Wadena-Deer Creek Class of 2015

Wadena-Deer Creek High School graduating

Class of

2015

Jodana Albers-Erickson

Parents: Garth & Peggy Albers Activities: Band, Choir, Tennis, One Act, Fall Play, FFA, Marching Band Interests: Baking, cake decorating Future Plans: Nursing

Aaron Anderson

Parents: Melody Anderson & Shawn Kasperson Activities: Basketball Interests: , Video games, skateboarding, hanging out with friends, making music, watching Netflix Future Plans: Make music all my life, become a pharmacist, live somewhere warm, take over the world

Tabetha Baker

Parents: Kevin & Tiffany Baker Activities: Wrestling Stats, Band, BPA, Fall Play Interests: Sewing, crocheting, watching movies and baking Future Plans: Undecided

Shaye Blessing

Parents: Connie Collins & Jeff Blessing Activities: Dance, Cheerleading Interests: Rollerblading, hanging out with friends Future Plans: M State for cosmetology

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Kristyn Ament

Parents: Wayne & Missy Ament Activities: Cheerleading, Dance Interests: Dance, playing guitar, reading, being outdoors (hunting) Future Plans: Attend Wadena M State for nursing

William Astle

Parents: Darren Astle and Pennie Astle Activities: WDC Trap Team Interests: Hunting, fishing and farming Future Plans: Go to Ridgewater College and get a diploma in farm operation and management and come back and farm

Samantha Bernstetter

Parents: Kathy Bernstetter & David Bernstetter Interests: Hanging out with friends, hunting, being around my family Future Plans: Go to M State in Wadena to get my generals done and then I’m going to have to decide what I want to do with my life

Blaine Cooper

Parents: Brian & Shelby Cooper Activities: Hockey, Football, Baseball, Track & Field, Big Buddy, Peer Tutor Interests: Hunting, fishing, working on cars, jet-skiing Future Plans: Attend NDSU majoring in civil engineering, minoring in entrepreneurship; work under a company and one day open my own surveying company

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Jennifer Craig

Parents: Michael & Marian Craig Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, JO Volleyball Coaching, National Honor Society, Student Council, CHAMP, Big Buddy, Class Officer, Choir Interests: Reading, being around people, volunteering, traveling, Netflix and being active Future Plans: Graduate from the University of St. Thomas, run my own business, see the world and start a family

Kylee Damm

Parents: Tina & Brian Hendershot Activities: Hockey, Big Buddy, Tutor Interests: Hockey, lake days, crafts, hanging out with friends Future Plans: Attend UND for social work

Aaron Ellingworth

Parents: Brad & Debbie Ellingworth Activities: On-the-Job-Training Interests: Fish, hunt, snowmobile, four-wheel, trap, hang out with friends Future Plans: Undecided

Alyssa Gilster

Parents: Terry & Deb Gilster Activities: Student Council, Speech, Fall Play, One Act Play, Yearbook, Choir Interests: Acting, reading, writing Future Plans: Attend Minnesota State University Moorhead and major in Communication Arts and Literature Education

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Ian Crandall

Parents: Julie Gilje & Craig Gilje Activities: Basketball, Drama Interests: Drawing, phychology, piano, biology, chemistry, physics, sociology Future Plans: Minnesota State University, Moorhead

Kodi Dosdall

Parents: Missy Dosdall Activities: On-the-Job-Training Interests: Hunting, fishing, fourwheeling Future Plans: Lineworker diploma at M State, Wadena

Macy Folkestad

Parents: Eve & Craig Folkestad Interests: Wakeboarding, skateboarding, rollerblading, tennis, playing piano, reading, hanging out with friends Future Plans: Attend Crown College majoring in Family & Youth Ministry

Tristin Godel

Parents: Cory & Jamie Godel Activities: Wrestling, Cross Country, Trap Shooting Interests: Hunting, fishing, fourwheeling, skating, driving, bowling, paintballing, outdoors stuff, going on walks Future Plans: Go to M State to get generals done, then go to a different college for DNR

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Kayla Hanson

Parents: Darin Hanson Activities: FCCLA and Track & Field Interests: Working out, running, hanging out with friends, shopping, video games, independent research and study, music, sleep, watching Grey’s Anatomy and college basketball Future Plans: Attend a 4-year university - University of Kansas and major in biology and minor in business

Madeleine Hinojos

Parents: Vince & Michelle Hinojos Activities: Jazz Band, Marching Band, NHS, BPA, Knowledge Bowl, Tennis, Softball Interests: Playing piano, hanging out with family & friends Future Plans: Go to the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities to study biology

Autumn Jahnke

Parents: Scott & Vicki Jahnke Activities: Volleyball, Danceline, Track & Field, Student Council, CHAMP, Day of Caring Interests: Being active in the community, volunteering, running, being outside, reading, helping people in need Future Plans: Attend college, get nursing degree, start working and have a stable future

Erin Johnson

Parents: Monty & Linda Johnson Activities: Choir, Tennis, Student Council, Dance Interests: Tennis, reading, spending time with friends, volunteering at church, playing guitar Future Plans: Attend M State nursing program for one year then transfer to BSU

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Zach Hassa

Parents: Robin & Darrone Hassa Activities: Go to school Interests: Cars Future Plans: Cars

Matthew Holm

Parents: Kevin & Lisa Holm Future Plans: Join work force

Marissa Jahnke

Parents: Mike & Yvette Jahnke Activities: NHS, BPA, Knowledge Bowl, Football Cheerleading, Winter Cheerleading, Peer Mentor, Yearbook Interests: Watching movies and spending time with family & friends Future Plans: Attend the University of North Dakota

Elise Kallevig

Parents: Dean & Jean Kallevig Activities: Tennis, Softball, BPA, NHS, Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Knowledge Bowl Interests: Reading, playing the piano, going to the cabin, spending time with family & friends, playing piano in church worship team Future Plans: Go to Crown College and major in Elementary Education.

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Samantha Kirkland

Parents: Lynette Kirkland, Bryan Kirkland Activities: One Act, Fall Play, Football Cheerleading Interests: Yoga, makeup, singing, playing with animals Future Plans: Be a certified yoga instructor, travel

Anna Kraemer

Parents: Dave & Patricia Kraemer Activities: Knowledge Bowl, BPA, Jazz Band Interests: Work on projects, write, hang out with friends Future Plans: Attend Minnesota State University Moorhead

Sutton Lohmiller

Parents: Kevin & Wanda Lohmiller Activities: Football, Track & Field Interests: Sports, riding four-wheeler & snowmobile, hunting, fishing Future Plans: Go to CLC and become a diesel technician

Alex Lound

Parents: Susan & Kelly Lound Interests: Football, video games, trucks Future Plans: Law Enforcement

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Austin Koljonen

Parents: Diane Vry, Phil Koljonen Activities: Football Interests: Sports, hunting & fishing Future Plans: Attend Alexandria Tech for law

Jing Lin

Parents: Yan Lin/Ling Min Guo Interests: Fishing, guitar, basketball, travel Future Plans: Attend 4-year college

Brooke Lorentz

Parents: Kimberly Lorentz Schmitz, Kirk Wallace Activities: Tutor Interests: Fishing, spending time at the lake with family & friends, road trips Future Plans: Attend NDSU for business, tourism and humanity management

Kylie Lupkes

Parents: Kevin & Tammy Lupkes Activities: Jazz Band, BPA, Danceline, Cheerleading, Band, Choir Interests: Reading, working at the Cozy Theatre, watching movies, running, being at the lake Future Plans: Attend the University of North Dakota to receive a bachelor’s degree in accounting

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Isaac Malone

Parents: Ron & Eileen Malone Activities: Football, Wrestling Interests: Hunting, fishing, being with friends & family, playing sports, and really anything outside Future Plans: Going to Alexandria Tech for carpentry

Brenden McLeod

Parents: Ida & Arnold McLeod, David McLeod Activities: Baseball, Special Olympics Interests: Fishing, hunting, biking, hiking, walking, talking, baseball, basketball, and bowling Future Plans: Get a job

Blake Mikkola

Parents: Sarah Butler Activities: Football Interests: I turn wrenches Future Plans: Still wanna turn wrenches

Carrie Nelson

Parents: Dave & Christi Nelson Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, NHS, Student Council, BPA, Peer Mentor, Class Officer, Big Buddy, CHAMP, Volleyball coaching Interests: Water sports, traveling, volleyball, basketball, baking, working out Future Plans: Go to Minnesota State University Moorhead for business administration

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Samantha Manselle

Parents: Kurt & Mira Manselle Activities: Volleyball, Softball, CHAMP, Student Council, Big Buddy, SADD, JO Volleyball, Day of Caring, Choir Interests: Hunting, fishing, cooking, running, being ourdoors Future Plans: Attend the University of Minnesota Crookston for PreVeterinary Medicine

Anissa Mench

Parents: Jim & Tami Mench Activities: FCCLA, LEO Club, Band, Choir, Fall Play, One Act Interests: Acting, singing, riding dirt bike, being with friends, and boxing Future Plans: Attend Hamline University to major in Criminology with a focus in Forensic Science

Michael Moen

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Todd Nowacki

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Ian Olson

Parents: Vicki Olson & Randy Richter Activities: Basketball, Baseball, Boys’ State (VFW) Interests: Reading, writing, practicing guitar, spending time with friends and going to the movies Future Plans: I have a strong interest in military employment, but also looking at going to school to become a history teacher

Brandon Peterson

Parents: Matt & Missy Peterson Interests: Hunting, fishing, fourwheeling, snowmobiling Future Plans: Attend Central Lakes College for Heavy Equipment Operation

Danyel Post

Parents: Mark Hanson Activities: Student Council, Class Officer, NHS, CHAMP, BPA, Peer Tutor, Marching Band, Track & Field, Volleyball, CEO Program Interests: Spanish, traveling, volunteering, starting my own business Future Plans: Attend U of M Morris to study business and Spanish, as well as run track and play volleyball

Brianna Rosenthal

Parents: Shirley Peterson, Paul Peterson Activities: Cross Country, Dance, Track Interests: Hanging out with friends, fishing, four-wheeler rides, bike rides, working out, driving Future Plans: Going to M State in Wadena (nursing?)

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Ashley Peters

Parents: Lisa Opelia and Shawn Peters Activities: Softball, Knowledge Bowl, BPA Interests: Reading, Bowling Future Plans: Go to MSUM for accounting and become a CPA

Wade Piper

Parents: Suzanne Johnson, Matt Piper Activities: Golf Interests: Listening to music, playing guitar, watching movies, watching sports Future Plans: Attend Hamline University, join the Peace Corps

Matthew Quincer

Parents: David & Lynn Quincer Activities: Band, Choir, Golf, Basketball, Jazz Band, BPA Interests: Golf, working at the theatre, watching movies, running, being at the lake Future Plans: Attend the University of North Dakota for business management, then return to Wadena to run the theatre with my dad

Megan Rousslang

Parents: Matthew & Michelle Rousslang Activities: Big Buddy Little Buddy Interests: Hanging out with friends, volunteering Future Plans: Attend Wadena M State for nursing and get my RN

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Emma Schmitz

Parents: Dale & Lora Schmitz Activities: Cross Country, Track Interests: Riding horse, hanging out with friends & family Future Plans: Attend the University of Minnesota Crookston and major in agriculture system management

Michael Small

Parents: Anita Small, Larry Small Activities: Fall Play, One Act, Film Studies Interests: Reading, film, movies, gaming Future Plans: U of M Morris

Divina Turley

Parents: Jerusha Turley Activities: FCCLA, Big Buddy, Gaming Club Interests: Reading, swimming, biking, gaming

Kaitlin Warren

Parents: John Warren Activities: PSEO at M State Wadena (senior year) Interests: I love spending time with friends and family. I also love being outdoors, but my favorite thing is to be with my friends Future Plans: Transfer to Fond Du Lac to finish up my generals, from there transfer to UMD to major in elementary education and/or become a flight attendent

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David Sepanski

Parents: Bryan & Lucinda Wegscheid Activities: One Act Play, Fall Play, Student Council, Video Game Club Interests: Reading, playing video games, paintball, carpentry Future Plans: College for generals and business management & marketing

Keiann Steward

Parents: Shelly Steward and Rick Uselman Activities: Track & Field Interests: Running, video games, traveling Future Plans: California

Brody Wangsness

Parents: Troy & Becky Wangsness Activities: Class officer, Track & Field, Cross Country Interests: Being outdoors, running, exercising Future Plans: Attend MSU Moorhead to study psychology

DarylAnn Webb

Parents: Diane & Charles Webb Activities: Cheerleading Interests: Girl Scouts, work, hanging out with friends, fashion, watching Jimmy Fallon Future Plans: Attend M State Wadena for liberal arts degree, then transfer to a larger college for my business/ marketing degree; start a family

Kaitlin Wegscheid

Parents: Joel Wegscheid & Becky Wegscheid Activities: Football and winter cheerleading, NHS, band Interests: Quilting, scrapbooking, crafts, hunting, fishing Future Plans: I will be going to M State where I have been accepted for the cosmetology program

Jessica Wood

Parents: Craig & Cindy Wood Activities: Track & Field, Big Buddy Little Buddy Interests: Hanging out with friends, anything outdoors Future Plans: Attend Alexandria Tech and Community College for graphic design

Morgan Zeise

Parents: Gary & Laura Zeise Activities: Hockey, softball, volleyball, band, NHS, Big Buddy, peer mentor Interests: Hunting, ice fishing, lake days, long drives, hanging out with friends Future Plans: Occupational therapy at UND Grand Forks

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