PINE RIVER-BACKUS HIGH SCHOOL Students TOP

2023 PINE RIVER-BACKUS HIGH SCHOOL TOP STUDENTS

Hannah Ann Barchus

Parents: Kristofer and Amy Barchus.

Extracurricular activities: Volleyball, basketball, golf, student council, National Honor Society, Rotary Club, STRIVE, Lakeside Baptist youth group, concert band, prom committee, pep band, student government (class vice president), Miss Pine River’s First Princess.

Hobbies: Being outside, spending time at the lake, staying active and being with family and friends.

Plans after graduation: Attend North Dakota State University in the fall to major in business.

Part-time work: I have worked at Minne Teepee Resort in the past.

Favorite memory from high school: Going to state for volleyball my senior year.

Rian Struss

Parents: Cy and Lisa Struss.

Extracurricular activities: Football, basketball, baseball, band, National Honor Society.

Hobbies: Fishing, hunting, gardening.

Plans after graduation: Attend either North Dakota State University of University of Minnesota-Duluth majoring in an area of engineering.

Part-time work: Clerk at GuidePoint

Pharmacy in Pine River.

Favorite memory from high school: Hanging out and being with friends all the time.

EMILY HOLTTI

Parents: Brian and Kathy Holtti. Extracurricular activities: National Honor Society, book club, chamber choir, 4-H Northern Stars.

Hobbies: Reading, embroidering, spending time outdoors with pets.

Plans after graduation: Attend Bemidji State University to earn a bachelor’s degree in English.

Part-time work: Babysitting, cleaning. Favorite memory from high school: 2023 spring break band/ choir trip.