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Brainerd High School graduates Commencement: 7 p.m. Friday, May 31, at Adamson Field. Students graduating: 423. Class Colors: Bold blue and shiny silver. Class Flower: Daisy. Class Motto: “Take pride in how far you’ve come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don’t forget to enjoy the journey.”
Erika
Jessie
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Alexis
Amy
Name: Erika Christiansen.
Name: Jessie Grabouski.
Name: Mason Hill.
Name: Alexis Menghini.
Name: Amy Ulanowski.
Parents: Scott and Kari Christiansen.
Parents: Bart and Sherry Grabouski.
Parents: Marty and Stacy Hill.
Parents: Fred and Vanessa Menghini.
Parents: Kari and Temp Russell.
Extracurricular activities: Wind symphony band, chamber orchestra, key club, Heartland Symphony Orchestra, interact club, WeARE Youth Advisory Council, pit orchestra, National Honor Society.
Extracurricular activities: Theater, key club, church activities, National Honor Society.
Hobbies: Riding bike, reading, watching movies, playing cello and clarinet, listening to music, baking. Future plans: “Attend the University of Minnesota-Twin cities for music therapy or pre-occupational therapy.” Part-time work: Teaching cello and piano lessons. Memorable moment: “Going on band tour to Washington, D.C., and New Orleans.
Hobbies: Drawing, writing, hiking. Future plans: “Attend University of North Dakota to major in mechanical engineering and minor in anthropology, while participating in the honors program.” Part-time work: Adventure Cove Day Care manager at Madden’s. Memorable moment: “Auditioning and landing my first theater role, the Mysterious Young Woman, in the fall production of ‘A-Haunting We Will Go.’”
Extracurricular activities: Cross-country skiing. Hobbies: Aquarium keeping, video games. Future plans: “Going to NDSU, most likely for engineering.” Part-time work: Work at parents’ sign company, The Sign Spot, over the summer. Memorable moment: “Hanging out with friends at prom and Christmas ball were both great times.”
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Extracurricular activities: Soccer (four-time letter winner and captain), golf (three-time letter winner and two-time captain), class cabinet.
Extracurricular activities: Key club 2018-19 Minnesota Dakotas Division 3b lieutenant governor, wind symphony, tNational Honor Society.
Hobbies: Working out, art, going out on the lake, wake surfing.
Hobbies: “I have a horse named Shawkia and enjoy doing dressage.”
Future plans: “Attend Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., to major in biology and pre-med/ pre-dental.”
Future plans: “Attending the University of Minnesota Morris and plan to study mathematics and Spanish.”
Part-time work: Worked in the summer at Legacy Golf Course.
Part-time work: Grand View Lodge, Spirit Horse Center.
Memorable moment: “Attending the high school state football and girls state hockey tournaments.”
Memorable moment: “I had the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica in March for the high school Spanish trip. It was beautiful there and an incredible experience to learn about their culture and country.”
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Crosby-Ironton High School graduates
Commencement: 7 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Crosby-Ironton High School. Students graduating: 78. Class flower: Yellow rose. Class colors: Maroon, white and gold.
Mariah
Kathryn
Class song: “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen.
Class motto: “If there’s a will, there’s a way; if there’s a Quizlet, there’s an A.” - Unknown Quote from Principal Jim Christenson: “The graduating class of 2019 from Crosby-Ironton High School is indeed a special group. This class has many schol-
ars, many talented athletes as well as many students who are gifted musically. They have a strong sense of purpose for the future and they know what they want in regards to career choices, to having a family and to being just plain happy. I am proud of this senior class and I wish them all of the best as they head out into the world! Go, C-I, Go!”
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Michaela
Megan
Valedictorian: Mariah Bodle.
Valedictorian: Kathryn Ireland.
Valedictorian: Loren Sablan.
Valedictorian: Michaela Stangel.
Salutatorian: Megan Erickson.
Parents: Jami and Mike Bodle.
Parents: Joanna and Timothy Odle.
Parents: Vicky and Thomas Sablan.
Parents: Jeanne and Kevin Stangel.
Parents: Heather and Vern Erickson.
Extracurricular activities: Tennis, track, knowledge bowl, robotics, SALT (service, leadership, adventure team), student council.
Extracurricular activities: Tennis, knowledge bowl, robotics, trap shooting, chamber singers, Special Olympics, student council, yearbook.
Extracurricular activities: Volleyball, hockey, softball, knowledge bowl, chamber singers, Special Olympics, student council.
Extracurricular activities: Dance team, tennis, chamber singers, math contest, student council, yearbook, knowledge bowl.
Future plans: “To attend the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, and major in biology, then continue my education in the medical field.”
Hobbies: Snowboarding, surfing and hanging out with friends..
Future plans: “To attend the University of St. Thomas and major in civil engineering.”
Extracurricular activities: Basketball, Special Olympics, knowledge bowl. Hobbies: Playing sports, cribbage, paddle boarding, biking, hunting, fishing, and hanging out with friends and family. Future plans: “To attend the University of Minnesota Duluth and major in biology, then continue pursuing a career as a pharmacist.” Employment: Cuyuna Regional Medical Center dietary aide and lifeguarding. Memorable high school moment: Being awarded co-valedictorian. Class rank: 1.
Hobbies: Reading, sledding, skating, watching movies, other outdoor activities and adventures with friends. Future plans: “To attend the University of Minnesota-Duluth, but also continue traveling around the world by studying abroad, while working to become an electrical engineer, all while trying as many new flavors of ice cream as possible.”
Class rank: 1.
Future plans: “To attend the United States Naval Academy and major in chemistry, then continue my education in the medical field.”
Employment: Cuyuna Regional Medical Center dietary aide. Class rank: 5.
Memorable high school moment: “Hearing my friends cheer ‘Go big Mike’ at volleyball games.”
Employment: Cashier at Super One Foods.
Class rank: 1.
Memorable high school moment: “When our robotics team made it to the finals of the Northern Lights regional.” Class rank: 1.
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Pillager High School graduates Commencement: 7 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Pillager High School. Students graduating: 64. Class flower: Gold rose with maroon tips. Class colors: Maroon and gold. Class song: “Five More Minutes” by Scotty McCreery. Class motto: “We may not have it all together, but together we have it all.” - Unknown Quote from Principal Jason Savage: “The Pillager High School Class of 2019 receives the highest compliment that one could give: I would love to have them as neighbors. As a whole, they are quality people who will make our communities and workplaces better and more enjoyable in the future.”
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Name: Emily Johnson.
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Parents: Dave and Amy Gielow.
Parents: Kevin and Jodi Meyer.
Extracurricular activities: Baseball.
Extracurricular activities: Volleyball and senior class treasurer.
Parents: Dan and Wendy Jacobson.
Parents: Denver and Ellie Johnson.
Future plans: Computer network administrator.
Future plans: St. Cloud State University for nursing.
Extracurriculars: Track and field.
Future plans: Central Lakes College.
Extracurricular activities: 4-H, figure skating, volleyball, softball, knowledge bowl, math league, track and field.
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Future plans: University of Minnesota Duluth for biology then transferring to a neuroscience program.
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Little Falls Community High School graduates Commencement: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 26, at Little Falls Community High School gymnasium. Graduates: 185. Class colors: Purple and white.
Name: Thomas Kunkel.
Name: Thomas Kula.
Parents: Keith and Nancy Kunkel.
Parents: Anthony and Valerie Kula.
Extracurricular activities: Soccer, basketball, baseball, Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Extracurricular activities: Football, basketball, band, LINK and Homecoming committee.
Hobbies: Playing sports, especially soccer and basketball, hunting, fishing.
Hobbies: Disc golf, Netflix, sporting events, bowling and anything with friends.
Future plans: “Attend College of St. Scholastica majoring in exercise physiology to become a physical therapist.” Memorable moment: “Day of Caring, pregame speeches in the locker room before basketball games.”
Name: Elisabeth Novotny. Parents: Kathy Novotny and Kurt Novotny. Extracurricular activities: Student council, prom committee, LINK. Hobbies: Student council and band. Future plans: “Attend University of Minnesota-Twin Cities for finance.”
Future plans: “Attend University of St. Thomas, major currently undecided.” Memorable moment: “All the dances, Homecoming wins, band international cruise performing and especially the overtime wins against Cathedral in football and Apollo in basketball.”
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Memorable moment: “Playing a band concert on a cruise ship!”
Class motto: “To achieve all that is possible, we must attempt the impossible.”
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Name: Addison Lintner.
Name: Micah Brastad.
Parents: Lisa and Russ Lintner.
Parents: Heather Dehn-Brastad and Kale Brastad.
Extracurricular activities: LINK, prom committee, wrestling stats. Hobbies: Fishing, kayaking. Future plans: “Plan to major in nursing and minor in Spanish at the College of St. Scholastica.”
Hobbies: Calculus. Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota-Duluth for mathematics.
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Name: Abigail Schelonka.
Name: Madison Segler.
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Name: Brock Pantzke.
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Parents: Karen and Mark Schelonka.
Parents: Cliff and Amy Segler.
Parents: Mark and Cathy Norgren.
Parents: Joel and Jeanine Pantzke.
Extracurricular activities: Soccer, golf, trap, band, jazz band.
Extracurricular activities: FFA and 4-H.
Extracurricular activities: Band, soccer, basketball, Homecoming committee, LINK Crew.
Extracurricular activities: Soccer, knowledge bowl, trapshooting.
Hobbies: Sports, hunting, fishing.
Memorable moment: “From 2019 and all the Days of Caring.”
Memorable moment: “Homecoming week 2018, Day of Caring.”
Quote from Principal Tim Bjorge: “This senior class will be remembered for their scholastic excellence and kindness. I have no doubt that these students will go on to accomplish wonderful things. Good luck and best wishes to the LFCHS class of 2019!”
Abigail
Future plans: “Attend University of Minnesota-Duluth with an emphasis or business major.” Memorable moment: “Soccer morning practices.”
Extracurricular activities: Softball.
Hobbies: Riding and competing with horses. Future plans: “Attend University of Minnesota-Crookston and major in elementary education.” Memorable moment: “My most memorable moments were creeper Fridays in Mr. Tabatt’s classes.”
Hobbies: Softball. Future plans: Going to get physical therapy assistant degree from Anoka-Ramsey Community College. Memorable moment: “My momest memorable moment was traveling to Costa Rica with Mr. Bellig and fellow classmates.”
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Brock
Hobbies: Soccer, hiking. Future plans: “Attend the college of St. Scholastica to major in nursing with a minor in Spanish.” Memorable moment: “Scoring 27 points in my first start as a basketball player or scoring one goal and having three assists in a soccer game senior year.”
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing and spending time with friends. Future plans: “Attend University of Minnesota-Duluth to pursue mechanical engineering and business management.” Memorable moment: “Sitting alone in the middle of the field during the Homecoming show because I tore my meniscus, and I could not march.”
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Pierz Healy High School graduates Commencement: 7 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the Memorial Athletic Center. Students graduating: 94. Class flower: Red-tipped white rose. Class colors: Rose red, midnight black, snow white. Class song: “Take Me Home, Coun-
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but what I am most proud of when I think about the Class of 2019 is their collective work ethic and drive to accomplish the goals they have set for themselves. This drive is what will lead this class to the success they will have in whatever they decide to do after graduation.”
Class motto: “Our lives are before us, our past is behind us, but our memories are forever with us.” Quote from Principal Karrie Boser: “It is hard to think of just one thing that sets this class apart from others,
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Name: Jacob Andres. Parents: Mike and Carolyn Andres. Extracurricular activities: Cross-country, wrestling, track, peer helping, student council, Minnesota Honors Society, Encouraging Positive Influence and Choices, choir, jazz choir. Hobbies: Running, working and running. Future plans: “Attend St. Cloud State and go for my secondary education degree.” Memorable moment: “Participating in the wrestling state tournament.”
Katelyn
Name: Katelyn Becker. Parents: Kelly and Robert Becker. Extracurricular activities: Band
(concert band, jazz band, pit band, pep band), tennis, book club, EPIC., church music, youth group, Minnesota Honor Society. Hobbies: Crafting, cardmaking/ scrapbooking, knitting, quilting, music-making, rollerblading, reading, biking, camping. Future plans: “I am attending the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth to study music education and become a high school band director. There is also a possibility (depending on a few things) that I further my education to become a certified music therapist.” Memorable moment: “Most of my memorable moments come from band or youth group, and it’s hard to pick the best one because they are all very special to me and mean different things. I might have to say that the one that stands out in my mind right now is when one of my classmates in the musical ‘Beauty and Beast’ forgot
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Morgan Name: Morgan Hanneken. Parents: Matthew and Brittany Hanneken. Extracurricular activities: Art club president (2018-19). Hobbies: Drawing, painting, sculpting, playing guitar, swimming. Future plans: “Attend Northern Illinois University and receive my master’s degree in studio art. Then become either an art teacher or a video game designer.”
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Name: Karissa St. Onge.
Name: Laura Tautges.
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Parents: Audrey Thesing and Mike Tautges. Extracurricular activities: Band, book club, knowledge bowl, golf, Minnesota Honor Society, Spanish club, EPIC.
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Commencement: 7 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Pine River-Backus performance gym. Students graduating: 57.
Commencement: 7 p.m. Friday, May 24, at high school athletic center.
Class colors: Navy blue, white, gold. Class flower: Tiger lily. Class song: “Life Changes” by Thomas Rhett. Class motto: “Our lives are before us … Our past is behind us … but our memories are forever with us.”
Valedictorian: Torry Hirschey.
Salutatorian: Emma Templeton.
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Parents: Joshua Hirschey.
Parents: Wilma and Alexander Templeton.
Extracurricular activities: Basketball, baseball, National Honor Society.
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Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and riding horses.
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Future plans: “Attending University of Alabama to study architectural engineering.”
Future plans: “Attend Lamar Community College in Lamar, Colo., to pursue colt starting and equine business management.”
Memorable moment: “When Travis Tschida got locked in the closet in 10th grade history class.”
Part-time work: Benvelle Equestrian Center and work for Tim Silcox.
Students graduating: 126. Class colors: Royal blue and silver. Class flower: Lilacs. Class song: “The Office Theme Song” by The Scrantones. Class motto: “Looking ahead but remembering our past.”
Memorable moment: “Beating the 4 by 8 school record twice. On the team was Sidney Loge, Claire Dahl and Anna Sechser.”
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Top 2 students Commencement: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 31, at high school spectator gym. Students graduating: 71.
Valedictorian: Jack Michael Benson.
Class flower: Red and white rose. Class colors: Silver and red.
Parents: Steve and Julie Benson. Extracurricular activities: Golf, student council, class director, tech director, trap and skeet. Hobbies: Skiing, golfing, swimming, hanging out with friends, shooting trap, skeet, sporting clays, water sports.
Class song: “I Lived” by OneRepublic. Class motto: “If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting the rest of our lives.” Lemony Snicket
Quote from Principal Mike Schmidt: “The accomplishments of our graduating class is reflected not only by their academics, but their character within all they do. With 730 college credits earned by this class, it’s also a statement of the relationships they’ve made with our staff.”
Salutatorian: Jordon Carlson. Parents: Jace and Holly Carlson. Extracurricular activities: Football, basketball, track, Boy Scouts, honor society. Hobbies: Going to the movies, skiing, hanging out with friends. Future plans: “Become a physical therapist.” Part-time work: Bartender/lifeguard.
Future plans: “Mechanical engineering at Montana State University. Research and development.”
Memorable moment: “Both proms with my friends.”
Part-time work: Building manager, lifeguard and tech director. Memorable moment: “Late nights with friends getting DQ and playing basketball at my house.”
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Commencement: 7 p.m. Monday, May 27, at Lake Region Christian School. Students graduating: 12. Class colors: Blue and gold. Valedictorian: Gabrielle Christine Celida Speliopoulos. Parents: Jodi Primrose and Chris Speliopoulos. Extracurricular activities: Choir, handbell choir, speech festival, took stats for basketball. Hobbies: Shopping, hanging out with friends. Future plans: “I plan on attend-
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Gabrielle
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Only $150 Rental for Event Center or Patio, Pavilion is an added charge. (includes all set up, tear down, linens, etc) Located Just North of Brainerd and Just South of Merrifield on County Road 3
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Congrats Grads!
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Welding Supplies, Bulk & Compressed Gases
1223 Wright St., Brainerd, MN 56401 Office: (218) 829-3391
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American Welding & Gas, Inc.
from all of us at 3 Cheers!
Graduates!
Catering available for your celebrations: call 454-5494
Lutheran Church (WELS) and Preschool
Now hiring for summer catering, serving, prep chef positions open
Worship: 9:00am Sunday
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at Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes and Baxter’s Bar & Grill!
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(218) 822-5634 •
2019 GRADUATES BECAUSE WE ARE ALL
UNIQUE Dr. Jackie McCall
7870 Excelsior Rd., Baxter (218) 828-9545
Brainerd Office: 877.338.3957
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In Your Best Interest. Brainerd
7788 Fairview Rd Baxter, MN 56425
524 South Sixth Street Brainerd, MN 56401
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14244 Dellwood Drive Baxter, MN 56425
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Everything you need. So close to home. Conveniently Located 1 Mile East of Hwy. 371 on the North Side of Hwy. 210, on Baxter Drive 218.828.1668 • www.thewestgatemall.com
Graduation 2019
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019 S8
Wadena-Deer Creek High School graduates Commencement: 7 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Wadena-Deer Creek High School gym. Students graduating: 57. Class flower: Gerbera daisy. Class colors: Blue and gold. Class motto: “As friends, we shared these past few years not only in mind, but in heart. Let’s remember the best of
times, especially while we’re apart.” Quote from Principal Tyler Church: “The WDC Class of 2019 has been an outstanding group. These young men and women have served as great role models throughout their time with us. They have carried themselves with class and dignity and will be greatly missed by staff and fellow students.”
Top 5 students Ashley
Alec
Elissa
Sophia
Leah
Name: Ashley Adams.
Name: Alec Larson.
Name: Elissa Ikola.
Name: Sophia Kreklau.
Name: Leah Spilman.
Parents: Doug and Bobbi Adams.
Parents: Aaron and Peggy Larson.
Parents: Joseph and Sarah Ikola.
Parents: Susan and Joe Kreklau.
Extracurricular activities: Robotics captain, National Honor Society, choir, church group.
Extracurricular activities: Cross-country, basketball, yearbook, jazz band, choir, student council, National Honor Society, concert band.
Parents: Spilman.
Extracurricular activities: Volleyball, basketball, baseball manager, band, jazz band, National Honor Society, senior class officer. Hobbies: Playing sports, exercising, outdoor activities, spending time with friends and family. Future plans: Attend Concordia College in Moorhead to pursue a degree in pre-medicine. Memorable moment: “Taking fourth place at the state volleyball tournament in 2017.”
Extracurricular activities: Golf, one-act play, choir. Hobbies: Watching movies. Future plans: Attend college at St. Olaf College. Part-time work: Cozy Theater. Memorable moment: “Scaring my calculus teacher every day.” Rank: 2.
Rank: 1.
Hobbies: Mountain biking, hiking, fishing, traveling. Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and major in environmental science, policy and management. Part-time work: Fresh Freeze. Memorable moment: “Maxwell Phelps! And being the cross-country team manager.” Rank: 3.
Hobbies: Running, reading, hanging out with friends and family, volunteering through church. Future plans: Attend University of Jamestown and major in exercise physiology. Memorable moment: “When there was a blizzard at our last cross-country meet of junior year.”
Laura
and
Michael
Extracurricular activities: Robotics, track and field, Business Professionals of America. Hobbies: Drawing, video games, guitar, singing. Future plans: Cottey College for computer science degree. Part-time work: Wadena City Library, An Open Book, Green Island. Rank: 5.
Rank: 4.
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2019!
CLOW STAMPING COMPANY Metal Stamping • Fabrication • Weldments & Assemblies 23103 County Rd. 3 Merrifield, MN Phone (218) 765-3111 Fax (218) 765-3904
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