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MORRIS AREA HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2018

GRADUATES

A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE MAY 26, 2018 STEVENS COUNTY TIMES

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The Stevens County Times

MORRIS AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2018 1. Alexander Eugene Anderson 2. Brock Charles Anderson 3. Kyleigh Jo Banken 4. Cheyenne Mazy Baumgart 5. Kali Lee Berlinger 6. Jacqueline Alexis Boots 7. Taylor Megann Clemensen 8. Dawson Mathew Corle 9. Brady Scott Craynon 10. Whitney Marie Demarais 11. Dalton James Dierks 12. Parker Jon Dierks 13. Damon James Disselkamp 14. Karly Diane Fehr 15. Devin Rose Fuhrman

Class Motto

16. Hunter Ray Gades 17. Maria Grace Gallegos 18. Jocelyn Garcia-Herrera 19. Kate Christine Giese 20. Dylan Wayne Gillespie 21. Samantha JoAnn Greiner 22. Marc Anthony Haynes 23. Kevin Michael Hennen 24. Roberto James Hernandez 25. Megan Marie Hesse 26. Jenna Grace Howden 27. Kalley Rose Johnson 28. Jacob Dennis Just 29. Shannon Hayley Kill 30. Megan Ann Kirkeide

Together, we have experienced life.

Separately, we will pursue our dreams.

Forever, our memories will remain.

Class Colors

Black, Pink, Silver

31. Morgan Cecilia Kirwin 32. Connor Jay Koebernick 33. Bain Daniel Laine 34. Jared Robert Lanoue 35. Jenna Rose Larsen 36. Darin Maynard Larson 37. Samuel Stephan Liljenquist 38. Halli Jo Lubenow 39. Rylie Ann Lubenow 40. Anna Grace Mahoney 41. Morgan Marie Mahoney 42. Judah Nathan Malek 43. Andrew Ryan Messner 44. Andrew John Miller 45. Tate William Nelson

Class Flower Carnation

46. Carter James Nieland 47. Elijah Christian Nordquist 48. Laura Ruth Pester 49. Haley Jean Pilarski 50. Tyler Anthony Reimers 51. Tyler Loren Runge 52. Morgan Rachel Ruona 53. JoAnna Marie Schneider 54. Maria Frances Schneider 55. Reegan Jean Sletten 56. Abigail Rose Solvie 57. Auddy Chrismene Sperr 58. Islande Cerand Sperr 59. Sydney Marie Sperr 60. Kyle Edward Staebler

61. Ashford Lyle Swenson 62. Anthony Francis Terentieff 63. Amber Martha Uphoff 64. Chandler Christopher Vogel 65. Trevor Gene Voges 66. Joshua Richard Wagner 67. Mitchell Brian Wehking 68. Gage Douglas Wevley 69. Carrie Corrine Wilts 70. Carly Ann Wohlers 71. Shea Justine Wolff 72. Carrie Rose Zidarich

Class Song

Five More Minutes

MORRIS AREA HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT MAY 25, 2018 AT 7 P.M., ELEMENTARY GYMNASIUM Pomp and Circumstance .................................................................. by Edward Elger

Morris Bands,

Director Wanda Dagen Class of 2018 Slide Show ......................................................................... Jenna Larsen

Class of 2018

2018 VALEDICTORIANS Jenna Howden Anna Mahoney Tate Nelson

Welcome ....................................................................................................Jenna Larsen

Class of 2018 Class President Introduction of Honored Guests .............................................................Richard Lahn

Morris Area School Superintendent For Good ............................................................................................. A Cappella Choir

Arr. By Mark Huff

Director John Kleinwolterink

Accompanist Suzanne Smith Student Address ....................................................................................... Class of 2018

Anna Mahoney

Jenna Howden Moorside March from Moorside Suite ...................... By Gustav Holst /Denis Wright

MAHS Wind Ensemble

Director Wanda Dagen Formal Recognition and Presentation of Class ......................................... Bill Kehoe

Morris Area High School Principal Presentation of Diplomas ........................................ Dick Metzger and Richard Lahn

Chairman of the Board and Morris Area School Superintendent Tassel Turners ................................................... Amy Mumm and Peg Rinkenberger

Morris Area Faculty Recessional ..............................................................................................Morris Bands,

Director Wanda Dagen

Retirees & Honored Guests

Karen Anderson – Pre School Paraprofessional Retiree Sue Erdahl – Paraprofessional Retiree Karen Folkman – School Nurse Retiree Evelyn Griffith – High School Teacher Retiree Brian Johnson – Elementary Teacher Retiree Liz Lundebrek – Elementary Administrative Assistant Retiree Rita Rose – High School Administrative Assistant Retiree Deb Swezey – Art Teacher Retiree Julie Thomas – Elementary teacher Retiree Barb Wilts –Music Teacher Retiree Shana Ulrich – Morris Area Teacher of the Year Rita Rose – Morris Area Support Staff of the Year Amy Mumm & Peg Rinkenberger – Tassel Turners

2018 CLASS OFFICERS

President – Jenna Larsen Vice President – Halli Lubenow Secretary – Rylie Lubenow Treasurer – Morgan Kirwin

HONOR STUDENTS Brock Anderson Kali Berlinger* Jacqueline Boots Dalton Dierks* Karly Fehr Maria Gallegos Katie Giese Roberto Hernandez Jenna Howden*

Shannon Kill Morgan Kirwin* Connor Koebernick Jenna Larsen* Halli Lubenow* Rylie Lubenow Anna Mahoney* Judah Malek Tate Nelson*

Morris Area School Board Anthony Ekren Jennifer Goodnough Dick Metzger Michael Odello Doug Stahman Kurtis Wulf Robyn VanEps

Tyler Reimers Maria Schneider Abigail Solvie Auddy Sperr Islande Sperr Sydney Sperr Carrie Zidarich *Top 10 percent

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Future Plans Workforce

Future Plans University of Minnesota, Duluth; Electrical Engineering

Future Plans Undecided

Future Plans

Salon Professional Academy, Fargo

Hottovy Agency

510 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-3875

49110 State Hwy 28, Morris, MN (320) 589-2331

Cheyenne Baumgart

Kyleigh Banken

5 MN-28, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2406

624 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-3305

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Jacqueline Boots

Kali Berlinger

Taylor Clemenson

Future Plan South Dakota State University; Theatre

Future Plans Minnesota State University Moorhead; Mass Communications

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Hottovy Agency 624 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-3305

Dawson Corle

Future Plans M State, Fergus Falls; Equine Science

Future Plans Alexandria Technical and Community College Generals

4 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-336

400 E 1st St, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-1313

208 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 585-5688 001730828r1

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Brady Craynon

Dalton Dierks

Whitney Demarais

Parker Dierks

Future Plans Alexandria Technical and Community College finishing Generals

Future Plans North Dakota State University; Biological Sciences, Nursing

46369 208th St, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2500

201 E 6th St, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2161

214 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-4433

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Damon Disselkamp

Devin Fuhrman

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Future Plans Lake Area Technical Institute Precision Agriculture

8 E Hwy 28. Morris, MN 56267 (320) 585-6888

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

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Maria Gallegos

Jocelyn Garcia-Herrera

205 State Hwy 9, Morris, MN 56267 (800) 568-5431

1001 Scotts Ave, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-1133

Kate Giese

Future Plans St. Cloud State University Nursing

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Dylan Gillespie

Future Plans University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Chemical Engineering

Future Plans South Dakota State University; Agronomy

24 E 7th St, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-4008

3 Development Dr, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2100

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Hunter Gades

Future Plans Alexandria Technical and Community College; Business

Future Plans University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Business

5 MN-28, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2406

Future Plans South Dakota State University; Nursing

20 Industrial Blvd, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-1771

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Karly Fehr

Future Plans Lake Area Technical College; Ag Production

Future Plans M State

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Future Plans Workforce

CONGRATULATIONS

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Future Plans South Dakota State University; Ag Communications, Education, and Leadership

3 Development Dr, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2100

Future Plans Planning to attend University of Minnesota, Morris

5 MN-28, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2406

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1 East Hwy 28, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2223 | www.heartlandmotor.com

Roberto Hernandez

Future Plans Lake Area Technical Institute; Diesel Technician

Future Plans Undecided/Entrepreneurship

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7 E 5th St, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2102

Kevin Hennen

Marc Haynes

Samantha Greiner

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Megan Hesse

Future Plans North Dakota State University Biological Sciences

1001 Scotts Ave, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-1133

Jenna Howden

Kalley Johnson

Future Plans University of Minnesota, Morris; Exercise Medicine

Future Plans St. Cloud State University Pre-Medicine

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Jacob Just Future Plans

University of Jamestown; Political Science

Johnson Repair Morris, MN (320) 287-3395

3 Development Dr, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2100

3 Development Dr, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2100

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Shannon Kill

Megan Kirkeide

Future Plans University of Minnesota Crookston: Equine Science/Ag, with Childhood Ed, PATH Certification.

184 Co Rd 22, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-1971

Morgan Kirwin

Future Plans University of North Dakota International Business

Future Plans Concordia College, Moorhead Pre-Medicine

227 Co Rd 22, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2931

(320) 589-9893 www.environmental-scientific.com

Connor Koebernick

Future Plans: Minnesota State University Moorhead; Exercise Science

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2 Development Dr, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-3321

GRADUATES OF 2018

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Congratulations & best wishes to this year’s graduates!

The Stevens County Times

Ace Hardware 710 Atlantic Avenue, Morris (320) 589-3822

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

AgCountry Farm Credit Services 102 South Atlantic Ave., Morris (320) 589-3881 www.agcountry.com

Federated Telephone 508 Atlantic Ave., Morris (320) 585-4875 www.fedtel.net

Agralite Electric Cooperative 320 Hwy. 12 East, Benson (320) 843-4150 www.agralite.coop

GrandStay Hotel & Suites 5 Hwy 28 East, Morris (320) 585-4000 www.grandstayhospitality.com

Bremer Bank 701 Atlantic Ave., Morris (320) 589-1424 www.bremer.com

Just uS Boutique 613 Atlantic Ave., Morris (320) 558-5878

CHS New Horizons 11 West 5th St., Morris (320) 589-1581 www.chsnewhorizons.com Dental Depot 2 East 5th St., Morris (320) 589-4481 www.dentaldepotmorris.com Donnelly Co-op 412 Atlantic Ave., Donnelly (320) 246-3555

McDonald’s 1124 Atlantic Ave., Morris (320) 589-3239 www.mcdonalds.com Midwest Family Eye Care 512 Atlantic Avenue, Morris (320) 589-1300 Midwest Health Benefits, Inc./ Rentz Agency 519 Atlantic Avenue, Morris (320) 589-2972

Midwest Machinery Co. 23604 State Hwy 9, Morris (320) 589-2011 midwestmachineryco.com Mohr Plumbing & Heating 46400 East Hwy. 28, Morris (320) 589-1006 www.mohrplumbing.com Pedersen Funeral Home 101 South Atlantic Ave., Morris (320) 589-3220 www.pedersenfh.com Riley Brothers Construction, Inc. 46369 208th St., Morris (320) 589-2500 www.rileybros.com Sarlettes Music 503 Atlantic Ave., Morris (320) 589-1622 www.sarlettesmusic.com Stevens County Times 607 Pacific Ave., Morris (320) 589-2525 stevenscountytimes.com University of Minnesota, Morris 600 East 4th St., Morris (320) 589-6035 www.umn.morris.edu

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WE WISH YOU MUCH SUCCESS AS YOU PURSUE YOUR GOALS

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Jared Lanoe

Bain Laine

Morris Electronics, Inc. 7 E 5th St, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2102

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Future Plans Undecided

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Future Plans Concordia College, Moorhead Pre-Medicine

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400 E 1st St, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-1313

Darin Larson

Jenna Larsen

Future Plans Alexandria Technical and Community College; Cybersecurity, Virtualization, and Networking

Future Plans South Dakota State University Physical Science

511 Atlantic Ave., Morris (320) 589-1781

5803 State Highway 29 South, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-2344

Rylie Lubenow

Anna Mahoney

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Samuel Liljenquist

Halli Lubenow

Future Plans University of St. Thomas Pre-Medicine

227 Co Rd 22, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2931

1001 Scotts Ave, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-1133

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Future Plans University of St. Thomas; Business Management

Future Plans North Dakota State University Food Science

601 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-3933

227 Co Rd 22, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2931

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Future Plans St. Cloud State University Meteorology, Spanish

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Morgan Mahoney

Andrew Messner

Judah Malek

Future Plans Concordia College, Moorhead; Pre-Medicine

201 E 6th St, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2161

532 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-3454

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Future Plans Minnesota State University Moorhead Speech Pathologist

Andrew Miller

Future Plans Alexandria Technical and Community College; Law Enforcement

Future Plans Alexandria Technical & Community College Diesel

23 E 6th St, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-3434

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

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CONGRATULATIONS

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Carter Nieland

Tate Nelson

Future Plans Concordia College, Moorhead; Business Management/ Accounting

Laura Pester

Elijah Nordquist

Future Plans University of Minnesota, Morris; Psychology and Ceramics

Future Plans South Dakota State University Electrical Engineering

Future Plans South Dakota State University; Political Science

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3 Development Dr, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2100

170 So. Cty. Rd. 22, Morris (320) 589-3865

411 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-1642 001733680r1

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Haley Pilarski

Tyler Reimers

Future Plans University of Wisconsin, Superior; Aquabiology

Future Plans Minnesota State University Moorhead Speech Language Hearing Sciences

300 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2974

400 E 1st St, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-1313

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Tyler Runge

Morgan Ruona

Future Plans Undecided

Future Plans Alexandria Technical and Community College; Nursing

215 Atlantic Ave (320) 228-6070

1001 Scotts Ave, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-1133

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JoAnna Schneider

Maria Schneider

Future Plans South Dakota State University; Nursing

24913 Co Rd 1, Hancock, MN 56244 (320) 392-5927

Reegan Sletten

Abigail Solvie

Future Plans St. Ben’s University; Theatre

Future Plans St. Catherine’s University Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Future Plans South Dakota State University Early Childhood Education and Theatre

300 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2974

400 E 1st St, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-1313

5 MN-28, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2406

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GRADUATES OF 2018

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Auddy Sperr

Islande Sperr

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Future Plans Ridgewater College; Cosmetology

Future Plans Alexandria Technical and Community College; Nursing

202 East 7th St, Morris, MN 56267 320-585-1366

202 East 7th St, Morris, MN 56267 • 320-585-1366

Kyle Staebler

Sydney Sperr

Future Plans United States Marine Corps

Future Plans Minnesota State University Moorhead; Spanish and Accounting

5 MN-28, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2406

202 East 7th St, Morris, MN 56267 320-585-1366 001730820r1

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Ashford Swenson

Amber Uphoff

Anthony Terentieff

Chandler Vogel

Future Plans University of North Dakota Business Management, Pre-Dental

Future Plans Minnesota State University Moorhead Construction

Future Plans South Dakota State University Education

Future Plans M State, Fergus Falls Physical Education and Coaching

227 Co Rd 22, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2931

5803 State Highway 29 South, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-2344

14 Green River Rd, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2039

714 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2323

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Trevor Voges

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Future Plans Workforce

Joshua Wagner

Future Plans Lake Area Technical Institute Ag Production

Mitchell Wehking Future Plans Ridgewater College Ag Management

Future Plans Southwest Minnesota State University Sports Management

202 East 6th St. Morris • (320) 585-5206 Member FINRA/SIPC

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

227 Co Rd 22, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2931

628 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-3883

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Gage Wevley

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CONGRATULATIONS

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Carrie Wilts

Carly Wohlers

Shea Wolff

Carrie Zidarich

Future Plans University of Sioux Falls; Communication Studies and Theatre

Future Plans Alexandria Technical and Community College Early Childhood Education

Future Plans Alexandria Technical and Community College Early Childhood Education

1001 Scotts Ave, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-1133

214 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-4433

1001 Scotts Ave, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-1133

615 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-0300

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Future Plans Vermillion Community College; Wildland/Wildlife Law Enforcement

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Victoria Tiernan

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Future Plans Work fulltime at Heartland Motor Co. and pursue a career in Car Dealership Business

1 East Hwy 28, Morris, MN 56267 (320) 589-2223 | www.heartlandmotor.com

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Julia Buendgen

Graduating from homeschool and Alex Tech’s PSEO Transfer Degree program Future Plans: Pursue a career in Christian Family Counseling.

Text MEADOWLAND to 28748

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TOGETHER, WE HAVE EXPERIENCED LIFE.

SEPARATELY, WE WILL PURSUE OUR DREAMS.

FOREVER, OUR MEMORIES WILL REMAIN.