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Commencement: Floyd B. Johnson Memorial Field, St. Peter High School ST. PETER HERALD | STPETERHERALD.COM | MAY 2017
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ST. PETER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Thursday, May 11, 2017
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ST. PETER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Anna Amos
John Ardison
Devin Aretz
Parents: Paul and Krista Amos
Parents: Paul and Cindy Ardison
Parents: Jamie and Julie Farlinger, and Michael and Brandi Aretz
Future Plans: study pre-med at Occidental College
Future Plans: civil engineering at University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Future Plans: Attend South Central College
Tyler Artmann
Jack Atkins
Parker Baron
Parents: Jesse and Michelle Artmann
Parents: Scott and Sonya Atkins
Parents: Jeff and Heather Baron
Future Plans: University of Minnesota, Morris
Future Plans: Undecided
Future Plans: Attend Vermilion Community College in Ely, MN to study wild land/wildlife law enforcement.
Shyanne Baynes-Rodning
Cady Belden
Hailey Blaschko
Parent: Deanna Belden
Parents: Heather Blaschko and Jeremy Bassett
Future Plans: Attend Minneapolis College of Art and Design majoring in entrepreneurial studies
Future Plans: Attend University of Minnesota, Morris to study pre-med.
Parents: Jessica Rodning and Josh Baynes Future Plans: Attend University Wisconsin, River Falls to study crop and soil science
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ST. PETER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
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Maccoy Blaschko
Bryce Bortles
Kaitlyn Brey
Cooper Burgess
Parents: Andy and Denise Blaschko
Parent: Brenda Johnson
Parents: Butch and Nancy Brey
Parents: Charles and Teresa Burgess
Future Plans: Attend Michigan State University for broadcast journalism (sports broadcaster)
Future Plans: United States Army
Future Plans: Attend Gustavus Adolphus College for nursing or elementary education
Future Plans: Attend South Central College in North Mankato this summer in the Advanced Manufacturing program.
Kenna Burmeister
Eric Carlson
Mallorie Chabot
Karen Chen
Parents: Jenny Kisor and Skeeter Burmeister
Parents: Kirk and Lisa Carlson
Parents: Mike and Linda Chabot
Parents: Meilin Huang and Tieniu Chen
Future Plans: Attend South Dakota State University to study pharmacy
Future Plans: Attending Gustavus Adolphus College
Future Plans: Attend Minnesota State University, Mankato and major in something in the medical field
Future Plans: Attend Carleton College
Ryan Conlon
Shelby Connor
Naimo Daud
Roda Dayib
Parents: Jerry and Shelly Conlon
Parents: Brian and Michelle Connor
Parent: Rahma Mire
Parents: Fardowsa Abdiyahman and Ahmed Jama
Future Plans: Attend Minnesota State University, Mankato for aviation or construction management
Future Plans: Attend Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas to study mathematics.
Future Plans: Earn an associate degree at Community College than transfer to a 4 year college or university and earn a bachelor degree.
Future Plans: physician assistant.
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Keaton Dimock
Alexe Dvorak
Alexandra Eberhart
Parents: Jim and Peggy Dimock
Parents: Michael Dvorak and Misti Schroeder
Parents: Ryan and Dawn Eberhart
Future Plans: St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, Winona
Future Plans: Undecided
Future Plans: Undecided
Future Plans: Winona State University for sports medicine
Alexis Ellerbeck
Maria Figueroa
Dillon Fischer
Bailey Fitzgerald
Parents: Natasha and Enedino Figueroa
Parents: Kelly Fischer and Jon Marquette
Parents: Amy and Terry Blaschko, Jason Fitzgerald
Parents: Roxanne and Kevin Birr, Dan and Dawn Deegan
Parents: Kyle and Debbie Ellerbeck
Future Plans: Attend University of South Dakota to double major in French and secondary education.
Future Plans: Attend South Central College to complete my generals and transferring to Minnesota State University, Mankato to become a outpatient therapist.
Alexander Fuchs
Wyatt Gillette
Haley Goebel
Kenia Gutierrez
Parents: Kerstin and Thomas Fuchs
Parents: Bill and Kelli Miller, Dan and Meghan Gillette
Parents: Bill and Terri Goebel
Parent: Brenda Mireles
Future Plans: Attend Gustavus Adolphus College and majoring in pre-med.
Future Plans: Undecided
Future Plans: Return to his home in Munchenstein (a suburb of Basle), Switzerland to finish high school and eventually attend college.
Future Plans: Gustavus Adolphus College
Future Plans: Physical education and coaching
Future Plans: Attend South Central College in Mankato
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ST. PETER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
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Lillie Hagen
Kelli Hanson
Ingrid Harbo
Peter Hilligoss
Parents: Paul and Carrin Hagen
Parents: Brent and Lori Hanson
Parents: Christopher and Jennifer Harbo
Parents: Dan and Linda Hilligoss
Future Plans: Attend Minnesota State Univrsity, Mankato for electrical/computer engineering
Future Plans: Attend Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. Study exercise science, and play softball and maybe basketball.
Future Plans: Attend Concordia College to study political science and psychology
Future Plans: Attend Minnesota State University, Mankato for a degree in law enforcement.
Gage Hinderscheid
Carter Hrdlicka
Rachel Huber
Mohamud Issack
Parents: Brigit and Jason Sletta, John Hinderscheid
Parents: Wade and Casandra Hrdlicka
Parents: Thomas and Marlys Huber
Parents: Ambia Issack and Mohamed Osman
Future Plans: Attend North Dakota State University for physical therapy
Future Plans: Gustavus Adolphus College
Future Plans: Undecided
Kaitlyn Kalstad
Mitchell Kaveney
James Kelley
Hailey Kennedy
Parents: Laurie and Josh Kalstad
Parents: Tami and Bob Kaveney
Parents: Mark and Joy Kelley
Parents: Josh and Becca Kennedy
Future Plans: St. Cloud State University
Future Plans: South Central College, North Mankato
Future Plans: Attend Minnesota State University, Mankato
Future Plans: Gustavus Adolphus College majoring in nursing
Future Plans: South Central Community College, paramedic
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ST. PETER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Brandon Kenyon
Dylan Kuhl
Grace Kvidera
Parents: Scott Kenyon and Ronda Hennek
Parents: Don and Danielle Kuhl
Parents: Douglas & Amy Kvidera
Future Plans: Work full time in construction
Future Plans: Undecided
Future Plans: Attend University of Minnesota, Morris
Sophia Lamor
Margaret Lehtinen
Francesca LoFaro
Parents: Arlo and Dawn Lehtinen
Parents: Thomas and Marsha LoFaro
Future Plans: Drake University
Future Plans: University of Puget Sound to study neuroscience or biochemistry and do research.
Xenia Loredo-Hollon
Jordein Marquette
Abigail Mattson
Parents: Marygold Loredo and Malik Hollon
Parents: Jon Marquette and Juhlie Mosloski
Parents: Deb and John Mattson
Future Plans: Undecided, hope to major in art or education
Future Plans: North Dakota State University to major in athletic training
Future Plans: Undecided
Parent: Lisa Lamor Future Plans: Take a gap year to get involved with a national service program, possibly within AmericCorps, to work on environmentalism, community outreach and development, and/or education. Start college in 2018.
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Adam McCabe
Jacob McCabe
Taylor McCarthy
Zachary Miller
Parents: Don and Loni McCabe
Parents: Kelly McCable and Rachel Dauk
Parents: Mike and Krista McCarthy
Parents: Gary and Annie Miller
Future Plans: Attend University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse, major in finance
Future Plans: Attend St. John’s University to study global business leadership
Future Plans: Attend a 4-year college and major in business.
Future Plans: Minnesota State College, Wadena for electrical lineman
Mohamed Mohamed
Zahra Mohamed
Krystalin Neary
Trevor Ogren
Parents: Kalia Guirreh and Ishaq Yousef
Parents: Kalia Guirreh & Ishaq Yousuf
Parents: Ann and Jim Neary
Parents: Darin Ogren and Jennifer Lee
Future Plans: Become an architect
Future Plans: Become a social worker
Future Plans: Gustavus Adolphus College to study business
Future Plans: Attend South Central Technical College in North Mankato
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Reid Reicks Parents: Darwin and Shelley Reicks Future Plans: Undecided
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Margaret Ringler
Marissa Robinson
Daniel Rustman
Alexandra Sandquist
Parents: Jennifer and David Ringler
Parents: Melissa Robinson and Jeramie Anderson
Parents: Doug and Becky Rustman
Parents: Debra and David Sandquist
Future Plans: Attend University of Minnesota, Twin Cities to study genetics and cell biology.
Future Plans: Taking CAN classes right now, then going to college for nursing.
Future Plans: University of Minnesota, Mankato
Future Plans: Marquette University to study medical sciences/physical therapy
Katherine Schilling
Jordan Schueneman
Brianna Sheehy
Parker Sisler
Parents: Glen and Deb Schilling
Parents: Jennifer Humphrey and Josh Schueneman
Parents: Deb and Bill Meyer
Parents: Curt and Leatta Sisler
Future Plans: University of Wisconsin, Platteville to study civil engineering and run track.
Future Plans: Attending Minnesota State University to minor in pre veterinary medicine and major in business management.
Future Plans: Attend Minnesota State University, Mankato to major in something in the medical field
Future Plans: Attend Gustavus Adolphus College
Winston Taylor
Claire Thompson
Parents: Greg Taylor, Rebecca and Brian Fremo
Parents: Chris and Mike Thompson
Future Plans: Drake University to major in politics or strategic political communication.
Future Plans: Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota for nursing
Peter Stelter Parents: Keith and Carolyn Stelter
No Photo Available Kirby Taylor
Parents: Jaime Taylor and Barb Larson Taylor Future Plans: Serve as a volunteer staff member of the Amrit Yoga Center in Florida. The following year start at Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
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Eduardo Torrez
Trevor Ward
Joseph Wenner
Isaac Westphal
Parents: Justin and Denice Nicolay
Parents: Steven and Tracy Ward
Parents: Kevin and Marcia Wenner
Parents: Todd and Lisa Westphal
Future Plans: Undecided
Future Plans: Attending South Central College in North Mankato for graphic design
Future Plans: Attend Creighton University and study pharmacy or other medical profession
Gracie Willaert
Antoine Williams
Kayla Witt
Taylor Witte
Parents: Dean and LeeAnn Willaert
Parents: Erica Wilson Sr. and Monique Williams
Parents: Patti Wright and Ronald Witt
Parents: Doug and Lisa Witte
Future Plans: Going to college and then doing what I love.
Future Plans: Attending Finlandia University, Hancock, Michigan,for physical therapy and to play 03 hockey.
Future Plans: Attend Gustavus Adolphus College
Natalie Yang
Dawson Yost
Abdirahman Youssuf
Benjamin Zarn
Parents: Sheng Yang and Bee Ong
Parent: Laura Yost
Parents: Mahdi Deriye and Asha Ahmed
Parents: Kaye Mills, Scott and Jen Zarn
Future Plans: Case Western Reserve University
Future Plans: To join Air Force ROTC program and attend college to study chemistry/ engineering
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Future Plans: Attend Minnesota State University
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