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    Commencement Ceremoniesfor the Maple Lake High School

    Class of 2013

    Friday, May 31Commencement ProgramProcessional and RecessionalMLHS Concert Band under the direction of Jordan Swiontek

    Welcome AddressNeal Wagner

    Commencement SpeakerSenior Class Officers

    Announcement of AwardsAndrew Almos, Principal

    Musical SelectionsMLHS Mixed Choir under the direction of Susan Nelson

    Will You Teach Me Arr. by Victor C. Johnson

    Roll Call of GraduatesMark Redemske, Superintendent

    Awarding of DiplomasBoard of Directors:

    Shelley McAlpine, Ben Elsenpeter, Shelly Liljequist,

    Arnold Michalicek, Brad Neutz, Joe Paumen

    Honor StudentsLaurn Aanerud, Megan Bruns, Emalee Bryant, Dakota Decker,

    Rachel Gapinski, Holly Goelz, Hannah Haegele, Carissa Knott, Isaac

    Kotila, Rachel Latour, Donald Mavencamp, Patrick McCune, Brandon

    Prowatzke, Shelby Rachel, Baylyn Riviere, Maria Stokman, Matt

    Strub, Taylor Trager, Neal Wagner, Heather Wurm

    Class Motto:Life brings tears, smiles, and memories. The tears dry, the smiles

    fade, but the memories last forever. - Unknown

    Class Flower:Yellow Rose

    Class Colors:Silver & Blue

    Class Officers:President - Neal Wagner

    Vice President - Holly Goelz

    Treasurer/Secretary - Hannah Haegele

    Class Advisor:Naomi Durst

    Members of the M

    LHS Class of 2013 as pictured on the cover are:

    (Front) Lauryn Aanerud, Emalee Bryant, Shelby Rachel, Dani Hudek, SydneyKnudsen, Rachel Latour, Hannah Haegele, Courtney Pribyl. (Row 2) Kayla

    Reynolds, Megan Hennen, Keena Prosser-OLeahy, Sophie Dooley, Hannah Klug,

    Heather Wurm, Jenny Puncochar, Amber Dale, Chelsey Trettel, Katie Colbert.

    (Row 3) Taylor Trager, Tori Borell, Baylyn Riviere, Miranda Jordan. (Row 4) Jes-

    sica Frederick, Kara Eaton, Ebony Ortiz, Brandice Girard, Lexxi Trettin, KaliPreisinger, Holly Goelz, Anna Spielmann. (Row 5) Morgan VanLith, Emily Carey,

    Carissa Knott, Georgie Loftis, Dakota Decker, Maria Stokman, Rachel Gapinski,

    Jenna Anderson, Kelli Loch. (Row 6) Joseph Lee, Hunter Thiel, Dylan Kotilinek,

    Drew Hanson, Dylan Seth, Joe Pribyl, Alyssa Nunke, Kody Rolfzen. (Row 7)

    Mitchell Gindele, Jayce Wagner, Mason Ahner, Domininc Gapinski, Spencer

    Wright, Hunter Coburn, John Kleist, Ben Winkelman, Matt Mooney, Ben Hudek,

    Donnie Mavencamp, Isaac Kotila, Bosten Fieldseth, Greg Dorow, Nick Feikema,

    Danny Becker, Isaac Hendrickson. (Row 8) Grant Steufen, Luciano Saucedo, Matt

    Strub, Neal Wagner, Brandon Prowatzke, Charlie Webb.

    Photo by Zahler Photography

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    Dear Class of 2013:On behalf of the school board, administration and staff,congratulations to each of you as you complete your educa-

    tion at Maple Lake High School. We greatly appreciate thepositive things the Class of 2013 has done for our schooldistrict. I hope your years in the Maple Lake School Dis-trict have provided fond memories that will last a lifetime.

    Your ef fort s in the classroom, commitment to student or-ganizations and leadership helped create an enjoyable, posi-tive atmosphere in our school.

    Graduation signifies the end of your time as high school

    students, but it is also the beginning of your lives as youngadults. Although you may have been anticipating highschool graduation for some time, you might be experienc-ing feelings of doubt, causing you to ask yourself, Now

    what? Here are a few thoughts you may find he lp ful inyour lives as high school graduates.

    Set goals and allow yourself to be a dreamer. A great deal ofyour current focus may be on choosing a career path and

    obtaining the education and training necessary to attainyour career goals. Seldom are there shortcuts to success. Wemust be willing to pay the price through preparation andthe dedication of our time and energy in order to achieveour goals and realize our dreams. Rest assured you have theeducation and ability to choose a career path and be suc-cessful in this age of endless possibilities.

    Live a principled l ife. Your families, your teachers and our

    community have guided you in developing an understand-ing of right and wrong. Many people find continued guid-ance in this area through their spiritual lives. Hold yourself

    accountable for thechoices you make re-garding your job,your relationships

    and your family. Behonest, be trustwor-thy and keep yourpromises.

    Enjoy life! While hardwork wi ll be neces-sary as you strive toreach your profes-

    sional goals, remem-ber to have fun.Maintain interestsoutside your profes-sional life and takepart in those activi-ties regularly. Spend quality time with family and friends.There is no substitute for caring about someone and having

    them care about you. Your family and friends will be therefor you just as you are there for them.

    Thank you, once again, for the positive influence you hadon our school. You brought a great deal of joy to your fel-low students and our staff. We are proud of your accom-plishments and are pleased to recognize you as the newestalumni of Maple Lake High School.

    Mark Redemske, SuperintendentMaple Lake Public Schools

    10 Oak Avenue South

    Annandale

    (320) 274-8800(888) 222-7354

    320.963.3000

    HappyGraduation Day!

    Congratulations Class of 2013!Were proud to

    wish all our local gradsmuch success fortomorrow and beyond!

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    Lauryn Aanerud

    is the daughter of

    Mike and Becky

    Aanerud. She is cur-

    rently employed at

    Buffalo Wild Wings inMonticello. Lauryn

    has participated in

    basketball and is a

    Maple Lake Ambas-

    sador. She was also

    a member of the Na-

    tional Honor Society. Lauryn was a 3 year

    letter winner in basketball and a 1 year letter

    winner in track. After graduation, Lauryn

    plans to attend the University of Minnesota,Duluth to pursue a career in the medical

    field.

    Mason Ahneris

    the son of Tony and

    Kelly Ahner. He is

    currently employed at

    Menards. After grad-

    uation, Mason plans

    to go to North Dakota

    to work with his dad.

    Jenna Anderson

    is the daughter of

    Shawn and Becky

    Roehlke. She is cur-

    rently employed at

    Camp Courage.Jenna has partici-

    pated in speech,

    One Act, Student

    Council, and drama.

    She was also a

    member of the Na-

    tional Honor Society. Jenna was the captain

    of the speech team. In One Act, she was

    part of the group who were the sub-section

    champions twice. After graduation, Jennaplans to attend the University of Minnesota,

    Morris for undergraduate in pre-law, and

    continue on to become a prosecutor or para-

    legal.

    Daniel Beckeris

    the son of Troy and

    Barb Becker. He is

    currently employed

    at Nelson Bros.

    Restaurant. Danny

    has run cross coun-

    try and track from

    grades 8-12. He has

    lettered in both

    sports from 8-12

    grade. He has also

    attained the B honor roll from 7-12 grade.

    After graduation, Danny plans to attend

    Mankato State University to have a career in

    economics or marketing.

    Jaycen Berg is

    the son of Will and

    Kristi Vargas. He is

    currently employed at

    Holiday. After gradu-

    ation, Jaycen plansto become an electri-

    cian.

    Tori Borell is the

    daughter of Todd and

    Elizabeth Borell. Toriwas a member of the

    National Honor Soci-

    ety. After graduation,

    Tori plans to attend

    Central Lakes Col-

    lege in Brainerd for

    young childhood edu-

    cation to become a

    preschool teacher.

    She hopes to take her degree and teach in a

    foreign country.

    Megan Bruns is

    the daughter of Al

    and Teresa Bruns.

    She is currently em-

    ployed at the Camps

    of Courage and

    Friendship. After

    graduation, Megan

    plans to attend

    Southwest Minnesota

    State University to

    study chemistry and biology.

    LaurynAanerud

    Class of 2013

    Keep reachingfor the

    stars.We love you!

    Mom, Dad, & Bethany

    DannyBecker

    Class of 2013

    We are proud ofyou, Danny!

    Love,Your Family

    Youve got what ittakes to be a winner -

    Congratulations!

    Love, Your Family

    MeganBruns

    Class of 2013

    May all your dreams

    come true. Were

    proud of all youve

    accomplished!

    Love,

    Dad, Mom, & Nick

    Rachel

    Gapinski

    Class of 2013

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    Emalee Bryant isthe daughter of Ge-offrey and AmyBryant. She is cur-rently employed at

    Applebees workingas a hostess.Emalee has partici-pated in volleyball,softball, and is inStudent Council. Shewas also a memberof the National Honor Society. Emalee was a3 year letter winner in volleyball and a 2 yearletter winner in softball. She attained the

    NDSU Presidential Honor Scholarship for$10,000 over 4 years. After graduation,Emalee plans to attend North Dakota StateUniversity for business.

    Emily Carey isthe daughter of Billand Karen Carey.She is currently em-ployed at Lux SalonSpa and The V byHH. Emily playedvolleyball and bas-ketball until hersophomore year,participated in cheer-leading her sopho-more year, soccer her junior year, and golfher senior year. She was also a Maple Lake

    Ambassador from 2012-2013. Emily was afirst year letter winner in cheerleading, and afive year letter winner in golf. She has re-ceived the Golfer of the Year Award in 2011,and Most Dedicated Golfer Award in 2012.

    After graduation, Emily plans to attend theAveda Institute, Minneapolis for a license inesthiology and cosmetology.

    Hunter Coburn

    is the son of RodCoburn and LauraPatter. He is cur-rently employed atFirst Choice Remod-eling. Hunter hasearned a scholarshipfrom the 49 TrainingCenter located inHinckley, MN, earn-

    ing his operatorscard. He then will obtain a license as aheavy equipment operator. Hunter also hasearned two sponsorships for heavy equip-ment operation, one from Michaels Pipelinebased of Brownsville, WI, and the other fromMillers Contracting of North Dakota. Aftergraduation, Hunter plans to earn his opera-tors card, and work as a heavy equipmentoperator on the pipeline. His hope is to be-come employed by one of his sponsors.

    Kathrine Colbert

    is the daughter ofRoger and Jan Col-bert. Katie was in-volved in horsebackriding at FreedomFarm in 9-10 grade,

    and volunteered inthe elementaryclassrooms and li-braries, and withEllies Choice. She

    was confirmed at Bethlehem United Churchof Christ in 9th grade. Katie received thePersonal Achievement Award at FreedomFarm in 10th grade. After graduation, Katieplans to continue her education and look for

    part-time work or volunteer opportunities.

    DJ Cranston isthe son of Dan and

    April Cranston. He iscurrently employed at

    A&D Coatings, Crys-tal Clean, and is apart time DJ. DJ hasparticipated in cross

    country, wrestling,track, and Sigma

    Alpha Pi which is theNaitonal Society ofLeadership and Success at St. Cloud StateUniversity. He has lettered in cross country,wrestling, and track. For wrestling, DJ washonorable mention for All-Conference. Healso was All-Confernce in track for polevaulting and holds the school record of 13feet. He received the St. Cloud State Univer-sity Presidential Scholarship Award. Aftergraduation, DJ plans to get his MBA at Stan-ford GSB in the executive education pro-gram.

    Emily Carey

    Class of 2013

    We are so proudof you!

    Love, Your Family

    You have a right tofeel proud. We are!

    Love, Your Family

    HollyGoelz

    Class of

    2013

    Hannah HaegeleClass of 2013

    We are so proud of you!Congratulations.Love, Your Family

    Ben Hudek

    Class of 2013

    The whole world is in yourhand, Ben. So Proud.

    Love, Mom, Dad, & Joy

    Danielle HudekClass of 2013

    To my SpecialAuntie Dani!

    I want to grow upto be just like you!

    Love Hailey

    Congratulations!

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    Amber Dale is

    the daughter of

    Aaron and Rachael

    Dale. She is currently

    employed at the Jr.

    Staff at Kidville.Amber has been in

    speech for 6 years

    and is a captain,

    drama for 4 years,

    One Act for 4 years,

    Color Guard for 4

    years and is the captain, and choir for 6

    years. She has lettered in choir, speech, and

    One Act. After graduation, Amber plans to

    attend Minnesota State University, Moor-head to get her Bachelor of Science in ele-

    mentary education with a special education

    option.

    Dakota Deckeris

    the son of David and

    Cary Decker. He is

    currently employed

    at Subway in Maple

    Lake. Dakota hasbeen involved in

    football, soccer,

    track, choir, band,

    and drama. He is

    also a member of the

    National Honor Soci-

    ety and has lettered in jazz band. His future

    plans are to succeed.

    Sophie Dooley isthe daughter of

    Patrick and Diane

    Dooley. She is the

    mother of an 11-

    month-old baby

    named Roman. She

    has been in drama

    and is a member of

    the National Honor

    Society. Sophie hasreceived the Irish

    Pride award and has attained the A honor

    roll throughout high school. After graduation,

    Sophie plans to take a year off to take care

    of her son, then start her generals and work

    towards becoming a pharmacist.

    Greg Dorow is

    the son of David

    Dorow and Wendy

    Clark. He has partici-

    pated in basketball,

    cross country, track,Irish Mentors, 4-H,

    jazz band, concert

    band, marching

    band, pep band, Stu-

    dent Council and was

    a member of the Na-

    tional Honor Society. Greg has received the

    following achievements: 5 year letter winner

    in concert and jazz band, 4 year academic

    letter winner, A or B honor roll in grades 9-12, representative to the CMC Leadership

    Conference, American Legion Boys County

    Representative, cross country state partici-

    pant, All-Conference in cross country and

    track, 6 year letter winner in cross country, 5

    year letter winner in track, three time CMC

    Athlete of the Week for cross country and

    one time for track, MLHS record holder for

    the 3200 meter and 4x800 relay in track,

    MLHS record holder for the cross country5K, All-Conference Champ in the 1600 and

    3200 meter. After graduation, Greg plans to

    attend Luther College in Decorah, Iowa to

    pursue a career in the health sciences, and

    run on Luthers cross country and track

    teams.

    Megan Hennen

    Class of 2013

    Congratulations,Megan! We are so

    proud of you!Love Always,

    Dad, Mom, & Evan

    DanielleHudek

    Class of 2013

    Keep enjoying thesilly moments inlife as you make

    your dreamscome true!

    You are ourrock star

    Dani!

    Love,

    Your Family

    Dylan Seth, Megan Hennen & Jessica Fredrick

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    Kara Eaton is the

    daughter of Jeff and

    Sue Eaton. She is

    currently employed

    at Subway. Kara has

    been in volleyball.After graduation,

    Kara plans to attend

    Ridgewater College

    to study chemical de-

    pendency.

    Nick Feikema is

    the son of VictoriaPorter and Paul

    Feikema. He has

    been involved in

    track, cross country,

    basketball, concert

    band, jazz band, and

    marching band. Nick

    is also a member of

    the National Honor

    Society and has let-

    tered 3 years. He is a 4 year letter winner in

    track, 2 year letter winner in cross country, 4

    year letter winner in concert band, and a 2

    year letter winner in jazz band. After gradua-

    tion, Nick plans to attend North Dakota State

    University for computer science or engineer-

    ing.

    Bosten Fieldseth

    is the son of Rob and

    Jeweline Fieldseth.

    He is currently em-

    ployed at the Clear-

    water Travel Plaza.Bosten has been in

    football for 6 years,

    baseball for 5 years,

    and basketball 1

    year. He is a 3 year

    letter winner in foot-

    ball and baseball, and has attained the B

    honor roll throughout high school. Bosten

    has also received the CMC All-Conference

    award in football. After graduation, Bostenplans to attend St. Cloud State or the Uni-

    versity of Minnesota, Morris and play tootball

    and baseball.

    Jessica Fredrick

    is the daughter of Ed

    and Tammy Fredrick.

    She has been in

    dance since she was

    3. After high school,

    Jessica plans to at-

    tend St. Cloud Tech-

    nical and Community

    College to start her

    career for counsel-

    ing.

    Dominic Gapin-

    ski is the son of Dale

    and Linda Gapinski.

    He is currently em-

    ployed at the Buffalo

    Country Store. Do-minic enjoys farming.

    He was a member of

    the National Honor

    Society. After gradua-

    tion, Dominic plans to

    attend the University

    of Wisconsin-River Falls to obtain a degree

    in animal sciences. He then plans to transfer

    to the U of M Twin Cities for veterinary

    school.

    Rachel Gapinski

    is the daughter of

    Jerry and Bernie

    Gapinski. She is cur-

    rently employed at

    Perkins Family

    Restaurant and Bak-

    ery in Buffalo. Rachel

    has participated in

    volleyball and softball

    from grades 9-10,

    and ran for the Maple Lake Ambassador her

    senior year. She has volunteering at

    Catholic Charities in St. Cloud for Toys for

    Tots. Rachel was a member of the National

    Honor Society. After graduation, Rachel

    plans to attend the University of Minnesota,

    Rochester to one day become a doctor.

    Jayce WagnerClass of 2013

    ...let your light shine

    before others, so they

    may see your good

    works and give glory to

    your Father in heaven.

    (Matthew 5:16)

    Love, Your Family

    We are so proud of you!Follow your dreams and

    you will go far!Love,

    Dad, Mom, & Laura

    Neal Wagner

    Class of 2013

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    Happiness is the key to success.If you love what you are doing,

    you will be successful!

    -Albert Schweitzer

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    Mitchell Gindele

    is the son of Gregand Jenny Gindele.He is currently em-ployed at Muller

    Family Theatre andCCC. Mitchell hasparticipated in foot-ball for two years.

    After graduation,Mitchell plans to workfor CCC this summer,then go to Bemidji State University to getinto DNR fields.

    Brandice Girardis the daughter ofMichele Girard. Sheis currently em-ployed at Subwayand Applebees.Brandice has partici-pated in snowboard-ing and frisbee golf.She has received

    the AcademicAchievement Award.After graduation, Brandice plans to attendthe Art Institute of Minneapolis for graphicdesign and media arts.

    Holly Goelz is thedaughter of Pat andHeidi Goelz. She iscurrently employedat Cenex Lake Re-

    gion Co-op. Hollyhas been in softballfor 4 years, crosscountry, Ski Club,and track for 1 year,and volleyball andbasketball for 2years. She has also been a basketball stat-istician for 2 years, has been in StudentCouncil and earned the title of secretary,

    vice president, and president. Holly hasbeen an Irish Mentor for 2 years and was amember of the National Honor Society. Sheis also the vice resident of the Class of2013. Holly has received the followingawards: Student of Excellence, AcademicLetter, Academic All-Conference, 3 year let-ter winner in softball, and 1 year letter win-ner in basketball. After graduation, Hollyplans to attend the University of Minnesota,

    Rochester to attain a Bachelor of Science inhealth science. She then will attend medschool to pursue a doctorate in radiology.Her ultimate goal is to have a career withinthe Mayo Clinic.

    Hannah Haegele

    is the daughter ofKent and JulieHaegele. She hasparticipated in cross

    country and trackgrades 7-12, basket-ball grades 9-12,Irish Mentors grades11-12, Student Coun-cil grades 7, 10-12,choir grades 9-11,and was a member of the National HonorSociety. Hannah has received the followingawards: 6 year letter winner in cross country

    and track, 3 year letter winner in basketball,Triple A award winner, Excel award winner,

    Academic All-State, Girls County Represen-tative, Student of Excellence award winner,and an $8,500 Academic Scholarship toNorthwestern College. After graduation,Hannah plans to attend Northwestern Col-lege in St. Paul to pursue a double major in

    journalism and sports management. Shehopes to someday become a sports journal-

    ist and a coach.

    Rachel

    Latour

    Hanna Haegele

    Shelby RachelWere so proud of you!Thanks for your hard work.

    Congrats, to the entire class of 2013!

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    Drew Hanson is

    the son of Dave and

    Dawn Hanson. He

    has participated in

    football and track

    grades 7-12, basket-ball grades 7-1, and

    lifts weights. Drew

    has been a 4 year let-

    ter winner in football,

    and a 6 year letter

    winner in track. In

    football, he was awarded the Defensive

    Player of the Year and was also a captain.

    Drew was part of the boys team that took

    first place at the State True Team meet, anda runner in the 4x200 meter relay that took

    5th place at the State meet. After gradua-

    tion, Drew plans to attend Central Lakes

    College in Brainerd and go into business

    management.

    Isaac Hendrick-

    son is the son of

    Rich and Michelle

    Hendrickson. He is

    currently employed at

    Kemps. Isaac has

    participated in foot-

    ball for 7 years,

    wrestling since he

    was in preschool,

    and track for 5 years.

    He has lettered in

    football, wrestling, and track. After gradua-

    tion, Isaac plans to attend Ridgewater in

    Hutchinson for NDT.

    Megan Hennen is

    the daughter of Brad

    and Kristy Hennen.

    She is currently em-

    ployed at Rogers BP

    Amoco. Megan hasparticipated in volley-

    ball, softball, and

    golf. After graduation,

    Megan plans to at-

    tend the Minnesota

    School of Business

    and get her degree in medical assistance.

    Kyle Hickman is

    the son of Tom andJosie Hickman. He is

    currently working on

    getting a job at a

    summer camp. Kyle

    has participated in

    drama. He has re-

    ceived the Irish Pride

    award. After gradua-

    tion, Kyle plans to

    get a job and live asimple life.

    Ben Hudek is the

    son of Tim and Jane

    Hudek. He has par-

    ticipated in basket-

    ball, football, track,

    and is a member ofthe FOR Club. He is

    also a member of

    that National Honor

    Society. Ben was a 2

    year letter winner in

    basketball, and 3

    year letter winner in football and track. After

    graduation, Ben plans to attend Minnesota

    State University, Mankato to pursue a de-

    gree in accounting to become an actuary.

    Danielle Hudek is

    the daughter of Al

    and Julie Hudek. She

    has participated in

    volleyball, JO volley-

    ball, basketball,

    track, was an Irish

    Mentor and a mem-

    ber of the National

    Honor Society. Dani

    has been a 3 year

    letter winner in vol-

    leyball and basketball, and a 2 year letter

    winner in track. In basketball, Dani was a

    Second Team All-Conference and Most Im-

    proved Player award winner. In volleyball,

    she received the Most Improved Player

    award. After graduation, Dani plans to attend

    Minnesota State University of Mankato to

    pursue a degree in dental hygiene.

    You have aright to feel

    proud, we are!

    Spencer Wright

    Class of 2013

    Love,The Demarais Family

    Dylan SethClass of2013

    We are so proud of you!Love,

    Mom, Dad, & Brandy

    Jenny Puncochar

    Class of 2013

    We know youve worked hardfor what youve achievedand were proud of you.

    Love, Your Family

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    Classof2013

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    Miranda Jordan

    is the daughter of Bill

    and Brenda Jordan.

    She is currently em-

    ployed at Huikkos

    Bowling Center. Mi-randa has partici-

    pated in soccer,

    speech, marching

    band, and church

    sport camps. After

    graduation, Miranda

    plans to go to school for film production.

    John Kleist is the

    son of Tom and Kris

    Kleist. He is currently

    employed at Carpentry

    Contractors Corp. John

    was awarded secondplace in a welding com-

    petition at the Wright

    Tech Center. In seventh

    grade he got an aca-

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    uation, John plans to

    attend St. Cloud Tech for diesel mechanics and

    may move to North Dakota when he is done.

    Hannah Klug is

    the daughter of Den-

    nis and Tonya Klug.

    She is currently em-

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    participated in cross

    country, Ski Club,

    softball, choir, and

    was a wrestling

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    was also a member of the National Honor

    Society. She has lettered in cross country,

    softball, and academics. In cross country,

    Hannah was awarded with Most Improvedand was Second Team All-Conference. In

    softball, she was Second Team All-Confer-

    ence and was given the Hardest Worker

    award. After graduation, Hannah plans to at-

    tend Moorhead State University to pursue a

    degree in special education and eventually

    earn a certificate in autism.

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    Carissa Knott is

    the daughter of Dan

    and Parry Knott. She

    is currently employed

    at Space Aliens Grill

    and Bar, was a JOvolleyball coach, and

    works as a babysit-

    ter. Carissa has par-

    ticipated in volleyball,

    JO volleyball, track,

    and was a FOR Club

    grade level leader. She was also a member

    of the National Honor Society. In volleyball,

    Carissa was a 3 year letter winner, was on

    the All-Conference Academic team for 3years, and received the 2nd Team All-Con-

    ference award. Carissa is currently a Maple

    Lake Ambassador. After graduation, Carissa

    plans to attend the University of Minnesota,

    Twin Cities to major in child psychology.

    Sydney

    Knudsen is the

    daughter of Tim and

    Mary Knudsen. Shehas participated in

    softball, Irish Men-

    tors, Teens Against

    Tobacco Use, Anti-

    Bullying Program,

    and was a member

    of the National

    Honor Society. In

    softball, Sydney has received the following

    awards: All-State, Conference champions,

    All-Section, Golden Glove, Slugger, and was

    a 4 year letter winner. She has also received

    the Irish Pride award. After graduation, Syd-

    ney plans to attend Minnesota State Univer-

    sity of Mankato to pursue a Bachelors

    Degree in social working, specializing in

    teen pregnancies.

    Isaac Kotila is

    the son of Aaron and

    Trish Kotila. He has

    participated in foot-

    ball for 4 years, bas-

    ketball for 4 years,track for 3 years, and

    choir for 2 years.

    Isaac was a member

    of the National Honor

    Society. In football,

    Isaac received the

    Offensive Lineman of the Year, First Team

    All-Conference, CMC Defensive Lineman of

    the Year awards. He was also a 3 year letter

    winner and elected for captain of the team.Isaac was a 3 year letter winner in basket-

    ball and track. In track, he was the Confer-

    ence champion for shot put. He also

    received the Deans and Legacy Scholarship

    from Gustavus. After graduation, Isaac plans

    to attend Gustavus Adolphus College to pur-

    sue a degree as a CPA and play football and

    run track.

    Dylan Kotilinekis the son of Tom

    and Wendy Kotilinek.

    He is currently em-

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    cello Community

    Center. Dylan has

    participated in base-

    ball for 9 years. He

    also enjoys riding dirt

    bike, hunting, and

    fishing. Dylan has

    lettered in baseball. After graduation, Dylan

    plans to attend Alexandria Technical and

    Community College for welding or go to

    Hutchinson for NDT.

    Rachel Latouris

    the daughter of

    Robert and Carol La-

    tour. She is currently

    employed at The

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    ticipated in volleyball,

    JO volleyball, basket-

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    journalism editor.

    She was also a

    member of the National Honor Society and

    attained the A honor roll. Rachel was a 3

    year letter winner in journalism. In volleyball,

    she was a 3 year letter winner, SecondTeam All-Conference, Academic Team, and

    received the Hustle Award. She was also a

    member of the Academic All-Section and Ac-

    ademic All-Conference team. In basketball,

    she was a 4 year letter winner, First Team

    All-Conference twice, and received the

    Hardest Worker, Offensive and Defensive

    Player of the Year, All-Section and Confer-

    ence Academic, All-Section Team awards. In

    track, Rachel was a 3 year letter winner sofar, was Female Athlete of the CMC meet

    two years running, was MVP of the Maple

    Lake Lions Invitational meet, was on the All-

    Section and Conference Academic Team,

    and was the Conference champion in the

    100 meter, 200 meter, and pole vault. She

    was also All-Conference in the 400 meter.

    Rachel also holds the school record for pole

    vault with a height of 96. She has received

    the Presidential Scholarship from Winona

    State University. After graduation, Rachel

    plans to attend Winona State University to

    pursue a degree in nursing and possibly run

    track.

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    Joseph Lee is

    the son of Yama and

    Lin Lee. G has par-

    ticipated in basket-

    ball and track for 2

    years. He is also in-volved with his

    church. G has let-

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    tained the B honor

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    school. After gradua-

    tion, G plans to attend the University of

    North Dakota to become a pilot and work for

    a big Airlines like Delta.

    Kelli Loch is the

    daugher of Alan and

    Kathy Loch. She is

    currently employed at

    St. Benedicts As-

    sisted Care. Kelli has

    been involved in St.

    Timothys Youth

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    speech. After gradu-ation, Kelli plans to

    attend North Hen-

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    College for graphic design.

    Georgie Loftis is

    the daughter of

    Robert and Kristi

    Loftis. She is cur-

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    was a member of the

    National Honor Soci-

    ety. She is also

    Maple Lakes Miss

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    Georgie is a 3 year letter winner in journal-

    ism. After graduation, Georgie plans to at-

    tend the University of Minnesota, Duluth and

    major in psychology and then transfer to theU of M Twin Cities for her graduate school-

    ing.

    Donnie Maven-

    camp is the son of

    Joe and Karla

    Mavencamp. He is

    currently employed

    at the Maple Creek

    Horse Farm. Donniehas participated in

    football, basketball,

    and baseball. He is

    also part of the Irish

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    nie was a member of the National Honor So-

    ciety. In football, he was a 3 year letter

    winner, and All-Section and All-Conference.

    He was a 3 year letter winner in basketball.

    In baseball, he was a 4 year letter winner,and Second Team All-Conference. After

    graduation, Donnie plans to attend the Uni-

    versity of Minnesota, Morris to pursue a de-

    gree in history and possibly become a

    teacher or go into politics. He also will play

    football and baseball.

    Patrick McCune

    is the son of Scott

    and Nancy McCune.

    He is currently em-

    ployed at Kwik Trip in

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    concert band 9-11

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    and an Augsburg College Regent Scholar-

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    Matthew Mooney

    is the son of Gregand Julie Mooney.He is currently em-ployed at Spectra

    Building Group. Matthas participated infootball, basketball,baseball, track, andchoir. He has donevolunteer work forsports, church, andwas a member of the National Honor Soci-ety. Matt has lettered multiple times in trackand football. In track he has received a lot of

    medals and awards. After graduation, Matt isundecided on his school, but plans to Masterin computer engineering.

    Alyssa Nunke isthe daughter of Mikeand Barbara Nunke.She is currently em-ployed at BurgerKing. Alyssa has par-

    ticipated in soccer,Ski Club, Tae KwonDo, golf, art studio,and is a PSEO stu-dent. She was also amember of the Na-tional Honor Society. After graduation,

    Alyssa plans to move out west and travel fora while before attending college to either be-come a chef or own her own business.

    Thomas Odden

    is the son of Davidand Mary LouOdden. He is cur-rently employed at

    Functional Industries,Inc. Thomas was amember of the Buf-falo SpecialOlympics SwimTeam. After gradua-tion, Thomas plansto continue with his production job at Funci-tonal Industries, Inc.

    Ebony Ortiz isthe daughter of Ericand Leah Ortiz. Sheis currently employedat The V by HH.Ebony has partici-pated in speech, soc-cer, volleyball, was acheerleader and hasdone volunteer activi-

    ties, and was aMaple Lake Ambas-sador and Miss Congeniality. She was alsoa member of the National Honor Society.Ebony has received the Irish Pride award,St. Cloud State $1,000 Scholarship, honorroll, and is Maple Lakes 2013 Minneapolis

    Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes ScholarshipProgram. After graduation, Ebony plans toattend St. Cloud State University to pursue a

    degree in which she is currently undecided.

    Kali Preisingeristhe daughter of Billand ChristinaPreisinger. She iscurrently employed at

    The V by HH. Kalihas participated involleyball, softballand track until hersophomore year. Shespends most of hertime working. Kaliwas a 1st year letter winner in track. Aftergraduation, Kali plans to attend MinnesotaState University, Moorhead to pursue a de-

    gree in the field of medicine.

    Courtney Pribyl

    is the daughter ofDavid and JuliePribyl. She is cur-rently employed atthe Maple CreekHorse Farm and Au-tumn Blaze Farm.

    Courtney has partici-pated in track andgymnastics. She wasa 6 year letter winner in track and a 5 yearletter winner in gymnastics. She was also

    All-Conference in rack.After graduation,Courtney plans toattend St. Catherines

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    Joe Pribyl is the

    son of Morris and

    Rosie Pribyl. He is

    currently employed at

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    mer. Joe has partici-

    pated in volunteer

    work for his church,

    and was in a welding

    competition. He was

    also a member of the

    National Honor Society. Joe has received

    multiple academic achievement awards.

    After graduation, Joe plans to attend St.

    Cloud Tech for medium and heavy trucktechnician.

    Brandon

    Prowatzke is the

    son of Jonathan and

    Janet Prowatzke. He

    is currently employed

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    Church. Brandon has

    participated in foot-

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    band, marching band, jazz band, and Irish

    Mentors. He was also a member of the Na-

    tional Honor Society. Brandon is a 3 year let-

    ter winner in football, 2 year letter winner inbasketball, baseball and jazz band, and a 4

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    has participated in

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    was Most Improved in 2010, All-Conference

    in 2011 and 2012, and was a 3 year letter

    winner. In track, she was Most Improved2011, MVP 2011 and 2012, Hardest Worker

    in 2012, All-Conference 9-12th grades, and

    was a 4 year letter winner. After graduation,

    Jenny plans to attend Ridgewater Commu-

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    year school to pursue a degree in special

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    Shelby Rachel isthe daughter of Donand Julie Rachel.She has participatedin volleyball, basket-

    ball, softball, JO vol-leyball, and is ayearbook editor.Shelby was also amember of the Na-tional Honor Society.In volleyball, she wasa 4 year letter winner, 4 time All-Conference,2 time Player of the Year, 2 time Academic

    All-Section, and 2 time Academic All-Confer-

    ence. In basketball, she was a 4 year letterwinner, 2 time All-Conference, 2 time Defen-sive Player of the Year, Most Improved, All-Section and Academic All-Conference. Insoftball, she was a 4 year letter winner, 2time All-Conference, Golden Glove award,

    All-Section, and 2 time Academic All-Confer-ence. After graduation, Shelby plans to at-tend St. Catherines University to pursue adegree in nurtition and eietetics.

    Baylyn Riviere isthe daughter of Chrisand Sara Riviere.She has participatedin cross country for 3

    years, solo ensem-ble with choir for 2years, One-Act for 1year, track for 2years, piano lessonsfor 2 years, and gui-tar for 2 years. Shewas also a member of the National HonorSociety. Baylyn is a 2 year letter winner incross country and choir. She has received

    the $4,000 Scholarship from MinnesotaState University Moorhead. After graduation,Baylyn plans to attend Moorhead to earn herBachelors Degree in film studies.

    Kody Rolfzen isthe son of LorenRolfzen and VelJohnson. He is cur-rently employed at

    KFC in Buffalo. Kodyhas participated infootball andwrestling. He was a2 year letter winnerin football and a 3year letter winner inwrestling. Kody has also attained the Aand B honor rolls. After graduation, Kodyplans to attend St. Cloud Tech to get his

    generals, then he will transfer to UMD to be-come a phy ed teacher.

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    Saucedo III is theson of Luciano II andJenny Saucedo. Hehas participated in

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    Dylan Seth is theson of Patrick and Ali-

    son Seth. He is cur-rently employed atRogers BP Amoco. Hehas participated in foot-ball and signs in thechoir. He was also amember of the NationalHonor Society. Dylanwas a 3 year letterwinner in football and

    choir. After graduation, Dylan plans to attendSCSU to complete his generals, then go to St.Johns University. Someday he hopes to graduatefrom medical school and become an orthopedicsurgeon.

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    Anna Spielmann

    is the daughter ofJohn and Jane Spiel-mann. She is cur-rently employed at

    Laser Etch Technolo-gies. Anna has beena full-time PSEO stu-dent at St. CloudState University her

    junior and senioryear. She was also amember of the National Honor Society. Shehas attained the A honor roll, and receivedthe 4 Year Best of Class Scholarship at Uni-

    versity of Minnesota, Duluth. After gradua-tion, Anna plans to attend UMD to becomethe first Nobel Laureate in Literature to takeup residency on Mars.

    Maria Stokman isthe daughter of Pauland Lisa Stokman.She is currently em-ployed at Buffalo

    Physical Therapyand Sports Medicineand the AnnandaleCare Center. Mariahas participated inbasketball, crosscountry, track, piano,guitar, FOR Club, softball, and StudentCouncil. She was also a member of the Na-tional Honor Society. Maria was a 3 year let-

    ter winner in track and cross country, and a1 year letter winner in mixed choir. She alsoreceived an $11,000 Scholarship from Bene-dictine College. After graduation, Mariaplans to attend Benedictine College in Atchi-son, Kansas for a major in nursing andminor in foreign languages and/or theology.

    Matt Strub is theson of Kurt andTracy Strub. He iscurrently employedat Menards. Matt has

    participated in base-ball, Irish Mentors,and choir. He wasalso a member of theNational Honor Soci-ety. Matt was a 4year letter winner inbaseball, received the Most Improved Playerin baseball in 2012, and has received an ac-ademic letter every year. After graduation,

    Matt plans to attend the University of Min-nesota, Duluth to major in a science field.

    Grant Stuefen isthe son of Boyd and

    Ann Stuefen. He iscurrently employedat The V by HH.Grant attended St.Cloud State Univer-

    sity his senior yearas a PSEO student.

    After graduation,Grant plans to attendBemidji State foraquatic biology.

    Hunter Thiel isthe son of Troy Thieland Karen Elsen-peter. He is currentlyemployed at the

    Maple Creek HorseFarm. Hunter hasparticipated inwrestling and base-ball. He has letteredin wrestling sinceeighth grade, andbaseball since last year. He also attains theB honor roll. After graduation, Hunter plansto join the Air Force.

    Taylor Trageristhe daughter of Edand Diane Trager.She is currently em-ployed at StarBank inMaple Lake as ateller. Taylor has par-ticipated in choir soloensemble, is involved

    with her church, andworks. She was alsoa member of the National Honor Society.She has received the Student of Excellenceaward, attained the A honor roll, and let-tered in choir. After graduation, Taylor plansto attend University of Minnesota, Morris toget her Doctorate Degree in psychology. Inthe summer she will be traveling to Romewith St. Timothys Church.

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    Chelsey Trettel

    is the daughter of

    Melissa Lund. She is

    currently employed

    at Holiday. Chelsey

    has volunteered atCatholic Charities,

    and is a 2013-14

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    sador. She was also

    a member of the Na-

    tional Honor Society.

    Chelsey has received the Irish Pride award.

    After graduation, Chelsey plans to attend

    Bemidji State University to get a business

    degree.

    Lexxi Trettin is

    the daughter of Tim

    and Karen Trettin.

    She has volunteered

    at the Buffalo Hu-

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    a member of Kids

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    graduation, Lexiplans on finding a

    full-time job for her

    first year out of high

    school and then furthering her education at

    either St. Cloud Tech or Ridgewater to

    someday become a member in the medical

    field or possibly a veterinarian.

    Rylie Ulrich is

    the daughter of Dar-

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    She is currently em-

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    pated in volleyball.

    She also is part of a

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    her community. She

    has volunteered at a

    food shelf and spoke at meetings represent-

    ing Wright Choice. She has attained the B

    honor roll. After graduation, Rylie plans to at-

    tend St.Cloud Community College and thentransfer to SCSU to become a licensed Drug

    Counselor.

    Morgan VanLith

    is the daughter of

    Tim and Judy Van-

    Lith. She is currently

    employed at Kidville.

    After graduation,

    Morgan plans to at-tend college where

    she will pursue a de-

    gree in Special Edu-

    cation.

    Jayce Wagneris

    the son of Peter and

    Jean Wagner. He

    has participated in

    concert band for 8

    years as a percus-sionist, jazz band for

    3 years with his first

    year on piano, sec-

    ond year on drums,

    and this year on gui-

    tar, marching band

    for 5 years where he will be instructing this

    year instead of marching, community theater

    for 1 year and was part of the Bye Bye

    Birdie playing Hugo Peabody, Church PraiseBand for 5 years with his first 4 years on the

    drums and this year playing piano, drums,

    bass, and guitar, and is part of the Dassel-

    Cokato Winter Drumline for 2 years now.

    Jayce was a 4 year letter winner in concert

    band and a 3 year letter winner in jazz band.

    He was also a member of the National

    Honor Society. After graduation, Jayce plans

    on attending Alexandria Technical College

    for a degree in Law Enforcement in hopes ofbecoming a police officer in St.Cloud or a

    school liason officer. He will continue to play

    music and keep learning new instruments.

    Congratulations & Good Luck inyour futures!

    Thanks for the hard work.

    Ebony Ortiz Hannah Klug Emily Carey Kali Preisinger

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    Neal Wagneris

    the son of Mark and

    Leah Wagner. He

    has participated in

    football, cross coun-

    try, hockey, andtrack. He was a part

    of the Irish Mentors

    and FOR Club. Neal

    was also part of the

    Mixed Choir through-

    out all of high school.

    He was also a member of the National

    Honor Society. Neal was a letter winner in

    football, hockey, and track. He received the

    Chancelors Scholarship and Best of ClassScholarship at the University of Minnesota

    Duluth. Neal was elected president of the

    senior class. In hockey, he was named a

    captain and received awards for Most Im-

    proved, Best Attitude, Mr.Hustle, and the

    Hobey Baker Character Award. He also has

    gotten an academic letter 6 years and at-

    tained the A honor roll. Neal was chose to

    be a AAA award recepient and the was Ex-

    cell award winner. After graduation, Nealplans to attend the University of Minnesota

    Duluth for biology/pre-med. In the future, he

    hopes to attend medical school and become

    a physician.

    Charlie Webb is

    the son of Charles

    Webb and Lisa

    Webb-Serfas. He is

    currently employed at

    H&H Sports Shopand Webb Surveying.

    Charlie has partici-

    pated in track for 2

    years, football for 7

    years and enjoys rid-

    ing snowmobile,

    hunting, and fishing. He has lettered in foot-

    ball and track. After graduation, Charlie

    plans to attend St. Cloud Tech to go into the

    computer field to become a network admin-istrator.

    Ben Winkelman

    is the son of Todd

    and Wendy Winkel-

    man. He is currently

    employed at Up the

    Creek Bar and Grill.

    Ben has participated

    in track grades 8-12,basketball grades 9-

    10, and football 7-12

    grades. He is also a

    part of the Irish Men-

    tors. Ben is a 5 year letter winner in track,

    and was part of the state winning track

    team. He was a 3 year letter winner in foot-

    ball, Second Team All-Conference, and was

    on the Academic All-Conference Team. After

    graduation, Ben plans to attend BemidjiState University to get his Bachelor of Sci-

    ence in Industrial Technology.

    Spencer Wright

    is the son of Jim and

    Becky Wright. He is

    currently employed at

    Cenex Lake Region

    Co-op. Spencer hasattained the B

    honor roll. After grad-

    uation, Spencer

    plans to farm or find

    a welding job.

    Heather Wurm is

    the daughter of Mark

    and Debbie Wurm.She is currently em-

    ployed at Total Care

    Chiropractic working

    as a secretary.

    Heather is part of the

    National Society of

    Leadership and Suc-

    cess at St.Cloud

    State. She was also

    a manager for the AN/ML Wrestling team.She made the Deans List at St.Cloud State,

    was a 1 year letter winner as a wrestling

    manager, and got the Iron Range Scholar-

    ship from UMD for maintaining a 3.0 or

    above as a full-time PSEO student. After

    graduation, Heather plans to attend the Uni-

    versity of Minnesota Duluth to major in Crim-

    inal Justice. After earning a degree in that,

    she will hopefully get accepted to the Uni-

    versity of Minnesota Twin Cities where shewill pursue a career as a prosecuting attor-

    ney.

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