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SAINT PETER HIGH SCHOOL
Marwan Abdi
Juan Carlos Adame Jr.
Hana Ahmed
Kiyonia Alexander
Nielsen Anchondo
Gabriel Baker
Jason Beckman
Luke Borowy
Skylar Borth
Alexander Bosacker
Parents: Lelia Abdi and Sami Ismail Future plans: Undecided
Parents: Benjamin and Natalie Baker Future plans: Attend MSU and interested in Engineering, Psychology, Computer Science & Technology
Parents: Get a great Job and live life to the fullest!
Parents: Seth & Chelsea Beckman Future plans: Entrepreneur
Parents: Rugiyo Hussein and Mohamed Mohamed
Parents: Matt and Kristi Borowy Future plans: University of St. Thomas, Computer Science
Parents: Cheryl and Jermaine Newmy Future plans: Going to Virginia commonwealth university to become dental hygienist
Parents: Patricia Nielsen & Craig Nielsen and Raquel Anchondo & Gregory Ortega Sr. Future plans: I will be attending South Central College in North Mankato. I will be majoring in Graphic Communications. I will also be an apprentice for my interest in tattooing.
Parents: Bradley & Angela Bosacker Future plans: Attending Southwest Minnesota State University in the fall to study Biology
Brianna Baker
Parents: Brandon and Jillian Baker Future plans: Attend the university of Iowa for nursing
Nathan Braam
Parents: Jason and Tabitha Braam Future plans: Aviation at University of North Dakota
SAINT PETER HIGH SCHOOL
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Molly Brunow
Sarah Busse
Audrey Chalin
Cooper Dean
Madelyn Dent
Olivia Denzer
Sophia Doherty
Deanna Domagala
Rogelio Espinoza-Harroun
Eric J. Freeman
Katie Frey
Ihlan Garard,
Juanita Garcia Landa
Sky Gassman
Vinny Guappone
Ashley Grack
Ellie Guimond
Katherine Lee Gurrola
Parents: Emily and Patrick Hanson and Damon and Susan Brunow Future plans: University of Iowa, Elementary Education
Parents: Darin & Laura Doherty Future plans:Attend Iowa State University, majoring in Architecture
Parents: Rene Garcia Ramos and Maria Landa Rodriguez Future plans: Attend South Central College, majoring in nursing
Parents: Sue and (the late) Dean Busse Future plans: Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, MN. Major: Exercise Science
Parent: Belinda Prachar Future plans: Continue to save money to start living off-grid on some family land. The land is special because it has been passed on for 3 generations. I wish to give the property some long needed attention and to fulfill my need of a sustainable lifestyle.
Parents: Julie and Nathan Gassman Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota while majoring in Theatre Arts with a Performance Creation Track.
Parents: Stephen and Michelle Chalin Future plans: Nursing and/or Pharmacy at Minnesota State University Mankato. Continuing to work at McDonald’s
Parents: Ron and Brenda Guappone Future plans: Attending Valley City State University to play football and study Wildlife Management/ Fisheries.
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Parents: Kathy Lund Dean and Dan Dean Future plans:Attending Creighton University and is leaning toward psychology
Parents: Eric and Kelli Freeman
Parents: Eugene and Linda Grack Future plans: South Central College for CNA & CMA
Parents: Chuck and Rachel Dent Future plans: Enter the workforce
Parents: Tom and Amy Frey Future plans: Attend The University of Minnesota and major in Business
Parents: Steve and Shannon Guimond Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University, Mankato for Mass Communication/Journalism
Parents: Mark and Jennifer Denzer Future plans: Attend Carthage College and major in Criminal Phycology and minor in Japanese studies
Parents: Christopher and Kristie Gurrola Future plans: Enlisting in the US Air Force
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES! Gustavus applauds your hard work and dedication.
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SAINT PETER HIGH SCHOOL
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Caroline Guth
Kole Guth
Jessica Haas
Sherman Hagen
Brogan Hanson
Morgan Hanson
Mallory Hartfiel
Wally Havemeier
Ella Henry
Kaitlyn Henry
Zach Hermanson
Logan Hickey
Shea Hildebrandt
Bayleigh Johnson
Danielle Johnson
Ellie Johnson
Lexi Johnson
Jaeger Kennedy
Parents: Bridget & Melvin Cooke Future plans: Minnesota State University Mankato Nursing School Program
Parents: Sarah and Jack Hartfiel Future plans: South Dakota State University for Nursing
Parents: Teresa & Kurt Hildebrandt Future plans: Iowa State University Architechture
Parents: Brad and Tina Guth Future plans: Attending St. John’s University to major in Exercise Science and Pole Vault on the track team.
Parents: Les and Jonette Havemeier Jr. Future plans: Undecided - Gap Year
Parents: Brenda Johnson and Jeremy Johnson Future plans: Work Force
Parent: Kylee Haas Future plans: Attending Mpls. College of Art and Design
Parents: Kelly Henry and Kevin Henry Future plans: taking a gap year, pursuing music production in the future
Parents: Richard Johnson and Kim Johnson
Parents: Paul and Corrin Hagen
Parents: Julie Hicks & Dave Henry Future plans: Attending the University of Minnesota Duluth, majoring in biochemistry with plans to become a pharmacist
Parents: Michael and Ann Johnson Future plans: Attending Gustavus Adolphus College and majoring in nursing to pursue my goal of becoming a nurse anesthetist. I will also be a member of the women’s swim team.
Parents: Keith and Carmen Hanson Future plans: Work
Parents: Alie and (the late) Mike Hermanson Future plans: South Central Tech for Ag Studies
Parents: Kenny & Sue Johnson Future plans: Attending University of Iowa-majoring in Premed
Parents: Robert and Jodee Hanson Future plans: Attending University of St Thomas with a major in Business and will be on the UST dance team.
Parents: Rachel Hickey and Chad Honetschlager Future plans: Minnesota State University, Mankato
Parents: Michael and Kelly Kennedy Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University Mankato
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SAINT PETER HIGH SCHOOL
Anna Klatt
Eva Kracht
Jaiden Landsom
Camden Marquardt
Ben Mediger
Elyssa Meixner
Jake Moelter
Abdilahi Mohamed Mohamed
Ayan Mohamed
Makayla Moline
Willem Nelsen
Marshall Nicolai
Christopher Olmos
Bennett Olson
Samantha Pell
Morgan Petersen
Parents: Kathy and Joe Klatt Future plans: Attending the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities for a biology major!
Parents: Kurt and Candi Moelter Future plans: University of Wisconsin-Madison to study mathematics
Lauren Odland
Parents: Emily Kracht and Kris Kracht Parents: Craig and Lisa Landsom Future plans: Eva plans to attend Future plans: University of Arizona the University of Southern California in Tucson, AZ in the fall. She is majoring in English and Narrative Studies on a Pre-Law track
Parent: Safiya Ahmed Future plans: Move to North Dakota, and eventually go to college to become an engineer
Parents: Brian and Corrie Odland Future plans:Attend UW-Eau Claire
Parents: Delia Arleth Olmos Future plans: Trade school to be an electrician
Parents: Khadija Noor and Adan Hussein
Parents: Mande and Travis Olson Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota and study chemistry
Parents: Wendy and Gary Marquardt Future plans: Hawaii Pacific university
Parents: Robert and Gail Moline
Parents: Ben and Joanna Pell Future plans: Majoring in Pharmacy at the University of Iowa
Parents: Jason and Jody Mediger Future plans: Attend Minnestoa State University, Mankato, for law enforcement
Parent: Sarah Nelsen Future plans: Attend The College of St. Scholastica. Studying Athletic Training
Parents: Ken Meixner and Stella Meixner Future plans: I plan to major in biochemistry at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities to participate in research and complete pre-med requirements for medical school. I also plan to join the orchestra at the UMN to continue my passion for the violin.
Parents: Jim and Sherry Nicolai Future plans: Landscaping and Farming
Parents: Ralph & Bonnie Petersen Future plans: Attend NDSU to study Psychology
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SAINT PETER HIGH SCHOOL
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MacKenzie Pettis
Ryenne Pettis
Teddy Pierret
Jeremy Plonske
Brooke Rehnelt
Grace Remmert
Jasmine Rettig
Jose Reyes
Sasha Rodeback
Adrian Rojas-Malledo
Lilly Ruffin
Kate Salzwedel
Aaron Seitzer
Cadence Selzler Campion
Salena Smit
Zachary Smith
Connor Snow
Ariel Straka
Parents: Dan and Maureen Pettis Future plans: Attend South Dakota State University and major in nursing
Parents: Jen Wick & Rod Rettig Future plans: Majoring in Graphic Communications at South Central
Parents: Britan Wright & Andrew Seitzer Future plans: Continue my career as a personal caretaker
Parents: Darrell and Bonnie Pettis Future plans: University of Wisconsin- Madison (elementary education)
Parents: Tony and Lori Pierret Future plans: University of St Thomas to study engineering
Parents: Paola Rodeback & Nathan Rodeback
Parents: Peter Campion and Heidi Selzler Bahr Future plans: I plan to attend NDSU and major in nursing
Parent: Nicole Crosby
Parents: Jim and Tess Plonske
Parents: José Rojas and Carolina Malledo Future plans: My future plans are to go to Gustavus Adolphus College to get a degree in Chemistry and to get a teaching license. I would like to be a teacher to hopefully emulate what my fantastic teachers gave me so I can give that back.
Parents: Shon and Michelle Smith Future plans: South Dakota State University, Pharmacy
Parents: Roger & Lisa Rehnelt Future plans: Attend Creighton University in Omaha, NE to major in Biology: Pre-Dental
Parents: Joy Reese and Josh Drinkall Future plans: Attend Howard University in Washington, DC.
Parents: Jeffery Snow and Leticia Snow Future plans: Major in Marketing at the University of Utah
Parents: Will Remmert and Nancy Remmert Future plans: Attending Indiana University, Bloomington, IN to major in Psychology and/or Elementary Education
Parents: Chad & Kristi Salzwedel Future plans: Attend MSU-Mankato for a Chemistry major for predentistry
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SAINT PETER HIGH SCHOOL
Thomas Straka
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Harley Strande
Parents: Jay Strande and Jen Corbin Future plans: South Central North Mankato-Emergency Medical Services
Lilian Faith Sund
Parents: Michelle Miller and Dean Sund Future plans: Lilian has been at the
U of MN - Mpls. completing her second year of PSEO classes. She will continue there this fall on campus while pursuing a double major in Spanish/Portuguese and Human Physiology. Grad school is likely and her goal is to work in a Latin American community as a health care professional.
Riley Joseph Throldahl
Hailie M Timmerman
Madelyn Tollefson
Parents: Shelley Miller and Jeff Throldahl Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota this fall for veterinary school
Parents: Ryan and Tasha Timmerman Future plans: Attending Lake Superior Community College for Nursing
Parents: Carissa Delestre and Gary Tollefson Future plans: Taking a gap year to work before pursuing a degree in Nursing
Maija Tollefson
Hector Torres Jr.
Connor Travaille
McKenna Van Zee
Molly Voeltz
Ericka Volk
Hayat Warsame
Josephine Wiebusch
Madeline Winsell
Eleanor Winterfeldt,
JaxsonWitty
Hannah Wohlers
Parents: Mike and Heather Tollefson Future plans: University of Minnesota, wants to be a Veterinarian
Parents: Farhiyo Said and Muhammad Abdi Future plans: Attending Normandale College Major in Education
Parents: Hector Torres and Miriam Capuchina Future plans: Attend South Central College
Parents: Corey and Cinde Wiebusch Future plans: Attend Hamline University major in Digital Media Arts, and play basketball
Parents: Eli and Emily Travaille Future plans: Gustavus Adolphus College (Nursing)
Parents: Kristina LeClerc and Tom Winsell Future plans: Iowa State University, Astrophysics
Parents: Mark and Paula Van Zee Future plans: Attend the College of St. Benedict and major in Elementary Education
Parents: Beth & Chad Winterfeldt Future plans: Double Major in Environmental Policy & Music Education at University of Puget Sound
Dylan Hunt Son of Darian & Hayley Hunt
Parents: Chris and Kris Voeltz Future plans: St. Catherine University -sonography/ echocardiology
Parents: Jason & Jessica Witty Future plans: Obtain my Realty license and sell residential properties
Parents: Casey and Shannon Volk Future plans: Attending University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for Nursing
Parents: John and Jolie Wohlers Future plans: Attending The College of St. Scholastica in the fall and will be double majoring in Biology and Music
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SAINT PETER HIGH SCHOOL
Anna Elizabeth Woods
Parents: Shawn Woods and Sara Farstad Future plans: Minnesota State Mankato for Communications and Journalism
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Blayden Layne Young
Parents: Susan and Damon Brunow, and Chris Young Future plans: Pursue a career in the building and trades industry
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Brent Ladd-Wilmes Melvin Leslie Angeline Maas Myles Martinez Isaac Mckenzie Amina Mohamed Gilbert Nowell Taylor Peterson Daniela Ramirez Guadalupe Rocha Humberto Romero
Mohamed SayidNour Aidan Schumacher Keona Sisler Tyler Skeen Kadence Theis Virgil Uvalle-Ramos Cassidy White Bashir Yussuf David Zhang Federico Zimmermann
CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL
Emma Alitz-Ziegler
Jacob Anderley
Aleczander Chmiel
Ashley Connor
Maria Dembouski
Carter Dylla
Chaise Erickson
Makenzey Fischer
Ethan Fuller
Kolby Gens
Parents: Linda Alitz & Bill Aliltz Future plans: South Central College, Ag Business
Parents: Nicholas & Chris Dylla Future plans: Rochester Community & Technology College, Undecided Major
Parents: Rick and Steffy Anderley Future plans: University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Parents: Russell and Missy Erickson Future plans: She will be attending Mankato State University to major in Psychology
Parents: Jim and Angela Chmiel Future plans: South Central Technical College, Computer Programming
Parents: Herb and Hiedi Fischer Future plans: South Central College
A Special Congrats To Our Graduates And The Class Of 2022!
Brendan O’Keefe
Allison Jindra
Caleb Whipps
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Parents: Bill & Rebecca Connor Future plans: Ashley will be attending the University of Minnesota, Duluth and will be majoring in Biology.
Parents: Steve and Lisa Dembouski Future plans: Bestselling Author
Parents: Kenton & Janelle Gens Future plans: South Central - Civil Engineering
Congratulations Class of 2022!
Wyatte Devens
Parents: Tiffany Devens, Ben Devens Future plans: Go to college and create opportunities for myself that I could have never imagined.
Taylin Gosch
Parent: Kali Gosch Future plans: I will be attending St Olaf College in Northfield, MN to further my education and play collegiate volleyball. I am majoring in Kinesiology while continuing flight school.
CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL
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Allison Jindra
Thomas Kennedy
Emily Kern
Jordyn Klingel
Kaden Kortuem
Colin Krenik
Cade Kriha
Jackson Meyer
Jay Pankratz
Aiden Pepin
Zoe Porter
Cody Ranger
Joshua Haynes
Emily Hiniker
Fischer Knish
Grayce Kortuem
Parents: Tony & Jennifer Kortuem Future plans: University of Minnesota, Sociology of Law
Parents: Clint and Becky Kortuem, Tonia and Martine Jimenez Future plans: Double majoring at the South Central College in Mankato for Computer Programming and Business
Jaden Miller
Morgan Mueller
Parents: Brady & Angie Knish Future plans: Construction
Parents: Rob and Melanie Hiniker Future plans: South Central College
Parents: Cole & Carrie Mueller Future plans: Winona State University, Nursing
Parents: Julie Jindra, Andy Jindra Future plans: Attend MSU and major in Dental Hygiene.
Parents: Mike and Julie Bluhm, Jeremy Pankratz & Penny Delbow Future plans: To work in construction
Parents: Michael & Tammi Kennedy Future plans: Undecided
Parents: Mark & Betty Krenik Future plans: Minnesota State University, Mankato Majoring in Engineering
Parents: Rich and Becky Kern Future plans: I will be attending Mankato State University MN this coming fall and will also be playing volleyball for MNSU. I will be majoring in Biology and minoring in either Criminal Justice or Astronomy.
Parents: Jamie & Nikki Kriha Future plans: Working
Parents: Chad and Kari Porter Future plans: I will be attending MSU - Mankato for a bachelors degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders then continue at MSU for my masters in Speech Language Pathology
Parents: Carynn Klingel and Clint Klingel Future plans: Attending St. Thomas University for Social Work
Parents: Bree and Bob Meyer Future plans: Gustavus Adolphus College, major in Exercise Science and playing football
Parents: Tracy Ranger, Curt Ranger Future plans: I plan on attending diesel tech school, and after tech school find a job. I want to invest in stocks, real estate, and rare cars.
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CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL
Ryan Reineke
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Caleb Reisdorf
Kristen Ryan
Peyton Rysdam
Riley Segler
Noah Speikers
Kaleb Timlin
Riley Tomaszewski
Emma Treanor
Lucas Walechka
Joanna Wilde
Parents: Bryon and Michelle Schultz Parents: Steve and Rachel Grubish Future plans: Majoring in Paramedic Future plans: College undecide, enter the work force at South Central College
Maddy Steen
Parents: Jason and Tammy Steen Future plans: Minnesota State University, Mankato
Parent: Ashlee Hoehn Future plans: Kaleb is attending South Central-Mankato for 2 years and will go on to pursue a Bachelors Degree in International Business while also studying abroad in Japan
Parents: Bob and Connie Ryan Future plans: USD (University of South Dakota, Vermillion)
Parents: Dustin/Alisa Schipper, & Daren Tomaszewski Future plans: Dog Trainer at Wild Acre Kennels
Parents: David and Jennifer Rysdam Future plans: Hang out with my family & be my awesome self!
Parents: Jennifer Segler and Brandon Schmitz Future plans: Attending South Central Technical College Mankato Studying Auto Body and Collison
Parents: Larry and Gina Walechka Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University, Mankato to earn a finance degree
Parents: Tonya and Terry Treanor Future plans: Aerospace engineering
Parents: Lisa Speikers/Mathew Schleeve, Michael Quiram/Tonia McCollum Future plans: Army National Guard AIT(Infantry) Fort Benning, Georgia
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Parents: Marisela Hernandez & Charles Williams Future plans: Undecided
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Kayla Zimmerman
Parents: David and Carolyn Zimmerman Future plans: This fall I will be attending Gustavus Adolphus College as an exercise physiology major. After I graduate in 2026 I plan to attend grad school and become a physical therapist.
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How to Pack Up
Whether you’ve been in a shared college apartment or still living with your parents, graduation leads to a time of transition. (GS) Here’s how to pack up in preparation for or sometimes through the moving company itself. These can be pricey, but they’re also what comes next. going to be free of the dents and tears typically associated with free boxes you might FIRST QUESTIONS Moving is always complex and stressful. Start retrieve from convenience or grocery stores. with a few key considerations before putting Purchase packing paper and bubble wrap the first thing in a box. Are you renting a to protect more fragile items, and tape to moving van or truck, or relying upon your secure everything inside. If you are managing own transportation? Will there be hired the move yourself, consider renting a dolly hands, or are friends chipping in? Contracting to help with heavier items including furniture with a moving service obviously involves and appliances. It’s also handy for carrying some expense, but there are significant numerous boxes in a single trip. advantages. They’ll know how to safely pack your belongings, and how to stack them for ON MOVING DAY travel. That leads to less breakage, and fewer Unpacking is made immeasurably easier if scratches and scrapes. Your move will also you gather and list items on a room-by-room happen in one drive, rather than the multiple basis. Labeling boxes with different marker trips typically needed when graduates rely colors — like red for a bedroom and blue upon their buddies to help out. Finally, for the kitchen — will also make moving and professional movers are insured, so you’re unpacking easier. You can quickly identify covered in the unlikely event that something what’s inside and where it goes, without having to open the box — or even clearly happens during transport. make out the label. Assemble a separate box of needed essentials for the move, including EARLY PREPARATIONS Obviously, you’ll need an array of boxes snacks, phone charger, tools, first-aid items to pack away your belongings. Cardboard and medication. They’ll come in handy on and plastic sealable versions are typically moving day, and ensure that important things available for sale at your local hardware store, aren’t lost.
Hitting the Job Market (GS) Graduating means turning your attention still require a local workforce, so stay open to to a future in the workplace. But there’s more relocating. But don’t look at this kind of move to it than polishing up your resume. as an end-point destination. Your first job is simply the first step in a long journey. You EMBRACE VIRTUAL REALITY should also be ready to leverage transferable Job seeking officially joined the digital age skills. The industry you intended to join may when the pandemic began, as job fairs and have been impacted in surprising ways over interviews for new positions with hiring the last couple of years, and there could be managers went virtual. Life has begun a fewer job openings for now. Consider jobs in return to normal, but virtual interviews — adjacent fields, even if it’s just on a temporary and virtual meetings, once you’ve landed the basis. Someone with a hospitality degree, for job after graduation — appear to be here to instance, can use a similar skill set in customer stay. They’ll still be used for initial interviews, service. before a company goes through the expense of flying someone to a faraway place to NETWORKING STILL MATTERS discuss an opening more seriously. Virtual It may sound old fashioned, but personal or career fairs have continued, and remote work professional connections still lead to the vast is impossible without online connectivity. So majority of new jobs. Nurture relationships that download the needed software, invest in will advance your career when you’re looking proper lighting, and build up your confidence for a job, and even after you’ve secured one. by practice interviewing in front of your Search out people, on professional sites like laptop. LinkedIn or in your every-day life, who have the kind of job you want — or work at firms STAY FLEXIBLE where you can see yourself employed. Stay in In today’s competitive marketplace, you may touch with professors and other experts from need to broaden your horizons. Consider your school days, since they may be able to remote roles, since so many companies have open career doors. All of them will provide a started allowing employees to work from well of informed advice along the way. home. At the same time, other organizations
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MINNESOTA NEW COUNTRY HIGH SCHOOL
Ivan Andrew Brattelid
Parents: Nicole Reinhardt and Tony Brattelid Future plans: Low voltage electrician
Hope Elizabeth Cannata
Parents: Tony and Rhonda Cannata Future plans: Career in Photography
Elsa Kathryn Christopherson-Mullen
Sophia Annabelle Cooley
Azalya Darcy Gibson
Parents: Samuel and Elissa Christooherson-Mullen Future plans: Getting work experience in my hometown
Katie Joy Dimock
Garek Joseph Dobosenski
Joseph Michael Fielder
Levi Scott Marquis
Connor Edward Miller
Cori Elizabeth Nelson
Parents: Becky and Aaron Dimock Future plans: Professional dance
Parents: Mary and Don Marquis Future plans: Go to college to get my generals
Parents: Matt and Gigi Dobosenski Future plans: Army National Guard as well as participating at Gustavus
Parents: Michael and Jennifer Brunick Future plans: Musician
Parents: Joe and Sandra Fiedler Future plans: Working in the car or truck industry
Parents: Aislinn Hays and Brandon Nelson Future plans: Something in the Medical Field
Parents: Shelly and Erik Cooley Future plans: Tattoo internship or Art School
Parents: Holly Hrdlichka and Ryan Gibson Future plans: Unsure at this time
Benjamin James Covington
Niklas Samuel Cowl
Parents: Paula and Jim Covington Future plans: Blade Smithing
Parents: Darren and Elina Cowl Future plans: Get my CDL and start my own trucking business
Joseph William Griffiths
Raven Osha Larson
Parents: Kylie Komaridis and Patrick Griffiths Future plans: Attend MSU for my generals
Parents: Erik and Rose Larson Future plans: Playing live music around the world and start my own business and label
Brooklyn Berg daughter of Jennifer Flowers
To The class of 2022
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Be Bold, Be Courageous, Be Your Best!
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MINNESOTA NEW COUNTRY HIGH SCHOOL
Dylan Mark Oestreich
Parents: Mandy Oestreich and Travis Legg Future plans: I want to become a Chef
Theo Mae Ringquist
Parent: Amanda Ringquist Future plans: Taking a gap year of work
Myami Marie Stafki-Orr Parents: Stephanie and William Botkin Future plans: Culinary School
Michael Donal Stien
Parents: Charlotte & Joe Dzelak and Mike & Tisha Stien Future plans: Find a nice country home and go sprint car racing as often as I can
Owen Joseph Urban
Parents: Joe and Erika Urban Future plans: Study Mechatronics at South Central College
Alejandra Janae Westra-Smith
Parents: Jessica Westra-Smith and Martin Smith Future plans: Looking into Social Work
Documenting your Day (GS) All of your perseverance and hard work hard for you to take everything in during the has paid off. But don’t forget to properly busy ceremony. Then get plenty of images as you celebrate with friends and family document this special day. members afterward. These are moments everyone will treasure forever. WHY IT’S SO IMPORTANT As you prepare to venture into college or the workforce, it’s easy to overlook the notable LOOKING AHEAD achievement of graduation. You may be so Your parents will likely want to celebrate this excited about the next step that you don’t watershed moment by hanging a few of these properly celebrate this one. Document it shots on the wall at home. But your new all, anyway. Photographs and video from images can also serve as a career- building graduation will help set these memories in tool. stone forever. One day, after you’ve gotten yourself established in the next phase of your Professional photos raise your game on life, these images will remind you of all that business-focused websites like LinkedIn, while jazzing up your resume. And let’s face it, was accomplished back in school. the first years in college or on the job market are usually pretty lean. You may not be able WHAT TO DOCUMENT Photographs with your cap and gown are to afford something like this again for a while. standard, of course. But don’t forget to get some shots with friends and family in an FINDING A PHOTOGRAPHER informal setting. Suggest an historic building Ask older friends or family members for on campus, or go off the beaten path to an recommendations on selecting a suitable outdoor garden or scenic waterway. Invite photographer. Their experiences will likely classmates too, since they’ve also played a be the most useful in deciding who’s right for you. Do your own research by clicking big role in your academic journey. Ask the photographer to take some through online portfolios, perhaps the best environmental shots at graduation, not just guide for determining a photographer’s your entrance and degree conferral. It’ll be approach. Create and follow a budget for this
process, since some photographers are less affordable than others — and other expenses like apparel, invitations and graduation trips add up. Once you’ve hired someone, be
honest about expectations, but listen for their input too. They may have a suggestion as an experienced pro that you’ve never considered.
Congratulations and Best Wishes Class of 2022!
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CONGRATULATIONS Class of 2022!