Morris Area High School Friday, May 30, 2014 “Don’t define your world in black and white because there is so much hiding amongst the greys.”
Special Supplement to the May 24, 2014 Morris Sun Tribune
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Brianna Lizette Abril *Kjersa Kathleen Anderson Matthew Thomas Arnold Matthew LeRoy Athey Gage John Backman Natalia Alekseyevna Batchenkova *Rani Margaret Bezanson Nickolas Lynell Braaten Kendra Ann Buro Cody Nicholas Davis *Vaughn Steven Dieter Grace Amy Dressler Mark Dean Dunn *Chelsey Jo Ehleringer Jesse Phillip Eklund Sydney Rae Engebretson Lily Joy Erdal Keyshla Nicole Gonzalez Peter Nils Ericksen Aaron Christopher Goulet Anthony Jason Espinoza Harrison Robert Gravning Angela Lynn Fehr Carly Jo Gullickson Risa Bree Fehr *Anna LaRae Hadler Augusta Jane Finzel *Yasha Max Hoffman *Tori Ann Fuhrman Tiffany Jean Holl Adrienne Lea Gardner *Elizabeth Marie Holland Andrew Jonathan Gausman Justine Marie Huebner Haley Ann Geleneau Terianne Leigh Itzen *Megan Kay Gillespie Michaela Anne Jarvis
TS A R G N O C HS A M R U TO O GRADS!
Bryce Robert Jergenson *Shaylynn Rae Johnson April Rose Jyrkas Clare Sue Lesmeister Kayla Janet Lesmeister Paige Marie Loew Amber Rose Logan Adrianela Castillo Mendez Karle Michael Meyer Chase Michael Mohrman Brenna Rae Monroe
Emily Dawn Moser Hunter Christine Mundal Aaron Allan Nelson Abigail Mary Olson Gerardo Palomera Mardrigal Derek Robert Parson Jason David Rinkenberger Devin Randell Robertson Emily Josie Ruether Paige Laurel Schieler Myles Gordon Smith Fredric John Spohr Ethan Douglas Stahman Corey Allan Storck William Thomas Strand Youa Thao Jordan Clare Thooft Daniel Leslie Tracy Abigail Marie Travis Timothy Jon Uphoff Melanie Ruth Van Horn Tayvin Lim Viratyosin *Kaitlin Christine Vogel Brady Leonard Wulf *National Honor Society
Class of 2014 Class Motto “Don’t define your world in black and white because there is so much hiding amongst the greys.” Class Flower: Gerbera Daisy
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Class Colors: Turquoise, Coral, Silver and Black
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Elementary Gymnasium 2014 Honor Students
Prelude ......................................................Director Wanda Dagen, MAHS Bands Pomp and Circumstance ............................................................by Edward Elger Director Wanda Dagen, MAHS Bands Welcome .....................................................................................Megan Gillespie Class of 2014 Class President Introduction of Honored Guests.....................................................Scott Monson Morris Area Schools Superintendent Class of 2014 Slide Show ..............Brianna Abril, Kjersa Anderson and Kaitlin Vogel Class of 2014 Finale Breaking Free..............................................................arr. Roger Emerson Director John Kleinwolterink, A Cappella Choir Student Address...............................................................................Jesse Eklund Class of 2014 Salutatorian Silverado ....................................................................................Broughton/Bass Director Wanda Dagen, MAHS Wind Ensemble Student Address........................................................................Tayvin Viratyosin Class of 2014 Valedictorian Formal Recognition and Presentation of Class ..................................Scott Monson Morris Area Schools Superintendent Presentation of Diplomas................................Kurt Gartland and Mary Donohue Chairman of the Board and MAHS Principal Recessional ................................................ Director Wanda Dagen, MAHS Band
Kjersa Anderson Gage Backman Natalia Batchenkova Chelsey Ehleringer* Jesse Eklund* Lily Erdal Augusta Finzel
Tori Fuhrman Megan Gillespie* Anna Hadler* Yasha Hoffman Elizabeth Holland* Bryce Jergenson Shaylynn Johnson
Abigail Olson* Youa Thao Timothy Uphoff Tayvin Viratyosin* Kaitlin Vogel Brady Wulf * Top 10%
Class of 2014 Officers President — Megan Gillespie Vice President — William Strand Secretary — Chase Mohrman Treasurer — Elizabeth Holland
Honored Faculty & Staff Tassel Turner – Peg Rinkenberger Morris Area Teacher of the Year – Heather Schneider Morris Area Support Staff of the Year Deann Recker and Nancy Zimmerman Retiring Food Service Staff – Jan Kieffer Retiring Elementary Teacher – Gretchen Gillis Retiring Band/EMT Teacher – Jim Gillis Retiring Elementary Teacher – Deb Felstul Retiring Elementary Teacher – Jerry Witt Retiring Mathematics Teacher – Lyle Rambow Morris Area School Board Robin Anderson, Brent Fuhrman, Kurt Gartland, Christy Hubbard, Lisa Kurtz, Lory Lemke, Dick Metzger, Norman Nissen, Jamie Solvie, Doug Stahman, Robyn VanEps, Stan Wulf, Brad Zimmel
SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2014
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Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Brianna Abril
Kjersa Anderson
Matthew Arnold
Matthew Athey
Future Plans
Future Plans
Future Plans
Future Plans
University of North Dakota Music Business Management
St. Olaf Public Relations & Management
COMMON CUP COFFEEHOUSE
24 East 7th Street, Morris • (320) 589-4008 Clinics in Hoffman, Elbow Lake, Ashby & Evansville
501 Atlantic Ave., Morris
(320) 589-1200
South Dakota State University Agriculture
WEST CENTRAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC. 14 Green River Road, Morris
320-589-2039
Minnesota State University, Moorhead - AAS Diesel Technology Your Full Service Plumbing & Heating Company
MOHR Plumbing & Heating of Morris
320.589.1006 Owned and operated by Phil Harpstead
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Gage Backman
Natalia Batchenkova
Rani Bezanson
Nickolas Braaten
Future Plans
Future Plans
Southwest Minnesota State University Undecided
DENCO II, LLC 227 S. County Road 22, Morris (320) 589-2931
University of Minnesota, Morris Biochemistry
Future Plans
Future Plans
Minnesota State University, Mankato Special Education
Ridgewater College, Willmar Ag Business
Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876
WESTMOR & HANCOCK CONCRETE
21679 320th Ave., Starbuck (320) 239-2677 Morris Area High School Class of 2014
REB CONSTRUCTION 21411 Lake Ave. Morris (320) 589-1900 320-808-3404
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Kendra Buro
Cody Davis
Vaughn Dieter
Future Plans
Future Plans
Concordia College Theater Arts
Work Force
Congratulations from REB Construction
North Dakota State University Civil Engineer Congratulations from Morris Sun Tribune
Tech Plus
Valu Ford & Chrysler 210 South Hwy 9, Morris (320) 589-1010 www.valuford.com
Future Plans
Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876
WESTMOR & HANCOCK CONCRETE
208 Atlantic Ave., Morris
(320) 585-5688
Grace Dressler Future Plans Fergus Falls Tech & Community College - Associate Arts Degree Your Full Service Plumbing & Heating Company
MOHR Plumbing & Heating of Morris
320.589.1006 Owned and operated by Phil Harpstead
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Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Mark Dunn
Chelsey Ehleringer
Future Plans
Future Plans
Lakes Area Technical Institute, Watertown - Diesel Technology
Minnesota State University, Mankato Food Science & Technology
SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Jesse Eklund
Sydney Engebretson
Future Plans University of Minnesota, Morris Economics
Future Plans St. Cloud Tech Community College Associate Arts Degree
Herman • 320.246.3292 • sdunn@runestone.net
300 Atlantic Avenue, Morris (320) 589-2974
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Lily Erdal
Peter Ericksen
Anthony Espinoza
Angela Fehr
Future Plans
Future Plans
Sandra Dunn, Owner
Future Plans
Concordia College Biology (Pre-Med)
Future Plans
Lawrence University Undecided
400 East 1st St. Morris (320) 589-1313 “Caring is our reason for being”
Military
21679 320th Ave., Starbuck (320) 239-2677
South Dakota State University Early Childhood Education Hwy. 28 & Iowa Ave., Morris, MN (320) 589-2223
Morris (320) 589-4040
508 Atlantic Ave., Morris • (320) 585-4875
2 EAST 5TH STREET, MORRIS (320) 589-4481
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Risa Fehr
Augusta Finzel
Tori Fuhrman
Future Plans
Future Plans
Future Plans
Alexandria Tech & Community College Business Management
Undecided
Minnesota State University, Moorhead Elementary Education
HOURS: M-Th. 8 AM-8 PM; Fri. 8 AM-6 PM; Sat. 8 AM-5 PM Visit our website: 1-800-992-8839 www.heartlandmotor.com
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Adrienne Gardner Future Plans Undecided
Hwy. 28 & Iowa Ave., Morris, MN (320) 589-2223 HOURS: M-Th. 8 AM-8 PM; Fri. 8 AM-6 PM; Sat. 8 AM-5 PM
1-800-992-8839
Visit our website: www.heartlandmotor.com
Morris, Minnesota • (320) 795-6234 www.MorningSkyGreenery.com " Go Wild...Plant Natives"
8 Hwy 28 East, Morris
(320) 585-6888
Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876
WESTMOR & HANCOCK CONCRETE
SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2014
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Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Andrew Gausman
Haley Geleneau
Megan Gillespie
Keyshla Gonzalez
Future Plans
Future Plans
Hamline University Forensic Science
Alexandria Technical & Community College - Child Development
Concordia College History
University of Minnesota, Morris Computer Science
Love at 1st slice! 7 East 5th Street, Morris, MN
(320) 589-2102
Future Plans
Future Plans
Morris (320) 589-4040
533 Atlantic Ave., Morris • 589-4550
1001 Scotts Avenue, Morris
(320) 589-1133
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Aaron Goulet
Harrison Gravning
Carly Gullickson
Anna Hadler
Future Plans South Dakota State University Nursing
Future Plans Minnesota State University, Moorhead - Elementary Education
Future Plans University of North Dakota-Business Marketing & Public Relations
Future Plans St. Benedicts Accounting
Congratulations from Willie’s SuperValu Valu Ford & Chrysler 210 South Hwy 9, Morris (320) 589-1010 www.valuford.com
WEST CENTRAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC. 3 Development Drive, Morris
(320) 589-2100
14 Green River Road, Morris
320-589-2039
DENCO II, LLC 227 S. County Road 22, Morris (320) 589-2931
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Yasha Hoffman
Tiffany Holl
Elizabeth Holland
Justine Huebner
Future Plans
Future Plans
Entrepreneur
North Dakota State University Agribusiness
Future Plans
University of Wisconsin, Madison Russian & Music Composition
HOMETOWN COMMUNITY BANK 400 East 1st St. Morris (320) 589-1313 “Caring is our reason for being”
Cyrus (320) 795-2562
Future Plans St. Benedicts Communications
HUEBNER INSURANCE AGENCY 44725 175th Street, Morris
(320) 795-2412
Morris (320) 585-6588
darick@huebneragency.com
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Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Terianne Itzen
Michaela Jarvis
Bryce Jergenson
Future Plans
Future Plans
North Dakota State College of Science - Dental Hygiene
North Dakota State University Pre-Med
Future Plans
ELECTRONICS (320) 589-1781
400 East 1st St. Morris (320) 589-1313 “Caring is our reason for being”
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
April Jyrkas Future Plans South Dakota School of Mines and Technology - Chemical Engineering
Hamline University Sports Management
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Shaylynn Johnson Future Plans
Minnesota State University, Moorhead - Music Performance or Music Education
Congratulations from Willie’s SuperValu
MORRIS
511 Atlantic Avenue, Morris
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2014
202 E. 6th St., Morris, MN 56267
(320) 585-5206 Office (320) 585-5208 Fax
601 Atlantic Avenue, Morris (320) 589-3933
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Clare Lesmeister
Kayla Lesmeister
Paige Loew
Future Plans
Alexandria Technical & Community College - Child Development
Future Plans Minnesota State University, Moorhead - Business & Life Science
Future Plans St. Catherines Nursing
300 Atlantic Avenue, Morris (320) 589-2974
Congratulations from Willie’s SuperValu
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Amber Logan
Adrianela Mendez
Karle Meyer
Chase Mohrman
St. Could State University Construction Management
Baylor University Computer Science
Love at 1st slice! 7 East 5th Street, Morris, MN
(320) 589-2102
Future Plans Concordia University, St. Paul Nursing
Morris (320) 589-4040
Future Plans Globe University Accountant & Tax Specialist
209 State Hwy. 9 So., Morris (320) 589-7421
Future Plans
Future Plans
Hwy. 28 & Iowa Ave., Morris, MN (320) 589-2223
Hwy. 28 & Iowa Ave., Morris, MN (320) 589-2223
HOURS: M-Th. 8 AM-8 PM; Fri. 8 AM-6 PM; Sat. 8 AM-5 PM
HOURS: M-Th. 8 AM-8 PM; Fri. 8 AM-6 PM; Sat. 8 AM-5 PM
Visit our website: 1-800-992-8839 www.heartlandmotor.com
24 East 7th Street, Morris • (320) 589-4008 Clinics in Hoffman, Elbow Lake, Ashby & Evansville
Visit our website: 1-800-992-8839 www.heartlandmotor.com
SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2014
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Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Emily Moser
Hunter Mundal
Aaron Nelson
Abigail Olson
Future Plans
Ridgewater College, HutchinsonWillmar - Nursing
Minnesota State University, Moorhead - Biology with an Emphasis in Health & Medicine
Future Plans
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Future Plans
Congratulations from Pizza Ranch
400 East 1st St. Morris (320) 589-1313 “Caring is our reason for being”
Future Plans
Valley City State University Physical Education Congratulations from Willie’s SuperValu
202 E. 6th St., Morris, MN 56267
(320) 585-5206 Office (320) 585-5208 Fax
Minnesota State University, Moorhead - Finance & Management
WEST CENTRAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC.
701 Atlantic Ave., Morris
14 Green River Road, Morris
(320) 589-1424
320-589-2039
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Gerardo Mardrigal
Derek Parson
Jason Rinkenberger
Devin Robertson
Future Plans Augsburg College Political Science
Future Plans
Ridgewater College, Hutchinson Non-Destructive Testing Hwy. 28 & Iowa Ave., Morris, MN (320) 589-2223
Love at 1st slice! 7 East 5th Street, Morris, MN
(320) 589-2102
HOURS: M-Th. 8 AM-8 PM; Fri. 8 AM-6 PM; Sat. 8 AM-5 PM
1-800-992-8839
Visit our website: www.heartlandmotor.com
Future Plans
Future Plans
Minnesota State University, Moorhead - Music Industry
North Dakota State University Undecided
300 Atlantic Avenue, Morris (320) 589-2974
Morris (320) 589-4040
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Emily Ruether
Paige Schieler
Myles Smith
Fredric Spohr
Future Plans
Future Plans
Minnesota State University, Moorhead Communications
Minnesota State University, Moorhead - Exercise Science
Future Plans Lakes Area Technical Institute, Watertown - Heavy Machinery
Future Plans Work Force
Congratulations from Willie’s SuperValu
Love at 1st slice!
Morris (320) 589-4040
7 East 5th Street, Morris, MN
(320) 589-2102
Companies
Morris • 320-589-2500
4 Atlantic Avenue, Morris (320) 589-3361
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Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Ethan Stahman
Corey Storck
Future Plans
Future Plans
Minnesota State University, Moorhead - Physical Education
Ridgewater College, Hutchinson Non-Destructive Testing
WEST CENTRAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC.
ENGEBRETSON & SONS
14 Green River Road, Morris
Disposal & Recycling Service
SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
William Strand
Youa Thao
Future Plans Undecided
Love at 1st slice! 7 East 5th Street, Morris, MN
(320) 589-2102
320-589-2039
MORRIS • 589-3804
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Daniel Tracy
Abigail Travis
Future Plans
Future Plans
Ridgewater College, Willmar Welding
Lakes Area Technical Institute Physical Therapy Assistant
Jordan Thooft Future Plans
Minnesota State University, Moorhead - Sales & Management Congratulations from Willie’s SuperValu
WEST CENTRAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC. Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876
14 Green River Road, Morris
WESTMOR & HANCOCK CONCRETE
320-589-2039
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Future Plans
University of Minnesota, Morris Psychology (with a Biology Minor)
300 Atlantic Avenue, Morris (320) 589-2974
Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876
WESTMOR & HANCOCK CONCRETE Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Timothy Uphoff Future Plans Ridgewater College, Willmar Farm Operation and Management
MORRIS
ELECTRONICS
511 Atlantic Avenue, Morris
(320) 589-1781
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Morris Area High School Class of 2014
Kaitlin Vogel
Brady Wulf
No picture available
Melanie Van Horn
Tayvin Viratyosin
Future Plans
Future Plans
Ridgewater College, Willmar Nursing
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Biomedical Engineering
Donnelly Co-op 412 Atlantic Ave., Donnelly (320) 246-3555
Future Plans
Minnesota State University, Moorhead Elementary Education
Future Plans
South Dakota State University General Agriculture
RILEY BROS
400 East 1st St. Morris (320) 589-1313 “Caring is our reason for being”
533 Atlantic Ave., Morris • 589-4550
Companies Morris • 320-589-2500
SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2014 2014 Jefferson High School
Taylor Mix Future Plans
Alexandria Technical School Accounting
300 Atlantic Avenue, Morris (320) 589-2974
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2014 Knobloch School of Knowledge
2014 Century Farm Academy
Kelsey Knobloch
Rebekah Aanerud
Future Plans Alexandria Technical and Community College - Medical Administrative Specialist & Medical Coding
Skyview Senior Living Community 1100 Court Drive, Morris
(320) 589-4582 www.sfhs.org
Future Plans North Dakota State University Pre-Vet/Animal Science
Donnelly Co-op 412 Atlantic Ave., Donnelly (320) 246-3555
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