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Publication of the Battle Lake Review and Ashby-Dalton Post • Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Saluting Our Seniors!

Saluting Ashby Seniors ...Page 2

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

2017 AHS CommencementSunday, May 28, 2017 • 2 p.m. • High School Auditorium

Processional ............................................................................... Band

Welcome .......................................................Nate Meissner, Principal

Musical Arrangement ..................................................................Choir

Valedictorian Address ................................................Madison Krupke

Senior Class Movie...............................Skyler Hill and Mikayla Dahlen

Salutatorian Address......................................................Austin Walker

Musical Arrangement.................................................Sawyer Risbrudt

Class of 1967 Recognition............................. Nate Meissner, Principal

Musical Arrangement.................................................................. Band

Presentation of Diplomas ............................................. Suzanne Wing

Chairman, Ashby Board of Education

Presentation of Class of 2017 ....................... Nate Meissner, Principal

Recessional.................................................................................. Band

Ashby Kindergarten Graduation 2005

Class Quote

“We may not have it all together, but together we have it all.”

Class Colors

Orange and Teal

Class Flower

White Rose

Saluting Ashby Seniors ... Page 3


DeannaDaubenspeck

and JimmyBurkhardt

are theparents of

Mikah BurkhardtFuture Plans: Attend college at LeCordon Bleu and be-

come a sous chef.School Activities: Golf, Knowledge Bowl, Archery (FFA)Favorite School Memory: We were in science doing a

trapping challenge for field biology. Our groupcaught a mouse and put it in a bucket, but when webrought it into the classroom the mouse got out andran all around the room.

Motto: Don’t let words hurt you...they are only tempo-rary.

Noel and MissyCook

are theparents of

Nathan CookFuture Plans: Attend NDSU.School Activities: FootballFavorite School Memory: When I graduate.Motto: Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn’t work.

Jody and JasonDahlenare the

parents of

Aaron DahlenFuture Plans: Go to M-State in Fergus to get my gener-

als done, then go to MSUM to be a Special EdTeacher.

School Activities: Trap, Band, ChoirFavorite School Memory: Proving Mr. Kent wrong - he

thought that the duck I identified was a Blue WingTeal but it was a hen Mallard.

Motto: Take ‘em! —Dwight Walvatne

Congratsand Good Luckto all Seniors!

T & B Short StopTodd and Brit Finkelson, owners

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Julie Dahlenand Ryan Henrichsare the

parents of

Mikayla DahlenFuture Plans: Attend Alex Tech for Medical Administra-

tive Specialist.School Activities: Softball, FFA, YearbookFavorite School Memory: Went to Andes and was skiing

with Sawyer, Mack and I ran into a tree.

Mark and BettyDeckerare the

parents of

Alexander DeckerFuture Plans: Move to Alexandria and go to ATCC for

Accounting for two years.School Activities: Video Club, Knowledge Bowl, Student

Council, Play, Chir, Media ArtsFavorite School Memory: Coming back from NY, looking

for Austin’s glasses for the longest time, then findingthem in his laundry bag on the bus.

Motto: Why so serious, let’s put a smile on your face.

Betty and MarkDeckerare the

parents of

John DeckerFuture Plans: Attend Alexandria Community and Techni-

cal College.School Activities: National Honor Society, Knowledge

Bowl, School Play, Video Cub, Choir, GolfFavorite School Memory: A couple years ago in English

class with Mrs. Maethner, me and my class all read insilence but a couple of us had headphones in to lis-ten to music. So my friend had his in and we had avery squeaky desk. Then I tapped him to turn hismusic down. A couple times I tapped him to stopmaking the desk squeak. Then he tapped me and ac-cidently yelled “You’re doing it to” when he meant towhisper it to me.

Motto: Keep a handful of best friends.

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Congrats To AllThe Graduates!

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Congratulationsto all the

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Wishing AllGraduates

Midwest Bank “Banking Your Way”108 West Main • Dalton MN 56324

218-589-8701 www.midwestbank.net

103 Melby Ave.Ashby, MN

218-747-2749

CongratulationsClass of 2017

Congratulations! Be

Proud of Yourself!



Kyle and SuzieEcker

are theparents of

Mackenzie EckerFuture Plans: Attend NDSU for Psychology.School Activities: Volleyball, FCA, Basketball, Musical,

Band, Choir, SoftballFavorite School Memory: When Chase put me in the

garbage can and I needed help getting out.Motto: “What you’re supposed to do when you don’t

like a thing is change it. If you can’t change it,change the way you think about it.” - Maya Angelou

Mike and JudyGreccoare the

parents of

Riley GreccoFuture Plans: Attend MSUM to study Criminal Justice.School Activities: Football, Baseball, Choir, Play, Knowl-

edge Bowl, Yearbook ClubFavorite School Memory: Playing football.Motto: Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% what

you do about it.

Emajean Zwige,Rick Zwige and

Jon Fordare the

parents of

Jada HansonFuture Plans: Pursue a career in horse industry board-

ing/training.School Activities: No you guys don’t acknowledge the

hard work I put into my horses even though we couldhave high school rodeo.

Favorite School Memory: Prom.Motto: You do you do.

Congratulations tothe Class of 2017!

RobertsonWell Drilling,

Inc.218-747-2039

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Best OfLuck ToAll Area

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Congratuations to staffSawyer Risbrudt and

Mackenzie Eckerplus the Class of 2017!

Congratulations and GoodLuck in Your Future!

Ashby Hardware Hank102 Melby Ave. in Ashby

218-747-2869Dan and Heidi Johnson, owners

Best Wishes Seniors, Riley Grecco & Alex Decker

JC’s Ashby 747-2660Dalton 589-8907

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Brooks andJodi Hill, Jay andLaurie Melberg

are theparents of

Skyler HillFuture Plans: Attend Mayville State University for Ele-

mentary Special EducationSchool Activities: Golf, Choir, YearbookFavorite School Memory: Making new friends along the

way to senior year.Motto: “Be a voice not an echo.”

Scott and AngieKamrathare the

parents of

Chase KamrathFuture Plans: Heavy Equipment.School Activities: Football, BasketballFavorite School Memory: When I put Mack in the

garbage can after she tripped me.Motto: When life knocks you down get up.

Tanya and BradKrupkeare the

parents of

Madison KrupkeFuture Plans: After finishing the year at M-State, Fergus

Falls, I will attend MSUM in the fall. I plan to earn myBachelor’s Degree in Psychology while taking pre-medicine classes. After MSUM I will enroll at the U ofM for medical school to become Psychiatrist.

School Activities: Volleyball, TrackFavorite School Memory: Going to football games, play-

ing sports, Homecoming/Snoweek.Motto: Do what makes you happy.

Congratulations toall AHS Grads!

A special “Hats Off’ to ourown Mikayla Dahlen and

Sheyenne Evavold!Ashby Living Center provides

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We’re Proud Of TheClass Of 2017

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Jenna Koep,Stylistand

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Onward & Upward To Meet Your Goals!



Mike and AmyMaunumaki

are theparents of

Michael MaunumakiFuture Plans: To work.School Activities: FFAFavorite School Memory: Going to State FFA.Motto: “Just keep on hunting.”

Mike and LoriRisbrudtare the

parents of

Sawyer RisbrudtFuture Plans: Attend U of M Twin Cities to study Social

Science.School Activities: Student Council, National Honor Soci-

ety, Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, Band, ChoirFavorite School Memory: Going to New York City fresh-

man year for the band/choir trip.Motto: “Just do it” -Shia Lebouf

Michael andMichelleWalkerare the

parents of

Austin WalkerFuture Plans: Attend U of M Minneapolis with Chemistry

major.School Activities: Football, Knowledge Bowl, Band,

Choir, MusicalFavorite School Memory: My friend and I being the last

two for a dodgeball game and winning.Motto: I’m not arguing; I’m just explaining how I’m right.

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City of Daltonand

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BORGRUD’S TVSales and Service

Ashby, MN • Jim Borgrud, Owner

Congratulations Graduates



Heather andMarc Slack,

Dave Zastroware the

parents of

Riley ZastrowFuture Plans: Attend University of South Dakota in Ver-

million for Communication Sciences and Disordersto hopefully one day earn a Speech Pathology de-gree.

School Activities: Volleyball, Softball, Choir, FFA, Musi-cal

Favorite School Memory: When we had softball day atschool and the grades would play each other and theteachers and my class also got to fry fish that daywith Mr. Kent because we did good on our MCAtests.

Motto: Cherish every moment before it’s gone.

Theresa andDoug Fossell

are theparents of

Roland FossellFuture Plans: Join the Air ForceSchool Activities: At Destiny Academy - Basketball,

TrackFavorite School Memory: My favorite school memory is

hearing the bell for the last period signaling I get tohead home.

Motto: “If it isn’t difficult, you’re not trying.”

Heidi andRandy Denzel

are theparents of

Rayne DenzelFuture Plans: Undecided.School: Attended Twin Oaks School.

Pederson-TrippPost #357

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CongratulationsTo 2017

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Commercial, Residence and FarmCongratulations to all 2017 Graduates!

BUY - SELL - CONSIGNMENTCody Johnson 218-747-2151 • 218-405-0933

118 Main St., Ashby, MN [email protected]

Congratulations Seniors!

CongratsRoland Fossell

fromDestinyAcademy

Good luck on yourfuture plans!

Congratulations!Your Hard Work

Paid Off!

HatsOff To TheGraduates!

Hats Off to theGraduates!



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Saluting Battle Lake Seniors ...Page 10


2017 BLHS CommencementFriday, May 26, 2017 • 7 p.m. • High School Gymnasium

Fanfare Processional .................................................................. Concert Band

National Anthem ........................................................................Concert Band

Welcome Message.................................Ryan Severson, High School Principal

Student Address ..........................................................................Trenton Feda

“Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal” ................................................Concert Choir

“Coffee in a Cardboard Cup” ........................................Senior Choir Members

Student Address ....................................................................Daniel Ukkelberg

“Into the Joy of Spring” ..............................................................Concert Band

Slide Presentation.....................................................................Kadie Knudson

Superintendent Address ...................................................................Jeff Drake

Presentation of Class .............................Ryan Severson, High School Principal

Presentations of Diplomas ................................Board of Education Members

Paul Ness and Steve Young

Student Address ...........................................................................Elise Carlson

Introduction of the Graduates of 2017...........Lauren Minten, Class President

Recessional .................................................................................Concert Band

Battle LakeKindergartners withTeacher Patsi Kugler &

Teacher Cindy Feda2005

Class Song

“Photograph” by Nickelback

Class Colors

Royal Blue/Silver

Class Flower - Black Rose

Class Motto - “OUR BIG EX17”

Saluting Battle Lake Seniors ... Page 11


Dan and PattiBaillargeon

are theparents of

Marcus BaillargeonFuture Plans: Attend Northland Community & Technical

College at Thief River Falls for a degree as an Auto-motive Service Technician.

School Activities: GolfFavorite School Memory: My favorite school memory

would be when Travis B. puked on Grace’s head inHeggem’s English class.

Motto: “If life were fair I’d have hair.” - Mr. Leuthner

Barb and LesBjerketvedt

are theparents of

Travis BjerketvedtFuture Plans: Farm.School Activities: Trap, FFA, BaseballFavorite School Memory: “Ace” at play time.

Kelly Bosekand Dennis

Bosekare the

parents of

Wyatt BosekFuture Plans: Attend M-State for generals, then transfer

to NDSCS to complete my RN.School Activities: Trap shootingMotto: Aye dar bud.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty

of their dreams. — Eleanor Roosevelt

Best of Luck toMaddi O’Keefe, WyattBosek, Lee Mathiesenand graduates!

You Did It!

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Congratulations Travis Bjerketvedt!


RYAN’SEPAIR

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Dan and PattiBaillargeon

are theparents of

Marcus BaillargeonFuture Plans: Attend Northland Community & Technical

College at Thief River Falls for a degree as an Auto-motive Service Technician.

School Activities: GolfFavorite School Memory: My favorite school memory

would be when Travis B. puked on Grace’s head inHeggem’s English class.

Motto: “If life were fair I’d have hair.” - Mr. Leuthner

Barb and LesBjerketvedt

are theparents of

Travis BjerketvedtFuture Plans: Farm.School Activities: Trap, FFA, BaseballFavorite School Memory: “Ace” at play time.

Lisa Bratzis the

parent of

Cameron BratzFuture Plans: Attend NDSU for Psychology, to get a job

as a Child Psychologist.School Activities: Chorale, Musical, Knowledge Bowl,

Speech, Musical Mentor, Barbershop, EnsembleFavorite School Memory: Getting in trouble for playing

on snow mound and boycotting by singing 99 bot-tles on the school wall.

Motto: “If you have a dream, don’t wait, act.” - Axel

Kelly Bosekand Dennis

Bosekare the

parents of

Wyatt BosekFuture Plans: Attend M-State for generals, then transfer

to NDSCS to complete my RN.School Activities: Trap shootingMotto: Aye dar bud.

Best Wishes for a

Bright Future!

Good Job

Seniors!



Tim and TammyCarlsonare the

parents of

Elise CarlsonFuture Plans: Attend Luther College, major in Interna-

tional Studies for Pre-Seminary.School Activities: Band, Choir, Knowledge Bowl,

Speech, National Honor Society, Musical, StudentCouncil, FCA, BPA, Interact

Favorite School Memory: Getting voted class presidentwhile still living in North Dakota.

Motto: “Let no one despise you for your youth, but setthe believers an example in speech, in conduct, inlove, in faith, in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12

Dave and HeidiChristensen

are theparents of

Derrick ChristensenFuture Plans: Attend University of North Dakota for Avi-

ation and become a Commercial Pilot.School Activities: Band, Choir, Jazz Band, Knowledge

Bowl, Football, Student Council, BPA, NHSFavorite School Memory: Elementary playtime.Motto: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the

Lord.” Jeremiah 29:11.

Kevin andShawanda

Helmbrechtare the

parents of

Marcus ClarkFuture Plans: Join the military and maybe go to college.Favorite School Memory: Elementary playtime and all

art; also friends.Motto: “Whatever you lose, you’ll find it again, but what

you throw away you’ll never get back.” - KenshinHimura

Dan and LisaCole

are theparents of

Benjamin ColeFuture Plans: Go to Mechatronics at Alex Tech.School Activities: Wrestling, Football, FFAFavorite School Memory: When Travis puked shrimp

poppers all over Grace’s head in English.Motto: If your gonna screw up, at least make them won-

der how you did it.

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Prayers, Momand Dad



Mark and AmyCory

are theparents of

Grace CoryFuture Plans: Major in Biology/Pre-Optometry and skate

on the Hockey Cheer Team at the University of NorthDakota.

School Activities: Figure Skating, Track, KnowledgeBowl, Student Council, Interact Club, National HonorSociety, Students Offering Support

Favorite School Memory: In elementary school my fa-vorite day of the year was track and field day. I lovedcompeting against my classmates, which lead me torun on varsity track and field. Also, I’ve really en-joyed growing up with my classmates over the years.

Motto: “If you wish to make an apple pie from scratchyou must first invent the universe.” - Carl Sagan

Dana Terry andLeonard Cosby

are theparents of

Olivia CosbyFuture Plans: Attend M-State in Moorhead for one year,

then transfer to MSUM to major in Psychology.School Activities: BPA, Interact, Girls Basketball Man-

agerFavorite School Memory: Track and Field day.Motto: It’s been real, it’s been fun, it’s been real fun.

Jeremy Criceis the

parent of

Nathan CriceFuture Plans: Go to Japan.School Activities: ChoirFavorite School Memory: Being friends with Marcus

Clark and talking about Anime.Motto: No Anime, No Life.

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Todd S. Smith, D.D.S.Family Dentistry

Area Lakes Dental412 Lake Avenue S • Battle Lake

218-864-5245

PO Box 38Battle Lake, MN 56515218-862-4444www.firstlakesagency.com


Brady Braun, Owner218-864-5352

Battle Lake, MN

Happy GraduationDay!

Stacy Schoonand Byron

Dornare the

parents of

Justin DornFuture Plans: Attend MSUM for Business.School Activities: Weight LiftingFavorite School Memory: The End.Motto: “They got money for the war, but can’t feed the

poor.” - Tupac

Congratulations Class of 2017!

Your Hard Work Paid Off!



Jeff and AmyDrakeare the

parents of

Jessica DrakeFuture Plans: Attend Colorado State University in Fort

Collins, majoring in Nutrition and Food Sciences;plan to become a Registered Dietician.

School Activities: Cross Country, Track, Basketball, Mu-sical, Interact, FCA, Mock Trial, Knowledge Bowl,Band, Choir, NHS

Favorite School Memory: Running cross-county be-cause I made many amazing friends that are familyto me. I had great coaches and made many wonder-ful memories.

Motto: “There is no pleasure in having nothing to do;the fun is having lots to do and not doing it.”

- Andrew Jackson

Susan Jesinoskiand Joey

Gaarslandare the

parents of

Alicia EmerfollFuture Plans: Attend Ridgewater in Willmar for a year to

get my degree in Massage Therapy, but eventually Iwant to do something with either farming or animals,but I will have my Moo Moos at some point!

School Activities: Volleyball, CheerleadingFavorite School Memory: Flipping out over getting tecky

grams from Mr. Drake for an award the elementaryreceived and then listening to Mr. Setterholm give aspeech about respect!

Motto: Alicia! Put your dip in!

Les and KathyEvavoldare the

parents of

Alyssa EvavoldFuture Plans: Attend M-State in Fergus Falls for Equine

Science.School Activities: Basketball, Interact, NHS, Choir, Musi-

calFavorite School Memory: Getting the most improved

award in basketball.Motto: “Take pride in how far you’ve come. Have faith in

how far you can go.” - Christian Larson

Dan Feda andCindy Feda

are theparents of

Trenton FedaFuture Plans: Attend college for Computer Science,

then to pursue a research career.School Activities: Jazz Band, BPA, Speech, Mock Trial,

Knowledge Bowl, Cross Country, Interact, NationalHonor Society, Musical

Favorite School Memory: Third hour with Lily.Motto: I’m not arguing, I’m just explaining why I’m right.

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Downtown Battle Lake 218-864-5261

Best Wishes For A Bright Future!Good luck to Lauren Minten and Grace Cory!



Chris andTatum Johnson

are theparents of

Lily JohnsonFuture Plans: Attend South Dakota State University ma-

joring in Nursing, minoring in Psychology.School Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Interact,

Choir Ensembles, ChoirFavorite School Memory: Third hour with Trenton.Motto: “That wasn’t like High School Musical at all.”

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Leroy andMissy Kamrath

are theparents of

Sierra KamrathFuture Plans: Attend Alexandria Technical & Community

College for Phlebotomy, then eventually I want to be-come an EMT.

School Activities: Basketball Cheerleading, FootballCheerleading, Co-Captain 11th grade and Captain12th grade

Favorite School Memory: All the van rides going to andfrom games for football and basketball cheerleading.We would always play music and tell funny stories.There was never a dull moment!

Motto: No, honey you’re thinner than me, not prettier!

Shawn Frankand Darcy

Cowing-Frankare the

parents of

Carter FrankFuture Plans: Attend the University of Minnesota-Twin

Cities in hopes for some sort of Business relatedmajor.

School Activities: Student Council, S.O.S., Basketball,Golf, Choir, Musical, Knowledge Bowl, Interact, Na-tional Honor Society

Favorite School Memory: Proposing to Mrs. Heggemand SHE SAID YES!

Motto: “If it isn’t the due date, then today isn’t the dodate.”

Congratulationsand Best Wishesfor The Future!

Good Job Seniors!



Jeanette Menzeis the

parent of

Christopher KenyonFuture Plans: Go to CLC Staples and get my degree in

Heavy Equipment Operator.School Activities: Cross Country, Wrestling, Track,

Knowledge Bowl, SOS, Weight LiftingFavorite School Memory: Loosing my bouncy ball in the

scoreboard in the little gym. Tommy Seidel and hismustache.

Motto: “Trust me, nothing is worse than knowing you’rebeautiful but get treated like an ungly duckling.”

- Tech N9NE

Merle and Elizabeth

Klintworthare the

parents of

Morgan KlintworthFuture Plans: Attend Concordia College-Moorhead for

Exercise Science.School Activities: Jazz Band, Choir, Volleyball, Basket-

ball, Golf, Student Council, Interact, National HonorSociety, Students Offering Support, FCA

Favorite School Memory: Elementary track and fieldday.

Motto: “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one evercome to you without leaving happier.” -Mother Teresa

Russell and Jennifer Knudsonare the

parents of

Kadie KnudsonFuture Plans: Attend the University of Minnesota-Duluth

to major in Biology BA, to pursue a career in themedical field.

School Activities: NHS, FFA, BPA, FCA, Choir/Chorale,Interact, Biology Club, Yearbook, Cross Country,Track and Field, MSHSL Art Shows

Favorite School Memory: All of the memories from the2014 and 2016 Battle Lake Concert Choir Trips at theRiverside Church and Carnegie Hall.

Motto: “There are far, far better things ahead than anywe left behind.” - C.S. Lewis

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Mary and AllenLarsonare the

parents of

Miranda LarsonFuture Plans: Individualize study at Northwest Technical

College in Bemidji. Bachelor Degree at Bemidji StateUniversity in Fine Arts with an emphasis in Ceramicsand a minor in Early Childhood Development. Alsoworking with my own pottery business.

School Activities: CheerleadingFavorite School Memory: I liked hanging out with

friends and seeing people smile.Motto: “Close your eyes. Trust me.” Beauty is about liv-

ing your life and being happy with yourself insideand out and not worrying about what people think ofyou.

Annabelle Leeand Richard

Gettelare the

parents of

Brianna LeeFuture Plans: Attend M-State-Moorhead for generals

then transfer to MSUM for Criminal Justice; Goal:Federal Probation Officer.

School Activities: VolleyballFavorite School Memory: When I got to go with my mom

to go meet my dad.Motto: “Can’t win them all.”

Ike and SusanLohseare the

parents of

Kirby LohseFuture Plans: Attend MSUM for a Business degree, then

go to barber school.School Activities: Trap Shooting, BaseballFavorite School Memory: When the guy from UPS deliv-

ered a giant 6-foot teddy bear to homeroom. Broughttears to my eyes.

Motto: Hip Hip.

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Brenda andGary

Mathiesenare the

parents of

Lee MathiesenFuture Plans: Pursue Nursing.School Activities: Cheerleading, Volleyball, FCA, Na-

tional Honor Society, Interact, Mock TrialFavorite School Memory: All of the girls in our grade sit-

ting together at lunch every day since 3rd grade.Motto: “Sin is like Taco Bell, it seems great at the time

but it’ll mess you up later.”

Stacy Crouseand RyanMcGuireare the

parents of

Ivy McGuireFuture Plans: Attend MSUM for Psychology degree.School Activities: BPA, InteractFavorite School Memory: Rayne’s garage.Motto: Peace will win, fear will lose.

Amber and Jeremy Mertes

are theparents of

Alex MertesFuture Plans: Attend Arizona State for Computer Sci-

ence and then make bank.School Activities: I’m just tryna graduate, man. Also

Golf Favorite School Memory: Probably graduation.Motto: “I will build a great, great wall on our southern

border, and I will make Mexico pay for that wall. Markmy words.” - Donald “the moron” Trump (I’m a Demo-crat)

Tom and PamMintenare the

parents of

Lauren MintenFuture Plans: Study Biology at University of North

Dakota.School Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Na-

tional Honor Society, Knowledge Bowl, Interact,Choir, Choir Ensembles, BPA

Favorite School Memory: The Wolf Trip.

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Sandy and TimO’Keefeare the

parents of

Breydin O’KeefeFuture Plans: Attend NDSCS.School Activities: Golf, Trap Shooting, WrestlingFavorite School Memory: Hanging out with friends.Motto: “Life’s a garden, dig it.” - Joe Dirt

Sandy and TimO’Keefeare the

parents of

Madison O’KeefeFuture Plans: Attend University of Jamestown to major

in Nursing (BSN).School Activities: Speech, Interact, YearbookFavorite School Memory: All the seniors girls sit to-

gether at lunch everyday since elementary.Motto: “Use your God given gifts to serve others.” 1

Peter 4:10

Jeff and ShelleySagerhorn

are theparents of

Justin SagerhornFuture Plans: Attend U of M-Morris for History Educa-

tion.School Activities: Knowledge Bowl, FFAFavorite School Memory: Competing at State Knowl-

edge Bowl two years in a row.Motto: Taxation is theft!

John andDonna

Salvevoldare the

parents of

Rayne SalvevoldFuture Plans: Attend Minneapolis College of Art and De-

sign with major in Photography (BFA).School Activities: BPA, Interact, Manager for Girls Bas-

ketball, MSHSL Art ShowsFavorite School Memory: “The Garage”.Motto: “Some people feel the rain, others just get wet.”

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Mike and LisaScholtenare the

parents of

Jared ScholtenFuture Plans: UMD.School Activities: Basketball, Band, NHS, Jazz BandFavorite School Memory: 3:14 p.m.Motto: “Don’t worry, I haven’t started either.” - Class-

mates

Todd and LizUkkelberg

are theparents of

Daniel UkkelbergFuture Plans: Attend NDSU for Ag and Broadcasting

Communication.School Activities: Football, Wrestling, FFA, 4-H, BPA,

NHS, Stdent council, Interact, SpeechFavorite School Memory: “Thomas Becket”.Motto: Money can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy

you goats and that’s pretty much the same thing.

Ted and BeckyVanErpare the

parents of

Eric VanErpFuture Plans: Attend NDSU for Sports Management as

well as compete for the Track team.School Activities: Football, Basketball, Track, FCA, NHS,

SOS, Biology Club, Knowledge Bowl, Band, JazzBand, BPA, Interact

Favorite School Memory: Spending time with my friendsat the lunch table and in the hallways.

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parent of

Thomas SeidelFuture Plans: Attend MSUM.School Activities: FootballFavorite School Memory: Graduation.Motto: Yup.

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Jean Wiersmaand Jeff

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parents of

Josephine WiersmaFuture Plans: Undecided.Favorite School Memory: My first year being at Battle

Lake (2015-2016) I performed at Snowball Coronationin my costume and danced. It was really fun.

Motto: “Stars don’t shine without darkness.”

John and KarenYoungare the

parents of

Adam YoungFuture Plans: Attend the University of Minnesota-Twin

Cities for Business.School Activities: Golf, BPA, NHS, Choir, Knowledge

BowlFavorite School Memory: There are a lot of good memo-

ries.Motto: Just keep swimming.

Steve and LisaYoungare the

parents of

Andrew YoungFuture Plans: Attend MSUM.School Activities: Manager, Band, Choir, Corale, Jazz

Band, NHS, Interact, Knowledge Bowl, BPA, MusicalFavorite School Memory: Leaving school.Motto: “Welcome to your tape.”

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Sixth Grade Trip to the State Capitol.

Saluting Underwood Seniors ...Page 22


2017 UHS CommencementSaturday, May 20, 2017 • 2 p.m. • High School Auditorium

Advance of Colors and Processional ...........................................Concert Band

Welcome .................................................Dr. Jeremiah Olson, Superintendent

Student Address ....................................................................Braydon Consley

“Drums of the Saamis”.............................................................................Band

Student Address ............................................................................Hanna Moe

Foreign Exchange Student Presentation.....................................Emma Britten

Anastasiya Ivankova

Senior Video

Student Address ......................................................................Carter Peterson

“I Lived” and “Jai Ho”...............................................................................Choir

Student Address ...............................................................................Jill Maahs

Presentation of Diplomas.......Dr. Olson, John Hamann and Michele Peterson

Retirement of Colors and Recessional ........................................Concert Band

UnderwoodKindergartenGraduation

2005

Class Motto

“Together we have experienced life. Separately, we will pursue our dreams.

Forever, our memories will remain.”

Class Colors

Black and Teal

Class Flower

Carnation with Teal Tips

Saluting Underwood Seniors ... Page 23


Julie Swansonand James Andersenare the

parents of

Erin AndersenFuture Plans: Attend Colorado State University for Art

with a focus in Graphic Design.School Activities: Volleyball, BPA, Choir, Show ChoirFavorite School Memory: Attending BPA’s State Leader-

ship Conference this year.Motto: If we were meant to stay in one place we would

have roots instead of feet.

Joe and JoyceAnderson

are theparents of

Kyle AndersonFuture Plans: Attend NDSCS in Wahpeton for Animal

Science and Agriculture Management.School Activities: Football, Trap Shooting, Band, ChoirFavorite School Memory: My favorite memory is from

my junior year when our Rockets football teamplayed at TFC Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Ourfootball teams were always as close as brothers, wehad each others backs! Great Memories!

Motto: “Giv-er Smoke.”

Mary Beck andGlen Beck

are theparents of

Spencer BeckFuture Plans: Go to college for possibly game design.Favorite School Memory: Hanging out with friends.Motto: Just because my path is different doesn’t mean

I’m lost.

James andAudra

Bernhardtare the

parents of

Gabrielle BernhardtFuture Plans: To be successful.School Activities: Band, Choir, ArtFavorite School Memory: When I first came to Under-

wood in 7th grade and it took 7 months to learn peo-ple’s names and remember them.

Motto: “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”

Chad Christianson

is theparent of

Devin ChristiansonFuture Plans: I want to go to college for Underwater

Welding.School Activities: Football, Cross Country, TrackFavorite School Memory: Pulling pranks on everybody.Motto: If you ain’t havin’ fun, you ain’t livin’ right.

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Shawn andMelissa Consleyare the

parents of

Braydon ConsleyFuture Plans: Joining the Air Force as an officer once I

finish up my degree in Computer Engineering in theAir Force ROTC program at NDSU.

School Activities: Soccer, Football, Golf, Interact, MAHS,Jazz Band, Band, Choir, Knowledge Bowl, BoyScouts, Young Life, Bowling League

Favorite School Memory: In HTML, Tristan Bamberg wasmouthing off to me, so I stood up and yelled “Atleast I’m not a man!” Most embarrassing moment ofmy life, but also the funniest. Still get crap for it tothis day.

Motto: “Everyone dies. Not everyone lives.” — WilliamWallace

Victoria andShawn Creek

are theparents of

Asante CreekFuture Plans: Attending the University of Utah to study

Communication Disorders and Sciences.School Activities: Band, Choir, BPA, Speech, Show

Choir, School PlayFavorite School Memory: When Jill and I were tutoring

together and we almost drove off in the wrong carthinking it was ours!

Motto: “You don’t have to know everything, just befriends with someone who knows more than you.”

Jeanne Grenvikis the

grandparent of

Angel FlemingFuture Plans: Attending South Dakota School of Mines

and Technology majoring in Chemistry and minoringin Math and Computer Science.

School Activities: BPA, Knowledge Bowl, Speech, Inter-act, MAHS, One Act, Fall Play, Choir, Show Choir

Favorite School Memory: HTML class sophomore yearMotto: “At least I’m not a man!” —Braydon Consley

Josh Geddeand Tonya

Grewe are theparents of

Jordan GeddeFuture Plans: Attend MSUM.School Activities: Football, Basketball, BPA, Weightlift-

ingFavorite School Memory: Three state football play-off

appearances.Motto: Ball is life.

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Shea and JustinSchmiegare the

parents of

Justin GeddeFuture Plans: To become an Electrician and maybe one

day have my own company.School Activities: Football, Golf, SpeechFavorite School Memory: Going to the football State

Championship twice.Motto: Practice like you have never won, play like you

never lost.

Doug and JudiHansenare the

parents of

Ryan HansenFuture Plans: Attend North Dakota State University,

Bachelor’s degree in Management Communication.School Activities: Interact, Trap Shooting, BPA, National

Honor Society, Concert and Pep BandFavorite School Memory: My favorite memory from

school is going on all the big trips with music andBPA.

Motto: Fail to plan, plan to fail.

David Harigis the

parent of

Sadie Harig-StineFuture Plans: Attend M-State online Psychology classes

and Art classes to get my Art Therapy degree.Favorite School Memory: Playing pranks on teachers in

class with friends.Motto:” Music is what feelings sound like.” -Unknown

TammyHarthun andJohn Harthun

are theparents of

Brianna HarthunFuture Plans: Attend Josef’s in Grand Forks to become

a Certified Massage Therapist.School Activities: Volleyball, Football StatsFavorite School Memory: Going to Long Lake.Motto: It is what it is.

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Jeff Jenkins andChristina

Hulter are theparents of

Kelsea JenkinsFuture Plans: Graduate AIT (Advance Individual Training

Army National Guard) this summer then attend LakeSuperior College for generals, transfer to UMD forPsychology program.

School Activities: Spanish Club, DanceFavorite School Memory: Junior year I went on the

Spanish trip to California, easily the best high schoolexperience thanks to Mrs. Cruz.

Motto: If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.

Ardy andRobin Johansen

are theparents of

Seth JohansenFuture Plans: Attend NDSU for Pharmacy.School Activities: Football, Basketball, MAHS, Interact,

Choir, BandFavorite School Memory: When Sam pushed Jordan into

a cabinet for taking his notebook in HTML.Motto: If you aren’t having fun, what’s the point?

Kent andTeresa

Jorgensonare the

parents of

Andrea JorgensonFuture Plans: Attend U of MN, Morris for Early Child-

hood Education.Motto: Don’t worry about the little things.

April Klimp andRyan Winters

are theparents of

Levi KlinknerFuture Plans: Going to M-State to pay football, get my

Associate Degree in Business, transfer to a univer-sity to further my education.

School Activities: Football, Trap Shooting, BaseballFavorite School Memory: My favorite memories come

from playing football and other sports with all myfriends. We accomplished so much together, I would-n’t want to spend those games with anyone else.

Motto: “You’re never to young or to old to dream big.”

Matt and Crystal

Hoekstra are the

parents of

Madison Kugler-HoekstraFuture Plans: Attend UMM for Secondary Education.School Activities: Volleyball, Softball, Speech, Choir,

Show Choir, Band, Interact, MAHS, Student Council,Class Secretary, Spring Play, Basketball Stats

Favorite School Memory: State Volleyball. The atmos-phere was amazing and being able to represent anawesome community was such a thrill!

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Jill and TerryLeitchare the

parents of

Taylor LeitchFuture Plans: Attend Mayville State University to play

volleyball.School Activities: Basketball, Volleyball, Interact, MAHS

(Minnesota National Honor Society), Elementary JOVolleyball Coach

Favorite School Memory: Winning the last point in theSection Championship and getting to go to 2016State VB! It was one of the best feelings.

Motto: Lets Go Ham Sandwich!

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parent of

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Michael andGail Maahs

are theparents of

Jill MaahsFuture Plans: Attend MSUM for Early Childhood Educa-

tion.School Activities: Basketball, Golf, Interact, BPA, Envi-

rothon, Knowledge Bowl, Show Choir, Speech,Spring Play

Favorite School Memory: Going to California with theSpanish Club and performing in Disney World withthe Choir.

Motto: “Do not worry about anything; instead prayabout everything.” —Philippians 4:6

Deven andMichelle Nice

are theparents of

Brandon NiceFuture Plans: Attend NDSU for MBA and Bachelors of

Psychology.School Activities: Concert Band, Show Band, Jazz

Band, Pep Band, Marching Band, BPA, KnowledgeBowl, Soccer, Golf, Interact, Speech

Favorite School Memory: State BPA freshmen year.Motto: Too weird to live, too rare to die.

Glen andKristie Noyes

are theparents of

Grace NoyesFuture Plans: Attend NDSU to become a Pediatric Nurse

Practioner.School Activities: Basketball, Volleyball, MAHS, Student

Council, InteractFavorite School Memory: Going to state for volleyball

and spending the weekend with my team. It was funhaving the whole school cheering us on!

Motto: “Every day may not be good, but there is some-thing good in every day!”

Rebecca andBrian Wing

are theparents of

Hanna MoeFuture Plans: Plan to go to law school and become a

District Attorney.School Activities: PSEOFavorite School Memory: Going to Florida for Choir and

performing at Disney.Motto: Never forget that fate loves the fearless.

Grace ...Behind you,

all your memoriesBefore you,

all your dreamsAround you,

all who love you.Within you, all you need.Love Mom, Dad and Tom

Congratulations!Good Job Seniors!



Lance andMichele Petersonare the

parents of

Carter PetersonFuture Plans: Attend either NDSU or SDSU for Agricul-

ture Engineering.School Activities: Football, Basketball, Track, Trap

Shooting, Band, Choir, Barbershop Choir, Jazz Band,Percussion Ensemble, Brass Choir, Interact, Knowl-edge Bowl, Speech, BPA, MAHS

Favorite School Memory: I really enjoyed football sea-son as a freshman. The run to the State Champi-onship was incredible.

Motto: “At least I’m not a man.” -Braydon Consley

Lon andLoretta

Petersonare the

parents of

Chloe PetersonFuture Plans: Become a Vet Tech and working with ani-

mals, on the side continue working as a CNA.School Activities: Spanish Club, Softball, Volleyball, Re-

gional Art Show with Best in Show, Scholastic ArtShow 3 Gold Awards

Favorite School Memory: Eating chips and salsa in Hart-man’s class.

Motto: Send it.

Kristi and Dallas Meyer

are theparents of

Morgan SandeFuture Plans: Attend community college and to make a

difference.School Activities: Choir ActivitiesFavorite School Memory: Laughing with friends through

the hallways. Enjoying the memories and momentswhile they last.

Motto: You try and you fail, you try and you fail but thetrue failure is when you stop trying.

Sheryl andGregg Schmidt

are theparents of

Anthony SchmidtFuture Plans: Finish school, go to college, after college,

get a job, then get a house.Favorite School Memory: Going to the winter formal in

the 9th grade when a senior girl asked me to slowdance with her.

Motto: Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on theground.

MarcyLynnChristine andLewis Roers

are theparents of

Isaac RoersFuture Plans: Become Construction Management and

move away.School Activities: BaseballFavorite School Memory: Shooting a potato launcher in

school.Motto: F.I.S.H.

Chuck andDiane Ross

are theparents of

Jacey RossFuture Plans: Attend Mayville State University to play

volleyball.School Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Interact, MAHSFavorite School Memory: Playing in the State Volleyball

tournament last fall.Motto: A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor.

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Mike and SarahScott and Steve

and AngelaWeberare the

parents of

Maxwell ScottFuture Plans: Attend Mayville State University.School Activities: Band, Soccer, Basketball, Knowledge

BowlFavorite School Memory: Beating Parkers Prairie.Motto: Hard work beats talent.

Denise Pederson and

Kevin Skinnemoen

are theparents of

Shelby SkinnemoenFuture Plans: Attend Alexandria Tech to become a

Nurse.School Activities: Volleyball, Softball, ChoirFavorite School Memory: Field trip to the detox center.Motto: It was Chloe’s idea!

Steven andTracy

Smedsrudare the

parents of

Elizabeth SmedsrudFuture Plans: Living in an apartment with my good

friend Gabby and my significant other Walter. Alsogetting a pretty rad job while going to MState issomething else I’d like to do while there!

School Activities: Plays and not being in school ispretty cool :).

Favorite School Memory: When I got shaving creampied in the face in front of literally everyone (sar-casm).

Motto: Tyrone is the most powerful backyardigan.

Stacy and Rodney Stanley

and Michelleand ToddFyhrieare the

parents of

Nathan StanleyFuture Plans: Attend college and become a High School

History Teacher.School Activities: FootballFavorite School Memory: My favorite school memory

was in 2013 when the Underwood Football teammade it to state and as a freshmen I got to experi-ence something truly special even though we lost inthe State Championship. Just being a part of some-thing like that is an experience I will never forget.

Motto: Graduate just so I can go back to school again.

Congrats Class of 2017 ... Your hard work,dedication and discipline have paid off.



Leslie Swartzand ScottSwartzare the

parents of

Samuel SwartzFuture Plans: Attend University of Duluth, get Bache-

lor’s Degree in Computer Science.School Activities: BPA, Knowledge Bowl, Band, Choir,

Interact, MAHSFavorite School Memory: HTML class.Motto: “At least I’m not a man!” -Braydon Consley

Paul and GinaTiffanyare the

parents of

Christina TiffanyFuture Plans: Attend college.School Activities: BPA, Interact, Choir, Show ChoirFavorite School Memory: Pranking Mr. Soland on April

Fools Day.

James and Jeanine

Thompsonare the

parents of

Jacob ThompsonFuture Plans: Attend MSUM.School Activities: Football, WrestlingFavorite School Memory: When Sam Swartz shoved Jor-

dan Gedde into a filing cabinet very casually.

John andNicole Thorson

are theparents of

Kaytlyn ThorsonFuture Plans: Attend Rasmussen College-Moorhead in

the fall. I will be working towards getting my RN.Favorite School Memory: Our choir trip to Florida my

sophomore year! I loved traveling and singing withall of my friends.

Motto: Do what they think you can’t do.

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Mike and MaryWeaverare the

parents of

Jacqueline WeaverFuture Plans: Further my education.Favorite School Memory: Going to the State Capitol in

6th grade.Motto: A building with 4 walls and tomorrow inside.

Carla Stenderand Charles

Weberare the

parents of

Isabella WeberFuture Plans: Attend University of Colorado-Denver get-

ting my Master’s in Psychology.School Activities: Soccer, BPA, Speech, Softball, Pep

Band, Show Choir, Student Council, Spring Play, In-teract, Knowledge Bowl

Favorite School Memory: My HTML class sophomoreyear.

Motto: “At least I’m not a man!” -Braydon Consley

MichaelWentzel andMimi Wentzel

are theparents of

Isaiah WentzelFuture Plans: Attend MSUM, get a job, settle down,

make a lot of money.School Activities: BPA, Knowledge BowlFavorite School Memory: HTMLMotto: “At least I’m not a man.” -Braydon Consley

Linda Onstadand Dale Onstadare the

parents of

Kali WilliamsFuture Plans: Attend MState for generals, MSUM for

NursingFavorite School Memory: Choir trip 2015 to Florida, best

trip of my life!Motto: “Life is tough, my darling, but so are you.”

Chase and JulieWinkelsare the

parents of

Bradley WinkelsFuture Plans: Attend NDSCS for Diesel Tech John Deere

program.School Activities: Football, Band, WrestlingFavorite School Memory: Junior year football season.Motto: You might be bigger than me but you’ll never be

meaner.

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