making it this far.” For his favorite high school memory, he recalls fitting 15 cheese sticks in his mouth during lunch.
For Layne’s future plans, he plans to attend Northeast Community College to major in Automotive Technology. In 10-15 years, he sees himself working and racing cars on the side.
If he won the lottery, Layne would “open a garage working on classic cars with a bar and grill attached to it.” When asked if he could travel anywhere in the world, he said, “Canada, to go hunting and fishing”.
Three words Layne would describe himself are adventurous, hard-working, and different. His says his favorite hobbies are hunting, fishing, and working on cars. Layne’s biggest pet peeve is when people “act dumb.”
Layne’s favorite subject in school is weightlifting. His favorite TV show is Trailer Park Boys; song is “Man of Constant Sorrow”; sports team is the Huskers; food and restaurant is cheeseburgers and Big Red Keno.
Layne says he admires all his family members, but especially his Grandpa Denny because he is so successful.
His advice to underclassmen is “Don’t ever punch a mirror in the bathroom…you won’t win.”
Congratulations and best of luck, Layne!