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Top Graduates 2021
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Sabrina Silva Correa
Family: Sabrina is the daughter of Kellilucy and Mike Mohr of Blomkest and Alexandre Correa of Casa Branca, Brazil. She has two brothers. College plans: Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and major in applied economics and management Hobbies and interests: Soccer, traveling, reading and enjoying the outdoors and nature.
Andrew Baumgart
Aidan Donelan
Family: Andrew is the son of Dave and Jen Baumgart of Willmar. He has one brother and one sister.
Family: Aiden Donelan is the son of Kent and Stacy Donelan of Willmar. He has two brothers and one sister.
College plans: North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D. and will play baseball. He is undecided about a major.
College plans: South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D. and major in biology and pre-med
Hobbies and interests: Baseball, golf, hunting, fishing and being outdoors.
Hobbies and interests: Golfing, hunting, fishing, hanging out with friends, and going on the lake.
Tanna Christensen
Madelyn Gregory
Family: Tanna is the daughter of Sean and Heather Christensen of Willmar. She has one brother.
Family: Madelyn is the daughter of Martin and Rochelle Gregory of Willmar. She has two brothers.
College plans: Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska, and major in exercise science.
College plans: College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph and major in biology.
Hobbies and interests: Hockey, trap shooting, riding horses and spending time at the lake with friends.
Hobbies and interests: Volleyball, playing drums and piano, singing, baking, being on the lake and spending time with friends and family.
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Top Graduates 2021 ACGC
Levi Lilleberg
BBE
College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities and major in ag business management and agronomy
College: Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, S.D. and major in physical therapist assistant
Kari Schultz
Karla Schultz
Marie Kaiser
Parents: Kristi LillebergBarber, Atwater, and the late Nick Lilleberg
Parents: Scott and Norma Schultz, Grove City
Parents: Scott and Norma Schultz, Grove City
College: Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, S.D. and major in child development
Benson
Sam Grussing
College: Bethel University in St. Paul and major in pre-law Parents: Mark and Holly Grussing, Benson
College: Carthage University in Kenosha, Wisconsin Parents: Laura Girodat, Buffalo Lake; Rod Girodat, Buffalo Lake
College: Minnesota State University in Moorhead and major in early childhood education
Parents: David and Patti Kaiser, Belgrade
Parents: Luke and Aleisha Terhaar, Brooten
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Stacy Johnson
Eric Fritsche
Maleia Ryberg
College: Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and major in pharmacy, business and Spanish
College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities and major in computer science
College: Minnesota State University in Mankato and major in business and accounting
Parents: Brad and Kristy Johnson, Benson
Parents: Todd and Sherly Fritsche, Bird Island
Parents: Brian and Sandy Ryberg, Buffalo Lake
BLHS
Justin Girodat
Kylie Terhaar
College: Alexandria Technical and Community College and major in accounting
CCS -Wilmar
Jessica Novotny
Brett Reid
CMCS
Meris Larkins
James Cook
College: North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, N.D. and major in dental assisting/hygiene
College: Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, and major in business administration
College: United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and major in cyber operations
College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities and major in political science
Parents: Steven and Vicky Novotny, Buffalo Lake
Parents: Chris and Syna Reid, Spicer
Parents: Joe and Megan Larkins, Willmar
Parents: Dan and Lorna Cook, Pennock
Dawson-Boyd
Avery Gilman
College: Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S.D. and major in political science Parents: Sara and Trig Viessman, Dawson; Brett and Jesi Gilman, Minnetonka
Ella Mork
College: South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D. and major in pre-dental/biology Parents: Matthew and Jennifer Mork, Dawson
KMS
Zeke Sather
College: South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D. and major in agricultural and biosystems engineering Parents: John and Angie Sather, Madison
Jacob Anderson
Erika Collins
College: North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D. and major in mechanical engineering
College: Concordia College in Moorhead and major in chemistry and pre-medicine
Parents: Kyle and Jana Anderson, Kerkhoven
Parents: Jessica and Nathan Collins, Murdock
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING
CLASS OF 2021 & BEST WISHES ON YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE!!
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Top Graduates 2021 Lac qui Parle Valley
Carter Amland
Braden Raddatz
Parents: Josh Amland, Madison; Angie Amland, Madison
Parents: David and Stacey Raddatz, Appleton
College: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, S.D. and major in civil engineering
College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities and major in civil engineering
MACCRAY
Kaisa Jaenisch
JoAnna Johnson
Grace Macht
College: Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls, S.D. for health care leadership and diagnostic sonography
College: Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, S.D. and major in business marketing and management
College: University of Wisconsin in River Falls and major in communication sciences and disorders
Parents: Kevin and Kjersti Jaenisch, Maynard
Parents: Thomas and Melanie Johnson, Clara City
Parents: Cameron and Sarah Macht, Raymond
Minnewaska Area
Sydney Hagen
College: Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter and major in secondary math education Parents: Stephanie Howe and Randy Hagen, Starbuck
Connor Johnsrud College: University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and major in actuary science
Parents: Phil and Jennifer Johnsrud, Starbuck
Britta Nelson
College: Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, and major in nursing Parents: Peter and Kari Nelson, Glenwood
Isabella Ortendahl College: Concordia College in Moorhead and major in business Parents: Lee and Donna Ortendahl, Glenwood
Montevideo About this section:
Profiled on these pages are students in the top 5 percent of each graduating class in high schools in the West Central Tribune coverage area. Several schools chose not to participate in 2021.
Kori Douglas
Livia Gades
College: South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D. and is undecided on a major
College: University of Wisconsin in LaCrosse and major in biology and pre-dental
Parents: Daniel and Marree Douglas, Montevideo
Parents: Gary and Melanie Gades, Montevideo
Lauren Kluver
College: United States Army, Warrant Officer and Flight School Parents: Douglas and Maggie Kluver, Montevideo
New London-Spicer
Lukas Arnold
Landin Brink
College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities and major in computer science
College: South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D. and major in agriculture business
Parents: James and Sarah Arnold, Spicer
Parents: Bob and Jill Brink, Spicer
Ava Hanson
Ava Kraemer
Mya Krause
College: Concordia College in Moorhead and major in marketing
College: Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter and major in biology
College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities and major in biology
Parents: Matthew and Jennifer Hanson, New London
Parents: Judd and Katie Hanson, Spicer
Parents: John and Jessica Hanson, Kandiyohi; Kayla and Patrick Krause, Groton, S.D.
Jack Novak
College: University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, and major in kinesiology and biology Parents: Mike and Karina Novak, New London
Congratulations Class of 2021! to the
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Top Graduates 2021 Paynesville
Erica Gaebe
RCW
College: Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter and major in biology and pre-medicine
Delaney Ignace
College: Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and major in history and pre-med
Jordan Dahlager College: Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, and major in computer science
Jaden Kolker
College: St. John’s University in Collegeville and major in biology/premed-psychiatry
Rosamaria Serrato
Parents: Paul and Amy Jo Gaebe, Paynesville
Parents: Geri and Mike Jacobson, Paynesville
Parents: Eric and Angela Dahlager, Sacred Heart
Parents: Laurie and Brett Varpness, Renville; Tony Kolker, Henning
Parent: Patricia Serrato, Renville
College: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, Texas, and major in secondary math and physics education
Willmar
Bailey Olson
College: University of Wisconsin in River Falls and major in business Parents: Ben and Tanya Olson, Willmar
Caden Carlson
College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities and major in agronomy Parents: Chad and Kindra Carlson, Pennock
Ashley Guse
Jessica Miller
Rachel Lanning
College: Concordia College in Moorhead and major in English writing
College: Concordia College in Moorhead and major in choral music education
Parents: Troy and Jackie Miller, Willmar
Parents: David and Margaret Lanning, Willmar
Samuel May
Audrey Swart
Alison Poe
College: North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D. and is undecided on a major Parents: Ann and Bob Poe, Willmar
Callie Slagter
College: University of Wisconsin in River Falls and major in secondary education
College: University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and major in biology and biochemistry
College: College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph and major in integrative science and pre-med
College: Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, S.D. and major in exercise science
Parents: Scott and Patricia Guse, Pennock
Parents: Daniel and Jill May, Willmar
Parents: Dan and Linda Swart, Willmar
Parents: Adam and Stephanie Slagter, Willmar
Yellow Medicine East
Abel Chaparro, III
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Samone Farris
Tyler Nordaune
Sophia Poff
College: North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D. and major in mechanical engineering
College: University of South Dakota in Vermillion, S.D. and major in nursing.
College: University of South Dakota in Vermillion, S.D. and major in business
College: University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, and major in astrophysics
Parents: Patrice and Steven Johnson, Granite Falls; Abel Chaparro, Jr., Montevideo
Parents: Jen and Matt Luukkonen, Wood Lake; Troy and Brittany Farris, Langdon, N.D.
Parents: Dave and Amy Nordaune, Granite Falls
Parents: Alan and Julianna Poff, Granite Falls
Remember the past, live in the present, and look toward the future! Congratulations to the Class of 2021!
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