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Berlin High School Alumni Association Board of Directors President: Pam Alf, 1985 Vice President: Cindy Stobbe, 1975 Secretary: Dina Drestske, 1988 Treasurer: Amanda Toney, 1997 Board Members: Judy Martin, 1960; Donna Kirk, 1961; Rachel Bending, 1997; Patti Batenhorst, 1976; Ramona Miracle, 1961; Brad Resop, 2010
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Berlin High School Alumni Association - “The Oldest in the State”
Speaker takes chances, finds success By Payton DeMaster, 2014 Karen (Eagen) Wolff, Berlin graduate of ‘88, will be speaking as the 25-year speaker at the Alumni Banquet this May. Wolff’s speech will focus on how one can become successful. “By believing in yourself, taking chances when they are presented, stepping out of your comfort zone and working hard, one can be successful,” Wolff said. After graduating from BHS, Wolff attended UW-Eau Claire and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a minor in psychology. She then went on to graduate school at UW-Madison and received a Master of Science degree in plant breeding and plant genetics. Wolff’s first job after graduate school was with Harris Moran Seed Company in California as an assistant carrot breeder. After two and a half years working in California, Wolff moved to Oregon and worked on genetically modified fruits and vegetables for an agricultural biotechnology company, Agritope. “If you ate baby carrots in the late 1990s, they were likely a variety I helped select and put on the market,” Wolff said. “I feel lucky and proud that I worked on the leading edge of field research.” After working at Agritope, Wolff took leave
Photo Submitted Karen (Eagen) Wolff ‘88 resides with her family in Oregon. Her speech will be about how to become successful. to become a stay at home mom in Oregon. Wolff believes that BHS helped her with her success today. “I would have to say that Mrs. Zietlow’s home economics class at BHS was probably the most relevant class that helped with where I am today,” Wolff said. “I have always been thankful for the education I received in Berlin. I felt prepared for the rigors of college and graduate
school.” After taking chances and working hard, Wolff has had quite a successful life so far. “Don’t be afraid to take the entry level jobs, Wolff said. “Work hard and show that you can do the job. Promotions and success will follow.” In ten years, Wolff sees herself with her family and working at the Portland Rose Garden, doing research on new rose varieties.
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