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Albany Area High Sch l Cla of 2022
Friday, May 27th | 7:00 p.m. | Albany High School Gymnasium
Class Colors: Purple and Gold
Class Flower: Sunflower
Class Song: “22” by Taylor Swift
Class Motto: “Our lives are before us, our past is beind us, and our memories are forever with us.” Unknown
ALEX ABRAHAM
Parents: Brian and Jody Abraham
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: Undecided
Advice To Underclassmen: Make high school fun; you only get to do it once.
JACOB ADRIAN
Parents: Phil and Jessica Adrian
School Activities: Wrestling and Baseball
Future Plans: Attend St. Cloud
State and go to grad school to become a small animal vet.
Advice To Underclassmen: Make a lot of friends.
AARON AINALI
Parents: Sheila Fuchs and Eric Ainali
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: Go to college at MSUM.
Advice To Underclassmen: High school goes by fast.
JADEN ARENS
Parents: Keith and Angie Arens
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: Work Force
Advice To Underclassmen: Stay on the right track, don’t fall behind, and focus on yourself.
ALAYNA ARRIAGA
Parents: Pat and Shelley Johnson
School Activities: Track and Field
Future Plans: Attend
Alexandria Technical and Community College.
Advice To Underclassmen: Be a leader, not a follower.
CENAH BARKER
Parents: Sharon and Jai Barker
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: Med School
Advice To Underclassmen: Stop walking in rows of 3 in the hallway.
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Home of Home the Albany the Huskies
Gradua on Ceremony
Follow Your Heart . . . Follow Your Dreams . . . Enjoy Every Moment!
Albany Area High Sch l Senior Cla 2022
JORDAN
BARKER
Parents: Jason and Lisa Barker
School Activities: Football, Basketball, Golf, Captains and Leaders, and Letter Club
Future Plans: Go to St. John’s for a major in business and minor in accounting or finance.
Advice To Underclassmen: Get good grades and do your homework, also make sure you get enough sleep.
PAIGE BENTLEY
Parents: Melissa Becker and John Mergen
School Activities: Yearbook
Future Plans: Graphic Design
Major Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t be scared to be yourself.
AMIDY BERCKES
Parents: Liz and Dean Berckes
School Activities: Bowling and Swimming
Future Plans: Undecided
Advice To Underclassmen: N/A
ANNIE BETTIN
Parents: Chad and Jill Bettin
School Activities: Volleyball, Student Council, NHS, Letter Club, Captains and Leaders, and Yearbook
Future Plans: I will be attending the University of St. Thomas and will be majoring in marketing with a minor in design.
Advice To Underclassmen: Surround yourself with people who make you happy.
CONGRATULATIONS
CARTER BIRR
Parents: Loren and Sara Birr
School Activities: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Captains and Leaders, Letter Club
Future Plans: Attend a 4 year school to get my generals.
Major is undecided.
Advice To Underclassmen: Show up to class and get homework done on time.
ELLIE BIRR
Parents: Stacy Layne and Glen Birr
School Activities: Basketball, FFA
Future Plans: Study Mortuary Science
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t stress about something that won’t matter 10 years from now.
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Albany Area High Sch l Senior Cla 2022
ELLIE BLATTNER
Parents: Tom and Dawn Blattner
School Activities: Swim, Dance, Golf, Letter Club, NHS, Yearbook
Future Plans: Swimming at College of Saint Benedict’s and majoring in Business Leadership.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t let people decide who you are.
MARIA BLENKER
Parents: Rachel and Adam Blenker
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: Either nursing or business
Advice To Underclassmen: Do your homework on time, and don’t let yourself fall behind.
CASSIDY
BOECKERMANN
Parents: Glen and Jannell Boeckermann
School Activities: Cross Country, Knowledge Bowl, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Tech Team, Mock Trial, Drama
Future Plans: I will be going to the University of Wisconsin - River Falls to get my degree in Music Education.
Advice To Underclassmen: Take your time, you don’t have to be the first person to understand and know what you want to do. You have to take your time to learn and experience life before making those decisions.
VICTORIA BOSER
Parents: Greg and Gwen Boser
School Activities: Marching Band, Pep Band, FCA
Future Plans: Work Force
Advice To Underclassmen: Respect all teachers (including paras), and get your homework done ASAP.
ABBY BREITBACH
Parents: Ryan and Brenda Breitbach
School Activities: Dance team, student council, letter club
Future Plans: Attend Rochester Tech for prerequisites for the radiography program at the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.
Advice To Underclassmen: Get involved! You’ll never regret being in multiple sports or clubs.
EMILY BRETH
Parents: Jerry and Tammy Breth
School Activities: FFA, Mock Trial and Drama
Future Plans: Work Force involving people and agriculture
Advice To Underclassmen: Embrace every moment of high school, the time goes by faster than you think it will.
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BLAKE BUDDE
Parents: Angel and Curt Budde
School Activities: Football
Future Plans: College
Advice To Underclassmen: Do whatever you feel like.
ALLIE BUERMANN
Parents: Pat and Rita Buermann
School Activities: Trap Shooting
Future Plans: Finish nursing school at Alexandria Technical and Community College.
Advice To Underclassmen: Set big goals for yourself.
JERSEY BURKE
Parents: Bryce and Renae
Reasonover
School Activities: BEAT Tech Team
Future Plans: Attend UW-River Falls for History Education.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t waste your time on hard classes that you don’t need to take right now. College English is way easier when you’re actually in college, do fun things now instead!!
ANDREW BURNETT
Parents: Sara and Jason Burnett
School Activities: Cross Country, Band, Pep Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, BEAT Tech Team, Letter Club, NHS, Student Council, and Captains and Leaders
Future Plans: Attend Moorhead State to study light and sound technologies.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t listen to Noah’s advice to underclassman.
ANNA BUTTWEILER
Parents: John and Lisa
Buttweiler
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: Going to Moorhead next year to get my degree in Social Work.
Advice To Underclassmen: Do your homework and don’t proscrastinate. High school goes by so fast. The days go slow but the years go fast. Don’t take it for granted.
LUKE BUTTWEILER
Parents: Steve and Barb
Buttweiler
School Activities: Football, letter club and captains and leaders
Future Plans: Going to NDSU. Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate too much.
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JORAN CARLSON
Parents: Christine and Eric Carlson
School Activities: Basketball, Softball, National Honor Society, and captains and leaders.
Future Plans: Attend Alexandria Technical and Community College to finish my nursing degree.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate homework!
PORTER COPLAN
Parents: Andrea and Eric Coplan
School Activities: Football, Wrestling, Track and Field, Letter Club
Future Plans: Major in Biomedical Science at NDSU.
Advice To Underclassmen: Stay in school, kids.
ALEXANDER CRESS
Parents: Melissa Newman and Richard Cress
School Activities: Dungeons and Dragons Club
Future Plans: Work Force
Advice To Underclassmen: Do your work.
Albany Area High Sch l Senior Cla 2022
DECLAN CRUMLEY
Parents: Jim and Dana Crumley
School Activities: Football, Wrestling, Captains and Leaders
Future Plans: Play Football at Gustavus Adolphus College and major in exercise science pre-PT.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate.
CALEB CUNNINGHAM
Parents: James and Nikki
Cunningham
School Activities: Football
Future Plans: Work Force
Advice To Underclassmen: Make the most of it.
ALEXA DAVEY
Parents: Chad and Kami Davey
School Activities: Volleyball, NHS, Letter Club, Captians and Leaders, and We The People
Future Plans: Attend NDSU to major in biology.
Advice To Underclassmen: The only opinion you should be worried about is your own, what other people think doesn’t matter.
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ANA DIEDERICH
Parents: Jason and Juli
Diederich
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: Undecided
DOMINIC EIYNCK
Parents: Greg and Jamie Eiynck
School Activities: Football
Future Plans: Attend College
Advice To Underclassmen: Pay attention in class.
GRACE EIYNCK
Parents: Mary Kay and Gary Eiynck
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: Attending Alex tech to study social work
Advice To Underclassmen: Quizlet will be your best friend.
DANICA FINDLEY
Parents: Tom Findley and Angie Janorschke
School Activities: Girls Basketball and Letter Club
Future Plans: I will be attending SCSU and Majoring in Elementary Education.
Advice To Underclassmen: Have an open mind and get out of your comfort zone.
BRADY
Parents: Dan and Deb Goebel
School Activities: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Captains and Leaders, Letter Club, NHS
Future Plans: Alexandria Tech for liberal arts and baseball.
Advice To Underclassmen: Take as many college classes as you can.
Albany Area High Sch l Senior Cla 2022 Time to
HOPE
Parents: Dan and Deb Goebel
School Activities: I am involved in Cross Country, Dance, Track, Letter Club, Captains and Leaders, NHS, Student Council, and A.S.K. Peer Tutoring
Future Plans: I plan to go to UND in Grand Forks in the fall to major in Physical Therapy.
Advice To Underclassmen: School isn’t all about good grades and being perfect. You need to let yourself have time to yourself or spend time with friends not worrying about when the next assignment is due. Work hard but not to the extent of missing out on everything you had hoped to accomplish.
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MARISSA GOURDE
Parents: Anne and Rod Gourde
School Activities: Volleyball managing, basketball managing, Yearbook, National Honor Society, Student Council, Letter Club, Captains and Leaders & Diocesan Youth Council.
Future Plans: Attend the University of Mary in Bismarck for a degree in Business/ Marketing.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t sweat the small stuff, enjoy your time in High School!
JESSE GREENWOOD
Parents: Tim and Karen Greenwood
School Activities: Dungeons & Dragons
Future Plans: Undecided
Advice To Underclassmen: Get your work done.
COLE HAGEMEIER
Parents: Jesse and Lucy Hagemeier
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: Work for my dad
Advice To Underclassmen: Get to know the shop teachers, it will allow some extra perks.
KAYLA HAHN
Parents: Kim and Jordan Hahn
School Activities: Swimming, Fall Play, One Act, Musical, Drama Club Co-President, Letter Club, Captains and Leaders, NHS, Future Plans: Actor/Model
Advice To Underclassmen: This is your life so create a life that you love.
JOHANNA HAMANN
Parents: Alice and Scott Hamann
School Activities: Adaptive Bowling
Future Plans: I am going to come back and do the 18-21 program
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t drop out and don’t skip class.
LOGAN HARREN
Parents: Randy and Karla Harren
School Activities: Captains and Leaders, Football, Baseball
Future Plans: Law Enforcement
Advice To Underclassmen: Do your homework.
BRAVER THAN YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE
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Albany Area High Sch l Senior Cla 2022
ABE HARTUNG
Parents: Randy and Amanda Hartung
School Activities: FFA
Future Plans: Farm
Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy school.
FAITH HARTUNG
Parents: Kari and Fred Hartung
School Activities: Speech, Band, CPR Team
Future Plans: To attend SCSU and study in pre-med or nursing.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate big assignments…I learned that the hard way. Also, join sports and clubs! I regret not joining a sport and being more active in school activities because they allow you to improve your social skills and be involved.
EMMA HEINEN
Parents: Roger and Sara Heinen
School Activities: FFA
Future Plans: Work at the Barking Birch
Advice To Underclassmen: You don’t have to go to college to be successful.
MADI HERKENHOFF
Parents: Luke and Anne Herkenhoff
School Activities: Basketball, Fishing Team, Captains and Leaders, Letter Club, NHS, and We The People
Future Plans: Attend St. Cloud State University for elementary education and to play basketball.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to try new things.
JAZMIN HERNANDEZ
Parents: Marcelo and Kandi Hernandez
School Activities: Letter Club and Basketball Manager
Future Plans: Attending CSB and majoring in either business or nutrition.
Advice To Underclassmen: Take classes that you will enjoy, not the ones your friends are taking.
HALLIE HOFFARTH
Parents: Sonya and Ryan Hoffarth
School Activities: Swimming, Softball, Captains and Leaders, Letter Club, Student Council, NHS
Future Plans: University of Minnesota Twin Cities for pre-law.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t worry about other people and have as much fun as you can :)
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BRANDON HOLM
Parents: Brad and Linda Holm
School Activities: Baseball and basketball
Future Plans: Work Force
Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy the time you have now in school and make the best of it.
LYNDSAY HOMMERDING
Parents: Kimberly and Roger Hommerding
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: Majoring in Social Work.
Advice To Underclassmen: Branch out of your comfort zone.
PRESTON HOPPE
Parents: Travis and Amy Hoppe
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: NDSU for Business.
Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy high school it goes by fast.
NICK HUDOCK
Parents: Toni and Barry Hudock
School Activities: Wrestling Future Plans: Move somewhere warm ASAP. Advice To Underclassmen: Join after school activities.
PEYTON HYLLA
Parents: Nathan and Megan Hylla
School Activities: Volleyball, NHS, Letter Club, Captains and Leaders, Yearbook, and We The People
Future Plans: Attending South Dakota State Univeristy and majoring in interior design.
Advice To Underclassmen: Trying to be perfect is a waste of time.
REBECCA IVERSON
Parents: Jason and Hope Iverson
School Activities: Dance Team
Future Plans: College
Advice To Underclassmen: Human Anatomy isn’t actually the second hardest science class @Mr. Maas.
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ABBY KALTHOFF
Parents: Dave and Teri Kalthoff
School Activities: Volleyball, Boys Basketball Manager, Student Council, National Honor Society, Captains and Leaders, Letter Club, We The People
Future Plans: Attend University of North Dakota for business.
Advice To Underclassmen: Whatever you decide to do, do it well.
NOAH KALTHOFF
Parents: Roger and Staci Kalthoff
School Activities: Tech Team, Jazz Band, Marching Band
Future Plans: Major in computer science at NDSU
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t listen to Burnett’s advice.
BAILEY KESKE
Parents: Kelly Dodge and Dave Keske
School Activities: Basketball, Letter Club
Future Plans: Undecided
Advice To Underclassmen: Worry about yourself in high school, not others.
MEGAN KOGLIN
Parents: Randy and Carolyn Koglin
School Activities: Swimming, Track, Trap Shooting, Student Council, Letter Club, Captains and Leaders, and Jazz Band
Future Plans: Attend NDSU.
Advice To Underclassmen: Get your homework done and drink water.
MYRA KOTSCHEVAR
Parents: Tony and Jennifer Kotschevar
School Activities: NHS, Letter Club, Captains and Leaders, Mock Trial, FFA, Viva Voce, ASK
Peer Tutoring, Drama Club CoPresident
Future Plans: I hope to attend the University of Minnesota Morris for Psychology, and later go in to work in human services.
Advice To Underclassmen: It is never too late to join a new activity. Branch out of your comfort zone, and you might just find something you love :)
PEYTON KRUMREI
Parents: Kyle and Julie Krumrei
School Activities: Wrestling and Baseball
Future Plans: Study Electrical Engineering at SCSU.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t let others decide your path for you.
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LUKE LAING
Parents: Mike and Connie Laing
School Activities: Trap
Shooting
Future Plans: Going to college at Alexandria Tech for Carpentry. Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy every day because they don’t last long.
KAYDANCE
LARSON
Parents: Liana and Scott Birr
School Activities: Yearbook
Future Plans: University of St. Thomas for Nursing.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t take advice from people like me :/
ALYSSA LOBITZ
Parents: Shelley and Colin Lobitz
School Activities: Track, Letter Club
Future Plans: Alexandria Technical and Community College.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t take high school for granted.
Albany Area High Sch l Senior Cla 2022
KAYA MAILE-GALVAN
Parents: Lisa Maile and James Galvan
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: Trying to become an RN.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t rush through things. Take your time and have fun while you can.
JAYDEN MARECK
Parents: Dave Notch and Karen Hellmann
School Activities: Football, Track
Future Plans: NDSCS for plumbing.
Advice To Underclassmen: Live reckless.
LAUREN MARECK
Parents: Pam and Paul Mareck School Activities: Swimming and Letter Club
Future Plans: Attend Mankato State University to major in dietisitics and minor in psychology.
Advice To Underclassmen: Talk to everyone.
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SAVANNAH MASSMANN
Parents: Steve and Karla Massmann
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: Nursing at St. Cloud State.
Advice To Underclassmen:
High school is such a small part of your life story so just have fun and try to set goals for the future.
GRANT MAYERS
Parents: Michael and Staci
Mayers
School Activities: Hockey, Track, Cross Country, Trap Shooting, FFA, Letter Club, Captains and Leaders, Jazz Band
Future Plans: Attend Minnesota State University Mankato for Exercise Science.
Advice To Underclassmen: Attend high school sporting events even if you have no clue how they work, just support your classmates.
ELIZABETH MERDAN
Parents: Dean and Susan Merdan
School Activities: I’m a school board student representative
Future Plans: Attend College of Saint Benedict majoring in Political Science and minoring in History.
Advice To Underclassmen: Do your homework.
ANGELA MERGEN
Parents: Mike and Cyndi Mergen
School Activities: Speech, Drama Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Future Plans: I am currently undecided on post secondary plans but am letting God guide my footsteps. He has the real plan. Advice To Underclassmen: Do the things that are scary and bigger than you. Celebrate failing by getting back up. Spread your wings. Doing these things is how you grow and bloom. As a graduating senior, I tell you, YOU CAN DO THIS!
ROBIN
MERGEN
Parents: Joe and Joani Mergen
School Activities: NHS, Letter Club, Wrestling Manager
Future Plans: Attend Alexandria Tech for Business Management.
Advice To Underclassmen: Have fun!
GRANT MEYER
Parents: Derrick and Tina Meyer
School Activities: Golf, Letter Club, and Trapshooting
Future Plans: AttendSt. Cloud Technical College for Plumbing Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t sweat over your grades.
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COLE MOULZOLF
Parents: Jesse and Sara
Moulzolf
School Activities: Wrestling, Football, and Letter Club
Future Plans: Work as an HVAC technician.
Advice To Underclassmen: Do as much as you can because time goes by fast.
MADDIE MULLER
Parents: Paul and Angela Muller
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: Undecided
Advice To Underclassmen: Graduation comes faster than you think so make the best of each moment.
HAILEY NATHE
Parents: Pat and Ruthann Nathe
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: Attend Alexandria Technical College for Business Management and Accounting.
Advice To Underclassmen: Years go by fast, don’t take it for granted.
ISAAC NOSKA
Parents: Gabe and Greta Noska School Activities: Basketball, Letter Club, Track Future Plans: College
Advice To Underclassmen: Spend your time doing what you want.
THOMAS ODENTHAL
Parents: Rick and Jane Odenthal
School Activities: Football, Student Representative, Student Council, Captains and Leaders, and Letter Club
Future Plans: Attend St. John’s.
Advice To Underclassmen: Take the hard classes first so you’re left with the easy classes senior year.
EMMA ORBECK
Parents: Barb and James Orbeck
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: Attending MSU Moorhead for Accounting. Advice To Underclassmen: Get and stay involved.
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HAILEY
OSWSKEY
Parents: Becky and Jimmy
Stueve
School Activities: Yearbook
Future Plans: Undecided
Advice To Underclassmen:
Don’t waste your time stressing about the little things that won’t matter to you in a year.
SAM
PELZER
Parents: Kurt and Joanne Pelzer
School Activities: Letter Club
Future Plans: Go to Alexandria
Technical Community College for nursing.
Advice To Underclassmen: Work hard but don’t forget to have fun too.
ABBY
PETERSCHICK
Parents: Tara and Chad Peterschick
School Activities: Yearbook and We The People
Future Plans: I plan on going to college to major in architecture and minor in interior design.
Advice To Underclassmen: High school will never be the best four years of your life unless you make it that. So go have fun, surround yourself with people that will make you happy, and be you! And trust me there will be hard times - but its how you grow and learn from those times that truly matter!
ALAINA PULLINS
Parents: Matt and Kristi Pullins
School Activities: Yearbook, NHS, Swimming and Diving, Viva Voce, Letter Club, Track and Field
Future Plans: I plan on going to NDSU to major in either Criminology or Veterinary Science.
Advice To Underclassmen: None
BLAKE RAJKOWSKI
Parents: Jodi Rajkowski
School Activities: Robotics, Adapted Bowling, and Special Olympics
Future Plans: I am doing the 18-21 program.
Advice To Underclassmen: Be prepared for class.
KYLE RAUSCH
Parents: Dean and Jessica Rausch
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: Biology at Mankato.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t wish for time to go by faster, it goes by fast.
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Albany Area High Sch l Senior Cla 2022
ETHAN ROEHRL
Parents: Jason and Trish Roehrl
MELANIE ROSEN
Parents: Mary and Rick Rosen
CADEN
SAND
Parents: Paul and Lisa Sand School Activities: Baseball, Football, Captains and Leaders, and Letter Club
Future Plans: Go to college at Alexandria Tech for Mechatronics.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t back down from anything.
CARTER SCHIFFLER
Parents: Paul and Stacy Schiffler
School Activities: Captains and Leaders, Letter Club, Football, Baseball
Future Plans: Play college football
Advice To Underclassmen: None
JOSIE SCHMITT
Parents: Brent and Jill Schmitt
School Activities: Volleyball, Letter Club, We The People
Future Plans: To attend St. Ben’s this fall.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t stress the little things.
ISAAC SCHWINGHAMMER
Parents: Larry and Shelly Schwinghammer
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: Live Life.
Advice To Underclassmen: Stop caring about what others think.
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School Activities:
Plans:
Technical & Community College.
To Underclassmen: To always try out for activities, if you don’t like it, try out for another activity .
Drama, FFA, AAFT, Trap shooting team Future
Alexandria
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School Activities:
Future Plans:
college for Surgical Technology.
To Underclassmen:
an open mind and get out of your comfort zone.
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Albany Area High Sch l Senior Cla 2022
ZOE SHAY
Parents: Brennan Shay and Velvet Paggen
School Activities: Yearbook
Future Plans: Undecided
Advice To Underclassmen: Try not to care about what people think, no one is going to remember everything you do.
DYLAN SHEPARD
Parents: Lynda and Nelson Shepard
School Activities: Track and Field
Future Plans: Go to Wadena Tech to be a power lineman.
Advice To Underclassmen: Procrastination will sneak up on you like your worst nightmare. Try and do your assignments when you get them.
BRYNEA SHOFNER
Parents: Carrie and Dave Shofner
School Activities: Dungeons and Dragons
Future Plans: Get associate degree and become a flight attendant.
Advice To Underclassmen: Seize every moment.
KATIE SIMON
Parents: Melissa and Joe Simon
School Activities: Dance, Captains and Leaders, Colorgaurd
Future Plans: Attend Alexandria Tech for Excercise Science.
Advice To Underclassmen: Ask questions - it doesn’t pay to sit there and be confused.
ABBY SININGER
Parents: Bill and Michelle
Sininger
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: SCSU for computer sciences.
Advice To Underclassmen:
You know what the happiest animal on Earth is? It’s a goldfish. You know why? It’s got a 10 second memory. Be a goldfish.
ISAAC SONNENBURG
Parents: Lori and Cory Hanson
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: Trades
Advice To Underclassmen: Do your homework.
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EMILY
SPANIER
Parents: Scott and Julie
Spanier
School Activities: Track, Cross Country, Letter Club, Captains and Leaders, Yearbook, Business Team, We The People, and Student Council
Future Plans: I plan to attend the College of Saint Benedict for Nursing.
Advice To Underclassmen: Get involved and make sure to prioritize having fun.
KEAGEN
STANGLER
Parents: Russ and Lisa Stangler
School Activities: Baseball
Future Plans: Doing excavating down in the cities
Advice To Underclassmen: Make the best of it. Time goes fast.
SAVANNAH
STICH
Parents: Glenn and Elizabeth Stich
School Activities: Yearbook
Future Plans: Cosmetology School
Advice To Underclassmen: People change and friendships change. Don’t try being friends with everyone because that is not realistic.
RYAN
STROEING
Parents: Peggy Klasen and Jeff
Stroeing
School Activities: Trap
Shooting
Future Plans: Work Force
Advice To Underclassmen: N/A
SYDNEY
STUDNISKI
Parents: Mark and Robin
Studniski
School Activities: NHS
Future Plans: Continue at Alex Tech getting a degree in accounting and business management.
Advice To Underclassmen: School isn’t everything, don’t forget to live your life.
JOHN SUNDET
Parents: John and Anna Sundet
School Activities: Golf
Future Plans: College at either St. John’s or Augustana.
Advice To Underclassmen: Save shop classes till the end of the year.
Albany Area High Sch l Senior Cla 2022
TIAUNA TABATT
Parents: Karen Tabbat
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: Studying
Zoology at Colorado State University
Advice To Underclassmen: Be true to yourself, don’t compare yourself to others, and surround yourself with people who will endlessly support you
HUNTER TATE
Parents: Adam Tate and Tanya
Schroeder
School Activities: Wrestling and Football
Future Plans: Attending
Mankato State University
Advice To Underclassmen: You graduate quicker than you think
ABBY THELEN
Parents: Curt and Lynette
Thelen
School Activities: Golf, Letter Club, Captains and Leaders, NHS
Future Plans: Attending the University of Mary, majoring in biomechanics, planning to pursue Physical Therapy career, and playing golf
Advice To Underclassmen: Be involved, join clubs and activties
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Albany Area High Sch l Senior Cla 2022
JOVAN
TOMSCHE
Parents: Pete and Elizabeth Tomsche
School Activities: Track and field
Future Plans: Tech College in Canon City, Colorado.
Advice To Underclassmen: Keep a positive mindset every day.
NICK TOUGAS
Parents: Jeff and Jackie Tougas
School Activities: Football, Trap Shooting, and Letter Club
Future Plans: Attend Alexandria Tech for Carpentry.
Advice To Underclassmen: Take hybrid classes.
MARISSA VOIGT
Parents: Ryan and Dana Dingmann
School Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Captains and Leaders, Letter Club, and NHS
Future Plans: I plan to attend SCSU for Business Managment.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t stress about stuff, half the time it doesn’t even matter.
NOAH VOZ
Parents: Ryan and Melissa Voz
School Activities: Baseball and Letter Club
Future Plans: Attend Bemidji State.
Advice To Underclassmen: Have fun.
OWEN WEISS
Parents: Deb Paulson and Vic Weiss
School Activities: Bowling
Future Plans: I enrolled in the 18 plus program.
Advice To Underclassmen: Be positive.
Class of 2022 | Strong & Proud!
BLAKE WINKELS
Parents: Don and Shirley Winkels
School Activities: Baseball, Captains & Leaders, Letter Club
Future Plans: Undecided Advice To Underclassmen: Be involved.
TORI WOLBECK
Parents: Lacey Lingofelt and Jesse Wolbeck
School Activities: Dance, West Stearns CEO
Future Plans: AttendCollege for business management.
Advice To Underclassmen: 3 points is better than no points.
TREVOR WUOLLE
Parents: Art and Heather Wuolle
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: Become a woodworker or mechanic.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t do your homework last second.
AJ ZEMAN
Parents: Richard and Crystal Zeman
School Activities: N/A
Future Plans: Undecided
Advice To Underclassmen: N/A
Graduates who completed a questionnaire or submitted a photo are included in this keepsake edition.
ALEXIS ZIERDEN
Parents: Brock and Dannielle Zierden
School Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, FFA,
Future Plans: Attend ATCC for the law enforcement program
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t gain bad relationships with teachers, & just enjoy every minute of your life no matter what others are telling you.
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Holdingford Senior Class of 2022
Graduation Ceremony
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Holdingford High School Gymnasium
Class Colors: Green and Black
Class Flower: Sunflower
Class Song: “22” by Taylor Swift
Class Motto: “Life’s a garden: dig it.”
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ROCK CASPERS
Parents: Kelly and Gordon
Caspers
School Activities: None
Advice To Underclassmen:
None
Future Plans:
None
COHL CLEAR
Parents: Jenn and Robb Clear
School Activities: Cross country and baseball
Advice To Underclassmen: Always be kind and listen to your mom.
Future Plans: Undecided
SEAN DIAKITE
Parents: Laura and Cheick Diakite
School Activities: Football, basketball, track, Leadership Council and business club
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t listen to anyone else. You choose your own future and path of living. You only live once so live it to the fullest. Don’t take time for granted.
Future plans: Go to the University of Minnesota Morris to play football. Major in Business or Computer Science. I plan on playing football as long as I can or go pro one day.
JOSELUIS DIAZ
Parents: Rosa Herrera
School Activities: None
Advice To Underclassmen: This is your life, don’t let anyone keep you down.
Future Plans: Work and find my dream job.
BEAU DOUVIER
Parents: Jolene
School Activities: None
Advice To Underclassmen: Go work.
Future plans: Work.
TERESA ETHEN
Parents: Jerry and Nancy
Ethen
School Activities: Volleyball, band, NHS, Peer Helpers, P4T and Leadership Council
Advice To Underclassmen: Savor your last few years of high school. They will be gone before you know it.
Future Plans: I plan to attend Minnesota State University Moorhead and major in Elementary Education.
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ASHLYNN EUERLE
Parents: Jeremy and Alaina
Euerle
School Activities: P4T, choir
Advice To Underclassmen: Listen to your teachers even though what they’re saying may not seem important, it is.
Future Plans: I plan to become a tatoo artist and hopefully start a family.
ETHAN FELD
Parents: Raymond Feld, Jessie Feld, Lora Green and Kenny Green
School Activities: None
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t have classes to make up during your Senior year
Future Plans: To become a full-time Bench Jeweler.
CHRISTINA FIEDLER
Parents: James and Jennifer Holmberg
School Activities: I was in the fall play my freshman year where we performed A Highschooler’s Guide to the Galaxy, active in FFA for 4 years, competed in the horse judging CDE, second year trap shooting league
Future Plans: Slow down, take a deep breath, and enjoy the little things around you. Time goes by so fast.
Advice To Underclassmen: I’m going to the University of Minnesota, Crookston, for a double major in Animal Science and Equine Science.
ISAAC FOWLER
Parents: Jake and Carla Fowler
School Activities: Football, basketball, baseball, track, Knowledge Bowl, Peer Helpers, Leadership Council and business club
Future Plans: Enjoy yourself and your time in high school because it is short.
Advice To Underclassmen: I plan on attending NDSU and I am currently undecided on my major.
ALEX FUSSY
Parents: Sandy and Paul
School Activities: None
Advice To Underclassmen: None
Future Plans: None
NIK HANSON
Parents: Ginelle and Jaysen Hanson
School Activities: Baseball
Advice to Underclassmen: Try your hardest
Future Plans: Unknown
2022 Graduation K psake Edition • Page 25 Classmates • Friends • Memories! CONGRATULATIONS Graduating Class of 2022! Signs • Banners • Lettering • Custom Apparel 320-746-0746 • Main Street Holdingford, MN From Everyone at Everything Signs! 2022 2022 HOLDINGFORD
HIGH SCHOOL | CLASS OF 2022
SAM HARREN
Parents: Janelle and Rick
Notch
School Activities: Wrestling, football, baseball, Leadership Council, FFA, band
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t take time for granted, four years goes by fast.
Future Plans: Air Force Reserve, Electrician
ANNA HARTUNG
Parents: Greg and Ema Hartung
School Activities: Theater productions including spring plays, one acts and musicals, volleyball 9-11, National Honor Society, Project 4 Teens, Student Council
Advice To Underclassmen: My advice is to join a club or sport. This puts you on a team which is a second family.
Future Plans: I plan to go to college for Early Elementary Education and then teach in a small town school.
BLAKE HAWKER
Parents: Kristi and Alan Hawker
School Activities: None
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t fail a class.
Future Plans: Make lots of money and have lots of fun.
JACOB HAWN
Parents: Brenda and Eric Hawn
School Activities: None
Advice To Underclassmen: None
Future Plans: None
SAMANTHA HERDINA
Parents: Tracy and Shane Herdina
School Activities: None
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t slack, stay ahead. DO YOUR WORK.
Future Plans: Become a nurse after attending CLC Brainerd
BLAKE HERGES
Parents: Kelly and Jason
School Activities: None
Advice To Underclassmen: None
Future Plans: None
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MAXWELL JENDRO
Parents: Carrie and Greg
School Activities: None
Advice To Underclassmen:
None
Future plans: None
GRANT M. KILEY
Parents: Michelle and Wil Kiley
School Activities: Student Council, concert band, jazz band, pep band, honors band, business club, Kowledge
Bowl,basketball, track & field
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to take the time to say hello to someone new every day. That one person may surprise you.
Future Plans: Attend St. Cloud State University to pursue my Masters in Music Education, eventually teaching college band and composing music.
SHAWN KIMMONS
Parents: Stacy Anderson and Brandon Kimmons
School Activities: Knowledge Bowl (went to State this year!), track & field, business club
Advice To Underclassmen: You don’t realize how important high school is untl it’s almost over.
Future plans: Undecided
BRITTANY KLAPHAKE
Parents: Jessica and Joel Klaphake
School Activities: Basketball, FFA
Future Plans: Enjoy your high school experience because once it’s over there’s no going back. Advice To Underclassmen: Attend Alexandria Technical Community College for Nursing in the fall.
COLLIN KLAPHAKE
Parents: Kathy and Larry
School Activities: None
Advice To Underclassmen: None
Future Plans: None
CONNOR KLOCKER
Parents: Nicole and Chad
Klocker
School Activities: Football, basketball, baseball, NHS, business club, Peer Helpers
Advice To Underclassmen: Join sports during high school, it makes school easier and a lot more fun.
Future Plans: St. Cloud Tech this summer for the Electrical Program
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GARRETT KOSTREBA
Parents: Sandy and Bruce
School Activities: None
Advice To Underclassmen: None
Future Plans: AttendSt. Cloud Tech for Diesel Mechanic.
BRADLY KREBSBACH
Parents: Jenni and Travis Krebsbach, Angie Sandstrom
School Activities: Football, basketball, baseball
Advice To Underclassmen: None
Future Plans: None
CLARE KUTZMAN
Parents: Krista and Kevin Kutzman
School Activities: Holdingford dance team, fall cheer team, National Honor Society, Peer Helpers, yearbook committee
Advice To Underclassmen: Stay organized and don’t leave everything until the last minute.
Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, majoring in Architecture.
BECKY LAMPERT
Parents: Melissa and Dan Lampert
School Activities: Cross country, track & field, Project 4 Teens, National Honor Society, Leadership Council
Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy the time you have with your classmates because it goes by fast.
Future Plans: I plan on attending Alexandria Technical and Community College for nursing.
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Activities: None
To Underclassmen: Be careful on social media.
KOLLES
Plans: Attendcollege, and then become an Auto Tech at Subaru. BLAKE
& field, art
To Underclassmen: Enjoy the time you have left in high school, because
you know it you’ll graduate. Future Plans: To study Nursing at Rogers State University and become a BSN, RN at a children’s
Katrina and Bernard Kolles, Jr. School Activities: Cross country, track
club Advice
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OLIVIA OPATZ
Parents: Tricia and Mike Opatz
School Activities: Basketball, Peer Helpers, softball manager, band
Advice To Underclassmen: Do as much as you can with your years, they go by fast.
Future Plans: Alexandria Technical College for Interior Design, then my real estate license.
NICOLE PAGGEN
Parents: Carrie and Randy
Paggen
School Activities: None
Advice To Underclassmen: None
Future Plans: Plan on going to Cosmetology School at Model College of Hair & Design.
ALAN PETERSON
Parents: Jan Peterson, Doug Peterson, Mary Peterson and Tri Mai
School Activities: Knowledge
Bowl
Advice To Underclassmen: Do good in school, do homework.
Future plans: Graduate college (St. Cloud Tech) for Computer Programming
CLARA PFLUEGER
Parents: Jessica and Brian Donabauer
School Activities: FFA, diving, track
Advice To Underclassmen: High school is what you make it. Don’t make it the best days of your life, but make it enjoyable.
Future Plans: Attend Ridgewater College with a major in Agri-Business
MASON PLATZ
Parents: LeAnn and George
School Activities: None
Advice To Underclassmen: Look for a better job.
Future Plans: Attend Alexandria Technical College for Law Enforcement.
ISABELLE RISBERG
Parents: Luanne and Dylan Risberg
School Activities: Varsity cheer team, Peer Helpers
Advice To Underclassmen: Stay organized in your classes, turn in your work, and keep good relationships with your teachers.
Future plans: Attend college at CLC in Brainerd for Pre-Med.
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BRIANNA RUDOLPH
Parents: Christina and Jeff Rudolph
School Activities: Swimming, Knowledge Bowl
Advice To Underclassmen:
None
Future Plans: None
ALEXANDER SANCHEZ MOHS
Parents: Susan and Danial Sanchez Mohs
School Activities: Track & field, Knowledge Bowl, wrestling, football
Advice To Underclassmen: Do your homework.
Future Plans: Attend NDSU for Animal Science
TARA SCHLEPER
Parents: Kathy and John Schleper
School Activities: Swimming
Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy every single minute of high school because before you know it, you’ll be graduating.
Future Plans: I plan to go to Alexandria Technical and Community College for Accounting.
CLASS OF 2022
SAMANTHA SKWIRA
Parents: Stacy and Marvin Skwira
School Activities: Band, jazz band, Student Council, NHS, P4T, Peer Helpers
Advice To Underclassmen: Get involved, join sports, clubs, organizations, etc. and participate in events. It makes school so much more enjoyable.
Future Plans: I plan to major in Marine Biology at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg campus.
CASSANDRA SOWADA
Parents: Krista and Dean Sowada
School Activities: Jazz and pep band, NHS, business club, P4T
Advice To Underclassmen: Start living for yourself and not for others, you’ll be happier that way.
Future Plans: I’m going to St. Cloud Technical and Community College to complete a Finance Degree.
ALEAH STOCK
Parents: Amanda and Luke Stock
School Activities: Swimming, track, cheer, JH one act
Advice To Underclassmen: If you plan on going to college, take college classes. It will save you thousands of dollars.
Future Plans: I plan to attend Winona State University for nursing.
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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!
HOLDINGFORD HIGH SCHOOL | CLASS OF 2022
WILLIAM H. STODOLKA
Parents: Teresa and Jim
Stodolka
School Activities: None
Advice To Underclassmen:
None
Future plans: None
CHLOE SWANSON
Parents: Joy and Trevor Swanson
School Activities: Swimming, junior high one act, musical, senior high one act, spring play, student council, Project 4 Teens, business club, National Honor Society, Leadership Council
Advice To underclassmen: High School is what you make of it, so you have to make it fun!
Future Plans: Next fall I will be attending Minnesota State University, Mankato, for Nursing.
MARIA THOM
Parents: Amber and Chad Thom
School Activities: Softball 7-10, volleyball 7-9, Project 4 Teens 10-12
Advice To Underclassmen: My advice to underclassmen is to go out and be involved in activities. Make the most of it while you have it because once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Future Plans: I plan on attending North Dakota State University in the fall of 2022. I plan on majoring in Nursing with a minor in Psychology.
ONYCKAH ULIK
Parents: Emilly and Jeremy Ulik
School Activities: Softball
Advice To Underclassmen: You’re not the only one who doesn’t have it all figured out.
Future Plans: I plan to study psychology and play softball at the University of Michigan, Dearborn.
ROB VOLLER
Parents: Paula and Brian Voller
School Activities: Basketball, baseball, business club
Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy the time you have.
Future Plans: Attend NDSU and major in Accounting.
DAN WALZ
Parents: Milissa and Alan Walz
School Activities: None Advice To Underclassmen: If you can’t handle stress, you can’t handle success.
Future Plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical and Community College and work on a Master Plumber license, Mechanical Contractor license and eventually own my own business.
ALEX WELLE
Parents: Lisa and Jesse Welle
School Activities: None
Advice To Underclassmen:
Don’t skip too many school days.
Future Plans: Work
MARISSA WEYER
Parents: Christine and Ron Weyer
School Activities: FFA , trap shooting
Advice To Underclassmen: No matter what activity or sport you are in, put in all the effort you have, you never know where your hard work will take you.
Future Plans: Attend Ridgewater College in Willmar for Ag Business.
BREA WORLIE
Parents: Bridgette and Jason Worlie
School Activities: Cross country, softball, wrestling manager, FEC, NHS, Leadership Council, Peer Helpers, P4T
Advice To Underclassmen: Cherish every moment, it goes by fast.
Future Plans: Attend North Dakota State University for Nursing
CHEYENNE WUEBKERS
Parents: Janice and Kevin
School Activities: Dance team, track & field, fall cheer, concert band, Peer Helpers
Advice To Underclassmen: Get involved! Don’t be afraid to try new things.
Future Plans: Majoring in Auto Mehanics at a two year college.
KATIE YOUNG
Parents: Beth and Kevin Young
School Activities: FFA, Special Olympics
Advice To Underclassmen: Never give up.
Future Plans: I am planning to continue my education and help my parents with the farm.
Graduates who completed a questionnaire or submitted a photo are included in this keepsake edition.
Be Proud of all that you’ve accomplished!
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Reach for the stars, they’re within your grasp! A job well done, Seniors.
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Upsala High School Seniors Class of 2022
Graduation Ceremony
Friday, May 27, 2022 | 8:00 p.m.
Upsala School Gymnasium
Class Flower: Carnation
Class Song: “The Nights” by Avicii
Class Color: Hot Pink
Class Quote: “Don’t do stupid things stupidly.”
Mr. Klug
RACHEL AINALI
Parents: Cristy Ampe and Jon
Ainali
School Activities: Varsity volleyball captain, Prairie Conference All-Academic Award, MSHS Academic State Award, varsity basketball, National Honor Society vice president, student council vice president, M&M Student mentoring program, concert band, pep band, concert choir and prom committe.
Advice To Underclassmen: Be organized. You’ll be more happy and cry less.
Future Plans: Mankato State University, majoring in Social Work and Child Protective Services.
BROOKLYN BENSE
Parents: Teri and Chris Bense
School Activities: Varsity volleyball, girls softball and basketball, Senior class treasurer, Knowledge Bowl,concert band, pep band, National Honor Society, M&M mentoring program and Word of Life Church Sunday School teacher.
Advice To Underclassmen: Be kind to everyone and don’t give up when life gets hard.
Future Plans: Alexandira Community College. Double major in Accounting and Business Management.
KRISTINE BINIEK
Parents: Charles and Sheila Biniek
School Activities: Varsity volleyball captain, varsity basketball and softball, National Honor Society secretary, prom committee, concert band and pep band.
Advice To Underclassmen: Let the Senior Slide kick in.
Future Plans: Dakota State University for Exercise Science and Physical Education. Play basketball through NAIA.
EMILY BLONIGEN
Parents: Patrick and Kristine Blonigen
School Activities: Varsity cross country, varsity track and field, varsity volleyball and St. Mary’s Catholic Church religion teacher.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t park stupid.
Future Plans: Army National Guard and possibly college.
MICHAEL BLONIGEN
Parents: Patrick and Kristine
Blonigen
School Activities: FFA, basketball, Knowledge Bowl
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate! Keep on keepin’ on!
Future Plans: Welding at either Felling Trailers or Polar Tank, Inc.
ZACHARY BOECKERMANN
Parents: Pete and Joan Boeckermann
School Activities: Varsity basketball
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t worry about everything so much!
Future Plans: I plan to go to work.
Classmates | Friendships
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YASMINE CROWE
Parents: Ryan and Paulette
Crowe
School Activities: Varsity swimming, National Honor Society, Central MN Chaplaincy, Golf Classic food volunteer, concert choir and 4-H.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate! Enjoy your high school years. Just don’t try to fly through it!
Future Plans: I plan to be employed as a welder at Seitz Stainless Steel, Inc. in Avon, MN
Upsala High School Senior Class | 2022
HAYDEN EDSTROM
Parents: Larry Pilarski and Holly Pilarski
School Activities: None
Advice To Underclassmen: Save money. Have fun while you are in high school.
Future Plans: MN State Technical College, Wadena, for Electrical Lineman.
CHRISTEN FOUQUETTE
Parents: Kerry Osberg and Chad Fouquette
School Activities: National Honor Society, student council president, currently Senior class president.
Advice To Underclassmen: Do not let others dictate your actions, no matter what, your best is still good enough.
Future Plans: University of MN, Twin Cities, majoring in Psychology.
Class of 2022
GRACIE GEORGE
Parents: Dennis George and Lisa Zabinski
School Activities: National Honor Society president, varsity basketball, MSHS Academic All-State Award, concert band, pep band, student council, Girls State, concert choir, M&M Student mentoring program. Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t try to find happiness without defining what happiness is to you.
Future Plans: Benedictine College, Kansas, to receive a BS in Biology, then Graduate School for a Doctorate in Medicine.
KAITLYN GEORGE
Parents: Tim and Sheila George
School Activities: Varsity volleyball, varsity softball, Knowledge Bowl, concert band, pep band, student council.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t stress over homework.
Future Plans: St. Cloud Community College for Special Education.
Congratulations Class of 2022
Parents: Mike and Kim Harren
School Activities: Varsity basketball, varsity baseball, varsity football, M&M mentoring.
Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy your time in school because you can never get it back.
Future Plans: St. Cloud Community College for an Electrician, live on a lake and fish every day.
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AUSTIN HILTUNEN
Parents: Shane and Eliza Hiltunen
School Activities: Chess Club
Advice To Underclassmen: Do your homework!
Future Plans: I plan to work in construction.
KATERINA JENSEN
Parents: Eric and Julie Jensen School Activities: Varsity volleyball captain, Prairie Conference All-Academic Award, MSHS Academic All-State Award, varsity basketball, National Honor Society, student council, M&M Student mentoring program.
Advice To Underclassmen: High school doesn’t last forever. Don’t waste the time you have stressing about what others think. Live a little and have fun also.
Future Plans: Benedictine College, Kansas, for a degree in Marketing.
LOGAN KING
Parents: Christina King, Tim King and Jason Theisen School Activities: Robotics
Advice To Underclassmen: Pay attention. Have fun, it goes quickly!
Future Plans: Get a good paying job and build my dream home!
ABIGAIL KLEIN
Parents: Dan and Brenda Klein School Activities: Concert band, pep band, varsity volleyball, varsity basketball, varsity softball, student council, St. Mary’s Catholic Church religion teacher. Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy high school while you can, even if there are dumb mistakes, they’re still worth the memories.
Future Plans: University of MN, Duluth, for a degree in Exercise Science.
LEVI LAMPERT
Parents: Kevin and Carol Lampert School Activities: Varsity basketball, varsity baseball, varsity football, National Honor Society, M&M mentorship program.
Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy your high school years while you are here!
Future Plans: Go to college to play baseball!
JESSICA LANGE
Parents: Beth Lange and the late Brian Lange
School Activities: Drama
Advice To Underclassmen: None
Future Plans: Attending Winona State for Early Childhood Education.
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CHLOE MAYER
Parents: Stephen and Christina Strohmayer
School Activities: Varsity volleyball, Knowledge Bowl, concert choir
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate! Get your work done and still have fun in high school.
Future Plans: St. Cloud Community College to be a Dental Assistant.
RILEY
MORRISON
Parents: John and Jodi Morrison
School Activities: Basketball, varsity track & field, Gethsemane Lutheran Church usher.
Advice To Underclassmen: Have fun while you are in high school and use common sense!
Future Plans: I will be working at Northland Drilling, Inc. in Randall, MN.
JAKE MUELLNER
Parents: Randy and Jodi Muellner
School Activities:
Advice To Underclassmen: Study hard in high school so by your Senior year you can get work release!
Future Plans: MN State Technical College, Wadena, for Electrical Lineman
JEREMY MUGG
Parents: Jim and Allyson Mugg
School Activities: Varsity wrestling- State Champion Spring 2022, varsity football, varsity baseball
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate. Get your homework done on time!
Future Plans: Work on the family farm and road construction.
ANTHONY NIENABER
Parents: Mark and Kaye
Nienaber
School Activities: Basketball, FFA
Advice To underclassmen: Use your head!
Future Plans: Central Lakes College, Staples, for Heavy Equipment
Parents: Marlene Vornbrock
School Activities: FFA, varsity tennis
Advice To Underclassmen: Your grades don’t always determine how successful you will be in life.
Future PLans: Virginia for AIT with the Army National Guard, then on to college.
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BENNET PUNDSACK
Parents: Andrea Douvier and Corey Pundsack
School Activities: Knowledge Bowl and National Honor Society
Advice To Underclassmen: Get a job, save money and go to college!
Future Plans: University of MN, Twin Cities, to be a high school Social Studies Teacher.
CHRISTIAN RIPPLINGER
Parents: Nathan and Laura Ripplinger
School Activities: Varsity basketball, Legion baseball, USA baseball, concert band, pep band, marching band, St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Upsala Youth Group leader, server, greeter and usher.
Advice To underclassmen: Have fun in high school and keep your friends close.
Future Plans: St. Mary’s University for an Accounting major.
MICAH RIPPLINGER
Parents: Paul and Susie Ripplinger
School Activities: Varsity basketball, concert band, varsity baseball, pep band, drama, National Honor Society, M&M Student mentoring program.
Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy high school and have fun!
Future Plans: Concordia University, St. Paul, MN, to study Orthotics/Prosthetics.
KYLIE ROERICK
Parents: Gerald and Julie Roerick
School Activities: Varsity basketball, Knowledge Bowl, drama, varsity softball, concert band, pep band, M&M mentoring program, St. Mary’s Catholic Church religious teacher.
Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t show up late for school too often. Your parents get mad. Future Plans: MN State University, Mankato, for Nursing
TYLER SMIEJA
Parents: Kenneth and Lynette
Smieja
School Activities: Concert band, pep band, varsity football, varsity basketball, varsity baseball
Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy your high school years. You will never have them again.
Future Plans: I intend to work in HVAC and travel.
Parents: Jeremy and Sherry
Soltis
School Activities: Varsity basketball, baseball, concert choir
Advice To Underclassmen: Have fun in high school. Stay away from any type of drama!
Future Plans: St. Cloud Community College for Plumbing. Live on a lake!
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