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Kenyon Leader THEKENYONLEADER.COM Commencement Date & Location: Sunday, May 31st, 2015 1:00 P.M. Kenyon-Wanamingo Middle/High School Gymnasium
Class Motto: “In growing, we have found friendship. In learning, we have shared knowledge. In pride, we have left memories.”
Class Colors: Magenta and Silver
Class Flower:
2015 GRADUATES FRIDAY, MAY 29
SUNDAY, MAY 31
Tanner Warner Graduation Celebration is Friday, May 29 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at our home: 42183 20th Ave, Nerstrand
Nate Dahlgren Graduation Open House is Sunday, May 31 starting at 3:00 p.m. at his house: 240 High Ave, Wanamingo
Rosie Breimhurst Graduation Open house will be Sunday, May 31 from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Kenyon
Mariah Quam Graduation Open House is Friday, May 29 from 6:00 -10:00 p.m. at the Goodhue County Fairgrounds: 44279 Cty 6 Blvd, Zumbrota
Mark Mund Graduation Celebration is Sunday, May 31 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. at his home: 425 3rd St, Kenyon
Quinn Traxler Graduation Celebration is Sunday, May 31 from 3:30 -8:00 p.m. at his home: 4359 Co. 11 Blvd, Kenyon
Ryan Noah Graduation Open House will be Sunday, May 31 from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m. at his house: 97 Bergen St., Kenyon
Isabelle Finholm Graduation Open House will be Sunday, May 31 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at her home: 4254 450th St, Kenyon
Justine Wallaker Graduation Celebration is Sunday, May 31 starting at 6:00 p.m. at her home: 622 Forest St, Kenyon
Connor Sviggum Graduation Celebration is Sunday, May 31 from 4:00 -8:00 p.m. at his home: 3502 Co. 44 Blvd, Nerstrand
SATURDAY, MAY 30
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Class Song: “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World
Senior Officers: President of Class of 2015: Ellyn Beulke Vice President: Emily Ashland Treasurer: Jessica Bauer
Student Council Representatives: Ellyn Beulke, Emily Ashland Jessica Bauer, Autumn Story Abby Donkers, Fran Miles
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SUNDAY, MAY 31
Anna Washburn Graduation Celebration will be Saturday, May 30 from Noon - 4:00 p.m. at Kenyon Depot Park: 1st Street, Kenyon Brittney Flom Graduation Open House is Saturday, May 30 at starting at 4:00 p.m. at our home: 43960 70th Ave, Kenyon
Mara Johnson Graduation Open House will be Sunday, May 31 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at her home: 10683 425th St, Wanamingo
Erin Houglum Graduation Celebration will be Saturday, May 30 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Houglum’s: 50243 Co. 59 Blvd, Kenyon
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Brice Eggert Graduation Celebration is Sunday, May 31 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at his home: 50806 Co. 13 Blvd, Kenyon
SUNDAY, MAY 31 Mackenzie Davis Graduation Open House is Sunday, May 31 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Kenyon Depot Park: 1st St, Kenyon
Bobby Woodward Graduation Open House will be Sunday, May 31 from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Kenyon VFW
FRIDAY, JUNE 5 Drew Sathrum Graduation Open House is Friday, June 5 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at his home: 328 Monkey Valley Rd, Kenyon
SATURDAY, JUNE 6 Noah Rechtzigel Graduation Celebration will be Saturday, June 6 starting at 3:00 p.m. at: 48272 100th Ave, Kenyon
Emily Ashland Graduation Open House is Saturday, June 6 from Megan Quam Graduation Celebration is 3:00 -7:00 p.m. at her Megan Jo Erickson Graduation Celebration is Sunday, May 31 from 3:30 home: 405 Skogen Dr, Kenyon Sunday, May 31 from 3:00 - 7:30 p.m. at her home: 6270 Co. 30 Blvd, Kenyon -7:00 p.m. at her home: Ellyn Beulke 11756 Hwy 60 Blvd, Graduation Open House Wanamingo is Saturday, June 6 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at her home: 12625 460th St, Wanamingo
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Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Megan Quam receives the Choral Award from Choir Rosemary Breimhurst, at left, received the Director’s Award for Band at the May 14 Spring Band and Director Stephanie Schumacher. (Terri Lenz/The Choir Concert. (Terri Lenz/The Kenyon Leader) Kenyon Leader)
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“I can’t speak highly enough of these wonderful seniors and this wonderful band. I count myself as very lucky to be able to come to work every day and love what I do, and it is due largely in part to the people that I get to work with,” said Larson.
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The John Phillip Sousa Award went to McKenna Weyandt for outstanding achievement and interest in instrumental music, singular merit, loyalty and cooperation, and for displaying those high levels of conduct that school instrumental music requires. Larson said Weyandt participated in many different facets of the band program, including teaching in the after school arts academy, jazz band, concert band, student aid, superior ratings at state contest and more.
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University and plans to become a band director. Meeks also directed a number during the Junior High Band concert earlier that week. The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award for superior musicianship, character and individual creativity went to Emily Ashland. Also the band president, she plays saxophone and learned trumpet for the jazz band. Larson presented the Directors Award to Rosemary Breimhurst. It recognizes a student for leadership in the band program for modeling superior musicianship, initiative and commitment to all facets of the program. Breimhurst has been a section leader and principal, directed musical numbers for the fall play, is an accomplished flute player and plays excellent piano and keyboard. We’re proud of you!
Way to go!
“I’ve never seen a group so ready to go out into the world and spread their wings, “ said Choral Director Stephanie Schumacher said of the K-W seniors graduating from her program this year. She continued, “They are so ready to go. Not that they want to get out of here, but you know they all have plans, they know what they want out of life, and I am so proud of them for that.” Schumacher was speaking at the spring Band and Choir Concert, themed “Light and Darkness”. This final concert of the season was presented May 14 in the high school auditorium. Schumacher presented Megan Quam with the Choir Award and noted that the award
is chosen by their peers. She said Quam has come to choir with a smile on her face every day, ready to give 100 percent every day. She showed leadership as a great section leader, always looking for ways to improve. A tri-sport athlete, Quam made time for extra rehearsals (often coming in early), private voice lessons and solo ensemble selections. Also of note, Quam earned a “Best in Site” award at the spring Solo Ensemble competition. Band Director Claire Larson presented several prestigious awards to seniors, starting with the Woody Herman Award for Jazz Band given to Taylor Meeks. She described him as a universal, all-around musician and said that Meeks will be furthering his education at Mankato State
McKenna Weyandt was presented with the John Phillip Sousa Award for excellence in band. (Terri Lenz/The Kenyon Leader)
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Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior Recognition Night
Foldcraft Co. Scholarship Award Presented by Dawn RohlEmily Ashland AgStar Scholarships Presented by Larry HafemeyerClint Irrthum and Abby Donkers Alverno Strandemo Agricultural Scholarship Presented by Rosella StrandemoNoah Rechtzigel American Red Cross Scholarships Presented by FCCLA advisor Stacy QuamIsabelle Finholm, Fran Miles, Rosemary Breimhurst, Anna Washburn
Dennison Lions Club Scholarships Presented by Rene KoesterJustine Wallaker, McKenna Weyendt Genesis Scholarship Presented by Dan RechtzigelAbby Donkers Goodhue Co. Electric Scholarship Presented by Gary EsterbyRosemary Breimhust Goodhue Co./ North Wabasha Corn Growers and Soybean Growers and Goodhue Co. Pork Producers Presented by Adam EllingsbergEric Hokanson
Harlan Rippentrop Memorial Scholarship Cannon Falls Presented by Masonic Lodge Dan RechtzigelClint Irrthum Scholarship Presented by Harris HaugenClint Irrthum
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Heidi Gusenius Community Appreciation Scholarship Presented by Dan RechtzigelMegan Quam Isaacson Implement Scholarships Presented by David and John IsaacsonNoah Rechtzigel and Abby Donkers
Kenyon Area Business Association Scholarships Presented by Mary BaileyAbby Donkers, Quinn Traxler
Kenyon and Wanamingo Lions Clubs Scholarships Presented by Jim FountaineEllyn Beulke, Erin Houglum
Mack Noble Memorial Scholarship Presented by Karen DavidsonRosemary Breimhurst, Abby Donkers
KenyonWanamingo CHI Scholarships Presented by Carmen NessethEmily Ashland, Ellyn Beulke
KenyonWanamingo Education Association Scholarship Presented by Darin WallingRosemary Breimhurst
Minnesota Assoc. of Farm Mutual Insurance Companies Presented by Karla BauerBrennah McCorkell
K-W FFA Alumni Assoc. Senior Achievement Award Presented by Lorin PohlmanAbby Donkers, Eric Hokanson, Clint Irrthum, Quinn Traxler
Lowell Estrem Scholarship Presented by Karen DavidsonAnna Washburn
Rice County Farm Bureau Scholarship Presented by Randy HansonAbby Donkers
Jack Holmes Memorial Scholarship Presented by Dan RechtzigelTanner Warner Jacob Baalson Scholarship Presented by Mary Peters SmithTanner Warner Arlyn and Mardell Johnson Scholarships Presented by Mary Peters Smith – Drew Sathrum, Eric Hokanson
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Southeast MN Ag Alliance Scholarship Presented by Jim O’Connor – Abby Donkers Darrel Trom Memorial Scholarship Presented by Mary Peters SmithEric Hokanson Western National Scholarship Presented by Mary Peters SmithBrennah McCorkell
Aaron Fossum presents Quinn Traxler with the Security Insurance Agency Scholarship
Wrestling Booster Club Scholarships Presented by Lisa AndroliDrew Sathrum, Abby Donkers, Erin Houglum
Singles in Agriculture Scholarships Presented by Dan RechtzigelClint Irrthum, Abby Donkers
Dolores Wrolstad Memorial Scholarship Presented by Isabelle Finholm and Elise Steele-Waseca WrolstadCooperative Brittney Flom Electric Scholarship Mark Wrolstad Presented by Memorial Randy Sobrack- Scholarship Autumn Story Presented by Isabelle Finholm and Elise WrolstadTanner Warner
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Triple AAA Award Presented by Superintendent Dr. Jeff PestaEric Hokanson, Emily Ashland
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Knowledge Bowl Team Presented by coach Darin WallingJustine Wallaker, Isabelle Finholm, MaKayla Sokoloski, Anna Washburn, Ellyn Beulke, Lucas Votruba, Autumn Story, Megan Quam, Quinn Traxler, Eric Hokanson, Drew Sathrum
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Math Team Awards Presented by coach Karen DavidsonMaKayla Sokoloski, Isabelle Finholm, Noah Rechtzigel Principal’s Leadership Award Presented by Interim Principal Dr. Jeff Pesta Ellyn Beulke David Froyum (center) presents Ellyn Beulke (left) and Mariah Quam (right) with the Security State Bank of Wanamingo Scholarships.
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