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5 P TO JOSH MILEY FAMILY: Josh is the son of Mark and Sary Miley of Willmar. He has one brother and one sister. COLLEGE PLANS: University of Minnesota in Duluth, and major in computer science, engineering and business with an emphasis on management information systems HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: Participated in Kandiyohi CEO program, worked with the Stephen Reynolds Memorial Foundation for eight years, youth wrestling coach, fishing, spending time on the lake with friends, weightlifting, captain of the soccer, wrestling, and track and field teams, playing board games and visiting family in Mexico.
DANIEL HALVORSON
HANNAH OLSON
FAMILY: Daniel is the son of Kevin and Martha Halvorson of Willmar. He has one brother and two sisters.
FAMILY: Hannah is the daughter of Grant Olson and Gabrielle Vencel Olson of Willmar. She has one brother.
COLLEGE PLANS: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, and major in aerospace engineering and mechanics
COLLEGE PLANS: Concordia College in Moorhead; undecided about a major
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: Playing baritone saxophone in band and viola in orchestra, model aircraft, woodworking, trap shooting, baseball and skiing.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: French horn, gardening, longboarding and music.
CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT
KYLIE NEWCOMER
FAMILY: Christopher is the son of Kellie and Bill Wright of Willmar. He has two brothers and one sister.
FAMILY: Kylie is the daughter of Chris and Dave Newcomer of Willmar. She has one brother.
COLLEGE PLANS: University of Minnesota in Duluth, and major in mechanical engineering
COLLEGE PLANS: University of California in Santa Barbara, and major in marine biology
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: Theater, robotics, board games, video games and woodworking.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: Dancing, running, playing piano and drums, listening to music, singing, hiking, wake surfing and spending time with friends.
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JEANA DENTON College: Minnesota State University in Mankato, major in nursing Parents: Jason and Melissa Denton, Atwater
Profiled on these pages are students in the top 5 percent of each graduating class in high schools in the West Central Tribune distribution area.
MARIAH AHRNDT College: Concordia College in Moorhead, major in business Parents: Paul and Kathy Ahrndt, Benson
KAITLYN BERREAU College: Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, major in exercise science Parents: Michael and Karri Berreau, Benson
BLHS
SARA KOTTKE College: Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, major in exercise science Parents: Kory and Pam Kottke, Buffalo Lake
HATTIE KRAGENBRING College: Minnesota State University in Moorhead, major in accounting Parents: Jeff and Gretchen Kragenbring, Atwater
Hancock
PARKER SCHMIDGALL College: University of Northwestern in St. Paul, major in engineering and computer science Parents: Bruce and Penny Schmidgall, Hancock
WILLIAM ENDERSON College: North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D.; major in exercise science Parents: Dan and Donna Enderson, Benson
CMCS
PARKER SQUIBB College: North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D.; major in architecture Parents: Jay and Rachel Squibb, Buffalo Lake
LAUREN AMMERMANN College: Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa; major in graphic design Parents: Jon and Jodi Ammermann, Renville
ELIZABETH MANSFIELD College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, major in food science Parents: Howard and Pam Mansfield, Kerkhoven
NATHAN FRANK College: Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa; major in material engineering Parents: Todd and Carren Frank, Olivia
CCS
JED MARCUS College: Work on family farm Parents: Tim and Sherri Marcus, Raymond
KMS
MORGAN LESTEBERG College: North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D.; major in pharmacy Parents: Ronald and Patricia Lesteberg, Kerkhoven
RACHEL WILNER College: South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D.; major in biology Parents: Eric and Kris Wilner, Atwater
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Benson
BBE
JACQUELINE GOSSEN College: Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, major in accounting Parents: Rick and Shannon Gossen, Brooten
ELLISEN GRIMSGARD College: University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, major in biology of global health, pre-medicine Parents: Darin and Brierly Grimsgard, Grove City
NOAH MULDER College: Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa; major in chemistry and premedicine Parents: Timothy and Cindy Mulder, Willmar
HANNA LARSON College: University of Minnesota in Duluth, major in exercise science Parents: Keith and Stacey Larson, Olivia
NOAH MITCHELL College: University of Minnesota in Duluth, major in chemical engineering Parents: Jon and Diane Mitchell, Bird Island
Dawson-Boyd
RACHEL HAHN College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, major in biology Parents: Chad and Kim Hahn, Dawson
EDEN WEBER College: North Central University in Minneapolis, major in accounting Parents: Mark and Stephanie Weber, Dawson
Lac qui Parle Valley
CARISSA BESONEN College: Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska; major in neuroscience and mathematics Parents: Barry and Alyssa Besonen, Madison
ANNA HACKER College: Concordia College in Moorhead, major in mathematics Parents: Brant and Julie Hacker, Madison
PAIGE TORSTENSON College: University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, major in business administration Parents: Dave and Paula Torstenson, Madison
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Litchfield
EMILY JOEDEMAN College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, major in kinesiology and prephysical therapy Parents: Bryan and Sue Joedeman, Litchfield
NORA LAGERGREN College: North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D.; major in chemistry and pre-dental Parents: Steve and Dawn Lagergren, Litchfield
JOCELYN LARSON College: College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, major in elementary education Parents: Brad and Nicole Larson, Litchfield
MACCRAY
ANNIE DYKEMA College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, major in finance and marketing Parents: Todd and Lisa Dykema, Spicer
LILLY RICK College: University of Minnesota in Rochester, major in genetic research Parents: Larry and Jody Rick, Grove City
GEORGE TEPFER College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, major in mechanical engineering Parents: Jay and Michelle Tepfer, Litchfield
Minnewaska
KATELYN HULTGREN College: Minnesota State University in Moorhead, major in elementary education Parents: Jason and Anne Hultgren, Raymond
ALYSSA KLASSEN College: South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D.; major in animal science Parents: Bryan and Jennifer Klassen, Starbuck
JACKSON MEYER College: University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, major in mathematics and computer science Parents: Mark and Nicole Meyer, Glenwood
DREW NELSON College: Pepperdine University in Malibu, California; major in business administration Parents: Peter and Kari Nelson, Glenwood
STEVEN TALBERG College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, major in theater arts Parents: Michelle and Louis Ward, Villard; Jeff Talberg, St. Paul
Montevideo
JADA ASHLING College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, major in biology Parents: Jesse Ashling, Dawson; Angela Ashling, Montevideo
ANISAH CARSON College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, major in biology Parents: Chad and Stephanie Carson, Montevideo
ANNA JEREMIASON College: Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, major in biology Parents: Von Jeremiason, Montevideo; Sandra Erickson, Montevideo
KAYLEE PAULING College: Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, major in special education Parents: Jeremy and Kristy Pauling, Montevideo
Morris Area
MADDIE CARRINGTON College: Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts; major in pre-law and journalism Parents: Matt and Holly Carrington, Morris
SARAH HOFFMAN College: Columbia University in New York City, New York; major in astronomy Parents: Marshall and Julia Hoffman, Morris
KYLIE SWANSON College: University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, N.D.; major in pre-occupational therapy Parents: Craig and Amy Swanson, Morris
ALEXA SOTO College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, major in biochemistry and premedicine Parents: Jose Luis and Leticia Soto, Montevideo
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New London-Spicer
TAYLOR BARBER College: College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, major in biochemistry Parent: Kristi Barber, Spicer
STELLA DEPUYDT College: Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa; major in environmental science and economics Parents: Jake and Teresa Depuydt, Spicer
ALLYSON STRAUB College: University of Northwestern St. Paul, major in elementary education Parents: Darren and Heidi Straub, New London
PAIGE VAGLE College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, major in nursing Parents: Jay and Jessica Vagle, New London
Renville County West
Paynesville
SKYLAR BURG College: College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, major in exercise and health Parents: Jason and Sharelle Burg, Paynesville
ALLIE KALKBRENNER College: Minnesota State University in Mankato, major in dental hygiene Parents: Todd and Tracy Kalkbrenner, Paynesville
SAMANTHA LIESER College: University of Minnesota in Morris, major in management Parents: Jason and Megan Lieser, Belgrade
BENJAMIN WEHSELER College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, major in psychology Parents: Richard and Nancy Wehseler, Spicer
AMANDA MEYER College: Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, major secondary English education Parents: David and JoAnn Meyer, Lake Henry
LAUREN ALLEX College: South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D.; major in wildlife and fisheries sciences Parents: Gene and Carnie Allex, Danube
ERIKA HOFF College: Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S.D.; major in nursing Parents: Erik and Marie Hoff, Sacred Heart
Yellow Medicine East
Willmar
NATASHA KLATT College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, major in international business and anthropology Parents: Nathan and Jenny Klatt, Willmar
DOMINIC AMON College: St. John’s University in Collegeville, major in chemistry Parents: Anthony and Mary Amon, Willmar
SADIE RAITZ College: Bethel University in St. Paul, major in secondary math education Parents: Troy and Jenny Raitz, Willmar
ABIGAIL MATHIASEN College: University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska; major in finance Parents: Bob and Linda Mathiasen, Willmar
MADISON HINZ College: University of Minnesota in Duluth, major in human biology Parents: David and Stacy Hinz, Granite Falls
CAMBRIE PARKER College: University of Wisconsin in LaCrosse, Wisconsin; major in biology and premedicine Parents: Grant and Dianne Parker, Willmar
LUKE SELLMANN College: Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho; major in biology Parents: Mark and Brooke Sellmann, Willmar
CHLOE LYKKEN College: University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri; major in journalism Parents: Steve and Dawn Lykken, Spicer
JACOB MEYER College: Concordia College in Moorhead, major in biology and psychology Parents: Paul and Elizabeth Meyer, Willmar
TIANA RUPP College: South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D.; major in human biology Parents: Steve and Danae Rupp, Granite Falls