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Padraig Donelan
Family: Padraig is the son of Kent and Stacy Donelan, of Willmar. He has two brothers and one sister. College plans: University of Minnesota-Duluth, majoring in human biology and premedicine.
Hobbies and interests: Golfing, computers, choir and playing guitar, hanging out with friends and spending time on the lake.
Cecilia Buzzeo
Family: Cecilia is the daughter of Christopher and Carla Buzzeo, of Willmar. She has one brother. College plans: Concordia College, majoring in business management and minoring in psychology.
Hobbies and interests: Choir, theater, piano, speech.
Ila Baumgart Grace Bjur Riyan Hawadle
Family: Ila is the daughter of Dave and Jen Baumgart, of Willmar. She has two brothers. College plans: University of MinnesotaDuluth, majoring in biology.
Hobbies and interests: Being outside, working out, baseball, running, hiking, reading, being on the lake, sunsets, spending time with family and friends.
Parents: Grace is the daughter of Cindy and Andy Bjur, of Willmar. College plans: North Dakota State University, majoring in architecture.
Hobbies and interests: Swimming, softball, Knowledge Bowl, art, orchestra, band.
Parents: Riyan is the daughter of Korane Abdi and Sairab Arte, of Willmar. She has four brothers and two sisters.
College plans: Macalester College, majoring in biology.
Hobbies and interests: Reading, language learning, drawing, nature walks.
TO THE CLASS OF 2023
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Carson Borchert
Parents: Mark and Lissa Borchert, Grove City. College: University of Minnesota-Duluth, majoring in civil engineering.
Top Graduates 2023
ACGC
Claire Slinden
Parents: Andy and Melissa Slinden, Atwater. College: University of South Carolina , majoring in pharmacy/ pharmaceutical sciences.
Tyler Hanson
Parents: Kurt and Molly Hanson, Benson. College: Southwest Minnesota State University, majoring in computer science.
Micah Werner
Parents: Joe and Tina Werner, Atwater. College: North Dakota State University, majoring in manufacturing engineering.
BBE
Allison Dingmann
Parents: Eric and Andrea Dingmann, Brooten. College: Minnesota State University-Moorhead, majoring in accounting.
Ella Halvorson
Parents: Ryan and Jesi Halvorson, Belgrade. College: University of North Dakota, majoring in biology.
BENSON BOLD
Ellie Krusemark
Parents: David and Andrea Krusemark, Benson. College: Minnesota State University-Moorhead, majoring in business management.
BLHS
Emma Krusemark
Parents: David and Andrea Krusemark, Benson. College: Minnesota State University-Moorhead, majoring in elementary education.
Tori Osterfeld
Parents: Guy and Julie Osterfeld, Bird Island. College: South Dakota State University, majoring in nursing.
CCS
Allison Precht
Parents: Roger and Kay Precht, Bird Island.
College: North Dakota State University, majoring in biology.
About this Edition: Profiled on these pages are students in the top 5% of each graduating class in high schools in the West Central Tribune coverage area. Some schools chose not to participate in 2023.
Isabel Buboltz
Parents: Doug and Amy Buboltz, Hector. College: Lake Area Technical College, physical therapy assistant (AAS).
Allyson Markgraf
Parents: Aaron and JoAnn Markgraf, Hector. College: Minnesota West Community and Technical College, dental assistant (AAS).
Dawson-Boyd
Jordon Perkins
Parents: Karla and Jerrad Perkins, Dawson. College: Concordia CollegeMoorhead, majoring in elementary education.
Mark Arnold
Parents: Jan Arnold, Willmar, and the late Deron Arnold. College: Bethel University, majoring in chemistry.
Max Arnold
Parents: Jan Arnold, Willmar, and the late Deron Arnold. College: Bethel University, majoring in engineering.
Mari Ryberg
Parents: Brian and Sandy Ryberg, Buffalo Lake. College: University of Wisconsin-River Falls, majoring in elementary education.
CMCS
Natasha Erickson
Parents: Cory and Mary Erickson, Raymond. College: North Dakota State University, majoring in accounting and agriculture.
Ariana Greydanus
Parents: Aaron and Michelle Greydanus, Raymond. College: Dordt University, majoring in psychology and social work.
Justin Perkins
Parents: Karla and Jerrad Perkins, Dawson. College: Concordia College, majoring in social studies education.
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BENJAMIN REINERTSON and the COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL graduating class of 2023!
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Top Graduates 2023
KMS
Parents: Thomas and Patricia Koehl, Morris. College: South Dakota State University, majoring in animal science/pre-veterinary.
Remington Schaefer
Parents: Timothy and Kristin Schaefer, Hancock. College: North Dakota State University, majoring in mechanical engineering.
Noah Johnson
Parents: Todd and Erica Johnson, Murdock. College: Ridgewater College, majoring in education and mathematics.
Lac qui Parle Valley
Sophia Miller
Parents: Darren and Heather Miller, Kerkhoven. College: Concordia CollegeMoorhead, majoring in environmental science.
Grace Thompson
Parents: Matt and Brenda Thompson, Kerkhoven. College: Bethel University, majoring in chemistry.
Sydney Thein
Parents: Steve and Karen Meyer, Appleton. College: South Dakota State University, majoring in community and regional planning.
Parents: Bob Moe and Tracy Joplin, Appleton. College: South Dakota State University, majoring in nursing.
Parents: Ed and Liz Shelstad, Madison. College: Minnesota State University-Moorhead, majoring in exercise science.
Parents: Scott and Jen Wittnebel, Nassau. College: South Dakota State University, majoring in high school math education.
Minnewaska
Parents: Nate and Jaime Hultgren. College: University of Minnesota-Duluth, majoring in pre-law and Spanish studies.
Alexandra Carlson
Parents: Tony and Anja Carlson, Starbuck. College: University of Alabama, majoring in biology.
Brady Andrews
Parents: Brett and Jayann Andrews, Montevideo. College: Concordia CollegeMoorhead, majoring in prephysical therapy, exercise science or biology.
Elsey Hagen
Parents: Stephanie Howe and Randy Hagen, Starbuck. College: Gustavus Adolphus College, majoring in environmental studies.
Brooke DeJong
Parents: Troy and Angie DeJong, Montevideo. College: Harvard College, majoring in chemistry or neuroscience.
Molly Hjelm
Parents: Chad and Heather Hjelm, Glenwood. College: Concordia UniversityNebraska, majoring in biology.
Montevideo
Brian Li
Parents: Bin Lin & Chunhua Zheng, Glenwood. College: Gustavus Adolphus College, majoring in physics.
Parents: Tim and Carmel Thein. College: Southwest Minnesota State University, majoring in applied computational mathematics.
Tenley Epema
Parents: Tim and De De Epema, Montevideo. College: University of Jamestown, majoring in nursing.
Avery Koenen
Parents: Scott and Kristin Koenen, Montevideo. College: North Dakota State University, majoring in sports management.
Thomas Philaya
Parents: Matt and Jennifer Philaya, Montevideo. College: Concordia CollegeMoorhead, majoring in finance.
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Top Graduates 2023
Morris
Hannah Cegla
Parents: Bradley and Candace Cegla, Donnelly. College: University of Minnesota-Morris, majoring in social work.
Ian Carlson
Parents: Don and Kristi Carlson, Belgrade. College: Undecided.
Hannah Liljenquist
Parents: Stephan and Kristine Liljenquist, Morris. College: University of Minnesota-Morris, majoring in biology.
Grace Gratton
Parents: Derk and Kristy Gratton, New London. College: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, majoring in astronomy and astrophysics.
Paynesville
Sierra Roeser
Parents: Andrea Roeser, Paynesville. College: Ridgewater CollegeWillmar, nursing (AAS).
Erica Ruhoff
Parents: Pam and Jason Ruhoff, Paynesville. College: Augustana University, majoring in finance and sports management.
Haley
Parents: Daron and Monica Price, Morris. College: North Dakota State College of Science, occupational therapy assistant (AAS).
New London-Spicer
Madison Staples
Parents: Mark and Jessie Staples, Morris. College: Alexandria Technical and Community College, majoring in interior design.
Raeann Holmquist
Parents: David and Diane Holmquist, Belgrade. College: South Dakota State University, majoring in biology.
Hailey Shorba
Parents: John and Kelli Shorba, Paynesville. College: Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, majoring in marketing.
Ellary Peterson
Parents: Lance and Tina Peterson, Willmar. College: Grand Canyon University, majoring in nursing.
Ethan Spors
Parents: Kevin and Julie Spors, New London.
College: South Dakota State University, majoring in electrical engineering.
Yellow Medicine East
Kayla Nordaune
Parents: Dave and Amy Nordaune, Granite Falls. College: University of South Dakota, majoring in marketing.
Willmar
Sanjana Pullan
Parents: Beth and Jose Pullan, Granite Falls. College: Macalester College, majoring in environmental studies.
Hannah Stark
Parents: Will and Jill Stark, Granite Falls. College: Briar Cliff University, majoring in human performance/exercise physiology.
Thelma Benitez
Parents: Maria and Armando Perrusquia-Benitez, Willmar. College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, majoring in psychology.
Jenna Hisken
Parents: Mark and Sandy Hisken, Willmar. College: South Dakota State University, majoring in interior design.
Leslie Jimenez
Parents: Marlen Martinez, Willmar. College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, majoring in marketing.
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Addison Malone
Parents: Mike and Jamie Malone, Spicer. College: College of Saint Benedict, majoring in biology.
Allie Rosendahl
Parents: Scotte and Kim Rosendahl, Spicer. College: South Dakota State University, majoring in exercise science.
Sydney Schnichels
Parents: Justin and Kelli Schnichels, Willmar. College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, majoring in business and marketing.
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