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Hua named class of 2018 valedictorian BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Over the course of Jonathan Hua’s 17 years, his parents have been his largest inspiration. “My parents have really kept me motivated, just with their life stories,” Hua said. “They emigrated from Vietnam, and some of the stories they tell are nothing short of incredible.” Hua, son of Vu Hua and Van Kieu Le, has used his parents’ stories of strength and perseverance as the impetus to earn a 4.29 grade point average and push his way to the top of his class. Hua has been named valedictorian of the Sauk Rapids-Rice Class of 2018 and will leave his peers with a final message at commencement May 29 at St. Cloud State University’s Halenbeck Hall in St. Cloud. “When I came to the high school as a freshman, my goal was to make it to the top 10 in my class,” Hua said. “At the end of freshman year, I was ranked third, so I changed my goal to be valedictorian. It feels great to accomplish that.” Hua enrolled in advance placement classes and dedicated himself to his studies in order to achieve his success. “I had to stay focused
and disciplined through everything,” Hua said. One of Hua’s most difficult but rewarding classes was calculus. “There are a lot of different concepts in calculus, and it took a lot of effort to fully understand all of them,” Hua said. “But once I was able to understand everything, it became one of my most rewarding classes of my high school career. It’s funny how it all worked out, but it ended up being one of my favorite classes.” Hua’s favorite study spot is his bed. He finds the location allows him to remain relaxed yet focused at the same time. “I have gotten a lot of work done there, but I’ve been asked, ‘Don’t you just feel like taking a nap instead?’” Hua said. “Sometimes, yes, but I feel most focused if I can be relaxed and comfortable.” When Hua is not studying, he enjoys playing video games and researching. “I like to make myself think, even if I’m not studying,” Hua said. “Usually I’m looking into how things work or why things work the way they do.” He also spends time with members of the Minnesota Honor Society and math league, the last of which he was
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Jonathan Hua, son of Vu Hua and Van Kieu Le, is the Sauk RapidsRice Class of 2018 valedictorian. He has earned a 4.29 grade point average and will attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities this fall.
a captain this year. “Math league seemed like the natural thing to join,” Hua said. “Math has been one of my favorite subjects throughout my high school career and math league has been an extension of that.” Hua was a member of the Storm football team and said this year was the greatest year he has had with the team. “Not only did we have an outstanding season, but the team felt more cohesive, more of a team than we did in the past,” Hua said. “We all wanted to work hard for the win, and we all gained some great friendships out of it. The homecoming game was our greatest achievement as a team – to show that our hard work was paying off. It meant a lot to all of us, especially us
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seniors, to win in front of our large hometown crowd.” Hua was involved in track and field last year, but has taken this spring to remain focused on his future. Hua will be attending the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities this fall with plans to study physics or mathematics. “Both of these are passions of mine,” Hua said of his possible majors. “Either or both would be great to pursue and both would help me get into the technology field of work, which is something I’ve been wanting to get into for quite some time.” For now, Hua is preparing for graduation and the address to his fellow classmates as valedictorian. “It’s really an honor,” Hua said. “I’m one of many in a competitive, hard-working class, so it’s an honor to be the valedictorian.”
Ryan Ahles Parents: Paul and Marie Ahles Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy your time now, it only gets harder. Future plans: nursing.
Zach Athmann
Jordan Baron
Kennedy Bartels
Parents: Dan and Kristi Athmann School activities: PSEO. Future plans: Associate of Applied Science in accounting from St. Cloud Technical and Community College.
Parents: Sue Baron and Duane Baron School activities: track and field, and soccer. Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to try new things. I thought soccer was boring until I played it, and now it is one of my favorite sports. Future plans: I plan to attend Northern Arizona University for college and hopefully find a job doing something outside.
Parents: Kathleen and Aaron Bartels Advice to underclassmen: Grades matter, and don’t give up. Future plans: To become a special education teacher and have a cat.
Destiny Allord Parents: Eric and Shannon Allord Advice to underclassmen: Do your homework. Future plans: Go to North Dakota State University for pre-med.
Morgan Barber Parents: Tina Barber and Darin Barber School activities: hockey. Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy it because it goes by quick. Future plans: Play junior hockey and go to school.
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Bailey Becker Parents: Brad and Linda Becker School activities: basketball, volleyball, softball, jazz band, student council, Minnesota Honor Society, Link Crew, prom Calista Barrett committee, Activities Council and Storm Parents: Bobbie and Charlie Barrett Nation. School activities: lacrosse and speech. Advice to underclassmen: Get involved in Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be too as many activities as you can freshman scared to try new things. It’s more fun if year because you never know which you are involved. ones you'll end up loving. Athletics and Futures plans: I am getting a four-year activities are a great way to meet new degree people while doing something you enjoy. High school should be fun, so don't stress about the little things. And do your homework. Future plans: Attend the College of Saint Benedict for pre-med while majoring in nutrition and minoring in exercise science and sport studies
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Emily Berg
Makayla Blais
Jacob Bokelman
Parents: Ann and Bill Hudson School activities: speech, drama and Weekday News. Advice to underclassmen: Don’t stress too much about your future career, if you work hard in everything you do it will all figure itself out. Future plans: I am going to St. Cloud State University to major in mass communications, I want to study broadcasting in television and radio. I hope to one day be a news reporter.
Parents: Heather Blais and Darren Blais Advice to underclassmen: Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. Future plans: Registered nurse.
Parents: Cory Bokelman and Pam Middendorf School activities: football and Link Crew. Advice to underclassmen: Try new activities. Futures plans: College to be a teacher.
Ben Blowers Parents: Jeff and Kathy Blowers Advice to underclassmen: Don’t fall behind on schoolwork. Future plans: Undecided.
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Connor Borash Parents: Mark Borash and Kim Rau School activities: DECA. Advice to underclassmen: To take classes you like. Futures plans: To continue my military career.
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Angie Bowman Parents: Jesse Bowman Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate. Study. Future plans: I plan on attending the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in the fall.
Hunter Brannan Parents: Danette and David Brannan School activities: FFA. Advice to underclassmen: Don’t let your fear stop you from getting out of your comfort zone. Ask any question you have, join clubs or sports that you are interested in, make your high school years fun. Future plans: College for diesel mechanic.
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Parents: Rebecca and Tom Brastad School activities: band. Advice to underclassmen: Procrastinate as little as possible. Future plans: college.
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Justin Brenny Parents: golf, FFA and choir. Advice to underclassmen: Do your homework. Future plans: St. Cloud Technical and Community College for plumbing.
Ben Brinkman Parents: Dan and Renee Brinkman School activities: marching band, jazz band, winter drumline, pit orchestra and Storm National Council. Advice to underclassmen: Always try things you me be invested in and never undermine the significance of education. Future plans: I plan on attending the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to study music education.
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Amie Britz
Logan Chantry
Parents: Sandy Bayerl and Wayne Britz School activities: yearbook editor. Advice to underclassmen: Take classes you will actually enjoy, it makes the day go by faster. Future Plans: Going to Minnesota State University-Moorhead, majoring in graphic design.
Parents: Todd and Amy Chantry School Activities: jazz band, pit orchestra and marching band. Advice to Underclassmen: Don’t get behind on schoolwork. Future Plans: To major in computer science at the University of MinnesotaTwin Cities.
Chris Charging Eagle Parents: Andrew Patterson and Crystal Stempson School activities: Speech, soccer, track, swimming, cross country, and football WDN. Advice to underclassmen: Do something today your future self will thank you for. Future Plans: College, director of film
Lars Claypool Parents: Heidi Claypool and Chad Claypool School activities: soccer, hockey, lacrosse and German. Advice to underclassmen: Have fun, make memories, participate in as many activities as you can, try new things. Future plans: College and traveling.
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Sullivan Cipala
Chandra Colvin
Parents: Robert Cipala and Bobbie Advice to underclassmen: Do your homework and respect the teachers and other students.
Parents: Susan and Russell Colvin School activities: choir and art club. Advice to underclassmen: Get involved in something new, because time flies by fast. Future plans: I am moving to St. Paul and attending college there.
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Brandt Conklin
Gabby Cooper
Parent: Pam Ward Parents: Heather and Darel Conklin Advice to Underclassmen: Don’t take on School activities: yearbook. too hard of a class load and remember to Advice to underclassmen: Have fun. Future plans: Attend St. Ben’s and be respectful and kind. Future Plans: Go into workforce or college major in nursing. for law enforcement.
Jessica Denton
Griffin Doherty
Parents: Laura Shaw and William Denton School activities: marching band. Advice to underclassmen: Just do your homework. Ask for help when needed, please. Future plans: special education teacher.
Parents: Rebecca Witt and Mathew Doherty School Activities: track. Advice to Underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate too much and fun. Future Plans: Attending Bemidji State.
Vanessa Conway
Aaron Cox
Allison Diederich
Alexandra Doman
Parents: Jaime and Josh Conway School activities: yearbook. Advice to underclassmen: Focus on the great things in your life because you won’t remember the drama when your a senior you'll remember every amazing memory you made while going through all your school years. Get involved. I regret not doing more to be involved. Future plans: Going straight into the work force and eventually working to become an electrician.
Parents: Elizabeth and Robert Cox Advice to Underclassmen: Pass your classes. Future Plans: law enforcement.
Parents: Leah and Robert Diederich School Activities: Winter guard. Advice to Underclassmen: Try hard all four years not just the end. Future Plans: College.
Parents: Mike and Tasha Doman School Activities: Link Crew, basketball Advice to Underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to try new things. Future Plans: Augustana college for a degree in business and modern language
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Her biggest accomplishment Leen named class of 2018 salutatorian BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Rachel Leen is accomplished in many ways. She is a tennis captain, the student council president and the Sauk Rapids-Rice class secretary. Recently, she added one more accomplishment to her list: salutatorian of the class of 2018. “It’s a huge honor, not something I expected,” said Leen, 18. “In the back of my mind, I always thought it would be cool to achieve it, but it was kind of a far-reaching goal.” Leen, daughter of Cindy and Donald Leen, has a 4.25 grade point average. She said she has put in long hours to get to where she is today. “There were a lot of late nights, studying in my bedroom or at my family’s cabin, a lot of hard work and a lot of AP [advanced placement] classes,” Leen said. “And I had to learn how to take tests well, as I wasn’t a very good testtaker before. But in the end, it has paid off tremendously.” Her toughest class was calculus. “I really struggled in that class,” Leen said. … “I had a hard time grasping the concepts. That class showed me what hard work is really like.” In all the hard work, Leen has continued to stay involved in many school activities – student council, tennis, Minnesota Honor Society, Project 4 Teens, prom committee and principal’s cabinet. “I’ve had a lot of great experiences because of the activities I’ve participated in,” Leen said. “Student council
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Rachel Leen, daughter of Donald and Cindy Leen, was named the class of 2018 salutatorian. She has earned a 4.25 grade point average and plans to attend the College of Saint Benedict in the fall.
has really been a great group to be a part of.” One event that sticks out in particular is the survivor week she helped plan this spring. “I would say survivor week is my greatest activity accomplishment throughout my high school career,” Leen said. “I was really in charge with helping plan the week and working at each of the challenges. It was a lot of fun, and I am really happy with how the week turned out. It was a huge success and we raised a lot of money.” Student council provided Leen with strong relationships as well. “Trisha Bemboom, my student council advisor, is now like a friend and a mentor to me,” Leen said. “We’ve gone on all three student council trips together. … She has helped me
gain a lot of leadership skills and confidence. It will really help me going forward.” Leen also enjoyed homecoming week as a senior. “There were more students dressed up than any other year I can remember,” Leen said. “The school spirit was incredible. Then, our student body showed up in large numbers to the homecoming game, where we won for the
first time in seven years. It was truly a reflection of the ‘change the culture’ movement the senior class has been working to start.” When Leen is not working on homework or participating in one of her school activities, she enjoys reading and being outdoors. “I love being outside all year long,” Leen said. “I’ll hike, be on the lake, go skiing or snowshoeing, or play tennis. I also love to travel and see the world’s beauty and creations.” Leen will be attending the College of Saint Benedict this fall, but she is undecided in her major. “I have a couple different considerations right now,” Leen said. “I’m thinking English, Spanish, pre-med or pre-dentistry. I’ve always loved English, and it’s been one of my favorite classes. Spanish is just a great thing to learn, and it will help me no matter what field I go into. And pre-med or pre-dentistry will allow me to help people, which is something I really enjoy.” Regardless of which path she takes, Leen knows she wants to be successful and put in the hard work to get there. She has Sauk Rapids-Rice High School to thank for the start of her success. “The staff and my classmates here have been great,” Leen said. “The support in this building is like no other. It’s with their help that I’ve been as successful as I have been and it’s helped me earn the title of salutatorian.”
“The staff and my classmates here have been great. The support in this building is like no other. ” - Rachel Leen
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Gage Donovan
Jared Durant
Destiny Eggerth
Parents: Tiffany Carlson and David Donovan School activities: tennis, wrestling, football, Link Crew, DECA, Survivor Week, Project for Teens. Advice to underclassmen: Take culinary. Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University-Moorhead pursing a degree in advertising.
Parents: Dan and Sandy Durant School activities: choir, Link Crew, baseball bowling. Advice to underclassmen: Get involved and get your work done on time. Future plans: I will be attending Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in the fall of 2018.
Parent: Crystal Bittner Advice to Underclassmen: Don’t slack off. It may seem like it won’t affect you in the beginning, but it does in the long run. Future Plans: I plan on going to St. Cloud Technical and Community College and becoming an LPN.
Hannah Eisenschenk Parents: Amber and Scott Eisenschenk School activities: dance team. Advice to underclassmen: Don’t take the experience for granted because it will go by fast and take your classes seriously even if they’re easy because its just one way to boost your grade point average, and it will help increase your chances by getting into the college you want. Also go to as many school events as you can because you won’t be able to get those chances back when you’re done with high school Future plans: Minnesota State University-Mankato
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Katie Dusek
Parents: Leanne and Peter Douglass School activities: band, choir, math league, marching band. Advice to underclassmen: Do your homework and try to stay on top of things. Also, take calculus. Mr. Kruger is awesome. Future plans: Attending St. Olaf College of Liberal Arts in Northfield, Minn. to begin on the path of saving lives.
Parents: Rod and Janet School activities: DECA, student council, Link Crew, Project for Teens and Minnesota Honors Society Advice to underclassmen: Join activities and get involved. Future plans: I am planning to attend a four year university.
Parents: Heidi Eikmeier James Eikmeier Advice to Underclassmen: Do your best and find a teacher you can trust to always be able to talk to. Future Plans: Going to college.
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Daryn Evans
Zach Fitzmaurice
Emily Fouquette
Maria Frerich
Parents: David Evans and Melissa Thielmah School Activities: Trap shooting. Advice to Underclassmen: Don’t slack off and study hard. Future Plans: Go to St. Cloud Technical and Community College and become a great diesel mechanic.
Parent: Maureen Advice to Underclassmen: Don’t get involved in drama. Future Plans: to fix trucks.
Parents: Van Fouquette and Karen Fouquette Advice to underclassmen: Get involved Future plans: Business management at St. Cloud Technicl and Community College.
Parents: Philip and Joan Frerich School Activities: Project 4 Teens, Minnesota Honor Society, jazz band, Marching band and drama. Advice to Underclassmen: Try new things. Future Plans: Taking a year off. I plan on attending college in the fall of 2019.
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Emma Fedor Parents: Carrie and Paul Fedor School activities: band, choir, drama, Knowledge Bowl, Minnesota Honor Society, marching band, chamber choir and art club. Advice to underclassmen: Take every opportunity that comes your way. Don't be afraid to take risks and try new things. Future plans: I plan to attend a four year college.
Parents: Dean and Shelly Fleigle Parents: Naomi and Rick Frederick School Activities: Track Advice to Underclassmen: get Advice to Underclassmen: Organize your everything done on time. priorities. Future Plans: Go to college at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls
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Alisha Frey Parents: Ronald and Leslie Becher School activities: Link, winter guard, marching band and color guard. Advice to underclassmen: Work hard, try your very best and it’s OK to be you. Future plans: Complete college generals at St. Cloud Technical and Community College and then transfer to Anoka Technical College to pursue a career as an occupational therapist assistant.
Shianna Ganoe Parent: Chris Ganoe Advice to underclassmenDo not procrastinate. It is one of the worst things you can do as senior by far. Future plans: law enforcement.
Jennifer Friedmann Parents: Cindy Friedmann and Ray Friedmann School Activities: soccer and softball manager. Advice to Underclassmen: Stay involved in school events. Future Plans: Winona State then medical school.
Lily Fuchs
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Parents: Amy and Tom Fuchs School Activities: soccer, Link and prom committee. Advice to Underclassmen: It’s never to late to join an activity or sport. Always try your best and never give up. Future Plans: I am going to North Dakota State University for nursing in the fall.
Parents: Lily Morales School Activities: I played soccer for three years Advice to Underclassmen: Work hard, never give up, try your best. Future Plans: My future is joining the U.S. Army.
Chris Gitch Parents: Sean Gitch, Kelli Van Meter Advice to Underclassmen: Don’t be too stupid. Future Plans: Military.
Nevin Friesz Parents: Jason, Dee Dee School Activities: soccer, hockey Advice to Underclassmen: Get Involved. Future Plans: Attend UND.
Grace Gama Parents: Marie and Lamoussa Gama School activities: DECA, art club Advice to underclassmen: Do something outside your comfort zone at least once a week. Future plans: Computer science at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
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Reid GravesPetron Parents: Trisha Graves-Petron and Mitchell Petron School activities: Drama. Advice to underclassmen: Work hard, because high school isn’t easy, but it is rewarding in the end. Don’t let other people shut down your opinions because they don’t like them. Future plans: Take a gap year, go to college, get a job and then pursue career of voice acting and writing.
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Jade Hamlin Parents: Lynnea Nord and Joshua Hamlin School Activities: yearbook and service club. Advice to Underclassmen: Make lists, stay ahead of schedule, better early than late. Future Plans: College, owning a business and moving to Florida.
Kaylee Hanson Parents: Jeff and Corbi Hanson School Activities: Student council and Link Advice to Underclassmen: Live in the moment. Future plans: Go to Minnesota State University-Mankato for dental hygiene.
Sean Hardt Parents: Kala Olson and Matthew Hardt School Activities: Hockey, choir, Lacrosse and football. Advice to Underclassmen: Fail the first time, then it’s all upside. Future plans: plumbing.
Christopher James Marcus Heath Hartman Parents: Ryan Heath and Tania Heath Parents: Kimberly Polglase, Mark Hartman and cousin Joseph Matthias School activities: Football 2 time MVP basketball, adaptive softball, I am also called “Eye of the Storm” Advice to underclassmen: Keep on fighting, knockdown every barrier and always remember once Storm you never walk alone. Future plans: I want to play football at St. John’s, and I want to make everyone proud.
Advice to Underclassmen: High school goes way to quick, enjoy it while it lasts. Future plans: To be an automotive technician. Be a great father.
Connor Harne
Marie Heinen
Parents: Melissa Kampsula and Paul Harne School activities: softball and basketball Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate. Future plans: Take one year off to work, then join the Air Force. After the Air Force I plan to go to school to major in early childhood education and minor in child advocacy.
Parents: Jackie and Mark Heinen School activities: Prom, service club and soccer Advice to underclassmen: Study and work hard. Future plans: St. Cloud State University for nursing.
Elisa-Marie Hartung Hostparents: Cindy and John Fuls School activities: Swim team, culinary team, softball Future plans: I'm a German exchange student, so I'll go back to Germany and start going to college. But I'll probably coming back to the United States to do a year abroad for college.
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Bergen Henkemeyer Parents: Hanna and John School activities: Captain of the gymnastics team Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy the little things and have fun while you’re young. Future plans: Go to Mankato State University for nursing.
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Parent: Bonnie Hinders School activities: SADD. Advice to underclassmen: Stay on top of homework and don’t forget to stay involved. Future plans: College at Minnesota State-Wadena, future electrical line worker.
Parents: Dale and Michele Hiscock Advice to underclassmen: You may not think school matters, but it does. Work hard for the four years of high school so you don’t have to work hard for the rest of your life. Future plans: I will be attending the St. Cloud Technical and Community College in the fall and go on from there.
Parents: Tad and Stacie School activities: Speech, drama Advice to underclassmen: Learn how to cook before you graduate. Future plans: I am attending CLC , in Brainerd for videography in the fall and hope to pursue a career film making.
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Danielle Holmvig Parents: Lynn and Scott Holmvig School activities: Lacrosse, dance at Just for Kix and choir. Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate on school work and attend as many activities as you can. Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical and Community College for my first two years to get my generals, then transfer to St. Cloud State University for my degree as a personal trainer.
Ian Hooey Parents: Michele Barron and Brian Hooey School activities: band, choir, jazz band Advice to underclassmen: If you make friends with the teacher, the class will be a lot more enjoyable. Future plans: college.
Jaid Hubbs
Chad Isom
Parents: Penny and Dan Hoops School activities: Golf Advice to underclassmen: Show up to class. Future plans: working.
Parents: Jennifer Hubbs and Ed Overson Advice to underclassmen: Don't slack off, because the four years pass by faster than you think. Future plans: Horse trainer.
Parents: Adrienne and Randy School activities: None, wish I participated in some. Advice to underclassmen: Participate in school activities and do not let your homework build up. Future plans: Fire fighting
Jonathan Hua
Dillon Huisman
Parents: Vu Hua and Van Kieu Le School activities: Math league, football, Minnesota Honor Society. Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate and study for tests Future plans: University of Minnesota for mathematics or physics.
Parents: Shawn and Rhonda Huisman School activities: 2D Art, band and piano, robotics. Advice to underclassmen: Do your work and it will turn out just fine. Future plans: Get a degree to pursue my career in animation and graphic design.
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Emily Jacobson Parents: Chris and Mike Jacobson Advice to Underclassmen: Keep your grades up. Future plans: work.
Mathew Knebel Parent: Luke Knebel School activities: used to play football Advice to underclassmen: Do your homework and study. Future plans: going to college.
Zach Jacobson
Keenan Jones
Ryley Killinger
Parents: Mark and Jodi Jacobson Advice to underclassmen: Get involved. Future plans: Generals at St. Cloud Technical and Community College and then I am to sure. I am still undecided.
Parents: Michelle and Tony Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate. Future plans: App developer.
Parents: Amy and Scott Killinger Advice to underclassmen: Just remember you’ll graduate if you try. Work hard and be kind. Future plans: Being a police officer or working on house construction.
Nicole Knutson
Ethan Johnson
Alexis Kaml
Luke Klinefelter
Parents: Siri Becker and Phillip Johnson School activities: Art club Advice to underclassmen: Don’t give up and follow your dreams. Future plans: I plan to attend St. Cloud Technical and Community College and study interior design.
Parents: Linda and George Kaml School activities: Lacrosse. Advice to underclassmen: Don't be afraid to ask for help and mistakes are OK because that is how you learn the best. Highly suggest being friends with everyone because once you get to senior year you'll realize you probably won’t see any of your classmates after high school. Don't be afraid to be yourself. Future plans: for sure go to St. Cloud Technical and Community College for generals (undecided).
Parents: Greg and Jenny Klinefelter School activities: Baseball and choir Advice to underclassmen: Spend as much time getting involved as possible. If you don’t you’ll wish you would’ve. Future plans: Attend Alexandria Technical and Community College for law enforcement.
Class Motto:
Parents: Barb Friehammer and Bob Knutson School activities: Art club Advice to Underclassmen: Do your classes.
“Wherever we go, whatever we do, never stop changing the culture for the better.” – The Class of 2018
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Mekebebe Kobluk Parents: Gina and Cal Kobluk Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate. Future plans: College. Job.
Rachel Koenig
Tim Kong
Angela Konz
Parents: Susan and Michael Koenig School activities: Math League and yearbook Advice to Underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate and ask for help when you need it. Future plans: Pre-veterinarian at St. Cloud State University.
Parents: Lee and Linna Kong School activities: Choir. Advice to underclassmen: High school goes by really fast. Enjoy it while you can. Future plans: I plan on going to college for photography and hopefully work as a photographer full time.
Parents: Janelle Saldana and Mike Konz School activities: Basketball, volleyball, LINK, Minnesota Honors Society. Advice to underclassmen: Don’t take everything so seriously, enjoy the time you get in high school. Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University-Moorhead to study graphic communications.
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Connor Kockler Parents: Shawn and Kimberly Kockler School activities: Student council, Principal’s Cabinet, Minnesota Honor Society, knowledge bowl and golf. Advice to Underclassmen: Be sure to do as many activities and things as you can while in high school. Time goes fast so make the most of it. Future plans: Attending Saint John’s University in the fall. Intend to go into the business or law fields.
Tucker Koenig Parents: Chad Koenig, Emily Eischens and Jessica Koenig School activities: Hockey. Advice to underclassmen: Procrastination will kill you in high school. Future plans: Go to college, get a degree in graphic design and/or marketing and start a business.
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Parents: Dawn Koskinen Advice to underclassmen: Try new things. Participate in school events while you’re still in school because this is your only chance. Even if you go to a dance you didn’t want to or join a club you end up not liking, at least you know you tried and didn’t miss an opportunity. Future plans: I will be attending the University of Minnesota to major in kinesiology.
Parents: Jim Kremers and Michelle Kremers School activities: Culinary team and trap shooting. Advice to underclassmen: Keep the big picture in mind. Future plans: Undecided.
Parents: Lisa and Kraig Kulow Advice to underclassmen: Keep up on your homework. Future plans: Going to Daytona State College in Florida for graphic design.
Parents: Erica and Larry School activities: Working. Advice to underclassmen: Make good friends. Future plans: Go to college and make money.
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Parents: Aaron and Heidi Landwehr School activities: Basketball. Advice to underclassmen: Don’t slack with classes early on. Get ahead of homework. Future plans: Bemidji State to play basketball and get a major in biology.
Brandon Lanz
Cordell Lazer
Dylan Maanum
Emma Mader
Parents: Jim Lanz and Noriko Lanz School activities: Football, wrestling. Advice to underclassmen: Pass all your classes for early graduation. Future plans: Move to a college in California.
Parents: Sue Henkemeyer and Mike Lazer School activities: Play for the baseball team in the spring and play legion baseball in the summer. Advice to underclassmen: Get ahead of homework, instead of doing it last second. Future plans: Plant to continue my educational and baseball career at St. Cloud Technical and Community College in the fall.
Parents: Mike and Andrea Maanum School activities: boys swimming and diving, Link Crew and DECA Advice to underclassmen: Give your 100 percent in everything you do and have fun while doing it. Future plans: South Dakota State University.
Parents: Kelly and Lori Mader School activities: Cross country and track Advice to underclassmen: Make the most of your high school years. It goes quick. Future plans: Attend Hamline University to study criminology and criminal justice and plan to attend law school after. I will also continue my cross country and track career.
Julina LaRocque Parents: Halli Rodriguez, Antonio Rodriguez, Gerid LaRocque School activities: Hockey and hanging with friends. Advice to underclassmen: Stay out of trouble. Stay true to yourself, nobody cares what you look like or what you wear. Future plans: Attend college.
Allison Mach Rachel Leen Parents: Don and Cindy Leen School activities: I am the 2017-18 student council president, captain of the girls tennis team, and I am involved in Minnesota Honor Society, Link Crew, Project 4 Teens, class officers and prom committee. Advice to underclassmen: Don't be afraid to try things that are outside of your comfort zone, and set high goals. You might be surprised at how much you can truly achieve. Future plans: I plan to attend the College of St. Benedict and study English and Spanish while being on a preprofessional route (either pre-med or pre-dentistry).
Parents: Michael and Nicole School activities: Minnesota Honor Society Advice to underclassmen: You do you. Future plans: Montana State University for college.
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Anna Magnan Parents: Holly and David Magnan School activities: Diving, gymnastics, track and field, concert choir and LINK. Advice to underclassmen: Join or try activities Future plans: Northern Illinois University.
Kayleen Martins
Anthony Massman Brindelyn Mastey
Parents: Scott and Wendy Martins School Activities: cross country, Link Crew, math league and track. Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate and get involved. Future plans: Attend college at either St. Cloud State University or University of Wisc.-Madison with a possible major in anthropology.
Parents: Nicole and Bo Wilke, Scott Massman School activities: Football, basketball, baseball and DECA. Advice to underclassmen: Be the best person you can be and be willing to make new friends. Future plans: Attend Gustavus Aldophus College in St. Peter, Minn.
Parents: Walter and Dona Mastey School activities: Swimming, softball, choir, Project 4 Teens, Minnesota Honor Society, LINK. Advice to underclassmen: Don't be worried about what other people think about you because at the end of the day you are the one that has to look yourself in the mirror and love who you are. Future plans: I am attending Winona State University to major in elementary education and minor in child advocacy.
Ashley Mattia Parent: Louise Mattia School activities: track and field, SADD, Green Club. Advice to underclassmen: Follow your dreams. Don't Let anyone tell you your not worth it. Future plans: Trauma surgeon.
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Sara Mastey Parents: Todd and Renee Mastey School activities: Minnesota Honor Society Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to take risks. Future plans: St. Cloud Technical and Community College for generals and then St. Cloud State University for a degree in data analysis.
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Parents: Heidi Lock and Sean McGuire Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate, don’t be afraid to try new activities. Future plans: St. Cloud State University
Garrett Meisinger
Nicole Mohs
Erik Moline
Shawn Munson
Parents: Bob and Sarah School activities: Hockey Advice to underclassmen: Never be satisfied with how good or bad you are at an activity. Future plans: Studying biology at University of North Dakota.
Parents: Dennis and Teresa Mohs School activities: volleyball, trap shooting, softball and art. Advice to underclassmen: Join activities, go to as many school activities as you can. Future plans: I plan to attend St. Cloud State University for biochemistry to go into forensic sciences.
Parents: Mark and Jill School activities: football, DECA, Link Crew, swimming. Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy every moment. You never know when you will do something for the last time. Don’t slack in class. Your grades truly matter and participate in activities, don’t live with regret of not doing something. Future plans: Attend St. John’s University and play football. Going into physical therapy.
Parents: Brad, Sandra Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be full of yourselves. Future plans: Going to college for carpentry.
Sam Murray Joshua Meyer Parents: Gerald and Jennifer Meyer Advice to underclassmen: Do homework. Future plans: work.
Carter Moilanen Parents: Ann and Mike Moilanen School activities: swimming, soccer, spring play. Advice to underclassmen: Try different activities. Have fun. Future plans: Go to North Dakota State University for statistics.
Dia’Monique Mosley Parents: Esther Mosley and Larry Roby Jr. School activities: Green Team and Diggin’ Diversity Advice to underclassmen: Be yourself, work hard, stand up for what you believe and do well Future plans: After high school I'm going to Morris Brown College for singing and dancing. Also I going to do a little traveling when I'm done with college.
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Parents: Jim and Sally Murray School activities: Robotics Advice to underclassmen: The only place where success come before work is in the dictionary. Future plans: Computer engineering while commissioning in ROTC and fishing.
Megan Nachbar
Brent Nelson
Jorden Newbanks
Chassidy Oberg
Parents: Susan and Todd Nachbar School activities: concert choir. Advice to underclassmen: Do your homework. Senior slide is a real problem. Stay positive and life is how you make it. Future plans: St. Cloud Technical and Community College.
Parents: Jenny and Dave School activities: Wrestling. Advice to underclassmen: Cs and Ds boys and girls. Future plans: Work.
Parents: Carl and Jenny Newbanks School activities: track and field, Link Crew, Weekday News and football for three years. Advice to underclassmen: Be productive in class. The more work you get done in school means the less work you have to do outside of school. Future plans: I plan to attend St. Cloud State University for a degree in either film studies or mass communications.
Parents: Rhonda Widmer and Caleb Oberg School activities: volleyball, prom committee. Advice to underclassmen: Eat as many cookies as you want. Work hard in school. Always do your best. Stay involved. Future plans: Going to North Dakota State University for pharmacy or something medical.
Jaden Newbanks Clairissa Nathe Parents: Tony and Anastasia School activities: Lacrosse, concert band, concert choir, chamber choir, swim team, drama productions, prom committee. Advice to underclassmen: Try to stay positive and don’t forget to smile. Future plans: I will attend the College of Saint Benedict, fall 2018. For the time being I plan to pursue a communications major and a art minor. Regardless, I plan on making travel and smiling a big part of my future.
Parents: Carl Newbanks and Jenny Newbanks School activities: Track and field, Link Crew, Weekday News. Advice to underclassmen: Try out as many new classes as you can, because they are free in high school and won't be in college. Become involved in activities and choose good friends. Future plans: I’m going to St. Cloud State Universtiy for a bachelor's degree in mass communications as of now.
Julia Nguyen Parents: Eric Nguyen and Van Tram School activities: I don’t do much. I joined the National Guard this year though. Advice to underclassmen: Join something, do your work and do what you want to do. Future plans: After I graduate I will go off to basic training. Then I will come back to go to the College of St. Ben’s to study pre-med.
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Destiny Oberg Parents: Rhonda Widmer and Caleb Oberg School activities: volleyball and prom committee. Advice to underclassmen: Get involved in anything and everything you can be. Future plans: Attending North Dakota State University, planning on majoring in nursing.
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Parents: Amber Okamoto and Eugene Okamoto Advice to underclassmen: Don’t give up and just keep pushing. Future plans: Become a Minnesota State trooper.
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Parents: Shane and AliciaJean Olson School activities: I’m in band. I play the flute. I did play sports when I was little. Advice to underclassmen: Be good to others, have fun, but not too much fun. Don’t be mean to others. Future plans: My plan is to go to a good college and to spend time with my family and my friends. Also to have a big family when I get older.
Parents: John and Elesebeth Olson School activities: Knowledge bowl and Upward Bound. Advice to underclassmen: Don’t freak over the small stuff. Future plans: College.
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Parents: Mateea Moore and Christopher Moore School activities: Swim and dive team Advice to underclassmen: Always go through your way with a positive and no attitude because teachers just want to be there for you and help you succeed. Future plans: Go to St. Cloud Technical and Community College and get my generals done. Then transfer to St. Cloud State to get my education major.
Parents: Doug and Kristi Patterson School activities: baseball, band, LINK, Project 4 Teens, student council, Minnesota Honor Society Advice to underclassmen: Work hard and be proud of what you do. Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University-Mankato for a degree in mechanical engineering.
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Destiney Parker Parents: Mike and Teri Parker School activities: LINK, basketball and prom committee Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate, make lots of memories with your best friends, get involved and have fun. Future plans: Attending North Dakota State University. Plan on majoring in elementary education.
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Parents: Cheryl and Shawn Patton School activities: softball. Future plans: Playing softball at St. Cloud Technical College.
Alexa Paulson
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Cole Poepping
Parents: Wayde and Jana Paulson School activities: hockey. Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy it while it lasts. Future plans: St. Could State University for physical therapy.
Parents: Jim and Becki Peterson School activities: robotics and trap shooting (clay target league). Advice to underclassmen: Stay ahead of homework. Future plans: College and proceedings to be an elementary school teacher.
Parents: Cathy and Gary Plemel Advice to underclassmen: Keep your head up and stay on top of homework and grades. Do not get caught up in drama. It’s not worth it. Future plans: Start to look into photography to capture great memories like these.
Parents: Scott and Becky Poepping Advice to underclassmen: Make good choices and friends. Future plans: plumbing.
Alyx Paulson Parents: Phil and Kristi Paulson School activities: soccer. Advice to underclassmen: Try anything and everything you want in school. Don’t hold back. Future plans: Attend St. Ben’s for a degree in psychology.
Haley Prow Cory Pfau Parents: Deborah Krucnten and Dan Pfau School activities: WDN Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy high school, it will go by fast. Have fun and do your work. It was nice getting to know all of you. Future plans: I plan to go for video making and editing.
Sydney Plemel Parents: Patrick and Merrin Plemel School activities: Softball and soccer. Advice to underclassmen: Don’t ever be afraid to try something new. Future plans: Attending College of St. Scholastica of Duluth.
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Parents: Jani Prow and Jarred Prow School activities: tennis. Advice to underclassmen: Keep us with your work, don’t underestimate yourself. Future plans: College of Saint Ben’s as a biology major.
Brianna Rathbun
Mya Ann Reinert
Hanna Resch
Alexis Roberts
Parents: Wanda and Barry Rathbun School activities: Soccer, dance team, Minnesota Honor Society. Advice to underclassmen: Get involved into as many activities as you can. I highly recommend trying new activities, clubs and classes freshman year to see what you like and get ahead of your peers. Future plans: I plan to attend St. Cloud State University in the fall for biomedical science major and from there, head to the Twin Cities for the dentistry program at University of Minnesota.
Parents: Josh and Amy School activities: girls swimming and diving, GSA Club and art club. Advice to underclassmen: Get involved and stay on top of things. Future plans: Attend college to pursue OB/GYN sonography or physical therapy.
Parents: Greg and Karen Resch Advice to underclassmen: Try your best in school. Don’t get behind on homework. Future plans: Do something with kids or do something with older people.
Parents: Denise Roberts and Randy Roberts School activities: lacrosse, yearbook, dance, choir. Advice to underclassmen: Even though you may not have much motivation, always do your work and stay caught up in all your classes. Future plans: Go to Central Lakes College in Brainerd for graphic design.
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Austin Reimer Parents: Steve and Jadie Reimer Advice to underclassmen: Don’t fall behind on your classes and try to stay on top of your school work, but also try to remember that life goes fast. So sometimes it’s nice to stop and smell the roses. Future plans: To go into the workforce.
Parents: Angela and David Gronhoud School activities: art club. Advice to underclassmen: Don’t slack in classes. Future plans: I want to go to Minneapolis College or Art and Design and become an artist.
Parents: Greg and Lisa Advice to underclassmen: Your grade point average matters a lot. Future plans: financial planner.
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Nathan Robinson Parents: Tara and Shawn School activities: band. Advice to underclassmen: Try new things, don’t procrastinate.
Dylan Roering
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Syndi Ross
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Parents: April and Joe Roering School activities: I was in speech for two years, Project 4 Teens one year, and Link Crew for one year. Advice to underclassmen: Talk to everyone, anyone will talk to you if you show respect to them. Future plans: I plan to attend St. Cloud State University to gain a major in mass communication and minor in film studies to become a director.
Parents: Dawn O'Rourke and Glenn Roses Advice to underclassmen: Work hard. Future plans: I plan on attending St. Cloud Technical and Community College.
Parents: Brandi Richards and Adam Ross School activities: band. Advice to underclassmen: Do your work on time and if you take advanced placement classes, you need to read the books. Future plans: St. Cloud State University for broadcast.
Parents: Barb Schwalbe and Adam Rubenstein School activities: drama and speech. Advice to underclassmen: Do your best and be yourself. Future plans: Do Bridges Program and go to college.
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Jack Saldana Parents: Allen and Sandra Saldana School activities: Baseball. Advice to underclassmen: Do not procrastinate. Future plans: Major in finance and credit at St. Cloud Technical and Community College and Saint Cloud State University.
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Austin Schave
Parents: Jackie and Andy Advice to underclassmen: Give effort. Future plans: Biology major, dental school.
Parents: David Schave and Angie Schave Advice to underclassmen: Just do what you need to do to get through high school. Procrastinating is OK if your work ethic is good enough. Future plans: Go to college for game design and probably move to a different country.
Morganne Schmidt Parents: Fred Schmidt and Debra Schmidt Advice to underclassmen: Do not procrastinate. Future plans: Going to d’youville college in Buffalo, New York and I am studying pharmacy.
Jayden Schaap Parents: Jeff and Robine Schaap School activities: football, Project 4 Teens, Link Crew, trap shooting Advice to underclassmen: Don't wait to take that risk or jump on the moment, live for now otherwise its too late. Future plans: I plan on going to North Dakota State University for mechanical engineering a to become a test engineer for a power sport company.
Tanner Schreindl Parents: Missy and Troy School activities: trap and FFA Advice to underclassmen: Keep up on your homework and have fun. Future plans: Alexandria Technical College for diesel mechanic.
Caitlin Schreiner Jared Schlichting Parents: Scott and Kris Schlichting School activities: football, basketball and track. Advice to underclassmen: Make the most of your high school because it goes by fast. Future plans: I plan on attending University of Minnesota for business or engineering in the fall.
Summer Schmidt Parents: Amber and Brian Schoenherr School activities: Dance team, student council, Link, prom committee and yearbook. Advice to underclassmen: Get involved as much as possible. Your high school career is what you make out of it. Future plans: Attend North Dakota University for elementary education.
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Parents: Shannon Schaut and Jesse Schreiner School activities: soccer and basketball. Advice to underclassmen: Set realistic expectations for yourself. Future plans: air force.
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Parents: Ann and Gary Sell Advice to underclassmen: Don’t get behind and do PSEO. Future plans: College at St. Cloud State University.
Parents: Craig and Jody Silbernick School activities: Football, basketball and baseball. Advice to underclassmen: Have fun and be friends to everyone. Future plans: Go to North Dakota State University for engineering.
Parents: Christy Evans and Dave Evans School activities: softball, Link Crew Advise to underclassmen: Make sure you always do your homework and pay attention. Future plans: Military
Samantha Sepulvado Parents: Sheila and Tim Sepulvado School activities: Link Crew Leader, band, marching band, pit orchestra Advice to underclassmen: Actually stud for tests and get involved. Future plans: Attend college at the University of Minnesota-Duluth for communication sciences and disorders.
Sydney Skjei Jason Sjogren Parents: Steve Sjogren and Jen Nouis School activities: hockey and DECA. Advise to underclassmen: Work hard. Play hard. Future plans: Work, school, buy a house.
Parents: Amy and Erik Skjei School activities: Concert choir, dance team, track. Advice to underclassmen: Grades are important, and time does go by fast. Future plans: College up in Duluth.
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Alison Smelter Parents: Joseph Bromenschenkel and Melissa Smelter School activities: FFA. Advice to underclassmen: Don’t let fear hold you back from greatness. Future plans: College for veterinarian.
Brandon Sornberger Parents: Greg Sornberger and Kim Lenarz School activities: Hockey, soccer and lacrosse. Advice to underclassmen: Do your homework. Future plans: Undecided.
Josh St.Onge
Danielle Stark
Parents: Brian and Sue St.Onge School activities: boys basketball manager, trap shooting. Advice to underclassmen: Do not slack off your first year of high school because what you lose, you will not be able to gain back. Future plans: I plan to attend North Dakota State University.
Parents: Lisa Albrecht and Vance Stark Advice to underclassmen: Don't let fear stop you from stepping outside of your comfort zone. Future plans: Go to St. Cloud State University for nursing.
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Parents: Mark Stern and Melissa Stern School activities: Art Ccub, Link Leader, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Club, prom committee, and service club. Advice to underclassmen: Cherish your high school career because it is one of the greatest experiences you can go through. There are a lot of things that happen that are no going to matter further down the line. The peers and teachers you meet are unlike anyone you will ever meet again. Respect your teachers, they are here to help you every step of the way. Get involved in every activity you can and don't procrastinate. Future plans: I plan on attending Bemidji State University in the fall of 2018. I plan on double majoring in elementary education (K-6) and social studies education.
Parent: Michelle Stoner Advise to underclassmen: Never give up on your success. Future plans: college.
Parents: Juli and Wayne Strand School activities: Dance team Advice to underclassmen: If you are questioning on joining a school activity or going to one, go. You won't regret it. Future plans: I will be attending Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn.
Parents: Mindy Sulier and Sergio Sulier School activities: choir, lacrosse Advice to underclassmen: High school goes by faster than you can imagine. Take every opportunity you can and just have fun. Future plans: My future plans are to become a teacher for elementary level kids.
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Ashley Tapio
Parent: Nikki Swanda Advise to underclassmen: Study hard and pay attention in class. Future plans: to become a mechanic.
Parents: Kristine and Randy Symanietz School activities: marching band Advise to underclassmen: Study hard, be open to new things and make plenty of friends. Future plans: college.
Parents: Nick and Randi Tapio School activities: Swimming, track and field, survivor week, leading the storm, water polo Advice to underclassmen: Be true to yourself and your morals - don't fall into peer pressure Future plans: Gustavus Adolphus College - major in athletic training, minor in Spanish. Masters in athletic training with a specialization in concussion therapy.
Alex Surma
Abigail Swanson
Andrew Syvertson
Parents: Jeff and Susan Surma Advise to underclassmen: Get involved. Don’t just float through high school. Future plans: Going to St. Cloud State University and fishing.
Parents: Tom and Geri Swanson School activities: DECA (president), softball, class officer (treasurer). Advice to underclassmen: Be involved. And more specifically be excited about what your involved in. Be proud to be apart of Storm Nation. Future plans: University of MinnesotaTwin Cities for nursing with a minor in sign language.
Christian Summar Parents: Ann and Peter Summar School activities: Drama. Advice to underclassmen: Let loose and have fun while you can. If you’re planning on taking foreign language take it sooner rather than later. Future plans: College at St. Cloud State University for environmental science.
Christopher Swanda
Parents: Dean Syvertson and Elva Jeanne Syvertson School activities: Football, wrestling, track and field, choir, German Club, Link, Project 4 Teens Advice to underclassmen: Do your homework and get involved in activities. Future plans: Enlisted in the National Guard and plan on going to college.
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Rachel Taszarek Parents: Becky and Tim Taszarek School activities: Culinary, LINK, NHS, prom committee, Advice to underclassmen: Don't be afraid to try something new. The fear of failure or the unknown is what keeps us from living the life we were meant to have. Future plans: Going to St. Cloud State University for nursing.
Kyle Tomczik
Alex Torvik
Abigail Trutwin
Tyler Tschida
Parents: Tasha Chapman and Mike Tomczik School activities: football, basketball and robotics. Advise to underclassmen: Do your homework. Future plans: college.
Parents: Tom Torvik and Joyce Torvik School activities: cross country, track and field and green team Advise to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate. Future plans: four years at Gustavus Adolphus College.
Parents: Daniel Trutwin and Audrey Risland School activities: knowledge bowl and art club. Advice to underclassmen: Take a deep breathe and enjoy the little things. Future plans: St. Olaf College for psychology, English.
Parents: Mom Advice to underclassmen: Try your hardest. Avoid drama and don’t get behind on your assignments. Future plans: National Guard. Either Humvee mechanic or infantryman.
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SAUK RAPIDS — Cooking exquisite dishes can be fun and challenging, but when you have an hour to cook three dishes – an appetizer, an entrée and a dessert – with only two butane burners and no electrical appliances in front of judges, it gets interesting. For a group of Àve Sauk RapidsRice High School culinary students – De Andre Jackson, Cole Orton, Madelyn Adamski, Bailey Florek and Elisa-Marie Hartung – it will be the reality April 27-29. “It’s exciting, but stressful,” said advisor Mary Levinski. “At least they do all the work, and I get to coach them along the way to give them the best dishes possible. But there’s a big-time commitment in order to get to the level they are at.” PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA This year marks the 12th Cole Orton (from left) De Andre Jackson, Bailey Florek and Madelyn Adamski stand with their completed dishes consecutive year the management April 9 at team practice. The four are members of the culinary team, which will be competing at nationals April team – Adamski, Sawyer Amo, 27-29 for the first time since 2010. Not pictured: Elisa-Marie Hartung. Tristan Tyson-Anderson and Olivia This year’s event will take pla ti l th ’ b i i
Three injured at Pleasantview Second-grader pulls knife at school BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — Three Sauk Rapids-Rice students were injured April 16 when a second-grade student brought a knife to Pleasantview Elementary School and began striking students in the early morning hour. According to the Sauk Rapids Police Department and district, an 8-year-old male student arrived at school and used a kitchen knife — used for preparing meals — to cut the 8-, 9- and 13-year-old victims in the head. The incident occurred during a Àve-minute window at approximately 7:15 a.m. Bruce Watkins, interim superintendent of Independent School District No. 47, said class times begin at 7:40 a.m. and students were just beginning to arrive
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Jada Turner
Matthew Wacker
Parents: Michelle Lorentz, Kurt Lorentz Parents: James and Brenda Turner School activities: Video productions. School activities: Basketball. Advice to underclassmen: My advice Advice to underclassmen: Study hard and don't wait until the last minute to would be find an activity your interested in and meet new people. get your work done. Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical Future plans: going to Central Lakes College in Brainerd for video production and Community College. and editing.
Tristen TysonAnderson Parents: Elizabeth Lenzen, Kevin Lenzen and Ricco Tyson School activities: Robotics, culinary management Advice to underclassmen: Appreciate the time and opportunities you have to explore your interests and don't be afraid to join a different activity than your friends. The time passes too quickly to follow other people around instead of meeting and loving who you really are and who you will become. Future plans: University of Minnesota for my pre-veterinary medicine.
Keyona Walton
Hunter Walz
Parents: Melissa Cook and Mike Cook School activities: basketball, Just for Kix Dance, boxing and Diggin’ Diversity Advice to underclassmen: Pay attention and do your work. You only live once. Future plans: Go to college for nursing.
Parent: Dan Walz Advice to underclassmen: Don’t blink, try your best, enjoy every part of high school it goes by way to fast. Have fun. Future plans: Heavy machinery operation.
Ashlie Walz
Jessica Weber
Parents: Dawn Walz and Chad Walz School activities: yearbook and Week Day News. Parents: Rebecca Pelkey and David Advice to underclassmen: Get out of Waldorf. your comfort zone and don't get tied School activities: football, basketball down too quickly. and track. Advice to underclassmen: Turn in work Future plans: auto mechanics at St. on time and people in sports work hard Cloud Technical and Community College. in the weight room. Future plans: University of MinnesotaDuluth for civil engineering.
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Parents: Scott and Julie Weber School activities: volleyball, track and field, yearbook and Minnesota Honor Society. Advice to underclassmen: Never forget who you are. Future plans: Pursue dentistry at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Tiffany Welsh Parents: Mike and Tracy Welsh Advice to underclassmen: Join as many clubs you can and keep your grades up. It will be worth it in the end. Future plans: I'm planning on attending University of Minnesota-Duluth next fall and after that I plan to become a hematologist.
Brooke Westerhoff Parents: Chris and Jodi School activities: prom committee. Advice to underclassmen: "Even if someone tells you that the class is hard, still go through it. You'll see that no class is every truly hard. Future plans: go to college to be a dental hygienist.
Katelyn Woitalla
Alexander Zapf
Parents: Mark Woitalla and Linda Spencer School activities: Concert band and fall pit orchestra. Advice to underclassmen: My advice to underclassmen is to start planning ahead for your future now. Start saving money and thinking about what you want to do after high school. Future plans: My future plans are to attend Concordia College, in Moorhead, to major in elementary education and to also be in band there.
Parents: Tina Buchner and Clint Buchner School activities: soccer, Project 4 Teens, Link Crew and drama. Advice to underclassmen: Try all the activities you can, especially drama. Future plans: marketing four year.
Adrian M. Ziebarth Andrew Wennekamp Parents: Daniel and Trudy Wennekamp School activities: drumline and marching band. Advice to underclassmen: Find a hobby. Future plans: St. Cloud Technical and Community College
Tom Wittowski Parents: Barb and Duane Wittowski School activities: football Future plans: University of WisconsinStout
Phillip Wolter Parents: Richard and Karla Wolter Advice to underclassmen: Take as many fun classes as you can. Future plans: Attend St Cloud Technical and Community College for medium/ heavy truck technician. Minnesota Army National Guard.
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Parent: Melissa Ziebarth School activities: basketball. Advice to underclassmen: Always start out doing your best and don’t slack. Always ask for help. Future plans: Go to college for six years and pursue my career as a music producer.
Luke Zimmer
Cole Zormeier
Tessa Zwilling
Brady Zylla
Parents: Jenny and Rob Zimmer Advice to underclassmen: Get your work done on time, don’t hesitate. Future plans: Go into plumbing or construction.
Parents: Lynn and Dave Zormeier Advice to underclassmen: Find a hobby and just send it. Future plans: St. Cloud Technical and Community College for auto technician and a business major.
Parents: Erin and Dick Gehlen and Dan Zwilling School activities: Culinary team, prom committee. Advice to underclassmen: Participate in lots of activities that interest you. Go to sports games, plays, dances, field trips, etc. The more you’re involved, the more memories you'll make. Future plans: St. Cloud Technical and Community College for culinary arts.
Parents: Jeff and Linda Zylla School activities: Previously in basketball, track and lacrosse Advice to underclassmen: You will be your happiest when you don't care what others think. Future plans: Attend University of Wisconsin-River Falls
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