2016 Morris Area High School Graduation issue

CLASS OF 2016

GRADUATES OF MORRIS AREA HIGH SCHOOL

A SPECIAL SECTION TO THE MAY 21, 2016 MORRIS SUN TRIBUNE

GRADUATION IS MAY 27, 2016

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MORRIS SUN TRIBUNE - GRADUATION EDITION

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016

MORRIS AREA HIGH SCHOOL 2016 GRADUATES Kaitlin Rose Adams Blake Jean Amundson Sean Michael Amundson Jared Jeffrey Anderson Philip Isaac Anderson Chad Eugene Arndt Mallory Joan Arnold Andrew Wilber Athey Nicholas Wade Boots Daniel Ray Borders Corey Scott Carbert Brittany Marie Cardwell Brandon Lee Crow Luis Jose D’Antonio Jena Rose DeRung Lindsey Rose Dierks Samantha Jo Marie Dold Garrett Russell Dvorak Travis John Engebretson Haley Kay Erdahl

Alexis Mae Mahoney Andrew Lawrence Edward Mahoney Sawyer Frank Marthaler Brooke Michelle Mattson Austin James McDonnell Jolene Helen McNeill Kevin Rich Meixel Elizabeth Mendez Philip Robert Messner Joanna Lee Moser Anika Lauren Mundal Trenton Chase Nelson Travis Robert Ostby Trent Eldon Ostby Rachel Marie Rausch Madeleine Rose Richardson Carl Gerhardt Ritzschke Karia Reann Francis Robertson Robert Lee Rohloff Delia Marie Sanasack

Owen Anders Ericksen Lindsay Faye Flogstad Anthony James Gardner Ryan Lyle Gray Nicole Jane Hansen Colden John Helberg Madison Leigh Hennen Rebecca Louise Holland Kelly Julia Huot Sarah Lea Jackson Brady James Jergenson Jacob Matthew Johnson Aaron Ross Jones Alyna Joy Kleinwolterink Ashlee Charity Koehl Steven Allan Koehl Amber Rose Lanoue CaliJo Michelle Larson Xiaochen Li Carly Jean Maanum

Taylor Joy Schneider Austin David Smith Tawni Linell Smith Eric Anthony Staebler Benjamin Anthony Staehnke Taylor Reid Staples Darian Royal Steuck Courtney Kay Storck Garner Kent Swenson Mitchell Jon Torgerson Andrew Paul Ulrich Adam Douglas Uphoff Rachel Kathryn Wagner Cole David Watzke Jared Brian Wehking Madison Monroe Wevley Robert Harris Williams Brennan Cooper Wohlers Kaysha Jen Wolfswinkel

CLASS MOTTO

CLASS COLORS

CLASS FLOWER

“Nothing we do changes the past, everything we do changes the future.”

Red, White, and Blue

White Rose Dipped in Blue

MORRIS AREA HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT 2016 May 27, 2016 | 7 p.m. | Elementary Gymnasium Prelude and Processional..........................MAHS Bands, Director Wanda Dagen Class of 2016 Slide Show.............................Brooke Mattson and Jared Anderson Class of 2016

Welcome..............................................................................................Brooke Mattson Class of 2016 Class President

Introduction of Honored Guests...........................................................Richard Lahn Morris Area Schools Superintendent

2016 HONOR STUDENTS Sean Amundson* Jared Anderson Mallory Arnold Jena DeRung* Haley Erdahl Owen Ericksen Ryan Gray* Rebecca Holland*

Brady Jergenson Aaron Jones* Ashlee Koehl Xiaochen Li Carly Maanum Andrew Mahoney* Brooke Mattson Anika Mundal*

Rachel Rausch Robert Rohloff* Eric Staebler* Taylor Staples Rachel Wagner Madison Wevley * Top 10%

“When I Grew Up” from Matilda the Musical................................A Cappella Choir Music and Words by Tim Minchin

Director John Kleinwolterink Accompanist Suzanne Smith

“The Climb”.......................................................................................A Cappella Choir Music and Words by Jessica Alexander and Jon Mabe

Director John Kleinwolterink Accompanist Suzanne Smith

CLASS OFFICERS President: Brooke Mattson Vice President: Alexis Mahoney Secretary: Brady Jergenson Treasurer: Madison Wevley

Student Address...............................................................................Sean Amundson Class of 2016 Salutatorian

Suite of Old American Dances............................................MAHS Wind Ensemble Movement I: Cakewalk Director Wanda Dagen Music and Words by Robert Russell Bennett

Student Address..............................................................................Andrew Mahoney Class of 2016 Valedictorian

Formal Recognition and Presentation of Class.......................................Bill Kehoe Morris Area High School Principal

HONORED FACULTY AND STAFF Carol Hanson - Retiring Elementary Teacher Mark Torgerson - Retiring High School Teacher Jim Snowberg - Retiring Bus Driver Francis Straight - Retiring Custodian Donna Gades - Retiring Cafeteria Staff Austen Miller - Morris Area Teacher of the Year Betty Kill - Morris Area Support Staff of the Year Cathy Matthews and Claire Exner - Tassel Turners

Presentation of Diplomas......................................Dick Metzger and Richard Lahn Chairman of the Board and Morris Area Schools Superintendent

Tassel Turners.....................................................Cathy Matthews and Claire Exner Former Morris Area Faculty and Morris Area Para Educator

Recessional..................................................MAHS Bands, Director Wanda Dagen

MORRIS AREA SCHOOL BOARD Brent Fuhrman Lisa Kurtz Dick Metzger

Norman Nissen Michael Odello Jamie Solvie

Doug Stahman Robyn VanEps Stan Wulf

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Kaitlin Adams

Blake Amundson

Sean Amundson

Jared Anderson

FUTURE PLANS Moorhead State University

FUTURE PLANS Undecided

FUTURE PLANS Moorhead State University

FUTURE PLANS University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Nursing

Undecided Congratulations from Superior 401 Atlantic Ave., Morris 320-589-2602 888-388-1040 www.cdscpa.com

Mechanical Engineering Congratulations from Superior

Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 320-589-3876

510 Atlantic Ave., Morris • 320-589-3875

Philip Anderson

Chad Arndt

Mallory Arnold

Andrew Athey

FUTURE PLANS Olivet Nazarene University

FUTURE PLANS North Dakota State College of Science

FUTURE PLANS Gustavus Adolphus

FUTURE PLANS Saint Cloud State University

History Education

Architectural Estimating and Drafting

Pre-Law

Accounting

900 Atlantic Ave, Morris • 320-589-1922

West Hwy. 28, Morris • 320-589-2331

320-762-2344 • diamondbuickgmc.com

510 Atlantic Ave., Morris • 320-589-3875

Nicholas Boots

Daniel Borders

Corey Carbert

Brittany Cardwell FUTURE PLANS Moorhead State University

Morris, Willmar, Benson, Litchfield, St. Cloud

FUTURE PLANS North Dakota State College of Science

FUTURE PLANS University of Advanced Technology

FUTURE PLANS University of Wisconsin, La Crosse

Nursing

Game Art and Animation

Business Management

Morris - 4 Atlantic Ave 320-589-3361 Chokio - 209 Main St. 320-324-7161 dacotahbank.com

1 East Hwy. 28, Morris • 1-800-992-8839

Elementary Education Congratulations from Westmor

532 Atlantic Ave., Morris • 320-589-3454 www.riverwoodbank.com

400 East 1st Street, Morris • Hospital 320-589-1313 or 800-993-7262 • Clinical Appointments 320-589-7600 • www.scmcinc.org

7 E 5th Street., Morris • 320-589-2102

Brandon Crow

Luis D’Antonio

Jena DeRung

Lindsey Dierks

FUTURE PLANS Work Force

FUTURE PLANS North Dakota State College of Science

FUTURE PLANS University of Minnesota, Duluth

Heavy Equipment Operations/Diesel Mechanic Congratulations from Westmor 401 Atlantic Ave., Morris 320-589-2602 888-388-1040 www.cdscpa.com

Diesel Mechanic

Biochemistry

FUTURE PLANS Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Morris, Willmar, Benson, Litchfield, St. Cloud

Nursing

32754 470th Ave., Hancock • 320-392-3339

514 Atlantic Ave., Morris • 320-589-1330

1001 Scotts Avenue, Morris • 320-589-7901

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SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016

Samantha Dold

Travis Engebretson

Haley Erdahl

Owen Ericksen

FUTURE PLANS South Dakota State University

FUTURE PLANS Alexandria Technical and Community College

FUTURE PLANS North Dakota State University

FUTURE PLANS Undecided

Teaching

Nursing

Sales and Marketing

1001 Scotts Avenue, Morris • 320-589-7901

208 Atlantic Ave., Morris • 320-585-5688 Owners: Jim Dieter, John DeRung, Brad Krosch

Lindsay Flogstad

Anthony Gardner

Ryan Gray

Nicole Hansen

FUTURE PLANS Southwest Minnesota State University

FUTURE PLANS Undecided

FUTURE PLANS North Dakota State University

FUTURE PLANS Model College of Hair Design

Biochemistry

Cosmetology

Culinary

1000 Atlantic Ave, Morris • 320-589-4744

533 Atlantic Ave., Morris • 320-589-4550 1-800-932-7925

Colden Helberg

Madison Hennen

Rebecca Holland

Kelly Huot

FUTURE PLANS Saint Cloud State University

FUTURE PLANS University of Minnesota, Morris

FUTURE PLANS South Dakota State University

Nursing

Exercise Science and Sports Management

Nursing

14 Green River Rd., Morris • 320-589-2039

320-795-2412 • 320-760-9112

1001 Scotts Avenue, Morris • 320-589-7901

FUTURE PLANS Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Wadena

1001 Scotts Avenue, Morris • 320-589-7901

Line Worker

320-585-7915 or 320-287-0272 darwin@dencollc.com

Sarah Jackson

Brady Jergenson

Jacob Johnson

Aaron Jones

FUTURE PLANS Ridgewater College

FUTURE PLANS University of Minnesota, Morris

FUTURE PLANS University of Minnesota, Morris

FUTURE PLANS Augustana University

Cosmetology

Elementary Education

History

Biology Congratulations from Superior

Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 320-589-3876

14 Green River Rd., Morris • 320-589-2039

900 Atlantic Ave, Morris • 320-589-1922

401 Atlantic Ave., Morris 320-589-2602 888-388-1040 www.cdscpa.com Morris, Willmar, Benson, Litchfield, St. Cloud

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Alyna Kleinwolterink

Ashlee Koehl

Steven Koehl

Amber Lanoue

FUTURE PLANS Concordia - Moorhead College

FUTURE PLANS North Dakota State University

FUTURE PLANS Work Force

FUTURE PLANS Continuing Education

Communications Studies and Theatre Art

Nursing

Pierce Tracking

14 Green River Rd., Morris • 320-589-2039

7 E 5th Street., Morris • 320-589-2102

32754 470th Ave., Hancock • 320-392-3339

320 Hwy. 12 E, Morris • 320-843-4150 1-888-884-3887

CaliJo Larson

Xiaochen Li

Carly Maanum

Alexis Mahoney

FUTURE PLANS Model College of Hair Design

FUTURE PLANS University of Minnesota, Morris

FUTURE PLANS North Dakota State University

FUTURE PLANS North Dakota State University

Cosmetology

History

Crop and Weed Sciences

Dentistry Morris - 4 Atlantic Ave 320-589-3361 Chokio - 209 Main St. 320-324-7161 dacotahbank.com

613 Atlantic Ave, Morris • 320-585-5878

320 Hwy. 12 E, Morris • 320-843-4150 1-888-884-3887

Andrew Mahoney

Sawyer Marthaler

Brooke Mattson

Austin McDonnell

FUTURE PLANS Concordia - Moorhead College

FUTURE PLANS Undecided

Mechanical Engineering

FUTURE PLANS Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Hometown Flooring & Blinds, LLC

Diesel Mechanic

FUTURE PLANS Undecided

320-762-2344 • diamondbuickgmc.com

Business

Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 320-589-3876

583 6th St., Hancock • 320-392-5900

Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876

Jolene McNeill

Kevin Meixel

Elizabeth Mendez

Philip Messner

FUTURE PLANS Southwest Minnesota State University

FUTURE PLANS North Dakota State College of Science

FUTURE PLANS The Salon Professional Academy

FUTURE PLANS North Dakota State University

Business Management Congratulations from Westmor

Ag Management

Cosmetology

Architecture

21679 320th Ave., Starbuck • 320-239-2677 www.meixeltrucksales.com

601 Atlantic Ave., Morris • 320-589-3933

1 East Hwy. 28, Morris • 1-800-992-8839

900 Atlantic Ave, Morris • 320-589-1922

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CONGRATULATIONS T

GRADU

OF MORRIS ARE Jerry’s U-Save

Sweet Lily’s

Lariat Bar & Lounge

211 Hwy 9, Morris 320-589-4333

20 East 6th St., Morris 320-585-5705 www.sweetlilysflowers.com

100 West Main St., Cyrus 320-795-2904

NovaCare

Edward Jones

Design Electronics

Kent Swenson 712 Atlantic Ave., Morris 320-589-2665

A Radio Shack Dealer 513 Atlantic, Ave., Morris 320-585-1923

Dental Depot

Riley Bros.

Construction, Inc.

Located at Stevens Community Medical Center

400 E 1st Street, Morris 320-589-7658

AgCounty Farm Credit Services 102 Atlantic Ave., Morris 320-589-3881

2 East 5th St., Morris Dr. Hauger - Dr. Williamson 320-589-4481

Midwest Health Benefits, Inc.

University of Minnesota, Morris

519 Atlantic Ave., Morris 320-589-2972

600 East 4th St., Morris 320-589-6035

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

Bank of the West 214 Atlantic Ave., Morris 320-589-4433

Riverview

26406 470th Ave., M 320-392-5609

Midwest Fam Eye Care

512 Atlantic Ave., M 320-589-1300

Morris Food S

300 Atlantic Ave., M 320-589-2974

West Central W

Donnelly 320-815-4062 www.wcwiring.co

BEST OF LUCK TO YOU

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LPL Financial

Morris 9

Scott Mundal 202 East 6th St., Morris 320-585-5206

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Morris Electronics

Morris 0

Shop

Morris 4

Wiring

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511 Atlantic Ave., Morris 320-589-1781

Don’s Cafe 15 East 5th St., Morris 320-589-9000

Kannegiesser Truck Sales 23774 380th Ave., Hancock 320-795-2827

Otter Tail Power Company 28 E. 6th St., Morris 320-589-3434

Rentz Agency Insurance & Travel 517 Atlantic Ave., Morris 320-589-2442

Trico Ag Service

Morris Sun Tribune

24 Pacific Ave., Hancock 320-392-5147

607 Pacific Ave., Morris 320-589-2525

U AND YOUR FUTURE

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SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016

Joanna Moser

Anika Mundal

Trenton Nelson

Travis Ostby

FUTURE PLANS South Dakota State University

FUTURE PLANS North Dakota State University

FUTURE PLANS North Dakota State College of Science

FUTURE PLANS Luther College

Ag Business

Child Psychology

Automotive Technology

History

1000 Atlantic Ave, Morris • 320-589-4744

400 East 1st Street, Morris • Hospital 320-589-1313 or 800-993-7262 • Clinical Appointments 320-589-7600 • www.scmcinc.org

32754 470th Ave., Hancock • 320-392-3339

400 East 1st Street, Morris • Hospital 320-589-1313 or 800-993-7262 • Clinical Appointments 320-589-7600 • www.scmcinc.org

Trent Ostby

Rachel Rausch

Madeleine Richardson

Carl Ritzschke

FUTURE PLANS Luther College

FUTURE PLANS University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

FUTURE PLANS Concordia - Moorhead College

FUTURE PLANS South Dakota State University

International Business

Psychology Congratulations from Westmor

Nursing

Business Management

17 Atlantic Ave., Hancock • 320-392-5207 www.hancockconcrete.com

24 East 7th Street, Morris • 320-589-4008

Delia Sanasack

Taylor Schneider

FUTURE PLANS Alexandria Technical and Community College

FUTURE PLANS Saint Cloud State University

400 East 1st Street, Morris • Hospital 320-589-1313 or 800-993-7262 • Clinical Appointments 320-589-7600 • www.scmcinc.org

24 East 7th Street, Morris • 320-589-4008

Karia Robertson

Robert Rohloff

FUTURE PLANS Ridgewater College

FUTURE PLANS University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Undecided

Child Psychology

Graphic Design

Interior Design

TRI-COUNTY COOP Chokio • 320-324-7151

320 Hwy. 12 E, Morris • 320-843-4150 1-888-884-3887

533 Atlantic Ave., Morris • 320-589-4550 1-800-932-7925

320-762-2344 • diamondbuickgmc.com

Austin Smith

Tawni Smith

Eric Staebler

Benjamin Staehnke

FUTURE PLANS University of North Dakota

FUTURE PLANS Undecided

FUTURE PLANS Mayville State University

FUTURE PLANS Ridgewater College

Elementary Education

Dairy Management

Aviation

TRI-COUNTY COOP 1000 Atlantic Ave, Morris • 320-589-4744

533 Atlantic Ave., Morris • 320-589-4550 1-800-932-7925

Chokio • 320-324-7151 24 East 7th Street, Morris • 320-589-4008

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Taylor Staples

Darian Steuck

Courtney Storck

Garner Swenson

FUTURE PLANS University of Saint Thomas

FUTURE PLANS Coe College

FUTURE PLANS University of North Dakota

FUTURE PLANS University of North Dakota

Business Finance

Pre-Med

Exercise Science

Business Finance

202 East 7th Street, Morris • 320-589-9060

400 East 1st Street, Morris • Hospital 320-589-1313 or 800-993-7262 • Clinical Appointments 320-589-7600 • www.scmcinc.org

Mitchell Torgerson

Andrew Ulrich

Adam Uphoff

Rachel Wagner

FUTURE PLANS North Dakota State College of Science

FUTURE PLANS North Dakota State University

FUTURE PLANS Univeristy of Minnesota, Morris

FUTURE PLANS Moorhead State University

Crop Production

Architecture

Math

Elementary Education

1 East Hwy. 28, Morris • 1-800-992-8839

7 E 5th Street., Morris • 320-589-2102

510 Atlantic Ave., Morris • 320-589-3875

Cole Watzke

Jared Wehking

320-585-7915 or 320-287-0272 darwin@dencollc.com

501 Atlantic Ave., Morris • 320-589-1200

Madison Wevley

Robert Williams

FUTURE PLANS Ridgewater College

FUTURE PLANS Ridgewater College

FUTURE PLANS University of North Dakota

FUTURE PLANS Dakota State University, Madison

Farm Operation

Electrician

Nursing Congratulations from Westmor

Video Game Design

320-585-7915 or 320-287-0272 darwin@dencollc.com

320-585-7915 or 320-287-0272 darwin@dencollc.com

Brennan Wohlers

Kaysha Wolfswinkel

FUTURE PLANS Mitchell Technical Institute

FUTURE PLANS University of Minnesota, Morris

Lineman

Nursing

412 Atlantic Ave., Morris • 320-589-2270

1001 Scotts Avenue, Morris • 320-589-7901

Morris - 4 Atlantic Ave 320-589-3361 Chokio - 209 Main St. 320-324-7161 dacotahbank.com

Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 320-589-3876

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2016!

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SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016

CLASS OF 2016 MAHS SENIORS

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016

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CLASS OF 2016 MAHS SENIORS

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SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016

You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby!

JARED ANDERSON

CHAD ARNDT

COREY CARBERT

BRITTANY CARDWELL

KELLY HUOT

CARLY MAANUM

GARNER SWENSON

COLE WATZKE