2023 Sauk Centre - Melrose Graduation

Acciari

Parents: Kris and Shanna Middendorf

School Activities: Tennis, basketball, basketball manager

Future Plans: Traveling and trying new things

Advice To Underclassmen: Be yourself, and when you are down, remember that a new future is coming.

Benjamin Anderson

Parents: Luke and Tiffany Anderson

School Activities: Cross country, track and field, student council, Captains and Leaders

Future Plans: South Dakota State University with a major in public relations and a minor in events administration

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t let the student section fall into chaos. Make it into the most notorious section around.

Reese Blondin

Parents: Holly and Sean Fogarty, Pat Blondin

School Activities: Football, track and field, Captains and Leaders, student council

Future Plans: Gustavus Adophus College to major in psychology and play football

Advice To Underclassmen: Shower…please.

Josie Anderson

Parents: Jim and Dawn Anderson

Future Plans: Become a psychologist, have a family, and hopefully move to a southern state

Advice To Underclassmen: Stay on top of your assignments, and don’t stress too much about getting the perfect grade.

Page Anderson

Parents: Jason Anderson and Jodi Anderson

Future Plans: Become a hair stylist

Advice To Underclassmen: Stay caught up on school work.

Axel Botello-Ramirez

Parents: Claudia Ramirez and Gonzalo Botello

Future Plans: Work and maybe go to college later on

Advice To Underclassmen: Wake up with a great, positive attitude and have a great day.

Abigail Callahan

Parents: Chris Blick and Brian Callahan

Future Plans: Become a dermatologist

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t fall behind if you don’t want to fail.

Lindsay Bailey

Parents: Mike and Emily Bailey

School Activities: Tennis, hockey, softball

Future Plans: Minnesota State University Moorhead for an undergrad degree in biology with a focus on health and human science to eventually be a chiropractor

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to try new things. You might find something new you will love.

Riley Becker

Parents: Robin Lefler, Gary Dierkhising

Future Plans: Pursue a career with animals

Advice To Underclassmen: Do your best.

This special section includes all students who submitted questionnaires.

You’ve made us proud! Now go out and make your mark on the world.

Love, Mom, Dad, Keegan, Leo & Chase

Mitchell Christen

Parents: Glen and Becky Christen

School Activities: Cross country, wrestling, archery, trapshooting, robotics, FFA

Future Plans: Northland Community and Technical College to complete the aviation maintenance technician program

Advice To Underclassmen: Yellow snow still tastes bad.

Owen Christians

Parents: Hesston and Angie

Christians

School Activities: Football, hockey, track and field, trapshooting, Captains and Leaders, jazz band

Future Plans: Minnesota State University Mankato to study exercise science

Advice To Underclassmen: Live every moment to the fullest and don’t wish time away.

Jake Cline

Parents: Rick and Cheryl Cline

Future Plans: Make money and retire young Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t take Human Bio.

Jesus Cruz

Parents: Jose and Maria Cruz

Hunter Danielson

Parents: Darren Danielson and Lisa Parteka

School Activities: Football, baseball, Unite Committee

Future Plans: Alexandria Technical and Community College for business

Advice To Underclassmen: Take as many college classes as possible.

Madison Denk

Parents: Angie Hoeschen and Jeron Denk

School Activities: Archery

Future Plans: Alexandria Technical and Community College

Advice To Underclassmen: Go to all the school events and do the dress up days.

Sixtine Deraymaeker

Parents: Marie and Philippe Deraymaeker (parents), Jim and Jill Sayovitz (host parents)

School Activities: Volleyball, girls basketball manager, softball, student council

Future Plans: Maastricht University in the Netherlands for global studies with a minor in Spanish

Advice To Underclassmen: Get involved in school activities and enjoy your time as high schoolers as much as possible.

Samantha Eekhoff STUDENT TELLER

Hailey Thompson

Daughter of Kari Thompson

We are so proud of you and all that you've accomplished in your high school years. You are an amazing daughter and we are excited for your next phase in life.

Austin Dreger

Parents: Jennifer and Kyle Dreger

Future Plans: College and work

Advice To Underclassmen: Math is no joke.

Jarod Drobny

Parents: Scott and Wendy Drobny

School Activities: Track and field, cross country, trapshooting, student council

Future Plans: College in North Dakota and become a land surveyor

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy high school while it lasts.

Samantha Eekhoff

Parents: Brian and Rosanne Eekhoff

School Activities: Cross country, archery, track and field, Captains and Leaders

Future Plans: College of Saint Benedict for an accounting degree

Advice To Underclassmen: The less you procrastinate, the less stressed you’ll be.

Elijah Fletcher

Parents: Shawn and Stacie Fletcher

School Activities: Football, hockey, baseball, Captains and Leaders

Future Plans: Play junior hockey and then attend college

Advice To Underclassmen: Be optimistic and make a good first impression.

Carter Gamradt

Parents: Jeff and Stephanie Gamradt

Future Plans: Earn a CDL and haul cattle

Advice To Underclassmen: Stay in school. Show up and finish out strong.

Connor Gamradt

Parents: Jeff and Stephanie Gamradt

School Activities: Tractor Day

Future Plans: Undecided but reviewing options

Advice To Underclassmen: C’s and D’s get degrees.

“It is time for us to stand and cheer for the doer, the achiever–the one who recognizes the challenges and does something about it.”

- Vince Lombardi Lo

Lynsie Gapinski

Parents: Barb and Todd Gapinski

Future Plans: Continuing to work

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t worry about what others think; do what makes you happy. Oh, and turn your assignments in on time.

Jenna Gapinski-Vogt

Parents: Patty and Lee Vogt

School Activities: Volleyball, basketball, Captains and Leaders

Future Plans: Minnesota State University Moorhead for a degree in finance and a minor in business management, then move to Florida

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t take any moment for granted because you never know when it’s going to be your last.

Brady Gieske

Parents: Randy and Lynn Gieske

Future Plans: Work for WACOSA

Advice To Underclassmen: Work hard; it will bring good things for your future.

Lydia GreenBrueggemeier

Parents: Shawn and Nicole Laven and Robert and Ashley Green

School Activities: Volleyball, softball, band, choir

Future Plans: Minnesota State University Mankato for a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and become a teacher

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to try new things.

Ashley Hansen

Parents: Adam Hansen and Melissa Meyer

School Activities: Swimming, dance

Future Plans: University of North Dakota to study human development and psychology

Advice To Underclassmen: Life is a gift; take care of it. “May your journey always lead you home.”

Jordan Hartmann

Parents: Lori and Gerry Hartmann

School Activities: FFA

Future Plans: Career in law enforcement with the goal to become a sheriff ’s deputy Advice To Underclassmen: Always be yourself and be proud of who you are. Also, try your best and never give up.

Class Flower White Rose

Megan Heveron

Parents: Cindy and Mike Heveron

School Activities: Swimming

Future Plans: University of Minnesota-Morris to study psychology and continue swimming career

Advice To Underclassmen: Make your mental health a priority, and don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Hailey Hokanson

Parents: Kris and Chrissy Hokanson

School Activities: Tennis, girls basketball manager, student council, speech, oneact, musical, student school board representative, Captains and Leaders

Future Plans: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for business communications and journalism while also playing tennis

Advice To Underclassmen: Get involved. It makes school more fun, allows you to meet more people, and lets you try new things.

Eric Isenbart

Parents: Patrick and Jessica Isenbart

School Activities: Hockey, baseball, FFA

Future Plans: Ridgewater College to study auto mechanics

Advice To Underclassmen: School’s not that bad if you find an activity, get involved, and try to have fun.

Congratulations on your big day!

May you always know that you were made for great things. We are so proud of you! Never stop believing in yourself.

We love you so much!

Cat

Alicia Congrats

Alicia Jennissen

Parents: John and Gretchen Jennissen

School Activities: Track and field, volleyball manager

Future Plans: University of North Dakota to major in accounting

Advice To Underclassmen: Lift heavy weights.

Brandon Kampsen

Parents: Curt and Christine

Kampsen

School Activities: Cross country, track and field

Future Plans: South Dakota State University for computer science with minors in management, math and shenanigans while competing in cross country and track

Advice To Underclassmen: The stories are true about Comp II.

Aaron Kerfeld

Parents: Chris and Janet Kerfeld

School Activities: Football, track and field, archery, trapshooting

Future Plans: Enlist in the Marine Corps

Advice To Underclassmen: Hold the camera still when there’s a fight.

Ava Kerfeld

Parents: Andrea and Kelly Kerfeld

School Activities: Volleyball, track and field, student council, Captains and Leaders

Future Plans: Minnesota State University Moorhead to major in exercise science and minor in ASL

Advice To Underclassmen: Do not start a fire in Mr. Riley’s classroom because he will not put it out for you.

Chloe Kerfeld

Parents: Sarah Nicholls and Jason Kerfeld

School Activities: Yearbook, boys hockey manager

Future Plans: University of North Dakota to pursue a degree in social work

Advice To Underclassmen: The high school drama might seem big in the moment, but it doesn’t matter long term.

Victoria Kerfeld

Parents: Dean and Mary Kerfeld

School Activities: Cross country, basketball, Captains and Leaders, student council

Future Plans: Alexandria Technical and Community College for accounting and business management, then go on to get a bachelor’s degree in accounting

Advice To Underclassmen: Never take the small things for granted because, before you know it, those small things are all you have left.

Hayley Klockenga

Parents: Anissa and Dennis Klockenga

School Activities: Musical, one-act, choir

Future Plans: College of St. Benedict to major in elementary education

Advice To Underclassmen: Live in the moment because it will be gone before you know it.

Emilee Koelln

Parents: Lori and Mark Koelln

School Activities: Tennis, archery, choir, yearbook, student council

Future Plans: Pursuing a masters in nursing

Advice To Underclassmen: Live life and live your high school life.

Nathaniel Lahr

Parents: Kevin and Janet Lahr

School Activities: Football, track and field, Captains and Leaders, weightlifting

Future Plans: South Dakota State University, majoring in agricultural business

Advice To Underclassmen: Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust. – Sun Tsu, “The Art of War”

Heidi Lieser

Parents: Mike and Mary Lieser

School Activities: Volleyball, basketball, Captains and Leaders, student council

Future Plans: University of Minnesota-Duluth for business management

Advice To Underclassmen: Procrastinating is easy until time is up, so just don’t procrastinate.

Jillian Lieser

Parents: Cheryl Doll-Bueckers and Ryan Lieser

School Activities: Youth Alive, softball

Future Plans: Expand experience in welding by working at Felling Trailers

Advice To Underclassmen: Be who and what you want to be because who cares.

Simon Marthaler

Parents: Jason and Angi Marthaler School Activities: FFA Future Plans: Alexandria Technical and Community College to obtain CDL and work

Emilee Koelln Morgan Poepping

Spencer congrats

Spencer Marthaler

Parents: Todd and Jean Marthaler

School Activities: Diving, track and field, Unite Committee

Future Plans: Attending college in Moorhead

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy high school; don’t stress it.

Kate McKeown

Parents: Jennifer

Klaphake

School Activities: Volleyball, softball, hockey manager, student council, Captains and Leaders

Future Plans: St. Catherine University in the pre-physical therapy program after attending basic training for the Army National Guard

Advice To Underclassmen: You might as well make your time in high school worthwhile, so be kind to everyone and be involved.

Elizabeth Morton

Parents: Gordon and Brenda Morton

School Activities: Youth Alive Future Plans: Alexandria Technical and Community College for interior design, then move to North Carolina to pursue a career

Advice To Underclassmen: Stop worrying about what your friends are doing and do what you want to do.

Adrian Neubert

Parents: Aaron and Jessica Neubert

School Activities: Choir, archery

Future Plans: Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma Advice To Underclassmen: Compliment yourself. You are doing a great job.

Hunter Novak

Parents: Jeff and Shannon Novak

School Activities: Basketball, choir

Future Plans: Become a YouTuber

Advice To Underclassmen: Get done with all your work to succeed.

Dylan Olson

Parents: Shawn and Jessica Olson

School Activities: Football, baseball, trapshooting, elementary wrestling

Future Plans: Excavation company, get a CDL, live a comfy

Advice To Underclassmen: Stay ahead, never give up, and push yourself to do great things.

“The plans of the diligent end up in profit, but those who hurry end up with loss.”

Riley Otte

Parents: Stacey Otte and Jeff Otte

Future Plans: Become a linesman

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t stress too much; it goes faster than you think.

Connor Primus

Parents: Joshua and Christina Primus

School Activities: Middle school football, choir, band

Future Plans: Prove to Dad that I can put a round peg in a square hole

Advice To Underclassmen: You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink, so make smart choices. They do matter.

Coriena Ridenour

Parents: Raquel Ridenour and Jeff Ridenour

Future Plans: Become a nurse or doctor

Advice To Underclassmen: No matter what, don’t give up. Never quit.

Class Song

by Natasha

RyAnn Roering

Parents: Isaac and Ashley Roering

Advice To Underclassmen: Never settle for less than what you’re worth.

Kyle Sayovitz

Parents: Jim and Jill Sayovitz

School Activities: Cross country, football, hockey, track and field, trapshooting, student council, Captains and Leaders

Future Plans: University of Wisconsin-Eau Clair to pursue a degree in pre-med

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy the little things and participate in as many activities as possible.

Congratulations + Good Luck 2023 Graduates!

Sauk Centre Education Association

Sauk Centre MN 56378

Dear 2023 Graduates: Congratulations Sauk Centre High School Class of 2023!

Soon you will receive your diploma, your record of achievement. We share with you the pride of that moment when you realize the goal you have worked toward...your graduation.

As you leave high school, a part of us leaves with you. We have shared our knowledge and our personalities, fun times and difficult times; we feel good knowing you will look back on your school experience and realize what a positive influence it has been on your life.

But now it is time to look ahead. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors and hold hopes that you will all lead happy, fulfilling lives.

As you enter the adult world, we encourage you to hold on to the qualities which have made you successful students. We give you short advice: remember that success both in the workplace and in personal relationships is derived from a combination of hard work, skill and knowledge. It comes to those who are willing to make the effort. Be proud of your capabilities and you will go far.

Good luck and congratulations!

With Best Wishes Your Teachers

Molly Anderson

Allison Bakkum

Allison Beach

Denise Beckstrand

Beth Beste

Dana Boschee

Todd Broich

Natalie Burg

Julianna Burkey

Kelly Buysse

Spencer Carpenter

Tammy Christensen

Sheril Denny

Kristen Determan

Nicole Dotson

Madison Eiynck

Mike Ellens

Shelly Engle

Apryl Fischer

Jacob Fischer

Brian Friedrichs

Olivia Fuchs

Gretchen Gehl

Tami Gerads

Kirsten Gruber

Adam Gruendemann

Heidi Gustafson

Jordan Halvorson

Kelsey Herickhoff

Jaime Hoover

Bailee Jackson

Tessa Jensen

Trent Johnson

Carol Klaphake

Jill Klaphake

Joanie Kressin

Grace Krippner

Kevin Kuefler

Lindsey Kuefler

Stephanie Larson

Doug Lee

Lori Lee

Sue Lentsch

Andelee Leukam

Nicole Lindscheid

Kearina Maher

Jason McLellan

Lisa Mergen

Rick Meyer

Matt Middendorf

Tait Midthun

Arica Miller

Cindy Montbriand

Amanda Pahl

Savanna Patrias

Taylor Pearson

Mara Piro

Sue Polipnick

Abby Primus

Emily Reller

Brian Riley

Megan Roberg

Mary Roggenbuck

Beth Rosin

Jeff Ross

Derrick Roush

Jennifer Ruegemer

Claudette Schaeffer

Lisa Schramel

James Schreiner

Becky Schreiner

Jason Schultz

Anna Schultzenberg

Annie Sorenson

Meghan Stadsvold

Ryan Stadsvold

Katherine Swanson

Ginene Theisen

Heather Thiesen

Sherri Thoennes

Ashley Thompson

Lori Uphoff

Judith Viere

Melissa Vorderbruggen

Kari Warring

Kellie Wehrman

Emily West

Cassandra Williamson

Michelle Winters

Todd Ziemer

“Pocket Full of Sunshine”

Bedingfield

“We touch the future: We teach.”

Nathan Schirmers

Parents: Tim and Jody Schirmers

School Activities: Football

Future Plans: North Dakota State University and/or farm

Advice To Underclassmen: Go with the flow.

Eve Schoenberg

Parents: Cindy Pomerleau, Steven Schoenberg

Future Plans: St. Cloud State University for chemistry, possibly a pharmacy degree afterwards

Advice To Underclassmen: Stressing about a single bad grade only causes stress. Put that energy towards the work ahead of you instead of what’s behind you.

Samuel Schramel

Parents: Gary and Jo Schramel

Future Plans: Become a tattoo artist

Advice To Underclassmen: Be kind.

Steven Schreifels

Parents: Kevin and Christy Schreifels

School Activities: Robotics, jazz band, musical, one-act, band contests

Future Plans: North Dakota State University for a career in computer programming

Advice To Underclassmen: Taking an online class or doing youth service in your junior or senior year can provide a helpful break in the day if you’re good at working ahead.

Carter Schuster

Parents: Jeff and Kim Schuster

School Activities: Football, trapshooting, track and field, archery

Future Plans: Michigan Technological University to study mechanical engineering

Advice To Underclassmen: Find ways to put yourself ahead as soon as possible.

Samuel Scott

Parents: Bill and Tiffany Scott

School Activities: Track and field

Future Plans: Alexandria Technical and Community College for mechatronics, hoping for a good career in that

Advice To Underclassmen: Just keep trying. You’ll make it; I promise.

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Class of 2023!

I personally have over 21 years experience helping people buy & sell real estate in the Sauk Centre area.

Ryan Shoutz

Parents: Jamie and Tricia Shoutz

Future Plans: St. Cloud Community and Technical College for HVAC-R

Advice To Underclassmen: Space out your harder classes.

Derick Sorenson

Parents: Ryan and Denise Sorenson

School Activities: Cross country, hockey, track and field, Captains and Leaders

Future Plans: South Dakota State University, undecided major

Advice To Underclassmen: Stay on top of your grades.

Congrats

We are so proud of all your accomplishments and wish you the best in your future plans.

Love, Mom, Dad, Breanna, Isaac and McKenna

Brandon Tollin

Parents: Angie Beste, Curtis Tollin

Hailey Thompson

Parents: Darin and Kari Thompson

School Activities: Cross country, track and field, basketball manager, Captains and Leaders

Future Plans: North Dakota State University to major in exercise science

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy your time while it lasts; it will go by fast.

Courtney Tschida

Parents: Angela and Joseph Tschida

Future Plans: Attend college for dermatology

Advice To Underclassmen: Never give up on your dreams.

Maia Volkmann

Parents: Andrew and Missy Volkmann

School Activities: Swim and dive, student council

Future Plans: Concordia College in Moorhead to study accounting and finance

Advice To Underclassmen: Keep the gum in your locker a secret, and don’t share your mechanical pencils.

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Evan Wallin

Parents: Erin Wallin and Corey Wallin.

Matthew Warring

Parents: Charlie and Kari

Warring

School Activities: Football, baseball, basketball, choir, band, Captains and Leaders, Unite Committee, Chess Club

Future Plans: North Dakota State University for education

Advice To Underclassmen: “Don’t ever, for any reason, do anything to anyone for any reason, ever, no matter what.”Michael Scott

Daniel Wendland

Parents: Elizabeth Klein and Ryan Wendland

Future Plans: Become a filmmaker, hopefully

Advice To Underclassmen: Download SWAGFLIP: Parkeour Origins on the app store.

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Maria Ajqui Garcia

Parents: Lazaro Portuguez and Gregoria Ajqui

Future Plans: Work somewhere in Melrose

Advice To Underclassmen: Keep smiling. Good luck Class of 2023.

Kaylee Allen

Parents: Jodi Poepping

School Activities: NHS officer, volleyball 9th grade

Future Plans: College of Saint Benedict for nursing

Advice To Underclassmen: Study and stick it out. It goes by fast. Enjoy it while it lasts.

Courtney Althaus

Parents: Karen Hoppe and Jason Althaus

School Activities: Gymnastics

Future Plans: Minnesota State University Moorhead for a bachelor’s degree in nursing in the NICU

Advice To Underclassmen: Have fun in school, and don’t be afraid to take the hard college classes.

Jesse Ambriz

Parents: Tanya and Eric Ambriz

School Activities: Football Future Plans: College to become a physical education teacher and coach football, possibly at Melrose

Advice To Underclassmen: High school might not be great now, but enjoy it while you can because it goes by fast, and you’ll miss it.

Madison Baysinger

Parents: Jenny and Luke Baysinger

School Activities: Tennis, NHS vice president, student council executive secretary, yearbook editor

Future Plans: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to major in biology and Spanish with plans to attend medical school to become a doctor

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to try something new, and prioritize your work. Do not procrastinate, especially in senior year. You’ve got this.

Reegan Berg

Parents: Amanda and Jason Berg

Future Plans: St. Cloud Technical and Community College for sonography, also earn real estate license

Advice To Underclassmen: Do your work.

Kira Bergquist

Parents: Randy and Melissa Bergquist

Andrew Berscheit

Parents: David and Holly Berscheit

Kaydence Bertram

Parents: Kurt and Tiff Ritter

School Activities: Swimming, basketball, softball

Future Plans: Southwest Minnesota State Universitymajor in physical education

Advice To Underclassmen: The more you put into things, the more you can get out of them.

Shaelyn Bertram

Parents: Scott and Clarissa

Bertram

School Activities: Volleyball, NHS

Future Plans: Minnesota State University Moorhead for early childhood education

Advice To Underclassmen: One day at a time.

Parents: Jose Botello and Margarita Botello Torres

Gretchen Braun

Parents: Jason and Kristie Braun

School Activities: Soccer, FFA, trapshooting

Future Plans: Minnesota North Vermilion College for wildlife law enforcement

Advice To Underclassmen: Take the opportunity and don’t look back.

Gabby Butkowski

Parents: Kim and Larry Butkowski

James Braun

Parents: James and Sheryl Braun

Future Plans: Become an art educator.

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t waste time being someone else.

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Cole Chellgren

Parents: Brian Chellgren and Jessica Schlichting

School Activities: Cross country, knowledge bowl, trapshooting, NHS Future Plans: University of Minnesota-Duluth to master in education, then become a high school English teacher

Advice To Underclassmen: Branch out to befriend both older and younger kids in activities. Also, focus on your GPA freshman year.

Zach Coenen

Parents: Jenny and Joe

Coenen

School Activities: Trapshooting

Future Plans: Central Lakes College in Brainerd for the welding program to become a rig or pipeline welder

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t do drugs, and don’t quit on your dreams.

Jayden Danzl

Parents: Lisa and Steve Danzl

School Activities: Football, baseball, trapshooting

Future Plans: Lake Superior College for aviation

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy living in the moment, and don’t take anything for granted.

Jayda Davis

Parents: Jason and Heather Hoeschen

School Activities: Soccer, gymnastics

Future Plans: North Dakota State University to get a masters in psychology and then possibly go to medical school to become a psychiatrist

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t try to impress other people, try not to care what others think, and just be yourself because then you’ll be able to find true friends.

Patricia de la Cruz Ajqui

Parents: Sabina de la Cruz

Ajqui

School Activities: Softball

Future Plans: Working

Lauren Dehmer

Parents: Eric and Sara Dehmer

School Activities: Musical, speech, NHS

Future Plans: Minnesota State University Moorhead to pursue a degree in elementary inclusive education

Advice To Underclassmen: Be a person who goes out of their way to talk to or joke around with everybody, and you’ll be remembered.

Eduardo Diaz

Parents: Salustia Diaz and Alfredo Hernandez

School Activities: Track and field

Future Plans: College and majoring in electrical engineering

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t stress too much about high school.

Holden Duncan

Parents: Jennifer Beach

Future Plans: Workforce

Advice To Underclassmen: Stay in school; it keeps you out of trouble.

Proud to be recognized by Bauer Financial as one of the strongest financial institutions in the country.

“Customer Service Is Our Priority”

Jack Ellering

Parents: Cory and June

Ellering

School Activities: Trapshooting

Future Plans: North Dakota State College of Science for HVAC and refrigeration

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t stress over school; just have a good time.

Natalie Enright

Parents: Sandy and Justis Enright

School Activities: Track, knowledge bowl, NHS, volleyball, dance

Future Plans: University of Minnesota-Morris to major in something in the humanities

Advice To Underclassmen: Do not judge your past self too harshly since it was the best decision you could make.

Marcus Ethen

Parents: John Ethen and Jessica Ethen

Fernando

Estrella Becerra

Parents: Guadalupe and Maria Estrella

School Activities: Football, basketball, baseball, DAAC Committee, Culture Committee

Future Plans: Alexandria Technical and Community College for law enforcement

Advice To Underclassmen: Do not stress too much. We live on a floating rock.

Hunter Feldewerd

Parents: Gary and Ashley Feldewerd

School Activities: FFA, trapshooting, football

Future Plans: Central Lakes College in Staples for heavy equipment operation and maintenance

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy school when you can, but don’t make school the only thing that defines you.

Jake Feldewerd

Parents: Curt and Becky Feldewerd

School Activities: Trapshooting

Future Plans: North Dakota State University for a 4-year degree

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy school while you are there, but don’t take it too seriously. Have fun and live a little.

Lucas Feldewerd

Parents: Mark and Bethany Feldewerd

School Activities: Football, track and field, baseball

Future Plans: Play football in college

Advice To Underclassmen: Put in the work. It will be worth it in the end.

Rylee Feldewerd

Parents: Karrie and Dennis Feldewerd

School Activities: NHS, swimming and diving

Future Plans: College of St. Benedict or St. Cloud Technical Community College for an undecided major in dental hygiene or early childhood education

Advice To Underclassmen: Do not take six college classes each semester of your senior year. You will regret it.

Jazmin Finken

Parents: Joe and Dana Finken

School Activities: Volleyball, basketball, softball, student council, NHS

Future Plans: Lake Region State College

Advice To Underclassmen: Be kind to everyone around you, and enjoy all the moments you can with your friends.

Kailey Finken

Parents: Ammie Finken and Adam Finken

School Activities: Soccer, synchronized swimming

Future Plans: Work as a CNA after this summer

Advice To Underclassmen: Have as much fun as you can. It goes by quickly.

Alex Frericks

Parents: Brian Frericks and Jessica Murphy

Future Plans: Opening my own small engine business and doing landscaping

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t lose sight of your dreams.

Ethan Frieler

Parents: Travis and Courtney Frieler

School Activities: Football, basketball, baseball, band

Future Plans: Finance/ business study at an undecided college

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t stress yourself, work hard, be involved and enjoy every day on this big floating rock.

Ian Funk

Parents: Karl and Jill Funk

School Activities: Basketball, baseball, trapshooting

Future Plans: North Dakota State University for a degree in general agriculture

Advice To Underclassmen: If you wait until the last minute, it only takes a minute.

Mariah Funk

Parents: Greg and Kellie Funk

Future Plans: Ridgewater College for cosmetology

Advice To Underclassmen: Grades don’t determine how far you will go in life. Your attitude will.

Kevin Galicia

Parents: Victor Galicia and Clara Mejia

School Activities: Knowledge bowl, track and field

Future Plans: Minnesota State University Moorhead to earn a degree in computer science

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t be late to school.

Elver Garcia Morente

Parents: Abraham Garcia Ruiz and Maria Morente Ruiz

School Activities: Soccer, track and field

Future Plans: College for four years and then start work.

Shaylin Gieske

Parents: Robert Gieske and Cheri Gieske

School Activities: Softball

Future Plans: Become an LPN

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t fall behind in classes.

Tanner Goebel

Parents: Dale and Brenda Goebel

Future Plans: Farming

Advice To Underclassmen: Have fun; it’s a one-time deal.

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Hunter Goihl

Parents: Tessa and Cory Goihl

School Activities: Football, baseball, basketball, trapshooting

Future Plans: Build a detailing business while attending Alexandria Technical and Community College or Ridgewater College for business management

Advice To Underclassmen: Hard work pays off inside and outside of school. These are the good ole’ days everyone talks about; don’t miss it.

Paige Gruber

Parents: Conrad and Sandra

Gruber

School Activities: Swimming, basketball, softball, student council, NHS

Future Plans: North Dakota State University to pursue an undergraduate degree in engineering

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to try new things.

Esai Gutierrez

Parents: Angel Gutierrez and Laura Hernandez

Future Plans: Continue school and then move far away

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t stress it out too much, do your homework in class, and don’t fight over dumb things.

Ella Harren

Parents: Bob and Kristie Harren

School Activities: FFA, NHS

Future Plans: South Dakota State University to major in nursing

Advice To Underclassmen: Get involved and create lots of memories.

Makenna Heidgerken

Parents: Mark and Tina

Heidgerken

School Activities: Dance, NHS

Future Plans: Minnesota State University Moorhead to study high school education in social studies and psychology

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate; you will have a lot more free time and a lot less stress.

Eleanor Heller

Parents: Pat and Juliann Heller

School Activities: Swimming, basketball, softball, speech, student council, NHS

Future Plans: Georgetown University in Washington D.C.undecided major Advice To Underclassmen: Time flies.

Minnesota State University Moorhead is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Grant Hellermann

Parents: Randy and Cheryl Hellermann

School Activities: Musical, knowledge bowl, NHS, pep band

Future Plans: St. John’s University for an undecided major

Advice To Underclassmen: Make memories and know that knowledge is power.

Juan Hernandez Godinez

Parents: Lucila Godinez

Bridgette Hingeveld

Parents: Shawn and Carla Hingeveld

School Activities: Cross country, track and field, NHS Future Plans: University of Minnesota-Duluth for a degree in computer science

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t wish your life away. Appreciate every moment here and treasure your time with friends and family.

Philip Job

Parents: David and Alice

Job

Darin Huston

Parents: Aimee and John

Huston

School Activities: Football, basketball, baseball, band

Future Plans: Minnesota State University Moorhead for business administration

Advice To Underclassmen: Make as many memories as you can in the short period of time you have.

School Activities: Musical, knowledge bowl, speech, FFA, NHS

Future Plans: North Dakota State University to double major in agricultural education, communications and leadership; and agricultural policy with a minor in mathematics

Advice To Underclassmen: Understand your productivity rate, and realize that procrastination works for a few people as an effective and efficient method.

Lathan Hinnenkamp

Parents: Brian and Trina Hinnenkamp

School Activities: Band

Future Plans: College for computer science

Advice To Underclassmen: Have a plan before making decisions that can change your life.

Hinnenkamp

Parents: Shelley and Ryan

Hinnenkamp

School Activities: Synchronized swimming

Future Plans: The Salon

Professional Academy for cosmetology

Advice To Underclassmen: Late work is a zero in the gradebook. Just do it.

Janessa Hoeschen

Parents: Jeff and Cheryl Hoeschen

School Activities: NHS, track and field

Future Plans: Minnesota State University Mankato to major in marketing

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t be too hard on yourself and enjoy the time you have left in high school.

Austin Kelzer

Parents: Nick and Kate Kelzer

School Activities: Cross country, knowledge bowl, track and field, NHS

Future Plans: University of Minnesota - Duluth to study computer science

Advice To Underclassmen: Work smarter, then harder.

Isaac Kerfeld

Parents: Tim and Carrie Kerfeld

Future Plans: Alexandria Technical and Community College for diesel mechanic

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy it while it lasts.

Travis Kerfeld

Parents: Mike and Laura Kerfeld

School Activities: Swimming

Future Plans: Welding career

Advice To Underclassmen: Just focus on what you want in life and you will catch yourself having that “want.”

Madisyn Kerzman

Parents: Jeremy and Jessica Kerzman

School Activities: Volleyball

Future Plans: Minnesota State University Moorhead to master in psychology and become a school psychologist. Advice To Underclassmen: Have fun and enjoy it; you only have one high school experience.

Jamie Klasen

Parents: Kurt and Angie

Klasen

School Activities: Tennis, NHS

Future Plans: St. Cloud Technical and Community College for a degree in finance

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t wait until the last minute.

Avery Kraemer

Parents: Jason and Trisha Kraemer

School Activities: Football

Future Plans: Work Force

Advice To Underclassmen: Phillipians 4:13.

Madelyn Kuechle

Parents: Jessie and Jennifer Kuechle

School Activities: Basketball, softball, trapshooting, NHS Future Plans: Minnesota State University Moorhead for elementary education

Advice To Underclassmen: Have as much fun as possible and make as many memories you can.

Briar Lamberson

Parents: Kyle Lamberson and Nadine Lamberson

School Activities: Speech

Future Plans: Build a skill and evolve that into a career

Advice To Underclassmen: Take advantage of our diverse school; there is a spot for everyone.

Kaeden Malchow

Parents: Sara Malchow and Jason Malchow

Future Plans: A career involving art or dinosaurs

Advice To Underclassmen: You’re not hiding it as well as you think you are.

Daniel Martinez

Parents: Rigoberto Martinez and Blanca Morelos

Future Plans: College in Chicago for ministry or join work force

Advice To Underclassmen: Do your work; don’t procrastinate like I did. Get good sleep so you can pay attention in class and not fall asleep like me.

Kayla Meyer

Parents: Dean and Karen Meyer

School Activities: Cross country, track and field, NHS

Future Plans: Alexandria Technical and Community College for interior design

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy high school while it lasts; it goes by more quickly than you think.

Anthony Montanez Martinez

Parents: Maria Montanez

Lopez and Jaime Vazquez

School Activities: Soccer, cross country, knowledge bowl, track and field

Future Plans: College for computer science

Advice To Underclassmen: Join an activity.

Reagan Mueller

Parents: John and Kristi Mueller

School Activities: Speech, musical, tennis, dance

Future Plans: Concordia College in Moorhead and major in English with a concentration in creative writing to pursue a career in screenwriting

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate and live in the moment because these four years of high school go by faster than you think.

Kaylee Nathe

Parents: Brenda and Jeron Nathe

School Activities: Dance, NHS

Future Plans: Ridgewater College to major in cosmetology

Advice To Underclassmen: Make the most of high school because it goes by fast.

Marco Novelo Morales

Parents: Ana Morales and Jamie LaForge

School Activities: Soccer, knowledge bowl, track and field

Future Plans: College to major in marketing

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t leave for tomorrow what you can do past tomorrow.

Victoria Olson

Parents: Kevin Olson and Amanda Olson

Future Plans: Central Lakes College in Brainerd to major in graphic design and music

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t give up even though it gets harder because, in the end, it gets easier and it’s worth it.

Love, Mom &

We are so happy to share in the excitement of your graduation and so very proud of you!

Devin Orbeck

Parents: Shawn and Amy

Orbeck

School Activities: Football, basketball, baseball

Future Plans: St. John’s University to major in business and play baseball with plans to take over dad’s granite business

Advice To Underclassmen: Procrastination results in better answers.

Daniel Orozco Ambriz

Parents: Juan Orozco and Maria Ambriz De Orozco

Future Plans: Workforce

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t let anyone bring you down.

Carlos Pacheco Lopez

Parents: Karla Pacheco and Pascual Pacheco

School Activities: Football, wrestling

Future Plans: Workforce

Advice To Underclassmen: Keep your head up.

Lesly Paramo Ambriz

Parents: Jose Paramo and Zenaida Ambriz

Audrey

Peifer

Parents: Jennifer Schramel and Gary Schramel

School Activities: Soccer, synchronized swimming, NHS

Future Plans: Minnesota

State Community and Technical College for the dental hygiene program

Advice To Underclassmen: Soak up every moment; high school will be over before you know it.

Paige Poepping

Parents: Wayne and Melissa Poepping

School Activities: Synchronized swimming

Future Plans: College of St. Benedict to major in Spanish and minor in secondary education

Advice To Underclassmen: Trust me; it’s not that deep. Move on and have fun.

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Micaela Portuguez Ajqui

Parents: Lazaro Portuguez and Gregoria Ajqui

School Activities: Dance, soccer

Future Plans: Si dios quiera (God willing) I will be traveling the world.

Katrina Price

Parents: Andrew and Cassandra Price

School Activities: Dance manager, supermileage, FFA

Future Plans: Ridgewater College for autobody and open an autobody shop in the future

Advice To Underclassmen: Join everything that interests you. You’ll make lots of friends.

Kendra Primus

Parents: Melvin and Brenda Primus

School Activities: Volleyball, NHS

Future Plans: St. Cloud State University to earn a bachelor’s degree in radiologic technology

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t overcrowd your schedule because you still need time to be a kid.

Kari Rademacher

Parents: Tom and Michelle Rademacher

School Activities: Volleyball, softball, NHS

Future Plans: Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Detroit Lakes for radiologic technology

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t take anything too seriously and enjoy high school while it lasts.

Richard Rahn

Parents: Yvonne and Richard Rahn

School Activities: Archery

Future Plans: Pursue a career as a heavy equipment operator with plans to go to ATS specialized training in Wisconsin

Advice To Underclassmen:

Don’t let anyone get you down. Keep your head up and keep on going.

Cecy Ramirez

Parents: Richard Anima and Yesenia Montanez

Future Plans: College to become a pediatric nurse

Advice To Underclassmen: Everything happens for a reason, so don’t dwell on past mistakes.

David Ramirez

Parents: Maria Grisel Ramirez Vazquez and Jose Antonio Chavez

School Activities: Band, pep band, auditorium tech, tech office assistant

Future Plans: Planning to teach English in Japan and Germany and teach German in the U.S. and form foreign corporations where USD value is strong

Advice To Underclassmen: Always further your education. Community College is still college. Work hard and reap the reward.

Xavier Ramirez

Parents: Melinda Valenzuela and Errain Valenzuela

School Activities: Football, basketball

Future Plans: Minnesota State University Moorhead to study engineering and make money.

Advice To Underclassmen:

Don’t waste your time on something that will not matter in five years.

Freddy Raya Garcia

Parents: Maria Raya and Jose Raya

School Activities: Soccer, track and field, basketball

Future Plans: Two-year college to become an automobile mechanic

Advice To Underclassmen: Stay consistent in the things you do and don’t give up.

Gor Ruey

Parents: Elizabeth Chuol

School Activities: Basketball

Future Plans: College to play basketball and major in exercise science

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t take high school for granted, so have fun.

Estephany Sanchez Rivera

Parents: Yadira Rivera and Alejandro Sanchez

Tanner Sand

Parents: Char and Henry Sand

School Activities: Knowledge bowl, cross country, track and field

Future Plans: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to achieve a degree in biomedical engineering

Advice To Underclassmen: Do whatever makes you happy, not what the proverbial theys tell you to do.

Class Motto

“The best view comes after the hardest climb”

– Author Unknown

William

Today we see a happy hawk prepare to leave the nest. Eager feet now take the walk: so begins the test.

Excited, happy, tentative, confident, afraid.

“Can I fly? Can I live?” Emotions firm but frayed.

Parents’ thoughts race wildly of tiny legs and wings, recalling moments tenderly; but time to cut the strings.

“Fly, come fly, majesticallyyour wings spread wide and strong! Keep us in your memory as you fly so high and long!

“Now fly and do so happily! You have passed the test. But know that you will always be a child in our nest.”

- Daniel Mark Extrom

Vanessa Santana

Parents: Ana and Edwin Santana

School Activities: Cheering, yearbook, dance, speech, track and field

Future Plans: St. Cloud Technical and Community College for an associate’s degree in business management and a license in cosmetology to open a spa called Butterfly Cosmetics

Advice To Underclassmen: Be the change you want to see in the world.

Alyssa Scherping

Parents: Jason and Amy

Scherping

School Activities: FFA, NHS, tennis manager, golf, Prom Committee

Future Plans: Alexandria Technical and Community College for business management and marketing and sales management, also obtain a real estate license

Advice To Underclassmen: Join everything that interests you and don’t be afraid to try something new.

Nolan Schleper

Parents: Ann and Dale Schleper

Future Plans: Join the workforce

Advice To Underclassmen: Make smart choices.

Logan Schroeder

Parents: Kim Dierkhising and Jason Schroeder

School Activities: Band

Future Plans: College for CDL, over-the-road trucking

Advice To Underclassmen: Take actual notes; go to the games.

Eleanor Schwieters

Parents: Tina and Pete Schwieters

School Activities: Soccer, basketball, football, student council, NHS

Future Plans: Concordia College-Moorhead to pursue a career in healthcare and play soccer

Advice To Underclassmen: Have fun, work hard, try new things, and don’t take time for granted.

William Sjogren

Parents: Melissa and Josh Sjogren

School Activities: Football, wrestling, band, track and field

Future Plans: Become a pilot

Advice To Underclassmen: Even if it is hard, keep pulling through.

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Adeline Stalboerger

Parents: Aly and Mike Stalboerger

School Activities: Tennis, dance, track and field

Future Plans: Become a nurse to pursue dream of helping/caring for people

Advice To Underclassmen: Don’t stress too much about little things like long assignments because it will probably not matter in a couple weeks.

Trevor Thom

Parents: Anna and Travis Thom

School Activities: FFA, trapshooting

Isaac Thompson

Parents: Doug and Peggy Thompson

Julia Toenyan

Parents: Paul Toenyan and Andrea Toenyan

Abigail Welle

Parents: Andy and Nicole

Welle

Adam Wilwerding

Parents: James Wilwerding and Sarah Overby

Jeremiah Wilwerding

Parents: Amy and Jerald Wilwerding

School Activities: Golf

Future Plans: Alexandria Technical and Community College for machine tool technology

Future Plans: State College of Science in Whapeton for a plumbing and HVAC degree

Advice To Underclassmen: School is important; work is importanter.

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School Activities: Pep band, musical Undecided on exact plans but will continue spreading cheer for all to hear

Advice To Underclassmen: Focus…and be kind. Dance so

everyone watches.

School Activities: Track and field, knowledge bowl

Future Plans: St. Cloud State University to major in elementary education and minor in music

Advice To Underclassmen: Enjoy the time you have left at high school because, before you know it, it is over and you are going to wish that you still

School Activities: Tennis, sychronized swimming, knowledge bowl, pep band

Future Plans: University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, for elementary education and a minor in music

Advice To Underclassmen: Join anything that interests you and don’t be afraid to try something new.

School Activities: Musical, pep band, concert band, swimming

Future Plans: South Dakota State University, majoring in mechanical engineering and ag business

Advice To Underclassmen: Never ask why; ask why not.