Top 10 Colfax High School students in Class of 2024
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COLFAX TOP 10
COLFAX — Here are the Top 10 students from the Colfax High School graduating Class of 2024.
Hydukovich
Jeanette Hydukovich is the daughter of Nathan and Julia Hydukovich.
• What were your top three favorite classes at CHS?
My favorite high school classes were Spanish III, Medical Terminology, and Family and Consumer Science (FACS). I liked Spanish III because it was very enjoyable. Señora Julson ensured the lessons were engaging. Medical Terminology was one of my favorite classes because it will prepare me for my future. Lastly, I enjoyed FACS because it was a really fun class. Ms. Kalscheur created a memorable experience for all her students. We got to learn about various cultures and cuisines, cook different foods, and eat them too.
• Describe the most memorable event while you were in high school.
Our state-run in basketball was the most memorable event from high school. From when we were little, we had all dreamed of going to state together. Last year, we were fortunate enough to do so. When I think of the last buzzer noise from the sectional final game, I still get chills. The memories made throughout the season by my teammates, coaches, and community will last forever.
• Which activities were you involved with?
In high school, I was part of the Student Council, National Honor Society, and Mentoring Program. I was also on the volleyball, basketball, and track and field teams. I played club volleyball for Eau Claire Air and Northern Pride Volleyball Club too. Additionally, I coached youth volleyball.
Coaching youth volleyball has been my favorite part of high school. I was able to share my love for the sport with young, talented girls. It made me more confident in my knowledge and my voice. I hope that my coaching inspires the young girls to continue their volleyball careers and to lead within their teams and community.
• What are your plans for this summer?
After graduation, I want to relax. Eventually, I plan to get a summer job, but I don’t know where. I am sure I will be throwing a lot of discus and shotput as well.
• Are you planning to attend college or technical school?
I am attending Emory University [Atlanta, Georgia]. At Emory University, I will be on the track and field team. Right now, I am planning on majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. After completing my undergraduate degree, I hope to go to medical school and become a neurologist. If not, I would like to become a physician’s assistant.
• Anything else you would like readers to know?
Nothing I can think of!
Yarrington
Mason Yarrington is the son of Nicole and Ryan Yarrington.
• What were your top three favorite classes at CHS?
Family and Consumer Science, Statistics, and Physics were my three favorite classes. Family and Consumer Science and Physics were two of my favorite classes because we had a tight-knit group of students who had a lot of fun together. I also enjoyed Statistics because I found the class to be very interesting.
• Describe the most memorable event while you were in high school.
My most memorable event in high school was winning our playoff baseball game my junior year. It was my most memorable event because it was a very close game and it was the first playoff game the baseball team had won since I was in high school. It was also the last game I won with some of my friends in the grade above me.
• Which activities were you involved with?
Throughout high school I was involved in baseball, basketball, and National Honor Society. Basketball and baseball were my two favorites because I love playing sports with my friends and competing against others.
• What are your plans for this summer?
My plan for this summer is to work for the City of Eau Claire at Carson Park. I will be working with the grounds crew at Carson Park.
• Are you planning to attend college or technical school?
I am planning to attend UW-La Crosse next fall. I am planning to study sports management at UW-La Crosse. I chose this major because I have always been interested in the business side of the sports world.
Bowe
Jaycey Bowe is the daughter of Jan and Amy Bowe.
• What were your top three favorite classes at CHS?
My three favorite high school classes were Medical Terminology, Introduction to Psychology, and Foods. In Foods, I had a lot of fun with my classmates. In my Medical Terminology and Introduction to Psychology classes, I learned a lot of new fun things, and they have helped me prepare for college!
• Describe the most memorable event while you were in high school.
The most memorable event that happened when I was in school was having a hypnotist come in. It was funny and we had a good time!
• Which activities were you involved with?
There are a few activities I have been in during high school. They are Student Council, National Honor Society, cross country, and basketball. My favorite activity was basketball because I grew up playing it and I really enjoy it.
• What are your plans for this summer?
My plans for this summer are to work at Kwik Trip in Bloomer. I will also nanny for a family one or two days a week!
• Are you planning to attend college or technical school?
I am planning to attend UW-La Crosse for Business Management. I decided to major in this because I would love to manage a nursing home or business one day. I’ve always been interested in that field.
• Anything else you would like readers to know?
There is nothing else I would like the readers to know about me!
Seehaver
Josie Seehaver is the daughter of Josh and Melissa Seehaver.
• What were your top three favorite classes at CHS?
My three favorite high school classes were Medical Terminology, Advanced Biology, and Weights. Medical Terminology gave me an idea of what college is going to be like. Advanced Biology was fun and hands-on. Weights was always fun and pushed me to work hard.
• Describe the most memorable event while you were in high school.
The most memorable event that happened was Homecoming junior year. My grade won the spirit award and it was lots of fun!
• Which activities were you involved with?
In high school, I was involved in mentoring, Student Council, National Honor Society, and girls’ golf. My favorite was girls’ golf because I got to try something new and meet new friends.
• What are your plans for this summer?
My plans for this summer are to work at a daycare center and nanny for a family. I also plan on having fun with my friends before we all go our separate ways.
• Are you planning to attend college or technical school?
I am planning on attending CVTC. I am currently undecided. My interests right now are business management or something in the medical field.
Neuville
Marek Neuville is the son of Autumn Neuville and Brad Neuville.
• What were your top three favorite classes at CHS?
Band: I enjoyed band because my skills significantly improved over the years as we took on increasingly challenging pieces. I always knew what I would do in band, but there was always something new to learn.
Spanish: I enjoyed taking Spanish because it was handled very differently than other classes. Its focus on engagement helped me learn. I’ve also had many opportunities to use my knowledge of Spanish, especially at my job, where some of my coworkers only speak Spanish.
College Preparation English: English has always been one of my favorite subjects. I enjoy reading, and there are always interesting books to read in that class. I felt challenged to learn, and I consider the knowledge from my English classes the most important of my high school career.
• Describe the most memorable event while you were in high school.
1 My most memorable event from high school was the regional Mock Trial competition in the winter of 2023. I was the defendant, and the chance to take part in a realistic court simulation with real judges is something I will never forget.
2 • Which activities were you involved with?
Forensics, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Drama Club, Mock Trial, Jazz Band, and NHS. My favorite activity is Drama Club. I’ve been a member of the tech crew, and the skills I’ve learned there have been some of my favorite to use. While it is quite a lot of work, there is nothing I’d rather do.
• What are your plans for this summer?
This summer I plan to spend time reading, hiking, and spending time with friends. I’ll continue my management job at McDonald’s full time.
• Are you planning to attend college or technical school?
I will be attending the University of Minnesota Twin Cities for history. I’ve always loved history, and this university will allow me to make a career of it.
Solberg
Ashley Solberg is the daughter of Joe and Christine Solberg.
• What were your top three favorite classes at CHS?
My top 3 favorite classes would probably be Medical Terminology, Current Events, and Advanced Biology. I really enjoyed Medical Terminology because it is one of the only, if not the only, class that we offer for people interested in the medical field. I also took the class with a friend so that also made it really fun. I enjoyed Current Events because it really brought some issues to light that I would not have otherwise known about. Advanced Biology was a favorite because of all the labs that we got to do and just how interesting the class was in general.
• Describe the most memorable event while you were in high school.
The most memorable event that happened in high school would probably be taking my EMT classes through CVTC. This is memorable because it was able to almost kickstart my career in paramedics, I have been able to make several new friends and also get some experience in the classroom outside of high school.
• Which activities were you involved with?
The activities I was involved in during high school would be volleyball, softball, the musical, and NHS. My favorite activity would be the musical because I got to become really good friends with people that I otherwise wouldn’t have become friends with. I also felt as though I could actually have fun during the musical.
• What are your plans for this summer?
My plans for summer after I graduate are going to be just having fun and making memories with people before I leave for college. I do also plan on working throughout the summer
• Are you planning to attend college or technical school?
I plan on attending a technical college in Appleton, WI. I am going to major in firefighting and paramedic. I decided to do these majors because I grew up surrounded by these professions and have always felt drawn to these professions.
Albricht
Connor Albricht is the son of Jody Albricht and Melea Nabbefeld.
• What were your top three favorite classes at CHS?
My three favorite classes have been Horticulture, Calculus, and Current Events. The reason that Calculus is one of my favorites is because there were only three of us so we had a lot of fun in that class. However, I definitely didn’t like the work that I had to do. I chose the other two classes because the teachers who taught those knew exactly how to make it fun.
• Describe the most memorable event while you were in high school.
The most memorable thing that happened during school was Covid when we all got sent home. I used that time to work and had lots of fun.
• Which activities were you involved with?
I have been in FFA, NHS, and the high school bowling and golf teams. The bowling team and FFA were my favorites because I had a lot of fun going to state with my bowling team for all four years of high school. For FFA, I got to show my steers and work in the food stand.
• What are your plans for this summer?
My plans for this summer are the same as they have been for many years. I will go work on my family dairy farm, which is what I love doing.
• Are you planning to attend college or technical school?
I will attend UW River Falls with a major in Agricultural Engineering. Working on the farm solidified that this is what I want to do.
Shipman
McKenna Shipman is the daughter of David and Brigid Shipman.
• What were your top three favorite classes at CHS?
Foods 1: It was a really fun class. Ms. K allowed us to be creative in the kitchen while also teaching us many needed skills.
World History: I loved doing Newz Bowl every Friday. The class was fun and I liked my classmates.
Medical Terminology: This was the first class I took that was aimed more toward the medical field. Knowing certain medical terms made it easier to comprehend things in other healthcare classes I have taken.
• Describe the most memorable event while you were in high school.
The most memorable event to happen was when we (the girls basketball team) went to Green Bay to participate in the WIAA State Tournament. The environment/atmosphere of the game was intense, but so much fun. It was unlike anything I had experienced before. My favorite part of the whole journey was the support we had from the community and the impact we made as a team.
1. • Which activities were you involved with?
Volleyball. Girls Basketball (Favorite): it allowed me to play my favorite sport with some of my favorite people and helped me gain many new friends. Softball. NHS
• What are your plans for this summer?
I plan on working most of the summer as a CNA. I also plan to take a summer class at CVTC so I start the nursing program in the fall.
• Are you planning to attend college or technical school?
I plan on attending CVTC in the fall to pursue nursing. I decided to pursue nursing because it has always been a field of interest to me, and I have always wanted to help others.
Ebert
Christian Ebert is the son of Jaclyn Ackerlund and James Ebert.
• What were your top three favorite classes at CHS?
Programming (Distance Learning), Metals 103, and Horticulture. My programming lass that I took my junior year was my favorite by far. It was where I learned to love programming, and I had a great time with my classmates. Up until that point, it was the hardest class I had ever take but was far and above the best.
• Describe the most memorable event while you were in high school.
Probably the most memorable event was Covid, everybody wearing masks. All of the precautions and steps we had to take just to have school.
• Which activities were you involved with?
During high school, I was involved in football, powerlifting, bowling, golf, FFA and NHS. Bowling has been my favorite for years. From joining the team back in 6th grade and qualifying us for state multiple years in a row and almost qualifying for state as an individual.
• What are your plans for this summer?
This summer I will primarily focus on working and saving up money but will try to make the best out of my last summer here.
• Are you planning to attend college or technical school?
In August, I will be moving over to Wausau to attend North Central Technical College for Software Development.
Johnson
Reese Lee Johnson is the son of Erin Wolff and Gabriel Johnson.
• What were your top three favorite classes at CHS?
U.S. Military Conflicts: I liked this class mostly due to the way it felt that the balance of notes, assignments, projects and documentaries were executed very well especially considering I was in that class in the first year it debuted.
My second favorite class is actually a combination of two classes I took, independent German, which I took freshman year, and independent Russian, which I took sophomore year. While these classes were not run through the school, they hold a special place in my heart, because they forced me to apply myself more due to the fact that I was in charge of myself, and I wanted to be able to prove that I was not using them as an excuse for an extra study hall.
Graphic design was my third favorite class even though I don’t plan on using the skills I learned from this class in my career, I found this class very interesting and fun as it has left a lingering impact on how I format different projects.
• Describe the most memorable event while you were in high school.
The most positive memorable experience I had would be going to Stout for the cadaver lab in my junior year for advanced biology. It offered a very interesting perspective on humankind, and how things like Alzheimer’s affect us.
• Which activities were you involved with?
The activities I was involved in were in HS, the D&D Club, and Mock Trial. I would say D&D was my favorite because while NHS helped me to get more involved in my community, the D&D Club felt more like a unified group.
• What are your plans for this summer?
While I do plan on taking some time for my hobbies, and to spend more time with my family, I also plan on transferring from cashier to FEO (I don’t remember what the acronym stands for but the role is customer service). I am also considering picking up a second job to help pay for tuition.
• Are you planning to attend college or technical school?
I plan on going to the University of Minnesota Crookston, which is a sister school of UMN Twin Cities in Crookston, a city that is six hours away from Colfax. I plan on majoring in accounting, with the intent of becoming a forensic accountant. I chose this narrowly over history, because of my general talent with numbers and my interest in finance and investigation.
• Anything else you would like readers to know?
If I had to say anything about Colfax High School, it would be that for all of the flaws, and trust me, I am nowhere near enamored enough with the school to deny it does have its flaws, the staff here does hold with some amount of pride in the role they play in preparing you for your life. Almost every, if not every, teacher here seems to take pride in the belief that it is their responsibility to put forth some amount of additional effort to help students succeed. Regardless of whether or not you feel any particular staff member deserves this pride, one must still understand we are lucky to have those who truly care even if one feels the way they carry out their jobs is flawed.