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Local and area high school graduates inside

GRADUATION

2016BR A I N E R D DI S PATC H | TU E S DAY, MAY 10, 2016

C L A S S V E R S E

I Peter 3:15 “But sanctify the Lord God in

your hearts and be ready always to give

an answer to every man that asketh you

a reason for the hope that is in you with

meekness and fear.”

LAKE REGION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

• Commencement: 7 p.m. May 27 at Lake Region Christian School.

• Student graduating: Eight.

• Class colors: Royal blue and yellow.

TOP GRADUATES

HANNA KENNEDYParents: Nicholas and Virginia KennedyActivities: Pianist, choir member, math enthusiast, vol-

unteer at different events and nursing homes, sketch artist.

Future plans: “Pursue a master’s degree in biomedical engineering. Develop and improve prosthetics.”

RACHEL WIDELLParents: Todd and Jennifer Widell Activities: Barrel racing, western pleasure, basketball

and volleyballFuture plans: “After high school, I plan to go to

Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Fla. I am going to major in pre-med and minor in biology. I hope to be a physician’s assistant.”

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PILLAGER HIGH SCHOOLC L A S S M O T T O

A journey of a thousand miles must begin

with a single step.”LAO TZU

• Commencement: 7 p.m. May 20

at Pillager High School.

• Students graduating: 52.

• Class colors: Maroon and gold.

• Class � ower: Maroon and gold

spray roses.

• Class song: “Every Storm (Runs

Out of Rain)” — Gary Allan

ADDISON MARCHRank: 1Parents: Jeffrey and Ann

March Future plans: “Attend North

Dakota State University to study animal science.”

TOP 10 SENIORSTOP 10 SENIORS

ZOE LOUCKSRank: 2Parents: Dennis and Lynnie

Loucks.Future plans: “Attend the

University of Minnesota — Morris and double-ma-jor in sport management and communications, media and rhetoric.”

SAMANTHA LEVIGRank: 3Parents: Brian Levig and

Michelle Kadus.Future plans: “Complete a

two-year degree in accounting at Central Lakes College in Brainerd.”

KENDRA HACKERRank: 4Parents: Kevin and Julie

Hacker. Future Plans: “Attend

Bemidji State University to major in English and minor in business.”

HELENA WISERank: 5Parents: Ronald and Jenni-

fer Wise. Future Plans: “Attend St.

Cloud State University and study psychology.”

ROSE RICHARDSRank: 6Parents: Rebecca Bearth,

Timothy Richards. Future plans: “Attend

college at CLC.”

MARIAH SWENSONRank: 7Parents: David and Tonya

Swenson. Future plans: “Taking a

year or two off and enjoying life, working with horses and will go from there.”

MICAYLA KLINGHAGENRank: 8Parents: Lee and Micheal

Klinghagen. Future plans: “Attend

Greenville Technical College in Greenville, South Carolina for dental hygiene.”

GAGE KUEHLRank: 9Parents: Scott and Tami

Kuehl Future plans: “Attend Be-

midji State University to major in wildlife biolo-gy.”

SHYE MAKARRALLRank: 10Parents: Renae Makar-

rall and Craig Johnson, Shawn and Tonia Makar-rall

Future plans: “Plan to go to college to become a registered nurse.”

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BRAINERD HIGH SCHOOL• Commencement: 7 p.m. June 3 at Don

Adamson Field, weather permitting.

Admission by ticket only.


• Class colors: Brilliant Blue, Stunning

Silver.

• Class � ower: Blue Iris.

C L A S S M O T T O

We cannot live for yesterday or

yesterday’s dreams but for today

and tomorrow’s reality.”

TOP 5 STUDENTS

RENAE FORDParents: Chris and Shelly

FordActivities: Knowledge

Bowl, Class Cabinet, Rube Goldberg Club, Student Council, Key Club.

Hobbies: Cooking, soccer, Net� ix, � shing, carving decoys.

Part-time work: Grizzly’s.Future plans: “I will be at-

tending Harvard College in Cambridge, Massachu-setts. I am undecided in what I will major in, but right now I am looking into biology and Span-ish.”

Most memorable high school moment: “Travel-ing to Peru last year with the Spanish department and many friends.”

MEGAN WROOLIEParents: Kevin and Beth

WroolieActivities: Chamber Or-

chestra, Class Cabinet, tennis, Spring Musical.

Hobbies: Playing violin and piano, slow pitch softball and bell choir.

Part-time work: Teaching violin lessons.

Future plans: “To attend the College of Science and Engineering at the Uni-versity of Minnesota Twin Cities. I plan to major in mathematics.”

Most memorable high school moment: “Going to Peru with the Spanish Department because it was an eye-opening experience visiting a different culture.”

MATTHEW MAJERLEParents: John and Mary

Ann MajerleActivities: Wind Symphony,

Jazz Ensemble I, A Cap-pella Choir, swimming and diving, cross-country, track and � eld, Key Club, Interact Club, Spring Musical

Hobbies: Music (Piano, Saxophone), reading, eating

Part-time work: Lifeguard at Brainerd Family YMCA

Future plans: “I will be attending St. Olaf College in North� eld, Minnesota. I will be swimming com-petitively, playing in the band, and majoring in Biology. I hope to pursue a career in the medical � eld.”

Most memorable high school moment: “Being named the winner of the Minnesota State High School League’s State Triple “A” Award...while I was on a beach in Ha-waii for choir tour.”

KRISTIN RINGHANDParents: Tom and Tammy

RinghandActivities: Chamber

Orchestra, A Cappella Choir, Knowledge Bowl

Hobbies: Music (Violin, harp, electric bass), writing

Part-time work: “Current-ly work at Brick House Pizza. In addition, I work as a harpist-for-hire.”

Future plans: “I will be attending the University of Notre Dame, where I plan to major in physics, potentially adding a sec-ond major in music.”

Most memorable high school moment: “My most memorable moment was playing harp with the orchestra at our winter concert. I don’t often get the chance to play harp with other instruments, and it was a fantastic experience.”

CASSANDRA GARDNERParents: Jim and Celeste

GardnerActivities: Brainerd Warrior

Dance Team, Wind Sym-phony, Class Cabinet.

Hobbies: Dance (Just For Kix Dance Studio), Doing homework, Net� ix, hiking.

Part-time work: Help at Just For Kix events, choreo-graph for Just For Kix, working at Adirondack Coffee this summer.

Future plans: “I will be attending Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. I am looking at majoring in English or political science with a possible minor in Span-ish. I also hope to study abroad at some point in my college career.”

Most memorable high school moment: “My most memorable mo-ment in high school was traveling to Peru with the BHS Spanish program. We had the opportunity to volunteer at two rural schools, which was a life changing experience!”


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PEQUOT LAKES HIGH SCHOOLC L A S S M O T T O

Mighty and mean, so fresh and so clean,

we’re the class of 2016.”

• Commencement: 7 p.m. May 27

at the high school athletic center.


• Class colors: Navy blue and silver.

• Class � ower: Forget-me-not

• Class song: “Good Riddance

(Time of Your Life)” by Green Day.

VALEDICTORIANS

SYDNEY HOLTParents: Laurie and Randy

HoltActivities/hobbies: Inter-

act, Knowledge Bowl, National Honor Soci-ety, Link Crew, Concert Choir, Sextet Choir Ensemble, Mixed Choir Ensemble, track and � eld, varsity tennis, tutoring and Cross Lake Lutheran Church Youth Group. Hobbies include hunt-ing, � shing, gardening, reading a good book and simply being outdoors.

Future plans: “Attending the College of St. Scho-lastica, double-majoring in pre-med and nursing in hopes of pursuing a job in the medical � eld after further education. Also, singing in their college choir and playing on the tennis team.”

BARBARA MILLERParents: Jody and Michael

MillerActivities/hobbies: Soft-

ball, volleyball, speech, Student Council, Students Against Destructive De-cisions, Link crew, Youth Group and � shing.

Future plans: “Attend the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and major in biomedical engineering. After graduation, I hope to be employed by a company like Medtronic working in the research and sales of medical devices.”

LEVI PALMERParents: Christine and Isaac

PalmerActivities/hobbies:

Cross-country, track, Student Council, Nation-al Honor Society, Link Crew, Knowledge Bowl, Boy Scouts, Order of the Arrow, Symphonic Band and Jazz Band.

Future plans: “Attend the University of Minnesota -- Twin Cities, major in chemical engineering and minor in biology and pharmacology.”

ALEX BECKERParents: Jim and Michelle

BeckerActivities/hobbies: Soc-

cer, band, working at Rafferty’s Pizza and Phi Theta Kappa.

Future plans: “Attend North Dakota State University to pursue an education in engineering.”

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CROSBY-IRONTON HIGH SCHOOL

C L A S S M O T T O

We don’t take no

prisoners.”

FROM THE MOVIE “TOMMY BOY”

Commencement: 7 p.m. May 20 in the

Ranger gym.

Students graduating: 85.

Thirty-two students of the graduating class

have also completed a Bridges Career

Academy Course.

Class colors: Maroon, black and platinum.

Class � ower: Venus � y trap.

Class song: “Back Home” — Andy

Grammer.

CO-VALEDICTORIANS

SIENNA-RAE JOHNSONParents: Aaron and Cari JohnsonExtra-curricular activities: Rangerette Dance Team, grades 9-12, academic

all-state and all conference; golf, grades 9-12; tennis, grades 9-12; robotics team in grade 12; Knowledge bowl, grades 10-12; symphonic and jazz band, grades 9-12; a capella choir, grades 9-11.

Future plans: “Attend the University of Minnesota -- Twin Cities to major in biomedical engineering and minor in neuroscience.”

SALUTATORIAN

KAITLIN SHARP Parents: Richard Sharp and Laura Westberg Extra-curricular activities: Choir; Knowledge Bowl, grades 10-12; Student

Council, grades 11-12; Service Adventure Learning Team, grades 10-12; robotics team in grade 12; candidate in the Miss C-I scholarship pageant and served on the prom committee in grade 11.

Future plans: “Attend the University of Minnesota -- Twin Cities and major in chemistry with the goal of becoming a pharmacist.”

MARCUS LAMBERTParents: Kim and Tom Hanson, Loren and Leann Lambert Extra-curricular activities: Service Adventure Learning Team, grade 12;

Knowledge Bowl, grades 9-12; robotics team, grade 12; Student Council, grades 9-12; class president, SnoDaze candidate, grade 11; homecoming candidate, grade 12; football, grades 3-12, all-district player, most valuable lineman — team, co-team MDP and senior captain.

Future plans: “Attend Minnesota State University, Mankato for business management.”

AITKIN HIGH SCHOOL

C L A S S M O T T O

We know a little about a

lot of things. Just enough

to make us dangerous.”

FICTIONAL CHARACTER DEAN WINCHESTER FROM “SUPERNATURAL”

Commencement: 8 p.m. June 3 in the new gym.


Class colors: Black and gold.

Class � ower: Gladiolus.

Class song: “Stressed Out” by Twenty One Pilots.

NATHAN DAVIESParents: Dale and Lori DaviesActivities: Basketball, tennis, band, Knowledge Bowl, National Honor

Society.Hobbies: Basketball, � shing, water sports, reading, playing with my

dog Sadie, eating food, watching movies.Future plans: Attend Macalester College to study physics and play

basketball.

ABBY NIESParents: Kathy and Terry NiesActivities: Peer Leaders, Business Professionals of America, National

Honor Society, bandHobbies: Reading, traveling, watching movies, hanging out with

friends, playing guitar, photographing nature.Future plans: Attend Bemidji State University, major in biology.

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LITTLE FALLS HIGH SCHOOLC L A S S M O T T O

The past cannot be changed, but the

future is whatever you want it to be.”UNKNOWN AUTHOR

Commencement: 2 p.m. May 29 in

the high school gym.


Class colors: Purple and white.

Class song: “See You Again” by Wiz

Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth.

TOP 10 SENIORS

KAJ BJORGEParents are Kathryn and

Nathan Bjorge.

KIRSTEN HOLTZParents are Gail and

Gregory Holtz.

RANDI JOHNSONParents are Paulette

Wozniak and Lon Johnson.

SOPHIE JORGENSENParents are Heather and

Gregory Jorgensen.

ELIZABETH KULAParents are Valerie

and Tony Kula.

RILEY LOUKINENParents are Jennifer and

Bobby Loukinen.

DANIEL PALMERParents are Renee

and Glen Palmer.

JORDAN SCHUETTParents are Michelle

and Mike Schuett.

LUCAS SOWADAParents are Shelly and

Kevin Sowada.

HANNAH VEILLETTEParents are Laurie and

Doug Veillette.

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PIERZ HEALY HIGH SCHOOLC L A S S M O T T O

Chase your dreams, but always know the

road that will lead you home again.”

TIM MCGRAW

Commencement: 7 p.m. May 27

in the Memorial Athletic Center.


Class colors: Crimson, onyx and

chrome.

Class � ower: Glitter tipped rose.

Class song: “Good Riddance

(Time of Your Life)” by Green Day.

TOP 5 SENIORS

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C L A S S M O T T O

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MUSICIAN JACK JOHNSON

Commencement: 7:30 p.m. May

27 at the high school gym.

Cords and awards: 9 a.m. May 27

at the high school gym.


Class � ower: Red lily.

Class colors: Red, black and silver.

Class song: “We are Young” by Fun.

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become.”

WALKER-HACKENSACK-AKELEY HIGH SCHOOL

C L A S S M O T T O

You have brains in your head. You have feet in

your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.”

DR. SEUSS


in the high school gym.


Class � ower: Tiger Lily.

Class colors: Blue and gold.


in the high school gym.


Class song: “Tattoos on this Town”

by Jason Aldean.

Class color: Black.

Class � ower: Sun� ower.


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PINE RIVER-BACKUS HIGH SCHOOLC L A S S M O T T O

The world’s not ending,

we’re just taking over.”

Commencement: 7 p.m. May 27 at the performance

gym.


Class colors: Gold, black and silver.

Class � ower: Tiger lily.

Class song: “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa featuring

Charlie Puth

VALEDICTORIANVALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN SALUTATORIAN

TROY FETTER Parents: Melvin and Cassandra

FetterActivities: Speech, Interact,

STRIVE, Spring musical, cross-country, track, � lming the basketball games, cham-ber choir, jazz band, National Honor Society.

Hobbies: Singing, playing instru-ments, hacky sack, reading, gaming, running.

Future plans: “Attend the Uni-versity of Minnesota-Duluth to pursue a bachelor’s degree in accounting. After college, take the CPA exam in order to work for large corporations.”

ALEXUS REDDICKParents: Doug Reddick and Tracy

BergActivities: National Honor

Society, softball, pit orchestra, Interact and women’s choir.

Hobbies: Horseback riding, snowmobiling and � shing.

Future plans: “Attend the Univer-sity of Minnesota -- Duluth and major in either biology or pre-med in preparation for medical school. I hope to become a pediatrician or psychiatrist.”

ZACHARY STRUSS Parents: Cy and Lisa StrussActivities: Basketball, football,

baseball, band, Interact, 2-year member of National Honor Society.

Hobbies: Fishing, hunting and just being outside.

Future plans: “Still undecided as to where I will attend college, but planning on majoring in some � eld of engineering. I am also looking to play football at the collegiate level.”

CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE

Brainerd

campus

commencement:

7 p.m. May 12 in

the Brainerd High

School gym.

Speakers:

Joshua Guyse,

from Swanville.

(Nursing) Julia

Austin, from Pierz.

(Honors).

Staples campus

commencement:

7 p.m. May 11 at

the Staples-Motley

High School gym

Speakers:

Natalie Berens,

from Brainerd.

(Robotics) Zach

Lund, from

Deerwood.

(Robotics)

For both:

Families and other

guests are encour-

aged to attend

commencement.

Tickets are not re-

quired. Guests will

be admitted on a

� rst-come, � rst-

served basis.

7 p.m. May 12 in

the Brainerd High

from Swanville.

Austin, from Pierz.

7 p.m. May 11 at 7 p.m. May 11 at 7 p.m. May 11 at 7 p.m. May 11 at

the Staples-Motley

High School gym

guests are encour-

Tickets are not re-

quired. Guests will

ZACH LUND

NATALIE BERENS

JOSHUA GUYSE

JULIA AUSTIN

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