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Abdisaian Hawadle Family: Abdisaian is the son of Sainab Arte and Ko rane Abdi of Willmar. He has on e brother and three sisters. College plans: Carle ton College in Northfield, major ing in biology
and neuroscience Hobbies and intere sts: Art, drinking coffee, come dy and horror movies, docu mentaries and spending time with friends and family
Hunter Fischer
Family: Hunter is th e son of Jeff and Allison Fis cher of Spicer. He has two brothers. College plans: St. Joh n’s University in College ville, majoring in biology and global business
Hobbies and intere sts: Tennis, choir, 2701 choral en semble, hanging out with fri ends, fantasy baseball, lis tening to podcasts and news, and making electronic spreadshe ets
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Teri Evenson
College: Luther College in Decorah, Iowa; double major in Spanish and biology Parents: Brian and Sarah Evenson, Atwater
Lindsey Minnick
Brittney Schultz
College: Minnesota State University in Mankato, major in physical therapy Parents: Scott and Marilyn Minnick, Cosmos
College: Ridgewater College in WIllmar, major in GPS/GSI technology for agriculture Parents: Scott and Norma Schultz, Grove City
Kody Bertram
Jenna Zaeska
College: Alexandria Technical and Community College, major in cybersecurity, virtualization and networking Parents: Kevin and Ruth Bertram, Belgrade
College: Minnesota State University in Mankato, major in nursing Parents: Duaine and Renae Zaeska, Atwater; Jill Zeska, Atwater
Katherine Mastey
College: M State Fergus Falls for an associate degree Parents: Mike and Lisa Mastey, Belgrade
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College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, major in finance Parents: Susie and Tim Kletscher, Benson
Brenna Knutson
College: Winona State University, major in business education and marketing Parents: Michael and Peggy Knutson, Benson
Profiled on these pages are students in the top 5 percent of each graduating class in high schools in the West Central Tribune distribution area.
Kimberly Novotny Audree Ginsburg
College: North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D.; major in engineering Parents: Ryan Olsen, Spicer; Cherry Hanson, Willmar
Keaton Schuelke
College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, major in international business. Parents: Ladd and Dana Ginsburg, Hector
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Karl Olsen
College: St. Cloud State University, major in nursing Parents: Scott and Kelly Johnson, Bird Island
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College: University of Minnesota in Morris, major in psychology Parents: Steve and Vicky Novotny, Buffalo Lake
Jordan Johnson
College: Carleton College in Northfield, major in pre-medicine Parents: JJ and Michelle Schuelke, Dawson
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Savanna Hagen
College: College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, major in nursing Parents: Ross and Heather Hagen, Sunburg
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Madeline Stallings College: Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S.D.; major in nursing Parents: Bill and Michelle Stallings, Murdock
Alexandra Revier College: University of Denver, major in biology Parents: David and Christine Revier, Olivia
Morgan Schmitz
College: University of Minnesota in Duluth, major in communication sciences and disorders Parents: Bil and Laurie Schmitz, Olivia
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Jenna Wyum
Edward Mulder
College: Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, major in pre-law and accounting Parents: Greg and Lauri Wyum, Montevideo
College: Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa; major in engineering Parents: Josh and Susanne Mulder, Prinsburg
Sadie Vander Pol
College: Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa; major in elementary education Parents: Vince and Brenda Vander Pol, Clara City
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Grace Hegland
College: St. Olaf College in Northfield, major in biology and pre-medicine Parents: Ed and Dawn Hegland, Appleton
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Maggie Raddatz
College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, major in product design Parents: David and Stacey Raddatz, Appleton
Karly Siedschlag
College: Bethel University in St. Paul, major in international business and finance Parents: Todd Siedschlag, Madison; Nicole Siedschlag, Madison
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Owen Boerema
College: University of Northwestern in St. Paul, major in pre-medicine Parents: Candace and Adam Boerema, Litchfield
Tessa Goerish
College: University of Northwestern in St. Paul, major in biochemistry, minor in math Parents: Tod and Tina Goerish, Darwin
MaLaney Huhner
College: University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire, major in biology Parents: Dave and Angie Huhner, Litchfield
Mary Ridgeway
College: College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, major in biology Parents: Nick and Jennifer Ridgeway, Litchfield
College: Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D.; undecided Parents: Jeff and Kari Asche, Raymond
Missy Marcus
College: Winona State University, major in movement science for physical therapy Parents: Ron and Mary Marcus, Raymond
Jadalyn Wagner
College: University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, N.D.; major in occupational therapy Parents: Jessica Hruby, Litchfield; Derrick Wagner, Litchfield
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Andrew Miller
College: Concordia College in Moorhead, major in accounting Parents: Mary Elin and James Miller, Raymond
Jakob Zuidema
College: North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D.; major in education and social studies Parents: Jan and Jolene Zuidema, Blomkest
Hannah Braaten
Nathan Gallagher
Jackson Snell
Aurora Wymar
College: South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D.; major in animal science, minor in agronomy Parents: Tracy and John Fadness, Glenwood; Brent Braaten, Glenwood
College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, major in electrical engineering Parents: Chris Gallagher, Lowry; Sarah Hoffman, Cyrus
Samuel Peters
College: Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, major in communications and music Parents: David and Julie Peters, Glenwood
Montevideo
William Bosch
College: Air Force National Guard training, University of Minnesota; major in ag food and business management Parents: Kent and Janet Bosch, Montevideo
Seth Olson
College: University of Sioux Falls in Sioux Falls, S.D.; major in biology Parents: Keith and Shannon Olson, Montevideo
Cassidy Rustman
College: Minnesota State University in Moorhead, major in accounting Parents: Bruce and Amanda Rustman, Montevideo
College: University of Sioux Falls in Sioux Falls, S.D.; major in radiological science Parents: Don and Kelly Snell, Montevideo
College: Hamline University in St. Paul, major in mathematics Parents: Amy Bacigalupo, Montevideo; Paul Wymar, Montevideo
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Elizabeth Dietz
College: Bethel University in St. Paul, major in nursing Parents: Jay and Chandel Dietz, Morris
Joshua Eklund
College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, major in computer engineering Parents: Jim and Suzie Eklund, Morris
Lindsey Moser
College: South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D.; major in agriculture communications Parents: Paul and Renae Moser, Morris
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Samantha Johnson
Nathan Klaers
Erin Loterbauer
College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, major in music Parents: Mike and Sherri Klaers, New London
College: University of Jamestown in Jamestown, N.D.; major in elementary education Parents: Ann and Jason Johnson, New London
College: St. Catherine’s University in St. Paul, major in English and writing Parents: Lonny and Vonnie Loterbauer, New London
Paynesville
Angela Gehrke
College: Undecided on a school or major Parents: Leon and Brenda Gehrke, Paynesville
Eric Johnson
College: Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, major in political science and religion Parents: Dave and Dee Johnson, Paynesville
Jake Schmidt
College: North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D.; major in civil engineering Parents: Jeffrey and Amy Schmidt, New London
Annika Spors
College: South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D.; major in mathematics Parents: Kevin and Julie Spors, New London
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Ashley Ley
College: Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, major in biochemistry Parents: Dan and Crystal Ley, Richmond
Alyssa Ashburn
College: University of Minnesota in Duluth, major in psychology Parents: Dave and Karen Ashburn, Sacred Heart
Lauren Terhaar
College: St. Olaf College in Northfield, major in history and medieval studies Parents: Todd and Susan Terhaar, Sacred Heart
Willmar
Will Fischer
College: St. John’s University in Collegeville, major in history and political science Parents: Jeff and Allison Fischer, Spicer
Cael Carlson
College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, major in animal science and ag business Parents: Chad and Kindra Carlson, Pennock
Megan Bloomquist
College: Bethel University in St. Paul, major in accounting Parents: Mark and Beth Bloomquist, Willmar
Amanda Mathiasen
Peyton Fischer
College: University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska; major in mechanical engineering Parents: Bob and Linda Mathiasen, Willmar
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Caleb Laurence
College: Bemidji State University, major in biochemistry Parents: Gregg and Karen Laurence, Willmar
Maeve Winter
College: Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana; major in double bass performance Parents: Jeffrey and Theresa Winter, Willmar
College: St. John’s University in Collegeville, major in biology Parents: Jeff and Allison Fischer, Spicer
Erica Schramm
College: University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, major in nursing Parents: Mike and Rayette Schramm, Willmar
Paige Hanson
College: College of St. Benedict’s in St. Joseph, major in psychology under pre-occupational therapy Parents: Kevin and Kim Hanson, Willmar
Yellow Medicine East
Harley Anez
College: United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado; undecided on a major Parents: Kami Anez, Willmar, and the late Jared Anez
Mackenzie Dyrdahl
College: South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D.; major in pharmacy Parents: Randy and Sheila Dyrdahl, Clarkfield
Chelsea Hoernemann
College: Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, major in chemistry Parents: Paul and Amy Hoernemann, Granite Falls
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