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Alexis Anderson Parents: Samara Nelson and Dave Anderson School Activities: Hobbies/Interests: Playing Guitar Future Plans: Become a pharmacist
Ryan Anderson Parents: Cory Anderson School Activities: Football, basketball, track Hobbies/Interests: Playing sports & videogames, hanging out with friends, playing Magic: The Gathering & DnD. Future Plans: Attend Hamline University to play Football while going for Sports Management & Recreation with a minor in
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Dakota Baert Parents: Jeffry Baert, Heather Karlson School Activities: Hobbies/Interests: Hunt, fish, fix crs, hang out with friends Future Plans: Undecided
Emily Benson Parents: Roger & Deanna Benson School Activities: Band, choir, cheerleading, FFA, class officer, National Honor Society, student council Hobbies/Interests: Watching movies, swimming, kayaking, reading, playing card games, cheering, doing pom dances, working with kids, putting puzzles together, traveling, and learning new things. Future Plans: I plan on attending Minnesota State University Moorhead in the fall with a major in Elementary Education.
Alexzander Kenneth Burckhard Parents: Lainie Donahue School Activities: Basketball, football, track, baseball Hobbies/Interests: Playing sports, playing games Future Plans: Go to UND for Pre-Med and become a Physician Assistant
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Jackson Becker Parents: Jennifer Becker, Shawn Sullivan School Activities: Hockey, trap team Hobbies/Interests: Hunting, fishing Future Plans: M-State MoorheadConstruction
Jordan Brink Parents: Jason and Julie Brink School Activities: NHS Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, writing Future Plans: I plan on attending Hamline University this fall.
Bryce Cooper Parents: Brian Cooper, Shelby Cooper School Activities: Baseball, hockey Hobbies/Interests: hockey, hanging out with friends Future Plans: Go to SCSU to become a nurse
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Raine Curtis Parents: Doug & Michelle Curtis School Activities: FCCLA, class officer, fall play, one act play Hobbies/Interests: Sleeping, eating, drawing, listening to music, singing, going to the lake in summer, dancing, reading, walking my dogs, puzzles, and coloring in coloring books. Future Plans: I plan to go to MState in Wadena and do my generals for two years, then go to Moorhead for their Animation program. And maybe work at Pixar.
Lucas Doyle Parents: Holly & Ben Doyle School Activities: Basketball, football, track & field, band, choir, knowledge bowl. Hobbies/Interests: Computers, biking, TCGs, outdoors, sports, friends, videogames. Future Plans: Attend Hamline University for Criminal Justice.
Gibson J. Edwards Parents: Wrenai Ross/John Edwards School Activities: Hobbies/Interests: Interested in the world and what’s out there to witness. Hobbies include: Long walks with the dog, traveling, and listening to music. Future Plans: Move to a place full of diversity and benefit culture
Kelsea Evans Parents: Tim & Melissa Evans School Activities: I was involved in yearbook, robotics, one act play, fall play/spring musical and marching band/pep band. Hobbies/Interests: I like to read and write. I enjoy playing around with makeup. I like to take night walks and watch Criminal Minds. I like Netflix. Future Plans: I am planning on getting my PHD in Psychology and saving the world.
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Tanner Dixon Parents: Susan and Jerry Dixon School Activities: Carpentry house Hobbies/Interests: Shooting guns with friends Future Plans: Alec Tech for Powersports
Jake Dykhof f Parents: Wayne & Stacey Dykhoff School Activities: Baseball, football, hockey Hobbies/Interests: Hunting, fishing, trapping, hanging with friends Future Plans: Go to college for Accounting
Steven Erkenbrack Parents: Dan Erkenbrack, Missy Erkenbrack School Activities: Track and wrestling Hobbies/Interests: like to fix things, play games Future Plans: Travel world then farm
Mason Evans Parents: David & Melissa Evans School Activities: Basketball, track and field, trap, band, jazz band, NHS, knowledge bowl. Hobbies/Interests: Hunting, fishing, cars, and going to the lake. Future Plans: Attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities for Civil Engineering.
Learn. Graduate. Succeed. CONGRATULATIONS, WDC GRADUATES Class of 2018 We are proud of you! Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools School Board, Administration, Teachers and Staff
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Kirstan Finn Parents: Jodee Finn & Michael Finn School Activities: National Honor Society, band, knowledge bowl, jazz band, marching band, basketball, & football cheerleading Hobbies/Interests: Playing piano, hunting, fishing, spending time with family & friends, being at the lake. Future Plans: Attending NDSU with an undecided major.
Tyler J. Fitzsimmons Parents: Jason and Amanda Ostlund School Activities: Football Hobbies/Interests: Hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. Future Plans: Lineman
Abby Leigh Gladback Parents: Beth Ott, Dale Gladback School Activities: I was in dance for two years, back in 9th and 10th grade. Hobbies/Interests: Art, reading, and hiking, also make-up. Future Plans: Cosmetology, I’d love to further my experience in that. I maybe would like to travel and help people in different countries.
Matthew Goeden Parents: Kevin & Gail Goeden School Activities: Trap, basketball, football, band, jazz band. Hobbies/Interests: Hunting, trapping, & fishing. Future Plans: Attend NDSCS in Wahpeton for Construction Management.
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Henry Fitzsimmons Parents: Jay & Deb School Activities: Football, basketball, golf, band,choir, jazz band, NHS Hobbies/Interests: Sports, grouse hunting with my dog Gus, spending time with family/friends, watching movies, performing arts with the Madhatters Summer Drama Camp. Future Plans: Attend the University of Minnesota: Twin Cities for Sports Management.
Lyndsay Frisch Parents: Kari Hassa and Mike Frisch School Activities: Hockey and volleyball Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family and friends, going on adventures and anything that can make me laugh. Future Plans: I plan to go to Thief River Falls in the fall of 2019 for Law Enforcement
Chase Godel Parents: Cory Godel and Jamie Godel School Activities: None Hobbies/Interests: Computers, fishing Future Plans: Computer Programming
Alex Gould Parents: Joseph & Teresa Gould School Activities: BPA Hobbies/Interests: Computers, video games, Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). Future Plans: Attend Ridgewater in Willmar to receive my degree in Computer Programming.
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Annie Madeleine Greeno Parents: Matthew & Heidi Greeno School Activities: N/A Hobbies/Interests: Skateboarding, painting, drawing, writing. Future Plans: Traveling
Chris Hahn Parents: Dan and Jill Hahn School Activities: Trap shooting Hobbies/Interests: Hunting, fishing, four wheeling, snowmobiling, working on cars. Future Plans: I plan on attending Alexandria Technical and Community College for my Powersports Technician diploma.
Brittany Hanson Parents: Donny Hanson and Kristie Hanson School Activities: Special Olympics Hobbies/Interests: Ride bike and hang out with family and friends. Future Plans: Graduate from high school, get a job.
Jasmine Heikkila Parents: Jennifer & Micheal Heikkila School Activities: Hobbies/Interests: Reading, long boarding, playing video games, hanging w/ friends, rollerblading, watching movies, and sleeping. Future Plans: Go to college, become a Zoologist.
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Ryan C. Grendahl Parents: Robby & Lori Grendahl School Activities: Hockey, band, trap, choir, FFA, NHS, knowledge bowl, jazz band. Hobbies/Interests: The outdoors, reading, athletics, hunting, fishing. Future Plans: Attend University & obtain a degree in a field that I enjoy.
Mitchel Haman Parents: Dale and Ginny Haman School Activities: Band, wrestling, and golf Hobbies/Interests: Spending time at the MAS, work Future Plans: Go to Concordia College.
Katlyn Marie Heaton Parents: Dawn Sibert & Rodger Heaton School Activities: Volleyball, National Honor Society, knowledge bowl, choir, and Special Olympics volunteer. Hobbies/Interests: Hanging out with friends and family, traveling, hiking, rollerblading, 4 o clocking, watch WDC sports activities, hanging out with my dog, quilting, foodie, reading, taking pictures, longboarding, adult coloring, watching movies, coaching volleyball, listening to music and volunteering. Future Plans: Learning how to milk a cow from Matt Goeden. Attend Hamline University in Saint Paul.
Tyler Jahnke Parents: Mike Jahnke, Yvette Jahnke School Activities: None Hobbies/Interests: Computers, video games, Magic: The Gathering, D&D (Dungeons and Dragons). Future Plans: I plan to attend Alex Tech for Cyber Security.
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Tabitha Janke-Gregory Parents: Angelia Gregory & Shawn Janke School Activities: Band, choir, basketball, NHS, & cheerleading. Hobbies/Interests: Arts/crafts, hanging with friends, watching favorite movies/shows, reading books, volunteering, babysitting & outdoor activities. Future Plans: Attend SCSU & become a Radiologist Technician.
Lindy Jones Parents: Matthew & Alicia Jones School Activities: Tennis 9-12, softball 9-10, knowledge bowl 9-12, band/choir 9 Hobbies/Interests: Drawing, painting, reading Future Plans: Attending college at UMD.
Alexandria Kahl Parents: Tabitha Witthuhn & Martin Kahl School Activities: National Honor Society, CHAMP, band, choir, cheerleading, softball, yearbook. Hobbies/Interests: Quilting, singing, reading books, finding inspirational quotes, working on the yearbook, hanging out with friends, waitressing, & spending time with my amazing family. Future Plans: Attend Central Lakes College to earn my Associates Degree & then transfer to an undecided university for Psychology.
Courtney Kern Parents: Carrie and Joe Forys School Activities: Volleyball Hobbies/Interests: Hunting, fishing, being outdoors, sports. Future Plans: Attend MState to get my diploma for massage therapy. After a few years go back to school to be become an esthetician.
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Andreena Johnson-Hall Parents: Tammy Hall & Mike Kelly School Activities: Hobbies/Interests: Hanging out with my friends, reading. Future Plans: I plan to attend St. Cloud Tech and enter into the Paramedic course.
Max Junker Parents: Janine Meyers, Ben Junker School Activities: Choir, basketball, & track; art, creative writing. Greenhouse independent study. Hobbies/Interests: Art, music, horticulture, camping, seeing new places & meeting new people. Future Plans: Going into horticulture & traveling the world. I plan to pet at least one good dog on every continent.
Riley Kasperson Parents: Melody Hansen School Activities: None Hobbies/Interests: Computers, video games, Magic: The Gathering, DnD (Dungeons and Dragons), Pokemon, Yu-gi-oh, anime. Future Plans: Go to college for computer tech.
Lila Lohmiller Parents: Wanda and Kevin Lohmiller School Activities: Student council, National Honor Society, peer tutor, volleyball, softball, band, JO volleyball coach. Hobbies/Interests: Hanging with friends and family, going to the lake, shopping, snowboarding, quilting, volleyball. Future Plans: Attend University of Minnesota-Duluth; major in Biology; minor in Communications.
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Haley Maloney Parents: Rodney and Lisa Maloney School Activities: FCCLA, class officer Hobbies/Interests: Photography, drawing, reading Future Plans: Go to MState for two years then transfer to a four year college.
Ellie Miron Parents: Richard and Jacquelyn Miron School Activities: Volleyball, basketball, track, knowledge bowl, CHAMP, band, choir NHS. Hobbies/Interests: Piano Future Plans: Compete for NDSU track team, study biological sciences at NDSU.
Ryan Olson Parents: Rob & Melissa Olson School Activities: WDC weightlifting squad Hobbies/Interests: Hunting, fishing, hanging out with the bros, getting yolked. Future Plans: Get an education in business.
Madison Phillips Parents: Pete and Shari Phillips School Activities: Band, choir, knowledge bowl. Hobbies/Interests: Quilting, reading, photography, anything with animals, crafting. Future Plans: Attending Portland State University in Oregon. Major: Undecided/Social Work.
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Tiffany Meeks Parents: Dennis and Lori Meeks School Activities: Band, CHAMP, choir, cross country, National Honor Society, track and field, yearbook, jazz band, and prom committee (junior year). Hobbies/Interests: Kayaking, reading books, working on the yearbook, spending time with family and friends, hunting, four wheeling watching movies, going for a run, walk or bike ride, trying new crafts, and trying new things. Future Plans: I plan on attending NDSU for Civil Engineering.
Robert (Bobby) Olson Parents: Jim and Kim Olson School Activities: Choir, homecoming royalty, Special Olympics. Hobbies/Interests: swimming, eating, spending time with friends and family, playing games on the computer. Future Plans: To be the best I can be!
Jonathan Pantages Parents: Judy & Richard Flores School Activities:Basketball & track & field Hobbies/Interests: Making videos, gaming, being on the computer. Future Plans: Go to college to run track & further myself in filming.
Thomas Quincer Parents: David & Lynn Quincer School Activities: Band, choir, basketball, golf, jazz band, NHS. Hobbies/Interests: Music, technology. Future Plans: Attend the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
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Parents: Kevin & Sara Ross School Activities: Cross country, basketball, baseball, NHS, Knowledge Bowl, class officer, band, choir, jazz band. Hobbies/Interests: Playing basketball, playing piano, hanging out with friends, naming countries flags, golfing. Future Plans: I plan on going to St. Scholastica to play basketball and go into their Pre-Med program in pursuit of becoming a Radiologist.
Parents: Sue Savage School Activities: FCCLA Hobbies/Interests: Watching movies, quilting Future Plans: Attend M-State for my generals then transfer to a 4 year.
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Parents: Kent & Shaneen Schmidt School Activities: Tennis, softball, National Honor Society, LEO club, band, choir, knowledge bowl, pep band, math competitions. Hobbies/Interests: Piano, read, poetry, tennis, travel, crime shows, anything Harry Potter. Future Plans: I am attending UND to major in Forensic Pathology.
Parents: Dale & Lora Schmitz School Activities: Trap team Hobbies/Interests: Hunt, trap, hang with friends. Future Plans: Make money
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Parents: Jennifer Shreves, Josh Shreves School Activities: Hobbies/Interests: Knitting, hanging out with friends, watching scary movies and riding horses. Future Plans: I’m planning to do my generals, then go to a university to get my masters in social working to be a mental health therapist for children and adolescents.
Parents: David & Julia Snyder School Activities: Cross country, NHS, wrestling, track, trap, BPA,FFA, band, choir. Hobbies/Interests: Music, the outdoors, sports, art being with family & friends, reading, writing, hunting, shooting trap. Future Plans: Attend Minnesota State University Moorhead or University of Jamestown.
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Andrew Sundby Parents: Sam and Michelle Sundby School Activities: Hockey, trap Hobbies/Interests: Hunting, fishing, hanging out with the bro’s. Future Plans: Go to M-State in Wadena for Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
Emma Taggart Parents: Kelly and Julie Taggart School Activities: Football and winter cheerleading. Hobbies/Interests: Cheerleading, piano, kayaking, traveling, baking/ cooking, nail art design. Future Plans: Go to university in Australia starting in February.
Casey Volkmann Parents: Tim & Sue Volkmann School Activities: Volleyball, basketball, softball, student council, National Honor Society, band, choir jazz band, knowledge bowl, peer mentor. Hobbies/Interests: Reading, working out, baking, quilting, spending time with friends & family. Future Plans: Attend Winona State University & play volleyball while pursuing a degree in the area of Mathematics.
James William Walsh Jr. Parents: Gail Fuller, James Walsh Sr. School Activities: Hobbies/Interests: Video games, driving and outdoors Future Plans: not sure yet
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RaeAnn Sutherland Parents: Robert and Alesha Sutherland School Activities: Hockey & student council Hobbies/Interests: Quilting & playing guitar Future Plans: I plan on attending MSU Moorhead in the fall for Elementary Education.
Anthony Trettel-Miller Parents: Amanda Rice and Chad Miller School Activities: none Hobbies/Interests: Video game, basketball, watching TV. Future Plans: Getting a job and trying to get my license.
Dylan Waln Parents: Keith & Tammy Waln School Activities: Hobbies/Interests: Future Plans: work
Preston Warren Parents: Paul & Heather Warren School Activities: Football, hockey, baseball, knowledge bowl, National Honor Society, peer mentor. Hobbies/Interests: Playing sports, board games, working out, running, ice skating, spending time with friends & family. Future Plans: Attend college & major in Biology in pursuit of becoming an orthopedic surgeon.
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Parents: Lee & Jennifer Westrum School Activities: Tennis, knowledge bowl, National Honor Society, band, choir, jazz band. Hobbies/Interests: Quilting, going to the lake, reading, spending time with friends, playing with dogs, paddle boarding, eating sushi. Future Plans: Attend Concordia College in Moorhead, MN and major in Biology.
Parents: Seth & Kristina Witthun School Activities: Baseball, football, WDC weight lifting squad. Hobbies/Interests: Hunting, fishing, hanging the bros and getting yolked. Future Plans: Go to SCSU & get a degree in meteorology or marketing.
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