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John Andresen

Parents: Luke and Susie School activities: Football, track & field, Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University and pursue a degree in electrical engineering.

Advice to underclassmen: With enough determination and hardwork, you can accomplish anything.

Jayden Baker

Parents: Brad and Michelle Baker School activities: FFA. Future plans: Be a heavy equipment operator and join the union with my dad and brother.

Advice to underclassmen: Give all you got and you’ll go far in life. If you don’t, you’ll dig yourself a big old hole.

Peyton Baron

Parents: Chad and Anita Baron School activities: Tennis.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University and major in business as well as nursing.

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard and stay humble.

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Owen Bartell

Parents: Steve and Linda Bartell School activities: Tennis, drama, archery, esports, marching band, pep band and jazz band.

Future plans: Attend Central Lakes Community College for accounting.

Advice to underclassmen: Get homework done on time and study somewhat for tests, and you’ll be fine.

Alex Barthelemy

Parents: Troy and Judy Barthelemy School activities: Baseball.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College to pursue the mechatronics program.

Advice to underclassmen: Never give up until you have achieved your goals.

Spencer Beauchamp

Parents: Ryan and Jane Beauchamp School activities: FFA. Future plans: Study farm operations while attending Ridgewater College.

Advice to Uuderclassmen: Get your work done on time and find something positive out of it.

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Ethan Bense

Parents: Tristina Majerus Future plans: I will work a year and then attend college.

Advice to underclassmen: Stay on top of your work and try as hard as you can in school. Get involved.

Jelena Bialke

Parents: Joe Bialke and Micaela Herbst-Bialke School activities: Track & field, marching band and Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota-Duluth and major in music education.

Advice to underclassmen: You have to do what is best for yourself and what you want to achieve.

Megan Blank

Parents: Jeremy Blank and Kristi Blank School activities: Minnesota Honor Society, student council, FFA, track & field.

Future plans: I plan to get my bachelor’s degree in nursing and work in the labor and delivery field.

Advice to underclassmen: Get more involved in high school. Do as much as you can because when you look back you will wish you had done more.

Madisen Boelter

Parents: Nicole Leslie School activities: Art club.

Future plans: I will pursue an occupation with animals and a life of happiness.

Advice to underclassmen: School is hard, but after graduation a whole new door is opened full of new opportunities and new life experiences.

Logan Bosshart

Parents: Darryl and Barb Bosshart School activities: Football, track & field, and Minnesota Honors Society.

Future plans: Attend college at the University of MinnesotaDuluth to pursue a degree in engineering.

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard in high school so you can set yourself up for a successful future.

Danyel Brambrink

Parents: Travis and Leaha Brambrink School activities: President of the Foley FFA, Minnesota Honor Society and student council.

Future plans: I will be continuing my education at St. Cloud Technical & Community College to study architectural drafting.

Advice to underclassmen: If you want it, work for it. It’s that simple.

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Parents: Glenn and Jackie Brambrink School activities: Baseball, FFA and trap.

Future plans: Finish my education at St. Cloud Technical & Community College in the heavy duty truck diesel program. Take over the family farm as that has been a lifelong goal.

Advice to underclassmen: Be yourself and don’t let others opinions decide who you are. No one is better then you.

Kayla Brenny

Parents: Ron and Sheri Brenny School activities: Volleyball, softball, student council and Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: Attend the University of North Dakota in pursuit of a nursing degree.

Advice to underclassmen: Time goes by faster than you think. Soak it all in and have fun.

Joshua Broda

Parents: Kathleen Dobos Future plans: Going into the Marine Corps, then college and possibly FBI. Advice to underclassmen: Work hard, but don’t overwork yourself.

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Leaving school as leaders Schumann, Piepgras to speak at Foley High School commencement

BY EVAN MICHEALSON | STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – Tessa Schumann and Ellie Piepgras both know a great deal about leadership.

As active as any senior high school students can be, the duo were both captains on the Foley High School swim and dive team, are senior class officers in the school’s student council and maintain an astounding academic reputation as members of the Foley chapter of the Minnesota Honor Society, of which Schumann is president.

And now, they are wrapping up their long-winding high school journey as the two seniors speakers at Foley High School’s upcoming commencement ceremony June 5.

“Tessa and I have been friends since the third grade and we instantly clicked,” Piepgras said. “We’ve grown up and have always had each other. It’s a great experience to know we’ve grown up together and have the opportunity to speak with each other.”

The driven students were notified of this opportunity after a senior class officer meeting in April, when principal Shayne Kusler pulled them aside and asked if they would like to speak at commencement. They agreed without hesitation.

“That’s just how we are,” Schumann said. “If we get asked something, we do it.”

As if it were a class project, Schumann and Piepgras have been working in harmony to brainstorm

what each of their speeches would address. There is not shortage of inspiration for the high schoolers, who are among a senior class that has experienced a wider range of highs and lows than most graduating groups before them.

“Obviously, COVID-19 is the main thing right now,” Schumann said. “It’s inspiring to see after so much time apart how everyone has come back together as a class. It’s like we’ve never had time apart.

We’re stronger as a class now than we were before.”

With Schumann and Piepgras leading student government as class president and vice president, respectively, Foley’s student leaders looked to their fellow seniors for insight as much as possible in finding a way to give their class the ending they deserve. Piepgras acknowledges that without stepping into a senior officer role, she would have never gained these perspectives.

“A lot of what they (senior officers) do is go around and ask them what they think, and I bring that back the group and offer input with different areas,” Piepgras said. “I want to help everyone out the best way I can and make sure everyone can get the best deal out of something.”

In the past, leading a student body would have had its challenges, but in a far more predictable fashion. With the district transitioning learning formats multiple

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Tessa Schumann (left) and Ellie Piepgras sit inside a classroom May 13 at Foley High School in Foley. As the senior class president and vice president, respectively, the two soon-to-be graduates are the two student speakers at the school’s upcoming commencement ceremony. times throughout the academic year and activities starting at different times, thinking outside the box was critical for Schumann, Piepgras and the rest of the Foley student leadership team.

“You couldn’t just follow a curriculum someone created before, because there were no times like these before,” Schumann said.

“You had to be creative and come up with new ideas and new ways to lead people.”

Outside of the ongoing pandemic, another source of inspiration for the soon-to-be-speakers is memories. Both of the students’ speeches will delve into the importance of memories, as Foley High School’s seniors have enjoyed many positive moments throughout their schooling, from building friendships in elementary school to maintaining these blossoming relationships in high school.

These pieces of the past play an important role in Schumann and Piepgras’s brainstorming.

“It makes it more personal and it’s fun to write the speeches with someone you’ve shared so

many memories with, because you can reflect on the memories you’ve shared with each other and the class,” Schumann said.

However, graduation is not just a time for reflection and the recollection of memories; it signals the beginning of something new. Schumann will double-major in biology and psychology at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, hoping to find a career in genetic counseling, while Piepgras will attend the University of Minnesota as a biochemistry major.

So, as two accomplished yet respectful Foley High School students prepare to take the stage to address their friends and loved ones, it will be a moment of triumph, the completion of a critical component of their lives.

“With any chapter coming to an end, there’s many people to say goodbye to and so many people that you’ll try and stay in touch with,” Piepgras said. “For the most part, it’s gratefulness and joy, and pride for myself and my class, that we made it this far. We made it.”

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Tessa Schumann (right) shakes hands with Little Falls’ Emma Gustafson following the completion of an event Oct. 3, 2019 at Foley High School in Foley. Schumann was a senior captain for the Falcons swim and dive team this past season and will speak on behalf of the senior class at commencement.

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Gavin Burns

Parents: Jason and Robin Burns School activities: Trap, football and track & field.

Future plans: Biology major.

Advice to underclassmen: Always keep a positive attitude.

It changes your outlook on everything and helps you in the long run.

EmmaLee Bursch

Parents: Terry and Bonnie Bursch School activities: FFA and tech for plays.

Future plans: Work force.

Advice to underclassmen: Try to get yourself to go to school and get homework done on time because it’s not fun being behind.

Skyangel Cervantes

Parents: Manuel and Mary Cervantes School activities: Homework Future plans: Learn under St. Cloud Technical & Community College.

Advice to underclassmen: Be yourselves and make the most out of life.

Macey Chmielewski

Parents: Richard and Michelle Chmielewski School activities: Volleyball Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University and pursue a degree in nursing.

Advice to underclassmen: Be bold, be courageous, be your best.

A private graduation ceremony will take place this year.

Students have been given a limited number of tickets.

Elizabeth Chmielewski

Hailey Chmielewski

Parents: Justin and Stacy Parents: Orson and Deanna Chmielewski Chmielewski School activities: Swim & School activities: Swim dive, Minnesota Honor Society. & dive, student council and Future plans: Attend Bemidji Catalyst.

State University, majoring Future plans: Attend Anoka in nursing and minoring in Ramsey to get my degree in psychology. business.

Advice to underclassmen: Advice to underclassmen: Be Cherish every moment of high confident in who you are and school. It will be four of the best enjoy your time here. years of your life, and it will be gone before you know it, so have fun and cherish every moment.

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Ryan Chmielewski

Parents: Steve and Tina Chmielewski School activities: Baseball, basketball, football, student council and Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: Attend Southwest Minnesota State University where I will further my academic and baseball careers.

Advice to underclassmen: Do your homework and enjoy the moment.

Rayne Cole

Parents: Tammy Ethen School activities: Dance, volleyball, teacher assistant, football manager, kindness retreat.

Future plans: I am going into the Airforce as a mechanic.

Advice to underclassmen: Do your assignments on time.

Catching up is harder then staying on track.

Abigail Connors

Parents: Matthew and Jennifer Connors School activities: Swim & Dive.

Future plans: Attend the St. Cloud Technical & Community College for dental hygiene.

Advice to underclassmen: Live your life the way you want to because you only get one life to live. Be yourself and achieve your goals.

Brooke Corrigan

Parents: Jeff and Melissa Corrigan School activities: Softball, student council and Minnesota Honors Society.

Future plans: Attend Central Lakes College this fall where I’ll finish my associate’s degree and also play softball for the Raiders.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t take for granted what high school brings you but instead enjoy the most out of your time being there.

Clay Corrigan

Parents: Bob and Jodi Corrigan Future plans: Farm.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to go out and do your own thing.

Isabelle Corrigan

Parents: Jeremy and Nicole Corrigan School activities: Concert band, pep band, marching band, theatre and track & field.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College for generals, and then St. Cloud State University for English education.

Advice to underclassmen: Everyone has something to bring to the table. Treat everyone with kindness. There is always room for improvement.

Shauna Corrigan

Parents: Chad and Patrice Corrigan School activities: Track & field.

Future plans: I plan to major in kinesiology at the University of North Dakota to become a physical therapist.

Advice to underclassmen: Make sure to focus on school but also enjoy your last year of high school.

Cassandra Cross

Parents: Tom and Karen Cross School activities: Drumline.

Future plans: I plan on traveling to learn more about other cultures and to see things I’ve never seen before.

Advice to underclassmen: Life is not a race. Don’t think you have to go to college after high school. Enjoy your life.

Brittany Crosswhite-Walcheski

Parents: Robert Walcheski and Stacy Crosswhite.

School activities: Track & field.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College for nursing to become a pediatric registered nurse.

Advice to underclassmen: I would say to stay focused on school and stay out of drama.

Do not slough off. It is not worth it.

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Evan Crowell

Parents: Michael and Rebecca Crowell Future plans: Attend the Community Options 2 program at St. Cloud State University.

Meagan Danda

Parents: Mark and Julie Danda School activities: Minnesota Honor Society, Big Brother Big Sister, trap and golf.

Future plans: Attend the University of North Dakota next fal,l majoring in kinesiology with a physical therapy track.

Advice to underclassmen: Look into post-secondary education option programs. It prepares you for your future, while giving you a head start on general requirements.

Izaiah Den

Parents: Melissa Denn School activities: Gaming club.

Future plans: I plan on going to college and doing a field related to social sciences or writing.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t miss a lot of school, do your work and you will be fine.

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Garrett Dumonceaux

Parents: Bryan and Lynn Dumonceaux Future plans: I am going into construction.

Advice to underclassmen: Learn how to work hard, and you’ll have life by the horns.

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Avery Emmerich

Parents: Jay and Robin Emmerich School activities: Dance, student council, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: Attend the University of St. Thomas to major in biology and minor in psychology.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t stress too much. Although school is important, focus on things that you enjoy and bring you happiness.

Haley Evenson

Parents: Kam and JoAnn Evenson School activities: Minnesota Honor Society, trap, choir, band, track & field, FFA, knowledge bowl, math league, tennis, archery, student council, conservation club and Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota.

Future plans: Attend South Dakota State University for mechanical engineering and mathematics.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy your time in high school and have fun, The time will go by much faster than you think.

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Ava Foshaug

Parents: Nick and Amy Fitch School activities: Dance.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University for nursing.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t take anything for granted, and cherish this time because it will be over before you know it.

Mitchell Foss

Parents: Joel and Pam School activities: Baseball, football, basketball, Minnesota Honor Society and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota-Morris for a degree in chemistry. I also plan on playing football.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy every minute of your high school career. Don’t take anything for granted.

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Parents: Cheryce Franzen; Brian and Michelle Franzen School activities: Football.

Future plans: I will be starting a union construction job with Lunda Construction.

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Future plans: Studying health science at Arizona State University.

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Michael Gadacz

Parents: Mike and Sarah Gadacz School activities: FFA and trap.

Future plans: School or workforce.

Advice to underclassmen: Have fun.

Dawson Gapinski

Parents: Jared Gapinski and Barb Gapinski Future plans: I will go to college and get a business degree.

Advice to underclassmen: Never let yourself get behind.

Spencer Garcia

Parents: Brian and Dora Garcia School activities: FFA. Future plans: Farm and get a family. Live the way I want to live.

Advice to underclassmen: As in the Bible says, be humble to one another.

Hunter Gorecki

Parents: Scott and Kelly School activities: Baseball, football and wrestling.

Future plans: I’m going to Augsburg to be study business and will continue my wrestling career.

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard and things will pay off.

Samuel Gregersen

Parents: Kurt Gregersen and Linda Murray School activities: Esports, drama and band.

Future plans: I will go to college and major in computer science.

Advice to underclassmen: Follow your dreams no matter what people say.

Class Motto: “We cannot discover new oceans unless we have the courage to lose sight of the Shore.”

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McKenna Gross

Parents: Chris and Corri Gross School activities: Volleyball, tennis, basketball, softball, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Minnesota Honor Society and student council.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College, playing volleyball and hoping to become a dental hygienist.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t take anything for granted.

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Peyton Hanenburg

Parents: Roy and Julie Hanenburg School activities: Tennis.

Future plans: I plan on majoring in psychology at the University of Duluth.

Advice to underclassmen: Try to look at the positives in all aspects of life.

Breckan Hanks

Parents: Nick Hanks and Emily Hanks School activities: Fishing team and trap.

Future plans: I am not sure yet.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t drop out.

Sophia Hansmeier

Parents: Grandma Susan Ziwicki School activities: Volleyball and choir.

Future plans: Attend college at St. Cloud Technical & Community College.

Advice to underclassmen: Do your homework and ask for help.

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Marie Hartman

Parents: Kenneth Hartman and Lynette Hartman Future plans: I’m not going to further my education right away. I am just going to go with the flow, staying positive and strong through the road ahead.

Advice to underclassmen: Study hard and turn work in on time. Never be scared to ask teachers for help; they are always willing to.

Levi Henry

Parents: Jon and Jodi Henry School activities: Wrestling.

Future plans: I am going to attend St. John’s University.

There, I will wrestle and pursue a degree in computer science.

Advice to underclassmen: Involve yourself while you are in high school. It makes more of a difference than you think.

Kody Herbst

Parents: Tony and Julie Herbst School activities: SkillsUSA, robotics and track & field.

Future plans: I will be attending the Alexandria Technical & Community College carpentry program. Later, I will go into the labor force and move north.

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Parents: Jason and Tami Hermanson School activities: Volleyball and basketball.

Future plans: I will be attending Winona State University to pursue a degree in nursing.

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard, have fun and don’t take anything for granted.

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Madison Hill

Parents: Lisa and Kurt Hill School activities: Dance for two years.

Future plans: I will attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College to finish generals and the sonography program, and hopefully go to Rochester and work at the Mayo Clinic.

Advice to underclassmen: Try your best and you’ll succeed.

Hunter Holewa

Parents: Gene and Suzanne Holewa School activities: Football and baseball.

Future plans: I’m not going to college. I plan on working right after high school.

Advice to underclassmen: Find a passion and stick with it.

Jake Janorschke

Parents: Mitch and Sue Future plans: I will be going into the workforce.

Advice to underclassmen: Never give up on your dreams.

Ellizabeth Jansen

Parents: Nick and Karen Jansen Future plans: Attend Winona State University.

Advice to underclassmen: Try your hardest but don’t overly stress.

Brent Janson

Parents: Scott and Teresa Janson School activities: Football and track & field.

Future plans: I plan to take over the family farm eventually.

Advice to underclassmen: Stay involved in activities and, most importantly, have fun with your buddies while it lasts.

Nicholas Jochum

Parents: Marvin and Jilleen Jochum School activities: Band, choir, track & field, esports club and student council.

Future plans: I’m planning on going to St. John’s University for computer science.

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard, but make sure you know what you want in life.

Anthony Johnson

Parents: Michael and Jeri Johnson School activities: Tennis, knowledge bowl, drama and esports.

Future plans: I’m going to work for NASA/SpaceX and help land the first man on Mars.

Advice to underclassmen: High school is a whole lot more fun when you stop caring what others think of you, trust me.

Class colors: Black and Gold Class flower: Blue rose

Joe Jovanovich

Parents: Rick Vos and Sheila Jovanovich School activities: Golf.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University and find a career in the business field.

Advice to underclassmen: Respect others so they will respect you and work hard in life because we only have one.

Kloe Jurek

Parents: Randy and Jodi Jurek School activities: Track & field.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College for early childhood.

Advice to underclassmen: Just try your hardest and you will succeed.

Kaylee Jurek

Parents: Ryan and Emmylou Jurek School activities: Trap, FFA, wrestling manager, softball, student council and Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: Attend the College of St. Benedict to study finance or accounting.

AdvicetTo underclassmen: Enjoy every minute of high school, the good, bad and ugly for nothing in high school is guaranteed.

Vincent Jurek

Parents: Russ and Lucy Jurek School activities: Football, baseball and Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: Undecided.

Advice to underclassmen: Focus on yourself.

Noah Kelash

Parents: Gary Kelash and Jeannie Foreman School activities: Esports.

Future plans: I am going to college to study information technology.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy every high school opportunity given to you.

Colby Johnson

Parents: Scott and Carla Johnson School activities: Football, basketball, baseball, student council , Minnesota Honor Society, senior class officers, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Catalyst.

Future plans: Attend South Dakota State University to major in political science and history.

I will also join Air Force ROTC detachment.

Advice to underclassmen: High school is temporary. Who you are now doesn’t define you. Who you are when you leave does.

Nathan Kjaer

Parents: Darin and Tonja Kjaer School activities: Robotics and Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities for computer science. I will specifically be going into the information technology field.

Advice to underclassmen: Study hard and have fun. It goes by quicker than you think.

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Andrew Kjeldergaard

Parents: Aaron Kjeldergaard and Jessica Kjeldergaard School activities: Robotics and fishing club.

Future plans: I will go to Alexandria Technical & Community College for law enforcement and then Bemidji State University for DNR. Advice to underclassmen: Don’t stress the little stuff it all comes around.

Amelia Kloss

Parents: Mike Kloss and Shawn Kloss School activities: Volleyball.

Future plans: Anywhere away from here.

Advice to underclassmen: Get a job now.

Colton Knosalla

Parents: Kurt and Danielle Knosalla School activities: Trap.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College for my associate’s degree in cyber security.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t slack off in your early years. Every year is important.

Andrew Knutson

Parents: Guy and Denise Knutson School activities: Wrestling.

Future plans: National Guard/U.S. Army.

Advice to underclassmen: Do what makes you happy because you can’t please everyone.

Cale Kornovich

Parents: Al and Erin Kornovich School activities: Trap and FFA. Future plans: Join the workforce (IUOE - Local 49)

Abby Kothman

Parents: Brent Kothman and Mara Kothman School activities: Wind ensemble, jazz band, pep band, math league, track & field, art club and GSA. Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota Duluth with a STEM major. I hope to learn and meet new friends.

Advice to underclassmen: Stay on top of your studies and always ask teachers for help.

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Laura Lentz,

Parents: Jason and Jill Lentz School activities: Dance, track & field, student council, Minnesota Honor Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, GSA, CCG and art club.

Future plans: Attend City College of New York to receive a bachelor’s degree.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy and take in each moment, including the negative, and learn from it.

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Lorissa Lewandowski

Parents: Tim and Joan Lewandowski School activities: Tennis.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College for a business degree.

Advice to underclassmen: Make as many memories as you can.

Evan Lindberg

Parents: Craig and Tracey Lindberg School activities: Football and track& field.

Future plans: I am planning on doing low voltage wiring.

Advice to underclassmen: Procrastination gets you nowhere.

Myles Longfellow

Parents: Billy and Tracy Longfellow Future plans: Just ranchin’.

Advice to underclassmen: Rally with the boys.

Matthew Lorenz

Parents: Brian and Paula Lorenz School activities: Track & field.

Future plans: Army Advice to underclassmen: Try, I guess.

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Lenna Matthies

Parents: Jeremy and Rachael Parents: Adam and Crystal Coil Matthies School activities: Choir, Future plans: Attend volleyball and softball.

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Advice to underclassmen: Do your homework, life will go a lot easier.

Bradley Mattson

Parents: Jason and Johanna Mattson School activities: basketball Future plans: I plan to attend CLC to become a computer programmer, while I continue to play basketball and get better.

Advice to underclassmen: If you want a spot in a sport, job, activity make them put you there. Be so good they have to.

Isabelle Matvick

Parents: Eric and Ann Matvick School activities: Dance and Big Brothers Big Sisters Future plans: Attend the College of St. Benedict and major in psychology.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t stress about the things you can’t change.

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Morgan Matvick

Parents: Scott and Jan Matvick Future plans: Architectural construction technology Advice to underclassmen: Do your homework.

Abigail Mazacek

Parents: Tom and Sally Mazacek School activities: Student council, basketball and swim & dive.

Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota- Duluth in pursuit of becoming a pharmacist.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t let the little things in life bother you.

Paige McClay

Parents: Matt and Shelly McClay School activities: I was on the dance team my sophomore year. Choir groups: Bella Voice, Penn Street and sang, “The StarSpangled Banner.”

Future plans: I will take some time off from school and get a good job.

Advice to underclassmen: Try your hardest no matter what and ask for help if you need it. Push through the hard times, it will get better.

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Alexia McKay

Parents: Jason Selvog, Kathy Selvog, Clem McKay and Amber Mckay Future plans: I plan on going to college for social work.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t give up because in the end it is worth all the tries.

Ezra Metzger

Parents: Jean and Mike Metzger Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College in hopes to be a diesel technician.

Evan Milejczak

Parents: Dan and Tonya Milejczak Future plans: I plan to go to Marine mechanics school.

Advice to underclassmen: First ones to lunch get the best food. Do whatever possible to be there first.

Greggory Miller

Parents: Eric and Heidi Miller School activities: Football, wrestling, golf and Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: I will be attending the University of Minnesota-Duluth to major in biochemistry to pursue medicine.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy your time in high school, it goes by faster then you can imagine.

Kailey Morris

Parents: Terry Morris and Emily Jaker School activities: Big Brothers Big Sisters and Foley Just For Kix Future plans: I plan to further my education at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls potentially pursuing a career in occupational therapy.

Advice to underclassmen: Cherish your last four years of being an adolescent, as they are valuable. Always have fun while trying your best.

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Wesley Morberg

Parents: Mitch Morberg and Yuan Morberg School activities: Track & field and fishing club.

Future plans: I plan to go to college for mechanical engineering and enjoy life.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy your time in high school; it’s something you will look back at for the rest of your life.

Michael Moulzolf

Parents: Bill and Kim Moulzolf School activities: Baseball, wrestling, football, FFA, Minnesota Honor Society and student council.

Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota where I plan to major in business.

Advice to underclassmen: Get involved.

Allison Moren

Parents: Rod and Jackie Moren School activities: Dance freshman and sophomore years.

Future plans: Attend Winona State University to purse a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t worry to much. It’s just high school.

Davin Novak

Parents: Danny and Jenny Novak School activities: Golf, band and choir.

Future plans: Unknown.

Advice to underclassmen: No matter who tells you what, never let the opportunity pass by.

Haylee Novak

Parents: Keith Novak and Stacey Hudalla Future plans: I want to work with animals or kids.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t let your late work pile up.

Jami Novak

Parents: William and Vicki Novak School activities: Tennis, track & field, Minnesota Honor Society, student council and class officer.

Future plans: Attend University of North Dakota, in Grand Forks. I will be majoring in biology and plan to study optometry.

Advice to underclassmen: Make the best of these four years, be involved, have fun and don’t stress out.

Jacob Odenthal

Parents: William Odenthal and Jill Baumgartner-Pickartz School activities: League of Legends team, drama, jazz band, knowledge bowl, math league and GSA. Future plans: College at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t wait to try something new; time goes by too fast.

Hunter D. Olson

Parents: Tim and Susan Olson School activities: Trap, archery, Minnesota Honor Society, FFA, robotics, SkillsUSA and track & field.

Future plans: Attend South Dakota School of Mines and Technology to major in mechanical engineering.

Advice to underclassmen: Take it easy on Foley’s teachers, they just had me for four years.

Hunter E. Olson

Parents: Eric and Rita Olson Future plans: Work on an old vehicle and live the life.

Advice to underclassmen: Pick classes you like.

Lexi Olson

Parents: Kalvin and Judy Olson School activities: FFA. Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical and Community College for generals.

Advice to underclassmen: Do your homework because you’re going to be more stressed if you have to catch up than doing it on time.

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Ellie Piepgras

Parents: Stephen and Jennifer Piepgras School activities: Swim & dive, basketball, track & field, volleyball, student council, Minnesota Honor Society, math league, Big Brothers Big Sisters and senior class officers.

Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to major in biochemistry.

Advice to underclassmen: Go out and get involved. Try new things and never take any opportunity for granted.

Gina Popp

Parents: Arnie and Renee Popp School activities: FFA. Future plans: I plan on going into the workforce with a possibility of going to cosmetology school in the future.

Advice to underclassmen: Go through school with a positive attitude, because it will reflect on your future.

Lainey Priglmeier

Parents: Mark Priglmeier and Jennell Stumvoll School activities: Dance, trap, GSA, choir, band, jazz band, Penn Street Singers and fall drama production.

Future plans: I plan to pursue my generals at Central Lakes College in Brainerd and eventually study journalism elsewhere.

Advice to underclassmen: Just do your best, whatever your best may be. Don’t worry about what other people might think about you because honestly, no one is paying attention anyway.

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Macie Rajkowski

Parents: Shawn and Kristi Rajkowski School activities: Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University and study in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program. I plan to use my degree and become a clinical pharmacist.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t stress too much and remember to enjoy your high school years. They do go by in a blink of an eye.

Allie Rhoda

Parents: Gene Rhoda and Carrie Rhoda School activities: Wind ensemble, marching band, pep band, pit band, drama, honor band and GSA. Future plans: Attend Central Lakes College Brainerd in the fall online.

Advice to underclassmen: Manage your time in a way that allows you to still do what makes you happy instead of drowning in homework.

Natasha Ramler

Parents: Brenda Ramler School activities: Swim & dive and Just For Kix Dance.

Future plans: Three-year Foley L.I.F.T. program, teacher assistant at ABC Academy & assist Falcons swim coaches to motivate swim team.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy the time with all your friends. Respect your teachers and adults. Try something new and don’t give up.

Mackenzie Robinson

Parents: Irvin Robinson and Dawn Robinson School activities: Dance.

Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Aubrey Ratka

Parents: Mark and Pam Ratka School activities: Minnesota Honor Society and fishing club.

Future plans: Attend Dakota Wesleyan University to major in nursing and minor in behavioral sciences.

Advice to underclassmen: Focus on school, but don’t fret the small stuff.

Lydia Rudnitski

Parents: Leon and Janine Rudnitski School activities: Big Brothers Big Sisters and student council.

Future plans: Attend the University of Wisconsin Eau Claireto pursue a degree in nursing.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t let the people in this town tell you that you’re living your life wrong. Each individual is entitled to their own life and idea of fun.

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Lanie Rau

Parents: Rob and Diane School activities: Student council, Minnesota Honor Society and track & field.

Future plans: Attend the University of St. Thomas to major in business marketing and real estate studies.

Advice to underclassmen: Go out, have fun and don’t stress about high school too much.

Parents: Travis and Traci Rau Future plans: I will be earning my generals at St. Cloud Technical & Community College, and then I will be transferring to the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities.

Advice to underclassmen: Experience as much as you can.

High school goes by so fast.

Tristan Rudolph

Ryan Schefers

Parents: Mark and Tracie Parents: Melissa Schefers Rudolph Future plans: One day at a School activities: Student time council, Minnesota Honor Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, basketball and baseball.

Future plans: Attend Bethel University for a degree in psychology and proceed to medical school with hopes of becoming a pediatric radiologist.

Advice to underclassmen: Keep your grades at the best they can be and get involved in as many activities as possible.

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Mason Reishus

Parents: Kevin Reishus and Jessica Felt School activities: Esports, drama/play and track & field Future plans: Attend a college that offers computer science classes.

Advice to underclassmen: Persistence and dedication lead to success.

Megan Schmit

Parents: Jason and Bonnie Schmit School activities: Drama for two years, band for eight years and choir for five years.

Future plans: Just going where the wind blows me.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t get caught up in the little things. Always put yourself first.

Hunter Schrader

Parents: Todd Lewandowski and Emily Schrader-Pietrzak School activities: Football, wrestling, track & field, Minnesota Honor Society, student council and FFA. Future plans: I plan to attend Concordia College in Moorhead and major or minor in mathematics, finance or business.

Advice to underclassmen: Never give up. It’s the worst thing you can possibly do.

Tessa Schumann

Parents: Matt and Angela Schumann School activities: Swim & dive team, track & field team, Minnesota Honor Society, student council, Big Brothers Big Sisters and senior class officers.

Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota-Duluth and major in biology and psychology with a minor in Spanish.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy every single moment, and don’t take anything for granted.

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Parents: Jacob and Shelly Schwanke Future plans: Work.

Advice to underclassmen: Good luck.

Parents: George and Tanya Snell Future plans: Do my military service and become an electrician.

Advice to underclassmen: Keep up with your homework and work hard.

Krystena Sopkowiak

Parents: Jory and Amy School activities: FFA and math stats.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College for two years then transfer to St. Cloud State University for another two years and become a kindergarten teacher.

Advice to underclassmen: When you’re doing something, whether it be big or small, always give it your all.

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Darren Stay

Parents: Dustin Stay and Kendra Minks Future plans: Start a good job and just work for a while.

Advice to underclassmen: Do your work on time and don’t forget to turn it in.

Wesley Stellmach

Parents: Michael and Martha Stellmach School activities: Band and drama.

Future plans: I plan on going to college to become a psychologist.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate until the last minute and keep in touch with your friends and teachers.

Kelsey Starry

Parents: Wayne and Jenny Starry School activities: Minnesota Honor Society, student council, swim & dive and fast pitch softball.

Future plans: Attend AnokaRamsey Community College to become a physical therapist assistant.

Advice to underclassmen: Try not to miss even one day of school because it all goes by in a blink of an eye.

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Shyla Sticha

Parents: Austin Sticha and Holly Sticha School activities: Big Brothers Big Sisters and dance.

Future plans: Attend Winona State University to major in nursing.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t take high school for granted. It goes by faster than you think.

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Parents: Gary Stoltz and Tina Stoltz School activities: Esports.

Future plans: I plan on going to college in Moorhead for actuarial science.

Advice to underclassmen: Stay on top of your work and try your hardest, but don’t stress too much.

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Parents: Joe and Rashelle Stout School activities: Navy Junior ROTC, swim & dive, academic bowl team, drill team, Minnesota Honor Society and jazz band.

Future plans: Attend University of North Dakota, earn a degree in nursing, and join the U.S. Navy.

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard and push your limits.

High school is a time to learn, grow and try new things.

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Parents: Randy Strehlo and Amy Kelash Future plans: Work hard.

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Riley Swanson

Parents: Matthew Swanson School activities: FFA Future plans: I am going off to college for mechanics, and I will be moving to a different town for college.

Advice to underclassmen: Try your best, work hard and never give up.

Alexa Szafranski

Parents: Kevin and Dana Szafranski School activities: FFA, fastpitch softball, conservation club and choir.

Future plans: I am going to attend Central Lakes College in Brainerd for the dental assistant program. I am also planning on specializing in orthodontics.

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Parents: Travis Szczech and Tracy Szczech Future plans: My future plan is to go to college. I’ll probably take my generals and see what it takes me from there.

Advice to underclassmen: Do not be hindered by distraction.

School should usually come first, in my opinion. That doesn’t mean you need to be perfect because no one is. You just need to make sure you aren’t distracted and can get your assignments done. After that, you will have free time to yourself. Plenty of time to enjoy other things.

Callie Teff

Parents: Chad and Amy Teff School activities: Volleyball, basketball, track & field, Minnesota Honor Society, student council, class officers, art club and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Future plans: I plan to major in business administration at Bemidji State University.

Advice to underclassmen: Get your homework done on time and keep a positive attitude.

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Parents: Timothy and Renee Thell School activities: softball Future plans: Attend the University of Wisconsi- River Falls and earn an accounting degree.

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Parents: Chad and Karen Thorsten School activities: Crosscountry, wrestling, baseball, Minnesota Honor Society and student council.

Future plans: Go to college for a business major and wrestle.

Advice to underclassmen: Spend every day like it’s your last because before you know it you’ve graduated.

Alex Traut

Parents: Jim and Amy Traut Future plans: Attend Anoka Tech to become a biomedical equipment technician.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy yourself in school as much as you should be doing outside of school.

Rachel Trushenski

Parents: Mark and Jackie Trushenski School activities: Community volunteer, spent junior & senior year as a post-secondary education option student.

Future plans: Continue study at St. Cloud Technical & Community College for cardiovascular technology.

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Future plans: I will be attending Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato. After that will be wherever the road takes me.

Advice to underclassmen: My advice may sound cliche’, but never give up. Test the limits of your abilities so you can expand them.

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Parents: Mark and Heather School activities: Football and wrestling.

Future plans: Get rich and look good while doing it.

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Parents: Dave and Kim Wendt School activities: Crosscountry, dance, track & field, band, jazz band, pep band, marching band, choir, Penn Street, Bella Voice, drama, Minnesota Honor Society, conservation club, student council and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University to major in biomedical science and then go to graduate school to become a physician assistant.

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Maura Wenner

Parents: Greg and Tara Wenner School activities: Minnesota Honor Society and student council.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University and obtain a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Advice to underclassmen: Just enjoy each day. The good, the bad, every experience, all of it. Take a breath, smile and just enjoy.

Kaitlyn Wheeler

Parents: Sheila and Anthony Wheeler School activities: Music.

Future plans: Would like to become an author or actress.

Advice to underclassmen: Respect peoples feelings.

Emma Wilson

Parents: Wayne and Cindy Wilson Future plans: Attending University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to pursue a degree in nursing.

Advice to underclassmen: There’s a much bigger world out there than Foley, Minnesota.

Brady Wirth

Parents: Jesse and Sheila Wirth School activities: Football, baseball and basketball Future plans: Undecided.

Advice to underclassmen: Try hard in the classroom and get your work done.

Jack Wolfe

Parents: Melissa Wolfe School activities: Football and baseball.

Future plans: I might go to college to be a welder.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate and dig yourself a hole.

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Parents: Eric Workman Future plans: Become a heavy equipment operator.

Advice to underclassmen: Stay out of the hole, so you don’t have to dig your way out.

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Advice to underclassmen: Don’t worry about what other people think of you; have fun and enjoy high school.

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Parents: Tom and Patty Zapf School activities: Basketball, track & field, Minnesota Honor Society and art club.

Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota or St. John’s University and major in nursing.

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