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LAKE REGION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
• Commencement: 7 p.m. May 27 at Lake Region Christian School. • Student graduating: Eight. • Class colors: Royal blue and yellow.
CLASS VERSE
I Peter 3:15 “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason for the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.”
TOP GRADUATES
HANNA KENNEDY
RACHEL WIDELL
Parents: Nicholas and Virginia Kennedy Activities: Pianist, choir member, math enthusiast, volunteer at different events and nursing homes, sketch artist. Future plans: “Pursue a master’s degree in biomedical engineering. Develop and improve prosthetics.”
Parents: Todd and Jennifer Widell Activities: Barrel racing, western pleasure, basketball and volleyball Future plans: “After high school, I plan to go to Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Fla. I am going to major in pre-med and minor in biology. I hope to be a physician’s assistant.”
Local and area high school graduates inside ◆PILLAGER HIGH SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE S2
◆PIERZ HEALY HIGH SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE S7
◆BRAINERD HIGH SCHOOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE S3
◆STAPLES-MOTLEY HIGH SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . PAGE S7
◆PEQUOT LAKES HIGH SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . PAGE S4
◆WADENA-DEER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL . . . . . . PAGE S7
◆CROSBY-IRONTON HIGH SCHOOL . . . . . . . . PAGE S5
◆WALKER-HACKENSACK-AKELEY HIGH SCHOOL . . PAGE S7
◆AITKIN HIGH SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE S5
◆PINE RIVER-BACKUS HIGH SCHOOL . . . . . . . PAGE S8
◆LITTLE FALLS HIGH SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE S6
◆CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE S8
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PILLAGER HIGH SCHOOL • Commencement: 7 p.m. May 20 at Pillager High School. • Students graduating: 52. • Class colors: Maroon and gold. • Class flower: Maroon and gold spray roses. • Class song: “Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)” — Gary Allan
CL ASS MOT TO
A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” L AO T ZU
TOP 10 SENIORS
ADDISON MARCH
ZOE LOUCKS
SAMANTHA LEVIG
KENDRA HACKER
HELENA WISE
Rank: 1 Parents: Jeffrey and Ann March Future plans: “Attend North Dakota State University to study animal science.”
Rank: 2 Parents: Dennis and Lynnie Loucks. Future plans: “Attend the University of Minnesota — Morris and double-major in sport management and communications, media and rhetoric.”
Rank: 3 Parents: Brian Levig and Michelle Kadus. Future plans: “Complete a two-year degree in accounting at Central Lakes College in Brainerd.”
Rank: 4 Parents: Kevin and Julie Hacker. Future Plans: “Attend Bemidji State University to major in English and minor in business.”
Rank: 5 Parents: Ronald and Jennifer Wise. Future Plans: “Attend St. Cloud State University and study psychology.”
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MARIAH SWENSON
MICAYLA KLINGHAGEN
GAGE KUEHL
SHYE MAKARRALL
Rank: 7 Parents: David and Tonya Swenson. Future plans: “Taking a year or two off and enjoying life, working with horses and will go from there.”
Rank: 8 Parents: Lee and Micheal Klinghagen. Future plans: “Attend Greenville Technical College in Greenville, South Carolina for dental hygiene.”
Rank: 9 Parents: Scott and Tami Kuehl Future plans: “Attend Bemidji State University to major in wildlife biology.”
Rank: 10 Parents: Renae Makarrall and Craig Johnson, Shawn and Tonia Makarrall Future plans: “Plan to go to college to become a registered nurse.”
Rank: 6 Parents: Rebecca Bearth, Timothy Richards. Future plans: “Attend college at CLC.”
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BRAINERD HIGH SCHOOL • Commencement: 7 p.m. June 3 at Don Adamson Field, weather permitting. Admission by ticket only. • Students graduating: 390. • Class colors: Brilliant Blue, Stunning Silver. • Class flower: Blue Iris.
CL ASS MOT TO
We cannot live for yesterday or yesterday’s dreams but for today and tomorrow’s reality.”
TOP 5 STUDENTS
CASSANDRA GARDNER Parents: Jim and Celeste Gardner Activities: Brainerd Warrior Dance Team, Wind Symphony, Class Cabinet. Hobbies: Dance (Just For Kix Dance Studio), Doing homework, Netflix, hiking. Part-time work: Help at Just For Kix events, choreograph for Just For Kix, working at Adirondack Coffee this summer. Future plans: “I will be attending Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. I am looking at majoring in English or political science with a possible minor in Spanish. I also hope to study abroad at some point in my college career.” Most memorable high school moment: “My most memorable moment in high school was traveling to Peru with the BHS Spanish program. We had the opportunity to volunteer at two rural schools, which was a life changing experience!”
MATTHEW MAJERLE Parents: John and Mary Ann Majerle Activities: Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble I, A Cappella Choir, swimming and diving, cross-country, track and field, Key Club, Interact Club, Spring Musical Hobbies: Music (Piano, Saxophone), reading, eating Part-time work: Lifeguard at Brainerd Family YMCA Future plans: “I will be attending St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. I will be swimming competitively, playing in the band, and majoring in Biology. I hope to pursue a career in the medical field.” Most memorable high school moment: “Being named the winner of the Minnesota State High School League’s State Triple “A” Award...while I was on a beach in Hawaii for choir tour.”
KRISTIN RINGHAND
RENAE FORD
MEGAN WROOLIE
Parents: Tom and Tammy Ringhand Activities: Chamber Orchestra, A Cappella Choir, Knowledge Bowl Hobbies: Music (Violin, harp, electric bass), writing Part-time work: “Currently work at Brick House Pizza. In addition, I work as a harpist-for-hire.” Future plans: “I will be attending the University of Notre Dame, where I plan to major in physics, potentially adding a second major in music.” Most memorable high school moment: “My most memorable moment was playing harp with the orchestra at our winter concert. I don’t often get the chance to play harp with other instruments, and it was a fantastic experience.”
Parents: Chris and Shelly Ford Activities: Knowledge Bowl, Class Cabinet, Rube Goldberg Club, Student Council, Key Club. Hobbies: Cooking, soccer, Netflix, fishing, carving decoys. Part-time work: Grizzly’s. Future plans: “I will be attending Harvard College in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I am undecided in what I will major in, but right now I am looking into biology and Spanish.” Most memorable high school moment: “Traveling to Peru last year with the Spanish department and many friends.”
Parents: Kevin and Beth Wroolie Activities: Chamber Orchestra, Class Cabinet, tennis, Spring Musical. Hobbies: Playing violin and piano, slow pitch softball and bell choir. Part-time work: Teaching violin lessons. Future plans: “To attend the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. I plan to major in mathematics.” Most memorable high school moment: “Going to Peru with the Spanish Department because it was an eye-opening experience visiting a different culture.”
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PEQUOT LAKES HIGH SCHOOL • Commencement: 7 p.m. May 27 at the high school athletic center. • Students graduating: 110. • Class colors: Navy blue and silver. • Class flower: Forget-me-not • Class song: “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” by Green Day.
CL ASS MOT TO
Mighty and mean, so fresh and so clean, we’re the class of 2016.”
VALEDICTORIANS
SYDNEY HOLT
BARBARA MILLER
LEVI PALMER
ALEX BECKER
Parents: Laurie and Randy Holt Activities/hobbies: Interact, Knowledge Bowl, National Honor Society, Link Crew, Concert Choir, Sextet Choir Ensemble, Mixed Choir Ensemble, track and field, varsity tennis, tutoring and Cross Lake Lutheran Church Youth Group. Hobbies include hunting, fishing, gardening, reading a good book and simply being outdoors. Future plans: “Attending the College of St. Scholastica, double-majoring in pre-med and nursing in hopes of pursuing a job in the medical field after further education. Also, singing in their college choir and playing on the tennis team.”
Parents: Jody and Michael Miller Activities/hobbies: Softball, volleyball, speech, Student Council, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Link crew, Youth Group and fishing. Future plans: “Attend the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and major in biomedical engineering. After graduation, I hope to be employed by a company like Medtronic working in the research and sales of medical devices.”
Parents: Christine and Isaac Palmer Activities/hobbies: Cross-country, track, Student Council, National Honor Society, Link Crew, Knowledge Bowl, Boy Scouts, Order of the Arrow, Symphonic Band and Jazz Band. Future plans: “Attend the University of Minnesota -- Twin Cities, major in chemical engineering and minor in biology and pharmacology.”
Parents: Jim and Michelle Becker Activities/hobbies: Soccer, band, working at Rafferty’s Pizza and Phi Theta Kappa. Future plans: “Attend North Dakota State University to pursue an education in engineering.”
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Commencement: 7 p.m. May 20 in the Ranger gym.
SIENNA-RAE JOHNSON
Students graduating: 85.
Parents: Aaron and Cari Johnson Extra-curricular activities: Rangerette Dance Team, grades 9-12, academic all-state and all conference; golf, grades 9-12; tennis, grades 9-12; robotics team in grade 12; Knowledge bowl, grades 10-12; symphonic and jazz band, grades 9-12; a capella choir, grades 9-11. Future plans: “Attend the University of Minnesota -- Twin Cities to major in biomedical engineering and minor in neuroscience.�
Thirty-two students of the graduating class have also completed a Bridges Career Academy Course. Class colors: Maroon, black and platinum. Class flower: Venus fly trap.
KAITLIN SHARP
Class song: “Back Home� — Andy
Parents: Richard Sharp and Laura Westberg Extra-curricular activities: Choir; Knowledge Bowl, grades 10-12; Student Council, grades 11-12; Service Adventure Learning Team, grades 10-12; robotics team in grade 12; candidate in the Miss C-I scholarship pageant and served on the prom committee in grade 11. Future plans: “Attend the University of Minnesota -- Twin Cities and major in chemistry with the goal of becoming a pharmacist.�
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Parents: Kim and Tom Hanson, Loren and Leann Lambert Extra-curricular activities: Service Adventure Learning Team, grade 12; Knowledge Bowl, grades 9-12; robotics team, grade 12; Student Council, grades 9-12; class president, SnoDaze candidate, grade 11; homecoming candidate, grade 12; football, grades 3-12, all-district player, most valuable lineman — team, co-team MDP and senior captain. Future plans: “Attend Minnesota State University, Mankato for business management.�
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NATHAN DAVIES
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Parents: Dale and Lori Davies Activities: Basketball, tennis, band, Knowledge Bowl, National Honor Society. Hobbies: Basketball, fishing, water sports, reading, playing with my dog Sadie, eating food, watching movies. Future plans: Attend Macalester College to study physics and play basketball.
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Parents: Kathy and Terry Nies Activities: Peer Leaders, Business Professionals of America, National Honor Society, band Hobbies: Reading, traveling, watching movies, hanging out with friends, playing guitar, photographing nature. Future plans: Attend Bemidji State University, major in biology.
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LITTLE FALLS HIGH SCHOOL Commencement: 2 p.m. May 29 in the high school gym. Students graduating: 187. Class colors: Purple and white. Class song: “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth.
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KAJ BJORGE
KIRSTEN HOLTZ
HANNAH VEILLETTE
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PIERZ HEALY HIGH SCHOOL Commencement: 7 p.m. May 27 in the Memorial Athletic Center. Students graduating: 87. Class colors: Crimson, onyx and chrome. Class flower: Glitter tipped rose. Class song: “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” by Green Day.
CL ASS MOT TO
Chase your dreams, but always know the road that will lead you home again.” T IM M C G RAW
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Commencement: 7:30 p.m. May 27 at the high school gym. Cords and awards: 9 a.m. May 27 at the high school gym. Students graduating: 90. Class flower: Red lily. Class colors: Red, black and silver. Class song: “We are Young” by Fun.
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PINE RIVER-BACKUS HIGH SCHOOL Commencement: 7 p.m. May 27 at the performance gym. Students graduating: 49. Class colors: Gold, black and silver. Class flower: Tiger lily. Class song: “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth
CL ASS MOT TO
The world’s not ending, we’re just taking over.”
SALUTATORIAN
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ALEXUS REDDICK
ZACHARY STRUSS
Parents: Melvin and Cassandra Fetter Activities: Speech, Interact, STRIVE, Spring musical, cross-country, track, filming the basketball games, chamber choir, jazz band, National Honor Society. Hobbies: Singing, playing instruments, hacky sack, reading, gaming, running. Future plans: “Attend the University of Minnesota-Duluth to pursue a bachelor’s degree in accounting. After college, take the CPA exam in order to work for large corporations.”
Parents: Doug Reddick and Tracy Berg Activities: National Honor Society, softball, pit orchestra, Interact and women’s choir. Hobbies: Horseback riding, snowmobiling and fishing. Future plans: “Attend the University of Minnesota -- Duluth and major in either biology or premed in preparation for medical school. I hope to become a pediatrician or psychiatrist.”
Parents: Cy and Lisa Struss Activities: Basketball, football, baseball, band, Interact, 2-year member of National Honor Society. Hobbies: Fishing, hunting and just being outside. Future plans: “Still undecided as to where I will attend college, but planning on majoring in some field of engineering. I am also looking to play football at the collegiate level.”
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