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Brady Abfalter Parents: Robert and Toni Abfalter School activities: Football.

Future plans: Make money.

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard, play harder.

Alexis Aman Parents: Bryan Aman and Gretchen Aman School activities: FFA. Future plans: Be successful and graduate from the St. Cloud Technical and Community College in sonography or the cardiovascular tech program.

Advice to underclassmen: Live in the moment because time flies by and graduation comes faster than you think.

Kassidy Beckworth Parents: Clinton Swenson and Krista Beckworth School activities: Art club.

Future plans: Attend the University of MinnesotaMorris and pursue an art degree.

Advice to underclassmen: Take time to work on your studies.

Brooke Beier Parents: Michael and Julie Beier School activities: Tennis, basketball, track and field, student council and Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: Attend the College of St. Benedict, pursue a degree in nursing and play basketball and tennis.

Advice to underclassmen: Your GPA doesn’t reflect who you are as a person.

Brock Bialke Parents: Brian and Gail Bialke School activities: Football, wrestling, track and field, and student council.

Future plans: Go to St. Cloud Technical and Community College for electrical.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy it.

Hanna Borkenhagen Parents: Matthew Borkenhagen and Christine Borkenhagen School activities: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota.

Future plans: Study nursing at North Dakota State University and become a traveling intensive care unit nurse.

Advice to underclassmen: Go to all of the activities, and enjoy high school while it lasts.

Kayla Braun Parents: Richard Braun and Brenda Gapinski School activities: Crosscountry, track and field, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota, student council, Minnesota Honor Society and Conservation Club.

Future plans: Attend the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to major in business and minor in sales.

Advice to underclassmen: Soak up your time in high school because although there are days it never feels like it is going to end, it will be over before you know it.

Halle Brenny Parents: Justin and Elissa Brenny School activities: Swimming and diving, student council, Minnesota Honor Society and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University with a major in elementary education and a minor in special education.

Advice to underclassmen: Get involved in any activity you can and to enjoy it all.

Max Brenny Parents: Ryan Brenny and Josie Brenny School activities: Basketball, baseball, football, E-sports and school store.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical and Community College for business and marketing.

Then, transfer to a different school.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t try to hang out with people just because they seem nice or better than you. Speaking from my experience.

Congrats

Max! Graduation is a time to nod at the past, and smile at the future.

We know you’ll do great things!

We are so proud of you!

Love Mom & Dad

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Bailey Brown Parents: Jon and Tera Brown School activities: None.

Future plans: Go to school to work in the medical field somewhere in sonography or X-ray.

Advice to underclassmen: High school goes by fast; don’t wish it all away.

Brandi Carson Parents: Jason Carson and Andrea Kraus School activities: None.

Future plans: Be a tattoo artist and live a simple life.

Advice to underclassmen: Do your homework and graduate.

Graduation ceremony: Saturday, June 4th, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.

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Claire Chmielewski Parents: Donny and Kim Chmielewski School activities: Minnesota Honor Society, senior class officer, student council, Communicating Common Grounds, art club, Conservation Club, volleyball, Junior Olympic volleyball, tennis, and track and field.

Future plans: Attend St. Mary’s University and the Mayo Clinic of Health Sciences for the accelerated 3+2 PA Program.

Advice to underclassmen: I highly encourage you to be involved in school. It is a great way to connect with your teachers and classmates.

Samantha Cielinski Parents: Chuck and Kristi Cielinski School activities: Tennis, student council, Minnesota Honor Society and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota, Future plans: Attend the University of WisconsinRiver Falls to major in communication sciences and disorders to become a speech/language pathologist.

Advice to underclassmen: As cliche as it sounds, don’t take your time in high school for granted. It goes by faster than you think.

Grace Dahlberg Parents: Chad and Melissa Dahlberg School activities: Student council, band, swimming and diving, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota, math league and Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: Attend St. Scholastica in Duluth to study to become a physician assistant.

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard, don’t procrastinate or overextend yourself and keep a positive attitude. Get involved, be appreciative and have fun.

Daniel Dahmen Parents: Dean and Allison Dahmen School activities: Football, basketball, baseball, Minnesota Honor Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota and student council.

Future plans: Attend the University of MinnesotaMorris to pursue a career in the medical field.

Advice to underclassmen: Always do your very best, but don’t forget to step back and enjoy the moments and memories you are making.

Congratulations

Makayla, Best of luck in all you do!

Love,

Mom & Wayne and Jenn & Dad

Alexis Diederich Parents: Joel and Marla Diederich School activities: Minnesota Honor Society and student council.

Future plans: Attend college to obtain my bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy every minute of high school because it’ll be gone before you know it.

Makayla Dietl Parents: Ron Dietl and Jessica Gotvald School activities: Volleyball, basketball, softball, Minnesota Honor Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota and student council.

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

Advice to underclassmen: Get involved with the school and always have an open mind for new things.

Paige Dingmann Parents: John Dingmann and Sue Dingmann School activities: FFA. Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University for nursing.

Advice to underclassmen: Do not procrastinate.

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Mikaela Dirckx Parents: Lori Dirckx School activities: FFA. Future plans: Start my own business, become a horse trainer and have a boarding facility for animals.

Advice to underclassmen: You’ve got to stick to it or you will get stressed. Always keep your head up and keep pushing forward.

Lindsay Dolney Parents: Nick Dolney and Tara Mohrmann School activities: Big Brother Big Sisters of Central Minnesota, Minnesota Honor Society, student council, art club, Conservation Club, Gender and Sexualities Alliances, Communicating Common Grounds and The Falcon Nest.

Future plans: Gap year to job shadow graphic design/ business psychology and then further education in New York.

Advice to underclassmen: These days will go quick, take time to enjoy it and take care of yourself. That’s what is really important.

Ashtin Doten Parents: Paul Doten and April Doten School activities: None.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University for nursing in the fall.

Advice to underclassmen: If you’re like me, you’re ready for high school to be over, but trust me, stay in the moment.

AJ Enerson Parents: Erik and Lori Enerson School activities: Football and baseball.

Future plans: Go to college but I have not decided what I would like to major in yet.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t take the time you have in high school for granted.

Riley Erkens Parents: Rich and Jodi Erkens School activities: Tennis, robotics, archery and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota.

Future plans: Pursue a career in mechanical engineering with a minor in aerospace to build spaceships.

Advice to underclassmen: Respect teachers. They grade your work.

Zach Flateland Parents: Jason and Mandy School activities: None.

Future plans: I am not sure, but hopefully I can become a writer for games.

Advice to underclassmen: Most of the classes you get out of the way are ones you actually need to survive in the world.

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Ava Gadacz Parents: Michael and Sarah Gadacz School activities: FFA and clay target.

Future plans: Attend University of Wisconsin-River Falls to study agricultural education.

Advice to underclassmen: Go to all the dances and events. You’ll regret it if you don’t.

Sydney Gapinski Parents: Greg and Carrie Gapinski School activities: Tennis, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota, student council, Minnesota Honor Society and art club.

Future plans: Attend Minnesota State UniversityMoorhead to major in elementary education with a minor in art.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy the time you have in high school because the time goes fast.

Susan Gertken Parents: Joe and Donna Gertken School activities: One act play and spring play.

Future plans: Going to college to be a veterinarian technician.

Advice to underclassmen: Do your best at everything.

Allison Graham Parents: Eric and Stacy Graham School activities: FFA and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota.

Future plans: Attend Central Lakes College in the fall and continue working in the nursing home community .

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t slack off get your homework done and always try your hardest.

Charles Hackett Parents: Jay and Tonia School activities: Football, basketball and baseball.

Future plans: Play baseball at Alexandria Technical and Community College.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t worry about it too much; enjoy it .

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Alaina Hageman Parents: Brad and Alecia Hageman School activities: Tennis, basketball, track and field, student council, senior class officer and Conservation Club.

Future plans: Attend University of MinnesotaDuluth to attain a major in teaching social studies and minors in history and political science. I will also be competing on the track and field team.

Advice to underclassmen: If you want to be successful, adequately prepare yourself.

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Nicholas Hagert Parents: Andrew Hagert and Leah Hagert School activities: Clay target and technology department.

Future plans: Graduate from college with a computer science degree.

Advice to underclassmen: Do your best in all of your classes.

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Future plans: Attend college for computuer science.

Advice to underclassmen: Paying attention in class will make it easier to understand the test.

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Wyatt Harris Parents: Lee and Jen Harris School activities: Football, wrestling, tennis, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota, student council and Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: Go to Trinity Bible College to pursue a degree in pastoral ministry and minor in sports coaching.

Advice to underclassmen: Do not give up on your grades, they still matter.

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Future plans: Become an early educational teacher.

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Callie Hartman Parents: Tim Hartman and Tanya Sweeter School activities: Art club.

Future plans: Become a flight attendant.

Advice to underclassmen: It’s OK to make mistakes.

Grace Holroyd Parents: Blaine and Joan Holroyd School activities: Swimming and diving, track and field and Communicating Common Ground.

Future plans: Graduate AIT, and then go to college for human services.

Advice to underclassmen: Think and worry about what will affect you in 20 years, not the next 10 minutes.

Hageman, O’Brien

prepare for graduation Special time elicits bittersweet emotions

BY JAKOB KOUNKEL | STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – As their time at Foley High School comes to close, Alaina Hageman and Kristen O’Brien are looking back on the experience in an overwhelmingly positive light.

From academics to athletics to the relationships developed along their schooling careers, the two standout Foley seniors are amid a bittersweet conclusion.

Hageman was elected by fellow students as the FHS 2022 class president, and O’Brien was elected as the Foley chapter’s Minnesota Honor Society president. They are both multi-sport athletes, and considered to be leaders among a robust class of seniors.

“They’re incredible students and great representatives of Foley High School,” said Shayne Kusler, Foley High School principal.

Hageman’s and O’Brien’s elected duties include service to the senior class, whether that be coordinating and organizing events, representing the best interests of their class, making decisions that will benefit the school, and many other im-

portant responsibilities that can take up time and resources.

While the two seniors have enjoyed their time in Foley, both from a community and schooling perspective, they are also excited for what is coming next: graduation, an experience people often fondly remember for the rest of their lives; the senior-year summer, where seniors make every effort to spend as much time with their friends as possible; and life after high school, a daunting and exciting opportunity to further themselves.

As they reflect, they cannot help but have reverence for the senior class and all they have accomplished along the way.

“Our class is so special because we are made up of a variety of individuals who are determined, bright, creative and adaptable,” Hageman said.

“As a result, multiple people in the class have reached high levels of achievement in the past four years with more to certainly come in the future.”

One of the points

of emphasis for Hageman and O’Brien are the relationships between classmates. Just like any other class, there are various friend groups that tend to stick together more often than not. But unlike other classes, the various groups of friends often fuse together inside and outside the walls of the school building.

“When I ran for junior class president last year, I did it because I love my grade,” O’Brien said. “It’s not even just your really close group of best friends; you can find support from all over the school, and I think that’s really cool.”

Hageman said alongside an elite group of students, Foley’s teachers are among the best at their craft, and, maybe more importantly, their personalities made schooling infinitely more enjoyable.

“I’m definitely going to miss teachers the most,” Hageman said.

“Being in leadership positions, we interact with teachers a lot, so it’s going to be tough when we have to say goodbye.”

Hageman and O’Brien agree the graduating Foley senior class – about 130 students – has a unique bond with each other

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Kristen O’Brien (left) and Alaina Hageman stand together May 5 at Foley High School in Foley as they prepare for graduation.

O’Brien is the Foley chapter Minnesota Honor Society President, and Hageman is the FHS 2022 class president.

and their teachers, which is only amplified by the community ties that extend far beyond academia.

“Because of the size of our town, our school is so connected to our community,” Hageman said. “The Foley school and the Foley community go hand-in-hand, and the community is always so willing to support us.

I don’t think I’ve ever gotten a ‘no’ when we’re asking for support.”

The only regret – which was out of the

hands of any one individual in Foley – was their graduation seems too soon because of the coronavirus pandemic that plagued their sophomore and junior years.

“One thing I feel like is unique to our grade is, although a lot of us are drained with school work, the majority of people feel our graduation is premature,” O’Brien said.

“If you think about it, our only full, normal year of high school was freshmen year.”

O’Brien said it has made the high school experience briefer than it otherwise would have been, but they also believe they handled the unfortunate situation well.

Even so, the Foley seniors are bright-eyed as they look to the future. Even if there are some tears as they look on the past, Hageman and O’Brien said they would not trade their high school experience for anything.

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Laura Hommerding Parents: Rod Hommerding and Julie Hommerding School activities: Theater and wind ensemble.

Future plans: Go to St. Cloud State University to be a nurse, possibly in the pediatric sector.

Advice to underclassmen: Do the homework, stop procrastinating and go to bed at a reasonable time. Also, stop treating energy drinks like water.

Benjamin Hutchins Parents: David and Krista Hutchins School activities: Tennis.

Future plans: Attend college for cyber security.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy high school, it flies by.

Dakotah Johnson Parents: Dan and Kelley School activities: None.

Future plans: Work.

Advice to underclassmen: Do your best.

Evelyn Johnson Parents: Mike and Jeri Johnson School activities: Theater, knowledge bowl, Communicating Common Ground, Conservation Club, art club and Gender and Sexualities Alliances.

Future plans: Art education major at College of St. Benedict.

Advice to underclassmen: Take every opportunity given to you.

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Zach Kadlec Parents: Brad Kadlec and Brandie Kadlec School activities: Crosscountry and track and field.

Future plans: Go to Alexandria Technical and Community College for a major in law enforcement.

Advice to underclassmen: Stay motivated.

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Jordan Johnsrud Parents: Leighton and Shari Johnsrud School activities: Drumline, marching band and theater.

Future plans: Score an acting coach and go into film.

Advice to underclassmen: The only thing that matters is what you think of yourself.

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Riley Kipka Parents: Ambrose and Victoria Kipka School activities: FFA. Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical and Community College for welding. I would also like to learn how to do taxidermy as a hobby.

Advice to underclassmen: Never stop trying, never give up. When you think you achieved one goal there is always another goal waiting to be achieved.

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Elias Kobienia Parents: Todd and Kris Kobienia School activities: Clay target.

Future plans: Attend Carroll College in Helena, Montana, to major in biology.

Advice to underclassmen: Challenge yourself. It’s OK to make mistakes as long as you learn from them.

Madelyn Kremer Parents: Chris and Stacey Kremer School activities: Senior class treasurer, FFA (treasurer), Minnesota Honor Society (secretary), student council, basketball, volleyball and clay target.

Future plans: Attend Bethel University to pursue a degree in psychology.

Advice to underclassmen: Always be a friend and go out of your way to make others feel seen and valuable.

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Zachary Kuelbs Parents: Thomas Kuelbs and Shelly Kuelbs School activities: Track and field, math league, knowledge bowl, Conservation Club, Minnesota Honor Society, student council, art club and theater.

Future plans: I am headed for college. Not quite sure where yet or for what exactly, but I’ll work it out somehow.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t just hear, listen. Don’t just listen, think. Don’t just think, act. Be true to yourself in everything you do.

Connor Kuhn Parents: Brian and Pam Kuhn School activities: Golf, E-Sports and art club.

Future plans: Become a high school teacher.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy life.

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Hunter Kuschel Parents: Angie and Jamie Kuschel School activities: Football, clay target and FFA. Future plans: Make money.

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Advice to underclassmen: Respect the teachers.

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S A M MY, Abigail Lewandowski Parents: Torrey and Amanda Lewandowski School activities: Basketball, track and field, Minnesota Honor Society, FFA and Student Council Future plans: Go to Bemidji State University to study nursing.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t blink, it goes by faster than you think.

Sammy Lewandowski Parents: Mike and Mary Lewandowski School activities: Volleyball, dance, track and field, Minnesota Honor Society, and student council Future plans: Attend Bethel University to study business and marketing, while also playing for their volleyball team.

Advice to underclassmen: Find the bright side in every situation, which can then lead you to creating your own happiness and positive environment.

Holly Loehrer Parents: Jeremy and Heather Loehrer School activities: FFA Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical and Community College for nursing.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t get behind in school work. Have fun.

We’ve watched as you have grown into the person you are today and will watch with great anticipation as you continue to amaze us. We are so proud of you and your accomplishments!

Love

Mom, Dad and Alex

CONGRATULATIONS

HollY! Can’t wait to see where life takes you. We are proud of all your accomplishments!

Love you, Mom, Dad, Grace and Kelly

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Hunter Lombard Parents: Jason and Krisy Lombard School activities: Clay target.

Future plans: Work in the trades.

Advice to underclassmen: Just keep going.

Tanner McIver Parents: Mike and Pam McIver School activities: Tennis and clay target.

Future plans: Go to St. Cloud Technical and Community College for their welding program.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy all of the memories you make in high school.

Bradley Miller Parents: Robert and Brenda School activities: Tennis.

Future plans: Go to college as a biomedical engineer, and after that go to California.

Advice to underclassmen: Do not stress about school and just have a great time.

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Brooke Miller Parents: Jon and Emily Miller School activities: Minnesota Honor Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota and student council.

Future plans: Attend Mankato State University to major in elementary education.

Advice to underclassmen: Always live in the moment.

Go out, have fun and take it all in.

Baylee Murphy Parents: Dave Murphy and Amy Berscheid School activities: Swimming and diving, student council (secretary) and Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: Graduate from the University of Northwestern in May 2022, embark on the World Race Gap Year in August 2022.

Advice to underclassmen: Pursue what is meaningful over what is expedient.

Annabelle Nemeth Parents: Luke and Jenny Nemeth School activities: Dance, Just For Kix Dance, and track and field.

Future plans: Thinking of St. Cloud State Univeristy for something business such as accounting, and doing cosmetology on the side.

Advice to underclassmen: Explore your future because high school flies by faster than you know. Take the time to be organized and ask questions but still have fun.

Live out the memories of your last high school years.

Charlie Novak Parents: Matt Novak and Deb Novak School activities: None. I prefer to go home and hunt deer, turkeys or ice fish.

Future plans: Create a couple of passive incomes and fulfill some hunting trips.

Advice to underclassmen: Pay attention to what the teacher teaches and you will be fine.

Elijah Novak Parents: Mark and Joan Novak School activities: Football and wrestling.

Future plans: Wrestle at St. Cloud State University and further my education in business or construction management.

Advice to underclassmen: To stress over everything is useless, but to not care about anything is even worse.

Olivia Novak Parents: Steve and Tennelle Novak School activities: Minnesota Honor Society, student council, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota, swimming and diving, and Conservation Club.

Future plans: Attend Anoka Technical College for occupational therapy. assistance and get a job in pediatrics.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy where you are at. The time you have in school is limited, so make the most of it.

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Kristen O’Brien Parents: Ryan Olson and Colleen O’Brien School activities: Tennis Minnesota Honor Society, student council, class officer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota, Conservation Club, knowledge bowl and softball.

Future plans: Attend University of Wisconsin EauClaire and major in biology.

Advice to underclassmen: Soak in the high school experience as time really flies by. Work hard, but make sure you’re caring for yourself too.

Ethan Olson Parents: Keith Olson and Tammy Olson School activities: FFA. Future plans: Farm/semi mechanic and work on our farm equipment just like my uncles.

Advice to underclassmen: Respect others the way you expect to be respected.

Caitlin Pace Parents: Michael and Briana Pace, Jenifer Pace, Christana Pace School activities: Theater.

Future plans: Be a special education teacher and attend St. Cloud Technical and Community College.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t worry about who likes you or not. Focus on your school, self and home life.

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Congratulations Laken Peschl Parents: Donald and Katrina Peschl School activities: Swimming and diving and Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: Attend Bemidji State University to obtain my Bachelor of Science degree in nursing to work in the intensive care unit.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t take high school for granted; these memories will last a life time.

Ryan Piepgras Parents: Jennifer and Steve School activities: Football, basketball, track and field, fishing club, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota, Minnesota Honor Society and student council.

Future plans: Attend the University of Mary to play football and study international business.

Advice to underclassmen: Be yourself; don’t let others influence who you are meant to be.

Matt Prom Parents: Ted and Jody School activities: Clay target.

Future plans: Go to college for non-destructive testing and then become a certified welding inspector.

Advice to underclassmen: Do your work and pass the class. Taking a class the second time isn’t any more enjoyable than it was the first time.

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Elizabeth Rahm Parents: Bill and Kristie Rahm School activities: Swimming and diving, softball, Minnesota Honor Society, conservation club, math league and student council.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University and major in accounting.

Advice to underclassmen: Take in every moment like it’s your last.

Isaac Rajkowski Parents: Adam and Bridget School activities: Football and clay target.

Future plans: Go to college at University of MinnesotaDuluth for engineering.

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard.

Jordan Rothanburg Parents: Dale and Becky Rothanburg School activities: None.

Future plans: Work.

Advice to underclassmen: None.

Colton Rothfork Parents: Todd and Tara Rothfork School activities: Football, wrestling and tennis.

Future plans: Get a four year degree and stay in the National Guard.

Advice to underclassmen: You can find time for anything, you just have to look for it.

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Caden Ruhoff Parents: Bernie and Nicole School activities: Football, wrestling and track and field.

Future plans: Attend St. John’s University. I plan to enter either the health field or engineering.

Advice to underclassmen: Make sure you work hard and get involved. Cherish being young and free because one day it’ll be gone.

Isabell Rymer Parents: Jeremy and Corissa Rymer School activities: Minnesota Honor Society, student council and dance.

Future plans: Attend the College of St. Benedict.

Advice to underclassmen: Go to all the senior events you can. You’ll cherish the memories when it’s over.

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Lily Rymer Parents: Jeremy and Corissa Rymer School activities: Tennis, dance, student council and Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: Attend the College of St. Benedict.

Advice to underclassmen: Study what you are taught; it matters more than you know.

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Rodney Sachs Parents: Jed and Kati School activities: Golf and football.

Future plans: Go to school for generals then social work.

Advice to underclassmen: Study.

Jacob Sargeant Parents: Tanya Peterick School activities: Track and field and band.

Future plans: Go into the trades.

Advice to underclassmen: You’ll be good.

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Jesse Schefers Parents: Andrew and Renee Schefers School activities: FFA (vice president).

Future plans: Become a teacher in ag education at University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

Advice to underclassmen: Be a better version of yourself today than you were yesterday.

Emma Scherbing Parents: Steve and Christine Scherbing School activities: None.

Future plans: College for early childhood education.

Advice to underclassmen: Live day by day.

Tommy Smith Parents: Timm and Tracy School activities: Football, basketball and golf.

Future plans: Be a successful golfer.

Advice to underclassmen: Have fun and listen to teachers.

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Dana Struffert Parents: Scott and Kathy Struffert School activities: Mat stats, FFA and track and field.

Future plans: Attend Southwest Minnesota State University to be on the track and fielf team and major in agronomy.

Advice to underclassmen: Start strong and try to finish strong.

Bryce Sweeter Parents: Brandon and Kaurina School activities: Football, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota and Minnesota Honor Society Future plans: Go to college, study radiography and hopefully become an MRI technician.

Advice to underclassmen: Focus on you and your mental health before anything.

Carter Thell Parents: Brad and Missy Thell School activities: Cross-country, basketball, tennis, Conservation Club, Minnesota Honor Society, student council and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota.

Future plans: Attend St. John’s University and major in education.

Advice to underclassmen: Take Mr. Bang’s classes.

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Michael Thieschafer Parents: Sarah Zastrow School activities: Clay target.

Future plans: Sheet rock.

Advice to underclassmen: None.

Joseph Thorsten Parents: Brian and Karri Thorsten School activities: Baseball, football, wrestling, student council and Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: Attend St. John’s University for a business or science major.

Advice to underclassmen: Put your nose to the grindstone and do the work.

Olivia Watercott Parents: Candice Wehlage School activities: Theater.

Future plans: Go to school for art and get into tattooing.

Advice to underclassmen: Be respectful to your teachers and upperclassmen.

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Elicia Wolff Parents: Spencer Wolff and Janelle Wolff School activities: FFA. Future plans: Work in health care.

Advice to underclassmen: Use the post-secondary education option to your best ability.

Allie Young Parents: Cole and Gail Young School activities: Mat stats, Minnesota Honor Society and concert choir.

Future plans: Attend Bemidji State University in the fall in order to pursue a major in social studies education with a minor in history or psychology.

Advice to underclassmen: It may sound cliche, but high school really does go by faster than you’d think. Make friends with new people and enjoy your time while it lasts.

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