2015
Morris Area High School Friday, May 29, 2015 “Together, we experienced life. Separately, we will pursue our dreams. Forever, our memories will remain.�
2 0 1 5 Special Supplement to the May 23, 2015 Morris Sun Tribune
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SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015
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S T A R G CON TO OUR ! S D A R MAHS G
Jonathan Maxwell Jerke Kyler Joseph Koubsky Bobbi Jo Elizabeth Kurtz *Lacee Jo Maanum Lourdes Julia Martinez
*Tracy Leigh Meichsner Matthew Walter Munsterman Charles John Nagel Matthew Richard Ohren Bo Brian Olson
João Pedro Perillo Robert MacLaren Pester Kayla Jane Pring Michael Joseph Rausch *Lauren Anna Reimers Kami Jo Riley Kayla Laureign Schneider *Peter Joseph Schneider Leonid Melvin Scott Nicholas James Solvie Jacob Thomas Sperr Hailey Anne Thielke Dalton Jordan Uphoff Madison Lee Van Batavia Regan Anastacia Vig Jade Elizabeth Vipond Nathan Andrew Vipond *Kelsey Mae Voges Isaac Christopher Wente Austin James White Jase Alan Wilts Trent Clifford Wulf Carlie Jo Zimmel Emma Beth Zosel *National Honor Society Students
Class of 2015 Class Motto “Together, we experienced life. Separately, we will pursue our dreams. Forever, our memories will remain.” Class Flower: White Gerbera Daisy ~ Class Colors: Black, Gold and White
~ Class Song: This Is How We Roll -Florida Georgia Line
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7:00 PM
Elementary Gymnasium
Prelude ......................................................Director Wanda Dagen, MAHS Bands Processional...............................................Director Wanda Dagen, MAHS Bands Welcome ......................................................................................Kourtney Giese Class of 2015 Class President Introduction of Honored Guests ....................................................Diane Moeller Morris Area Schools Superintendent
2015 Honor Students
Class of 2015 Slide Show ...................................Kourtney Giese & Madi Van Batavia Class of 2015 We’re All In This Together..............Matthew Gerrard & Robbie Nevil/Billingsley Director John Kleinwolterink, A Cappella Choir
Kelsey Voges Isaac Wente *Trent Wulf
Thomas Howden John Huebner Jonathan Jerke Tracy Meichsner *Lauren Reimers *Peter Schneider
Riley Biesterfeld Kjestina Bruer Kindra Cannon *Kourtney Giese *Andrew Goulet *Calley Hickman
*Top 10%
Class of 2015 Officers
Student Address ..........................................................................Peter Schneider Class of 2015 Salutatorian
President — Kourtney Giese Vice President — John Huebner Secretary — Tracy Meichsner Treasurer — Kjestina Bruer
Prelude, Siciliano & Rondo ............................................Malcom Arnold/Paynter Director Wanda Dagen, MAHS Wind Ensemble
Honored Faculty & Staff
Student Address ..................................................................................Trent Wulf Class of 2015 Valedictorian Formal Recognition and Presentation of Class.................................Craig Peterson Morris Area High School Principal Presentation of Diplomas .....................................Dick Metzger & Diane Moeller Chairman of the Board and Morris Area School Superintendent Tassel Turners .................................................................Seth Kelly & Dylan Viss High School Faculty Recessional ................................................ Director Wanda Dagen, MAHS Band
Jody Maanum - Morris Area Teacher of the Year Cork Loge - Morris Area Support Staff of the Year Joan Donovan - Retiring Elementary Teacher Linda Tickle – Retiring School Psychologist Marleen Nelson – Retiring Para Educator Seth Kelly and Dylan Viss – Tassel Turners Morris Area School Board Brent Fuhrman Norman Nissen Doug Stahman
Lisa Kurtz Michael Odello Robyn VanEps
Dick Metzger Jamie Solvie Stan Wulf
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015 Morris Area High School Class of 2015
MORRIS SUN TRIBUNE - GRADUATION EDITION Morris Area High School Class of 2015
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Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Nathan Anderson
Jorden Arbach
William Bearson
Riley Biesterfeld
Future Plans
Future Plans
Future Plans
Future Plans
Fort Jackson, S.C. U.S. Army
University of North Dakota Physical Therapy
Minnesota State - Fergus Falls Criminal Justice
University of North Dakota Physical Therapy Also congratulations from Superior
Companies Morris • 320-589-2500
West Central Wiring & Consulting
Hwy. 28 & Iowa Ave., Morris, MN (320) 589-2223
RILEY BROS
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
Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876
WESTMOR & HANCOCK CONCRETE
(320) 815-4062 walter@wcwiring.com www.wcwiring.com
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Jasmine Boots
Kjestina Bruer
Kindra Cannon
Kelsey Curfman
Future Plans
Future Plans
Future Plans
Future Plans
Alexandria Technical College Health and Fitness
University of St. Thomas International Business
North Dakota State College of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
University of North Dakota Mass Communications
Also congratulations from Willie’s Super Valu
Tech Plus 208 Atlantic Ave., Morris
(320) 585-5688
COMMON CUP COFFEEHOUSE
Love at 1st slice! 7 East 5th Street, Morris, MN
501 Atlantic Ave., Morris
(320) 589-1200
(320) 589-2102
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 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Abby Daly
Thomas Deseth
Amy Disselkamp
Joseph Dufault
Future Plans
Future Plans
Minnesota State University Moorhead - Broadcast Journalism
Alexandria Technical & Community College - Accounting
Future Plans Alexandria Technical & Community College - Communication Art & Design
Daly Electric (320) 589-7191 Cell: (320) 815-7837
Also congratulations from Stevens Community Medical Center
Love at 1st slice!
Hwy. 28 & Iowa Ave., Morris, MN (320) 589-2223
7 East 5th Street, Morris, MN
HOURS: M-Th. 8 AM-8 PM; Fri. 8 AM-6 PM; Sat. 8 AM-5 PM
(320) 589-2102
1-800-992-8839
Visit our website: www.heartlandmotor.com
Future Plans North Dakota State University Sales & Marketing Also congratulations from Willie’s Super Valu 401 Atlantic Ave., Morris Ph: 320.589.2602 Toll free: 888.388.1040 www.cdscpa.com • Morris • Willmar • Benson • Litchfield • St. Cloud
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Benjamin Folkman Future Plans University of North Dakota Computer Science
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Alex Gausman Future Plans Minnesota State Community & Technocal College - Moorhead General Management
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Kourtney Giese
Leah Glimsdal
Future Plans
Future Plans
North Dakota State University Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota Duluth Biology
Also congratulations from Hancock Concrete
Morris & Associates
Morris (320) 589-4040
400 East 1st St., Morris (320) 589-1313 “Caring is our reason for being”
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Andrew Goulet
Noah Grove
Future Plans South Dakota State University Ag Economics
Future Plans University of Minnesota, Morris Business and Sports Management
Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876
WESTMOR & HANCOCK CONCRETE
320-589-1122
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Bo Gullickson Future Plans University of North Dakota Banking & Financial Economics Also congratulations from Superior Hwy. 28 & Iowa Ave., Morris, MN (320) 589-2223
Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876
601 Atlantic Avenue, Morris (320) 589-3933
WESTMOR & HANCOCK CONCRETE
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Samantha Henrichs Future Plans North Dakkota State College of Science - Dental Hygiene
600 Atlantic Ave., Morris
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
Haley Hennen Future Plans South Dakota State University Nursing Also congratulations from Skyview
ENGEBRETSON & SONS Disposal & Recycling Service
MORRIS • 589-3804
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Calley Hickman
Austin Hills
Ashley Homme
Future Plans
Future Plans
Future Plans
University of North Dakota Physical Therapy
Minnesota State Fergus Falls Nursing
University of Minnesota, Morris Chemistry and Political Science Hwy. 28 & Iowa Ave., Morris, MN (320) 589-2223
Concrete Products 17 Atlantic Ave., Hancock
320-392-5207
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
400 East 1st St. Morris
(320) 589-1313
“Caring is our reason for being”
533 Atlantic Ave., Morris • 589-4550
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015
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Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Thomas Howden
John Huebner
Jonathan Jerke
Kyler Koubsky Future Plans Ridgewater Technical College Ag Management and Operation
Future Plans
Future Plans
Future Plans
North Dakota State University Business Statistics
Concordia College Physics or Music
Iowa State University Mechanical Engineering
Also congratulations from Westmor
Also congratulations from Willie’s Super Valu
Morris (320) 589-4040
HUEBNER INSURANCE AGENCY Morris • (320) 585-6588 darick@huebneragency.com
Morris (320) 589-4040
STARBUCK MEATS & LOCKER SERVICE 117 5th St. E., Starbuck
(320) 239-2228
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Bobbi Jo Kurtz
Lacee Maanum
Lourdez Martinez
Tracy Meichsner
Future Plans
Future Plans
Future Plans
Future Plans
South Dakota State University Dietetics
Minnesota State University, Moorhead - Elementary Education
Alexandria Technical & Community College - Child Development
University of St. Thomas Physical Therapy
Kurtz Tax Service Lisa Kurtz, EA 406 West 7th St., Morris
(320) 589-1400 Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Matthew Munsterman
Companies Morris • 320-589-2500
320 E. Hwy 12, Benson
(320) 843-4150
24 East 7th Street, Morris • (320) 589-4008 Clinics in Hoffman, Elbow Lake, Ashby & Evansville
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Charles Nagel
Matthew Ohren
Bo Olson
Future Plans
Future Plans
North Dakota State University Agronomy
South Dakota State University Agronomy
Munsterman Accounting & Tax Service
Also congratulations from Diamond Buick GMC
303 Atlantic Ave., Morris
400 East 1st St. Morris
(320) 589-3300
“Caring is our reason for being”
Future Plans University of North Dakota Computer Science
Morris (320) 589-1313
(320) 589-4040
Future Plans North Dakota State University Accounting
TEAM NUTRITION, INC. 1430 60th St. NW, Holloway
(320) 394-2441 tninc@fedtel.net
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2015 DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES! 2015
Midwest Health Benefits, Inc.
West Central Environmental Consultants, Inc.
519 Atlantic Ave., Morris
Rentz Agency Insurance & Travel
Don’s Cafe
14 Green River Road, Morris
15 East 5th St., Morris
517 Atlantic Ave., Morris
(320) 589-2972
(320) 589-2039
(320) 589-9000
(320) 589-2442
Taco John’s
AgCountry Farm Credit Services
Kannegiesser Truck Sales
Mohr Plumbing & Heating
108 Atlantic Ave., Morris
(320) 589-2133
102 Atlantic Ave., Morris
(320) 589-3881
23774 380th Ave., Hancock
(320) 795-2827 www.kannegiessertrucksales.com
46400 E. Hwy. 28, Morris
(320) 589-1006
Thrivent Financial
Meixel Truck Sales
Bank of the West
Design Electronics
Allan Saugstad, Wayne Grunklee & Aileen Sperr
21679 320th Ave., Starbuck
214 Atlantic Ave., Morris
A Radio Shack® Dealer
University of Minnesota, Morris
513 Atlantic Ave., Morris
600 East 4th St., Morris
201 S. Columbia Ave., Morris
(320) 589-1731
(320) 239-2677
(320) 589-4433
(320) 585-1923
(320) 589-6035
(320) 589-4840
Dental Depot
Riley Bros. Construction, Inc.
Riverview
2 East 5th St., Morris
McGinnis Appliance Heating & Cooling
Dr. Hauger ~ Dr. Williamson
601 Atlantic Ave., Morris
(320) 589-4481 Agralite Electric Cooperation
10 E. 6th St., Morris
Midwest Family Eye Care
Sarlettes Music
46369 208th St., Morris
26406 470th Ave., Morris
512 Atlantic Ave., Morris
503 Atlantic Ave., Morris
(320) 589-3933
(320) 589-2500
(320) 392-5609
(320) 589-1300
(320) 589-1622
Trico Ag Service
New Horizons Ag Services
Otter Tail Power Company
Morris Electronics
Lariat Bar & Lounge
28 E. 6th St., Morris
511 Atlantic Ave., Morris
100 West Main St., Cyrus
(320) 589-3434
(320) 589-1781
(320) 795-2904
320 Hwy. 12 E., Benson
24 Pacific Ave., Hancock
(320) 843-4150
(320) 392-5147
Tech Plus
LPL Financial
208 Atlantic Ave., Morris
Scott Mundal 202 East 6th St., Morris
(320) 585-5688
(320) 585-5206
Hancock Record
Morris Sun Tribune
P.O. Box 425, Hancock
607 Pacific Ave., Morris
Located at: 607 Pacific, Morris
(320) 589-2525
1-888-589-2525
morris.umn.edu
Morris Area Schools
11 W. 5th St., Morris
(320) 589-1581 Other locations: Herman, Underwood, Fergus Falls, Donnelly, Chokio
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.
2015
www.morrissuntribune.com
GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES WITH ALL YOUR FUTURE PLANS!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2015 DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES! 2015
Midwest Health Benefits, Inc.
West Central Environmental Consultants, Inc.
519 Atlantic Ave., Morris
Rentz Agency Insurance & Travel
Don’s Cafe
14 Green River Road, Morris
15 East 5th St., Morris
517 Atlantic Ave., Morris
(320) 589-2972
(320) 589-2039
(320) 589-9000
(320) 589-2442
Taco John’s
AgCountry Farm Credit Services
Kannegiesser Truck Sales
Mohr Plumbing & Heating
108 Atlantic Ave., Morris
(320) 589-2133
102 Atlantic Ave., Morris
(320) 589-3881
23774 380th Ave., Hancock
(320) 795-2827 www.kannegiessertrucksales.com
46400 E. Hwy. 28, Morris
(320) 589-1006
Thrivent Financial
Meixel Truck Sales
Bank of the West
Design Electronics
Allan Saugstad, Wayne Grunklee & Aileen Sperr
21679 320th Ave., Starbuck
214 Atlantic Ave., Morris
A Radio Shack® Dealer
University of Minnesota, Morris
513 Atlantic Ave., Morris
600 East 4th St., Morris
201 S. Columbia Ave., Morris
(320) 589-1731
(320) 239-2677
(320) 589-4433
(320) 585-1923
(320) 589-6035
(320) 589-4840
Dental Depot
Riley Bros. Construction, Inc.
Riverview
2 East 5th St., Morris
McGinnis Appliance Heating & Cooling
Dr. Hauger ~ Dr. Williamson
601 Atlantic Ave., Morris
(320) 589-4481 Agralite Electric Cooperation
10 E. 6th St., Morris
Midwest Family Eye Care
Sarlettes Music
46369 208th St., Morris
26406 470th Ave., Morris
512 Atlantic Ave., Morris
503 Atlantic Ave., Morris
(320) 589-3933
(320) 589-2500
(320) 392-5609
(320) 589-1300
(320) 589-1622
Trico Ag Service
New Horizons Ag Services
Otter Tail Power Company
Morris Electronics
Lariat Bar & Lounge
28 E. 6th St., Morris
511 Atlantic Ave., Morris
100 West Main St., Cyrus
(320) 589-3434
(320) 589-1781
(320) 795-2904
320 Hwy. 12 E., Benson
24 Pacific Ave., Hancock
(320) 843-4150
(320) 392-5147
Tech Plus
LPL Financial
208 Atlantic Ave., Morris
Scott Mundal 202 East 6th St., Morris
(320) 585-5688
(320) 585-5206
Hancock Record
Morris Sun Tribune
P.O. Box 425, Hancock
607 Pacific Ave., Morris
Located at: 607 Pacific, Morris
(320) 589-2525
1-888-589-2525
morris.umn.edu
Morris Area Schools
11 W. 5th St., Morris
(320) 589-1581 Other locations: Herman, Underwood, Fergus Falls, Donnelly, Chokio
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.
2015
www.morrissuntribune.com
GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES WITH ALL YOUR FUTURE PLANS!
MORRIS SUN TRIBUNE - GRADUATION EDITION
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Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
João Perillo
Robert Pester
Kayla Pring
Future Plans
Future Plans
Future Plans
University of Minnesota, Morris Undecided
Alexandria Technical & Community College Truck Driving & Diesel Mechanics
Minnesota State Fergus Falls Biological Science
SUNSHINE SALON Main Street, Cyrus
Morris
(320) 795-2510
(320) 589-4040
full service salon Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Lauren Reimers Future Plans North Dakota State University Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Also congratulations from Willie’s Super Valu
Also congratulations from Westmor
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015 Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Michael Rausch Future Plans North Dakota State University Ag Economics
ENGEBRETSON & SONS
3 Development Drive, Morris
MORRIS • 589-3804
(320) 589-2100
Disposal & Recycling Service
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Kami Riley
Kayla Schneider
Peter Schneider
Future Plans
Future Plans
Future Plans
Online Pre-K teaching
North Dakota State University Accounting
North Dakota State University Electrical Engineering
SCHNEIDER FAMILY LAWN SERVICE Located at Stevens Community Medical Center
589-7658
Morris • (320) 589-2120
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Leonid Scott Future Plans University of Minnesota, Morris Naval Architecture
Nicholas Solvie Future Plans North Dakota State University Accounting Also congratulations from Superior
24 East 7th Street, Morris • (320) 589-4008 Clinics in Hoffman, Elbow Lake, Ashby & Evansville
4 Atlantic Avenue, Morris (320) 589-3361
320-324-2595 320-287-1491
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Jacob Sperr Future Plans Ridgewater Technical College Farm Management
Hailey Thielke Future Plans University of North Dakota Graphic Design Also congratulations from Skyview
Donnelly Co-op 412 Atlantic Ave., Donnelly (320) 246-3555
Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876
WESTMOR & HANCOCK CONCRETE
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015
MORRIS SUN TRIBUNE - GRADUATION EDITION
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Dalton Uphoff
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Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Madison Van Batavia
Regan Vig
Jade Vipond
Future Plans
Future Plans
Future Plans
Future Plans
University of Minnesota Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary
Minnesota State University Moorhead - Forensic Psychology
St. Cloud Technical College Associates in Arts
Augustana College Biology
Donnelly Co-op
Also congratulations from Skyview
Also congratulations from Skyview
SNAP FITNESS
Hwy. 28 & Iowa Ave., Morris, MN (320) 589-2223
412 Atlantic Ave., Donnelly (320) 246-3555
44725 175th Street, Morris
719 Atlantic Ave., Morris
(320) 795-2412
320-585-6200
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Nathan Vipond
Kelsey Voges
Isaac Wente
Austin White
Future Plans
Future Plans
Future Plans
Future Plans
North Dakota State University Ag Systems Management
Ridgewater Technical College Veterinary Technology
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 Visit our website: 1-800-992-8839 www.heartlandmotor.com
202 E. 6th St., Morris, MN 56267
(320) 585-5206 Office (320) 585-5208 Fax
South Dakota State University Mechanical Engineering Also congratulations from Superior 401 Atlantic Ave., Morris Ph: 320.589.2602 Toll free: 888.388.1040 www.cdscpa.com • Morris • Willmar • Benson • Litchfield • St. Cloud
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
Lakes Area Technical College Large Animal Technician
44725 175th Street, Morris
(320) 795-2412
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Morris Area High School Class of 2015
Jase Wilts
Trent Wulf
Carlie Zimmel
Emma Zosel
Future Plans
Future Plans
Future Plans
Future Plans
South Dakota State University Agronomy and Precision Ag
South Dakota State University Mechanical Engineering
Minnesota State University Mankato Marketing & Internatioanl Business
Concordia College - Nursing
Morris (320) 589-4040
Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876
Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876
Hwy. 28 East, Morris • 589-3876
WESTMOR & HANCOCK CONCRETE
WESTMOR & HANCOCK CONCRETE
WESTMOR & HANCOCK CONCRETE
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SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015
2015 Morris Area senior profiles Sam Henrichs-Sam is a very successful student who has beauty and brains and the support of her family and friends that will help her go a long way. She has a great future ahead of her as a dental hygienist because she is a strong driven person who strives to do her best. She plans to live in Morris or surrounding town and not accepting her success until receiving her first job as a dental hygienist. With memories that last forever like going to Mexico with five of her greatest friends to causing mischief with Mr. Mattson in sixth grade. Morris Area High School will remember her forever. With parents and friends by her side she is sure to be a great person of this generation. Madison Van Batavia-Madi is an amazing student who is courageous and intelligent and whose future plan is to be a forensic psychologist. She has worked very hard to get where she is today, setting high goals and knowing she won’t be successful until she accomplishs them. She wants to live in a big city with her most important friend Kourtney Giese. She will take memories with her like when Peter Schneider broke a desk in seventh grade, to causing trouble and getting sent to the wall. She is an unpredictable student that will go very far. Joao Pedro Perillo-Joao is known all over the school as a person who has worked very hard and will reach the goal of being an agriculture loan officer. Being able to get an education and learn is one of the best memories he has to take with him. He is not quite sure where he will live but has no doubt that he will have the support of his uncle, mom, and friends. He would like to thank his teachers and the long bonfires he experienced with friends. He plans to have a nice family and we believe that he can do anything he sets out to accomplish. Matt Ohren-Matt is a comedic smart hardworking kid that will be remembered forever. He has big goals of one day becoming a designer for networking and will be residing in either Seattle or Fargo. He has worked very hard to get where he is with the support of a loving mother and father, his amazing education, lots of crying, and little sleep he has gone so far and he is not done yet. He has experienced many things from zip lining at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center to running around scaring people in a gorilla suit at homecoming. No doubt of being successful with the plans of owning not one but two houses right next to each other and becoming a landlord. The limits are unlimited with Matt we wish him nothing but the best. Mac Pester-Mac is a quiet, yet stunning student who is both intelligent and hardworking, at school and welding. He actually plans to be many things when he grows up such as a CDL welder, and a mechanic. Now he hasn’t gotten here all alone as he has had help from supportive parents. He has had much fun with special activities and too many high school memories too keep track. He plans to live somewhere with wide-open spaces, have a good job and good credit. He is good at what he does and is sure he will succeed. Lourdes Martinez-Lourdes is small in stature but pacts a powerful punch in both school and in her social life. She first started high school online but decided to come to Morris just last year. She has so many elementary memories that it’s hard to pick. In the near future she plans to have kids and supportive friends like she does now. Working with children is her passion and has plans to do it in a small town. She has come a very long way with determination and studying hard. She won’t stop until she has finished college and has found a great job. Lenny Scott-Lenny Scott’s favorite high school memory is getting to the finals of the Minnesota 10,000 Lakes FRC Regional. Attending Camp Alpha is his best elementary school memory. Lenny believes that only time will tell who will be important in his life in 20 years. He will be working as a naval architect, designing and engineering hull shapes. Lenny would prefer to not be locked into living in one place immediately. This future is possible because he is hardworking and naval architecture is his passion. Lenny got here by being born in Boston and moving to Morris when he was six. When he gets into naval architecture and starts a career, Lenny will know he is successful. Kelsey Curfman-Kelsey Curfman’s favorite high school memory is placing second at state speech her junior year. Her favorite elementary school memory is going Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center for her sixth grade field trip. In 20 years, Kelsey’s 40 cats will be an important part of her life. She hopes to replace Vanna White on Wheel of Fortune and she will be living in Roswell, New Mexico. This future is possible for Kelsey because all things are possible. She has gotten here with her charm and charisma. When Kelsey has earned enough money to retire, she will know she is successful. Kindra Cannon-Kindra Cannon’s best high school memory was being in the musical, “Footloose.” Her best elementary school memory is when she went on a school
trip to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center. In 20 years, her family will be an important part of her life. She hopes to become an occupational therapist assistant and she will live near where she is employed. This future is possible because Kindra will be going to school for that job. Kindra will know she is successful when she has a family of her own. Emma Zosel-Emma Zosel’s best high school memories are going to New York with the choir and football games every Friday night. Her best memory from elementary school is her sixth grade trip to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center. In 20 years, Emma’s husband, kids, and dogs will be important parts of her life. She will be working as a nurse-midwife or nurse anesthetist and living near Morris, in a blue house with a wrap-around porch. This future is possible because Emma will be going to school for this career. She has gotten here with 13 years of school and hard work. Emma will be successful when she has her own pediatric clinic. Tracy Meichsner-Tracy Meichsner’s best high school memories are the choir trip to New York and her girls’ road trip to see Luke Bryan in Benson. Her best elementary school memories are when her whole grade got sent to the wall, as well as the sixth grade class trip. In 20 years, Tracy’s family, future husband and kids will be an important part of her life. She will be working as a physical therapist or as a stay at home mom. She will be living wherever her career and family takes her. This future is possible for Tracy because it is her dream and she will achieve it. Tracy has gotten here though hard work and from the support of her family. When Tracy is happy with every second of her life and she opens and owns her own physical therapy clinic. Max Jerke-Max Jerke’s best high school memory is the New York trip. In 20 years, his family will be an important part of his life. He plans to decide what he will do for a career and where he will be living once he graduates college. This future is possible for Max because he lives in America, and he has gotten here through hard work and dedication. Max will know he is successful when he is sitting on his yacht in the Caribbean. Kayla Pring-Kayla’s favorite high school memory is when the volleyball team made it to the section finals. Her best elementary school memory was going on the class trip to Wolf Ridge. Visualizing in the next 20 years Kayla sees her family and friends being the most important part of her life. As a career she will hopefully be a Fish and Wildlife biologist/conservation officer. She plans to live in Minnesota or South Dakota. She believes this is possible because she can do anything she sets her mind to! She will get there by working hard every day. Kayla will know when she is successful, because she will be happy with what she is doing and happy with how her life turned out. Bobbi Jo Kurtz-Bobbi’s best high school memory is going to New York City for choir and running through Times Square. Her best elementary school memory was when the entire grade was sent to “the wall” for not wearing winter boots. In 20 years Bobbi Jo sees her children and husband being the most important part of her life. As a career she plans to be a nutritionist, while not really sure where she wants to live, but she says the east coast would be nice. She says her future is possible because the demand for her job is skyrocketing. She will get there by schooling, training, and a lot of confidence. She will know she is successful when she helps her first patient. Lauren Reimers-Lauren’s favorite high school memory is when a group went to Benson and snuck into the front of the Luke Bryan concert. Her best elementary school memory is when she climbed the rope in physical education 30 times in one class and then thought she was having a heart attack the next morning, or when she was elected chess club captain. In 20 years Lauren sees her parents, brothers, and hopefully husband and kids as the most important part of her life. As a career she plans to be a family practice doctor or physical therapist. She plans to live in a gorgeous lake on the shore of some lake. She believes this future is possible because she is dedicated to becoming the best she can become. This will help her get a job and be successful at it, which will make her lake home a possibility. She will get to her future by not taking her opportunities for granted, but instead have used them to enjoy her life, learn, grow and adapt, and that is how her dreams for the future have become her reality. Abby Daly-Abby’s favorite high school memory was Powder Puff both years. Her best elementary school memory was the game day thing for Physical Education at the end of the year. In 20 years Abby sees her family being the most important part her life. As a career she plans to be an artist/graphic designer, while living in a house around the area. Abby thinks this future is possible because it is something she will work for. She will get there with hard work, and dedication. She will know
she is successful when she finds herself happy with what she has accomplished and wanting to do more.
Ashley HommeAshley’s favorite high school memory is when the Minnewaska cop kicked her and her friend out of the school for not having a pass to be there. Her best elementary school memory was when we would skip recess in the winter to sit in the choir room. In 20 years Ashley sees her family as the most important part of her life. As a career she will be working as an LPN, she will be living in a large house in the country. She believes this is possible because this would be something that she has been working for. Getting to where she is in the future because of hard work and dedication. She will know she is successful when she is happy with her job and what she has become. Lacee Maanum-Lacee’s favorite high school memory was spending 24 hours on a bus with her choir class going to New York. Her best elementary school memory was all the field trips she went on while she was in Cyrus. In 20 years Lacee sees her husband and her three kids (Carter, Lewis, and Lucy) being the most important part of her life. As a career she will be an elementary teacher, probably in Morris or any other smaller town. Lacee thinks this future is possible because she is a very driven person who works hard and can get the job done. She will get there because she worked hard and got good grades in school. Lacee will know she is successful when she has a job in the real world with a family that she can take care of! Dalton Uphoff-Dalton’s favorite high school memory was leaving Bo G’s van as a junior with 20 other classmates and storming the Powder Puff field. His best elementary school memory was launching a model rocket that he named Yukon Cornelius. In 20 years Dalton sees family and friends being the most important part of their life. As a career he will be a mixed animal veterinarian, living in Minnesota because the way he sees it, Minnesota has a lot of opportunities. He has gotten to this point by diving head first into his endeavors and working until he triumphed over them. Dalton will know he is successful when he has a steady job doing what he loves, taking care of animals. Hailey Thielke-Hailey Thielke’s favorite high school memories were the musicals she participated in. In twenty years from now Alyna’s cat will be a huge part of Hailey’s life. Her career she hopes to pursue is graphic design. She wants to be living in Chicago. She will be successful by exceeding in life. She knows she is successful when she is happy and content. Noah Grove-Noah Grove’s favorite high school memory was beating the state champ Melrose in Basketball. His favorite elementary memory was playing little league. His family will be an important part of his life in 20 years from now. He will have a career in business. He will be living on a lake. He will work for his future. He will become successful with the support of his family. He knows he is successful when he is happy. Bo Gullickson-Bo Gullickson’s favorite high school memory was playing hockey. His favorite elementary memory was the food at St. Mary’s. In 20 years from now his family will be an important part of his life. His career choice is financial analyst. He will be living at his house. His future is possible because college will prepare him. He will become successful by working hard. He knows he is successful when he has a Wikipedia page dedicated to himself. Austin Hill-Austin Hill’s favorite high school memory was football senior year. His favorite elementary memory was playing kickball. Twenty years from now his friends and family will be an important part in his life. He wants to have a career in physical therapy. He will be living somewhere in northeastern United States. He believes his future is possible because everything is possible. He will become successful through help from his friends and family. Kelsey Voges-Kelsey Voges’s favorite high school memory was Powder Puff senior year. She loved going on all the class trips in elementary school especially the 6th grade trip. God will continue to be an important part of her life. Her career of choice would be certified veterinary technician. She is planning on living somewhere in the country around the Morris area. She believes her future is possible with hard work and Christ's help. She knows she is successful when she has a family, lives where she's always dreamed and to have horses. Austin White-Austin White’s favorite high school memory is #TEAMWHITEY and the men’s league softball team. His favorite elementary school memory is owning in flag football with Bo Olson when they went to school in Cyrus. In 20 years Austin will be raising show cattle in Morris and the most important people in his life will be his mentors. Austin knows this future is possible because “He can. He will. He must.” –Craig Peterson. Austin White will know he is successful when he is able to take over the family farm by himself.
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Kourtney Giese-Kourtney Giese has several high school memories, some of them being: sneaking into the Luke Bryan concert in Benson and getting super close, Carlie Zimmel’s 18th birthday party, and running through Times Square during the New York City choir trip. Her favorite elementary school memory is getting physically escorted to Mr. Korn’s office because I told one of the recess ladies that “I was in charge.” In 20 years Kourtney hopes to be a mechanical engineer somewhere awesome like Morris or Thailand. Her family and God will be the most important people in her life and believes the future is possible because she believes she can do anything she sets her mind to. Kourtney has gotten where she is today because of her hard work and never giving up. Kourtney will know she’s successful when she is happy, has a stable job, and surrounded with her favorite people. Kjestina Bruer-Kjestina Bruer’s favorite high school memory is the New York City trip. In elementary school her favorite memory was when the whole grade was sent to “The Wall” and started doing the wave. In twenty years the most important people in her life will be her future husband and kids. Kjestina hopes to become and international banking manager. She hopes to live in Minneapolis or the coast. Kjestina has gotten where she is today due to her hard work and knowing the right people. Kjestina will know she is successful when she doesn’t have to work anymore. Carlie Zimmel-Carlie Zimmel’s favorite high school memory is when all the girls would come to her house and eat supper before every home football game since ninth grade. Her favorite elementary school memory is when the whole grade was sent to “The Wall” and did the wave. In 20 years Carlie’s husband and children will be important to her. It is her hopes to maintain a career in marketing and International business somewhere in Minnesota. She will achieve this goal because she is a strong worker who strives for success. She is eager to begin her professional career and knows she will be successful when she’s doing a job she enjoys and has a family she loves. Andrew Goulet-Andrew Goulet’s favorite high school memory is having free time to do what he wants. His favorite elementary school memory is the food at St. Mary’s. In 20 years family will be important to Andrew and will be working in a career related to agriculture. He hopes to live somewhere in the midwest and believes anything is possible. Andrew already believes he is successful because he can walk upside down with his eyes closed. Charles Nagel-CJ’s favorite high school memory is snow goose hunting 2K15. His favorite elementary school memory is “The Wall.” In 20 years CJ will be working in a career dealing with hunting and fishing. His dog will be the most important part of his life. CJ knows this future is possible because he will have done a lot hunting of animals and caught a lot of fish. He will have succeeded when he has helped the environment and animals he likes to hunt. Mike Rausch-Mike Rausch’s favorite high school memory is his “civilized discussions” with Mr. Greenwaldt. His favorite elementary school memory is punching Nate in the face and Nate getting in trouble for it and Mr. Cannon throwing him off the merry go round. In 20 years Mike will be working in sales. The most important part of his life will be his dog and traveling in a large camper. Matt Munsterman-Matt Munsterman’s favorite high school memory was Austin Plaooza and his favorite elementary memory was when Mr. Witt yelled at all the sixth grade boys. Twenty years from now Matt plans on making money and hopefully a wife and family. He will either have a really nice house or he will live in his truck bed camper in Idaho. He will have reached his pinnacle when he is the owner of land in Idaho. Ben Folkman-Ben Folkman’s favorite high school memory is cross country and when he was in elementary school, he really enjoyed the food at St. Mary’s. Twenty years from now Ben will be focusing on the important things in life like his family and friends. He will be a wealthy business man living in the greatest country in the world, America. When he has gotten to this point in life, he will know because he will wake up in a new Bugatti. Riley Biesterfield-Riley Biesterfield had many memories but his favorite one in high school was Austin Plaooza, and in elementary it was getting sent to the wall. In 20 years an important part of his life will be Alec Gausman. He will be the mayor of Donnelly where he will also live. He will make his future possible by being awesome. Nick Solvie-Nick Solvie enjoyed going to ELCA National Youth Gathering and when he was in elementary school he loved kick ball. Twenty years from now he hopes to be an accountant with a wife and kids. He will know he is successful when he has money rolling in and he will get there due to attending college. Billy Bearson-Billy Bearson loves to go ice fishing in his own fish house. Twenty years from now Billy’s most important thing in life will be his mother. He will be an aircraft mechanic in Colorado. He will know he is successful when he can shower in money and drive a
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Amy Disselkamp-Amy’s favorite high school memory was playing “Farkle.” The sixth grade field trip to the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center was her best memory of elementary school. Amy sees her future as having a cat daycare due to her love of cats. I want to own a big house, which will be cat friendly due to the fact that she will want to have many. She will also be an accountant and attend college to accomplish this. Leah Glimsdal-Leah’s best high school memory was when Calley Hickman got a touchdown at our senior Powder Puff game. Her best elementary school memory was when are entire class was sent to the wall on the same day. Into the future, I will stay close to Kelsey Voges and Calley Hickman since friends are most important. I plan to live in Seattle, Wash. and working as a biologist; this will be when she feels she is successful. Leah feels anything is possible if you try hard enough and working real hard on her studies. Calley Hickman-Calley enjoyed participating in the high school musicals and homecoming activities. During elementary her high points were the sixth grade field trip to the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center and being sent to the wall. Calley will know she is successful when she is surrounded by family and having a firm stable job. She will be a forensic analyst living in the Midwest or someplace warm due to attending college and working hard. Jade Vipond-Jade enjoyed being involved in robotics and the best high school memory was attending Robotics Regionals. My favorite elementary memory was Mr. Cannon (then St. Mary’s principal) making us do the chicken dance before we could go inside from recess. Her husband, family, and friends will be important part of her life. Jade plans to become a biological researcher or prosthetics and living in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. She willing to work really hard for the things she cares about, like having all night work and study sessions. Jade will know she is successful when she loves going to her job every day. Jacob Sperr-Jacob’s achieving all his goals, as a wrestler was is best high school memory. He enjoyed all the elementary field trips that he went on. His future plans include farming and his dad will be an important influence for him. He will be living close to the family farm and will make farming his career working closing with his dad who has always been supportive. Jacob will know he is successful when he is able to purchase his own farmland. Haley Hennen-Haley’s favorite elementary school memory is their sixth grade class trip. Her favorite high school memory is camper sleep overs with friends. She will be attending South Dakota State University, and major in nursing or radiology. She hopes to return to Morris or live in the Brookings, S.D. area. Determination and enthusiasm are two of the skills that Haley possesses which will help her become successful in her chosen career path. Kayla Schneider-Kayla enjoyed going to all of the plays at the UMM as an elementary student. What she enjoyed most from high school was playing Pep Band at sporting events. In the fall Kayla will be attending North Dakota State University where she will major in accounting. She hopes to return to the Morris area after college. Thomas Deseth-Thomas’s favorite high school memory was going on the band and choir trip to New York. His favorite elementary school memory was going on the sixth grade class trip. Eventually Thomas hopes to be living in Austin, Texas perusing a career as a radio/TV broadcaster. He believes that through hard work and dedication he will be successful. Jasmine Boots-Jasmine’s top favorite memory from high school was being on the field when Calley Hickman got to score a touchdown during the 2014 Powder Puff game. In elementary school she really enjoyed all of the field trips that her class went on. Jasmine hopes to be living in California, where she will pursue a career as a personal trainer. Jase Wilts-Jase’s favorite high school memory was crashing the Waska prom dance in 2014. His favorite elementary school memory was getting sent to the wall during lunch time. Jase wants to pursue a career in video production or something agriculture related. Jase knows that with hard work he will be successful. Peter Schneider-Peter’s favorite high school memory was getting the 2015 Minnesota Statesman of the Year Business Professionals of America Torch Award. His favorite elementary school memory was the St. Mary’s school lunches. Peter wants to be an electrical engineer and hopes to be living in the Fargo, N. D. area. John Huebner-John’s favorite high school memory was the being in the musical, “Grease.” His favorite elementary school memory was reading all the Harry Potter books in fourth grade. John wants to be a physicist, a musician or an entrepreneur. John believes that there are many opportunities in the world for him to be successful in whatever career that he chooses. Bo Olson-Bo's best high school memory was when he took a trip to Montana. His favorite elementary memory was when Kevin showed up to school in a helicopter. In 20 years from now his kids, wife, family, and friends will all be important to him. He will be an accountant and
PAGE 11 will be living within two hours of Morris. It will be possible because it's what he wants to do. He's gotten here by dedication and he knows he is successful when he is happy. Alec Gausman- His best high school memory was Austin Palooza, his best elementary school memory was running up the big slide. In 20 years from now his adopted son David will be important to him. He will be selfemployed and be living in “$wag City.” This is possible because he will GET SOME (Go Every Time So Others May Every Time). He has gotten here because he has hit the lottery and he will always be successful because he already is. Nathan Anderson- His best high school memory is baseball against St. Johns, in 20 years from now his family will be important to him; he will be doing criminal justice as a career. He will be living somewhere in the midwest. He will get there with support from his family and by going to college. He will know he is successful when he retires. Jordan Arbach-Jordan’s best high school memory is when Peter broke a table in seventh grade. In elementary his favorite memory was when everyone got sent to the wall. In 20 years his family will be important to him, he will hopefully be doing physical therapy as a career. He will live wherever his job takes him. This will be possible because that’s what he is going to school for. He has gotten here with support from his family and friends. He will know he is successful when he is happy with what he is doing and who he is. Ian Howden-Ian’s favorite high school memory was the New York choir trip. His best elementary memory was the sixth grade class trip. In 20 years from now his family and friends will be an important part of his life. He will hopefully be doing business statistics. He will be living in an urban highly populated area. He thinks with a solid education and support this will be possible. He’s gotten here with support from his family, friends and teachers. He will be successful when he is excited to wake up everyday and go to work. Kyler Koubsky-Kyler Koubsky’s favorite high school memory is the fact that he got sick on almost every class trip, because he drank so many energy drinks. The most important people that will be in my life in 20 years will be my friends and family, and will hopefully be farming or in some sort of agricultural related field in Pope County. Kyler sees this as his future career because it’s what he loves to do and wants to continue doing it till he’s old. He believes he will be successful when he’s happy and doesn’t consider working a job. Regan Vig-My favorite high school memory is when I chased Peter Schneider around the English room, and he fell on a table and broke it in half. My favorite elementary school memory is when we were in fifth grade, and almost everyone got sent to “The Wall” one day at recess. In 20 years my husband and children will be the most important people in my life. My career choice will be a trophy wife and stay at home mom, living in a mansion somewhere sunny. I will know when I’m successful when I don’t have to work anymore. Nate Vipond-Nate Vipond’s best high school memory is senior privileges lunch with “squad.” Nate’s elementary memory was when he got punched by Michael Rausch and then got into trouble for telling on him. In 20 years the most important person in Nate’s life will be his wife. He will be farming in his hometown of Norcross, because that’s all he enjoys to do. Nate will know he is successful when he starts making money. Trent Wulf-My favorite high school memory is Shop Hockey League. My favorite elementary school memory is when I got sent to “The Wall” for jumping over the fence to get the football. In 20 years the most important people of in my life will be my family, friends, and coworkers. I plan to be an engineer living in Morris. I believe this future is possible, because you can do anything you set your mind to. I feel I will be successful when I have done everything possible to succeed. Isaac Wente-Isaac’s best high school memory would be duck hunting, and his favorite elementary memory is the sixth grade trip. The most important people in his life in 20 years will be friends and family. He plans to become an engineer while living in Canada. Isaac will know he is successful when he has caught a 15 pound walleye. Kami Riley-My favorite high school memory is when Regan Vig was chasing Peter Schneider around the classroom to try and give him a hug in seventh grade and he fell onto a table and broke it right in half. One of my best elementary school memories was at one of our concerts I was going down the stairs to do a skit and I tripped and fell down them in front of everyone. In 20 years my family and friends will be the most important to me, and plan to be working as a Pre-K teacher. I want to live anywhere that has warm weather. Joey Dufault-Joey Dufault’s best high school memory is the New York trip for choir and band. His best elementary memory is when everyone got sent to the wall at recess. In 20 years family will be the most important people. He will be working somewhere in the United States. Joey has gotten there with his education. He will know he’s successful when he retires.
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You’ve come a long way baby! Riley Walter Biesterfeld
Peter Joseph Schneider
Samantha Marie Henrichs
Matthew Richard Ohren
Lacee Jo Maanum
Jase Alan Wilts
Kourtney Maria Giese
Noah Paul Grove
Bo Brian Olson
Bobbi Jo Elizabeth Kurtz