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Top 10 of the Colfax High School Class of 2013

COLFAX — The Top 10 students in the Colfax High School Class of 2013 submitted the following profiles to the Colfax Messenger. The profiles are in the order of class ranking.

1. Ellie Verdon

Ellie is the daughter of Paul and Colleen Verdon.

List your favorite high school classes. 2D Art; Folk Art; Calculus.

Describe the most memorable event that happened in high school. The two state basketball trips.

Provide a list of activities in which you were involved. Cross Country; track; dance team; forensics; student council; Spanish Club; Science Club; National Honor Society.

What are your plans after graduation? I will be attending UW-Stevens Point next fall. I have not decided on a major but I am interested in Spanish and other foreign languages.

 

2. Kenna Breckner

Kenna is the daughter of Brad and Brenda Breckner

List your favorite high school classes. Algebra 3; 2D Art.

Describe the most memorable event that happened in high school. Placing second at State for basketball and the whole trip.

Provide a list of activities in which you were involved. Cross Country; basketball; track; Student Council; Spanish Club; Science Club; National Honor Society.

What are your plans after graduation? Attend UW-LaCrosse in the fall. Undecided major but interested in environmental studies, elementary education or physical therapist.

3. Samantha Nellessen 

Samantha is the daughter of Tom and Jackie Nellessen

List your favorite high school classes. Current Events; Biology; Algebra.

Describe the most memorable event that happened in high school. Competing at the state dance competition.

Provide a list of activities in which you were involved. NHS; Student Council; dance; band.

What are your plans after graduation? I am attending the University of Minnesota at Rochester for Health Sciences.

4. Trevor Secraw

Trevor is the son of Michael and Jean Secraw.

List your favorite high school classes. Geometry; Global Science; Chemistry.

Describe the most memorable event that happened in high school. My most memorable event was probably going to state basketball and being a participant.

Provide a list of activities in which you were involved. Football; Track; Basketball; Forensics; NHS; Student Council; FBLA; FFA; Science Club; 4-H; Wisconsin Farmers Union.

What are your plans after graduation? I am planning on attending UW-Eau Claire and obtaining a major in biology. I also want to pursue a career in chiropractic. I decided biology because I like science a lot, and it will help for healthcare fields.

5. Ryleigh Prochnow

Ryleigh is the daughter of Randy Prochnow and Kristin Miller

List your favorite high school classes. Current Events.

Describe the most memorable event that happened in high school. Going to Basketball State and getting runnersup. Beating the Prairie School was amazing.

Provide a list of activities in which you were involved. Volleyball; basketball; track; Student Council; NHS.

What are your plans after graduation? I will be working for my dad and getting another job. I will be attending UW-LaCrosse. Undecided major.

6. Lachlan Hinwood 

Lachlan is the son of Becky and Andrew Hinwood

List your favorite high school classes. Current Events; Band.

Describe the most memorable event that happened in high school. State Cross Country and Track.

Provide a list of activities in which you were involved. FBLA; Cross Country; National Honor Society; Track; Student Council; Destination Imagination; Forensics.

What are your plans after graduation? Attending Macalester College.

7. Matthew Almquist

Matthew is the son of David and Jennifer Almquist.

List your favorite high school classes. Current Event; Calculus; Band.

Describe the most memorable event that happened in high school. Announcing Basketball games with Reed Gibson. State Cross Country in 2011 and 2012. State Track in 2012.

Provide a list of activities in which you were involved. National Honor Society; Future Business Leaders of America; Forensics; Cross Country; Track; Basketball; Basketball Manager; Destination Imagination; Basketball Commentator; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Science Club; All Conference Honors Band; Jazz Band; Marching Band; Spanish Club.

What are your plans after graduation? After high school, I plan to attend the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities to pursue a degree in aerospace engineering. I also have a job working at Kyle’s Market.

8. Reed Gibson

Reed is the son of Gene and Connie Gibson.

List your favorite high school classes. Computer Applications; band; choir.

Describe the most memorable event that happened in high school. Getting the opportunity to announce the basketball games and the ability to announce two state tournament runs.

Provide a list of activities in which you were involved. FBLA; Livestream announcing; musicals/plays; band; choir; forensics; cross country; football; baseball; track; honor choirs; bowling.

What are your plans after graduation? I’ll be attending UW-LaCrosse with a sport management major and a sports broadcasting minor.

9. Sara Schmock

Sara is the daughter of Willie and Christie Schmock.

List your favorite high school classes. Art; Choir; Math; Computer Applications.

Describe the most memorable event that happened in high school. My friends and I having fun playing games during lunch hour.

Provide a list of activities in which you were involved. FCA; NHS: FFA: FBLA: Youth Group; Show Choir.

What are your plans after graduation? UW-Stout for business administration. I want to start my own business sometime.

10. Nikiesha Myers

Nikiesha is the daughter of Karen and Don Myers.

List your favorite high school classes. Advanced Biology.

Describe the most memorable event that happened in high school. Being inducted into the National Honor Society.

Provide a list of activities in which you were involved. Show Choir; Science Club; Destination Imagination; National Honor Society.

What are your plans after graduation? After working at the Whitetail Golf Course this summer, I am going to Carroll University for Nursing.