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~Commencement~ May 28, 2017 • 2:00 p.m. Prairie Wind Middle School
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LOURDES ANDERSON PARENTS: Kimberly & Paul Anderson FUTURE PLANS: Attending Minnesota State University Moorhead where I’ll be double majoring in Spanish and leaning towards science MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Cross Country memories have been ones to never forget as well as school talent shows and activities. The time Kosiak played band outside was pretty fun and so were all the pep fests.
KATHRYN BAKER PARENTS: Steph & Dan Baker FUTURE PLANS: Further my education as MSU Moorhead and major in business. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Going to Chicago with concert choir my senior year.
JOSIE LYNN BEACHY
ETHAN BECKER
PARENTS: Ryan & Tanya Beachy FUTURE PLANS: Attending Concordia College in Moorhead while studying teaching and playing basketball. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Playing sports and meeting all the great friends I have.
PARENTS: Tina & Perry Becker FUTURE PLANS: Undecided MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Singing classic rock songs with Tristan Groff.
JADYN BENEDICT
MATTHEW BENKE
PARENTS: Stephanie Lund, Duane & Shannon Benedict FUTURE PLANS: Attend NDSCS for culinary arts. I want to own my own coffee shop bakery. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Being in the talent show with Janie and Leah. We had the funniest skits!
PARENTS: Marty & Brenda FUTURE PLANS: Going to Wadena M State for Electrical Lineman. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Sports.
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TYLER BERNSTETTER
KAILEY BERRY
PARENTS: Steven & Janell Bernstetter FUTURE PLANS: Go to UND and get a degree in commercial aviation. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Graduating.
PARENTS: Ron & Leslie Berry & Matt & Patience Askim FUTURE PLANS: Attend Ridgewater College in Willmar. I have been accepted into their Nursing program and I hope to focus in neonatal within the near future after college. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Dissecting a shark in College Biology my junior year.
JULIA BITTENCOURT
JENNA BJERKE
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PARENTS: Scott & Laura Bjerke FUTURE PLANS: Attend M-State (in Moorhead) for social work. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: State volleyball my junior year.
CARLY JO BREITENFELDT
EMMA BRIARD
PARENTS: Lynn & Steve Breitenfeldt FUTURE PLANS: Attend North Dakota State University and graduate from there with a degree somewhere in the medical field. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Spanish fiestas in Mrs. Haire’s class and competing at the state gymnastics meet with the team.
PARENTS: Forrest & Wendy Briard FUTURE PLANS: Undecided now but I would like to go to M-State at Wadena for a nursing program. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Playing softball.
ALEXIS CARLSON (LEXI)
NOAH CHRISTENSON
PARENTS: Jen & Keith Carlson FUTURE PLANS: I plan to take classes at M-State to get my associate’s degree in business entrepreneurship. During that time, I will run/manage my family’s business, Second Hand Rose in Perham, as well as New York Mills. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Being voted most changed since 9th grade as my senior superlative.
PARENTS: Dan & Sally Christenson FUTURE PLANS: Attend the University of Jamestown where I will play football and major in pre-med. After completing my undergrad degree I will be applying for medical school at UND.
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ASHLEY CONKLIN
BRYNNAN COVINGTON
PARENTS: Kristi Bowman & Carey Bowman FUTURE PLANS: Attend M-State for my RN degree and photography. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Picking on Mr. Zimmerman.
PARENTS: Raeanna & David Covington FUTURE PLANS: I plan to attend North Dakota State University. Pursuing a degree in the business field, with an emphasis in marketing and business management. I also plan to continue my running cross country and track career as part of the Bison family, which will keep me busy. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: With my cross country teammates as we made history, becoming the first ever Perham girls cross country team to win a state title and then go on to win a small school national title.
RYAN DAHL
JACK DECONCINI
PARENTS: John & Judy Dahl FUTURE PLANS: Attend NDSU and plan to go for a degree in Agriculture Economics. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Sports.
PALO DECONCINI PARENTS: Nichole Deconcini FUTURE PLANS: Attend a 4 year university (yet undecided) and pursue a career in design.
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PARENTS: Chris & Lynn DeConcini FUTURE PLANS: Attend NDSU and major in accounting. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: All the bus rides and time spent playing sports with friends.
JACOB DICKERSON PARENTS: Jeff & Sharon Dickerson FUTURE PLANS: Run cross country and track at MSUM. Study business and one day open my own business in Perham. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: State meets with my cross country and track teammates.
HUNTER DITTERICH PARENTS: DuWayne & Jennifer Ditterich FUTURE PLANS: NDSU for accounting and pro soccer. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Joining swimming & football.
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BLAKE FRANKLIN PARENTS: Tom & Rhonda Franklin FUTURE PLANS: Finish my AA degree at M-State, then transfer to either NDSU, University of Northwestern St. Paul or Travecca Nazarene University. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Playing and singing “September” at the Christmas variety show my sophomore year.
RILEY DOLL PARENTS: Dustin & Jody Doll FUTURE PLANS: Attending NDSCS for welding. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Selected as most rednecked senior, and how Sally is my favorite teacher at PHS.
MADISON TAYLOR FOERDERER PARENTS: Janel & Chad Foerderer FUTURE PLANS: Attend St. Thomas in St. Paul, and attain my degree in psychology. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: All my time spent in the music department.
TAKODA GERMAIN PARENTS: Ruth & Justin Germain FUTURE PLANS: Attend NDSU and go for a degree in mechanical engineering. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Mr. Bell’s original band.
Congratulations Class of 2017
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,
P.S. If you have any legislative concerns, please contact me directly. Capitol Office 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. State Office Building, Room 143 St. Paul, MN 55155-1206 (651) 297-8063 sen.bill.ingebrigtsen@senate.mn
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ALEJANDRO GASTELUM
MORGAN GRESETH
PARENTS: Jesus & Maria Gastelum FUTURE PLANS: Start a new journey into the military field. I plan to head to the Marines and learn new things and attend college for graphic design right after. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: All the memories and friendships I made during track.
PARENTS: Todd & Diona Greseth FUTURE PLANS: Work for a year to get money and find out what I want to do then maybe go to college. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Having group with Rooney and my friends.
TRISTAN GROFF
EVAN GUCK
PARENTS: David & Lori Groff FUTURE PLANS: I am planning on attending Moorhead State and graduating with a degree in special education. After that, I’m not really sure where I’ll end up moving to and educating. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: I have made so many memories here at PHS that it’s hard to come up with just one.
PARENTS: Loren & Donna Guck FUTURE PLANS: M-State Moorhead then transfer to MSUM to become an elementary teacher. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: State volleyball 2015.
ISAAC GUCK
TREVOR GUCK
PARENTS: Joey & Amy Guck FUTURE PLANS: Attend NDSU in the fall. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Being player of the year in golf for the HOL conference.
PARENTS: Richard & Francine Guck FUTURE PLANS: I plan to attend NDSU in pursuit of a career as an architect. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My most memorable time at PHS would have to be all the times I’ve spent with friends both in and out of class.
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JADA HALBAKKEN PARENTS: Mark & Shelli Halbakken FUTURE PLANS: I plan to further my education at NDSU and major in accounting and/or business administration. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: All the memories made with the cross country team.
AARON HEGLE PARENTS: Doug & Dawn Hagle FUTURE PLANS: Undecided. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Jumping in the foam pit in the gymnastics room.
STEPHANIE HODNEFIELD PARENTS: Diane & Eldon Hodnefield FUTURE PLANS: I plan on going to M-State in Detroit Lakes then transferring to MSUM in Moorhead for video game design and development. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Being able to go on the state speech trips with all my friends and being able to be friends with the foreign exchange students.
TERI HARTHUN PARENTS: Wayne & Teresa Harthun FUTURE PLANS: Attend Alexandria Technical & Community College for accounting. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Working on our “student making a difference” community service project.
SARA HERRMANN PARENTS: Mike & Beth Herrmann FUTURE PLANS: I will be attending the University of Montana in the fall of 2017. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Going to state cross country with the team.
AUSTIN CHARLIE HOFFMAN PARENTS:Terry & Lori Hoffman FUTURE PLANS: Attend Northland for precision agriculture and agronomy. Then continue to farm afterwards. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Hanging out with friends and having a good time.
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ELIAS Â HOFFMAN PARENTS: Richard & Sandra Hoffman FUTURE PLANS: Attend M-State Moorhead for generals. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: High school sports.
EVE HONER PARENTS: John & Debbie Honer FUTURE PLANS: To further my career in education and to continue to work with kids. Also grow Students Making a Difference to help the need of hygiene items in our communities. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Meetings with Angie S.
JED HOVLAND PARENTS: Don & Kristy Hovland FUTURE PLANS: Go to M-State for outdoor powersports.
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EMILY HOLZER PARENTS: Bob & Jen Holzer FUTURE PLANS: I plan to major in animal science, while being on the pre-veterinary track, as an undergrad at North Dakota State University. After that, I aspire to be accepted into the College of Veterinary Medicine in St. Paul MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Meeting my best friend in band and falling for my now-boyfriend at prom.
MICHAEL HOPPE PARENTS: Cynthia & Ken Hoppe FUTURE PLANS: Attend M-State for mechanics or carpentry.
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NOAH DUANE JEDLICKA
PATRICK JOHNSON
PARENTS: Brenda Jedlicka FUTURE PLANS: Going to Northwestern in St. Paul for computer science major. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My senior year, spending time with friends.
PARENTS: Joe & Lynn Johnson FUTURE PLANS: To attend Minnesota State University of Moorhead and become a social studies teacher and coach. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Playing sports and having fun with my friends.
SHELBY JORDAHL
TORY KAWLEWSKI
PARENTS: Kim & Mike Jordahl FUTURE PLANS: I plan to continue my education at the University of Minnesota Duluth. I am currently undecided as to what I am going into. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: I will always cherish the great times I have had during the community musical along with swing choir. I will also never forget the great times I had as a wrestling manager.
PARENTS: Larry Kawlewski & Barb Torgerson FUTURE PLANS: I plan on furthering my education to become a speech-language pathology assistant. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Spending time with friends.
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AUSTIN KING PARENTS: Paul & Jody King FUTURE PLANS: Attend the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota and major in business. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Mr. Rice’s play reenactment every Monday.
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PARENTS: Jim & Julie Kempenich, Monica Swanson FUTURE PLANS: Take a year off to work, then off to college. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Singing with the choir & hanging out in senior hall.
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HUNTER R. KJELSHUS
JENNIFER KNOPPS
PARENTS: Ryan & Mandi Kjelshus FUTURE PLANS: Attend MSU-Moorhead to major in business/finance and also run on the cross country and track & field team. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Competing at state cross country and state track.
PARENTS: Rebecca (Knopps) Scott & Steven Scott FUTURE PLANS: I have no plans for the future as of right now. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Going to youth group on Wednesday nights.
BROOKLYN KOETKE
TYLER LAMMERS
PARENTS: Joe & Teresa Koetke FUTURE PLANS: I plan on majoring in nursing and will be attending Gustavus Adolphus College on an academic scholarship. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Perham Cross-Country girls winning the state title in 2015, making school history.
PARENTS: Tim & Jodi Lammers FUTURE PLANS: Go to college and get a job.
SERENA LANGEN
TIFFANY LANTHEIR
PARENTS: James & Tamara Langen FUTURE PLANS: Attending NDSCS for architectural drafting. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Playing in the state volleyball tournament.
PARENTS: Michael Lantheir FUTURE PLANS: Attend college fall of 2018 in pursuit of a degree in mechanics. Then hopefully be hired as a mechanical worker through KLN Family Brands. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Helping Mr. Skow as an apprentice in mechatronics.
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PARENTS: Holly & Jeremy Lehman FUTURE PLANS: Have a small house, a big garage, lots of vehicles and OD on Taco Bell.
PARENTS: Greg & Steph Leslie FUTURE PLANS: Attend University of MinnesotaMorris to pursue a double major in mathematics and secondary education. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Choir trip to Chicago!
CHASE LIETZ
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PARENTS: Debra Rux FUTURE PLANS: I will be joining the USMC. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Anything with the XC kids.
PARENTS: Matthew & Julie Listrom FUTURE PLANS: College: I hope to major in video game design, and then later hope to become a video game designer and one day own my own video game production company. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: When me, Travis, and Caleb took yoga balls and ran at each other and we launched Travis higher than Caleb’s head. Any of the overnight cross country trips and cross country camps. Any class I had with Moser or Solberg and Butenhoff.
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TYLER MAYFIELD PARENTS: John and Treva Mayfield FUTURE PLANS: Go to college at Ridgewater for farm operations. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: To hang out with my friends and being in FFA.
PARENTS: Orney & Jocelia Mauro FUTURE PLANS: I plan to attend college in the United States. I would also like to travel the world, and become knowledgeable about different cultures. However, my greatest goal is to spread the gospel around the world. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My most memorable time at Perham High School would be the basketball games that I had the opportunity to go to. Also, becoming an exchange student at PHS was the greatest experience of my life.
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KARLI MCMARTIN PARENTS: Brian & Kristen McMartin FUTURE PLANS: I plan to attend Bethel University in the fall. While I haven’t decided on my major, I know that I love working with children and hope to find my career at Bethel. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Going to Chicago to sing with some of my best friends and choir students that I have sang with since middle school.
ADRIENNE MEYER PARENTS: Dan & Heather Meyer FUTURE PLANS: Attending M-State in Detroit Lakes for nursing. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Gymnastics team bonding at Zorbaz.
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SETH MORIN
PARENTS: Stacy Montella & Clay Montella FUTURE PLANS: Not a clue. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Everyday at 3:13.
PARENTS: Lee & Sheryl Metcalf FUTURE PLANS: I will attend NDSCS in Wahpeton for auto tech and then I will be working at my family’s repair shop, “Hometown Repair”. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Me and my buddy always joking around with Mrs. Zepper whenever we both had her class together.
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NATHAN MORIS
REID MOSER
PARENTS: Jerry & Jennifer Moris FUTURE PLANS: Attend M-State Moorhead to complete my generals then transfer to NDSU to get a degree in business. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Senior year of high school.
PARENTS: Robb & Eryn Moser FUTURE PLANS: Attending NDSU intending for a major in Landscape Architecture. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Competing the last 2 years in basketball.
LEAH MUER
CALEB MYCKE
PARENTS: Matt & Lisa Muer FUTURE PLANS: I plan on attending the University of Minnesota Duluth in the fall. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Participating in extracurricular activities.
PARENTS: Anita & Josh Mycke FUTURE PLANS: Work and have fun in the summer and just wait and see what God wants me to do. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Playing reject league basketball at the PACC.
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BENJAMIN NELSON PARENTS: Miles & Patty Nelson FUTURE PLANS: Attend M-State in Moorhead in the fall for Business Management. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Placing at State in wrestling and being part of a great team.
PARENTS: Brian & Carol Nelson FUTURE PLANS: Go to Ridgewater College to get my associates degree in Veterinary Technology. Work in a vet clinic as a veterinarian technician and maybe one day go back for more school and become a veterinarian and own my own clinic. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Large group with my choir for the past three years, getting all three superior votes, very proud of my choir family! Also, junior year when Bell set the sink on fire.
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LANDON NELSON
LINSEY NELSEN
PARENTS: Kevin & Doreen Nelson FUTURE PLANS: Go to college. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Graduation.
PARENTS: Gary & Pam Nelson FUTURE PLANS: Attend M-State in Detroit Lakes for either an education in early childhood development or Marine Biology. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Going to Friday night football games with my friends and having fun and making memories.
MADELINE PARIDON
VICTORIA PARIDON
PARENTS: Jeff & Robbie Paridon FUTURE PLANS: To attend college at M-State Moorhead to get my generals and then further my schooling to become an art teacher. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Classes with Kaitlin Stigman.
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PARENTS: Rick & Andrea Pedersen FUTURE PLANS: I plan to attend Alexandria Technical College and get my AAS degree in Early Child Development. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My most memorable times at PHS would be all the memories from softball and the friendships I have created with so many people.
PARENTS: Rory & Kayla Paurus / John & Faith Wokasch FUTURE PLANS: Pursue my career in marketing and sales after I graduate with a bachelor’s degree. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Wrestling down at the Excel Energy Center with my friends the past couple of years.
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MADISON PEICHEL
PARENTS: Rick & Andrea Pedersen FUTURE PLANS: Go to Alexandria for law enforcement and hopefully go to a bigger 4 year college for FBI Agent. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My first prom and getting to spend almost all night with my friends!
PARENTS: Shawn & Sara Peichel FUTURE PLANS: My goal is to earn my doctorate degree in nursing from North Dakota State University and return to the rural area. I wish to become a trusted health care professional and help others with their health needs. Go Bison! MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My most memorable time during PHS was summer bonfires at the lake with friends.
VALERIE PILMAN
JONATHAN RAMEY PARENTS: Amy & LaMonte Ramey FUTURE PLANS: Law enforcement, musician.
PARENTS: Melissa Leinonen & Larry Pilman FUTURE PLANS: I plan to travel to Becker and take a 5 day certification for Equine (horse) Massage. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Going to Chicago with the choir students was extremely fun and singing in the Windy City Choral Festival with schools from all over the country. Pretty much everything I did with Concert Choir was memorable.
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PARENTS: Camelia & Noe Ramos FUTURE PLANS: I want to be a model for clothing and etc. And I want to study to be a designer.
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ZEPHERIAN RICHARDSON
RYAN ROSES
PARENTS: Stephanie Johnson FUTURE PLANS: I plan to major in Advertising and Public Relations with a minor in Mass Communications. Then live out on the West Coast. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Anything with my speech team and post-secondary senior year at MSUM.
PARENTS: Angela Wallgren & Todd Roses FUTURE PLANS: I plan on joining the Marine Corps as a catapult into future endeavors in the mission field. Also plan on going to college for a degree in theology/apologetics. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Bball and arguing with Zimmerman.
BRIANNA HALLEY SANDERS
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PARENTS: Steve & Stephanie Gavin FUTURE PLANS: Attend NDSCS to receive my degree in dental hygiene. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Freshman year with my best friend.
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MATTIE SCHEIDECKER PARENTS: Kevin Scheidecker & Shannon Wegner FUTURE PLANS: I will be attending UND in the fall to become a social worker. I hope to return to Perham or one of the surrounding communities after I graduate. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Going to state for wrestling and spending time with the other managers and the team.
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PARENTS: Mike & Angie Schreader FUTURE PLANS: To pursue a career in the military. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Prom.
PARENTS: Jeff & Sheri Siira FUTURE PLANS: Attend Winona State University and run cross country there. Get a degree in composite materials engineering. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Going to state in track and cross country.
AARON SOLBERG
DANIELLE DENISE SONNENBERG
PARENTS: Cory & Heidi Solberg FUTURE PLANS: To attend college and become a special education teacher. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Playing in front of the home crowd at basketball games.
PARENTS: Michelle Sonnenberg FUTURE PLANS: I plan on furthering my education at Minnesota State University Moorhead to begin studying premedicine. As of right now my goal is to become a pharmacist. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: I have thought long and hard about my time at PHS and out of class time, teachers, family, friends, bonfires, summer events, cross country, and everything in between. I can not pick just one time.
ELIZABETH CLAIRE SONNENBERG
JONATHAN STAEBLER
PARENTS: Paul & Deb Sonnenberg FUTURE PLANS: Attend M-State in Moorhead and double major in dental assisting and dental hygienist. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: The rides in the golf van.
PARENTS: Rachel & Daniel Lustila FUTURE PLANS: Attend M-State in DL for architectural drafting and design. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: State wrestling tournament my junior and senior year.
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OLIVIA STRAND
PARENTS: Ryan & Stacie Stigman FUTURE PLANS: Attend Central Lakes College in Brainerd for Dental Assisting. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Class with Madeline and Victoria!
PARENTS: Julie & Lee Roberts, Foster & Lori Strand FUTURE PLANS: I will be attending North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, ND for registered nursing. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Playing at the state tournament for volleyball.
AMBER THOMPSON
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PARENTS: Greg & Vicki Nelson FUTURE PLANS: I will be attending the U of M, Duluth for civil engineering in the fall of 2017. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Spending time with the cross country team.
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GINA VONRUDEN PARENTS: Craig & Virginia VonRuden FUTURE PLANS: I plan to graduate this fall from Minnesota State Community and Technical College with my associates degree. I then plan to transfer to further pursue my college career. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Being able to take part in trap shooting and making new friends along the way.
PARENTS: Heidi & Pedro Vela FUTURE PLANS: My future plans are going to college to study cosmotology, and after that I would like to open my own shop.
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PARENTS: Maria Pacheco & Sean Johnson FUTURE PLANS: Go to Alexandria Tech for two years, get a two-year degree in Early Childhood Education, then find a job in a pre-school or start my own daycare. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Learning more about myself. Through high school you look back at all you have been through and now I am really sure what and who I am.
PARENTS: Kenneth & Sandra Weis FUTURE PLANS: Moving to Arizona in order to attend ASU and major in both photography and acting. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Being a part of the Perham Speech Team. More specifically the amazing state trips watching Wicked, eating Greek, going shopping and hanging out with amazing people that changed my life.
TARA WENAAS
ANNIKA WERNER
PARENTS: Teran & Shelly Wenaas FUTURE PLANS: I plan to attend the University of Minnesota Duluth and major in special education. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Graduating :)
PARENTS: Wayne & Kristi Werner FUTURE PLANS: To attend St. Olaf College in Northfield to study psychology and Spanish. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: My time spent with the speech team.
WAYNE WESTERLUND
LUCAS WIENTJES PARENTS: Terry & Stacey Wientjes FUTURE PLANS: Go to Alex Tech for my CDL and start a custom farming business. MOST MEMORABLE TIME AT PHS: Graduation, hanging with friends.
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