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Supplement to the Wadena Pioneer Journal Saturday, May 28, 2011

Wadena-Deer Creek High School

Class of2011

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Wadena Deer Creek Class of 2011 May 28, 2011

Alex AndrewsGrade point average: 3.9Parents’ names: Aaron and

Brenda AndrewsSchool activities: Band, Jazz

Band, Choir, Football, NHS, Knowledge Bowl

Hobbies, interests: Athletics, movies, reading, video games, music and hanging out with friends

Future plans: Attend Northwestern College in St. Paul for a dual engineering degree with the University of MN

Brooke AmentGrade point average: 2.015Parents’ names: Karen Ament

and Scott AmentHobbies, interests: Being with

friends and family, going to the lake

Future plans: Go to college for Medical Administrative Assistant

Haley AndersonGrade point average: 3.911Parents’ names: Thomas and

Sherry AndersonSchool activities: Tennis,

Danceline, NHS, BPAHobbies, interests: Singing,

dancing, playing piano, traveling, mudding, composing, playing cards, wakeboarding, being at the lake, trying new things and being with family and friends

Future plans: Attending college at Concordia in Moorhead and majoring in Marketing, minoring in music

Dylan AndersonGrade point average: 3.85Parents’ names: Jim Anderson

and Karen AndersonSchool activities: Wrestling,

Football, BPA, NHS, Journalism, Choir, Peer Mentor and Peer Tutor

Hobbies, interests: Hunting, fishing, hanging out with friends, swimming, tubing, being at the lake, camping and snowmobiling.

Future plans: Attend Saint John’s University and pursue a major in Biology and Pre-Dental

Hailey AagardGrade point average: 3.811Parents’ names: Tom and Kim

AagardSchool activities: Band,

YearbookHobbies, interests: Drawing,

painting, reading and hanging out with family and friends

Future plans: Attend NDSU for Pre-Veterinary Medicine

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Molly BarrettGrade point average: 3.786Parents’ names: Gary and Mary

BarrettSchool activities: Tennis,

Football Stats, Wrestling Stats, Choir, BPA, NHS

Hobbies, interests: Playing piano, singing, listen to music, be with family and friends, walk/run, be at the lake, tubing, skiing, fishing, mudding/4-wheeling, reading

Future plans: Attend Concordia College in Moorhead, MN and major in Business Administrative Assistant

Bradley BeckerGrade point average: 3.953Parents’ names: Curt and

Jeannine BeckerSchool activities: One Act, Fall

Play, Knowledge Bowl, Student Council

Hobbies, interests: Playing video games, writing, hanging out with friends

Future plans: Going to college in Bemidji for Graphic Design and Marketing

Trista AshbaughGrade point average: 3.204Parents’ names: Earl and Lisa

AshbaughHobbies, interests: Drawing and

creating other pieces of artFuture plans: Undecided

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ZacharyZachary Bernu

Grade point average: 2.607Parents’ names: Vince and Jan

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KelseyTaylor Bienusa

Grade point average: 3.2Parents’ names: Pat and Kelly

BienusaSchool activities: Football,

HockeyHobbies, interests: Hunting,

fishing, hanging out with friendsFuture plans: Attend M-State

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Christina BuchholzGrade point average: 1.885Parents’ names: Janet and Mike

BuchholzHobbies, interests: WorkingFuture plans: College, maybe

working with kids

Tawnie BlairParents’ names: Randy and

Korrie BlairSchool activities: Special

Olympics, Bowling, Basketball and Track & Field

Hobbies, interests: Playing video games, making bead jewelry, reading Garfield comic books and watching TV

Kelsey BrowneGrade point average: 3.4Parents’ names: Jeff and Kathy

Browne School activities: Cross

Country, Track, Golf, Big BuddyHobbies, interests:

Wakeboarding, wake surfing, running, golfing, being with friends and family, being at the lake, attending sporting events and snowmobiling

Future plans: Attending NDSU with a major in Business Administration and a minor in Marketing

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Dustin CantrellGrade point average: 3.167Parents’ names: Ray and Sheri

KaufmanSchool activities: BasketballHobbies, interests: Paintball,

basketball, 4-wheeling, shooting bow

Future plans: Law Enforcement at Alex Tech

Patrick CarkhuffGrade point average: 3.0Parents’ names: Jim and Laurie

CarkhuffSchool activities: OJTHobbies, interests: Work, work

and more workFuture plans: Law Enforcement

at Alex Tech and further training to be a U.S. Marshal

Rachael CarlisleGrade point average: 3.7Parents’ names: Dan and

Jeannie CarlisleSchool activities: Volleyball,

NHSHobbies, interests: Hanging out

at the lake, being with friends, going to sporting events

Future plans: Going to the University of North Dakota and majoring in Speech and Language Pathology, minoring in Special Education

Laura

Rachel

Laura ChockGrade point average: 3.0Parents’ names: Teresa Mies

and Richard ChockHobbies, interests:

Rollerskating, hiking, biking and reading

Future plans: Go to college and get nursing degree, then find a great job involving nursing

Rachel CraigGrade point average: 4.0Parents’ names: Marian and

Michael CraigSchool activities: Volleyball,

Basketball, Track, Choir, NHS, Big Buddy, Peer Mentor

Hobbies, interests: Playing sports, watching movies, hanging out with friends, traveling

Future plans: Attend Bemidji State University and play volleyball

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Scott FillhouerGrade point average: 3.040Parents’ names: Mark and

Sharla School activities: Football,

BasketballHobbies, interests: Sports,

anything involving the lake and hanging out with friends

Future plans: Go to Mankato State for Sports Management and minor in business law, and to get a job in professional sports

Tyler FixGrade point average: 2.589Parents’ names: Gordon and

Terri FixSchool activities: GolfHobbies, interests: Hunting,

golfing, snowmobiling, four wheeling

Future plans: Attend Fergus Falls M-State

Kelsi

Fayth

Cassie

Kelsi CrawfordGrade point average: 3.7Parents’ names: Salli and Tom

CrawfordSchool activities: Volleyball,

Basketball, NHS, Big buddy, Peer Mentor, Choir

Hobbies, interests: Sports, hanging out with friends, shopping, going to the lake, texting

Future plans: Attend Bemidji State University and play volleyball, major in social work

Fayth DamloGrade point average: 2.789Parents’ names: Candace Damlo

and Bernard BrenkSchool activities: Choir, School

ServiceHobbies, interests: Drawing,

singingFuture plans: Take my basic

college classes for the first couple of years and then figure out what I wanna do after that

Cassie DisselbrettGrade point average: 2.5Parents’ names: Shannon and

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Anthony GilsterGrade point average: 2.451Parents’ names: Terry Gilster,

Deb GilsterHobbies, interests: Hunting,

fishing, snowmobiling, four wheeling, skateboarding

Future plans: Go to college for power sports

Tanya GumzGrade point average: 3.186Parents’ names: Mary WheelerSchool activities: Special

Olympics, Basketball, Track and Field, Bowling

Hobbies, interests: Listening to music, dancing, watching TV and movies

Jenna GeiserGrade point average: 3.764Parents’ names: Rick and Jane

GeiserSchool activities: Danceline,

ChoirHobbies, interests: Music,

singing, photography, graphic design, art, dancing

Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University, Moorhead in the fall for Art and Design, majoring in Graphic Design

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Dylan

Duke HarrisonGrade point average: 3.95Parents’ names: Ric and Cheryl

HarrisonSchool activities: Football,

Hockey, Golf, Student Council President, Knowledge Bowl, Class Officer and Youth Football Coach

Hobbies, interests: Hunting and fishing, spending time with friends and family

Future plans: Attending University of MN, Duluth

Dylan HarrisonGrade point average: 2.415Parents’ names: Mike and

Becky HarrisonSchool activities: YearbookHobbies, interests: Drawing,

music, animal rightsFuture plans: Liberal Arts

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Tyler HassaGrade point average: 3.132Parents’ names: Robin and

Dassone HassaSchool activities: ChoirHobbies, interests: Reading and

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Jordan JacobsonGrade point average: 3.445Parents’ names: Greg and Keri

JacobsonSchool activities: Football,

Hockey, Track and FieldHobbies, interests: Hunting,

fishing, hanging out with friendsFuture plans: Go to college for

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Tyler HorstmannGrade point average: 3.3Parents’ names: Yvonne and Joe

HorstmannHobbies, interests: Hunting,

fishing, 4-wheeling, snowmobilingFuture plans: Business and

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Kevin JensenGrade point average: 3.5Parents’ names: John JensenSchool activities: Band, Tennis,

Student CouncilHobbies, interests: Watching

movies, playing musicFuture plans: Music, attend

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Dylan IsolaGrade point average: 3.174Parents’ names: Mike and

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HockeyHobbies, interests: SportsFuture plans: Attending College

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Nolan JohnsonGrade point average: 3.2Parents’ names: Monty and

Linda JohnsonSchool activities: Football

(2 year captain), Choir (2 year member of honor choir), FFA, VP of FFA

Hobbies, interests: Hunting, fishing, football, friends

Future plans: M-State Fergus Falls, history education major and member of Spartans Football team

Tate KeldermanGrade point average: 2.076Parents’ names: Darren and

KandiSchool activities: FootballHobbies, interests: Dirt bikes,

snowmobiles and water sportsFuture plans: Own a business

(family business)

Ryan JohnsonGrade point average: 3.65Parents’ names: Richard and

Ann JohnsonSchool activities: OJTHobbies, interests: Hanging out

with friends, going to moviesFuture plans: Work

Sonja KernGrade point average: 3.2Parents’ names: Joe and Linda

KernSchool activities: Danceline,

Track, Big Buddy, JV Volleyball Stats

Hobbies, interests: Hanging out with friends, swimming and singing, riding horse, jet skiing and spending time with my family and grandpa

Future plans: Going to Heartland Masters Commission in Cold Spring for 9 months then to North Central, major in Psychology and minor in Worship Leading.

Aaron Michael KarlsonGrade point average: 2.3Parents’ names: Jerry and Jessie

KarlsonSchool activities: TennisHobbies, interests: Computers,

video games and constructionFuture plans: Construction work

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Ashley

Stephani LundstromGrade point average: 3.09Parents’ names: Holly and

James Young, Tim and Laurie Lundstrom

School activities: Choir, Fall Play, FFA

Hobbies, interests: Bowling, reading, writing

Future plans: MSU Moorhead, Psychology major

Melannie MalaneyGrade point average: 2.156Parents’ names: Dorothy WallerHobbies, interests: Reading,

writing, drawing, painting, playing piano, photography

Future plans: College for photography or art teacher

Isaac LustilaGrade point average: 3.0Parents’ names: Maryann

Lustila and the late Doug LustilaSchool activities: Football,

WrestlingHobbies, interests: Hunting,

fishing, hanging with friends and mudding of all types

Future plans: College and get a house

Jeremy MastGrade point average: 2.16Parents’ names: Clarence and

Missy MastSchool activities: Lunch, School

ServiceHobbies, interests: Enduro

racing, derbying, sports, hunting, fishing, dirt biking, chillin with friends

Future plans: College for auto mechanic and autobody or possibly powersports

Ashley MakiGrade point average: 2.496Parents’ names: Brian and

Lynae Maki School activities: ChoirHobbies, interests: being

outside, hanging out with friends, going to the lake, shopping

Future plans: Going to Alexandria Tech College for Child Development.

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There are a few rules for graduates to follow as they don their graduation ceremony at-tire.

Most schools require a cap and gown to be worn at the commencement ceremony, but many graduates struggle with the correct way to wear their cap and tassel.

The cap should be worn so that one of the points is directly in front, so that if looked at from above the cap would form

a diamond on your head. Pull it down snugly so that the top of the cap is flat with your head. It shouldn’t be pointing up or resting on top of a hairdo.

The tassel should be placed so that it hangs on the right side of your face. Once you have received your diploma, you should grab the tassel and turn it to the left side. Leave it in this position until you remove your cap after the ceremony.

How to wear your cap and tassel It’s nearly impossible to

attend a graduation ceremony and not hear the processional, “Pomp and Circumstance.” The march has become a gradua-tion staple, but the tune was actually written for a different purpose. Sir Edward Elgar is the composer behind “Pomp and Circumstance,” which was named after a line from Wil-liam Shakespeare’s “Othello.” Sir Edward composed the song in 1901, and the march was intended for the coronation of King Edward VII. When Elgar

received an honorary doctorate from Yale University in 1905, the march was played in his honor as a recessional. Once Yale used the march, other universities began to play the march as well. Eventually it became the trendy thing to do and “Pomp and Circumstance” became forever ingrained in graduation custom. Today it is hard to imagine a commence-ment ceremony without the famed processional and the requisite cap, tassel and gown.

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Kyle

James

Kyle Reid MoenchGrade point average: 3.929Parents’ names: Roman and

Barb MoenchSchool activities: NHS, Band,

Baseball, Football, Big BuddyHobbies, interests: Hunting,

fishing, bow fishing, camping, dog training, water sports

Future plans: Attend Central Lakes College in Staples for Machine Tool Technology (Machinist)

James Dean OlsonGrade point average: 3.342Parents’ names: Kimberly and

James OlsonSchool activities: Basketball,

TrackHobbies, interests: Dirt biking,

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Future plans: Go to Moorhead for college to get a degree in sales

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Anna MeltzerGrade point average: 3.05Parents’ names: Rev. Stephen

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Yearbook, Band, Marching BandHobbies, interests: I enjoy

music, reading, nature, hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends

Future plans: I’m going to attend Bemidji State University for Elementary Education and Special Education

Erica MironGrade point average: 3.841Parents’ names: Rich and Jackie

MironSchool activities: Band,

Marching Band, Jazz Band, Knowledge Bowl, Speech, NHS (President 2010-2011)

Hobbies, interests: Reading, drawing, Bible study, gardening, cooking, music

Future plans: Attend NDSU in Fargo, pre-Architecture program

Ashley MoenGrade point average: 2.6Parents’ names: Jerry and Angie

MoenSchool activities: Bowling,

Marching Band, ChoirHobbies, interests: Computer

work, read, do word finds and Sudoku, watch movies

Future plans: Go to Central Lakes College in Staples for Graphic Design and Photography

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Ashley PaulyGrade point average: 3.5Parents’ names: Allen Pauly and

Sue PaulySchool activities: Softball,

ChoirHobbies, interests: Swimming,

four wheeling, being outdoors, etcFuture plans: Bemidji State

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Cory PettowGrade point average: 3.5Parents’ names: Carmen

BertramSchool activities: Tennis,

Knowledge BowlHobbies, interests: Guitar, video

gamesFuture plans: Pre-Med at

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Amanda PerkinsGrade point average: 3.987Parents’ names: Wayne and Lisa

PerkinsSchool activities: Volleyball,

Softball, Big Buddy, Peer MentorHobbies, interests: Play sports,

hang out with friends and readFuture plans: I am attending

Bemidji State University where I plan to study in the field of psychology or social work

Hannah M. PorterGrade point average: 3.142Parents’ names: Michael and

Wendy PorterSchool activities: BandHobbies, interests: Drawing,

painting, guitar, reading, movies, hunting, 4-wheeling, writing

Future plans: Attend St. Catherine’s University in St. Paul in the fall of 2011 to study Psychology and Graphic Design, hopefully to earn a degree in Forensic Psychology

Colter PettitGrade point average: 3.5Parents’ names: Jeff and Mary

PettitSchool activities: Hockey,

Football, BaseballHobbies, interests: Hunting,

fishing, skiing, hanging out with friends

Future plans: Attend college

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Adam RasmussenGrade point average: 3.0Parents’ names: Carol and

Raymond RasmussenHobbies, interests: Hunting,

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Jordan ReedParents’ names: Corey and

Krista ReedSchool activities: BasketballHobbies, interests: Hunting,

fishingFuture plans: Attend CLC in

Brainerd, continue with basketball

Jordan RentzGrade point average: 3.838Parents’ names: Bob and Heidi

RentzSchool activities: Wrestling,

FootballHobbies, interests: Hunting,

fishing, hanging out with friendsFuture plans: Attend CLC in

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Meggie RentzGrade point average: 3.849Parents’ names: Bob and Heidi

RentzSchool activities: Wrestling

Stats, NHS, Big Buddy, Peer Mentor

Hobbies, interests: Spending time with family and friends, watching sporting events, 4-H and going to the lake

Future plans: Going to Bemidji State University and majoring in Elementary Education

Brittany RichterGrade point average: 2.8Parents’ names: Nick and Sheri

RichterHobbies, interests: Being

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Future plans: Possibly college, work

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Elena RoggenkampGrade point average: 3.8Parents’ names: Kelly and

Susan RoggenkampSchool activities: Band,

Knowledge Bowl, Student Council

Hobbies, interests: Music, drawing, reading, movies

Future plans: Attend Concordia College in Moorhead

Marcus RohrParents’ names: Paula and the

late Dean RohrSchool activities: School

ServiceHobbies, interests: MechanicsFuture plans: Finish with the

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Mathew RohrGrade point average: 2.955Parents’ names: Paula and the

late Dean RohrHobbies, interests: Small engine

mechanic, target practice, archery, horseback riding

Future plans: Yet to be decided

Derrick RudeGrade point average: 3.0Parents’ names: Rhonda and

Scott RudeSchool activities: Baseball,

WrestlingHobbies, interests: Baseball,

hunting, fishing and hanging out with friends

Future plans: College

Daniel SchertlerGrade point average: 2.2Parents’ names: Kimberly

SchertlerHobbies, interests: Music,

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Future plans: Hopefully land a career in music, with a combination of artistic endeavors, such as drawing and illustrating

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Alicia SchmidtGrade point average: 3.674Parents’ names: Perry and Elsie

SchmidtSchool activities: Danceline,

YearbookHobbies, interests: Dancing,

shopping, reading, painting, hanging out with friends and family, being at the lake

Future plans: Teaching at a dance studio in Moorhead, working in nursing home in Moorhead, getting CNA, eventually get cosmetology license

Brandon SchmitzGrade point average: 3.327Parents’ names: Tom and Mary

SchmitzSchool activities: Big Buddy,

Baseball StatsHobbies, interests: Hunting,

fishing, trappingFuture plans: Attend Bemidji

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Tyler SchmitzGrade point average: 3.2Parents’ names: Roberta and

Dan, Allen and DonnaSchool activities: HockeyHobbies, interests: Hunting,

fishing, riding snowmobiles out west, hanging out with friends

Future plans: MSCTC Wadena, Electrical Lineman

Joshua ShermanGrade point average: 3.0Parents’ names: Arbra, Vickie

HuntSchool activities: Football,

BasketballHobbies, interests: Playing

sports and hanging out with friends

Future plans: Attend CLC in Brainerd

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Bryan SilversGrade point average: 4.0 Parents’ names: Joe and

Michelle SilversSchool activities: Basketball,

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Hobbies, interests: Fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, golfing

Future plans: Attend NDSU for engineering

Sara SmithGrade point average: 1.7Parents’ names: Jerusha TurleyHobbies, interests: Reading,

writing, drawingFuture plans: Go to college, get

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Julia May StewardGrade point average: 2.3Parents’ names: Jay Steward

and Cassandra StewardSchool activities: FCCLA for

two yearsHobbies, interests: Enjoying the

outdoors with family and friends, traveling

Future plans: Going to college in Indiana to become a medical assistant

Keeley TimmGrade point average: 4.0Parents’ names: Tom and Jana

TimmSchool activities: NHS, Big

Buddy, Peer Mentor, YearbookHobbies, interests: Scuba

diving, running, being out at the cabin

Future plans: Physical Therapy school, hopefully at the College of St. Benedict’s

Isaiah ToedterGrade point average: 2.43Parents’ names: Dan and Lynda

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Hobbies, interests: Playing/watching sports, being at the lake, hunting, fishing, hanging with friends

Future plans: study generals at CLC, Brainerd

Cheramie VenzkeGrade point average: 2.5Parents’ names: Michael and

Rachelle VenzkeHobbies, interests: Being with

friends, texting, playing guitar, animals, shopping

Future plans: Go to Alex Tech for Fashion Management. If that doesn’t work out, then M-State for generals, transfer to an art school for Fashion Design after that.

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Future plans: Attend M-State for Plumbing and HVAC

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Thousands of high school-ers will be graduating in a few weeks and many will be going on to college in the fall, a deci-sion that may have been diffi-cult to make.

When pondering their fu-tures, high schoolers may won-der whether college is necessary and a smart choice for success. Although every student is dif-ferent and there are scenarios that can affect anyone’s future, the decision to attend college is generally beneficial. It often opens up doors and opportuni-ties in the workplace that a high school diploma alone cannot. Here are some things to con-sider:

• Ours is a global economy with many job applicants being pooled from all over the world. A higher education becomes a necessity rather than a luxury.

• College may open up op-portunities for internships, which offer hands-on experi-ence in particular fields.

• College can help develop social skills that are a benefit in and out of the workplace.

• Generally college gradu-ates earn higher salaries than those who only have a high school diploma.

When students go on to col-lege, there are some majors that prove more popular than others. But the most popular majors don’t always ensure the best-paying or most rewarding jobs. According to CareerBuilder.com, here are the more popular college majors and what they generally pay in salary.

• Biology: A biology degree is often the first step in a career in medicine. Biologists may specialize in biochemistry and pharmaceuticals, which may offer careers that pay a little more. Biology majors can ex-pect to earn between $39,000 to $45,000.

• Business Administration: These graduates are often in the right path for careers in real

estate and infrastructure of big companies. These grads often go on to get MBAs and eventu-ally become executives, some even CEOs. Starting salaries are among the more lucrative at around $57,000.

• Communications: These majors are often in competi-tion with English majors for the same jobs, which can include interpreting visual and verbal messages, advertising, jour-nalism, public relations, and speech writing. Salaries may start around $31,000.

• Criminal Justice: These graduates have a number of op-tions at their disposal, but tend to gravitate to law enforcement. Government jobs can be stable and lucrative, and a good op-tion for criminal justice majors. Starting salaries average about $38,000.

• Elementary education: Education is one of the few ca-reers that continues to grow and provide good options for appli-

cants. Although good teachers are an asset to future students and workers, a teacher earns the lowest starting salary of the most popular majors, averaging just $29,500.

• Nursing: Nursing is one of the largest industries inside of the health care niche and continues to add workers. Nurses have a wide range of options in jobs. Salaries begin around $41,000.

• Psychology: This is the second most popular major, usually for students who are un-sure as to where they want to go in college. Psychology students often combine their major with others to have a specific con-centration, such as adolescent counseling or teaching. Starting salaries are around $46,000.

College can unlock doors in the career world. Depending on what students want to earn after graduation, college majors should be based on interests and earning potential.

Most popular college majors

In part thanks to a still struggling econ-omy, recent graduates are advised to have a Plan-B when it comes to finding a job after graduation.

Although there seems to be some im-provement in the employment arena, un-employment rates across North America continue to be at all-time highs. What’s more, companies have reduced the per-centage of on-campus recruiting across the country, some by as much as 25 percent. That means that college and high school graduates will be in the same league as other job seekers – pounding the pavement to find jobs.

As if the failing economy isn’t stressful enough, many graduates are finding their degrees and study concentrations may be undesireable at the moment. Students with concentrations in real estate, accounting, finance and other struggling sectors are facing even choppier waters when applying for jobs. They may have to think outside of the box or temporarily apply for a dif-ferent type of position until the job outlook improves in their area of specialization.

Individuals searching for their first real job should consider the following:

• Don’t rule out temporary positions. Some companies that don’t have the cash for permanent employees will use temp agencies to fill in open spots in the organi-zation. While these positions may be tem-porary, they get a person in the door, their name on file and a chance to display their work ethic to higher-ups. When a full-time position does open, a former temporary employee may have the insider advantage.

• Consider a different job sector. While individuals may not want to think about the degree they’ve worked so hard for being out of fashion, they may have to consider this when job hunting. Because graduates have little to no real world job experience, that brand new degree in ac-counting doesn’t mean they can’t apply for a job in customer service. Look at the broad picture when seeking a job and don’t limit prospects.

• Networking really is key. Recent graduates are no doubt familiar with the term networking. Although many people would like to think they’ll be hired based on their merits and experience, many times it’s a “who you know” situation. Joining career groups, interning and keeping in

touch with individuals, volunteering and any other interaction with people is a great way to get your name out there. Recruit-ers are more likely to hire someone who is recommended than a person with just a well-written resume.

• Be on top of your game. Graduates have to ensure they’re polished thanks to the highly competitive nature of today’s job market. Common interview questions should be well rehearsed so they seem thought out but not rigid. Resumes should be concise, clear and free of any errors. In-terview wardrobe should be professional. Now is the time to take care of all the smaller details that can lead to success.

• Don’t get discouraged. In a perfect job market it can take a few months to land that first job. In a difficult economy, it will take even longer. Start your search early – even before graduation looms – so that you will have time. Also, consider having a backup plan for work, such as a part-time job so you will have income while you are seeking your dream job. While it may not be ideal, you will have some financial free-dom to wait out a full-time position that fits your goals.

How to find your first ‘real’ job

CongratulationsWadena-Deer Creek

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Never stop pursuing your dreams. All the best from Ameriprise Financial.

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