FARIBAULT AREA GRADS 2026

Calderon Ayala, Ana Marleny

Parent: Maria Ayala

Future plans: Continuing my education in college. Future teacher.

Cupp, Layah Kay

Parents: Tony and Katrina Cupp Future plans: Attending Minnesota School of Beauty.

Diaz-Coon, Adam David Parent: Kirsten Coons

Future plans: Attending Winona State University.

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Klett, Erin Elizabeth

Parents: Kurtis Klett and Megan Tweedy Future plans: Attending the University of River Falls to major in Conservation and Natural Resources.

Parents: Rashanda Moreno

Future plans: Continuing my education at Gustavus Adolphus College.

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Future plans: Continuing my

Nowaczewski, Leah

Victoria

Parents: Jamie and Rhonda Nowaczewski

Future plans: Attending University of Wisconsin-La Crosse to study Psychology.

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Future plans: Attending Gustavus Adolphus College.

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Petersen,

Parents: Jed and Rachael Petersen

Future plans: Attending Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.

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Abdi, Abdi Yusuf

Abdi, Adam Abdihakim Abdi, Ayan Mohamed Abdi, Falhado Ali Abdi, Hamdi Liban Abdi, Najma Mohamed Abdi, Omar Khalif Abdullahi, Aden Hussein Abdulahi, Feysal Abdullahi, Nasteho Sahane Aden, Ali Daud Aden, Fadumo Ahmedmuktar Ahmed, Abdikani Yusuf Ahmed, Abdullah Mohamed Ahmed, Fatumo A. Ahmed, Redwan Ali Ahmed, Sadiq Abdullahi Ahmed, Safio Abdirahman Alas Macedo, Belen Maria Alfaro, Isaiah Ali, Anisa Ismail Ali, Hayat Mohamed Ali, Mohamed Hussein Ali, Omar Mohamed Alonzo, Gael Anhorn, Meilyr Matthew Anis, Husni Abdi Arevalo, Daniel Bayardo Arevalo, Santos

FARIBAULT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES NOT PICTURED:

Arroyo Velazquez, Dayanara Arte, Zakariya Mohamed Bake, Sumeyo Rashid Beardsley, Brynn Amelia Becerra Ramirez, Norma Berge, Nolan Ray Berger, Alexys Elizabeth Boettcher, Daya Lois Camarillo Vazquez, Giancarlo Campos, Isaac David Carlin, Stella Marie Castillo Quila, Johan Jonathan Cazares, Emily Sinai Cirne, Belinda Verenise Cox, Cullen Patrick Dagane, Safwaan Noor Daily, Jaycen Michael Dandl, Madelyn Grace Dayib, Iqra Hassan Dunn, Adrianna Erickson, Gavin Terrance Esparza, Salvador Jose Favro, Jee Paul Galindo, Diego Efrain Garcia, Jose Mickael Gomez, Wisiandel Jose Gonzalez, Juliana Angelli Gonzalez, Tristan Todd Gonzalez Camacho, Diana Brittany

KENYON-WANAMINGO HIGH SCHOOL

Rose Allen

Parents: Carrie Allen, Jason Allen Future plans: Go to University of Minnesota Duluth for a Masters in Social Work.

Olivar Breyer

Parents: Heather Breye, Nathanial Breye Future plans: College.

Benjamin Dierks

Parents: Lisa Dierks, Eric Dierks Future plans: Attend college up in Duluth with a Finance Degree.

Riccardo Bandera

Parents: Alessandro Bandera, Monica Nastati Future plans: Travel the world with the woman I love.

Holly Carlstrom

Parents: Mary Carlstrom (nee Robertson), Kurt Carlstrom Future plans: Going to NDSU next fall to study Political Science and Pre-Law.

Jayden Dudley

Gonzalez Ramirez, Nahiriby Alejandra Hacker, Fiona Addison

Haefs, Colin Robert Hagel, Jayliah Christine Hammer, Isabella Jean Hanson, Maddie Jo Hassan, Nimo Hassan, Sabrina Hernandez, Aneilia Marie Hernandez, Cesario Hernandez Perez, Alexander Howells, Iggy Jude Hussein, Abdimalik Yussuf Hussein, Abdirahman Mohamed Hussein, Mohamed Noor Jama, Mohamed Shuaib Johnson, Emma Grace Juantos, Emmanuel Kieffer, Ajay Michael Kuntze, Veronica Karen LaLiberty, Abigail Watson LaLiberty, Sam Landrau Ortiz, Nelson Emil Le, Chad Thanh Lemus, Sonia Leng, Lillian Kumara Leopold, Miles Greyson Lisowski, Collin Joseph Lopez, Richard Daniel

Noah Bauer

Parents: Britt Bauer, Aaron Bauer Future plans: Become a diesel mechanic.

Owen Caron

Parents: Chad Caron, Vanessa Stoltz Future plans: Become a plumber.

Elizabeth Pearl Dunlap

Parents: Taralee Dunlap, Paul/Pete Dunlap Future plans: Taking a gap year to pursue a creative field like hair, nails, art, or writing.

Lucas Mazariegos, Karen Michelle Lul, Mer Gatluk Madey, Luqman Elmi Madow, Bailey Rae Mari Ayala, Houstyn Nomar Miller, Adriean Jacob Miller, Starr Raye Miner, Brooke Lynn Mogow, Abdullahi Mohamed, Nimco Jafar Mohamud, Najma Mohmed Muhumed, Warsame Hassan Muhuyidin, Abdikhaliq Liban Mullenmeister, Max Jeffrey Musse, Abdulahi Mohamed Noor, Noordin Mohamed Olson, Kiyanna Rae Orozco, Jesus Angel Pankonin, Isabella Mae Pascual Sanchez, Fathima Guadalupe Perez, Manuel Antonio Peterson, Eduardo Junior Peterson, Skye Remy Renae Picazo, Leonardo Daniel Puente, Carmen Priscilla Quernemoen, Michael Anthony Quintana, Sabrina Marie Rangel, Paulina Reuvers, Anthony Joseph

Chloe Carrick

Parents: Amanda Carrick Future plans: Hopefully work at a daycare and maybe eventually become a teacher for younger grades like elementary school students.

Rebecca Elzen

Parents: Travis Elzen, Nicole Elzen Future plans: Go to college for Anthropology.

Reuvers, Jordan Jeffrey Rezac, Samantha Ann Robinson, Mikell John Roehrick, Travis James Sahardid, Muhsin Mohamed Sauceda, Melanie Marie Schema, Grifin Wyatt Schlegel, Mason Daniel Schmidt, Addison Rose Sexton, Trevor Milton Thomas Malecha Shire, Abdirizack Hussein Skluzacek, Levi Brian Slife, Makenzie Cari Staab, Arctic Sterling, Morgan Elizabeth Sylvester, Sicily Lynn Taggart, Cooper Zion Tino-Quila, Andy Thomas Trinidad, Brandon Alejandro Vazquez, Belen Alexandra Velazquez Sanchez, Brianna Villarreal, Gaviota Wagner, Davion Aragona Wallace, Adam Tamir Weasler, Joelle Estelle Woida, Patrick Mason Zrust, Morgan Rae

Elsie Braaten

Parents: James Braaten, Roberta Braaten Future plans: Attending St. Olaf College, with plans to stay active in music and theater.

Mariantonietta Ciaravola

Parents: Anna Ciaravola, Gennaro Ciaravola Future plans: Complete my studies and graduate in foreign languages.

Brennan Flotterud

Parents: Jeremiah Flotterud, Jessica Flotterud

Future plans: Work as a marine technician for Al’s Marine Specialty and become a certified Mercury Master Technician.

Nevaeh Hagedorn

Parents: Corey Hagedorn, Donna Hagedorn, Bryan Davis

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Future plans: Become an RN and work with moms and babies.

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Adalee Geisinger

Parents: Shannon Geisinger, Josh Geisinger

Future plans: Study Social Work at UMD then work in a SA + DV Shelter.

Isabella Greseth

Parents: Heather Dewitz, Dean Greseth

Future plans: Attend the radiology program at St. Cloud.

Future plans: Attend University Wisconsin Lacrosse and major in Exercise Science to become an NICU Occupational Therapist.

Parents: Dan Johnson, Erica Johnson

Future plans: College, heavy equipment.

FLOM DISPOSAL

a professional plumber.

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Cooper Keeran

Parents: Jason Keeran, Stacy Keeran, Tessa Welch

Future plans: Go to college in Colorado at UCCS for an engineering degree.

Ryan C.

Parents: Tim LaCanne, Brydie LaCanne

Future plans: Attend St. John University, wrestling on the team and participating in the ROTC program.

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Xavier Lilly-Frouym

Parents: Eric Froyum, Lorraine Froyum (GrandParents) Future plans: Welding.

Ryan Rechtzigel

Parents: John Rechtzigel, Jennifer Rechtzigel Future plans: Continue my education in machining.

Logan Trump

Parents: Krystal Trump, Brandon Trump Future plans: Go to college with the plans of being a police officer.

Addy Lindell

Parents: A.J. Lindell, Tiffani Lindell

Future plans: Attend ATP in Mesa, Arizona next fall to eventually become a commercial airline pilot.

Matthew Scheffler

Parents: Mazie Scheffler, Tony Scheffler

Future plans: See where life takes me.

Joseph Welke

Parents: Adam Welke, Angela Welke Future plans: Go into carpentry, get married, and become an elder in my congregation.

Ethan Litle

Parents: Amanda Starkson, Zackery Nundahl

Future plans: Go to college to learn diesel mechanics.

Lindsey Ann Short

Parents: Tanya Short, Michael Short Future plans: Going to attend UW-Eau Claire.

Alexis Wilkerson-Wolf

Parents: Diana Jandro, Chris Wilkerson

Future plans: Finish my associate’s degree in accounting, start to build my dream home, get married, and start a family.

Gabrielle Martin

Parents: Andrew Martin, Robynn Ripley

Future plans: Hoping to be starting a tattoo apprenticeship and

Noah Sjoblom

Parents: Jeff Sjoblom, Katie Sjoblom

Future plans: Union Pipefitter.

Anderson, Leighton

Parents: Tammy and Dean Anderson Future plans: Attend Minnesota State University Mankato to study finance.

Cody Ostertag

Parents: Ben Ostertag, Dana Ostertag

Future plans: Plans to continue farming and work in an ag department.

Derek Syverson

Parents: Todd Syverson, Marilyn Syverson Future plans: Go to College and take Animal Science or Ag Business.

Anderson, Samuel

Parents: James and Megan Anderson

Future plans: Attend University of Northern Iowa for Biology or Biochemistry.

Becker, Brylie

Parents: Kevin and Jennifer Becker

Future plans: Attend University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire to major in marketing.

Caron, Lucas

Parents: Cory and Sara Caron

Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota - Duluth for Mechanical Engineering.

Francis, Shane

Parents: Mary Kittle-Francis and Sean Francis Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota - Crookston to study business and wildlife management.

Kuhlman, Ava

Parents: Nathanial and Kari Kuhlman Future plans: Taking a gap year then pursuing teaching.

Croke, Anna

Parents: Sarah and Andrew Croke

Future plans: Attend Saint Leo University in St. Leo, FL and major in communications.

Fregoso Jr., Samuel

Parents: Lorena Villa and Samuel Fregoso Future plans: Attend Dakota County Technical College to be an electrician.

Kunze, Thomas Parents: David and Mary Kunze Future plans: Attend and play football at Gustavus Adolphus College while majoring in Biochemistry or Biomedical Engineering.

Cunningham, Mary

Parents: Arthur and April Cunningham Future plans: Attend the College of Saint Benedict majoring in communications or marketing.

Hernandez Palma, Crystal

Parents: Maria Palma Martinez

Future plans: Attend University of Minnesota - Rochester and major in Nursing.

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Davila-Gomez, Jared

Parents: Elvia Gomez

Future plans: Attend Concordia University, St. Paul studying criminal justice.

Huizel, Madalyn

Parents: Kelly Huizel and Bryan Huizel

Future plans: Attend and play volleyball at Beloit College in Beloit, WI while studying media marketing.

Eckhardt, Payton

Parents: Christopher Eckhardt and Amber Gelling

Future plans: Attend the College of Saint Benedict and major in Psychology

Johnson, Franklin

Parents: Gregory and Bernadette

Johnson

Future plans: Attend St. Thomas University to major in mechanical engineering.

Kaderlik, Brecken

Parents: Chad and

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Constanza-Lopez, Luis

Parents: Gilma Constanza and Luis Constanza Future plans: Normandale College.

Jaiteh, Mateneng

Parents: Amie Jaiteh Future plans: Undecided.

Christensen, Madeline

Mensing, Dawson

Parents: Britney Thompson and Thomas Egge Future plans: Undecided.

Wildfeuer, Briana

Parents: Justin Wildfeuer, Alisa and Brian Shaw Future plans: Attend Transition Program at MSAB.

Nunez Sanchez, Huber

Parents: Jocabe Sanchez Sanchez Future plans: A+ Transition Program at MSAB.

Spinler, Riley

Parents: Michelle Wencl Future plans: To get a Business Degree.

Dolney, Taryn

Parents: Tracy Dolney and Andrew Dolney Future plans: Continue education while working.

Guerrero, Evelyn

Parents: Leticia Morales and Homero Guerrero Future plans: NDSU, or gap year.

Hummel-Langerfeld, Aavyn

Parents: Dante Hummel and Josh Langerfeld

Future plans: Go to DCTC to become a bio-medical equipment tech.

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and become an Actuary.

Enzenauer, MaLeah

Parents: Michelle Enzenauer and Alfred Enzenauer

Future plans: Take a gap year and then attend a 4-year college to get a degree in early childhood education.

Flores, Jose

Parents: Martha Castaneda and Jose Flores

Future plans: Attend Alexandria Technical College for diesel mechanic.

Havumaki,

Parents: Christina Havumaki and Bryson Havumaki

Future plans: Going to SDSU to obtain my pharmacy degree, with a minor in animal systems.

LaCroix, Ellery

Parents: Melissa DeWolfe and Luke La Croix

Franco, Emily

Parents: Annydaysy Franco and Juan Franco

Future plans: Major in Nursing, hopefully one day become a NICU Nurse.

Goblirsch, Quintin

Parents: Kim Marty and David Goblirsch Future plans: Working.

Parents: Beth Marko and Jeffery

Hollerung Future plans: I want to be a CNC Machinist.

Laue,

Parents: Breanna Laue and Ryan Laue

Future plans: Attend the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse to become a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

Gonzalez-Robles, Jonathan

Parents: Veronica Robles and Leo Gonzalez

Future plans: Attend Dunwoody College of Technology 2-year program for Welding and Metal Fabrication.

Snow, Parker

Parents: Angie Snow and Chris Snow Future plans: Air Force.

Steinbacher, KieraStinocher, Bennett

Parents: Kris Stinocher and Mark Stinocher Future plans: Attending Minnesota State University Moorhead and majoring in business management.

Sutherland, Libby

Parents: Dawn Sutherland and Jon Sutherland Future plans: Go to SDSU for Nursing.

Taylor, Kira

Parents: Dani (sister-in-law) and Tony (brother) Future plans: Workforce.

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What Happens Next

Tdon’t know already, learn how taxes work and how much will be taken out of each check.

HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES

Hopefully, you’ve picked up everyday skills like laundry, cooking and cleaning during your time at home. If not, start learning before you find yourself on your own. Once you get your first apartment or dorm room, you’ll have to perform the basics of living on your own, including how to cook, clean the bathroom, wash your clothes and other basic life skills. Some other things to learn include how your health insurance works and basic car care, if you’re taking a vehicle with you.

TIME MANAGEMENT

What Happens Next

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What Happens Next

There’s no single path forward after graduation.

There’s no single path forward after graduation. school graduates are pretheir big move to college or technical school, while some colgraduates may be considering master’s degree or going straight their chosen careers. others may take a “gap year”

YOUR FINANCES

YOUR FINANCES

High school graduates are preparing their big move to college or technical school, while some college graduates may be considering a master’s degree or going straight into their chosen careers. Still others may take a “gap year” away.

High school graduates are preparing their big move to college or technical school, while some college graduates may be considering a master’s degree or going straight into their chosen careers.

Still others may take a “gap year” away.

Wherever you are headed, here are some things that help move you forward once that diploma or degree is in hand.

Whether you’re off for more education or starting a new job, set up a budget before leaving the nest. Have your parents help; they’ve likely been doing it for years. Don’t forget to set aside some for savings, too, in case of emergencies. (Oh, and be sure to define “emergency.” A flat tire or visit to the ER is; late-night food deliveries are not.)

taxes work and how much will be taken out of each check.

taxes work and how much will be taken out of each check.

HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES

HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES

YOUR FINANCES

Time to Move Out

Wherever you are headed, here are some things that help move you forward once that diploma or degree is in hand.

Wherever you are headed, here some things that help move forward once that diploma or is in hand.

Whether you’re off for more education or starting a new job, set up a budget before leaving the nest. Have your parents help; they’ve likely been doing it for years. Don’t forget to set aside some for savings, too, in case of emergencies. (Oh, and be sure to define “emergency.” A flat tire or visit to the ER is; late-night food deliveries are not.)

Whether you’re off for more education or starting a new job, set up a budget before leaving the nest. Have your parents help; they’ve likely been

You’ll need to set up a checking account and a savings account and, if you’re going right into the workforce, a retirement account. If you don’t know already, learn how

Hopefully, you’ve picked up everyday skills like laundry, cooking and cleaning during your time at home. If not, start learning before you find yourself on your own. Once you get your first apartment or dorm room, you’ll have to perform the basics of living on your own, including how to cook, clean the bathroom, wash your clothes and other basic life skills. Some other things to learn include how your health insurance works and

Hopefully, you’ve picked up everyday skills like laundry, cooking and cleaning during your time at home. If not, start learning before you find yourself on your own. Once you get your first apartment or dorm room, you’ll have to perform the basics of living on your own, including how to cook, clean the bathroom, wash your clothes and other basic life skills. Some other things to learn include how your health insurance works and

Time to Move Out

What Happens Next

What you choose for your future residence after

Are you moving from high school to college or technical school? Are you planning

doing it for years. Don’t forget to set aside some for savings, too, in case of emergencies. (Oh, and be sure to define “emergency.” A flat tire or visit to the ER is; late-night food deliveries are not.)

basic car care, if you’re taking a vehicle with you.

TIME MANAGEMENT

basic car care, if you’re taking a vehicle with you.

TIME MANAGEMENT

You’ll need to set up a checking account and a savings account and, if you’re going right into the workforce, a retirement account. If you

As you transition from school to whatever’s next, you’ll find that you’re suddenly the master of your own time. There are no parents to wake you or feed you and no bells to make sure you go where you’re needed next. Start practicing time management before you leave home. Give yourself plenty of time to get to class or to work, to get home and to make meals. Monitor your cash flow, since that will determine when you can pay bills and run errands.

What about a gap year?

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Students who leave high school for college may prefer to live on campus, particularly if they’re attending a school far from home. If you decide to live independently during your studies, evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of renting an apartment versus living in a dormitory. Take note of costs, necessary utilities, and any travel expenses associated with your commitments. Some schools now require students to live on campus for a set time. These dormitories provide convenience, but usually close during school breaks.

As you transition from school to whatever’s next, you’ll find that you’re suddenly the master of your own time. There are no parents to wake you or feed you and no bells to make sure you go where you’re needed next. Start practicing time management before you leave home. Give yourself plenty of time to get to class or to work, to get home and to make meals. Monitor your cash flow, since that will determine when you can pay bills and run errands.

As you transition from school to whatever’s next, you’ll find that you’re suddenly the master of your own time. There are no parents to wake you or feed you and no bells to make sure you go where you’re needed next. Start practicing time management before you leave home. Give yourself plenty of time to get to class or to work, to get home and to make meals. Monitor your cash flow, since that will determine when you can pay bills and run errands.

can coordinate online with these home-selling pros to ensure all arrangements are settled before your relocation. Your parents may be able to help. Of course, not having a job lined up can complicate your living situation. You might consider relocating to a city with better job prospects or staying in your family residence while you look for work or get established in a job.

STAYING PUT?

YOUR FIRST PLACE

After finishing college, some might worry about living far from key industry hubs. But many employers now conduct video interviews to attract talent globally. If you’ve secured a job, working with a real estate agent can help you find a suitable home or apartment within your budget. Even when moving far away, you

If you’re a high school graduate heading to a nearby university, you might find that relocating isn’t necessary. When college is close to your family home, commuting daily can be a cheaper, easier option. For high schoolers, it is far easier to balance a job while studying with a manageable commute – so look for nearby employment opportunities. Some college graduates return to their family homes after completing their education. This choice allows them to save money while searching for job opportunities or to take a momentary pause between school and work.

Hats off to the hardworking graduates celebrating a milestone achievement!