Perham High School Class of 2016

PERHAM HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR

The Pride of Perham 2016

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CONGRAT CONGRATS ATS AT Class of 2016!

On behalf of the administration, faculty, and staff: Congratulations on this wonderful accomplishment!

We are so proud of you!

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KAITLIN ABELL PARENTS: Eric and Natalie Abell FUTURE PLANS: Attend UND in the Fall.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Going to Costa Rica with Mrs. Haire and Aubrey Hill.

JADEN ANDERSON PARENTS: Jeff and Vanessa Anderson FUTURE PLANS: Attend NDSU Accounting Major MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: High School sports, hacky sack with the boys and making friendships that I’ll cherish the rest of my life.

RYAN BADE PARENTS: Randy and DiAnne Bade FUTURE PLANS: I plan to attend NDSCS Wahpeton for Auto Body Repair and Refinishing. My future goal is to go on and eventually start my own shop.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: The FFA trips and making it to state two times.

MICHAEL BEACH PARENTS: Joe Beach and Debra Lietz FUTURE PLANS: Construction/CLC for Heavy Equipment Operation

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AUSTIN ALSTADT PARENTS: Ken and Jackie Alstadt FUTURE PLANS: Attend M State Wadena for HVAC, then work with my dad at Esser Plumbing & Heating.

Lauren anderson

No Information Provided MELISSA BARVELS PARENTS: Andy and Linda Barvels FUTURE PLANS: Take a year off and work.

Then pursue something in animal care.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Being crowned Homecoming Queen and being in all the events surrounding it.

KAYLA BENKE PARENTS: Ken and Lisa Benke FUTURE PLANS: Go to M-State in Detroit Lakes, where I will take my generals and also the nursing program to become a Registered Nurse (RN).

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Just being friends with my friends & making it into the National Honor Society my junior & senior year.

To our employees’ graduating high school seniors • Perham High School: Austin Altstadt, Adam Dykhoff, Taylor Fithen, Nick Fritz, Zey Hedstrom, Samantha Hemingsley, Anne Ingebrand, Alexander Roberts, Ella Von Ruden • New York Mills High School: Kalie Perez • Frazee High School: Michelle Keranen • Wadena-Deer Creek High School: Ayanna Doll, Brittani Knowlen • Battle Lake High School: Dylan Gillespie • Detroit Lakes High School: Austin Anderson, Mason Vogt • Menahga High School: Natalie Peterson • Hawley High School: Miriya Jacobson • Park Rapids High School: Tayah Otterness • MN Virtual Academy: Nicholas Dahl • Rosemount High School: Jessica Ojala-Reed 001424686r1

Wishing you success in the future!

Congratulations Class of 2016 It is my privilege to serve you and your family at the Minnesota State Capital. You are the pride and future of Perham.

I look forward to working even harder to improve your well-being and our beautiful Lakes Country area.

All my best, Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen P.S. If you have any legislative concerns, please contact me directly.

Capitol Office 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

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TANNER BERBY PARENTS: Deb and Mark Berby FUTURE PLANS: I am going to Crookston to study Communications Technology. I will also be playing football.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Friday night lights.

MADISON BERRY PARENTS: Trina Berry FUTURE PLANS: I plan to further my education at NDSU to major in Zoology. I later want to work with exotic animals.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Making it to State for FFA in Dairy Handling two years in a row.

EVERETT BRIARD PARENTS: Forrest and Wendy Briard FUTURE PLANS: Afer graduation I plan on continuing work in Tioga, North Dakota oil fields.

CAMERON BUENG PARENTS: Robbin Elder and Dean Bueng FUTURE PLANS: Groundskeeper and bartender at Cozy Cove and joining National Guard Band and going to police academy.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Playing music.

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TYLER BERBY PARENTS: Deb Berby and Mark Berby FUTURE PLANS: Undecided college, plan on going to a 4-year school.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Friday nights under the lights! Playing football.

TEAGAN BRAMBRINK PARENTS: Kevin and Bessie Brambrink FUTURE PLANS: I would like to start working as a CNA, then maybe further my education in Nursing.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: The day I get my diploma.

AARON BROWN PARENTS: Tinothy Brown and Kristen Brown FUTURE PLANS: Undecided.

MORGAN BYER PARENTS: Meryle and Kim Byer FUTURE PLANS: I plan to further my education in Dental Hygiene by earning my Associates Degree. Then find a job in or around the Perham area.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Our volleyball team being Section Champs and making it to State.

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COLE CARIGNAN PARENTS: Stan and Lisa Carignan FUTURE PLANS: Study Mechanical Engineering at NDSU. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Participating in the musicals and playing hacky sack in senior hall.

NATHAN COLEMAN PARENTS: Perry and Tammie Coleman FUTURE PLANS: Go to the U of Minnesota, Twin Cities for business.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Playing hacky sack after lunch with the boys.

CHASE CURTIS PARENTS: Brian and Lori Curtis FUTURE PLANS: Attend NDSU for Construction Management.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: State Tournament trips with the wrestling team.

ADAM DYKHOFF PARENTS: Rick and Sherry Dykhoff FUTURE PLANS: Going to MState in Wadena to pursue a career as a power lineman.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Hacky sacking wih the boys and making great friends that I will have for life.

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Tyler Charboneau

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My adventure is about to begin and I cannot wait to see where is takes me!

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Day of Caring with Angie and Rooney was so fun. Those two made High School so much better for me and I couldn’t imagine graduating without them.

KAYLA DAVIDSON PARENTS: Faron and Missy McCleary FUTURE PLANS: To attend NDSU and pursue my bachelor’s degree of nursing while continuing to serve my community as an EMT. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Lunch time with my friends, and Karkela’s classes.

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NICHOLAS FRITZ PARENTS: Dennis and Mary Fritz FUTURE PLANS: Work in a kitchen and possibly go to culinary school.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Playing in the band at games and concerts.

TYLER FUDGE PARENTS: Chris and Angie Fudge FUTURE PLANS: To attend NDSU for Mechanical Engineering, and then make a difference in the world.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Out of the many memories I have at PHS, I would have to pick having hacky sack with boys, and also all the team bonding in football and wrestling.

KRISTINA GALBRECHT PARENTS: Ron and Joanie Galbrecht FUTURE PLANS: I plan on going to NDSU. I plan on majoring in Radiological Technology, and becoming an ultrasound technician.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My most memorable time at PHS is spending time with the Swim and Dive Team.

EMILY GALLMEIER PARENTS: Michelle and Michael FUTURE PLANS: My plan is to get my AS at MState in Fergus Falls then proceed to get my bachelor’s at NDSU and finally finish my degree at North Dakota School of Medicine receiving my PhD and my MD. I wish to practice psychiatry and possibly study psychopaths under the field of neuroscience.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Going post secondary.

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JOSH GERMOLUS PARENTS: Shane and Kim Germolus FUTURE PLANS: Undecided MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Being in sports with my friends.

DANIELLE GRAHAM PARENTS: Randy and Missy Graham FUTURE PLANS: I am attending Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD. I am planning to major in Nursing with a minor in Psychology.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Playing tennis with my team.

GARRETT TYLER GRESETH PARENTS: Todd and Diana Greseth FUTURE PLANS: Work for now and save money.

ANDREW HANSON PARENTS: Darin and Marie Hanson FUTURE PLANS: Attend Bemidji State University MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: All the activities I was in and hackey sacking with friends after lunch.

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Anthony Glover

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MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Playing football on Friday nights with my boys.

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ZEY HEDSTROM PARENTS: Pam and Steve Hedstrom FUTURE PLANS: Go to a technical college for General classes and then go from there, because I don’t know what I really want to do yet.

SAMANTHA HEMINSLEY PARENTS: Margaret and Thomas Heminsley FUTURE PLANS: Go on to finish my Accounting and Payroll Degree. Aside from knowing what I want out of life I’m willing to say after my college is complete I will let life take over and guide me from there.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Being Post Secondary my most memorable moments were, all with the tennis team being a dedicated player and now hoping to continue with summer rec. coaching. The team we have has brought the best memories from practices to matches and sections. It was and is the best part of PHS. Growing from a team to a small family. That is my most memorable times.

KELSIE HEITKAMP PARENTS: Jerry Heitkamp FUTURE PLANS: Productive Alternatives

AUBREY HILL PARENTS: Scott and Karen Hill FUTURE PLANS: Attend NDSU majoring in Fashion Design.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: All of the great times during senior year with my friends.

ALLISON HOEFT PARENTS: Dan and Heather Hoeft FUTURE PLANS: I will be attending Bemidji State University for their Graphic Design program.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: All the fun times with my friends.

HALEY HUNTER PARENTS: Todd and Tracy Becker FUTURE PLANS: Dental Hygiene North Dakota State College of Science MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Day of Caring

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ERIC HUUS PARENTS: Guy and Marie Huus FUTURE PLANS: In the near future, I am looking forward to attending NDSU with hopes to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. In particular, I have considered looking into specializing in power systems or biomedical medical engineering. I intend to seek guidance from my professors on making a decision.

While pursuing this degree I intend to participate in internships to help determin a job I would like to have.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My mostmemorable time at PHS was enrolling in postsecondary classes with people I never knew and finding similarities in opinon with some of them. It was something I never considered when looking into these classes.

ANNE INGEBRAND PARENTS: Joe and Teresa Ingebrand FUTURE PLANS: I plan to continue my education at Bemidji Stae and major in Accounting.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Being in sports with my friends.

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MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Attending the talent shows and seeing all of the fun talent.

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REBECCA HUUS PARENTS: Guy and Marie Huus FUTURE PLANS: I plan on attending UND to study Pre-Optometry, as well as continuing to play golf.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Section golf my freshman year with senior Rachel Nelson. I qualified for State individually or the first time, and then Rachel went into a playoff and won. It was an amazing moment, and I will never forget it. All the times spent with friends have always been fun as well.

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MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My most memorable memory was going to the Cross Country National Championship in Kentucky.

Ryan KawlewsKi

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MARIAH KIEFFER

JAY KLATT

PARENTS: Paul Kieffer FUTURE PLANS: NDSU: Dietitian or Physical/Personal Trainer. Minor in Business.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Having class with Mrs. Tostenson.

PARENTS: Jerry and Patty Klatt FUTURE PLANS: I plan to go to NDSU for electrical engineering.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Going to State Science Research.

JESSE KLATT

Sam LeniuS

PARENTS: Jerry and Patty Klatt FUTURE PLANS: Attend NDSU for Mechanical Engineering.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My most memorable times were playing sports, and my favorite moments of these was competing at the state wrestling tournament.

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OSCAR LINDBERG PARENTS: Kurt and Geralyn Lindberg FUTURE PLANS: Get my welding certificate in Fargo and go from there.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Going on field trips in Stafki’s Environmental Studies II class my junior year.

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MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My most memorable time at PHS is all of the late nights and early mornings working on speech, ad the early Saturdays competing.

JORDAN MARTINSON PARENTS: Brian and Jody Martinson FUTURE PLANS: Continue my education at North Dakota State University while studying exercise science. Then I will continue and get my Physical Therapy degree.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My most memorable time at PHS is competing at the state gymnastics and track meets.

Also supporting all the other sports teams at their games.

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ALEX LUBITZ PARENTS: Kelvin and Michelle Lubitz FUTURE PLANS: Attend Fergus Falls M State for Business.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My most memorable time is getting the chance to play at the State Volleyball Tournament my senior year. I have made a lot of great friends and relationships I will never forget.

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MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: State Volleyball 2015.

JULIA MATTFIELD PARENTS: Melissa and Dan Mattfield FUTURE PLANS: I plan to take a year off of school to save some money, then in the fall of 2017 I plan to get my generals then go for Massage Therapy or Registered Nurse.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: I really couldn’t choose just one, all my memories here are really memorable.

KATHEIRE MELCHIOR

KIMBERLY MERKINS

PARENTS: Lynn Melchior, Tim Melchior FUTURE PLANS: Going to St. Cloud Technical Community College for Culinary Arts and Hotel and Business Management. I want ot own and run my own restaurant.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Jousting in senior hallway.

PARENTS: John and Gloria Merkins FUTURE PLANS: College at M-State DL for my generals and thinking of becoming a Physical Therapist.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: All the events that take place during Homecoming or Snowball week.

ALEC MEYER

JUSTINE MEYER

PARENTS: Dan and Heather Meyer FUTURE PLANS: Attend Bemidji State University and become an accountant.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Sha’ nae nae

PARENTS: Dan and Heather Meyer FUTURE PLANS: After High School go active Army and eventually go to ranger school and maybe one day join the Marine Corps.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: The day I realized I was finally a senior.

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ALEX MONSON

KELSEY MUENCH

PARENTS: Tim and Mary Monson FUTURE PLANS: I am attending MState in Detroit Lakes for Business Management/ Sales and Marketing MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Hanging out with friends, playing hacky sack and Mrs. Butenhoff’s classes.

PARENTS: Chuck and Stacie Muench FUTURE PLANS: Attend University of Jamestown this fall to pursue elementary education to become an elementary teacher.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Being a football manager for junior and senior year.

PATRICK MURPHY

TANNER NEYENS

PARENTS: Tom and Betty Murphy FUTURE PLANS: I plan to attend Belmont University in Nashville TN, for Music Business/Business Administration.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Setting a school record in the 50 freestyle with a time of 22.85 seconds.

PARENTS: James Neyens and Kelly Neyens FUTURE PLANS: I’m enlisted as a United States Marine. OORAH! MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Playing football on Friday nights with my brothers.

AMY NORDICK

MADISON OBOWA

PARENTS: Pat and Deb Nordick FUTURE PLANS: I plan to further my education by attending MState in Moorhead and study Liberal Arts.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My most memorable moments at PHS are all the sporting events and being with friends.

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PARENTS: Jess and Dan O’Boyle FUTURE PLANS: First, get my AAS in Equine Science at M State, then continue on to the 4-year program at U of M Crookston.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Spending time with my friends.

PARENTS: Jeremy and Amy Olson FUTURE PLANS: I plan to further my education at Alexandria Technical and Communty College with an AAS Degree in Law Enforcement to become a police officer.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: The van ride to Grand Forks with all the senior girls in tennis. Sharing and making memories.

SAVANNA OLSON

COURTNEY OSTERMAN

PARENTS: Jeremy and Amy Olson FUTURE PLANS: My plan after graduation is to nanny in Elbow Lake this summer. After summer I plan to move to Tioga, ND to find a job nannying.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Being able to be a part of the High School Trap Shooting Team and the Girls Tennis Team.

PARENTS: Justin and Cathy Osterman FUTURE PLANS: My future plans are going to M-State in DL for Nursing with one of my best friends, Kayla Benke.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: When Jenna Wegscheid and I were being ninjas in the school.

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KAITLYN PALUBICKI PARENTS: Jake Palubicki and Denise Winjum FUTURE PLANS: I am going to continue my education at North Dakota State University and plan to graduate with a Bachelor’s in Nursing. Then I want to move back to the Perham area to find a job.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My most memorable time at PHS was spending time with my friends.

TYLER PALUBICKI PARENTS: Russ and Sandy Palubicki FUTURE PLANS: I will be going to Scottsdale Community College and completing Flight Training this summer.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Coming into school in the mornings after it snowed and trying to find a legal parking spot.

MORGAN PARKS PARENTS: Jeff and Cindy Parks FUTURE PLANS: Next fall I planon furthering my education at the University of Jamestown studying pre-dentistry to pursue my dreams of becoming an Orthodontist.

Then plan on returning back to the Perham area.

JULIA PEARSON PARENTS: Dean and Barbara Pearson FUTURE PLANS: I plan to attend the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND and study Public Relations.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My favorite memory has this fall when the tennis team traveled to Grand Forks for Sections, especially the moment when we accidently locked ourselves out of our vehicles late at night.

DYLAN PERRINE PARENTS: Bruce and Joyce Perrine FUTURE PLANS: Undecided MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Playing sports.

MICHELLE PETRU PARENTS: Leonard and Lisa Petru FUTURE PLANS: Spending time with family MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Fun times with Kayla & Mackenzie. Phy Ed. with Peterson.

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AMELIA POTRAMENT PARENTS: Kari and John Potrament FUTURE PLANS: To graduate PHS and then graduate from NDSU with a degree in architecture. I also want to get married and be a mom, and hopefully grow old with my spouse and have grandchildren.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Was when I would be practicing with all of my team, laughing, running, acting, or speeching. It didn’t matter if my family was there, I was happy. Those bus rides and after school practices will always bring a smile to my face.

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CHANDLER RACH PARENTS: Lance and Lorrie Rach FUTURE PLANS: Attend the University of Northwestern in St. Paul MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: That time I got an extra chicken nugget at lunch.

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MARINA REESE PARENTS: Josephine and Hector Reese FUTURE PLANS: Continue my education at the University if Minnesota, Duluth and major in Anthropology and Psychology.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Completing at the state volleyball tournament and our senior secret Santa gift exchange.

BREANNA ROSES PARENTS: Angie Wallgren FUTURE PLANS: Go to M State for Early Childhood.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Festival of Nations.

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ALEXANDER JOHN ROBERTS PARENTS: Tamara and Eric Roberts FUTURE PLANS: I’m in the U.S. Air Force, I leave September 27 and I plan to become a pilot. I also hope to fly AC-130 gunship or A-10 Warthog.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: 2016 Stronghold Robotics competition

MARIA RUTTEN PARENTS: Chris and Peggy Rutten FUTURE PLANS: Attend NDSU for Business Administration MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Going to state in volleyball, attending sporting events, and making friends.

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MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My most memorable time at PHS was the 2015 volleyball season when we made it to State, and how wonderfully decorated the senior hall was for Christmas this year.

KALI SCHLOSSER

PAUL SCHOENEBERGER

PARENTS: Mark and Tanya Schlosser FUTURE PLANS: Work for at least a year after high school. Maybe go to college for truck driving like my parents.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Justine Meyer and I needed to get metal for our advanced welding class and we struggled to find the place and to figure out the metal to get. FFA trips.

PARENTS: Bill and Lynn Schoeneberger FUTURE PLANS: I plan to attend the University of North Dakota. I will go for my B.S. in Chemistry, then I would like to pursue a Ph.D. in Chemistry. Once I am finished, I would like a career in research.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My most memorable time at PHS would have to be the Science Research program.

This program built my love for science the three years I was in it. My projects took me through a variety of sciences.

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CASEY SHAWSTAD

PARENTS: Kris Schuett and Whitey Schuett FUTURE PLANS: Attend North Dakota State College of Science and pursue a degree in Nursing.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Going to State in volleyball my senior year.

PARENTS: Karen Helton FUTURE PLANS: Getting a job and a car.

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TEAH STOKKE PARENTS: Craig and Patty Stokke FUTURE PLANS: After graduation I plan to attend Alexandria Technical and Community College for Early Childhood Development.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Playing PIT in Mr. Solberg’s class.

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MATTHEW JOHN STOLL

PARENTS: Darin and Leanne Stoll FUTURE PLANS: Attend Alexandria Technical and Community College for Welding Technology.

PARENTS: Rose and Tony Stoll FUTURE PLANS: After I graduate I will be attending Concordia College for a degree in Music Education.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: It it so hard for me to pick one specific moment because there are so many great memories at PHS. I will always cherish the memories I have made with this school’s amazing music program.

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PARENTS: Jon and Karen Swyter FUTURE PLANS: Attending Ridgewater College in Willmar, MN to become a vet. tech. I plan on working with animals for the rest of my life!

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Senior year! Being with all my fellow classmates at sporting events, our Secret Santa party, Prom, and soon to be graduation day!

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MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Playing high school basketball and making memories you can’t forget.

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AUSTIN JAMES VAN YSSELDYK PARENTS: Kenneth Van Ysseldyk and Kelly Westerveld FUTURE PLANS: Study Mechatronics at Alexandria Technical and Community College.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: The 2016 Robotic Competition in Duluth.

JENNA WEGSCHEID PARENTS: Stephen and Marjorie Wegscheid FUTURE PLANS: I plan on graduating with a Biochemistry Master’s or Doctorate. After receiving my degree, I would then become a research scientist and continue to volunteer regularly to make a positive impact both locally and globally.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My favorite memory would have to be roasting marshmallows over Bunsen burners in Science Research.

AMANDA MARIE WINKELS PARENTS: Roger and Josie Winkels FUTURE PLANS: My future plans consist of going to Bemidji State University for college.

I don’t know what my major is just yet but I’m sure I will have it all figured out within the next year or two. Although I do know I’m minoring in Studio Arts.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My most memorable moment here was when my 3rd hour Functions and Algebraic Patterns class convinced Mr. Rice, our teacher, to do the worm in the classroom my junior year.

ASHLEY ZITZOW PARENTS: Kent and Ann Zitzow FUTURE PLANS: Go to the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities and major in Genetics, Cell Biology and Development.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Opening the gifts for Senior Secret Santa the day before we went away for break.

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ELLA VON RUDEN PARENTS: John and Sue Von Ruden FUTURE PLANS: Attend Minnesota State University Moorhead, for Elementary Education. Hoping to teach in the area when done with school.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Senior year of volleyball.

AARON WILSCHEWSKI PARENTS: Tim and Brenda Wilschewski FUTURE PLANS: Attend college and then become an electrical lineman for Otter Tail Power and then hopefully get married or something.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Friday nights in the Fall. Playing football under the lights with my brothers.

MOLLY WOOTEN PARENTS: Kristine Siegel and Billie Wooten FUTURE PLANS: My future plans are to honestly go with the flow. I’m 19 years old with a whole lot of life to live. I’m going day by day, and I’ll see where life takes me.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My most memorable time at PHS was having so much support from so many people, not only from my favorite staff members, but from friends and family, too. :)

ZOIE ZITZOW PARENTS: Byron and Connie Zitzow FUTURE PLANS: Still, undecided but I am attending MState in the fall for a Liberal Arts Degree.

MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Too many to pick just one.

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scholarship Grants Arvig Eric Huus Bremer Bank Kaitlyn Palubicki Kayla Davidson Carson Breitenfeldt Memorial Rebecca Huus Dent American Legion Auxiliary Jenna Wegsheid Dent American Legion Morgan Byer Cory Orvik Memorial Jenna Wegsheid Tyler Fudge Cole Carignan Dent Lions Kayla Benke Morgan Byer Nathan Coleman Alec Meyer Amy Scheidecker Brady Stoll Ella Von Ruden Jenna Wegsheid East Ottertail Jaycees Haley Hunter Ella Von Ruden 1st National Bank Maria Rutten Marina Reese Frank Family Foundation Kelsey Muench Ella Von Ruden Gymnastics Booster Club Jordan Martinson

“Hats Off To PHS” Ashley Zitzow Kristina Galbrecht John Merkins Memorial Madison Olson Haley Hunter KLN Ryan Bade Amanda Winkels Kristina Galbrecht Aaron Wilschewski Kim Merkins Ryan Kawlewski Anthony Glover

Morgan Parks Julia Pearson Marina Reese Maria Rutten Emily Swyter Jenna Wegsheid Ottertail Rod & Gun Club Emily Swyter PEO Award Paitlyn Lund

Rotary Amy Scheidecker Jaci Schuett Ella Von Ruden Spanky’s Andrew Hanson Tuffy Memorial Rebecca Huus

Perham Area Foundation Patrick Murphy

United Community Bank Anne Ingebrand Patrick Murphy Tyler Fudge Jaci Schuett

Perham Dent Lakes Area Builders Association School Board Chandler Rach Amelia Potrament

Sundberg Memorial (one-time) Emily Swyter

Lowell Dreyer Memorial Marina Reese Maria Rutten

Perham Faculty Kelsey Muench Ella Von Ruden

Perham Women of Focus Haley Hunter Marina Reese Jenna Wegsheid Morgan Parks

Perham Sportsman’s Club Morgan Parks Marina Reese

Perham Health Jordan Martinson Mike Rohde Spirit Scholarship Award Sydney Karels Amy Scheidecker Haley Hunter Ashley Zitzow Perham Masonic Perham Lions Lodge Jenna Wegsheid Morgan Byer Danielle Graham Tyler Palubicki

Ottertail Lions Nathan Coleman Kristina Galbrecht Aubrey Hill Haley Hunter Jordan Martinson Alec Meyer

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