ALBANY AREA HIGH SCHOOL Senior Class of 2023 Senior Class of 2023
Ethan Borgerding
Parents: Corey and Holly Borgerding
School Activities: Football, basketball, baseball
Future Plans: Become an electrician
Advice To Underclassmen: Work hard to do great things.
Lauren Borgerding
Parents: Mike and Anita Borgerding
School Activities: Track and field, dance
Future Plans: Exploring options while working full time
Advice To Underclassmen: Mental health comes before everything. Do not push yourself so hard that you want to give up.
Trevor Branglemay
Parents: Carrie Brang
School Activities:
Trapshooting
Future Plans: Become an electrician
Advice To Underclassmen: Do your homework right away.
Nyra Brown
Parents: Ryan and Diana Brown
School Activities: Musical, one-act, fall play, mascot, student council, knowledge bowl, mock trial, choir, marching band, peer tutoring, archery, We the People, yearbook
Future Plans: Attend college to become an educator and continue to be in theatre and choir.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t be worried about what others will think when you want to join new activities. Chances are, you’ll meet new people who will love you and your interests.
Kendall Buerman
Parents: Ron and Doris Buerman
School Activities: Volleyball, softball, Captain and Leaders, Letter Club
Future Plans: Alexandria Technical and Community College for nursing and volleyball
Advice To Underclassmen: Stay involved; it makes school a lot more enjoyable.
Isaac Burg
Parents: Tim and Lori Burg
School Activities: Broadcasting
Future Plans: Own a business
Advice To Underclassmen: Have a broad friend group.
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Nicholas Bushman
Parents: Kathryn and Jeffery
Bushman
School Activities: Drama
Future Plans: School for nursing in Brainerd and working at St. Cloud Hospital or travel nursing
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t waste time being petty and cruel. Time’s up before you know it.
Leala DeGier
Parents: Kara Zdan, Jeremy and Brandi DeGier
Lynn Deters
Parents: Bob and Jackie
Deters
School Activities: Swimming
Future Plans: College for business management
Advice To Underclassmen: Do your homework right away.
Presley Dirkes
Parents: Lynn and Daryl Dirkes
School Activities: Swimming, track and field
Future Plans: St. Cloud
Technical and Community College for nursing
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t sweat the small stuff.
Time to Celebrate!
Ashley Doubek
Parents: Ken and Marina
Doubek
Future Plans: Become a dental assistant
Advice To Underclassmen: It goes by fast; make the most of it.
Sam Duff
Parents: Amanda Duff
School Activities: Fall play, one-act, musical, Art Club, mock trial, We the People, yearbook design
Future Plans: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, undecided on a major but definitely something in social sciences or the arts
Advice To Underclassmen: Take advantage of your freedom and youth at this time. It goes by fast, and suddenly you’re doing college tours and paying car insurance.
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Future Plans: Attend lineman schooling and fish a lot Advice To Underclassmen: Do enough to pass class, and have fun.
Jonathon Figoni
Parents: Stephen Figoni and Zelinda Davolio
School Activities: Baseball
Future Plans: Planning on attending college
Advice To Underclassmen: Be ac tive.
Leczi Fleischhacker
Parents: Glen and Terri Fleischhacker
School Activities: FFA
Future Plans: Ridgewater College for veterinar y technology
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to tr y something new, and it’s okay to make mistakes.
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Fuhr-Bock Parents: Thomas Bock and Carol Fuhr-Bock Future Plans: Become a freight locomotive engineer Advice To Underclassmen: Work hard and you’ll reach your goals eventually. Kaiden Gaebel Parents: Chad and Kim Gaebel School Activities: Swimming, Letter Club, yearbook Future Plans: Lake Superior College for the physical therapy assistant program Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t fall behind.
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ivities: Basketball, track and field Future Plans: Minnesota State University Moorhead to play basketball and major in finance Advice To Underclassmen: Set your goals and work hard to achieve them.
Tristyn Gienger
Parents: Angela and Michael Gienger School Activities: Special Olympics swimming, Special Olympics bowling, adaptive bowling, drama Future Plans: 18-21 program then work in the music business, somewhere in the arts, or be a professional wrestling storyline writer Advice To Underclassmen: Be yourself no matter what.
Parents: David and Wendi Gill
Future Plans: Workforce Advice To Underclassmen: Work hard and don’t give up
Parents: Jeff and Karleen Goebel School Activities: Trapshooting, robotics
Future Plans: North Dakota State University for computer science
Advice To Underclassmen: Do your homework and pay attention during class.
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Parents: Tim and Tally Gregor
School Activities: Golf
Future Plans: St. Cloud Technical and Community College to become an automotive tech
Advice To Underclassmen: Have your homework done on time and always be prepared. Teachers know more than you think.
Devin Hansen Parents: Chris and Dana Hansen
School Activities: Baseball
Future Plans: Working for Eich Trucking Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t slack off, and get your stuff done.
Willow Hartley
Parents: Miranda Turcotte and Jason Hartley
Hope Hartung
Parents: Fred Hartung and Kari Alvord
School Activities: Band, Letter Club
Future Plans: College to become a pediatric nurse practitioner
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t tell yourself you’ll do it later because you probably won’t.
Brandon Heidgerken
Parents: Brian and Melissa Heidgerken
Future Plans: Work
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t wait until the last minute to do your stuff.
Raelynn Hennen
Parents: Carlton and Sheri Hennen
School Activities: Track and field, cross country, Captains and Leaders, NHS, Letter Club
Future Plans: University of North Dakota for physical therapy
Advice To Underclassmen: Cherish the time and don’t be afraid to ask for help.
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Makaya Hernandez
Parents: Marcelo and Kandi Hernandez
School Activities: Yearbook
Future Plans: Alexandria Technical and Community College for early childhood education
Advice To Underclassmen: Just get your stuff done.
Brooke Hoffarth
Parents: Troy and Becky Hoffarth
School Activities: Swimming and diving, track and field
Future Plans: Minnesota State University for an elementary education degree
Advice To Underclassmen: Have fun and try your best.
Makayla Hoheisel
Parents: Jake and Tanya Hoheisel
Future Plans: Central Lakes College for nursing
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate on your homework.
Carson Holthaus
Parents: Greg and Bonnie Holthaus
School Activities: Wrestling and baseball
Future Plans: Stone mason
Advice To Underclassmen: You win some; you lose some.
Cecilia Hudock
Parents: Barry and Antoinette Hudock
School Activities: NHS, student council, student school board representative
Future Plans: Gustavus Adolphus College to study biology and earn a masters in genetics
Advice To Underclassmen: Take college classes here for free. The harder workload will be worth it when you are saving thousands in college and can graduate early.
Best wishes
Izaac Hutchinson
Parents: Charles Hutchinson and Andrea Nelson
School Activities: Football, baseball
Future Plans: St. Scholastica for physical therapy
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t slack in school.
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Parents: Steve and Kristi
Imholte
School Activities: Basketball, football, Captains and Leaders
Future Plans: North Dakota State University for finance
Advice To Underclassmen: Always give your best effort; you never will go through this experience again.
Ryan Irving
Parents: Donald and Christina Irving
School Activities: Track and field
Future Plans: Construction Advice To Underclassmen: Graduation isn’t the end.
Adam Kaeter
Parents: Dean and Amber
Kaeter
Future Plans: Alexandria Technical and Community College, become a law enforcement officer
Advice To Underclassmen: Work hard; be better.
Faith Kalthoff
Parents: Greg and Stacy Kalthoff
School Activities: FFA
Future Plans: South Dakota State University for something in the agriculture field
Advice To Underclassmen: Be positive and enjoy your time in high school; everything will work out.
Theresa Kalthoff
Parents: Ron and Karina Kalthoff
School Activities: Cross country, track and field, jazz band, marching band, robotics, Letter Club, NHS
Future Plans: North Dakota State University, majoring in criminal justice
Advice To Underclassmen: Make the most of your high school experience; it goes by quicker than you think.
Connor Karki
Parents: Riwaj and Kimberly Karki
School Activities: Wrestling, golf, marching band, pit band, pep band, Quan Li K’an self defense, mock trial, Letter Club, Captains and Leaders, NHS, A.S.K. peer tutoring.
Future Plans: Saint John’s University, majoring in biology
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to take challenging classes; you’ll temper yourself for future success.
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Gabriella Kedrowski
Parents: Jerry Kedrowski and Shawna Athman
Future Plans: University of North Dakota for biology
Advice To Underclassmen: Take summer ag so you get an open block.
Haley Kerfeld
Parents: Doug and Sandy Kerfeld
School Activities: Art
Future Plans: Pursue songwriting
Advice To Underclassmen: Be who you are, and no matter what the future holds, know that you are a warrior. You are strong no matter what life brings you, you are unique, and you are brave. There is hope and faith. God is always there even when it might not seem like it.
Olivia Kierzek
Parents: Mark and Michelle Kierzek
School Activities: Volleyball, NHS, Letter Club
Future Plans: Northland Community and Technical College to become an occupational therapy assistant
Advice To Underclassmen: Be in the moment.
Raeann Kirchner
Parents: Jason and Roxanne Kirchner
School Activities: Volleyball, Letter Club
Future Plans: Minnesota State University Moorhead for pre-med
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t let the little things bother you because they won’t matter in five years.
Grant Kleman
Parents: Duke and Carrie Kleman
Future Plans: Work at Albany Chrysler Center
Advice To Underclassmen: Stay studious.
Spencer Kollmann
Parents: Jeremy and Kristie Kollmann
Future Plans: North Dakota State University for engineering
Advice To Underclassmen: Try to have fun. Enjoy your life while you can.
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Tristin Leiran
Parents: Michael and Jody Leiran, Tracy Hakala
Marissa Loehrer
Parents: Jennifer and DJ Loehrer
Future Plans: Nursing school
Advice To Underclassmen: You got this.
Andrea Majchrzak
Parents: Jason and Shari
Majchrzak
School Activities: Volleyball, student council, NHS, Letter Club, Captains and Leaders
Future Plans: Mayville State University for a financial degree and to play volleyball
Advice To Underclassmen: Challenge yourself, get involved and make memories before it’s too late.
Veronica Maus
Parents: Jon and Lucy Maus
School Activities: Dance, track and field, NHS, FFA, Letter Club, Captains and Leaders, We the People
Future Plans: South Dakota State University for animal science
Advice To Underclassmen: If you have an opportunity to venture out and learn more, take it; it will be more fun than you think.
Emily McLachlan
Parents: Scott and Jennifer McLachlan
School Activities: Swimming, softball, NHS, Captains and Leaders, Letter Club.
Future Plans: University of Denver for forensic psychology or communications.
Advice To Underclassmen: Ask for help when you need it.
Mya McNamar
Parents: Rodney and Amy McNamar
School Activities: Volleyball, softball, student council, Letter Club
Future Plans: St. Cloud Technical and Community College for an associate’s degree in sonography
Advice To Underclassmen: Get outside of your comfort zone and get involved with clubs and activities. It will make your high school experience more enjoyable.
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Whichever path you choose . . . may it lead you to success and happiness . . .
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Michaela Mergen
Parents: Michael and Cyndi
Mergen
Future Plans: Taking a gap year
Advice To Underclassmen: Do something fun that is out of your comfort zone.
Dominick Niehaus
Parents: Nick and Jenny Niehaus
Future Plans: Working at J-Berd this summer
Advice To Underclassmen: Stay on top of homework.
Ariel Olson
Parents: Stan Olson
Future Plans: Working to save money to attend college for LPN degree and then maybe RN degree
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t grow up too fast; enjoy having fun while you can. Enjoy school while it lasts; it goes by fast.
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Alivia Orbeck
Parents: Josh and Kelly Orbeck
School Activities: PSEO
Future Plans: Central Lakes College in Brainerd for nursing
Advice To Underclassmen: Go to school activities, volunteer, and stay in touch with your friends.
Katherine Orbeck
Parents: Kevin and Kim Orbeck
School Activities: NHS, Captains and Leaders, Letter Club
Future Plans: Alexandria
Technical and Community College to obtain two-year degree in early childhood education, then transfer to Southwest Minnesota State University to obtain bachelor’s degree in early childhood education
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t lose yourself when trying to impress everyone else.
Emily Orne
Parents: Jason and Colleen Orne
School Activities: Student council
Future Plans: St. Cloud
Technical and Community College for dental hygiene program
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t stress.
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To all our area Graduates . . .
However you celebrate this milestone in your life, be assured that you have made your parents, families and communities very proud!
You are wished the very best as you follow your hopes and dreams!
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Advice To Underclassmen: Have fun; don’t take things so seriously. It’ll be over before you know it
Andrew Pierskalla
Parents: Mike and Heather Pierskalla School Activities: Trapshooting
Future Plans: Be a machinist
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate.
Jazmin Pullins
Parents: Matt and Kristi Pullins School Activities: Cross countr y, track and field, Huskie sports performance, Letter Club, Captains and Leaders, FFA
Future Plans: University of North Dakota for occupational therapy, cross countr y and track and field
Advice To Underclassmen: Due tomorrow, do tomorrow.
Kendra Rausch
Parents: Duane and Amy
Rausch
School Activities: Yearbook
Future Plans: Alexandria Technical and Community College for early childhood education
Advice To Underclassmen: Value your time here.
Tanner Reis
Parents: Doug and Cathy Reis School Activities: Football, basketball, baseball, Letter Club, Captains and Leaders
Future Plans: North Dakota State University for business
Advice To Underclassmen: School goes by fast, so enjoy ever y moment
Congratulations,
Class of 2023
2023 Graduation K psake Edition • Page 15 Class of 2023 • Strong & Proud! 530 County Road 50, Avon, MN 56310 320-356-7301 • www.columbiagear.com Congrats Class of 2023! Located next to the Lake Wobegon trail and right off of I-94 Sun-Thurs: 10 am - 9 pm | Fri & Sat: 10 am - 10 pm Owners: Jeremy & Julie Glenz CONGRATULATIONS to the Area Graduates Class of 2023 Breeana Schmidt Trent Imholte Lily Rossman Theresa Kalthoff Tate Richter Nathan Weiner A special CONGRATS – to our –GRADUATES! Cole Panek Parents: Ryan and Jen Panek School Activities: Track and field, football Future Plans: Concordia College, continuing school and football Advice To Underclassmen: No matter how hard it gets, don’t give up. Emma Philippi Parents: Scott Philippi and Kelli Meyers School Activities: Volleyball, Letter Club, yearbook Future Plans: Undecided
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Carter Ricard
Parents: John and Cindy Ricard
School Activities: Robotics
Future Plans: University of North Dakota for aerospace studies
Advice To Underclassmen: Choose classes and activities that you are interested in instead of following your friends.
Elizabeth Richter
Parents: Theresa Richter
Future Plans: Minnesota State University Moorhead for journalism
Advice To Underclassmen: Take your classes seriously, but also allow yourself to have fun, and don’t be shy. Put yourself out there.
Tate Richter
Parents: Joel and Kim Richter
School Activities: Basketball, baseball, NHS
Future Plans: Minnesota State University Moorhead for business
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Audrey Rieland
Parents: Aaron and Karen Rieland
School Activities: Softball, volleyball, Captains and Leaders, Letter Club, NHS
Future Plans: South Dakota State University for nursing/ midwifery
Advice To Underclassmen: Be coachable in life and have fun.
Kalie Ritter
Parents: Glen and Leslie Ritter
School Activities: FFA, yearbook
Future Plans: South Dakota State University for agricultural science
Advice To Underclassmen: Make sure to balance work and fun. Go out and do something. Don’t miss out on experiences.
Brayden Roerick
Parents: Jeff and Jill Roerick
School Activities: Trapshooting
Future Plans: Alexandria Technical and Community College for welding
Advice To Underclassmen: Respect the teachers because nine times out of ten they know more than you.
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Lindsey Schwab
Parents: Trevor and Jacki
Schwab
School Activities:
Trapshooting
Future Plans: Ridgewater College to become a vet tech
Advice To Underclassmen: Do not stress the small stuff.
Isabella Schwinghammer
Parents: Larry and Shelly Schwinghammer School Activities: Letter Club, dance
Future Plans: Winona State University for law enforcement, hoping to become a deputy through the Stearns County Sheriff ’s office
Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy your time in high school. It flies by.
Margaret Seiler
Parents: Will and Jill Seiler School Activities: Student school board representative, soccer, golf
Future Plans: Gustavus Adophus College to become a dermatologist
Advice To Underclassmen: Work hard.
Chase Shay
Parents: Jason and Chrissy Shay School Activities: Football
Future Plans: St. Cloud State University for elementary education
Advice To Underclassmen: Go out.
Brice Simpson
Parents: Amy Simpson
Future Plans: Work
Advice To Underclassmen: Focus on your goals
Cameron Smith
Parents: Dave and Dawn Smith
School Activities: Robotics
Future Plans: North Dakota State University for mechanical engineering
Advice To Underclassmen: Nobody can tell you how to live your life, so make it yours.
Class of 2023
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Katherine Spanier
Parents: Scott and Julie
Spanier
School Activities: Swim and dive, Captains and Leaders, student council, Letter Club
Future Plans: University of St. Thomas, majoring in prechiropractics and swimming D1
Advice To Underclassmen: Take every opportunity that comes your way.
Brady Springer
Parents: Jesse and Lisa Springer
School Activities:
Trapshooting
Future Plans: Welding
Advice To Underclassmen: Get your stuff done.
Vincent St. Marie
Parents: Steve and Jennifer St. Marie
School Activities: Fall play, musical, knowledge bowl, D&D Club
Future Plans: University of St. Thomas or St. Mary’s University, majoring in philosophy
Advice To Underclassmen: Whatever you are doing, bring your full attention and focus to it. That will make it easier and more enjoyable.
Nevaeh Steffes
Parents: Travis and Ashley
Steffes
School Activities: Medical Club
Future Plans: Become a surgical technician
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t worry about what others think.
Hannah Stellmach
Parents: Aaron and Amy Stellmach
School Activities: Volleyball manager, dance
Future Plans: Minnesota State Community College-Moorhead for business
Advice To Underclassmen: It goes by fast; don’t waste it.
Kyle Stich
Parents: Randy and Jen Stich
Future Plans: Work at Kotzer
Excavating Advice To Underclassmen: Time flies the older you get.
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Emily Teske
Parents: Daren and Angela
Teske
School Activities: Yearbook
Future Plans: College of St.
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Advice To Underclassmen: Be yourself; no one cares.
Allie Thelen
Parents: Jason and Elaine Thelen
School Activities: Volleyball, knowledge bowl, softball, Captains and Leaders
Future Plans: Alexandria Technical and Community College for interior design and volleyball
Advice To Underclassmen: Be yourself and be involved.
Cole Thesing
Parents: Chad and Leslie
Thesing
School Activities: Robotics, golf
Future Plans: North Dakota State University
Advice To Underclassmen: Just enjoy life.
Yeraldit Valencia
Parents: Lorenzo Villanueva and Janeth Chavez
Future Plans: Moving out of the state and working in the medical field
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to try something new.
Samantha VanHeel
Parents: Ray and Rosangela
VanHeel
School Activities: Volleyball, basketball, track and field
Future Plans: Concordia College Moorhead to play volleyball, major in psychology to become a speech pathologist
Advice To Underclassmen: Keep pushing through even when things get tough.
Carter Voss
Parents: Kurt and Melanie Voss
School Activities: Baseball, basketball, football, Letter Club, Captains and Leaders
Future Plans: St. John’s University for business
Advice To Underclassmen: Get your homework in on time.
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Zachary Walker
Parents: Nate and Jessy Walker
Future Plans: The trade
Madison Wambach
Parents: Kenny and Lori Wambach
Future Plans: Become an electrician
Advice To Underclassmen: Take time for yourself. Don’t overcrowd your schedule because you still need time to be a kid.
Benjamin Welle
Parents: Scott and Melissa Welle
Future Plans: Alexandria Technical and Community College
Advice To Underclassmen: Have fun.
Logan Wenning
Parents: Jeffery and Tracy
Wenning
Future Plans: Farming and trucking
Advice To Underclassmen: Keep on keeping on.
Matthew Wielenberg
Parents: Dave and Joyce
Wielenberg
School Activities:
Trapshooting
Future Plans: Become a hydraulic mechanic
Advice To Underclassmen: Always get your stuff in on time even for the bigger projects. Don’t wait until the last minute.
Peyton Wiese
Parents: Jeremy and Katina Wiese
School Activities: Football
Future Plans: Become a certified mechanic
Advice To Underclassmen: Just keep pushing. It’ll be over before you know it.
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Nevaeh Williams
Parents: Shawn and Beth Williams
School Activities: Volleyball
Future Plans: Concordia College to eventually be a dermatologist
Advice To Underclassmen: Do not, whatever you do, take AP Bio.
Lacey Woodard
Parents: Jarrod Woodard and Bethany Ramler
Future Plans: Augsburg University for pre-med in physical therapy
Advice To Underclassmen: Take college classes.
Andrew Young
Parents: Dennis and Nancy Young
Future Plans: Become a licensed plumber at J-Berd
Advice To Underclassmen: Work hard.
Cailyn Zierden
Parents: Brock and Dannielle Zierden
Future Plans: North Dakota State University to major in criminal justice
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate; it makes everything harder.
Graduates who completed a questionnaire or submitted a photo are included in this keepsake edition.
Makaela Zierden
Parents: Matt and Karla
Zierden
School Activities: Tutoring, robotics, mock trial, student council, NHS, Captains and Leaders, Letter Club, volleyball, track and field, pep band
Future Plans: Concordia College-Moorhead for the exercise science pre-PT track to become a physical therapist
Advice To Underclassmen: Know your weaknesses and work on them.
Brenton Zimmermann
Parents: Michael and Cassandra Zimmermann
Future Plans: Work
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t stress.
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Class Motto: “Only 47 more years until we are seniors again!”
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Justin Anderson
Parents: Laurie and the late Jason Anderson
School Activities: Football, FFA, trapshooting, homecoming court
Future Plans: Central Lakes College in Brainerd, automotive technology program.
Advice To Underclassmen: Live life like how you want it, not like how other people want it.
Abby Barthel
Parents: Russ and Amber Barthel
School Activities: Basketball manager, volleyball manager, 7th grade baseball first base coach, student council
Future Plans: Lake Superior College to pursue a psychology major
Advice To Underclassmen: Life’s too short to waste a second. Enjoy it.
Mekenna Bartkowicz
Parents: Robyn and Kris Bartkowicz
School Activities: Leadership Council, swimming, softball, NHS, yearbook
Future Plans: St. Cloud State University to major in biomedical science
Benjamin Bieniek
Parents: Dan and Nancy Bieniek
School Activities: Football, wrestling, student council
Future Plans: Pursue a career in welding
Advice To Underclassmen: Sit back, relax, and God’s got you.
Jazmine Blackstone
Parents: Kelly Bartos
Future Plans: Undecided
Advice To Underclassmen: Your life shouldn’t revolve around what others think of you.
Grace Brady
Parents: Todd and Cindy Brady
School Activities: Figure skating, trapshooting
Future Plans: Life
Advice To Underclassmen: Well, I’d like to help, but not as much as I’d like not to.
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Paul and Melissa Bruns School Activities: Leadership Council, volleyball, student council, NHS, band Future Plans: University of Mary for nursing Advice To Underclassmen: Get involved with anything you can. High school is way too short to not experience everything you can, and it’s a good way to make amazing memories.
Parents: Stacy and Kevin Buchta Future Plans: North Dakota State University to study psychology Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t worry about college classes too much. You’ll have time later on to do them.
Bruns Parents:
Nicole Buchta
Clear School Activities: Leadership Council, cross country, baseball Future Plans: Minnesota State University Mankato to earn a degree in aviation and become a cargo pilot Advice To Underclassmen: Get your future figured out as soon as possible.
Coby Clear Parents: Robb and Jenn
Diakite
Activities: Football, basketball Future Plans: Undecided Kelsey Doll
Doll Future Plans: Undecided. Advice To Underclassmen: Get involved with your peers.
Eikmeier
Activities: Baseball Future Plans: Become a commercial pilot Advice To Underclassmen: Chase your dreams; no one is stopping you. CONGRATULATIONS Holdingford Class of 2023 Classmates • Friends • Memories!
Lamar Diakite Parents: Laura and Cheick
School
Parents: Donna and John
Tanner Eikmeier Parents: Kim and Brian
School
Mariah Fiedler
Brian Fiedler and Lisa
Reina Fujimoto
Parents: Breanne Barocio and Richard Fujimoto
Future Plans: Cosmetology school in St. Cloud
Advice To Underclassmen: Do those missing assignments, and find a Ms. Mickelson.
Bethany Gerads
Parents: Tim and Karey Gerads
School Activities: NHS, trapshooting, FFA
Future Plans: Ridgewater College to major in ag business Advice To Underclassmen: Get involved, and don’t be afraid to try new things.
Izak Harlander
Parents: Travis and Anna Harlander
Marissa Hartung
Parents: Michael and Nancy Hartung
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Kate Feia School Activities: Football, FFA
Plans: Work and make money Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t care about what other people think.
Lhotka-Fiedler School Activities: Yearbook, NHS Future Plans: St. Cloud State University Advice To Underclassmen: Live in the present, enjoy little things, do what you enjoy, have fun, and don’t give up your worth to others.
Cyril Feia Parents:
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CONGRATULATIONS Holdingford Class of 2023 Be proud of all that you’ve accomplished!
School Activities: FFA Future Plans: Find a full-time job that is
Advice To Underclassmen: Have fun with your friends and don’t stress about everything.
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Huls
Matt and Stacy Huls
Activities: Volleyball
Plans: Nor th Dakota State University to major in biological sciences with a minor in animal science or zoology Advice To Underclassmen: Star t ever y year off strong. It’s easier to stay on top of things than to catch up.
Johnson
School Activities: Baseball Future Plans: St. Cloud State University Advice To Underclassmen: Join spor ts.
Melayna
Parents:
School
Future
Gavin
Parents: Mike and Jen Johnson
Jacob Klein
Hailey
School Activities: Theate
Future Plans: Planning to own a cat CONGRATULATIONS Holdingford Class of 2023
Parents: Jason and Alicia Klein
Kubat Parents: Patti and Jason Kubat
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2023 Graduation K psake Edition • Page 29 Signs • Banners • Lettering • Custom Apparel 320-746-0746 • Main Street Holdingford, MN From Everyone at Everything Signs! 2023 2023 We are so proud of you! You will continue to do big things! Always remember to be kind, stay humble, and never give up! We love you so much! Mom & Dad Ava Congratulations Ava Kuduk Parents: Jenna Kuduk and Donald Geise Future Plans: Virginia Aquarium internship Advice To Underclassmen: Join extracurriculars, meet people, form relationships, and don’t do drugs. Elizabeth Lampert Parents: Melissa and Dan Lampert School Activities: Volleyball Future Plans: North Dakota State University for nursing Advice To Underclassmen: Do your homework and have fun in high school. Matthew Lehner Parents: Jim and Tammy Lehner Future Plans: Farming Advice To Underclassmen: Do your best to graduate. Tyler Lemke Parents: Michael and Julie Lemke School Activities: Football Future Plans: Workforce Advice To Underclassmen: Turn in your homework. Cody McKenzie Parents: Barb and Chris McKenzie Future Plans: Live in the Holdingford area and work full time in the construction field Advice To Underclassmen: Have fun in school; you won’t have this chance again. Wyatt Miller Parents: Drew and Tina Miller School Activities: Football, wrestling, 4-H, track and field Future Plans: College Advice To Underclassmen: Turn in homework on time. CONGRATULATIONS Holdingford Class of 2023 Congratulations, Seniors! Job well done.
Elijah Nienaber
Parents: Lynne and Luke
Nienaber
School Activities:
Trapshooting
Future Plans: Becoming a welder
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t sit and mope around. Go make memories.
Connor Patrick
Parents: Brian and Melissa Patrick
School Activities: Football, track and field
Future Plans: Pursuing a computer science degree
Advice To Underclassmen: Be happy.
Ryder Petersen
Parents: Matt and Laura Petersen
School Activities: Leadership Council, football, basketball, baseball, track and field, band Future Plans: University of Mary for a degree in electrical engineering and to play football
Advice To Underclassmen: If you want something bad enough, then the only thing stopping you is yourself.
Best wishes to all our area graduates for a bright and successful future!
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Evan Peterson
Parents: Doug and Jan Peterson
Future Plans: Pursuing a career as a pharmacist
Advice To Underclassmen: It’s easier to drop your GPA than to raise it.
Elias Philippi
Parents: Annie Eichers, Mathew Philippi
Future Plans: College.
Advice To Underclassmen: Do your homework.
Chesney Phillipp
Parents: Chad Phillipp
School Activities: Volleyball, basketball, track and field
Future Plans: Oak Hills Christian College to play volleyball and basketball.
Advice To Underclassmen: Do your homework and study for tests.
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CONGRATULATIONS Holdingford Class of 2023
Katie Phillipp
Parents: Kevin and Lois Phillipp School Activities: Band, pep band
Future Plans: Currently getting EMT certification and planning on getting paramedic certification
Advice To Underclassmen: Do what makes you happy.
Trista Popp
Parents: Dean and Tracey Popp School Activities: Leadership Council, volleyball, basketball, softball, NHS
Future Plans: Either attend St. Cloud State University to major in radiologic technology or else work as a dental ceramist
Advice To Underclassmen: Never give up on something just because some tough obstacles come up along the way. Pour your heart into everything you do and want to accomplish.
Lucas Provo
Parents: Donna and Anthony Provo
School Activities: Basketball, track and field
Future Plans: St. Cloud Technical and Community College for HVAC
Advice To Underclassmen: Listen to and respect your teachers, parents, coaches and everyone else trying to make you as successful as possible.
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Trever Robak
Parents: Tracey and Keith Robak
School Activities: Football, wrestling, weightlifting, trapshooting, FFA
Future Plans: Move out and live life to the fullest, maybe travel
Advice To Underclassmen: Live wild and free while you are young.
Ezekiel Rooney
Parents: Pat and Lisa Rooney
School Activities: Football, baseball
Future Plans: Planning to build race cars
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t do what I did.
Parents: Terry Runge
School Activities: Football, wrestling, musical
Future Plans: Attend college for mechanics or else go into acting
Advice To Underclassmen: Respect your teachers and upperclassmen. Quit running to lunch.
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- Confucius Congratulations Graduates
Taylor Runge
Be proud of all your accomplishments!
Wherever your new roads lead you . . . we wish you the very best in all that you do.
CONGRATULATIONS Holdingford Class of 2023
Ellie Sand
Parents: Jason and Molly Sand School Activities: Volleyball, student council
Future Plans: St. Cloud
Technical and Community College for architec tural construc tion
Advice To Underclassmen:
Participate in ever y school func tion; you only get to experience high school once.
Aubrey Schlueter
Parents:
School Activities: FFA
Future Plans: Take a year off, get CNA certification, and go to school to be an L and D (labor and deliver y) nurse
Advice To Underclassmen: Get stuff done and turned in so that school is enjoyable.
Nicole Siltala
Parents: Stephanie and Nathan
Siltala
Future Plans: Workforce
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate.
Samuel Skroch
Parents: David and Patty
Skroch
School Activities: FFA
Future Plans: Farming
Advice To Underclassmen: Just do it
Owen Skwira
Parents: Andy and Rochelle
Skwira
School Activities: FFA, 4-H
Future Plans: Starting a bait business/fisher y
Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy high school while you’re there; it goes by fast.
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Plans: Pursue a career in the medical field
To Underclassmen: The answer is always no if you never ask.
Parents: Je
Future
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Jeff and Melissa Schlueter
CONGRATULATIONS
Class of 2023
Kendyll Soltis
Parents: Rick and Lisa Soltis
Future Plans: Planning to get CNA certification over the summer and may go to college for elementary education in future
Advice To Underclassmen: Finish it out. It’s not that bad. It will come to an end fast.
Madilyn Stodolka
Parents: Jim and Teresa Stodolka
School Activities: Volleyball
Future Plans: North Dakota State University to become a dermatologist
Advice To Underclassmen: Pay attention in class, do your homework, and get enough sleep.
Abby Streit
Parents: Amy and Lowell Streit
School Activities: Peer Helpers, track and field, FEC, NHS, student council
Future Plans: North Dakota State University for marketing
Advice To Underclassmen: Make many memories with your friends. Graduation comes quickly!
Mason Streit
Parents: Keith and Jenny Streit
School Activities: Basketball, baseball
Future Plans: St. Cloud State University for business
Advice To Underclassmen: Get your homework done on time and ask questions.
Charles Symanietz
Parents: Greg and Becky Symanietz
School Activities: Baseball, football, basketball, FFA
Future Plans: Working in construction
Tanner Tomasek
Parents: Mary and Paul Tomasek
School Activities: Leadership Council, NHS, Business Club, student council, FCA, baseball, basketball, football, trapshooting, jazz band, pep band, concert band
Future Plans: South Dakota State University to obtain bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
Advice To Underclassmen: Life has no meaning if you aren’t able to leave a legacy or impact behind. Strive to impact lives around you.
2023 Graduation K psake Edition • Page 33 GOOD LUCK AREA GRADUATES! Gary & Vicki Gerads P.O. Box 104 Holdingford, MN 56340 320-746-2926 320-836-2517 Bulk Gasoline • Premier Diesel • Motor Oil Greases • Furnace Oil • Farm & Home Delivery HOLDINGFORD MILL LLC 130 Plymouth Street, PO Box 240 • Holdingford, MN 56340 320-746-2281 • E-mail: holdingfordmill@aol.com • Softener Salt • Bird Seed • Dog/Cat Food • Farm Fresh Eggs • Lawn Fertilizer • Lawn Seed • Tingley Boots • Baler Twine • Baby Chicks Owners Jeff & Sue Burg MORE THAN JUST QUALITY FEEDS! Congratulations Class of 2023 Supporting the American Farmer since 1895! CONGRATULATIONS Class of 2023!
Congrats
be more proud of you. Stay humble; stay focused; achieve. God Bless. Love, Mom & Dad Tanner
Holdingford
A time for looking back . . . a time for looking forward!
Couldn’t
CONGRATULATIONS Holdingford Class of 2023
Jaidyn Tracy
Parents: Lisa Taylor and Jonathan Lehrer
School Activities: Theater, choir, Art Club
Future Plans: Pursue a bachelor’s degree in mortuary science
Advice To Underclassmen: School is only 13-14 years of a long life; it’s okay.
Blake Welle
Parents: Jennifer Feldewerd and Jason Welle
School Activities: Baseball, basketball
Future Plans: Construction career
Advice To Underclassmen: Do your homework; that’s all you need to do to pass.
CONGRATULATIONS
Kierston Wheat
Parents: Krista Jarnot
School Activities: Business Club, track and field, band, swim and dive
Future Plans: North Dakota State University
Advice To Underclassmen: Get to know your SRO (school cop) to get out of a ticket.
Grace Woitalla
Parents: Keith and Patty Woitalla
School Activities: FFA
Future Plans: Ridgewater College for agribusiness with a crop emphasis
Advice To Underclassmen: Take in the high school experience. It goes by way too fast.
Holdingford Class of 2023
Maria Wruck
Parents: Julie and Jeremiah
Wruck
School Activities: FFA, yearbook
Future Plans: Workforce
Advice To Underclassmen: Turn in your work and you’ll pass.
Parents: Lori and Ernie Zehowski
School Activities: Graduation Committee, volleyball, student council
Future Plans: Rasmussen College for nursing
Advice To Underclassmen: It takes more effort to fail than to pass.
Kyle Zeimietz
Parents: Thomas and Heather Zeimetz
School Activities: Cross country, choir
Future Plans: Working full time at Performance Food Group (PFG) in Rice, MN
Advice To Underclassmen: Get enough sleep.
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Graduates who completed a questionnaire or submitted a photo are included in this keepsake edition.
Upsala High School Seniors Class of 2023
Class Flower: Marigold
Class Song: “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
Harold Arlen
Class Colors: Light Blue & Silver
Friday, May 26, 2023 7:00 p.m.
Upsala School
Class Quote: “You can never be old and wise if you were never young and dumb.”
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Andrew Aleckson
Parents: Jesse and Michelle Aleckson
School Activities: Knowledge bowl, NHS
Future Plans: Pursuing a career in some kind of filmrelated field
Advice To Underclassmen: Manage your time and be aware of what work you need to do.
Silas Arvig
Parents: Scott and Sara Arvig
School Activities: Trapshooting, robotics, NHS, knowledge bowl
Future Plans: College to become an engineer
Advice To Underclassmen: Have a plan and work as hard as you can at it.
Christian Benson
Parents: Chris and Crystal Benson
Future Plans: Workforce
Advice To Underclassmen: Have fun.
Mitchell George Parents: Tim and Sheila George School Activities: Football, baseball
Future Plans: Workforce
Advice To Underclassmen: Work hard.
Paige Gerads
Parents: Jamie and Rebecca Gerads
School Activities: Swimming, basketball, softball, NHS, FFA, student council, Mentoring Club, Drama Club
Future Plans: Minnesota State University Mankato to earn a degree in social work
Advice To Underclassmen: Be who you are regardless of what others say.
Alexis Reimers
Parents: Pete and Lisa Reimers
School Activities: Volleyball, softball, Mentoring Club
Future Plans: St. Scholastica for social work
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t wish to be a senior because it goes way too fast.
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Axel Johnson
Parents: Steve and Sheri Johnson
School Activities: Band, robotics, knowledge bowl
Future Plans: Using associate of arts degree earned in high school to enter the workforce
Advice To Underclassmen: Sweat the small stuff.
Ryan Johnson
Parents: Chad and Lacy Johnson
School Activities: Football, basketball
Future Plans: Work in plumbing
Advice To Underclassmen: Do your homework.
Madalin Koetter
Parents: Paul and Kathy Koetter
School Activities: Volleyball, basketball, softball, NHS
Future Plans: Pursuing a career working with small children
Advice To Underclassmen: Make every moment count; it goes by so fast.
Nicholas Kulla
Parents: John and Carolyn Kulla
School Activities: Football, basketball, FFA, robotics
Future Plans: Workforce
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate.
Tiago Leite
Parents: Alexsandro Leite and Catia Borges
School Activities: Drama Club, volleyball, basketball manager
Future Plans: Career in the field of business
Advice To Underclassmen: Have fun with your friends.
Max Lange
Parents: Duke and Jayne Lange
School Activities: Football, baseball
Future Plans: Work at J-Berd Electric
Wishing you a future filled with Success!
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