Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Will Rathjen

North Platte

Summary

My goal is to further my education by perusing a college degree with hopes aspirations of gaining acceptance into Dental School, in order to achieve my dream of becoming a Dentist in a rural Nebraska area.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ranch Hand

Childears Family Ranch
Stapleton
2020 - Current
  • Fixe and build fence, and work to maintain pastureland.g livestock throughout their lifespan.
  • Fixed and built fence, and worked to maintain pastureland.
  • Worked on maintaining and cleaning buildings and pens to ensure healthy environments for livestock.
  • Assisted in most aspects of ranch work to support a sustainable beef operation.
  • Developed the ability to problem-solve in rapidly changing work environments.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Platte High School
North Platte, NE
05-2026

Skills

  • Problem-Solver
  • Disciplined
  • Dedicated
  • Loyal
  • Honest
  • Hardworking
  • Articulate
  • Personable
  • Resilient
  • Determined

Accomplishments

Bulldog of the Month - December 2025
Academic Letter - 2022-2025
Academic Honor Roll - 2022-2025
Earned an I Pad for ACT score achievement - 2025

Affiliations

Football - 2022, 2023, 2025
Two time Varsity letter winner
Leading rusher and tied for leading scorer senior year
Wrestling - 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26
Four time Varsity letter winner
Three time State Qualifier
Team Captain - 2025-26
Track - 2023
FFA - 2022-23
4H - 2022-2026
High Ability Learners (HAL) - 2022-2026
Summer Weight Program through NPHS - 2022-2024
National Honor Society - 2024-2026

Certification

Sunday School Assistant - North Platte Berean Church - 2025-2026
Duties: Assist instructors in teaching curriculum and helping students complete classwork.
Youth Flag Football Assistant - 2025
Assisted in teaching positions, running drills, and engaging with youth to improve understanding of football positions and plays.
Moving a Health Impaired Individual - 2025
Packed and moved an individual with medical difficulties related to a recent transplant.
General Maintenance at Lincoln County Historical Society - 2024-2025
Trim and Mow Historical Society Grounds. Water trees and plans. Stripped and painted buildings on the property.
Youth Football Camp Coach 2023-2024
Assisted in running drills and coaching elementary and middle school boys in learning football positions and plays.
Community Clean Up 2025
Cleared trash from common areas in the community and along roadways.
Decorated Berean Church for Christmas 2024
Assisted in lifting heavy items and transporting boxes of seasonal decor, as well as decorating in preperation for Christmas.

Timeline

Ranch Hand

Childears Family Ranch
2020 - Current

High School Diploma -

North Platte High School
Will Rathjen