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THE PRIDE OF PERHAM 2015 ~ Commencement ~ Sunday, May 24 • 2:00 p.m.

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Best for All so that All May be their Best Congratulations class of 2015.

It has been a pleasure to watch you grow into the young adults that you are today. We wish you the best of luck and know that you will be successful in anything you choose to pursue.

On behalf of the administration, faculty and staff, congratulations on this wonderful accomplishment.

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The Perham High School Class of 2015 Graduation Magazine is made possible by:

To the Perham High School Class of 2015…

Congratulations!

We are proud of your accomplishments and wish you all the best in living the life that you have imagined!

Trips to the DQ, bonfires, ball games and laughter…cranking loud tunes, hanging out with friends, dreaming about what my life would become—those are all things that have stuck with many of us from our senior year in high school I imagine not much has changed in that regard…sure no one cranks tunes on a Boom Box anymore, and hairstyles nowadays don’t require quite as much hairspray or volume, but dreaming of the future? Now that’s a common thread for any graduate.

As high school seniors heading off into the real world, it is one of the greatest times of your life. You are at the perfect crossroads to stick with the course you’ve been planning, or completely reinventing yourself.

The next few years of your existence will be full of learning, growing, expanding your horizons, and becoming who you are.

And it’s important not to let that freak you out. Life happens as it happens, lots of curve balls, lots of metaphorical punches to the gut, lots of falling apart at the seams and sewing yourself back up. You will experience many amazing sights, smells, tastes and relationships. You move forward, you become better; you help others around you to become better. You will have moments of joy so incredible that thinking about it years later, you will still tear up.

At the Perham Focus, we have watched many of you grow up before our very eyes. From your first concert to your senior prom— that unbelievable loss to that incredible win…The Focus has tried to capture it all.

Here is our wish for you…Become who you were meant to become. Make your parent’s proud, but don’t forget to make yourself proud as well. Live your life as you choose to live it.

All the best, Melissa Swenson Publisher Perham Focus 2 | THE PRIDE OF PERHAM 2015

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Congratulations Class of 2015 It has been my great privilege to serve you and your families at the Minnesota State Capitol since 2006. You are the “Pride of Perham� and I look forward to working even harder for your well-being and the well-being of our beautiful Lakes Country.

All my best, Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen P.S. If you have any legislative concerns, please contact me directly.

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brianna alley Parents: sheila & Charlie Balderston FUtUre PLans: I plan on going to the University of sioux Falls, sD. I plan to major in social work and also psychology. I want to help communities and families make a better life for themselves.

I’m really interested in helping people, and I plan on going on mission trips here in our country and in other countries. I don’t know where I’m going to end up, but that’s okay because I know I will succeed. I am very determined to make a difference. I also plan to cherish things that I have, most important than anything are my family and friends.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: the most memorable moment at PHs would be going on the close-up trip. We had a lot of fun learning and becoming informed citizens. seeing a lot of the memorials really changed something in all of us who went I think. I loved the people there, and it was really neat to experience diversity that we don’t see very often.

Carah ashCraft Parents: Leah & eric ashcraft FUtUre PLans: attend M-state in Detroit Lakes for early Childhood Development.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Getting homecoming royalty my junior year.

emily baumgart Parents: James & Julie Baumgart FUtUre PLans: attend Detroit Lakes M-state with a two year degree of Business Management Marketing & sales. Possibility of getting a real estate license to do parttime. Maybe attend nDsU Junior & senior year for business bachelors degree.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Junior Homecoming royalty & being with my friends at lunch.

abraham bickell Parents: Dan & Kathy Bickell FUtUre PLans: attend tech school in Wadena as an electrical technician.

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Austin AshcrAft Parents: Leah & eric ashcraft FUtUre PLans: attend Vermillion Community College in ely, Mn for Wildland/ Wildlife Law enforcement.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Playing sports with my buddies.

CAROLYNN BAARDSEN PARENTS: Melissa & Warren Baardsen FUTURE PLANS: I am planning on attending University of North Dakota to pursue a degree in dermatology.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Basketball and trying to film WPHS magazine.

Billy Beseman Parents: Bob & Karen Beseman FUtUre PLans: I will be attending the University of sioux Falls pursuing a double major in sports management and exercise science. I will also be running cross country and track.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Winning a national title with my cross country team.

Sydney mae bikSen Parents: Charles & erin Biksen LIVInG WItH GranDParents: Dennis & Celie soderstrom FUtUre PLans: I plan on attending Bemidji state University to major in social Work with a minor in spanish, so that I can work in bilingual community. I also hope to go for my masters right away rather than getting a bachelors and having to go back later to get the masters.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Going on the Close-Up trip to Washington D.C. It was a great experience and I was lucky that I was able to go through the school.

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nate bormann Parents: steve & Michelle Bormann FUtUre PLans: next year I will be attending the University of Minnesota: Carlson school of Management in the twin Cities. there I will major in Finance.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Being a member of the varsity golf team.

CHRISTIAN E. BUENG PARENTS: Robbin Elder & Duan Bueng FUTURE PLANS: I wanted to be a bum, but my mother disagreed. I will be going off to Army AIT out East to start my life as the most HUA! guy you will meet.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Probably the love and support all of our athletes have for the Liberal Arts.

TORRI CHRISTENSEN PARENTS: Christy Maher FUTURE PLANS: Go to college.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Going to Special Prom.

ANDREW CULLEN PARENTS: Roger & Deb Cullen FUTURE PLANS: I plan on opening a cellphone repair business to help pay my way through college.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Getting to know all the students and teachers here at PHS.

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jesse bucholz Parents: James & Marceil Bucholz FUtUre PLans: Major in elementary education, Minor in Coaching. Come back to the area to be close to my family, get a job.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Making a lot of friends and playing sports.

JOE V. CASTILLO PARENTS: Elizabeth Amador & Jose Castillo FUTURE PLANS: Go get settled down and live life praising God. I don’t have to be a wealthy man but I’d love to stay as a holy man.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: 9th grade football when we thought we were going to be undefeated but lost half of our games. That’s what happens when you’re too confident.

aimee christopherson Parents: Kent & Deborah Christopherson FUtUre PLans: next year I will be atttending north Dakota state University to pursue an english degree.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: 2015 prom and post-prom.

NathaN currier Parents: Dirk & Bobbie Currier FUtUre PLans: Going to nDsU for sports Management.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: sporting events, prom and the talent shows.

marlee curtis Parents: Brian & Lori Curtis FUtUre PLans: I plan to attend the University of Minnesota, twin Cities where I plan on majoring in Pre-Medical and Psychology.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: My most memorable time at PHs is the time spent with the cross country team.

allison doll Parents: Joe & Lori Doll FUtUre PLans: attend Mayville state University, major in elementary education while playing D2 softball for the school.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Friday night lights and having bonfires after.

ryan deconcini Parents: Lynn & Chris DeConcini FUtUre PLans: I will be attending nDsU next fall with an accounting Major.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Being a part of the Perham Hockey players that played in Detroit Lakes.

kanyon edvall Parents: David & Dawn edvall FUtUre PLans: to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and major in Computer engineering with a focus in software.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Being involved in PHs robotics and spending time with friends.

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luke ellingson Parents: tony & Kim ellingson FUtUre PLans: Work and make money.

emily fraki Parents: Brian & Kathy Fraki FUtUre PLans: Undecided

hunter fultz Parents: Clint & Lisa Fultz FUtUre PLans: pursue a degree in computer science.

JULISA GONZALEZ PARENTS: Erika Taylor FUTURE PLANS: I am planning to attend M-State in Detroit Lakes. There I am planning to major in Nursing. I have always wanted to become a registered nurse, and I am now one step closer.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My most memorable time at PHS was during the CNA class my junior year. I had that class with some of my closest friends and also learned good work ethics.

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MARK FEHRENBACH PARENTS: Mark & Rondel Fehrenbach FUTURE PLANS: I want to be a diesel mechanic because I love diesel engines and diesel trucks run in the family.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: The ALC.

keith Friedsam Parents: Coleen & Jim Friedsam FUtUre PLans: I plan to attend Minnesota state Community and techinical College in Detroit Lakes. I will be pursuing a sales/ Marketing Degree. My goal is to get a sales related job in or near the Perham Community after I graduate.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: attending Mr. Moser’s Psychology classes and working with tammy Palubicki in the kitchen over the summer.

patrick glynn Parents: Darren & Lisa Glynn FUtUre PLans: I plan to attend north Dakota state University with hopes of getting my master’s in Civil of Mechanical engineering.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Going to state as a team and individually in wrestling and getting 5th place as a team.

COLIN GORATH PARENTS: Gary & Deb Gorath FUTURE PLANS: Attend North Dakota State University and pursue a degree in Radiology Technology.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: When Zack Pary burned his hand on a hot plate in Mrs. Tosterson’s class and had to go to the hospital.

austin gray Parents: Jenall & Jason Gray FUtUre PLans: Welding MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Had fun in shop class.

eric herrmann Parents: Mike & Beth Herrmann FUtUre PLans: attend alexandria tech for Business Management.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Memories made with the basketball team.

trent jahnke Parents: eugene & Colette Jahnke FUtUre PLans: I’m going to alexandria technical and Community College for welding.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Making hot air balloons in chemistry.

MILLENA HABTEMARIAM PARENTS: Dayan Habtemariam & Heather Loken FUTURE PLANS: Attend a four-year college and major in sports medicine.

kendra jacobson Parents: Bob & shelia Jacobson FUtUre PLans: Going to nDsU for Geology.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Going on the robotics trip.

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andrew johnson Parents: tom & Becky Johnson FUtUre PLans: Go to college and decide what job field I want to go into.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Playing football in the Metrodome.

dylan kruzel Parents: Carmen & rich Kruzel FUtUre PLans: attending Bemidji state University. then graduating and making bank, eventually paying off my huge college debt.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Playing sports and all the shop classes.

ben Lafond Parents: James & Laure LaFond FUtUre PLans: United state Marine Corps MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Being a part of the Perham robotics team.

matthew langlie Parents: Jim & sue Langlie FUtUre PLans: attend nDsCs for Diesel Mechanics MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Having class with my friends.

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jake karst Parents: nancy & Kevin Karst FUtUre PLans: Become a personal trainer and work in the fitness industry.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Meeting new people.

blake kunza Parents: Michael & Marilyn Kunza FUtUre PLans: attend nDsU and go into business.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Going and playing in varsity golf meets.

ZACHARY LAHR PARENTS: Karrin & Curt Lahr FUTURE PLANS: Attending MState in Detroit Lakes for Automotive Technician and after finishing my degree I would love to further my education in the automotive field of performance and engine rebuilding and travel around the country and world.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Tailgating at the baseball games and hanging with friends.

colton lee Parents: tammy & Jeff Lee FUtUre PLans: Go to M-state for Cyber security MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Making hot air balloons in chemistry.

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tyler lenius Parents: shari Lenius FUtUre PLans: I haven’t decided yet, but whatever I do, there will be video games.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Working with great teachers who understood me.

PARENTS: Kurt & Karen Lehmann FUTURE PLANS: Work MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Welding classes.

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MASON MALIKOWSKI

PARENTS: Tony & Rachel Lorentz FUTURE PLANS: Go to Wadena Tech for Electrical Technology.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: When I got to go to classes with Dylan Satter.

PARENTS: Steve & Staci Malikowski FUTURE PLANS: Get a 4 year degree in Marketing and Business Management.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Sports

COLETON MASTELLER PARENTS: Greg & Christy Masteller FUTURE PLANS: Work at Perham Locker Plant

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Josie mcallister Parents: Jeff & shawn Mcallister FUtUre PLans: to attend the south Dakota school of Mines and technology and major in chemistry.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: science research and spending time with friends.

BRITTANY MILLER PARENTS: Laurie & Duane Miller FUTURE PLANS: Attend M-State to get generals done and then attend MSUM to become an Athletic Trainer.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Participating in sports and making many memories with my teammates.

TANNER MONSON PARENTS: Vern & Tammy Monson FUTURE PLANS: Working at Double Run Farm in Leland, N.C. training reining horses under Peter DeFreitas for the indefinite future. Eventually starting my own horse training business.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Traveling with the cross country and track teams to meets.

alyssa moris Parents: Jerry & Jennifer Moris FUtUre PLans: after high school, I’ll attend college to get my bachelor’s degree in business. after getting my business degree, I’d like to work for a few years, and then attend law school.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Going to new York City in 10th grade to sing in Carneige Hall.

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mallory mceachran Parents: Matt & Megan King FUtUre PLans: attend M-state DL and transfer to another school to continue my education. eventually get a degree in early Childhood education.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Garage band and band, playing concerts and pepband.

JACOB MONSON PARENTS: Scott Monson, Richelle Monson (deceased) FUTURE PLANS: I am going to NDSU to further my education. I will be pursuing a degree in buiness and maybe more specific an accounting degree. Then I plan to come back and work in the Perham area.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: All the years in athletics, all the practices, games and time spent with my teammates will carry on with me my entire life. The most memorable ones are when we competed in state for football and wrestling.

destannie angel montalvo Parents: Iris & Javier Montalvo FUtUre PLans: I plan on taking a year off of school to save money for college.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Going to Dalton Berry’s senior prom.

Samuel muer Parents: Matt & Lisa Muer FUtUre PLans: Plan on studying Civil engineering at the University of Minnesota, Duluth. I also would love to move back to the area if possible.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Going & staying in Minneapolis with the basketball team for state basketball my 10th grade year. We found a man sleeping on the piano at our hotel and we took a picture with him.

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Parents: tom & Betty Murphy FUtUre PLans: I will be attending the University of north Dakota next fall pursuing a doctoral degree in Physical therapy.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: all the time spent with my swim team, the long bus rides, hard practices and exciting meets with my awesome girls.

Parents: Connie Hamme’s & Greg neisen FUtUre PLans: My future plans would be that I want to graduate Perham High school and go to school for business ethics and social working, then possibly going into the military or police force.

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DANIELLE NICOLE NELSON PARENTS: Kurt & Jeana Nelson FUTURE PLANS: I will be attending the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. I hope to pursue a career in sales and marketing.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Traveling to New York City with the Concert Choir in 2013 and singing at Carnegie Hall and experiencing the city.

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Parents: tim & Laura neitzke FUtUre PLans: this fall I will be attending the University of Minnesota-twin Cities. I have not yet decided on a major, but I am planning on a Pre-Med track.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: My most memorable time at PHs was being the first team in school history to end on a win at the state Wrestling tournament.

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PARENTS: Miles & Patty Nelson FUTURE PLANS: I will be pursuing my degree at NDSU this fall and attend the school of business for human resources.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My most memorable time at PHS would have been going with the choir to NYC. We were lucky enough to get to perform at Carnegie Hall with hundreds of other high school students from all around the U.S. and then perform in front of thousands of people.

Parents: Darren & Heather newville FUtUre PLans: attend the University of south Dakota and pursue a career in contemporary media and journalism.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: spending friday nights home alone.

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ZACK PARY

Parents: Jeff & Cindy Parks FUtUre PLans: Go to Jamestown and major in accounting and continue my wrestling career.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Going to state for wrestling and beating Frazee in their own gym.

PARENTS: Tad & Fay Pary FUTURE PLANS: I plan on attending NDSU for a computer engineering degree. After that, I still don’t know.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Learning the periodic table for the first time freshman year. And the resulting list of favorite elements from friends: fluorine, uranium, nitrogen, yitrium.

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Parents: shawn & sara Peichel FUtUre PLans: I am currently planning to attend nDsU for a nursing degree and become a nurse Practitioner.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Competing with Perham’s gymnastics team, track team, and going to state for science research.

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Parents: roxann & John rehm FUtUre PLans: I plan to move to Detroit Lakes and go to M-state in the fall for my generals.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: the most memorable time at PHs is when I went to new York City with the choir. I enjoyed going to times square and singing at Carnegie Hall.

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SYDNEY ROBERTS

PARENTS: Jesse & Janet Soto FUTURE PLANS: My plan is to go to St. Olaf College to major in mathematics education.

Then after, become a high school math teacher.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Attending prom.

PARENTS: Ed & Lisa Roberts FUTURE PLANS: To attend Concordia Moorhead to pursue nursing with specialty in pediatrics. While attending Concordia, I’ll be playing fastpitch softball.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Being involved with all of my sports and given the opportunity to get so close with all my teammates.

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Parents: Doug & Lisa sack FUtUre PLans: attending M-state in DL for nursing.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Dissecting animals with rachel newville.

Parents: Mike & trisha satter FUtUre PLans: Continue my education at Wadena M-state in the electrical technology program. Get my CDL. MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Being able to hangout with my friends everyday.

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HUNTER SAZAMA PARENTS: Rick & Tanya Sazama FUTURE PLANS: Potentially farming MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Class with my friends.

TONY SAZAMA PARENTS: Tom & Vicky Sazama FUTURE PLANS: To help my dad on the farm.

matthew siira Parents: Jeff & sheri siira FUtUre PLans: attend Bemidji state University and major in accounting. Become an accountant after that.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Going down to state cross country and watching them win.

hannah marie solberg Parents: Helen & Larry solberg FUtUre PLans: attend alexandria technical College for Machine tool technology.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: robotics and all of my shop classes.

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SaSha Sazama Parents: Karla & Jeffrey sazama FUtUre PLans: attend CLC in Brainerd for rn License and Bachelor’s degree through st. scholastica in Duluth.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: all of the sports I participated in throughout high school.

cole schmitz Parents: Greg & Pam schmitz FUtUre PLans: Go to Bemidji state University to get a degree in Business and Marketing. I will also be playing football for the Beavers.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Making it to the semi-finals for football and competing at the state wrestling tournaments multiple times.

hope slettebak Parents: Mark & Jody slettebak FUtUre PLans: I will be attending the University of Jamestown and majoring in exercise science. I will also be playing Volleyball.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Making it to sections in Volleyball this last year, and all the team bonding with the girls.

joe solberg Parents: Cory & Heidi solberg FUtUre PLans: attend the University of north Dakota to major in Biology.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Being in the Baseball state Championship my sophomore year.

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MICHAELA SONDAG

PARENTS: Paul & Tammy Sturdevant and Julie & Jeff Lambrecht FUTURE PLANS: Attend College MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My whole senior year.

PARENTS: Mike & Pam Sondag FUTURE PLANS: I’m going to University of North Dakota this fall. I’m majoring in pre-physical therapy and minoring in psychology. I’m going to work as a CNA until I get my degree and hopefully continue my pet therapy in my career.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Winning our first playoff game against Barnesville in basketball last year, making it to the section playoff game in volleyball this year, and making it to section finals in speech this year.

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PARENTS: Brenda Swanson & Brian Richter FUTURE PLANS: I will work at KLN for a year or two while I continue to work on my writing as an author and pop artist. At 23, if neither of my dreams come to be, I will go to college for addiction counseling and work at a treatment center as a drug counselor.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Getting 12 credits my senior year.

PARENTS: Craig & Liz Swanson FUTURE PLANS: Attend South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for mechanical engineering.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Being on the Robotics team and seeing my designs become a reality.

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mark swanson Parents: Jill & Darrin swanson FUtUre PLans: Move to texas to get residency then go to college for Mechanical engineering.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Watching sports.

BRYCE THOMPSON PARENTS: Creed Thompson and Vicki & Greg Nelson FUTURE PLANS: Have a happy life MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: All of Mrs. Bankowske’s classes.

WILLIAM VANA PARENTS: Frank & Michelle Vana FUTURE PLANS: MState for powersports MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Shop classes.

courtney walter Parents: theron Walter, Christie & Kevin Hennagir FUtUre PLans: I plan on attending MsCtC in Detroit Lakes for early Childhood education.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Junior prom with my girls.

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ABBY THOMPSON PARENTS: Mischelle & Rob Thompson FUTURE PLANS: I plan to attend Concordia College in Moorhead this coming fall. I intend to pursue a major in either business or marketing and possibly a minor in psychology.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Every single one of Mr. Solberg’s and Mrs. Butenhoff’s classes. Also, being able to be in the presence of Alyssa Moris.

ALEXANDER TOSTENSON PARENTS: Charles & Susan Tostenson FUTURE PLANS: I plan on attending North Dakota State University to obtain a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My favorite memories are from the Cross Country overnight trips, our team competing in Griak and the state meets and traveling to New York City for choir in 2013.

logan vorderbruggen Parents: rebecca & Frank Vorderbruggen FUtUre PLans: Moving to scottsdale, arizona to pursue a career in real-estate.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Going to Minneapolis with the robotics team.

HEIDI WEBER PARENTS: Mary & Karl Weber FUTURE PLANS: Attend NDSU for nursing and I hope to work in an ER some day; otherwise we’ll see where life takes me.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Building a snowman in creative places.

Christian Weis

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Parents: Kenneth & sandra Weis FUtUre PLans: attending Bemidji state University pursuing a degree in Biology with Wildlife emphasis and moving to alaska.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Basketball seasons and tailgating in left field at the baseball games.

Parents: Heather Fones & robert Kasper FUtUre PLans: I plan to go to the University of northwestern st. Paul for a double degree in elementary education and theatre.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: My best memory is a tie between getting our awesome senior t-shirts and figuring out the real reason that the history department is fueding with the math department.

julia whitehead

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Parents: Dan & Marnie Whitehead FUtUre PLans: attending M-state Moorhead for surgical tech MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: the homecoming football game senior year, my first game I attended when I moved here.

Parents: Kari Kasowski FUtUre PLans: Cosmetology and Massage therapy

Congratulations Class of 2015!

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nic winkels Parents: russ & shelia Winkels FUtUre PLans: I will be attending UnD for Business Management MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: My last game of my football career.

PARENTS: Gria Winkler, Dr. Forg Michael Winkler HOST PARENT: Mary L. Anderson FUTURE PLANS: I plan to finish school in Germany at Burger Roland Gymnasium with an A-level ranking and attend a German University in pursuit of medicine or law studies. In addition to this I intend to travel the world to maximize on my English skills and gain world knowledge.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Out of anything I did this year, speech was by far my favorite. I loved getting to know the team and we became like a family. It helped me in so many ways and I will never forget it. In addition to this tennis, band and track were great experiences and memories as well.

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Parents: Kristi Wunderlich FUtUre PLans: United states Marine Corps MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: Being part of the WPHs Magazine family, and being part of the robotics team

Parents: Bryan & Karen Zepper FUtUre PLans: study for an early Childhood/ elementary education degree to teach. as I am earning my degree, I plan to volunteer in a school setting.

MOst MeMOraBLe tIMe at PHs: the many opportunities to coach youth sports and volunteer at the Family resource and Preschool Center.

JAKE ZICK

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PARENTS: Janet & Scott Zick FUTURE PLANS: Do one more year of school.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Attending the Special Prom and the dancing.

We wish you and the entire class of 2015 the best of luck in your future endeavors.

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GRANTS

BREMER Billy Beseman Ryan DeConcini

Zach Lahr Mallory McEachran Courtney Walter

OTTERTAIL ROD & GUN CLUB Heidi Weber

CARSON BREITENFELDT MEMORIAL Courtney Walter

TUFFY MEMORIAL Nate Bormann Keith Friedsam Patrick Glynn Blake Kunza Mason Malikowski Josie McAllister Mallory McEachran Brittany Miller Sam Muer Natalie Murphy Colin Neitzke Dani Nelson Olivia Nelson Cole Schmitz Joe Solberg Logan Vorderbruggen Nic Winkels Matt Wunderlich

PERHAM AREA WOMEN OF FOCUS Rachel Newville Hope Slettebak Alexis Peichel Patrick Glynn

LAKES AREA GYMNASTICS ASSOC. Alexis Peichel

PERHAM JAYCEES Blake Kunza Curtis Swanson Alexis Peichel

LAKE REGION BUILDERS ASSOCIATION Dylan Satter

PERHAM LIONS Nate Bormann

Trent Jahnke Natalie Murphy Colin Neitzke

DENT AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY Curtis Swanson DENT AMERICAN LEGION Michaela Sondag CORY ORVIK MEMORIAL Alexis Peichel Keith Friedsam Curtis Swanson DENT LIONS Carolynn Baardsen Sydney Biksen Aimee Christopherson Matthew Langlie Josie McAllister Olivia Nelson David Reyes Dylan Satter Michaela Sondag Curtis Swanson Christian Weis Thomas Young FIRST NATIONAL BANK Heidi Weber Colin Gorath Julia Whitehead Carolynn Baardsen Zachary Pary FRANK FAMILY FOUNDATION Carah Ashcraft Allie Doll Jesse Bucholz “HATS OFF TO PHS” Marlee Curtis Alyssa Moris Breanna Zepper KLN Brianna Alley David Reyes Nate Bormann Olivia Nelson Josie McAllister Dani Nelson

LOWELL DRYER MEMORIAL Sydney Biksen Heidi Weber MSEA Aimee Christopherson OTTERTAIL LIONS CLUB Sydney Biksen Colin Gorath Blake Kunza Mason Malikowski Josie McAllister Allyssa Moris Danielle Nelson Rachel Newville Alexis Peichel Sydney Roberts Joseph Solberg Michaela Sondag Alexander Tostenson Heidi Weber Christian Weis Julia Whitehead Breanna Zepper

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William Parks Abby Thompson PERHAM FACULTY Callista Wengel PERHAM HEALTH Colin Neitzke Natalie Murphy

PERHAM MASONIC LODGE Nicholas Winkels Alexis Peichel Alyssa Moris Allison Doll YORK RITE Blake Kunza Danielle Nelson SHRINER’S Jesse Bucholz Olivia Nelson PERHAM AREA FOUNDATION Natalie Murphy

PERHAM SPORTSMAN’S CLUB Christian Weis Dylan Kruzel Austin Ashcraft PEO AWARD Sydney Biksen

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ROBERT PERRY $3200 Zach Lahr $800 Keith Friedsam $800 Breanna Zepper $800 Courtney Walter $800 ROYAL B. ARVIG $3000 Alex Tostenson $3000 SPANKY’S Dylan Kruzel

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UCB ~ “BATTLE OF THE BEES” $2000 Danielle Nelson $500 Natalie Murphy $500 Kanyon Edvall $500 Alyssa Moris $500 PERHAM AREA SCHOLARSHIP FUND Natalie Murphy Danielle Nelson Kanyon Edvall Joe Solberg Colin Neitzke Matthew Siira Alex Tostenson Rachel Newville Alyssa Moris Keith Friedsam Billy Beseman Marlee Curtis Patrick Glynn Curtis Swanson Abby Thompson Heidi Weber Ryan DeConcini Alexis Peichel Blake Kunza Callista Wengel

PERHAM ROTARY Danielle Nelson Natalie Murphy Colin Neitzke Keith Friedsam

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CLASS SONG

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CLASS QUOTE Don't ever say the sky's the limit, when there's footpri nts on the moon.

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2015 Thank you, Heidi Weber, for your dedication to Perham Health.

Congratulations to you and the entire graduating Class of 2015.

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Thanks to all of you for your hard work.

Good luck to you in your future plans!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2015!

YOU DID IT!

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