Grad Tab 2010

Wadena-Deer Creek High School Supplement to the Wadena Pioneer Journal Saturday, May 29, 2010

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Wadena Deer Creek Class of 2010

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Together we have experienced life, separately we will pursue our dreams, and forever our memories will remain.

Class Flower: yellow rose

Class Colors: blue & gold

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Presenting the Wadena-Deer Creek High School Class of 2010 Brittany Anderson GPA: 3.437 Parents’ names: John and Debbie Anderson School activities: I was involved in tennis, softball, drama, German club and foreign exchange club, but I went post-secondary in my senior year.

Future plans: Undecided.

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Kaylie K. Bauck Parents’ names: Shawn and Cari Bauck Future plans: Attend MSCTC for generals, then transfer to a four-year college.

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Cassondra LaRae Behl Parents’ names: George and Cynthia Behl School activities: Hockey, NHS. Future plans: Attend Finlandia University in Michigan to play hockey for the women’s team. Study psychology or sports management.

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Kyle Beiswenger Parents’ names: Joel and Kim Beiswenger School activities: Hockey Future plans: Attend tech school in Wadena for generals.

Danielle Belch GPA: 3.5 Parents’ names: Deb and Rick Belch School activities: Dance and choir.

Future plans: Attend MSUM (Moorhead) for psychological analysis.

Erica Bertram Parents’ names: Patty and Jeremy Sanders, Scott Bertram.

School activities: SADD, Big Buddy in 11th grade.

Future plans: Undecided at the moment but MSCTC for generals.

The simplest questions are the most profound.

Where were you born?

Where is your home?

Where are you going?

What are you doing?

Think about these once in a while and watch your answers change. —Richard Bach

I’d rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are; because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star. I’d rather be a has-been than a might-havebeen, by far; for a might havebeen has never been, but a has was once an are. —Milton Berle

Scott Brown Parents’ names: Russ and Bonnie Brown School activities: LEO club and FFA. Future plans: Go to work.

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Adrianna Buettner GPA: 3.7 Parents’ names: Ray and Leanne Buettner School activities: FCCLA, NHS, German club, drama, peer tutor.

Future plans: Pursue nursing at Concordia in Moorhead.

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Taylor Byman Parents’ names: Elaine Byman School activities: Basketball, choir.

Future plans: Going to Alex Tech for health and fitness specialist and then a four-year college for physical education.

Emily Canning Parents’ names: Pam Canning Future plans: Graduated May 7 from M State Wadena in massage therapy.

Planning on attending M State Moorhead to continue education in physical therapy.

How to wear your cap and tassel There are a few rules for graduates to follow as they don their graduation ceremony attire.

Most schools require a cap and gown to be worn at the commencement ceremony, but many graduates struggle with the correct way to wear their cap and tassel.

The cap should be worn so that one of the points is directly in front, so that if looked at from above the cap would form a diamond on your head. Pull it down snugly so that the top of the cap is flat with your head. It shouldn’t be pointing up or resting on top of a hairdo.

The tassel should be placed so that it hangs on the right side of your face. Once you have received your diploma, you should grab the tassel and turn it to the left side. Leave it in this position until you remove your cap after the ceremony.

Sara L. Carpenter Parents’ names: Scott and Janice Carpenter School activities: SADD, Big Buddy Future plans: Undecided

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Daniel Damlo Parents’ names: Candace Damlo (mom), Bernard Brenk (guardian) School activities: LEO club.

Future plans: Go to college (undecided) for a business degree and get a minor in electronics.

Kelly Ann DeFoe Parents’ names: Todd and Terri DeFoe School activities: Volleyball, softball, SADD Future plans: Attend M State in Fergus Falls for generals, then transfer for dental hygienist.

Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will be delightful, old age will bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success.

—Louisa May Alcott

Brandon J. Disselbrett Parents’ names: Chet Disselbrett School activities: Choir, working at Subway.

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Kara Doane Parents’ names: Lesa Beihoffer School activities: I wasn’t in any school activities.

Future plans: I am undecided for my future plans.

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Leah Dykhoff GPA: 3.8 Parents’ names: Butch and Katie Dykhoff School activities: Hockey, softball, Big Buddy, peer mentor.

Future plans: University of Wisconsin — River Falls for business management and hockey.

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Halen Joe Eckman GPA: 2.4 Parents’ names: Sissy Rasmussen Future plans: Rock ‘n’ Roll.

If you have a talent, use it in every which way possible. Don’t hoard it. Don’t dole it out like a miser.

Spend it lavishly, like a millionaire intent on going broke.

— Brenda Francis

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Best Wishes Class of 2010

Parents’ names: Russell and Tana Evans Future plans: Undecided.

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May your future be filled with success!

Good Luck and Best Wishes to the Class of 2010!

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Congratulations to the Class of 2010!

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Kevin Michael Gedde Parents’ names: Walter and Lori Gedde Future plans: Plans are to go to Wadena Technical College one year of carpentry science, then on to Alexandria for criminal justice.

If you believe in what you are doing, then let nothing hold you up in your work. Much of the best work of the world has been done against seeming impossibilities.

—Dale Carnegie

Mitchell Girard GPA: 3.5 Parents’ names: Michael and Karen Girard School activities: Tennis, BPA, knowledge bowl, peer mentor.

Future plans: Finish my associate of arts at M State in Wadena then transfer to Northwestern in Roseville.

Steph Hahn Parents’ names: Dan and Jill Hahn School activities: Softball, dance and football cheerleading.

Future plans: Attend Fergus Falls Technical College and play softball, travel the world.

Congratulations Stephanie Aaron Hahn Uselman and the entire

Class of 2010

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Emily Hammes GPA: 3.8 Parents’ names: Rose and Mike Hammes School activities: Cheerleading, basketball, volleyball, Big Buddy, SADD, Red Cross blood donor.

Future plans: I will be attending St. Cloud State University and majoring in health care. I would like to have a career as a surgical assistant in a plastic surgery department.

Lexie Hoemberg GPA: 3.855 Parents’ names: Jeff and Sheila Hoemberg School activities: Softball, danceline, football cheerleading, NHS, student council, SADD and Big Buddy.

Future plans: Attend UND to major in pre-law.

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Dane Hoffman GPA: 3.62 Parents’ names: Dan and Julie Hoffman School activities: National Honor Society, football, basketball, track, FFA, 4-H, Big Buddy, peer tutor.

Future plans: Attend NDSU and major in food science.

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Sam Holweger GPA: 3.96 Parents’ names: Gary and Carol Holweger School activities: Tennis, hockey, softball, peer mentor, student council, band, jazz band and choir.

Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University and major in pharmacy.

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Calvin Horan GPA: 2.6 Parents’ names: Mike and Marsha Horan School activities: None Future plans: Undecided

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Heather Horstmann Parents’ names: Joseph and Yvonne Horstmann Future plans: Attend college to become a nurse.

Best wishes to all of our area 2010 graduates!

May your future be filled with continued success!

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Parents’ names: Mark Johnson and Barb Cummings School activities: Choir, LEO club.

Future plans: Possibly photography.

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Zack Kelderman Parents’ names: Darren and Kandace Kelderman School activities: Football, baseball, peer mentor.

Future plans: Attend college and earn a degree in business.

A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY AWAITS YOU

Our 2010 graduates Wadena: Sara Carpenter Mitchell Girard Maribeth Johnson Nicholas Polman Zack Kelderman

Verndale: Brianna Kimber Darian Nadgwick Bertha/Hewitt Emily Mikkelson

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Aaron Kern GPA: 4.0 Parents’ names: Gerald and Ivy Kern School activities: Football and basketball.

Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, majoring in engineering and minoring in business.

Congratulations Aaron Kern and the Graduating Class of 2010

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Tess Kirkland GPA: 3.81 Parents’ names: Lynette and Bryan Kirkland School activities: Drama, speech, peer mentor, NHS. Future plans: Concordia College in Moorhead for theatre arts major.

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Cory Daniel Klebs GPA: 3.2 Parents’ names: Dan and Connie Klebs School activities: On the Job Training Future plans: Attend Central Lakes College for business management.

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Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end.

It’s not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it’s when you’ve had everything to do and you’ve done it.

— Margaret Thatcher

Parents’ names: Penny and Lenny McLeod, Ron Klein School activities: Special Olympics Future plans: Work at DAC.

Kayle Krause GPA: 3.5 Parents’ names: Jon and Mary Krause School activities: Football cheerleading, golf and student council.

Future plans: Attending college at NDSU.

Paychecks stop. Life goes on.

Retirement can include a steady income.

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Caitlyn Grace Kreller Parents’ names: Laurie Kreller School activities: Cheerleading, dance, SADD, Big Buddy.

Future plans: Major in graphic communications and minor in theatre arts at Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Wishing the class of 2010 the best!

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Tyler Langer GPA: 2.8-3.0 Parents’ names: Mark and Stacy Langer School activities: OJT, choir, yearbook class.

Future plans: Work and go on to tech school.

Hanna Larson GPA: 3 Parents’ names: Aaron and Peggy Larson School activities: Girls tennis, jazz band, band, choir, National Honor Society.

Future plans: Attending Concordia College in Moorhead in the fall for premed with a major in psychology and minor in music.

Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success.

— Dale Carnegie

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2010!

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Angie Lorentz GPA: 3.826 Parents’ names: Sharon Mertens and Jeff Lorentz School activities: BPA, knowledge bowl, choir, fall and one-act plays.

Future plans: Attend either the College of St. Scholastica or the University of St. Thomas majoring in mathematics and eventually teaching high school math.

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Congratulations, Graduates!

Consider M State a part of your future.

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Have the strength to follow your dreams, the courage to take chances

Discover your future at www.minnesota.edu

and the wisdom to always keep learning.

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Heather Luukinen Parents’ names: Connie and Ken Szathmary and Kevin Luukinen School activities: Band, fist pump club.

Future plans: Go to college, become a probation officer and become Lil’ Wayne’s manager and be a part of Young Money.

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Whitney Meacham GPA: 3.702 Parents’ names: Lisa and Bruce Meacham School activities: FCCLA and NHS. Future plans: Attend Bemidji State University, majoring in social work and minor in psychology. I will go on to get my chemical dependence certificate.

Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence.

Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.

Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.

—Calvin Coolidge

Nikki Miller GPA: 4.0 Parents’ names: Pat and Deb Miller School activities: Business Professionals of America, knowledge bowl, student council, Big Buddy, academic boosters.

Future plans: University of Wisconsin — Madison for marketing with hopes of obtaining a master’s degree in sports marketing at the University of Oregon.

GPA: 4.0 Parents’ names: Cary and Renita McGrane School activities: Cross country, dance, NHS, peer mentor, student council, band and choir.

Future plans: I plan to attend the University of St. Catherine and major in food and nutrition, along with fashion merchandising.

Sydney Mohs GPA: 3.7 Parents’ names: Randy and Susan Mohs School activities: Band.

Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota — Duluth in the fall. Major in biology. After graduation, apply to medical school.

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Tyler Muehler Parents’ names: Tim and Terri School activities: Hockey, band.

Future plans: Go play hockey and go as far as I can.

Chad Nelson GPA: 3.29 Parents’ names: Michael and Christine Nelson Future plans: Unmanned aerial systems at University of North Dakota.

Jessica Nelson Parents’ names: Lawrence and JoAnne Nelson School activities: Choir.

Future plans: Go to college for cosmetology.

Ryan Nelson GPA: 3.977 Parents’ names: Dave and Christi Nelson School activities: Baseball, basketball, peer mentor, NHS, choir.

Future plans: Attend M State in Fergus Falls.

Savvy ways to save when heading off to college (MS) -- Across the country, recent high school graduates are transitioning to freshman at colleges and universities.

There will be many decisions facing the nation’s next crop of college students, from where to live to what courses to take to whether to join an academic club or fraternity/sorority.

Perhaps the most vital decisions current and future college kids must make are financial ones. For most students, college is the first time they’ll be managing their own money. While money management is most often a trial and error process for college kids, there are tricks to money management that today’s teenagers and young adults can use to their advantage.

• Don’t be late. Being late for class isn’t a good way for students to ingratiate themselves with their professors. But being late with bills can be an even worse idea. In addition to the negative impact paying bills late can have on a young person’s credit rating, late fees can pile up quickly. The average late fee for credit cards is $28, which is in addition to the balance remaining on the card itself. That’s $28 the average college kid can save simply by paying on time.

Another way to avoid late fees is to save before splurging.

That means, save up the cash to pay for your purchase and skip the credit card entirely.

• Use your student status to your advantage. Local businesses surrounding college campuses typically offer student discounts when students present their university I.D. Restaurants, movie theaters, music stores, etc., are among the many businesses that offer student discounts up to 20 percent. If going out to eat or having a date night at the movies, remember to bring along your student I.D. and reap the rewards.

• Watch ATM cash drain. Some ATMs charge in upwards of $3.50 for cash withdrawals, particularly ones that are “convenient” or close to campus. You can quickly deplete your savings with a few bucks withdrawn here and there. Instead, consider opening up an account at a local bank that offers good perks (not just fluff incentives luring college students) and no-fee ATM withdrawals. Your school also may be affiliated with a credit union that offers special plans to students, including good interest rates and discounts on other financial items such as auto insurance.

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Yalonda Nelson Parents’ names: Lois Ellingson and Michael Nelson School activities: Drama, FCCLA, German club, foreign exchange club, SADD, ENABL, choir.

Future plans: Minnesota STate University Moorhead. I want to be something big!

Alisha Kay Peterson Parents’ names: Cindy Dukowitz and Brad Dukowitz School activities: None.

Future plans: Go to college for criminal justice.

Stephen Peterson GPA: C Parents’ names: Rob and Margie Peterson Future plans: College, get rich (lol).

Cassie Platt GPA: 2.875 Parents’ names: Tricia Engel and Wayne Platt School activities: SADD Future plans: Going to Illinois Valley Community College to receive my RN and hopefully transferring to Bradley University in Peoria, Ill. to get my master’s in nursing.

You are educated.

Your certification is in your degree.

You may think of it as the ticket to the good life.

Let me ask you to think of an alternative.

Think of it as your ticket to change the world.

—Tom Brokaw Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.

—Andrew Carnegie

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Nicholas Polman Parents’ names: Nick Polman School activities: None Future plans: I plan to go to college and get a bachelor’s degree. I also want to be a cartoon voice actor.

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Megan Popp GPA: 3.314 Parents’ names: Steven and Kathy Popp/Mark and Carol Rohr School activities: Softball, choir.

Future plans: St. Mary’s University — Winona campus.

People of mediocre ability sometimes achieve outstanding success because they don’t know when to quit. Most men succeed because they are determined to.

— George E. Allen

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Parents’ names: Shawn and Anji Redfield and Lisa Leeseberg School activities: Football, baseball.

Future plans: Go to college, get a job, live in Deer Creek.

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Ashley Reese GPA: 3.975 Parents’ names: James and Rachele Reese School activities: Class president, student council, National Honor Society, knowledge bowl, choir, Big Buddy.

Future plans: Major in biology at the University of Minnesota — Duluth with pre-dentistry intentions in the future.

Jessica Rinkel GPA: 3.3 Parents’ names: Jeffrey and Sharyl Rinkel School activities: Tennis Future plans: Going to Minnesota School of Business in Elk River for accounting.

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Kristen Deborah Rokenbrodt GPA: 3.24 Parents’ names: The Rev. Gary and Debbie Rokenbrodt School activities: Fall play, one act play, speech team, FCCLA, Voice of Democracy speech contest, German club, foreign exchange club, Miss Wadena contest.

Future plans: I plan to attend the University of Wisconsin — Stout with a double major in graphic design and multimedia design.

Tony Ross Parents’ names: Jerry and Jeanne Schmidt School activities: Special Olympics, track, cross country.

Future plans: To be successful in life and help others.

Kelsey Schwartz GPA: 3.0 Parents’ names: Dawn and Jeff Schwartz School activities: Student council, LEO club, choir, SADD. Future plans: I’m going to Alexandria Tech school for medical lab technician.

Desiree Seibert GPA: 3.5 Parents’ names: Bill Seibert, Beth Super School activities: FCCLA, SADD, German club, foreign exchange club.

Future plans: I plan on going to BSU and majoring in elementary education.

Jared Sherman GPA: 2.6 Parents’ names: Victoria and Arbra Hunt School activities: OJT, choir Future plans: Going to colleg to become a diesel pump/turbo mechanic.

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How to find your first ‘real’ job In part thanks to a still struggling economy, recent graduates are advised to have a Plan-B when it comes to finding a job after graduation.

Although there seems to be some improvement in the employment arena, unemployment rates across North America continue to be at all-time highs. What’s more, companies have reduced the percentage of on-campus recruiting across the country, some by as much as 25 percent. That means that college and high school graduates will be in the same league as other job seekers -- pounding the pavement to find jobs.

As if the failing economy isn’t stressful enough, many graduates are finding their degrees and study concentrations may be undesireable at the moment. Students with concentrations in real estate, accounting, finance and other struggling sectors are facing even choppier waters when applying for jobs. They may have to think outside of the box or temporarily apply for a different type of position until the job outlook improves in their area of specialization.

Individuals searching for their first real job should consider the following: • Don’t rule out temporary positions. Some companies that don’t have the cash for permanent employees will use temp agencies to fill in open spots in the organization. While these positions may be temporary, they get a person in the door, their name on file and a chance to display their work ethic to higherups. When a full-time position does open, a former temporary employee may have the insider advantage.

• Consider a different job sector. While individuals may not want to think about the degree they’ve worked so hard for being out of fashion, they may have to consider this when job hunting.

Because graduates have little to no real world job experience, that brand new degree in accounting doesn’t mean they can’t apply for a job in customer service. Look at the broad picture when seeking a job and don’t limit prospects.

• Networking really is key. Recent graduates are no doubt familiar with the term networking. Although many people would like to think they’ll be hired based on their merits and experience, many times it’s a “who you know” situation. Joining career groups, interning and keeping in touch with individuals, volunteering and any other interaction with people is a great way to get your name out there. Recruiters are more likely to hire someone who is recommended than a person with just a well-written resume.

• Be on top of your game. Graduates have to ensure they’re polished thanks to the highly competitive nature of today’s job market. Common interview questions should be well rehearsed so they seem thought out but not rigid. Resumes should be concise, clear and free of any errors. Interview wardrobe should be professional. Now is the time to take care of all the smaller details that can lead to success.

• Don’t get discouraged. In a perfect job market it can take a few months to land that first job. In a difficult economy, it will take even longer. Start your search early -- even before graduation looms -- so that you will have time. Also, consider having a backup plan for work, such as a part-time job so you will have income while you are seeking your dream job. While it may not be ideal, you will have some financial freedom to wait out a full-time position that fits your goals.

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Erica Steward Parents’ names: Shelly Steward and Rick Uselman Future plans: College — criminal justice, criminology and/or psychology.

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Charles Swaisgood Jr. Parents’ names: Charles and Dora Swaisgood School activities: Special Olympics, basketball, track, bowling.

Future plans: Plan on going to Staples Technical College for welding.

Amanda Skoog GPA: 2.732 Parents’ names: Barb Kiselewski and Eugene Skoog School activities: Choir and danceline.

Future plans: Go to Wadena tech for cosmetology and massage therapy.

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Jacob Snyder GPA: 3.0 Parents’ names: Vernon and Marilyn Snyder School activities: Cross country, track.

Future plans: College at MSUM.

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Brandyn Swanson Parents’ names: Marlo Hieb, Chad Swanson School activities: Hockey Future plans: Law enforcement

Jonathan Swisse GPA: 3.87 Parents’ names: Robert and Karen Swisse School activities: Peer mentor, flight lessons.

Future plans: I am going to attend the University of North Dakota to earn a bachelor’s degree in unmanned aircraft systems.

Scott Syverson GPA: 3.8 Parents’ names: Glen and Donna Wood School activities: Peer mentor, boys basketball, choir.

Future plans: I plan on attending North Dakota State University, majoring in computer science with a minor in business. Hoping after school to be a computer technician or own a business related to computers.

Andrew Timm GPA: 2.3 Parents’ names: Debbie and Jame Miller School activities: Baseball, band.

Future plans: Attend tech school in Duluth.

Hannah Toedter GPA: 3.99 Parents’ names: Dan and Lynda Toedter School activities: Cross-country, basketball, track, NHS, peer mentor, Big Buddy, student council.

Future plans: Attend Hamline University, majoring in psychology, run cross country and track.

The fine art of letter writing revisited Handwriting experts have noticed a decline in penmanship, and the handwritten word for that matter. Many attribute this decline to the increased use of digital devices, such as mobile phones, computers and PDAs. A society that is short on time simply can’t set aside moments to write letters or cards, right?

In the past, penmanship was the mark of intelligence and indicative of social class. Today, many children barely get beyond the printing stage of lessons, never mind mastering cursive writing. However, penmanship is important and writing letters can be the perfect way to reestablish this lost art.

Letters are more personal than an e-mail or Tweet can ever be. A handwritten note says that you care about the person to whom the letter is addressed and about what you are saying because you spent a little more time composing your thoughts with pen and paper.

Ready to write the perfect letter? Follow these tips for success.

• Decide on your recipient and what you want to say to this person. Is it pressing news or do you simply desire to catch up?

• Choose your stationery. The tone of the letter will be indicated by the stationery you choose. A casual note could be on a fun printed paper. A more serious conversation could be on linen paper.

• You don’t write letters everyday, so think of it as an event rather than a chore. This way you’ll enjoy the process that much more.

• Practice your penmanship beforehand. Chances are reliance on a computer or other electronics has resulted in penmanship skills faltering. After all, aside from signing checks or digital signature readers at retail stores, when do you actually have to put pen to paper anymore these days? Grab a piece of lined paper and practice writing a few sentences. Similar to riding a bicycle, with practice penmanship will come back to you.

• Think of the letter as a conversation. Start with an icebreaker or an aside comment that will eventually pave the way for the “meat” of your letter. Don’t over-plan the letter, otherwise it may seem forced. (Remember, writing is an art form and should be treated as such.)

• Personalize the letter by involving the recipient in the letter-writing process. Don’t make it all about yourself.

Ask questions, recall moments you spent together and touch upon topics you know this person will enjoy.

• Finish the letter with something special. Perhaps it is a quote you love or a sentiment from your heart.

• Think about writing letters as an addition to or in replacement of purchased greeting cards. This way you can customize the sentiments for special occasions and make the gift of your words ever more meaningful.

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Kevin Tumberg GPA: 3.89 Parents’ names: Terry and Barb Tumberg School activities: Football, basketball, baseball, NHS, BPA, peer mentor and Big Buddy.

Future plans: Attending college to major in health and physical education.

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Aaron Uselman GPA: 3.07 Parents’ names: Todd and Deb Uselman School activities: Football and wrestling.

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Jessica Jean Wegscheid GPA: 3.909 Parents’ names: John and Lisa Wegscheid School activities: NHS, SADD, student council, class officer (vice president), softball, cheerleading.

Future plans: I intend on going to the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks to pursue a degree in nursing (registered nurse).

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Tyler Wohlwend GPA: 3.5 Parents’ names: Scott and Joyce Wohlwend School activities: Wrestling, baseball.

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Major change led Bluffton could fit inside my hospital! to major life change Editor’s note: This is one of two students from the WDC class of 2000 we’re checking in on this week to see how their life changed after being a “millennium graduate.”

Editor’s note: This is one of two students from the WDC class of 2000 we’re checking in on this week to see how their life changed after being a “millennium graduate.”

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JACKIE GASTECKI Special to the PJ

My name is Jackie Gastecki and I graduated from Wadena-Deer Creek with the class of 2000. It is crazy to think that my class is approaching the 10 year mark of being out of high school. It seems like yesterday we were walking through the halls and not having to worry about paying the bills.

Going through school at Wadena-Deer Creek, I found an interest in math and science. Mr. Klawitter was a great helper in keeping me interested in physics and anatomy through my last couple years.

Along with being involved in the summer recreation program as a water safety instructor and lifeguard, I participated in a program at WDC that allowed me to “intern” at the hospital and learn more about the medical field in hands on situations. With these opportunities, I left WDC with intentions to go to St. Scholastica and major in pre-med. After a year, I left St. Scholastica and decided to change my major to mechanical engineering and go to North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D. I finished college in 2005 and started working for Stern Industries in Baxter as a quality engineer. I went back for my master’s in 2008 and graduated from Benedictine University with my MBA, while continuing to work for Stern Industries. My current job has brought me a lot of opportunities that I never thought I would have experienced. I have been able to travel to places all over the U.S. and even to Asia a few times. It is amazing at how much you can learn about another culture by just visiting their community. I have learned to appreciate my own surroundings more by learning about the differences that

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other cultures exhibit. That is a life lesson that I, personally, couldn’t have learned in college or high school.

The past couple years have also been very interesting and educational. With the economy taking a turn for the worse and having one of the worst recessions since the Great Depression, it’s amazing how I learned day by day about how simple things can change people’s lives so drastically.

It made me realize that there were times that I was being wasteful and not making the wisest decisions about how I was spending my money. I guess through the hard times, collectively, I learned quite a bit and realized that it is very important to make sure to not let yourself live beyond your means; it can get you in a lot of trouble if you do live beyond your means. It is great to see the economy starting to pick up again and I hope that we don’t have to see that sort of recession again for a while.

While I am definitely not doing what I envisioned myself doing 10 years ago, there is nothing that I would change. Every hard time and fun time has been a defining moment and has helped shape me to who I am today. I still think that it is crazy how fast these 10 years have gone by since I was just a care free kid at WDC, but I always remember my parents telling me that as you get older, every year seems to go by faster. Along with many other lessons I learned in life, they weren’t always as wrong as I thought they were when I was a teen.

I can hardly believe that it has been 10 years since graduation! Since leaving WDC 10 years ago, I have had more opportunities available than I could have imagined.

When I first started at NDSU I began with major in biology with the intention of being a science and math teacher. But during my orientation, one of the science faculty announced that North Dakota State Univesity was in the process of starting a radiologic sciences program. So during my sophomore year, I became a radiologic science major.

When it was time to do an internship I was lucky enough to be accepted into the radiology program at MeritCare in Fargo. To be honest, I had no idea what I was in for. During my first rotation down in the emergency room, I almost passed out watching a doctor put a chest tube into a patient.

After that I started to wonder if I had chosen the right career path. But the more I saw, and the more hands-on the work became, the more I loved it

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and I wanted to learn more.

After I finished school and received my degree, I was lucky enough to get a job at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. And the first thing that I noticed was the sheer size of everything.

I swear that you could easily fit Bluffton in the hospital and still have room to spare. I worked for the first two years in outpatient radiology. Most of my time was spent working in surgery, assisting with pain management epidurals, and working in the orthopedic clinic. Then in early 2008, I transferred down to the ER and I love it! My days are always different and that is part of the excitement. We can go from having almost nothing to

do, to having four or five traumas in a matter of minutes.

Plus now I’ve gone from being the shy X-ray student who almost passed out and had no clue as to what it going on to being one of the people that the students look to when they have questions about what to do next.

Also I have had the opportunity to work with the Baltimore Orioles working part-time to take X-rays of the players when it is necessary.

Plus my career, and where I work, has allowed me to meet several politicians, entertainers, CEOs, and other heads of state.

But I would say that the largest change that I have gone through in the past 10

years is having the opportunity to discover who I really am.

I have allowed (sometimes forced) myself to go out and ask questions about what else is out there. Before I finished high school I was comfortable with the idea of being a science and math teacher.

Now I am doing things with my life that I didn’t know were possible. I had never considered the possibility of working at the best hospital in the country and working for a professional sports team. And as far as I’m concerned, there is still a lot out there for me to do yet. Believe me, when I say that working in the ER at Johns Hopkins is rarely dull and never boring.

DFLers endorseToday Phillips and is the firstSkogen of many On Saturday, May 15, Pete Phillips received the DFL endorsement for Minnesota House District 10B. Phillips is a small business owner from Wadena. He stepped down from his position on the Wadena City Council to pursue a seat in the Minnesota Legislature two years ago. His opponent is Mark Murdock, the Republican incumbent from Ottertail.

Phillips credited his staff, organization and planning in securing the unanimous endorsement.

“I am humbled and honored to carry the DFL endorsement,” Phillips said in a statement following the Senate District 10 endorsing convention in Henning.

“The main message of this campaign has and will be people,” Phillips said. “I have worked very hard preparing for this job. The

proud to have the support but was extraordinary days to come, as quick to bring up he will not work for St. Paul, but District 10B. He you go from student to graduate. did say the wisdom and assistance in his campaign is more than welWhether you continue your studies come.

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campaign already has tremendous support and momentum and it all stems from people.”

Phillips said the most important thing he has learned is you must ask the people what they want and vote accordingly. He also said he feels that his high level of involvement in state and local government will allow him to be effective as soon as he takes office.

“People just feel abandoned by their representation in St. Paul,” Phillips said. “I will form a relationship with every community in this district. I will vote in their interest.”

Phillips said he has seen a tremendous amount of support from people in St. Paul. The State DFL, many advocate groups and current legislators have encouraged and supported him. Phillips said he is

all know Dan — he is committed to his job. He stayed and took care of Dan Skogen his district.”

Phillips said he looks forward to working closely with Skogen through the election.