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Waseca County Graduation 2026

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Anderson, Brooklyn Parent: Lori Anderson Future plans: Unsure
Alarcon Ramirez, Eduardo
Ankerholz, Amelia Parents: Ben and Rachel Ankerholz Future plans: I earned my associates degree during high school, so I plan to go to school for commercial piloting.
Avalos, Brianna Parent: Leticia Pierce Future plans: Attending a Community College.
Barnes, Hunter Parents: Joseph Barnes and Evelyn Barnes Future plans: Going to college and be moving to Mankato.
Bartelt, Brooke Parents: Steph Bartelt and Nick Bartelt Future plans: Go to college for radiologic technologist.
Barnett, Slade Parents: Scott Barnett, Stephanie Barnett Future plans: Keep on Grinding.
Borneke, Ryan
Parents: Joe Borneke and Amy Robinson Future plans: Attend college.
Bartelt, Andrew Parents: Brad and Crystal Bartelt Future plans: Enlist into the Army as an 11B or 18X.
Britton, Logan Parents: Brian and Amy Britton Future plans: Do a plumbing apprenticeship.
Benson, Madalyn Parents: Chas and Nikki Benson Future plans: Work in Real Estate.
Bruhn, Ava
Berndt, Natalie Parents: Heather Bulver and Ralph Berndt Future plans: Cosmetology school.
Bulfer, Ella Parents: Philip and Amber Bulfer Future plans: Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State Pueblo.
Burt, Rylee
Biddle, Liam Parents: Jon and Stacy Biddle Future plans: Electrician Apprenticeship.
Calderon, Victoria Parent: Michelle Arevalo Future plans: Going to the workforce.
Bodenweiser, Maximus Parents: Liz and the late Donnie Bodenweiser Future plans: Attend Welding School, then travel around and weld all over.
Collier, Teagan Parents: Mary Collier and Dan Collier Future plans: Going into veterinary technician.
Elias, Kaden Parent: Kim Elias Future plans: I plan to go into the Air Force.
Corder, Madison Parent: Rebekah Broughten Future plans: Becoming a labor and delivery nurse.
Fiebiger, Piper Parents: Joel and River Fiebiger Future plans: Unsure
Curry, Jaida Parent: Tracey Curry Future plans: Gap Year.
Ferris, Logan
Draeger, Kelsey Parents: DeLain and Michael Castor, and Doug Draeger Future plans: Going to Waldorf University to study Sports Management as well as participate in cross country and track.
Frias, Dulce Parents: Laura Esthela Reyes Serrato & Patricio Frias Badillo Future plans: Work
Dufault, Paige Parents: Jared and Stacy Dufault Future plans: Attending a 4-year college.
Frye, Lily
Eldeen, Simon Parents: Jon and Cassie Eldeen Future plans: Heavy Equipment Operator and Farm.
Claybaugh, Alexis Parents: Scott and Rebecca Frederick Future plans: Undecided.
Garza, Kaden Parents: Raul and Lacie Garza
Hansen, Dylan Parents: Tim and Beth Hansen
Hiller, Ethan
Gransee, Jonathan
Parents: Adam Gransee and Heidi Wiitanen Future plans: Diesel Mechanic.
Gehring, Jayden Gehring, Jayden Gostomczik, Maddyn Parents: Dana Gostomczik and Kera Kramer Future plans: Get into real estate, and eventually move somewhere more populated and hopefully warmer to get started on my career.
Harrison, Aiden Parents: Austin Harrison and Amber Harrison Future plans: Do general classes at Community College then attend a 4-year college.
Grant, Lauren Parents: Joe and Melinda Grant Future plans: Either majoring in elementary education or accounting.
Hayes, Aaliyah Parents: James and Lisa Hayes Future plans: Undecided.
Hiller, Grayson Parents: Randy Hiller and Kristine Christiansen Future plans: Diesel mechanic.
Gustafson, Destiney Parents: William Gustafson and Brittney Gustafson Future plans: Navy.
Hess, Kody
Hiller, Meraina Parents: Randy Hiller and Kristine Christiansen Future plans: Family Services.
Hager, Wyatt Parents: Jodi and Chris Hager Future plans: Work at K&G Manufacturing in Faribault, MN.
Heusinkveld, Hannah Parents: Eric and Stacy Heusinkveld Future plans: Major in Neuroscience on a pre-med track, with a minor in clinical leadership and management, and genetics..
Hetchler, Isabelle Parent: Jeannie Hetchler Future plans: College.
Hammer, Derek Parents: Chad and Michelle Hammer Future plans: Diesel Tech.
Hill, Rver Parent: Kathryn Future plans: Military
Garcia, Arianna Parent: Daisy Kalbow Future plans: Lash tech and Radiology for Ultrasound.
Fuller, Khloe

Parents:

Future plans: Getting a job and having a car.

Johnston, Jordan

Parents: Lee and Diane Holthus Future plans: Go to Eau Claire, WI for exercise science and football.

Jorgenson,

Kasl,

Kaiser,

Future plans: Go to University of Minnesota Duluth and major in psychology.

Parent: Tom Kaiser Future plans: Workforce/Work for the union.

Kopetzki, Allen

Parents: Craig and Tracy Kopetzki Future plans: Pursue a degree in Civil Engineering.

Larrabee, Madilyn

Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University, Mankato for a bachelor’s in film and media studies.

Parents:

Kahnke, Haley Parents: Nicholas Kahnke, Natasha Grunzke
Jeddeloh, Trevin
Travis Jeddeloh and Karis Baumann
Nathan
Langager, Blake
Seth Langager and Melissa Langager Future plans: Enjoy life. Go to school and get a job.
Jes, Emmalee Parents: Greg and Shannon Jes Future plans: Cosmetology.
Kaput, Tailyn
Langer, Samantha Parents: Jeff and Laura Zimmerman, Jeremy and Sam Langer Future plans: MSU Mankato for Elementary Education.
Sullivan Parent: Kimberly Kasl Future plans: Gap year/work.
Parents: Jamie Larrabee and Dana Larrabee
Anders Parents: Larce and Lisa Jorgenson Future plans: Attend MSU and earn a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, get an engineering license after graduating, and work for a firm.
Kavka, Zdenek Parents: Dagmar Kavkova and Zdenek Kavka Future plans: Hopefully go to uni and study psychology.
Keith, Layla Parents: Muriah Miller Keith Future plans: Attend MSU or U of M to major in Communications/ Marketing.
Kilmer, Alyssa
Hollinger, Ian Parent: Jalea Priebe Future plans: South Central College for Carpentry.
Hillsman, Sophia Parents: Sean and Jennifer Hillsman Future plans: Earn doctorate in veterinary medicine.
Hudak, Jenna Parent: Koni Hudak Future plans: Attend college.
Holland-Moran, Delanie Parents: William Moran and Angenette Holland Future plans: Pediatric Nurse.
Hunt, Stevie Parents: Nathan Hunt & Shelby Hunt Future plans: Gap year.
Larson, Jolee Parents: Mike and Tammi Larson Future plans: Pursuing a career in healthcare.
Lawrence, Jacob Long, Cyrett Parents: John Long and Christine Sanchez Future plans: HVAC Trade School.
Lawson, Kaylee Parents: Brad and Angie Lawson Future plans: Attending SMSU.
Mansfield, William
Parents: John and Edita Mansfield Future plans: Go to Northern State University to run track and field and major in finance.
Mitchell, Riley Parents: Lonnie and Anne Mitchell Future plans: Go to Riverland Community College for electrical school.
Parpart, Deven Parents: Jeremy and Michele Parpart Future plans: Go to Riverland Community College to become an electrician.
Marik, Dakotah
Parents: Matthew Marik and Jackie Janovsky, Larry and LaDonna Marik Future plans: Go to college to get my BSN and RN, then hopefully work as an ER nurse or ICU nurse.
Mokoff, Boedy Parents: Chad and Lisa Mokoff Future plans: Work
Peirce, Kaden Parent: Jennifer Peirce Future plans: Undecided
McClune, Maddy
Parents: Terry McClune and Shelby Hunt Future plans: Attending a 4-year college for nursing or law enforcement degree.
Moore, Pearl Parent: Stacy Ewert Future plans: Get a degree in Health Science.
Porter, Henry
Medina, Corrick Parents: Justin and Chantel Medina Future plans: Attend UNW-St. Paul for their accelerated B.A. in Biblical & Theological Studies/M.A. in Theological Studies and a secondary major in Great Books and Ideas.
Mulcahey, Korbin
Murphy, Remy Parents: Shawn and Tammy Murphy Future plans: College
Rasche, Madison Parent: Jason Rasche Future plans: Study dental hygiene.
Rivera-Arett, Luis Parent: Shantel Arett Future plans: Work
Miller, Connor Parents: Mark Miller and Amber Ferry Future plans: Break year, college.
Olson, Catherine Parent: Mary Jo Stangler Future plans: Studying Political Science/Pre Law.
Reger, Logan Parents: Jason and Andrea Reger Future plans: Go to SMSU for Accounting.
Robinson, Jude Parent: Garret Robinson Future plans: College
Mitchell, Mia Parents: Chris and Bamboo Mitchell Future plans: College, then hopefully a government job in NYC or Washington D.C.
Oviedo, Julius
Mader, Vivian Parents: Andrew Mader and Molly Mader Future plans: Civil Engineering Major, Minor in Physics and Environmental Engineering.
Mann, Jayden Parents: Dave and Callie Mann Future plans: Going to Ford ASSET Program.
Lopez, Brissa Parent: Fabian Lopez Future plans: Marines and continue with my education.
Maas, Gabriella Parent: Kristina Maas Future plans: Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.
Rugger, Bryghton
Schafer, Jaiden Parents: Dave and Misty Swatkowski Future plans: University of Iowa (computer science).
Skinner, Dawn Russell, Deron
Schimming, Sadie
Parents: Christopher and Rebecca Schimming Future plans: Attend college to study Law and Philosophy.
Stagman, Kaiya
Parent: Jillian Stagman Future plans: Elementary Education and pediatric occupational therapy.
Sanchez, Rosalyn Parents: Gilberto Gonzalez and Nellie Oviedo Future plans: College + Working.
Schroeder, Wyatt
Staloch, Zane Parents: Jacob and Katie Staloch Future plans: US Army.
Sanchez, Lillianna Parents: Vanel Sanchez and Cynthia Sanchez Future plans: Go to UVU to major in Biology.
Schumacher, Joseph Parents: Joe and Andrea Schumacher Future plans: Electrician.
Teague, Hannah Parents: Kevin and Ruby Teague Future plans: Attend SMSU for a major in social work and minor in sports psychology.
Sandoval, Miguel Parents: Miguel and Monica Sandoval Future plans: Work and make my own business.
Selthun, Lucas Parents: Christopher Selthun and Debra Selthun Future plans: Attend college to be a law enforcement officer.
Sharif, Amin
Sandoval-Pliego, Paola Parents: Luis Sandoval and Marisela Pliego Future plans: Attend South Central College in Mankato to pursue Dental Assisting or Elementary education.
Siler, Roman Parent: Lauren Burstein Future plans: Become an Apprentice Electrician.
Roessler, Madison Parent: Amy Dillon Future plans: Attending college.
Rohl, Jett Parents: Jeff and Danielle Rohl
Root, Jacob Parents: Charles and Brianne Root Future plans: Go to Riverland in Austin for Radiology tech.
Roemhildt, Chloe Parent: Stephanie Roemhildt Future plans: Four year college degree.
Thomez, Jada Parent: Ashley Thomez
Toapanta, Diego Parents: Maria Vilma Toctaguano Mendoza Future plans: Merchant Navy.
Tlougan, Brady

Tovar,

Parents:

N.R.H.E.G. HIGH SCHOOL

Wetzel, Avery Parents: Ashley and Rachael Wetzel Future plans: Play baseball and earn a degree at a four-year college.
Willingham, Audrianna Parents: Ricky and Jennifer Willingham Future plans: Major in radiology.
Williams, Ryann
Wulf, Caleb Parents: Rick and Jill Wulf
Yokiel, Emma Parent: Amber Anderson Future plans: Work Force.
Bartness, Holly
Bogue, Madison
Bauleke, Isaac
Budach, Meela
Beauvais, Justin Parents: Matt and Carina Beauvais
plans: Entering the workforce
Chrz, Hudson Parents: Jared Chrz and Gwyn Regehr Future plans: Undecided
Bell, Melina Parents: Alex and Angela Bell Future plans: Attending collegeBotany and Environmental Sciences
Delacruz, Corbin Parents: Kelly Delacruz and Robert Shaw Future plans: Attending Dunwoody College - Welding
Berg, Evan Parents: Shane and Brooke Berg Future plans: Entering the workforce
Deniz-Clark, Hailey Parents: Tiffany Clark and Jonathon Stoops Future plans: Entering the workforce
Waldron, Ellery Parent: Kara Waldron Future plans: College
Wambeke, Caden Parents: Clinton and Kerrie Wambeke
Vàsquez-Neigebauer, Andres Parents: David and Kathryn Vasquez Future plans: Attend a 4-year university and pursue a degree in Marketing.
Veroeven, Matthew Victorino, Joan Parent: Humberto Victorino Future plans: Hennepin Tech College, Diesel Mechanic.
Villafuerte, Jasmyn Parents: Lisa and Alex Villafuerte Future plans: Working at a vet clinic.
Dehaeli
Francisco and Araceli Tovar Future plans: I’m thinking about maybe going to college for Phlebotomy or Forensics Photography.
Hughes, Kaleb
Parents: Zach and Angie Hughes Future plans: Attending collegeAutomotives
Klimmek, Jozie
Parents: Harley and Amy Klimmek Future plans: Attending University of Minnesota, Rochester - Health Science
Meyering, Quen
Parents: Matt Boyes, Tanya
Meyering, Terry, and Tawnya Olson Future plans: Undecided
Mankato
Larson, Wyatt Parents: Shawn and Jody Larson
plans: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Biological Sciences
Morrison, Ezekiel Parents: Shayne and Kim Morrison Future plans: Entering the workforce
Johnson, Molly Parents: Lowell Johnson and Mary Baker
Lewison, Gavin Parents: Brad and Tammy Lewison
plans: Undecided
Mudgett, Brody Parents: Billy and Becky Mudgett Future plans: Entering the workforce
Johnson, Olivia Parents: Jeff and Jennie Johnson Future plans: Attending University of Wisconsin, River Falls - Agricultural Education
Loken, Alexis Parents: Dallas and Nicole Loken Future plans: Entering the workforce
Muilenburg, Cloe Parents: Chad and Allison Muilenburg Future plans: Attending collegeChild Development
Jones, DeShawn Parents: Mariah Britton and Greg Jones Future plans: Entering the workforce
Loverink, Jakob Parents: Jenna Farr and Curt Loverink Future plans: Undecided
Nelton, Devon Parents: Damon and Kathy Nelton Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University, MankatoEngineering/Mathematics
Karl, Jacob Parents: Tony and Melissa Karl Future plans: Attending Crown College - Business Finance
McGannon, Alexia Parents: Peter and Angela McGannon Future plans: Entering the workforce
Pederson, Winter Parents: Nikki Cromwell and Michael Pederson Future plans: Attending Minnesota State College Southeast - Advanced Esthiology
Fuller, Charlie Parents: Tony and Katie Fuller Future plans: Undecided
Dobberstein, Kaitlyn Parents: Josh and Linda Dobberstein Future plans: Attending Winona State University - Elementary and Special Education
Garrido, Jannelle Parent: Liliana Miranda Kelley Future plans: Entering the workforce
Eustice, Kyera Parents: Craig and Rachel Eustice Future plans: Attending Gustavus Adolphus - Accounting and Business
Hudson, Devlin Parent: Tanya Ott Future plans: Undecided
Flatness, Nora Parents: Brandon and Karen Flatness Future plans: Attending Minnesota State College SoutheastCosmetology

Parents:

Possin, Samantha Quillen, Kyah

Parents: Kristin Otto and Josh Otto Future plans: Attending Nova Academy - Cosmetology

Parents: Justin and Kim Schlaak Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University, Mankato - Dental Hygiene

VanMaldeghem, Camryn

Parents: Kelly VanMaldeghem and Steve VanMaldeghem Future plans: Undecided

Stadheim, Adalyn

Parents: Darrin and Linda Stadheim Future plans: Attending Augsburg University - Psychology

VanMaldeghem, Quinn

Parents: Kelly VanMaldeghem and Steve VanMaldeghem Future plans: Undecided

Riewer, Chloe

Parents: Andy and Jodi Riewer

Future plans: Attending University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Biology

Stork, Chloe

Parents:

Viktora, Abigayle

Parents: Dan and Libbie Viktora Future plans: Attending South Dakota State University - Agricultural Science

Warke, Kayden

Parents:

Parents:

Wayne, Owen

Parents: Brandon and Jodi Wayne Future plans: Attending Bethany Lutheran College - Business

Aasen, Jena Parents: Holly and Chris Aasen
Adams, Charles Parents: Brady and Jenny Adams Future plans: Work through the summer then explore post secondary opportunities.
Adams, Aubrey Parents: Jeff and Angela Adams Future plans: I will be going to Minnesota State University of Mankato (MSU) to further my education in elementary education.
Anderson, Tiera Parents: Toby and Jessica Anderson Future plans: I plan to attend Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato to major in elementary education.
Balzotti, Abigail
Parents: Jolene Kasel-Balzotti and Matthew Balzotti Future plans: South Central Community College - general education. Then undecided afterwards.
Schlaak, Gabrielle
Wilson, Zoe
Parents: Dale and Sara Wilson Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University, Mankato - Biology
Selover, Trevor Parents: Gary and LuAnn Selover Future plans: Attending South Central College - Machining
Dan and Stacy Stork Future plans: Attending University of Notre Dame - Business Management
Josh and Kelly Warke Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University, Mankato - Nursing
Thibodeau, Tatum
Parents: Brandon and Kelly Thibodeau Future plans: Attending University of Nebraska, Lincoln - Nursing
Tuttle, Wyatt Parents: Thaddeous and Jessica Tuttle Future plans: Entering the workforce
Willert, Henry Parents: Danny and Maggie Willert Future plans: Undecided
Porter, Damazion
Kelly Delacruz and Robert Shaw
Future plans: Attending South Central College - Social Work
Robran, Claire
Nicholas Robran and Heather Tilghman
Future plans: Attending Riverland Community College - Nursing
Schember, Ava Parents: Cameron and Dayna Schember Future plans: Attending Nova Academy - Nail Technician

Blasing, Zach

Parent: Michael Vanderwilt

Ewert, Lillian

Parents: Darrin and Stephanie Ewert

Future plans: After high school, I plan to go to Minnesota State University, Mankato to study elementary education. want to become an elementary school teacher. I also plan to get a taxidermy license and learn how to do taxidermy. In the future, want to start my own business with taxidermy and flowers.

Blomstrom, Victoria

Parents: Chad and Melanie Blomstrom

Future plans: I plan to attend University of Wisconsin–River Falls and pursue a degree in elementary education.

Gelizon, Jay Ramil

Parent: Joshua Danaher

Future plans: I’m planning to go to South Central College-North Mankato this year as an Architectural Drafting and Design student, pursuing a 4 year degree.

Hood, Dylan

Parents: Ashley Arett and William Hood

Future plans: I will be going to St. Mary’s University in Winona and I will be majoring in education.

Bluhm, Garry

Parent: Michelle Bluhm

Future plans: I will graduate from South Central with my Civil Engineering Technology degree this spring. In the fall, I am enrolled at Mankato State University with a degree in Civil and Municipal Engineering.

Gerdts, Chase

Jahr, Wyatt

Parents: Joyce and Jeff Jahr

Future plans: Farm Drainage.

Parents: Peter and Theresa Groh Future plans: I’m going to NDSU for social work.

James, Emily

Parent: Michelle Levesque

Future plans: I’m going to St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN for a bachelor’s in Political Science. Afterwards, I’m going to law school for a JD degree.

Parents: Cole and Jenny James

Future plans: Unsure what college. Would like to get my degree in biology or health science to become an occupational therapist.

Parents: Nathan and Melissa Gerdts
Cowdin, Devin
Parents: Lynette and Corey Cowdin
Groh, Grace
James, Brielle
Cummins, Aiden Parents: Mellisa and Chris Johnson Future plans: I will be leaving to finish AIT infantry training and will be coming back to attend South Central College.
Gunsolus, Ruby Parents: Tyler Gunsolus and Megan Deal Future plans: I’m not sure where I will be attending, but I would like to get my generals done first and then get a bachelor’s in something like genetics or anthropology.
Krause, Kwynn
Parents: Andy and Beth Krause Future plans: University of Wisconsin, Superior with a major in Exercise science.
Bauer, Daulton
Parent: Mandi Bauer
Dreyer, Kinsey
Parents: Kelly and Scott Dreyer Future plans: I want to go to Riverland College in Austin Minnesota for radiology. I plan to work anywhere that needs radiologists in Minnesota.
Hanks, Alexandra Parents: Jeremy Hanks, Shannon Fisher Future plans: I plan on attending University of Minnesota Twin Cities and getting my bachelor’s of psychology.
Lamont, Keegan Parents: Mollie and Mike Lamont
Langford, Kayle Parents: Dwight and Tracy Langford Future plans: Attend RCTC and obtain my two year degree in Biology. Play softball for the college and start shadowing or apprenticeship for physical therapy.
Loken, Gavin Parents: Zach and Amanda Loken Future plans: I work on a farm.
March, Calista Parents: Ben and Grace March Future plans: I will be going to MSU for my bachelor’s in dental hygiene and maybe going back to get my master’s and be a dentist.
Miller, Claire Parents: Dave and Jennifer Miller Future plans: Minnesota State University - Winona.
Moorman, Mackenzee Parents: Shiree and Nathan Moorman Future plans: I’m not sure but I think I’ll go into a trade, save money, and then go to college for psychology.

Future plans: I plan on attending Bethany Lutheran College in Nursing as well as playing basketball.

Future plans: I am going to attempt to attend an apprenticeship for welding somewhere around the area to do the career I want to pursue and also to be close to family.

Olson, Katie Parents: Joanie and Lyncon Olson
Rohwer, Noah Parents: Marley and Ryan Rohwer
Olson, Evan Parents: Julie and David Olson
Rolfson, Rylan
Parents: Kathleen and Jeremiah Morsching
Peterson, Tyler Parent: Nate Luhring Future plans: I am planning on working at Hy-Vee full time instead of part time after school.
Ryan, Samuel Parents: Jessica and Chris Ryan Future plans: I will be going to UW-Stout and will be majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Physics.
Pietz, Lawrence Parent: Shelene Dumdei
Schmahl, Tyler Parents: Chris Schmahl and Amanda Thompson
Storjohann, Scott Parent: Miriam Goughnour
Shoultz, Travyn Parent: Lori Daschner
Quast, Caleb Parents: Jennifer and Don Quast
Scholl, Rocco Parents: Eric and Jen Scholl Future plans: I will be working as a heavy equipment operator for DMI.
TerBeest, Zander Parents: Tammi and Ben TerBeest Future plans: I plan on attending South Central College for a Welding Degree.
Simonson, Chloe Parents: Jessica and Chris Simonson
Morsching, Ellie Parents: Jeremiah and Katie Morsching Future plans: I plan to attend college at either Madison, Wisconsin or Marquette University doing something in the law field, although I am unsure what specifically.
Quast, Lily Parents: Catalina and Curt Quast Future plans: I will be attending University of Wisconsin River Falls and majoring in Elementary Education with a possible minor in Spanish.
Seeley, Caiden Parents: Cameron Seeley, Gwen Hoehn Future plans: I plan to attend a flight attendant school, though I am currently undecided as to which airline I will be working with.
Walker, Michael Parents: Julia Walker and Erik Walker Weimert, Nevaeh Parent: Beth Weimert Future plans: I plan to go to NIACC to study radiology and play basketball.
Wheelock, Mikayla Parents: Katie and Ben Wheelock Future plans: I plan on attending University of Minnesota, Mankato and studying business.
Sims, Taylor Parent: Megan Bronstad Future plans: Nova Academy of Cosmetology in Mankato, MN.

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