21 honor students to lead Glenwood City High School’s Class of 2024
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Glenwood City Honor Students
GLENWOOD CITY — The Glenwood City High School class of 2024 will graduate Saturday morning, May 18 with 21 honor students.
Co-valedictorians Sydney Grant and Savanna Millermon and salutatorian, William Stadaert are featured in Tribune Press Reporter’s Special 2024 Graduation section that is part of this week’s edition. Following below are the 18 other honor students.
Libby Wagner
Libby is the daughter of Heidi & Casey Wagner.
1. List your top three favorite high school classes. Why were they favorite classes?
My favorite classes were Chemistry, Physics & Medical Terminology. I enjoyed all of these classes because my favorite subject is Science and the teachers that taught these classes were also personal favorites of mine.
2. Describe the most memorable event that happened while you were in high school? Why was it memorable?
The most memorable moment that I had in high school would have to be when the school’s fire alarms went off and everyone had to evacuate the building. It was memorable because as soon as my friends and I reached the parking lot we got a speaker from someone’s car and began to play music. Soon enough we got people to start dancing with us in the parking lot and we kept people entertained that morning while waiting for the building to be cleared.
3. Provide a list of activities in which you were involved during high school and list the years of involvement. What was your favorite and why?
Volleyball: 2020, Cross Country: 2021, 2022, Basketball: 2020-2024, Softball: 2021-2023, National Honors Society: 2022-2024, Class Officer: 2020-2024, Bellringer’s 4-H Club: 2012-2024
My favorite activity would probably have to be 4-H because I can show animals at our county fair. I enjoy showing dairy cows and pigs.
4. What are your plans for this summer after graduation? Summer Job?
This summer I plan to work at two CBRF facilities as a CNA. One of which is in Stillwater, MN and the other is J&J Hillside Hollow. I will also show dairy cows and pigs at the St. Croix County Fair which is in July. In my free time I will hangout with my friends and family.
5. Are you planning to attend college or technical school, and if so, where? What will be your major? If you are an undecided major, what are your interests right now?
I am attending Winona State University to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Nursing. I plan to further my education upon graduating from Winona to attend a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist program through Florida Gulf Coast University.
Madeline Klatt
Madeline is the daughter of Ricky and Sara Klatt.
1. List your top three favorite high school classes. Why were they favorite classes?
1:TAP (Mrs. Petrson, 1st grade)- I get to have fun and help the kids learn for an hour out of my day. I like watching them learn and develop. I enjoy seeing them and they always seem happy to see me too.
2-:Med Term (Ms. Johnson)- I enjoyed this class because it allowed me to get a small glimpse into my future. It was a small group of people, so it made it easier to learn, and it was really fun to learn more about the human body.
3- Livestock Management (Ms. Konder)- I enjoyed this class because I love beef cattle and this class taught me better ways to take care of them and keep track of everything.
2. Describe the most memorable event that happened while you were in high school? Why was it memorable?
The most memorable event that happened while in high school was both of the times I went to Indianapolis for The National FFA Convention. It was so memorable because we got to go with people from other schools and go on different adventures with them. We had a few experiences and memories made on the trip that I will absolutely never forget.
3. Provide a list of activities in which you were involved during high school and list the years of involvement. What was your favorite and why?
Softball: 2020-2024, Volleyball: 2020-2024, NHS: 2021-2024, Yearbook Club: 2022, FFA: 2020-2024, Class Officer: 2024, Band: 2020-2024, Choir: 2020-2024, Solo and Ensemble: 3/4 years of high school for both band and choir
My favorite would have to be FFA. FFA has given me many opportunities throughout my high school career. I have been able to go on many trips, tour many facilities, and made lots of memories with my friends. I have also been able to teach others on the importance of FFA and agriculture. None of this would be possible without a great agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. Ms. Konder has truly been so great to have the past couple years. I will miss her so much and all the memories and opportunities she has given us.
4. What are your plans for this summer after graduation? Summer Job?
My summer plans are to work and show my cattle. I recently got a job at Safe Haven, a group home for people with mental and physical disabilities in Boyceville, WI, doing CNA work. I will also be attending the St. Croix County Fair in July and the Wisconsin State Fair in August with my last show steer, Maverick.
5. Are you planning to attend college or technical school, and if so, where? What will be your major? What will be your major? If you are an undecided major, what are your interests right now?
I will be attending Winona State University in the fall majoring in Nursing and planning to specialize in labor and delivery or neonatal.
Nikki Multhauf
Nikki is the daughter of Ashley and Garry Berends and Shane Multhauf.
1. List your top three favorite high school classes. Why were they favorite classes?
Welding – Welding is the career that I want to go into after high school and tech school.
Gym – Not only do we get to be active but our gym teachers Mrs.Olson and Mr.Strong and always great people to be around and have great advice.
20th Century Film – This class was great because we got to watch movies that we never even knew had actual history in them and I think overall this was a very educational class with another great and fun teacher.
2. Describe the most memorable event that happened while you were in high school? Why was it memorable?
FFA National Convention our first year when myself and a group of kids went down to Indiana with Ms. Konder for almost a week.
3. Provide a list of activities in which you were involved during high school and list the years of involvement. What was your favorite and why?
FFA – 4 years, Band – 4 years, Choir – 3 and a half, Honors Choir – 1 year, Softball – 4 years, Volleyball – 4 years, Solo Ensemble – 3 years
My favorite would have to be FFA because we have been given many opportunities and had so much fun and I will miss our chapter so much. FFA has given us the opportunity that I never thought we would have where I got to experience things like going to Washington and Indiana with my friends and people from my chapter. All the places we have gone and the things we have done have gifted me with amazing memories that I will remember forever. None of this would be possible without Ms. Konder and I along with everyone else are very grateful.
4. What are your plans for this summer after graduation? Summer Job?
I plan to take in everything summer will give me and have as much fun as I can before officially becoming an adult. I plan to try new things and see new places while keeping my budget at a good amount before I go back to school at North Wood Tech. in the fall. I will be looking for a summer job where I can learn or do more welding before more school and I will keep my two jobs I currently have as a waitress and bartender.
5. Are you planning to attend college or technical school, and if so, where? What will be your major? What will be your major? If you are an undecided major, what are your interests right now?
I plan to finish my schooling at North Wood Technical College by working towards my welding degree. I have always wanted to be a welder and I am very excited to be continuing my education at a great school closer to home.
Lyra Ketola
Lyra is the daughter of Randy and Rebecca Ketola.
1. List your top three favorite high school classes. Why were they your favorite classes?
Physics: My dad teaches the class and makes the most boring subjects entertaining and easier by doing so. It is the first science class that I have had where I feel like I can walk away from this school still knowing how to solve a huge variety of problems.
Studio Art: It was very enjoyable being able to make whatever kind of art I wanted at my own pace.
Band: Mr. Lamb is a great teacher and has given me so many opportunities to better myself. He made me want to continue band even outside of high school and I am planning to keep playing in college.
2. Describe the most memorable event that happened while you were in high school? Why was it memorable?
My most memorable event would have to be doing the salt lab in Mr. Hanestad’s chemistry class my junior year. He accidentally added too much salt and caused an explosion to happen inside the fume hood for all of us to see. It was so loud and shocking to him that he ripped his hand away and cut the whole back of it open. We all screamed as a result of this and Mrs. Unser came in to check on us because she could hear all of us from her room. It was definitely the best lab/experiment I have ever experienced.
3. Provide a list of activities in which you were involved during high school and list the years of involvement. What was your favorite and why?
NHS (10th-12th grade), Golf (11-12th grade), Honors Band(s) (9th-12th grade), Honors Choir (12th grade), Vocal Jazz (9th-12th grade), FFA (11th-12th grade)
My favorite activity would be the honors bands. It gave me a chance to grow in skill and allowed me to play with people at my musical level.
4. What are your plans for this summer after graduation? Summer Job?
My plans for this summer are to work a lot and save up money for college.
5. Are you planning to attend college or technical school, and if so, where? What will be your major? What will be your major? If you are an undecided major, what are your interests right now?
I am planning to attend the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and I am majoring in special education.
Jared Hager
Jared is the son of John & Jessica Hager.
1. List your top three favorite high school classes. Why were they favorite classes?
My top three favorite classes would be Culinary Arts, PE, Chemistry. Culinary Arts is one of my favorite classes because we learned how to make cool food along with eating that food. PE was the most entertaining class because Coach Strong would always sing and make it very fun. Chemistry really intrigued me and I liked learning about it.
2. Describe the most memorable event that happened while you were in high school? Why was it memorable?
My most memorable event in high school is being thrown into my first varsity golf meet and just feeling how much fun it was. This is so memorable for me because when I first started golf it was to just get my parents off my back for not playing a spring sport but then I really started to see how fun it really is.
3. Provide a list of activities in which you were involved during high school and list the years of involvement. What was your favorite and why?
Activities I was a part of were football for 3 years, basketball for 3 years, and golf for 4 years. Golf was my favorite because I found it the most mentally challenging while still being incredibly fun.
4. What are your plans for this summer after graduation? Summer Job?
My plans for this upcoming summer is working with my father.
5. Are you planning to attend college or technical school, and if so, where? What will be your major? What will be your major? If you are an undecided major, what are your interests right now?
My plan is to not go to college or any post secondary education, instead I will be working with my father.
Lisa Yang
Lisa is the daughter of Kay Lee & Ker Yang.
1. List your top three favorite high school classes. Why were they your favorite classes?
Reflecting on all the classes I have take, my favorite three classes included the following:
1. Medical Terminology – This class allowed me to get more familiarized with the medical terminology to describe the human body. This was a nice prerequisite class to take as I get ready for college.
2. Citizenship Seminar – This class was a nice introductory course that helped me understand the governmental system.
3. Band & Choir – In Band and Choir classes, it didn’t really feel like I was in a class since I was able to enjoy and do what I loved, make music and sing. The classes allowed students to have fun and encouraged them to showcase individual talents..
2. Describe the most memorable event that happened while you were in high school? Why was it memorable?
The most memorable event that happened while I was in high school was representing my hometown as Miss Glenwood City and being able to do that with my friends. From this experience I was able to immerse myself in the community I grew up in, meet many incredible people from neighboring communities, grew as individual, enhanced my leadership and team work skills. I have made so many memories that I will forever cherish.
3. Provide a list of activities in which you were involved during high school and list the years of involvement. What was your favorite and why?
School activities I am involved in is Student Council (Freshman-Senior year), Spanish Club (Sophomore-Senior Year), Spanish Honors Society (Sophomore-Senior Year), National Honors Society (Sophomore-Senior Year), and Vocal Jazz (Freshman-Senior Year).
My favorite activity that I liked being involved in was Student Council. I enjoyed helping with organizing events such as the homecoming dance and the blood drive. Student council also worked hard to keep the student body engaged in school while having fun at the same time.
4. What are your plans for this summer after graduation? Summer Job?
My plans for this summer is to work and save money for college, attend the UW-Madison summer STEM program for the Biology Department on the pre-med track, and enjoy time with my family and friends before starting into college life.
5. Are you planning to attend college or technical school, and if so, where? What will be your major? If you are an undecided major, what are your interests right now?
I am planning to attend UW-Madison, majoring in Biology on the pre-med track. I hope to obtain a doctorate in medicine, specializing in dermatology.
Nelson Polen
Nelson is the son of Tom and Dawn Polen.
1. List your top three favorite high school classes. Why were they favorite classes?
My top three favorite high school classes were physics, small engines, and welding. They were my favorite classes because these classes had hands on activities and were quite enjoyable.
2. Describe the most memorable event that happened while you were in high school? Why was it memorable?
The most memorable event that happened while I was in high school was when we were tearing bus seats out of the schoolie project bus in my small engines class. It was memorable because it’s unusual to be able to demolish the interior of a school bus.
3. Provide a list of activities in which you were involved during high school and list the years of involvement. What was your favorite and why?
I was involved in football and baseball for my first two years of high school. Football was my favorite because it allowed us to have fun while working to get better.
4. What are your plans for this summer after graduation? Summer Job?
I plan to continue working at All States Ag Parts until the fall semester of college begins.
5. Are you planning to attend college or technical school, and if so, where? What will be your major? What will be your major? If you are an undecided major, what are your interests right now?
I am planning to attend UW River Falls as an Ag Engineering major.
Rileigh Schwartz
Rileigh is the daughter of Daryn and Wendy Schwartz.
1. List your top three favorite high school classes. Why were they favorite classes?
Medical Terminology, The people in the class make it so much fun to go to every day and the teacher is amazing. Culinary Arts, the foods class was amazing and there was never a dull moment in the class. Sculpting, I love making art and the people made it so much fun.
2. Describe the most memorable event that happened while you were in high school? Why was it memorable?
I was a Disney World for marching band and my friend and I were waiting in this long line for the Avatar Ride. We all got really bored so Savanna took out her phone and we started playing charades to help pass the time. It was so rememberable because we all really bonded and when we finally got on the ride it was one of the best experiences.
3. Provide a list of activities in which you were involved during high school and list the years of involvement. What was your favorite and why?
Track, 4 years. Gymnastics, 10 years. Gymnastics I enjoy doing the sport I love.
4. What are your plans for this summer after graduation? Summer Job?
I plan on working at a flooring company FLR.
5. Are you planning to attend college or technical school, and if so, where? What will be your major? What will be your major? If you are an undecided major, what are your interests right now?
I might go to the technical school CVTC and I’m not sure what I will study but I like the idea of being a surgical technition.
Alena Albrecht
Alena is the daughter of Simon and Rachel Albrecht.
1. List your top three favorite high school classes. Why were they favorite classes?
My top three classes would be Medical Terminology, Citizenship Seminar, and Adulting. These are my favorite classes because they taught me things that I will actually need for my career or basic day-to-day life.
2. Describe the most memorable event that happened while you were in high school? Why was it memorable?
My most memorable event from high school is when I was in my Chemistry with Mr. Hanestad and me and the entire class always got mad because we never understood what he was teaching us. This is the most memorable because it was always fun to see him trying to keep up with everyone’s questions on every problem, and it kept the class interesting.
3. Provide a list of activities in which you were involved during high school and list the years of involvement. What was your favorite and why?
I was in choir for my first two years of high school, and I am currently still in band. For band I have participated in many activities that expand beyond the school concerts. I have had the opportunity to be selected for Dunn-St Croix Honors Band for three years, and I have made it to State Solo and Ensemble my last two years.
4. What are your plans for this summer after graduation? Summer Job?
During this summer I will be working to save up for college, while still saving time to spend with friends and family.
5. Are you planning to attend college or technical school, and if so, where? What will be your major? What will be your major? If you are an undecided major, what are your interests right now?
I am going to be attending UW- Eau Claire for Criminal Justice.
Steven Booth
Steven is the son of Steve and Crystal Booth.
1. List your top three favorite high school classes. Why were they your favorite classes?
Gym because it is a fun active class and I would like to become a gym teacher. CS and Societal Movements because of the teacher and how she teaches and interacts with the class.
2. Describe the most memorable event that happened while you were in high school? Why was it memorable?
Making to the regional finals game in baseball my Junior year. It was memorable because of the leaps and bounds we had made from the year before only winning two games to ending the season 9-9.
3. Provide a list of activities in which you were involved during high school and list the years of involvement. What was your favorite and why?
Football 2020-23. Football was my favorite because of the people I was with throughout my career and how they helped me develop as an athlete as well as a person.
Basketball 2020-22, Wrestling 2022-24, Baseball 2021-24, NHS 2022-24, Band and Choir 2020-24, Musical 2022 and 2024.
4. What are your plans for this summer after graduation? Summer Job?
I am planning on getting a job somewhere and possibly playing some baseball.
5. Are you planning to attend college or technical school, and if so, where? What will be your major? What will be your major? If you are an undecided major, what are your interests right now?
I am going to attend UW River Falls this fall and I will be majoring in Health and Physical Education with a minor in Adaptive Physical Education.
Kloe Dahl
Kloe is the daughter of Andy Dahl and Lynn Wood.
1. List your top three favorite high school classes. Why were they your favorite classes?
My top three favorite classes were Chemistry, Physics, and sophomore year English. There has never been a time where I did not enjoy these classes whether it was the topics we learned or the fun times I had.
2. Describe the most memorable event that happened while you were in high school? Why was it memorable?
Any moment in Chemistry particularly the labs where there was a demonstration from Mr. Hanestad. I think everyone in that class would agree that we need to bubble wrap him during labs.
3. Provide a list of activities in which you were involved during high school and list the years of involvement. What was your favorite and why?
I was in volleyball for two years, band for four, and national honor society and student council for one. My favorite activity was band because Mr. Lamb bad dad jokes were what made me want to go to band everyday.
4. What are your plans for this summer after graduation? Summer Job?
I plan on working at J&J Hillside Hollow and Dahl Well Drilling until I leave in August for college. I also plan on taking some time in the summer and go on a couple of random trips!
5. Are you planning to attend college or technical school, and if so, where? What will be your major? What will be your major? If you are an undecided major, what are your interests right now?
I am attending Winona State University for Pre-Forensics with a minor in Biology and Photography.
Rheanna Bischel
Rheanna is the daughter of Val Pederstuen and Jim Bischel.
1. List your top three favorite high school classes. Why were they your favorite classes?
Physics is one of my favorite classes because it’s pretty easy and Dr. Ketola always has interesting stories to tell us. I liked both of my online classes, ASL and Careers in Education, because I got to work at my own pace and finished them early, so I could use those hours to work on other things. Mr. Hanestad’s chemistry class was also one of my favorites because the labs were fun and something unexpected always happened in there.
2. Describe the most memorable event that happened while you were in high school? Why was it memorable?
One good memory I have from school happened when their was a substitute teacher in Mr. Hanestad’s chemistry class and he assigned us a lab using Bunsen burners and marshmallows, but instead of doing the lab, my friends and I stuck marshmallows on our pencils and roasted it over over the burner to make s’mores.
3. Provide a list of activities in which you were involved during high school and list the years of involvement. What was your favorite and why?
I’ve been on the golf team since the spring of 2023. I’ve been in student council since the start of the school year in 2021. I was admitted into the National Honors Society in the spring of 2023. I’ve been in band since my 5th grade year in 2016. I would have to say golf is my favorite because I got to try something new that I haven’t done before I joined the team, I get to golf with my brother and friends, and now we try to go out and play whenever we can!
4. What are your plans for this summer after graduation? Summer Job?
This summer my family plans to take a trip to Nashville, Tennessee and my friends and I are hoping to also road trip somewhere. I also will continue my yearly tradition of going with family to our cabin for the fourth of July, and at the end of July staying at my cousins’ house in Minnesota for a week. I will be working at Hilltopper Hangtime this year and planning on getting another job.
5. Are you planning to attend college or technical school, and if so, where? What will be your major? What will be your major? If you are an undecided major, what are your interests right now?
I plan to attend UW-Whitewater in the fall of 2024 majoring in Elementary education.
Kenzie Price
Kenzie is the daughter of Mark and Tara Price.
1. List your top three favorite high school classes. Why were they your favorite classes?
1. AP Calculus: There is only about 9 students in the class, so we got pretty close with Ms. Lamb and each other and (while we do our work) we all chat and when my sister died in October, they were all very supportive and sweet. I also just really enjoy the type of math and solving we do (when I understand it).
2. Science (General, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Aerospace): I’m lumping together all of the science classes I’ve taken (minus biology) because I discovered my love for science and figured out what I wanted to do with my life and go to school for while sitting in all of them.
3. History of Personality: We learn about both Sociology and Psychology in this class and I find both of those things super interesting, so I’ve been locked in all semester.
3. Provide a list of activities in which you were involved during high school and list the years of involvement. What was your favorite and why?
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA): 2023-2024, National Honor Society (NHS): 2022-2024, Future Farmers of America (FFA): 2022-2024, Glenwood City High School Choir: 2020-2024, Glenwood City High School Band: 2022-2024, Track and Field: 2020-2024, DSC All-Conference Honors Choir: 2022-2024, Clearwater Choral Festival Honors Choir: 2023, State Solo and Ensemble: 2022-2024
My favorite activity I was involved in was FCCLA because I was Vice President and President of our chapter and got to experience planning events, activities and fundraisers for the club and had a lot of fun with that, as well as doing those activities and things with our members.
4. What are your plans for this summer after graduation? Summer Job?
This summer I plan on working at a flooring company redoing sports/gym floors, as well as intermittently continuing to work at Kwik Trip and Hilltopper Hangtime.
5. Are you planning to attend college or technical school, and if so, where? What will be your major? What will be your major? If you are an undecided major, what are your interests right now?
I am planning to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, MO this fall for Nuclear Engineering.
Michaela Blaser
Michaela is the daughter of Bryan Blaser and Christa Edin.
1. List your top three favorite high school classes. Why were they your favorite classes?
1. 20th Century Through Film
2. Gym.
2. Describe the most memorable event that happened while you were in high school? Why was it memorable?
The most memorable event of my high school career would be my freshman softball season. I truly believe this was the season where I found myself and gained my confidence. Throughout high school I have been very involved in athletics being a 3 sport athlete for 3 years I was dedicated for many years feeling like I did not get much success in return. Softball has always been my sport that feels like home and this is because of my experience freshman year. I started at 3rd base on a conference and regional champ team with team captains that did an amazing job bringing the team together and making it a good atmosphere. For this team and this reason I consider the Glenwood City softball field another home and the most memorable part of my high school career.
3. Provide a list of activities in which you were involved during high school and list the years of involvement. What was your favorite and why?
Glenwood City FFA for 4 years, Volleyball for 4 years, Basketball for 3 years, Softball for 4 years, Yearbook for 2 years, NHS for 3 years
FFA was my favorite activity throughout high school. The opportunities Ms. Konder and the program gave me are unforgettable.
4. What are your plans for this summer after graduation? Summer Job?
This summer I will be working at J&J Hillside Hollow and another job that is undecided.
5. Are you planning to attend college or technical school, and if so, where? What will be your major? What will be your major? If you are an undecided major, what are your interests right now?
I plan on attending UW- River Falls to earn my degree in Psychology.
Zachary Hill
Zachary is the son of Jeff Hill and Melanie Hill.
1. List your top three favorite high school classes. Why were they your favorite classes?
Physics, Astronomy, and Gym.
2. Describe the most memorable event that happened while you were in high school? Why was it memorable?
Sports, they brought me together with my friends.
3. Provide a list of activities in which you were involved during high school and list the years of involvement. What was your favorite and why?
Football, basketball, honors band, solo ensemble. Football is my favorite because of the fun and life lessons it can teach people.
4. What are your plans for this summer after graduation? Summer Job?
I am working at Glen Hills Park.
5. Are you planning to attend college or technical school, and if so, where? What will be your major? What will be your major? If you are an undecided major, what are your interests right now?
I am undecided right now, but astronomy and astrophysics are my two main interests for college.
Haylie Hannah
Haylie is the daughter of Angel and Jeremie Hannah.
1. List your top three favorite high school classes. Why were they your favorite classes?
Aerospace- great opportunity to learn about the field I’m going into and be well prepared for my college classes
Chemistry- Hanestad gets you really involved with hands on learning
Choir- the community has always been great and we have some talented voices that come together. It’s a time to relax at the end of the day.
2. Describe the most memorable event that happened while you were in high school? Why was it memorable?
Getting to be State runner-up for pole vault was a once in a life time opportunity. I had been working really hard to achieve that goal and I showed up and performed it.
3. Provide a list of activities in which you were involved during high school and list the years of involvement. What was your favorite and why?
Cross country- 9th-12th, Track and Field- 9th-12th, Musicals- 10th and 12th , State Solo ensemble- 9th-12th, Honors choir- 10th-12th, NHS- 10th-12th.
4. What are your plans for this summer after graduation? Summer Job?
Try to get a job but mostly enjoy the little time I have being a kid before I move away to North Dakota.
5. Are you planning to attend college or technical school, and if so, where? What will be your major? What will be your major? If you are an undecided major, what are your interests right now?
I am planning to attend the University of North Dakota to study Commercial Aviation.
Jackson Halbach
Jackson is the son of Maria and Bill Halbach.
1. List your top three favorite high school classes. Why were they your favorite classes?
Tech Ed, it was a fun class where I learned the basics of weight distribution and how buildings and structures are built. Food 1, I learned how to cook the right way and make some good food. Citizen seminar, I learned how our government works and was created.
2. Describe the most memorable event that happened while you were in high school? Why was it memorable?
My most memorable event was going to the FFA national convention. This event was memorable because I got to go to Indianapolis and meet a lot of new people.
3. Provide a list of activities in which you were involved during high school and list the years of involvement. What was your favorite and why?
I was in baseball for my freshman year. Then sophomore year switched to track and ran till my junior year. I also played basketball from freshman year to junior year. I played football from my freshman year to my senior year. I joined FFA as a junior and became and officer my senior year.
4. What are your plans for this summer after graduation? Summer Job?
I plan to do a plumbing apprenticeship.
5. Are you planning to attend college or technical school, and if so, where? What will be your major? What will be your major? If you are an undecided major, what are your interests right now?
I am undecided. Right now I enjoy doing hands on activities.
Connor Berends
Connor is the son of Adam and Sarah Berends.
1. List your top three favorite high school classes. Why were they your favorite classes?
AP-Calculus because it is my favorite thing to learn. Physics because Mr. Ketola is a fantastic teacher. Foods II because it was the most intelligent group of young men all in one room learning to cook together.
2. Describe the most memorable event that happened while you were in high school? Why was it memorable?
Running.
3. Provide a list of activities in which you were involved during high school and list the years of involvement. What was your favorite and why?
I was involved in cross country from the 2021 season till the 2023 season. Track I was involved from 2022 to 2023. Cross country was my favorite because there was an incredible group of coaches and the boys team was really fun to race and run practices with.
4. What are your plans for this summer after graduation? Summer Job?
I plan to have a really fun summer and enjoy every second to make it feel as long as possible. I plan to assemble machines during the day and hangout with my friends every night.
5. Are you planning to attend college or technical school, and if so, where? What will be your major? What will be your major? If you are an undecided major, what are your interests right now?
I plan to attend UW-Stout at the moment. The major I have planned to go and study is mechanical engineering.
