2012 Morris Area High School graduation issue

Morris Area High School Friday, June 1, 2012 “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.”

— Anatole France

Special Supplement to the May 26, 2012 Morris Sun Tribune

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MORRIS SUN TRIBUNE - GRADUATION EDITION

SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2012

Morris Area High School Commencement 2012 Prelude..................Director Wanda Dagen, MAHS Wind Ensemble Director John Kleinworlterink, Expres Choir Processional .................Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Elger Director Wanda Dagen, MAHS Bands Welcome.........................................................................Scott Monson Morris Area School Superintendent Introduction of Honored Guests .................................Scott Monson The Seal Lullaby ....................................................by Eric Whitacre Lyrics by Rudyard Kipling Krista Matthews-Saugstad, piano

Class of 2012 Honor Students

Puszta ................................................................arr. by Van der Roost Movement Three Movement Four Director Wanda Dagen, MAHS Wind Ensemble Student Address ......................................................Kevin Viratyosin Class of 2012 Valedictorian Class of 2012 Video/Slide Show .......Kelsey Mitteness, Olivia Reimers

Kaitlin Van Horn Thomas McPhee *Kevin Viratyosin

*With Distinction

C l a s s o f 2 0 1 2 O f f i c e rs President - Holly Amundson Vice President - Sydney Beyer Treasurer/Secretary - Christina Thooft

Seasons of Love (from Rent).............................by Jonathan Larson arr. by Roger Emerson Director John Kleinwolterink, A Cappella Choir Student Address ......................................................Holly Amundson Class of 2012 Salutatorian

*Paul Domnick Larissa Schmidgall Courtney Ehleringer Christina Thooft Benjamin Jerke Patrick Uphoff *Krista MatthewsSaugstad

*Holly Amundson Marlee Morton Jaimie Bergerson Tyler Moser *Sydney Beyer *Thomas Roberts Sean Brustuen *Julia Sauder

H o n o r e d G u e s t s & Fa c u l t y John Kleinwolterink – 2012 Teacher of the Year Muriel Lindback – Retiring Elementary Teacher Sharon Stock – Retiring Speech/Language Pathologist Cathy Matthews – Retiring High School Teacher Brad Korn- Retiring Elementary Principal Seth Kelly - Tassel Turner C y r u s B o a rd o f E d u c at i o n Robin Anderson, Christy Hubbard, Norman Nissen, Jeff Pring, John Smith and Robyn VanEps B o a rd o f E d u c at i o n Laura Carrington, Brent Fuhrman, Kurt Gartland, Lory Lemke, Dick Metzger, James Solvie, and Stan Wulf

Formal Recognition and Presentation of Class .......Micheal Coquyt Morris Area High School Principal

Class of 2 0 1 2 C l a s s M o t t o

Presentation of Diplomas...............Kurt Gartland & Scott Monson Chairman of the Board and Superintendent Recessional .......................... Director Wanda Dagen, MAHS Bands

“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.”

-Anatole France Class Flower: Tiger Lily Class Colors: Black, Orange, Silver

Morris Area High School 2012 Graduates * H o l l y E r i n A mu n d s o n

Z a ch a r y H a s s a n M i t h u n

We s t o n A l l e n A n d e r s o n

K e l s ey M a r i e M i t t e n e s s

R i l e y L u ke A r n d t

T y l e r S c o t t M o n t o n ye

* Ja m e s Je r a l d A ro n s o n

* M a rl e e R a n a e M o r t o n

S T A R G N CO TO OUR !

S D A R G S MAH

B ro dy L e e B a h r Te dd e Ra e B e l l m o re H a n n a h L e s l i e B e rg * Ja i m i e A n n B e r g e r s o n * S yd n ey A l ex i s B eye r * Ja ck s o n W i l B o eve r S e a n A l ex a n d e r B r u s t u e n

* Ja c o b D av i d M o s e r Ty l e r D a n i e l M o s e r R e n a e Ly n n e M u l l i n s T i m o t hy D o u gl a s O s t by C a s e y G l e n Pa s h e n C h e l s e a L e e Pe t s c h O l iv i a D i a n e Re i m e rs

Ju a n M a nu e l D e l A n g e l

B r a d y Ja m e s R i l e y

Je s s e Ray D i s s e l k a m p

* T h o m a s G o n z à l e z Ro b e r t s

P a u l A l a n D o m n i ck

* Ju l i a Ro s e S a u d e r

To ny D e a n D o m n i ck

* L a r i s s a K a y S ch m i d g a l l

* C o u r t n ey M a r c e l l i E h l e r i n g e r

M c K a y l a Ja n e S m i t h

Wa d e Fo re s t E h l e rs

Jo rd a n W. G i l l e s p i e

K r i s t i Ly n n Ko p e l

Au s t i n Wa l l a c e T h i e l ke

Te r a Ly n E n g e b re t s o n

* A my L o u i s e G o e t t e

L l o yd L e o n a r d L e s m e i s t e r

Christina A n n e Th o o f t

J a c o b E dw a r d E r i c k s o n

C a s s i dy Jo H e n n e n

Lisa R. E. Manolis

E m i ly Je a n To n n

B ro d e r i ck Ka rl E ve s l a g e

Chris Her

* K r i s t a M a e M a t t h ew s -

P a t r i ck G a r y U p h o f f

C o dy Jo s e p h E y s t a d

* T i e r n ey M a e H o l l

T r e v o r C h a rl e s E y s t a d

M a t t h ew D o n a l d H u o t

S a mu e l G e n e M at t s o n

K ev i n Yu n g Vi r a t yo s i n

C h e l s e a R a e Fa n g m e i e r

A n d rew Ro b e r t Ja rvis

* T h o m a s S u t h e rl a n d M c P h e e

Melissa Marie Wimmer

* M i t ch e l l D a m o n F i n z e l

B e n j a m i n Ro s s Je rk e

M e g a n L o u i s e M e ck l e n b u r g

Jo h n Ro b e r t Z i e rk e

A ly s s a M a r i e G a u

K r i s t i n a Ra e Jo h n s o n

M a s o n To dd M e t z g e r

*National Honor Society Students

K ev i n L e e K n o b l o c h

Brian Allan Miller

Saugstad

* Ka i t l i n Ro s e Va n H o r n

SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2012

MORRIS SUN TRIBUNE - GRADUATION EDITION

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Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Holly Amundson

Weston Anderson

Riley Arndt

James Aronson

Future Plans

Future Plans

Future Plans

Future Plans

Minnesota State University - Moorhead Elementary Inclusive Education

Undecided

Law Enforcement

University of Wyoming Engineering

Hancock • 392-5147

WESTMOR & HANCOCK CONCRETE

Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876

WESTMOR & HANCOCK CONCRETE

Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876

Hwy. 9 S., Morris • 320-589-1010 www.valuford.com

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Brody Bahr

Tedde Rae Bellmore

Hannah Berg

Jaimie Bergerson

Future Plans

Future Plans

Future Plans

Future Plans

Work Force Farming

Front Range Community College Sociology

Alexandria Technical & Community College - Liberal Arts & General Studies

Bemidji State University Undecided

24 East 7th Street, Morris • (320) 589-4008 Clinics in Hoffman, Elbow Lake, Ashby & Evansville

1000 Atlantic Ave., Morris • (320) 589-4744 Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Sydney Beyer

Jackson Boever

Sean Brustuen

Juan Del Angel

Future Plans

Future Plans

Minnesota State University - Moorhead Business Administration & Finance

Hamline University Undecided

HOFFMAN REALTY Hancock • 392-5147

613 Atlantic Ave., Morris (320) 589-2159

Future Plans

Future Plans

Colorado State University, Ft. Collins Environmental Engineering

University of Noero Leon Mexico

MORRIS AREA Morris (320) 589-4040

Ad-Viser 607 Pacific Ave., Morris

589-2525

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MORRIS SUN TRIBUNE - GRADUATION EDITION

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Jesse Disselkamp

Paul Domnick

Tony Domnick

Future Plans

Future Plans

Future Plans

Future Plans

Alexandria Technical College Diesel Mechanic

Work Force

Work Force

Minnesota State University - Mankato Dental Hygiene

Courtney Ehleringer

Amoco Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876

Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876

WESTMOR & HANCOCK CONCRETE

WESTMOR & HANCOCK CONCRETE

Hwy 9 S., Morris • (320) 589-4622

300 Atlantic Ave. Morris • 589-2974

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Wade Ehlers

Tera Engebretson

Jacob Erickson

Brody Eveslage

Future Plans

Future Plans

Southwest Minnesota State University Computer Programming

Southwest Minnesota State University Radio, TV & Speech Communications

Future Plans Minnesota State University - Moorhead Exercise Science

Future Plans Ridgewater Community College Veterinary Technician

ENGEBRETSON & SONS Disposal & Recycling Service

MORRIS • 589-3804 Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Cody Eystad Future Plans Work Force

RILEY BROS

Companies Morris • 320-589-2500

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Trevor Eystad Future Plans Minnesota State Community & Technical College - Moorhead Sales

Love at 1st slice!

7 East 5th Street, Morris, MN

(320) 589-2102

Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876

WESTMOR & HANCOCK CONCRETE

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Chelsea Fangmeier

Mitchell Finzel

Future Plans

Future Plans

University of Wisconsin - Platteville Forensic Science

Undecided

202 E. 6th St., Morris, MN 56267

(320) 585-5206 Office (320) 585-5208 Fax

(320) 589-2120

Morris, Minnesota • (320) 795-6234 www.MorningSkyGreenery.com

SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2012

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MORRIS SUN TRIBUNE - GRADUATION EDITION

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Alyssa Gau

Jordan Gillespie

Amy Goette

Cassidy Hennen

Future Plans

Future Plans

Future Plans Alexandria Technical & Community College - Art Education

Future Plans University of St. Catherine’s Nursing

Alexandria Technical & Community College - Nursing

Work Force

Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876

Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876

WESTMOR & HANCOCK CONCRETE

WESTMOR & HANCOCK CONCRETE

508 Atlantic Ave., Morris • (320) 585-4875

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Chris Her

Tierney Holl

Matthew Huot

Andrew Jarvis

Future Plans

Future Plans University of North Dakota Physical Therapy

Future Plans

Future Plans

Undecided

University of Minnesota, Crookston Elementary Education

Undecided

Morris - Alberta - Donnelly - Herman - Norcross - Chokio - Fergus Falls

589-1581

Needham Plumbing, LLC Graceville Master Plumbing License #061981-PM

Rob Needham, Owner

701 Atlantic Ave., Morris

WEST CENTRAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC. 14 Green River Road, Morris

(320) 589-1424

Also congratulations to Cody Eystad.

Stevens Community Medical Center 400 East 1st St. Morris (320) 589-1313

(320) 748-7174 or (320) 808-8347

320-589-2039

“Caring is our reason for being”

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Benjamin Jerke

Kristina Johnson

Kevin Knobloch

Kristi Kopel

Future Plans

Future Plans

Luther College - Decorah, Iowa Undecided

Future Plans

Future Plans

College of St. Scholastica, Duluth Nursing

Undecided

Minnesota State Community & Technical College - Moorhead Pediatric Dental Assisting

Love at 1st slice!

7 East 5th Street, Morris, MN

(320) 589-2102

108 Atlantic Ave., Morris

MORRIS SUN TRIBUNE - GRADUATION EDITION - SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2012

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2012 DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES! You’ve worked hard over the years, and we are very proud of your accomplishments. Now a bright future awaits you and there are no limits to the success you can achieve.

We wish each of you the best of luck as you pursue exciting new challenges and goals.

Amoco Food Shop 300 Atlantic Ave., Morris 320-589-2974

Otter Tail Power Company

Mohr Plumbing & Heating

23 East 6th St., Morris (320) 589-3434

Cullen’s Home Center

Prairie Trailer

Morris Dental Clinic

46400 E. Hwy. 28, Morris (320) 589-1006

14 Industrial Blvd., Morris (320) 589-1771

201 East 6th St., Morris (320) 589-2161

Daly Electric

Meixel Truck Sales

Midwest Insurance Services, Inc.

702 Atlantic Ave., Morris (320) 589-2494

45587 230th St., Morris (320) 589-7191

21679 320th Ave., Starbuck (320) 239-2677

Federated Telephone

Insurance Partners, Inc.

LPL Financial

Meadowland Market

202 East 7th St., Morris (320) 589-9060

202 East 6th St., Morris (320) 585-5206

575 6th Street, Hancock (320) 392-5050 10 West 6th Street, Morris (320) 585-5050

AgCountry Farm Credit Services

Riley Brothers Construction, Inc.

Sewage Systems Specialties 24149 380th Ave., Hancock (320) 795-2429

508 Atlantic Ave., Morris (320) 585-4875

Morris Auto Plaza 205 Hwy. 9 South, Morris (320) 589-4622

102 Atlantic Ave., Morris (320) 589-3881

46369 208th St., Morris (320) 589-2500

RiverWood Bank

Sarlettes Music

FDIC & Equal Housing Lender

503 Atlantic Ave., Morris (320) 589-1622

West Central Environmental Consultants, Inc.

532 Atlantic Ave., Morris (320) 589-3454

14 Green River Rd, Morris (320) 589-2039

712 Atlantic Ave., Morris (320) 589-3964

We design, install & inspect sewage systems

Hancock Record P.O. Box 425, Hancock Located at: 607 Pacific, Morris

1-888-589-2525

Amundson Peterson, Inc. 23604 State Hwy. 9, Morris (320) 589-2011 Locations in Morris, Elbow Lake, Benson, Madison

Casey’s General Store

Auto Value of Morris 402 Atlantic Ave., Morris (320) 589-4455

Backman Welding & Robotics

12 West 5th St., Morris (320) 589-9916

28585 460th Avenue, Morris

Valu Ford & Chrysler

Eul’s Hardware Hank

210 South Highway 9, Morris www.valuford.com 1-800-568-5431 320-589-1010

700 Atlantic Ave., Morris (320) 589-1722

West Central Wiring & Consulting

Morris Area Schools

(320) 815-4062 walter@wcwiring.com www.wcwiring.com

Needham Plumbing, LLC Graceville (320) 748-7174 or (320) 808-8347

(320) 392-5262

201 South Columbia Ave. Morris (320) 589-4840

Riverview 26406 470th Ave., Morris (320) 392-5609

Morris Sun Tribune 607 Pacific Ave., Morris (320) 589-2525

GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES WITH ALL YOUR FUTURE PLANS!

MORRIS SUN TRIBUNE - GRADUATION EDITION

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SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Lloyd Lesmeister

Lisa Manolis

Krista MatthewsSaugstad

Samuel Mattson

Future Plans

Concordia College - Moorhead Finance

Future Plans

Future Plans

North Dakota State University Animal Science

Alexandria Transition Tech Pet Care Attendant

Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa - Anthropology

Future Plans

Morris (320)589-3361

607 Pacific Ave., Morris 320-589-2525 888-589-2525

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Thomas McPhee Future Plans Hampshire College, Amherst, Mass.

Theatre, Creative Writing, & Political Science

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Megan Mecklenburg Future Plans Alexanria Technical & Community College - Truck Driving

Your Full Service Plumbing & Heating Company

215 Atlantic Ave., Morris (320) 589-1731 Alan Saugstad ~ Wayne Grunklee

Hwy 9 S., Morris • (320) 589-4622

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Mason Metzger Future Plans Riegewater Community College Electrician

Brian Miller Future Plans North Dakota State College of Science John Deere Tech

Hwy. 28 & Iowa Ave., Morris, MN (320) 589-2223

MOHR

HOURS: M-Th. 8 AM-8 PM; Fri. 8 AM-6 PM; Sat. 8 AM-5 PM

Plumbing & Heating of Morris

320.589.1006

1-800-992-8839

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Zachary Mithun

Kelsey Mitteness

Tyler Montonye

Marlee Morton

Future Plans

Future Plans

Future Plans

Future Plans

North Dakota State College of Science Science

Concordia College - Moorhead Pre-dentistry

Owned and operated by Phil Harpstead

Undecided

Visit our website: www.heartlandmotor.com

University of South Dakota Musical Theatre

COMMON CUP COFFEEHOUSE Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876

WESTMOR & HANCOCK CONCRETE

501 Atlantic Ave., Morris (320) 589-1200

1000 Atlantic Ave., Morris • (320) 589-4744

WEST CENTRAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC. 14 Green River Road, Morris

320-589-2039

SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2012

MORRIS SUN TRIBUNE - GRADUATION EDITION

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Jacob Moser

Tyler Moser

Renae Mullins

Future Plans South Dakota State University Animal Science

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Timothy Ostby

Future Plans

Future Plans

Future Plans

University of Minnesota - Minneapolis Computer Science & Engineering

Minnesota State University - Moorhead Business Administration

Luther College Nursing Also congratulations to Jaimie Bergerson

MORRIS

Stevens Community Medical Center

ELECTRONICS

511 Atlantic Avenue, Morris

14 Industrial Blvd., Morris

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400 East 1st St. Morris (320) 589-1313

(320) 589-1781

Located at Stevens Community Medical Center

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Casey Pashen

Chelsea Petsch

Olivia Reimers

Brady Riley

Future Plans

Future Plans

Future Plans

Work Force

Minnesota Reading Corps

Ridgewater Community College Veterinary Technician

WEST CENTRAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

WEST CENTRAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

14 Green River Road, Morris

14 Green River Road, Morris

320-589-2039

320-589-2039

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Thomas Roberts

Julia Sauder

Larissa Schmidgall

McKayla Smith

Future Plans

Future Plans

(320) 589-1771

Princeton University Mathematics & Physics

Southwest Minnesota State University Accounting

Visit our website: www.heartlandmotor.com

Future Plans Alexandria Technical & Community College - Profesisonal Sales 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

Future Plans

Future Plans Central Lakes College, Staples Heavy Equipment

Tech Plus

HOURS: M-Th. 8 AM-8 PM; Fri. 8 AM-6 PM; Sat. 8 AM-5 PM

1-800-992-8839

“Caring is our reason for being”

Alexandria Technical & Community College - Administrative Assistant

Hwy. 28 & Iowa Ave., Morris, MN (320) 589-2223

HOFFMAN REALTY 613 Atlantic Ave., Morris (320) 589-2159

589-7658

208 Atlantic Ave., Morris Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876

WESTMOR & HANCOCK CONCRETE

(320) 585-5688

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MORRIS SUN TRIBUNE - GRADUATION EDITION

SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Austin Thielke

Christina Thooft

Emily Tonn

Patrick Uphoff

Future Plans

Future Plans

Future Plans

Future Plans

Work Force

Northwestern College, St. Paul Psychology

Minnesota State University - Moorhead Occupational Therapy

North Dakota State University Mechanical Engineering

Amoco Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876

WESTMOR & HANCOCK CONCRETE

533 Atlantic Ave.,Morris • 589-4550

Hwy 9 S., Morris • (320) 589-4622

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Morris Area High School Class of 2012

Kevin Viratyosin

Melissa Wimmer

Future Plans

Future Plans

University of Minnesota - Minneapolis Engineering

Ridgewater Technical College Undecided

Kaitlin Van Horn Future Plans North Dakota State University Crop and Weed Sciences

Also congratulations to Tedde Rae Bellmore

Stevens Community Medical Center 400 East 1st St. Morris (320) 589-1313

1000 Atlantic Ave., Morris • (320) 589-4744 Chokio-Alberta School Class of 2012

Kammie Beyer

508 Atlantic Ave., Morris • (320) 585-4875

“Caring is our reason for being”

300 Atlantic Ave. Morris • 589-2974 Morris Area High School Class of 2012

John Zierke Future Plans Ministry Work Hwy. 28 & Iowa Ave., Morris, MN (320) 589-2223

WEST CENTRAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

HOURS: M-Th. 8 AM-8 PM; Fri. 8 AM-6 PM; Sat. 8 AM-5 PM

14 Green River Road, Morris

320-589-2039

1-800-992-8839

Visit our website: www.heartlandmotor.com

MORRIS SUN TRIBUNE - GRADUATION EDITION

SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2012

You’ve come a long way baby!

We s t o n A n d e r s o n

J a c o b E r i ck s o n

B ro dy B a h r

J a i m i e B e rg e rs o n

Ty l e r M o s e r

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Presenting the

Morris Area High School

2012 Class of

We, the Senior Class of 2012 Morris Area High School, invite you to join us at our Commencement Service Friday, June First, at Seven p.m. in the Elementary Gymnasium.

Presenting the

Morris Area High School

2012 Class of

We, the Senior Class of 2012 Morris Area High School, invite you to join us at our Commencement Service Friday, June First, at Seven p.m. in the Elementary Gymnasium.