‘HOW DOES THIS YEAR’S CLASS OF 2025 STAND OUT?’
SOUTHERN DOOR
“This year’s graduating class stands out for their exceptional talent in the arts, athletics, and academics. Their achievements in the classroom, on the stage, and on the field reflect a deep commitment to excellence and a strong sense of community. They have set a high standard and leave behind a legacy of dedication, creativity, and perseverance. We are proud of who they are and excited for all they will accomplish next.”
-Steve Bousley, Southern Door High School principal
STURGEON BAY
“The class of 2025 stands out in all the best ways. First, I started in my role at Sturgeon Bay 4 years ago and entered these same halls with them when they were freshman. What I’ve noticed about this class is that they’ve grown up through big changes: virtual learning, rapid technological evolutions, and a world that’s constantly shifting, and they’ve come out stronger. They’re not just tech-savvy; they’re thoughtful, creative, and care deeply about making a difference. They talk about mental health, equality, and the future like it matters, because to them, it does. They’re not waiting for permission to lead; they’re already doing it in small and big ways. This class isn’t just ready for the world, they’re ready to change it. That’s what makes them stand out.”
-Keith Nerby, Sturgeon Bay High School principal
SEVASTOPOL
“Celebrating the Sevastopol Class of 2025: Leading with Excellence and Heart. As the year ends, we proudly honor 40 exceptional seniors whose character, leadership, and service define them. With collegebound scholars, workforce-ready graduates, and one future service member, the class boasts an impressive average ACT score of 22.125. Valedictorian Eve Andreae and Salutatorian Naomi Rikkola lead a group that embodies our core values through efforts like “Seniors Helping Seniors” and community events. Their spirit, kindness, and commitment have left a lasting mark. Congratulations, Class of 2025, your Sevastopol family is proud, and the world awaits your impact.”
-Troy Schaefer, Sevastopol Middle and High School principal
Congratulations from the
GIBRALTAR
“Gibraltar’s seniors are ambitious and courageous, boldly forging a path that has our school and community excited for their future. They carry a strong sense of mission and purpose and take pride in their accomplishments—both individually and as a class. They have set a high standard of excellence throughout their time at Gibraltar that reflects their unique talents and the unwavering support of the incredible place they call home. They have given generously to our local community, and I can’t wait to see the impact they will have on the world. GO VIKINGS!”
-Jim DeBroux, Gibraltar Secondary principal
WASHINGTON ISLAND
“Congratulations to the Washington Island Class of 2025! You’re young men and women who stand out as a tight-knit group, something more akin to family than friends. Your sincere care, concern, and support for each other are remarkable. That happens when you’re a graduating class of five, especially when you’re as genuine and kind as you are, Bennet, Jocelyn, Fisher, Jaxin, and Madelyn. You’re five friends heading into very different futures, bound eternally by growing up together -and becoming adults- on Washington Island. Your futures are bright, and we look forward to your successes. The Island is proud of you!”
-Tim Verboomen, Washington Island School principal
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2025
Celebrate –You Earned It, Graduates
by ELEANOR
CORBIN, Graduation special editor eleanor@ppulse.com
My time in high school ended five years ago exactly, not with a bang but with a whimper as I watched my name announced in a virtual graduation ceremony after losing the last quarter of my senior year.
While not having my cap and gown moment in high school never diminished the accomplishments of my four years, I did miss the chance to truly commemorate the years behind and the years ahead with my classmates and friends.
My advice to all of you: don’t forget to celebrate. It’s not a day to be humble. Amidst the excitement of graduating from high school, moving on to the next stage of life, and becoming an adult, moments like getting your diploma are made for celebration.
Graduates have donned caps and gowns for this rite of passage since the 12th century, before heading out into the world. It’s an amazing, horrifying, wonderful, loving, scary place out there, and you all are about to be face to face with it. I know that experience can be equally electrifying and terrifying.
You’ll have plenty of decisions to make in the next few years, some more important than others. Cherish your new autonomy, even when it’s a pain.
This freedom was certainly my favorite part of becoming an adult – the feeling that I was now in charge of myself. Use it wisely, to make the world a better place, to be kinder to others, and to explore.
As life gets more complicated, it becomes easier to fold in on oneself, to try to simplify. I discourage this. Lean into nuance, challenge yourself and talk to new people.
You’ll find, little by little, day by day, you are growing.
Some of my closest friends are people I would not have gotten along with in high school.
But for now, don’t worry about what next year holds. Celebrate. Throw your cap in the air, cheer for your friends as they walk across the stage, and savor the moment.
I encourage you to find personal importance in your graduation ceremony. Use it to firmly tie a bow around your high school experience. Enjoy time with your friends as some stay in Door County and others move to other parts of the state and the country.
And for goodness’ sake – celebrate!
You earned a chance to pat yourself on the back and accept the praise of those around you. After 13 plus years of schooling, you are officially high school graduates.
This special graduation section is produced, printed and distributed free by the Peninsula Pulse to recognize the students of Door County’s five school districts. The Pulse thanks each of our local schools for their help putting this section together, and for guiding these students to their graduation day. Congratulations to these students, their families and all the teachers and mentors who helped them along the way.
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Reporter Eleanor Corbin in Yellowstone National Park in the summer of 2024. ELEANOR CORBIN
Reporter Eleanor Corbin in her senior portrait when she graduated in 2020. SUBMITTED
VALEDICTORIAN:
Ben Grota
SALUTATORIAN: Marissa Shefchik
SOUTHERN DOOR
GRADUATION CEREMONY: Southern Door High School’s graduation ceremony is on Sunday, May 25, at 2 pm.
VALEDICTORIAN: Ben Grota
WHICH FIVE WORDS BEST DESCRIBE YOUR GRADUATING CLASS?
Confident, outgoing, curious, loyal, industrious.
WHAT EXCITES YOUR GENERATION/CLASS ABOUT THE FUTURE?
My class is excited to enter this new chapter. With more independence comes new opportunities and friendships. Rather than futuristic technologies or inventions, we are most enthusiastic about small, meaningful moments with new friends and family. We are eager to embrace life fully.
WHAT SCARES YOU?
New experiences also bring uncertainty – moving to a new city, making new friends, or finding a job. Change is challenging, but I’m confident we will mature and rise to the challenges.
Kyanna Borkovetz UW Stevens Point, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Cole Buechner Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Devin Buhr Workforce, Buhr Construction
Cruz Calvillo UW Stevens Point, Pre-Physical Therapy
Isaac Baudhuin Workforce, Landmark Resort
Nicholas Beck Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Accounting and Financial Management
Braylon Berg UW LaCrosse, Undecided
Brayden BertrandKinnard Workforce, Forestville Builders
John Paul Alrand Workforce
Enson Amaya Gonzalez Workforce
Breeanna Carroll UW Green Bay, Nursing
Lucas Conard UW Platteville, Mechanical Engineering
Drew Daoust UW Stevens Point, Business
Abigail Declark Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Business Management
Ashlyn Delfosse UW Stevens Point, Pre-Physical therapy
Jaymes Dietlein Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Business Management and Workforce, Pristine Property Care
Ellie Engerson Northern Michigan University, Music Education
Madeleine Finger UW Stevens Point, Elementary Education
James Fish UW Stevens Point, Computer Science
Cayden Forsch UW Platteville, Finance
Marriah Gove Paramedic Training then Workforce, Emergency Medical Technician
Benjamin Grota UW Madison, Mathematics and Economics
Kailey Guilette Bellin College, Radiologic Sciences
Molly Hall University of New England, Marine Biology
Dawson Hermans Military, Marine Corps
Sam Ingersoll UW Platteville, Computer Engineering
Kelsey Johnson UW LaCrosse, Undecided
Ethan Kaser Military, Marines
Jacob Kaye Workforce, Hatco
Chloe Kelley Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Early Childhood Education
Katherine (Katie) Kroll Minnesota State College Southeast, Guitar Building and Repair, Violin Building and Repair, Band Instrument Repair
Nevaeh Krueger Cosmetology
Mariska LaLuzerne Workforce
Finley LaVine UW Stevens Point, Marketing
Eden Madden Minnesota State College Southeast, Band Instrument Repair
Jaxten Manske UW Platteville, Electrical Engineering
Aliana Miller UW Oshkosh, Nursing
Breanna Motquin Workforce, Door County Candle Company
SOUTHERN DOOR
Evelyn Parks UW Platteville, Forensic Science and Biology
Mason Paye UW Stevens Point, Pre Physical Therapy
Abby Petrina Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Echocardiography
Caden Pierre UW Steven’s Point, Finance
Caleb Rass Workforce, Rass Excavating and Materials
Isabella Roen Marian University, Criminal Justice
Thaddeus Sahs Workforce, Sahs Auto and Top Detail
Danielle Schinktgen UW Oshkosh, Social Work
Landon Schley UW Whitewater, Business
Lilly Schmidt University of Alabama, Political Science Pre-Law Track
Marissa Shefchik UW Green Bay, Undecided
Alexa Sternard Workforce
Lexi Tassoul Marquette University, Criminology and Law Studies
Makii Taylor UW Green Bay, Exercise Science
Jerek Valley UW Stevens Point, Business
Will Verhagen Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Mechanical Design Technology
Brayden Vogel UW Green Bay, Undecided
Luke Walentowski UW Platteville, Electrical Engineering
Isabell Walschinski Workforce
McKenzie Warner Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Early Childhood Education
Grant Weber Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Fire Science
Robert Wetzel Workforce
Wyatt Wilke Workforce, then applying to Aviation Programs
Talan Younk Workforce, Baileys Harbor Fish Company
ENROLLMENT
SOUTHERN DOOR
High school: 304
Class of 2025: 76 (Class of 2024: 90)
STURGEON BAY
High school: 348
Class of 2025: 86 (Class of 2024: 118)
SEVASTOPOL
High school: 209
Class of 2025: 40 (Class of 2024: 34)
GIBRALTAR
High school: 175
Class of 2025: 44 (Class of 2024: 34)
WASHINGTON ISLAND
High school: 23
Class of 2025: 5 (Class of 2024: 1)
2025 COMMENCEMENT DATES
SOUTHERN DOOR
Sunday, May 25
SEVASTOPOL
Sunday, June 8
STURGEON BAY
Saturday, May 31
GIBRALTAR
Sunday, June 1
WASHINGTON ISLAND
Friday, June 6
VALEDICTORIAN:
Julia Michalski and Luke Selle
SALUTATORIAN: Tre Wienke
STURGEON BAY
GRADUATION CEREMONY: Sturgeon Bay High School’s graduation ceremony is on Saturday, May 31, at 10 am.
VALEDICTORIAN: Julia Michalski
WHICH FIVE WORDS BEST DESCRIBE YOUR GRADUATING CLASS?
Hardworking, Supportive, Resilient, Curious, Determined.
WHAT EXCITES YOUR GENERATION/CLASS ABOUT THE FUTURE?
Coming from a smaller, rural town, my class and I are excited to spread our wings and apply what we’ve learned in high school to the real world. We’re looking forward to new experiences, independence, and the chance to grow beyond what we’ve known.
WHAT SCARES YOU?
There’s fear in leaving behind what’s familiar and facing uncertainty, but we’ve built a strong foundation, and we’re ready to take that next step.
VALEDICTORIAN: Luke Selle
WHICH FIVE WORDS BEST DESCRIBE YOUR GRADUATING CLASS?
Independent, Diverse, Resilient, Driven, and Optimistic.
WHAT EXCITES YOUR GENERATION/ CLASS ABOUT THE FUTURE? WHAT SCARES YOU?
Sturgeon Bay is a beautiful place to live, and its relative isolation creates a tightknit community at school. As graduates, many of us will leave behind the people we know and find a new community. While facing that uncertainty is intimidating, my graduating class is excited for the chance to explore opportunities outside Door County, including meeting new friends and finding fulfilling careers.
SALUTATORIAN: Tre Wienke
WHICH FIVE WORDS BEST DESCRIBE YOUR GRADUATING CLASS?
The five words that best describe my graduating class are determined, fun, friendly, proud, and hardworking.
WHAT EXCITES YOUR GENERATION/CLASS ABOUT THE FUTURE?
A few thoughts about the future that excite my class are being independent, starting a new chapter with new responsibilities, completing school, moving away, meeting new people, and experiencing new challenges.
WHAT SCARES YOU?
Some thoughts about the future that scare my class are leaving home, leaving friendships, and adulting, and the new responsibilities that come with it, like taxes and bills.
Riley Anderson Workforce
Tiviana Andropolis Carroll University, Marketing
Leah Baierl Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Nursing
Hannah Benson Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Domanick Bowen Military, Navy
Jenna Brendemuehl Carroll University, Radiology
Cadence Carlson Carroll University, Radiologic Technology
Madison Carstens Marian University, Forensic Science
Ellys Carter UW Green Bay, Business
Makayla Coyhis UW Stevens Point, Nursing
Ethan DeNamur UW River Falls, Criminology
Ashton Deuchert UW River Falls, PreVeterinary
Hailey DuBois UW Madison, Culinary Science
Dallas Ellingson Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay, Welding
The Sturgeon Bay High School Class of 2025. SUBMITTED
STURGEON BAY
Sayde Jeanquart Madison Area Technical College, Radiography
Isabella Jimenez Seyfer UW Madison, Pre-business
Merrill Kelsey Marquette University, Communications
Kayden Klotz Workforce, Electrician
Elijah Klug UW Milwaukee, Vocal Performance
Jack Konop UW Platteville, Mechanical Engineering
Braden Evers Dartmouth College, Environmental Studies & Sustainability
Ian Fruzyna Undecided, Business
Neleah Geiser Workforce, McDonald’s
Hadley Gigstead University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Environmental Science, Criminology or Marine Biology
Justin Gutierrez UW Stevens Point
Patrick Haese UW Oshkosh, Business
Bryce Hansen UW Madison, Environmental Sciences
Kylan Hansen Great Lakes Maritime Academy, Supply Chain Management
Jacob Harvey Workforce
Dylan Haslam Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Firefighter/First Responder Training
Keira Heimbecher Arizona State University, Marketing and Communications
Daniel Heise Gap Year, Workforce
Emma Holland UW Green Bay, Undecided
Tate Howard UW Green Bay, Undecided
Heather Hubbard Workforce and Coaching Dance
Trip Hunsader Workforce, Tattoo Apprentice
Ethan Hurley Workforce
Max Jacobs Military, Marines
Julia Michalski Carleton College, Pre-med
Andrew Nell UW Stevens Point, Marketing/Business
Blake Neuville Military, Air Force
Alexa Olson UW Madison, Pre-med
Xavier Olson Workforce
Owen Pichette UW Eau Claire
Bryce Plzak Carthage College, Business Administration
Caleb Plzak Viterbo University, Sports Management
Jack Polcen UW Green Bay, Pre-med
Gabriel Potier UW Stevens Point, History & Social Studies Education
Davien Quaderer Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Electrician
Porter Rabach Continue education in Marine Industry
Luis Aniel Rivera Diaz Military, Navy
Grace Rockwell UW Milwaukee, Acting
Ozzie Langfeldt Military, Army, followed by four-year college
Braylon LaRoche Workforce, Scarturo’s Baking Company & Cafe
Jack Larson Gap Year
Seth Laughlin Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Kaiden LemIeux Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Marketing
Saphira Lewis Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Wyatt Louthain Utah State University, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Hayden Luders Iowa State University, Undecided
Benjiman Marsh Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Nursing
Malaya Martinez Travel and Workforce
Lydia Massey Workforce, Reclaimed & Co. Jewelry
Brody May UW Oshkosh, Business
Keanna Mcafee St. Norbert, English with emphasis in Writing
Makensie Mclain Travel
STURGEON BAY
Stephanie Routhieaux UW Milwaukee, Sports Management
Myles Sacotte Workforce, Trattoria Dal Santos
Ethan Sallinen Workforce
Noelia Sanchez Rodriguez UW Milwaukee, Music & Animation
Annika Schoeneman UW LaCrosse, Education
Luke Selle Michigan Technological University, Mathematical Sciences
Kole Soucek Workforce, Possibly Military
Victoria Sparks Gap Year, Scuba Instructor in Thailand
Jackson Starr Ripon College, Finance
Anika Steinbach UW Madison, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Speech Pathology
Ella Tarkowski
Jamar Terrell Workforce
McKeown Teska Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Undecided (Comics/ Animation)
Gabriella Tjernagel Grand Canyon University, Behavioral Health Sciences
Hayden Tracy UW Lacrosse, Computer Science
Lucas Wagner Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Diesel Mechanic
Mekhi Welch
Liam Whitney Military, Navy
Shambo Wienke Nicolet Bible Institute, Undeclared
Tre Wienke North Central College, Mathematics
Zak Wrobel UW Stevens Point, Conservation Law Enforcement
Dasha Yeltysheva Marian University, Biochemistry/ Pre-Pharmacy
VALEDICTORIAN:
Eve Andreae
SALUTATORIAN:
Naomi Rikkola
SEVASTOPOL
GRADUATION CEREMONY:
Sevastopol High School’s graduation ceremony is on Sunday, June 8, at 2 pm.
VALEDICTORIAN:
Eve Andreae
WHICH FIVE WORDS BEST DESCRIBE YOUR GRADUATING CLASS?
Kind, creative, confident, motivated, and fun-loving.
WHAT EXCITES YOUR GENERATION/CLASS ABOUT THE FUTURE?
Our class is excited about having new responsibilities, meeting new people, and the numerous possibilities ahead of us.
WHAT SCARES YOU?
We are scared of the unknowns that the future holds.
SALUTATORIAN: Naomi Rikkola
WHICH FIVE WORDS BEST DESCRIBE YOUR GRADUATING CLASS?
Driven, confident, adaptable, inquisitive, and independent.
WHAT EXCITES YOUR GENERATION/CLASS ABOUT THE FUTURE?
Our class is excited to experience new things outside of Door County in the future.
WHAT SCARES YOU?
We are scared to have to learn new responsibilities and venture into the unknown.
SEVASTOPOL
Lily Daoust Gap Year
Christopher Davis Eastern Kentucky University, Nursing
Lucas Delsart Marquette University, Marketing
Isabella DereszkiewiczHodowany Cornell University, Public Policy, Pre-med Track
Elizabeth Flok Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Laboratory Sciences
Isabella Franda Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Nursing
Eve Andreae Wheaton College, Christian Formation and Ministry, Sociology
Sladon Asher Work Force, Tielens Construction
Elijah Bell Work Force
Kasey Bittorf Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Criminal Justice
Lanie Brauer Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Electrical Power Distribution
Jairus Dadam Michigan Technological University, Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Aerospace Engineering
The Sevastopol High School Class of 2025. SUBMITTED
Landon Frank UW Milwaukee, Health/ Sport Exercise Science
Paulie Gnabasik UW Stevens Point, Media Studies
Tyler Grooters UW LaCrosse, Physical Therapy
Max Hadraba Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Biomedical Electronics
Caitlyn Hasenjager Southwest Minnesota State University, Elementary Education
Sergio Hernandez Undecided
Aiden Isaksen UW-Stevens Point, Conservation Law Enforcement
Amolia Jefferson Fox Valley Technical College, Advanced Baking & Pastry Management & Culinary Arts Program
Caleb Johnson UW Oshkosh, Music Composition
Adela Kellan Florida Southern College, Nursing
Darrel Lautenbach Universal Technical Institute, Diesel Industry Program
Megan Lautenbach UW River Falls, Animal Science
William Lautenbach Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Refrigerator/Air Conditioning & Heating
Ophelia Linnan UW Madison international studies, Spanish, Pre-Law
Abigail MaccauxChristianson UW Green Bay, Business Administration
Bryan McCormick Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Business Management
Andrew Paulsen Work Force
Gabriel Peterson Work Force
Emily Ploor Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Medical Field
Kayla Ranly UW Stevens Point, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Naomi Rikkola Ripon College, Biomedical Sciences
Lilly Sawyer UW Stevens Point, Business Administration
Addison Schauske The University of Tennessee, Communications
Ella Volkmann Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Emergency Medical Technician
Isabella Wadkins Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Art & Design
Ethan Walsh Work Force, Dave’s Tree Service, and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Michael Wautlet UW La Crosse, Athletic Training
Ruth Wilke UW Platteville, Agribusiness
GIBRALTAR
GRADUATION CEREMONY:
Gibraltar High School’s graduation ceremony is on Sunday, June 1, at 2 pm.
SUMMA CUM LAUDE:
Lauren Bertges, Ombeline Finck, Krista Jacobson, Abby Jarosh, Anna Jarosh, Will Lecy, Rose Stackhouse
WHICH FIVE WORDS BEST DESCRIBE YOUR GRADUATING CLASS?
Compassionate, Driven, Spirited, Collaborative, Resilient
WHAT EXCITES YOUR GENERATION/CLASS ABOUT THE FUTURE?
Our class is excited for the possibility to explore our interests and passions as we enter our future at college, in the workforce, or serving in the military.
WHAT SCARES YOU?
The endless possibilities and unpredictability of the future scare us in a rapidly changing world. Yet we hope that we will all find happiness, success, and meaning in our upcoming pursuits, and are excited to keep moving forward.
The Gibraltar High School Class of 2025. SUBMITTED
Delaney Fitzgerald Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Miranda Fletcher UW Green Bay, Undecided
Nolan Gieseler US Navy, specializing in Nuclear Power Generation
Mikala Gorham UW Green Bay, Business Management
Charlotte Grasse UW Madison, Political Science & International Business
Aaron Greene Santa Barbara City College, Underwater Welding
Ella Harvey Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Aeronautical Science
Hallie Henkel Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Early Childhood Education
Krista Jacobson Purdue University, First Year Engineering
Abigail Jarosh UW Madison, Physics & Mathematics
Anna Jarosh UW Madison, Elementary & Education Policy Studies
Rubi Jauregui Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Braden Kita St. Norbert College, Accounting
Lauren Lautenbach UW Madison, Psychology
Samuel Bass McDaniel College, Environmental Studies
Sonya Benzow UW Milwaukee, Psychology
Lauren Bertges UW Madison, Pharmacology & Toxicology
Clara Birkholz Millersville University, Anthro-Archaeology
Canyon Burgard UW Madison, Pre-Business
Dasia Daubner UW Milwaukee, Biology
Ombeline Finck Purdue University, First Year Engineering
William Lecy UW Madison, Biomedical Engineering
Liam Lindenberg UW La Crosse, Marketing
Thomas Macias Workforce, Carroll House in Sister Bay
Jeffrey Mize UW Madison, Pre-Business
Aria Nordahl UW Madison, Genetics & Genomics
Lily Nostvick Workforce, Elske Restaurant in Chicago, Illinois
Vanessa Olson University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, Graphic Design
GIBRALTAR
Andie Schar UW Madison, Kinesiology
Steven Schubert Workforce, Entrepreneuring LLC for Flooring
Thomas Seabright University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Mechanical Engineering
Isabelle Soriano UW-Milwaukee, Human Resources Management
Bethanie Rose Stackhouse Smith College, Data Analytics and Psychology
Bridget Tepe UW Milwaukee, Elementary Education
Vince Toneys Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Automotive Service Technician
Melanie Torres Edgewood College, Nursing
Cristino Valdivia Sandoval Electrical Apprenticeship and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Electrician
Yahir Valdivia Madison Area Technical College, Radiography
Seth Parker Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, HVAC
Trenowith Perlman Grinnell College, Undecided
Pamela Prescott UW Green Bay, Biomedical Engineering
Finn Salm Ferris State University, PGA Golf Management
Jacqueline Sandoval UW Madison, Art
Charles Sauter University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Nuclear Engineering
VALEDICTORIAN:
Madelyn Kellerman
SALUTATORIAN:
Fisher Grand
WASHINGTON ISLAND
GRADUATION CEREMONY:
Washington Island’s graduation ceremony is on Friday, June 6.
VALEDICTORIAN:
Madelyn Kellerman
WHICH FIVE WORDS BEST DESCRIBE YOUR GRADUATING CLASS?
If I were to describe my class in five words, they would be eccentric, bright, charismatic, determined, and distinguished.
WHAT EXCITES YOUR GENERATION/CLASS ABOUT THE FUTURE?
I’m excited to see how we continue to grow, especially in Environmental Science, and how our planet will change for the better. The future holds so much potential.
WHAT SCARES YOU?
What scares me is the financial side – rising costs and economic uncertainty make me wonder how hard it might become to afford basic necessities to live.
SALUTATORIAN: Fisher Grand
WHICH FIVE WORDS BEST DESCRIBE YOUR GRADUATING CLASS?
Funny, Caring, Loving, Special, and Together.
Jaxin Lindgren Military Service, United States Navy
Bennett IsaacsonKrueger St. Norbert College, Undecided
Jocelyn Mann Empire Cosmetology School, Cosmetology
Fisher Grand Workforce, dad’s carpentry company
Madelyn Kellerman St. Norbert College, Environmental Science
The Washington Island Class of 2025. SUBMITTED
OUR STUDENTS ARE OUR FUTURE.
Congratulations to the graduating class of 2025!
Destination Door County is committed to supporting our youth throughout the County. We established the Carole Counard Scholarship Fund for graduating seniors in the belief that by investing in our youth through education, we strengthen our community and build Door County’s future. Learning what these students have overcome personally, learning who they admired most, what they are most proud of and what they
want to do with the rest of their lives gives us another reason to be proud of where we live and the children we raise.
It is so inspiring to be able to award (6) $1,000 scholarships to these students for not only their academic successes, but their leadership and dedication to becoming the best version of themselves. Our students are the future of Door County.
