SaukRapids -Rice
HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR KEEPSAKE
Class of
Sauk Rapids-Rice High School
2025
Graduation Ceremony
7 p.m. May 27 at Herb Brooks
National Hockey Center in St. Cloud
Class motto
“We came together as strangers, but we leave as eternal friends”
– Gordon Timer
Class colors
All students in the senior class were offered the opportunity to be featured in this publication. Star Publications solicited responses for its Class of 2025 Graduation Keepsakes through multiple avenues, including its newspapers, websites and social media platforms as well as contact through school districts. Participation in this publication is optional.
Mason Anderson
Parents: Jim and Heather Anderson
School activities: Football and lacrosse.
Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University and major in physical education.
Quinn Arndt
Parents: Jesse Arndt and Laura Arndt
School activities: Dance and golf.
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket, whether that means grades, friends or your future.
Future plans: Attending University of Minnesota Duluth for marketing and graphic design in hopes to continue a career in that field.
Momodou Bah
Parents: Mo and Awa Bah School activities: Nordic skiing and basketball.
Advice to underclassmen: Be kind to everyone. Future plans: Attend university.
Nichole Arnold
Parents: Kevin Arnold and April Willemsen
School activities: Dungeons & Dragons club, and clay target.
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t make enemies with your teachers.
Future plans: Enter the workforce and hopefully move to another country.
Anthony Baillif-Sturkey
Parents: Kari Baillif School activities: Football and basketball.
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t let assignments get past you.
Future plans: Take a gap year, then look into college.
Carter Baklund
Parents: Kyle and Sarah Baklund
School activities: Hockey, lacrosse and baseball.
Advice to underclassmen: Study hard and have fun.
Future plans: College.
Dakota Banks
Parents: Cam and Jennifer Banks
School activities: Baseball.
Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy high school — it goes by fast.
Future plans: Attend Minnesota North College-Hibbing, formerly Hibbing Community College, to be an electrician.
Imayah Bannerman -Williams
Parents: Cory Mumm and Nicole Sande
Advice to underclassmen: Not every friend or habit needs to come with you into adulthood. Prioritize your mental health and well-being above the pressure to fit in.
Future plans: Study business law and compliance at University of St. Thomas.
Kendra Barber
Parents: Derek and Andrea Barber
Advice to underclassmen: Participate in school events.
Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College for psychology.
Hayden Bauer
Parents: Louis and Natasha Wertish
School activities: Winter drumline, marching band, chamber choir, jazz band and theater.
Advice to underclassmen: Take every opportunity and cherish every moment. It goes by faster
Hunter Behling
Parents: Kari Behling School activities: Hockey, golf and DECA.
Advice to underclassmen: Make the best of every opportunity, it goes by fast. Be loud in the student section.
Future plans: Work at Wapicada Golf Club and
Emily Berg
Parents: Shane Berg and Crystal Berg
Advice to underclassmen: Chose friend quality over quantity.
Future plans: Become an ultrasound technician.
Gabriella Blissenbach
Parents: Jon and Becky Blissenbach
School activities: Minnesota Honor Society.
Advice to underclassmen: Go to as many games, dances, etc. as you can.
Future plans: Attend University of Wisconsin-Madison and major in nursing.
Marissa Bomstad
Parents: Greg and Jen Bomstad
School activities: Volleyball.
Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy your time. It goes by fast.
Future plans: Attend University of St. Thomas and major in nursing.
Miah Boos
Parents: Kevin and Aimee Boos
School activities: Tennis. Advice to underclassmen: Be kind to everyone. Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University for mechanical engineering.
Hunter
We are so proud of you!! You will continue to do GREAT things!! Keep chasing your dreams! We lo , M and Hud n
Emily
Yesterday is what brought you to today, there is only one amazing YOU! We love you so much!
Mom, Dad & Owen
Claire Braucks
Parents: Charlotte Braucks
School activities: FFA.
Advice to underclassmen: It’s better to have a few close friends who really know you than a bunch who don’t.
Future plans: Attend Southwest Minnesota State University for early childhood education and psychology.
James Brennhofer
Parents: Jeff and Karen Brennhofer
School activities: Robotics, drama and tennis.
Advice to underclassmen: Chase what matters, not what passes — one drives you forward, the other just wears you down.
Future plans: I’ll earn my mechanical engineering degree, focusing on aerospace, while moving out, traveling and learning to master savings and independence.
Addison Breth
Parents: Toby Breth and Courtney Breth School activities: Softball.
Advice to underclassmen: Keep calm and have fun. Time flies by so fast. Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College for generals and pre-physical therapy and play softball with the Cyclones. After two years, transfer to University of Minnesota Duluth for softball and physical therapy.
Garret Broman
Parents: Jonathan and NiCole Broman School activities: Soccer, swimming and diving, track and field, DECA, culinary, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Minnesota Honor Society, Link Leaders and SRR Ambassador.
Advice to underclassmen: Take every opportunity you are given, as you never know where it will lead.
Future plans: Attain a degree in business management and administration at a four-year college or university.
Ariana Browen
Parents: Robert and Carrie Anderson School activities: Marching band and choir.
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t skip classes, and actually do your work.
Future plans: Enter the workforce and then go to cosmetology school to become a hairdresser.
Hayden Brown
Parents: John Brown and Sara Judson Brown School activities: Football, track and field, hockey, lacrosse, and DECA.
Advice to underclassmen: Work hard and be kind, as it costs nothing to do that.
Future plans: Attend Concordia College and major in human resources management. I’ll also be playing DIII football and track.
Garret
We are anxiously awaiting to see what your future holds. Remember to keep your focus on GOD LOVE you forever and always, Your light SHINES in all you do and your FAITH is unbreakable. is coming to an ome. g to see emember D We ays, do and ble.
Your high school career is coming to an end and we couldn't be more proud of the young man you have become.
Mom, Dad, and Annika
Halle
Buchert
Parents: Shawn Buchert and Sarah Buchert, Kyle Ohme and Laura Goltz
School activities: Dance, DECA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Minnesota Honor Society.
Advice to underclassmen: Be open to trying new things — you never know who you will meet or the experiences you will have.
Future plans: Attend University of St. Thomas to major in nursing and minor in business administration.
Kaitlyn Burski
Parents: Ron Burski and Amy Burski
School activities: Tennis.
Advice to underclassmen: Make the most of your years, and don’t be afraid to branch out.
Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to study finance.
Dominic Carlyle-Hanes
Parents: Natalie Everett
School activities: Woods.
Advice to underclassmen: Be kind.
Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College.
Ariya Caul
Parents: Jonathan Caul and Amanda Stombaugh
School activities: Softball, marching band and color guard.
Advice to underclassmen: Live in the moment because these next four years really do go by fast.
Future plans: Go to
Anden Chapman
Parents: Wyatt Chapman and Amy Chapman
School activities: Football.
Advice to underclassmen: You get what you work for, not what you wish for.
Future plans: Pursue a career as an electrician.
Chase
Cole
Parents: Jacob Gordon and Mallory Gordon
Advice to underclassmen: Prepare yourself and be ready for anything.
Future plans: Go to college to become an
Cody Comstock
Parents: Ryan Comstock and Miranda Habiger
School activities: Snowboarding.
Advice to underclassmen: Put in the work and you will be a success.
Future plans: Go to college for commercial heating, venitlation and air conditioning.
Ava Cords
Parents: Cyrus and Sarah Cords
School activities: Hanging out with friends and going to school events.
Advice to underclassmen: Stay motivated and strong-minded.
Future plans: Attend cosmetology school and own my own salon in the future.
Michael DeMars
Parents: Dan and Amanda DeMars
School activities: Soccer, basketball and Day One.
Advice to underclassmen: Be yourself and don’t procrastinate your college application things. Future plans: I plan on going to college for engineering after I graduate.
St. John’s Preparatory School
Aden DeVries-Stelten
Parents: Greg and Amy Stelten
School activities: Achieving success.
Advice to underclassmen: Concern yourself with your character because character is what you really are; reputation is merely what others think you are.
Future plans: Life is an adventure, the journey to fulfill your dreams. I’ll be pursuing mine.
Jackson Dhein
Parents: Jason and Kalin Dhein
School activities: Hockey and golf.
Advice to underclassmen: Stay on track. Lock in.
Future plans: Play hockey in the NAHL.
Luke Dilley
Parents: Nick Dilley and Angie Dilley
School activities: Track and field.
Advice to underclassmen: Stay out of trouble. Future plans: I’m currently undecided.
Hunter Diskerud
Parents: Adam Diskerud and Kim Becker
School activities: Baseball.
Advice to underclassmen: Live life each day to the fullest and make memories to laugh about later in life.
Future plans: Unknown. Plans of working and going with the flow.
Jamie Durheim
Parents: Mark and Christine Durheim
School activities: Link Leaders, Minnesota Honor Society (secretary), swimming and diving.
Advice to underclassmen: Go to the football games, do the dances and enjoy the moments because it goes by fast. Future plans: Studying psychology at University of Minnesota Morris and join the women’s swim team.
Addison Eisenschenk
Parents: Nick Eisenschenk, Jay and Sarah Rykken
School activities: Soccer, golf, student council, DECA, Storm Training Program and Green Team. Advice to underclassmen: Do your best in all you do.
Future plans: Attend College of Saint Benedict on a pre-physical therapy track.
Jamie
You are my heart walking around in the world and, as this journey ends, an exciting new one is about to begin.
Your strong mind & determination will take you anywhere you wish to go & your kind & loving spirit will make you many more new friends along the way.
We are immensely proud of you & can’t wait to see what wonderful adventures come next!
Love Mom & Dad
Graduates CONGRATULATIONS
Sydney Entner
Parents: Kevin and Haley Entner School activities: Tennis. Advice to underclassmen: Don’t give up; it’ll be more work in the end.
Future plans: Go to college and become a dental hygienist.
Abby Feddema
Parents: Brent Feddema and Amy Feddema
School activities:
Post-secondary enrollment options program, Green Team, Minnesota Honor Society, golf, senior class officer, and have served as captain of the soccer team for two years.
Advice to underclassmen: There’s no better time than now to try new things.
Future plans: Play soccer at Concordia College in Moorhead and study biology.
Mason Fincher
Parents: Derick and Julie Fincher School activities: Baseball.
Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University and major in construction management.
Benjamin Ellerbusch
Parents: Joe and Amanda Ellerbusch School activities: Football.
Kendra Fitzpatrick
Maggie Foster
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to try new things.
Future plans: Attend North Dakota State College of Science to be an electrician. I am also playing on their football team.
Parents: Kevin and Mandy Fitzpatrick School activities: Swimming and diving, gymnastics and golf.
Advice to underclassmen: Do post-secondary enrollment options.
Future plans: Get my sonography/ultrasound technician degree.
Parents: Jeremy and Brandi Foster
Advice to underclassmen: Walk fast in a single file line in the hallway. Please.
Future plans: Go to college and get my Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Emma Foy
Parents: Jerry and Brenda Foy
School activities: Dance, DECA, Minnesota Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Link Crew.
Advice to underclassmen: You won’t regret being kind.
Future plans: Study international business at University of St. Thomas.
Grayson Gazett
Parents: Geoffrey and Holly Gazett
School activities:
Football, track and field, and DECA.
Advice to underclassmen: Be in the moment because it will be over before you know it.
Future plans: Attend Bemidji State University for physical education.
Kade Gibbons
Parents: James Gibbons and Kim Lee
School activities: Hockey and baseball.
Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy your time. It goes by fast
Future plans: Attend college to get a degree in sports medicine and become a physical trainer or therapist.
Andrew Giese
Parents: Mark and Mary Giese
School activities: Lacrosse.
Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy it while you can.
Future plans: Attend Central Lakes College to get a degree as an automotive technician.
Jayden Gill
Parents: Robert Gill and Nicole Gill
School activities: Marching band.
Advice to underclassmen: School goes by fast, so make the most of it while you can.
Future plans: Pediatric nursing.
Isabelle Goebel
Parents: Steve and Sara Goebel
School activities: Clay target.
Advice to underclassmen: Pay attention in class.
Future plans: Healthcare.
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Samm Goenner
Parents: Jacob and Dawn Goenner
School activities:
Speech, choir and musical.
Advice to underclassmen: Do your homework. Future plans: I want be lawyer and coach speech.
Sam Gruber
Parents: Bob and Katie Gruber
School activities: Golf.
Advice to underclassmen: Try hard in class and sports.
Future plans: Go to college and get a business management degree.
Teagan Haarstad
Parents: Doug and Shelby Haarstad
School activities: Gymnastics.
Advice to underclassmen: Have fun.
Future plans: Attend Winona State University for nursing.
Calvin Hahn
Parents: Mark Schultz and Misty Schultz School activities: Soccer, basketball, and track and field.
Advice to underclassmen: Storm song.
Future plans: Move out.
Keller Hanson
Parents: Josh and Jenny Hanson School activities: Basketball and DECA.
Advice to underclassmen: Take your time.
Future plans: Get a degree and play basketball at Northern Michigan University.
Dominick Hauser
Parents: Lance Columbus and Bobbie Hauser
Advice to underclassmen: Finish your homework.
Future plans: Go to a community college and get my heating, ventilation and air conditioning, or graphic design degree.
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Alivia Hejhal
Parents: James and Lisa Hejhal School activities: Soccer and dance.
Myla Heurung
Parents: Jason Heurung and Bethany Dahlstrom School activities: Theater and choir.
Parents: Michael Houle and Monique Tollefson
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Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy every moment. Don’t overthink everything, have fun, make memories and don’t let stress steal the good parts of high school.
Future plans: Real estate or business management.
Advice to underclassmen: Do your work in school so that you can relax at home.
Future plans: Become a pediatric nurse.
Advice to underclassmen: Ask for help when you need it.
Future plans: Go to college and become an elementary school teacher.
Nevaeh Houle
Hunter Hughley
Parents: Moton and Amanda Hughley
School activities: Dungeons & Dragons club.
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be so serious all the time; have fun.
Future plans: Not sure yet.
Caiden Jernberg
Parents: Mike and Lindsey Jernberg
Advice to underclassmen: High school years go fast. Make memories and have fun.
Future plans: Workforce and future plans for college.
Sydalee Johnson
Parents: Andrew McGeary and Michelle Johnson School activities: Clay target.
Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy it while it lasts.
Future plans: Architectural drafting.
Larkin Kleine
Parents: Bryan Kleine and Amy Kleine
School activities: Lacrosse (captain), concert band, jazz band, marching band and rugby.
Advice to underclassmen: Do what you can with the opportunities that are accessible to you in high school. I have learned so many valuable skills from sports and activities.
Future plans: Go to college to major in conservation biology and continue to play rugby as well as participate in concert band.
Aubrey Klug
Parents: Ryan and April Klug
School activities: Golf.
Advice to underclassmen: Stay on top of school work, but also hang out with friends and family as much as you can.
Future plans: Environmental studies at the University of North Dakota.
Bradyn Kost
Parents: Mike Kost and Angie Kost
School activities: Football and DECA.
Advice to underclassmen: Pursue your goals and aim to be the best person you can be.
Future plans: Attend Saint John’s University to pursue an exercise and health science major and play football.
Michelle Kaelberer
Parents: Mike and Autumn Nelsen School activities: Swimming and diving, and track and field.
Advice to underclassmen: “Paths are made by walking,” - Franz Kafka Future plans: Enter the medical field or something with public speaking.
Shea Koster
Parents: Matthew and Lisa Koster
School activities: Baseball, basketball and DECA.
Advice to underclassmen: Meet someone new everyday.
Future plans: Going to Alexandria Technical & Community College for computer information systems and also continue my baseball journey.
Brooklyn Kielty
Parents: Chelsie Kielty
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t stress over little things, and keep your grades up.
Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College and Winona State University.
Ayla Kissinger
Parents: Ryan Kissinger and Amanda Kissinger
School activities: DECA (treasurer), Minnesota Honor Society (vice president) and softball.
Advice to underclassmen: Get involved and try new things you enjoy.
Future plans: Earn a degree in exercise science next year at St. Cloud State University and then pursue physical therapy.
Madalyn Kronenberg
Parents: Jason Kronenberg and Sharon Decker, Jaime Fleming
School activities: FFA for the last two years, currently serving as treasurer.
Advice to underclassmen: Go outside of your comfort zone. If you’re comfortable, you’re not growing.
Future plans: Attend college at University of Wisconsin-River Falls and move to Montana after college. My long-term goal would be to own a horse rescue.
Vivian Kusilek
Parents: John and Linda Kusilek
School activities: Softball, volleyball, DECA and student council.
Advice to underclassmen: Be kind to everyone you meet, especially the underclassmen.
Future plans: Study physical therapy at University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Isabel Larocque
Parents: Halli Rodriguez School activities: Golf and gymnastics.
Advice to underclassmen: Have fun and be involved.
Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University, majoring in radiological sciences.
Olivia Lee
Parents: Mitchell Lee and Tiffany Donnell
School activities: Volleyball.
Advice to underclassmen: Attend as many activities as you can because it will all be over before you know it.
Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College in hopes to get into sonography at some point.
Carter Linn
Parents: Mark and Becky Linn
School activities: Culinary arts.
Advice to underclassmen: Cooking is an art, not a science. Always eat well.
Future plans: Attending St. Cloud Technical & Community College to continue culinary arts and continue as a line cook for Anton’s in Waite Park.
Audrey Lo
Parents: Chong Lo and May Lo
School activities: Common Diversity, speech and math league.
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be mean to yourself; take it easy when you can.
Future plans: I’m going to college, but I don’t know what major or career. Just going with the flow.
Luke Loidolt
Parents: Jay and Lisa Loidolt
School activities: Track and field.
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate.
Future plans: Go to college for finance, get a stable career and retire young.
Isaiah Lopez
Parents: Dennis Voit and Melisa Lopez
Advice to underclassmen: I’m going to miss you guys.
Future plans: I want to be a construction worker or welder.
Drew Lund
Parents: Travis and Stacy Lund School activities: Golf.
Advice to underclassmen: Get to class on time, be quiet and pay attention. Turn in your work and enjoy the moments. You get four years of high school, but they feel like four months.
Future plans: Explore my opportunities in construction and carpentry fields.
Riann Mohamud
Parents: Sharmarke and Amina Mumin School activities: DECA, student council, lacrosse, Minnesota Honor Society, senior class officer, soccer and Green Team.
Advice to underclassmen: Take your time; high school only happens once.
Future plans: Attend a four-year university and major in government with a pre-law focus.
Maria Lyon
Parents: Patrick and Holly Lyon
School activities: Volleyball (Grades 7-10).
Advice to underclassmen: Make the best out of your time here — it goes by quick.
Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College in fall and apply to their sonography program.
Jake Machula
Parents: Joe and Jen Machula School activities: Soccer team manager and robotics.
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t wait until the last few months of senior year to come up with a plan.
Future plans: Go to college at St. Cloud Technical & Community College and see where the world takes me.
Austin Molitor
Parents: Corey and Vicky Molitor School activities: FFA.
Advice to underclassmen: Do not procrastinate to get work done. If you have questions, always ask the teacher for help.
Future plans: Start an apprenticeship in heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
Tristan Motsko
Parents: Joshua Rockstad and Jeannine Motsko School activities: Robotics and concert band (trombone).
Advice to underclassmen: Study and follow the rules.
Future plans: Joining the National Guard and attend St. Cloud State University.
Ethan Mader
Parents: Kelly and Lori Mader School activities: Baseball.
Andrew MartenRosenow
Future plans: Attend Alexandria Technical & Community College for police training and education.
Parents: Perry Marten and Laura Rosenow School activities: Football.
Advice to underclassmen: Make the most of your experience.
Future plans: College.
Elliott Miller
Parents: Brodie and Rachel Miller
School activities: Basketball, baseball, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, DECA, Minnesota Honor Society, band and student council.
Advice to underclassmen: Drink milk.
Future plans: Attend Montana State University to study ecology and business.
Ella Mrozek
Parents: Marc and Julie Mrozek
School activities: Tennis player and hockey manager.
Advice to underclassmen: Get your work done on time. It can be hard to get caught up if you fall behind.
Future plans: To go to college.
Kael Mrozek
Parents: Jake and Crista Mrozek
Advice to underclassmen: I strongly recommend doing post-secondary enrollment options — especially your senior year.
Future plans: Attend Carlson School of Management at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Vince Murn
Parents: Ryan and Megan Murn
School activities: Hockey and baseball.
Advice to underclassmen: Always play seven deuce off suit.
Future plans: Playing junior and college hockey.
Shelby Nelson
Parents: Chris and Rebecca Nelson
School activities: Gymnastics, DECA, student council and Minnesota Honor Society.
Advice to underclassmen: Take care of yourself and have a good support system.
Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and plan to go to physician assistant school afterward.
Emily Neumann
Parents: Jason and Angela Neumann
School activities: DECA, and track and field.
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t care so much about what others think of you.
Future plans: Attend University of Northwestern, St. Paul and participate in their track program.
Tyson NewvilleLarson
Parents: Jake Larson, Annie Newville
School activities: Football, basketball, and track and field.
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t take anything for granted. Time flies by, so try to make all of the memories you can.
Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and major in sports management.
We are so proud of you! Love you! Mom, Dad, Aaron, Cece, and Izzy
Dillon Pansch
Parents: Reggie and Ashley Pansch
Advice to underclassmen: Do your homework.
Future plans: Join the trades.
Kajia Peine
Parents: Kevin Peine and Amy Peine
School activities: Theater and choir.
Advice to underclassmen: If you believe there’s too much homework or teachers are too hard on you, remember, you’re always in their best interest and they want you to succeed.
Future plans: Attend Concordia College in Moorhead to major in K-12 vocal music education in hopes to become a choir director in the future.
Olivia Posch
Parents: Dan and Jill Posch
School activities: Track and field, and student council.
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t compare yourself to other people.
Future plans: Explore work, maybe travel or a trade.
Hayley Pekarek
Parents: Joe and Stacy Pekarek
School activities: Prom committee.
Advice to underclassmen: Have fun. Time goes by fast.
Future plans: Nursing.
Skyler Petermeier
Parents: Kevin and Danette Petermeier
School activities: Volleyball and DECA.
Advice to underclassmen: Popularity isn’t important; stick to your close friends.
Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College and go through their licensed practical nurse and associate degree in nursing programs.
Evelyn Powers
Parents: Morgan and Patricia Powers
School activities: Clay target.
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t sweat the small stuff, and walk off your stress.
Future plans: Work in the animal rescue field.
Mariah Plemel
Parents: Gary and Cathy Plemel
School activities: Choir and theater.
Advice to underclassmen: Never give up when times get dark, for the more storms you face, the stronger you’ll be.
Future plans: Attend Bemidji State University to become a pediatric nurse while participating in choir and language programs.
Hannah Ramirez
Parents: Jerry and Jessie Ramirez
School activities: Concert choir, Link Crew, Minnesota Honor Society, theater and drama program.
Advice to underclassmen: Use the resources available to you and make the most of the experience.
Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University as a nursing major in order to become a hospice nurse in the future.
Ava Plemel
Parents: Patrick and Merrin Plemel
School activities: Soccer and golf.
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate. Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
We are so proud of you!! We are so excited for you as you start your new journey at NDSU!! WE LOVE YOU!
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Savanna Ratka
Parents: Robert Ratka and Ashley Friedman
Advice to underclassmen: You are never limited.
Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College.
Talen Remer
Parents: Keith Emmel and Cassandra Emmel
School activities:
Baseball manager, and swimming and diving.
Advice to underclassmen: Keep your grades up and stay safe.
Future plans: Get a fulltime job.
Hunter Rood
Parents: Bill Rood and Ashley Schmidt
School activities: Tennis and band.
Advice to underclassmen: Take some college classes if you can. Life doesn’t get any cheaper. Future plans: Attending the University of Minnesota.
Evan Rosenberger
Parents: Aaron and Michelle Rosenberger School activities: Backstage crew.
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t skip class. Future plans: Attend Lake Superior College to complete the aircraft maintenance technician program.
Bella Rudolph
Parents: Nate and Gina Rudolph School activities: Gymnastics and DECA.
Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy all the moments, even if they seem small. It goes way quicker than you think.
Future plans: Attend college and get a degree in nursing.
Lincoln Rushmeyer
Parents: Mike and Heather Rushmeyer School activities: Football, and track and field. Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College.
Whitnie Russell
Parents: Rick Russell and Meghan Russell School activities: Art club.
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t follow what others do; do what you want to do.
Future plans: Hopefully become a welder or an artist.
Brianna Ruggles
Parents: Dan Ruggles and Anna Vevea
School activities: Choir.
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate — that will cause you to fall behind and lose track.
Future plans: Going to St. Cloud Technical & Community College and then St. Cloud State University for a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.
Mason Sabraski
Parents: Shane and Katie Sabraski
School activities: Football, and track and field.
Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy it while it lasts.
Future plans: Attend Concordia College Moorhead to play football and study exercise science.
Evan Scapanski
Parents: Patrick and Erin Scapanski
School activities: Swimming and diving, track and field, and DECA.
Advice to underclassmen: It goes fast; enjoy it.
Future plans: Go to college to get more knowledge.
Lauren Schloe
Parents: Eric and Lorianne Schloe
School activities: Volleyball.
Advice to underclassmen: Have fun and make the best of your high school experience. Time flies.
Future plans: Attend Montana State University to play volleyball.
Julia St. Onge
Parents: Brian and Sue St. Onge
School activities: Volleyball (Grades 9-10) culinary (Grades 11-12).
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t rush through high school; enjoy every moment.
Future plans: Attend Central Lakes College in Brainerd for dental assisting.
Elijah Schmitz
Parents: Layne Schmitz
School activities: Football, DECA, and track and field.
Advice to underclassmen: If it gets rough, just tough it out.
Future plans: College.
Bailey Seaman
Parents: Darin and Shauna Seaman
School activities: Softball, soccer and DECA.
Advice to underclassmen: Get involved.
Future plans: Attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Grace Stark
Parents: Wayne Stark and Julie Bresnahan-Stark School activities: Gymnastics, DECA, Link Crew and Minnesota Honor Society.
Advice to underclassmen: Do your best to stay on top of work and activities, so the fun experiences stay stress-free.
Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University to obtain a master’s in architecture.
Bella Stewart
Parents: Jason and Shawna Stewart School activities: Dance.
Advice to underclassmen: Do post-secdonary enrollment options. It helps so much more than you realize, and you can get so far ahead.
Future plans: Attend the University of St. Thomas for four years and also dance on their dance team.
MacKenna See
Parents: Taylor and Brittany Shaw
School activities: Tennis.
Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy your years in school because they fly by.
Future plans: Esthetician or dental hygienist.
Eli Sjogren
Parents: Eric and Dorian Sjogren
School activities: DECA, Minnesota Honor Society, golf and hockey.
Advice to underclassmen: Make the most out of the time you have.
Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Grace,
You are Amazing! YAi! We are so lucky to watch you grow! Good luck at NDSU!
Love you moreMom, Dad & Lucille
Alanna Stier
Parents: Jason Stier and Nancy Van Zee
Advice to underclassmen: Try your best, but don’t stress too much about school. Have fun and go to after-school activities.
Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College for the sonography program.
Spencer Swenson
Parents: Tom and Holly Swenson
School activities: Basketball and golf.
Advice to underclassmen: Never back down and never give up.
Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota Crookston on a basketball scholarship. Major is undecided.
Vivian Tangen
Parents: Jason and Laura Tangen
School activities: Swimming and diving, and choir.
Advice to underclassmen: You never know what others are experiencing; show empathy and kindness. Love yourself and grow from your mistakes; don’t dwell on unchangeable past.
Future plans: Attend Winona State University in fall to major in nursing.
Kendra Teff
Parents: Mike Teff and Kelly Teff
School activities: Minnesota Honor Society, DECA, student council, gymnastics and golf.
Advice to underclassmen: Work hard, but do not forget to have fun. Your time in high school flies by.
Future plans: Complete my undergraduate degree at University of St. Thomas and go to law school after.
Grace Theis
Parents: Richard and Jolene Theis
Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University for nursing.
Theis
Parents: Tiffany Andrle
School activities: Choir.
Advice to underclassmen: Just be yourself. Future plans: Cosmetology and photography.
as you begin your next chapter always remember how proud we are of you. You are smart, brave inspiring and seek the best in all.
We wish you the best of luck and can’t wait to see you reach your goals!
Micaella
Jonah Thell
Parents: Cris and Deb Thell School activities: Football, hockey, track and field, DECA, and Minnesota Honor Society.
Advice to underclassmen: Get good grades and have fun.
Future plans: Attend Bemidji State University to study biochemistry and play football.
Alyssa Vogel
Parents: Todd Vogel and Laura Epling
Advice to underclassmen: Life’s too short to worry about what people think about you.
Future plans: Attend college for emergency medical service and a paramedicine degree.
Cullen Thompson
Parents: Jason and Tiffany Thompson School activities: Football, DECA, and track and field.
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t wait till the last minute to get stuff done.
Future plans: Study pre-med at Saint John’s University and throw in track and field.
Basil Vogel
Parents: Eston Vogel and Brittany Schaefer
School activities: Softball (Grades 9-11).
Advice to underclassmen: Every year flies by faster then the last. Don’t take anything for granted because before you know it, it’s over.
Future plans: Become a car salesperson and possibly become a personal trainer in the fitness industry
SirE Traore
Parents: Aminata and Mamady Traore School activities: Track and field.
Advice to underclassmen: Do the homework because it ain’t gonna do itself.
Future plans: Become a medical diagnostic sonographer.
Karina Trejo
Parents: Joshua Morey and Christina Morey School activities: FFA, prom committee and Common Diversity.
Advice to underclassmen: Try your best. It may seem hard, and, at times, it is, but it will get better. Who you are in high school isn’t who you will be forever.
Future plans: Continue doing art and baking as a profession and possibly go to school.
Arianna Walsh
Parents: Thomas and Melinda Walsh School activities: Yearbook.
Advice to underclassmen: I know it seems like a struggle now, but putting in the work and seeing success feels much better than coming to the end and seeing that bad grade.
Future plans: Get my real estate license, get married to my high school sweetheart and have kids.
Caroline Tykwinski
Parents: Derek and Kristina Tykwinski School activities: Lacrosse, student council, Minnesota Honor Society, DECA, Green Team and Link Crew.
Advice to underclassmen: Stay curious, manage your time well, seek help when needed and embrace challenges as opportunities to grow.
Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management, double majoring in business administration and economics with a sustainability minor.
Jack Van Heel
Parents: Melissa Van Heel
School activities: Fishing team and clay target.
Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy your free time when you have it.
Future plans: Work as an electrician and fish all the time.
Jonah
Congratulations on your graduation!
We are incredibly proud of you and all of your accomplishments in high school.
Your hard work, determination, and kind heart have brought you to this exciting milestone.
Watching you grow has been one of life's greatest joys.
As you head off to Bemidji State, we know you'll continue to shine and make your mark on the world. Chase your dreams, stay true to yourself, and never stop learning.
Love, Mom, Dad, and Nolan
Jonah Thell
Tiarah (Tia) Watson
Parents: Jai Mcghee and Sarah Watson
School activities: Common Diversity.
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t stress too much; every issue is a chance to grow.
Future plans: Go to a local college for sonography.
James Weisenbeck
Parents: Carl and Michelle Weisenbeck School activities: Art club.
Advice to underclassmen: Sleep more.
Future plans: U.S. Air Force
Skyeler Weisman
Parents: Matt and Sonja Weisman
Advice to underclassmen: Remember to always be yourself and school comes first.
Future plans: Attend technical college in fall.
Class of 2025
Marina
Will-Robinson
Parents: Ryan Robinson and April Robinson School activities: Yearbook.
Advice to underclassmen: Life is short; push to become the best version of yourself — mentally, physically, emotionally and socially.
Future plans: I plan to be a dental assistant, continue with photography and travel more.
Alexa Welsh
Parents: Kevin and Amber Welsh
School activities: DECA and softball.
Advice to underclassmen: Try new clubs and activities — time flies, and you’ll meet great new people and make memories you’ll always cherish.
Future plans: Pursue a business degree and explore paths in marketing,
Tanner Wheece
Parents: Jason and Rachel Wheece
Advice to underclassmen: Work hard for a goal you want.
Future plans: Go to college for teaching and priesthood.
Elijah Wilking
Parents: Joel and Amber Miller-Scott and Alicia Wilking
School activities: Robotics, art club and theater.
Advice to underclassmen: Get to know your teachers.
Future plans: Ask me tomorrow.
Avery Ziegler
Parents: Trent and Louise Ziegler
School activities:
Swimming and diving, and student council.
Advice to underclassmen: Make a ton of memories and find a good friend group.
Future plans: Going to Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, to study pre-occupational therapy.
Abigail Zimpel
Parents: Cory and Jill Zimpel
School activities: Culinary and yearbook. Advice to underclassmen: Get involved and try new things.
Future plans: Work after high school.
Graduate 2025
