May 29, 2024
CONGRATULATiONS
Multi-Year Scholarships
Broderick Goodnature
Hailey Kjersten
Lileigh Nguyen
Kyra DeWitz Steele County Rober t Chladek Scholarship $2,500
Cox Steele County Rober t Chladek Scholarship $2,500 Amelia Cook Climate By Design $2,000 Brandt Louks Climate By Design $2,000 Owen Moore Climate By Design $2,000 Dylan Schnorenberg Climate By Design $2,000 Gavin Boemer Climate By Design $2,000 Genesis Zetino Climate By Design $2,000 Hodoo Diriye Bruce Larson Memorial Scholarship $1,200 Jolee Olsen Class of ‘58 Scholarship $1,200 Car ter Hanson Mann Math Scholarship $1,000 Caleb Dibble Mann Math Scholarship $1,000
Olsen Mann Math Scholarship $1,000 Aubrianna Werk Mann Math Scholarship $1,000 Ruth Weckman Mann Math Scholarship $1,000 Anna Cox Owatonna FFA Scholarship $1,000 Brooklyn Lacher Owatonna FFA Scholarship $1,000
Hanson Owatonna FFA Scholarship $1,000 Kali Clauson Maggie Dixon Honorary & Joseph Cundiff Memorial Scholarship $1,000 Arielle Thurber Becky Hofmann Morris Scholarship $1,000 Danika Kaytor Lee Foundation Scholarship $1,000 Paytyn Struss Lee Foundation Scholarship $1,000 Mariah Cuellar Kirchner Family Scholarship $1,000 Laken Meier Kirchner Family Scholarship $1,000
Brenda Wilcox Scholarship $600
Anna
Jolee
Jena
Samantha Bogen
Ken Wilcox Award $600
Roepke Continuing Education Scholarship $500
Julia Christensen
Roepke Continuing Education Scholarship $500
Roepke Continuing Education Scholarship $500
Fisher Random Acts of Kindness Scholarship $500 Adelyn Quaintance Random Acts of Kindness Scholarship $500 Jaedynn Tjon Random Acts of Kindness Scholarship $500 Ariah Mowers Dennis Johnson Trades Scholarship $500 Alex Stenzel Dennis Johnson Trades Scholarship $500 Madeline Walerius Full Circle Counseling & Wellness $500 Jolee Olsen Edward Stepanek Scholarship $10,000/yr for 4 years Car ter Ulland Edward Stepanek Scholarship $10,000/yr for 4 years Monsetrrat Maya Pimentel Charles & Norma Buxton Scholarship $5,000/yr for 4 years Samantha Bogen Meilahn Family Scholarship $4,000/yr for 4 years
Madelyn
Through the financial suppor t of its donors, the 761 Foundation awards more than $140,000 in scholarships each spring. To learn more about the work of the 761 Foundation or to make a donation, please visit its website at www.761Foundation.com 2024 SCHOLARSHiP ReCiPieNTS
Andren Aaseth Parents: Judd and Amber Aaseth Future plans: Continuing my education
Aven Aaseth Parents: Judd and Amber Aaseth Future plans: Undecided
Danielle Abbe
OWATONNA HIGH SCHOOL
In memory of Dylan Lauwers, who was scheduled to graduate with the 2024 class.
Enric hing lives by enabling and in spiring great per formaces
CONGRATS CLASS OF 2024
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Ayan Ali Parent: Fartun Omar Future plans: Attending University of Minnesota, continuing my education into dentistry
Ethan Armstrong Parents: Scott & Angela Armstrong Future plans: Attending St. John’s University
Aleah Anderson Parents: Tim and Tammy Anderson Future plans: Attending Winona State University
Idalia Anderson Parent: Tanya Anderson Future plans: Attending North Dakota State University to major in Elementary Education
OWATONNA HIGH SCHOOL
Ashton Arends
Molly Achterkirch
Cooper Ackman
Evalyn Albers
Parents: Beth and Brian Albers Future plans: Going into a construction field
www.SouthernMinn.com | Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | Page 3 1001 Hof fman Drive, Owatonna (877) 451-7860 owatonnamotor company.com Congratulations Graduates! Best of Luck on Your Future Endeavors! Owatonna Motor Company offers individualized sponsorship programs to get you started on your career path. V isit us in person, or call to lear n more. Interested in trade school? Joshua Bartkowiak Parents: Victoria and Aaron Bartkowiak Future plans: Attending the University of Northern Iowa Justin Beman Parents: Chris and Tami Beman Future plans: Work in Hvac and firefighter Kyler Bentz Lola Berg Parents: Darla and John Berg Future plans: Attending the University of Northern Iowa to study Music Education
Berkley Parents: Scot and Becky Berkley Future plans: Attending the University of Mary
Tate
Future
Baldwin Parents: Patrick and Shari Baldwin Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University Mankato Alexander Ballstadt Parents: Todd and Lynn Ballstadt Future plans: Attending South Central College Mankato majoring in HVAC OWATONNA HIGH SCHOOL In memory of Olivia Flores, who was scheduled to graduate with the 2024 class.
Lucas Baker
Parents: Shane and Amy Baker
plans: Joining the workforce Jackson
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Chayanna Boettcher Parents: Courtnee Nelson, Curtis Boettcher Future plans: Joining workforce and taking time to find something that fits interests
Samantha Bogen Parents: Beth and Pat Bogen Future plans: Attending St. Catherine University to major in nursing and continue to play hockey
Reuel Borkenhagen Parents: Daniel and Jessica Borkenhagen Future plans: Attending Bethany Lutheran College
Devin Born Parents: Jason & Jaime Born Future plans: Joining the trades workforce
HIGH SCHOOL
Shelby Born Parents: Jill Born-Akers and Mikel Akers Future plans: Finish associate’s degree at Riverland, then transfer to Drake University to get bachelor’s
OWATONNA
Gavin Boerner Parents: Bette Boerner; Shannon Boerner Future plans: Attending Riverland for the Criminal Justice Program, working full-time
Clint Bettermann Rylie Bettie Owen Beyer
Faith Black Parents: Jennifer and Donald Black Future plans: Attending University Wisconsin Eau-Claire for Nursing
Hannah Blahosky Parents: Scott and Laura Blahosky Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University, Mankato
Natalie Bernal Parents: Lidia and Jonathan Bernal Future plans: Attending the University of Minnesota to study Radiology
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Ian Cassen
Carsyn Brady Parents: Beth Winterfeld and Byron Brady Future plans: Attending North Dakota State University
Joslyne Caudillo Parents: Jesse and Holly Caudillo Future plans: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Jacob Busho Parents: Mike & Katy Busho Future plans: Continue education & Joining workforce
Nyalual Chan
Benjamin Buytaert Parents: Dale & Heidi Buytaert Future plans: Attending college for a golf management degree
Nyethong Chan
Morgan Carrigan
Arianna Chavez
Ava Carroll Parents: Steve and Michelle Carroll Future plans: Attending Gustavus Adolphus studying Elementary Education.
Lyrik Christianson Parent: Jamie Christianson Future plans: Continuing education in a trade and joining the workforce
HIGH SCHOOL
Riley Casper Parent: Reva Spitzer Future plans: Attending a trade school
OWATONNA
www.SouthernMinn.com | Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | Page 6 Congratulations Class of 2024! Wishing you all the best of luck in your future adventures!
Omar Dahir Parents: Hussein Aden & Maryan Ahmed Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University, Mankato
Cole Dahl Parents: Tony Dahl & Nikki Dahl Future plans: Attending Saint John’s University majoring in Finance & to play basketball
Lydia Dahlen Parents: Lisa and Martin Dahlen Future plans: Attending Augustana University to major in American Sign Language
Bailey Davis Parents: Jeremiah and Ann Davis Future plans: Attending Riverland Community College
OWATONNA HIGH SCHOOL
Austin DeAlba Parent: Terri Jo Cochran Future plans: Joining the workforce
Mariah Cuellar Parents: Noemi & Jr Cuellar Future plans: Attending Iowa State University
Kali Clauson Parents: Mark and Kacie Clauson Future plans: Attending Purdue University Fort Wayne
Jack Cocchiarella Andres Contreras
Parents: Jesus Contreras and Wendy Gonzalez Future plans: Attending the University of Minnesota
Victoria Contreras
Amelia Cook Parents: Peter and Nicole Cook Future plans: Attending RCTC for Nursing
Anna Cox Parents: Andy and Lindsay Cox Future plans: Attending Harding University
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Oran Dowling Parents: Eric & Amanda Dowling Future plans: Attending Southeast Technical College - Electrician Program
Jackson DeGrood Parents: Gary and Kim DeGrood Future plans: Attending Iowa State University
Craig Doyon, Jr. Parents: Craig and Amanda Doyon Future plans: Continuing in the Accounting workforce
Leroy Delarosa Parents: Leroy Stephanie Delarosa Future plans: Continuing my education
Kaiden Dreyling Parents: Jacky and Kenny Dreyling Future plans: Attending the University of Minnesota School of Design Majoring in Architecture
Kyra DeWitz
Trevor Duck
Caleb Dibble
Parents: Chris and Miranda Dibble Future plans: Attending the University of Wisconsin La-Crosse
Gracyn Durand Parents: Jessica Durand and Matt Durand Future plans: Attending RCTC for my RN
Hilary Dietz Parent: Jennifer Schwab Future plans: Attending Winona State University
Maurice Dut Future plans: Attending Gustavus Adolphus College.
OWATONNA HIGH SCHOOL
Hoodo Diriye Parent: Ali Diriye Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University, Mankato
Parents: Christy and Erick Engels
Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University, Mankato
Parents: Elizabeth & Charles Pence
Future plans: Attending the University of St. Thomas
Future plans: Attending Mount Marty University majoring in Pre-Physical Therapy and playing basketball
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Madelyn Fisher Parents: Tricia Notch and Eric Fisher
Future plans: Attending Viterbo University studying Nursing
Morgan Fisher
Parents: Mark and Laurie Fisher
Ethan Fitch Parents: Abraham & Tammy Fitch Future plans: Attending North Dakota State University
Ava Flemke Parents: Ben and Nikki Flemke Future plans: Continuing my education at Aveda Arts and Sciences
OWATONNA HIGH SCHOOL
Emilia Flemming Parents: Selena Smith Bradley Flemming Future plans: Attending RCTC to become paramedic
Caleb Fast Parents: Jason and Francesca Fast Future plans: Attending Riverland Community College in the Fall
Ethan Eichten Madyson Engels
Julien Escamilla Ayden Evenson
Faisal Farah
Osman Farah
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Olivia Flores Parents: Carlos and Stephanie Flores
Future plans: Taking a gap year and traveling
Ruby Garza Parents: Fernando Garza, Gabriela Garza Future plans: U of M-Twin Cities, double majoring in Computer Science and Data Analytics
Shania Garza Kassim Gazali Parent: Malyun Amin Future plans: Going to college and working making money
Luca Gfrerer Parents: Mollie and Brian Gfrerer Future plans: Attending Winona State to major in English
Aaron Ginnetti Parents: Tony and Cheryl Ginnetti Future plans: Going to Riverland for the Electrical program
Jace Forcelle Parents: Angela Forcelle and Jay Forcelle Future plans: Attending the University of St. Thomas
Henry Fox Parents: Henry Fox Sr.; Tiarra Carter Future plans: Attending Minnesota West for carpentry
Sadie Fox Parents: David and Rachel Fox Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University, Moorhead
OWATONNA HIGH SCHOOL
Elijah Frost Val Garcia Parents: Val and Ashly Garcia Future plans: Attending South Central Mankato to pursue the trades
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Future plans: Taking a GAP year to work and practice more animation.
Isabella Gonzalez-Wright Parents:
Gonzalez
Cara Halverson
to study electrical engineering
Brody Goodnature
Parents:
Nick Goodnature
and Shannon Goodnature Future plans: Attending Milwaukee School of Engineering
Alexander Gorden Parents: Jon and Shana Gorden Future plans: Attending Hennepin Tech for diesel mechanics
Emma Green
Janelly Grimaldo Parents: Oscar Grimaldo, Claudia Grimaldo Future plans: Going to college for nursing
Alicia Gonzalez-Wright Parents: Carlos Gonzalez, Cara Halverson Future plans: STEP program
Jacob Ginskey Parents: Matt and Stacey Ginskey Future plans: Attending Gustavus Adolphus College to continue my football career and major in business
Kayden Glynn Parents: Jeff and April Glynn Future plans: Joining the workforce
Reese Glynn Isaac Goergen Parents: Jeff and Rhonda Goergen Future plans: Attending Dakota County Tech College “Lineman” Program
Amelia Goettl Parents: Chris and Tonya Goettl Future plans: Attending Winona State University to study Elementary Education
Vanessa Gonzalez Parents: Ron and Tamra Gonzalez Future plans: Attending South Dakota State University
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Britta Henderson
Selena Hermann Parents: Shelly Clark and Carl Clark Future plans: Attending MInnesota State University, Mankato
Thomas Herzog Parents: Chris and Colleen Herzog Future plans: Attending the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Ella Heyne Parents: Mark and Laura Heyne Future plans: Attending New York University
Rowen Highberg
Future
Tyson Hall Carter Hanson Parents: Chad and Stephanie Hanson
plans: Double majoring in Architecture and Music
Jena Hanson Parents: Steve and Suzie Hanson Future plans: UW-River Falls
Samantha Hartman Parents: Nicole and Ben Hartman Future plans: Attending Cornell College
Fadwa Hassan Parents: Zahro Hussein & Mukhtar Barayle Future plans: Attending South Central College
Justin Gronli
OWATONNA HIGH SCHOOL
Kevin Helget Parents: Mary and Darrin Helget Future plans: Attending South Dakota State University for an Agronomy degree
OWATONNA HIGH SCHOOL
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Isaiah Hooper
Camden Howe Parents: Cory and Bobbi Howe Future plans: Enjoying a gap year traveling
Cecilia Huerta Parent: Celso Huerta Future plans: STEP Program
Caleb Hullopeter Parents: Lynsey and Jeremy Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University - Mankato, majoring in Finance
Eli Hunt Parents: Sarah and Jason Hunt Future plans: Going on a 2-year church mission to Ecuador
Madison Homuth Parents: Jon and Casey Homuth Future plans: Attending Saint Mary’s University
Henry Hilgendorf
Kylie Hirsch Parent: Jackie Hirsch Future plans: STEP program
Kennedy Hodgman Parents: Matt and Ashley Hodgman Future plans: Attending University of Wisconsin-Stout to major in Biology and play softball
Ethan Hoff Parents: Daniel Hoff and Sarah Boehmke Future plans: Attending South Central College
Emma Holland Parents: Jon and Natalie Partridge Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University, Mankato majoring in Elementary Education
Ella Highfield Parents: Bruce and Annissa Highfield Future plans: Continuing my education
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Devan Jirele Parents: Scott and Michelle Jirele Future plans: Attending North Dakota State College of Science majoring in Electrical Technology
John Jirele Parents: Michael & Heidi Jirele Future plans: Continuing education
Emma Johnson Nora Johnson Parent: Derek Johnson Future plans: Next fall I’ll be studying Environmental Science at the University of Minnesota in Duluth.
Patrick Johnson Kaitlyn Jore-Rami Parents: Matthew Rami, Amber Rami Future plans: Continuing my education
Isabel Ihrke Parents: Theresa Ihrke And Scott Ihrke Future plans: Joining The Step Program
Chloe Ingvaldson Parent: Christina Ingvaldson Future plans: Furthering education at Concordia College in Moorhead
Sundus Isman Abigail Jaramillo
Harley Jenkins Parents: Karena and Jason Future plans: Going trucking
OWATONNA HIGH SCHOOL
Lydia Jessop Parents: Cari & Wade Jessop Future plans: Continuing my education at Winona State University
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Jack Kelvie Parents: David Kelvie; Katy McMann; Mary Kelvie Future plans: Joining the USMC
Elizabeth Kennedy Parents: Laura and Craig Kennedy Future plans: Joining the workforce
Lucas Kim Parent: Soly Kim Future plans: Getting a job at Target
Ava Kleeberger Rielly Kleeberger
Hadrian Klug
OWATONNA HIGH SCHOOL
Parents: Christine Klug, Allen Klug Future plans: Looking at school for art classes
Nyuot Juay Aden Kadner
Mason Kaplan
Garrett Karsten Gabriel Kasten Parents: Stacy and Jeremiah Kasten Future plans: Joining the workforce
Danika Kaytor Parents: Jason and Janelle Kaytor Future plans: Attending the University of Kansas
The faculty and staff of Riverland Community College congratulate the senior class of 2024! We can’t wait to see everyone this fall in one of our academic programs including bachelor ’s degree and short-term training options.
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Carson Krenke Parents: Keith and Heather Krenke Future plans: Continuing my education
Quinten Kroll
Nolan Kubat Parents: Jeff and Jenny Kubat Future plans: Undecided
Otto Kuhn
Brooklyn Lacher Parents: Justin & Amber Lacher Future plans: Attending the University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Justin Langager Parents: Sheldon and Bertha Langager Future plans: Going to Riverland for welding
Kiley Knight Parent: Olivia Sayre Future plans: Attending Riverland Community College in Austin, Minnesota
Austin Knopik Parents: Laura and Brian Knopik Future plans: Attending St. Thomas to study actuarial science
Kiley Knudson Parents: Erin and Matt Knudson Future plans: Attending Hamline University to study biochemistry
Anna Koslosky Ashton Kraus Parents: Kristin and Jason Kraus Future plans: Attending Gustavus Adolphus College
HIGH SCHOOL
Mehsa Krause Parents: Renea and Dave Krause Future plans: Attending St. Olaf College
OWATONNA
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Kortney Licano
Parents: Laura Petty and Elijah Licano Future plans: Joining the workforce
Grady Linder Parents: Doug Linder, Jennifer Waltz Future plans: Going straight to the workforce
Grant Lower Parents: Nick and Jessica Lower Future plans: Attending Bemidji State University
Abdirihin Mahamud Parent: Jimale Omar Future plans: Continuing my education
Ugbad Mahdi Parents: Hodan Musse and Mohamed Abdi Future plans: Continuing my education
Dakota Mahlum Parents: Shawn and Savanna Mahlum Future plans: Continuing education for a Computer Engineering degree
OWATONNA HIGH SCHOOL
Cristin Larson Parent: Mandy Larson Future plans: Undecided
Keanan Larson
Kiya Larson Parent: Niki Larson Future plans: Attending South Central Community College in Mankato
Matthew Larson Parents: Kelli & Craig Larson Future plans: Appointed to the United States Naval Academy
Sophia Laughlin Parents: Chris and Meghan Laughlin Future plans: Attending Edgewood College in Madison, WI to become a Child Life Specialist
Elijah Leon Parents: Brandy Leon, Joseph Leon Future plans: Finishing military training and continuing my education
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Ferrari Mason Carter Matzke
Monsetrrat Maya Pimentel Lucas Mazariego
Parents: Tammy and Oscar Mazariego Future
plans:
Studying Biology at Creighton University
Amy
and Mike McGinn Future plans: Attending D’Youville University in Buffalo New York and playing lacrosse
Madison McGinn
Parents:
McGinn
Hannah McNett Parents: Todd and Jennifer McNett Future plans: Attending Winona State University
Payton Mahlum Ezra Maisio
Terry
Future plans: Attending University of Wisconsin-Stout, majoring in Fashion
and
JennaLyn Maloney Fisher Parents:
and Jennifer Fisher
Design
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Anay Marin
Christian Marshall Parents: Reyna and Eric Marshall
Future
plans: Joining the workforce
OWATONNA HIGH SCHOOL
Morgan Martinez Parents: Amy Martinez & Adam Martinez Future plans: Attending Newberry College to study Criminal Justice and Psychology, playing soccer
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Lukas Miller Savannah Miller Parents: Penny and Adam Miller Future plans: Attending college for Nursing
Faduma Moalim Parent: McLain Mogen Future plans: Full-time employment at Wenger
Abshir Mohamed Parents: Suleqo Ali and Hussein Mohamed Future plans: Continuing my education / Gap Year
McLain Mogen Parents: Todd & Melissa Mogen Future plans: Full-time employment at Wenger
Neman Mohamed
Landon Morrow
Gage Motl Parents: Shanna Ulven and Mark Motl Future plans: Attending Northwest Lineman College in Edgewater, Florida
Abdirahim Moussa
Sabarin Mohamud Parents: Olad Ahmed and Zahro Alin Future plans: Continuing my education and pursuing a degree in dentistry
Owen Moore Parents: Ryan and Dawn Moore Future plans: Attending Riverland Community College majoring in Electrical Construction
OWATONNA HIGH SCHOOL
Samsam Mohamed
Jane Medina Laken Meier Parents: Brad and Heidi Meier Future plans: Colorado Christian University, majoring in Elem Ed and continuing track and field
Skylar Melom
Donte Miller Parents: Kevin & Shelly Miller Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University Mankato
Hailey Miller Parents: Anna & Jacob Miller Future plans: Attending St. Cloud State University, majoring in Social Work
India Miller Parents: Kevin & Shelly Miller Future plans: Attending University of WI-Stout
Parents:
Yaasir
Future plans: Training for MN National Guard, then Dakota County Tech College for linemen program
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HIGH SCHOOL
OWATONNA
Jack Mullenbach
Parents: Jane Jacobs-Lideen and Jason Mullenbach
Munye Parent: Noor Omar
Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University, Mankato
Ariah Mowers
Angel and Keith Cassen Future plans: Attending LATC for Diesel Technology
Raeghen Murry
Parents: Scott and Lori Murry Future plans: Photography school
Patrick Needham Parent: Jessica Needham Future plans: Going to Riverland to get my class A CDL
Madi Murphy Parents: Kim and Jon Schmidt Future plans: Attending University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the fall
Jack Nelson Parents: Shelley McCauley, Michael McCauley
Future
plans: Going into the U.S Coast Guard
Carson Olson
Becca Nielson
Lucas Nelson Parents: Brian Nelson & Kari Nelson
Future
plans: Attending Minnesota State University in Mankato to study Psychology
Jayden Omangi
Kayleigh Norbeck Parents: Megan Norbeck, Todd Norbeck
Future plans: Continuing my education
Orion Nelson Parents: Crystal McKinzie Christopher Haney Future plans: Attending Riverland Community College
Claire Oswald Parents: Kirk and Becky Oswald Future plans: Attending The College of Saint Scholastica for nursing
Blake Nordby Parent: Krista Nordby Future plans: Attending the University of Winona
MaKenna Neumann Parents: Molly and Loring Neumann Future plans: Continuing my education at South Central in Mankato for a business degree
Ava Otto Parents: Jeff Otto and Jen Narum Future plans: Attending the College of Saint Benedict where I plan to major in some sort of business field
Logan O’Connor Parents: Jen and Tim O’Connor Future plans: Attending Winona State University majoring in Legal studies
Payton Newkirk Parents: Jean and Daniel Newkirk Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University, Mankato
Anah Packard Parents: Jim and Sara Packard Future plans: Attending University of WI-Eau Claire
Halle Oldefendt Parents: Amanda Starks and Jeff Oldefendt Future plans: Attending Winona State University to study law
Wyatt Newkirk
Jolee Olsen Parents: Michelle Olsen and Dean Olsen Future plans: Attending the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Isaiah Nelson Parents: Tasha & Jami Stoen Future plans: Continuing my education and joining the workforce
OWATONNA HIGH SCHOOL
Parents: Kelsey and Lex
Future plans: Riverland, majoring in Health Sciences abroad field, then transferring into pre-med track
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Dane Petersen Parents: Kathleen Starr and Brian Petersen Future plans: Joining workforce
Katy Reyes Parents: Leonor Velazquez, David Reyes Future plans: Continuing my education
Morgan Proechel
Philip Pham Parents: Phuoc Pham & Lena Nguyen Future plans: Joining the military while attending a Minnesota college
David Rhodes Parents: Philip and Brynn Rhodes Future plans: Army ROTC at Minnesota State University, Mankato
Adelyn Quaintance
Carsen Phelps
Parents: Dawn and Brian Phelps
Future plans: Attending the University of South Dakota
Christopher Richter
Parents: Amy Richter and Nathan Richter
Future plans: Aerospace Engineering or Business Management
Carter Quam Parents: Dustin and Johanna Quam Future plans: Attending the University of North Dakota to pursue a degree in Aviation
Reese Piepho
Danika Ringhofer Parents: Tom and Ann Ringhofer Future plans: Attending the University of Minnesota State, Mankato
Elizabeth Radel
Parents: Bruce and Tina Radel
Future plans: Attending the College of Saint Benedict to major in elementary education and play softball
Joseph Pirkl Parents: John and Kim Pirkl Future plans: Gap year
Brooklyn Rions Parents: Brenda Rions and Todd Rions Future plans: Attending Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Nathaniel Ranslow Parents: Traci Willey Jason Ranslow Future plans: Attending Bethlehem College and Seminary
Madilynn Pool Parent: Michelle Pool Future plans: Attending Ridgewater College Hutchinson for welding
Chiara Roberts Parents: Brian and Michelle Roberts Future plans: Continuing my education
Michael Reinardy Parents: Ronald and Stephanie Reinardy Future plans: Joining the workforce
Kenzie Pelovsky
Medwin Padilla Kiani Palacios
Carolina Perez Parents: Irma and Jesus Perez Future plans: Joining the Workforce
Lincoln Peters Parents: Ray and Kara Peters Future plans: Continuing education and joining workforce
Evan Padgett
Parents: Michael and Nicole Padgett
Future plans: Attending Iowa State University
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Megan Rysavy Parents: George and Sherry Rysavy Future plans: Dental Assisting program at South Central College Mankato
Blake See Parents: Elisha Erickson and Derrick See Future plans: Joining the workforce
Hannah Schmidt-Behne
Parents: Chris Behne & Tara Schmidt Future plans: Joining the workforce
Logan Sackett
Calista Seiler Parents: Kara Seiler & Bill Seiler Future plans: Attending Luther College
Dylan Schnorenberg Parents: Melissa Robeck & David Schnorenberg
Future
plans: Attending Riverland
Kate Sande Parents: Rachel and Brian Sande Future plans: Attending The College of St. Benedict to study marketing and psychology
Taya Selbrade Parents: Josh and Tawnee Selbrade Future plans: Attending Minnesota State Mankato to major in predentistry
Grace Schroeder
Reagan Saufferer Parents: Diana & Mark Kubat Future plans: College to explore animal care
Mitch Seykora Parents: Brian and Mary Beth Seykora Future plans: Attending Iowa Central
Caden Schrom Parents: Melissa Schrom, Matthew Schrom Future plans: Focusing on the workforce for a year or more
Deacon Schaner Parents: Zack and Molly Schaner Future plans: Continuing education
Nathan Seykora Parents: Charlie and Theresa Seykora Future plans: Attending South Dakota State University
Brandon Schulz Parents: Chris and Nicole Schulz Future plans: Joining the workforce
Ava Schauweker Parents: Cathy and Max Schauweker
Future plans: Attending Aveda cosmetology program
Trey Seykora Parents: Melinda Seykora & Matthew Seykora Future plans: Going to college to become an anesthesiologist
Ashlynn Schwering Parents: Nick and Angela Dolan Future plans: Continuing education at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Ishaaq Roble Parents: Abdi Roble & Khadra Muhidin Future plans: Continuing my education
Mataya Roos Jose Rosas
Katy Rose Parents: Patrick Rose and Connie Parkos Future plans: Joining the workforce
Zoie Roush Parents: Joe and Candy Roush Future plans: Joining the US Army
HIGH SCHOOL
Bailey Ruch Parents: Bill Ruch and Michelle Quintana Future plans: Going to school to become an electrician
OWATONNA
OWATONNA
Brooke
Parents: Kevin and Becky Skalicky
Parents:
Future
Spurgeon
Future
Future
Future
Future plans: Attending STEP program
Parent: Staci Utoft
Future plans: Attending the University of Gustavus Adolphus
Parents:
Future plans: Pursuing career as an Automotive Technician
Future
Alison
Parents: Andrea and Chris Slater
Future plans: Attending Rochester Community and Technical College
Parents: Dawn and Troy Sommers
Future plans: Four-year apprenticeship at R&K Electric to hopefully get my license and be an electrician
Parents:
Future plans: Continuing my education
Parents:
Future plans: Attending Arizona State University
Parents:
Future plans: Attending College at UW-Lacrosse, majoring in computer engineering
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Kaelyn Smith
Jason and Amy Smith
plans: Sonography through U of M-Rochester and the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences
Alexis Talley
Parents: Heidi Talley and Brandon Talley
plans: Joining the workforce
and Continuing my education at step program
Mark Spurgeon Jr.
Parents: Mark and Royetta
plans: Playing hockey
Owen Smith
Jack Thamert
Bo Stanford
Parents: John and Darci Stanford Future plans: Joining the workforce
Torrin Smith
Nathan Theis
Parents: Bill & Sara Theis
plans: Attending University of Minnesota
Alex Stenzel
Kate Leppert and Dave Stenzel
Jackson Sommers
Quinn Thompson
John Thompson and Jennifer Mellum
Gage Stoen
Jami Stoen & Christine Scroggin
Eva Sowder
Violet Thompson Parents: Todd Thompson and Tarah Thompson
Future plans: Furthering my education at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Jack Strom
Jaxson Spinks Parents: Sean and Jen Spinks
Future plans: Entering the workforce, hopefully in the firefighting field
Arielle Thurber
Parents: Amanda Will and Dana Thurber
Future plans: Bemidji State, double majoring in Wildlife Biology and Freshwater Aquatic Biology (limnology)
Paytyn Struss Parents: Dan and Sarah Struss Future plans: Attending the University of St. Thomas
HIGH SCHOOL
Katrina Sheu Alex Sivret
Parents: Steven Sivret and Jennifer Hansen
plans: Pursuing a job in welding then move to tattooing
Skalicky
Slater
Brennan Sletten
Eric Sletten and Sara Sletten
Norah Sletten
Parents: Sarah and Brian Sletten
Future plans: Attending St. Olaf College
OWATONNA
Keagen Tichy
Parents: Brandon and Rochelle Lubich
Future plans: Attending North Dakota State University to study Architecture
and Elaine Truelson
Future plans: Attending Southeast Technical College
Parents: Michelle Walburn and Guy Walburn
Future plans: Attending Mankato state university and working to become a history teacher
David Timmerman
Jaedynn Tjon
Parents: Nichole and Bill Tjon
Future plans: Attending North Dakota State University, majoring in Exercise science
Carter Ulland
Parents: Aaron & Sabrina Ulland
Future plans: Going to Winona State University for computer sciency things; very exciting
Parents: Mike and Tiffany Walerius Future plans: Attending the University of Minnesota Duluth and majoring in psychology
Parents: Andrea and Joachim Stukenberg; Adam and Amy VanderStel
Future plans: Attending Riverland College for Food Science degree
Parents: Emily Thurnau and Troy Wannarka
Future plans: Attending the University of Minnesota Duluth with a major in biology
Parents:
Future plans: Continuing education to become architect to design houses and buildings
Elice Tolman
Parents: Joni and Ray
Future plans: Attending the Minnesota State University, Mankato for Nursing
Parents:
Future plans: Attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison and studying legal studies on a pre-law track
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Kiara Webb
Parents: Curtis and Sarina Webb Future plans: Gap year, then continuing education
Ethan Vortherms
Parents: Jeff & Stacy Vortherms Future plans: Attending NDSU for Business
Savannah Wencl Parents: Jeff and Marisa Wencl Future plans: Continuing my education
Adrian Trevino
Joseph Webster
Parents: Eric and Jennifer Webster Future plans: Getting SSTS licensure through U of M Extension, transitioning to own grandpa’s business
Jude Vought
Aubrianna Werk
Kevin and Jennifer Werk
Noah Truelson Parents: Tim
Ruth Weckman
Parents: Kerry and Kevin Weckman
Future plans: Attending Michigan Technological University
Jack Walburn
Emma Weippert
Maddie Walerius
Michael VanderStelt
Nashiya Welch
Shila Vang
Grant Wencl
Melissa Bell, Louis Wencl
Alayna Wannarka
HIGH SCHOOL
Owen Thurnau
Parents: Stefanie Thurnau, Brad Thurnau
Future plans: Keep on working hard
Victoria Torees-Leon
Nevaeh
Roselin
Kerryn
Cody
Serene
Abdirihin
Isaiah
Hyan
Parker Prins
Alan Salinas
Angel Wilkemeyer
Mikayla Wilker
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Olivia Zaccaria
Jr
Future
Keilly Averhoff-Vela Parents: Jasmine Carlson & David
Vela
plans: Accounting at a 4-year college
Sarayna Zapata Parents: Dawn Miller, Jorge Zapata Future plans: Taking a gap year and join the workforce
Justin Bingham Parents: Joe Bingham & Rochelle Richardson Future plans: Electrician Program
Genesis Zetino
Cameron Blume Parents: Marcus Blume & Teresa Blume Future plans: College
Cale Braaten Parents: Matt & Val Braaten Future plans: MNSU to study Construction Management
Kaiden Alwes Parents: Jim Alwes & Alysa Ressler Future plans: Riverland Diesel Mechanic
Mason Brown Parents: Jared & Deb Brown Future plans: Work for Central Farm Services
Dylan Anderson Parents: Jeremy & Kimberly Anderson
Future
plans: Automotive Program
Kayd Bush Parents: Ann Motl & Ben Bush Future plans: Work
Wyatt Anderson Parents: Craig & Gail Anderson Future plans: Work
OWATONNA HIGH SCHOOL
Victoria Dunlap Parents: Paul and Taralee Dunlap
Future
plans: Joining the workforce.
Elizabeth Schmidt Parents: Rob and Sarah Schmidt
Future plans: Attending Bethel University
OWATONNA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
NOT
Sabrin Abdullahi Bood Ali Erika Avalos Riley Casper Christian Cisneros Omar Dahir Shukri Dahir Jordyn Eidson Alexi Engel Jacob Gamez Adriana Garcia Bernardo Garcia Torres Khaler Grant Mattison Grundhoffer
BLOOMING PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL
PICTURED:
Nasteha
Orlando Gutierrez Tolentino
Hilowle
Hofbauer
Jarquin Blandon
Keller
Killen
Lu
Mahamud
Nelson
Ortiz
Montrel Powell
Hannah Cahill Parents: Joe and Gail Cahill Future plans: Joining the workforce.
Future
Josh
Future plans: Taking a gap year, working, and then attending a twoyear program
Drew Wilker Ella Williams Parents: Sheila Cambern and Bryn Williams
plans: Continuing education to study
nursing
Leyton Williams Parents:
and Anissa Williams
Future
University
William Wottreng Parents: Bob & Karen Wottreng
plans: North Dakota State
majoring in Criminal Justice
Zahra Yusuf
Jabari Wilson
BLOOMING PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL
www.SouthernMinn.com | Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | Page 25 Kaiden Chicos Parents: Mandy & Steve Chicos Future plans: Attend a college and major in business Josh Freese Parents: Jacob & Jessica Freese; Susan Freese Future plans: Work Addison Doocy Parents: Travis & Lianna Doocy Future plans: Attend Iowa State University and major in Engineering Luke Heimgartner Parents: Paul & Heidi Heimgartner Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota Duluth and major in Biology Breckin Cochlin Parent: Jeremy Cochlin Future plans: Attend Riverland for generals Sienna Fyksen Parents: Dina Ott & Justin Fyksen Future plans: Attend college and get a degree in Elementary Education Massey Enger Parents: Jeremy & Michelle Flink Future plans: Move in with my best friend Gabe Hein Parents: Roger & Daniel Hein Future plans: Attend Riverland and study Criminal Justice and play basketball CJ Coleman Parents: Barb Coleman & Clay Coleman Future plans: Work and become a millionaire Eric Garci-Ramierz Parents: Jesus & Maria Garcia Ramirez Future plans: Become a welder Annaka Forsberg Parents: Andy & Tricia Forsberg Future plans: Attend Coastal Carolina University for Marine Science and Track and Field Zach Hein Parents: Roger & Daniel Hein Future plans: Attend Riverland and study physical education and play basketball Willam Cordes Parents: Billy & Brittany Cordes Future plans: Work Lily Graves Parents: Tracy Graves & Peter Graves Future plans: Attend Winona State University and major in elementary education Ty Forystek Parents: Chad & Kari Forystek Future plans: Attend St. John’s University for Math Education Owen Jewison Parents: Matt Jewison & Rakel Kircher Future plans: Work Aubri DenHerder Parents: Allison Slegh & Bruce Den Herder Future plans: CDL Army transportation driver Anna Haberman Parents: Katie Zipse & John Haberman Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota Duluth and major in finance Claire Foster Parents: Kurt & Libby Foster Future plans: Attend South Dakota School of Mines and study biomedical engineering
Johnson Parents: Mike & Wendy Johnson Future plans: Attend Riverland and attend the electrician program
Maison
Parents:
Future plans:
Elizabeth Dohrmann
Rhiannon & Ben Peterson
CDL
Parents: Jeremy
&
Future plans: Being
and figuring out life
Shanna Halverson
Halverson
Corrinne Meling
happy
Parents: Kelly & Justin
John Freese Future plans: Attend college and get a degree in Art
Jones Parents: Donald Jones & Laura Beckel Future plans: Work BLOOMING PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL
Hannah Freese
Peterson;
Isaiah
Derek Kubicek
Parents: Todd & Jill Kubicek
Future plans: Attend MNSU
Carly McIntosh
Parents: Anna McIntosh & Andrew Kasperek
Future plans: Trade school for welding
Khara Peters
Parents: Travis Peters & Kelsey Vanderhorst
Future plans: Finish AA degree at Riverland and start LPN program
Lily Schammel
Parents: Craig & Melissa Schammel
Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University, Mankato and study archaeology
Layla Lembke
Parents: Jake & Calita Lembke
Future plans: Attend South Central College, Mankato to get generals
Jacob McKee Parent: Kellie Schmidt Future plans: Work
Jamie Reinke
Parents: Jeremy & Sara Reinke
Future plans: Attend Winona State University for Elementary Education
Jaylee Schleicher
Parents: Brian & Megan Schleicher Future plans: Attend South Dakota State University and major in Early Childhood Education
Macy Lembke
Parents: Lonnie & Mandy Lembke
Future plans: Attend Gustavus Adolphus College and study Nursing and play softball
Avery Miller Parents: Mark Miller & Vanessa Miller Future plans: Work
Benjamin Riley
Parents: Shawn & Michelle Riley Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University, Mankato and study psychology
Hailey Schumacher
Parents: Nathan & Amanda Schumacher
Future plans: Attend South Dakota State University and major in Early Childhood Education
Kylee Loth
Parents: Roger & Dayoni Loth Future plans: Attend Riverland to get my CNA and LPN licenses
Elizabeth Miner Parents: Doug & Kristi Miner Future plans: Attend University of Northern Iowa
Brandon Ripka Parents: Crystal & Brad Ripka Future plans: Work
Mason Simon
Parents: Jeremy & Amy Simon
Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota, Duluth and major in Graphic Design
Grant Magnuson
Parents: Rachael & Rony Magnuson
Future plans: Attend Riverland and major in nursing and/or welding
Parent: Bobbie Jo Sandte Future plans: Become a traveling nurse
Robins
Parents: Ann & Barry Robins Future plans: Attend Riverland
Parents: Seth Slowinski & Pam Miller
Future plans: Attend MNSU and major in Electrical Engineering and live on a lake
Parents:
for Information Technology degree
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Molly
Jossie Munoz
Aidan Slowinski
Logan Marzolf
Travis & Jami Marzolf
Future plans: Attend MNSU & community college
Rogue Rubedor
Parents: Jason Rubedor & Meghan Price Future plans: Attend Riverland and become an anesthesiologist
Maxmar Ogren Parents: Amy & Baron Ogren Future plans: Becoming an animator or storyboard artist
Ava Smith
BLOOMING PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL
Parents: Jared & Kristine Smith Future plans: Attend Riverland and major in Cosmetology
Shawntee Snyder
Parents: Brandon & Coleena Snyder
Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University, Mankato and major in Social Work
Tyreese Suhl
Parents: Crystal Kvestad & Ron Suhl Future plans: Work
Dustin Sorensen
Parents: Melissa & David Sorensen Future plans: Diesel Mechanic
Sophie Thomas Parents: Jennifer & Keith Thomas Future plans: Attend University of Wisconsin, River Falls and major in Elementary Education
MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Mia Amberg
Parents: Tim Amberg and Melody Amberg Future plans: Going to Riverland for Accounting
Ava Clark
Parents: Jennifer and Dennis Clark
Future plans: Attending Winona State and majoring in legal studies
Madison Sorensen
Parents: Melissa & David Sorensen Future plans: Work and get a certificate in Early Childhood Education
Kolby Vigeland
Parents: Erik & Michelle Vigeland Future plans: Undecided
Riley Babcock
Parents: Kevin and Stacy Babcock Future plans: St. John’s University for Pre-law. Defense Attorney
Abigail Cloutier
Parents: Amy and Chanin Cloutier Future plans: Attending the U of M and majoring in Arts
Justin Stork
Parents: Mark & Sandra Stork Future plans: Undecided
Isaac Wacek Parent: Amanda Wacek Future plans: Undecided
Mya Borwege
Parents: Todd and Koreen Amberg Future plans: Sleeping in
Jacquelyn Cole
Parents: Linda and Paul Cole
Future plans: St. Thomas track & field and majoring in Biology; eventually ASU to become orthodontist
Karson Strand
Parents: Kraig & Alie Strand Future plans: Attend two-year engineering program at Minnesota North College
Lilly Wacek
Parents: Allen Wacek & Jessica Madson
Future plans: Attend Riverland and major in nursing
Donovan Carroll Parent: Ryan Carroll Future plans: Working
Presley Condon Parent: Holly Degen
John Suchanek
Parents: Joe Suchanek & Jannifer Miller Future plans: Work at a concrete business
Rachel Winzenburg
Parents: Luke & Katie Winzenburg
Future plans: Attend Luther College and major in nursing
Kelsie Casper
Parent: Becky Casper Future plans: Two-year break, then back to school to further my career
Ava Cottrell
Parents: Tanya and Lane Cottrell
Future plans: Attending Riverland Community College to get associate’s degree in Business and working
Lillian Chavie
Parents: Ray and Melissa Chavie Future plans: Career in art
Grant Cuevas
Parents: Stephanie and William Cuevas
Future plans: Joining carpenter trades or sprinkler fitter trade
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BLOOMING PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL
Gabrielle Deyo
Parents: Linda Ramsey and Jeremey Deyo Future plans: Medical assistant
Omar Guerrero
Parents: Crispin and Susanna Guerrero
Future plans: College for Finance
Parents: Ernesto Lazaro and Francisca Machorro
Future plans: University of St. Benedict for Psychology with a move to Oregon after finishing college
Olivia Mullenberg
Parents: Lori and Roger Mullenberg
Future plans: Majoring in Radiography with minor in Biology at Winona State
Avery Dressen
Parents: Sara and Brock Dressen Future plans: Moving to Florida and furthering my career in environmental studies
and Jason Hames
Lily Leemkuil
Parents: Jerry Leemkuil and Lisa Leemkuil Future plans: Riverland
Parents: Troy and Jessie Noble Future plans: Mechanic
Dakoda Duchene
Parents: Shannon and Tracy DuChene Future plans: Law enforcement
Parents: Jessica and Wade Kern Future plans: UMN Rochester, majoring in health sciences to be a physician’s assistant
Aiden Little
Parents: Adam Little and Angela Revues Future plans: Cement/masonry or welding
Addison O’Connor
Parents: Ashley Barta, Aaron Barta, Joshua Kalina Future plans: UW-La Crosse to major in biology with a pre-med track
Tyler Ernste
Parents: Lisa and Travis Ernste Future plans: Going to Riverland
and Keith
Future plans: Attending
Luis Lopez
Parents: Angelica and Casey Goff Future plans: Going to college to study accounting and wrestle
O’Neil
Parents: Jason O’Neil and Brooke O’Neil Future plans: Southwest University for social work
Parents: Robin Finke and Lisa Finke Future plans: More schooling
Kuntze
Parent: Walter Kuntze
Future plans: Attending college to become a CNA
Isabel Miller
Parents: Jessica Shallow-Miller and Andy Miller
Future plans: UW-Superior to double major in Biology, pre-med, while continuing track and field
and Antonio Ortiz
Parents:
plans:
and
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Emely Lazaro
Isaac Hames Parents: Natalie
Evan Noble
Sadie Kern
Annette Kniefel Parents: Amber
Kniefel
MNSU
Adrianna
Jonathan Finke
Antoinena
Jesse Ortiz Parents: Maria
Lily George Parents: Anna George, Brett George Future plans: Gustavus Adolphus, majoring in sports medicine
Rachel Miller Parents: Rick and Alisa Miller Future plans: Riverland and SDSU for Horticulture
Beau Lawson Parents: J.J Lawson and Audra Rayman Future plans: Landscaping
Hunter Perdue
MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Erin
Jake Perdue Future
Attending Northwestern Lineman college in Idaho
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Dylan Pleschourt Parent: Heather Lique
Tessa Underdahl Parents: Jason and Melissa Underdahl Future plans: U of M-Twin Cities to major in nursing
Evan Schweisthal Parents: Jake and Nichole Schweisthal Future plans: Working
Eliud Ramirez Parent: Octavio Ramirez
Mackenzie Velishek Parents: Sheri and Jon Velishek Future plans: MNSU to major in corrections and become a correctional officer
Peyton Snow Parents: Angie and Chris Snow Future plans: U of M-Morris, majoring in child psychology with minor in human services
Issac Reuvers Parents: Jay Reuvers, Jackie GillisReuvers Future plans: Diesel mechanic or go into the workforce
Sarah Wall Parents: Rachel and Joe Wall Future plans: Working
Ethan Solomon Parents: Danielle and Ben Hunt; Tyler Morgan Future plans: Get a CDL and heavy equipment license
Zach Reuvers Parents: Jay Reuvers, Jackie GillisReuvers Future plans: Entering the workforce
Jade Wegner Parents: Steve and Anita Wegner Future plans: Vet tech
Lauren Stinocher Parents: Mark and Chris Stinocher Future plans: Riverland
Alaina Rivers Parents: Jeremy Fierst and Rachel Blaede-Fierst Future plans: Welding
Charlie Wendt Parents: Cheryl and Scott Wendt Future plans: Welding
Kourtney Stoneking Parents: Kevin and Rhanda Stoneking Future plans: CNA
Eric Sarmiento Parent: Gilberto Sarmiento Future plans: Working
Emilee Worrell Parents: Nina and Joshua Courson Future plans: Vet tech and dog trainer
HIGH SCHOOL N.R.H.E.G.
Montana Strommer Parents: Megan and Stephen Strommer Future plans: College for administrative assistant manager
MEDFORD
HIGH SCHOOL
Ned Elliot Bell Parents: Alex and Angela Bell Future plans: Entering the workforce
Caleb Samuel Bice Parents: Josh Bice and Stephanie Anderson Future plans: Undecided
Anna Elizabeth Blatti Parents: Brian and Shannon Blatti Future plans: Attending South Dakota State University for architecture
Grace Violet Borchard
Parents: James Borchard and Candace Darling Future plans: Entering the workforce
Jackson Chrz
Parents: Regeher and Jared Chrz Future plans: Attending Dunwood College of Technology Automotive Technology
Dylan Fleming
Parents: Curt and Jenna Pederson Future plans: Entering the workforce
Levin Kitzer
Parents: Jeff and Amy Kitzer
Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University, Mankato for mechanical engineering
Gavin Phillip Briggs
Kia JoyAnn Buendorf
Parents: Chad and Kari Buendorf
Future plans: Attending South Dakota State University for exercise science
Julia Churchill
Parents: Pat and Joni Churchill Future plans: Attending University of Minnesota, Twin Cities for developmental psychology
Carter Johnson
Parents: Lowell Johnson and Mary Baker Future plans: Entering the workforce
Haillee Klemmensen
Parents: Brandon Klemmensen; Aana Garner and Michaela Jenkins Future plans: Attending college, then entering the workforce
Parker Bunn
Parents: David and Jennifer Bunn Future plans: Attending Winona State University for business administration
Peyton Curtis
Parents: Robert Curtis and Angie Mudgett Future plans: Attending Riverland Community College for business
Kyli Johnson
Parents: Luke and Stephanie Andersen Future plans: Working in psychology
Jordis Kruger
Payton Bunn
Parents: David and Jennifer Bunn
Future plans: Attending Ball State University for pre-medicine and general biology
Garrett Degan
Parents: Eric and Dawn Degen Future plans: Entering the workforce
Alexis Johnston
Parents: Todd and Melissa Johnston Future plans: Elementary education
Daxter Lee
Parents: Mark and Rachel Lee
Future plans: Attending University of Dubuque for basketball
Kyra Cain
Parents: Robert Reese and Jane Reese
Future plans: Attending Riverland Community College for nursing
Danny Deniz-Clark
Parents: Tiffany Clark and Barrie Trebor-MacConnell Future plans: Entering the workforce
Lukas Johnston
Parents: Todd and Melissa Johnston Future plans: Entering the workforce
Keira Lenort
Parents: Tami and Chris LaCanne; Jason Lenort Future plans: Attending Marquette University for biophysics
Cody Donovan
Parents: Jay Donovan and Sally Schull
Future plans: Entering the workforce
Graden Karl
Parents: Tony and Melissa Karl Future plans: Serving in the National Guard
Sydney Lewer
Parents: Dan and Amber Lewer
Future plans: Attending University of Wisconsin, River Falls for equine Sciences and vet technology
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N.R.H.E.G. HIGH SCHOOL
Addison Loken
Parents: Dallas and Nicole Loken
Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University, Mankato for music education
Madison Murray
Parents: Angela Hoium and Adam Murray
Future plans: Attending University of Winona for finance
Samuel Olson
Parents: Patty Olson and Dan Budach
Future plans: Entering the workforce
Debra Rollins
Parent: Stephanie Rollins
Future plans: Undecided
Payden Loverink
Parents: Laura and Marlin Beckman
Future plans: Attending Riverland Community College for diesel mechanics
Kaeden Nietzel
Parents: Chad and Elizabeth Nietzel
Future plans: Entering the workforce
Erin Peterson
Parents: Chris and Mandra Peterson
Future plans: Attending South Dakota State University for nursing
Clay Routh
Parents: Chan and Kim Routh
Future plans: Entering the workforce
Dacoda Malakowski
Parents: David and Amanda Malakowski
Future plans: Attending Minnesota North Vermillion Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Faith Nielsen
Parents: Bruce and Jennie Nielsen
Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University, Mankato for dental hygiene
Annabelle Petsinger
Parents: Isabelle Petsinger and Lynette Petsinger
Future plans: Attending Iowa Central Community College
Reese Routh
Parents: Travis and Lisa Routh
Future plans: Attending Riverland Community College
Kiyah Mikesell
Parents: Bethany and Curt Boswell; Terry Mikesell
Future plans: Attending Riverland Community College Ag Science
Hope Nielsen
Parents: Bruce and Jennie Nielsen Future plans: Attending Riverland Community College
Jaylin Raab
Parents: Tiffany Raab; Rodney and Pam Berg
Future plans: Attending Gustavus Adolphus College for business and sports management; football
Tayler Schmidt
Parents: Dan and Tina Schmidt
Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University, Mankato for communication sciences and disorders
Devin Morkrid
Parents: Amanda and Curtis Peterson; Michael and Julie Morkrid
Future plans: Attending Riverland Community College
Preslie Nielsen
Parents: Bruce and Jennie Nielsen Future plans: Attending Riverland Community College
Brian Laine Possin
Parents: Layne and Jillian Possin
Future plans: Entering the workforce
Elsie Schultz
Parents: Matt and Emily Schultz
Future plans: Attending University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse for prephysical therapy
McKenzie Mueller
Parents: Richard and Penni Mueller
Future plans: Attending University of Minnesota, Duluth for exercise and rehabilitative science
Evelyn Kay Nydegger
Parents: Larry and Michele Nydegger
Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University, Moorhead for exercise science
George Roesler
Parents: Greg and Barb Roesler
Future plans: Attending University of Minnesota, Mankato for mechanical engineering
Hallie Schultz
Parents: Rick and Jackie Schultz
Future plans: Attending Iowa State University for architecture
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Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University, Mankato for communication sciences and disorders
Isabel Stadheim
Parents: Darrin and Linda Stadheim
Future plans: Attending University of Minnesota for design and architecture
the
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Brenna Sommer
Parents: Tony and Amanda Sommer
Kyra Spies
Cayden Thorson
Parents: Kyrstin Daily and Nathan Thorson Future plans: Entering
workforce
William Tuttle Parents: Thad and Jessica Tuttle Future plans: Entering the workforce
N.R.H.E.G. HIGH SCHOOL
Malonna Wilson Parents: Becky and Richard Lassahn Future plans: Undecided
Zelynda Caballero Parent: Ariana Mata Future plans: Look into colleges to see what career to go into
Ace M. Davis Parent: Tammy Ptacek Future plans: Something in the art field and travel a lot
Wednesday Donkers Parents: Kendra and Erik Wilson Future plans: Undecided
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Gavin Schwartz Parents: Kelly Schwartz Jason Schwartz Future plans: Become voice actor