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Wadena Deer Creek Class of 2011
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Hailey
Haley Hailey Aagard
Haley Anderson
Grade point average: 3.811 Parents’ names: Tom and Kim Aagard School activities: Band, Yearbook Hobbies, interests: Drawing, painting, reading and hanging out with family and friends Future plans: Attend NDSU for Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Grade point average: 3.911 Parents’ names: Thomas and Sherry Anderson School activities: Tennis, Danceline, NHS, BPA Hobbies, interests: Singing, dancing, playing piano, traveling, mudding, composing, playing cards, wakeboarding, being at the lake, trying new things and being with family and friends Future plans: Attending college at Concordia in Moorhead and majoring in Marketing, minoring in music
Brooke Brooke Ament
Grade point average: 2.015 Parents’ names: Karen Ament and Scott Ament Hobbies, interests: Being with friends and family, going to the lake Future plans: Go to college for Medical Administrative Assistant
Alex Alex Andrews
Grade point average: 3.9 Parents’ names: Aaron and Brenda Andrews School activities: Band, Jazz Band, Choir, Football, NHS, Knowledge Bowl Hobbies, interests: Athletics, movies, reading, video games, music and hanging out with friends Future plans: Attend Northwestern College in St. Paul for a dual engineering degree with the University of MN
Dylan Dylan Anderson
Grade point average: 3.85 Parents’ names: Jim Anderson and Karen Anderson School activities: Wrestling, Football, BPA, NHS, Journalism, Choir, Peer Mentor and Peer Tutor Hobbies, interests: Hunting, fishing, hanging out with friends, swimming, tubing, being at the lake, camping and snowmobiling. Future plans: Attend Saint John’s University and pursue a major in Biology and Pre-Dental
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Trista
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Bradley Trista Ashbaugh
Bradley Becker
Grade point average: 3.204 Parents’ names: Earl and Lisa Ashbaugh Hobbies, interests: Drawing and creating other pieces of art Future plans: Undecided
Molly Molly Barrett
Grade point average: 3.786 Parents’ names: Gary and Mary Barrett School activities: Tennis, Football Stats, Wrestling Stats, Choir, BPA, NHS Hobbies, interests: Playing piano, singing, listen to music, be with family and friends, walk/ run, be at the lake, tubing, skiing, fishing, mudding/4-wheeling, reading Future plans: Attend Concordia College in Moorhead, MN and major in Business Administrative Assistant
Grade point average: 3.953 Parents’ names: Curt and Jeannine Becker School activities: One Act, Fall Play, Knowledge Bowl, Student Council Hobbies, interests: Playing video games, writing, hanging out with friends Future plans: Going to college in Bemidji for Graphic Design and Marketing
Zachary Zachary Bernu
Grade point average: 2.607 Parents’ names: Vince and Jan Bernu School activities: Band, Cross Country, Wrestling, Track Hobbies, interests: Hunting, fishing, running Future plans: Attend Central Lakes College in Staples for Heavy Equipment
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Kelsey
Taylor
Kelsey Browne
Taylor Bienusa
Grade point average: 3.4 Parents’ names: Jeff and Kathy Browne School activities: Cross Country, Track, Golf, Big Buddy Hobbies, interests: Wakeboarding, wake surfing, running, golfing, being with friends and family, being at the lake, attending sporting events and snowmobiling Future plans: Attending NDSU with a major in Business Administration and a minor in Marketing
Grade point average: 3.2 Parents’ names: Pat and Kelly Bienusa School activities: Football, Hockey Hobbies, interests: Hunting, fishing, hanging out with friends Future plans: Attend M-State for Electrician
Tawnie Tawnie Blair
Christina Christina Buchholz
Grade point average: 1.885 Parents’ names: Janet and Mike Buchholz Hobbies, interests: Working Future plans: College, maybe working with kids
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Parents’ names: Randy and Korrie Blair School activities: Special Olympics, Bowling, Basketball and Track & Field Hobbies, interests: Playing video games, making bead jewelry, reading Garfield comic books and watching TV
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Dustin
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Laura Dustin Cantrell
Laura Chock
Grade point average: 3.167 Parents’ names: Ray and Sheri Kaufman School activities: Basketball Hobbies, interests: Paintball, basketball, 4-wheeling, shooting bow Future plans: Law Enforcement at Alex Tech
Patrick
Grade point average: 3.0 Parents’ names: Teresa Mies and Richard Chock Hobbies, interests: Rollerskating, hiking, biking and reading Future plans: Go to college and get nursing degree, then find a great job involving nursing
Rachel Patrick Carkhuff
Rachel Craig
Grade point average: 3.0 Parents’ names: Jim and Laurie Carkhuff School activities: OJT Hobbies, interests: Work, work and more work Future plans: Law Enforcement at Alex Tech and further training to be a U.S. Marshal
Grade point average: 4.0 Parents’ names: Marian and Michael Craig School activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Choir, NHS, Big Buddy, Peer Mentor Hobbies, interests: Playing sports, watching movies, hanging out with friends, traveling Future plans: Attend Bemidji State University and play volleyball
Rachael Rachael Carlisle
Grade point average: 3.7 Parents’ names: Dan and Jeannie Carlisle School activities: Volleyball, NHS Hobbies, interests: Hanging out at the lake, being with friends, going to sporting events Future plans: Going to the University of North Dakota and majoring in Speech and Language Pathology, minoring in Special Education
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Kelsi
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Scott Kelsi Crawford
Scott Fillhouer
Grade point average: 3.7 Parents’ names: Salli and Tom Crawford School activities: Volleyball, Basketball, NHS, Big buddy, Peer Mentor, Choir Hobbies, interests: Sports, hanging out with friends, shopping, going to the lake, texting Future plans: Attend Bemidji State University and play volleyball, major in social work
Fayth
Grade point average: 3.040 Parents’ names: Mark and Sharla School activities: Football, Basketball Hobbies, interests: Sports, anything involving the lake and hanging out with friends Future plans: Go to Mankato State for Sports Management and minor in business law, and to get a job in professional sports
Tyler Fayth Damlo
Tyler Fix
Grade point average: 2.789 Parents’ names: Candace Damlo and Bernard Brenk School activities: Choir, School Service Hobbies, interests: Drawing, singing Future plans: Take my basic college classes for the first couple of years and then figure out what I wanna do after that
Grade point average: 2.589 Parents’ names: Gordon and Terri Fix School activities: Golf Hobbies, interests: Hunting, golfing, snowmobiling, four wheeling Future plans: Attend Fergus Falls M-State
Cassie Cassie Disselbrett
Grade point average: 2.5 Parents’ names: Shannon and Chet Disselbrett Hobbies, interests: hanging out with friends and family Future plans: college for generals in D.L. then college in Moorhead for Dental Assisting
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Duke
Jenna Jenna Geiser
Duke Harrison
Grade point average: 3.764 Parents’ names: Rick and Jane Geiser School activities: Danceline, Choir Hobbies, interests: Music, singing, photography, graphic design, art, dancing Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University, Moorhead in the fall for Art and Design, majoring in Graphic Design
Anthony
Grade point average: 3.95 Parents’ names: Ric and Cheryl Harrison School activities: Football, Hockey, Golf, Student Council President, Knowledge Bowl, Class Officer and Youth Football Coach Hobbies, interests: Hunting and fishing, spending time with friends and family Future plans: Attending University of MN, Duluth
Dylan Anthony Gilster
Dylan Harrison
Grade point average: 2.451 Parents’ names: Terry Gilster, Deb Gilster Hobbies, interests: Hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, four wheeling, skateboarding Future plans: Go to college for power sports
Grade point average: 2.415 Parents’ names: Mike and Becky Harrison School activities: Yearbook Hobbies, interests: Drawing, music, animal rights Future plans: Liberal Arts degree then transfer to Ridgewater for their Vet Tech Program
Tanya Tanya Gumz
Grade point average: 3.186 Parents’ names: Mary Wheeler School activities: Special Olympics, Basketball, Track and Field, Bowling Hobbies, interests: Listening to music, dancing, watching TV and movies
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Tyler
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Jodan Tyler Hassa
Jordan Jacobson
Grade point average: 3.132 Parents’ names: Robin and Dassone Hassa School activities: Choir Hobbies, interests: Reading and video games Future plans: To work and go to M-State in Wadena
Tyler
Grade point average: 3.445 Parents’ names: Greg and Keri Jacobson School activities: Football, Hockey, Track and Field Hobbies, interests: Hunting, fishing, hanging out with friends Future plans: Go to college for NRT at Vermilion Community College
Kevin
Tyler Horstmann
Grade point average: 3.3 Parents’ names: Yvonne and Joe Horstmann Hobbies, interests: Hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling Future plans: Business and Marketing at Thief River
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Kevin Jensen
Grade point average: 3.5 Parents’ names: John Jensen School activities: Band, Tennis, Student Council Hobbies, interests: Watching movies, playing music Future plans: Music, attend MSUM
Dylan Dylan Isola
Grade point average: 3.174 Parents’ names: Mike and Missy Isola School activities: Varsity Hockey Hobbies, interests: Sports Future plans: Attending College of Saint Scholastica, Duluth and Congratulations study in Athletic Training
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Tate
Nolan
Tate Kelderman
Nolan Johnson
Grade point average: 3.2 Parents’ names: Monty and Linda Johnson School activities: Football (2 year captain), Choir (2 year member of honor choir), FFA, VP of FFA Hobbies, interests: Hunting, fishing, football, friends Future plans: M-State Fergus Falls, history education major and member of Spartans Football team
Ryan
Grade point average: 2.076 Parents’ names: Darren and Kandi School activities: Football Hobbies, interests: Dirt bikes, snowmobiles and water sports Future plans: Own a business (family business)
Sonja Sonja Kern
Grade point average: 3.2 Parents’ names: Joe and Linda Kern School activities: Danceline, Track, Big Buddy, JV Volleyball Stats Hobbies, interests: Hanging out with friends, swimming and singing, riding horse, jet skiing and spending time with my family and grandpa Future plans: Going to Heartland Masters Commission in Cold Spring for 9 months then to North Central, major in Psychology and minor in Worship Leading.
Ryan Johnson
Grade point average: 3.65 Parents’ names: Richard and Ann Johnson School activities: OJT Hobbies, interests: Hanging out with friends, going to movies Future plans: Work
Aaron Aaron Michael Karlson
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Grade point average: 2.3 Parents’ names: Jerry and Jessie Karlson School activities: Tennis Hobbies, interests: Computers, video games and construction Future plans: Construction work
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Stephani
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Melannie Stephani Lundstrom
Melannie Malaney
Grade point average: 3.09 Parents’ names: Holly and James Young, Tim and Laurie Lundstrom School activities: Choir, Fall Play, FFA Hobbies, interests: Bowling, reading, writing Future plans: MSU Moorhead, Psychology major
Isaac
Grade point average: 2.156 Parents’ names: Dorothy Waller Hobbies, interests: Reading, writing, drawing, painting, playing piano, photography Future plans: College for photography or art teacher
Jeremy
Isaac Lustila
Grade point average: 3.0 Parents’ names: Maryann Lustila and the late Doug Lustila School activities: Football, Wrestling Hobbies, interests: Hunting, fishing, hanging with friends and mudding of all types Future plans: College and get a house
Ashley
Jeremy Mast
Grade point average: 2.16 Parents’ names: Clarence and Missy Mast School activities: Lunch, School Service Hobbies, interests: Enduro racing, derbying, sports, hunting, fishing, dirt biking, chillin with friends Future plans: College for auto mechanic and autobody or possibly powersports
Ashley Maki
Grade point average: 2.496 Parents’ names: Brian and Lynae Maki School activities: Choir Hobbies, interests: being outside, hanging out with friends, going to the lake, shopping Future plans: Going to Alexandria Tech College for Child Development.
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How to wear your cap and tassel There are a few rules for graduates to follow as they don their graduation ceremony attire. Most schools require a cap and gown to be worn at the commencement ceremony, but many graduates struggle with the correct way to wear their cap and tassel. The cap should be worn so that one of the points is directly in front, so that if looked at from above the cap would form
a diamond on your head. Pull it down snugly so that the top of the cap is flat with your head. It shouldn’t be pointing up or resting on top of a hairdo. The tassel should be placed so that it hangs on the right side of your face. Once you have received your diploma, you should grab the tassel and turn it to the left side. Leave it in this position until you remove your cap after the ceremony.
Class Colors: blue & gold Class Flower: yellow rose
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Pomp and Circumstance It’s nearly impossible to attend a graduation ceremony and not hear the processional, “Pomp and Circumstance.” The march has become a graduation staple, but the tune was actually written for a different purpose. Sir Edward Elgar is the composer behind “Pomp and Circumstance,” which was named after a line from William Shakespeare’s “Othello.” Sir Edward composed the song in 1901, and the march was intended for the coronation of King Edward VII. When Elgar
received an honorary doctorate from Yale University in 1905, the march was played in his honor as a recessional. Once Yale used the march, other universities began to play the march as well. Eventually it became the trendy thing to do and “Pomp and Circumstance” became forever ingrained in graduation custom. Today it is hard to imagine a commencement ceremony without the famed processional and the requisite cap, tassel and gown.
Class Motto: Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it’s happened. Dr. Seuss
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Anna
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Kyle Anna Meltzer
Kyle Reid Moench
Grade point average: 3.05 Parents’ names: Rev. Stephen and Julie Meltzer School activities: Tennis, Yearbook, Band, Marching Band Hobbies, interests: I enjoy music, reading, nature, hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends Future plans: I’m going to attend Bemidji State University for Elementary Education and Special Education
Erica
Grade point average: 3.929 Parents’ names: Roman and Barb Moench School activities: NHS, Band, Baseball, Football, Big Buddy Hobbies, interests: Hunting, fishing, bow fishing, camping, dog training, water sports Future plans: Attend Central Lakes College in Staples for Machine Tool Technology (Machinist)
James
Erica Miron
Grade point average: 3.841 Parents’ names: Rich and Jackie Miron School activities: Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Knowledge Bowl, Speech, NHS (President 2010-2011) Hobbies, interests: Reading, drawing, Bible study, gardening, cooking, music Future plans: Attend NDSU in Fargo, pre-Architecture program
James Dean Olson
Grade point average: 3.342 Parents’ names: Kimberly and James Olson School activities: Basketball, Track Hobbies, interests: Dirt biking, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, basketball Future plans: Go to Moorhead for college to get a degree in sales
Ashley Grade point average: 2.6 Parents’ names: Jerry and Angie Moen School activities: Bowling, Marching Band, Choir Hobbies, interests: Computer work, read, do word finds and Sudoku, watch movies Future plans: Go to Central Lakes College in Staples for Graphic Design and Photography
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Ashley
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Cory Ashley Pauly
Cory Pettow
Grade point average: 3.5 Parents’ names: Allen Pauly and Sue Pauly School activities: Softball, Choir Hobbies, interests: Swimming, four wheeling, being outdoors, etc Future plans: Bemidji State University for Pre-Physical Therapy
Amanda
Grade point average: 3.5 Parents’ names: Carmen Bertram School activities: Tennis, Knowledge Bowl Hobbies, interests: Guitar, video games Future plans: Pre-Med at MSUM
Hannah Amanda Perkins
Grade point average: 3.987 Parents’ names: Wayne and Lisa Perkins School activities: Volleyball, Softball, Big Buddy, Peer Mentor Hobbies, interests: Play sports, hang out with friends and read Future plans: I am attending Bemidji State University where I plan to study in the field of psychology or social work
Colter
Hannah M. Porter
Grade point average: 3.142 Parents’ names: Michael and Wendy Porter School activities: Band Hobbies, interests: Drawing, painting, guitar, reading, movies, hunting, 4-wheeling, writing Future plans: Attend St. Catherine’s University in St. Paul in the fall of 2011 to study Psychology and Graphic Design, hopefully to earn a degree in Forensic Psychology
Colter Pettit
Grade point average: 3.5 Parents’ names: Jeff and Mary Pettit School activities: Hockey, Football, Baseball Hobbies, interests: Hunting, fishing, skiing, hanging out with friends Future plans: Attend college
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Adam
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Meggie Adam Rasmussen
Meggie Rentz
Grade point average: 3.0 Parents’ names: Carol and Raymond Rasmussen Hobbies, interests: Hunting, fishing, basketball and football Future plans: Two year drafting degree at the Detroit Lakes M-State Tech College
Grade point average: 3.849 Parents’ names: Bob and Heidi Rentz School activities: Wrestling Stats, NHS, Big Buddy, Peer Mentor Hobbies, interests: Spending time with family and friends, watching sporting events, 4-H and going to the lake Future plans: Going to Bemidji State University and majoring in Elementary Education
Jordan Jordan Reed
Parents’ names: Corey and Krista Reed School activities: Basketball Hobbies, interests: Hunting, fishing Future plans: Attend CLC in Brainerd, continue with basketball
Brittany Brittany Richter
Grade point average: 2.8 Parents’ names: Nick and Sheri Richter Hobbies, interests: Being outdoors, hanging out with friends and working at Pizza Ranch in Wadena and St. Cloud Future plans: Possibly college, work
Jordan Jordan Rentz
Grade point average: 3.838 Parents’ names: Bob and Heidi Rentz School activities: Wrestling, Football Hobbies, interests: Hunting, fishing, hanging out with friends Future plans: Attend CLC in Brainerd
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Derrick
Elena
Derrick Rude
Elena Roggenkamp
Grade point average: 3.0 Parents’ names: Rhonda and Scott Rude School activities: Baseball, Wrestling Hobbies, interests: Baseball, hunting, fishing and hanging out with friends Future plans: College
Grade point average: 3.8 Parents’ names: Kelly and Susan Roggenkamp School activities: Band, Knowledge Bowl, Student Council Hobbies, interests: Music, drawing, reading, movies Future plans: Attend Concordia College in Moorhead
Marcus Marcus Rohr
Parents’ names: Paula and the late Dean Rohr School activities: School Service Hobbies, interests: Mechanics Future plans: Finish with the military and then go to college
Daniel Daniel Schertler
Grade point average: 2.2 Parents’ names: Kimberly Schertler Hobbies, interests: Music, hunting, fishing, camping, art, reading, writing Future plans: Hopefully land a career in music, with a combination of artistic endeavors, such as drawing and illustrating
Mathew Mathew Rohr
Grade point average: 2.955 Parents’ names: Paula and the late Dean Rohr Hobbies, interests: Small engine mechanic, target practice, archery, horseback riding Future plans: Yet to be decided
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Alicia
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Tyler Alicia Schmidt
Grade point average: 3.674 Parents’ names: Perry and Elsie Schmidt School activities: Danceline, Yearbook Hobbies, interests: Dancing, shopping, reading, painting, hanging out with friends and family, being at the lake Future plans: Teaching at a dance studio in Moorhead, working in nursing home in Moorhead, getting CNA, eventually get cosmetology license
Brandon
Tyler Schmitz
Grade point average: 3.2 Parents’ names: Roberta and Dan, Allen and Donna School activities: Hockey Hobbies, interests: Hunting, fishing, riding snowmobiles out west, hanging out with friends Future plans: MSCTC Wadena, Electrical Lineman
Joshua Joshua Sherman
Grade point average: 3.0 Parents’ names: Arbra, Vickie Hunt School activities: Football, Basketball Hobbies, interests: Playing sports and hanging out with friends Future plans: Attend CLC in Brainerd
Brandon Schmitz
Grade point average: 3.327 Parents’ names: Tom and Mary Schmitz School activities: Big Buddy, Baseball Stats Hobbies, interests: Hunting, fishing, trapping Future plans: Attend Bemidji State University
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Keeley
Bryan Bryan Silvers
Keeley Timm
Grade point average: 4.0 Parents’ names: Joe and Michelle Silvers School activities: Basketball, Golf, Band, Jazz Band, BPA, NHS, Peer Mentor Hobbies, interests: Fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, golfing Future plans: Attend NDSU for engineering
Grade point average: 4.0 Parents’ names: Tom and Jana Timm School activities: NHS, Big Buddy, Peer Mentor, Yearbook Hobbies, interests: Scuba diving, running, being out at the cabin Future plans: Physical Therapy school, hopefully at the College of St. Benedict’s
Isaiah
Sara Sara Smith
Isaiah Toedter
Grade point average: 1.7 Parents’ names: Jerusha Turley Hobbies, interests: Reading, writing, drawing Future plans: Go to college, get an author degree and become an author
Grade point average: 2.43 Parents’ names: Dan and Lynda Toedter School activities: Basketball, Football, Track Hobbies, interests: Playing sports and hanging out with friends and family Future plans: Attend college at Brainerd CLC and transfer to a 4 year college
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Cory
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Nolan Cory Tumberg
Nolan Weber
Grade point average: 3.8 Parents’ names: Barb and Terry Tumberg School activities: Football, Basketball, baseball, NHS, Peer Mentor, Big Buddy Hobbies, interests: Playing/ watching sports, being at the lake, hunting, fishing, hanging with friends Future plans: study generals at CLC, Brainerd
Grade point average: 2.9 Parents’ names: Tim Weber and Tami Weber Hobbies, interests: Hunting, snowmobiling Future plans: Work and take generals at M-State
Cheramie Cheramie Venzke
Grade point average: 2.5 Parents’ names: Michael and Rachelle Venzke Hobbies, interests: Being with friends, texting, playing guitar, animals, shopping Future plans: Go to Alex Tech for Fashion Management. If that doesn’t work out, then M-State for generals, transfer to an art school for Fashion Design after that.
Courtney Courtney Volkmann
Grade point average: 3.7 Parents’ names: Tim and Sue Volkmann School activities: Volleyball, Basketball, NHS Hobbies, interests: Playing sports, being with friends Future plans: Attend Bemidji State and play volleyball
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Christina Jacob Wegscheid
Christina Wolden
Grade point average: 3.4 Parents’ names: Dan and Nadine Wegscheid School activities: Football and Wrestling Hobbies, interests: Hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, four wheeling, hanging with friends Future plans: Attend M-State for Plumbing and Heating
Grade point average: 3.719 Parents’ names: Wayne and Lori Wolden School activities: Football Stats, Wrestling Stats, BPA, Softball, Yearbook Hobbies, interests: Hanging out with friends and family, being outside, bonfires, basically everything dealing with being outside! Future plans: Attend MSUM majoring in Art and Math and a minor in Graphic Design
Jared Jared Wegscheid
Grade point average: 3.4 Parents’ names: Dan and Nadine Wegscheid School activities: Football and Wrestling Hobbies, interests: Hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, four wheeling Future plans: Attend M-State for Plumbing and HVAC
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Andrew Andrew Wynn
Grade point average: 3.0 Parents’ names: Jim and Mary Wynn Future plans: Diesel Technician/ Mechanic
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Grade point average: 2.969 Parents’ names: Gary and Valerie Schwartz, Chris and Kelly Youngbauer School activities: Football Hobbies, interests: Hunting, fishing, outdoors Future plans: Attend school at M-State in Wadena for Electrician
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Most popular college majors
Thousands of high schoolers will be graduating in a few weeks and many will be going on to college in the fall, a decision that may have been difficult to make. When pondering their futures, high schoolers may wonder whether college is necessary and a smart choice for success. Although every student is different and there are scenarios that can affect anyone’s future, the decision to attend college is generally beneficial. It often opens up doors and opportunities in the workplace that a high school diploma alone cannot. Here are some things to consider: • Ours is a global economy with many job applicants being pooled from all over the world. A higher education becomes a necessity rather than a luxury. • College may open up opportunities for internships, which offer hands-on experience in particular fields.
• College can help develop social skills that are a benefit in and out of the workplace. • Generally college graduates earn higher salaries than those who only have a high school diploma. When students go on to college, there are some majors that prove more popular than others. But the most popular majors don’t always ensure the bestpaying or most rewarding jobs. According to CareerBuilder. com, here are the more popular college majors and what they generally pay in salary. • Biology: A biology degree is often the first step in a career in medicine. Biologists may specialize in biochemistry and pharmaceuticals, which may offer careers that pay a little more. Biology majors can expect to earn between $39,000 to $45,000. • Business Administration: These graduates are often in the right path for careers in real
estate and infrastructure of big companies. These grads often go on to get MBAs and eventually become executives, some even CEOs. Starting salaries are among the more lucrative at around $57,000. • Communications: These majors are often in competition with English majors for the same jobs, which can include interpreting visual and verbal messages, advertising, journalism, public relations, and speech writing. Salaries may start around $31,000. • Criminal Justice: These graduates have a number of options at their disposal, but tend to gravitate to law enforcement. Government jobs can be stable and lucrative, and a good option for criminal justice majors. Starting salaries average about $38,000. • Elementary education: Education is one of the few careers that continues to grow and provide good options for appli-
cants. Although good teachers are an asset to future students and workers, a teacher earns the lowest starting salary of the most popular majors, averaging just $29,500. • Nursing: Nursing is one of the largest industries inside of the health care niche and continues to add workers. Nurses have a wide range of options in jobs. Salaries begin around $41,000. • Psychology: This is the second most popular major, usually for students who are unsure as to where they want to go in college. Psychology students often combine their major with others to have a specific concentration, such as adolescent counseling or teaching. Starting salaries are around $46,000. College can unlock doors in the career world. Depending on what students want to earn after graduation, college majors should be based on interests and earning potential.
How to find your first ‘real’ job
In part thanks to a still struggling economy, recent graduates are advised to have a Plan-B when it comes to finding a job after graduation. Although there seems to be some improvement in the employment arena, unemployment rates across North America continue to be at all-time highs. What’s more, companies have reduced the percentage of on-campus recruiting across the country, some by as much as 25 percent. That means that college and high school graduates will be in the same league as other job seekers – pounding the pavement to find jobs. As if the failing economy isn’t stressful enough, many graduates are finding their degrees and study concentrations may be undesireable at the moment. Students with concentrations in real estate, accounting, finance and other struggling sectors are facing even choppier waters when applying for jobs. They may have to think outside of the box or temporarily apply for a different type of position until the job outlook improves in their area of specialization. Individuals searching for their first real job should consider the following:
• Don’t rule out temporary positions. Some companies that don’t have the cash for permanent employees will use temp agencies to fill in open spots in the organization. While these positions may be temporary, they get a person in the door, their name on file and a chance to display their work ethic to higher-ups. When a full-time position does open, a former temporary employee may have the insider advantage. • Consider a different job sector. While individuals may not want to think about the degree they’ve worked so hard for being out of fashion, they may have to consider this when job hunting. Because graduates have little to no real world job experience, that brand new degree in accounting doesn’t mean they can’t apply for a job in customer service. Look at the broad picture when seeking a job and don’t limit prospects. • Networking really is key. Recent graduates are no doubt familiar with the term networking. Although many people would like to think they’ll be hired based on their merits and experience, many times it’s a “who you know” situation. Joining career groups, interning and keeping in
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touch with individuals, volunteering and any other interaction with people is a great way to get your name out there. Recruiters are more likely to hire someone who is recommended than a person with just a well-written resume. • Be on top of your game. Graduates have to ensure they’re polished thanks to the highly competitive nature of today’s job market. Common interview questions should be well rehearsed so they seem thought out but not rigid. Resumes should be concise, clear and free of any errors. Interview wardrobe should be professional. Now is the time to take care of all the smaller details that can lead to success. • Don’t get discouraged. In a perfect job market it can take a few months to land that first job. In a difficult economy, it will take even longer. Start your search early – even before graduation looms – so that you will have time. Also, consider having a backup plan for work, such as a part-time job so you will have income while you are seeking your dream job. While it may not be ideal, you will have some financial freedom to wait out a full-time position that fits your goals.
Congratulations Wadena-Deer Creek High School Class of 2011 Never stop pursuing your dreams. All the best from Ameriprise Financial. Michael H. Craig, CFP速 Private Wealth Advisor Craig & Associates A financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 104 Jefferson Street South Wadena, MN 56482 218-631-4096
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