2024 Sauk Centre - Melrose Graduation Tab

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ISAAC AMELUNG

Parents: Patrick Amelung and Ashley Amelung School activities: None Advice to underclassmen: Chase your dreams despite what others think. Future plans: Become a concrete finisher.

VIOLET ANDERSON

Parents: Erin and Brian Anderson School activities: Swimming and diving, and student council Future plans: Go to Texas and get my bench jewelers certificate.

PEYTON BERG

Parents: Justin and Tina Berg Future plans: Get a higher paying job.

ZACHARY BICK

Parents: Mike and Theresa Bick School activities: Hockey, baseball, and captains and leaders Advice to underclassmen: Join sports and clubs that interest you and stay active in your school activities. Future plans: Take a real estate class to get my real estate license. I also started a social media management company for small businesses.

ARLENE BIGALK

Parents: Karl Bigalk and Jacinta Langseth School activities: Archery, track and field, and cross-country Advice to underclassmen: Don’t change because people say its what’s best for you. They’re fake and want you to feel bad about yourselves. Don’t listen to them.

Future plans: Work as a mechanic and possibly own my own mechanic business.

CHRIS BOYER

Parents: Brian and Darla Boyer School activities:

Cross-country

Future plans: Work as a mechanic.

Emily Bromenshenkel

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EMILY BROMENSHENKEL

Parents: Shawn and Paula Bromenshenkel

School activities: Student council, dance, fall musical, speech, track and field manager, and volleyball

ELIZABETH BUSCH

Parents: Keith Busch and Angie Brown

School activities: Archery

CLAIRE BUSHARD

Parents: Mike Jr. and Trish Bushard

School activities: Archery, and track and field

Advice to underclassmen: Try everything.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate on your homework; it will save you so much stress and time.

Advice to underclassmen: Pay attention to the teachers’ life stories; you’ll actually learn a thing or two.

Future plans: Attend Alexandria Technical & Community College to get a degree in early childhood education.

Future plans: Attend St. Catherine’s University and major in occupational therapy and minor in psychology.

Future plans: Complete a degree in early childhood education and eventually open my own childcare business

Parents: Robert and Nancy Cervantes

Advice to underclassmen: Go to school, learn and be understanding and respectful to teachers. Don’t wait until the last minute to do homework.

Future plans: Join the Army or become an electrician. Have my own electrician company some day.

Parents: Bill and Shannon Cherry

Parents: Rick and Cheryl Cline

School activities: Speech, choir, band, musical and one-act

Advice to underclassmen: Be nice to each other. You don’t know what someone is going through.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University for anthropology and create art on the side.

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HALIE CHERRY

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AVERI COSTELLO

Parents: Jack and Connie Costello

School activities: None

Advice to underclassmen:

If you’re running late, then you might as well stop at Jitters to get a beverage.

Future plans: Attend Montana State University at Bozeman for nursing.

ASHLEY DOLD

Parents: Craig and Jenny Dold

Advice to underclassmen: Be kind to others, and don’t forget to be kind to yourself. Future plans: Attend Winona State University to pursue a degree in elementary education with and emphasis on early childhood education

DEVIN CRAWFORDKLINNERT

Parents: Tom Klinnert and Rachel Zeis-Klinnert

School activities: Crosscountry, one-act, and track and field

Advice to underclassmen: Have fun in high school because it goes by fast.

Future plans: Join the Navy.

ANDREW DREVLOW

Parents: John and Varina Drevlow

School Activities: Basketball, track and field, and cross-country

Advice to underclassmen: Take online classes and college credits.

Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota Duluth for accounting.

AVERY CRIDER

Parents: Dirk and Tracy Crider

School activities: Track and field

Advice to underclassmen:

Tell your mom you love her. Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University and major in medical imaging to become a sonographer.

BENJAMIN EEKHOFF

Parents: Brian, Rosanne Eekhoff

School Activities: Trapshooting, FFA and archery

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t stress about it. Future plans: Work.

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ERIKA DENNY

Parents: Adam and Sheril Denny

Advice to underclassmen: Do what is best for you long-term and your future rather than following what others are doing shortterm.

Future plans: Major in business at St. Cloud State University and then decide what long-term job I want after graduation.

KYRA DICKMANN

Parents: Michael Dickmann, Jenny Dickmann

School activities:

Swimming (grades 7-9) and archery (grades 9-12)

Advice to underclassmen: No matter how behind you might get, you have to try and keep up and keep moving along.

Future plans: To go to college for nursing.

CHANCE DIETRICH

Parent: Cassandra Miller

School activities: Art club and strive

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t take trash from others.

Future plans: Welder, potter, artist, lawyer, moving to Kentucky.

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COLE ENGLE

Parents: Eric Engle and Marcia Engle

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard while your young because your body can take it.

Future plans: Work.

LAUREN FELTMAN

Parents: Aaron and Jaci Feltman

School activities: Student council and golf

Advice to underclassmen: You’ve got this.

Future plans: Graduate college, get married, have the cutest kids and do it all while glorifying Jesus.

RYKIN ENGLE

Parent: Michelle Engle

School activities: Football

Advice to underclassmen: Set your goals high, and do not stop until you get there.

Future plans: Attend Concordia College in Moorhead to major in social work.

LUKE FIEDLER

Parents: Paul and Stephanie Fiedler School activities: Football

Advice to underclassmen: Have fun and always hang with the boys.

Future plans: Attending Ridgewater College and major in farm operation and management.

MATTHEW EVENS

Parent: Jason Evens School activities: Track and field

Advice to underclassmen: Get your work done in school. Future plans: Go to college to become an electrical linemen.

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Parents: Joe and Angie Fuechtmann, Jason and Amy Weisser School activities: Tennis, basketball, track and field, student council, and captains and leaders

Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University Moorhead for finance.

ALEXIS GROETSCH

Parents: Jamey and Shannon Groetsch School activities: Volleyball, archery, trapshooting, golf and FFA

Advice to underclassmen: Try new things, have good friends and make lots of memories.

Future plans: Attend South Dakota State University to major in agricultural science and agricultural business, along with minors in animal science and equine science.

AUSTIN HELGESON

Parents: Lowell and Dorothy Helgeson School activities: Football, and track and field

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy school while it lasts because it goes by quick. Future plans: Attend Concordia College in Moorhead and exercise science/ physical therapy. I also plan to play football for them as well.

DYLAN GRUENES

Parents: Ed and Sarah Gruenes School activities: Hockey, golf, archery, trapshooting, and captains and leaders

Advice to underclassmen: A little bit of effort goes a long way.

Future plans: Attend South Dakota State University to earn a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.

TYLER HERICKHOFF

Parents: Brad and Amy Herickhoff

School activities: None

Advice to underclassmen: The people who judge you haven’t walked a day in your shoes, so stop caring what they say about you.

Future plans: I want to work hard and go after my dream job which is running a bulldozer on a coal mine and doing lots of fishing and hunting along the way.

KARLI GUSTAFSON

Parents: Kent and Heidi Gustafson School activities: Musical, basketball and one-act

Advice to underclassmen: Do your best to find a good group of friends and never take them for granted.

Future plans: Study elementary education at the University of Northwestern-St. Paul.

ADDISON HOFFMAN

Parents: Nick and Kristi Hoffman

School activities: Tennis, musical, one-act, softball, captains and leaders, and student council

Advice to underclassmen: Do as many things as possible and don’t be afraid to stand out and be different. Just because your friends aren’t doing it, doesn’t mean you can’t. Future plans: Planning to attend college somewhere in fall 2025.

JOSH HANSEN

Parents: Adam Hansen and Missy Meyer School activities: Football

Advice to underclassmen: When you get homework, don’t wait until the last minute. Future plans: Go to college and become a plumber or continue building my car detailing business (Ultimate Detailing Co.)

HOLLY HARMS

Parents: Joseph Klappa and Annmarie Klappa School activities: Musical and Just For Kix

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard for what you want and take any opportunity you can because you might not get it again.

Future plans: Become a writer or do something involving my artwork.

NEVAEH HARTMANN

Parents: Gerry and Lori Hartmann

School activities: Volleyball and softball

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be the kid who walks slowly in the hallway.

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Parents: Travis and Victoria Jacobs Future plans: Attend nursing school to be a labor and delivery nurse.

Parents: Jason and Sarah Kampsen School activities: Golf

Advice to underclassmen: Try to step out of your comfort zone.

Future plans: Attend South Dakota State University to get my degree in criminal justice.

Parents: Robert Keil and Sara Keil

Advice to underclassmen: Take your hard classes in 10th and 11th grade.

Future plans: Travel cop.

EMMA JACOBS

NOLAN KAMPSEN

RAIDEN KEIL

NATHAN KIRK

Parents: Terry Kirk, Nicole Kirk

Advice to underclassmen: Stay in school and get your work done.

Future plans: Become a mechanic.

APRIL KLAPHAKE

Parents: Mark and Jennifer Klaphake

School activities:

Volleyball, hockey manager, golf, speech, student council, and captains and leaders

Advice to underclassmen: Develop a well-rounded personality.

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

ZACH KLIMEK

Parents: John and Mary Klimek

School activities: Golf, archery, football, musical, speech, and one-act

Advice to underclassmen: Please do not let anyone else choose who you are; be yourself and stop caring about what they say.

Future plans: I plan to enter the seminary, studying philosophy and theology, and hopefully become a Catholic priest in eight years.

KIARA KLINKHAMMER

Parents: Chris Klinkhammer, Josh and Danielle Tesch

School activities: Dance, track and field, band, choir, captains and leaders, and Mainstreet singers

Advice to underclassmen: Stay organized and caught up, but don’t be afraid to let yourself have fun too.

Future plans: Attend College of St. Benedict to study education. I want to be a high school English teacher and maybe come back to teach in Sauk Centre.

ISABELLE KOLBO

Parents: Justin and Kjerstin Moore

School activities: Softball and volleyball

Advice to underclassmen: Believe in yourself. Take it one day at a time and enjoy it because one day, you’ll want it back. Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University to get my undergraduate in exercise science, then attend graduate school to get my doctorate in physical therapy.

BRADY KOLSTAD

Parents: Rodney and Melissa Kolstad School activities: Football

Advice to underclassmen: School goes quickly, so make the best of it.

Future plans: Attend Alexandria Technical & Community College for powersports and work at NCS detailing this summer.

KYANNE KORTAN

Parents: Kevin and Tera Kortan

School activities:

Participated in volleyball and archery throughout part of elementary and middle school.

Advice to underclassmen: Just do your work or your grades will drop faster than you think. I learned that the hard way. And stick to a small group of friends. Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota Duluth and major in criminology and minor in psychology.

ARISTON KRAFT

Parents: Brian and Brandy Callahan

School activities: None

Advice to underclassmen: Survive. Future plans: Attend college and work.

TUCKER KUHLMANN

Parent: Shannon Olson

School activities: Football

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy it while it lasts.

Future plans: Attend Alexandria Technical & Community College.

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ZANDER KUHLMANN

Parents: Brian and Michelle Kuhlmann

School activities: Football, and track and field

Future plans: Live. Travel. Repeat and work

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BIDGETTE LANCE

Parents: Bryce Lance and Ashley Theiler

Advice to underclassmen: Do it and get it done. It might be hard, but it’ll only get harder the longer you don’t do it. Just do it. Future plans: Work inside my career path, save up and go to school for what I love. Early childhood!

CARMEN LOXTERCAMP

Parents: Jerry Loxtercamp and Amy Schmeising School activities:

Swimming and diving, archery, and track and field

Advice to underclassmen: The thing you have been stressing and worrying about, 9 times out of 10, it’s not that serious.

Future plans: I am taking a break year to travel and then hope to go into exercise science.

VICTORIA MARTHALER

Parents: Todd and Jean Marthaler

School activities:

Swimming and diving, track and field, and captains and leaders

Advice to underclassmen: Try everything, have fun and don’t stress.

Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University Moorhead State for dental hygiene.

ABBIE MASOG

Parents: Carl Masog and Beth Masog

School activities: Speech, tennis, musical, one-act, and track and field

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t worry about small things; most people don’t remember them.

Future plans: Pursue art.

DEVIN MEIS

Parents: David Meis, Hilary Franklin

Advice to underclassmen: Do the classes you want to, not the ones you have to.

Future plans: Get a good job.

VICENTE MEJIA GONZALLEZ

Parents: Miguel Morelos, Veronica Morelos

School activities: None

Advice to underclassmen: Be prepared to lose time out of your day.

Future plans: Go on to college and gain a biology degree.

MACKENZIE MERZ

Parents: Tyler and Janice Merz School activities: Volleyball

Advice to underclassmen: Keep your head up, it’ll be over soon.

Future plans: Alexandria Technical & Community College for nursing

OWEN J. MESSER

Parents: Jerry and Katy Messer

School activities:

Basketball, baseball, captains and leaders, and trapshooting

Future plans: Go to college for accounting and become a financial adviser.

OWEN W. MESSER

Parents: Mike and Carolyn Messer

School activities: None

Advice to underclassmen: Focus on your work.

Future plans: Get driver’s license and a job.

ETHAN MIDDENDORF

Parents: Keith and Jennifer Middendorf

School activities: None

Advice to underclassmen: Pay attention. Do your homework. It makes things a lot easier.

Future plans: Take over the family dairy farm.

KEEGAN MIDDENDORF

Parents: Kevin and Laurie Middendorf

School activities: Baseball, archery and trapshooting

Advice to underclassmen: It is never too late to try something new.

Future plans: Become an electrician and some day own a business.

ELIZABETH MIELKE

Parents: David Mielke, Christine Rudnick

School activities: Dance

Advice to underclassmen: Focus on yourself, not other people.

Future plans: Become a pediatric surgeon.

LUKE MIDDENDORF

Parents: Randy and Nancy Middendorf

School activities: Fall musical, one-act, speech and pep band

Advice to underclassmen: Stay on track, don’t get behind, don’t be impulsive.

Future plans: Study prelaw at Concordia College in Moorhead.

SERENA MIDDENDORF

Parents: Jason Middendorf, Julie Beack

School activities:

Swimming and diving, and track and field

Future plans: Major in biology and Spanish and possibly attend physician’s assistant school.

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CHARLIE MUELLNER

Parents: Josh and Candace Chilson

School activities: Choir

Advice to underclassmen:

Have fun and make as many good friends and memories as possible.

Future plans: Come back to school to learn more work skills and independent skills.

KYLEE MUELLNER

Parents: Josh and Candace Chilson

School activities: Choir

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy high school because before you know it, you’ll be graduating.

Future plans: Come back to school to learn more work skills and independent skills.

MARIA NAVARRETE-RUIZ

Parent: Claudia Ruiz

School activities: Crosscountry and dance

Advice to underclassmen: Not everyone is going to like you, and that’s OK.

Future plans: Further my education and become a pediatric surgeon.

BENJAMIN NELSON

Parents: Dennis Obrzut, Jessica Obrzut

School activities: Robotics, track and field, Mainstreet Singers, musical, and speech

Advice to underclassmen: It’s never to late to try. Everything. The same year.

Future plans: Go to college at Denison University.

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Dear 2024 Graduates:

JAY NEUBERT

Parents: Aaron Neubert and Ann Hess

School activities: Basketball and football

Advice to underclassmen: In whatever you do, try your hardest.

Future plans: Attend University of Jamestown to pursue a degree in chiropractic and play basketball.

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Molly Anderson

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Congratulations Sauk Centre High School Class of 2024!

Soon you will receive your diploma, your record of achievement. We share with you the pride of that moment when you realize the goal you have worked toward...your graduation.

As you leave high school, a part of us leaves with you. We have shared our knowledge and our personalities, fun times and difficult times; we feel good knowing you will look back on your school experience and realize what a positive influence it has been on your life.

But now it is time to look ahead. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors and hold hopes that you will all lead happy, fulfilling lives.

As you enter the adult world, we encourage you to hold on to the qualities which have made you successful students. We give you short advice: remember that success both in the workplace and in personal relationships is derived from a combination of hard work, skill and knowledge. It comes to those who are willing to make the effort. Be proud of your capabilities and you will go far.

Good luck and congratulations!

With Best Wishes Your Teachers

Allison Bakkum

Allison Beach

Denise Beckstrand

Beth Beste

Dana Boschee

Todd Broich

Julianna Burkey

Kelly Buysse

Spencer Carpenter

Tammy Christensen

Becki Church

Sheril Denny

Kristen Determan

Lori Dierks

Nicole Dotson

Mike Ellens

Shelly Engle

Apryl Fischer

Jacob Fischer

Brian Friedrichs

Olivia Fuchs

Gretchen Gehl

Tami Gerads

Kirsten Gruber

Adam Gruendemann

Heidi Gustafson

Jordan Halvorson

Kelsey Herickhoff

Bailee Jackson

Tessa Jensen

Carol Klaphake

Michael Knoblach

Grace Krippner

Kevin Kuefler

Lindsey Kuefler

Stephanie Larson

Doug Lee

Lori Lee

Sue Lentsch

Alexa Lien

Nicole Lindscheid

Kearina Maher

Jason McLellan

Lisa Mergen

Rick Meyer

Matt Middendorf

Tait Midthun

Arica Miller

Cindy Montbriand

Jill Nelson

Reegan Nelson

Abigail Olson

Amanda Pahl

Savanna Patrias

Taylor Pearson

Mara Piro

Sue Polipnick

Abby Primus

Brian Riley

Megan Roberg

Mary Roggenbuck

Jeff Ross

Derrick Roush

Jennifer Ruegemer

Claudette Schaeffer

Lisa Schramel

James Schreiner

Becky Schreiner

Jason Schultz

Anna Schultzenberg

Autumn Senger

Madison Shoultz

Samantha Simonson

Annie Sorenson

Meghan Stadsvold

Ryan Stadsvold

Nick Sunderman

Katherine Swanson

Ginene Theisen

Heather Thiesen

Sherri Thoennes

Ashley Thompson

Lori Uphoff

Judith Viere

Melissa Vorderbruggen

Kari Warring

Kellie Wehrman

Emily West

Cassandra Williamson

Michelle Winters

Todd Ziemer

JORJA NOVAK

Parents: Jeff and Shannon Novak

School activities:

Swimming and diving, dance, choir, band, and Just For Kix

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t worry about the little things. It won’t matter in the long run.

Future plans: Attend South Dakota State University for early childhood and special education.

ZANDER OLMSCHENK

Parents: Chris and Lee Olmschenk

School activities: Crosscountry, swimming and diving, and track and field

Advice to underclassmen: Make the most of high school and try to live in the present.

Future plans: Attend St. Mary’s University and major in biology.

EMILY PETERS

Parents: Jeff and Melanie Peters

School activities: Volleyball, basketball, softball, FFA, student council, and captains and leaders

Advice to underclassmen: Do not miss out on anything. Go to all the activities you can; otherwise, you will regret it.

Future plans: Attend South Dakota State University for agricultural science.

JONATHAN RAYA

Parents: Adolfo Rozco and Maria Botello

CONNAR PETTIT

Parents: Mitch Pettit, Karen Lankow

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy what you have. Life is short and you got to make the most of it. You might be sick of school, but it’s going to fly by fast and you’re going to miss it.

Future plans: I plan to become some sort of artist. I want to have a beautiful family of my own and make the most of it and be the best I can.

EDUARDO RAYABARRERA

Parents: Everardo and Arely Barrera

School activities: None

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard, save your money, study and enjoy your time in high school.

Future plans: Go to community college, work for a few years and then go for engineering.

CHRISTOPHER POLIPNICK

Parents: Phil and Jacque Polipnick

School activities: Football, golf, musical, one-act, speech, captains and leaders, and school board representative

Advice to underclassmen: Join a bunch of activities. Many of them are very fun in ways you wouldn’t expect. Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota Duluth for business and theater.

AVERY RIELAND

Parents: Josh and Kadee Rieland

School activities: Basketball, tennis, student council, and captains and leaders

Advice to underclassmen: It’s OK to procrastinate; just get it done at some point. Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, studying agribusiness.

BROOKE RIELAND

Parents: Shawn and Claire Rieland

School activities:

Volleyball, track and field, and captains and leaders

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate.

Future plans: Have a job I love and travel.

ETHAN RILEY

Parents: Brian and Stefanie Riley

School activities:

Football, basketball, track and field, and captains and leaders

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t rush through your high school years; they go fast enough.

Future plans: I plan to play football and study healthcare administration at Concordia College in Moorhead.

MACKENZIE RITTER

Parents: Travis and Terri Ritter

School activities:

Volleyball, track and field, and captain and leaders

Advice to underclassmen: If you’re thinking about it, just do it.

Future plans: Attend University of WisconsinEau Claire.

FRANCESCA RIVERS

Parents: Erik and Catherine Rivers

School activities: Crosscountry, and track and field

Advice to underclassmen: Vires acquirit eundo - We gather strength as we go.

Future plans: Attend Franciscan University of Steubenville and major in pre-med biology. I plan to attend med school or physician assistant school after undergrad.

JACOB ROBISCHON

Parents: Paul and Juliana Robischon

School activities: Track and field, cross-country, and swimming and diving

Advice to underclassmen: Get your English classes done early. Future plans: Major in accounting while swimming for Gustavus Adolphus College.

Parents: Isaac Roering and Erin Sunderman

School activities: Baseball

Advice to underclassmen: Pass your classes. Future plans: Pour concrete.

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Your hard work and determination have led you to this incredible milestone. May your future be filled with endless opportunities and exciting adventures. Here's to your bright and promising future!

With all our love and admiration, Mom, Dad, Livja, Lauren, and Norah

Brooke Rieland

Karli Gustafson

Lauren Feltman

Serena Middendorf

Tori Marthaler

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Jacob Robischon

Zander Olmschenk and the entire class of 2024!

CHUCK ROKALA

Parents: Josh and Beth Klein

School activities: Weight room

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate.

Future plans: Going to the Army active duty and hoping to get stationed in Alaska.

JACOB RUEGEMER

Parents: Steve and Michelle Ruegemer

School activities: FFA and trapshooting

Future plans: Attend Ridgewater College for autobody tech.

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BRYAN SANCHEZ

Parents: Gaspar Sanchez, Elvia

School activities: Track and field

Advice to underclassmen: Listen to Metcalf.

Future plans: Electrician.

SAMANTHA SABROWSKY

Parents: Kristopher and Sarah Sabrowsky

School activities: Tennis, Mainstreet Singers, and choir

Advice to underclassmen: What comes around, goes around. Make good life decisions.

Future plans: Attend Alexandria Technical & Community College for accounting and business management.

STELLA SCHIRMERS

Parents: Dave and Missy Schirmers

School activities:

Swimming and diving, track and field, and captains and leaders

Future plans: Major in speech language hearing sciences at Moorhead to eventually become a speech pathologist.

RAYA SEBEK

Parents: Justin and Sheyanne Sebek

School activities: Volleyball, track and field, student council executive, and captains and leaders.

Advice to underclassmen: Take risks. Try new sports, activities, be friends with everyone. Most importantly, don’t care about other peoples’ opinions and be yourself.

Future plans: I plan to minor in Spanish, but I’m undecided on my major. I know I want to study abroad and travel as much as possible while I’m still young.

GABRIEL SEVERSON

Parent: Teresa A VonRohr

Advice to underclassmen: Peace. Future plans: YouTube.

MICHELLE STRAUB

Parents: Robert Jr. and Claudette Straub

School activities: Track and field, tennis, archery, yearbook, musical, one-act, and community concerts

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t worry about what other people think of you. People are too busy worrying about themselves to even notice you.

Future plans: Attend Central Lakes College for two years and then transfer to University of North Dakota to earn a bachelor’s degree in pediatric nursing.

ALEX TATE

Parents: Allan and Patty Tate School activities: Track and field

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t take comp class senior year.

Future plans: Attend Alexandria Technical & Community College for welding and business management.

DOMINICK TERHAAR

Parents: Matt and Kim Terhaar School activities: Track and cross-country

Advice to underclassmen: Just do the work and it’ll all pass by.

Future plans: Get a job and work.

TILDE THERKILDSEN

Parents: Joel and Marianne Therkildsen

School activities:

Volleyball and softball

Advice to underclassmen: You only live once, so have fun.

Future plans: Attend Faaborg Gymnasium in Denmark. When I graduate there, I will travel for some time.

NINA THIESCHAFER

Parents: Gabriel and Rosita Thieschafer

School activities:

Volleyball, track and field, and captains and leaders

Advice to underclassmen: Get involved in as many school activities as you can. Don’t be afraid to try new things.

Future plans: Majoring in political science and minor in Spanish at Southwest Minnesota State University. I will be pursuing a law degree afterward.

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RAYDEN WEBER

Parents: Jermey and Sara Weber

School activities: Track and field, swimming and diving, speech, and cross-country

Advice to underclassmen:

Respect your elders.

Future plans: National Guard. Then college.

HENRY WENDLAND

Parents: Ryan Wendland and Elizabeth Klein

School activities: None

Advice to underclassmen: Save money. Life is expensive.

Future plans: Be an accountant. Be a millionaire. Then, be a billionaire

JESSE WILLIAMS

Parents: Matt and Martha Williams

School activities: Hockey

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t fall behind.

Future plans: Work.

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KELVYN WILLIAMS

Parents: Kelvin Williams, Jennifer Williams

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t slack off. It’s best to finish high school with good grades instead of suffering the consequences later on.

Future plans: Take a leap year before going to college for programming and game design.

AMELIA ZENZEN

Parents: Daryl and Abby Zenzen

School activities: Choir, Special Olympics bowling, and swimming and diving

Advice to underclassmen: Do your homework. Show up. Be kind.

Future plans: Continue on at school to learn more work skills and independent living skills.

AVERY POLIPNICK

Parents: Tom and Jackie Polipnick

School activities: National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, foreign exchange student ambassador, volleyball, basketball and softball

Advice to underclassmen: Be present. Enjoy where you are and what you’re doing. Attack everything with a good attitude and effort. Spread joy.

Future plans: Attend College of St. Benedict for biochemistry (pre-physician assisstant).

We are so proud of you, and can’t wait to see what your future holds!

Love Mom, Dad, Matthew and Isaac

MELROSE

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CEREMONY:

7 p.m. Friday, May 31

Elementary Gymnasium GRADUATION

JESSICA ABONCE

Parents: Rafael Abonce and Azucena Hernandez

School activities: Soccer

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy your time while it lasts; it will go by fast.

Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and major in psychology.

Parent: Silvia Montanez

Future plans: Go school to

and do

MIGUEL ABONCE GARCIA

Parents: Miguel Abonce and Brenda Garcia

School activities: Soccer

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t live life behind a book, you only get one high school experience. Future plans: I’m not 100% sure, but I want to become a successful electrician.

TRAVIS AHRENS

Parents: Jeff and Wanda Ahrens Future plans: Work.

FERMIN ABONCE JUAREZ

Parents: Fermin Abonce Garcia, Veronica Juarez Rodriguez

Advice to underclassmen: Get a head start on things to be better prepared in life. Future plans: Go to college for business or healthcare.

JOSEPH ALLEN

Parent: Jodi Poepping

School activities: Football manager and baseball

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t give up and do your best. Future plans: I plan to weld, and then attend college for law enforcement.

JONATHAN AMBRIZ

Parents: Rosa and Jose Ambriz

School activities: Band and pep band

Advice to underclassmen: The more you worry, the worse it’ll be.

Future plans: Undecided.

NATALIE AMBRIZ BOTELLO

Parents: Edgar Hernandez Montanez and the late Mairen Botello

School activities: Soccer

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy it with the right people around you because before you know it, it’s done.

Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University for the nursing program. I want to pursue a career as a pediatric registered nurse.

CONNOR ANDERSON

Parents: Matt and Cindy Anderson School activities: Basketball and baseball

Advice to underclassmen: Get your homework done right away when you get it. Don’t procrastinate. Future plans: Attend an undecided college for mechanical engineering.

MIA ANDERSON

Parents: Clay and Bunnie Anderson

School activities: Dance team, and track and field

Advice to underclassmen: Surround yourself with people who support your dreams and goals.

Future plans: Attend Bemidji State University for a major in exercise science and a minor in psychology.

MACIE BAUER

Parents: Mike and Lucy Bauer

Advice to underclassmen: Everything will work out how it’s supposed to. Future plans: Attend Winona State University to major in criminal justice and minor in psychology.

SIERRA AUSTIN

Parents: Michael and Carrie Austin

Advice to underclassmen: Do what makes you happy even if other people don’t agree.

Future plans: Go to Minnesota State University Moorhead and get a business degree in marketing.

ALEXIS BAUMANN

Parents: Jarrod Baumann and Alyssa Klaphake

School activities: Tennis and National Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: Take care of youself.

Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University Moorhead for business.

CESAR AVALOS

Parents: Cesar Avalos, Maria Avalos

School activities: Soccer and wrestling

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy school and friends. Future plans: Become a U.S. Marine.

ALEA BERSCHEIT

Parents: Jeremy and Tracy Berscheit

School activities: Volleyball, gymnastics, and track and field

Advice to underclassmen: Have fun and make the most of it because time flies by.

Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University Moorhead to pursue a degree in elementary education.

ANTHONY BERSCHEIT

Parents: William and Julie Berscheit

School activities:

Football and baseball

Advice to underclassmen: Stay busy outside of school.

Future plans: Attend Ridgewater College in Willmar.

AVERY BIRCH

Parents: Jeff and Lynn Birch and Pamela Birch School activities: Volleyball

Advice to underclassmen: Work smarter, not harder.

Future plans: Further my education at Minnesota State University Moorhead and study mathematics.

TREVOR BLONIGEN

Parents: Jeremiah and Carene Blonigen

School activities: FFA, band and pep band

Advice to underclassmen: It is easier to keep up, than catch up.

Future plans: Attend Ridgewater College for agri-business.

ASHLEY BOTELLO

Parents: Fermin Botello, Maria Valencia

School activities: Soccer and softball

Advice to underclassmen: Live one day at a time, enjoy every moment.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College to pursue a degree in dental hygiene.

JONATHAN BOTELLO

Parents: Jose Botello, Veronica Botello

School activities: Speech

Parents: Rafael Botello, Elva Rodriguez

Advice to underclassmen: Do your work.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College to pursue the dental field.

Advice to underclassmen: Stop caring so much what your classmates think. When you leave high school their opinion becomes obsolete. Future plans: Go to the Culinary Institute of America to get my degree in baking and business. Then, work in fine dining. YOHELLY BOTELLO RODRIGUEZ

Ruth Heinen

Troy Frieler

Lisa Bertram

Paul Olberding

Jim Kamphenkel

BELLA BRAUN

Parents: Jim and Sheryl Braun

School activities:

Gymnastics, swimming and diving, track and field, cheerleading, and synchronized swimming

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t worry about always getting good grades. It’s not always the end of the world and ask for help if you need it.

Future plans: Attend College of St. Benedict to major in psychology or sociology.

AMELIA BROWER

Parents: Don and Pam Brower

School activities:

Speech, musical, student council and National Honor

Society

Advice to underclassmen: Keep yourself busy, but only with things you love.

Future plans: Attend College of St. Benedict for a major in psychology

SAMUEL BUTLER

Parents: Chad and Judy Butler

Advice to underclassmen: Do the work to get it done. Future plans: Join the work force in manufacturing.

Parents: Raul Cervantes and Adriana Cardona

Future plans: Attend an undecided college to pursue a career in nursing. ROBERTO CHAVEZ

Parents: Roberto Chavez and Nery Montanez

Advice to underclassmen: Make good choices. Future plans: Work. MACY DAVIS

Parents: Robert Davis and Heather Hoeschen

School activities: Tennis

Advice to underclassmen: Make real friends; it’s worth it. Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University.

JOSE

DE LOS SANTOS MORALES

Parents: Jose and Veronica De Los Santos School activities:

Football and wrestling

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy it while you are here.

Future plans: Attend St. John’s University.

KAYLEE ELLERING

Parents: Cory and June Ellering

School activities: Volleyball and trapshooting

Advice to underclassmen: Even if you don’t enjoy school, make the most of the memories you make.

Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University Moorhead to double major in project management and health services administration.

JOSE DELGADO MENJIVAR

Parents: Corbin Bennett and Berta Menjivar Bennett

School activities: Track and field

Advice to underclassmen: Stay focussed, and don’t try to bypass a class because it will be useful in the future.

Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University to study finance.

JOHN ENGEBRETSON

Parents: John Engebretson and Jolene Nathe

Future plans: Work.

BREYDON DOBMEIER

Parents: Keith and Tanya Dobmeier

School activities: Football, basketball and baseball

Advice to underclassmen: Have fun while you’re still in high school.

Future plans: Undecided.

NICK ENGEBRETSON

Parents: Joe and Missy Engebretson Future plans: Work.

BRANDON DRAGSETH

Parents: Craig and Marcy Dragseth

School activities: Track and field

Future plans: Join the workforce.

HALLIE DROSSEL

Parents: Justin and Lori Drossel

School activities:

Swimming and diving, and National Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: Hard work pays off.

Future plans: Attend St.Cloud State University for biomedical science. I will continue swimming and diving at SCSU.

COLTIN EGGERTH

Parents: Shawn and Joyce Eggerth

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t get cancer; it kinda stinks. Future plans: Keep living and relearn abilities lost.

BRANDON HANDT

Parents: Erik Handt, Amy Handt

School activities: Tractor Day

Future plans: Work.

CHRIS HERDERING

Parents: Tom and Sandra Herdering School activities: Tractor Day

Advice to underclassmen: Use your days as wisely as you can see fit.

Future plans: I plan to take over the family farm and get my commercial driver’s license and my first responders training.

BRETT HELLERMANN

Parents: Adam and Cindy Hellermann

School activities: Trapshooting and Tractor Day

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy high school while it lasts; it goes by faster than you think.

Future plans: Commercial driver’s license school.

Alexandria Technical & Community College for diesel mechanics. Take over the farm.

RYAN HERDERING

Parents: Wayne and Vicki Herdering School activities: Baseball, basketball and National Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard; it pays off.

Future plans: Attend Augustana University in Sioux Falls for a master’s in athetic training.

NOAH HELLMANNMADER

Parents: Luke Mader, Briana Hellmann

Advice to underclassmen: Get the work done.

Future plans: Undecided.

SERGIO HERNANDEZ MONTANEZ

Parents: Sergio Hernandez, Maria Guadalupe Montanez

Advice to underclassmen: Stay in school; enjoy your time. Future plans: Make lots of money.

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CHRISTOPHER HERRERA

Parents: Juan Herrera and Antonia Avila

School activities: Soccer

Advice to underclassmen: Good luck.

Future plans: Going to Minnesota State Community and Technical College for criminal justice.

NATALEE HOFFNER

Parents: Nathan and Sara Hoffner

School activities: Choir (president), cheer (captain), and track and field

Advice to underclassmen: You will never be criticized by people doing more than you. You’ll only be criticized by people doing less.

Future plans: Attend Bemidji State University for non-profit management and community relations.

HANNAH HOPPE

Parents: Joe and Barb Hoppe

School activities:

Volleyball, gymnastics, softball and National Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: Do not wish the time away because as you grow up, you will wish for that time back.

Future plans: Attend South Dakota State University to major in nursing.

BROOKS HOLDVOGT

Parents: Gerry and Naomi Holdvogt

Advice to underclassmen: Keep your grades up.

Future plans: Attend Ridgewater College for ag management, and then, farm after college.

ISABELLE JAENICKE

Parents: Josh and Carrie Jaenicke

School activities: Volleyball, basketball, track and field, and National Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t overthink the little things.

Future plans: Attend University of WisconsinStout for an undecided major.

JON JOB

Parents: David and Alice Job

School activities:

Tractor Day

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t compare yourself to others. Future plans: Attend Ridgewater College for agriculture equipment mechanic.

LILA KIMMES

Parents: Mike Lester and Jennifer Schleper

School activities: FFA (president)

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard and at some point it will pay off. Future plans: Go straight into the workforce with certifiied nursing assistant training.

BENJAMIN KLOTH

Parents: Doug and Amy Kloth

School activities: Knowledge bowl, pep band and archery

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate; get stuff done right away.

Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota Duluth for electrical engineering.

MELISSA LEMUSCARDONA

Parents: Francisco and Laura Lemus

Advice to underclassmen: Studying actually works. Future plans: Undecided.

DOMINIC LEUKAM

Parents: Pete and Missy Leukam

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to have some fun. Future plans: Enter workforce.

We are proud of your accomplishments and can’t wait to see your future endeavors. Love, Mom & Dad, Alaina & Jennessa

AUSTIN KULZER

Parents: Greg and Angie Kulzer

School activities: Tractor Day

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t let your grades define who you are.

Future plans: Attend Ridgewater College to be an ag diesel technician.

DIANA LIRA

Parents: Eddy Rivera, Ivone Rivera

School activities: Pep band

Advice to underclassmen: Please, for the sake of your peers sanity and your personal safety, do not walk slowly in the hallways. Future plans: Undecided.

JUAN MARTINEZ AYALA

Parents: Juan Martinez, Elizabeth Ayala

School activities: Soccer

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy your high school days; they go by quick.

Future plans: Undecided.

ENOC MORELOS MONTANEZ

Parents: The late Jose

Morelos and Marcela

Morelos

School Activities: Track and field, and band

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t give up/stop trying; see it through.

Future plans: Attend North Central University for studio and live audio production (music) and theology.

MEGAN MARTINEZ

Parents: Israel Martinez and Hortensia Vasquez

School activities: Soccer

Advice to underclassmen: Whatever you do in life, just make sure at the end of the day you are happy.

Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University and major in nursing or physical therapy.

Parents: John and Kristi Mueller

JASMINE MARTINEZ BOTELLO

Parents: Alfredo

Martinez, Luz Maria Botello

School activities: Soccer

Advice to underclassmen: Live every moment to the fullest and have fun.

Future plans: Attend College of St. Benedict for nursing.

Parents: Bill and Amanda Nathe

School Activities: synchronized swimming manager

Advice to underclassmen: You get what you work for, not what you wish for.

Future plans: Undecided.

TANIA MARTINEZ MONTANEZ

Parents: Miguel Martinez, Maria Montanez

School activities: Soccer

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy high school; it goes by fast. Attend every school sport games. Be with friends. Make the best of it.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College and major in early childhood education. Later, open my own daycare.

THERESIA NATHE

Parents: Jeff Nathe and Nicole Leclaire

School Activities: Swimming and diving, gymnastics, and softball

Advice to underclassmen: Have fun and enjoy it before it’s gone.

Future plans: Attend Ridgewater College in Willmar for nursing.

RUTH MONTANEZ

Parent: Erika Montanez

School activities: Tennis and dance

Advice to underclassmen: Have fun. It won’t matter at the end.

Future plans: Become a neonatal nurse. Major in Spanish.

RIA NELSON

Parents: Jeff and Autumn Nelson

School Activities: Volleyball, basketball and National Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: High school is the time to make mistakes because they are more easily correctable.

Future plans: Undecided college to major in psychology.

ESTUARDO MORALES ROBLERO

Parents: Abildo Morales

Velasquez, Amelia Roblero Ortiz

School activities: Soccer

Advice to underclassmen: Be good and work hard.

Future plans: Join the workforce.

Parents: Don and Kelly Neu

School Activities:

Musical, knowledge bowl, speech, golf, pep band, jazz band, yearbook committee, student council and National Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to be involved. There are a plethora of activities, athletics and clubs to be a part of.

Future plans: Attend the Univeristy of Minnesota for biology and cognitive science.

DANIEL MUELLER

MORGAN NATHE

ANNA NEU

MIGUEL NICOLAS GOMEZ

Parents: Juan Nicolas

Sarmiento and Juana

Gomez Gomez

School activities: Soccer, wrestling and baseball

Advice to underclassmen: Be your best at all times.

Future plans: Join the workforce.

KAYIDANCE POHLMANN

Parents: Aaron Pohlmann and Danielle Wolbeck

School activities:

National Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy every day. Don’t stress over school; it all works out.

Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University Moorhead for elementary inclusive education.

ALFONSO NOVELO MORALES

Parent: Ana Maria

Morales Flores

ANA PORTUGUESCASTRO

Parents: Agustin

Portugues and Cecilia Castro Xon

School activities: Soccer

Advice to underclassmen: You can do anything you put your mind to. Trust that everything will work out. Future plans: Get degrees in psychology and nursing.

AUTUMN OEVERMANN

Parents: Corey and Tina Oevermann

School activities:

Musical, speech, National Honor Society, student council, synchronized swimming manager, yearbook and pep band

Advice to underclassmen: Make some memories. School is important, but memories are worth more.

Future plans: I will be going to Bemidji State University, and I will be majoring in social work.

TIA PRIMUS

Parents: Paul and Amy Primus

School activities: Soccer

Advice to underclassmen: Take college courses during high school. You will save a lot of money in college. Just have fun with school; don’t stress.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University and earn a degree in early childhood education.

ALEXIS OLSON

Parents: Kevin Olson and the late Katie Llewellyn

Advice to underclassmen: Take care of yourself physically and mentally and just enjoy your high school years.

Future plans: Attend the Model College of Hair Design for cosmetology.

YESENIA PAYNE

Parent: Cynthia Payne

JESSICA POHLMANN

Parents: Mark and Amy Pohlmann

School activities: Tennis, archery and National Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: Popularity isn’t important; stick to your close friends. Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University Moorhead for an undecided major.

on your well deserved sucess. So proud of you - on to the next adventure!

DREW PUNDSACK

Parents: Craig and Lisa Pundsack

ISABELLE QUISTORFF

Parents: Jack Quistorff and April Messer

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

Future plans: Go to an undecided college to become an oncology nurse.

EDEN RANGEL

Parents: Eduardo Rangel, Juana Rangel

Advice to underclassmen: You got this.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical and Community College for land surveying.

FAITH RASMUSSEN

Parents: Scott Rasmussen and Cheryl Rasmussen

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate and put off your homework. Waiting until the last minute will only stress you out more. Trust me.

Future plans: Attend College of St. Benedict for an unknown major.

EMMA REVERMANN

Parents: Jason and Sara Revermann

School activities: In past years, I was on the Melrose Rosettes dance team as well as the softball team.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy every second; it goes faster than you think.

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

ISAAC ROSENBERGER

Parents: Joseph and Alyssa Rosenberger

School activities: Baseball, basketball and football

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t wait to do your homework. Future plans: Go into nursing.

If we could have just one wish for you it would be to always continue to be yourself. Chase every opportunity that comes your way, and don’t be afraid to follow your heart

Keep shining like the brightest star!

We are so proud of you

Tilly

Love, Mom, Joe, Dad

Danny, Brandy, Key, Tyler, Austin, Gabby, Monique, Justin, Jamie, Cory & Thumper Jr., Pepper, Furby, Trig & Georgia

ERIN THOMPSON

Parents: Doug and Peggy Thompson

Future plans: Study at Minnesota State University Moorhead.

ALEXA TOENYAN

Parents: Paul and Andrea Toenyan

School activities: Basketball, FFA and National Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: Stay involved and make connections with people. You never know how they could help you in the future.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College for an Asssociate of Applied Science degree in finance.

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KATELYNN TOENYAN

Parents: Jason and Sarah Toenyan

Advice to underclassmen: Good things take time, so have patience.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College for architectural drafting.

ANDREW TRAEGER

Parents: Mark and Jen Traeger School activities: Musical, speech, National Honor Society and student council

Future plans: Attend Concordia College in Moorhead, be happy.

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TALLI UTSCH

Parents: Thomas Utsch and Tashana Solberg

School activities: Musical, speech, media team, student council (senior class president)

Advice to underclassmen: Your grade does not define you. Future plans: Provide mental health support to struggling teens.

LESLIE VARGAS

Parents: Angel Vargas, Nidia Molina School activities: Track and field

Advice to underclassmen: Have fun. Future plans: Work.

MAX WEHLAGE

Parents: Jim and Jody Wehlage

School activities:

Football, basketball and baseball

Advice to underclassmen: School is already bad enough, don’t make it worse by having a bad attitude.

Future plans: Undecided.

BLAISE WELLE

Parents: Peter and Anne Welle

School activities: Football, baseball and National Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t waste time.

Future plans: Go to Ridgewater College for precision agriculture.

EDDIE WENKER

Parents: Tom and Shelly Wenker

School activities: Basketball and National Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy the time you have left because it goes a lot faster than you think.

Future plans: I have not picked out a college yet, but I am going to major in mechanical engineering.

KENDALL WENSMANN

Parents: Keith and Brooke Wensmann

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy high school because the days go by faster than you think.

Future plans: Undecided.

DANIEL

ZAMORA

Parents: Fray Zamora, Maria Zamora

School activities: Band/pep band and solo ensemble contest

Advice to underclassmen: You miss 100% of the shots you don’t shoot.

Future plans: Go wherever the road takes me because wherever I go, the wind follows and the wind smells like rain.

HAYDEN WIELING

Parents: Allen and Joelene Wieling

School activities: Crosscountry, track and field, band, and pep band. The other activities that I was in but am not anymore are knowledge bowl and golf. Future plans: I am going to join the workforce and be a diesel mechanic.

MAKAYLA ZIRBES

Parents: Eric and Carla Zirbes and Laura McLaughlin

School activities: Swimming and diving, speech, and National Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: Try to experience as much as you can during high school.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University and major in radiologic technology. Eventually, become an MRI technician.

KEAGAN WILLIAMS

Parents: Chris and Sara Williams

Advice to underclassmen: People who passed away today had plans for tomorrow, so make sure you live a little. Future plans: I would like to operate any sort of large-scale equipment.