Tea Area High School
SALUTATORIAN
VALEDICTORIAN
Avery Schupner Parents are: Art and Cassandra Schupner; High school activities include: Band, Jazz Band, Student Council, National Honor Society, TATU, Tri-M Music Society, Basketball, Softball. Future plans are: “I will be attending Augustana University to major in Biochemistry. I plan to become a medical researcher focusing on women’s reproductive health.” Sponsored by Cubby’s
Sidney Clayberg Parents are: Craig and Michelle Clayberg; High school activities include: Vo l l e y b a l l , Basketball, Student Council, TATU, Character on Track, Band, NHS; Future plans are: Attend Augustana University and major in education Sponsored by Tea American Legion
Nickolaus Andrews; Parents are: Garry and Denise; High school activities include: Band and Tri-M; Future plans are: Go to college at DSU for cyber security Sponsored by Get-n-Go
Andrew Bagherpour; Parents are: Safi and Dawn Bagherpour; High school activities include: Soccer; Future plans are: Working for the Air Force Sponsored by Tea American Legion
Patrick Baldwin II; Parents are: Peggy and Patrick Baldwin Sponsored by Get-n-Go
Cole Barthel; Parents are: Nicki Barthel and Troy Barthel; High school activities include: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Band; Future plans are: Major in mathematics and education at Dakota Wesleyan University. He will also be playing baseball there. Sponsored by Get-n-Go
Dalton Bassett; Parents are: Allen and Kristi Bassett; High school activities include: Special Olympics, Choir; Future plans are: Attend Teachwell Transitions Sponsored by Tempo Soccer
Bailey Beach; Parents are: Tina and Danny Beach; Future plans are: To attend University of South Dakota Sponsored by Valley Exchange Bank
Tristen Marie Blegen; Parents are: Jerrud Blegen and Cindy Blegen; Future plans are: SDSU for Sociology Sponsored by MyTea Tykes
Michael Bovee; Parents are: Christina Reimnitz and Darrin Bovee; High school activities include: Track; Future plans are: Military/College Sponsored by Tea Pizza Ranch & Fun Zone
Talon Buie; Parents are: Jennifer Gunn and Jason Buie; High school activities include: Baller; Future plans are: Work/HVAC Sponsored by Schoenhard’s Custom Cabinetry, Inc.
Makenzie Cameron; Parents are: Jayson Cameron and Terri Laufmann; High school activities include: Special Olympics Basketball; Future plans are: Attend Teachwell Transitions Sponsored by Squealer’s Smoke Shack
Autumn Castle; Parents are: Kelly Jo Castle and Mark Castle; High school activities include: Band, Colorguard,Cheer, Tri-M Honor Society; Future plans are: Minnesota State University of Mankato, majoring in business and minoring in photography Sponsored by J&R Mechanical
Payton Conrad; Parents are: Mark and Linette Conrad; High school activities include: Basketball, Football, Track, two weeks of Baseball; Future plans are: Attend college and play football at St. Cloud State University Sponsored by Howe Electric Inc.
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Joshua Cooper; Parents are: Erin Hardy and Jonas Cooper; High school activities include: Yball, Art Club; Future plans are: Travel and open a restaurant Sponsored by Koele Family Chiropractic
Class President
Kohl Courbat; Parents are: Susan and Gordon Courbat; High school activities include: Band and Track; Future plans are: Attending Augustana in the fall Sponsored by Howe Electric Inc.
Lauren Aspen Dan; Parents are: Dino and Linda-Lee Dan; High school activities include Oral Interp, Theatre, Symphonic/Marching Band, Jazz Band, Characters on Track, SADD, Culture Club, Be The Change, Collab (LGBTQ+ group), HOSA, Science Olympiads, Tri-M, One Act Play; Future plans are: Attend Augustana for a dual major in Journalism and Health Career Specialties and a minor in Theatre.
Bailey Davidson; Parents are: Matthew Davidson and Shevon Shultis; Future plans are: Go to beauty school with photography as a side job. Sponsored by Schoenhard’s Custom Cabinetry, Inc
Taylor DeBoer; Parents are: Jackie Vosberg and Doug DeBoer; High school activities include: Student Council; Future plans are: Not 100% positive, possibly Early Childhood Education Sponsored by Howe Electric Inc.
Kara Dick; Parents are: T r i cia and Don Dick; High school activities include: Softball, Concert Choir, Women’s Ensemble; Future plans are: Get a CNA license and MED Tech license and then attend NCC next spring. Sponsored by Pernell’s Alignment & Tire
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Gunner Dubbelde; Parents are: Leah Falkingham; Future plans are: Going on to job shadow under electrician Sponsored by Koele Family Chiropractic
Andru Earley; Parents are: Samantha Earley; High school activities include: B a n d a n d Choir; Future plans are: Plan to go to college and get a degree in psychiatry. Sponsored by Country Acres Tree Farm
Jacob Elkins; Parents are: Scott Elkins and Jessica Peterson; High school activities include: Baseball all four years, football freshman and sophomore, Wrestling freshman and sophomore; Future plans are: Go to Dakota Wesleyan University to continue academic and baseball career, majoring in Criminal Justice. Sponsored by Steve’s Auto Repair
Michael Brian Finn, Jr.; Parents are: Kelly and Mickey Finn; High school activities include: Baseball and Golf; Future plans are: Attend Boise State with Predental degree Sponsored by Koch Insurance
Jordan Foos; Parents are: Michelle Stout; High school activities include: Volleyball; Future plans are: Attending SDSU to study nursing. Sponsored by Country Acres Tree Farm
Ethan Freidel; Parents are: Matt and Cheri Scharffenberg; High school activities include: Basketball (4 years), Football (3 years), Choir (2 years); Future plans are: Attend Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa to continue education and basketball career Sponsored by Waltner, Kolbeck & Scharffenberg LLP
Reed Frerichs; Parents are: Curt and Carrie Frerichs; Future plans are: Air National Guard then SDSU Sponsored by Maka’s Taekwondo
Preston Furman; Parents are: Misty Furman; High school activities include: Football, Wrestling, and Track & Field; Future plans are: Undecided Sponsored by Cubby’s
Philip Garner; Parents are: Shawna Garner And Josh Garner; High school activities include: Men’s Ensemble; Special Olympics basketball and bowling; Future plans are: Attend Teachwell Transitions Sponsored by Tea Steakhouse
Kathryn Garry; Parents are Sheila Amrhien and Jeff Garry; High school activities include: Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Science Olympiad, Concert Choir, Band, Dual Credit Courses since Sophomore Year, CTE courses; Future plans are: This summer will be an EMT & a CNA, Going to Augustana University Nursing Program then onto PA school to become a Physician’s Assistant
Cole Gerry; Parents are: Crystal Gerry and Kevin Gerry; Future plans are: Working full time, and/or joining National Guard or Air Guard Sponsored by Country Acres Tree Farm
Alec Goldammer; Parents are: Kevin and Sharee Goldammer; High school activities include: Baseball; Future plans are: Become a pharmacist. Sponsored by Precision Autobody
Trevor Hewitt; Parents are: Travis and Lisa Hewitt; High school activities include: Football; Future plans are: Go to Mitchell Tech and learn to be a Precision Ag Technician Sponsored by J&R Mechanical
Elisa Hillman; Parents are: Ken Hillman and Serena Hillman; High school activities include: National Honors Society; Future plans are: Plan to become a doctor Sponsored by Squealer’s Smoke Shack
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Adrianna Haack; Parents are: Bonnie Haack and Roger Haack; High school activities include: Concert Choir and Tri-M Music Honor Society; Future plans are: Attending USD in the Fall of 2017 Sponsored by Tea Steakhouse
Mikah Hagenlock; Parents are: Sarah Hagenlock and Ron Hagenlock; High school activities include: Band; Future plans are: Work as a computer IT anywhere Sponsored by Fitness First
Adam Heien; Parents are: Craig and Jennifer Heien; High school activities include: Football, Track, Baseball, Soccer; Future plans are: Play football at SDSU and study pre-med Sponsored by Reliabank
Alonzo Hernandez; Parents are: Stephanie Hernandez and Rudolpho Hernandez; Future plans are: To become famous on youtube or become a famous artist creating music Sponsored by Schoenhard’s Custom Cabinetry, Inc.
Erika Hofer; Parents are: Karen and Mark Hofer; Future plans are: Attending University of Sioux Falls Sponsored by Cubby’s
Joni Hofer; Parents are: Simon and Sharon Hofer; High school activities include: Soccer, Track, Wrestling stats, Tri-M; Future Plans: Go to BHSU to major in Elementary Education with a minor in Coaching while playing soccer for the Yellow Jackets. Sponsored by Tempo Soccer
Jonathan Hogan; Parents are: Crystal Hogan and Brock Hogan; Future plans are: Go to college Sponsored by Get-n-Go
Class Vice-President
Alec Hohn; Parents are: Teresa Hohn and Greg Lyons; High school activities include: Soccer/ Basketball/Track/Concert Choir; Future plans are: Work Sponsored by Tempo Soccer
Noah Holmlund; Parents are: Ethan Hollinger; Parents are: Lindsay Haase and Darwyn Tom and Jeannean Holmlund; Hollinger; Future plans are: Go High school activities include: to college for Entrepreneurship Band; Future plans are: College Sponsored by Riverview then move south Insurance & Investments Sponsored by Howe Electric Inc.
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Devin Johnson; Parents are: Michael and Heather Johnson; Future plans: Get a job, get a car, and move in with my sister Sponsored by Schoenhard’s Custom Cabinetry, Inc.
Lindsey Jibben; Parents are: Dave and Becky Jibben; High school activities include: SADD, National Honors Society, Softball; Future plans are: Attend Dakota State University, major in Cyber Operations, and play softball there Sponsored by Terri Lardy & Becky Miller, Ameri-Star Real Estate
Anthony Johnson; Parents are: Jim Johnson and Sara Johnson; High school activities include: Soccer (9-10), Concert Band (9-12), Tri-M (10-12), Track (11), Marching Band (9-12), Jazz Band (10-12), Boy Scouts (9-12), Order of the Arrow (10-12); Future plans are: College through University Center for High School Math Education
Courtney Kieffer; Parents are: Nancy Kieffer; High school activities include: Girls Soccer; Future plans are: Go to Minnesota State University next year in Mankato Sponsored by Koch Insurance
Rachel Kieffer; Parents are: Nancy Kieffer; High school activities include: Soccer; Future plans are: Attending Minnesota State University in Mankato, Minnesota, interested in studying either pre-law or pre-chiropractic medicine Sponsored by Fitness First
Abigail Kint; Parents are: Brian and Kim Kint; High school activities include: Cheer and Basketball; Future plans are: Enlist into the Air National Guard and then go to the University of Nebraska Lincoln Sponsored by Tea Tots Childcare Center
Tyra Klarenbeek; Parents are: Brad and April Klarenbeek; High school activities include: Basketball, Volleyball, Track, Band, Choir, Tri-M Music Honor Society; Future plans are: Attend Minnesota State University in Mankato to become a school counselor Sponsored by Schoenhard’s Custom Cabinetry, Inc.
Corey Knutson; Parents are: Dave and Katie Knutson; High school activities include: Football, Character on Track; Future plans are: Attend BHSU or SDSU Sponsored by Knutson Firearms
Kassidy Krumvieda; Parents are: Chris and April Krumvieda; Future plans are: Go back to school, then live life Sponsored by Steve’s Auto Repair
Reanna Lardy; Parents are: Wade and Terri Lardy; Future plans are: Architecture school/ North Dakota State University Sponsored by Reliabank
Emily Larson; Parents are: Brad Larson and Becky Bowers; High school activities include: Wrestling Manager, Tea Volunteer Fire Department Cadet Chief; Future plans are: Lake Area Tech to get a degree in Med/Fire Rescue and become a full-time firefighter Sponsored by Steve’s Auto Repair
Cheyanne Lindholm; Parents are: Tom and Nikki Lindholm; Future plans are: Hope to become a dental hygienist and work in a dentist office Sponsored by Terri Lardy & Becky Miller, Ameri-Star Real Estate
Christopher List; Parents are: Cory List and Shelly List; High school activities include: Track & Field; Future plans are: A t tend DSU Sponsored by Get-n-Go
Jacob Loof; Parents are: Tim and Linda Loof; High school activities include: Band,Soccer; Future plans are: Attending South Dakota School of Mines Sponsored by Tempo Soccer
Jeremiah Makahununiu; Parents are: Houma and Lisa Makahununiu; High school activities include: NHS, Football, Wrestling, Track; Future plans are: Wildlife Biology and Football at St. Cloud State Sponsored by Maka’s Taekwondo
Masen Martinsen; Parents are: Stefany and Joshua Martinsen; High school activities include: Jazz Band, Track & Field, Tri-M; Future plans are: Attend USD for Pre-Chiropractic Sponsored by Reliabank
Emma McCalmont; Parents are: Angela and John Curtis; High school activities include: Volleyball, Softball, Cheerleading, FCCLA, TATU, Tri-M; Future plans are: Civil/ Structural Engineer at School of Mines Sponsored by Lynda Cook EXIT Realty Sioux Empire
Karlee McKinney; Parents are: Kristi and Stacy McKinney; High school activities include: Soccer, Basketball, Band, NHS; Future plans are: Go to Mount Marty to major in Pre-professional and play basketball Sponsored by Cubby’s
Samuel McLaughlin; Parents are: Al McLaughlin and Naomi McLaughlin; Future plans are: Go to Lake Area Tech for Diesel technology Sponsored by Precision Autobody
Andrew Miller-Kelly; Parents are: Roger and Jeanine Kelly; Future plans are: M u s i c P r o ducer/Guitarist Sponsored by Fitness First
Joshua Miller-Kelly; Parents are: Roger and Jeanine Kelly; High school activities include: Anime Club; Future plans are: Going into the Marines as a marksman Sponsored by Fitness First
Samuel Miller; Parents are: Amy and Charles; High school activities include: Track; Future plans are: Go to school Sponsored by Squealer’s Smoke Shack
Shaylie Miller; Parents are: Scott and Becky Miller; Future plans are: Attend USD and pursue a career in health sciences Sponsored by Terri Lardy & Becky Miller, Ameri-Star Real Estate
Cady Munce; Parents are: Angie Munce and Tash Munce; High school activities include: Choir; Future plans are: Air Force Sponsored by Tea American Legion
Amber Ihlen; Parents are: Vaughn and Rebecca Ihlen and Jada and Brad Anderson; High school activities include: Band, Marching Band, Volleyball, Tri-M, Basketball, Golf, School Play; Future plans are: Active duty Air Force and traveling Sponsored by Tea American Legion
ShaeLyn Ihnen; Parents are: Mom-Sheila Ihnen, GrandmaLindy Ihnen, Grandpa- Gary Ihnen; Future plans are: Work for a while and then maybe go to college Sponsored by Tea Weekly
Ally Kacmarynski; Parents are: Sherry and Matt Kacmarynski; High school activities include: Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, TATU, SADD, NHS; Future plans are: Going to Augustana majoring in nursing and minoring in ASL Sponsored by Reliabank
Nathaniel Kettelman; Parents are: Jason and Wanda Kettelman; High school activities include: National Honors Society, Martial Arts, Flight School; Future plans are: Attending University of North Dakota for Aviation Sponsored by Cubby’s
Keegen Kleinwolterink; Parents are: Shawna and Kelly Kleinwolterink; High school activities include: F o o t b a l l , Wrestling, Cross Country, Track, Art Club, NHS, FCA; Future plans are: Attend SDSU and Major in electrical engineering Sponsored by Tea Weekly
Logan Hoon; Parents are: Randy and Becky Hoon; High school activities include: Football, Baseball; Future plans are: SDSU Sponsored by J&R Mechanical
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Evan Munkvold; Parents are: Cheryl and Marty Munkvold; High school activities include; Football, Basketball, Baseball, Men’s ensemble; Future plans are: Attend SCSU Sponsored by Howe Electric Inc.
Hannah Murtha; Parents are: Chrisy Moore and Joshua Murtha; Future plans are: Attend college Sponsored by Tea Sunshine Foods
Justin Newbold; Parents are: James and Darci Newbold; High school activities include: CTE; Future plans are: Graduate college Sponsored by Howe Electric Inc.
Ashton Oakland; Parents are: Tracy Oakland; High school activities include: Softball, Art Club; Future plans are: Attend DWU, playing softball and majoring in nursing Sponsored by Tea Sunshine Foods
Amanda Olson; Parents are: Royce and Deana Olson; High school activities include: SADD, TATU, Be the Change, Culture Club; Future plans are: Attend SDSU to major in Human Development and Family Studies in hopes of becoming a Child Life Specialist Sponsored by Tea Tots Childcare Center
Caitlin Olson; Parents are: Chad and Jodi Olson; High school activities include: Cheer and Dance; Future plans are: Double major in psychology and child development Sponsored by J&R Mechanical
Searra Penning; Parents are: Tammi and Mathew Penning; High school activities include: Softball; Future plans are: Go to STI for child development specialist Sponsored by Tea Ace Hardware
Skye Persons; Parents are: Jodie Atkins and Gene Persons; Future plans are: Go to Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD to major in Medical Laboratory Science and minor in business Sponsored by Squealer’s Smoke Shack
Cody Peterson; Parents are: Kent and Carol Peterson; High school activities include: Golf and Baseball; Future plans are: Attend college Sponsored by Tea Weekly
Brooke Piper; Parents are: Karmen Piper and Randy Piper; High school activities include: Volleyball 2013-14, Varsity Track and Field 2013-17, Varsity Girls Soccer 2013-16, Women Ensemble 2013-14, Concert Choir 2013-17; Future plans are: Go to a four year college Sponsored by Terri Lardy & Becky Miller, Ameri-Star Real Estate
Erika Piper; Parents are: Karmen and Randy Piper; High school activities include: Soccer, SADD, TATU, NHS, Band; Future plans are: Attend Creighton University for pharmacy Sponsored by Terri Lardy & Becky Miller, Ameri-Star Real Estate
Sean Potter; Parents are: John and Michelle Potter; Future plans are: US Airforce Sponsored by Tea American Legion
Daniel Preheim; Parents are: Carmen and Todd Preheim ; Future plans are: Going to SDSU Sponsored by Valley Exchange Bank
Talon Quenzer; Parents are: Katie Marken; Future plans are: Make money Sponsored by Riverview Insurance & Investments
Allie Rea; Parents are: Rob and Lisa Rae; High school activities include: Choir; Future plans are: Attend SDSU Sponsored by Valley Exchange Bank
Mikayla Rentsch; Parents are: Marie Rentsch and Michael Rentsch; High school activities include: freshman year - Basketball and Track, sophomore year - Track; Future plans are: Attend college at SDSU Sponsored by Tea Sunshine Foods
Aubrey Schwebach; Parents are: Tom and Sharon Schwebach; High school activities include: Soccer, National Honor Society, Choir; Future plans are: University of Sioux Falls for Nursing Sponsored by Terri Lardy & Becky Miller, Ameri-Star Real Estate
Sawyer Schwebach; Parents are: Dan Schwebach and Carla Schwebach; High school activities include: Basketball, Wrestling, Football, Motocross, National Honors Society; Future plans are: Join the Air Guard, travel the world, be happy Sponsored by Tea American Legion
Noel Sechser; Parents are: Alan and Stacie Sechser; Future plans are: Take a year off from school and then go to a technical school Sponsored by Tea Ace Hardware
Jaylee Sehr; Parents are: Lindsey Matzen and Randy Sehr; High school activities include: Volleyball, Wrestling Manager, Golf, NHS, TATU, FCCLA, Student Council; Future plans are: Attend South Dakota State University Sponsored by Reliabank
Cheyenne Selchert; Parents are: Jon and Tammy Selchert; High school activities include: Soccer and Cross Country; Future plans are: Join the military and then college Sponsored by Tea Sunshine Foods
Class Secretary Rachel Sherman; Parents: Roger and Carol Sherman; High school activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, Band, Color Guard, Yearbook, Homecoming Royalty, Cultural Club, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Teens Against Tobacco Use, Be the Change, National Honors Society; Future Plans: Attend Black Hills State University for Business/Mass Communication
Chantelle Stucky; Parents are: Linda and Brian Stucky; High school activities include: Choir, Tri-M Honors Society, Church Choir, Prom 2017; Future plans: Attend college at Augustana University, majoring in Nursing and getting a minor in American Sign Language (ASL) Sponsored by Koele Family Chiropractic
Ashley Tate; Parents are: Sandy and Darrin Tate; High school activities include: Soccer, Band, Bookclub; Future plans are: Black Hills State University Sponsored by Valley Exchange Bank
Haylie Weber; Parents are: Josh and Tasha Weber; High school activities include: Girl’s Basketball Assistant and Special Olympics Basketball; TrackJunior year; Future plans are: Attend Teachwell Transitions Sponsored by Tea Sunshine Foods
Kaitlyn Wesselink; Parents are: Rochelle and David Wesselink; High school activities include: Band, Golf, Book Club, Tri-M Honor Society, National Honor Society; Future plans are: Attend Iowa State University in the fall to major in Genetics, planning on a career in either Genetic Research or Genetic Counseling
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Bailey Thomas; Parents are: Amy Thomas and Dave Thomas; Future plans: Join the work force Sponsored by Exchange Insurance Agency
Taten Thomassen;Parents are: Dan and Trish Thomassen; High school activities include: Football, baseball, hockey; Future plans are: Attend SDSU and major in either construction management or sports medicine Sponsored by Steve’s Auto Repair
Deanna Waldner; Parents are: Sarah Waldner and William Waldner; Future plans are: Go to DSU to get a Bachelors in video game design Sponsored by Precision Autobody
Max Warwick; Parents are: William Warwick and Connie Warwick Sponsored by Koele Family Chiropractic
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