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Graduation Keepsake Presenting Sauk Centre & Melrose Area High Schools Class of 2022

CONGRATS CLASS OF 2022

Congratulations to the Class of 2022 Wishing You A Very Successful Future!! from all of us at Established in 1975

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Sauk Centre HIGH SCHOOL

“

Class Motto We met as strangers, grew as classmates, and leave as friends. – Author Unknown

Graduation

MAY 27

Dieter Abel

Parents: Scott and Sarah Abel School Activities: Swimming.

Future Plans: Founder of DQ. Advice To Underclassmen: None.

Class Color: Gold Class Flower: Red Rose Class Song: “22”

by Taylor Swift

7:30 pm at the Sauk Centre High School Auditorium

Pedro Ambriz

Parents: Pedro Senior and Sandra Ambriz School Activities: Student council and track and field.

Future Plans: Get rich or die trying.

Advice To Underclassmen: None.

Brenna Bick

Parents: Mike and Theresa School Activities: Volleyball, hockey, softball, Captains and Leaders, student council, and Unite.

Future Plans: I will be attending Minnesota State University Mankato to pursue a degree in psychology and social work.

Advice To Underclassmen: Get involved with as many activities as you can.

Abigail Bigalk

Parents: Jacinta Langseth and Karl Bigalk School Activities: Archery.

Future Plans: Undecided.

Advice To Underclassmen: None.

Abby Jo Blonigen

Parents: Vern and Sherri Blonigen School Activities: None.

Future Plans: I plan to get my masters in psychology while attending Southwest Minnesota State University.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to take risks. You can’t succeed without failure.

Austin Bohne

Parents: Tracy Bohne School Activities: Choir.

Future Plans: Go to a two year college after a gap year.

Advice To Underclassmen: Confidence is key.

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Andrew Boyer

Nancy Cervantes

Margarita Chavez

Adreya Noelle Connor

Payton Crider

Paesha DeKok

Parents: Brian and Darla Boyer School Activities: Football.

Future Plans: SEMI-Professional Racecar Driver and work Advice To Underclassmen: If you ain’t first, you’re last.

Parents: Roberto and Nancy Cervantes School Activities: Student council, robotics and school board.

Future Plans: I plan to go to Minnesota State University, Mankato to major in dental hygiene.

Advice To Underclassmen: Respect your teachers, office staff and paras. No one likes the disrespectful kids.

Parents: Alfredo and Ana Chavez School Activities: Band, choir and robotics.

Future Plans: I plan on attending the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities to major in biology and chemistry.

Advice To Underclassmen: Have fun. Time flies by.

Parents: Tom and Tara Connor School Activities: Yearbook.

Future Plans: I plan to attend Mankato State University to hopefully go into the field of dentistry.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t take things too seriously.

Parents: Dirk and Tracy Crider School Activities: Basketball, football and baseball.

Future Plans: Move and work around the U.S. Advice To Underclassmen: Still have yet to use the Pythagorean Theorem.

Parents: Ryan DeKok and Kellie Fonkert School Activities: None.

Future Plans: I am attending St. Benedicts in the fall, majoring in nursing, with the hope to become a nurse practitioner.

Advice To Underclassmen: Be true to yourself.

You did it,

Congratulations!!

Congratulations

Congrats Graduates of 2022!

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“Congratulations on your well-deserved success.”

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Caitlyn Duncan

Parents: Trisha Lee and Kevin Duncan School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Continue to work in healthcare.

Advice To Underclassmen: Respect your elders.

Bobbi Engebretson

Parents: John Engebretson Jr. and Jolene Nathe School Activities: None.

Future Plans: None.

Advice To Underclassmen: Have an open mind and get out of your comfort zone.

Teagan Felling

Parents: Ben and Amy Felling School Activities: Student council, Onc Act Play, swim team and track and field.

Future Plans: I will be attending St. Catherine University for a major in nursing and a minor in women’s studies.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t take life too seriously, no one makes it out alive.

She believed she could so she did.

Congratulations!

Love, Mom, Dad, Luke & Bryce

Brooke Fiedler

Parents: Stephanie and Paul Fiedler School Activities: Track and field and student council.

Future Plans: Attend Montana State University, majoring in nursing.

Advice To Underclassmen: Make friends with Tracey, she’s a lifesaver.

Aysia Dayle Flatau

Parents: Marty and Sheila Flatau School Activities: Swimming and diving, track and field and Captains and Leaders.

Future Plans: Swim at St. Cloud State University and study English.

Advice To Underclassmen: “I” comes before “e” unless it’s after “c.”

Summer Fletcher

Parents: Autumn Fletcher and Sean Swart School Activities: Softball.

Future Plans: I am planning on attending Ridgewater College in the fall to study to become an esthetician.

Advice To Underclassmen: Sit in the student section at football games. Go to prom.

Dress up for Spirit Week.

Experience high school.

Best wishes to the

Class of 2022!

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Congratulations class of

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Congrats to the entire class of 2022!

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ONS CONGRATULATI

Emma

UPHUS And the Class of 2022!

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Congrats 2022 Seniors

Mark T. Maloney Agency Manager

Carol Rieland

CISR, Office Manager

Heidi Beissel

CISR Elite / Account Manager

Sandy VonWahlde CISR / Account Manager

Shannon Stans

Jacob, Isaac and Zach

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Warmest Congratulations to our Fairway Pines

High School Graduates!

We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

Ella Dold

Caitlyn Bobbi Brooke Duncan Engebretson Fiedler

Ella Dana Gabby Froseth Schmiesing Walther

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Kayleisha Frank

Ella Froseth

Robyn Gierke

Parents: Rodney and Rhonda Frank School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Work.

Advice To Underclassmen: None.

Parents: Paul and Paula Froseth School Activities: Volleyball, softball, Captains & Leaders, student council, FCA. Future Plans: I will be attending Alexandria Technical and Community College for nursing.

Advice To Underclassmen: Treat people how you would want to be treated. Work hard for what you want and don’t take anything for granted.

Parents: Pam and Bob Gierke School Activities: Prairie Centre Blue Devils Hockey.

Future Plans: I plan on attending Ridgewater College for Ag Business and staying on the family farm.

Advice To Underclassmen: Stay caught up and don’t stress over the small things.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2022!

May the years ahead of you be filled with new adventures and possibilities.

Brad Herickhoff, Owner Office: 320-351-4872

Ethan John GilliesMathewes

Jaedon GilliesMathewes

Parents: Edward and Mary Mathewes School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Army National Guard, attend college and become an electrician.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t sleep in every class.

Parents: Edward and Mary Mathewes School Activities: Flag football.

Future Plans: Work full-time to maybe buy a house.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t slack off. It only hurts you.

Ethan, Good luck in the future!

We love you; Dad, Mom, Alex, Amelia and Alicia

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Ethan Goerdt Parents: Eric and Amanda Goerdt School Activities: Football, baseball, archery team and trap team.

Future Plans: Attend Alexandria Technical and Community College for truck driving.

Advice To Underclassmen: Live your life, make the best of it. Don’t forget to have fun.

Bradley Groetsch Parents: Michelle and Jonathan Groetsch School Activities: FFA, football and welding.

Future Plans: Start a family.

Advice To Underclassmen: Have an open mind and get out of your comfort zone.

Yasmin GutierrezGarcela Parents: Mayra Chavez School Activities: Dance.

Future Plans: I plan to work, go to college and parties.

Advice To Underclassmen: Always remember to party.

(Safely)

Olivia Kathleen Haag

Mikayla Haskamp

Ethan Hoffman

Taylor Howe

Parents: Michelle and Tom Ferry, Jeremy Haag School Activities: Softball.

Future Plans: I plan to attend North Dakota State University for nursing. I plan to become a Labor and Delivery Nurse.

Advice To Underclassmen: Be kind to everyone.

Parents: Steve and Janice Haskamp School Activities: Swimming and diving and track.

Future Plans: Major in Exercise Science at St. Benedict’s, then go to Physical Therapy school.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to try new things. You are only in high school once.

Parents: John Hoffman and Patricia Isaacson School Activities: Football and hockey.

Future Plans: Getting on a construction crew.

Advice To Underclassmen: You don’t need to go to college to succeed in life.

Parents: Jared and Erin Howe School Activities: Track and field.

Future Plans: Own Schaefer’s.

Advice To Underclassmen: Work at Schaefer’s.

Congratulations!

Dieter and the entire 2022 Class

We are so proud of you.

Can’t wait to see what your future brings.

~ Scott & Sarah Abel ~

Abel Chiropractic

Mikayla,

710 Main Street South • Sauk Centre, MN 56378

320.352.1201

YO U D I D I T !

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Love,

Dad, Mom, Jisella and Hunter

GOOD LUCK IN YOUR FUTURE VENTURES

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Congratulations

CONGRATULATIONS Graduating Class of 2022!

to the Class of 2022 From all of us at…

Kathy Marthaler, Franchisee 1800 2nd Street South, Sauk Centre, MN • 320-352-3591

SCHMEEZ Concrete

Class of 2022!

On your Well-Deserved Success!

CONGRATS on your graduation!

"If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you."

– Fred DeVito

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(320) 352-6448

Schmeez Concrete and Brick

& Stone

320.241.3805

Sauk Centre Education Association Sauk Centre, MN 56378 “We touch the future: We teach.”

Dear 2022 Graduates:

gh School , Sauk Centre Hi ns tio la tu ra ng Co Class of 2022!

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Good luck and congrat With Best Wishes, Your Teachers

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Molly Anderson Angela Arceneau Allison Bakkum Denise Beckstrand Scott Bergman Beth Beste Jeanna Borgmann Dana Boschee Todd Broich Julianna Burkey Kelly Buysse Spencer Carpenter Tammy Christensen Sheril Denny Kristen Determan Nicole Dotson Mike Ellens Shelly Engle Apryl Fischer Jacob Fischer Gretchen Gehl Tami Gerads Kirsten Gruber Adam Gruendemann Heidi Gustafson Jordan Halvorson Kelsey Herickhoff Jaime Hoover Bailee Jackson Tessa Jensen Trent Johnson Carol Klaphake Jill Klaphake

Grace Krippner Kevin Kuefler Stephanie Larson Lori Lee Sue Lentsch Andelee Leukam Nicole Lindscheid Brenna Luethmers Kearina Maher Jason McLellan Ingrid Mello Lisa Mergen Rick Meyer Matt Middendorf Tait Midthun Arica Miller Amy Moldenhauer Cindy Montbriand Savanna Patrias Scott Pearson Taylor Pearson Nicole Pecher Sue Polipnick Abby Primus Emily Reller Brian Riley Mary Roggenbuck Beth Rosin Jeff Ross Jennifer Ruegemer Claudette Schaeffer Lisa Schramel James Schreiner

Becky Schreiner Jason Schultz Anna Schultzenberg Margaret Shelby Annie Sorenson Meghan Stadsvold Ryan Stadsvold Katherine Swanson Ginene Theisen Heather Thiesen Sherri Thoennes Ashley Thompson Lori Uphoff Olivia Uphus Judith Viere Melissa Vorderbruggen Kellie Wehrman Amanda Weir Emily West Cassandra Williamson Michelle Winters Todd Ziemer

Tabby Jennings

Madelyn Kapaun

Ellen Kerfeld

Emma Kittelson

Isaac Kortan

Cadence Kuperus

Parents: Steve and Joy Jennings School Activities: PSEO. Future Plans: Triple major in theology, business administration and psychology. Hopefully all before I turn 21.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to mature, even if you have to be alone for a bit. Find what works for you, not what works for everyone else.

Parents: Joshua and Angie Seidel and Josh Kapaun School Activities: None.

Future Plans: I’ll figure it out in the future.

Advice To Underclassmen: Always show up to class with fun pens.

Parents: Andrea and Kelly Kerfeld School Activities: Sauk Centre track and field manager.

Future Plans: Attend Alexandria Technical and Community College to earn my associates degree in early childhood education. Then open my own daycare in Sauk Centre.

Advice To Underclassmen: Stand up for yourself. Don’t be afraid of the upperclassmen.

We were once in your shoes too.

Parents: Sam and Annette Kittelson School Activities: Volleyball, basketball, track, band and Captains and Leaders.

Future Plans: I will be attending Minnesota State University Mankato majoring in exercise science and minoring in sports medicine.

Advice To Underclassmen: Please wear deodorant.

Parents: Jason and Michelle Kortan School Activities: Tractor day.

Future Plans: Continue to work.

Advice To Underclassmen: If you work hard, you don’t need a college degree to succeed in life.

Parents: Becky and Jeremy Kuperus School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Currently working on getting my CNA, then will work my way up to RN. Advice To Underclassmen: Your mental health is so much more important than school.

Look, Grandma Jan! Our baby girl is all grown up!

We are so proud of the young woman you have become.

Love you, Cadence!

Grandma Jan, Grandma Robin and Grandpa Bruce Lic. #BC646827

and congratulations to the entire class of 2022!

730 12th St. S. Sauk Centre, MN

Congrats

Alyssa

Congratulations

Tabitha Jennings

What a pleasure it’s been to raise you and see how you’ve grown and developed into who you are today!

We’re forever proud of you and will always wish the best for you. We are excited to see what’s next in our Tabitha’s life and anticipate you’ll see satisfaction and happiness that come from what decisions you make along with your hard work, spirit and determination.

Love, Mom, Dad and Cameron

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Anna Katherine Lee

Parents: Lori Lee and Doug Lee School Activities: None.

Future Plans: I’m heading to Alexandria Technical and Community College for interior design.

Advice To Underclassmen: Do what you love. Explore and work in fields you’re interested in. Take WSCEO, you won’t regret it.

Matthew Loehrer

Parents: Pam and Doug School Activities: Trap shooting.

Future Plans: Tech school then work full-time and keep my business going on the side.

Advice To Underclassmen: Keep your head up and if your looking for a measure for success use happiness not money or fame.

Jacob Jay Loxtercamp

Parents: Amy Schmiesing and Jerry Loxtercamp School Activities: I drove a tractor on tractor day.

Future Plans: Graduate high school and make money.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to make mistakes.

Congratulations

Jacob

Sara Lukaswicz

Parents: Victoria Lukaswicz other guardians: Myra and Mike Lukaswicz School Activities: Trap shooting, archery and senior high band.

Future Plans: I plan on getting my CDL and driving semi.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t feel pressured to go to college right away. Take your time and make the right decision for yourself.

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Parents: Harold Marthaler and Denise Mikkelson School Activities: FFA, One Act Play, speech, trap shooting and tennis.

Future Plans: Major in crop and weed science and minor in animal science at North Dakota State Univeristy.

Advice To Underclassmen: None.

Ben Mettenburg

Parents: Rob and Corinne Mettenburg School Activities: Hockey and baseball.

Future Plans: Going to South Dakota State to study physical education.

Advice To Underclassmen: Get your work done on time.

Congratulations Class of 2022!

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We’re so proud of you and the man you’ve become.

Julia Mathaler

Tim Kampsen Agency, Inc. 501 Main St S, Sauk Centre Bus: (320) 352-6115 tkampsen@amfam.com

Tim Kampsen

Ruth Merten

Patty Vogt

Congratulations

Sara

We are so proud of you!

Love Nana and Papa

Abbie Meyer

Parents: Tim and Tracy Meyer School Activities: Volleyball, track and field, cross country, FCA, student council and Captains and Leaders.

Future Plans: I will be attending Saint Mary’s University in Winona majoring in environmental biology and running on the track team.

Advice To Underclassmen: Work extremely hard in everything you do because eventually it will pay off, and don’t forget to always be yourself.

Logan Meyer

Parents: Rick and Cindy Meyer School Activities: Baseball.

Future Plans: Plan to work first before I further my education.

Advice To Underclassmen: Take one day at a time and enjoy the ride.

Ben Millard

Parents: Rick and Amy Millard School Activities: Baseball, football and hockey.

Future Plans: Attend North Dakota State University.

Advice To Underclassmen: Play sports.

Congratulations

Christian Nathe

Parents: Tim and Lisa School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Weld on the pipeline.

Advice To Underclassmen: Good luck.

Madeline Nelson

Parents: Lee and Linda Nelson School Activities: Volleyball, cross country, basketball, softball, FCA, student council and Captains and Leaders.

Future Plans: Attending North Dakota State University for nurse practitioner degree.

Advice To Underclassmen: Your dreams do come true, and most importantly have fun.

Micheal A. Obrzut

Parents: Jessica and Dennis Obrzut School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Figuring it out as I go.

Advice To Underclassmen: Respect everyone who is older than you and remember you only live on this earth once, so live it to the fullest.

Congratulations

Madeline We are so proud of all your accomplishments.

Love, Dad & Mom

Wishing the 2022

Graduates

a Future Filled With Great Success!

to the class of 2022!

You have so much to be proud of!

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Brandon Parish

Parents: Brent and Gena Parish School Activities: Football and track.

Future Plans: Become a plumber.

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy life to its maximum.

Kanon Petermeier

Parents: Robyn Schmidt and Travis Petermeier School Activities: None.

Future Plans: I plan on going to culinary school and becoming a chef.

Advice To Underclassmen: Get your work done.

Jude Pitschka

Parents: Tara and Scott Pitschka School Activities: Band, yearbook and track and field.

Future Plans: I plan to attend Minnesota State University, Mankato and major in computer science.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t stress about your future and what you will do. You will find what your passion is when you least expect it.

To the Class of 2022...

Best of luck in all your future adventures!

Ron Moritz Construction, LLC Sauk Centre, MN •

320-352-1332

Lic #20230001

Malory Ranta

Parents: Jason Ranta School Activities: Trap shooting, archery and band.

Future Plans: Going to the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities for art and planning to be a tattoo artist.

Advice To Underclassmen: Just be a nice person whenever you get the chance.

Kali Robischon

Parents: Paul and Juliana Robischon School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Going to Model College of Hair Design for cosmetology.

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy it while it lasts because it goes by fast.

Congratulations

JUDE We couldn’t be more proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad and Tristan

Jordan Ronning

Parents: Candy Marthaler and Troy Ronning School Activities: Musical, cross country and swimming.

Future Plans: To pursue a career in writing.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t care too much about what other people think.

“Your imagination is your preview of life’s coming attractions.”

— Albert Einstein

Congratulations Graduating Class of 2022!

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Riley Rutten

Parents: Brent Rutten School Activities: Trap shooting.

Future Plans: Go to Alexandria Technical and Community College to get my Class A CDL and become a truck driver.

Advice To Underclassmen: Take the hard classes sophomore and junior year, so then you can have fun senior year.

Cristina Sáez

Parents: Mónica Aguirre, Íñigo Sáez // Blayne Sweet, Saydi Sweet School Activities: Football and archery.

Future Plans: Going to college, and hopefully moving to the USA to start a life here.

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy the whole time you are here. Life goes really fast and when you look back you will miss it.

Congratulations Alyssa Alyssa We are very proud of you.

Love you, Mom, Dad, Hope & Kayla

Tania Salgado

Parents: Arturo and Maria Salgado School Activities: Band, Choir and yearbook.

Future Plans: Attend the College of Saint Benedict to major in political science and minor in environmental studies.

Advice To Underclassmen: Never be afraid to stand up for what is right.

Caitlynn SchmalzriedtMossyge

Parents: Tera Mossyge and Joseph Schmalzriedt School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Get a degree for interior design and start fixing stuff up.

Advice To Underclassmen: Keep ya head up.

Alyssa Schwinghamer

Parents: Chad and Patsy Schwinghamer School Activities: Track and field, volleyball and cross country.

Future Plans: I am attending Minnesota State University Mankato for elementary education. I look forward to the future and accomplishing my goals.

Advice To Underclassmen: Your hard work will pay off, so always keep trying and challenge yourself.

Jada Steinemann

Parents: Sarah Steinemann and George Olberding School Activities: Jazz band.

Future Plans: I am planning on going to college to be a veterinary technician.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to be yourself and branch off on your own.

You don’t always have to follow your friends.

Congratulations Graduates

CLASS OF 2022

“Go into the world and do well. But more importantly, go into the world and do good.” – Minor Myers, Jr.

Best Wishes to our Graduates!

Kitana Waggoner Student Teller

Tabitha Jennings Daughter of Steve Jennings

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Best of Luck

as you truck down the road to success!

to our Graduates!

Alyssa Schwinghamer Abbie Meyer Abby Bigalk Aysia Flatau Brandon Parish Brenna Bick Caressa Kluver Dieter Abel

Ella Froseth Ellen Kerfeld Hailee Bailey Ja’lin Tegels Jordan Ronning Jude Pitschka Macoy Thiesen Tania Salgado Teagan Felling

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Thank You!

Congratulations to the Class of

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Congratulations to the class of 2022!

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Wyatt Swedburg

Parents: Heidi and Paul Swedburg School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Live a happy life.

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy your time and be yourself.

Ja’lin Tegels

Parents: Jason and Holly Tegels and Jessica Bieringer School Activities: Student council.

Future Plans: Attend Grand Canyon University located in Phoenix Arizona for criminal justice with a minor in forensic psychology.

Advice To Underclassmen: Always be yourself and never be ashamed of who you are.

“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.”

— Babe Ruth

Macoy Gillis Thiesen

Parents: Ken and Heather Thiesen School Activities: Football, basketball, track and field, Captains and Leaders and student council.

Future Plans: I plan to attend the University of Minnesota Duluth, and pursue a degree in engineering.

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy the journey.

Ja’lin We are proud of you! Love you and be strong.

Love,

Dad and Mom

Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of May your future be filled with everything you want it to be!

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Emma Uphus

Parents: Pete and Michelle Uphus School Activities: Swimming.

Future Plans: I plan on attending Rochester Community and Technical College for Dental Hygiene.

Advice To Underclassmen: Have fun and be yourself.

Kitana Waggoner

Parents: Danielle Wyttenback and Gene Wyttenback School Activities: Volleyball and softball.

Future Plans: I’m going with the flow for the time being, but hopefully I will work my way up at my job and save, save, save.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t put it off. It may sound cliché, but procrastination is harmful. Do your work, and it will be rewarding.

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Future Plans: Attend Alexandria Technical and Community College for machine tool.

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Advice To Underclassmen: None.

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Parents: Maribel Botello and Jose Alvarez School Activities: None.

Future Plans: I plan on attending North Dakota State University for criminal justice.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t stress about the small things just enjoy high school. It goes by in a blink of an eye.

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Parents: Silvia Orozco and Juan Montanez School Activities: Cheerleading.

Future Plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical and Community College to become an interpreter.

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Parents: Holly and Dave Berscheit School Activities: Football, wrestling, track and band.

Future Plans: United States Marine Corp. Semper Fidelis.

Advice To Underclassmen: You can always do better.

Kylee Blenker

Parents: Manda and Corey Blenker School Activities: Volleyball, golf, gymnastics and NHS. Future Plans: I plan on going to school to learn more about natural health.

Advice To Underclassmen: Always be grateful and be kind to others.

Victoria Blonigen

Parents: Judy and Willy Blonigen School Activities: FFA. Future Plans: I will be attending Ridgewater College in Willmar for agribusiness.

Advice To Underclassmen: Get your work done but remember to have fun.

Karlyann Boecker

Parents: Daniel and Jayme Boecker School Activities: FFA and musical.

Future Plans: I will be attending Alexandria Technical and Community College for medical laboratory technician.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t try to please everyone you meet. Make yourself happy and enjoy high school because it goes by fast.

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Caleb Boeckermann

Parents: Jeff and Stephanie Boeckermann School Activities: Football and basketball.

Future Plans: Play football at Central Lakes College in Brainerd.

Advice To Underclassmen: Embrace the moment because tomorrow is not guaranteed.

Jonathan Botello

Parents: Nayeli Botello School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Work and get some money.

Advice To Underclassmen: Work hard in your grade because school is hard.

Luke Braun

Parents: Jason and Kristie Braun School Activities: Cross country, swimming, track and trap shooting.

Future Plans: Joined the Army and will leave for training right after graduation. Hope to serve for 20 years. Then get out and get involved with state government and maybe federal as well.

Advice To Underclassmen: Focus on bettering yourself and the rest will come together.

Ines Bravo

Parents: Juvelina Bravo and Marcario Bravo School Activities: Basketball and football.

Future Plans: I might go to college.

Advice To Underclassmen: Stay in school.

Josh Brinkman

Parents: Marc and Julie Brinkman School Activities: Football, wrestling and track.

Future Plans: Go to South Dakota State University for nursing and hopefully track and field.

Advice To Underclassmen: Do sports. You have plenty of time to work once you’re out of school.

Cody Busche

Parents: Carla Zirbes and Eric Zirbes School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Going to college for linemen and going to get my journeymen’s license.

Advice To Underclassmen: Start on scholarships as early as possible.

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Shane Dockendorf

Parents: John and Kristy Dockendorf School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Go to work and pursue my childhood goals.

Advice To Underclassmen: Show up and do most of the work.

Emily Engel

Parents: Jim and Lynda Engel School Activities: None.

Future Plans: I am attending Alexandria Technical and Community College to pursue a career in interior design.

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy the moments you have with your classmates while you can, it all ends faster than you think.

Adam Feldewerd

Parents: Gayle Feldewerd and Kevin Feldewerd School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Taking a year off to figure out what I really want to do with my future.

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy it while you can. It goes by fast.

Brent Feldewerd

Parents: Cory and Heidi Feldewerd School Activities: Football.

Future Plans: Work on the farm with my dad.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t take life to seriously.

Hallie Feldewerd

Parents: Sue and Leon Feldewerd School Activities: Volleyball, trap shooting and basketball.

Future Plans: Take a gap year then go to college and make money.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t compare yourself to others.

Brooke Finken

Parents: Ammie and Adam Finken School Activities: Volleyball and basketball.

Future Plans: Attend Alexandria Technical and Community College for exercise science and make money.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t stress about high school.

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Jasmine Fleischhacker

Parents: Chad and Amber Fleischhacker School Activities: Swimming and diving, softball and National Honor Society.

Future Plans: I plan on attending Alexandria Technical and Community College to get my generals.

Advice To Underclassmen: It’s not about the grades but the people you meet and the friends you make. Enjoy every second of it.

Karen Funk

Parents: Susan and Roger Funk School Activities: Musical, track and field, pep band, National Honor Society and yearbook.

Future Plans: My plans are to attend North Dakota State University for an undecided major.

Advice To Underclassmen: Homework and grades are important, but do not forget to spend a lot of time with friends and family.

Miranda Gieske

Parents: Cheri Gieske and Bob Gieske School Activities: Volleyball and gymnastics.

Future Plans: Undecided. Go to college somewhere.

Advice To Underclassmen: Live your life to the fullest with no regrets.

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Parents: John and Tammy Gilk School Activities: Golf.

Future Plans: Alexandria Technical and Community College diesel mechanics program.

Advice To Underclassmen: Treat your friends and family with respect.

Jasmine Golla

Parents: Linda and Rob Golla School Activities: Tennis.

Future Plans: Attending Ridgewater College for veterinary technician.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t take college chemistry.

Marnie Grieve

Parents: Holly and Andy Grieve School Activities: Softball.

Future Plans: I plan to attend South Dakota State University for pharmacy.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t take anything too seriously.

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Angela Gutierrez

Parents: Angel Gutierrez and Laura Hernandez School Activities: None.

Future Plans: I plan to attend Alexandria Technical and Community College in the fall.

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy your time in high school and make great memories.

Raven Gysberg

Parents: Tammy and Rocky Gysberg School Activities: Tractor Day. Future Plans: Work.

Advice To Underclassmen: Do better than us.

"Fight for what makes you optimistic about the world. Find it, insist on it, dig into it, go after it."

Ethan Harren

Parents: Bob and Kristie Harren School Activities: FFA, trap shooting and football.

Future Plans: Continue my career at Rotochopper in St. Martin as a welder.

Advice To Underclassmen: D’s get degrees.

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Zachary Herdering

Parents: Jeff and Sarah Herdering School Activities: Trap shooting.

Future Plans: Work.

Advice To Underclassmen: Life is short. Be sure what you’re giving it is worth it.

Manuel Hernandez

Parents: Jesus Hernandez and Angelica Vega School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Go to college, get a career job and also buy a house.

Advice To Underclassmen: Do not regret having fun.

When given the chance just do it.

Maria Hernandez

Parents: Sergio Hernandez and Maria Guadalupe Montañez School Activities: Cross country.

Future Plans: I plan on attending St. Cloud State University and majoring in international business.

Advice To Underclassmen: Live in the moment. You won’t be this young again. Always to what’s best for you and not for others.

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Steven Herrera

Parents: Antonia Herrera and Juan Herrera School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Maybe two year college or work and get money.

Advice To Underclassmen: Focus on yourself.

Isaac Hoeschen

Parents: Russ and Amy Hoeschen School Activities: Football, basketball and trap shooting.

Future Plans: Lineman at Mstate-Wadena, MN or welding at NDSCS-Wahpeton, ND. Advice To Underclassmen: Choose different elective classes to help you figure out what you want to do in the future.

Will Hoeschen

Parents: Scott and Anne Hoeschen School Activities: Cross country, basketball and track.

Future Plans: Attend University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Advice To Underclassmen: None.

Carter Klaphake

Parents: Vicki Klaphake and Mike Klaphake School Activities: Tractor Day. Future Plans: Working at Felling Trailers.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t drop out from school.

Josh Klaphake

Parents: Neal and Karen Klaphake School Activities: Basketball.

Future Plans: Farm.

Advice To Underclassmen: High school goes fast.

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Parents: Jeff Klaphake and Karyn Nelson School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Work and get my CDL. Advice To Underclassmen: Chase your dreams.

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Parents: Becky and Paul Klassen School Activities: Dance team, volleyball and speech.

Future Plans: I’m taking a gap year to complete my military training, and then attending the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities for a major in entrepreneurship.

Advice To Underclassmen: Realize that it literally doesn’t matter what others think about you.

Parents: Jeanne and Jeremy Kraemer School Activities: Soccer and basketball.

Future Plans: Go to the University of North Dakota for a major in criminal justice.

Advice To Underclassmen: Be unapologetically you.

People will always have opinions but only you know what makes you happy.

Parents: Keith and Andrea Kraska School Activities: Volleyball, gymnastics manager, softball and student council.

Future Plans: I plan on attending Grand Canyon University to major in human behavioral science.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t take anything for granted. Enjoy every moment.

Parents: Mike and Julie Kulzer School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Attend South Dakota State University for an undecided major.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t spend time stressing about the little things, it goes by quicker than you think.

Parents: Peter and Melissa Leukam School Activities: Volleyball, basketball and softball.

Future Plans: I plan on attending Alexandria Technical and Community College for exercise science.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t take anything for granted, and always try your best.

Parents: Joseph and Pamela Loehr School Activities: Dance team, FFA and band.

Future Plans: Alexandria Technical and Community College for Early Childhood Education.

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Joice Marbelt

Parents: Jonathan Marbelt and Cynthia Diaz School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Go to college in Florida.

Advice To Underclassmen: None.

Angel Martinez

Parents: Baltazar Martinez and Beatriz Vasquez School Activities: Soccer.

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Brianna Maus

Parents: Darrel and Lisa Maus School Activities: Fall musical, softball, NHS and FFA. Future Plans: Attend South Dakota State University and major in Dairy Manufacturing with a minor in Agricultural Business.

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Christopher McChesney

Parents: Andrew and Amy McChesney School Activities: Soccer, musicals and archery.

Future Plans: St. Cloud Technical and Community College for Mechatronics.

Advice To Underclassmen: Do the best you can in school and outside of school.

Makayla Meagher

Parents: Ryan and Ashley Venske and the late Steven Meagher School Activities: Musical.

Future Plans: To go into the workforce.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t be afraid of the future.

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Future Plans: I am going to be attending Alexandria Technical and Community College for interior design.

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Parents: Joe and Michelle Meyer School Activities: Volleyball, basketball and softball.

Future Plans: Going to Itasca Community College to play volleyball and major in Environmental Studies.

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy the moments while you can because time will catch up to you.

Carson Meyer

Parents: Gary and Kristie Meyer School Activities: Basketball.

Future Plans: Attending Alexandria Technical and Community College for Cybersecurity, virtualization and networking.

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy your high school years because it’s going to go by fast.

Jordan Middendorf

Parents: Joel Middendorf and Julie Middendorf School Activities: Football.

Future Plans: Go to college and make money.

Advice To Underclassmen: You don’t know the answer to a question you don’t ask.

Austin Moening

Parents: Steve Moening and Lisa Sprenger School Activities: Football.

Future Plans: Go into the work force.

Advice To Underclassmen: None.

Christopher Montanez

Parents: Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez School Activities: Rosettes Dance Team.

Future Plans: Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t give up and keep on going.

Joseline Montanez

Parents: Ana Maria Martinez and Omar Montanez School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Work, relax and move on.

Advice To Underclassmen: Nothing. Just work hard and try your best.

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Nathan Mueller

Parents: Jamie and Shannon Mueller School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Work at D & D Pumping.

Advice To Underclassmen: Get a job.

Troy Muellner

Parents: Jessi and Brad Karnes School Activities: Recycling.

Future Plans: Continue my education.

Advice To Underclassmen: Work hard, so you can play hard.

Isabella Nathe

Parents: Jeff Nathe and Nichole LeClaire School Activities: Swimming and diving, basketball and student council.

Future Plans: Bemidji State University to major in wildlife biology.

Advice To Underclassmen: It goes by fast so never miss a moment.

William Nathe

Parents: Bill and Amanda Nathe School Activities: None.

Future Plans: None.

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They go fast. Never take anything for granted.

Joe Nienaber

Parents: Charles and Sheri Nienaber School Activities: Tractor Day. Future Plans: Attend Ridgewater College for their farm mechanic program, then return home to start taking over the family dairy farm.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t put so much emphasis on school and sports, find a job that you love and hang out with friends.

Chase Oevermann

Parents: Tina and Corey Oevermann School Activities: None.

Future Plans: I’m going to Alexandria Technical and Community College for diesel mechanics.

Advice To Underclassmen: Make good choices and pursue your dreams. Never let anyone take that away from you.

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Liam Osborn

Parents: William Osborn and Angela Osborn School Activities: Soccer and track.

Future Plans: Attend Alexandria Technical and Community College to complete my general courses.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t expect opportunity to come to you. Find it for yourself.

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Parents: Veronica and Marcelino Perez School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Going to be a 911 operator in St. Cloud and then move to Seattle, Washington.

Advice To Underclassmen: Keep your group small and don’t over share your secrets or problems.

Grace Petersen

Parents: Tim and Rolee Petersen School Activities: Fall musical.

Future Plans: I plan to attend Minnesota State University, Moorhead for elementary education. I also plan to do mission trips.

Advice To Underclassmen: Although seasons change and people come and go, there is joy to be found in the day to day.

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Parents: Diane Czech and the late Chuck Poepping School Activities: Tractor Day. Future Plans: Get a good job and work hard.

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Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there. Everything will work out the way it is supposed to.

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Parents: Jason and Sue Rademacher School Activities: Football, basketball, baseball and NHS. Future Plans: Attend Concordia-Moorhead to major in exercise science and play football.

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Bryan Rahn

Parents: Parents??

School Activities: Football and swimming.

Future Plans: Work.

Advice To Underclassmen: Do homework.

Ashlyn Rasmussen

Parents: Scott and Cheryl Rasmussen School Activities: Varsity choir.

Future Plans: St. Benedict’s College with a major in education.

Advice To Underclassmen: Have more fun and don’t take college algebra.

Justin Ritter

Parents: Scott Ritter and Michelle Hayes School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Pursue career as an electrician.

Advice To Underclassmen: Work hard. Success is not given, it is earned.

Wyatt Ritter

Parents: Chris Ritter and Bethany Lapping School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Work.

Advice To Underclassmen: Keep your gas tank full but your bank account fuller.

Alberto Rodriguez Sanchez

Parents: Mayra Isabel Archuleta School Activities: Wrestling.

Future Plans: Work and travel.

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy the time you’re here.

You’ll miss it once you’re out.

Gracelyn Marie Sakry

Parents: Ben and Jean Sakry School Activities: Swimming and diving, Rosettes Dance Team and student council.

Future Plans: I’m planning on attending the University of Minnesota, Duluth for criminology.

Advice To Underclassmen: You don’t need to have it figured out right now. Take your time and live in the moment. Spend as much time with family and friends as possible.

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Gracie Schad

Parents: Pat and Teresa Schad School Activities: Musical, dance, speech and NHS. Future Plans: Attending the University of Minnesota, Duluth to study musical theatre and elementary education.

Advice To Underclassmen: Prioritize your personal health over anything else. Take care of yourself, and try to be a positive classmate.

Braden Schleper

Parents: Dale and Ann Schleper School Activities: None.

Future Plans: I plan on attending Alexandria Technical and Community College for the mechatronics program.

Advice To Underclassmen: Your future is only as good as the work you put into it.

Tyler Schleper

Parents: Cristy and Corey Pitcher, Robert and Susan Schleper School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Go to Alexandria Technical and Community College for welding.

Advice To Underclassmen: Work hard, play harder.

Dana Schmiesing

Parents: Tim and DeAnn Schmiesing School Activities: Volleyball manager.

Future Plans: Attending UND to study music.

Advice To Underclassmen: None.

Josephine Schmiesing

Parents: Eric and Laurie Schmiesing School Activities: Volleyball, basketball, trap shooting, student council and National Honor Society.

Future Plans: I plan on attending Bemidji State University, majoring in Elementary Education, with a preprimary endorsement.

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy the time you have, as it flies by quickly.

Derek Schmitz

Parents: Kim and Aaron Schmitz School Activities: Basketball.

Future Plans: Get a good paying job.

Advice To Underclassmen: Do what makes you happy.

"In response to those who say to stop dreaming and face reality, I say keep dreaming and make reality." — Kristian Kan

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Brandon Stalboerger

Parents: Tom and Mary Stalboerger School Activities: Fall musical, speech, knowledge bowl, student council, NHS and pep band.

Future Plans: I am going to MSUM Moorhead to major in secondary education in mathematics.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Make life fun at every moment.

Stella Stalboerger

Parents: Aly and Mike Stalboerger School Activities: Cross country and track.

Future Plans: Taxidermist or forensic entomologist.

Advice To Underclassmen: Just be nice to people, it’s not that hard.

Mason Stangler

Parents: Tammy Pundsack and Stephen Stangler School Activities: Prom committee.

Future Plans: Computer programing at St. Cloud Technical College.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t wait to start work until the last second.

Madi Stusse-Birch

Parents: Lynn and Jeff Birch School Activities: Volleyball captain, musical manager, basketball captain, speech, NHS and choir.

Future Plans: I am going to attend UMD for mechanical engineering.

Advice To Underclassmen: Live in the moment. Don’t wait till the moment is gone.

Ava Thelen

Parents: Kurt and Peg Thelen School Activities: Tennis.

Future Plans: Attending MSUM for an undecided major.

Advice To Underclassmen: Surround yourself with hot chili.

Avery Van Beck

Parents: Mike and Amy Van Beck School Activities: Volleyball, golf and basketball.

Future Plans: NDSU for Business Administration.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t take anything too seriously.

"We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better."

—J. K. Rowling

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Parents: Sara and Noah Van Beck School Activities: Gymnastics, FFA, musical, NHS and student council.

Future Plans: I plan to attend South Dakota State University for a bachelors degree in science as a Registered Nurse.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t worry about other people’s opinions of you. God never told you to impress people; only to love them and HIM.

Bailey Van Havermaet

Parents: Paul and Amanda Van Havermaet School Activities: Swimming, archery, golf and FFA. Future Plans: Ridgewater College for my RN. Advice To Underclassmen: I know it’s tough, but you just gotta get through it.

Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Parents: Nabor Vasquez and Zenaida Martinez Chavez School Activities: Soccer.

Future Plans: Own a business.

Advice To Underclassmen: Stay in school.

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Brandon Vasquez Martinez

Parents: Nabor Vasquez and Zenaida Martinez Chavez School Activities: Soccer.

Future Plans: Work and make money.

Advice To Underclassmen: Work hard in school.

Dawson Waldvogel

Parents: Shawn and Kim Waldvogel School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Attend Alexandria Technical and Community College for Law Enforcement.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t let fear stop you from stepping outside of your comfort zone.

Gabby Walther

Parents: April Messer and John Rameriz School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Attending Alexandria Technical and Community College to further my career in nursing.

Advice To Underclassmen: Always take opportunities and be kind. Have an open mind and get out of your comfort zone. Make lots of memories, cherish your time and have fun.

Congratulations

“You could travel with the sheep, follow everybody else’s stuff, but then you’re not you. I guess if I want to say anything it’s ‘Be you.’ Be true to you, and that should make the ride a little more interesting.”

— Whoopi Goldberg

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Blake Welle

Tyler Welle

Alanna Wensmann

Evan Wiechmann

Parents: Colia Bynum School Activities: Cheerleading and dance.

Future Plans: Going to Seattle University and taking classes to get into medical school and hopefully become a doctor.

Advice To Underclassmen: Go out and experience. There is more to see than what is here in front of you.

Parents: Bob and Donna Welle School Activities: Football and student council.

Future Plans: Study Precision Ag at Ridgewater College in Willmar.

Advice To Underclassmen: Get involved in activities. You won’t ever get this chance to do it again and it doesn’t last long.

Parents: Doug Welle and Melissa Welle School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Attend Ridgewater College, Willmar campus for electrical program.

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy the time you have. Do what makes you happy.

Parents: Gerry and Melanie Wensmann School Activities: Swimming and diving, NHS and band.

Future Plans: I plan on attending NDSU to double major in Spanish and Biology, and eventually be an OB/GYN. Advice To Underclassmen: Stay true to who you are, you will always be enough.

Parents: Tom and Joanie Wiechmann School Activities: None.

Future Plans: Go to college, get a job in the field.

Advice To Underclassmen: Work hard.

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