2024 Sauk Rapids Graduation

Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior

Jordan Abers

Parents: Dan and Tamara Abers

School activities: Bowling, Link Leaders and pep band

Advice to underclassmen: Try your best but have fun doing so.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College for generals and then transfer to University of Minnesota Rochester to become a registered nurse.

Isaac Anderson

Parent: Jessica Anderson

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t ever give up and follow your dreams.

Future plans: Work to provide for myself.

Lilly Ackerman

Parents: Mitch and Tasha Ackerman

School activities: FFA and trapshooting

Advice to underclassmen: Get involved in things. You never know what you might like.

Future plans: Attend North Dakota State College of Science for ag business and precision agronomy.

Katelyn Anderson

Parents: Scott and Lisa Anderson

School activities: Volleyball, track and field, and DECA Advice to underclassmen: High school is a time for growth. Have fun and enjoy making the most memories you can.

Future plans: Attend a four-year university to study business marketing with a minor in Spanish.

Daniel Agre

Parents: Keith and Linda Agre

School activities: Dungeons & Dragons Club, and trapshooting

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to try something new.

Future plans: Go to college to major in psychology.

Madalyn Anderson

Parents: Garrett and Heather Anderson

School activities: DECA, culinary team, swimming and diving, gymnastics, Minnesota Honor Society, Link Leaders, and principal’s cabinet

Advice to underclassmen: My advice is to get involved. Whether it’s a sport or club, trying new things will help create lasting communities and helps you find your passions.

Future plans: Attend Colorado State University in Fort Collins to major in business administration/marketing and minor in psychology.

Emilia Almanza

Parent: Mindi Olson

School activities: I was in soccer for four years but left to focus on my education.

Advice to underclassmen: Keep your head high and don’t look back.

Future plans: Continue my education after my two-year for behavioral health and human resources.

Brandt Andres

Parents: Mark and Kim Andres School activities: DECA, golf, and Minnesota Honor Society Advice to underclassmen: Appreciate the time that you have in high school.

Future plans: Graduate from North Dakota State University with a degree in mechanical engineering.

Arianna Anderson

Parents: Jerry Anderson and Bailey Bahe

School activities: Concert band, winter guard, marching band and FFA

Advice to underclassmen: You’re all in this together, be there for your classmates and work with each other towards graduation.

Future plans: Work day by day toward becoming a neurosurgeon.

Elliot Andrews

Parents: Arlie Andrews, Stephanie Rizner

School activities: Soccer, golf

Advice to underclassmen:

Have fun. Enjoy the short amount of time you have with your friends with you 24/7.

Future plans: Own my own auto body shop in the Central Lakes area.

Christopher Anderson

Parents: Erik Anderson and Aimee Anderson

School activities:

Swimming and diving

Advice to underclassmen: Take every opportunity that you can to make it easier on yourself, push through.

Future plans: Attend Mankato State University for an engineering degree.

Campbell Arndt

Parents: Jesse and Laura Arndt School activities: Dance, softball and Minnesota Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: Cheer loud at football games to avoid getting yelled at by the upperclassman.

Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota Duluth and major in exercise and rehabilitation science. I hope to continue to dance, too.

Nathan Asche

Parents: Steve and Krista Asche

School activities: Trapshooting, baseball and golf

Advice to underclassmen: Do things that make you happy.

Future plans: St. Cloud Technical & Community College to become an electrician.

Ava Athman

Parents: Jake and Anika Athman

School activities: Volleyball

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard in your classes and make the experience your own!

Future plans: Attend Bemidji State University to study pre-medicine and play volleyball.

Logan Bauer

Parents: Adam and Jen Bauer

School activities: Basketball, baseball and DECA

Advice to underclassmen:

Put your head down and grind.

Future plans: Attend St. John’s University and obtain a degree in finance.

Austin Beierman

Parents: Greg Beierman, Julie Gruber

School activities: Football and DECA

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy high school while it lasts.

Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University and major in mechanical engineering.

Lucas Barber

Parents: Russell Barber and Mikki Kelly, Neil Maidl and Natasha Barber

School activities: DECA and football

Advice to underclassmen: “You just gotta keep livin’, man.”

Future plans: Attend Winona State University and become a rehabilitative physical therapist and work at the Mayo Clinic.

Nikolas Berger

Parents: David Berger and Brandi Richards

School activities: Winter guard, marching band, and chamber choir

Advice to underclassmen: Take time to find your forever friends.

Future plans: Go to college for fashion and design and hopefully coach color guard.

Noah Barten

Parents: Christopher Barten, Sarah Barten

School activities: FFA

Advice to underclassmen: Join activities even if they don’t seem to interest you; it’s never too late.

Future plans: To become a horticulturalist.

Chloe Bartholome

Parents: Michael Bartholome, Lisa Karsten

School activities: None

Advice to underclassmen:

Study hard and don’t procrastinate.

Future plans: Attend College of St. Benedict and then medical school.

Ian Biniek

Parents: Greg Biniek, Amy Biniek

School activities: Tennis

Future plans: Art college.

Faith Biorn

Parents: Anthony TenEyck (Father), Deanna Biorn (Mother), Jesse Johnstone (Step-Father)

School activities: Fall musical, tennis, speech, one-act, boys tennis manager, marching band, band, pep band and spring play

Advice to underclassmen: Try anything and everything.

Future plans: Attend Mankato State University.

Vance Barz

Parents: Bradford and Lisa Barz

School activities: Wrestling and DECA

Advice to underclassmen: Use time management.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University and wrestle there.

Sydney Birk

Parents: Chad Birk and Deanna Kampa

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard.

Future plans: Attend Normandale Community College for dental hygiene.

“The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” Lucas

I can’t wait to see what’s next for you. Dream big. Work hard. Stay humble. And TRUST in His plan. You’ve made us all so proud.

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Ethan Blue

Parent: Elise Mock

School activities: None

Future plans: Pursue entrepreneurship and business ownership.

Mykayla Bluhm-Slater

Parents: Tobias and Stephanie Lloyd

School activities: Softball

Advice to underclassmen: Have fun. Go to lots of events, especially football games, and cheer loud.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University to obtain my Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Greta Buhs

Parents: Matt and Suzie Buhs

School activities: Softball and culinary

Advice to underclassmen: Be yourself and don’t worry what people think of you. Make good choices and always be kind. Future plans: Go to nursing school.

Nicole Burke

Parents: Dan Burke and Chante Burke

School activities: Band, soccer, and track and field

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be scared to ask a teacher for there help even when it’s not school related, they are human to.

Future plans: Go to college for a veterinarian technician degree and then a veterinarian degree.

Sawyer Boedigheimer

Parents: Don and Amanda Boedigheimer School activities: DECA, basketball, golf, and student council

Advice to underclassmen: Never be too cool for something in high school and be in as many activities as possible. Future plans: To be successful in the business sphere.

Jaida Burrows

Parents: Andrew and Maryann Burrows

School activities: Dance and student council

Advice to underclassmen: Read all the instructions on assignments so you don’t miss something and almost fail the class!

Future plans: Attending North Dakota State University and major in biology to become a physical therapist.

All students in the senior class were offered the opportunity to be featured in this publication. Star Publications solicited responses for its Class of 2024 Graduation Keepsakes through multiple avenues, including its newspapers, websites and social media platforms as well as contact through school districts by newsletters. Participation in this publication is optional.

Sophia Botz

Parents: Christopher Botz and Chantel Braegelmann

School activities: Minnesota

Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: Be nice to everyone.

Future plans: Attend University of Wisconsin-Madison and major in interior architecture.

Lucy Brenny

Parents: Michael Brenny and Melissa Blake

School activities: DECA, Minnesota Honor Society, prom committee and previously softball

Advice to underclassmen: Do not allow stress to burden your high school experience. Your academic success will not determine your future success.

Future plans: Attend the College of St. Benedict to major in global business and minor in hispanic studies.

Parent:

Future plans: Undecided

Trey Bridges

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Kaylee Butenhoff

Parents: Justin and Cassie Butenhoff

School activities: Softball manager, soccer and basketball

Advice to underclassmen:

Don’t take these years for granted, they go by too fast.

Future plans: Attending St. Cloud Technical & Community College for accounting.

Gavin Butkowski

Parents: Ryan L Butkowski

School activities: Track and field, swimming and diving, and tennis

Advice to underclassmen:

Homework is just a means to the end. When you look back, did you really try your best?

Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University Mankato for a bachelor’s degree in professional flight.

Mason Campbell

Parents: Chad Campbell, Rebecca Eickhoff

School activities: Played hockey for 14 years and played football for two years

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to branch out and try different things.

Future plans: Work for J-Berd

Mechanical Contractors under heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

Maya Castilleja

Parents: Chris Castilleja and Jen Schweim

School activities: Theater, speech and choir

Advice to underclassmen: Make sure you have a good support group of friends that can help when you’re stressed.

Future plans: Major in Spanish and teach English as a second language.

Alexis Clark

Parents: Scott Clark, Lindsay Pope

School activities: Math league and knowledge bowl

Advice to underclassmen:

Stay on top of your school work.

Future plans: Go to college to become a geneticist.

Landen Combel

Parents: Jeremy Combel and Katie Carlson

School activities: Football, track and field, Kiwanis, Link Leaders and survivor

Advice to underclassmen: If I went from a 2.9 to a 4.2, you can too.

Future plans: Attend college and dual major in physical and health education, get my coaching certificate.

Mackenzie Cunningham

Parents: David and Sarah Cunningham School activities: None

Advice to underclassmen: Stop caring what other people think.

Future plans: Go to college for 10 years.

Abby Davis

Parents: Kasey and Paula Davis

School activities: DECA

Advice to underclassmen: Your past doesn’t write your future, so figure out what you want to do and how you’ll do it.

Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota Twin Cities to study psychology and continue with the medical track.

Carter Davis

Parents: Scott Davis and Marie Davis

School activities: Choir

Advice to underclassmen: Get all of you homework done. Future plans: I’m not really sure; I still have a little while to think on it.

Brielle Fiereck

Parents: Tony and Lisa Fiereck

School activities: Volleyball, DECA, prom committee and Minnesota Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t wear pajamas everyday.

Future plans: Attend Winona State University for medical laboratory science.

Mason

Foss

Parents: Gary and Amy Foss

School activities: Track and field, and cross-country Advice to underclassmen: Discipline.

Future plans: Attend Mankato State University to major in law or finance.

Jed

Foster

Parents: Jeremy and Brandi Foster

School activities: Common Ground and DECA

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t put everything off till the last minute, it hurts more than you think.

Future plans: Go to technical college and be a leader wherever I go.

Thomas Frank

Parents: Quinton Frank, Christine Frank

School activities: Trapshooting, soccer and Dungeons & Dragons Club

Piper Froiland

Parents: Erik and Aby Froiland

School activities: Tennis, DECA and theater

Michael Fuecker

Parents: Mike Fuecker and Karen Fuecker

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t worry about forcing yourself into a mold to fit in, your people will find you and you’ll be better overall for being your genuine self.

Future plans: I’m moving to Duluth to pursue a two-year degree in autotech or a master’s degree in psychology.

Advice to underclassmen: If you are even remotely interested in an activity, try it.

Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University for art education and become a high school art teacher.

School activities: Hockey Advice to underclassmen: Everyone is going through something.

Future plans: Attend St. John’s University.

Alayna Furman

Parents: Andrew Furman and Dana Furman

School activities: DECA (president), Minnesota Honor Society (president), senior class president, student council, Link Leaders and principal’s cabinet

Advice to underclassmen:

Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and follow your passions because your dreams will never lead you astray.

Future plans: Attend the College of St. Benedict on a prelaw track to work as an attorney in the future.

Teagan Guggisberg

Parents: Ken and Gina Guggisberg

School activities: Soccer

Advice to underclassmen: Have fun and enjoy high school. It goes by fast.

Future plans: Attend South Dakota State University and major in interior design.

Royelle Gajeski

Parents: Robert and Miranda Gajeski

School activities: Tennis (9th and 10th grade) and post-secondary education option full time (11th grade)

Advice to underclassmen: Stay on top of completing your tasks.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College for the carpentry program.

Maddix Geter

Parents: Jermaine Geter and Nicole Henry

School activities: None

Advice to underclassmen: Gethcha credits.

Future plans: Get money.

Gabe Godfrey

Parents: Charlie and Kristi Godfrey

School activities: Robotics

Advice to underclassmen: Get your class work in on time and never be late.

Future plans: Probably going to college in fall for engineering and getting a better job.

Will Gunderson

Parents: Eric and Amy Gunderson

School activities: Hockey and golf

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t waste time. High school goes quick.

Future plans: Composite engineering at Winona State University.

Delia Gustofson

Parents: Adam and Kacey Gustofson

School activities: Speed and strength, volleyball, Minnesota Honor Society, and track and field

Advice to underclassmen: Always make time for your friends.

Future plans: Attend College of St. Benedict to major in exercise science.

Alex Gordon

Parents: Josh and Katie Gordon

Advice to underclassmen:

Do the homework and stay caught up.

Future plans: Join the Army.

Jack Gruber

Parents: Bob and Katie Gruber

School activities: A few years of football and basketball in high school

Advice to underclassmen:

Always be yourself and don’t sweat the little things.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College for the electrical program.

Joey Guzek

Parents: Bob Guzek and Amy Guzek

School activities: Storm Media Network

Advice to underclassmen: Stay on top of your school work, but enjoy life and cherish your friends at the same time.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University and major in mass communications.

Samantha Haaf

Parents: Adam and Tanya Haaf

School activities: Swimming and diving

Advice to underclassmen: All you can do is your best, so don’t compare yourself to others.

Future plans: Swim and study psychology and sports management at University of Minnesota Morris. Hopefully, become a clinical psychologist

Melena Haekenkamp

Parents: Josh Haekenkamp, Carrie Haekenkamp

School activities: None

Advice to underclassmen: Get your homework done on time.

Future plans: College.

Dalton Haffner

Parents: Troy and Sandy Haffner

Advice to underclassmen:

Just get your work done right away, then go goof off.

Future plans: Go to St. Cloud State University, study finance, and then help others with their finances.

Blake Halter

Parents: Jon and Melanie Halter

School activities: Soccer and hockey

Advice to underclassmen: Try new things, go new places and meet new people.

Future plans: Attend Winona State University for enviormental science.

Kylie Hanes

Parent: Valerie Dean

School activities: Theater, jazz band and student council

Advice to underclassmen: Solidarity has no cost, and with that I challenge you to be more kind to one another.

Future plans: Major in studio art and a minor in business at St. Cloud State University. With that, I will do more of freelance work as well as my own thing.

Lia Hanson

Parents: Jason and Erica Hanson

School activities: Speech, concert choir, and Dungeons & Dragons Club

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t try to be someone you’re not. If you need to be rude to protect yourself, then do it.

Future plans: Attending Concordia College in Moorhead and major in German education.

Daeshaun Harris

Parents: Gary and Tabatha Guerrido

Logan Hanson

Parent: Joe Hanson

Advice to underclassmen: Live life, have fun and don’t stress.

Future plans: To become a chef.

Mckayla Harms

Parents: Todd Harms and Tammara Harms

School activities: Dance, DECA and student council

Advice to underclassmen: Talk to Nelly.

Future plans: Attend College of St. Benedict for nursing to hopefully be an oncology pediatric nurse. I also hope to dance as well in college.

Ramla Hasan

Parent: Farah Sadia

School activities: None

Subayda Hasan

Parents: Farah Hasan, Saida Mohamed

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be scared to ask for help no matter how far behind you are.

Future plans: Mental health counselor.

Advice to underclassmen: Try your best in your classes. Future plans: College.

School activities: Track and field, Link Leaders, knit and crochet club, yearbook, prom committee, and student council

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to stand up for what you believe in. Future plans: Become a medical doctor.

Nawwar Hassab

Parents: Shaheed and Suhad Hussein

Advice to underclassmen: Make the best of what you have and don’t look down on yourself.

Amara Haugen

Parent: Dave Haugen

School activities: Soccer and softball

Advice to underclassmen: Always get your work in on time.

Future plans: Go to college to be a MRI technician.

Jaxon Hemiller

Parents: Travis and Kim Hemiller

School activities: school-sponsored activities. Advice to underclassmen: Have fun. It goes by fast. Future plans: Not sure yet.

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Dev Henkel

Parents: Roman Henkel and Carmyn Kasprowicz

School activities: Fall musical, one act play and spring play

Advice to underclassmen: Everything you do should be for you and because of you, but never forget others.

Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University in Moorhead for criminal justice.

Gunnar Jacobson

Parents: Nik and Amy Jacobson

School activities: Hockey and lacrosse

Advice to underclassmen: Take as many post-secondary education option classes as possible. They allow for more flexibility and set you up for years to come.

Future plans: Go to North Dakota State University to major in nutrition sciences.

Jake Henkemeyer

Parents: John and Jody Henkemeyer

School activities: Lacrosse

Advice to underclassmen:

One you pass up is one you will never get.

Future plans: Go to Alaska to hunt wolverines with my uncle.

Ellen Jaschke

Parents: Jeffrey and Rachel Jaschke

School activities: Soccer, lacrosse, volleyball and DECA

Advice to underclassmen: It goes by fast so enjoy it while you can.

Future plans: Attended North Dakota State University and pursue civil engineering.

Megan Hillmer

Parents: Robert Hillmer and Laura Hillmer

Advice to underclassmen:

Try your best; it will be OK.

Future plans: I want to go into sonography.

Minh Ho

Parents: Tung Ho, Diem Le

School activities: Honors choir and concert choir

Advice to underclassmen: Your education can only help you in the future if you try something. Don’t just sit around, put in minimum effort, and do nothing forever.

Matthew Jegers

Parents: Jason and Christine Jegers

School activities: Band, choir, chamber choir, drama, speech, knowledge bowl and Minnesota Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: Join as many activities as you can manage. They can change your life.

Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota-Twin Cities for political science and journalism.

Ryder Hogge

Parents: Christopher and Angela Hogge

School activities: Marching band and everything music

Advice to underclassmen:

Find your people, but also be ready to make new friends, you never know who you’ll meet.

Future plans: Attending the University of Minnesota Twin Cities as a College of Biological Sciences student. Next, I plan to apply to medical schools and pursue being a doctor.

Parents:

and Thi

Advice to underclassmen:

Sleep early; it’s healthy for you. Future plans: Apply for a job and go to work.

Future plans: Attend Concordia College in Moorhead to become a band teacher.

My long term goal is a college professor.

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Alex Johnson

Parents: Filip and Jackie Johnson

Advice to underclassmen:

Work hard, get your work done, and just enjoy the time at high school.

Future plans: Join the carpentry trade union and go into construction.

Dylan Johnson

Parent: Susan Fostervold

Advice to underclassmen:

Have fun. It goes by fast.

Future plans: Attend technical college.

Kylie Johnson

Parents: Taylor Johnson and Brittany Bronder

School activities: Minnesota Honor Society, DECA and previously dance team

Advice to underclassmen: Talk with anyone and everyone. Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota Twin Cities while majoring in psychology and minoring in Spanish.

Lauren Johnson

Parents: Noel Johnson and Cindy Johnson School activities: Outside of school, I enjoy time with friends, the gym.

Advice to underclassmen: Be kind to everyone and make the most of your time in high school!

Future plans: Cardiovascular technology.

Lydia Johnson

Parents: Tim Johnson and Jodi Holson

School activities: Knowledge bowl, one-act, and knit and crochet club

Advice to underclassmen:

Join clubs, try new things, have fun!

Nolan Johnson

Parents: Makcario Johnson and Courtney Gapinski

School activities: DECA, and track and field

Future plans: Take a gap year to work and then major in fashion design at University of Wisconsin Madison.

Sadie Johnson

Parents: Troy and Angie Johnson

Advice to underclassmen: Take advantage of post-secondary education option.

Future plans: Attend St.Cloud State University for nursing.

Amberly Kidd

Parents: Jason and Jeanette Kidd

School activities: Band

Advice to underclassmen: Broaden your horizons by participating in different classes or extracurriculars.

Future plans: Major in computer science and move forward from there.

Advice to underclassmen: Have a rough idea of what you want to be in life and keep up with your grades. Future plans: Complete my generals and then attend Winona State University to become a registered nurse.

Callen Kieke

Parents: Dave Kieke, Julie Kieke

School activities: Soccer and DECA

Advice to underclassmen: Try out everything and stick with the things you love. Future plans: Attend a four-year university with the intention to study environmental science.

Reid Kiffmeyer

Parents: Scott and Liz Kiffmeyer

School activities: DECA

Advice to underclassmen:

Don’t be afraid to ask questions in class that’s the only way you learn if you don’t know.

Future plans: Go to college for construction management.

Caleb Kjensmo

Parents: Jason Seehafer, Alyssa Kjensmo

Advice to underclassmen: Do your work and don’t procrastinate.

Future plans: Get a job and help pay bills for my parents.

Grace Kitzmann

Parents: Josh and Sara Kitzmann

School activities: Softball, and swimming and diving

Advice to underclassmen: Get involved and try not to care about what others think of you.

Future plans: Attend Bemidji State University.

Will Klein

Parents: Jeff and Nicole Klein

School activities: Lacrosse

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy every moment, it goes by fast.

Future plans: Attend college and pursue a degree in business.

Isabella Kitzmann

Parents: Joshua and Sara Kitzmann

School activities: I did swimming and diving during middle school and my freshman year of high school.

Advice to underclassmen: It’s OK to be focused on school but also make sure to take time for yourself.

Future plans: Attend Bemidji State University and major in wildlife biology.

Carter Koltes

Parents: Toby and Denise Koltes

School activities: Football, wrestling and band

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate, just get work done and grind through it.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University for engineering.

Allison Lundebrek

Parents: Dominic Lundebrek and Laura Klatt

School activities: Tennis, trapshooting and DECA

Advice to underclassmen: Be involved in activities.

Hannah Markgraf

Parents: Dave and Jess Markgraf

School activities: Hockey

Advice to underclassmen: Take good classes.

Future plans: Attend Bethel University to become an elementary education teacher.

Emily Meinke

Parents: Jon and Leanne Meinke

School activities: Dance

Advice to underclassmen:

Turn in your work on time. Just have fun.

Julian Luther

Parents: Jesse and Jami Luther

School activities: Baseball in ninth grade

Advice to underclassmen: Chicken Alfredo is a bottom five school lunch.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University and major in social studies education.

Alexis Marshall

Parent: Michelle Albers

Advice to underclassmen:

Communication is key.

Future plans: I plan to travel as much as I can while trying to figure out what I want to do with the rest of my life.

Anika Meyer

Parents: Richard Meyer and Leah Neuhaus

School activities: Post-secondary education option

Aaron Mach

Parents: Michael Mach, Nicole Hines

Advice to underclassmen: Try your best and your hardest.

Future plans: Work construction.

Sienna Majerus

Parent: Tristina Rhode

School activities: Art

Advice to underclassmen: I started my senior year with 22 missing credits, but I’m still graduating on time. Use your resources.

Future plans: Get my tattoo license.

Ethan Martin

Parents: Brian and Sara Martin

School activities: Football and baseball

Advice to underclassmen: Play hard, play tough, play proud.

Future plans: Go to college to become and accountant and play football.

Blayze Meyer

Parents: Omer and Angel Meyer

School activities: Track and field

Lauren Mattson

Parents: Joe and Nola Mattson

Future plans: Complete generals at St. Cloud Technical & Community College.

Trinity Maki

Parents: Aaron and Amy Johnson, Andrew and Sarah Holmes

School activities: Golf, dance manager, student council, principal’s cabinet and Minnesota Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: School is important, but remember to have fun and live life.

Future plans: Attend College of St. Benedict and major in bio chemistry. Then continue education to become a physician’s assistant in dermatology.

Rosa Mazacek

Parents: Mark and Catherine Mazacek

Advice to underclassmen:

Stay on top of school but have fun and go to school events.

Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota and major in architecture.

Sophia Markfelder

Parents: Russ and Sarah Markfelder

School activities: Swimming and diving, gymnastics, Minneosta Honor Society and DECA

Advice to underclassmen: Participate in a lot of different things.

Future plans: Graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a degree in marketing. (320) 252-9972

Future plans: Attend Lake Superior College for radiology.

Advice to underclassmen: PSEO is a great option and I loved the experience, but I recommend staying involved in high school in some way too.

Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota Rochester to become a neurological physical therapist.

Advice to underclassmen: Think before you do.

Future plans: Pay off all future debt.

Future plans: Attend University of St. Thomas and will study engineering and will be on the diving team.

Riley Meinert

Parents: Grey and Molly Meinert

School activities: Jazz band, chamber choir, marching band, fall musical and spring play

Advice to underclassmen: It’s great to be in school-sponsored activities/clubs and such, but spend time outside of school as well.

Future plans: Attending North Dakota State University for music performance on the Bb clarinet.

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Jayden Midas

Parent: Amber Tvedt

School activities: None

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t let yourself get overwhelmed.

Future plans: Becoming active duty Army.

Dillon Miller

Parents: Mike and Bridget Miller

School activities: Basketball, football, DECA and baseball

Advice to underclassmen:

Work hard, have fun, and make friends with teachers and classmates because it goes by fast.

Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota to study electrical engineering.

Lindsey Moran

School activities: Concert

choir and full-time post-secondary education option

Advice to underclassmen:

Creativity helps mental health. Creating art, including just for yourself, is healthy and human.

Future plans: Pursue computer science at University of Minnesota Morris with extracurriculars in creative writing and foreign languages.

Aric Moriak

Parents: Mike and Julie Moriak

School activities: Theater, band, choir, and Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota

Advice to underclassmen:

Just do your school work and find something that you enjoy Future plans: Major in music performance at Concordia College in Moorhead.

Lorelei Miller

Parent: Jade Sheriff

Advice to underclassmen:

Allow yourself to grow. You do not need to be perfect, or to consistently excel. Be who you are, and learn!

Future plans: Become a high school teacher.

Maya Miller

Parents: Ryan Miller and Lindsay Hermans-Miller School activities: Minnesota

Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: Make new friends whenever you can.

Future plans: Attending University of Wisconsin Eau Claire for business.

Ciarra Moss

Parents: Dale Moss and Kirsten Morehouse School activities: Link Leaders

Advice to underclassmen: Keep up with your classwork and be involved in school activities.

Future plans: Attend Concordia College in Moorhead for biology and environmental sciences. I will later be going into marine biology.

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Lily Mock

Parents: Jason Mock and Amanda Mock

School activities: Theater, choir, band, speech and color guard

Advice to underclassmen: Try your best not to procrastinate, it got me into some silly situations.

Future plans: Attend Concordia College in Moorhead for nursing with a minor in music, in hopes of becoming a travel nurse.

Brooke Mushatt

Parents: Brett and Aime Mushatt

School activities: Track and field

Advice to underclassmen: Be willing to step out of your comfort zone and try new things. It can be a way to find out your true passions.

Future plans: Attend Northern State University to study exercise science/pre-physical therapy, and I will be furthering my track and field career.

Karena Nava

Parents: Joseluis and Crystal Nava School activities: Classes

Advice to underclassmen: To do their work so that later on it won’t be hard.

Future plans: Unsure

Riley Moon

Parents: David and Lana Moon

Advice to underclassmen: Make sure to try hard in your classes or else you end up hating everything more.

Future plans: Work as a diesel mechanic.

Ryan Neisen

Parents: Mark and Amy Neisen

School activities: Band

Advice to underclassmen: Do what you want, don’t let others tell you otherwise.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College and St. Cloud State University to get a bachelor’s degree in architecture and continue to build my music production career.

Clara Noggle

Parents: Duane and Veronica Noggle

School activities: Robotics

Advice to underclassmen: Some classes may be hard, but keep on pushing through those classes.

Future plans: Keep on working.

Lem-wa Ojullu

Parents: Ajullu Obang and Abella Akway

School activities: DECA, track and field, Link Leaders, and girls diversity group

Advice to underclassmen: Your life will be wonderful because you will make it wonderful, and it will be full of love because you are full of love. Future plans: Attend College of St. Benedict to major in environmental studies and minor in global health.

Aiden PapeshBlonigan

Parents: Matthew and Kelly Blonigan

Advice to underclassmen: Keep pushing through and don’t give up.

Future plans: Attend Alexandria Technical & Community College.

Zander Parker

Parents: Mike and Teri Parker

School activities: Hockey

Advice to underclassmen:

If you show up to school you will pass.

Future plans: Work in the trades.

Sam Olmscheid

Parents: Steve and Molly Olmscheid

School activities: Soccer

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy it while it lasts.

Future plans: Obtain my degree for an automotive technician.

Allysin Olsen

Parents: Brian Olsen and Melissa Gavanda

School activities: None

Advice to underclassmen: Make sure you keep up on your homework.

Future plans: I want to be a tattoo artist.

Katie Olsen

Parents: Matthew and Cassie Olsen

School activities: Soccer, lacrosse, Link Leaders and Green Team

Advice to underclassmen: Joining activities/clubs was the best decision I made throughout high school. Its completely worth it.

Future plans: Attend Hamline University in St. Paul and earn a bachelor’s degree in forensic science to become a forensic scientist and eventually a crime scene investigator.

Courtney Paulsen

Parents: Tim and Janel Paulsen

School activities: Basketball and Minnesota Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: Make time for schoolwork, but also spend time with family and friends.

Future plans: Attend the College of St. Benedict and major in nursing.

Sienna Petermeier

Parents: Kevin and Danette Petermeier

School activities: Basketball, track and field, and Minnesota Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: Make the most of your high school experience because it goes by fast.

Future plans: Attend the College of St. Benedict and major in nursing. I will also be a part of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.

My Khang Phan

Parents: Thien Phan, Megan Phan

School activities: Soccer

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t take it too seriously.

Future plans: College.

Alex Ostendorf

Parents: Amos and Heather Ostendorf

School activities: Cross-country, Nordic skiing, and track and field

Advice to underclassmen:

Participate in activities and make memories. Your high school career goes by fast.

Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University Mankato, majoring in financing and participating in track and cross-country.

Maggie Philabaum

Parents: Brad and Anne Philabaum

School activities: DECA

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate your homework, you will regret it. Future plans: Join the workforce.

Shawn Pilon

Parents: Joseph Pilon and Michele Timp-Pilon School activities: DECA, senior class officer and Link Leaders

Advice to underclassmen: Take a deep breath and try not to overthink things.

Future plans: Attend St. John’s University for a major in economics and a minor in finance.

Naza

Poeung

Parents: Lee Kong, Rany Touch Advice to underclassmen: Keep going.

Future plans: Continue to college.

Lillian Piotrowski

Parents: Dan and Joy Piotrowski

School activities: Minnesota Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: Live in the moment before it becomes a memory.

Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University, majoring in business administration.

Parents: Gary Plemel, Cathy Plemel

School activities: Concert choir

Advice to underclassmen:

Even though grades are a big part of high school, also pay attention to who you are surrounding yourself with. Future plans: I’m taking a gap year because I don’t know exactly what I want to do yet. I’ll either go into heating, ventilation and air conditioning or some sort of mechanic.

Erica Poganski

Parents: Joe and Pam Poganski

School activities: Tennis, prom committee and Link Leaders

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to try new things, put yourself out there and have fun!

Cullen Posch

Parents: Gary and Meredith Posch

School activities: Baseball and DECA

Advice to underclassmen: Go make memories that you’ll look back on later in life.

Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University for radiologic science.

Future plans: Attend Alexandria Technical & Community College and play baseball while majoring in business.

Mackenzie Plemel

Tianna Presler

Parents: Kent and Therese Presler

Advice to underclassmen:

Let yourself live a little. Nerves are only temporary, but good memories last forever.

Future plans: Attend Augsburg University to pursue a career in secondary education for English and literature studies.

Rylan Robinson

Parents: Todd and Nicole Robinson

School activities: Baseball

Advice to underclassmen: You will make it.

Future plans: Attend college to achieve a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, then continue for a doctorate degree in physical therapy.

Makeo Pygnasak

Parents: Thong and Lisa Pygnasak

School activities: None

Advice to underclassmen:

Don’t slack off and make sure to turn in your work on time.

Future plans: Go to college and work.

Bree Rau

Parents: Michael and Dawn Rau

School activities: Yearbook

Advice to underclassmen: Find your people. You will grow apart from the friends you start high school with.

Future plans: Go to college for criminal justice.

Samantha Rock

Parents: Josh and Katie Rock

School activities: Choir and dance (outside of school)

Advice to underclassmen: Try your best even if your best is not perfect or what you intended.

Future plans: Attend the College of St. Benedict to major in nursing. I also wish to continue dancing.

Isabelle Reinert

Parents: Josh and Amy Reinert

School activities: Art club

Advice to underclassmen: Get your work done, so you have more opportunities to do what you want.

Future plans: I plan to go to school once I figure out what I truly want to do with my life. I need and want time to think it through thoroughly.

Owen Rogholt

Parents: Jeff and Jessica Rogholt

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate.

Future plans: Attend Michigan Technological University for mechanical engineering.

Ben Rothstein

Parents: Keith and Steph Rothstein

School activities: Baseball

Advice to underclassmen: Take advantage of the post-secondary education option.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College and play baseball there.

Kailey Reinert

Parents: Roger and Amy Reinert

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t wish your days away. Graduation will come sooner then you think.

Future plans: Earn a degree in physical therapy.

Ben Reker

Parents: Kevin and Jennifer Reker

School activities: Trapshooting, FFA and Minnesota Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: Enjoy high school while you can, stay busy, and have a lot of fun, but don’t forget about grades.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University for a finance degree.

Laney Rudolph

Parents: Frederick and Agatha Rudolph School activities: DECA, choir and Link Leaders

Advice to underclassmen: Your life will change throughout high school. Don’t miss a second of it and work toward the goals you have.

Future plans: Get my boiler certification this summer and work toward being able to travel while working .

Abdulaziz Said

Parents: Farhiyo Buluf and Ali Said

School activities: Theater, choir, band, speech, and tennis

Advice to underclassmen: Taking the first little step toward your goals will align you with what you’ve wanted in your heart all along.

Future plans: Work in education to spend the rest of my life promoting growth, persistence and self-discovery.

Nicholas Sakry

Parent: Konnie Sakry

School activities: FFA

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t get stuck in your ways, tommorow always brings something different.

Future plans: Finish my Associate or Applied Science degree for diesel technician and move up north to the mines.

Abby Schreiner

Parents: Quint and Kate Schreiner

School activities: Volleyball, softball and FFA

Advice to underclassmen: Be kind.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College to become a dental assistant.

Ariana Steele

Parent: Tonya Naglus

School activities: Choir

Advice to underclassmen: Get involved, stay on top of schoolwork and establish good relationships with your teachers!

Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University Moorhead and major in astrophysics.

Luke Scheeler

Parents: Jeremy and Bridget Scheeler

School activities: Football, FFA and trapshooting

Advice to underclassmen:

Don’t take school too seriously. Future plans: Work and play poker.

Jameson Schultz

Parents: Jon and Julia Schultz

School activities: Golf

Advice to underclassmen: Give it your all. It’ll be over way faster than you think.

Future plans: Work to archive my greatest goals and one day run my own business.

Travis Stegora

Parent: Tanya Olson

School activities: Band, and Dungeons & Dragons Club

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t get too caught up in the past.

Future plans: Find a job and/ or career and good roomates.

Elsa Schindele

Parents: Nathan Schindele and Angela Schindele

School activities: Yearbook

editor and wrestling manager

Advice to underclassmen: Get involved with anything and everything, it helps you so much to find friends and gives you something to do.

Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota Duluth for graphic design and marketing.

Mason Sherman

Parent: Matt Sherman

School activities: Trapshoot-

ing and football

Advice to underclassmen:

Make your own decisions. Future plans: College.

Victoria Steichen

Parents: Gary and Marianne Steichen

School activities: Theater

Advice to underclassmen: Join activities! You’ll find your second family through it. Always do your best in school, but don’t let a grade determine your worth.

Future plans: Attend St. Cloud State University to become an elementary school teacher.

Kaya Schneider

Parents: Justin Schneider, Erin Schneider

Advice to underclassmen: Trust your gut and do what you think is best for you.

Future plans: Criminal defense lawyer.

Clayton Schofield

Parents: Grant and Lois Schofield

School activities: Basketball and golf

Advice to underclassmen:

Take school seriously but remember to have fun too.

Carley Shipley

Parent: Kelly Shipley

School activities: Wrestling

Advice to underclassmen: Pay attention in class; try not to sleep in class.

Future plans: Gap year.

Jordan Steinhofer

Parents: Corrie Steinhofer and Anita Seaton

School activities: Choir and DECA

Advice to underclassmen: Space out your homework. Future plans: Business management.

Future plans: Attending Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead while pursuing an Associate of Applice Science degree in liberal arts and sciences.

Amber Skaja

Parents: Chris and Jill Skaja

Advice to underclassmen: Take German class.

Future plans: Good question, college I hope.

Benjammin Stockholm

Parent: Julie Stockholm

School activities: Dungeons & Dragons Club

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t lose motivation and chug caffeine!

Future plans: In short, secure a small place for me with all I need.

Tyler Schreifels

Parents: Earl and Sandra Schreifels

School activities: Robotics

Advice to underclassmen: Set goals for yourself and continue to work toward them.

Future plans: Pursue a career in engineering.

Parents: Darrell and Stephanie Smith Advice to underclassmen: Know who’s real and who’s not Future plans: Move out and travel.

Veruca Stommes

Parents: Scott Stommes and Ann Cordie

Advice to underclassmen: Try new things while you are able to. Be involved in the community and be unique. Future plans: Attend the University of Minnesota Duluth and study psychology. I hope to be a child psychologist.

Darius Smith

Adam Sundby

Parents: John and Kelly Sundby

School activities: Golf

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t procrastinate.

Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University and major in exercise science.

Ethan Swanson

Parents: Mike and Sue Swanson

School activities: DECA and baseball

Advice to underclassmen:

Find and appreciate the teachers, staff, and coaches who truly care.

Future plans: Play baseball at the University of Minnesota Duluth and majoring in business finance.

Emily VanVickle

Parents: Clint and Angie VanVickle School activities: Hockey, softball and Minnesota Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: It is never too late to try new things, get involved, and go to sporting events!

Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University for a career in healthcare, potentially pharmacy.

Kennedy Wahlin

Parents: Steve and Lisa Wahlin

School activities: DECA, Minnesota Honor Society and Link Leaders

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and take advantage of as many opportunities as possible.

Future plans: Attend Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and study entrepreneurial management.

Gabriel Tavalare

Parents: Timothy Tavalare, Amber Tavalare

School activities:

Trapshooting

Advice to underclassmen: Keep your homework low and your spirits high.

Future plans: Go straight into the workforce.

Gavin Tomporowski

Parents: Jason Tomporowski, Tiffea Marz

Advice to underclassmen: Keep up with your work and school life is so much easier.

Future plans: Attend college and maybe work in heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

Lydia Wallace

Parents: Brooke Scheiterlein School activities: Soccer and robotics

Advice to underclassmen: Take advantage off all opportunities that are presented to you. Future plans: Attend South Dakota State University for mechanical engineering.

Lisha Tong

Parents: Jackie Tong, Jenny Le

School activities: Knowledge bowl, art club, Common Diversity, math league and photography

Advice to underclassmen: Dreams don’t work unless you do.

Future plans: Pursue graphic design or architecture at University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

Ella Tucker

Parents: Mike Tucker and Amanda Tucker

Advice to underclassmen:

Get work done on time. It’ll help you graduate.

Future plans: I plan to get a job at Dairy Queen or Coborn’s; still deciding and unsure.

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Waxweiler

Parent: Nicole Waxweiler

School activities: Football

Advice to underclassmen: Get money.

Future plans: Work blue collar.

Morgan Westerhoff

Parents: Chris and Jodi Westerhoff

School activities: FFA

Advice to underclassmen: Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.

Future plans: Attending University of Wisconsin-River Falls for agriculture education.

Jett Wheeler

Parents: Erik and Jessie Wheeler

School activities: Hockey

Advice to underclassmen: Do good things.

Future plans: Hockey and work.

Collin Wiebe

Parents: Christopher and Meghan Wiebe

School activities: Cross-country, Nordic ski, and track and field

Advice to underclassmen: Take advantage of opportunities when they present themselves.

Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University Mankato to pursue a career in the engineering field.

Taylor Wolfe

Parents: Corey Koshiol and Leah Koshiol

School activities: Soccer, softball, prom committee and Minnesota Honor Society

Advice to underclassmen: The more you go to events the more experiences you’ll get out of it.

Future plans: Attending University of Wisconsin Eau Claire to major in neuroscience.

Chris Wolter

Parents: Rich and Karla Wolter

School activities: DECA, golf and bowling

Advice to underclassmen:

Make memories while you can because time flies.

Future plans: Work for a lawn service company and work for Scheels while I decide what I want to major in.

Hayden Zabinski

Parents: Jeff and Tanya Zabinski

School activities: Swimming and diving, and robotics

Advice to underclassmen: Trust god, there is always a plan for you

Future plans: I enlisted in Army National Guard and am going to college for engineering.

Matthew Ziebarth

Parents: Barb Schwalbe

School activities: Soccer

Advice to underclassmen: Join a lot of activities.

Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota Twin Cities to study aerospace engineering and mechanics.

Avery Willie

Parents: Chad and Ann Willie

Advice to underclassmen:

Focus on your school work, pass classes, make friends.

Future plans: Attend college to become a conservation officer.

Devin WittkowskiDouvier

Parents: Dan Douvier and Amanda Wittkowski

School activities: Trapshooting and FFA

Advice to underclassmen: Be careful what you say.

Future plans: Work, maybe get a better job and just save.

Katie Zimmer

Parents: Jeff and Shelly Zimmer

School activities: DECA

Advice to underclassmen:

Try your best and don’t worry too much about the little things. Everything will work out in your favor. Have fun and enjoy life.

Future plans: Go into radiology/sonography to pursue my dream in the medical field.

Haylee Zwick

Parents: Adam and Denise Zwick

School activities: FFA

Advice to underclassmen:

Find what activities outside of school you are passionate toward and be as involved as you can in them.

Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University for animal science with a pre-veterinary focus.

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Vincent Gebhardt

Parents: Ryan and Michelle Gebhardt

School activities: Golf and hockey

Advice to underclassmen:

Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.

Future plans: Attend University of St. Thomas.

Greta Peterson

Parents: Brett and Jennifer Peterson

School activities: Dance, and track and field

Advice to underclassmen: Work hard. Do not give up. Everything is always worth it in the end.

Future plans: Attend the College of St. Benedict to major in biochemistry for pre-medicine. I plan on attending medical school to become a physician.

Bennett Vangsness

Parents: Jerry Rademacher and Kelly Vangsness

School activities:

Cross-country and basketball

Advice to underclassmen: Have fun and live in the moment.

Future plans: Attend North Dakota State University to major in sports management.

Thomas Rosenkrans

Parents: Dave and Deb Rosenkrans

School activities: Hockey and golf

Advice to underclassmen: Make the most of it; it goes by so fast.

Future plans: Attend North Dakota State College of Science to study building construction technology.

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Bex Rosa

Parents: Joe and Angel Rosa

Advice to underclassmen:

“You are what you love, not who loves you” - Elton John Future plans: Take a gap year and figure out college plans.