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2021 Detroit Lakes High School Graduation Magazine PUBLISHED MAY 26, 2021
DETROIT LAKES TRIBUNE
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Congratulations graduates, you did it! Like other Laker classes that have come before you, you showed up, did the hard work, and made your community proud. Like those other classes, you studied your textbooks and took your tests. You gave it your all on the courts and fields. You sang in the musical. You danced at prom. In many ways, it was a normal year. In one noteworthy way, though, it wasn’t. Unlike any other class before, you spent your entire senior year in a global pandemic – one
that brought unprecedented challenges. You bounced between virtual learning, in-person learning and a mix of both; you wore masks and stayed six feet apart from each other; you missed some games and events; you quarantined; you got sick, or someone you care about did. All year long, you faced hurdles. And all year long, you jumped over them. With flexibility and creativity, you took on the extra challenges thrown your way and overcame them. You navigated change, and mastered the art of adaptability. You showed your
strength, practiced your patience, and proved your resiliency. You met the moment. You learned, as your class motto states, that, “We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails.” Now, as you reach the end of this big adventure called high school and look forward to future adventures to come, you can rest assured in your ability to navigate any waters, rough or calm. Life is full of moments just waiting to be met, and you, graduating Lakers, are well-prepared to meet them. You know how to adjust your sails.
Graduate names and photographs were provided by Detroit Lakes High School. Parent names and information about future plans were submitted by students; not all responded, and some provided only partial responses.
Paul and Jodi Ahles are proud of their 2021 graduate
Kaitlyn M. Ahles Future plans: Attending the Detroit Lakes High School Transition Program.
Lance and Peggy Akers are proud of their 2021 graduate
Alecia Akers Future plans: Attending the University of Jamestown for a degree in elementary education.
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Julie and Daniel Alley are proud of their 2021 graduate
Hannah Alley Future plans: Attending North Dakota State University for a double major in mathematics and education. I also hope to perform in the NDSU jazz band while I attend.
Sami Alsaidy
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Rebecca Brink is proud of her 2021 graduate
Andrew Annette
Lindsey Armstrong
Future plans: Majoring in exercise science and playing football at Concordia.
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Kelly and Cody Bahls are proud of their 2021 graduate
Pamela Martinson is proud of her 2021 graduate
Kyra Bahls
Carina Baratono
Future plans: Majoring in biology to be either a teacher or medical examiner.
Future plans: Continuing on in school.
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Charles and Angel Barnett are proud of their 2021 graduate
Andreas Barnett Future plans: Attending college.
Alan and Brenda Bergum are proud of their 2021 graduate
John Bergum Future plans: Going to the University of North Dakota to study civil engineering.
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Alan and Brenda Bergum are proud of their 2021 graduate
Alex Bishop and Nancy Grabanski are proud of their 2021 graduate
Ryan Bergum
Jake Bishop
Future plans: Attending the University of North Dakota to study mechanical engineering.
Future plans: Attending the University of Minnesota Twin Cities for mechanical engineering.
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Jody and Bob Bjorge are proud of their 2021 graduate
William Bjorge
Rich and Dawn Blanchard are proud of their 2021 graduate
Robert Blanchard
Future plans: Work.
Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University in Mankato and majoring in business management.
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Sharon and Randy Bolar are proud of their 2021 graduate
Jessica Bolar
Brody Bommersbach
Future plans: Attending Columbia University in New York and pursuing a degree in engineering.
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Lakeshirts Stephanie and Matthew Borah are proud of their 2021 graduate
Joseph Boomgaarden
Noah Borah Future plans: Attending M-State in Detroit Lakes to complete my architectural draft and design associate of applied science degree.
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Nereson Automotive Alicia and Nick Bowers are proud of their 2021 graduate
Madison Bowers Future plans: Attending the University of North Dakota to pursue a degree in physical therapy.
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Randy and Jill Brandt are proud of their 2021 graduate
Jourdan Brandt
Tanner Brend
Future plans: Going to Minnesota State University-Moorhead for a business degree.
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Taylor Brend
Kennedy Bridgeman Future plans: Attending North Dakota State University to major in exercise science to become a chiropractor.
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Wayne and Cecilia Brininger are proud of their 2021 graduate
Abigail Brininger Future plans: Attending North Dakota State University in the fall for vet technology.
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Montana Brown Future plans: Attending North Dakota State University.
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Brian and Jessica Burhans are proud of their 2021 graduate
McKenna Burhans
Ross and Shiloh Cariveau are proud of their 2021 graduate
Brodie Cariveau
Future plans: Attending the University of North Dakota for pre-physical therapy.
Future plans: Attending Alexandria Technical and Community College for cybersecurity, virtualization and networking, as well as computer information systems.
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Kelly and Matt Carrier are proud of their 2021 graduate
Ashtyn Carrier
Bailee Chapin
Future plans: Attending South Dakota State University and majoring in nursing.
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Rochelle Christianson is proud of her 2021 graduate
Chelsea Christianson Future plans: Marine Corps.
Al and Christy Clark are proud of their 2021 graduate
Danielle Clark Future plans: Going into the workforce for child care (day care).
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Eric Clark
Samantha Collins Future plans: Going to the University of North Dakota to study atmospheric science.
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Misti Kern and Jared Coon are proud of their 2021 graduate
Ashlyn Coon
Logan Covey
Future plans: Attending Bemidji State University and majoring in criminal justice.
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Steven Creed is proud of his 2021 graduate
Melissa Nelson and Rob Cunningham are proud of their 2021 graduate
Delos Creed
Olivia Cunningham
Future plans: To hopefully be in a band or run a solo music career.
Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University-Mankato to become a dental hygienist.
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Jerald and Theresa Dahring are proud of their 2021 graduate
Justin and Sharon Davis are proud of their 2021 graduate
Nicole Dahring
Dustin Davis
Future plans: Going to the University of North Dakota for wildlife biology or aviation.
Future plans: Continuing to learn and work.
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Emma Davis
Parker Davis
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Amy and Darin DeBoer are proud of their 2021 graduate
Falyn DeBoer
Michael Desjarlais
Future plans: Going to Bemidji State to get my bachelor’s degree in nursing
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Olander Bus Service Rod and Lisa Eischens are proud of their 2021 graduate
Ayshea Ea-Carroll
Sophia Eischens Future plans: Attending the University of North Dakota for nursing.
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Bergen Eklund
Bryanna Ellis Future plans: Undecided.
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Greg and Sonya Engen are proud of their 2021 graduate
Autumn Engen
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Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University-Moorhead in the fall and majoring in elementary education.
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Dawson Fagerlie Future plans: Attending the University of North Dakota and majoring in biology.
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Wendy and Robbie Foster are proud of their 2021 graduate
Lesley Fredrickson Webber and Brock Webber are proud of their 2021 graduate
Madison Foster
Gabrielle Fredrickson
Future plans: Attending M-State Moorhead for dental hygiene.
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Michael Friendshuh
Future plans: Attending Southwest Minnesota State University next fall to pursue a business degree and play volleyball.
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Thomas Fritz
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Emily Fuchs
Jayden Geerdes
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Phil and Beth Gilbert are proud of their 2021 graduate
Ava Gilbert
Lily Gilbertson
Future plans: Going to college in Wisconsin.
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Mark and Kari Gloege are proud of their 2021 graduate
Elias Gloege
Sarah and Eric Gordon are proud of their 2021 graduate
Grant Gordon
Future plans: Attending the University of Northwestern in St. Paul.
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Easton Gravelle
Future plans: Going to ISU.
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Jackson Gravelle
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Brian Gross and Stacy Drury are proud of their 2021 graduate
Erian Greydanus
Levi Gross Future plans: Going to Concordia College for pre-dentistry.
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Mark Gulseth and Meredith Gulseth are proud of their 2021 graduate
Annika Gulseth
Sophia Gunderson
Future plans: Undecided.
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Schultz Garage & Bus Company Dana and Lonnie Haas are proud of their 2021 graduate
Alyssa Haarstick
Tahlia Haas Future plans: Attending Concordia to major in music and minor in business.
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Tim and Jenny Hagen are proud of their 2021 graduate
Hannah Hagen
Brian and Amy Haire are proud of their 2021 graduate
Logan Haire
Future plans: Attending Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn. for healthcare or business management.
Future plans: Joining the military.
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Lisa and Terry Hamar are proud of their 2021 graduate
Mason Hamar
Jayden Hansen
Future plans: Attending the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to study chemical engineering.
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Shaylee Hanson
Cole Harvala Block
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Mary and Terry Haus are proud of their 2021 graduate
Sydney Haus
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Future plans: Earning an english major
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Gabrielle Heide
Dr. Michael Morrison Optometrist
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Future plans: Attending the University of North Dakota for elementary education.
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Keith and Stacy Heinlein are proud of their 2021 graduate
Joseph Heinlein
Sydney Heisler
Future plans: Going right to work.
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Blaine Henderson
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Catherine Henderson
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Porsha Hermanson
Tiffany Keidel and Juan Hernandez are proud of their 2021 graduate
Alexis Hernandez Future plans: Taking a gap year.
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Nicklaus Hess
Jack Hines Future plans: Attending college.
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Kurt and Jennifer Hoban are proud of their 2021 graduate
Maren Hoban
Bill Hoffman is proud of his 2021 graduate
Bailey Hoffman
Future plans: Attending North Dakota State University for agricultural business and communications and marketing.
Future plans: Going into the military.
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Dennis and Carol Holm are proud of their 2021 graduate
Nathaniel Holm
Kielee Hubbard
Future plans: Taking a trip out of state.
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Jeremiah Ihrke
Ethan Jacobson
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Joe Heinlein
“We are so proud of the kind, caring and hard working young man you are. We love you!”
Zack Oistad
You’re Gr-r-reat! We are so proud of the young man you have become. Love you always, Mom and Dad
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Jack Hines
Congratulations Jack!! We are proud of you. Follow your dreams, you have a bright future! Love you ~ Mom, Dad & Benny
Isaac Morrison
We are proud of you and can’t wait to see what your future holds! Love, Mom & Dad
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Colby Olson
We are so proud of you and excited for you to begin your next journey. Great things are ahead! Love, Mom, Dad, Nick, and Luke
Congratulations Love Mom & Jason
Hayden Eli Thilmony
Caleb Splonskowski
A great kid has turned into a kind, smart, and good young man. We are proud of you. Love, Mom and Dad
Congratulations, Caleb! We are so proud of you. We love you! Dad, Mom, and Max
Nicole Dahring
Connor Opsahl
Always stirring up fun! You possess the right ingredients for a successful future! We are so proud of you! Love, Dad & Mom
We are so proud of you! Congratulations! Love, Mom, Paul, Hunter & Jordan
Bob Blanchard
Annelise Lage
We are so proud of you. We will miss you when you leave for college. Love Mom, Dad, Beau and Ben
Congrats Annie! We are surprised at how fast you grew up too! We love you lots! Mom and Dad
Abby Jasken
CONGRATULATIONS ABBY DABBY DO!!! Your family is SO proud of you and LOVES you SO much! XO ~Mom~
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Nick Hess
Ashtyn Carrier
Nicholas Larson
Maria Sauer
No Limits But the Sky Congrats! Excited for your next adventure. So proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad and Ella
“Life is better when you’re laughing.” We love you Mom & Dad
Be strong and courageous, Do not be afraid, Do not be discouraged, for the Lord will be with you wherever you go. Love you! Mom, Dad, Cole & Ella
Maria, So proud of who you have become. Go live your dreams, keep that star shining. We Love you! Mom & Dad
Bailee Chapin
Gretta Schulberg
We are so proud of you Bailee-keep that smile and laughter with you always Love Mom and Mike
You are my sunshine! You’ve got this buddy! XOXOXOXO Mom
Mason Hamar
Dylan Strawsell
“Congratulations Mason! We are so proud of you & are excited for what the future holds. Love, Mom, Dad, Aiden, & Adelyn”
“You are amazing and will do great things. Go Bison! Love you. Your proud parents, Mom, Dad and Brad”
Cade Riewer
Congratulations, Cade! We are very proud of you. All our love, Dad, Mom, Justine and Jameson
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the Autumn & Andrew Kulik
Bryanna Josie Mae Ellis
Congratulations! We are so proud of you both and look forward to seeing what your future holds! We love you! Love, Mom, Dad and Aleece
We are so proud of you! Remember to go after what you want and to stay humble along the way. Love you, Mom & Dad
Jacob Trout
Faith Keller
Congratulations! We are so proud of you and love you. Keep being you because you are amazing. Mom and Fern
We are so proud of you in every way and can’t wait to see what you do with your future! Love, Mom and Dad
Makenna Rustad
Dakota Moran
You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way! Congrats kiddo! We are so proud of you!
Congratulations Dakota! Whatever you do and wherever you go, give it your all. Love, Mom
Lukas Justesen
Tahlia Haas
Once, you were a little girl looking up to her Momma. Now, I look up to you. You are a beautiful person, inside and out. Follow your dreams, live, laugh, love and don’t forget to dance. Love, Mom
A bright future awaits you! We wish you all The best in what lies ahead! Love, mom, dad, Lawsen & Hadlee
Noah Borah
Congratulations Noah we are so proud of you! Follow your dreams & dream BIG! Love Mom, Dad, MiKayla & Matteya
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Lisa and Chris Jasken are proud of their 2021 graduate
Abby Jasken
Tiffany and Scott Jereska are proud of their 2021 graduate
Justice Jereska
Future plans: Doing church ministry through the program NET Ministries for nine months.
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Mercedes Jesness
Future plans: Moving to Duluth with my sister.
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Jordyn Johnson
Future plans: Undecided.
Future plans: Going to Concordia for track and volleyball.
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Logan Johnson
Victoria Johnson Future plans: Attending the University of Minnesota-Crookston.
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Brian Jordan and Tricia Bjorklund are proud of their 2021 graduate
Ethan Jordan Future plans: Going for a computer programming degree.
Dan and Steph Jorgenson are proud of their 2021 graduate
Hunter Jorgenson Future plans: Attending North Dakota State University for engineering.
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Jason and Lona Justesen are proud of their 2021 graduate
Lukas Justesen
Jacob Kalina
Future plans: Playing college golf, but not sure where yet.
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Future plans: Going to North Dakota State University for psychology.
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Chris and Jenny Keller are proud of their 2021 graduate
Faith Keller
Bryon Kiehl
Future plans: Attending the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and majoring in chemistry.
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Jennifer Morton and Craig Killmer are proud of their 2021 graduate
Christopher Killmer Future plans: Going to Bemidji State University for a bachelor’s degree in graphic design or computer science.
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Jamie and Darcy Klein are proud of their 2021 graduate
Mike Knoop is proud of his 2021 graduate
Raegan Klein
William Knoop
Future plans: Attending North Dakota State University and majoring in medical laboratory science.
Future plans: Study pre-med at Concordia.
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Noah Krump
Alec Kulasingham
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Tim and Jodi Kulik are proud of their 2021 graduate
Andrew Kulik
Autumn Kulik
Future plans: Playing baseball at Mayville State. Major is undecided.
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Sue and Dennis Lachowitzer are proud of their 2021 graduate
Austria Lachowitzer
Isaac LaCrosse
Future plans: Undecided.
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Adam and Erin Lage are proud of their 2021 graduate
Annelise Lage
Nicholas Larson
Future plans: Attending Josefs School of Hair Design for cosmetology.
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Scott and Rhonda Lawrence are proud of their 2021 graduate
Jackson Lawrence
Kelsey Lawrence
Future plans: Attending the University of North Dakota and majoring in biology.
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Daunte Leslie
Mason Lindsey
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Logan Lund
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AgCountry FCS, Detroit Lakes Raymond and Stephanie Lyman are proud of their 2021 graduate
Alexis Lundeen
Emma Lyman Future plans: Attending the University of North Dakota and majoring in psychology.
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Isabella MacDermid
Nolan Mann Future plans: Going to North Dakota State University to major in finance.
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Monica McConkey and Bill Sargent are proud of their 2021 graduate
Kaitlin McConkey
Future plans: Attending the University of Minnesota-Duluth, pursuing a business degree and running on the track and cross country teams.
Jamie and Rick McDougall are proud of their 2021 graduate
Lauren McDougall Future plans: Attending Bemidji State University and studying psychology.
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Kyler McKeehan
Rebecca Melby
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Brad Moen and Sara Moen are proud of their 2021 graduate
Austin Miller
Abigale Moen Future plans: Going to Minnesota State University-Moorhead for physics.
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Matt and Christin Mohr are proud of their 2021 graduate
Elizabeth Mohr
Bryan Moore
Future plans: Undecided.
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Sue Trnka is proud of her 2021 graduate
Dakota Moran
Isaac Morrison
Future plans: Getting my two year carpentry degree.
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Hannah Motschenbacher
Nicole Muhlenkort
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Kathi and Paul Murray are proud of their 2021 graduate
Samuel Murray
Tara Thomason and Steve Myers are proud of their 2021 graduate
Genna Myers
Future plans: Studying predentistry.
Future plans: Taking a gap year to save money and then attend cosmetology and esthetician school.
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Alex Nelson
Garett Nelson
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Arlen and Lavonne Nelson are proud of their 2021 graduate
Nathan Nelson
Preston Ni
Future plans: Going to the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
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Lisa and Jarrod Althoff and James Noel are proud of their 2021 graduate
Tosha Noel Future plans: Taking a gap year to travel and work.
Dave and Denise Oakes are proud of their 2021 graduate
Sean Oakes Future plans: Attending Concordia College in Moorhead and majoring in ACS chemistry with a double minor in statistics and music.
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Gjerde Auto Sales Ann and David Oien are proud of their 2021 graduate
Megan Oien
Adam Odden
Future plans: Attending M-State in Detroit Lakes for a semester to complete my associates of arts degree and then transferring to a university the following semester for nursing.
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Marlo and Barb Oistad are proud of their 2021 graduate
Zack Oistad
Colby Olson
Future plans: Attending Concordia and majoring in health and physical education.
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Dave and Melissa Opsahl and Paul and Terri Nelson are proud of their 2021 graduate
Connor Opsahl Future plans: Going to North Dakota State University.
Jodi and Dave Pavek are proud of their 2021 graduate
Halli Pavek Future plans: Attending the University of Wisconsin La Crosse and majoring in biology and psychology to pursue a career in the medical field.
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Scott Penney and Joy Graham are proud of their 2021 graduate
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Shalae Perdue is proud of her 2021 graduate
Skylyn Perdue
Future plans: Attending the University of North Dakota.
Future plans: Undecided.
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Clay Perkins
Kaitlyn Peterson Future plans: Attending the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to study accounting.
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Sue Nolan is proud of her 2021 graduate
Gage Pirtle
Charles Podges
Future plans: Working.
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Joseph Pollock
Kylee Price Future plans: Getting my bachelor of science degree in nursing at Minnesota State University of Moorhead.
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Paula and Donavon Quam are proud of their 2021 graduate
Parker Quam Future plans: Attending one of the University of Minnesota universities for psychology.
Kelly Reller and Tiffany Vondal are proud of their 2021 graduate
Kaleigh Reller Future plans: Attending Concordia College in Moorhead.
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Jon and Kristi Riewer are proud of their 2021 graduate
Rachel and Jeremy Yost are proud of their 2021 graduate
Cade Riewer
Ian Riggle-Fain
Future plans: Attending Concordia College.
Future plans: Opening my own pizza shop.
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Todd Rittenour is proud of his 2021 graduate
Gabriel Rittenour
Lee Rishovd
Future plans: Completing my military training in the Minnesota Army National Guard as a military police officer at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.
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Adkins Equipment Tina Taylor and James Robin are proud of their 2021 graduate
Lilianna Rivas
Frederick Robin Future plans: Studying music composition at Concordia College, Moorhead.
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Zechariah Rusness
Makenna Rustad
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Cynthia and John Sauer are proud of their 2021 graduate
Maria Sauer
Future plans: Going to the University of Maine to major in social work and minor in psychology with a focus in women, gender, and sexuality studies in hopes of becoming a social worker or industrial and organizational psychologist.
Kelly and Jamaica Schlauderaff are proud of their 2021 graduate
Thad Schlauderaff Future plans: Attending North Dakota State University and majoring in agribusiness.
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Brandi Ziegler is proud of her 2021 graduate
Merissa Schmith
Dylan Schmoll
Future plans: Spending the summer in Detroit Lakes, and then in August moving to Fargo to attend North Dakota State University to major in radiology.
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Lynn Schulberg is proud of their 2021 graduate
Trevor Schnathorst
Gretta Schulberg Future plans: Attending college at the University of Minnesota.
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Andy and Shana Schwan are proud of their 2021 graduate
Lucas Schwan
Blake Skaaland
Future plans: Going to Grand Canyon University for pre-med to get into medical school.
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Jocelyn Sletmoen
Hailey Smith Future plans: Applying to M-State and taking classes that lean toward getting a degree in radiation therapy.
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Greg and Jennifer Smith are proud of their 2021 graduate
Luke and Jennifer Splonskowski are proud of their 2021 graduate
Kaylee Smith
Caleb Splonskowski
Future plans: Attending the University of Northwestern-St. Paul and majoring in nursing.
Future plans: Attaining a bachelors degree in landscape architecture and taking over the family business.
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Karin Fritz-Staley and Jeff Staley are proud of their 2021 graduate
Eleanor Staley
Hunter Stearns
Future plans: Attending the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities for kinesiology.
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Brian and Cindy Swanson are proud of their 2021 graduate
Dylan Strawsell
Jacob Swanson Future plans: Going to culinary school in Boulder, Colorado. I also plan on becoming a crazy cat person.
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Luke and Tammie Sweere are proud of their 2021 graduate
Kallie Sweere Future plans: Attending the University of North Dakota, where I will be double majoring in occupational therapy and psychology.
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Kylie Swiers
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Tyler Swonger
Sarah Tangen
Future plans: Continuing my education and basketball career at St. Olaf in Northfield, Minn. I plan on majoring in biology with a minor in chemistry, with the intention of going through medical school to become an anesthesiologist.
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Emma Teiken
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Alexander Theesfeld
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Donald Thomson
Hayden Thilmony
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Jaden Thorson
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Johnna and Chris Thorson are proud of their 2021 graduate
Piper Thorson Future plans: Attending North Dakota State University in the fall of 2021 and majoring in architecture.
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Matthew Tobkin Future plans: Attending the University of Minnesota for biomedical engineering.
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LeAnn and Robert Vetter and the late Jay Tollefson are proud of their 2021 graduate
Jenna Tollefson
Jennifer Tracy
Future plans: Taking a gap year to make sure college is what I want to do.
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Karen Trout and Fern Busse are proud of their 2021 graduate
Jacob Trout
Bridgette Bergman is proud of her 2021 graduate
Emilia Turner
Future plans: Going to North Dakota State College of Science for welding technology.
Future plans: Attending college at Minnesota State University in Moorhead. Major is undecided.
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Broden Ullyott
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Leonard Vance
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Joe and Michelle Vesey are proud of their 2021 graduate
Lauren Vesey
Ale Vogt Larson
Future plans: Attending North Dakota State University for nursing.
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Jaycee Wagner
Will Walberg
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Madison Walz
Laken Weaver
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Mike and Kari Wendt are proud of their 2021 graduate
Blair and Kelly Westrum are proud of their 2021 graduate
Taryn Wendt
Evan Westrum
Future plans: Attending Concordia College in Moorhead.
Future plans: Attending the University of Minnesota-Morris.
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Braeden Wimmer
Taylor Winter Future plans: Going into real estate.
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LaDena and Todd Rittenour are proud of their 2021 graduate
Brianna Witthoeft
Merle and Kathy Wold are proud of their 2021 graduate
Carsen Wold
Future plans: Working at Lakeshirts while going to school at the tech college for social work.
Future plans: Going to work at Wold’s RV Sales.
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Kent and Kellie Wolf are proud of their 2021 graduate
Caleb Wolf
Jodi Zacher is proud of her 2021 graduate
Aubrianna Zacher
Future plans: Attending Itasca Community College.
Future plans: Undecided
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Class of 2021 Class Flower:
Red and White Carnation Class Colors:
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“We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails”
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Graduation Book Cover Submissions Designed by The Detroit Lakes High School Graphic Design Class
Thank you to all those who submitted! Great work!
Austin Thompson 2021 Winner
Alecia Akers
Sami Alsaidy
Ashton Anderson
Chris Breeden
Savanah Burrow
Casey Canton
Nate Cihak
Nicole Dahring
Emma Davis
Jordan Ehnert
Raena Funk
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Graduation Book Cover Submissions Designed by The Detroit Lakes High School Graphic Design Class
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Ava Gilbert
Jack Hines
Ellie Hultin
Abby Jasken
Tori Johnson
Tyler Kallstrom
CJ Killmer
Nick Larson
Aiden Lunde
Emma Lyman
Markus Lyman
Kaitlin McConkey
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Graduation Book Cover Submissions Designed by The Detroit Lakes High School Graphic Design Class
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Mallow McKenna
Dylan Mekola
Kiara Moe
Tyler Moran
Genna Myers
Jake Pavek
Carson Rogstad
Trevor Schnathorst
Logan Schons
Jenna Tollefson
Alexis Weets
Gabby Whitworth
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YOU DID IT! You worked hard. You persevered. You graduated! Congratulations on this wonderful achievement.
We hope your big day is special in every way, and we wish you happiness and success as you follow your dreams into the future.
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