Grad Guide 2014

Saturday, May 31, 2014 A Special Supplement to the

2014 Graduates Guide...May 31, 2014...Page 2

Its Graduation Time! The 97th Annual Commencement

will be held Friday June 6, 2014

at 7:30 p.m. in the Big Lake

High School GymnasiumThere is no need for allocation of tickets for the

commencement ceremony. In the past, there has been ampleseating for the families of our graduates.

Immediate family, grandparents, or those needingseating/wheelchair accommodations will be given access to the

main floor. All others should be seated in the bleachersand/or west end of the gymnasium.

The doors will not open until 6:30 pm. We welcome you toattend this semi-formal affair as we wish our seniors well and

congratulate their success.

Class Motto:Hakuna Matata - it means no worries

for the rest of our days, its our problem free philosophy

Yearbook Dedication: Mr. Jim Fiskum

Class Colors: Purple and Silver

Class Song: Springsteen- Eric Church

Class Flower: Fuchsia

Top 10% for the Class of 2014Troy Berg Laura JoreJared Bradford Justin LanganSydney Butalla Brooke MaruskaKayla Chouinard Zachary MullerEric Chuba Kelli PoffenbergerOlivia Crocker Erin RalphSam Dokkebakken Nicole RoofAbbey Domyhan Madisann SaylerMichael Doperalski Alexandra SmithAlec Green Morgan TurkApril Harrison John WallaceLauren Ireland Derek WickConnor Johnson

Congratulations2014 Big Lake Grads!

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Awards banquet honors the seniorsJennifer Edwards

Staff WriterBig Lake High School held their aca-

demic awards banquet Wed., April 23.Board Member Tom Pietrzak welcomed

everyone to the awards.More than ever life is busy, he said.

Students are busy with school, work,sports and getting ready for college, yet allthese students have chosen to be active insomething greater than themselves.The ideals of service, character and

leadership are assumed in NHS members,Pietrzak said. What we are seeking are scholars and

leaders who can work well with others in agroup, he said. You have committed todoing that.This years Senior NHS officers,

President Nicole Roof, April Harrison,Connor Johnson, Morgan Turk, Laura Joreand Kelli Poffenberger, recited the historyof the NHS, lit candles and led the newinductees in the oath.Our senior members have given end-

less hours of service, laughter and leader-ship, said Ms. Tetzner.Physics Teacher Sam Kilpela presented

the Drake Award for Physics to Troy Berg.

Berg, who often scores 100% on his tests,Kilpela said, receives a four-year scholar-ship to Drake University.

Knowledge BowlShe also introduced the seniors from the

Knowledge Bowl team, now 20 studentsstrong. Two teams from Big Lake went onto compete in the regional competition, shesaid.Activities Coordinator Thayne Johnson

presented the AAA Award to senior CassieJahn.Assistant Principal Angie Folch

announced Big Lake has two nationalmerit Scholar finalists. Troy Berg and JohnWallace earned the honor.Ms. Folch also introduced the A honor

roll students: Abby Archambault, TroyBerg, Jared Bradford, Sydney Butalla,Kayla Chouinard, Eric Chuba, BriannaCornwell, Olivia Crocker, SamDokkebakken, Abbey Domyahn, MichaelDoperalski, Cory Gease, Alec Green, AprilHarrison, Lauren Ireland, Connor Johnson,Laura Jore, Justin Langan, ChandlerLannes, Brooke Maruska, Julie Morris,Zachary Muller, Kelli Poffenberger, JakePribnow, Erin Ralph, Nicole Roof, ChelseaSavage, Madisann Sayler, Alexandra

Smith, Mikaela Stephens, Morgan Turk,John Wallace and Derek Wick.

Top HonorsPrincipal Bob Dockendorf introduced

the top honors students and the winners ofthe Presidential Educational ExcellenceAward. Our top honors students set the academ-

ic bar high, said Principal Dockendorf. They challenge their teachers with their

thirst for knowledge.They are Troy Berg, Jared Bradford,

Sydney Butalla, Kayla Chouinard, EricChuba, Olivia Crocker, Sam Dokkebakken,abbey Domyahn, Michael Doperalski,

April Harrison, Lauren Ireland, ConnorJohnson, Laura Jore, Justin Langan,Brooke Maruska, Zachary Muller, KelliPoffenberger, Erin Ralph, Nicole Roof,Madisann Sayler, Alexandra Smith,Morgan Turk, John Wallace and DerekWick.The Big Lake Knights of Columbus gave

20 student scholarships this year. Nineteenof those were announced on graduationday, but Dan Smith presented the GrandKnights Award to Cassandra Jahn.

PRESIDENTIALEDUCATIONALEXCELLENCEAWARDWINNERS:Troy Berg, Oliva Crocker, Connor Johnson, Justin Langan, Brooke Maruska,Erin Ralph, Zachary Muller, Kelli Poffenberger, Alexandra Smith, MadisannSayler and Nicole Roof. Missing:April Harrison and Morgan Turk. (Photo byJennifer Edwards.)

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Zachary J. AdelmanParents:Ric & MikkiFootball 9-11, PSEOPlans to attend McNallySmith College of Music,Production Engineer.

Thomas M. AhrensParents: ChristinaMarietti & Eric AhrensAnime ClubPlans to attend collegefor game design.

Abby M.Archambault

Parents:Jennifer & ChrisSoftball and TrapShootingPlans to attend WinonaState University foraccounting.

Kayla M. BargerParents:Melissa &Dave LystePlans to be an ultra-sound tech.

Tyler R. BarnettParents:Angela SmithSoccer and TrackPlans to join the U.S.Army - combat engin-eer.

Lauren BartzParents:Jeanie Yearbook, Soccer, PromCommitteePlans to attend SCSU -forensic science.

Brett C. BassParents:Katleen &KevinPlans are entrepreneur-ship.

Kaylee A. BeckParents:Paula Beck &MattMeligroPlans to attend RegencyBeauty School for a cos-metologist.

Emily BerglundParents:Kelly &DarenBasketball, Volleyball &Yearbook.Plans to attend Univ. ofMN Crookston & dou-ble major in elem. &early childhood educ.

Rachel R. BismarckParents:Dan &KarlaBand, Track, YearbookCommitteePlans to attendMinnesota School ofBusiness for MassageTherapy.

Dustin T. BomstadParents:Troy &BarbaraPlans are undecided.

Jared P. BradfordParents: Terri Soberg &Darren Bradford Plans are undecided.

Tanisha A. BrittonParents: Tricia Gruba &Teon BrittonVolleyball, Dance Team,Chamber SingerPlans to attend SCSUthen overseas as anexchange student inAustralia for two years.

Hailey D. BrockoppParents:David &DanaVolleyball, StudentCouncil, Basketball,Track, Cross Country,Honor RollPlans to attend SCSU orUND for criminal psychology.

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Troy W. BergParents:Steve &JulieSki & Snow BoardClub, Football, BaseballPlans to attend U of M -chemical engineering.

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sydney A. ButallaParents:Brad &KimDiving, NHS, andDECAPlans to attend the Univ.of Denver, study biolo-gy to become anOptometrist.

Jorden i. CantinParents: Shelley Nyberg&JimCantinPlans to attend college toget my four year degreein nursing.

Ashley M. CarrParents: Not ListedPlans are undecided.

Kayla R. ChouinardParents:Tonja &DeanNHS, Basketball Mgr,YearbookPlans to attend Univ. ofMN Moorhead orDuluth but undecided inmajor.

Lucas A. ChristensonParents:Erik and JenTrap Shooting, Pep BandPlans to be a musicteacher.

Elliott T. DarsowParents:Barbara &DaveHockey, SoccerPlans to serve in the USArmy as an AirborneCavalry Scout.

Eric A. ChubaParents:Al &YvetteBasketball, Baseball,Football, NHSPlans to attend NDSUand find a major I aminterested in studying andpursuing.

sheyenne ClethenParents: Susan Rivers &Shelby ClethenCheerleaderPlans to be a cosmetolo-gist.

francesca J. ColeParents:Jim &Anne Plans are cosmetologistor teacher.

Brianna L. CornwellParents:Brian &SherryTIES, Poetry Out Loud,CIC Classes, TrackPlans to attend UND,double major biology &psychology, pre-med, tobe a Neurologist.

Adam L. DavisParents:Robert &DebbiePlans to attend AnokaTech or work.

Casey A. CramerParents:Brad &TiffanyPlans are undecided.

Brenna A. CroalParents: Diane Nelson &John CroalGraduation, PromPlans to move toColorado where theweather is better &attend Univ. of Boulderfor psychology.

Olivia L. CrockerParents:Connie &KevinTrack, Cross Country,Knowledge Bowl, Band,NHSPlans to attend college tobe a registered nurse,hopefully then a nurseanesthetist within 4 yrs.

flomo DarvjeParents: Rebecca &Thompson WondorFootball, Track, Gym,Wrestling, Free Running,After School Workouts,Strength & SpeedPlans to attend a TechCollege for constructionor join the Marines orArmy.

BLHSSENIORCASSANDRAJAHN won theAAA Award and the Grand Knights Award for 2014.(Photo by Jennifer Edwards).

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MEMBERs Of THE Big LAKE BOARD Of EDuCATiOn & sPOusEsTim & Ellyce Hayes - Tony & Jennifer Scales - Dan & Kim Nygaard

Tom & Kim Pietrzak - Amber & Danny Sixberry - Mark & Trish HedstromPaid for by members of the Big Lake Board of Education.

We celebrate with you and know that youve had a rich learning experienceat Big Lake. We wish you the very best in all your future endeavors!

CongratulationsBig Lake High School

Class of 2014!



Lidiya A. DesalegnParents:Ruta R. AfeworkiPlans to attend college.

Amanda DickinsonParents:Jim &TeriHomeschool & BLHS-CIC, Knowledge Bowl,Trap Shooting, NHSPlans to attend SDSU -pre-pharmacy/pharmd.

Lucas A. DixParents: Alan Dix &Kristin GardasBasketball ManagerPlans to attend SCSUand sing at bars for aside job/gig.

Tristan A. Dockter-gust

Parents:Joe &BrendaHockey, BaseballPlans to play JuniorHockey in the NA3HLand after that attendMankato for sports mgt.

David A. DoeringParents: Saul Doering &Sarah GundersonConcert Band, AnimeClub CouncilPlans to attend collegemajor in computer science. Apply for workas a programmer.

sam DokkebakkenParents:Chris &BruceNHS, Basketball, Base-ballPlans to attend collegeand play a sport.

Abbey M. DomyahnParents:Heidi &NathanNHS, Basketball, Choir,SoftballPlans to attendConcordia CollegeMoorhead and major innursing.

Michael L. DoperalskiParents:Joe &KimBasketball, Baseball,NHSAttend college atMankato or SCSU orWinona.

Anamarie K. DoranParents:Steve & DeAnnaBasketball, SoftballPlans to attend AnokaRamsey CommunityCollege, then to theUofM of Carlsons.

Colin D. DownsParents:Jill &DeanHockey, Baseball, Foot-ballPlans to attend collegeeither UW-LaCrosse orMankato and major inathletic training/sports.

Madeline s. DroherParents:Jason &SandyConcert Band, WindEnsemble, Golf, Swim-ming, Diving, BoysBasketball ManagerPlans are a BachelorsDegree in criminal justice from NDSU.

Brittany J. DuerrParents:Teresa &JeffreyPlans to attend collegefor business manage-ment, so I can open myown bookstore.

Caitlin A. EngbergParents: Jeff Engberg &Nancy Mallinger Soccer, NHS, LEOS,TDC Leader, YDYSPlans to attend EckerdCollege in St. PetersburgFL to obtain a BachelorsDegree in marine science.

samantha L.featherston

Parents:Tara &StevenD.E.C.A.Plans to attend college,then off to work. Afterthat hopefully Ill get totravel.

Domonic J. francisParents:Kati &ClaytonTrap ShootingPlans to become aMarine diesel mech-anic.

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Mikayla A. freybergerParents: LeAnn Crowley&Paul AamodtCheerleadingPlans to attend college tobe a registered nurse.

Cory geaseParents:Michelle &BrianCross Country, Track,NHS, Super MileageClubPlans to attend aTechnical College orCommunity College.

spencer J. gilmanParents:Steve &JulieSki and Snow BoardPlans to attend St. CloudUniversity.

Kaylynn M. glanceParents: Cheryl &BarryWilliamsVolleyball, Track, Foot-ball ManagerPlans to graduate with anAssociate Degree incommunications fromIowa State University.

Jacob g. glanzParents:Jay &BeckiPlans to attend collegefor graphic arts anddesign.

Logan C. HaryParents: Deanna Sutton&Chris HaryPlans to join the AirForce as an airplane/ hel-icopter mechanic, hope-fully going for 20 years.

John A. goshParents:John and LeahPlans to attend St. CloudTech.

Brittany P. greenParents:Greg &KettiYD/YS, Football &Track Manager, DanceTeam, Yearbook, LeosClubPlans to attend BemidjiState University.

Alec B. greenParents:Brice &WendyHockey, Soccer,Lacrosse, Plans to attend collegeand continue playinghockey or lacrosse at thecollege I go to.

Bryce A. gruberParents:Dan &NikkiPlans are undecided.

Kyle R. HagenParents:Rachel JohnsonWrestling, Football,Track, Strength & SpeedPlans to enlist in the U.S.Navy to be a EODTechnician.

nikki A. HallmanParents:Tracy &Andy KozickiPlayed softball for sixyears, Hockey Managerfor two yearsPlans to enlist in the U.S.Navy.

Patrick R. HalvorsonParents:Kari &JamesCross CountryPlans to attend St. CloudTech.

April s. HarrisonParents: Bill Harrison&Bridgette ManderfeldNHS, Concert Band,Student Council, YD/YS, Softball, TrackPlans to attend college atUofM Twin Cities fortwo years, then move toCA.


Tyler A. HalversonParents:Ken &JulieFootball, Baseball, Bas-ketballPlans to play collegefootball and get myteaching degree.

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David HeifortParents: Shelly Anderson& David &Jen Heifort Plans are college andmilitary.

Zach A. HortonParents:JerryPlans are undecided.

Tony D. HoffmanParents: Not listedTrap Shooting and BandPlans to work and go toSCSU.

Drew J. HowardParents:Cheryl &JeffPlans to move to Texasand attend college.

Ethan T. HuberParents:Joe &BrandyHockey & Trap Shoot-ingPlans to serve in theNational Guard andattend school for con-struction management,

Joshua D. HughesParents:NicolePlans are undecided.

Amber L. HuhtaParents:Brent &JenniferPlans to study in Europefor a year and after goingto St. Cloud to startschooling for majoringin elementary teaching.

Lauren M. irelandParents:Beth &PaulTrack, Swim TeamPlans to attend NDSUfor law enforcement.

sarah R. impolaParents:Kelly &DaveNHS, 2012/13 - BLAmbassadorPlans to attendColumbia CollegeChicago majoring inadvertising.

Austin J. iversenParents:Laura &DanBandPlans are undecided.

Cassandra M. JahnParents:KrisSwimming, Band, JazzBand, NHSPlans to attend Univ. ofNebraska at Omaha.Swimming in college.Major in criminal justiceand communications.

Donald L. JohnsonParents:Donald &DebraConcert Choir, ChamberSingerPlans to pursue a musiccareer.

Justinee J.JohnsonParents:Christy &DallasLeos ClubPlans to attend MankatoUniversity to become asocial worker.


Connor T. JohnsonParents:Lynn &Diana Football, Basketball,Baseball, NHS Trea-surer, Student CouncilPlans to attend NDSU topursue civil engin-eering.

nicole K. JardineParents:Julie &KentBand, VolleyballPlans are undecided.

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submitted ArticleWhile chalkboards are probably a thing

of the past for most classrooms, the chalkdrawing performed by Bob Upgren wasdefinitely a unique message to the audi-ence. The 27th Annual Students ofExcellence Banquet and RecognitionCeremony was Wed., April 30, at theRivers Edge Convention Center in St.Cloud with close to 600 attending theevent. The evening was dedicated to honoring

the top 150 high school seniors from morethan 38 Region 7 high schools. The hon-orees were nominated by their school ordistrict and received a plaque recognizingtheir accomplishment and a certificatefrom Gov. Dayton. Over the past 27 yearsthere have been 4,224 honored seniors.While attendees waited for the doors toopen, animated conversations in the crowdrevolved around upcoming prom, gradua-tion and plans for college. The evening began with a welcome and

congratulations by Rob Cavanna, execu-tive director of Resource. Following themeal, keynote speaker, Bob Upgren deliv-ered his message Igniting a Purpose How to find your true calling in life.Through his message and the chalk art, hechallenged students to pay attention andintentionally consider your vocation. Ichallenge you to lead a significant life. Byconcentrating on your gifts and how youcan be a contributor you will achieve suc-cess. And, a significant life will be a suc-

cessful life, Upgren challenged.The Presiding Superintendent for the

evening was Dr. Julia Espe from thePrinceton School District. I am honoredto be here representing the superintendentsand pass along our congratulations to eachof this evenings honorees, she said.Ken Anderson, Board Chair at Resource,

extended congratulations and a word ortwo of advice to the honorees. Everytime a door closes, another door opens.There are two attributes that will take youa long way your persistence and yourability to adapt. So keep knocking ondoors and be ready to change as doors willlead you in many directions, saidAnderson Minnesotas Commissioner of

Education, Dr. Brenda Cassellius, wasunable to attend but sent a letter congratu-lating honorees.Criteria for selection to the Recognition

Event is at the discretion of each schoolbut based upon recommended guidelines.Schools can choose two to four seniors andhave the option to invite favorite teachers,coaches and administrators. The event is sponsored by the participat-

ing school districts, Blue Cross/BlueShield, and Resource Training &Solutions. Sandra Cordie, Director ofEducational Programs for the agency,organizes the event. Upgrens message concluded with

him creating a large chalk drawing.Upon finishing the drawing of an

BACK ROW ARE Robert Cavanna, (executive director of ResourceTraining and Solutions) and Bob Dockendorf (principal). Front row, the stu-dents who received the award: Connor Johnson, Olivia Crocker, MorganTurk and Kelli Poffenberger. (Submitted photo.)

Students of Excellence Banquet held April 30

Ethan T. HuberParents:Joe &BrandyHockey & Trap Shoot-ingPlans to serve in theNational Guard andattend school for con-struction management,

Madysen R. JohnsonParents:Pete &KrisannTennis, NHSPlans to attend St. CloudState University anddouble major in psychol-ogy & communicationsstudies.

Austin s. JoosParents:Scott &AngelaHockey, Trap ShootingPlans to attend collegefor four years.

Andy C. JonesParents:Carly &MattPlans are undecided.

Laura B. JoreParents:Jeff &TerriGymnastics, NHS Plans to attend theUniversity of MN TwinCities.

Drew s. KernParents:Shane &VickyWrestlingPlans to attend collegefor accounting.

American flag withmountains, trees anda lighthouse, a videomessaged floated inand out of the screenwith words carryinghis significant chal-lenge.

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Mikhail f. Koha Dei-Anang

Parents: Phebe Koha,Raymond JallahFootball, Wrestling,Student CouncilPlans to attend Drakeand study political science.

Kayla A. KollarParents: Janet Kollar-Burkholder &DougBurkholderPlans to attend collegeand major in psycho-logy and special educa-tion.

Daniel A. KopisParents:Bradley &ValerieJazz BandPlans are undecided.

skyler D. KruegerParents:Plans to attend collegeand get a job.

Lucas A. KuenstlerParents:Dave &MindyTrap ShootingPlans are undecided.

Justin J. LanganParents:Jim &JackiePlans to get generals atAnoka-Ramsey, thentransfer to accommo-date my goal.

Chandler J. LannesParents: Not ListedPlans to attend UMD -Art.

Megan n. LawsonParents:Tony &Tracy SvienSwimmingPlans to join the Navy.Travel the world andmeet loads of people.

Zachary T.LeBrasseur

Parents:James &KristenPlans to attend weldingschool at St. CloudTech.

samuel LewellynParents:Bert &BonitaFootballPlans to enlist in theUS Army leaving forbasics in July. Marryhigh school girlfriend.

Angela L. LooseParents:Jerry &LanaiPottery, ArtPlans to attend collegefor psychology. Notsure what brach of psychology yet.

Mitchell MallbergParents:Anthony &JanaPlans to sell outWembley Stadium, andplay drums to 80,000people.

Alexis D. MalloryParents:Joy &David GessPlans to attend LakeSuperior College.

Brooke L. MaruskaParents:Darin &MelissaChoir, Track, FootballMgr, BB/BS, NHS,BasketballPlans to attend Concor-dia Univ. in Moorhead,move to Nashville, pur-sue music & medical.

Connor J. MayneParents:Joseph &PetraStudent CouncilPlans to attend MNUniversity and thenUofM Law School forCorporate Law.

samantha L. KuhlowParents:Greg &KathyBasketball, SoftballPlans to attend UofMCrookston and major inbiology and minor inchemistry.

Darrin K. KwallekParents:Brad &MarshaPlans to work.

Abigail A. LahrParents:Dennis &TrishCheerleader, YDYSPlans to attend St.Cloud Tech to becomean ultrasound tech-nician.

Rachel J. LehtolaParents:Janette &DonaldBandPlans to go to Finlandand study abroad.

Madison LentsParents: Jamie Lents &Staci OlsonPlans to be a neonatalnurse.

SENIORDREW KERN won a close match, 8-7against Andrew Mergen of Monticello at 132 pounds atthe Big Lake Invitational during his last season ofwrestling. (Photo by Ken Francis.)

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Keon A. McgarveyParents:Dave &JodiHonor, Pep & ConcertBand, Wind Ensemble,NHS, Hornet Broad-casting, Cross CountryPlans to have a family,travel, stuff with trains.Rest is up to God!


Top 10% have big ambitions

Jennifer EdwardsStaff Writer

Graduation Day is approaching fast andthe Class of 2014 is preparing for theirnext big adventure in life.A few of the top students shared their

feelings in a questionnaire about theirfavorite classes, unforgettable memoriesand their plans for the future.Almost all the students who were in the

top group among this years graduates saidthey had attended Big Lake Schools alltheir lives, or at least, since kindergarten.All the students participated we asked

except one participated in extracurricularactivities, most often sports but also bandor choir, Knowledge Bowl and NationalHonor Society.Of all the things students said they

would miss about Big Lake, playing sportsand seeing their friends daily were high onthe list.Sydney Butalla said she would miss

being part of the swimming and divingteam, ...and all the friends I have made.Alec Green said he would miss playing

hockey and lacrosse with his friends.Many more followed that sentiment, ButJohn Wallace wasnt the only one to say hewould miss the hard-working teachers themost.

TeachersEach and every class teacher and class

was unique and memorable to us, he said.Alexandra Smith agreed.I will miss my teachers the most, she

said. They are always so fun and alsovery understanding about how stressfulschool can be.The list of favorite teachers and favorite

classes included but was not limited to Ms.Bowen, teaching chemistry, Mr.Boeckman and his economics class, Mr.Thiele, teaching biology and Ms.McCormack, who teaches math.I will miss all the wonderful, interest-

ing, ridiculous and hilarious teachershere, said Olivia Crocker.But the class is ready to graduate and

move on. While not everyone has their lifecourse charted, all the top students plan toattend college and look forward to a brightfuture. Having a home, a family and asteady job was a recurrent theme.Having a home with a family, says

Sam Dokkebakken, who plans to attendWinona State.Connor Johnson, who plans to attend

NDSU to pursue a degree in civil engineer-ing, says in 10 years from now he wants tobe, Happy, working in North Dakota withthe girl of my dreams.

TravelMorgan Turk, who plans to attend St.

Olaf and major in biology, was one of thestudents who has plans to travel once hereducation is complete. I am going to be traveling as a mission-

ary in the Doctors Without Boarders pro-

gram, she says. Life gets a whole lot eas-ier when you learn to love yourself.Kelli Poffenberger wants the best of

both worlds. When asked where she couldsee her-self in 10 years from now she said,Raising a family, hopefully traveling allover the world and loving whatever careerI end up in.Troy Berg plans to attend the University

of Minnesota to study chemistry andchemi-cal engineering. Troy says his favoritememory is algebra class and physics withMr. Kilpela, .. because he somehow man-aged to put up with us.Sydney Butalla plans to attend the

University of Denver and hopes to becomean optometrist who travels around theworld and enjoys spending time with fam-ily.

Cont. On Page 12

BLHSTOPHONORS STUDENTS Troy Berg, Jared Bradford, Sydney Butalla, Kayla Chouinard, Eric Chuba, Olivia Crocker, Sam Dokkebakken,Abbey Domyahn, Michael Doperalski, April Harrison, Lauren Ireland, Connor Johnson, Laura Jore, Justin Langan, Brooke Maruska, Zachary Muller, KelliPoffenberger, Erin Ralph, Nicole Roof, Madisann Sayler, Alexandra Smith, Morgan Turk, John Wallace and Derek Wick. (Photo by Jennifer Edwards.)

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Top 10% Continued From Page 11_________________________________________________________________________________________________Always try your best, never give up and

dont procrastinate, she says. Then shequotes from Dr. Suess. Sometimes you will never know the

value of a moment until it becomes a mem-ory.Alec Green, who really enjoyed playing

varsity hockey, plans to attend SouthDakota State University and major in phar-macy.Have fun and make the most out of

high school, he tells underclassmen. Itgoes by really fast.

Dont Tell MomGreens hockey Eagles teammate Zach

Muller also plans to study pharmacologyat South Dakota State. Zachs advice is, Ifyou couldnt tell your mother about it,dont do it.John Wallace intends to attend the

University of St. Thomas for physics andelectrical engineering. He hopes to make abig impact on the world through his workin the technology industry.Dont waste these four precious years

and dont leave anything to chance, is hisadvice. Focus on discovering yourselfand preparing for whatever the future mayhold.Alexandra Smith plans to attend

Mankato State University and major inEnglish. Her ambition is to work in pub-lishing.Dont procrastinate, she says.

Seriously, it will save you lots of stress.Michael Doperalski is also on his way to

Mankato to major in business.Have as much fun as you can because it

goes by fast and never change who youare, he says.Olivia Crocker, who took part in track

and cross country as well as KnowledgeBowl, NHS and pep band, plans to attendGustavus Adolphus and become a nurseanesthetist. She looks forward to workingin a hospital.Dont ever miss out on an opportunity

to learn something or to help someone orto just have fun, she said. Be involvedand stay involved.

Do Your HomeworkJared Bradford plans to attend Anoka

Ramsey Community College for his gener-als. He says his favorite memories arefrom Ms. Adams class with his friends,Justin Langan, Steven Lindula and ZachMuller. While his career future is undecid-ed, his advice for younger students is shortand simple. Do your homework.Gymnast Laura Jore plans to attend the

University of Minnesota Twin Cities cam-pus to study nutrition. she hopes to work asa registered dietician and stay involved inthe gymnastics community as a judge.Apply yourself, says Laura. Make

the most of the time you have.Derek Wick says he enjoyed playing

football and trap shooting. He plans to jointhe Air Force after graduation. His adviceis to stay calm.Dont let anything get you too stressed

out, he says.Enjoy Yourself

Kayla Chouinard has plans to attendUniversity of Minnesota Duluth after grad-uation. Kayla worked on the yearbook aswell as being a member of the NationalHonor Society and a basketball manager.Be yourself and have fun, she says.

Make memories and enjoy it as much aspossible before graduation.

Lauren Ireland. who enjoys swimming,track and field, plans to attend NorthDakota State University to become a lawenforcement officer.Work hard now, she says. It really

does pay off in the end.Get Involved

Erin Ralph plans to attend University ofWisconsin River Falls to earn a degree inphysical education and health. She saysshe can see herself as a teacher or a coachand would like to have a family.Get involved as often as you can, she

says. Everything you do now will pay offlater on.April Harrison plans to earn a masters

degree in psychology and open her ownpractice. April enjoys concert band, NHS,Student Council, softball, track and volun-teering with Youth Development/YouthServices. Her favorite memories include playing

the bongos at the Evening of Fine Arts,concert band with Mrs. Olson, Fridaynight football games, spirit week andstorming the field after homecoming.Justin Langan intends to finish his gen-

erals at Anoka Ramsey CommunityCollege while he decides on his major.Eventually he hopes to become a familyman with a good job.

Try Your BestJust try your best and have fun, he

says. Sometimes growing up sucks.Eric Chuba has plans to attend North

Dakota State University. Besides NationalHonor Society, he has participated inbaseball, basketball and football.Enjoy the time you have, he says.

You may hate it now but you are going tomiss the time you get to spend with the

people you grew up with.Brooke Maruska has kept a busy sched-

ule all through high school. Now she isready to graduate and attend ConcordiaCollege Moorhead to major in biology.She particularly enjoyed her senior promand has not forgotten about her singingcareer.

Dream BigAll of the hard work pays off, she

says. And keep your dreams big!Madisann Sayler enjoys playing soccer,

was part of National Honor Society and theLeos. She plans to attend CarrollUniversity and major in animal behavior. Sayler says she really enjoyed the col-

lege in the classroom course on environ-mental studies with Mr. Thiele when theclass actually tapped maple trees, builtfires, grew plants and kept her fish alive.Madisann s advice is to, ,,. do good in

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Bailey E. MessnerParents: Shannon &Jamie PersellPast Cheerleader, Year-book, Prom CommitteePlans to attend cos-metology school atRegency BeautyInstitute.

shelby A. MillerParents:StacyPlans to attend an artschool for animation.

Benjamin M. MitchellParents:Michael &KarenNHS, Football, BaseballPlans to attend collegefor four years to becomea Marine Corps Officer.

Miranda J. MitchellParents:Scotty &DebbiePlans to own a bakeryone day.

Vanessa R. MoenParents: Susan &Andrew Korus, Brad &Jill MoenPlans to attend St. CloudTech to earn my generalsand then transfer to aUniversity to furthereducation.

Jacob MorganParents:Lynn &RandleTennis, Anime ClubPresidentPlans to attend college,four years. Plans to havea bachelors degree inelectrical engineering.

Kristin MoriarityParents:Brian &PamelaPlans to attend St. CloudTech College and thentransfer to a four yearuniversity.

Julia MorrisParents:Jim &MaijaConcert Band, Pep BandPlans earn a degree inelementary education.

Adam f. MossParents:Richard &MichelleBaseball, Bowling, TrapShootingPlans to attend college.

Eneida MurilloParents:Jose &MariaVolleyball, SoccerPlans to attend NorthHennepin CommunityCollege to study law(paralegal), then transferto another school.

Chase A. MurrayParents:Jodi FischerPlans are undecided.

Paige L. nagorskiParents: John Nagorski,Robin SchlosserBasketballPlans to attend college.

Alex A. neeserParents:Jeff &RobinFootball, WrestlingPlans to attend NDSUfor civil engineering.

Hanna M. nelsonParents:Tim &TiffanyBasketball, YD/YSPlans to attendMoorhead State Univer-sity.

Zachary L. MullerParents:Todd &DebHockey, Baseball, TrapShooting, NHSPlans to attend SouthDakota State Univ., andpursue a degree in phar-macy.

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Olga M. nissinenParents: Oili &Heikki Brent &Jennifer HuhtaPlans to go back toFinlands school andgraduate from there.Plans to study languages& teaching.

Chaz R. nordstromParents: Tanya Hagg &Robert NordstromPlans to be a sixth gradeteacher.

Meghann D. norrbomParents: Steve Norrbom&Nikki FuchsNHS, GymnasticsPlans to attend MankatoState University inhopes of going intophysical therapy.

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Taylor J. PetersonParents:Shaun &TinaFootball, BaseballPlans to attend AnokaRamsey CommunityCollege for generals andtake some engineeringcourses.

DustinD. ParksParents:Don &RitaPlans are undecided.

Brittney n. PaulsonParents:Scott &SusannSoccer, Leos, YD/YSPlans to attend MankatoState University to studypre-med.

Jacob s. PedersenParents:Renee &EdwinPlans to attend AnokaRamsey for generals.

Ashley M. PelkeyParents:Bill &CheriPlans to be a forensicprofiler and travel theworld.

Trentin K. PepinParents:Todd &TanyaPlans to be an automo-tive technician.

Hayley A. PetersonParents:Damon &Molly NeilsonPlans are undecided.

Angelica J. PetersonParents:James &AimeeLeos, YD/YSPlans to attend Mankatofor elementary ddu-cation with a minor inspecial education.

Patrick E. PetersonParents: Jake Peterson&Brenda BolligPlans to attend collegeand earn either a four orsix year degree.

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Dion A. PirnessParents:Mary &AdrianBandPlans to attend SCSU -computer science.

Austin James PoeParents:Kevin &KatieFootball, Basketball,Homecoming KingPlans to attend Univ. ofSioux Falls on a fullscholarship to play bas-ketball.

Kelli C. PoffenbergerParents:Amber &JaySwim/Dive, Softball,BB/BS, NHS, Home-coming QueenPlans to attend a fouryear college, major insocial work or nursing.

Dylan T. PothenParents:Mark &JoyWrestlingPlans to join the AirForce.

Jessica R. PrettymanParents:James &MariePSEO, Swimming, OneAct Theater, PromCommitteePlans to attend NDSUfor a career, I have yet todecide on.

Jake J. PribnowParents:John &MichelleBasketball, Football,NHSPlans to attend a fouryear college and majorin business.

Aaron R. PrimmerParents: Robert Primmer&Julie StarkBasketball K-11Plans to attend college.

Jessica RampersaudParents:Shelly DeosananVolunteer stuffPlans to become a family practice doctor.

Erin M. RalphParents:Scott &CorrineSoftball, Swimming,NHSPlans to attend Univ. ofWisconsin River Falls tomajor in physical educa-tion and health.

Reid L. RamsdellParents: Not ListedFootball, Track, TrapShootingPlans to attend St. Cloudand get involved somehow in fitness.

Devin C. ReardonParents: Not ListedFootball, WrestlingPlans to attend a TechSchool for welding.

sara E. RebrovichParents:Lisa &JimTrap Shooting, Softball,SwimmingPlans to attend college atSt. Cloud State for amaster degree for a highschool art teacher.

Zachary n. RichterParents:Ron &TerryPlans are maybe go tocollege.

Allison K. RobertsonParents:Sheryl &BrianTennisPlans to attend U of MMorris, psychologymajor.

nicole M. RoofParents:Jean &ScottNHS, Knowledge Bowl,Morning Show, FigureSkatingPlans to attend the Univ.of Minnesota, TwinCities and study journal-ism.

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Christian J. RopteParents:Steve &ElisaBasketball, Volleyball,SuperfanPlans to attend Winonaor Mankato for physicaltherapy and athletictraining.

Hailey L. RossParents: Sue Ross &Steve Stringfellow BB/BSPlans to attend college atWinona State Universityand have yet to decideon a major.

Katelyn H. RudeenParents:Jessica Plans to attend St. CloudTech.

Brandon RussellParents:Kevin &EricaArt ClassPlans to get a job as atattoo artist.

gabi s. saariParents:Lora &Chad HenningCheerleading, VolleyballPlans to attend AvedaInstitute.

Billy J. salitermanParents:Anita &WilliamBowling, Trap Shooting,BandPlans to attend collegefor computer sciencesand technologies.

Tyler g. sandvigParents: Bob Mallery &Randi SandvigPlans to join the military.

ngate g. sangumaParents:Mossai &JeaneFootball, Honor Choir,TrackPlans to attend Minn-esota State Mankato topursue a bachelorsdegree.

Chelsea L. savageParents:Stephanie &DougPlans to attend collegeand major psychology.

Ashley R. schaferParents: Melissa Schafer&Chris GrayLeos, Student Council,SoftballPlans to attend the Univ.of Minnesota Duluth,where I plan to major injournalism and commu-nications.

DeAnn K. schmittParents:Dean &BarbCheerleading, TrackManager, YearbookPlans to attend ValleyCity State Univ. in NorthDakato and major in ele-mentary education.

David E. schmuhlParents:Kevin &JenniferPlans to go to Californiafor school in robotics.

Matthew B. schoeningParents:Paul &LoriTrap Shooting, HockeyPlans to attend St. CloudState and major in com-puter science.

Madisann n. saylerParents:Brent &DawnetteSoccer, NHS, Leos, YD/YS, TDC Leader, Volun-teer for Elem. Teacher,TDC LeaderPlans to attend collegeand get a bachelorsdegree in animal behv.


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nicole M. schubertParents:Lisa &RogerPlans to attend collegeand start a career in thearts field.

Kailee C. seifertParents:Jill &BobSnowboardPlans to attend Mankatoand plans to major ingraphic design.

Mia A. shawParents:Matthew &JenniferCross Country, Track,NHSPlans to attend U of M,Twin Cities. Major isundecided.

Amanda M. sheldonParents: Not ListedPlans to attend college tobecome an RN (regist-ered nurse) at AnokaRamsey CommunityCollege.

Austin M. simonsonParents:Tracy &KirkPlans to go into con-struction management.

Alexandria M. smithParents:Aaron &ChrisTennis, NHSPlans to attend college atMankato or River Fallsand major in massmedia. Eventually Ihope to be a book editor.

Dennis Jack smithParents: Not ListedPlans are the Peace Corpand live in Germany fora bit.

Abigail R. smithlingParents:Barb &BrianGirls Hockey (Prince-ton)Plans to attend college,undecided on job.

Derek A. smithParents:LuAnn &SteveTennisPlans to attend BrainerdTech.

Tanner J. snareParents:Laura &ScottFootball, Wrestling,NHSPlans to attend UWLaCrosse and major inaccounting.

Austin L. sontagParents:Eric &PamNHSPlans to attend collegeand work towards med-ical school to become aphysician.

Mikaela J. stephensParents:Tim &JillPlans to attend college atthe University of North-western in St. Paul.Major is still undecided.

Jessica J. stevensParents:Mike &AngelaSwimmingPlans to attend St. Cloudfor generals and then getmy degree in physicaltherapy.

Connor J. stevensonParents:Jen &Travis StoeyWrestling ManagerPlans to attend OregonUniversity.

Austin stokkeParents:Carie &DavidSki & Snowboard ClubPlans to attend a twoyear to a four year(NDSU, St. Cloud State)college for architecture.

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Trever g. storyParents: Travis Story &Cynthia OxleyPlans to attend collegeand move to LosAngeles to live out mydreams.

Lauren K. ThompsonParents:Jon &HeatherPlans to attend college inCalifornia for nursing ordenta assistant.

Cheallsea L. ThrunParents: Betty &DwightHackbarth Plans to attend collegefor special educationteacher at St. Cloud TechCollege.

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Parents:Steve &AliceSnowboarding, SoccerPlans to attend collegethen become an ultra-sound technician.

Timothy R. TischnerParents:Cari &LarryPlans are to work andcollege.

Andrew J. ToeniesParents:Kevin &DanettePlans are college orwork.

Jason C. TonneslanParents:Gary &TheresaHockeyPlans to attend SCSU tomajor in business man-agement.

Hannah L. TrockeParents:Paula &DeanVolleyball, NHS, Stud-ent CouncilPlans to attend Anoka-Ramsey for nursing.

Ryder W. TothParents:BryanPlans to join the Army.

Morgan C. TurkParents:Shari &RickSwimming, Track, NHS,Knowledge Bowl, BB/BS, Student CouncilPlans to attend college,major in Biology, for aPediatrician.

Kyle J. TurnerParents:Cathey &BrentSnow Board Ski ClubPlans are either market-ing and graphic designs.

scott J. ValeriusParents:Kim&JeffBaseballPlans to attend BemidjiState University. Alsogoing to minor in history.

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Taylor VickParents:Kristina &ScottSoftball, Cheerleading,Hockey & BasketballManagerPlans to either join theNavy or go to college formy generals.

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seth J. WagnerParents:Steve &GinnieWrestling, Football,DECA, NHS, Track,BasketballPlans to attend St.Cloud State University.

Alexander D. WahlParents: Dana Wahl &Sandra HoltePlans are undecided.

John WallaceParents:Mark &CherylNHS, Band, MathLeague, Chess Tourn.,Knowledge BowlPlans to attend collegefor comp. science, elect.engineering.

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Parents:Chris &MichellePlans to work at a day-care center.

Benjamin s. WehmasParents:Carol &WarrenBasketballPlans to attendMankato. Get a goodjob, have a good life.

Kaytlyn M. WhiteoakParents:Jay &TammyBasketballPlans to attend collegeand do something in themedical field.

Ashely M. WertsParents:Michael &ChristinePlans to attend collegeat St. Cloud andbecome an ultrasoundtechnician.

Derek WickParents:Todd &MichelleFootball, Trap ShootingPlans to join the AirForce.

Michael K. WeizelParents: Loren Weizel &Sue JohnsonPlans to attend collegein Brainerd to be a auto-motive technician.

Amber K. WellsParents:Shaun &TerryVolleyball, DancePlans to study at SCSUto major in special edu-cation.

Zachary A. WilliamsParents:Steve &MonaLeeWrestlingPlans to attend college.

Tucker J. WilkendorfParents:Michelle &MattHockey, Golf, TrapShootingPlans to attend aTechnical College andget a degree in the auto-motive field.

Paul H.WoulletParents:Janell &Eric Plans to attend SCSUfor engineering.

Kyle J. WakefieldParents:Jeff &TammiFootball, TrackPlans to attend collegeat Winona.

suiLong L. XioingParents: J. VeronikasMova &Mel MovaVeronikasChoir, NHS, HonorRollPlans to attend collegefor a elementary educa-tion degree.

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