Burlington Graduation 2021

June 2021

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Honoring theGraduates of

Burlington & Catholic Central high schools

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CLASS OF 2021

Class of 2021 BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

Connor Adams

Zachary Allen

Dominick Alvarez

Summer Amann

Allison Ament

Amelia Anderson

Ainsley Balfanz

Luke Banike-Palm

Abigail Barajas Rodriguez

Jason Barczak M, Jr

Evan Bartelson

Bethany Bauerle

Dylan Baumeister

Lauren Beachem

Leah Beardsley

Rebecca Beaudette

Cody Benzow

Joseph Berezowitz

Landon Bieneman

Jaden Bird

Logan Bjurstrom

Alyssa Blicharz

Kirsten Blinderman

Adesa Blohm

Elizabeth Boarini

Sarah Boarini

Chloe Boero

Abigail Boettcher

Colton Booth

Johnathon M. Brau, Jr

Ryan Brauckhoff

Delaney Brien

Kayla Brown

Minna Brown

Charley Bunker

Alexa Burinda

Gwendolyn Busch

Lucas Butterfield

Briney Calero Gomez

Rebeccah Camp

Rebecca Campbell

Kyelar Campton-Mohrbacker

Chenney Castanon

Donovan Chiapusio

Gracie Clapp

Grace Clasen

Jacob Cortez

Nathaniel Cortez

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Taylor Cossman

Skyler Cotterell

Matilda Crist

Spencer Crone

Katelynn Deephouse

Cameron DeGroot

Hannah Derosier

Kale Dietz

Sean Diggins

Yunuem Dominguez

Cecelia Donegan

Cassidy Dorn

Taylor Driscoll

Daniel Durham

Madeline Erdmann

Kimberly Estrada

Daniel Fenlon Joseph

Audra Ferguson

Willow Fiegel

Timothy Filler

Miguel Flores

Jack Friend

Skylar Fry

Anthony-James Galgano

Alexandra Gauger

Fredrick Gauger

Francesco Giaimo

Jayden Gillis

Alyla Gordon

Ellen Graham

Breanna Grissmeyer

Lorelei Grossert

Kyle Hackbarth

Abby Haggard

Cheyanne Hammiller

Samantha Hammiller

Morgan Hannen

Jaiden Hegemann

Logan Hegemann

Charles Hemann

Emily Hilden

Christian Hills

Tanner Hudson

Tyler Hunter

Celia Inthamavong

Dane Isermann

Ariel Johnson

Tyla Johnson

Alois Jost

Kaden Kafar

Riley Kail

Jessica Kauth

Grace Kelly

Chase Ketterhagen

Sarah Koeberl

Grant Koenen

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CLASS OF 2021

Class of 2021 BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

Dane Kornely

Keenan Kramer

Owen Kramer

Jordan Krause

Jacob Krusemark

Yar Zar Kyaw

Troy Lauffer

Mackenzie Leach

Elizabeth Leon Cruz

Micah Leroux

Calysta Lewis

Jackson Lind

John Lloyd

Arnulfo Lopez Vences

Alexandra Lopez

Camden Ludwig

Camryn Lukenbill

Vivian Lynch

Jacob Lyon

Nolan Macaluso

Stacy Machuca

Addison Mangold

Carmen Martinez

Kimberly Mata-Enriquez

Cheyenne Matson

William McCarthy

Izack McFarland

Hannah McMartin

Maxwell Meier

Dylan Melchiorre

Jessica Mermal

Ally Meyerhofer

Jacob Meyerhofer

Ivan Munroe

Mikayla Murin

Samantha Naber

Jadyn Nadboralski

William Nazarkewich

Sean Neil

Ashley Nelson

Bryce Nelson

Chloe Nicikowski

Natalie Novak

Peyton O’Laughlin

Deirdre O’Sullivan

Dori O’Sullivan

Zachary Oestreich

Dawson Olson

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Jaimin Patel

Jenna Pauly

Daniel Perez Lopez

Caleb Perrin

Carter Peterson

Briana Phillips

Tristan Post

Kiara Quilling

Emily Rauch

Alexandrea Rich

Brody Richards

Evan Richmond

Simon Rigert

Alexis Rodriguez

Luis Rodriguez

Molly Rogers

Leslie Romero

Emily Roznik

Ross Rudich

Ashley Rudolf

Zoe Ruhland

Benjamin Rummler

Abigail Runkel

Ethan Lawrence Safar

Jessica Salaja

Haylee Schaeffer

Brooke Schenning

Savanna Schmidt

Matthew Schoedel

Bella-Rose Schroeder

Hannah Sheetz

Owen Shenkenberg

Charles Smith

Heather Smith

Mckenna Smith

Travis Smith

Tyler Smith

David Smitz

Karol Soto

David Stang

Alexandria Stevens

Elizabeth Stoffel

Brianna Swanson

Emma Swantz

Ryan Tamayo-Rivera

Tessa Teberg

Paige Tello

Katelynn Teskey

Blaine Tollstam

Erin Torpy

Olivia Traxinger

Catherine Tully

Chloe Uhlenhake

Dylan Umnus

Victoria Van Dan

Chad Vanswol , Jr

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CLASS OF 2021

BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SALUTATORIAN

BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL VALEDICTORIAN

Memories to last a lifetime

Don’t be afraid to try new things

Ethan Safar is the Burlington High School Class of 2021 salutatorian.

My fondest memories of high school divide into three separate categories.

The first category includes all my favorite sports memories such as the Friday night lights football games and the playoff games for basketball. The next category encompasses the memories that were made through extracurriculars like FBLA state and the DRIVEN leadership program. Finally, the simplest yet some of the best memories involve all the day-today magic made within the classroom.

My favorite class in high school was AP economics taught by Mr. Savaglia.

The overall material of the class along with Mr. Savaglia’s personal touch made the class extremely enjoyable to me. The class that most surprised me was my junior year British Literature class taught

by Ms. Jablonski. I didn’t think I would enjoy a class on the particular subject but I did.

The most challenging aspect of my studies was transitioning to virtual learning and more independent modes of learning. I think the pandemic forced me to become more organized and taught me how to plan independently.

I was the president of Burlington’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter. I was team captain of the football and basketball teams, and I ran track and field for numerous years. I was also a member of FFA, Academic Decathlon, DRIVEN, the National Honor society, and Best Buddies.

My junior year I tore the anterior cruciate ligament in my knee and

Ethan Safar

underwent knee surgery. Initially, doctors told me that I wouldn’t be back in time for my senior football season. However, after months of rehab, I returned for the football season and was named first team All-Conference along with Academic All-State. I’m particularly proud of how I responded to adversity.

After graduating high school, I will be attending Boston College where I will be studying finance and may potentially pursue a double major in another subject.

My advice is short and sweet – Don’t pass up on opportunities presented to you and enjoy every moment of high school.

Cecelia Donegan is the Burlington High School Class of 2021 valedictorian.

My best memories of high school are those spent with my classmates. Whether it be football games, interacting in class, or homecoming and prom, I loved being surrounded by my peers.

I honestly enjoyed a variety of subjects – AP psychology and anatomy were by far my favorite, hence why I decided to double major in psychology and nursing next year. Mr. Everson taught anatomy, and was a constant inspiration, who showed me that long-lasting knowledge is best acquired through active, hands-on learning.

The most challenging aspect was probably trying to balance school, work, and extracurriculars. I overcame this through planning out my time and communicating with my teachers.

I was involved in a variety of activities.

I was on the girls tennis team for all four years, and on varsity for three. I also was a part of DRIVEN, a community volunteer based program, along with National Honors Society. Some other activities I tried out throughout my high school career included forensics, student government, and Key Club.

I am attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison next year. As of now, I am majoring in nursing and psychology in hopes of becoming a nurse practitioner.

Although I love the medical field and would be proud to become a healthcare professional, I would truly just be happy to pursue any career in which I have the opportunity to help others and better their lives.

Cecelia Donegan

My advice for the incoming freshmen is to live in the moment. When you are a senior and looking back on those four years of high school, you are going to remember the friends you made, the laughs you had, and the teachers and peers that had an impact on you.

School and grades are important, but in 10 years you won’t remember that you got that one A- or turned in a paper late.

What you will remember are the clubs, the classes, the experiences that helped you grow and become the person you are now.

So do not be afraid to try new things, join a sport or club that you may have never considered before, get to know your classmates, and just enjoy being in high school when you are in it.

MIKE RAMCZYK Class of 2021

JOHN FISHER Class of 2021

above: Burlington High School senior Zach Wallace rips through the Elkhorn defense during an October 2020 game at Burlington. Wallace amassed 256 yards to lead the Demons to victory against the Elks. at left: Burlington High School’s Camryn Lukenbill sets up a spike during Burlington’s WIAA Division 1 sectional final Oct. 31, 2021, against visiting Muskego.

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CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL SALUTATORIAN

CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL VALEDICTORIAN

Getting involved makes all the difference

Hard work and dedication pays off

Samantha Seib is the Catholic Central High School Class of 2021 salutatorian My best memories of high school were winning State my sophomore and senior years for volleyball and going to Kwik Trip before each home game with teammates.

I especially enjoyed AP biology and honors anatomy and physiology as well as AP psychology because the teachers were invested in the classes and made the material easy to follow while still holding students to a high standard.

The most challenging aspect of my studies is balancing school, work, and sports. I overcame the challenges by time management and finding the right balance

of what works best for me.

I was involved in varsity volleyball, varsity soccer, student council, student ambassadors, National Honor Society and Key Club.

I am proud of my success at balancing high school and club sports, a job, and academics all at the same time.

I plan on attending Hope College in Holland, Michigan where I will also be playing volleyball. I am going to study biology and want to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.

My advice is to get involved in as many activities as possible and take advantage of the time you have because high school goes by really fast.

Samantha Seib

Cara Marjorie Krien is the Catholic Central High School Class of 2021 valedictorian.

Some of my best high school memories come from after volleyball games, when a big group of players and students would go get food, usually at Culver’s, and celebrate our win together. Another good memory for me was winning state volleyball this last year, after a crazy season full of new challenges.

My top two favorite classes of high school are undoubtedly anatomy and physiology and AP psychology. I found the material covered in both fascinating, and I actually found myself looking forward to both classes this year.

Part of the reason I enjoyed both classes so much was because they were taught by the two teachers that have inspired me the most. Both teachers put so much time and effort into their classes daily and genuinely want to see each of their students succeed.

The most challenging aspect of my studies was adapting to online learning.

Between online AP tests and ending junior year virtually, I had to figure out how to continue to be productive and keep my grades up without the typical structure of school.

In high school, I was involved in both varsity volleyball and soccer. I was also a member of Student Council, National Honor Society, Key Club, and student ambassadors. This past year, I had the privilege of serving as Student Council president, NHS co-vice-president, and Key Club treasurer.

The achievement I am most proud of is winning valedictorian. It was a

Cara Marjorie Krien culmination of all of my academic efforts throughout high school – the late nights, early mornings and all of the stressful hours in between.

I am also proud of being selected as an honorable mention for the Metro Classic Conference Girls’ Volleyball AllConference Team this past season.

My plan is to attend Villanova University and major in biology with a psychology minor, with the ultimate goal of becoming a pediatrician.

My advice to freshmen is simple – get involved. Whether it’s sports, clubs, theater, or anything else, just find an activity to be a part of.

She can dig it!

Seib can slam!

Catholic Central High School’s Sammy Seib slams home a kill in the November WIAA Division 4 state championship match against Chippewa Falls McDonnell in Little Chute.

JOHN FISHER Class of 2021

Catholic Central High School senior Grace Antlfinger (kneeling, center) recorded her 2,000th career dig last fall as a member of the varsity volleyball team at the school. Antlfinger, a four-year starter at Catholic Central, registered the milestone in the third game of the 3-0 victory over the Prairie School Oct. 12, 2020, and was congratulated by her teammates during a postgame celebration.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Class of 2021

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CLASS OF 2021

Class of 2021 BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

Chloe Veenstra

Amanda Viel

Antonio Villa III

Tiffanee Villarreal

Megan Vos

Zachary Wallace

Aaron Wasik

Katherine Weidner

Collin Weis

Brendan Welka

Jonathan Wilbur

Brianna Williams

Liberty Willich

Keila Willms

Hunter Winkelman

Colton Woods

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Ayla Worske

Ethan Yarmo

Trinity Zelechowski

Player of the year Burlington High School’s Samantha Naber, shown here competing in the WIAA state tournament in November 2020, was named the Southern Lakes Conference Player of the Year in volleyball. Three other Burlington players – Abigail Alan, Mackenzie Leach and Camryn Lukenbill – were also named first-team All Conference.

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Alex Zimmerman

Joseph Zuleger

Jasmine Beck Drake Branden Marshall Brodway Abigail Buss Seth Chamberlin Courtney Crone Noah Eastridge Molly Fliess Olivia Guttschow Kaitlynn Hawkins Damien Hicks

Ollieann Hoffman Abigail Jackson Andrea Jimenez Evan Lonergan Hunter Lossman Keenan McCarty Ashton Miller Reid Muellenbach Nathan Pack Robert Pike Destiny Pugh

Blaire Robinson Jennifer Sanchez Cyrus Shine Troy Skora T.J. Mathew Targo Michael Lee Tietz III Carlie Tipple Dakota Tolin Mikayla Vanderhoef Hannah Viol Patience Zilske

Hilltopper homecoming The Catholic Central 2020 Homecoming Court consisted of Emma Antlfinger, Lainey Dirksmeyer, Morgan Dietzel, Grace Antlfinger and Sammie Seib. Catholic Central High School celebrated Homecoming last week and included many events such as a parade and ushering in the Homecoming Court as well as the annual football game. Catholic Central lost, 52-20, to Racine Lutheran in the football contest. Neal McCourt rushed for 114 yards on 14 carries with two touchdowns, including an 89-yard run. Max Robson added a touchdown run.

Catholic Central dropped to 0-2 on the season. The Toppers host St. Francis Friday night.

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Class of 2021 CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

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Catholic Central High School’s leading scorer Neal McCourt launches a shot during a game against Kenosha St. Joseph in the fall of 2020.

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above: Burlington High School’s Samantha Naber (white jersey) and teammates celebrate after winning a point during the fourth set in the WIAA state final match. left: Burlington High School’s Tessa Teberg embraces senior Camryn Lukenbill after the Demons lost in four sets to Sussex Hamilton in the WIAA Division 1 state championship match in Wisconsin Rapids in November 2020.

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