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Sauk Rapids-Rice CLASS OF 2022 Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony Tuesday, May 31, 6 p.m. at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center 1204 Fourth Ave. S., St. Cloud

Class flower: Green rose Class color: Forest green Class motto: “You are not controlling the storm, you are not lost in it.

Together we are the storm.”

- Class of 2022

All students in the senior class were offered the opportunity to be featured in this keepsake. Inside this special keepsake are all students who chose to be featured.

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Zach Abraham

Parents: Justin and Kate Abraham School activities: None.

Future plans: College.

Advice to underclassmen: Do your best. Every little thing will add up in the future.

Cole Ackerman

Parents: Kevin and Lisa Ackerman School activities: Football, wrestling, golf, student council and Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: Attend Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana, for engineering.

Advice to underclassmen: Make good relationships with your teachers/coaches and have fun.

Autumn Alexander

Parents: James Alexander School activities: None.

Future plans: Open my own business.

Advice to underclassmen: Do your work/homework.

Trent Allord

Parents: Eric and Shannon Allord School activities: None.

Future plans: Get a new job.

Advice to underclassmen: Keep going when things get tough.

Kartrin Anderson

Parents: Garrett Anderson and Heather Anderson School activities: None.

Future plans: I have no clue.

Advice to underclassmen: Do what you want with your life.

Aidan Andrews

Parents: Arlie Andrews and Stephanie Rizener School activities: None.

Future plans: Work for a year then enlist into the Navy.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t make your problems other people’s problems.

Congratulations, Hailey!

Brielle Andvik

Parents: Clint and Amy Wenger School activities: Volleyball, track and field, student council, prom committee and Storm Leaders.

Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University for nursing.

Advice to underclassmen: Try hard to get good grades all four years of high school.

Owen Arndt

Parents: Jesse and Laura Arndt School activities: Hockey, baseball, football, soccer and Storm Leaders.

Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University Mankato.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t take the high school experience for granted.

Hailey Arnold

Parents: Jim and Michelle Arnold School activities: Softball, volleyball, Link Crew, Storm Leaders and choir.

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

Advice to underclassmen: Become involved, challenge yourself and try to do something new every year.

We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished!

You have a bright future ahead, we can not wait to see what is next!

LOVE, Mom, Dad, Kirsten, Pepper and Loki

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Alex Arrenholz

Parents: Shawn and Jessica Arrenholz School activities: Baseball and football.

Future plans: Make money.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t give up!

Rayna Barry

Parents: Keith and Kara Barry School activities: DECA, Minnesota Honor Society and Link Crew.

Future plans: Attend Minnesota State Mankato, majoring in business and marketing.

Advice to underclassmen: Have fun while you’re here. Go to every football game. The environment is amazing.

Addison Bemboom

Parents: Joel and Trisha Bemboom School activities: Tennis, track and field, student council, Minnesota Honor Society, Storm Leaders, Link Crew and Miss Sauk Rapids Royalty.

Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to pursue a degree in speech language pathology.

Advice to underclassmen: Get involved in at least one activity. Connecting with others at school is one of the most important things you can do.

Lilli Berger

Jacob Blackmore

Parents: David Berger and Brandi Richards School activities: Softball, prom committee, concert band and pep band.

Future plans: Attend Augsburg University in fall 2022 for business marketing.

Advice to underclassmen: Savor the time you have at the high school.

Parents: Jeffrey and Jennifer Blackmore School activities: Cross-country, swimming and diving, choir, band, Minnesota Honor Society, Storm Leaders, Link Crew and Fellowship of Christian Athletes Revive.

Future plans: Attend South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and pursue a degree in biomedical engineering.

Advice to underclassmen: Keep your grades in check, but remember to have fun. You only go through high school once.

Bailee Bonebright

Dylan Boock

Abby Bollmeyer

Parents: Lance and Laurie Bollmeyer School activities: None.

Future plans: Undecided.

Advice to underclassmen: Do your work.

Congratulations,

Addison!

We are so proud of you!

You bring so much joy to all around you! Keep working hard for your goals and always be better than good!

Love you!

- Mom, Dad, Megan and Andrew

Parents: Bruce Bonebright and Leslee Larson School activities: DECA. Future plans: Go to Valley City State University in Valley City, North Dakota, next year. I will be majoring in elementary education.

Advice to underclassmen: Go to all the school events you can. Take as many pictures as you can. Try to have as much fun as you can.

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Parents: Chad and Denise Boock School activities: None.

Future plans: Join the National Guard, then go to Alexandria Technical and Community College and study criminal justice.

Advice to underclassmen: Today is the oldest you’ve ever been and the youngest you’ll ever be, so live every day like its your last.

Alexander Bradley

Parents: Thomas and Nicola Bradley School activities: Marching band, winter drumline, speech, jazz band, band and choir.

Future plans: Pursue a degree in electrical engineering and then join the Airforce as an officer.

Advice to underclassmen: Get involved. Be a leader.

Do great things. Make good choices.

Zachary Brandenburg

Parents: Fred and Tosha Brandenburg School activities: Math league ninth and 10th grade.

Future plans: Go to college at St. Cloud State University for four years.

Advice to underclassmen: Do your homework and don’t plan on doing it the last second.

Dylan Braucks

Parents: Jeremy Braucks and Charlotte Braucks School activities: Golf and choir.

Future plans: Join the workforce.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate.

Mary Bromenschenkel Parents: Nick Bromenschenkel and Connie Kelly School activities: Drama, marching band, choir and band.

Future plans: Gap year.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate.

Congratulations

Hayle Buttweiler

Parents: Tim and Margie Buttweiler School activities: Postsecondary education option.

Future plans: Continue my education at St. Cloud State University to become a nurse and eventually a nurse practitioner.

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard, don’t procrastinate, and do what makes you happy.

Ian Cairns

Parents: Dan Cairns and Ellie Cairns School activities: DECA and work experience.

Future plans: Take a semester off, then attend a two-year college.

Advice to underclassmen: Think about post high school plans as early as possible.

Izzy Cairns

Parents: Dan and Ellie Cairns School activities: DECA. Future plans: Get a chiropractic degree and become a chiropractor.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t stress too much.

Class of 2022

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Seniors Heidi Danielson and William Nielsen stand in front of the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School May 11 in Sauk Rapids. Nielsen is the class of 2022 valedictorian and Danielson is the salutatorian.

Nielsen, Danielson selected as top two students in class of 2022

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What does it take to become valedictorian and salutatorian of a class of 312 Sauk Rapids-Rice High School students?

According to William Nielsen and Heidi Danielson, more than anything, diligence.

Nielsen is graduating as the SRRHS Class of 2022 valedictorian and boasts a 4.422 GPA. Danielson is second in line with a 4.413 GPA as the class salutatorian. The two are preparing to deliver their commencement speeches as well as for their next chapter in life.

“I was shocked,” Danielson said of when she was told of her accomplishment. “I wasn’t expecting it.”

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Although the school allows students to track their GPA and class rank each trimester, Nielsen was gratified to see he maintained his high placement.

“It was really cool to see that I finally made it there,” he said.

Being chosen as the top two students in their graduating class was a sweet reward for the students who took advanced placement classes to earn potential college credits and boost their GPAs above the traditional 4.0.

But on top of academics both students were heavily involved in extracurricular activities.

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Rising from page 6 Nielsen, the son of Brent and Elisa, was chosen as the Storm’s male recipient of the Minnesota State High School League Triple A award this year for his well-rounded career in arts, athletics and academics. He participates in concert choir, DECA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes. golf, math league, Link Crew, Minnesota Honor Society, student council, swimming and diving, track and field, and Storm Leaders.

The daughter of Paul and Kris, Danielson has stood out in the fine arts realm of SRRHS while being involved in band, choir, Green Team, Link Crew, Minnesota Honor Society, speech, Students Against Destructive Decisions and theater.

“My activities helped me with my academics,” Nielsen said. “When you’re thinking of things like DECA, math league – those more academic activities that I am doing – participating in those helped me to learn and grow outside of class and that, in turn, helped me with my course work.”

While involved in sports, Nielsen said he excelled in the classroom because he knew he had to manage his

time more efficiently.

“I was always on a time crunch with swimming, so it really helped me to focus,” he said.

Danielson agreed with Nielsen’s observation.

“I noticed with a lot of my fine arts activities, they would give me new perspectives that would help me out in school,” she said.

Both Danielson and Nielsen learned things about themselves throughout the four years of high school that have helped them succeed at SRRHS and likely will help them going forward. For both students, understanding their strengths and weaknesses became more apparent during their sophomore year.

“I’ve always been a huge perfectionist, and a lot of times that’s been a roadblock for me,” Danielson said.

“But, I found out that I did my best work when I pushed that aside, got the work done and then revised later.”

Nielsen said when the coronavirus pandemic blanketed the United States in spring 2020 and students were propelled into remote learning, he quickly had to adapt and take charge.

“COVID-19 hits and our academics are all online,” Nielsen said.

“It’s up to us whether we want to stay up on class. It’s up to us whether we want to actually do the work that’s

“It’s very difficult for me to relax when I know I have something looming over my head, so I always try to accomplish the most I can before I take a break. But I do think mental breaks are very important because you can go back into your work the next time and be extra diligent and extra motivated because you have had that time to unwind.”

- William Nielsen assigned to us or just sort of let it skim by.”

Partly due to shutdowns and limited activities and partly due to his diligence, Nielsen said he overstudied during remote learning.

The act of spending hours each day studying for one class or subject allowed him, in hind sight, to make a useful critique of his abilities.

“By overstudying, I was able to gauge my own limits of what I needed to do to properly prepare for tests and different academic coursework,” he said.

“So now and in the future, I can gauge where I am at in any given class. … Doing that helped me now to gauge here’s what’s too much, here’s what’s too little, and here’s my happy medium and this is where I perform my best.”

Although diligence to their education is important, the students also understand taking time for themselves is a must.

“My whole high

school experience I have really had to work on finding that balance,” Danielson said. … “I had to purposely try to make sure I was taking a back step and not being too focused on academics and activities so much so that it didn’t overwhelm myself.”

Both students mentioned listening to music as an outlet as well as the occasional video game and spending time with friends and family.

“My philosophy has always been work now, play later,” Nielsen said.

Nielsen found it beneficial to get as much as he could accomplished ahead of recreational time so he could truly relax while he was taking a break.

“It’s very difficult for me to relax when I know I have something looming over my head, so I always try to accomplish the most I can before I take a break,” Nielsen said. “But I do think mental breaks are very important because

you can go back into your work the next time and be extra diligent and extra motivated because you have had that time to unwind.”

As Danielson and Nielsen throw their caps in the air with the rest of their class May 31, they are ready to begin their journeys in new spaces where they undoubtedly will have room for more growth.

Danielson will further her studies at Augustana University while focusing on the field of social work, and Nielsen will attend the Carlson School of Management on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis to pursue a business degree.

“I don’t know if I have a very strict plan for college, and that’s kind of my plan – to be a little bit more flexible,” Danielson said.

“I’m hoping that in college I get to learn about myself in a nonstructured way and just see where it takes me.”

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Wyatt Carpinella

Parents: Tony Carpinella and Amy Rose Mock School activities: Common Diversity, Storm Media Network and football water boy.

Future plans: Attend the Bridges program.

Advice to underclassmen: Try to do well in your classes; it goes by fast.

Kayson Carter

Parents: Ron and Amy Carter School activities: DECA Future plans: Go to St. Cloud State University and major in marketing and finance.

Advice to underclassmen: It’s not all about learning.

Making meaningful connections with people makes your time here much more enjoyable.

Macy Castilleja

Parents: Chris Castilleja and Jen Schweim School activities: Drama, band, choir, speech, Minnesota Honor Society, LINK Crew, Storm Leaders and Fellowship of Christian Athletes Revive.

Future plans: Majov in Vocal performance with a minor in theater at Bethel University.

I aspire to become a college professor.

Advice to underclassmen: Put in the work now. It opens the doors to many opportunities later, even if you chose a different path.

James Charter

Parents: Daniel Charter and Jill Charter School activities: None.

Future plans: Take a year off so I can think about what I want to pursue for my future.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate because it only makes things more difficult for yourself.

Evan Chilson

Parents: Kent and Angela Chilson School activities: Link Crew and Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: The University of Minnesota for some type of creative degree.

Advice to underclassmen: Please be respectful in the hallways.

Cayden Christensen

Parents: Josh and Sara Christensen School activities: Hockey and golf.

Future plans: Attend Mankato State University.

Advice to underclassmen: Time flies so have lots of fun.

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Gloria Christianson

Parents: Lynette Wynne School activities: Band.

Future plans: Become a combat medic for the National Guard, go to Winona in January for four years, and then get my PhD in nurse anesthesia after that.

Advice to underclassmen: Stay focused and start thinking early about life after high school.

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Jack Christoferson

Parents: Tim Christoferson and Kristie Skuza School activities: Swimming and diving, golf, Minnesota Honor Society, Link Crew, and Storm Leaders.

Future plans: Study biology and environmental science and swim at Gustavus Adolphus College.

Advice to underclassmen: Make the best out of everything you can.

Micah Coleman

Parents: Tommie Coleman and Jamie Christianson School activities: Manager of the girls basketball and softball teams.

Future plans: Going to Alexandria Technical and Community College for law enforcement.

Advice to underclassmen: None.

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Parents: Duane and Jessica Corrigan School activities: None.

Future plans: Become a travel agent and travel the world to learn new perspectives of life.

Advice to underclassmen: Spend time with friends and don’t compare yourself to others.

Micheal Cowle-Pierce

Parents: Jamie Cowle School activities: None.

Future plans: Start my own truck shop.

Advice to underclassmen: Pass all your classes. Try your best.

Jenna Crnkovic

Parents: Jon and Kristin Crnkovic School activities: Concert choir.

Future plans: Major in psychology at Crown College with a minor in criminal justice.

Advice to underclassmen: Live in the moment. You only go through this time in your life once.

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

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Logan Culbertson

Parents: Matthew and Tera Culbertson School activities: Wrestling.

Future plans: Become a tile installer and potentially start my own business.

Advice to underclassmen: Make smart choices at school.

Always do your work and you’ll do fine in your classes.

Hailee Cullen

Parents: Tom and Krista Cullen School activities: Volleyball, track and field, DECA, Minnesota Honor Society and Storm Leaders.

Future plans: Attend the University of St. Thomas to study business.

Advice to underclassmen: Take advantage of every opportunity in high school because you never know what kind of memories you’ll end up making.

Evan Daniels

Parents: Jason Daniels and Amber Daniels School activities: Hockey.

Future plans: I am undecided on my future plans.

Advice to underclassmen: Get involved in activities if you can.

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Heidi Danielson

Parents: Paul Danielson and Kris Danielson School activities: Speech, band, choir, theater, Green Team, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Minnesota Honor Society and Link Crew.

Future plans: Pursue a degree in social work at Augsburg University.

Advice to underclassmen: Take more time for yourself. It is wonderful to achieve, but your mental health should always come first.

Kelly Decker

Parents: Thomas Decker and Rebecca Decker School activities: DECA. Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota-Duluth and get my bachelor’s degree in biology and pre-med. Attend medical school and get my doctorate in neonatology.

Advice to underclassmen: Live life in the moment. Time flies by and before you know it, you’ll be graduated and ready to take a big step in your life.

Put forth your best self.

Logan DeMarais

Parents: Justin DeMarais and Robin DeMarais School activities: Cross-country, senior cabinet, Storm Leader and Common Diversity.

Future plans: Obtain a Master’s of Architecture from North Dakota State University.

Advice to underclassmen: Start planning for post graduation because it will be here in a blink of an eye.

Graham Doherty

Parents: Matthew Doherty and Rebecca Witt School activities: Football and wrestling.

Future plans: Make money.

Advice to underclassmen: Make money.

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Mitchell Dorn

Parents: Jim and Rose Dorn School activities: Fishing team, baseball and golf.

Future plans: Undecided.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy the time in school with friends.

Andrew Dusek

Parents: Rod and Janet Dusek School activities: Concert band, jazz band, pep band and DECA. Future plans: Toyota specific mechanic or really any automotive mechanic.

Advice to underclassmen: Make sure to have fun and don’t be afraid to try new things. Now is the time.

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Carter Eisenschenk

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Maggie Fernholz

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Parents: Scott and Amber Eisenschenk School activities: None.

Future plans: Military.

Advice to underclassmen: Always keep up with your school work, or it’ll come back to bite you.

Parents: Brad and Jill Emery School activities: Soccer.

Future plans: Go to a technical college for welding, then start my own business.

Advice to underclassmen: Do your work on time.

Parents: Scott and Deanna Euteneuer School activities: Hockey, golf, choir, Storm Leaders and Link Crew.

Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota to pursue a degree in aerospace engineering.

Advice to underclassmen: Make sure to use time wisely and get involved in activities, even if it means trying something new.

Parents: Curt and Keli Fernholz School activities: Soccer, softball, DECA, student council and Storm Leaders.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University to major in marketing.

Advice to underclassmen: Do what you want and be respectful to everyone.

Parents: Paul and Tracey Fiereck School activities: Swimming and diving, softball, clay target and DECA. Future plans: Attend Montana State University to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to meet new people in your class; friendships will make every class easier.

Parents: Brandi and Jeremy Foster School activities: Link Crew.

Future plans: Take a gap year and then attend St. Cloud Technical and Community College for psychology generals.

Advice to underclassmen: Focus on getting school stuff done. Don’t worry about the small stuff.

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Parents: Charles and Carla Fritz School activities: Art club.

Future plans: Attend the University of Wisconsin-River Falls as an English major.

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard, but not too hard.

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Parents: Tom Fuchs and Amy Fuchs School activities: None.

Future plans: I’m not sure.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t try too hard because it will only stress you out.

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Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy your time without responsibilities while it lasts, you only get one shot.

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Parents:Derik and Amy Gilbertson School activities: Link Crew, wrestling manager, football manager, concert band and softball.

Future plans: Attend Concordia Moorhead for college. I am undecided about my major, but I would like to be in band and maybe play softball.

Advice to underclassmen: Join activities you want to try and take classes you are interested in.

Parents: Robert Gill and Nicole Gill School activities: Jazz band, pep band, marching band and Link Crew.

Future plans: Attend Concordia College in Moorhead and major in pre-veterinary medicine while minoring in biology.

Advice to underclassmen: Have an open mind and get involved, all while having fun and enjoying the remaining years of high school.

Parents: Marty Golembeski and Katie Golembeski School activities: Football.

Future plans: College.

Advice to underclassmen: Get good grades.

Bradley Gregoire

Kylie Griffey

Madison Griswold

Parents: Christopher Gregoire School activities: Soccer.

Future plans: Go right into the workforce.

Advice to underclassmen: Listen to your parents. Do what you want to do, not what others want you to do.

Parents: Lamar Griffey and Stacey Griffey School activities: Theatre.

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

Advice to underclassmen: Nothing is as serious as you think it is. Maybe a few things are actually.

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Parents: Julia Griswold School activities: Lifeguarding.

Future plans: Architect manager.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t let others opinions affect you.

Ella Gunderson Parents: Eric and Amy Gunderson School activities: Softball, football manager, boys hockey manager, Link Crew, Storm Leaders, prom committee and yearbook.

Future plans: Attend the College of St. Benedict for elementary education.

Advice to underclassmen: Live every moment.

Logan Haffner Parents: Mark Haffner and Jana Mohs School activities: Soccer, robotics, and track and field.

Future plans: I have joined the Navy like my Grandpa Mohs. I will be attending school through the Navy in South Carolina to become a nuclear engineer.

Advice to underclassmen: Have fun and make friends.

Ryan Hallonquist

Alexander Harren

Parents: Jason and Ann Hallonquist School activities: Soccer and DECA. Future plans: Study marketing at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

Advice to underclassmen: Do post-secondary education option.

Parents: Jill and Steve Harren School activities: Football, basketball and baseball.

Future plans: Go to St. John’s University to play football and baseball.

Advice to underclassmen: High school flies by. Enjoy it while you can.

Benjamin HawlaMcewen Parents: Charles and Sharon Hawla School activities: None.

Future plans: Graphic design.

Advice to underclassmen: Think about who you are and attempt to be the best you.

Sophia Henkel Parents: Ron and Mindy Henkel School activities: Swimming and diving, student council, Minnesota Honor Society, art club and Green Team.

Future plans: Attend Concordia University in St.Paul and major in graphic design.

Advice to underclassmen: Put yourself out there and try as many new things as possible.

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Jazmynn Henrikson

Chloe Hickman

Kieryn Hirdler

Danielle Hoeschen

Gavin Hoeschen

Austin Horn

Parents: Bob and Tasha Henrikson School activities: Swimming and diving, and Storm Leaders.

Future plans: Go to St. Cloud Technical and Community College and become a registered nurse. Then, work in the emergency room.

Advice to underclassmen: Do your best. Take things one thing at a time, and do not procrastinate.

Parents: Jon Hickman and Kahla Jones School activities: None.

Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University and get my bachelor’s degree in Spanish.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate.

Parents: Leroy and Jordan Hirdler School activities: Volleyball, Storm Leaders and prom committee.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University to major in education.

Advice to underclassmen: Keep up with your work. Every year counts, so take your time and enjoy it.

Parents: Don and Jackie Hoeschen School activities: Drama, speech and Diggin’ Diversity.

Future plans: Take a year or two off to work and then go to college or into a trade.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to join activities in school even if you don’t believe you will be good at them.

Parents: Jesse Hoeschen and Eric and Tanya Abraham School activities: Track and field.

Future plans: Attend the St. Cloud Technical and Community College welding program.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy high school while you can because it goes by fast.

Parents: Patty Shaw School activities: Football, track and field, and DECA. Future plans: Work.

Advice to underclassmen: Savor every moment. It goes by fast.

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Merritt Hutton

Parents: Hannah Hutton School activities: Choir.

Future plans: Attend the Sauk Rapids-Rice Bridges program and get a job.

Advice to underclassmen: Even when things get rough, don’t give up. It’s a waste of time to worry. Focus on school and the moment.

Claire Idzerda

Parents: Mischa and Erin Idzerda School activities: Minnesota Honor Society, soccer and basketball.

Future plans: Attend the University of Sioux Falls for elementary education.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and be curious.

Noah Jensen

Parents: Kenny and Tania Jensen School activities: Football, baseball, hockey and Storm Leaders.

Future plans: Attend St. John’s University and play baseball.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t wear your crabby pants everyday.

Brayden Johnson

Parents: Jeff and Stephanie Johnson School activities: FFA. Future plans: Welding.

Advice to underclassmen: Complete things on time.

Connor Johnson

Parents: Paul Johnson and Amanda Moshier.

School activities: None.

Future plans: Travel.

Advice to underclassmen: None.

Reid Johnson

Parents: Kevin Johnson and Kim Johnson School activities: Fellowship of Christian Athletes, soccer, swimming and diving, and track and field.

Future plans: 9-month missions trip, then attend Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, for a four-year degree.

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard and indulge in the “Senior Slide.”

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Future plans: Attend trade school.

Advice to underclassmen: Keep up on assignments.

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Ruth Justin

Parents: Bill and Jill Justin School activities: Knowledge bowl.

Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University for Spanish education.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Kaleb Kampa

Parents: Joe and Candy Kampa School activities: Baseball and SabreStorm Fishing Team.

Future plans: Work for at least a year and see where that leads me. I might go to college later on.

Advice to underclassmen: Get your work done but don’t let school take control of your life. Have fun.

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Brynn Karasch

Parents: Aaron and Stacie Karasch School activities: Tennis, track and field, Minnesota Honor Society, Link Crew and Storm Leaders.

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

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard and make sure to enjoy every second of it because it goes by way faster than you think.

Andrew Kath

Parents: Russell and Amy Kath School activities: Basketball and DECA. Future plans: Continue the family farm and run my landscaping business.

Advice to underclassmen: There is more to life than school. Go experience other things and have fun.

Austin Kinslow

Parents: Pat Kinslow and Robin Gangl School activities: Dirt bike racing Future plans: Go to college for heavy equipment.

Build out my truck I have now Build a house and shop on 60+ acres of land.

Advice to underclassmen: Always stay on top of the game. Some teachers are lenient on assignments and willing to help you out.

Olivia Kirchner

Isabella Kohout

Parents: Michael Kirchner School activities: None.

Future plans: Save up money and work for a few years before college.

Advice to underclassmen: Keep pushing forward.

Parents: Shawn and Margarita Kohout School activities: Student council, class president, lacrosse, Storm Leaders and choir.

Future plans: Attend Augsburg University for a double major in biology and Spanish. I will also be playing lacrosse.

Advice to underclassmen: Be yourself and have fun because it goes fast.

Eagen Kotzer

Rachel Kremers

Zack Kosloske

Parents: Tim and Julie Kosloske School activities: Football, golf, track and field, clay target, Link Crew, Storm Leaders and Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: Earn an engineering degree.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy school while you can. It goes quick.

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We don’t know what the future will hold for you but we know it’s going to be bright and amazing because you are!

We love you to the moon and back x infinity and beyond!

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Parents: Chris and Jessica Kotzer School activities: None.

Future plans: Work to find my dream job.

Advice to underclassmen: Stay out of trouble, get good grades and be kind to others.

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Parents: Jim and Michelle Kremers School activities: Dance and student council.

Future plans: Business management in healthcare.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t stress too much. Just have fun.

MacKenzie Kruchten

Parents: Jeremy Espelund and Jessica Erlien School activities: None.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical and Community College, go to school for dental hygiene and become a pediatric dental hygienist.

Advice to underclassmen: Stay motivated, work hard and stay on top of homework.

Tim Krueger

Parents: Keith and Joanie Krueger School activities: Hockey and clay target.

Future plans: Work full time this summer and go to the tech college in the fall to learn a trade.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy your high school time while it lasts.

Amellia Kuhn

Parents: Brian Kuhn and Nicky Kuhn School activities: Knowledge bowl, Green Team, knit and crochet club and Survivor.

Future plans: Go to North Dakota State University to pursue pharmacy.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t sweat the small stuff, have fun, but keep up with classes.

Julia Lawrence

Parents: Michael Lawrence and Stephanie Kliber School activities: None.

Future plans: Major in biology at the University of Minnesota.

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

Dress up for spirit week.

Experience high school.

Molly Le

Parents: Jack Le and Wendy Cao School activities: Diggin Diversity and S&M Media.

Future plans: Videography at Central Lakes College in Brainerd.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t take advantage of school.

Christian Lee

Parents: Matt and Amy Lee School activities: None.

Future plans: Go to South Dakota State University to major in mechanical engineering.

Advice to underclassmen: Do what makes you happy.

Katie Lemke

Parents: David Lemke and Lisa Reimann School activities: Theater/ musical.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University for biochemistry and molecular biology.

Advice to underclassmen: Be respectful of teachers and others. Don’t stand in the middle of the hallway during passing time.

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Carter Loesch

Parents: Mark and Stephanie Loesch School activities: Football, basketball, track and field, DECA, student council and Storm Leaders.

Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota-Duluth this fall where I will major in education and play football.

Advice to underclassmen: Stay caught up on your homework and never burn a bridge with a teacher or classmate.

You never know when you will need them.

Bryce Lund

Parents: Travis and Stacy Lund School activities: Football and basketball.

Future plans: Attend Southwest Minnesota State University next year to play football and major in business administration.

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard and stay focused on the bigger picture. Time goes by fast so enjoy it.

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Parents: Simon Lwiza and Theo Rweyongeza School activities: Gymnastics.

Future plans: Become a nurse.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t have missing assignments.

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Madison Maanum

Parents: Mike and Andrea Maanum School activities: Drama, speech, DECA, knit and crochet club, and band.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University to study biology: biodiversity, ecology and evolution.

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy the time you have in high school. It goes by fast.

Noah MacDonald

Parents: Rich and Tracey MacDonald School activities: DECA, hockey and Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: Pursue a degree in business at the University of St. Thomas.

Advice to underclassmen: Push yourself out of your comfort zone.

Logan MaGaurn

Parents: Ryan MaGaurn, Melanie Hamann School activities: None.

Future plans: Become an electrician.

Advice to underclassmen: Take advantage of our industrial tech classes.

Preston Marotte

Christopher MartenRosenow

Parents: Bobbie Chrast and Laura Chrast School activities: Track and field.

Future plans: Take a gap year and work, eventually going into a trade.

Advice to underclassmen: Put in the work even if it doesn’t seem useful at the time. It will help in the long run.

Parents: Laura Rosenow School activities: Football, and track and field.

Future plans: Work at J Berd after graduation and see where that takes me.

Advice to underclassmen: Stay on top of your school work and make sure to have fun throughout your four years of high school.

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Dominic Mathies

Aneleise Martinson

Parents: Darrin and Heidi Martinson School activities: Soccer, track and field, student council, Minnesota Honor Society, concert band, concert choir, jazz band, chamber choir and Storm Leaders.

Future plans: Attend Concordia College in Moorhead and participate in the choir and band ensembles there.

Major is undecided, but maybe elementary education or nursing.

Advice to underclassmen: Make sure you check what’s for lunch before you run to the line. Make time for friends and family. Don’t put all your focus on schoolwork. Save time for yourself and don’t get too caught up in it.

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Parents: Joseph Severson and Aremi Severson School activities: Survivor.

Future plans: Travel and go to college.

Advice to underclassmen: Put yourself first because you are important and your well-being is important no matter what you think.

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Parents: Mike and Traci Mathies School activities: Football, baseball and basketball.

Future plans: Go to Gustavus Adolphus College to further my academics and football career.

Advice to underclassmen: Try new things.

Josie Mayers

Parents: Nathan and Tami Mayers School activities: Storm Leaders, Link Crew, student council, prom committee and Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: Go to Heartland Ministry College to become a youth pastor.

Advice to underclassmen: Study hard and be intentional with your time in high school because it goes fast, but don’t forget to make memories and have fun along the way.

William McKeever

Parents: Darren and Sara McKeever School activities: Robotics, drumline and marching band.

Future plans: St. John’s University for computer science.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t take on more than you can handle.

Bethany Mears

Parents: Ted and Marcy Mears School activities: Choir, band, Minnesota Honor Society, theater, chamber choir, jazz band and Link Crew.

Future plans: Study music therapy at Augsburg University.

Advice to underclassmen: Grades are not everything.

Know that you will look back at the friends you had and activities you were a part of, not that one embarrassing moment or that one bad grade.

Daylan Mick

Parents: Steven and Teri Mick School activities: Choir and band.

Future plans: Go to college and then start a career in land surveying.

Advice to underclassmen: Do the post-secondary education option program and save some money in college by getting some generals done.

Corina Miller

Parents: Mike and Bridget Miller School activities: Basketball, softball, Link Crew and Storm Leaders.

Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Advice to underclassmen: Take advantage of all the things you can do in high school because it only lasts for four years.

Josie Miller

Parents: Ted and Jackie Miller School activities: Band.

Future plans: Attend a fouryear college.

Advice to underclassmen: Do your best and work hard.

Take a break if you need it.

Ahmed Mohamed

Parents: Abdullahi Ahmed and Fartun Mohamed School activities: None.

Future plans: College.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy your high school experience.

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Ethan Mohs

Parents: Andrew Mohs and Audrey Rowe School activities: DECA and basketball.

Future plans: Military Advice to underclassmen: Turn in your homework.

Elijah Moilanen

Parents: Mike and Ann Moilanen School activities: Soccer, basketball and golf.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University. Major is undecided.

Advice to underclassmen: Have fun.

Terrence Moody

Parents: Robert Moody and Robin Rothfork School activities: Baseball.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University and play baseball.

Advice to underclassmen: Take life one step at a time.

Morgan Moore

Parents: Paul and Sabrina Moore School activities: None.

Future plans: Work hard.

Play hard.

Advice to underclassmen: Stay on track. It’s a lot easier.

John Moran

Parents: Manuel Moran and Cynthia Moran School activities: Swimming and diving, and Storm Leaders.

Future plans: Attend a four- year college, attend graduate school, and complete my fellowship and medical residency.

Advice to underclassmen: Try different activities and see what you like.

Aidan Morehouse

Parents: Kyle Morehouse and Brenna Thrall School activities: Marching band and jazz band.

Future plans: Going to college for computer science and programming.

Advice to underclassmen: Do something fun during your time here. High school is really boring, if you don’t find an activity.

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Kevin Mortenson

Ariana Nemeth

Brayden Ness

Parents: Chad Morris and Parents: Jeff and Tami Parents: Mike and Missie Parents: Ryan Ness and Kara Nelson Mortenson Nemeth Chelsey Ness School activities: None.

School activities: None.

School activities: None.

School activities: Wrestling.

Future plans: I’m working Future plans: Pursue a career Future plans: College.

Future plans: Union Work. in the tin shop at J Berd. focused on producing music.

Advice to underclassmen: Advice to underclassmen: After being there for a year, I Advice to underclassmen: Stay on top of homework and Do your school work. College is will be out in the field doing Work hard during your first get enough sleep. not required to be successful. heating, ventilation and air couple years of high school. It conditioning. doesn’t get any easier.

Advice to underclassmen: Do not fall behind in math. Do your best to stay to caught up because it’s so hard to catch up on late work and learn new material.

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Hailey Ness

Parents: Kelsey and Dan Ness School activities: Dance.

Future plans: Attend University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Advice to underclassmen: Have fun and don’t take things for granted.

McKinsey Newbanks

Parents: Carl Newbanks and Jenny Newbanks School activities: Tennis, lacrosse, Link Crew and DECA. Future plans: Achieve my bachelor’s degree in the science of psychology.

Advice to underclassmen: Go out of your comfort zone to take different classes, and meet new people.

Duyen Nguyen

Shaylee Nieken

William Nielsen

Megan Nierengarten

Parents: Loan Pham and Phuoc Nguyen School activities: None.

Future plans: Figuring out what I want to do. Psychologist? Criminal Psychologist?

Not sure what, yet. I just wanna make money.

Advice to underclassmen: It’s OK to ask for help. You don’t have to struggle alone.

Parents: Doug Nieken and Tara Treuden School activities: Choir and Link Crew.

Future plans: Either major in teaching or nursing.

Advice to underclassmen: Make sure you turn you work in on time and talk to teachers.

Parents: Brent and Elisa Nielsen School activities: Student council, Minnesota Honor Society, concert choir, Storm Leaders, swimming and diving, track and field, golf, DECA, math league, Link Crew and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Future plans: Attend the Carlson School of Management for a business degree.

Advice to underclassmen: Try everything you can. High school is the best time to discover your passions.

Parents: Tonya Nierengarten School activities: Softball.

Future plans: Go to school for interior design.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Ashlynn Olsen

Hayley Olson

Peyton Olson

Kaden O’Malley

Parents: Brian and Melissa Olsen School activities: Dance, yearbook and Storm Leaders.

Future plans: Attend college for nursing.

Advice to underclassmen: Make the most out of high school; it goes by faster than you think.

Parents: Jay and Michelle Olson School activities: Yearbook editor, boys hockey manager, Link Crew and prom committee.

Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University-Mankato Advice to underclassmen: Be kind and enjoy the time with everyone.

Parents: Travis and Melissa Olson School activities: Football and golf.

Future plans: Be an electrician.

Advice to underclassmen: Time flies.

Parents: Casey O’Malley and Kelly O’Malley School activities: None.

Future plans: Undecided Advice to underclassmen: Have fun. It goes by quick.

Don’t be mean.

Margaret Nolden Wickens

Parents: Brian and Callee School activities: None.

Future plans: College.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t stress and do your homework right away.

Bailey Ostendorf

Parents: Heather Ostendorf School activities: DECA, band and marching band.

Future plans: Attend Alexandria Technical and Community College to get a degree in law enforcement.

Advice to underclassmen: Do as many things as you can because time flies your senior year.

Jack O’Brien

Parents: Keith and Kristi O’Brien School activities: Football, swimming and diving, track and field, golf, DECA, Minnesota Honor Society, Storm Leaders and Link Crew.

Future plans: Attend the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota for a business degree and then pursue a law degree.

Advice to underclassmen: Befriend as many people as possible; many times they are way cooler than you ever could have expected.

Bryce Paulson

Parents: Bruce Paulson and Jennifer Thorsten School activities: Speech, band, drama, Minnesota Honor Society, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Green Team, class officer and Storm Leaders.

Future plans: Attend Concordia College in Moorhead to pursue a degree in health administration and continue my speech career.

Advice to underclassmen: Have fun, try new things and get your homework done.

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Parents: Phil and Kristi Paulson School activities: Football, golf and DECA. Future plans: Attend a four-year university and study athletic training and play golf.

Advice to underclassmen: Do what you love, love what you do.

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Future plans: Attend University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

Advice to underclassmen: Stay caught up.

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Future plans: Become a fitness trainer.

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Parents: Jim and Tricia Peters School activities: Football and coaching flag football.

Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota-Mankato and major in business/sports management.

Advice to underclassmen: Have fun but work had. Grades are important.

Parents: Brad and Mandy Peterson School activities: Volleyball, track and field, Minnesota Honor Society and Storm Leaders.

Future plans: Go to Mankato State University for nursing.

Advice to underclassmen: Cherish your time in high school. The years go by faster than you would think.

Keegan Pham

Parents: Jessica Ngo School activities: Soccer.

Future plans: College.

Advice to underclassmen: Be yourself.

Katlyn Philabaum

Parents: Bradley and Anne Philabaum School activities: Soccer.

Future plans: Enter the workforce.

Advice to underclassmen: Change is OK. Be yourself.

Easton Portner

Parents: Cory and Erin Portner School activities: Hockey, lacrosse and Storm Leaders.

Future plans: Play hockey for the Granite City Lumberjacks with the goal of playing college hockey.

Advice to underclassmen: Get involved and tell your parents thank you.

Emma Portner

Parents: Cory and Erin Portner School activities: Volleyball, hockey manager, Storm Leaders, Link Crew, prom committee and yearbook.

Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University-Mankato for elementary education Advice to underclassmen: Get involved or participate in sports or clubs. Don’t forget to be kind, and enjoy it.

Ella Pringle

Julia Propson

Parents: Stuart and Rachel Pringle School activities: DECA. Future plans: Become a dental hygienist.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate.

Parents: Jake Asfeld and Shawna Propson School activities: None.

Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota to pursue business and dance.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t stress the small stuff.

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Parents: Kevin and Dawn Reiter School activities: Hockey, soccer and softball.

Future plans: National Guard and after I plan to attend University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

Advice to underclassmen: Make memories, have fun and work hard. It pays off.

Hailey Remus

Parents: Nathon and Debbie Remus School activities: None.

Future plans: Take a gap year and then go to St. Cloud Technical and Community College.

Advice to underclassmen: Be yourself.

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Noah Rosenberger

Parents: Aaron and Michelle Rosenberger School activities: Culinary team, student council, Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota, and choir.

Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota, majoring in CLA. Advice to underclassmen: Stay involved and have fun in high school.

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Paul Rothanburg

Parents: Jocelyn Wood-Rothanburg School activities: Cross-country.

Future plans: Move and eventually work.

Advice to underclassmen: Have fun where you are at currently and never give up.

Sophia Rothstein

Parents: Keith and Steph Rothstein School activities: Volleyball, track and field, Storm Leaders, Minnesota Honor Society and prom committee.

Future plans: Attend the University of South Dakota to major in psychology and criminal justice.

Advice to underclassmen: Focus on turning your assignments in on time and make connections with teachers.

Deandra Dean Rudy

Parents: Allen and Jeannie Rudy School activities: Art. Future plans: Work.

Advice to underclassmen: None.

Nimo Sahal

Jayden Salzer Gibbs

Dominic Sander

Parents: Abdi Omar and Maryan Guhad School activities: Common Diversity.

Future plans: Work at my dream job while traveling to my home country.

Advice to underclassmen: Honestly, just try your hardest even if you think it won’t take you far; trust me it will.

Parents: Aaron Salzer and Erin Gibbs.

School activities: Jazz band and marching band.

Future plans: Go to college and start a business.

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard as a junior for an easier senior year.

Parents: Chad and Jennifer Sander School activities: Track and field.

Future plans: Become a chef.

Advice to underclassmen: None.

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Parents: Andy Sawicki and Jackie Forsell School activities: None.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical and Community College. I am going into the medical field but am undecided on what for yet.

Advice to underclassmen: Make lot of memories, have fun and work hard.

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Parents: David and Michelle Saxton School activities: Football, baseball and golf.

Future plans: Go into the trades.

Advice to underclassmen: Never give up. You got this.

Parents: Wayne Elias and Angalic Elias School activities: Link Crew.

Future plans: Be a funeral director.

Advice to underclassmen: Keep your head up. Focus on yourself, your dreams and your goals.

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Parents: Jeremy and Bridget Scheeler School activities: Wrestling, clay target, fishing team and FFA. Future plans: Career in the trades.

Advice to underclassmen: Have fun and work hard.

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Future plans: Military.

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Parents: Steve and Jessica Sidla School activities: Student council, Link Crew, Minnesota Honor Society, and track and field.

Future plans: Attend Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and major in nursing.

Advice to underclassmen: Go to all the football games and dances. Enjoy your four years.

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Parents: Mallory Smunk School activities: Band and poetry.

Future plans: Psychiatric nursing at University of Minnesota-Duluth.

Advice to underclassmen: Take care of your mental health.

Emily Starr

Parents: Eugene and Angela Starr School activities: Soccer.

Future plans: Attend Alexandria Technical and Community College. I plan to continue playing soccer throughout college.

Advice to underclassmen: Be yourself, be confident, and know that it’s OK to make mistakes.

Kathryn Stiegel

Parents: Steve and Heidi Stiegel School activities: Tennis, band, choir, marching band and jazz band.

Future plans: Go to St. Mary’s University of Minnesota for pre-lab sciences.

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard in school. It’ll be worth it in the end.

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Natalie Stiegel

Parents: Heidi Stiegel School activities: Soccer, track and field, DECA and marching band.

Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota-Duluth for healthcare management Advice to underclassmen: Be kind to everyone; you never know what someone is going through.

Riley Stover

Parents: Jeremy Stover and Shari Stover School activities: Football and DECA. Future plans: Go to St. Cloud State University for a degree in marketing.

Advice to underclassmen: Make sure to work and have a lot of fun at the same time.

Time flies.

Morgan Strandberg

Parents: Brian and Alicia Strandberg School activities: None.

Future plans: College.

Advice to underclassmen: Have fun.

Kendal Stucke

Parents: Kevin and Melissa Stucke School activities: Swimming and diving.

Future plans: Go to University of North Dakota. I plan to major in psychology and minor in nutrition.

Advice to underclassmen: Try hard and don’t take it for granted.

Bricelyn Sweeter

Parents: David and Penny Sweeter School activities: Robotics.

Future plans: Stay local and become a science teacher.

Advice to underclassmen: Join activities while you can; they really pay off.

Mason Tasto

Parents: James and Lisa Tasto School activities: None.

Future plans: Be an electrician.

Advice to underclassmen: Think for yourself.

CLASS OF 2022 Jack Taszarek

Parents: Tim Taszarek and Becky Taszarek School activities: None.

Future plans: Go to St. Cloud State University, majoring in social studies education.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy life; it moves before your eyes.

Emily Taylor

Parents: Cameron Taylor and Anastacia Licari School activities: Marching band and drumline.

Future plans: Make it through college and make use of my degree.

Advice to underclassmen: Keep your head up and get a therapist.

Bailee Thompson

Parents: Doug and Jessie Thompson School activities: Dance.

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

Advice to underclassmen: Make the most of everything.

Bailey Thompson

Parents: Erik and Heidi Thompson School activities: Developmental adapted physical education volunteer and drama club.

Future plans: Spend time with family, making memories and following career options to save money for future plans.

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard and don’t ever give up.

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Audrey Tindal

Parents: Derrick and Jessica Tindal School activities: Band, speech manager, knowledge bowl, marching band, drumline and Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: Attend University of MinnesotaDuluth and get a master’s degree in social work.

Advice to underclassmen: Sleep.

Alexis Turck

Parents: Ashley Turck School activities: Yearbook.

Future plans: Graduate college.

Advice to underclassmen: Pass your classes.

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Olivia Tykwinski

Parents: Nathan and Stephanie Tykwinski School activities: Swimming and diving, and Link Crew.

Future plans: Attend the University of North Dakota with a major in commercial aviation.

Advice to underclassmen: You only go to high school once, so get involved in anything and everything you can. Don’t be afraid to push yourself out of your comfort zone.

Allie Van Heel

Parents: Melissa Van Heel School activities: Soccer, concert choir, Storm Leaders and student council.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical and Community College for liberal arts and sciences.

Advice to underclassmen: Participate in activities and events as often as possible; you’ll make the best memories.

Chelsey Vogel

Parents: Randy and Andrea Vogel School activities: Volleyball, culinary team, Miss Sauk Rapids Royalty, Project for Teens and Storm Leaders.

Future plans: Go to St. Cloud Technical and Community College while working, and then transfer after generals.

Advice to underclassmen: Get super involved with school because it makes you want to be here. Support all of the sports and activity teams.

Make friends and enjoy it.

Kayla Wahlin

Parents: Steve and Lisa Wahlin School activities: None.

Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University to study hospitality and tourism management.

Advice to underclassmen: Cherish the time because it actually does go by fast.

Jayce Walrath

Parents: Michael and Amanda Walrath School activities: Football, basketball, and track and field.

Future plans: Play football at Duluth and study to be a teacher or nurse.

Advice to underclassmen: Live the life you want to live; don’t be scared to take chances.

Madison Weber

Parents: Scott Weber School activities: DECA. Future plans: Sales and marketing management and business management at Alexandria Community and Technical College.

Advice to underclassmen: No matter how hard it gets, keep pushing through high school. It goes by a lot faster than you think.

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Mason Welch

Parents: Mike and Shari Welch School activities: Football.

Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota-Duluth for a four-year degree.

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy it while it lasts.

Macy Welk

Parents: Doug and Denise Welk School activities: DECA co-president, Minnesota Honor Society, class treasurer, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Link Crew, shift manager at Red Barn DQ and receptionist at Miller Auto Center.

Future plans: Go to St. Cloud State University to major in marketing.

Advice to underclassmen: Be present in every moment and enjoy the time you have. It goes by fast.

Caleb Westby

Parents: Dean Westby and Bethany Westby School activities: None.

Future plans: I’m not completely certain on what I’m going to do.

Advice to underclassmen: Good luck.

Chloe Westby

Parents: Dean Westby and Bethany Westby School activities: Gay Straight Alliance and Common Diversity.

Future plans: Not sure at the moment.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t sleep in class.

Annie Mae Westergren

Parents: Troy Westergren and Leah Westergren School activities: Choir, basketball and softball.

Future plans: Go to St. Cloud Technical and Community College for my generals and then the University of Minnesota to be a veterinarian.

Advice to underclassmen: Always push yourself and keep your friends close.

Katelyn Westre

Parents: Jason and Kelly School activities: Swimming and diving and gymnastics.

Future plans: Real estate and entrepreneur.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t worry about others.

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Will White

Parents: Jason and Dayna White School activities: Football, hockey, track and field, and student council.

Future plans: Attend Gustavus Adolphus College in the fall.

Advice to underclassmen: You can achieve anything you set your mind to.

Lars Wilson

Parents: Larry and Jessica Wilson School activities: Track and field.

Future plans: Work at IPM with my dad.

Advice to underclassmen: Study and be involved in your school.

Tristyn Woggon

Parents: Josh Woggon School activities: None.

Future plans: Get a degree in molecular biology and use genetics to help the human race.

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be afraid of challenges.

It’s OK to fail sometimes, but push through it and strive for more.

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Cole Young

Jaxon Young

Lydia Zabinski

Kiah Zaske

Carter Zuhlsdorf

Brooklyn Zylla

Parents: Jesse and Larina Young School activities: Hockey.

Future plans: Go to college for computer science at the tech college after a break year.

Advice to underclassmen: It goes faster than you think; make it count.

Parents: Terry and Kacey Young School activities: Swimming and diving.

Future plans: Pursue a degree in engineering at St. Cloud State University.

Advice to underclassmen: Start playing a sport freshman or sophomore year. It will allow you to meet new people and manage your time for a better future.

Parents: Jeff and Tanya Zabinski School activities: Swimming and diving, Nordic skiing, DECA and Minnesota Honor Society.

Future plans: Become a forensic psychologist and work as a prison therapist.

Advice to underclassmen: It’s always good to care about your grades but don’t let it ruin your fun.

Parents: Dave and Michelle Zaske School activities: Tennis, track and field, choir and Rotary club.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical an Community College for a biology pathway.

My goal is to be a dermatologist.

Advice to underclassmen: Make sure to get a planner to stay organized. Don’t be afraid to try new things, and don’t be afraid to ask questions or ask for help.

Parents: Jayson Zuhlsdorf and Betsy Boyer School activities: A little of this and a little of that.

Future plans: Get rich.

Advice to underclassmen: Try it all.

Parents: Jeff and Linda Zylla School activities: None.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical and Community College for generals and then go to Mankato for social work.

Advice to underclassmen: Try to enjoy high school. It goes by way faster than you would think.

Ellie

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We are so proud of you. No matter where you go or how successful you become, never lose sight of yourself. Always be humble.

We love you so much!

Congrats Kayla!

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