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FEATURING the GRADUATES of • Jefferson High School • New Testament Christian School • L.E.A.R.N. at Home • Brandon - Evansville High School
CLASS OF 2014
INDEX Alexandria Jefferson High School . . . . . .2 Brandon / Evansville High School . . . . .16 New Testament Christian School . . . . . .18 L.E.A.R.N at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 About the Cover:
The cover features Rachel Drew, 2014 graduate of Jefferson High School in Alexandria (photo courtesy of www.jenniferguentherphotography.com), and Matt Mounsdon, 2014 graduate of Brandon-Evansville High School (photo courtesy of MDS Portraits). Publisher: Jody Hanson • Editor: Tara Bitzan Cover design by: Lacey Dannhoff Layout and design by Raeshel Betterman A Publication of the Echo Press Echo Press • www.echopress.com • (320) 763-3133
Jefferson High School Commencement Sunday, June 8 at 2 p.m., Citizens Field (JHS gymnasium if weather is inclement) Honors Night: Tuesday, June 3 at 7 p.m. JHS Gymnasium Baccalaureate: Wednesday, June 4 at 7 p.m. JHS Gymnasium
Class Motto:
It always seems impossible until it’s done. Nelson Mandela Class/School Colors: Red and Black
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
Pomp and Circumstance................2014 Wind Ensemble Mr. Todd Blaser, Director Welcome ....................................Mrs. Chris Kragenbring Class of 2014 Student Speaker When You Believe ..........................The Alexandria Choir Mr. Steve Deitz, Director Everyday ............................Tori Long and Brendan Sieve Class of 2014 Student Speaker Hold on to Your Memories .........................Corey Tynan, Tyler Carlson with Tristen Chamberlain Class of 2014 Student Speaker Commencement Address..................Mr. Jeremy Bydlon
Certification of Class of 2014........................................... Mr. Chad Duwenhoegger, JHS Principal Presentation of Class of 2014.......................................... Mr. Richard Lahn, Superintendent of Schools Presentation of Diplomas................................................. Mr. Richard Lahn, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Dean Anderson, Board of Education Chair Mr. Ty Granning, JHS Teacher Mrs. Meghan Orgeman Crumb, JHS Counselor Closing ...............................................Mrs. Wendy Watts Tassel Turning ....................................Mr. Mike Empting
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Austin Aeikens
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Regan Anteau
Parents Robert & Sara Almich
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Parents Ann & Kelly Aeikens
Parents Rick & Lisa Anteau
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Kari Berg
Karly Betterman
Tyler Bettermann
Parent Christopher Behm
Parents Donna & Kelly Berg
Parents Chuck & Julie Betterman
Parents Al Bettermann, Pam Bettermann
Jade Blaydes
Taylor Bollman
Jake “Swaggy P” Booth
Parents Beth Blaydes, David Blaydes
Parents Noel & Tony Bollman
Parents Bob & Leslie Booth
Parents Rhonda & Mike Bartholomeo
Parents Ed Baumann, Jodie Mrnak-Baumann
Emily Baumann
Ashley Bingham
Brandon Bistodeau
Kyle Blade
Parents Jeff & Julie Bigger
Parents Cindy Bingham, Steven Bingham
Parents Lisa & Frank Bistodeau
Parents Dean & Jane Blade
Parker Bowden
Emily Brase
Megan Bristow
Sarah Bruzek
Ramsey Burss
Parents Lisa & Paul Bowden
Parents Glen & Deb Brase
Parents Mike & Jean Bristow
Parents Bud & Trish Bruzek
Parents Wendy Burss, Randy Burss
Dylan Carver
Morgan Chase
Kendal Christenson
Amanda Christianson
Parents David Carver, Lori Rogge
Parents Harley & Kristi Chase
Parents Mark & Mishelle Christenson
Parents Gary & Jean Christianson
Catrina Carlson
Tyler Carlson
Kristen Carroll
Parent LynAnn Feda
Parents Reed & Yvette Carlson
Parents Kristy Carlson, Todd Carlson, Melissa Carlson (Stepmom)
Parent Karen Carroll
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Amanda Bigger
Brandon Cain
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Maria Clark
Nina Clark
Parents Linda Muchow, Jason Muchow
Parents Jay & Anne Clark
Sam Dirck
Sitka “Swag� Corage
Darbi Crowe
Lauren Dalum
Kaylene Davis
Parents Jennifer Brever, Gary Brever
Parents Wade & Shelli Crowe
Parents Jon & Gwyn Dalum
Parent Judy Davis
Parents Scott & Angie Dirck
Parents Steve & Kathy Dockham
Spencer Dockham
Travis Dockham
Tyler Doherty
Abby Dokka
Rachel Drew
Melissa Drown
Ashley Duffy
Shelby Ebacher
Katelynn Edenloff
Parents Steve & Kathy Dockham
Parents Shawn & Jolene Doherty
Parents Deb Dokka, Chris Dokka
Parents Don & Diann Drew
Parents Christopher & Denise Drown
Parents Jamie & Patrick Duffy
Parents Yolanda Polman-Ebacher, Jonathan Ebacher
Parents Lee & Loray Edenloff
Madison Edmond
Klarissa Eisenbraun
Taylor Ellingson
Katelyn Empting
Samantha Engstrom
Emalee Erickson
Erika Fieldhammer
Parents Stephanie & Jeff Ellingson
Parents Mike & Sue Empting
Parents Vernon & Peggy Engstrom
Parents Wayne Erickson, Kathy Patton
Parents David Fieldhammer, Karen Fieldhammer
Brenna Fike
Parents Denise Farr, Mark Eisenbraun
Daniel Finazzo
Kevin Finley
Margaret Flenner
Pat Flynn
Mariah Frankson
Samantha Frederick
Alyssa Freiderich
Parents Jenna & Bill Finley
Parent RosAnn Flenner
Manford Foster
Parents Jim Finazzo, Jan Finazzo
Parents Tom & Sue Flynn
Parents Sean & Shelli-Kae Foster
Parents Julie Velline, Daniel Frankson
Parents Adam Frederick, Cindy Frederick
Parents Kevin & Lynnelle Freiderich
Parents Gene & Jackie Edmond
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Matthew Froemming
Karyn Gess
Samuel Goetsch
Amelia Golde
Amanda Gould
Colin Guetter
Marissa Haak
Parents Josh & Sheila Dyrstad
Parents Mike & Amy Goetsch
Parents Brion & Brenda Golde
Parents Kathleen Neuman, Wayde Gould
Parents Robert & Pauline Guetter
Emily Haan
Parents Gary & Kathy Hanson
Parents Dana Haak, Brenda Haak
Parents Kim Haan, Larry Haan
Alexis Hagen
Tristan Hagen
Benjamin Haglin
Lauren Hagstrom
Katie Halbur
Aaron Halvorson
Craig Hansen
Abigail Hanson
Parents Tanya & Dane Hagen
Parents Jared & Monique Hagen
Parents Brenda Haglin, Daniel Haglin
Parents Steve & Tammy Hagstrom
Parents Dan & Teresa Halbur
Parents Jon & Deb Halvorson
Parents Pat & Laurie Hansen
Parents Jeff & Sue Hanson
Alyssa Hanson
Chase Hanson
Benjamin Hausmann
Toby Helgeson
Amber Hieb Parents Scott & Kerrie Hieb
Codi Hoffman
Parents Jan & Joyce Hausmann
Brandon Hirsch
Parents Mike Hanson, Kay Hanson
Parents John & Sue Helgeson
Taner Hlinsky
Parents Paul Hanson, Sara Hanson
Parents Jason Hirsch, Kris Hirsch
Parents Jon & Carmen Hlinsky
Parents Staci & Christopher Hoffman
Addison Hofstad
Brendan Holm
Riley Hvezda
George Ilstrup
Elliot Jacobson
Parents Nancy Hofstad, Kendal Hofstad
Nicole Johnson
Parents Bob & Carrie Hvezda
Parents Jodi Thorson, Sam Ilstrup
Parents Tom & Joni Jacobson
LaZeric Johnson
Parents Doug & Nancy Holm
Parents Rose Green, Natasha Matthews
Parents Mark & Berta Johnson
Cole Jordahl
Congratulations
CONGRATULATIONS
CLASS of 2014 Good luck on your future endeavors.
Jacob Schiltgen
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Alex Judd
Bryan Kaeter
Mark Kallevig
Jordan Karger
Kirby Karpan
Danielle Kasmaker
Tayler Kaufman
Taryn Kay
Parents Fred & Sheila Judd
Parents Kevin & Ann Kaeter
Parents David & Peggy Kallevig
Parents Steven & Shelly Karger Annette Karger
Parents Chris & Daphne Karpan
Parents Verne Kasmaker, Tina Fiebranz
Parents Tom & Kristi Schabel
Parents Todd & Terry Kay
Dacotah Keller
Tori Kennealy
Larami Kisthart
McKenzi Klimek
Kendon Koep
Parents Darin Kicker, Melissa Kicker
Parents Traci Ness, Bill Kisthart
Parents Dan Klang, Stacey Boutain
Parents Lisa & Stacy Klimek
Banjamin Kluver
Parents Nancy Kennealy, Dennis Kennealy
Taylor Kicker
Bryce Klang
Parents Troy & Patricia Keller
Chace Kohler
Kadi Kohls
Alexis Kokett
Mason Kossan
Parents Wendy & Terry Kohler
Kalley Kragenbring
Parent Pat Houser
Parents Jim & Jackie Kokett
Parents Kirk & Laurie Kossan
Parents Mark & Christine Kragenbring
Alicia Krohnfeldt
Megan Kuehl
Emily Kuennen
Alea Kuloloia
Maria A. Kult
Parent Mary Krohnfeldt
Parents Kevin Kuehl, Terri Dyhrkopp
Parents Kris & Pat Kuennen
Parents Tammy Thiner-Jahnke, Dan Jahnke
Parents Glen & Linda Kult
Margaret Kragenbring
Jenna Kremer
David Krivanek
Parents Cyrese & Mark Kragenbring
Parents Jill Kremer, Victor Kremer
Parents Bill & Ann Krivanek
Jackie Lamb
Zachery Lamb
Austin Larson
Parents Jim & Jen Lamb
Parents Jason & Christina Lamb
Parents Dave Larson, Joleen Radermacher
TO THE GRADUATES OF 2014
Amanda Bigger
Emily Schneider
Hannah Vickstrom
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Parents Lori & Harold Koep
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Congratulations and Good Luck in Your Future.
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Erin Leiser
Heidi Larson
Mikaylah Larson
Kendra LaSota
Tarin Lehn
Zac Long
Brett Ludwig
Parent Juanita Larson
Parent Kasey LaSota
Parents Michelle & Larry Lehn
Parents Steve Leiser, Christy Lesier
Victoria Long
Parents Rick & Jeanine Larson
Parents Timothy & Deborah Long
Parents Tim Long & Deb Long
Parents Trevor & Shelly Ludwig
Cydnee Luedeke
Larissa Luetgers
Carolyn Lussenhop
Alison Lyngen
Riley Maanum
Jordan Massmann
Parents Paul & Geri Luedeke
Parents Sue & Tony Lussenhop
Parents Michael & Jennifer Lyngen
Parents Gary Maanum, Cindy Maanum
Parents Gail & Rod Massmann
Brandon McCormick
Kacy McCormick
Parents Jay & Kalee Luetgers
Parents Kevin & Pam McCormick
Parents Tena Baker & Mike McCormick
Levi McFarlane
Cody McLaughlin
Paul Meland
Nicole Minnerath
Heidi Moe
Koryna Molden
Parents Scott & Jamie McLaughlin
Parents Jeff & Susan Meland
Parents Allan Minnerath, Jean Minnerath
Parents James & Tanya Moe
Parents Chad & Pam Molden
Miranda Muzik
Sara Myhr
Parent Melinda McFarlane
Parents Jen Muzik, Duke Trana
Parents Todd & Julie Myhr
Carly Notch
Abigail Nelson
Brooke Nelson
Kacie Nelson
Shawn Nelson
Katelyn Niemeyer
Bria Nienaber
Quinton Nienaber
Parents David & Janet Nelson
Parents Rick & Sara Nelson
Parent Janet Nelson
Parents David Nelson, Kim Nelson
Parent Dawn Niemeyer
Parents Mike & Susan Nienaber
Parents John Nienaber, Carla Nienaber
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Miranda Novak
Madison Nowling
Emily Oberg
Katya O’Brien
Dan Ogaard
Jesse Ohman
Kyle Olinger
Parents Beth & Janet Nowling
Parents Wayne & Vicki Oberg
Parents Terry O’Brien & Vickie O’Brien
Parents Donna & Howard Ogaard
Parent Carol Ohman
Emily Olson
Parents Joel & Susan Novak
Parents Tracy Olinger, Steve Wahlin
Parents Jeremy Olson, Bethany Olson
Jaylen Olson-Rodel
Cody Parkin
Annika Peck
Mitchell Peck
Bradley Pederson
Chanse Pederson
Miranda Pederson
Thomas Pederson
Parent Allison & Jeff Rodel
Parents Jeff & Shelley Parkin
Parents Roger & Gweneth Peck
Parents Mike & Therese Peck
Parents Michelle & Mark Pederson
Parents Bret & Angie Pederson
Parents Troy & Angie Pederson
Parents Mikal & Susan Pederson
Matthew Peffer
Zach Peterson
Caleb Petty
Trenton Piepenberg
Marissa Poelaert
Ben Przybilla
John Ramsey II
Chase Redmond
Parents Lynn Peffer, Patricia Peffer
Parents Allan & Naomi Peterson
Parents Richard & Linda Petty
Parent Mardi & Tracey Piepenberg
Parents Melanie Hansen, Lonnie Poelaert
Parents Nancy Przybilla, James Przybilla
Parents Guy & Maureen Ramsey
Parent Michelle & Kelly Redmond
Will Reed
Andrew Rentschler
Matthew Resch
Gage Riesselman
Sheyenne Ritter
Jennifer Rodriguez
Parents Dan & Chris Rentschler
Parent Julie Resch, Ian Resch
Katlin Rice
Brad Rickert
Parents Jeff Reed, Jeanne Reed
Parents Karen Rice, Scott Rice
Parent Rodney Rickert
Parents Scott Riesselman, Roxanne Rieselman
Parent Kristi & Jay Ritter
Parents Javier Rodriguez, Irma Rodriguez
Brendan Holm Congratulations on your Graduation! 8 An Echo Press Publication - May 2014
CLASS OF CLASS 2014OF - ALEXANDRIA 2013
Hailey Rostad
Ramey Rudolph
Chelsey Salto
Kera Sandmeier
Karl Santelman
Chelsea Scheunert
Jacob Schiltgen
Maria Schlapkohl
Parents Brad Doraska, Duane Rostad
Parents Dean Rudolph, Holly Rudolph
Parents Tom & Angie Salto
Parents Peter & Christine Sandmeier
Parents Sue & Darren Santelman
Parents Jina Scheunert, Chuck Biesner
Parents Janet & Steve Schiltgen
Parents Scott & Cindy Schlapkohl
Smanatha Schlosser
Adelina Schmidt
Alexander Schmidt
AubreeAnna Schmitt
Tanner Schmitz
Emily Schneider
Tieanna Schneider
Lucas Schoeberl
Parents Jim & Amy Schlosser
Parents James & Tammy Schmidt
Parent Jennifer & Glen Rasmusen
Parent Sheila Hansen
Parents Angela Bartolomeo, Vernon Schmitz
Parents Gary Schneider, Wendy Schneider
Parent Dawn Schneider
Parent Colleen & Lance Schoeberl
Megan Schouweiler
Molly Schouweiler
Justin Schultz
Bennett Schuneman
Allison Schwartz
Haley Seward
Andrew Sheets
Parents David & Jaynne Schouweiler
Parent Kelly & Larry Schultz
Parents Karen & Gary Schuneman
Parents Vickie & Jamie Schwartz
Parents Bob & Shawn Seward
Parents Jay & Sandy Sheets
Matt Shriver
Parents Mark Schouweiler, Joleen Schouweiler
Julia Sieling
Destiny Sieracki
Brendan Sieve
Rachel Sjostrand
Talayia Skillings
Cody Smith
Carly Snell
Daissy Soto
Parents Jay Sieling, Deb Dittberner
Parents Eric Sieracki, Charlotte Sieracki
Parent Cynthia & Michael Sieve
Parents Jeff & Kim Sjostrand
Parents Richard & Mary Skillings, TaMara English
Parents Brad & Shari Smith
Parent Linda & Shannon Snell
Parents Saul & Maria Soto
Anna Spanbauer
Mackenzie Stark
Katherine Steen
Jenna Steffl
Aaron Steidl
Logan Steidl
Shelby Steidl
Blake Stockert
Parent Bridget Spanbauer, Christie Spanbauer
Parents Brad & Tammy Stark
Parents Jill & Joe Steen
Parents Jim & Deena Steffl
Parents Brian & Teresa Steidl
Parents Bob & Shelly Steidl
Parents Mike & Melanie Steidl
Parents Brian & Carolyn Stockert
Parent Bev Ludwig
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Brett Strawbridge
Courtney Stumpf
Kendra Sukke
Elizabeth Tagatz
Michael Taillefer
Isaac Thill
Parents Marsha & Randy Sayre
Parents Jennifer & Tim Sukke
Parents Mark & Debra Tagatz
Abby Telander
Hailey Thelen
Parents Shawn & Brian Strawbridge
Parents Yvette & Duane Taillefer
Parents Alan & Rochelle Telander
Parent Shawn Thelen
Parent Janeen & Timothy Thill
Austin Thom
Mitchell Thompson
Katerina Thorson
Mason Thorson
Emily Thul
Allyson Timm
Ben Tollefson
Parent Pam & Gregg Thompson
Parents Amy Thorson, Erik Thorson
Parents Paul & Tami Langner, Ed & Dana Thorson
Parents Nancy & Larry Thul
Parents Brent & Heather Timm
Isaac Tischer
Parents Dan & Stacy Thom
Parent David Tischer, Melissa Knott
Parents Jack & Ruth Tollefson
Katelyn Tracy
Bret Trousil
Jerry Tvrdik
Madelyn Urman
Levi Vaagenes
Rachel Vance
Brooke Vanderhyde
Kayla Vanderveur
Parents Misty Tracy, Curt Tracy
Parents Cindy Trousil, Bruce Trousil
Parents Craig & Sue Tvrdik
Parents Mark & Angie Urman
Parent Kirsten & Carl Vaagenes
Parents Lori & Steve Vance
Parent Theresa Mahoney
Parents Frank & Brenda Vanderveur
Hanna Vickstrom
John Vogeler
Brittany Wallerich
Megan Way
Ian Weltin
Lacey Werman
Marissa Wheeler
Jedidiah Willander
Parents Cletus & Linda Vickstrom
Parents Bill & Julie Vogeler
Parents Patrick & Holly Wallerich
Parents Jeff & Jane Way
Parents Amy Weltin, Paul Weltin
Parents Heidi & Riley Miller, Marvin Werman
Parents Mary & Todd Wheeler
Parents Chris & Richelle Willander
John Winter
Samantha Winther
Max Wirtjes
Christa Wysoski
Gabrielle Yell
Kallie Zieman
Erik Zinke
Jenna Zwiers
Parents Greg & Denise Dropik
Parents Scott Wirtjes, Carrie Wirtjes
Parents Brenda & Paul Wysoski
Parents Arlen & Cindi Yell
Parents Julia & Bryce Zieman
Parent Denis Zinke
Parent Joel & Jodi Zwiers
Parents Mark & Cindy Winter
STUDENTS NOT PICTURED: Brandon Breer - Parents Amy Restad, Wade Breer Tanner Bush - Parents Adam & Dina Bush
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Keziah Koslowsky - Parents Brian & Tara Koslowsky David LaForce - Parent Shannon Shute Haley Larson - Parents Ginene Theisen, Nick Larson Riley McDonagh - Parents Denise Hagen, Jeremy McDonagh
James Odegard - Parents Laurie Odegard, Douglas Odegard Cole Peterson - Parent Linda Peterson Terry Peterson - Parents John Peterson, Gisela Peterson
Cody Rokes - Parent Andrea Carlson Herbert Robinson - Parent Debbie Gandhi Matt Shauer - Parents Michelle & David Shauer Derreck Sorenson - Parent LeAnn Sorenson
Myranda Steidl - Parents LaDonna Steidl, April & Kent Steidl
Kendra Storm - Parents Brent Patrick, Kasey LaSota Patrick Tekeda - Parents Jeremy & Angie Honebrink Josh Wymer - Parents Tom Wymer, Amber Wymer
2014 Parent Congratulations Congratulations
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Ben Przybilla
Quinton Nienaber
Manford Foster
You are amazing! We love you very much! Your proud parents and brothers
May you always keep learning, growing and realizing the best in yourself and know how proud you have made us. Love, Mom and Dad
Our best wishes to you for an awesome future! Love, Mom and Dad
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Karly Betterman
Amanda Bigger
Marissa Wheeler
Congratulations, Karly! We are so proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad
We are so proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad
You are such an amazing and beautiful person. We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments. Always remember, "You are Braver than you believe, Stronger than you seem, and Smarter than you think." Love, Mom, Dad and Jake
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Emily Schneider
Erin Leiser
Caitlin Langlie
Austin Aeikens
Ben Haglin
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Congratulations
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Zach Peterson
Kevin Finley
Patrick Flynn
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Keep believing, Zach, as all of your dreams will come true. To a bright future! Love, Mom and Dad
Now is your chance to chase your dream! Always remember to believe in yourself, learn from the past and keep moving forward! We love you! Mom, Dad, Rachael and Sarah
You did it! Your future looks bright! Proud of You! Mom and Dad
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Mitchell Thompson
Elizabeth Tagatz Adorable to beautiful and awesome, too. We are very proud of you. Love always, Dad, Mom and Michael
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Annika Peck
Taylor Ellingson
We are so proud of you! Mom, Dad and Laura
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Jenna Steffl
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Abby Telander
Marissa Haak
With your determination and hard work, you have made us so proud! You are an amazing, bright you woman. Congratulations, Abby! We love you! Dad, Mom and Aaron
God’s Blessings! We love you! Dad, Mom, Justin, Brady and Shawn
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Aaron Halvorson
Jack Ramsey
Carley Notch
We are SO proud of you!
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Your future belongs to the beauty of your dream.
"Go into the world and do well. But, more importantly, do good." Love you, Mom and Dad
Emalee Erickson
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Codi Hoffman It is an honor to share this important moment in your life. Your graduation is certainly an achievement, but there is much more to come: goals, challenges and opportunities. Anything and everything is possible when you believe in yourself. Spread your wings and enjoy this next path in life as we wish you the very best in your college years. Love you always and forever, Chris (Dad), Staci (Mom), Paige and Hailey Hoffman 001078500r1
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Brandon McCormick
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Brooke Ashley Vanderhyde You overcame many obstacles and hurdles to become the young woman you are today and I couldn’t be prouder! You will succeed at whatever you do. Love you! Mom 001079067r1
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Koryna Molden "For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength." Phillipians 4:13
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Cole Jordahl
Abby Nelson
Austin Thom
We are proud of all your achievements. We love you. Mom and Dad
So happy to watch you grow and extend yourself in knowledge, truth and kindness. Love you much, Mom and Dad
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Bradley Robert Challes
Emily Kuennen
Carolyn Lussenhop
We’re so proud of all your accomplishments. Love, Mom, Dad, Steven & Andrew
We are so proud of you and your accomplishments, Emily. You have a very bright future ahead of you! Congratulations and we love you so much. Mom, Dad and Sam
You’ve worked so hard; may all your dreams come true. We are so proud of you! Love, Dad, Mom, Carolyn, Jack & Georgia
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Tayler Schabel
Carly Snell
Gabrielle Joy Yell
Words cannot express how much we love you! You’re the best! Love, Mom and Tom
We are so proud of you! We can’t wait to see what your future holds! Love, Mom, Dad and Kimberly
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Heidi Moe
Katerina Thorson
Katelyn Niemeyer
We know you will soar to great heights with your new found wings! Love you, Mom and Dad
We are so proud! Spread your wings and soar! Love, Mom and Dad
So proud of your accomplishments!
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Kari Berg
Riley Maanum
We are very proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad
We are so proud of you! Gary and Cindy Maanum
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Jackie Lamb Jackie, we are so proud of everything that you have accomplished in these past 18 years of your life. We pray for nothing but the best for you and we cannot wait to see what you have in store for the years to come! Best of luck! We love you always and forever! Mom and Dad
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You’ve outgrown your favorite pink dress, but you will always be our little miss. Set the world on fire like we know you can. We love you!
We will be cheering for you into your amazing future!
You have a bright mind and a kind spirit. We celebrate what you’ve accomplished and take pride in how you’ve made the world a better place. We love you! Mom and Dad
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Ramsey Burss
Rachel Sjostrand
God blessed us with you. Your constant smile and energy keep us young. Follow your dreams, be true to who you are. We are very proud of you. Keep God as the center of your life. We love you! Mom, Dad and GMA
We are so proud of you! As you start this next journey, go forward with confidence, believe in yourself and follow your dreams! We’re excited for you and love you lots!
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Maria Schlapkohl We have enjoyed watching you grow into a beautiful, confident young woman. We are very proud of you accomplishments and wish you the very best. GBWU Love, Mom and Dad
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Dr. Todd G. Anderson DDS, MS Specializing in Orthodontics for Children, Adolescents and Adults
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Rachel Drew
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CLASS OF 2014 CLASS - BRANDON OF 2013 / EVANSVILLE
Brandon / Evansville High School Commencement Saturday, May 24 at 1 p.m. Evansville Community Center
Class Motto:
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
Processional...............................................................Brandon/Evansville High School Band Tom Helder, Director Honored Guests.................................................................................................Class of 1964 Introduction of Student Speakers ..........................................Mark Westby, Superintendent Salutatorian Address ............................................................................................Jacob Wolf Whole New World ..................................................High School Choir, Erika Olson, Director Presentation of Scholarships I Just Can’t Wait to be King ...................................High School Band, Tom Helder, Director Valedictorian Address .................................................................................Brittany Johnson Thank You Video Presentation of Diplomas.....................................David Anderson, School Board President; Tom Trisko, High School Principal; Mark Westby, Superintendent Recessional
Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Class Colors: Turquoise/Black/Silver Class Flower: Rose with Turquoise Petals
2014 GRADUATES: Douglas Machine Inc. wishes you an innovative future.
Congratulations!
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CLASS OF 2014
Greg Baker
John Beck
Kristine Bettermann
Bradley Challes
Greg Dickey
Jeremy Erickson
Hannah Gebhardt
Caroline Jansen
Parents Brad & Angie Baker
Parents Orris Beck, April Beck
Parents Randy Bettermann, Lisa Hynes
Parents Kevin Challes, Jac-e Challes
Parents Don & Ruth Dickey
Parents Dan & Joanie Erickson
Parents Dave & Cheryl Gebhardt
Parents Bill and Jennifer Jansen
Brittany Johnson
Wyatt Johnson
Megan Kokett
Caitlin Langlie
Parents Chris & Lynn Johnson
Cody Lund
Kaitlin Lystrom
Levi Moreno
Matt Mounsdon
Parents Clay Johnson, Missy Johnson
Parents Tony & Jenny Kokett
Parents Kevin & Mary Langlie
Parents Brad & Kelly Lund
Parents Nancy & Lonnie Lystrom
Parents Pamela Wales, Louis Moreno
Parents Andy & Janel Mounsdon
Kinsley Randt
Sara Roers
Tyson Thorstad
Joe Ulsager
Michael Way
Jacob Wolf
Thalen Zimmerman
Parents Mike & Sherri Randt
Parents Glenn & Lori Roers
Parents Larry Thorstad, Mary Thorstad
Parents Paul Ulsager, Pam Rapp
Parents Chad & Tammy Way
Parents Dave Wolf, Sarah Wolf
Parents Darla Koloski, Trevor Zimmerman
Congratulations & Best of Luck from... Backroads Steakhouse, Evansville Betterware Computers, Inc., Alexandria Bob’s C Store, Brandon Brandon Municipal Liquor Store Bremer Bank, Brandon ETC. Signs & Apparel, Brandon Evansville Meat Market Evansville Sport & Lawn First Security Bank, Evansville
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Assn. Grandma Patty’s, Brandon Hairs What’s Happenin’, Evansville JC’s Market, Brandon Knotty Pine Bait, Gas & Grill, Brandon Lakes Area Insurance, Brandon Master Lumber of Evansville Millerville Auto Center Millerville Co-op Creamery
Moe, Urness, Lund Mutual Insurance Co., Brandon Nelson Bus Company, Brandon Odyssey Steel & Trim, Brandon Pro Ag Farmer’s Co-op Salon Depot, Brandon Scott’s Repair, Brandon Voyager Industries, Brandon
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CLASS OF 2014 - NEW TESTAMENT
New Testament Christian School Commencement Thursday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m. New Testament Christian School, Alexandria
Misha Harstad
Mariah Moyle
Parents Steve & Jane Harstad
Parent Lisa Moyle
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
Processional ....................................................................................................................................................Pomp and Circumstance Invocation.........................................................................................................................................................................Leslie Shjerve Presentation of Parents.......................................................................................Leslie Shjerve, Steve and Jane Harstad, Lisa Moyle Graduate Addresses...............................................................................................................................Misha Harstad, Mariah Moyle Presentation of Diplomas....................................................................................................John Marshall, Chairman of School Board Prayer for the Graduates ...........................................................................................................Pam Martin, Pastor Mike Bartolomeo Special Music .........................................................................................................By Your Side by Tenth Avenue North, Grades 7-11 Power Point Presentation
Class Colors: Royal Blue and White Class Flower: White Rose
A Special
to all the 2014 graduates.
Goes Out To...
Katelyn Edenloff
Ally Timm
Darbi Crowe
Kallie Zieman
Sam Frederick
I know not what the future holds, but I know who holds the future. ~ Unknown
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations
Elliot Jacobson
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 Class Motto:
Intermission Scholarships Awarded Student Recognition
Megan Bristow
Class Bible Verse:
Best wishes in your future and with all your upcoming goals.
Mitchell Peck
Taylor Ellingson
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and the class of
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L.E.A.R.N. At Home Commencement Saturday, May 31 at 10 a.m. Cornerstone Church, Alexandria COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
Prelude & Processional .......Rebecca and Katelynn Malecha
Christa Anderson
Braden Bast
Camilla Bjorklund
Amy Engelmeyer
Ryan Feiler
Parents Eric & Elisa Anderson
Parents David Bast, Tabitha Bast
Parents Tory & Naomi Bjorklund
Parents Jim & Roseann Engelmeyer
Parents Roger & Renee Feiler
Isaac Johnson
Jonathan Malecha
Marilla Paradee
Alana Zitzmann
Parents Todd & Louise Malecha
Parents Michael & Janine Paradee
Anna Westerman
Parents John & Marie Johnson
Parents Scott & Janell Westerman
Parents Jack & Tammy Zitzmann
Welcome & Opening Prayer............................Jack Zitzmann Piano & Violin Duet...................Anna and Grace Westerman Slide Presentation of Graduates.....designed by Katie Feiler Vocal Solo...................................................Camilla Bjorklund Challenge to the Graduates .............................Levi Paradee, Homeschool Graduate/U.S. Air Force Presentation of Diplomas ..........................................Parents Prayer & Presentation of Graduates ..............Jack Zitzmann Recessional
Congratulations Mason and Allison Congratulations to Jake Neff, Kendra Storm and fellow Graduates of 2014. 915 Broadway, Alexandria, MN • 320-763-7420
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Congratulations LEARN Graduates!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR
GRADUATING SENIORS!
JULIA SIELING
TRISTAN HAGEN
CAROLYN LUSSENHOP
MADISON NOWLING
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RILEY MAANUM
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BRANDON MCCORMICK
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