For the seniors of the Class of 2021, it was a school year unlike any other.
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a shutdown of Minnesota school buildings in the spring of their junior year. In the fall, some students stayed with online learning. Some were offered a hybrid schedule that mixed online with in-person instruction, altered for social distancing. Schedules changed throughout the year, as coronavirus infections rose and fell.
Masks were worn. Extracurricular activities were reduced. Social events were canceled. Families celebrated holidays via Facetime and Zoom.
So our annual salute to academic achievers in east metro and western Wisconsin high schools comes with extra plaudits this year — for persevering and adapting. And it includes a special shout-out to the educators who made it happen. They worked long hours to reach students at a distance and reconfigure classroom spaces.
More than 85 schools responded to our invitation to honor their Top Graduates. Some sent lists of names, others offered information about the students’ parents and college plans.
Some asked their students to choose a quote that inspires them, and the students’ choices ranged from public figures and saints to musicians, movie and television characters, and authors.
One student’s snippet from “A Very Bad Beginning,” one of Daniel Handler’s Lemony Snicket books, might best sum up the year:
“At times the world may seem like an unfriendly and sinister place, but believe that there is much more good in it than bad. All you have to do is look hard enough and what might seem to be a series of unfortunate events may in fact be the first steps of a journey.”
On that journey, we wish them well.
Compiled by Deb Mazzocco, a former Pioneer Press team leader.
AFSA, Vadnais Heights
Hannah Terry
Parents: Peter and Wendy Terry
College, major: Knox College, Galesburg, Ill.; biochemistry
Quote: “Sometimes the best way to solve your problems is to help someone else.” — Uncle Iroh, “Avatar: The Last Airbender”
Alexi Landretti
Parents: John Landretti and Josee Huard
College: St. Paul College
Quote: “There are no two words in the English language more harmful than ‘good job.’ ” — Terence Fletcher, “Whiplash”
William Walstrom
Parents: Tim and Amy Walstrom
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Carlson School of Management
Jonas Asplund
Parents: James and Susan Asplund
College, major: University of St. Thomas, actuarial science
Quote: “It’s more important to master the cards you’re holding than to complain about the ones your opponents were dealt.” — Grimsley, “Pokemon Black and White”
Xavier Satre
Parents: Ryan and Karen Satre
College, major: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Fla.; mechanical engineering
Quote: “Men always make gods in their own image.” — Xenophanes
Joseph Fisher
Parents: Mark Fisher and Susan O’Neill Fisher
College, major: University of Minnesota, forestry
Quote: “You can wear flannel to any occasion, the only hard part is finding the right one.”
Alexander Tupper
Parents: William and Julie Tupper
College, major: University of Montana, Bozeman; environmental design
Quote: “And it’s all downhill from here.”
Elijah Myers
Parents: Jeremy and Tracie Myers
College: Northland College, Ashland, Wis.
Quote: “I just want to lie on the beach and eat hot dogs. That’s all I’ve ever wanted.” — Kevin Malone, “The Office”
David Vincze
Parents: Zsolt and Maria Vincze
College: Augsburg University
Quote: “The world owes you nothing. It was here first.”
Remington Beckman
Parents: Brady and Vicki Beckman
College, major: George Mason University, Fairfax, Va.; forensic science
Quote: “An honest heart is a kingdom in itself.” — Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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AGAPE, St. Paul
Distinguished graduates: Se’Niyya Campbell, Sienna Marks, Rogerlyn Paye, Eddy Poe, Ka Vang
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Apple Valley
Summa cum laude: Daelin Baxter, Kate Beckel, Sophia Bothof, Charley Colbert, Daniel Crippes, Ashley Daniels, Parker Davis, Jaimie Eibs, Luke Fischbach, Ty Flanagan, Peyton Fossen, Isabelle Freyer, Averie Hillyer, Kailee Hoff, Alexander Hubley, Anna Johnson, Frank Knier, Emily Knott, Austin Laing, Grace Lankas, Ruby Lenzen, Helena Lind, Isabella Maiwurm, Andrew Meyer, Amy Monsen, Mandy Moran, Esmerelda Moreno Valle, Jocelyn Morningstar, Molly Mueller, Emily Naughton, Hannah Nelson, Alix O’Brien, Lily Owen, Rosie Paulk, Maya Ricard, Enengy Schutt, Lily Sullivan, Cade Sundgaard, Kayla Titus, Eva Treu, Claire Voge
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Baldwin-Woodville, Baldwin, Wis.
Valedictorian: Kayla Hillstead
Salutatorian: Tessa Van Someren
Honor students: Tyler Barnett, Madelyn Jacobs, Juneau Paulsen, Victoria Butler, Cecil Larson, Alayna Rinek, Olivia Dumond, Madison Lawrence, Ethan Rumpel, Claire Finger, Emily McConnell, Emma Schommer, Ashley Furrer, Trinity Merritt, Parker Schutz, Eana Gabbard, Kordell Moe, Saddie Serier, Morgan Hable, Alexandra Moore, Lauren Thompson, Evan Hilmanowske, Alyssa Moore, Isaac Welle, Mason Hoch, Alison Nutt, Jaden Werner, Lezlie Weyer
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Barron, Wis.
Summa cum laude: Megan Bartlett, Grace Bever, Hailey Cox, Faith Hanson, Tyler Hogan, Phoebe Jerome, Carter LaLiberty, Elias Mettner, Isaac Mullikin, Alyssa Peterson, Rylee Stauner, Lainey Zurn
Magna cum laude: Mia Anderson, Jada Brunkow, AnaIsabel DeLaTorre, Jacob Hillmann, Madelyn Larson, Aryn Lipke, Zachary Mickelson, Marcus Peterson, Hunter Schultz, Aaron Williams
Cum laude: Andrea Bates, Gabriel Cabral, Cole Hanson, Chesney Herrman, Paige Knutson, Connor Linsmeyer, Abigail Miller, Kailee Phares, McCormick Seemann, Emmanuelle Smith
Blaine
Highest honors: Maya Abdulla, Sara Abusaif, Imaan Adam, Baraa Al-Jasim, Saleha Anwar, Muhammad Anwar, Jennifer Avery, Abigail Ball, Chloe Bayer, Hannah Belka, Natalie Bennett, Janessa Bennett, Alyssa Blake, Lauren Bosley, Brianna Carlson, Kathryn Cave, Jakson Coffin, Brian Do, Minh Doan, Jaxxon Drieman, Wren Farrell, Lauren Flor, Stephanie Friedrich, Ava Friese, Shane Garber, Sakhi Gautam, Grace Gerard, Daniel Gettel, Elizabeth Getty, Olivia Glaza, Adriana Goycoolea, Emily Greene, Jeffrey Gruetzman, Brandon Hafferman, Jenna Hallaway, Elizabeth Hedman, Madison Herman, Isabel Hobot, Jeremiah Hockett, Amy Hoskins, Rida Hoti, Andrew Huynh, Alyssa Jensen, Sara Johnson, Madison Kadlec, Melvin Keita, Stephanie Kienholz, Casey Kilgariff, Nathan Killian, Sarah Knox, Jemma Koenigs, Jessy Kowal, Morgan Larson, Tyler Larson, Grace Lee, Tea Lockwood, Elisabeth Louwagie, Isabella Loxtercamp, Brita Lundberg, Vinchenzo Marchiafava, Kaitlyn Mohler, Tadala Mpesi, Brandon Nguyen, Emily Nguyen, Anna Nguyen, Hannah Nieder, Corrine Olson, Stella Olson, Alfreda Payne, Jordyn Petersen, Melissa Pham, Jake Philipps, Allyson Phillips, Claire Proulx, Nada Qassem, Elena Que, Calvin Ristow, Lacey Robideau, Lina Sail, Jillian Saulsbury, Kenneth Schieffer, Carson Schmitz, Allison Schoenrock, Isabelle Scully, Grace Stauffacher, Allison Strand, Hailey Studer, Grace Tieden, Lydia Tomandl, Peter Trace, Onyx Vang, Kristin Vo, Tyler Vogel, Tanner Vogel, Mya Vogel, Elyse Wilson, Nicole Wylie, Amelia Yang, Olivia Yeske, Abdurahman Zine
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Bridge View, St. Paul
Distinguished graduates: Matthew Demitroff, Peter Wolkoff
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Burnsville
High distinction and distinction: Saida Abdirahman, Iman Abdulahi, Milkoomee Addisu, Zachary Affeldt, Michael Angara, Olena Bak, Jacob Banasik, Kayla Becker, Noah Blackbourn, Montserrat Blanco Lopez, Kade Bowar, Bradley Bruha, Kirsten Buckner, Alexis Bunnell, Andrew Bunnell, Jamison Burgess, Devon Cac, Olivia Caldwell, Jakob Callenius, Aziz Calva-Navarro, Eloisa Carrasco, Ayden Chhunn, Kathryn Christian, Tessa Clausen, Kathy Dao, Melissa Datres, Jane Davis, MacKenzie Dean, Ernesto Delgadillo, Caroline Dickhausen, Monica Dinh, Elizabeth Druvenga, Arielle Edwards, Sydney Emery, William Erbes, Allison Erickson, Sydney Ernst, Qiuting Fang, Jamie Foster, Tianna Frelix, Emma Fretheim, Lauren George, Jenna Gerten, Gabrielle Gromacki, Jafar Gulet, Brooke Haddorff, Christopher Haekenkamp, Amber Haekenkamp, Suad Hassan, Sarah Helke, Sophia Herzog, Jack Holmstrom, Jacob Holtzleiter, Emily Howard, Abdulmalik Hussein, Helen Huynh, Wyatt Isakson, Emily Jerry, Elianna Johnson, Mackenzie Judy, Kiana Kalli, Sofia Kemeny, Evan Keomanyvong, Samantha Kielas, Regan Kittams, Kara Klavins, Aliza Korman, Kylie Krick, Morgan Krumwiede, Matthew Krzmarzick, Hannah Lake, Zachary LaMotte, Connor Lattery, Anthonella Laurens Flores, Pedro Leana, Erika Leeman, Amanda Lin, Anastasia Lindquist-Johnson, Melanie Lu Dominguez, Ibraheem Malik, Madeline Mazanec, Mara McMahon, Nahomi Merid, Benjamin Meuser, Kyra Miklowski, Grace Milhaupt, Faisa Mohamed, Maribel Monjaras-Rodriguez, Skye Moore, Erin Mountain, Hanna Munoz-Halvorson, Shannon Murray, Sara Negasi, Mallory Nelson, Elise Nelson, Megan Neutz, Emily Ngo, Nhu Nguyen, Sophie Nilsson, Marshall Norring, Daisy Nunez Ramos, Ciara Nyberg, Maryanne Ongwenyi, Ratana Ouk, Kaitlyn Palacios, Elena Pearce, Mackenzie Peterson, Lauren Pettis, Annawon Phommasengkeo, Abigail Pierce, Monica Posligua Bustamante, Sophie Potter, Ruby Pozorski, Joslyn Reuter, Tia Rian, Hayley Robinson, Lesly Rodriguez Ruelas, Ethan Rossow, Ava Shovein, Justin Sivongxay, Jenna Smith, Adam Stadick, Aidan Suarez, Natalie Sunder, Natalie Teal, Wedu Theophilos, Ashton Thompson, Hannah Topping, Thu Tran, Dao Tran, Lucas Trussell, Nathan Trussell, Allison Urlaub, Isaac Vang, Mirsa Vazquez Diaz, Nathan Vogelsang, Cole Voss, Osman Warfa, Ariana Whitbeck, Kylie White, Maria Widen, Blake Widness, Synovia Wright-Hunter, Sophia Youngdahl, Milan Ysaguirre, Fardowsa Yusuf, Rodrigo Zaragoza Contreras, Carson Zerr
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Central, St. Paul
Summa cum laude:
Hamdi Abdule, Ayoko Agbobly, Juliet Ali-Caccamo, Kenia Alonso Garcia, Madison Amidon, Cecilia Amnuel, Ella Andersen, Maya Anderson, Madeline Arnet, Harrison Ash, Matthias Baese, Madeline Bagdade, Nora Barnard, Ava Barnett, Ethan Barsness, Nora Bergstrom, Ava Bjorkman-Tracy, Ella Bluhm, Isabel Botz, Wrigley Brick, Thomas Bump, Elise Carroll, Mani Chadaga, Zaiga Chance, Zoe Chinn, James Conklin, Declan Conklin, Jonathan Cordano, Lia Cousin, Daphne Crandall, Michael D’amato, Jessie Danielson, Adler Dickie, Bilese Dinsa, Eli Dreisbach, Calvin Duddingston, Ellen Dufresne, Marina Dykes, Roger Easthouse, Riley Eddins, Assem Elsayad, Rachel Erickson, Fiona Flagstad, Yajaira Fleming, Maren Fossum-Wernick, Audrey Fritz, Mary Funk, Charles Gerteis, Olivia Haas, Ava Hansen, Morgan Harrington, Firdowsa Hashim, Dylan Haugee, Riley Heine, Jorgen Holbrook, Mary Holm, Samuel Holm, Caden Horan-Kimsal, Amelie Horn, Alexander Hydrie, Marit Isaacson, Eleanor Isaacson, Emma Isaacson, Sofia Jackson, Zoe Johnson, Terrence Johnson, Olivia Kelley, Simon Klancher, Bridget Lee, Nou Lee, Aphrodite Lee, August Leifeld, Liam Lenahan, Amelia Ley, Miles Liebren, Karina Malm, Gitanjali Matthes, Ava McCallister, Erik McCready, Abigail McCullough, Theodore Mcgowan, Eoin McVey, Aine Meaney, Cora-Rose Michel, Grace Moberg, Maya Modelli, Amelia Moseman, Eh Mue Mue, Simon Mulrooney, Ingrid Mundt, Frances Myers, William Nagel, Akshay Nambudiripad, Mark Nelson, Khoa Nguyen, Charles Ninow, Joshua Nixon, Elliott Norton-Bower, Ku Nyaw, Madaline Oakes, Madison O’Donnell, Yohana Otto, Evangelios Pappas, Edie Pearman, Victoria Pekel, Amalie Persson, Georgia-Rae Plathe, Lucy Pramas, Lily Radtke, Maison Rauer, Emilie Ray, Simon Rhode, Joseph Ricker, Everett Ries, Julia Rynkiewich, Talia Sachs, Meliza Saldivar, Ethan Sandfort-Marchese, Luca Sektnan, Helen Simon, Maxwell Siqveland, Harriet Slaats, Christina Sofio, Tina Son, Kaylee Steele, Tiffany Stevens, India Stewart Pelster-Wiebe, Stella Stockton, Lauren Subera, Martin Sullivan, Tallulah Sweet, Joseph Thompson, Julian Tong, Kevin Tran, Victoria Vang, Kasia Vang, Lillian Vargo, Loretta-Rose Wacek, John Walbran, Eric Wang, Tony Wang, Georgia Warch, Roan Weinkauf, Sydney Weislow, Anne Westawker, V Wiedl, Martin Wilkens, Charles Wilson-Jackson, Noa Winikoff, Grace Winkelman, Gelila Woldemariam, Kong Chue Meng Xiong, Nikki Xiong, Pang Dao Yang, Ruth Zaw, Jennifer Zou
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Chisago Lakes
Megan Adams
Parents: Paul and Trudy Adams
College, major: University of Minnesota-Duluth, psychology
Rayna Barrett
Parents: Reed and Denyse Barrett
College, major: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, biology
Sydney Boyle
Parents: Ken and Tonie Boyle
College, major: University of Massachusetts Boston, nursing
Avery Constant
Parents: Jerri Andre and Tony Constant
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, nursing
Grace DeVries
Parents: Jason and Nicole DeVries
College, major: Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont; political science
Halle Eisfelder
Parents: Jill and Fred Eisfelder
College, major: University of Iowa, environmental engineering
Jill Erickson
Parents: Jon and Kris Erickson
College, major: Bethel University, biology
Grace Ginter
Parents: Leigh and Gail Ginter
College, major: Bethel University, pre-physician assistant
Jenna Lawry
Parents: Kelly and Dave Lawry
College, major: University of Minnesota-Duluth, human biology
Kelsey Madden
Parent: Erin Madden
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, physics
Molly Moberg
Parents: Mike and Cheryl Moberg
College, major: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, biology pre-med
Jadyn Nye
Parents: Brad and Shari Nye
College, major: University of St. Thomas, business administration-marketing management
Nathaniel Palme
Parents: Christi and Bob Palme
College, major: University of Minnesota-Duluth, mathematics
Samantha Paulsen
Parents: Darcy and David Paulsen
College, major: University of Minnesota-Duluth, exercise and rehabilitation science
Benjamin Stark
Parents: Ruth and Steve Stark
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, mechanical engineering
Regan Triplett
Parents: Heather and Joe Triplett
College, major: University of Wisconsin-River Falls, equine science
Zachary Walden
Parents: Tim and Rebecca Walden
College, major: University of St. Thomas, business and finance
Josephine Waltman
Parents: Jacki and Jerry Waltman
College, major: University of North Dakota, nursing
Analise Wolkerstorfer
Parents: Chad Wolkerstorfer and Steina Sopoci
College, major: University of Wisconsin-River Falls, environmental science
Sophia Wood
Parents: Pam and Doug Wood
College, major: Minnesota State University, Mankato; business
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Clayton, Wis.
Valedictorian: Amanda Grant
Parents: Larry and Margaret Grant
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Salutatorian: Abigail Schradle
Parents: Jeremy and Amanda Schradle
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, nursing
Dillan Olson
Parents: Roger and Terri Olson
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Stout, business administration
Alexandra Simeon
Parents: Mark and Natasha Simeon
Next year: Trades apprenticeship
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Como Park, St. Paul
Summa cum laude:
Mohamed Aboushanab, Alisaed Ali, Kalid Ali, Adelaide Anderson-Loupe, Merika Baker, Ian Brudnak Voss, Sara Capone, Her Chang, Keith Deal, Sarah Elfallah, Paola Guerrero Abrego, Emilie Hanson, Fiona Hatch, Hannah Hausman, Than Hla, Christelle Iranezereza, Harrison Kerr, Khalid Khalif, Lillian Klett, Ruby Kosiak, Sophia Lancaster, William Lancman, Rachel Levin, Sullivan Lucy, Ian Mckenna, Ko Meh, Ku Mo, Ethan Napierala, Morgan Nichols, Claire Olson, Kyaw Myint Oo, Nag Poe, Janey Post, Audrey Power-Theisen, Isabella Proper, Caroline Raschke, Angelito Mark Remuto, Aidan Reynolds, Emmett Sands, Maiseng Thao, Lee Tuggle, Tess Turnure, Ava Vitali, Kaeden Warnberg-Lemm, Anna Weins, Audrey Westerberg, Justine Wulff
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Concordia Academy, Roseville
Emma Brunn
Parents: Aimee and Andrew Brunn
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; biology, pharmacy
Quote: “The only person you should strive to be better than is the person you were yesterday.” — Matty Mullins
Ethan Engh
Parents: James and Barb Engh
College, major: St. John’s University, applied mathematics and theology
Quote: “Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.” — Philippians 2:14-15
Kira Fallert
Parents: Pamela and Christopher Fallert
College, major: University of Northern Iowa, biology
Quote: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” — Deuteronomy 31:6
Aidan Kingsbury
Parents: Bob and Michelle Kingsbury
College, major: Princeton University, computer science
Quote: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9
Joseph Nelson
Parent: Jennifer Nelson
College: Bethel University
Quote: “Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different?”
Naomi Oren
Parents: Cammy and Dan Oren
College, major: University of Northwestern-St. Paul, biology
Quote: “Success is not final; failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.”
Sarah Read
Parents: Phil and Cindy Read
College, major: Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tenn.; electrical engineering
Quote: “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” — Proverbs 16:3
Emma Revoir
Parents: Scott and Julie Revoir
College, major: Bethel University, nursing
Quote: “For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.” — Proverbs 8:11
Emma Studenski
Parents: Chris and Laura Studenski
College, major: North Park University, Chicago; media studies and theater
Quote: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.” — Romans 8:28
Caleb Vollhaber
Parents: Angella and Andrew Vollhaber
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, chemical engineering
Quote: “Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.” — Psalms 37:4
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Coon Rapids
Megan Schultze
Parents: Jennifer and Jacob Schultze
College: Rice University, Houston, Tex.
Sheila Legus-Christman
Parents: Shelly Christman and Laurie Legus
College: Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y.
Tara Treml
Parents: Valerie and Tony Treml
College: North Dakota State University
Rachel Sterling
Parents: Linda and Albert Sterling
College: University of Maine
Rana Ahmed
Parents: Iman Mohamed and Fawzi Ahmed
College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Nicole Post
Parents: Karen and John Post
College: Gustavus Adolphus College
Carter Robinson
Parents: Katrina and Christopher Robinson
College: North Dakota State University
Bryan Enrique Mendez
Parents: Jose Mendez and Hilda Rivera
College: Stanford University, Stanford, Calif.
Alexandra Temmerath
Parents: Chitthana and Bouathong Temmerath
College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Megan Borgerding
Parents: Rodney and Melanie Borgerding
College: Anoka Ramsey Community College
Augustine Taylor
Parents: Doris Taylor and Laurie Allochuku
College: Hamline University
Kauthar Al-Khiqany
Parents: Rasha Al-Sultan and Saadoun Al-Khiqany
College: University of Minnesota-Rochester
Sydney Vossen
Parents: Sabrina and Dennis Vossen
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Julie Vue
Parents: Xue Vue and La Lee
College: University of Minnesota-Rochester
Tyree Kemboi
Parents: Kelly Larson, Amos Kemboi and Robert Jagow
College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Ajwato Ongwach
Parents: Okongo Ongwach and Nyigwo Omot
College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Beslie Archila
Parents: Maria Dominquez and Carlos Archila
College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Matthew Strus
Parents: Whitney and Linh Strus
College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Katherine Gohdes
Parents: Amy and Eric Gohdes
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Llsa Hoaglund
Parents: Lisa and David Hoaglund
College: University of Minnesota-Morris
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Creative Arts, St. Paul
Summa cum laude: Anna Fields, Havy Nguyen, Emilia Nowaczewski, Sandra Williams
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Cretin-Derham Hall, St. Paul
Valedictorian: Lauren Loeffler
Parents: Chad and Sue Loeffler
College: Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
Quote: “Your life is your story, and the adventure ahead of you is the journey to fulfill your own purpose and potential.” — Kerry Washington
Salutatorian: Keegan Hilger
Parents: Rick and Leanne Hilger
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Quote: “To shine in front of thousands, you must first outwork thousands in front of nobody.” — Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
Tatum Evans
Parents: Lisa Axtell
College: Boston College
Quote: “The one thing that you have that nobody else has is you. Your voice, your mind, your story, your vision. So write and draw and build and play and dance and live as only you can.” — Neil Gaiman
Avery Fowler
Parents: John and Natalie Fowler
College: University of Denver
Quote: “Call it fate. Call it luck. Call it karma. I believe everything happens for a reason.” — Dr. Peter Venkman, “Ghostbusters”
Cherry Jordan
Parents: Edith Jordan and Oliver Jordan
College: University of San Francisco
Quote: “When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” — Audre Lord
Ella Klein
Parents: Paul and Deb Klein
College: College of St. Benedict
Quote: “Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I will do what others can’t.” — Jerry Rice
Sam McTeague
Parents: Sean and Heather McTeague
College: Iowa State University
Quote: “Never let me slip, cause if I slip, then I’m slippin.” – “Nuthin But a ‘G’ Thang,” Dr. Dre
Theodore Paar
Parents: Martha Paar and Chris Paar
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Quote: “But it is also tradition that times must and always do change, my friend.” – Prince Akeem, “Coming to America”
Kerry Salisbury
Parents: Bob and Kristy Salisbury
College: University of Wisconsin–Madison
Quote: “Don’t be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be empowered.” — Michelle Obama
Alice Spong
Parents: Kris and Amy Spong
College: Marquette University, Milwaukee
Quote: “Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. … To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. … To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.” — “Promise Yourself,” Christian Larson
DeLaSalle, Minneapolis
Isabella Benjamin
Parents: Maria Quintana and Jason Benjamin
College: Macalester College
Bolu Ilelaboye
Parent: Abimbola Asojo
College: Harvard University
Leila Ambrus
Parents: Jill and Keven Ambrus
College: University of Pennsylvania
Elijah Blaylark
Parents: Rosalie and Eddie Blaylark
College: Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa.
Sophia Chang
Parents: Sherri Knopik and Henry Chang
College: Northwestern University; Evanston, Ill.
Chelsea Chukwu
Parents: Tonya and Julius Chukwu
College: University of Minnesota
Kobi Gregory
Parent: Latasha Harris
College: Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Marcus Hunter
Parents: Sharetha Hutchins, Sondra and Don Samuels
College: University of Arizona
Evie Kaznessis
Parents: Elaine and Yiannis Kaznessis
College: University of Minnesota
Lourdes Lambert
Parents: Gabriela and David Lambert
College: The New School, New York, N.Y.
Amanda Martinez-Port
Parents: Kimberlee Martinez-Port and Franco Martinez-Mendoza
College: College of St. Benedict
Joe Mason III
Parent: Joseph Mason
College: University of Minnesota
Kathleen Mason
Parents: Joseph Mason
College: Hamline University
Allicia Moeller
Parents: Pam and Mark Moeller
College: University of Wisconsin
Will Sylvain
Parents: Elissa Adams and Chad Sylvain
College: Colorado College
Riley Thompson
Parents: Alison and Mark Thompson
College: Washington University; St. Louis, Mo.
Megan Wenner
Parents: Jennifer and Nate Wenner
College: Loyola University, Chicago
Shane Zenk
Parents: Heather and James Zenk
College: Iowa State University
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Eagan
Top 10 percent: William Anderson, Eleni Beshsah, Gracen Breede, Ashley Chen, Katherine Connelly, Jacob Damro, Lydia Dawson, Ryan Diaz, Isabel Furness, Izaac Gingerich, Addison Goihl, Matthew Hage, Connor Hedeman, Emma Heutmaker, Ismail Irfanullah, Arush Iyer, Prapthi Jayesh Sirrkay, Kayla Johnson, Abigail Kahn, Alexandra Kryazh, Kira Kulas, Ankitha Kumar, Hannah Larson, Samantha Lee, Kennan Li, Claudia Liverseed, Ryan Madigan, Morgan Madsen, Saanvi Malhotra, Abigail Maiz, Autumn Manni, Michael Marshall, Samuel Marshall, Connor McKeown, Brianna McMahon, Nathan Mihm, Diego Navarro, Echo Nelson, Lara Newton, Thuy Trinh Nguyen, Sriram Nutulapati, Makayla Palmer, Carson Pankow, Grace Park, Isabella Pellegrom, Julia Marie Peterson, Carson Powell, Charlize Rivera, Colin Roberts, Ashley Rosser, Elise Roxas, Jacob Sandish, Mallory Shogren, Colby Sorensen, Victoria Stehr, Heidi Stiles, Samyak Tiwari, Sydney Waldrop, Samuel Wendolek, Zoe Wiens, Lauren Woods, Richard Zhao
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East Ridge, Woodbury
Summa cum laude with distinction: Allison Benjamin
Parents: Jennifer and John Benjamin
College, major: Creighton University, Omaha, Neb; biology, pre-med track
Zachary Biernat
Parents: Kelly and Brian Biernat
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, engineering mechanics and aerospace engineering
Enya Brett
Parents: Jill Brett and Manuel Brett Fonseca
College, major: Northwestern University, chemical engineering
Jason Chang
Parents: Yi-Fen Kuan and Jerry Chang
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, biology
Anita Chetty
Parents: Devi and Damodar Chetty
College, major: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore; neuroscience, pre-med track
Ryan Dicks
Parents: Kimberly Greely-Dicks and Jeffrey Dicks
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, engineering
Alex Hager
Parents: Andrea and Christopher Hager
College, major: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio; biochemistry, pre-med track
Jiwoo Kim
Parents: In-Sook and Jin Nam Kim
College, major: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, chemical engineering
Shivani Kolla
Parents: Geet and Venkateswara Kolla
College, major: University of California-Los Angeles; psychobiology, pre-med track
Alec Liu
Parents: Fong Zhang and William Liu
College, major: St. Olaf College; biology, pre-med track
Michael Lundquist
Parents: Nancy and Michael Lundquist
College, major: University of California-Los Angeles, environmental science
Aidan Ma
Parents: Judy and Andrew Ma
College, major: Washington University, St. Louis, Mo.; English, biochemistry
Tyler Pham
Parents: Linh Ngo and Tung Pham
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, computer science
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Eastview, Apple Valley
Olivia Beach, Sydney Chen, Ariq Chowdhury, Ella Erdahl, Udaya Gadiparthi, Veeravikash Giritharan, Nikhitha Gollamudi, Maximillian Hansen, Carter Henning, Allison Hering, Makenna Huetten, Carter Jensen, Akansha Kamineni, Aryan Kohli, Jenna Kuhn, Nathan Labiosa, Khanhlinh Lambuu, Andrew Liu, Sebastian Matte, Liliana Nikolova, Elise Noonan, Daniel Panikkar, Kimberly Peters, Thor Reimann, Hannah Scholen, Sarah Titcombe, Maren Wagner, Anne Warren, William Zhu
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Ellsworth, Wis.
Valedictorian: Cecelia Groh
Parents: John and Lisa Groh
College: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Co-salutatorian: Sophia Vogel
Parents: Lynn and Tony Vogel
College: Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah
Co-salutatorian: Brianna Giese
Parents: Ann-Marie and Bradley Giese
College: University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Lydia Cole
Parents: Maribeth and Bryant Cole
College: University of St. Thomas
Haley Herem
Parents: Donna and Scott Herem
College: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Jolene Schultz
Parents: Pamela and David Schultz
College: Luther College, Decorah, Iowa
Hope Turvaville
Parents: Shari and Jeff Turvaville
College: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Ava Billeter
Parents: Tammy and Justin Billeter
College: Winona State University
Ezra Anderson
Parents: Stacey and Tom Anderson
Next year: Work
Emily Mallon
Parents: Julie Mallon and Wade Mallon
College: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Victoria Dawley
Parents: Christine and Trever Dawley
College: Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Ill.
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Farmington Area
Distinguished scholars: Ryan Alvarez, Julia Amsler, Matthew Barton, Emily Berghuis, Sophia Brunstad, Hailey Christianson, Isabelle Coolidge, Kelsey Creten, Jonathan Cubero Melero, Waadaa Daka, Justin Erickson, Isabella Garthune, Jack Geiselhart, Emelia Gifford, Chase Guenther, Sophia Hart, Anastasia Hemann, Sydney Hendrickson, Eric Huang, Kylie Hutmacher, Atticus Jacobson-Schulte, Zachary Janz, Kyre Johnson, Jacob Kingsbury, Rachel Krebs, Rachel Lentsch, Maxwell Martinson, Devon McCarthy, Bailey McCuddin, Laura McGregor, Kerrigan Merricks, Dylan Mingo, Sarah Nordling, Maggie Oehlerking, Lauren Olson, Raven Perkins, Carson Romano, Maleah Scott, Jack Sjostrand, Austin Skoda, Noelle Snesrud, Kiley Snobeck, Brandon Straw, Erynne Thorn, Sophia Trenary, Tyler Van, Olivia Vesel, Logan Watters
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Focus Beyond Transition Services, St. Paul
Distinguished graduates: Nia Tsoua Chang, Makenna Chin
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Forest Lake Area
Kennedy Mayer, Olivia Olson, Natalie Runquist, Michael Springer, McKenna Andrews, Vincent Tarlizzo, Paige Bakkestuen, Grace Land, Samuel Larsen, Sebastian Studier, Amanda Hanowski, Sarah Puyleart, Madeline Welsch, Claire Kolstad, Paige Swanson, Cayden Christenson, Ella Stewart, Emily Bromert, Jack LeGeault, Rachel Golnitz
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Fridley
Aayah Abdul-Wahid, Keranso Abduro, Ladan Ahmed, Muhsin Ahmed, Nashat Ahmed, Ahmed Al Juaifari, Chetachukwu Albert, Isaac Arika, Hamdi Artan, Tosin Ayodele, Darsi Banaj, Audrey Bardenpratt, Blein Bekele, Ladya Bellinda, Justin Bholanat, Abhinav Bijlwan, Grace Brant, Timothy Bristlin, Cassady Callahan, Haley Carlson, Adam Chehber, Muna Dayib, Ellen Delp, Isabelle Dircks, Kimberly Escobar Cabanzo, Adna Faarah, Jeremy Fischer, Aleya Fosselman, Karma Gapa, Nasteho Gelle, Lucas Gerhard, Aubrey Gill, Cadence Hansen, Tyler Herder, Anya Herlofsky, Erik Hill, Joshua Hoy, Nadwa Hussein, Yasmine Hussein, Hector Ibarra Franco, Michael Jensen, Cheick Kaba, Ibrahim Khan, Kunchok Khando, Kong Meng Lee, Kevin Lee, Donovan Lewis, Samuel Lu, Abdirizak Mahamed, Alayna Markuson, Kennedy Massicotte, Ezekiel Miltenberger, Abdibasid Mohamed, Eman Mohamed, Hasna Mohamed, Marwa Mohammed, Samra Mohammed, Jason Nguyen, Hiep Nguyen, Micah Niewald, Olivia Olivera, Ayan Omar, George Ombuya, Mackenzie Pogue, Jacob Prewedo, Soren Prose, Kanhaseiryroath Puy, Cassidy Rettke, Kevin Rochac Cabezas, Fartun Rufai, Magaly Ruiz Barrios, Jazz Russell, Louisa Schirmacher, Gracelyn Schmidt, Leanna Schultz, Ahmed Sedlak, Derek Severson, Kaylee Sharpe, Ramla Sheikh, Aisha Shiikh-Ahmed, Claire Smith, Austin Stark, Amy Stuge, Madison Thompson, Michael Ude, Jason Vanderwerf, Timmy Vang, Cameron Willcox, Logan Wuertz, Daisy Xiong, New Shoua Yang, Ayan Yasin, Israa Yusuf
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Gateway to College, St. Paul
Summa cum laude: Rubi Bautista Tzanahua, Cemina Blessing, Pada Lorpatou, Debra Owens, Justin Nsabiganje, Elayna Rosario
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Glenwood City, Wis.
Valedictorian: Delanie Fayerweather
Parents: Shannon and Dean Fayerweather
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Valedictorian: Yasmin Leandro-Mendez
Parents: Reyna Mendez and Odilon Leandro
College: St. Catherine University
Salutatorian: Annika Bauman
Parents: April and Brent Bauman
College: New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Madelyn Oehlke
Parents: Bridget and Matt Oehlke
College: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Jalissa Hager
Parents: Jessica and John Hager
College: Chippewa Valley Technical College-Eau Claire
Logan Bazille
Parents: Lisa and Dedric Bazille
College: Milwaukee School of Engineering
Isabel Draxler
Parents: Laura and Harry Odone, Chuck and Lara Draxler
Gabrielle Moede
Parents: Lisa and Aaron Moede
College: North Dakota State University
Jacob Siegel
Parents: Courtney and Samuel Taves
College: Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College-New Richmond
Alexis Wannemacher
Parents: Jennifer and Mike Wannemacher
College: Chippewa Valley Technical College-Eau Claire
Jacob Forrest
Parents: Kathy and Bruce Forrest
College: University of Minnesota-Duluth
Gavin Janson
Parents: Amber Janson and Paul Janson
Hailey Schmidt
Parents: Jolene and Steve Schmidt
Henry Wallin
Parents: Sue and Darwin Nueske; Matt Wallin
College: Chippewa Valley Technical College-Eau Claire
Myah Eliason
Parents: Heidi and Mark Eliason
College: University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Tabitha Nadeau
Parents: Barbara and Mark Nadeau
College: University of Wisconsin-Stout
Grantsburg, Wis.
Valedictorian: Anna Lehne
Salutatorian: Gretchen Lee
Distinction
Gustaf Bergman, Simon Bunting, Adrianne Covey, Adriana Goepfert, Amy Harmon, Anesa Kulmie, Victoria Lauer, Derek Lee, Bruce Lindau, Kylie Robelia, Christian Swanson, Nicole Swift, Lainie Thoreen, Jared Van Watermeulen, Justin Van Watermeulen, Jadyn Watt
Honors
Adeline Dauer, Cali Espino, James Glover, Wilamina Hart, Tyler Java, Mathew Kottke, Hailey Martini, Sterling McKinley, Allison Peterson, Kaitlyn Rombach, John Turczyk, Donald Youngberg
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Great River, St. Paul
Stephanie Ballen
Parents: Todd and Karen Ballen
College: St. Olaf College
Quote: “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” — Winston Churchill
Evan Dahl
Parents: Erin and Stephen Dahl
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, cellular and organismal physiology, pre-med
Quote: “You can say a lot about me, but you cannot say I don’t work hard.” — Kim Kardashian
Morgan Hanson-Rosenberg
Parents: Jeff Hanson and Sonja Rosenberg
College, major: Bryn Mawr College, Pa.; biochemistry and molecular biology
Quote: “Act only according to that maxim by which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law.” — Immanuel Kant
Hugh MacLaughlin
Parents: Siobhan Lockhart and Dan MacLaughlin
Next year: Gap year
Quote: “Iteration and self-care are often the most overlooked aspects of success. The greatest achievements take both time and a clear mind.” — KPI
Mason Mead
Parent: Michelle Wermager
College, major: Brown University, Providence, R.I.; economics
Quote: “I now walk into the wild.” — “Into the Wild,” Jon Krakauer
Linnea Oberg
Parents: Christie and Johan Oberg
College: Whitman College, Walla Walla, Wash.
Quote: “No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.” — Taylor Swift
Lucy Rogers
Parents: Ray and Kristi Rogers
College, major: Colorado College; geology, biology
Quote: “Sometimes we live no particular way but our own.” – “Eyes of the World,” The Grateful Dead
Rubianna Sovell-Fernandez
Parents: Santiago Fernandez-Gimenez and Laurie Sovell
College, major: Colby College, Waterville, Maine; environmental studies
Quote: “Happiness is only real when shared.” — Chris McCandless, “Into the Wild”
Jonathan Wilson-Thieroff
Parents: Mark Thieroff and Rhona Wilson
College, major: University of Minnesota; fisheries, conservation and wildlife biology
Quote: “Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better.” — Albert Einstein
Zosh Tanner
Parents: Dawn Tanner, Todd Tanner, stepmom Jolene Tanner
Next year: Gap year, then Hamline University to major in art and environmental science
Quote: “Music makes my soul happy.”
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Harding, St. Paul
Summa cum laude:
Veronica Arellano Martinez, Anthony Bang, Ana Barreto Gil, Samira Billow, Marvin Contreras, Aishat Daud, Mu Eh, Tamara Flores Mancia, Samuel Gray, Supharat Hang, Abel Hanns, Por Ge Her, Kaw Kay Htoo, Zoe Hugart, Gustavo Ibarra, Savior Johnson, Jahia Khang, Jessica Kong, Ka Lia Lee, SuabNag Lee, Alisia Lemmons, Dinh Lor, Krystal Lor, Padra Lor, Jordanna Marshall, Jacqueline Martinez, Tochi Onuegbu, Jefferson Rivera Landaverde, Grismaldys Rodriguez, Iren Sanchez, Ethan Taylor, Chi Ah Thao, Kang Thao, Memphis Thao, Nou Thao, Ramone Thao, Sinetha Thao, Diamond Thlang, Gaoshuapa Thor, Jessie Umanzor Parada, Arianna Vang, Dehlia Vang, Ka Vang, Lai Vang, Losfim Vang, Nathaniel Vang, Precious Vang, Vivian Vang, Starley Vue, Bway Wah, Faith Xiong, Melissa Xiong, Nuege Xiong, Shouana Xiong, Ariel Yang, Cheulien Yang, Kevin Yang, Linda Yang, Mayura Yang, Nyla Yang, Pa Houa Yang
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Hastings
Highest honors: Brooke Erickson, Kaya Felt, Simon Hedin, Adam Iverson, Brooke Jackson, Makenzi Jorgensen, Karlee Langenfeld, Jenna Norgaard, Carter Pechacek, Mason Price, Veronica Radke, Gracie Rohr, Hannah Schultz, Linnea Urban
High honors: Cassidy Ahrens, Bryn Archambault, Abigail Axell, Isabella Axelrod, Molly Barker, Jessica Bauer, Kyle Bauer, Josie Biermaier, Isabelle Boudreau, Nathan Dehmlow, Joshua Doffing, Aiden Endres, Ryan Fagnant, Madeline Franzmeier, Isaac Fritz, Sophia Hayes, Caleb Jacobson, Brynne Jorgensen, Owen Matzek, William Matzek, Anna McCabe, Evalyn Millhollin, Joseph Millner, Lauren Pace, Samuel Rabaey, Gracyn Rose, Piper Ruble, Jayce Warner
Honors: Luke Blattner, Mary Bromberek, McKensie Clemons, Jennifer De La Rosa, Davitta Embu, Hally Frandrup, Manyara Groebner, Tara Johnson, Lauren Koenigs, Emma Sampson, Alina Sokolova, Sophia Sommers, Olivia Thompson
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Highland Park, St. Paul
Summa cum laude:
Charles Abenth, Jackson Adkins, Isabel Adson, Henry Aerts, Samuel Akerman-Knopf, Tess Albert-Stauning, Celeste Alden, Aisha Ambo, Elena Angelo, Fadumo Arab, Emily Aune, Miranda Bade, Ursula Bader, Eric Boylan, Natalie Braga, Leela Branby, Selia Buchl, Karina Caballero Galvan, Soren Chirhart, Joseph Conzet, India David, Anne Douma, Aidan DuMond, Emily Duncan, Lucy Egbert, Lily Eggen Lim, Sonja Erickson, Katherine Evans, Cora Fett, Heaven Fitsum, Isaac Foster, Liliana Friberg, Arian Ghafoori, Henry Gliedman, Sarah Grady, Mika Gronfor, Carol Gross, Samuel Groven, Jennifer Guthrie, Briana Heidkamp, Faye Henry, Alessandra Hernandez Flores, Joseph Jacobson, Owen Jakel, Maxwell Kahle, Julian Klemann, Calvin Kroeger, Carley Landa, Natalie Larkin, Blake Lassahn, Aaron Lipstein, Jamie Lucken, Frances Lynch, Jack Malek, Bettie Mande, Sheccid Martinez Sanchez, Catherine McBride, Annika Mechelke, Arpum Mehmi, Jose Mendoza Martinez, Miriam Meyer, Adam Meyers, Joxery Mezen Camacho, Hiletework Mhiretu, Jackson Mitchell, Maeve Moening, Gabriel Moore, Celia Morris, Yee Moua, Clare Murphy, Mikayla Nelson, Kathryn Nguyen, Duncan Ong, Lily Osmond, Kate Paulson, Cassandra Podgorski, Isabella Popowich, Emma Quie, Anindita Rajamani, Anna Rehfeld, Charles Reubish, Ella Reubish, Liv Rosten, Kara Savage, Anna Schmidt, Otto Schmidt, Godsword Simon, Wyatt Sturm, Nora Taubert, Joshua Taylor, Diana Tchaa, Hulda Tekle, Claire Temali, Apasara Thao, Deidre Thao, Paku Julia Thao, Julia Thompson, David Vang, Jin Vang, Chenyi Vue, Fong Vue, Kong Fa Vue, Redeat Wattero, Sophia Watts, Malaya Weekley, Spencer West-Hest, Charlotte Westerman, Annika Wetzel, Claire Wilcox, Camille Williams, Lily Williamson, Emma Wilsey, Leo Witzke, Elizabeth Yang, Evan Yang
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Hill-Murray, Maplewood
Valedictorian: Bridget Blaney
Parents: Dawn and Jim Blaney
College: University of Notre Dame
Salutatorians:
Monica Sampair
Parents: Marie and Joseph Sampair Jr.
College: University of Notre Dame
Kate Smith
Parents: Diana and Jay Smith
College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Chloe Greene
Parent: Jodie Greene
College: St. Olaf College
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Hmong College Prep Academy, St. Paul
Jor Chang
Parent: Vang Xeng Chang
College, major: Concordia University, biology
Quote: “Study to learn, not to remember.”
Makayla Lor
Parents: Mai and Thai Lor
College, major: Concordia University, nursing
Quote: “The two most important days of your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”
Alison Thao
Parents: Faith and Chao Thao
College: Concordia University
Duabci Vang
Parents: Dia Cha and Txheej Vang
College, major: Augsburg University, accounting
Quote: “It’s in responsibility that most people find the meaning that sustains them through life. It’s not in happiness. It’s not in impulsive pleasure.” — Jordan B. Peterson, professor of psychology
Pajxong Vang
Parents: Susan Moua and Thong Vang
College, major: Dougherty Family College at the University of St. Thomas, accounting
Quote: “You can’t have a good time unless you relax.” — Andrew Granchalek
Unitas Vang
Parents: Lee Moua and Xai Vang
College, major: Macalester College, education
Quote: “Sometimes I think my head is so big because it’s so full of dreams.” — John Merrick, “The Elephant Man”
Madanna Vue
Parent: See Yang Vue
College, major: Tufts University, Medford, Mass.; biomedical engineering
Quote: “You will miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.” — Wayne Gretzky, as quoted by character Michael Scott on “The Office”
Skyler Vue
Parent: Ly Vang
College, major: Augsburg University
Quote: “Failing doesn’t give you a reason to give up, as long as you believe.” – “Naruto,” Masashi Kishimoto
Hlee Xiong
Parents: Lee Vang and Seng Xiong
College, major: Stanford University, Stanford, Calif.; biology
Quote: “Everyone suffers in their life. There are many sad days. But rather than sad days, we hope to have better days. That’s what makes us live. That’s what makes us dream.” – Kim Nam-joon, leader of the South Korean group boy group BTS
Seenyia Yang
Parents: Gaolee and Chris Yang
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, biology and pre-dentistry
Quote: “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: It goes on.” — Robert Frost
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Hudson
Top 25: Jonathan Bennett, Adam Berdusco, Elizabeth Bond, Albert Bosler, Margaret Brown, Joshua Davis, Tatum Dietz, Noah Eral, Zoe Field, Eli Fredricksen, Julia Ginsbach, John Hambleton, Riley Hess, Isabella Hughes, Samuel Landry, Ryan McKenzie, Jack Meyer, Matthew Midby, Grace O’Brien, Zoe Quiney, Natalia Rulli, Carolyn Shumaker, Adrienne Weaver, Anthony Weeks, Ellison Yaeger
Humboldt, St. Paul
Summa cum laude: Geberelwa Animut, Hailey Campbell, Tha Gay, Rekha Gurung, Mao Her, Kler Shee Hku, Naw Shoe Lar, Lay Lay, Let Let, Moo Ku Paw, Eh Kee La Poe, Christian Santana, Htoo Eh Say, Eh Khu Taw, PaChi Vang, Kalina Xiong, Yee Xiong
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Irondale, New Brighton
Highest honors: Simon Alexander, Hamza Beder, Allison Benson, Ashton Berg, Jacob Bowman, Wyatt Braman, Abigail Brown, Jolene Brown, Diana Cagigas, Stella Collins, Tianna Creighton, Maryruth Darnell, Thomas Davis, Sabrina Deriche, Aashritha Doddi, Ethan Eyberg, Dasha Fruzyna, Jasie Goligowski, Christopher Gottwaldt, Triana Grigsby, Nurit Gutierrez-Cuate, Christopher Hardwick, Kali Hendrickson, Emmie Hinnenkamp, Cat Hoang, Aaron Jeffers, Maria Johnson, Aidan Kadid, Gabriel Kasper, Zayna Khandwalla, Andrew Kim, Morgan Medlo, Emily Miller, Abigail Moredock, Lydia Moss, Thong Nguyen, Claire O’Leary, Sean Okan, Renee Olds, Morgan Petermann, Jacqueline Peterson, Erin Robertson, Libbie Seehusen, Katherine Sjobeck, Griffin Steiniger, Kaisa Stolen, John Stromberg, Ashlyn Struck, Raina Tenenbaum, Vincent Thai, Josephine Thomson, Alexis To, Luke Walsh, Jason Wang, Sebastian Waterhouse, John Zupfer
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Johnson, St. Paul
Summa cum laude:
Ia Chang, Esperanza Corral, Emily Goetz, Elena Hang, Lang Her, Jayson Lodermeier, Abigail Lor, Jinting Lu, Justin Moua, Tou Moua, Malia Peterson, Sean Smith, Kalia Thao, Sirichai Thao, Gaojoua Thoj, Cian Vang, Haley Vang, Kongmoog Vang, Lillianna Vang, Nkaujlaimtshuj Vang, Pa Chia Vang, Faith Vue, Sadie Wall, Hannah Wellington, Iab Ong Xiong, Lue Xiong, Kao Nou Yang, Mai Yang, Malee Yang, Mor Yang, Song Yang, Kaw Zan
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Journeys, St. Paul
Distinguished graduates: Kwame Edmondson, JaNeice Hunter
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Lakeville North
Summa cum laude: Landon Alger, Ella Anderberg, Justine Bastyr, Brooke Bennett, Justin Bock, Jenna Bond, Eden Britt, Brenna Bross, Jeffrey Bulen, Alexander Charchenko, Riley Clancy, Ben Davidson, Nyah DeGroot, Abram, Demo, Jonathon Donovan, Erin Enabnit, Angelica Rae Enhaynes, Megan Fisher, Preston Fisk, Camden Fransdal, Evan Gariepy, Sela Garncarz, Grace Gray, Emma Hammerstrom, Andrew Hentges, Isabelle Johnson, Ashley King, Annika Kingsriter, Sara Kokal, Sara Kugler, Nicole Larson, Kevin Lin, Cassandra Luehring, McKinley Malecha, Logan McGee, Chloe McKinney, Krystal Mutebi, Mikelle Naatjes, Anson Nguyen, Bradley Nordwall, Mia Okubo, Emerson Oliver, Ian Paterson, Kathleen Pattee, Lexie Petrick, Chau-Mi Phan, Calvin Porter, Grant Puhek, Max Reddan, Samuel Rhodes, Talia Rowell, Abigail Russeth, Julia Sabetti, Jonathan Saholt, Nina Santiago, Lewis Schetnan, Megan Schwieters, Roman Sciamanda, Karyn Senne, Prem Shah, Isaac Shelton, Reed Smith, Garrett Springer, Teigen Staloch, Mia Stram, Emma Strozewski, Sophie Thomas, Anna Tobias, Samuel Treptau, Andy Wang, Adam Werwie, Ryan Westerman, Hannah Wirth, Madison Woody, Natalie Xiong, Emma C. Young, Brittany Zheng
Lakeville South
Summa cum laude: Rachel Banitt, Kathryn Bergquist, Elizabeth Bonneville, Ava Brandt, Addison Brown, Emma Cin, Raelyn Costley, Colin Crawford, Moira Croghan, Allison Dewey, Hunter Drummond, Morgan Duvall, Colton Emerson, Ava English, Natalie Ernst, Patrick Gallagher, Cecilia Gerlach, Gus Gerlach, Philip Grubbs, Lauren Hall, Michaela Hall, Jace Halvorson, Ella Harbaugh, Adam Heier, Chloe Hentges, Joseph Hibbard, Avery Hopper, Kobe Hwong, Kumba Jallow, Kylynne Jones, Imen Kedir, Rachel Kretzschmar, Jack Kulig, Sterling Kummet, Ania Kuznia, Lemuel Laodima, Riley Mahlman, Kaylynn Maloney, Jonathan McCoy, Madison McKinney, Callyn Melnychuk, Amberly Milne, Hailey Moerbitz, Ava Moes, Amy Nelson, Brooke Nelson, William Nida, Henry Nomeland, Jack Novak, Ayden O’Brien, Tori Olin, Joseph Olson, Zoe Ostrowski, Avery Otremba, Luke Peterson, Peyton Phomsamouth, Carly Pistulka, Eve Quick, Lauren Redetzke, Aidan Rief, Samantha Riley, Gavin Sather, Brady Schumann, Emma Sistrunk, Teagan Starkey, Luke Thompson, Paige Thompson, Macy Tran, Maci Tutewohl, Mariella Vitelli, Iona Welsch, Ryan Welter, Anna Wertenberger, Lauren Witter, Charles Woehrle, Kaisa Wyly, John Ziemkowski
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LEAP, St. Paul
Distinguished graduates: Halima Adam, Der Ha, Khalid Idris, Hser Nay Pah Leh, Shwe Day Paw, Carlos Perez, Day Mu Poe, Sheyla Solis Villeda, Htoo Gay Wah, Paw Say Wah, New Year
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Liberty Classical Academy, White Bear Lake
Valedictorian: Delia Tacheny
Parents: Timothy and Shannon Tacheny
College, major: Judson University, Elgin, Ill.; interior design and architecture
Quote: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
Salutatorian: Lydia Klarr
Parents: Randal and Theresa Klarr
Quote: “Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And today? Today is a gift. That’s why we call it the present.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
Tysen Grehn
Parents: Jacob Grehn and Heather England
College: Gustavus Adolphus
Quote: “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” – Zig Ziglar
Jacob Martinez
Parents: Brian and Stacy Martinez
College, major: Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; marketing and Spanish
Quote: “Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are.” — Kurt Cobain
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Mahtomedi
Hanna Bradt, Abigail Brown, Luke Carlson, Lauren Carter, Grant Cegielski, Athlyn Drage, Nina Duffy, Riley Einan, Jenna Elbers, Sara Fraser, William Garry, Sonia Gloege, Alicia Goeser, Jenna Halverson, Nathan Harbinson, Samuel Kalkman, Anya Khandpur, Sam Lengyel, Anika Liner, Isabelle McGraw, Rahul Nath, Saale Pearson, Magnolia Podgorak, Anna Raney, Laura Roehrich, Greta Schimnowski, Noah Schmidt, Evin Sougstad, Christa Taival, Allison Wilke, Eleanor Wilke, Luke Wisniewski
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Math and Science Academy, Woodbury
Ashley Kim
Parents: Dae Kim and Yun Han
College: Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.
Quote: “Believe in yourself even when no one else does.”
Will Krisko
Parents: Ryan and Heather Krisko
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; chemical engineering, chemistry
Quote: “The pain goes away, but your work always remains.” — Masahiro Sakurai, videogame designer
Anthony Kamel
Parents: Marko and Nevin Kamel
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; biology, society and environment
Quote: “See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.” — I Thessalonians 5:15
Kendra Flanigan
Parents: John and PJ Flanigan
College: Smith College, Northampton, Mass.
Quote: “Thatch a roof but leave a hole so we can let the stars in, so they’ll forever shine down on me.” — “Birth a Basket,” Cosmo Sheldrake
Olivia Boudjouk
Parents: Jeanette and Pete Boudjouk
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; bioproducts, biosystems engineering
Quote: “One child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world.” — Malala Yousafzai
Karina Dovgodko
Parent: Lisa Dovgodko
College, major: Columbia University, New York; applied mathematics, applied physics
Quote: “The distance is nothing when one has a motive.” — “Pride and Prejudice,” Jane Austen
Karishma Devgun
Parents: Derek and Amrit Devgun
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, neuroscience
Quote: “The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice.” — Brian Herbert
Rachel Erickson
Parents: Diane and Scott Erickson
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Quote: “Change is the end result of all true learning.” — Leo Buscaglia
Isabelle Lee
Parents: Todd Roggenbuck and Hsu-Yi Lee
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, biology
Quote: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” — Maya Angelou
Greta Engelstad
Parents: Michelle and Ryan Engelstad
College: Lawrence University, Appleton, Wis.; music, neuroscience, Spanish
Quote: “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” — Jane Goodall
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Mounds Park Academy, Maplewood
Eva Benson, Fiona Blank, Kofi Alejandro Bruce, Emma Cohen, Isak Dai, Sean Davis, Emma DeBoer, Salmah Elmasry, Hunter Erickson, Evan Esch, Tanner Gasteazoro, Lilly Gasterland-Gustafsson, Anna Gaudio, Ryan Ghose, Josiah Grabanski, Kefan (Lareina) Gu, Simon Harms, Annika Helgeson, Garrett Hollihan, Steven Hu, Gregory Islyamov, John Johnson, Callum Jones, Anne Kramer, Elena Kuypers, Olivia Lantz, Satori Lewen, RuoHan (Kitty) Li, Meichi (Cloris) Lin, Connor Magee, Ayoub Mahamoud, Amit Manicka, Peter Manolis, Connor McFarland, Charlotte Milinovich, Hana Miller, Sungwook (Steve) Min, Dhruv Muppidi, Ishika Muppidi, Khintapu Ndogu, Anna Nottleson, Stephen Olk, Sungjoon (Sean) Park, Jack Paulson, Sana Punjani, Elizabeth (Izzy) Quam, Caleb Rhodes, Colin Simonson, Ian Snider, Lukas Sonka, Collin Steinberger, Anna Strobel, Emmet Tanzer-Tragatsch, Victoria Taylor, Hakan Ucer, Keerti Upadhyaya, Nekolai Utley, Diego Valverde, Ellen Vergin, Adeline (Addie) Vint, Alexander Vue, Livia Wooldridge, Luke Zscheile
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Mounds View, Arden Hills
Highest honors: Alia Anderson, Aringha Shree Arumugham, Nicole Baschky, Ava Bennett, Amy Binder, Emily Breuch, Karina Brockway, Charles Brody, Lily Bronson, Maggie Cai, Taylor Canas, Alexandra Carlson, Erin Carlson, Sarah Carlson, Angie Chen, Olivia Chen, Jennie Cheng, William Conlin, Lauren Cosgrove, Adeline Cota, Francesca Crego, Peter Culp, Yahel De Jesus Vega, Gracyn Delaune, Zachary Douglas, Sangai Dukuly, Sydney Dvorak, Madeline Edgar, Peter Eggert, Brandon Else, Joshua Else, Zoe Fallgatter, Eric Feng, Anne Floeder, Benjamin Franz, Eric Frink, Pyrenees Gavois, Savannah Guiang, Andrew Guo, Willow Haake, James Harrington, Christian Herter, Benjamin Hollister, Luke Ide, Gabriel Jauch, Madeline Jepko, Linnea Johnston, Ella Jones, Lauryn Jones, William Ketola, Evan Kim, Leslie Kim, Tanvi Kulkarni, Janae Lee, Dorothy Li, Jed Liang, Annika Lindgren, Hannah Lindgren, Kyle Machalec, Allison Magnuson, Austin Magnuson, Nuh Misirli, Mayumi Morgan, Natalie Nemes, Christine Nguyen, Leah Orman, Christopher Park, Sanjana Pattanaik, Sydney Peng, Megan Polance, Shardul Rao, Sarvesh Sakthivel, Ryan Seim, Claudia Seyfarth, Alex Siechen, Rajan Singh, Lucas Sopcinski, Katherine Spence, Sruthi Subramanian, Arya Tanksale, Clara Tebbe, Mary TerMaat, Abigail Thompson, Vibhaa Venkat, Matthew Walker, Jessica Wasson, Aurora Weirens, Luke Welsh, Sophia Wendt, Ella Wiggenhorn, Christopher Wikstrom, Alissa Zhao
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New Life Academy, Woodbury
Valedictorian: Justin Draheim
Parents: Vance and Erica Draheim
College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, electrical engineering
Quote: “We’re so busy watching out for what’s just ahead of us, that we don’t take time to enjoy where we are.” — “Calvin and Hobbes,” Bill Watterson
Co-salutatorian: Emma Lassen
Parents: David and Laurie Lassen
College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, nursing
Quote: “We’ll become in our lives what we do with our love.” — Bob Goff
Co-salutatorian: Elaina Carsten
Parents: Michael and Tammy Carsten
College: University of Northwestern-St. Paul, music education
Quote: “The only time you should ever look back is to see how far you’ve come.” — Kim Seok-jin, BTS
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New Richmond, Wis.
Co-valedictorians: Aine Connolly, Tyler Dennis, Chloe Jones, Kacie Malone, Kialie Malone, Ashley Patten
Salutatorian: Addison Zinck
Top 10 percent: Tyler Sippl, Allison Kolbeck, Benjamin Wacker, Gabrielle Langer, Delaney Brown, Afton Noll, Brady Lease, Isabel Johnson, Katelyn Mehr, Jaida Benish, Zachary Weinzierl, Emily Daniluk, Ruth Angel, Jennifer Graham, Leandra Salsbury, Hannah Keilen
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North, North St. Paul
Top 10 percent: Fegiro Akhuetie-Oni, Macy Anderson, Hanah Maegan Barberan, An Phuong Bui, Kiara Clothier, Peter Collova, Jacob Esboldt, Anna Fleischhacker, Katherinne Fox, Audrey Greger, Victoria Hamlin, Madeline Heille, Michael Her, Kirthi Holes, Dawn Huynh, Hieu Le, Aaron Lindorfer, Isabel Meisinger, Kiana Monson, Kaly Nguyen, Kevin Nguyen, Lucas Petersen, Eric Petron, Darlene Polvo Pichon, Samuel Reeve, Zoey Reeves, Sophia Scharffbillig, Claire Schoonmaker, Elizabeth Stueve, Robert Tan, Benjamin Teigland, Leng Thao, Aishat Tiamiyu, Julia Minh Tien Truong, Robert Wessel, Lucille Woodbury, Lucas Yang, Tatyana Yang, Abigail York, Isabella Zerwas
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Nova Classical Academy, St. Paul
Hamza Abdullahi, Sophia Anderson, Theodore Andre, Owen Blumenstock, William Bogue, Viktor Bradford, Onie Brown, Pierce Campbell, Alice Carlson, Arman Church, Delaney Colestock, Safiya Crutchfield, Marco Cruz-Krause, Greta (Lorraine) de Long Hersh, Violette DuBois, Molly Ehlebracht, Sofia Evenson, Henry-Earl Fisher, Clara Flesher, Patrick Gainor, Abyan Gayde, Ethan Grace, Emily Hayton, Cecilia Higgins, Jane Irish, Sarah Jeong, Milo Johnson, Zane Johnson, Linnea Johnston, Finnian Joyce-Velez, Tiffany Kabanuk, Awal Kadir, Brenna Kielkopf, Katrine Kompanets, Daniel Krizan, Hans Lagerquist, Samuel Langlois, Julia Larkins, Ryuji Lee, Adrianna Leon, Jana Lynch, Catelyn Matchefts, Zoe Matre, Jack Monroe, Benjamin Parsonage, Kyle Penders, Madeline Ritenour, Ryan Roberts, Brandon Rother, Elliot Schatz, David Scheil, Catherine Schrater, Isaac Sharma, Mali Siverhus, Anthony Skeps, Catherine Smart, Lensa Taha, Elliot Van Dyke, Gabriel Van Sloun, Phoebe West, Clara Winter, Nebyu Yewhalawork
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Open World Learning Community, St. Paul
Summa cum laude: Carter Peterson Antin, Francesca Buettner, Zoe Campion, Elsa Carlson, Iris Carroll, Dulce Chautla Suastegui, Lachlan Cotner, Milani Dimayuga, Leo Dungan-Seaver, Freya Ebbesen, Isabella Graziani, Lillian Hennessee, Maxwell Juvland, Samuel Kellar-Long, Nora Leifheit, Madigan Lodahl, Charlotte Marboe, Aiko Mattie, Emma McCarthy, William Moberg, Miles Pretel, Helena Squires Mosher, Molly Yang
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Osceola, Wis.
Summa cum laude: Nicholas Carlson, Jackson Dvorak, Lauren Ellefson, Morgan Feldt, Allison Fogelberg, Casey Fogelberg, Claire Fogelberg, Ty Graves, Isaiah Guilfoile, Jacob Hall, Alanah Ilac, Travis Jennings, Morgan Johnson, Caitlin Karun, Autumn McQuinn, Thomas Oswald, Jenna Rondeau, Elijah Sirek, Delaney Steffen, Brecken Styles, Chloe Terpstra, Renee Vorndran
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Park, Cottage Grove
Shayla Fish
Parents: Jon and Rhonda Fish
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, College of Biological Sciences
Quote: “The music is not in the notes, but in the silence in between.”
Henry Fischer
Parents: Joel and Jennifer Fischer
College: University of St. Thomas
Quote: “What has passed is already finished. What I find more interesting is what is still to come.” — Emil Zatopek, gold-medal Olympic runner from Czechoslovak
Andrew Fossum
Parents: Steve and Lisa Fossum
College, major: Bethel University, biology
Quote: “Aauuuughhh.” — Tim Allen, “Home Improvement”
Lucas Reckinger
Parents: Chris and Missy Reckinger
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, College of Science and Engineering
Quote: “The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail.” — Nelson Mandela
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Gordon Parks, St. Paul
Distinguished graduates: Alondra Ciriaco Vera, Ashley Deviana, Jerry Evans, Moriah Larkin, O’kwan Sims
Prescott, Wis.
Co-valedictorian: Sophia Lebakken
Parents: Eric and Carrie Lebakken
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, biomedical engineering
Quote: “Work hard in silence; let your success be your noise.”
Co-valedictorian: Isabella Lenz
Parents: Chad and Denise Lenz
College, major: Michigan Technological University, scientific and technical communications
Quote: “Don’t count the days; make the days count.” — Muhammad Ali
Grace Carlson
Parents: Brandon and Brenda Carlson
College, major: University of St. Thomas, mechanical engineering
Quote: “Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody.”
Jessica Geerdes
Parents: John and Shirley Cinthia Geerdes
College, major: University of North Georgia, marketing
Quote: “They say the best things take time. That’s why I’m always late.”
Marissa Jansen
Parents: Chris and Michelle Jansen
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, animal science with a pre-veterinary track
Quote: “Don’t count the days; make the days count.” — Muhammad Ali
Walker Lenz
Parents: Chad and Denise Lenz
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, computer science
Quote: “If you can dream it, you can do it.”
Connor Lubich
Parents: Craig and Amy Lubich
College, major: Minnesota State University, Mankato; nursing
Quote: “Surround yourself only with those who will lift you higher.” — Oprah Winfrey
Delaney Sanford
Parents: Chuck and Erin Sanford
College major: Psychology
Quote: “It’s hard to be this swag.”
Madeleine Tibayan
Parents: Fernando and Kristin Tibayan
College, major: University of Arizona, chemistry
Quote: “(I would like to be remembered as) someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability.” — Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Sophia Tibayan
Parents: Fernando and Kristin Tibayan
College, major: University of Washington Seattle, public health
Quote: “I intend to make my own way in the world.” — Jo March, “Little Women”
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Randolph
Valedictorian: Mary Sandeen
Parents: Steve and Michelle Sandeen
College, major: Minnesota State University Moorhead; mathematics, actuarial science
Quote: “Don’t forget to be awesome.” — Hank and John Green
Salutatorian: Ann Sandeen
Parents: Steve and Michelle Sandeen
College, major: Minnesota State University Moorhead, early childhood education
Quote: “A smile is the prettiest thing you can wear.”
Salutatorian: Isabelle Alladin
Parents: Holli Alladin and Omar Alladin
College, major: Winona State University, biology on a pre-med track
Quote: “Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals.” — Michelle Obama
Salutatorian: Olivia Ruud
Parents: Eric and Becky Ruud
College, major: University of Minnesota, psychology
Quote: “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” — Mother Teresa
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Rosemount
Summa cum laude: Kathleen Bartz, Skyler Dargis, Gabrielle Faeh, Treyton Hellman, Rachel Leholm, Bassel Loulou, Laura Maeda, Samantha Meznarich, Katrina Olson, Chelsea Stoner, Jake Zimmer, Arin Kujala, Amanda Meyer, Ethan Ockwig, Claire Chumbley, Emma Haroldson, Emilie Reich, Jack Buckenberger, Sanya Bains, Theodore Bellrichard, Kelsi Rygg, Izabella Yahr, Tanvi Adige, Jacob Otness, Nidhi Sunkam, Danielle Johnson, Isaac Olson, Audrey Christiansen, Adam DeGrote, Bridget Heffron, Jack Wilharm, Olivia Passeri, Vahini Penmatsa, Carson Richardson, Madelyn Michels, Zachary Simons, Erica Stockdale, Olivia Youngberg, Heidi Hanson, Mason Cutting, Mckenna Laurent, Julianna Kimmel, Avery Leppones, Lorenzo Resurreccion, Paige Haroldson, Nicholas Roopram, Adaline Machacek, Ellie Launstein, Claire DuPuis, Maya Radtke, Courtney Landgrebe, Grant Peroutka, Joshua Hernandez, Callie Sisel, Abigail McNeil, Niklas Barrett, Sajid Khan, Virinch Pandari, Nyah Rudd, Zander Truong, Greta Green, Carter Sikorski
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Roseville Area
Top 1 percent:
Ana Castano
Parents: Corinne and Philip Castano
College, major: Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pa.; history, pre-law
Quote: “May you live all the days of your life.” — Jonathan Swift
Audrey Faricy
Parents: Sara Peterson and Ray Faricy
College, major: Colorado School of Mines, engineering physics
Quote: “There is no substitute for hard work.” — Thomas Edison
Benjamin Gusdal
Parents: Sonja Hagander and Jonathan Gusdal
College: St. Olaf College
Quote: “Don’t get it right, just get it written.” — Hamlin Hagander
Sebastian Helgeson
Parents: Binh Davis and Andrew Helgeson
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, computer science and mathematics
Quote: “At times the world may seem like an unfriendly and sinister place, but believe that there is much more good in it than bad. All you have to do is look hard enough and what might seem to be a series of unfortunate events may in fact be the first steps of a journey.” – “A Very Bad Beginning,” Lemony Snicket (Daniel Handler)
Eleanor Long
Parents: Chuck and Vicki Long
College, major: Emory University, Atlanta; pre-law
Quote: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop to look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”
Lemi Macho
Parent: Shitaye Ofissa
College, major: Minneapolis Community and Technical College; history, pre-law
Quote: “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.” — Colin Powell
Ruby Malzer
Parents: Dana and Brian Malzer
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, nursing and dance on the pre-med track
Quote: “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” — Mae West
Garrett Marr
Parents: Karalynn and Jeff Marr
College, major: St. Olaf College, chemistry on the pre-med track
Quote: “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
Naomi Nickel
Parents: Jing-Jing and Jay Nickel
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, environmental science and philosophy
Quote: “But you know that when the truth is told / That you can get what you want / Or you can just get old. You’re gonna kick off before you even get halfway through. When will you realize Vienna waits for you?” – “Vienna,” Billy Joel
Robert Rauer
Parents: Thomas and Karola Rauer
College, major: Purdue University, mechanical engineering
Quote: “If it’s stupid but it works, it’s not stupid.” — The Mighty Jingles (Paul Charlton)
Raylee Wallis
Parents: Scott Wallis, Nate Landis and Jean Hayes
College, major: Marion Military Institute, Marion, Ala.; cybersecurity, pilot
Quote: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13
Rush City
Valedictorian: Madison Biermaier
Parents: Neil and Angie Biermaier
Valedictorian: Mitchell Mell
Parents: Branden and Ann Mell
Salutatorian: Garrett Bengtson
Parents: Brian and Trisha Bengtson
Honor students
Kiyana Maynard
Parents: Thomas Maynard and Kari Maynard
Rachel Engstrom
Parent: Rizalina Engstrom
Allyson Rood
Parents: Lee and Anne Rood
Amelia Thompson
Parents: Richard and Julianna Thompson
ElliMae White
Parents: Eric and Erin White
Isaac Erdman
Parents: Kim and Shari Erdman
Luke Flaten
Parents: Brian and Diana Flaten
Melissa Ramberg
Parents: Jeffrey Ramberg and Jenny Kropetz
Luke Widenstrom
Parents: Daniel and Nicole Widenstrom
Natasha Douglas
Parents: Jeff and Rose Douglas
Oliver Chambers
Parents: Jason and Jennifer Chambers
Joelle Leigland
Parents: Eric and Christine Leigland
Taylor Anderson
Parents: Scott and Michelle Anderson
Katelyn Bauer
Parents: Chris Bauer and Kari Bauer
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St. Agnes, St. Paul
Eleanor Stariha
Parents: Jeff and Amy Stariha
College, major: University of Mary, Bismarck, N.D.; communications-media production
Quote: “Live the life full of the mind, exhilarated by new ideas, intoxicated by the romance of the unusual.” — Ernest Hemmingway
Anna Reimer
Parents: Steven and Stephanie Reimer
College, major: University of Mary, Bismarck, N.D.; nursing
Quote: “Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring.” — St. Catherine of Siena
Anna Walter
Parents: Gwyn and Brian Walter
College, major: Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.; exercise science, pre-physical therapy
Quote: “The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.” — Pope Benedict XVI
Kathryn Bloomquist
Parents: Jim and Therese Bloomquist
College, major: The College of St. Scholastica, life sciences
Quote: “We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are.” — Max De Pree
Francesca Keating
Parents: Joseph Keating and Rachel Keating
College, major: University of Dallas, Irving, Texas; philosophy and fine arts
Quote: “This is my last message to you: in sorrow, seek happiness.” — “The Brothers Karamazov,” Fyodor Dostoevsky
Susanna Petric
Parents: Rastislav and Maria Petric
College, major: North Dakota State University, architecture
Quote: “If I am not, may God put me there; and if I am, may God so keep me.” — St. Joan of Arc
Nathan Brownell
Parents: Kyle and Maria Brownell
College, major: University of St. Thomas, mechanical engineering
Quote: “Do not be afraid. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity. Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” — St. John Paul II
Monica Knapp
Parents: Charles and Julianne Knapp
College, major: University of Mary, Bismarck, N.D.; nursing
Quote: “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” — Sam Levenson
Albert Buss
Parents: Christine and Daniel Buss
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, biochemistry
Quote: “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: What! You too? I thought I was the only one.” — C.S. Lewis
Timothy Tibesar
Parents: Robert and Amy Tibesar
College, major: University of St. Thomas, mechanical engineering
Quote: “The world offers you comfort. But you were not made for comfort, you were made for greatness.” — Pope Benedict XV
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St. Anthony Village
Top 10 percent
Johnny Ballot
Parents: Kara and William Ballot
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, landscape architecture
Isaac Bernal
Parents: Kim and Eduardo Bernal
College, major: University of Minnesota, architecture
Hannah Bernhardt
Parents: Jolana and Paul Bernhardt
College, major: The School of the Art Institute of Chicago; fine arts, art education
Li An Dambrine
Parents: Jill and Thomas Dambrine
College, major: Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa; elementary education
Leah Everson
Parents: Julie and James Everson
College: Bethel University
Josie Gale
Parents: Britta Gale and Paul Gale
College, major: Carroll College, Helena, Mont.; pre-med biology
McKenna Halverson
Parents: Tara and Dustin Halverson
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, health promotion and health equity
Amanda Hawkins
Parents: Heather and Jim Hawkins
College, major: Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas; nursing
Ethan Kempenich
Parents: Kristi Tharp and Jeffrey Kempenich
College: Augsburg University
Emilie Nogosek
Parents: Kim and Chris Nogosek
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison, College of Engineering
Erin Przybilla
Parents: Mary and Ryan Przybilla
College, major: Minnesota State University, Mankato; physiology
Sarah Smith
Parents: Julie and Andy Smith
College, major: University of Minnesota, biology
Erika Tsukamoto
Sasha von Ende
Parents: Judy Eyupoglu and Ben Von Ende
College, major: University of California, Santa Barbara; communications
Kamryn Wiese
Parents: Wendi and Brian Wiese
College: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Quinn Wiese
Parents: Wendi and Brian Wiese
College: University of North Dakota
St. Croix Central, Hammond, Wis.
Valedictorians: Kaitlyn Holmgren, Tadan Holzer, Jeremiah Hubbard, Hannah Kempen, Gabriel Siler, Emily Wehausen, Heidi Wehausen
Alysha Albright, Madelyn Anderson, Joshua Bair, Sophie Bechel, Cole Becker, Kendra Benson, Samantha Blackford, Sydney Carlson, Olivia Cleary, Mason Dado, Tarhia Davis, Jakob Eggen, Kayci Ellefson, William Emery, Madeline Ford, Colton Gardner, Krysta Gary, Jazilynn Geiger, Trevor Germain, Abigayle R. Hauschildt, Madelaine Hawke, Brynn Heebink, Kolby Hodnefield, Cougar Holder, Erin Imboden, Calleigh Johnson, Mya Kizer, Joseph Knops, Riley Lancour, Maxwell Larson, Cayden LaVenture, Piper Leeson, Sarah Lent, Katharine Madlung, Joel Mcgrane, Christopher Mohrhauser, Trent Nippoldt, Braeden O’Brien, Matthew O’Brien, Emma Osegard, Tyler Owens, Zoey Page, Jackson Pettit, Tyler Reichenberg, Parker Rudd, Jacob Sanders, Breonna Sarnstrom, Myalynn Schlueter, Alexa Sippel, Spencer Trainor, Cameron Tredal, Cassie Wang, Jenna Wehausen, Carter Wester, Anthony Xiong
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St. Croix Falls, Wis.
Layton Borst
Parents: Lee and Les Borst
College: St. Olaf College
Emily McCurdy
Parents: Sara and Brent McCurdy
College: Viterbo University, La Crosse, Wis.
Abigail Jensen
Parents: Sarah and Robb Jensen
College: Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Mich.
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St. Croix Lutheran Academy, West St. Paul
Valedictorian: Elizabeth Bornschlegl
Parents: Arlin and Olga Bornschlegl
College, major: Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minn.; education
Quote: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28
Salutatorian: TaiteYing Fischer
Parents: James and Christine Fischer
College, major: Loyola University, Chicago; psychology or political science (pre-law)
Quote: “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” — Philippians 4:13
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St. Croix Preparatory Academy, Baytown Township
Maisie Beagan
Parents: Michael and Kelly Beagan
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, English
Lauren Burquest
Parents: Brian and Karen Burquest
College, major: Purdue University, engineering
Clara Christopherson
Parents: Kara Christopherson, Darcy Christopherson
College, major: Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y.; international relations
Cameron Doffing
Parents: Daniel and Angela Doffing
College, major: University of St. Thomas, computer science
Sydney Erlandson
Parents: Trent Erlandson and Mandi Korlin
College, major: West Texas A & M University
Sofia Fix
Parents: Thomas and Grace Fix
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, mathematics
Julia Garland
Parents: Michael and Michelle Garland
College, major: Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh; human-computer interaction
Isaiah LaLonde
Parents: Lawrence and Kathryn LaLonde
College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Elise Marek
Parents: Darin and Lola Marek
College, major: University of Iowa, English
Grace McFarlane
Parents: Shawn and Jennifer McFarlane
College, major: Gustavus Adolphus College, chemistry
Jakob Neau
Parents: Jeff and JoAnn Neau
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, computer engineering
Lukas Neau
Parents: JoAnn and Jeff Neau
College, major: Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles; film and television production
Emma Nord
Parents: Janusz and Joy Nord
College, major: University of Colorado-Boulder, integrative physiology
Quinn Petersen
Parents: Mark Petersen and Karen Vidlock
College, major: Carthage College, Kenosha, Wis.; history
Ryan Reeh
Parents: Ernest Reeh and Mary Ann Bunczak
College, major: Beloit College, biochemistry
Olivia Reeves
Parents: Dale and Vicci Reeves
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, psychology and pre-medicine
Prasoon Tandon
Parents: Paresh and Parul Tandon
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, computer science and mathematics
Anna Warmka
Parents: Tim and Bridget Warmka
College, major: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, accounting
Celia Witt
Parents: David and Sarah Witt
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, bioproducts and biosystems engineering
Emma Ylonen
Parents: Paul and Sue Ylonen
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, mathematics
Alison Yoho
Parents: Darwin and Julie Yoho
College, major: Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Fla; political science and economics
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St. Paul Academy and Summit School
Isobel Alm, Michael Bagnoli, Rafael Barocas, Annabelle Bond, Anthony Chen, Maya Choi, Elianah Cohen, Karla Garcia, John Hall, Henry Hoeglund, Thomas Isberg, Gavin Kimmel, Elizabeth Kristal, Nikolas Liepins, Maxanne Millerhaller, Theodore Moen, Addie Morrisette, Alek Radsan, Jennifer Ries, Julia Scott, Isabel Toghramadjian
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St. Paul City School — River’s Edge Academy
Nadine Brown, Hunter Carlson, Loreali Carlson, Aiden Constans Fierro, Ariana Cruz, Dionne Eason, Jhakiya Harris, Senica Jeffries, Samuel Kaiser, Adah Lindquist, Curtis Rich Laroque, Tericka Stevenson, Sage Stripling
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St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists
Fia Jurgens
Parents: LeeAnn and Andrew Jurgens
College: University of Rochester, Rochester, N.Y.
Josh Krienke
Parents: Joe Krienke and Stephanie Thompson
College: Bard College Conservatory of Music, Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y.
Zac Dulkin
Parents: Joanna and Ryan Dulkin
College: Stanford University, Stanford, Calif.
Azure Brooks
Parents: Carrie Brooks and Kyle Babcock
College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Phoenicia Gamble
Parents: Vanessa Gamble and Jeremiah Gamble
College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities/Guthrie Theater
Loden Croll
Parents: Jillian Lampert and Walter Croll
College: University of Vermont, Burlington, Vt.
Hannah Featherstone
Parents: Betsy and Scott Featherstone
College: Point Park University, Pittsburgh
Rachel Luchsinger
Parents: Jim and Kris Luchsinger
College: Iowa State University
Olivia Coon
Parent: Kim Coon
College: Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, Ohio
Olivia Oftedahl
Parents: Imina Oftedahl and Kris Oftedahl
College: New York University Tisch School of the Arts, New York City
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St. Thomas Academy, Mendota Heights
Jordan Young
Parents: Darren and Anupama Young
College: Duke University, Durham, N.C.
John Sexton
Parents: Michael and Judith Sexton
College: U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.
Ronan Lauber
Parents: Kurt and Theresa Lauber
College: University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind.
Thomas Hedman
Parents: Eric and Leah Hedman
College: University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind.
Andrew Walsh
Parents: Matt and Laurie Walsh
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison
William Hoppe
Parents: Bruce and Jean Hoppe
College: University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind.
William Guttery
Parents: John and Amy Guttery
College: Boston College
Theodore Farrell Jr.
Parents: Ted and Laura Farrell
College: Fordham University; New York, N.Y.
Wil Applebaum
Parents: Scott and Susan Applebaum
College: Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y.
Alexander Bursey
Parents: David and Barbara Bursey
College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Aidan Mir
Parents: Tamas and Nancy Mir
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dylan Houle
Parents: Nicholas and Sonia Houle
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Henry Reding
Parents: Andy and Francie Reding
College: College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Mass.
Joseph Brennan
Parents: Thomas and Dawn Brennan
College: Iowa State University
Christopher Peters
Parents: Michael and Nicole Peters
College: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md.
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Henry Sibley, Mendota Heights
Joseph Booth
Parents: Jason and Karen Booth
College: Yale University
Quote: “They say money doesn’t buy happiness, but I’d rather be sad in a Tesla.” — Joseph Booth
Cameron Latvis
Parent: Sue Latvis
College: Macalester College
Quote: “At times you gotta step away, do some livin’ / Let time provide a new prescription, givin’ truer vision.” — “Let Go My Hand,” J Cole
Isabelle Lein
Parents: Justina Lein and Greg Lein
College, major: Iowa State University; kinesiology, pre-med
Quote: “Even the biggest failure, even the worst, beats the hell out of never trying.” — Meredith Grey, “Grey’s Anatomy”
Natalie Meyers
Parents: John and Adrienne Meyers
College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Quote: “Don’t be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered.” — Michelle Obama
Anne Monroe
Parents: Mike Monroe and Mary Galvin
College: Gustavus Adolphus College
Quote: “Then, as if no one had ever tried before, try to say what you see and feel and love and lose.” — “Letters to a Young Poet,” Rainer Maria Rilke
Anja Nilles
Parents: Lora and Brian Nilles
College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Quote: “Whatever you are, be a good one.” — William Makepeace Thackeray
Ava Rohleder
Parents: Nicole Paradise and Greg Rohleder
College: Loyola University Chicago
Quote: “The best things in life, the very best things, happen unexpectedly.” — Young Donna, “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again”
Rachel Sechter
Parent: Ann Sechter
College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, College of Biological Sciences
Quote: “Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality.” — Malala Yousafzai
Jonathan Stamman
Parents: Kristen and Terry Stamman
College: University of Iowa
Quote: “Roads, where we’re going we don’t need roads.” — Doc Brown, “Back to the Future”
Nadia Woolner
Parents: Sophea Woolner and Stanley Woolner
Next year: Gap year
Quote: “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” — David Viscott
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Simley, Inver Grove Heights
Sara Borchard
Parents: Sue and Dave Borchard
College: Gustavus Adolphus College
Zoe Boughton
Parents: Ricka and Dan Boughton
College, major: Northern State University, Aberdeen, S.D.; animal sciences
Shiraj Chowdhury
Parents: Sonia Chowdhury & Kamrul Islam
College, major: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore; neuroscience, computer science, and medicine, science and the humanities (pre-med)
Kirsten Fischbach
Parents: Adam and Julie Fischbach
College, major: Winona State University, nursing
Brekken Grathen
Parents: Rick and Lisa Grathen
College, major: University of Minnesota-Duluth, biology
Ethan Jie
Parents: Thomas Jie and Liwen Yu
College, major: Northwestern University, economics and mathematical methods in the social sciences
Tammy Ngo
Parents: Tommy and Tina Ngo
College, major: University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management; international business and marketing
Anna Olson
Parents: Faith and Jonathan Olson
College, major: Bethel University; political science and business, pre-law
Sophia Roche
Parents: Wendy and Kevin Roche
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, biology on the pre-med track
Zach Soule
Parents: Jeff and Shannon Soule
College, major: University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management; business management
Delaney Zellner
Parents: Mike and Michelle Zellner
College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Somerset, Wis.
Summa cum laude: Zachary Abbott, Katherine Bartig, Tristin Barttelt, Ridley Bemis, Brooke Boreen, Abigail Cole, Jackson Cook, Henry Dendinger, Jacob Diethert, Rachel Gaikowski, Jack Gazdik, Sophia Hanson, Erica Hoyt, Danielle Kitzerow, Madison Kramer, Trae Kreibich, Kai Krogmann, Grace Lambert, Emma Larkowski, Riley MacDonald, Zachary Maitrejean, Ryan Mason, Laura McVeigh, Jacob Miller, Brooke Mitchell, Benjamin Nelson, Noah Newhouse, Taylor Paulson, Carissa Rose, Jenna Rosentreter, Kathryn Rushton, Riley Sauers, Ryan Sauers, Gianna Sayers, Danielle Schachtner, Trevor Schachtner, Katherine Schroeder, Abigail Skramstad, Hannah Thoreson, Katie Tronson, Lauren Young
Magna cum laude: Robert Churchich, Shyann Erickson, Sophia Rivard, Tysen Wink
Cum laude: Lars Ellickson, Benjamin Garcia, Ethan Greener, Carson Peterson
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South St. Paul
Adele Reinhardt Songalia
Parents: Elizabeth Songalia and Christopher Songalia
College: Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y.
Esther Susan Joy Everson
Parents: Jeanette Everson and Fred Everson
College: Goucher College, Baltimore
Lilia Willow Ryan
Parent: Alexandra Alex-Ryan
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Nicole Bryanna Kelly
Parents: Dawn Kelly and Kenneth Kelly
College: University of South Dakota
Brynn Rose Bauer
Parents: Cherie Bauer and Eric Bauer
College: University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Damien Fellows
Parents: Donna Dahl and Mark Fellows
Next year: Gap year
Addison Mae Waska
Parents: Amy Waska and Anthony Waska
College: Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.
Brooklyn Avery Fischbach
Parents: Kathleen Fischbach and Daniel Fischbach
College: University of Minnesota-Crookston
Ella Lorraine Wagner
Parents: Mary Jeanne Wagner and Matthew Wagner
College: St. Mary’s University of Minnesota
Melody Rose Podgorski
Parents: Carrie Podgorski and Todd Podgorski
College: Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Spring Valley, Wis.
Graduating with honors: Michael Bauer, valedictorian; Ava Bawek, salutatorian; Brayden Wolf, Jessica Wildner, Rachel Pfingsten, Matthew Thoms, Aivary Stein, Kaitlin Bigaouette, Nathan Fesenmaier, Elijah Dumond, Tanner Sands, Nolan Stans
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Stillwater Area
Top 5 percent: Penelope Corbett, Heather Wiehe, Hannah Cherry, Eleanor Grace, Patrick Walsh, Abigail Kyllo, John Schaefer, Anders Abbott, Annika Fredeen, Amelia Lehmann, Grace Knowlan, Sandra Liu, Eve Hinnenkamp, Elizabeth Landherr, Grant Hymes, Nathaniel Lane, Ryan Schuenke, Jack Baude, Ayuna Lamb-Hickson, Nicole Haley, Elayra Dizon, Analee Weaver, Kathleen Pothen, Wren Konickson, Johanna Teegarden, Emma Schatt, Allison Blatter, Katherine Eisenbrandt, Peter Leach, Adam Gaertner, Sophia Steblay, Else Anderson, Madelyn Purdie
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Tartan, Oakdale
Katelyn Accola
Parents: Mike and Melanie Accola
College, major: University of Kansas, engineering
Quote: “Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved.” — Winnie the Pooh
Alex Bearth
Parents: Melissa and Greg Bearth
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, mechanical engineering
Quote: “The largest room in the world is the room for improvement.”
Ella Buffalo
Parents: Beth and Henry Buffalo
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Quote: “Contrary to popular belief, I know exactly what I’m doing.” — Tony Stark, “Iron Man 2”
Gabriella Curiel
Parents: Jana Sheedy and Arnoldo Curiel
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, political science
Quote: “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”
Maggie Gustafson
Parents: Karen and Craig Gustafson
College, major: University of St. Thomas, biochemistry
Quote: “Life’s what you make it so let’s make it rock.” — “Life’s What You Make It,” Hannah Montana
Aaron Monarrez
Parents: Idalia and Esteban Vazquez
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, computer science
Quote: “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” — Nelson Mandela
Hlinra Moua
Parents: Chueyee Moua and Lee Yang
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, biology
Quote: “Keep your eyes on the stars, but your feet on the ground.” — Theodore Roosevelt
Anna Ton Nu
Parents: Thu and Thanh Vinh
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, management information systems and computer science
Quote: “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”
Mario Valento
Parents: Mark and Mary Valento
College: University of Minnesota
Quote: “I am a part of all that I have met.” — “Ulysses,” Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Cambria Whalen
Parents: Chad and Jill Whalen
College, major: Bethel University, biokinetics (pre-med)
Quote: “Work hard and become a leader, be lazy and never succeed.” — Proverbs 12:24
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Trinity School at River Ridge, Eagan
Cum laude graduates:
Avila Berns, graduate award
Parents: John and Margaret Berns
College: Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee
Thomas DeWitt, graduate award
Parents: Conan and Angela DeWitt
College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Mitchell Arend
Parent: Helen Arend
College: Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio
Maximilian Hastreiter
Parents: John and Karen Hastreiter
College: University of Dallas, Irving, Texas
William Howell
Parents: Mark and Jeni Howell
College: University of St. Thomas
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TRIO Wolf Creek, Chisago City
Violet Anderson, Clara Ball, Emily Bormes, Alexis Bostic, Isaac Brisson, Elizabeth Brown, Tess Cody, Mikayla Conrady, Annabelle Cunningham, Logan Danielowski, Allyse Davison, Danila Egorov, Landon Eichinger, Layla Gajeski, Molly Gajeski, Brady Gardner, Madeline Gibson, Tatianna Habeck, Lily Hart, Brian Hoeben, Kevin Hoeben, Samuel Hunt, Kaylee Johnson, NiKole Kasper, Lainey Keller, Collin Kepner, Macy Klar, Joshua Kubes, McKenna Larson, Chase Linell, Melissa Magnuson, Brandon Marier, Olivia Marks, Jackson Martinson, Talia Martinson, Hunter McMahon, Payton McQuiston, Brooke Menier, Isabelle Mitchell, Veronika Morehead, Wyatt Nicholson, Christina Niessen, Alaini Parlow, Hailie (Asher) Payne, Emma Peterfeso, McKenna Peterson, Brandon Pilz, McKinnley Remick, Cipio Rice, Dylan Ruppert, Alexander Samlaska, Samara Sandstrom, Anson Scheele, Connor Sramek, Zachary Vaught, Samuel Weber, Hailie Weber, Lowell Wightman, Nicole Willey, Dakota Young
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Unity, Balsam Lake, Wis.
Valedictorian: Alexander Robinson
Parents: Brandon and Lisa Robinson
College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Quote: “If you hang out with chickens, you’re going to cluck; and if you hang out with eagles, you’re going to fly!” — Steve Maraboli
Salutatorians:
Rebekah Robinson
Parents: Brandon and Lisa Robinson
College: Bethel University
Quote: “Have courage and be kind.” — Cinderella
Sydney Horgan
Parents: Sean and Sara Horgan
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Quote: “Only look back to see how far you have come.” — Winnie the Pooh
Nathan Garvey
Parents: Pam and Michael Garvey
College: University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Quote: “Every single one of us has the ability to do great things, to leave a legacy.”
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Visitation, Mendota Heights
Reece Bergeron
Parents: Mark and Christine Bergeron
College: Marquette University, Milwaukee
Isabel Brandt
Parents: Eric and Lisa Brandt
College: Oxford College of Emory University, Oxford, Ga.
Margaret Dalseth
Parents: Pascal and Jennifer Dalseth
College: Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.
Alexandra Golz
Parents: Nicholas and Dorena Golz
College: Trinity College, Hartford, Conn.
Claire Kirchner
Parents: Chad and Mary Kirchner
College: Marquette University, Milwaukee
Elizabeth Link
Parents: Gregg and Deb Link
College: University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind.
Colibri Lopez Munoz
Parents: Juan Lopez-Valera and Ivette Munoz-Carranza
College: University of St. Thomas
Margaret Mische
Parents: Eric and Mary-Helen Mische
College: Marquette University, Milwaukee
Yifei Shan
Host Parents: Luis Anchondo and Jennifer Johnson
College: University of California-Davis
Noel Wang
Parents: David Wang and Molly Ginther-Wang
College: Carleton College
Edie Weinstein
Parents: Charles Weinstein and Ann Brombach
College: University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Washington Technology Magnet, St. Paul
Summa cum laude: Constance Azonwu, Moo Nay Blut, Kendrick Chang, Yuelia Chang, Tavion Cygan-Johnson, Camille Dokken, Vincent Hoang, Chai Lia Lee, Der Lee, Melony Lee, Madeline Lepisto, Yue Pheng Lor, Ashley Moua, Bway Paw, Your Paw, Phoebe Pryor, Rosemary Randall, Mason Rounds, Ehpaw So, Pa Chee Thao, Ye Chong Thao, El Thirr, Michelle Tran, Kong Vang, Mai Chue Vang, Paj Ntsha Vang, Samantha Vang, Skye Vang, Durate Worika, A Lee Xiong, Pao Xiong, Weerakwong Xiong, Angel Yang, Brianna Yang, Mai Chee Yang, Muachee Yang, Reminee Yang, Zoov Yang
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White Bear Lake Area
Top 5 percent: Micah Anderson, Natalie Andres, Aaron Barton, Abigail Fettinger, Wyatt Fish, Abigail Franta, Devin Helmes, Kylie Hoffman, Eric Hosch, Natascha Larson, Kierstin Larson, Andrew Lomoro, Lauren Loppnow, Camron Madsen, Maggie Marston, Aaron Palkar, Moses Palkar, Trayton Precosolido, Thomas Rohlinger, Anna Ryan, Claire Schneider, Sean Smythe, Gretel Tassah, Alexander Toner, Heidi Trinh, Anika Volker, Zakary Wadzinksi, Yinghao Wang, Matthew Weiman
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Woodbury
Joey Wu
Parents: Jung-Sheng Wu and Pei-Wen Fang
College, major: University of Pennsylvania, bioengineering and philosophy (VIPER Program)
Quote: “A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.” — Ayn Rand
Stephen Ma
Parents: Benjamin and Jackie Ma
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, computer science and music
Quote: “Life is limited, that’s why it’s so precious. Since there’s a limit, we try our best to live.” — Heiji Hattori, “Detective Conan”
David Wang
Parents: Haoming Rong and Yizhong Wang
College, major: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; electrical engineering
Quote: “The best way to predict your future is to create it.”
Sarah Zhang
Parents: Wendy Xiong and Jerry Zhang
College, major: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, applied math and computer science
Quote: “I suppose if we couldn’t laugh at things that don’t make sense, we couldn’t react to a lot of life.” — Calvin, “Calvin and Hobbes”
Anvitha Miryala
Parents: Aruna and Venkatesh Miryala
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, management information systems
Quote: “You learn more from failure than success.”
Esperanza Lee
College, major: Harvard College, economics or government
Quote: “I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” — Psalms 16:8
Christina Li
Parents: Xia Liao and Chaodi Li
College, major: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, psychology and neuroscience
Quote: “Work hard in silence, let success be your noise.”
