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Wadena Deer Creek Class of 2011TRANSCRIPT
Supplement to the Wadena Pioneer Journal Saturday, May 28, 2011
Wadena-Deer Creek High School
Class of2011
Bradley
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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
Hailey
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Dylan
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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
Trista
Molly
Bradley
ZacharyZachary Bernu
Grade point average: 2.607Parents’ names: Vince and Jan
BernuSchool activities: Band, Cross
Country, Wrestling, TrackHobbies, interests: Hunting,
fishing, runningFuture plans: Attend Central
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Taylor
Christina
Tawnie
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
for Electrician
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
Patrick
Rachael
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
Tyler
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
Tanya
Jenna
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
Duke
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
degree then transfer to Ridgewater for their Vet Tech Program
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Tyler Jodan
TylerKevin
Dylan
Tyler HassaGrade point average: 3.132Parents’ names: Robin and
Dassone HassaSchool activities: ChoirHobbies, interests: Reading and
video gamesFuture plans: To work and go to
M-State in Wadena
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
NRT at Vermilion Community College
Tyler HorstmannGrade point average: 3.3Parents’ names: Yvonne and Joe
HorstmannHobbies, interests: Hunting,
fishing, 4-wheeling, snowmobilingFuture plans: Business and
Marketing at Thief River
Kevin JensenGrade point average: 3.5Parents’ names: John JensenSchool activities: Band, Tennis,
Student CouncilHobbies, interests: Watching
movies, playing musicFuture plans: Music, attend
MSUM
Dylan IsolaGrade point average: 3.174Parents’ names: Mike and
Missy IsolaSchool activities: Varsity
HockeyHobbies, interests: SportsFuture plans: Attending College
of Saint Scholastica, Duluth and study in Athletic Training
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Nolan Tate
RyanSonja
Aaron
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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Stephani Melannie
IsaacJeremy
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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Class Motto: Don’t cry because it’s over,
smile because it’s happened. Dr. Seuss
Class Flower: yellow rose
Class Colors: blue & gold
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.
Pomp and Circumstance
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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,
snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, basketball
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
and Julie MeltzerSchool activities: Tennis,
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,
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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,
fishing, basketball and footballFuture plans: Two year drafting
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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
Brainerd
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
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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
military and then go to college
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,
hunting, fishing, camping, art, reading, writing
Future plans: Hopefully land a career in music, with a combination of artistic endeavors, such as drawing and illustrating
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Congratulations Tyler!
Alicia
Brandon
Tyler
Joshua
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
State University
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
Sara
Julia
Keeley
Isaiah
Bryan SilversGrade point average: 4.0 Parents’ names: Joe and
Michelle SilversSchool activities: Basketball,
Golf, Band, Jazz Band, BPA, NHS, Peer Mentor
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
an author degree and become an author
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
ToedterSchool activities: Basketball,
Football, TrackHobbies, interests: Playing
sports and hanging out with friends and family
Future plans: Attend college at Brainerd CLC and transfer to a 4 year college
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Cory
Cheramie
Courtney
NolanCory Tumberg
Grade point average: 3.8Parents’ names: Barb and Terry
TumbergSchool activities: Football,
Basketball, baseball, NHS, Peer Mentor, Big Buddy
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.
Courtney VolkmannGrade point average: 3.7Parents’ names: Tim and Sue
VolkmannSchool activities: Volleyball,
Basketball, NHSHobbies, interests: Playing
sports, being with friendsFuture plans: Attend Bemidji
State and play volleyball
Nolan WeberGrade point average: 2.9Parents’ names: Tim Weber and
Tami WeberHobbies, interests: Hunting,
snowmobilingFuture plans: Work and take
generals at M-State
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314 S. Jefferson St., PO Box 31, Wadena, MN 56482 Phone: 218-631-2561 Fax: 218-631-1621
Today is the first of many extraordinary days to come, as you go from student to graduate. Whether you continue your studies or enter the workforce, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors. No matter where they take you, your achievements will always be news to us here at home!
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Lori Wolden, Owner/Mgr.631-71215 S.W. Bryant, Wadena Christina
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ChristinaChristina Wolden
Grade point average: 3.719Parents’ names: Wayne and Lori
WoldenSchool activities: Football Stats,
Wrestling Stats, BPA, Softball, Yearbook
Hobbies, interests: Hanging out with friends and family, being outside, bonfires, basically everything dealing with being outside!
Future plans: Attend MSUM majoring in Art and Math and a minor in Graphic DesignJared
Shawn
Jared WegscheidGrade point average: 3.4Parents’ names: Dan and
Nadine WegscheidSchool activities: Football and
WrestlingHobbies, interests: Hunting,
fishing, snowmobiling, four wheeling
Future plans: Attend M-State for Plumbing and HVAC
Shawn WestGrade point average: 2.85Grandmothers name: Teresa
WestSchool activities: Class OfficerHobbies, interests: Fishing,
hunting, music, friendsFuture plans: M-State
JacobJacob Wegscheid
Grade point average: 3.4Parents’ names: Dan and
Nadine WegscheidSchool activities: Football and
WrestlingHobbies, interests: Hunting,
fishing, snowmobiling, four wheeling, hanging with friends
Future plans: Attend M-State for Plumbing and Heating
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(218) 639-585616608 County Road 23 • Verndale, MN 56481
JoshuaJoshua Youngbauer
Grade point average: 2.969Parents’ names: Gary and
Valerie Schwartz, Chris and Kelly Youngbauer
School activities: FootballHobbies, interests: Hunting,
fishing, outdoorsFuture plans: Attend school at
M-State in Wadena for Electrician
AndrewAndrew Wynn
Grade point average: 3.0Parents’ names: Jim and Mary
WynnFuture plans: Diesel Technician/
Mechanic
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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
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High SchoolClass of 2011
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