Graduation 2020

Meet the

Featuring the graduates from

ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL • BRANDON-EVANSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL LEARN AT HOME, INC. • OSAKIS HIGH SCHOOL

Congratulations, Isaac!

Good Luck, You have such a bright future ahead of you

Best wishes to all the 2020 graduates!

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Commencement Ceremonies 2020

Alexandria Area High School

Commencement: Friday, May 29; virtual ceremony 3:30 p.m., alexschools.org/classof2020 Photo opportunity at AAHS, 4:45 p.m., live streamed Escorted graduation procession through town, 7:30 p.m.

Class motto: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” - Eleanor Roosevelt.

School colors: Red and black Mascot: Cardinal

Brandon-Evansville High School

Commencement: Saturday, June 27, 1 p.m., Brandon-Evansville High School Class motto: “Learn from yesterday, live for today and dream for tomorrow.””

Class colors: Light yellow and gray Class flower: White carnation

Osakis High School

Commencement: Friday, May 22, 6-7 p.m.

Livestream or tune in to KMGK 107.1 7 p.m. parade Class motto: “Have more than you show. Speak less than you know.” – William Shakespeare Class flower: Rose Class color: Navy Class song: “Clouds” by Zach Sobiech

A Special Congratulations goes out to our staff’s 2020 Graduates! ....and

Karina Nelson

also the rest of the area’s 2020 Graduates!

Best of Luck in your Future!

Harliann Baas

Madeline Dudley

Sam Revering

Mckenzie Weigel

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ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Zachary Aanenson

Matthew Adolphsen

Ally Albers

Radford Allen-Opp

Hallee Anderson

Hayden Anderson

Luke Anderson

Ashley Andres

Tyler Arvidson

Jaydn Athmann

Harliann Baas

Kira Baerwalde

Marissa Baker

Joshua Ballou

Tyler Bendickson

Emily Benham

Ruby Bertrand-Pederson

Douglas Bestland

Graham Peterson

We are incredibly proud of you and excited to see what your future holds.

We, Love You! Mom, Dad & Sam

We are so proud of you and wish you great success for the future.

Amanda Larson

Love, Mom and Dad

Just keep c

limbing Dylan & Tay lo the sky is t r, h limit for yo e u.

I’m so prou d of you.

Love, Dad

You are Braver than you believe, Stronger than you think & more Loved than you will ever know

Dylan & Ta

ylor Rusta

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Mercedes Lynn Nelson

Love Mom and Darren

Congratulations Class of 2020!

“Yourlifeisyourmessagetotheworld, we know yours will be inspiring”

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Joseph Bigger

Shane Birkeland

Amanda Bittmann

Abigail Blank

Kade Blankenship

Abigail Block-Wilson

Cora Boesl

Paige Boesl

Isaac Boettner

Heavyn Bordak

Autumn Born

Ryan Borris

Trinity Borstad

Jenica Bostock

Autumn Botz

Annie Bowser

Cody Branson

Tate Breitkreutz

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Brett Strandskov

Colby Peterson,

Brett, you have worked so hard and given us many reasons to be proud.

We wish you all the success and happiness the world has to offer.

Be strong, follow your dreams and never give up. Wherever you go we will be with you.

Love, Mom and Dad

- Love, Mom and Dad

Joshua Kietzmann

Tyler Burgess

Will Burgess

Joshua,

of you!

We are so proud to We look forward does in seeing what God e you! your life! We lov Mom & Dad 6 | GRADUATION 2020

Tyler, we are proud of the nice young man you have become!! Best of luck in what ever your future has to offer!!

Love, Mom & Dad

Will, we are so proud of you!! Wishing you the very best in what your future holds.

Love you Lots, Mom & Dad

ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Caitlin Bright

Julia Brito

Autumn Bruns

Tyler Burgess

Willard Burgess

Carley Burns

Kara Burrows

Matthew Carlsen

Jordan Carlson

Joseph Carlson

Angelina Caron

Danielle Carver

Matthew Adolphsen Congratulations Matt!

Trent Landowski

Congratulations on a job well done!!

Good luck on your future plans with Johnson Nelson Masonry.

We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments.

We can not wait to see what the future holds for you!

Stay Humble. Stay Kind.

Love Dad and Mom

CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 2020!

Jordan Carlson

Congratulations on your graduation Jordan!

We are proud of you!

Love, Mom & Dad

Riley Fernholz

Success isn’t overnight. It’s when every day your actions get a little bit better than the day before.

It all adds up..

We are so proud of you and love you so much ~ Mom and Dad

I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen.

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ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Sierra Cory

Riley Covel

Connor Crosby

Madera Dahlseid

Julia Dalum

Luca Dauer

Logan Davis

Jade Deadrick

Marcus Decker

Brian Denke

Caleb DeVore

Mary Diedrich

Kevin Diego Manuel

Joria Downing

Sidney Drew

Cody Drewes

Jaiden Drewes

Madeline Dudley

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.

Live the life you’ve imagined.

We are so proud of you!

We love you! Mom & Dad

Jeris Lemm Jeris, I knew you and I would have some hurdles leading to this day, but I never thought your senior year would be so “EXTRA”! Your drive for what you’re passionate for is something to be desired my boy. You are so incredibly talented and I cannot wait for you to show the world what “Jeri” has to offer! I love you through the stars Smoosh!

Love, Mom

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CONGRATULATIONS

RYAN BORRIS!

So proud of all your accomplishments!

Love, Grandma Harriet

Tausha Lange

Haddey

Zast row

You are our Superstar.

We are your number one fans. We will always be cheering for you. Best of luck at NDSU this fall.

—Love Mom & Marc

ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Kierstyn Dyrstad

Shelby Edmond

Patrick Edwards

Hailey Eggebraaten

Alex Eggert

Daniel Einarsson

Emily Elliott

Samantha Ellis

Ethan Engelbrecht

Nathan Emery

Caitlin Erickson

Katelynn Erlandson

Riley Fernholz

Robbie Ficek

Grace Fink

David Fleming

Mitchel Floding

Quade Forrestal

You will forever be the class of 2020 You will be defined by understanding how interconnected our world is and what it means to come together to try to solve hard problems. – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, April 23, 2020

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ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Ryan Forster

Jordan Fridgen

Montana Fridgen

Melissa Fritz

Dane Galloway

Bobbi Galvan

Summer Gerhardt

Lauren Gesell

Aubrey Getz

Tanner Goeke

Kaitlyn Goergen

Malachi Golke

Wyatt Golke

Isabella Greathouse

Peyton Green

Sadie Green

Ella Grove

Cara Gunderson

Always remember, you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you know.

Follow your dreams and never give up.

Love; Mom, Travis and Ollie JAYDEN HEDSTROM

Madalynn Otto You never cease to amaze me! Everything you set your mind to, you accomplish with grace and ease. I am so proud of the woman that you have become. Remember to set your goals high and always believe in yourself, you are going to move mountains kiddo, I just know it! I love you more than words can express. Not a day goes by that I wish your senior year played out differently. As hard as it is now, you will persevere and be stronger than you can even imagine. UWL is lucky to have you this fall. Go Eagles! Love Mom

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Joslyn Swenson Keep following your heart and your drive will take you anywhere you want to go! We love you so much. Love, Mom & Dad

Taylor Sayre

It is hard to put into words how very proud we are of you and always been.

God has a plan. Trust it, live it and follow your dreams. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. Congratdulations!

We love you to the moon and the stars and back.

Love Mom & Dad

ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Dalainah Gustafson

Sean Haak

Asacia Halbe

Hadlee Hansen

Emily Hanson

Mya Harapat

Annie Harding

Hunter Hastings

Jayden Hedstrom

Malachi Hedstrom

Camille Hegstad

Donald Helfrich

Be Brave, Be Loving, Be Confident. Live the Life You have always Imagined!

Love, Mom & Dad

Cody Branson

We are incredibly proud of you!

Continue to follow your dreams, work hard and shine!

We love you! Mom & Dad

Sydney Wiseman

Jordan Fridgen,

You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. Keep believing in yourself and you will do amazing things with your life. I am very proud of you!

~ Love, Mom

Megan

we are so very proud of you, love you, and look forward to see YOUR LIGHT SHINE at Wartburg and beyond! Congratulations and many blessings as you continue your journey to a BRIGHT FUTURE!

Megan Townsend

Love, Mom, Dad and Danny

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ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Joshua Helmbrecht

Andrew Hendrickson

Tyler Henning

Will Hergott

Zachary Highdale

Domanik Hines

Courtney Hodgson

Blake Hoelscher

Hailey Hoffman

Xavier Homelvig

Brendin Houck

Kaidra Hovde

Lydia Waage

Lydia Jane VanValkenburg

We are so proud of you and look forward to seeing the great things that God has in store for your future! We will always be your biggest fans! Mom and Dad

We are so proud of you!

Love, Mom and Dad

Sophia Ritten Always remember you are BRAVER than you believe, STRONGER than you seem, SMARTER than you think, & LOVED more than you know.

— Love Mom, Dad, and Mia

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Kaylee, We are beyond blessed to be your parents.

Throughout the years, you have touched so many people with your encouragement, kind words, positivity, leadership, and someone that people just want to be around. We are so excited for you to be off to the next adventure at the U of M and cant wait to see what’s next for you.

Love, Mom and Dad

Bethany, we’re so proud of your accomplishments but more so the wonderful caring and considerate person you are! We know you have great things in store for you!

God bless your future!

Bethany Joy Miller

Love, Mom & Dad

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We're so very proud of you, Love Mom & Brian, Dad & Michelle

ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Johnathan Hovendick

Kade Hughes

Shea Issendorf

Parker Jabas

Makenzie Jacobs

Landyn James

Emily Jensen

John Jesnowski

Preston Johnson-Byker

Carrson Jones

Zachary Jones

Maggie Kaliher

Riley Covel

We are so proud of you and wish the best of success as you move onto the next chapter of life.

Love, Mom, Mark, Mason, Lawren

Tanner Goeke

Tanner we are very proud of you and just remember, “Its not how fast you mow, its how well you mow fast!”

Love, Mom, Dad, Tommy, and Tiahna

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My son, no words can say how extremely proud we are of you. You are taking this difficult time in stride and trying to make the best of the world. No matter what we want you to follow your dreams and continue to make the world a better place for those around you. We love you so much and will always be willing to let you follow your heart.

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ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Mariah Kershaw

Joshua Kietzmann

Rose Kilts

Dawson Klimek

Tanner Klimek

Ashley Knauf

Carmen Krueger

Larissa Lamb

Logan Lancaster

Tausha Lange

Nicholas Langner

Jesus Lara

Amanda Larson

Justin Larson

Sean Larson

Ashton Lay

Jeris Lemm

Mya Lesnar

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You did it! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what adventures await you.

Love Always, Dad, Mom and Chloe

Follow your dreams and you can do amazing things! We are so proud of you.

Love, Mom, Dad, & Molly

Maddy Dudley

Adam Ciepielinkski

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Congratulations Adam! May this be the start of a great new adventure! We are so proud of you.

Preston, so proud of you!

Love, Dad, Mom and Austin.

Love Mom, Dad and Peyton

Congratulations

Preston Steidl

ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Spencer Lindley

Casey Loeffler

Kade Loge

Dylan Longbotham

Carson Lovrien

Olivia Maday

Debbie Malz-Geving

Jack Marco

Devon Marsh

Camryn Marshall

Jeremiah Martinson

Ryan Massmann

Bianca Wegner

You are going to do amazing things and we couldn’t be more proud of the woman you’ve become. We cannot wait to see where life takes you from here. No matter what we know you’ll continue to make us proud. Love you to the moon and back!

Love, Mom and Haley

Kaitlyn Rogers

Kaitlyn, we are so incredibly proud of who you are as a daughter, a friend, a sister, and a student. Your enthusiasm, positivity, and laughter are going to get you so far as you head this fall to University of Minnesota - Duluth.

Keep smiling! Love, your family

Caitlin Bright

Congratulations!! This is just the beginning of a new chapter in your life. We know you will achieve even more success in the future.

We are so proud of the hard working, caring woman you are. We love you so much!!

Love, Mom and Dad

Our wish for you is that life becomes everything you want it to! Keep reaching for the stars!

Lve Mom and Dad

Cara Gunderson

"...The Lord bless you, and keep you..."

All our love~ Dad & Mom

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Isaac McCoy

Mia McGrane

Jessica McKnight

Paige Melton

Jacob Mensing

Dylan Mesita

Jacob Meuwissen

Kaylee Meyer

Rebecca Meyer

Bethany Miller

Carson Miller

William Moga

Jameson Molesworth

Nathaniel Mulder

Elleson Murphy

Austin Nelson

Mercedes Nelson

Myra Nelson

CONNER CROSBY

We are so proud of you for graduating high school.

You’re a talented kid, hard working and most importantly a thoughtful and kind person.

Congratulations on your graduation!

We are so proud of you & excited for your future ahead of you! Love, Mom & Dad

Connor Schultz Connor we are so proud of the loving, caring, hard working young man you have become. Always follow your dreams and you will do great things. We cant wait to see what the future holds for you!

Love, Dad, Mom Justin, Megan 16 | GRADUATION 2020

Love, Mom & Dad Luke Moore

Emily Hanson

Emily we are so very proud of the young woman you have become! We look forward to seeing you enjoy your future starting with UMD. Love Dad, Mom and Anna

ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Zachary Nelson

Cameo Neumann

Isaac Norum

Brendan Oberg

Ciara O’Connor

Adam Oehlenschlager

Ben Olson

Dylan Olson

Julia O’Neil

Luis Otto

Savannah Overland

Christina Palmer

Emma Schmidt

Praying for God’s richest blessings on you as you step out into this next season of your life. We love you, sweet girl!

Ethan Patience I’m so proud of you and the young man you’ve become. May your kind, caring, humble, hardworking efforts lead to success in the next chapter of your life.

Love Dad and Mom

Love Dad & Elise.

Lauren Gesell We’re so proud of you Lauren!

Your future is bright.

Love, Dad, Sarah, Mom & Joe

If this young man didn’t have a fishing rod in hand ready to fish he was sure to have a gun in hand ready to hunt!

We are so proud of the man you have become Will!

Love, Mom, Chad, Josie and Jillian

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ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Sydney Pankonin

Ethan Patience

Isaac Pazdernik

Derek Pesta

Colby Peterson

Graham Peterson

Gavin Pexsa

Mackenin Pfeffer

Eden Phillips

Derrek Piepho

Sandy Pitones

Jacob Porter

Alexis Reger

Alexis Rehovsky

Andrew Revering

Samuel Revering

Cody Richardson

Lauren Richmond

Kade Blankenship

Congratulations

Josh Helmbrecht!

We've watched you grow from a sweet little boy to a outstanding young man!

We are so proud of you!

Love you, Mom & Dad

Already you have lived and maneuvered through uncharted territory our world has delivered, and we know that you’ll be able to handle future obstacles very well as a result! Continue to be the kind, honest, hard working individual you have become. We are so proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad and Sam

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ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Jayden Riehl

Sophia Ritten

Gaige Robinson

Hannah Ruhl

Seth Rumohr

Taylor Rustand

Erika Roderick

Kallista Roers

Megan Rydberg

Kaitlyn Rogers

Jordan Rymer

Jewel Sainz

Courtney Mabel Hodgson Sadie Green Sadie, we see your light that shines with kindness and empathy. You will be a difference maker for others. “...for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9b We love you and we’re proud of you! Mom and Dad

I am so proud of all your accomplishments, follow your dreams at Concordia Moorhead!

Love you, Mom

Isabella Greathouse “Theatre is the greatest of all art forms.”

Whatever stage you end up on, we can’t wait to see you on it.

Love, Mom, Harry & Grandma

Julia Grace Dalum God can bless you with everything you need, and you will always have more than enough to do all kinds of good things for others. II Corinthians 9:8.

We are so proud of you, Julia, and love you infinitely.

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ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Mya Santelman

Taylor Sayre

Nathaniel Scheller

Allison Schmidt

Dominic Schmidt

Emma Schmidt

Nathan Schneiderhan

Shawn Schneiderhan

Ethan Schroeder

Connor Schultz

Ethan Schweich

Kendra Scott

Tyler Searle

Morghan Shell

Margaret Shercliffe

Isaac Siegel

Jacob Siira

Kadin Silvestre

Sean Haak

CONGRATULATIONS MATTHEW!

We can't wait to see what great things your future holds! You will be amazing in anything you do!

You will do great things.

We love you! Mom & Dad

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Congratulations Class of 2020

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Congratulations on your graduation!

Love, Dad, Lea and Taylor

ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Riley Simonson

Brendan Skarpness

Ashton Slavik

Abigail Snider

Georgia Snider

Wyatt Snitker

Kyra Sorensen

Hunter Springer

Reece Stallman

Tristan Staples

Abby Stark

Preston Steidl

Austin Steuck

Asani Stewart

Madison Strand

Brett Strandskov

Caleb Strong

Kaylee Suckstorff

John W. Jesnowski The Tassel was worth the Hassel.

Love, Mom & Dad

CONGRATULATIONS to all the 2020 Graduates!

Cody Richardson Congratulations Cody!!!

We are so proud of you.

We love you.

Love, Mom and Dad

Rose Gwendollyn-Jade Kilts “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams!”

—Eleanor Roosevelt You have been the beauty of ours, and we future dreams fulfilled!

Congratulations Rose! We Love You: Mom, Bonus-Dad and All of your siblings

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ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Micah Summer

Hunter Svee

Joslyn Swenson

Bowen Tesch

Chance Thompson

Rylee Thompson

Jett Thurston

Brienna Timm

Trenton Toavs

Mayson Toft

Megan Townsend

Braydyn Trenne

Michael Trenne

Sidney Trousil

Mark Urman

Floris Van Halewijn

Gunnar Veraguth

Thomas Virkus

Congratulations!

Cody James Drewes We are so very proud of you!!

You have worked so hard and we love you so much!

Love Mom, Ryan, Ashlee, Kinley “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

TYLER HENNING Take pride in how far you have come and find joy in the journey ahead.

You are a blessing!

Love, Mom, Dad, Spencer and Katelyn 22 | GRADUATION 2020

Congratulations, AJ! We are so proud of you, and all that you have accomplished.

You are amazing, & we can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!

Love, Mom & Dad

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AUSTIN NELSON

ven at birth you shined so bright -Everyone in your presence felt your light -A heart of Mya Harapat gold with a wisdom past your years -You rose above and challenged your deepest fears -The mindset of a dreamer hoping fairytales are real -The excitement from listening to your stories you couldn’t conceal -From makeup, tea parties and having to wear a dress -To the women you became through it all I must confess -Watching you grow has been my greatest glory -I am so excited to see the next chapter of your story -My heart breaks that you can not take the stage with pride -The last memories of your senior year were abruptly denied -I know your strength and I know your drive -Your heart will one day take it as a lesson and thrive -Let the lessons help you choose the path where dreams come true -You always have had the power deep inside you -Your next chapter awaits use your imagination -Baby girl you are the most beautiful creation -Travel for adventure and live your life carefree -With time and distance between us there is a way back to me -Click your heels together no matter where you roam -Look in your heart and remember there is no place like home! So proud baby girl! Love you whole bunches! ~Mom

ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Lydia Waage

Jacob Wallace

Hannah Ward

Eric Weis

Carsten Wessel

Jaden Yettaw

Matthew Zick

Autumn Bruns

Autumn - You’ve grown into an intelligent thoughtful individual with a huge heart.

Stay focused on your objectives, embrace those challenges, pursue your dreams and always remember to have fun! Love Mom and Dad

Jayce Warrey

Bianca Wegner

McKenzie Weigel

Carly Wiirre

Anja Williams

Dominick Wilson

Sydney Wiseman

Bria Zimmerman

Bruce Zinke-Miller

Anna Zwilling

IONS T A L U T A R G CON S! E T A U D A R G 2020 Jeris Lemm Nick Langer Derek Piepho Asacia Halbe Mia McGrane

Brandon Tulio

We are so proud of you and all you’ve accomplished.

Best wishes in all you do.

Love, All Your Family

Madelyn Leaunart

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Congratulations Madelyn, We are so proud of you and your accomplishments and are very excited to see what your future holds.

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BRANDON-EVANSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Tanner Louis Bitzan

Morgan Robert Cochran

Maxime Olivier De Neys

Caitlyn Rose Deschene

Emma Ann Erickson

Camilla Autumn Fletcher

Samuel Dale Fuller

Zackary Dustin Haugen

Aurora Megan Matia Jacobson

Andrew Herbert Johnson

Kailee Michelle Klimek

Brittany Jean Koep

“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish” - John Quincy Adams

DAVID FLEMING

David, We all love you so much and are excited to see what you will decide to do.

You have such an amazing heart for others. Keep believing in yourself David.

Life is filled with obstacles and opportunities.

Love, Mom, Christian, Jacob, Andrew, Grandma Nancy and Uncle Randy

Anja Williams Anja, we are beyond proud of you! Love the Lord with ALL your heart, soul and mind and you won’t ever go wrong.

Go. Love. Serve.

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Hunter Svee Hunter, we are so proud of you and how far you’ve come. We are excited to see what your future holds.

Do big things, but always remember where home is.  We love you!

Dad and Mom

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We are beyond proud of the amazing young woman you have become. Remember as you graduate and begin the next chapter in your life that nothing is impossible. Always follow your dreams and work hard to accomplish your goals.

We love you so much and can’t wait to see where the path ahead leads you.

Love, Boppy & Debby and Mom & Josh

BRANDON-EVANSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Kristen Mary Kokett

Brittany Dawn Korkowski

Trent Alan Landowski

Nick Emil Lundeen

Sophia Mattea Martin

Blake Joseph Merritt

Luke Travis Moore

Corbin Andrew Olson

Madalynn Mardella Otto

Jesse Dale Perleberg

Andrew Iain Perrin

Trevor James Peterson

Mariah Kershaw

Asacia Halbe

Keep family, friends and God close by, enjoy your journey and have fun. We are so very proud of you and we love you very much, Asacia. Love Mom & Dad

Congratulations to all Graduates!

Caleb Devore - AAHS Emma Schmidt - AAHS Emily Elliott - AAHS Hunter Springer - AAHS Emily Safarik - Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education Concordia College, St. Paul Brittany Bennett - Associate’s Degree in Applied Science and Exercise Science - Alexandria Technical College

We are so proud of you Mariah.

Stand tall, be strong, your new journey awaits.

Love, Mom & Family

Congratulations Hunter Svee!

We are so Proud of you!!

We are proud to have you on our team!

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BRANDON-EVANSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Marshall Stephen Riedel

Tony Roy Schaffran

Keagan Robert-Wallace Schiele

Seth Adrian Stelzer

Kathryn Dianne Tomoson

Haddey Mernae Zastrow

LEARN AT HOME CLASS OF 2020

Hannah Anderson

Zach Johnson

Chase Pitschka

Ethan Schonberg

Peyton Green

Brendan Skarpness “I love you forever, I like you for always, as long as I’m living, my baby you will be”.

You are extraordinary.

Love Mom

Olivia Grace Maday

Congratulations!

Olivia Grace You’ve made us so very proud over the years, and we know this is only the beginning.

Wishing you all the best on your 2020 graduation.

Love always, Mom, Dad, Mitchell, Grandma n Grandma 26 | GRADUATION 2020

Peyton, stay true to your purpose and passion. Your efforts will be rewarded in the lives you enrich. "I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go." Genesis 28:15a We love you and we’re proud of you!

Mom and Dad

Dear Adam,

Congratulations on your high school graduation!

We are so proud of the wonderful young man you have become. You are our greatest blessing and we know you will achieve great things in your future.

We wish you the best of luck as you continue your studies at Alex Tech College and move on to the U of M Crookston. Always be true to yourself and make each day, your masterpiece.

Love Mom & Dad

Adam D. Oehlenschlager

OSAKIS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Jeffrey Bartone

Nathan Bjerk

Abby Breiter

Jasmine Buffington

Linzy Chlian

Adam Ciepielinski

Ali DeWenter

Josephine Diel

Lexi Dirkes

Chaeli Falzone

Ella Ferris

Isaac Froemming

Luke Goodwin

Payton Graham

Carter Grove

Hailey Hagedon

Ethan Hiltner

Camryn Hoffarth

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I love you baby girl!

Micah Summer

Mom

Sierra Jo Cory

You were made for greatness!

Remember to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.

he best way to predict the future is to create it. �

Abraham Lincoln

Love - Mom, Dad, and Fam

Congratulations Jadyn!

You have given us so many reasons to be proud of you!

You are beautiful both inside and out.

Jadyn Athmann

We love you now & forever!!

Mom, Matt, Dad & Kristi

Mary Franson

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OSAKIS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Timothy Hull

Luke Imdieke

Hunter Infanger

Bryanna Iverson

Haylee Jern

Madisen Johanson

Dylan Klukken

Kessie Kulzer

Nathan Kulzer

Kobie Lara

Madelyn Leaunart

Cassandra LeBrun

Alexa Lien

Tyson Lien

Emily Marthaler

Ethan McLaughlin

Sierra Melcher

Ryan Milhausen

Congratulations

We are very proud of you!

Congrats!

Nate Schneiderhan We can’t wait to see what you do next.

Love, Mom, Dad, Evan

HUNTER HASTINGS

Hunter, we are so proud of the man you are becoming.

Your Faith in the Lord and you’re dedication will take you very far in this life.

Your senior year didn’t turn out like you had planned but just use this as a learning experience like everything else in life.

We know you would have done amazing at Nationals for DECA. Chase your dreams and stay the course. We can’t wait to see where God leads you. Just always remember your way home again.

— We love you, Mom and Ryan

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Marissa Sue Reilly

Marissa!

We are so proud of you and love you so much.

Love, Dad and Mom

Anna Zwilling

You are a bright light of joy and positivity in our lives. Now it is time for the rest of the world to enjoy it.

We are so proud of the person you are and very excited for your future. We will always be your biggest fans!

Love Mom, Dad & Grant.

OSAKIS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Mason Moore

Scott Oeltjen

Kimberly Olson

Xavier Pahl

Jennica Peterson

Abigail Randall

Alexis Randall

Marissa Reilly

Koby Rohloff

Carter Rost

Daniel Savageau

Natalie Schlosser

We are so proud of you! Our hopes for you are that you have fun - work hard - stay humble - believe in yourself - thank God - and make your dreams come true. Alei, you are a leader in action! #UNDproud ~Love, Mom & Dad

We want to congratulate you on your graduation success.

May God bless you and watch over you in all that you do.

We love you!

Alei Rehovsky

Ashton Lay

Camryn Marshall

Mom & Dad

Congratulations

We are so proud of you & what you have already accomplished.

Keep being you!

Love, Mom & Dad

Daws o n a n d J o s h

Harliann Baas Graduation is a successful ending and an exciting beginning. You have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars and change the world! We are so proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad

Isaac McCoy

Proud of your achievements...

Looking forward to your future!

DAN KLIMEK

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Love, Mom, Dad & Brady

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OSAKIS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

Allie St. Martin

Luke Staloch

Brady Stotesbery

Brandon Tulio

Brady Wagner

Jordan Wagner

Alexis Witt

Curtis Woidyla

Joseph Van Acker

Lydia VanValkenburg

Nick Lundeen Savannah Overland

Savannah, you are so amazing at everything you do!

Keep being you! We love you!

-Love, Mom and Dad

Ethan Schroeder You will never know how proud I am of you and the man you have become. The day you were born, you changed my life forever. I will always be your biggest fan and your loudest cheerleader (remember the Grand Slam?). Never ever doubt yourself, you can do anything, you have proven it time and time again.

This day marks the first day of the rest of your life. Live it well, be kind, and change the world! Love You Always, Mom 30 | GRADUATION 2020

You can do all things through Christ who gives you strength Phil 4:13.

Love, Mom & Dad

Joria Downing

Your senior year wasn’t supposed to be like this.

Faith in Jesus means trusting Him through unmet dreams and expectation, drawing near to Him when your heart is hurting.

He has you in the palm of His hands and there is no better place to be!

We are SO proud of the woman you have become.

Keep living your life for Christ!

Proverbs 3:5-6.

We love you & are honored to be your parents,

Mom & Dad

Watch the Echo Press online June 5 for special individual pages dedicated to the Class of 2020 in the following school districts – Alexandria, BrandonEvansville and Osakis.

The special sections will include more student submitted photos (like the ones pictured), video interviews, school parade videos, graduation ceremony photos and much more.

These pages will have free access and are sponsored by BlackRidge Bank.

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Congrats!

TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF

HATS OFF TO OUR OWN

ANDREW HENDRICKSON

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Eleanor Roosevelt

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