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2023 Detroit Lakes High School Graduation Magazine PUBLISHED MAY 10, 2023
DETROIT LAKES TRIBUNE 1030 15th Ave SE Ste. 2 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218-847-3151 | Fax 218-847-9409 www.DL-Online.com Devlyn Brooks, Publisher Julie Lake, Magazine Coordinator Chris Johnson, Magazine Designer
CLASS OF 2023
Front Cover Design by 2023 Detroit Lakes High School Graphic Design Student Alexis N. Anderson
Graduate names and photographs were provided by Detroit Lakes High School. Parent names and information about future plans were submitted by students; not all responded, and some provided only partial responses.
Cailen Abraham
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Navada and Heather Anderson are proud of their 2023 graduate
Grace Anderson
MaKaden Anderson
Future Plans: Going to M State to work on my nursing degree.
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Chad and Laura Baethke are proud of their 2023 graduate
Lilly Baethke
Kadin Bahls
Future Plans: Play junior hockey.
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Carter Becker
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Maddisen Bellanger
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Alan and Tricia Bellefeuille are proud of their 2023 graduate
Carter Bellefeuille
Allyson and Daniel Bergstrom are proud of their 2023 graduate
Owen Bergstrom Future Plans: Undecided
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Rick Besser and Jennifer Salveson are proud of their 2023 graduate
Jody and Bob Bjorge are proud of their 2023 graduate
Noah Besser
Zachary Bjorge
Future Plans: Attending Northland Community and Technical College for electrician school.
Future Plans: Attend North Dakota State University and major in music.
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Tessie and Josh Blake are proud of their 2023 graduate
Nick and Alicia Bowers are proud of their 2023 graduate
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Ella Bowers
Future Plans: Getting master’s in social work and become a board certified behavioral analyst.
Future Plans: Attending Montana State University.
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Holly Okeson and Jeffrey Branden are proud of their 2023 graduate
Randy and Jill Brandt are proud of their 2023 graduate
Baylee Branden
Blake Brandt
Future Plans: I will be attending University of North Dakota this fall, in hopes to become a physician’s assistant.
Future Plans: Attending Alexandria Technical Community College.
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Bill and Brenda Brooks are proud of their 2023 graduate
Molly Brooks
Cameron Cannon
Future Plans: Attending North Dakota State University for respiratory care.
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Rebecca Cannon
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CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!
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Jadah Canoy Hatakainen
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Ross and Shiloh Cariveau are proud of their 2023 graduate
Kristina and Lee Carlson are proud of their 2023 graduate
Zoe Cariveau
Mark Carlson
Future Plans: I plan on attending the University of Hawai’i Mānoa and majoring in chemistry to eventually become a PA dermatologist!
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Future Plans: Undecided
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Zachary Carlson
Ethan Carrier
Future Plans: Attend North Dakota State College of Science for an auto tech degree.
Future Plans: Going to the University of Minnesota for finance and to play football.
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Isaac Chiodo
Jack Clark Future Plans: Will be attending North Dakota State University to continue music career.
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Tracy Neusser and Terry Burnette are proud of their 2023 graduate
Olivia Clark Burnette
Zane Coalwell
Future Plans: Attend M State in Fergus Falls to continue volleyball career.
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Anthony Crow is proud of his 2023 graduate
Taylor Crabtree
Hailey Crow Future Plans: Go to University of North Dakota for environmental studies.
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Ella Cummings Future Plans: Attend Concordia College for international business.
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Detroit Lakes Tribune Ken and Wendy Dahring are proud of their 2023 graduate
Megan Dahring Future Plans: Work
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Amy and Aaron Dallmann are proud of their 2023 graduate
Brielle Dallmann
Vernie Davidson
Future Plans: Undecided
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Nick and Paula Disse are proud of their 2023 graduate
Alea Disse
Michelle is proud of her 2023 graduate
Mason Drewry
Future Plans: Undecided
Future Plans: Going to University of North Dakota for biology/premed.
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Jim and Ronda Ellis are proud of their 2023 graduate
Samantha Ellis
Alexander Erickson
Future Plans: Going to attend Minnesota State University Moorhead for early childhood education.
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Conner Erickson
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Alexander Fletcher Future Plans: Go to North Dakota State University for exercise science.
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Ethan Fagerlie
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Maria Foltz Future Plans: Attending the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota.
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Rebecca Bennett and Steve Fowler are proud of their 2023 graduate
Stacey and Todd Frank are proud of their 2023 graduate
Vincent Fowler
Mason Frank
Future Plans: Becoming an IT technician.
Future Plans: Attend Alexandria for Professional Trucking School.
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Midwest Bank
Kelly and Andy Gag are proud of their 2023 graduate
Preston Frohman
Sofia Gag Future Plans: Do project search or go to school to become a vet tech.
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Eddie and Tricia Geffre are proud of their 2023 graduate
Ivy Geffre
Davide Giambellini
Future Plans: Attending North Dakota State University for radiology.
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Mark and Kari Gloege are proud of their 2023 graduate
Ethan Gjerde
Kiah Gloege Future Plans: Attending the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
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Joshua Goodspeed Future Plans: Attend Augsburg University to play baseball.
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Jennifer Greydanus is proud of her 2023 graduate
Sage Greydanus Future Plans: Going to Minnesota State University Moorhead for graphic design and art.
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Chris and Kim Guck are proud of their 2023 graduate
Olivia Guck
Jalynn Gunderson
Future Plans: Attending Concordia College for nursing.
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Karry Hedman and Tory Haarstick are proud of their 2023 graduate
Craig and Christine Hall are proud of their 2023 graduate
Jason Haarstick
Jessie Hall
Future Plans: Work and get money and probably go to trade school
Future Plans: I will be attending Arizona State University in the fall and I am majoring in business communications and I would love to attain my MBA in the future.
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Jay and Angela are proud of their 2023 graduate
Terry and Mary Haus are proud of their 2023 graduate
Hunter Hanson
Tyler Haus
Future Plans: College at North Dakota State University with a major in health sciences and a minor in psychology.
Future Plans: To attend Bemidji State next year and major in aquatic biology.
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Jacee Hauser
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Carter Haverkamp
Future Plans: Attend the Naval Academy to become a doctor.
Future Plans: Attending North Dakota State College of Science for John Deere Tech.
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Caiwen Hazen
Bethany Heinonen Future Plans: Go to Minnesota State University Moorhead for early childhood education.
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Anita and Greg Henderson are proud of their 2023 graduate
Reed Henderson
Daisy Hendrickson
Future Plans: Undecided
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Mike and Shantel Hess are proud of their 2023 graduate
Ella Hess
Logan Hilde
Future Plans: Attend Concordia College in Moorhead.
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Brian and Paula Hines are proud of their 2023 graduate
Benjamin Hines
Emonda Hollier
Future Plans: Attend the University of Jamestown and major in marketing. Also going to be a dualsport athlete.
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Angie and Matt Horner are proud of their 2023 graduate
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Jerzie Horner
Annabelle Houglum
Future Plans: Attend University of North Dakota to continue track and field career and major in biology.
Future Plans: Attending the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, to double major in theater and film and television.
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Lakeridge Dental/DLCCC/Jordyn Tana Wood and Charles Huwe are proud of their 2023 graduate
Sageus Hunt
Jenna Huwe Future Plans: Attending North Dakota State University.
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Prentiss Waxler are proud of their 2023 graduate
Shelbie Ihry Future Plans: Undecided
Todd & Jennifer Jackson are proud of their 2023 graduate
Cade Jackson Future Plans: I will be attending MSUM to earn a master’s degree in actuarial science and become an actuary.
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Midwest Bank
Trevor and Angela Janich are proud of their 2023 graduate
Madison Jacobson
Grace Janich
Future Plans: Go to school for dental hygiene and join the military.
Future Plans: Attending Trinity Bible College and Graduate School to study Middle Eastern studies.
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Robb Johnson is proud of his 2023 graduate
Xander Jessen
Brooklyn Johnson Future Plans: I plan on attending the University of Minnesota. I am going to major in psychology and double minor in health and nutrition sciences and business.
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Don and Tiff Johnson are proud of their 2023 graduate
Reece Johnson
Kyler Johnston
Future Plans: Working for my uncle installing batteries around the country.
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Alonzo Jones
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Kaitlyn Jorgenson Future Plans: Attending the University of Minnesota Twin Cities to study pre-medicine.
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Jashawn Jones
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Charlie Kalina Future Plans: Attending North Dakota State University for business.
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Ross and Dawn Kasowski are proud of their 2023 graduate
Samantha Kamann
Rachel Kasowski Future Plans: Attending North Dakota State College of Science for dental hygiene.
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Riana Hendrickson and Craig Kaul are proud of their 2023 graduate
Deb and Daryl Killian are proud of their 2023 graduate
Terah Kaul
Lincoln Killian
Future Plans: Attend University of Arizona to get an undergraduate degree in chemistry.
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Future Plans: Undecided
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Jennifer Morton, DJ Hagman and Craig Killmer are proud of their 2023 graduate
Phil and Nicole are proud of their 2023 graduate
Future Plans: Undecided
Future Plans: Play baseball in college.
Emily Killmer
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Hunter Korth Future Plans: Concordia College to get a business degree and to play football.
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Grady Kirchner
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Kacy Kruger Future Plans: Go to college for nursing.
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Shivan and Michelle Kulasingham are proud of their 2023 graduate
Chase Kukowski
Kylie Kulasingham Future Plans: Attending the University of North Dakota for biology.
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Mary and Bill Kvebak are proud of their 2023 graduate
China Buffet
Jeremy and Jennifer Labbe are proud of their 2023 graduate
Morgan Kvebak
Brian Labbe
Future Plans: Attend North Dakota State University for business.
Future Plans: Start my own shop.
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LeRoy and DeAnn LaCrosse are proud of their 2023 graduate
Erin and Adam Lage are proud of their 2023 graduate
LeRoy LaCrosse
Olivia Lage
Future Plans: Going to North Dakota State University to major in exercise science.
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Future Plans: Attend M State for general studies.
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Lisa and Brooks Larson are proud of their 2023 graduate
Abigail Larson
Cole Larson
Future Plans: Attend University of North Dakota to major in psychology and run track and field.
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Keith and Nancy LeCleir are proud of their 2023 graduate
Kendall Lawrence
Amaya LeCleir Future Plans: I am enlisted in the Air National Guard and will eventually become a dentist.
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Henry Lee
Chloe Leegard Future Plans: Start my photography business and hopefully get an apprenticeship in the tattoo industry.
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Tonya and Stephen Leitheiser are proud of their 2023 graduate
Scott and Christine are proud of their 2023 graduate
Arianna Leitheiser
Nathaniel Lembke
Future Plans: Complete prerequisites at M State and complete the diagnostic medical sonography program at Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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Future Plans: OSUT training as infantry for the Army National Guard
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Lauren Lillquist
Lauren Lokken Future Plans: Get my AAS in business.
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Tom and Amy Lundberg are proud of their 2023 graduate
Chad and Joni Lunde are proud of their 2023 graduate
Ethan Lundberg
Aiden Lunde
Future Plans: Attending North Dakota State College of Science for welding technology.
Future Plans: Attend University of North Dakota for business.
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Chad and Joni Lunde are proud of their 2023 graduate
Chad and Joni Lunde are proud of their 2023 graduate
Ellie Lunde
Megan Lunde
Future Plans: Attend Northland Community and Technical College majoring in radiology.
Future Plans: I plan on attending Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, to major in biology with an emphasis in prephysical therapy.
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Katie and Eric Lundmark are proud of their 2023 graduate
Darren and Tonya Mack are proud of their 2023 graduate
Clara Lundmark Future Plans: Attend Montana State University.
Joshua Mack Future Plans: Play junior hockey.
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Ly and Nick Mai are proud of their 2023 graduate
Kyle MacPherson
Maximilian Mai Future Plans: Attending University of North Dakota.
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Mercedes Malone
Lily Martinson Future Plans: Going to M State for early childhood education.
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Talia and David McDougall are proud of their 2023 graduate
Carlan Mastin
Milena McDougall Future Plans: Attend college at Minnesota State University Moorhead.
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Brice Mears and Jordyn Steffes are proud of their 2023 graduate
Jack Mears
Alexis Medley
Future Plans: Undecided
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Bobbi and Cory Mercil are proud of their 2023 graduate
Gavyn Meeks
Jaden Mercil Future Plans: Attend the University of Minnesota or the College of Charleston for biology.
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Trisha and Brian Mernitz are proud of their 2023 graduate
Kyla Mernitz
Ryan Michlitsch
Future Plans: Attend the University of Minnesota Morris.
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Larry and Holly Moe are proud of their 2023 graduate
Kiara Moe
Jeffrey Moen
Future Plans: Attend the University of North Dakota and major in computer science.
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Jenny and Ryan Ziegler are proud of their 2023 graduate
Britt and Derrick Moore are proud of their 2023 graduate
Enzo Monteiro Alves
Cooper Moore
Future Plans: Going to college for computer science.
Future Plans: Undecided
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Kimberly and Justin Barnett are proud of their 2023 graduate
Skyler Morrison
Alexia Nez Perce Future Plans: Attend the University of Minnesota Duluth for business and finance.
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Della Ni
Abigail Noll
Future Plans: Going to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities to major in chemistry.
Future Plans: University of North Dakota
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Carrie Schoitz and Jake Nordick are proud of their 2023 graduate
Grace Nordick
Mariska Nunn
Future Plans: Undecided
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Posch Family Dentistry Paul and Julia Okeson are proud of their 2023 graduate
Eli Ohman
Brock Okeson Future Plans: Going to University of North Dakota to major in finance.
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Cade Okeson
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Mason Omberg
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Chloe Olson
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Colby Ortloff
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Joni and Thomas Pace are proud of their 2023 graduate
Dave and Jodi Pavek are proud of their 2023 graduate
Jack Pace
Jakub Pavek
Future Plans: Attend North Dakota State University for engineering.
Future Plans: Going to Gustavus Adolphus College to play football and study business management.
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Charlotte Block is proud of her 2023 graduate
Andi Peake
Alessandra Pievani
Future Plans: Continue boxing.
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The SCRAPBOOK MOMENTS of the Julia Steffl
Congratulations! We hope you take the time to have fun and enjoy life. It goes by so fast. Love Mom and Dad
Kaydence Swiers
Congratulations Kaydence, we are so proud of you! Follow your dreams and stay true to yourself along the way! Love, Mom and Dad
Abby Noll
Congratulations Abby! We are so proud of you and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for you. We love you! Love, Mom and Dad
Skyler Mae Morrison
The future is yours! Dream Big! Beautiful Blue Eyed Girl! Love, Dad and Melissa
Rhett Zima
You are smart, brave, kind, capable, witty, and beautiful! We love you! Mom, Dad, and Billy
Annie Houglum
We are so excited for you Annie! You have so many adventures ahead, keep shining BRIGHT! We love you, we love you, we love you!!! Love, Mom, Dad and Jude
Connor Zamzo
Ella Hess
Jerzie Horner
Ethan Carrier
Determination is what makes the impossible possible. Jump into college and enjoy the ride! Proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, & Griff
You have amazed us from the day you were born! We are so proud of you! Congratulations! Love Mom & Dad
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Congratulations!!! Dream big, follow your heart, believe in yourself and remember you are loved! Love, Mom, Dad and Nick
Your family has always believed you were headed for good things... and it’s been a blessing watching you get there! Love, Your Family
The SCRAPBOOK
MOMENTS
of the
Jenna Huwe
We are so proud of you! We look forward to what God has planned for you. We love you.
Olivia Lage
Congratulations Olivia! You’ve accomplished great things, keep believing in yourself and you’ll be unstoppable! Love you! Mom & Dad
Baylee Branden
We’ve watched in amazement as you’ve grown into the responsible, kind, hardworking & determined person you are today. We can’t wait to see what your future holds - reach for the stars! We love you and are SO proud of you! Mom, Dad, Jordan & Chad
Maren Strawsell
We are extremely proud of the strong, intelligent woman you have become, and of course your decision...go Bison!
Evan Thomas
Gosh will we miss that smile, but we’re so proud of the man you’ve become. You were born ready! U of A will be an exciting next step filled with adventure. (P.S. Call your mom & text your sister!) Love ya - Mom, Dad & Brooke
Ellie, Aiden & Megan Lunde
Congratulations! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see the amazing things you each will do! Love, Mom & Dad
Brock Okeson
Congratulations!!! We are so proud of you and love you so much! Love Dad, Mom and Gus
Sofia Gag
Grady Kirchner
Alexis Weets
Jasmine Weets
Congratulations Sofia! We are so proud of you and look forward to all that is yet to come. Love Mom and Dad
Congratulations Lexi! We are extremely proud of you and excited for what the future has in store for you! Love you, Mom and Dad
So proud of you and so excited to see what your future holds. The possibilities are endless! Love, Mom & Dad
Jazzy - your future is so bright! I am beyond proud of you! Best of luck at the U of M! Love - Mom
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The SCRAPBOOK
MOMENTS
of the
Ben Hines
Your future is bright, Go do great things! Remember to always be yourself, everyone else is taken! Much Love, Mom ,Dad & Jack
Ella Bowers
Congratulations Ella, We are so proud of you! We cannot wait to see where this new chapter in your life takes you! We love you so much! Love, Mom & Dad
Logan Schons
Congratulations Logan! We are so very proud of you and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! Love, Mom, Darin, Whitney, & Calvin
Gavyn Meeks
Congratulations Gavyn!!! We are so proud of the man you are becoming. Cannot wait to see what your future holds! Love you, Mom and Dad
Alea Disse
Congratulations Alea! We are so proud of you! Follow your dreams and you will do great things! Love Mom & Dad
Jacee Rae Hauser
Cole Larson
Kylie Tulius
Jack Clark
We are so proud of your accomplishments, Rae Rae! With your determination, you will do great things! Love you soo much! Mom & Dad
We are so proud of you! Cannot wait to see what the future holds. Love Mom and Dad
Joshua Mack
Joshua your family is so proud of you. We love you very much and can’t wait to see what you do in the future. Love Dad
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Congratulations Cole! Always remember that the best view comes after the hardest climb. Excited for you to follow your dreams!
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Kira Wolf
We love you and your sense of adventure! Keep following it to new joys! Love Mom & Dad
Heidi Renney and Randy Price are proud of their 2023 graduate
Aidan Pohlman
Lilah Price Future Plans: Bartender
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McKenna Ramsey
Future Plans: Attending University of North Dakota for the predentistry program.
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Future Plans: Attending North Dakota State University for architecture.
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Chris and Belinda Reep are proud of their 2023 graduate
Caden Reep
Stella Rhodes
Future Plans: Attend University of North Dakota for pre-med.
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Jon and Kristine Riewer are proud of their 2023 graduate
Dani and Nick Royer are proud of their 2023 graduate
Justine Riewer
Paige Royer
Future Plans: Attend Concordia College for business and marketing.
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Future Plans: Work toward being an assistant teacher at Laker Prep Preschool. I’m also going to teach dance.
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Shelley and Jeff Masteller are proud of their 2023 graduate
Daisy and Scott Gettel are proud of their 2023 graduate
Zachariah Ruhl
Shea Sandbeck
Future Plans: To attend Alexandria Technical and Community College.
Future Plans: I’ll be working and taking a year off from school.
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Ellie Schattschneider Future Plans: Going to college to get a degree in elementary education!
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Elizabeth Schauer
Austin Schons
Future Plans: Attending Florida State for studio art and linguistics while doing ROTC.
Future Plans: Attend North Dakota State University for computer science.
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Nick Schons and Hope Adams are proud of their 2023 graduate
Logan Schons
Trysten Schwarzrock
Future Plans: Attending University of Jamestown for business and golf.
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Rebecca Castagneri and Jeff Seim are proud of their 2023 graduate
Rileigh Seim
Bradie Sellers
Future Plans: Attending University of North Dakota for business.
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Brenda and Randy Shefelbine are proud of their 2023 graduate
Angela and Anthony Sieling are proud of their 2023 graduate
Dylan Shefelbine
McKenzie Sieling
Future Plans: Enlisting as an infantryman in the Minnesota National Guard.
Future Plans: Attend M State Moorhead for graphic design then work on apprenticeship for tattoos and piercings
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Gregory Simons Future Plans: Go to Morris for criminal justice as my major, and dive there.
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Carl and Katie Simons are proud of their 2023 graduate
Melanie Simons
Bryce Skaaland
Future Plans: Obtain my CDA to become a preschool teacher.
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Brenna Skadsem Future Plans: Attending the University of St. Thomas for prechiropractic.
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Megan Stalberger Future Plans: Attending North Dakota State University for social work.
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Jailyn Skoog Future Plans: Attending the University of North Dakota.
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Al Clark Construction/Papa Murphy’s Melissa Jasperson and Travis Stalley are proud of their 2023 graduate
Kiersten Stalley
Future Plans: I plan on going to North Dakota State University.
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Joe and Kari Stattelman are proud of their 2023 graduate
Shayla Stattelman
Duston Steeke
Future Plans: Attend University of North Dakota for engineering.
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William and June Steffl are proud of their 2023 graduate
Eliana Steffl
Julia Steffl Future Plans: Attend South Dakota State University for agricultural and biosystems technology engineering.
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Nicole and Todd Jacobson are proud of their 2023 graduate
Nathan Stenberg
Anthony Stiegel
Future Plans: Move out in the woods.
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Rebel and Archie Stiyer, Crystal Stiyer are proud of their 2023 graduate
Jen and Brad Wentz and Dave Strawsell are proud of their 2023 graduate
Future Plans: CNA
Future Plans: Attending North Dakota State University for fashion design.
Alexis Stiyer
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Jeremy and Donna Stroeing are proud of their 2023 graduate
Sadie Stroeing
Sean Summers
Future Plans: Attending Valley City State University to play volleyball and pursue a degree in elementary education.
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Caleb Sundstrom
Kaydence Swiers Future Plans: Attending Concordia College in Moorhead to study psychology and continuing my soccer career.
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Melissa and Jeremy Theesfeld are proud of their 2023 graduate
Trevor and Gretchen Thilmony are proud of their 2023 graduate
Olivia Theesfeld
Lauren Thilmony
Future Plans: Attend University of North Dakota to pursue a degree in chemistry.
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Future Plans: Attending North Dakota State University.
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April and Dave Thomas are proud of their 2023 graduate
Sam and Lani Thomas are proud of their 2023 graduate
Evan Thomas
Jacob Thomas
Future Plans: Attending the University of Arizona to study chemistry with a pre-med focus.
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Future Plans: Play college baseball and major in biochemistry.
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Laneys Mechanical Adam Triggs and Tanya Karl are proud of their 2023 graduate
Eliana Torres
Isabelle Triggs Future Plans: Attending North Dakota State University to become a diagnostic medical sonographer.
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Jack Turner
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Rob and Diane are proud of their 2023 graduate
Tyson Ullyott
Wyatt Walhberg
Future Plans: Wrestling at Minnesota State University Moorhead and majoring in business.
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Jamus Walz
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Alexis Weets
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Jasmine Weets
Future Plans: Attend Josef’s School of Hair, Skin and Body to obtain my cosmetology license.
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Future Plans: Attend the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
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Gail Weidenbach and Jody Weidenbach are proud of their 2023 graduate
Paige Weidemann
Questis Weidenbach
Future Plans: Attended North Dakota State University for undergraduate in veterinary medicine, then continue to get my doctorate in veterinary medicine.
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Gabrielle Whitworth
Future Plans: Attending University of Minnesota Morris for studio art.
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Future Plans: Taking a gap year and then going to college for business.
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Brenda Crane and Katie Carlson are proud of their 2023 graduate
Jasmine Wilkins
Isabella Wilson
Future Plans: Attending Bemidji State University for elementary education.
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Kim and Brad are proud of their 2023 graduate
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Mallory Winter
Kira Wolf
Future Plans: Attending North Dakota State University with a major in criminology and minor in psychology.
Future Plans: Attend the University of Minnesota Duluth.
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Matt and Jamon Friendshuh & Mike Wouters are proud of their 2023 graduate
Jason and Patricia Kiser are proud of their 2023 graduate
Ahzriel Wouters
Annastasia Yost
Future Plans: Attending University of Wisconsin River Falls for health and physical education.
Future Plans: Go to Bemidji State University to become a teacher.
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Connor Zamzo Future Plans: Attending Michigan State University for engineering.
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Kevin Zima and Becky Zurn are proud of their 2023 graduate
Austen Ziegler
Rhett Zima Future Plans: Attending Minnesota State University Moorhead for early childhood education.
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Andre Zottolo and Joell Norberg are proud of their 2023 graduate
Bria Zottolo Future Plans: Going to North Dakota State University for microbiology.
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Emonda Hollier
Sage Hunt
Emily Killmer
Grady Kirchner
Hanna Knoop
Alex Kopischke
Olivia Lage
Chloe Leegard
Zachariah Leeman
Damian Lohnes
Lillianna Love
Joshua Mack
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Charlee Medley
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Brian Morrison
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Molly Preabt
Caden Qualley
Addison Quam
Mikail Ramsey
Anthony Reading
Lex Royer
Casyn Rundle
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