Monticello Grad 2017

MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL

CONGRATULATIONS

Photography Courtesy Lommel Photography

PUBLISHED BY THE MONTICELLO TIMES • JUNE 1, 2017

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Monticello High School will graduate 292 in Class of 2017 On Friday, June 2nd, Monticello High School’s 130th graduating class of 292 students will earn diplomas to join more than 11,735 alumni who have participated in MHS’s traditional commencement ceremony. First, the graduates will warm up with two annual senior events - the baccalaureate and the senior awards program Thursday, June 1st.

Students will gather with their parents in the high school auditorium at 7 p.m. Thursday for the baccalaureate program. The senior awards program will follow at 8 p.m. A series of Chamber of Commerce Awards, covering various academic achievements, will also be presented. Graduation Day kicks off with rehearsal at 10 a.m. Students and advisors will line up at 7:30 p.m. for the commencement ceremony, which begins at 8:15 p.m. in the high school fieldhouse. The top students in this class, Emily Dahlke, Kayla Juntunen, Becca Olson, Mackenzie Turner, Emily Vetsch, and Josephine Warmka, will have the honor of addressing their classmates, staff and parents. Junior Honor Guard members, Emily Dappen, Sarah Davidson, Mason Machholz, Faith Mosher, Lily Rosenberger, Megan Rousslang, Jacob Sampson, Grace Schillewaert, Jeffrey Stoick, Emily Wichman, and Logan Wright will help out with the ceremony. The senior class will then head to the Monticello Middle School to celebrate with the Chemical Free All-Night Graduation Party, which is sponsored by junior and senior parents and community businesses.

MHS Student Activity Abbreviations: TATU - Teens Against Tobacco Use, SADD - Students Against Destructive Decisions, P4T - Project 4 Teens, NHS - National Honor Society, WE Wind Ensemble, Capt. - Team Captain, HR - Honor Roll, HC - Homecoming, SOTM - Student of the Month.

Compiled by Tim Hennagir - tim.hennagir@ecm-inc.com

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Valedictorians recall academic efforts

Six students recap their journey through District 882’s school system

BY TIM HENNAGIR MONTICELLO TIMES

The six students choosen this year as Monticello High School Class of 2017 valedictorians – Becca Olson, Emily Vetsch, Emily Dahlke, Mackenzie Turner, Josie Warmka, and Kayla Juntunen – all have perfect 4.0 grade point averages, an impressive academic accomplishment.

The group is also well-rounded when it comes to taking a quick tally of their involement in numerous community, club, and extra-curricular activities.

“Oh, the Places Y ou’ll Go!” a book written and illustrated by children’s author Dr. Seuss, concerns the journey of life and its challenges. It’s a wonderful tome to consult each year around graduation time.

After speaking with the six valedictorians from the Class of 2017, this quote from the book comes directly to mind: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.

You’re on your own. And you know what you know.

And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go...”

This year’s valedictorians agreed that teachers at Little Mountain Elementary School and Pinewood Elementary played huge roles during the early parts of their academic careers.

Making friends was a critical part of those early school years, Warmka said in an interview with the Monticello Times. “I kept blooming from this little seed who didn’t say a word, Warmka said. “Going to the middle school was terrifying. I was so afraid of all of you guys.”

But by the time time the studetns reached high school, they were all friends, Olson agreed.

In middle school, this year’s group of valedictorians was still trying to figure out where they were going to fit in and who their friends were going to be, Olson said.

“Coming to the high school, we had to go through it

Monticello High School Class of 2017 valedictorians: Mackenzie Turner, Josie Warmka, Emily Dahlke, Emily Vetsch, Becca Olson, and Kayla Juntunen.

(Photo by Tim Hennagir)

all over again,” Olson said. “We did it together. That’s what’s so unique about our class. We are all together and having a good time, In my opinion, there never were huge separations between anybody. We’re just here. We have groups of friends, but if you throw us all together, we’ll have a good time. That’s what I loved the most.” Olson played volleyball and softball, and was a weightlifter the past two years. She was crowned Monticello Homecoming Queen last fall.

“I was really honored by that,” she said. Olson was also involved the Interact Club, and did volunteer work. “It showed me how to be a leader and help others,” she said. Olson was also involved in the recently

established ninth grade mentorship program and is a National Honor Society member.

Vetsch played soccer all four years at Monticello High School. She said she was was lucky enough to be captain senior year. “That was really a fun experience,” she said. “I also did track ninth grade.” Vetsch is also a National Honor Society member, math team member, played in the MHS wind ensemble, and is in Teens Against Tobacco Use, and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) “This year I also joined student council,” Vetsch said.

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Sydney Anderson Dave and Debbie Anderson SCSU - Medical/Nursing Works at Golf Course

Taylor Arthur Chad & Becky Arthur Tennis (Cap., All Conf.), Dance, Homecoming Court, SADD, WE Northwest Missouri State U.

Camille Ashfeld Jennifer & Gregory Ashfeld Gymnastics, Diving, T&F, NHS, Stdnt Council, Interact, Peer Mentor MSU-Moorhead - Biochem

Jamie Axelberg Jenny & Jason Axelberg Softball Capt., The Rise Leader, WE, P4T, Interact, NHS, Unified Univ. of Bethel - Education

Jarod Axelberg Jenny & Jason Axelberg Track Works at Von Hansons

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Luke Banack Joseph & Heather Banack Tennis, Swimming, PSEO at SCSU Senior Year U of M Duluth

Nick Batkiewicz Chip & Michele Bauer, Joe Batkiewicz Honor Roll, NHS, Swimming, Interact

Morgan Baxter-Knutson Ray Knutson, Kathie BaxterKnutson Wind Ensemble, Honor Roll, 4-H Winona State Univ. - Special Ed.

Madison Beaty Greg Beaty Auxilary Legion Girls State, Young Athletes, Interact Mich. State - Biomedical Engineering

Brooke Bechtold Corey & Lisa Bechtold NHS, Basketball, Lacrosse U of W Eau Claire - Nursing Works at Monticello Pet Hospital

Ryder Beckman Roddy & Lisa Beckman Football (All-Conf.), T&F (AllConf.), Trapshooting Bemidji State University

Katelyn Belmore Shara & Rick Belmore Adapted Bowling, Student of the Month, Homecoming Sweetheart Connect 5 - Skills for Employment

Guillermo Bermejo Jimenez Andy & Barb Moll Exchange student (Spain), Soccer (Conf. champs), JV Tennis, HR Attend college to study journalism

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Albin Biro Tracy & Dwayne Jones Exchange student (Romania) Football, Hockey, Tennis London Business College

Mitchell Bjellos Caroline & Thomas Bjellos Math Team Captain, Baseball UMD - Chemistry

Alisa Blockey Laura Ooley Trapshooting Works at Hoglund Equipment and Repair

Lisa Bondhus Robin & Dennis Bondhus Wildcats Hockey, Adpt. Bowling, Young Athletes, SOTM, HC Sweetheart Connect 5 - Skills for Employment

Lauren Brion Tom & Kristy Brion Lacrosse Plans to study Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Benjamin Caruso Bob & Karia Caruso Bowling, Ping-Pong League, Musical, Ski Club, M8 Choir Vermilion CC - Park Ranger Training

Casey Chiodo Toni Chiodo HR, Lacrosse (AC, All-Section), Football (AC.), Hockey (AC), NHS U of M

Braydon Blomberg Mike & Julie Blomberg Central Lakes College - Heavy Equipment Operations

Carlie Bondhus Jenny & Chad Bondhus Gymnastics Manager St. Cloud Technical College Generals

Jaycee Callender Tina & Paul Brown Football Manager NDSU - Social Work Works at Culvers

Juan Cambara Sheydu Echeverria & Berner Cambara Soccer, Student of the Month, HR St. Cloud Tech. - Welding

Noah Carson Brian & Monica Carson Soccer, Hockey in Canada St. Cloud (Online) - Sports Med. Playing Jr. Hockey in Manitoba

Eric Christophersen Tina & John Christophersen T&F, CC, Musical, Orchestra NDSU or U of M - Chemical Engineering

Joe Coash Terri & Jeff Scherr

Brayan Alberto Coto Zamora Esmeralda A. Zamora de Coto Soccer Anoka Tech. - Mechanic

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Sydney Cottrell Zona & Psalm Cottrell Art Institutes Scholarship St. Cloud Tech. - Creative Writing Works at Buffalo Wild Wings

Tyler Courtright Maudi Courtright, John Hoffman Football (AC), Homecoming Court North Dakota State College of Science - Diesel Tech.

Emily Crackel Bev & Joe Crackel Weight Lifting, Honor Roll, Interact Plans to study Nursing Works at Monti Comm. Center

Sydney Cruzen Bill & Jennifer Cruzen A Honor Roll, Musical, Wind Ensemble, ExCEL Award Bethel Univ. - Biology, Pre-Med

Tyler Cyr Eric & Amber Cyr Tennis Works at Steve’s Covering

Eric Dahl Nick & Jessica Dahl Plans to study Auto Body & Collision Works at ABRA

Calvin Dahlheimer Luke & Joann Dahlheimer Football, Homecoming Court, Lacrosse, Trapshooting Bemidji State - Business Admin.

Emily Dahlke Gayle & Scott Dahlke Dance (All-State), Student Council, Peer Mentor, WE, HR UND - Mechanical Engineering

Michaela Dalton Jess & Glenda Dalton NHS, Football & Boys Lacrosse Manager, Honor Roll Anoka Ramsey CC - Generals

Makenna Davis Brenda Davis & Dan Uselman Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Willow Dean William Dean HR, Out-of-State Merit Scholarship (Mark Twain Non-resident Schol.)

U of Missouri - Animal Science

Journey Decker Cary & David Decker Honor Roll, One Act (AllConf.), T&F Bethel Univ. - Visual Arts Ed.

Adison DeMarais Mitch & Lisa DeMarais A Honor Roll, Volleyball, PSEO Montana State Univ. - Nursing

Katie DeVries Steve & Deb DeVries HR, Swimming, Interact St. Cloud Tech. - Business and Marketing

Blake Dockendorf Bob & Paula Dockendorf Lacrosse, Football, Trap, NHS, P4T, Peer Mentor, Weight Lifting Bemidji State Univ.

Jenna Dockendorf Gary & Laura Dockendorf Tennis (Capt.), Student Council, TATU, P4T, SADD, NHS, Peer Mentor UND - English Education

Andrew Dols Kevin & Michelle Dols MSU Mankato - Biology Works at Subway

Manuel Dominguez Ana & Esteban Dominguez Tennis (Capt.), Musical, Jazz Band, Pops Choir, WE, SOTM, Marching Band MSU Mankato - Aviation

Joe Dotson Amber & Chris Dotson

Sam Dressler Dean & Michelle Dressler Swimming Captain, All-State Academics UND - Electrical Engineering

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Katie Drew Patrick & Amy Drew PSEO, Academics, Interact, Yearbook, Math Madness SCSU - Biology

Jeremiah Dumpprope Cindy Dumpprope Student of the Month, Adapted Bowling, Work around school Connect 5 - Skills for Employment

Dylan Evans Tim Evans & Shelly Matuska Football, Wrestling, Trap (AC), Project 4 Teens, B Honor Roll Anoka Tech. College - Electrican

Lucy Fearing Jennifer & Craig Fearing A Honor Roll, Swimming, Interact U of Wisconsin Eau Claire

MiKayla Felix Jody Felix & Julio Felix Lopez PCI Academy - Cosmetology

Anthony Fischer Greg Fischer & Mary Ohm Central Lakes College - Auto Tech/Diesel Tech

Ben Fisher Brian & Jamie Fisher Honor Roll, NHS, Golf and Soccer (All-Conf. HM) Capt., Bemidji State Univ.

Breanna Fitzpatrick Kristie LeVasseur Orchestra, Strive

Eric Forsman Michele & Dan Forsman Honor Roll, Musical, Pops Choir IPR College of Creative Arts - Film Works at Target

Ella Forster Tina & Eric Forster NHS, Soccer Capt., Homecoming Court, CIS Wind Ensemble, Lax, Interact St. Scholastica - Nursing

Amanda Freese Leon & Lori Freese Honor Roll, Volleyball, NHS, Spotlight on Scholarship U of M Duluth - Exercise Science

Madeline Friede Matt & Krisna Friede Hockey, Lacrosse Lake Superior College - Medical Assistant & Radiology

Leslie Fuentes Rodriguez Aracely Rodriguez, Alejandro Fuentes Honor Roll, Lax, Interact Officer U of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Dylan Fyle Jeff & Saranya Fyle Hockey, Tennis St. John’s University - Biology

Brandon Gaber Jason & Debbie Gulbrandson, Torey Gaber Wrestling, Wright Way Award, HR St. Cloud Tech. College - Welding

John Garrow Elizabeth & Bill Yarco Soccer, Basketball, T&F, Ping-Pong Brigham Young University Mechanical Engineering

Parker Glembin Andrea & Khalid Glembin United States Marine Corps

Kassidi Gravelle Polly Cyr, Brad Cyr, Kirk Fleahman Works at Applebees

Annsley Greathouse Felicia Whitmore & James Greathouse Track & Field Hamline Univ. - Biochemistry

Damon Greenlun Lori & Mike Greenlun Musical, One Act, Most Likely to be Carded at 30, Homecoming Court MSU Mankato - Sec. English Ed.

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Noah Gustafson Jerri Lindenfelser, Tony Gustafson Basketball University of Oregon - Radiology

Tyler Gustafson Jeff Gustafson, Karen Mumford Track and Field, Basketball

Jada Haas Teresa Becker and Granamm Haas MSU Mankato - Criminal Justice Works at Perkins

Brenna Habel Carrie & Russ Habel Most Likely to be Tardy Superlative Arizona State Univ. - Psychology

Carter Hangsleben Tina & Gary Hangsleben Football (AC., All-American & MN All-Star series), Basketball, NHS U of Jamestown - Engineering

Cassidy Hanratty Marcia Brown Chess, Math Team, Academics Works at Perkins

Autumn Hanson Gerald & Nan Hanson A Honor Roll, Talent Show, National Honor Society Alexandria Tech. - Law Enforcement

Jada Harley Ron & Judy Harley A Honor Roll, Student Council, National Honor Society MSU Mankato - Biology

Kalley Hellman Randy & Julie Hellman HR, Swim & Dive Capt., Band, P4T, TATU, Best Hair, NHS MSU Mankato - FACS Ed.

Josue Hernandez Felipe & Ana Hernandez United States Navy Works at Arbys

Lindsey Hilgers Gayle & Paul Hilgers U of M Duluth - Pharmacy

Jack Hoaby John & Deb Hoaby HR, Football (AC.), T&F (AC., State Champion), Yearbook, NHS

Jackson Hoefling Michelle & Todd Hoefling HR, Adpt. Bowling Capt., Adpt. Ski Program & Golf, Horseback Riding, Osseo Transition Program

Nate Hoglund Julie & Roger Hoglund NHS, Track (AC., State Champ), Football (AC.), Homecoming Court U of M Duluth - Marketing

Cole Holan Works at Burger King

Jessica Holker Chris & Connie Holker A Honor Roll, Track & Field Captain SCSU - Business

Jordan Holker Chris & Connie Holker A Honor Roll, Track & Field Anoka Ramsey Community College

Hailey Holland Joshua & Erika Holland Tennis Anoka Ramsey Comm. College Liberal Arts

Taylor Gulbranson Laura Russell, Kris Gulbranson Sports

Isaac Hamilton Anoka Technical College Programming Works at Burger King

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Olivia Hommes Stephanie & Randy Hommes Boys Soccer Manager Anoka Ramsey Comm. College

Brittney Howe Michael & Tammy Howe Adaptive Bowling Connect 5

Mitchell Hughes Michelle Hughes Honor Roll, CC & T&F Capt., MSHSL Academics Awards St. Scholastica - Exercise Phsyiology

Samantha Humphreys Carla & Donald Humphreys A Honor Roll, Student of the Month Anoka Ramsey Comm. College Business Management

Gabrielle Incarbone Dwayne & Tracy Jones Football, Basketball, T&F Exchange Student (Italy), Plans to attend college to study Aerospace Engineering

Ben Ingersoll Chatch & Lisa Ingersoll Football, Hockey, Lacrosse North Dakota State University Works at Space Aliens

Ben Isaacson Wade & Bridget Isaacson Honor Roll U of M Duluth - Industrial Engineering

Tanner Jacobs Tim & Nancy Jacobs A Honor Roll South Dakota School of Mines Civil Engineering

Reece Jacobson Rhodel & Joan Jacobson A Honor Roll, Lacrosse Captain, Football, P4T, NHS U of M - Engineering

Savannah Jannette Jeff Jannette Works at Norm’s Wayside Bar & Grill

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Jaden Jarmuzek Brett & Jody Jarmuzek Hockey, Golf United States Marine Corps

Dalton Jensen Jerry & Alice Jensen

Bailey Johnson Michelle & Chad Johnson, B Honor Roll, Tennis, Basketball, Lacrosse, Math Team MSUM - Pre-Dental

Giovanni Johnson Mike & Natalie Nelson Music

Mattie Johnson Dawn & Ron Peura Softball, SOTM, Honor Roll, TATU St. Cloud Technical College Works with City of Buffalo

Sabatino Johnson Mike & Natalie Nelson Trapshooting

Andrea Julve Denise & James Andrusko Exchange Student (Spain), Lax Attend college to study Anthropology and Human Evolution

Nikole Kako Ken & Kari Kako PSEO, Honor Roll, Orchestra SCSU - Nursing

DaHyun Kang Monica Martin Exchange student from South Korea

Mason Kapphahn Kristin & Matt Kass Hockey St. Cloud Tech. College - Civil Engineering

Micah Kashevaroff Norman & Jackie Kashevaroff A Honor Roll, Track & Field NDSU - Pre-Chiropractic

Bobby Kasper Doug & Annette Kasper Tennis, Talent Show, Jazz Band Musical, Loudest Male Superlative Bemidji State University

Emily Keenan Bill & Lisa Keenan Lacrosse Northwest Tech. - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Jacob Kinney Bruce & Kelly Kinney Adaptive Bowling Connect 5

Hunter Kisner Jason & Cassie Kisner Honor Roll, Baseball, Peer Mentor MSU Moorhead - Secondary Ed. Works at Runnings

Jordan Kiviahde Mark & Ruth Kiviahde Honor Roll, Band, PSEO SCSU - Nursing

Madelyn Klaverkamp Jim & Denise Klaverkamp Softball St. Cloud Tech. - Nursing Works at Annandale Care Center

Carter Knudson Lyle & Heather Knudson Honor Roll, Trapshooting Captain Alexandria Tech. - Welding

Elle Koecheler Naomi Koecheler NHS, Softball & Adpt. Bowling Manager, SADD, P4T, TATU St. Cloud Tech. - Sonography

Ethan Kounkel Matt Kounkel & Briita Dunaski Football Works at HVAC

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Nora Kowalke Barbara & Tim Kowalke Volleyball Crown College - Nursing

Brienna Krisko Al & Colleen Krisko A Honor Roll, NHS U of M Duluth

Shelby Kuhn Eugene & Amy Kuhn Tennis, NHS MSU Moorhead Childhood Ed.

Noah Lanka Grant & Vicki Lanka NHS, Honor Roll, Hockey, T&F South Dakota State Univ. Mechanical Engineering

Joseph Larch Jeff & Joan Larch B Honor Roll, Swimming Dakota County Tech. College - ASEP

Jenna Lentner Troy & Kathy Lentner PSEO, Volleyball, Project 4 Teens, Honor Roll Winona State Univ. - Nursing

Liz Lucas Lynell & Chris Lucas Tennis, Interact, Young Athletes NDSU - History/English

Anna Lahr Darrin Lahr & Carrie Lynch Honor Roll, NHS, Soccer, Basketball & Lax Manager, Wind Ensemble St. Olaf - Phys. Therapy/Sports Med.

Craig Landa James & Nichole Landa Anoka Tech. - Welding Works at K and K

Nick Laxen Jennifer Savoye, Jeremy Laxen Tennis Works at Taco Bell

Chase Lees Paul & Melanie Lees Honor Roll, Volleyball (AC), Junior Honor Guard, NHS Iowa State - Chemical Engineering

Brooke Lenneman Kari & Kevin Lenneman HR, Dance (All-Conf. HM), Wind En., NHS, Student Council Bethel Univ. - Math Ed.

Paige LeVasseur Lori LeVasseur Ridgewater College - Veterinary Technician

Jory Lill Donny & Tanya Lill NHS, Wrestling Manager, Powderpuff, Honor Roll NDSU - Criminal Justice

Cher Lin Sabrina Jiang & Joey Lin Tennis, Math Team, Homecoming Court, Wind Ensemble, NHS, A Honor Roll

Hannah Lovold Curt & Kristi Lovold NHS, Tennis, HR, All-State Academics, Tennis, Wind Ensemble Bemidji State - Elementary Ed.

Keenan Macki Jen & Joe Macki Young Athletes, Football, Lifting, Trap., WE, T&F, NHS, Peer Mentor, The Rise Bemidji State. - Elementary Ed.

Alayna Maher Kim Maher Honor Roll, Soccer (All-State), T&F (All-Conf.), Magic Pride Concordia College (Mhd.) - DAPE

Max Maier Matt Maier & Heather Konsor Football, Talent Show Emcee Montana State. - Film & Photo Works at Pizza Factory

Jesse Malley Bethe DeBoer & F. DeBoer Alexandria Tech. - Law Enforcement Works at McDonalds

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Olivia Manning Kim & Eric Fischer HR, Volleyball, HC Court, Social Media Celeb Superlative, Prom Comm.

Winona State. - Biology/Nursing

Hannah Markeson Jim Markeson, Shelley Pletcher NHS, Rotary Student of the Month, Musical, One Act ARCC/SCSU - Elementary Ed.

Garrett Marquette Lisa Marquette Anoka Technical College Machining/Programming

Riley McAlpine Tony & Wendy McAlpine Lacrosse, Student Athlete Award NDSU - Crop & Weed Science

Heather McFarlane Laurie & Reid McFarlane Honor Roll, NHS U of M - Veterinary Medicine Works at Avian Suites

David McGowan Cathey & Mike McGowan Eagle Scout

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Rilee Marquette Barb & Rick Marquette Softball, NHS, Honor Roll SCSU - Art Education

Jordan Martinson Cindi Flack Works Building Aitkin, MN

Kaitlyn McGowan Roger & Kelley McGowan Univ. of North Dakota Aviation

Austin McLain Kurt & Jackie McLain Soccer Anoka Tech. - Construction Electrician

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Emily Meier Mike & Darla Meier Swimming, Band, Orchestra, NHS U of Ohio or U of M - Social Work, Journalism

Alison Meierhofer Jefferey & Amy Meierhofer Honor Roll, NHS, Tennis, Golf, Concert Choir College of St. Benedict - Publishing

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Bryan Nelson Jeff & Shannon Nelson NHS, P4T, Most Likely to be President Superlative, Golf United States Navy

Drew Nelson Krissy & Craig Nelson Football, Bball, Most Likely to Win the Lottery but Lose the Ticket Superlative St. Cloud Tech.

Katherine Neuses Terry & Jodi Neuses Wind Ensemble, Pit Orchestra, Jazz Band Bethel Univ. - Ministry & Music

Derek Nevala Lauri & Denise Nevala Going to School in Finland for a Year

Braden Nielsen Ron & Melissa Nielsen St. Cloud Tech. or Anoka Graphic Design/Business

Tylie Nodland Mike & Danitra Nodland Softball North Dakota State University Exercise Science

Aaron Nyberg Todd & Amanda Nyberg Trapshooting Capt. (AC), Most Changed Since Fr. Year Superlative United States Air Force

Lea Nygaard Dann & Kim Nygaard NHS, Honor Roll, Gymnastics, Church Activities North Central U - Pastoral Studies

Carlee Obermaier Ruth & Jason Obermaier A Honor Roll Alexandria Tech. - Interior Design

Matthew Odell Roger & Debra Odell Ping Pong League, Homecoming King St. Cloud CC - Liberal Arts

Jack Olsen Tricia & Ray Olsen North Hennipen - Business Works at Target

Becca Olson Mary & Todd Olson HR, Peer Mentor V-ball, Softball, P4T, NHS, HC Court, Interact, Bball U of Montana - Journalism/Doc Film

Ryan Olson Jo Ann & Patrick Olson B Honor Roll Colorado Mountain College - Chem.

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Ariel Parnell Sara & Ryan Parnell The Rise, NHS, Soccer, T&F, Bowling, Stdt. Council, TATU, Yearbook Bemidji State - English or Elem. Ed.

Nathan Paumen Randall & Heidi Paumen WTC Automotive SCSU - Electrical Engineering

Kaitlyn Payne Dionne & Allen Payne Winona State Univ. - Nursing

Britney Penaz Jason & Valerie Penaz Student of the Month, Prom Committee SCSU - Radiology

Tayler Pennell Nicole & Jack Pennell Honor Roll, Prom Committee, NHS, CNA License, HOSA NDSU - Nursing

Anthony Perepechkin Dmitriy & Nadia Perepechkin

Joseph Perez Leisa Carlson Prom Anoka Ramsey College

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Alyna Peterson Dan & Lisa Peterson Homecoming Court, Honor Roll, Student Council, NHS U of M - Biochem/Pre-Med

Kaitlyn Peterson Jeff & Nicole Peterson

Jacob Randall Norman Randall

Joseph Randall Norman Randall

Megan Peterson Lisa & Mike Herron, Ray Peterson Choir, Pops Choir United States Navy

Autumn Pouliot JaNeen & Jeremy Pouliot College of St. Benedicts Nursing Nurse in the Army Reserves

Annie Rasmuson Anthony & Teresa Rasmuson Cross Country, Track & Field Minneapolis Business College Graphic Design

Conner Reitmeier Doug & Mandy Reitmeier Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow, Robotics, Talent Show, AV Club NDSU - Computer Engineering

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Diego Renderos Kelly & Ricardo Renderos Soccer (All-Conference) Bethany College - Business

Alexis Rian Liz & Troy Rian Honor Roll SCSU - Psychology Works at KMC Albertville Dance

Ryan Richard Lisa & Jeff Richard Lacrosse Bemidji State - Biology Works at Vector Machine and Tool

James Riordan Mike Riordan Musical

Katie Rislund Michelle & Jason Rislund Excellent rating in Solo & Ensemble North Hennepin CC - Elem. Ed. Works at Buffalo Menards

Aaliyah Ritch Tami & Britt Emanuel Honor Roll Northland Comm. College Nursing

Nathan Robinson Eagle Scout, Student of the Month, A Honor Roll Alexandria Tech. - Welding Works at Old Main Eatery

Franco Romero Raul & Gaby Romero Soccer SCSU - Elementary Ed. Works at Quiznos

Trevor Rossberg Jude & Allen Rossberg Plans to study Business Management/Real Estate

Brendan Rutherford Renee & Kevin Rutherford Football, Weightlifting, HR North Dakota State College of Science - Diesel Technology

Amir Sadrati Kamal & Sanaa Sadrati NHS, Honor Roll U of M Duluth - Biochemistry

Emma Sandberg Kip & Aimee Sandberg A Honor Roll, NHS, Dance, Lacrosse NDSU - Radiologic Studies

Betsy Schacht Aaron & Lynn Schacht Hockey, Lacrosse University of Minnesota Duluth

Lauren Schaenzer Kirsten & Dan Schaenzer Knowledge Bowl, Interact, Minnesota Special Hockey North Hennepin

Noah Schapekahm Mary & Rich Schapekahm Tennis Central Lakes College - Natural Resources

Zach Schapekahm Mary & Rich Schapekahm Tennis Central Lakes College - Natural Resources

Maria Scharber Lenny & Stephanie Scharber St. Cloud School of Cosmetology

Andrea Schaub Dave & Bonnie Schaub Soccer, Lacrosse, A Honor Roll Iowa State University - Chemical Engineering

Amanda Scherber Rachelle & Timothy Scherber HR, P4T, NHS, TATU, SADD, Softball, Adpt. Bowling Manager SCT/Bemidji State - Phy Ed. & Health

Madellen Schetnan Sara Thompson & Jake Schetnan PSEO, Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List at SCSU, Peer Mentor U of St. Thomas - Music Business

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Travis Schirmers Mary & Scott Schirmers Minnesota National Guard

Jenna Schlenz Carol & Reece Schlenz Plans to Study Graphic Design

Alex Schmitz Al & Shelly Schmitz Most Likely to be Late Superlative St. Cloud State University

Jarod Schnappauf Brian & Colleen Schnappauf Wrestling, Football Plans to Study Electrical Studies

Lily Schreifels Adaptive Bowling, Special Olympics Basketball and Track and Field Connect 5 Transition Program

Skylar Schroeder April & Daniel Schroeder Plans to Study Massage Therapy Works at Hasty 183 Diner

Jenna Schultz Tom & Michelle Schultz Volleyball Capt., Trapshooting, Softball, Orchestra, NHS, PSEO SCSU - Nursing

Joseph Schultz Marie & Brian Schultz Bball, T&F, NHS, HC Court, The Rise, Prom Comm., Student Council Bemidji State Univ.

Serafima Schulzetenberg Ridgewater College Cosmetology

Joshua Scott Leona & Glenn Scott North Dakota State College of Science - John Deere Tech. Program Works at Midwest Machinery Co.

Jason Seger Ava & Jamison Seger Football, Wrestling, Trapshooting, Track & Field Works at J. DesMarais Construction

Dominic Severson Beth Gardner & Justin Severson Baseball, Football, Honor Roll U of M Duluth - Business Management/Finance

Gabriel Severson Jenine & Jerry Severson Football, Bball, Lax, HC Court, M8 Honor Band, HR, Most Likely to Bring Home to Mom & Dad

Hunter Shankle Christine & John Shankle Adaptive Bowling, Special Olympics, Student of the Month Connect 5 Transition Program

Alex Shaw Heather & Pat Shaw NHS, Golf, Honor Roll, Best Dressed Superlative U of M - Biology

MacKenzee Shierts Melanie Johnson NHS, Softball, Orchestra, HR St. Cloud Tech. - Health Sciences Works at Broadway Kwik Stop

Tyler Sirovy Jesse & Allison Sirovy Jazz Band, Musical, Talent Show U of M - Neuroscience

Elaine Smith Candice & Kelly Smith NHS, Band NDSU - Architecture Works at Goodwill

Jayden Smith-Olson John & Danielle Smith-Olson Football, Basketball, Lacrosse Anoka Ramsey CC - Business

McKenzie Spartz William & Laura Spartz NHS, A Honor Roll, Rotary SOTM, Academics Bemidji State. - Criminal Justice

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Melissa Spartz William & Laura Spartz NHS, Honor Roll Bemidji State Univ. - Criminal Justice

Jovana Sprague John Sprague & Sharron Rasmussen-Sprague Monticello Transition Program

Christian Stamm Timothy & Connie Fink Exchange Student (Germany), Tennis Plans to finish school in Germany and enter Law Enforcement

Brianna Stenvick Lynn Stenvick & Gerry Brandt HR, Interact Officer, Unified S.O. Officer, SADD, Swing Dancing Winona State - Elementary Ed.

Honza Stibingr Jody & Brett Jarmuzek Exchange Student (Czech Republic) Hockey (All-Conf.), Football, Lacrosse

Michaela Swanson Michael & Amy Swanson Honor Roll, CC, T&F Capt., Peer Mentor, P4T, SADD, NHS MSU Mankato - Nursing

Trever Tackaberry Tom & Sue Tackaberry STRIVE Anoka Ramsey CC - Welding Works at Domino’s Pizza

Tanner Talbot JoAnn & Scott Talbot Honor Roll, Football, Wrestling, Trapshooting, Weight lifting SJU - Global Business

Caitlin Tanner Melanie Tanner & Lon Ashton, Justin & Nicole Tanner Dance Teacher Apprentice, Volunteer SCSU - Social Work

Cody Tatro Stacy & Perry Tatro

Zachary Taylor Thelen Corey & Carmen Taylor Adaptive Bowling, Student of the Month, Student Worker Connect 5 - Skills for Employment

Erykah Taylor-Moore Lisette & Jerry Hiltner Golf, Musical, VBS Winona State University - PreMed

Emily Thomas Robert & Tracy Schluender Rasmussen College (St. Cloud)

William Troxel Claire Troxel Tennis Central Lakes College

Mackenzie Turner Mercedes & Thomas Turner SOTM, NHS, HR, Gymnastics, Diving, Muralist TATU, SADD U of M - Neuroscience/Pre-Med

Zack Turner Thomas & Mercedes Turner Track & Field, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Wind Ensemble U of M

Morgan Vagts Tom Vagts South Dakota School of Mines & Technology - Computer Science

Audrey Van Den Boom Joel & Mary Van Den Boom Musical, One Act, Talent Show, Pops Group Concordia or SCSU - Music Therapy

Cole Vander Heyden Heather Murphy & Vander Heyden Trapshooting Works at PCI Roads

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Michelle Vaquerano Elsa Ventura & Jose Vaquerano Honor Roll, Art Competition MCTC/U of M - Journalism

Emily Vetsch Sandra Huberty Vetsch & Randy Vetsch Soccer (AC), Math Team, Wind Ensemble, TATU, NHS, HR St. Olaf College - Pre-Medicine

Reese Vickerman Jodi Jacka, Richard Vickerman Comm. College/SCSU - English & Literature Works at Primo Pizza

Greta Vogeler Jennifer & Mark Vogeler A Honor Roll, Musical, Golf, Pops Choir NDSU - Architecture

Noah Vold Sean Vold & Katie Philipsek MSU Moorhead - Photography/ Digital Arts Works at McDonalds

Charlie Voller Ken & Tracy Voller NHS, Hockey, Football, & T&F (State Champ) Capt., Student of Excellence NDSU - Engineering

Darrin Walker Michael & Natalie Walker Choir, Talent Show Missionary for the LDS Church

Austin Ward Chard & Jennifer Ward Attend Transition Program

Josie Warmka Allan & Kristin Warmka NHS, Rotary Exchange Student, Musical, Golf, Interact U of M - Poly Sci. and Intl. Relations

Robert Watson Wayne & Karen Watson T&F (AC), Wind Ensemble M State Wadena - Lineman Schooling

Ari Watters Scott & Sara Watters Robotics Works at Home Depot

Kayla Watters Mike & Kim Watters A Honor Roll, Swimming (AllConf.), NHS MSU Mankato - Biology

Brook Wettstaedt Steph & Matt Wettstaedt Black Belt in Martial Arts Plans to Study Conservation/ Game Warden

Payton Wik Dave & Julie Wik Dance (All-State), Student Council, NHS, HR, Wind Ensemble CSB - Mathematics

Wyatt Willenbring Teri & Bill Willenbring Hockey Northwest Tech (Bemidji) Electrical Construction

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Class of 2017 Valedictorians recall accomplishments Dahlke played volleyball in ninth grade, but gave up that sport and others to pursue dance. “I was honored to be captain last year and this year,” she said.

It was a really fun experience to watch the team grow.” Dahlke joined student council in ninth grade, and has been involved in the ninth grade mentorship program.

She played in wind ensemble. and is a National Honor Society member.

Turner participated in gymnastics for 12 years, and competed five years on the high school team. She started as seventh grader. “I didn’t continue with it this year,” she said. “Twelve years is too many, I did track this year as a pole vaulter; it’s kind of a subcommunity on the track team.” Turner also participated in diving, was involved with Teens Against Tobacco Use, SADD, and served as a ninth grade mentor.

Two years ago, Turner was commissioned by the MHS English Department to paint a mural. “That was a very fun experience,” she said.

Warmka didn’t continue with track and field after seventh grade. She joined the golf team in eighth grade. “I like to ski and hike,” she said. Warmka was also involved in Interact and traveled to Germany as a Rotary exchange student.

In Germany she played in three different orchestras, and has played violin since she was age 5. “I was an active member in Rotary when in Germany, and we did a lot of projects,” she said. “My proudest moment was when I did a project to help out Syrian refugees.”

All six valedictorians had high praise for their teachers and advisers at Monticello High School. “I love every teacher here,” Olson said. “They are so good at teaching,” Warmka agreed, pointing out that MHS teachers go the extra mile with students. “They have been great people who have done great things for us.” Olson added the teachers at MHS get to know students as people, and help in any way they can. “If you are having trouble with your home life, they are there to help you,” she said.

Olson specifically credited Spanish teachers Allison Coalwell and Andrea Hogg.

Vetsch said her high school teachers made the last four years fun and memorable. Olson added, “Since we are all in a language, the beauty about being in one of those classes, and everyone should take a language, not only does it give you an exposure to a culture, and it’s amazing to learn a new language and diversify yourself, but it helps you break out of your shell and explore the unknown things you are not comfortable with. I was a pretty loud kid when I was younger. Language took that to a new level. I’m more outgoing than before.”

Turner thanked Randy Stoick for prompting her interest in engineering as a college major, and Brett Krohn for teaching band and orchestra. All six of this year’s valedictorians have post-secondary education plans.

This fall, Olson said she will be attending the University of Montana, double-majoring in documentary film and photojournalism, with a minor in Spanish and cultural studies. “I just want to live my life out in the mountains. That’s my plan. I hope to join the Peace Corps, too.”

Vetsch will attend St. Olaf College in Northfield with a pre-med concentration and minor in Spanish. “Hopefully, I will be playing soccer for the varsity team. I want to be a surgeon.”

Dahlke will attend the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, with a major in mechanical engineering. “My goal is to live in a huge city, like Chicago or New York City, that’s my dream.”

Turner will be heading down Interstate 94 to the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, majoring in neuroscience and be enrolled in a pre-med track.

“I want to be an orthopedic surgeon,” she said. “I’m looking at the University of Minnesota Medical School. I want to study abroad at some point. I want a Spanish minor as well.”

Warmka will also attend the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, “I’m interested in Political Science and Global Studies, with a focus on World Economics, and a minor in German,” Warmka said. “And I want a minor in another language and would like to pick up Ara-

bic, and I’m planning to go to Morocco.”

Juntunen said she’s going to attend St. Cloud State University and study nursing.

All six valedictorians had messages of thanks for their parents, brothers, sisters, teachers, and friends.

“My parents have really shaped me into who I am,” Olson said. “They always taught me to get back up after being knocked down. Not everthing is going to go your way. You have to get up and keep going. I have three older brothers, and I would like to thank them, too, because they toughened me up a little. I owe a lot to them. Watching them grow has inspried me to be the best I can. I’ve been extremely blessed in my life. Thank you to all of my teachers. We are so lucky to be living in this community.”

Vetsch said she owed a huge thank you to her parents. “They’ve pushed me my entire life. I joined karate and they pushed me in that. I joined an amazing soccer club in the Twin Cities. They have done so much for me in my 17 years. My brother has always been there for me, and I owe him a huge thank you, even though we fight a lot.”

Dahlke said her parents and familiy have been hugely supportive. “They always push me to learn and grow more.

My four siblings have influenced me too,” she said. “My older sister has shaped me, and my younger siblings, who are 14, 10, and age 8, even though they are smaller than me, they have influenced my life so much.”

Turner said her family meant everthing to her. “My parents have always been there for me,” she said. “They have always picked me up when I’m worked

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up over tests. They are always there for me. My older sister is a sophomore in college right now. I want to be like her.

I want to be like that for younger sister, and I have a twin brother, and I’ll miss him, because I never had to show up anywhere alone at school functions.”

Warmka also thanks her parents, specifically, her Mom, “I’m independent to a fault, and she’s been so good about accepting that’s who I am, and encouraging me to do things and have opportunities,” she said. “She’s dealt with that really well. I think that my Dad likes to stress me on purpose. He sets my personal standard of what’s good. He gives me a reality check on the projects that I do. I have four younger siblings. They taught me patience and how to be a leader.”

Juntunen thanked her family, and her Dad. “A lot of what I’m doing is motivation to show him I can be independent and prove him wrong,” she said. “My twin sister and I compete a lot. My older brother has been there for me a lot, too.”

After graduation, all six valedictorians have travel plans. “I want to dedicate my life to travel,”Olson said. “I’m going to Costa Rica, this summer do a sea turtle conservation project, and immersing myself in the Spanish culture.”

Vetsch said she will be going on a trip to Chicago with her family. “I’m excited to go there,” she said. “I want to do as many things as possible, and go on day trips. I’m going to need to work a lot, because I’ll be poor paying for college.”

Dahlke said she is looking foward to joining Olson on the Costa Rica trip.

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Exchange students share school stoires Representatives from six countries provide a unique global perspective

BY TIM HENNAGIR MONTICELLO TIMES Seven foreign exchange students from six different countries walked the halls of Monticello High School this past year.

Recently, Guillermo Bermejo and Andrea Julve Julve, from Spain, DaHyun Kang, from South Korea, Albin Biro, from Romania, Honza Stibingr, from the Czech Republic, Christian Stamm, from Germany, and Gabrielle Incarbone, from Italy sat down with the Monticello Times to answer a few questions and recap a year living in a foreign country Here’s what the seven students had to say about living in the United States, their school experiences, and the opportunity of learning in another land.

Q: How did you learn about where Monticello was and what did y ou feel when y ou learned y ou were going to come here for your foreign exchange experience?

Guillermo Ber mejo, Spain: “The first thing that I Monticello High School 2017 foreign exchange students inc luded Christian Stamm, Germany, Honza Stibingr , Czech Republic, Gabrielle Infound out was that it was going to be really cold,” Ber- carbone, Italy, Albin Biro, Romania, Guillermo Bermejo, Spain, Andrea Julve, Spain, and DaHyun Kang, South Korea. (Photo by Tim Hennagir) mejo said. “I watched a program on television about Minnesota, and I found out about the Twin Cities, then ing family. I used to go fishing when I was younger. of going someplace new,” Julve said. “You have to get I found out some information about the school, and I Hockey is my favorite sport. I played for 12 years. I used to a new house, new siblings, which is hard. They looked up the sports that they had, some of the classes.” played for the Moose, and saw a couple of Minnesota have their own things to do and their own dynamics.

You have to get used to everything, including learning Andrea J ulve, Spain: “They told me I was coming Wild games. here two weeks before I was going to arrive,” Julve Christian Stamm, Germany: “When I found out I was a new language. The first day, my host family asked me, said. “I didn’t have much time to get ready and prepare going to Minnesota, I didn’t really know where Minne- ‘What do you want for breakfast?”

DaHyun Kang, South Korea: “I met my host family for things, and my first impression when they told me sota was, so I looked it up. When I found out I was goI was going to Minnesota was, ‘What is that? It’s in the ing to be in Monticello, I looked up the city on Google at the airport, and I had a 14-hour flight,” Kang said. middle of nowhere.’ When they tell you about going to maps, and I went through everything I could find. It “I was so tired. They kept asking me, ‘Are you hungry, the U.S. you think about California, New York, and was pretty cool. I learned the most when I got here.” are you hungry?’ I told them no, that I just wanted to similar places, and you go to Minnesota, and think, Gabrielle Incarbone, Italy: “I found out about Min- sleep. In Korea, we bow to the other person, and it’s a OK, it’s a new thing.” nesota in July,” said Incarbone. “My host family wrote habit, and I did, and my host family was laughing so DaHyun K ang, South K orea: “I wanted to go to their telephone number, but not the city, so I found out hard. I was so embarrassed. Being with a family that Florida, but then learned I was going to Minnesota,” more about Monticello through an Internet search. I had pets was a new experience for me.”

Kang said. had never seen snow before. It was rare to see it in Italy.

Albin Biro, Romania: “For me, it was like, Hmm, it Albin Bir o, R omania: “The weather is almost the The thing that most impressed me was the snow. And was kind of like what I expected it to be. My host famsame in the city that I come from,” Biro said. “Actu- football.” ily was nice and kind, and the first thing we did was go ally, it’s a little bit colder than here. I didn’t have any to Five Guys and eat in Maple Grove. I want one here.” problem with the cold. The first thing that I checked up Q: When y ou arrived and met y our host f amilies for Honza Stibingr , Czech R epublic: “I was excited,” on the Internet and the first thing I found was a video the first time, what was it like?

Stibingr said. “Finally, when I came, they asked if I wanted to go and eat somewhere, and I said yes, ‘I’m clip of Charlie Voller making an awesome touchdown.

That was back in June.”

Guillermo Ber mejo, Spain: “It was really kind of hungry, let’s go someplace and eat. My host family Honza Stibingr, Czech Republic: “I found out some weird,” Bermejo said. “I got off the plane after eight brother and sister said, ‘Let’s go to Pittsburgh Blue in my favorite things about Minnesota. Three of them hours, and I was sleepy. We drove home and they intro- Maple Grove.’ They had huge 2-pound steaks there. are hunting, fishing, and hockey. I love all three of duced me to all of the members of the family. We had a That was a nice experience.” those things. The first day I came here, my host fam- great time. I’ve had a great experience with my family.” ily showed me their guns and that they were a huntContinued on Page 23 Andrea Julve, Spain: “This was first time I was scared

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Christian Stamm, Ger many: “I remember I was really tired when I met them at the airport,” Stamm said. “I had traveled for 12 hours. On the highway to Monticello, my host family asked me if I had noticed something different, and I said no, because we were on the highway. Then I fell asleep, I slept the whole ride from the airport.”

Gabriele Incarbone, Italy: “I’ve had two host families here,” Incarbone said. “The first family, when I arrived at the airport, there was a whole group of people there to say welcome. My family was 100 yards away. The first thing they asked me was my name, because nobody can pronounce my first name correctly.”

Q: Talk about your involvement with sports, clubs and other activities at Monticello High School.

at me. I say I’m sorry, and ask them not to get mad at me. During the winter, I didn’t play any sports, because I didn’t know how to play hockey or basketball.

I just played soccer in Spain. So during the winter, I just played indoor soccer by myself and other friends.

Now, I’m playing JV tennis for fun.”

Andrea Julve Julve, Spain: “At home, I used to practice artistic roller skating, which is like figure skating on a floor,” Julve said. “Here, I found a club in St. Louis Park. It was awesome that I could practice my sport there. I’ve been doing it 10 years. Right now, I’m doing lacrosse, and it’s awesome. I’m having fun.”

DaHyun K ang, South K orea: “In my country, it’s study, study, study during high school, so we really don’t have time to learn sports,” Kang said. “Right now, I’m in golf, and it’s hard to learn in Korea. It’s an expensive sport. I’m not good at it, but I’m having fun.”

Albin Biro, Romania: “I played football in the fall, which was awesome, and Coach [Jason] Telecky was my favorite coach of my life. I started playing sports when I was age 5. I’ve never had a coach like him. In the winter, I played ice hockey. That was awesome.

Now, I’m playing tennis.”

Honza Stibingr, Czech Republic: “I played football in the fall, and we lost against the No. 1 team, Elk River,” Stibingr said. “My second sport was hockey, and finishing second in state was a beautiful experience. I played first line defense, and I watched my games like 20 times on television. My host family recorded it.

Playing in front of 12,000 people at the state tournament is something I will remember forever. My third sport is lacrosse.”

Christian Stamm, Germany: “I came here too late for fall sports,” Stamm said. “I tried hockey in the winter, which didn’t go so well, because I had never played hockey before. It was always a sport that was there, but I never really paid attention to it. Now that I’m here, I realized that it’s a really fun sport. I didn’t make it on the team, but I played pick-up hockey at Fourth Street Park the entire winter and now, this spring, I’m playing tennis. I thought about playing lacrosse, but it’s not a sport I would do in Germany.”

Gabriele Incarbone, Italy: “I played varsity football in the fall, and was the varsity kicker,” Incarbone said.

“Coach Telecky was a second dad for me here in America, and I tried to play basketball, but I quit after a couple of weeks because I really didn’t play well. Now I am playing track and field and it’s fun.”

Guillermo Ber mejo, Spain: “I played soccer on the varsity team here, and I didn’t like it,” Bermejo said.

“I really miss how it’s played back home, because in Spain, we know about soccer. People don’t know anything about soccer here. When I say that, they get mad

Q: What about y our academic acti vities and f avorite classes at Monticello High School?

Guillermo Bermejo, Spain: “My favorite classes here have been economics, business and marketing,” Bermejo said. “I’m really interested in business and money.

Q: R egarding names , has ther e been one name that you’ve preferred? Did it take a little while before you became comfortable with what you were being called?

Guillermo Bermejo, Spain: “I asked everybody to call me Guille, which is what everybody calls me in my country, but they kept mispronouncing it,” Bermejo said.

Andrea Julve, Spain: “In the beginning, every kept forgetting to emphasize the letter ‘R’ in my first name,” Julve said. “From the first day of school, math teacher just called me ‘Spain.’”

DaHyun K ang, South K orea: “Everyone could not pronounce my first name,” Kang said. “After a while, my friends just gave me the nickname of Katie. It’s kind of like my last name and first name mixed. If they can’t pronounce my name, they call me Katie.”

Albin Biro, Romania: “My first name is Albin, and it’s pretty easy [for Americans] to say,” Biro said.

Honza Stibingr, Czech Republic: “My actual name is Jan,” Stibingr said. “Everybody kept asking me, ‘Hey, I heard your name is Jan and not Honza.’ I said, it’s true.

All of my teachers asked me how I wanted to be called, and I said Jan is more formal, and I wanted to be called Honza. I also said my teachers and coaches could call me Jan. Finally, everybody started calling me Honza.

So for hockey, I got a new identity and two names.”

Christian Stamm, Ger many: “My first name is pronounced a little bit differently,” Stamm said. “I just got used to people here saying it a different way.”

Gabriele Incarbone, Italy: “Nobody can pronounce my first name here,” said Incarbone. “Everybody calls me Gabe.”

I’m enjoying school. You can tell the teachers here really enjoy their jobs and they try to make it fun. All of the classes are interesting. I don’t like waking up in the morning at 6 a.m. but I do like coming to school because it’s interesting.”

Andrea Julve, Spain: “My favorite class here has been astronomy,” Julve said. “It’s something I didn’t know was a subject. I love all the teachers here. They don’t put too much pressure on us. In Spain, it’s so stressful.”

DaHyun Kang, South Korea: “The teachers here are so friendly,” Kang said. “They like to help us. I love that.”

Albin Biro, Romania: “I have two favorite classes, economics and creative writing,” Biro said. “I like how the teachers here teach. It’s different from Romania. It’s so much better. I like to go to school here.”

Honza Stibingr , Czech R epublic: “I like chemistry and math,” Stibingr said.

Christian Stamm, Germany: “I feel like the teachers here aren’t just teachers, they are friends,” Stamm said.

“In Germany, you could never go to a teacher and say, ‘Hey, what’s up?’ or something. That would be a no-go in Germany. I really like the teachers here. Academically, this year doesn’t count for me, so I took a lot of classes that I just can’t take in Germany, like game design. I play a lot of video games in Germany, and it’s cool to see how things like this develop. I also took robotics, because I thought it was interesting to see how these things work and how they are programmed.

I also took interpersonal communication. In Germany, we just have English class and German class, and that’s it. I wish I could have taken a shop class like woodworking.”

Gabriele Incarbone, Italy: “In Italy, they always remind us that if you want to become somebody, you have to learn,” Incarbone said. “Here, the relationship with our teachers is more friendly. The class that I like the most here is American Literature.

Q: What did y ou think of the 2016 U .S. presidential election? What are people in y our country saying about the United States as another country in the world?

Guillermo Bermejo, Spain: “I watched the U.S. election on television, and I was really worried if Trump would win,” Bermejo said. “I got upset when he won, and the next day, I got thousands of text messages from Spain asking if everything was going normally here. In Spain, people are worried about what’s going to happen, and what the relationships are going to be and how Spain and Europe are going to be affected.

Nobody in Spain expected Trump to win.”

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Monti foreign exchange students share their stories Andrea J ulve, Spain: “When Trump won, people from Spain were super, super worried,” Julve said. “They thought the world was going to end. I told them to stop thinking like that. It’s not that bad. I don’t defend him and I don’t like him, but back home, they should not be worrying that much about it. We have bigger problems in Spain right now than worrying about Donald Trump.”

DaHyun K ang, South K orea: “When Trump won, all my friends were texting me, telling me that Donald Trump would be sending me home,” Kang said.

“I told them, ‘No.’ North Korea is right next door, so, a lot of people were saying there would be a second war with them, and I said, ‘No’ to that, too.”

Albin Bir o, R omania: “My friends back home didn’t like either presidential candidate,” Biro said. “Really bad things were happening in Romania at the same time. Basically, they legalized the corruption overnight. That’s a 10 times bigger problem to worry about.”

Honza Stibingr , Czech R epublic: “In Europe, we make fun of everything, so when we saw the American elections, it was natural to make fun of Trump,” Stibingr said. “We didn’t feel he’s a good president, so we started laughing when he finally won it.”

Christian Stamm, Ger many: “From Germany, I also got a few text messages,” Stamm said. “We also made jokes about it, and mostly made fun of the wall that he [Trump] said he wanted to build. That sounds just crazy.”

Gabriele Incarbone, Italy: “America is the only country in the world where a debate can become a TV show,” Incarbone said. “When it was 2 a.m. on Elec-

tion Night, some of my friends in Italy knew before me that Trump had won, so they sent me a picture of Trump as president. I was sad about that.”

Q: What ar e y our futur e plans , and what do y ou think about the end of the school year? What’s next for you as y ou get ready to leave Monticello?

Guillermo Ber mejo, Spain: “I will graduate, but I’m a junior here, so I still have my senior year next year in Spain,” Bermejo said. “I am planning to study journalism, and want to go to college to study that. I don’t know if that’s going to be in Spain or the U.S. I want to play soccer when I go off to college.”

Andrea J ulve, Spain: “Next year, I’ll graduate from high school in Spain, and I want to study anthropology and human evolution,” Julve said. “I will do a couple of years in Spain, then I want to be a foreign student again. Italy is calling me. I don’t want to be in Spain forever. I want to get my master’s degree and doctorate.”

DaHyun K ang, South K orea: “I’m a sophomore in Korea, and I have 2 1/2 years left of school,” Kang said. “So, I’m planning to go to college in 2020.

I want to be an interpreter or a math teacher. I want to go to college on foreign exchange.”

Albin Biro, Romania: “I want to go to college for business marketing or management,” Biro said. “I would like to get a scholarship to the U.S. and go to college here, or London at a business college.”

Honza Stibingr , Czech R epublic: “I will have two more years in Czech Re-

public,” Stibingr said. “I would love to play hockey in college, so I would love to play Division I or Division III hockey in the United States. I like chemistry, too, so I can think about it a little more.

Christian Stamm, Ger many: “I have three more years in Germany,” Stamm said. “I want to work in law enforcement as a police officer. That’s my goal that I’m going after right now.”

Gabriele Incarbone, Italy: “I have two more years of school in Italy,” Incarbone said. “I don’t have a clear idea of what I want to do, but I want to go to college and study aerospace engineering or economics and business. I would like to come back to America to study.”

Q: What do y ou w ant to say to y our classmates as you are getting ready to finish the sc hool year and g o your separate ways?

Guillermo Ber mejo, Spain: “Thank you to everyone who helped me out when I came here,” Bermejo said. “We had to learn how to live a life that was different from the one we built back home over the last 15 to 16 years. We had to start over for 10 months. Thank you to everyone who made it possible.”

Andrea J ulve, Spain: “It could have been awful being here if no one had helped us,” Julve said. “Most of our friends here are going to leave their homes to go to college, and I will tell them not to be afraid, because they will be going to college in the same country.

The time will go by so fast. Enjoy the time you have.”

DaHyun Kang, South K orea: “Thank you to everyone,” Kang said. “It was in-

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teresting learning how to socialize here as part of a new life.”

Albin Biro, Romania: “It was an awesome experience,” Biro said. “Without the help of my friends here, I don’t know if I would have made it.”

Honza Stibingr , Czech R epublic: “I have two messages,” Stibingr said. “One is for Jaden, my host brother, he’s going into the U.S. Marine Corps, so I want to wish him just the best. The second message is to Charlie Voller. I hope one day I will play hockey again with him.”

Christian Stamm, Ger many: “I want to say thank you to everyone who made my stay possible,” Stamm said. “Without our host families, we could not have done this year. If you have a chance to be in a different country for a year, do it.

You actually win by doing a year overseas. It’s an experience that will be valuable later in life.”

Gabriele Incarbone, Italy: “Thank you so much,” Incarbone said. “Find a good college and a good life, and come visit me in Italy.”

Contact Tim Hennagir at tim.hennagir@ecm-inc.com

Valedictorians recall academic efforts, relationships “I hope to experience a lot of things there. Between work and volunteering, there’s not going to be a lot of time for other stuff. I want to go to as many larger cities as possible,” she said.

Turner and her family are traveling to Europe this summer, “We are going to Italy for two weeks,” she said. “We are going to visit Rome, and Tuscany, and basically, we are going to see all the sites I’ve always

wanted to see. That will take up half of July. I have two college orientations. One of them, I have to go up to Lake Itasca for a week for the College of Biological Sciences. I will be traveling for all of July.”

Warmka said she will be going camping with friends and family, and in July, will be taking a trip that she planned with friends from her foreign exchange. “We are going to go to Chicago, New York, and Washing-

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ton, D.C. for a few weeks in July. I’m so excited. Then I will come back and have college orientations.”

Juntunen said this summer, she will be going to Alaska for two weeks on a church trip. “Other than that, I will be working a lot. And I’ll enjoy being out of school for a while.”

Contact Tim Hennagir at tim.hennagir@ecm-inc.com