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Commencement: Floyd B. Johnson Memorial Field, St. Peter High School ST. PETER HERALD | STPETERHERALD.COM | MAY 2017

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ST. PETER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

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Anna Amos

John Ardison

Devin Aretz

Parents: Paul and Krista Amos

Parents: Paul and Cindy Ardison

Parents: Jamie and Julie Farlinger, and Michael and Brandi Aretz

Future Plans: study pre-med at Occidental College

Future Plans: civil engineering at University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

Future Plans: Attend South Central College

Tyler Artmann

Jack Atkins

Parker Baron

Parents: Jesse and Michelle Artmann

Parents: Scott and Sonya Atkins

Parents: Jeff and Heather Baron

Future Plans: University of Minnesota, Morris

Future Plans: Undecided

Future Plans: Attend Vermilion Community College in Ely, MN to study wild land/wildlife law enforcement.

Shyanne Baynes-Rodning

Cady Belden

Hailey Blaschko

Parent: Deanna Belden

Parents: Heather Blaschko and Jeremy Bassett

Future Plans: Attend Minneapolis College of Art and Design majoring in entrepreneurial studies

Future Plans: Attend University of Minnesota, Morris to study pre-med.

Parents: Jessica Rodning and Josh Baynes Future Plans: Attend University Wisconsin, River Falls to study crop and soil science

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ST. PETER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

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Maccoy Blaschko

Bryce Bortles

Kaitlyn Brey

Cooper Burgess

Parents: Andy and Denise Blaschko

Parent: Brenda Johnson

Parents: Butch and Nancy Brey

Parents: Charles and Teresa Burgess

Future Plans: Attend Michigan State University for broadcast journalism (sports broadcaster)

Future Plans: United States Army

Future Plans: Attend Gustavus Adolphus College for nursing or elementary education

Future Plans: Attend South Central College in North Mankato this summer in the Advanced Manufacturing program.

Kenna Burmeister

Eric Carlson

Mallorie Chabot

Karen Chen

Parents: Jenny Kisor and Skeeter Burmeister

Parents: Kirk and Lisa Carlson

Parents: Mike and Linda Chabot

Parents: Meilin Huang and Tieniu Chen

Future Plans: Attend South Dakota State University to study pharmacy

Future Plans: Attending Gustavus Adolphus College

Future Plans: Attend Minnesota State University, Mankato and major in something in the medical field

Future Plans: Attend Carleton College

Ryan Conlon

Shelby Connor

Naimo Daud

Roda Dayib

Parents: Jerry and Shelly Conlon

Parents: Brian and Michelle Connor

Parent: Rahma Mire

Parents: Fardowsa Abdiyahman and Ahmed Jama

Future Plans: Attend Minnesota State University, Mankato for aviation or construction management

Future Plans: Attend Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas to study mathematics.

Future Plans: Earn an associate degree at Community College than transfer to a 4 year college or university and earn a bachelor degree.

Future Plans: physician assistant.

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Keaton Dimock

Alexe Dvorak

Alexandra Eberhart

Parents: Jim and Peggy Dimock

Parents: Michael Dvorak and Misti Schroeder

Parents: Ryan and Dawn Eberhart

Future Plans: St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, Winona

Future Plans: Undecided

Future Plans: Undecided

Future Plans: Winona State University for sports medicine

Alexis Ellerbeck

Maria Figueroa

Dillon Fischer

Bailey Fitzgerald

Parents: Natasha and Enedino Figueroa

Parents: Kelly Fischer and Jon Marquette

Parents: Amy and Terry Blaschko, Jason Fitzgerald

Parents: Roxanne and Kevin Birr, Dan and Dawn Deegan

Parents: Kyle and Debbie Ellerbeck

Future Plans: Attend University of South Dakota to double major in French and secondary education.

Future Plans: Attend South Central College to complete my generals and transferring to Minnesota State University, Mankato to become a outpatient therapist.

Alexander Fuchs

Wyatt Gillette

Haley Goebel

Kenia Gutierrez

Parents: Kerstin and Thomas Fuchs

Parents: Bill and Kelli Miller, Dan and Meghan Gillette

Parents: Bill and Terri Goebel

Parent: Brenda Mireles

Future Plans: Attend Gustavus Adolphus College and majoring in pre-med.

Future Plans: Undecided

Future Plans: Return to his home in Munchenstein (a suburb of Basle), Switzerland to finish high school and eventually attend college.

Future Plans: Gustavus Adolphus College

Future Plans: Physical education and coaching

Future Plans: Attend South Central College in Mankato

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Lillie Hagen

Kelli Hanson

Ingrid Harbo

Peter Hilligoss

Parents: Paul and Carrin Hagen

Parents: Brent and Lori Hanson

Parents: Christopher and Jennifer Harbo

Parents: Dan and Linda Hilligoss

Future Plans: Attend Minnesota State Univrsity, Mankato for electrical/computer engineering

Future Plans: Attend Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. Study exercise science, and play softball and maybe basketball.

Future Plans: Attend Concordia College to study political science and psychology

Future Plans: Attend Minnesota State University, Mankato for a degree in law enforcement.

Gage Hinderscheid

Carter Hrdlicka

Rachel Huber

Mohamud Issack

Parents: Brigit and Jason Sletta, John Hinderscheid

Parents: Wade and Casandra Hrdlicka

Parents: Thomas and Marlys Huber

Parents: Ambia Issack and Mohamed Osman

Future Plans: Attend North Dakota State University for physical therapy

Future Plans: Gustavus Adolphus College

Future Plans: Undecided

Kaitlyn Kalstad

Mitchell Kaveney

James Kelley

Hailey Kennedy

Parents: Laurie and Josh Kalstad

Parents: Tami and Bob Kaveney

Parents: Mark and Joy Kelley

Parents: Josh and Becca Kennedy

Future Plans: St. Cloud State University

Future Plans: South Central College, North Mankato

Future Plans: Attend Minnesota State University, Mankato

Future Plans: Gustavus Adolphus College majoring in nursing

Future Plans: South Central Community College, paramedic

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ST. PETER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

Brandon Kenyon

Dylan Kuhl

Grace Kvidera

Parents: Scott Kenyon and Ronda Hennek

Parents: Don and Danielle Kuhl

Parents: Douglas & Amy Kvidera

Future Plans: Work full time in construction

Future Plans: Undecided

Future Plans: Attend University of Minnesota, Morris

Sophia Lamor

Margaret Lehtinen

Francesca LoFaro

Parents: Arlo and Dawn Lehtinen

Parents: Thomas and Marsha LoFaro

Future Plans: Drake University

Future Plans: University of Puget Sound to study neuroscience or biochemistry and do research.

Xenia Loredo-Hollon

Jordein Marquette

Abigail Mattson

Parents: Marygold Loredo and Malik Hollon

Parents: Jon Marquette and Juhlie Mosloski

Parents: Deb and John Mattson

Future Plans: Undecided, hope to major in art or education

Future Plans: North Dakota State University to major in athletic training

Future Plans: Undecided

Parent: Lisa Lamor Future Plans: Take a gap year to get involved with a national service program, possibly within AmericCorps, to work on environmentalism, community outreach and development, and/or education. Start college in 2018.

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Best wishes to you and to the rest of the 2017 SPHS graduates!

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Adam McCabe

Jacob McCabe

Taylor McCarthy

Zachary Miller

Parents: Don and Loni McCabe

Parents: Kelly McCable and Rachel Dauk

Parents: Mike and Krista McCarthy

Parents: Gary and Annie Miller

Future Plans: Attend University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse, major in finance

Future Plans: Attend St. John’s University to study global business leadership

Future Plans: Attend a 4-year college and major in business.

Future Plans: Minnesota State College, Wadena for electrical lineman

Mohamed Mohamed

Zahra Mohamed

Krystalin Neary

Trevor Ogren

Parents: Kalia Guirreh and Ishaq Yousef

Parents: Kalia Guirreh & Ishaq Yousuf

Parents: Ann and Jim Neary

Parents: Darin Ogren and Jennifer Lee

Future Plans: Become an architect

Future Plans: Become a social worker

Future Plans: Gustavus Adolphus College to study business

Future Plans: Attend South Central Technical College in North Mankato

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Reid Reicks Parents: Darwin and Shelley Reicks Future Plans: Undecided

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Margaret Ringler

Marissa Robinson

Daniel Rustman

Alexandra Sandquist

Parents: Jennifer and David Ringler

Parents: Melissa Robinson and Jeramie Anderson

Parents: Doug and Becky Rustman

Parents: Debra and David Sandquist

Future Plans: Attend University of Minnesota, Twin Cities to study genetics and cell biology.

Future Plans: Taking CAN classes right now, then going to college for nursing.

Future Plans: University of Minnesota, Mankato

Future Plans: Marquette University to study medical sciences/physical therapy

Katherine Schilling

Jordan Schueneman

Brianna Sheehy

Parker Sisler

Parents: Glen and Deb Schilling

Parents: Jennifer Humphrey and Josh Schueneman

Parents: Deb and Bill Meyer

Parents: Curt and Leatta Sisler

Future Plans: University of Wisconsin, Platteville to study civil engineering and run track.

Future Plans: Attending Minnesota State University to minor in pre veterinary medicine and major in business management.

Future Plans: Attend Minnesota State University, Mankato to major in something in the medical field

Future Plans: Attend Gustavus Adolphus College

Winston Taylor

Claire Thompson

Parents: Greg Taylor, Rebecca and Brian Fremo

Parents: Chris and Mike Thompson

Future Plans: Drake University to major in politics or strategic political communication.

Future Plans: Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota for nursing

Peter Stelter Parents: Keith and Carolyn Stelter

No Photo Available Kirby Taylor

Parents: Jaime Taylor and Barb Larson Taylor Future Plans: Serve as a volunteer staff member of the Amrit Yoga Center in Florida. The following year start at Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

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Eduardo Torrez

Trevor Ward

Joseph Wenner

Isaac Westphal

Parents: Justin and Denice Nicolay

Parents: Steven and Tracy Ward

Parents: Kevin and Marcia Wenner

Parents: Todd and Lisa Westphal

Future Plans: Undecided

Future Plans: Attending South Central College in North Mankato for graphic design

Future Plans: Attend Creighton University and study pharmacy or other medical profession

Gracie Willaert

Antoine Williams

Kayla Witt

Taylor Witte

Parents: Dean and LeeAnn Willaert

Parents: Erica Wilson Sr. and Monique Williams

Parents: Patti Wright and Ronald Witt

Parents: Doug and Lisa Witte

Future Plans: Going to college and then doing what I love.

Future Plans: Attending Finlandia University, Hancock, Michigan,for physical therapy and to play 03 hockey.

Future Plans: Attend Gustavus Adolphus College

Natalie Yang

Dawson Yost

Abdirahman Youssuf

Benjamin Zarn

Parents: Sheng Yang and Bee Ong

Parent: Laura Yost

Parents: Mahdi Deriye and Asha Ahmed

Parents: Kaye Mills, Scott and Jen Zarn

Future Plans: Case Western Reserve University

Future Plans: To join Air Force ROTC program and attend college to study chemistry/ engineering

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Future Plans: Attend Minnesota State University

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