CONGR ATULATIONS GR ADUATES!
Gustavus applauds your hard work and dedication.
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Boswell
Boomgaarden
Born
Bloom
Brenke
ST. PETER HIGH SCHOOL
Parents: Bryan and Angie Buffington
Future plans: University of North Dakota, major in commercial aviation
Lily Deming
Parents: Drew and Melanie Dixon
Future plans: University of Minnesota - sociology
Parents: Adolfo Y Ana Fernández Castañeda
Parents: Shawn and Kimberley
Deming
Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University - Moorhead, majoring in Elementary Education
Parents: Jon and Heather Deshayes
Future plans: Plan to go to Iowa State University and major in Aerospace Engineering
Parents: Susan and Brad DeVos
Future plans: Attend Mercyhurst University for a bachelor of fine arts degree in dance
Parents: Julie Gronewold and Lance
Dlouhy
Future plans: Attend Gustavus Adolphus College to major in nursing and running track
Parents: Eric Elias and Betsy Anderson-Elias
Future plans: Luther College
Parents: Brandon Fast and Jennifer Schmoll
Future plans: Attend SDSU major nursing
www.SouthernMinn.com | Thursday, May 18, 2023 | Page B3 Our best wishes to our Family Fresh Associates and the Class of 2023! 612 S Minnesota Ave. Saint Peter • 507-931-5541
Samuel Buffington
Anders Dixon
Will Elias
Elodie DeVos
Jesse Fast
Kevin Castaneda
Grace Dlouhy
Evan James Deshayes
Carson Factor
Jasmine Dezurn
ST. PETER HIGH SCHOOL
Julia Fitzpatrick
Parents: Osvaldo Guerra and Yesenia Guerra
Future plans: South Central College - Criminal Justice & Criminology
Parents: Jay & Tara Schroeder; Travis Hagen
Future plans: Paramedic program
Parents: Aisha Ismael and Aden Garad
Future plans: Planning on going to MNSU for commercial aviation
Parents: Fabian and Loramy Gerstbauer
Future plans: Attend Taylor University (IN)
Parents: Maria-Renée Grigsby and Daniel Leonhardt
Future plans: Attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison for Spanish and Biology on a pre-med track
Parents: Keith and Amy Hanson
Future plans: South Central College - Welding
Parents: Joe and Marie Hartman
Future plans: Pursue a computer science degree
Parents: Amanda Fischer and Jon Hibbard
Future plans: Attend culinary school
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Alena-Marie Frederick
Jackson Hagen
Fabian (Ian) Gerstbauer
Farhiya Garad
Rhys Myles Hanson
Sophia Grigsby
Avery Hibbard
William Friedrichs Davis
Lilyan Haller
Echo Grant
Xavier Hartman
Angelica Janet Guerra
ST. PETER HIGH SCHOOL
Parents: Corey and Kim Horner
Future plans: University of Sioux Falls majoring in biology on pre-vet track
Lucas
Parents: Rachel Hickey & Chad Honetschlager Future plans: Medic
Amelia
Parents: Jill Hildebrandt and Jade Staus
Future plans: Carleton College pre-law track, majoring in political science and environmental law
Nathan
Parents: Joe Holmbo & Holly Kelly
Future plans: South Central College
Jackson
Parents: Chris and Jennifer Holmlund
Future plans: Attend South Central College in Mankato for mechatronics engineering technology
Madison Honetschlager
Parents: Chad Honetschlager and Jennifer Oswald
Future plans: Attend Winona State University for a nursing major
Isaiah
Emma
Parents: Ricky Zhao and Susan Huang
Future plans: Attend Stony Brook University in economics
Parents: Troy & Tracy Hansen; Ross Jacobsen
Future plans: Central Lakes College for heavy equipment machinery
Parents: Jamie and Scott Janni
Future plans: Majoring in gender, women, and sexuality studies at MSU mankato
Luke
Parents: Bill & Stacey Johnson
Future plans: Work full-time at Bobcat in Mankato
Parents: Jackie Rooney & Robert Jones
Future plans: MNSU major in finance
www.SouthernMinn.com | Thursday, May 18, 2023 | Page B5 CONGRATS, CLASS OF 2023!
Bank congratulates this year's graduates on their hard work and determination. Best wishes for a bright future!
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ST. PETER HIGH SCHOOL
Evan Hibscher
Parents: Kathy and Chris Kukacka
Future plans: Gap year, then college to become an OB/GYN ultrasound technician
Parents: Matt and Laurie Kelly
Future plans: Attend Gustavus
Parents: Heather Pengilly and Jay Kendall
Future plans: MNSU Mankato for engineering
Parents: Dave Kennedy and Paula Kennedy
Parents: Jim and Bridget Klein
Parents: Thomas and Jennifer Letts
Future plans: University of Wisconsin-Madison to major in biomedical engineering
Parents: Perry and Jeannie Liebl
Future plans: Undecided
Parents: Mike and Katie Looft Future plans: Attend Winona State University in the fall to pursue nursing
Parents: Miranda Becker & Jeff
Mallow
Future plans: Study business administration at Bemidji State University
Parents: Miranda Becker & Jeff
Mallow
Future plans: Attend college at the University of Minnesota and major in communications, pre-law
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Madison Kelly
Ellinore Letts
Eleanor Kennedy
Hailey Looft
Daniel Klein
David S. Marlow
Tanner Kendall
Joseph Perry Liebl
Joseph Kim
Damian Mallow
Abby Kukacka
ST. PETER HIGH SCHOOL
Mitchel Joosten
Parents: Blas & Nancy Torres
Future plans: United States Air Force
Sophie
Parents: Anna Hulseberg and Craig Matarrese
Future plans: St. Olaf College
Parents: Mike and Amy Meffert
Future plans: University of Minnesota Rochester for occupational therapy
Parents: Heidi Meyer, Mitch Meyer
Future plans: Attend Gustavus Adolphus College
Parents: Brian and Michelle Miller
Future plans: College
Parent: Safiya Ali
Future plans: Minnesota State University, Mankato to study mechanical engineering
Parents: Eric Niebuhr and Amanda Wentzlaff
Future plans: South Dakota State University, majoring in Wildlife & Fisheries Science (B.S.)
Parents: Mark and Mary Oberlander
Future plans: Attend the U of MN Twin Cities to study the sociology of criminology
Parents: Kim & Keith Oeltjenbruns
Future plans: Attend College of Saint Benedict and play volleyball - sociology or pre-occupational therapy
Parents: Jessica Peters & Wes Bjorklund
Future plans: Gap year
Parents: Brett and Linda Petersen
Future plans: Go to the University of St. Thomas to major in psychology
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Sydney Marthaler
Emma Niebuhr
Paige Meffert
Keira Oeltjenbruns
Jonathan Jamal Miller
Natalie Petersen
Matarrese
Lauryn Rose Oberlander
Claire Meyer
Claire Peters
Ilyas Mohamed
Daniel Isaac Marroquin
ST. PETER HIGH SCHOOL
www.SouthernMinn.com | Thursday, May 18, 2023 | Page B8 2023 C on gr atulatio ns Grad uates! (507) 931-1340 Or (507) 388-8531 SPWELL2@GMAIL.COM 45823 STATE HIGHWAY 22, KASOTA St. Peter Well Drilling (507) 931-3200 200 South Front Street St. Peter, MN 56082 Best Wishes Class of 2023! Maya Pettis Parents: Darrell and Bonnie Pettis Future plans: Attend Michigan Technological University and major in civil engineering Raina Roemhildt Parents: Mark and Gabriela Roemhildt Future plans: University of Washington - Engineering Major and Naval ROTC Lauren Powers Parents: Fred Powers, Christine Powers Future plans: South Central College - graphic design and be an artist Piper Ruble Parents: Jeff & Megan Ruble Future plans: Attend Texas Christian University to study criminology Parker Lee Rienhardt Parents: Jennifer & Garret Leslie; Marcus & Sarah Rienhardt Future plans: Attend Grand Canyon University in Phoenix to study graphic media and film production Adam
Parent: Michelle Sanford Future plans: National Guard and South Central College Drake G. Portner Parents: Chad and Roxanne Portner Future plans: University of Minnesota to study math and engineering Ella Ruble Parents: Jhanelle Miller, Steve Ruble, Jeff & Megan Ruble Future plans: Nursing and Army ROTC at Gustavus Adolphus College Brooks
Shelley Trautmiller & Darwin Reicks Future plans: Entrepreneur Jaxen
Travis and Dalaina Sandland Future plans: Neumont College of Computer Science in Salt Lake City
Juan Rodriguez Future plans: Undecided ST. PETER HIGH SCHOOL
Pettis
Steven and Natasha Pettis Future plans: Working full-time, moving out and playing softball
Sanford
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Ava L.
Parents:
Alexander Schaffer
Parents: Jill and Tony Schaffer
Future plans: University of MN, Duluth - biochemistry
Jadin Schatz
Liam Schloesser
Parents: Shawn and Deann Schloesser
Future plans: University of St. Thomas for mechanical engineering
Tyson Schmitz
Parents: Debi & Russ Burg; Jim & Faith Schmitz
Future plans: Attend college at MNSU or Florida
Symon Schott
Parents: Spencer and Amber Schott
Future plans: South Central College to study automotive and body repair work
Zackary Sieberg
Parents: Jeremy & Carrie Sieberg
Future plans: Automotive technology
Nicole Sinning
Parents: Kevin and Bernadette
Sinning
Future plans: Attend Carroll University in Waukesha, WI for nursing while also playing for the bowling team
Magnus Soderlund
Parents: Bill & Beth Soderlund
Future plans: South Central College
Noah Spessard
Parents: Nate and Holle Spessard
Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University, Mankato to major in nursing and participate in ROTC
Hadley Stuerenberg
Parents: James and Jennifer Connor
Future plans: Major in technology, art and design at Bemidji State University and run cross country/ track
Sam Stuewe
Parents: Bill & Tracy Stuewe
Ben Taylor
Parents: Mark & Jodi Taylor
Future plans: University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
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ST. PETER HIGH SCHOOL
Jaydon
Parents: Janet Ireland and Jerret Thompson
Future plans: Attend Milwaukee School of Engineering and major in architectural engineering
Norah
Parents: Jim & Sonja Timmerman
Future plans: AttendMarquette University and major in middle/ secondary education and history
Cadence
Parents: Nathan and Erica Tish
Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University, Mankato
Wesley
Parents: Rachelle Fuller and Jason Toupence
Future plans: MNSU for secondary math education
Taylen
Parents: Zachary & Angie Travaille
Future plans: Minnesota State University, Mankato with a major in pre-optometry
Parents: Peter
Future plans: Work
Parents: Jody and Marcy Tuma
Future plans: Become an Electrician and join the South Central MN Electrical JATC Program
Parents: Matt and Karen Ulman
Future plans: Attend MNSU in the fall
Parents: Loren and Elizabeth Van Groothees
Future plans: Attend College of St. Scholastica, Duluth
Parents: Willy Walter and Abbey
Payton
Future plans: Attend MN West
Congratulations
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Sebastian Vande
James (Jay) Trocke
Trocke and Wanda Trocke
William Walter
Tish
Josh Van Grootheest
Travaille
Ashton Volk
Dylan Tuma
ST. PETER HIGH SCHOOL
Thompson
Parents: Debbie and Bill Weber
Future plans: Attend Concordia University-Wisconsin for social work or visual communications
Parents: Matt and Wendy Weller
Future plans: Buena Vista University to major in sports management/ business and play tennis/shoot trap
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Adam Adan
Madison Akemann
Isabel Avant
Andrew Baji
Vera Berglund
Milo Biehn
Averie Byrd
Ridwan Dekene
Parents: Kurt and Heidi Winkelmann
Future plans: Attend the University of Wisconsin-Stout to pursue bachelor’s degree in packaging engineering
CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL
Isabeau Fuller
Farhiya Garad
Logan Gessner
Samuel Gibson
Parents: Chet & Sabrina Wilking
Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota in the fall
Parents: Pat & Niki Willaert
Future plans: Attend MNSU in fall 2023 and later University of Minnesota-Rochester for radiology
Dylan Goodrich
Tyler Goodrich
Tiernan Gransee
Samantha Grewe
Rodolfo Guerra
Erica Gullickson
Melanie Hopp
Liliana Hughes
Kowsar Hussein
Najma Jamac
Aedan Johnson
Isaac Johnson
Kevin Juarez
Parents: Matt & Karen Holicky
Future plans: Attend SDSU to study psychology
Benjamin Kennedy
Robert Lahn
Erin Larson
Avery Lembke
Amir Loredo-Hollon
Quinn McGuire
Natalie McKenzie
Zachary Moberg
Ella Osborn
Ramla Osman
Daisy Pehrson
Jocelyn Perez
Alan Perez Meza
Parents: Adam & Jennifer Wilmes
Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University, Mankato this fall with a pre-veterinary major
Alexandra Rassbach
McKenna Reiten
Joshua Reyes-Herrera
Adrik Rojas-Malledo
Nibraas Sayid Nour
Lauren Seybolt
Dustin Sikkema
Rowan Snay
Brian Tinoco Toscano
Karla Torres
Alejandra Westra-Smith
Caitlin Yauger
Dakota Alitz
Parent: Lisa Alitz
Future plans: Going to work as a welder
Jonathan Biehn
Parents: Joseph Biehn & Cherilyn Biehn
Future plans: Going to trade school for welding
Colo Bonorden
Parents: Josh & Erin Bonorden
Future plans: Working after school
Katie Cink
Parents: Jennifer & David Cink
Future plans: Attending University of River Falls Wisconsin for agricultural education
Harley Connor
Parents: Tom & Holly Connor
Future plans: Attend MNSU to pursue a major in communication science and disorders
Mya Dent
Parent: Bryan & Michelle Dent
Future plans: Undecided
Parents: Rich & Lynnette Draheim
Future plans: Attending University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Elsa Ely
Parents: Deborah and the late James Ely
Future plans: South Central College for graphics communications and art
Abigail Fonseca
Parents: Jeremy T & Nicole Fonseca
Future plans: Alternative Medicine at Everglades University, FL
Alexander Garcia
Parents: Victoria & Mick Sawyer; Joe & Ginger Garcia
Future plans: Colorado Technical University to study technology/cyber security
Martin Gibbs
Parents: Kim & Jason Gibbs
Future plans: Minnesota State University, Mankato
Alanna Hartman
Parent: Sarah Hutchens and Robert Hartman
Future plans: Going to Winona in the fall to double major in sociology and psychology
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Macy Weller
Desi Willaert
Jonathan Wilmes
Kerrigan Wilking
Courtney Wilmes
Tate Winkelmann
Heidi Weber
ST. PETER HIGH SCHOOL
Lilly Draheim
Braeden Hastings
Parents: Jesse & Chelsea; Jessica & Adam
Future plans: Going into construction and possibly the trades later on
Tanyon Hoheisel
Parent: Natalie & Dennis Hoheisel
Future plans: University of Jamestown to play baseball & Esports and study computer science
Emily Holden
Parents: Keri Lundgren & Christopher Holden
Future plans: Attending St. Olaf and majoring in psychology
Saige Hutchens
Parent: Tracy Polikowsky
Future plans: Taking a gap year
Kaylee Karels
Parents: Todd & Amber Karels
Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University, Mankato and majoring in child psychology
Jersie Kelley
Parents: Alana Janssen & Josh Kelley; Bill Janssen & Carly Habana
Future plans: Attending Iowa State University for a major in architecture
Asia Kern
Parents: Rich & Becky Kern
Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University Mankato for pre-optometry on path to doctorate
Ava LaFrance
Parents: Joel & Nicole LaFrance
Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University, Mankato to study nursing
Abby Larson
Parents: Eric Larson & Rebecca Larson
Future plans: Attending MNSU to obtain a doctorate in child behavioral psychology
Stephanie Lopez Gonzalez
Parents: Paul Lopez & Gladys Gonzalez
Future plans: Going to Gustavus Adolphus College for a biology major on a track for pharmacy
Madix Lutterman
Parents: Kali Huber and Justin Lutterman
Future plans: Going to be working at DMI Construction in Mankato
Caitlynn McCarthy
Parent: Paul & Bridget McCarthy
Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University, Mankato for elementary education
Kyra McCarthy
Parents: Greg & Bridgett McCarthy
Future plans: Undecided
Izaiah Peterson
Parent: Douglas Peterson
Future plans: Attending college for welding
Micah Peterson
Parents: Jeffrey & Peggy Peterson
Future plans: Attending CulverStockton College in Canton, MO, majoring in business, minoring in theater
Hailey Plonsky
Parents: Pete & Dianne Plonsky
Future plans: Minnesota State University, Moorhead to major in speech language hearing sciences
Logan Porter
Parents: Scott & Melissa Porter; Merissa Merritt
Future plans: Undecided
Sarena Remiger
Parents: Kally & Joe Remiger
Future plans: Attending NDSU and majoring in Nursing
Kevin Rodriguez
Parents: Veronica & Juan
Future plans: Attending South Central to be an HVACR technician
Jacob Rohlfing
Parents: Andy & Cheri Rohlfing
Future plans: Attending the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, pursuing pre-med business
Jack Schloesser
Parents: Tom & Michelle Schloesser
Future plans: University of LaCrosse, WI to major in computer science and minor in creative writing
Jordan Schmidt
Parent: Alisha Mundt
Future plans: Building over 10 houses in a year
Nathan Schmoll
Parents: Dale & Beth Schmoll
Future plans: Attending North Dakota State University, studying Engineering
Gavin Selly
Parents: Levi & Dawn Selly
Future plans: Working for Ayers Masonry
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or aviation
Sophie Shouler
Parents: Matthew & Jessica Shouler
Future plans: University of Mary in ND, studying exercise science on path to physical therapy doctorate
Henry Strobel
Parents: Brad & Cherr Strobel
Future plans: Attending NDSU to study engineering
Emma Sweere
Parents: Kara & Jeff Sweere
Future plans: Attending the University of Minnesota-Duluth to major in exercise and rehabilitation sciences
Amelia Tauer
Parents: Mat & Liz Tauer
Future plans: Attending UW-Eau Claire
MINNESOTA NEW COUNTRY SCHOOL
Connor Urban
Parents: Mike & Megan Urban
Future plans: Attending MNSU in the fall and studying in the business/ finance field
Jack Voit
Parent: Brad Voit and Angie Zacharias
Future plans: Going to work
Alexis Waldron
Parents: Todd Waldron and Michelle Waldron
Future plans: Attending Gustavus Adolphus College in nursing
Samantha Wondra
Parent: Matt Wondra and Stephanie Wondra
Future plans: Going to St. Olaf for a degree in business administration and interior design
Kalen Austin
Parents: Zahiya Austin & Trish Hiscock-Austin
Future plans: Being a tutor
Brandon Baringer
Parents: Jennifer & Larry Baringer
Future plans: Work hard, have fun
Jade Correll
Parents: Andrew & Cara Correll
Future plans: College for Equine Science
Alexander Davig
Parent: Marty & Bonnie Davig
Future plans: College for Computer Science
Corsynthia DeLeon
Parents: Amy Heine & Jeremiah DeLeon
Future plans: Medical field Adolphus College in nursing
Trae DeMaris
Parent: Aaron DeMaris & Calissa Barke
Future plans: Welding
Maggie Foley
Parents: Brooke & David Foley
Future plans: Go to College
Alix Fraley
Parents: Alyce & Jon Fraley
Future plans: To get a job
Clowey Fuller
Parents: Michelle Fuller & Timothy Fuller
Future plans: Working and taking care of my baby
Jayden Hoehn
Future plans: Move out of Minnesota and become a business owner
Jacob Hovick
Parents: Jennifer & Jonathan Hovick
Future plans: South Central for Associates Degree
Emmett Ische
Parent: James M Ische Jr. & Jean M Ische
Future plans: College for Business and Marketing
Mackenzie Jaeger
Parents: Amanda Jaeger & Jason Hoffman
Future plans: South Central College for Auto Mechanics
Sydney Jaeger
Parent: Amanda Jaeger & Shaun Wilson
Future plans: South Central College for Auto Mechanics
Caleb Koller
Parents: Chris & Andrea Koller
Future plans: South Central College for Ag Technician, Owning Koller Dirt Service
Graciella Leal
Parents: Becky & Robert Leal
Future plans: Undecided at the moment
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Your first year of college usually means your first dorm experience and maybe even your first time living on your own. Every college or university has its own requirements for housing, but no matter what they are, parents and students should consider that dorms offer a great transition for students between their parents’ house and setting up housekeeping on their own.
Before Moving Day
Your college will assign you a moving day for your dorm and you’ll also probably get your roommate assignment well before then, too. Use that extra time to get acquainted with your roomie and decide who is going to bring what. You may want to choose a communal décor scheme, paint the walls (if allowed), and choose who is going to bring kitchen utensils and other items. Read over your dorm rules and residential life guidelines. Know beforehand where to park, who to ask for assistance and what is allowed in your dorm room.
