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BRYCEN JONES
Parents: Daniel and Jaclyn Jones Town: Otsego 1. Highlight your involvement in high school classes and extra-curricular activities this past year.
I took several college classes this year through both concurrent enrollment at Spectrum and through PSEO, of which my favorites were Environmental Science, Economics, and Intro to Statistics. In terms of extracurriculars, I was very active in both band and choir at Spectrum, along with getting roles in Little Women and The Sound of Music in theatre this year, as well as joining track and field for the first time this spring. I also got the honor of being named a National Merit Scholar earlier this spring.
2. What was your most memorable high school experience? Why was it special?
I had two memorable high school experiences: first, when my quiz bowl team qualified for playoffs
PAUL LEMMERMANN
Parents: Ben and Erin
Lemmermann Town: Ramsey 1. Highlight your involvement in high school classes and extra-curricular activities this past year.
Chamber Winds, Jazz Band, Harmenix, Chamber Choir, LINK Crew, and Custodian
2. What was your most memorable high school experience? Why was it special?
My most memorable high school experience was my Salutatorian address because the audience was at Nationals this spring, which was special because it was our first time doing so in school history; and second, during the senior awards at the spring band concert, since I have loved my band class and my band director was one of my favorite teachers— emotions were high, but the feeling in that room was unforgettable.
3. What are your plans for the future?
I will leave this summer or fall on a two-year proselyting mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, before attending Brigham Young University beginning in the 2027-28 academic year.
super supportive of it. 3. What are your plans for the future?
I plan to get my BSEE in Electrical Engineering at the University of St Thomas and complete AFROTC at Detachment 410
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Ellayna Lynch
Parents: Sarah and Sam Lynch Town: Elk River 1. Highlight your involvement in high school classes and extra-curricular activities this past year.
My highlight from this past year has to be my involvement in college classes, especially the Psychology 1001 class I took. I really enjoy the subject and that class was a great first step towards my goal of becoming a psychologist. 2. What was your most
ALLYSON BARROWS
Parents: JoAnn and Jon
Barrows Town: Otsego 1. Highlight your involvement in high school classes and extra-curricular activities this past year.
This past year I was a member in the National Honor Society, Student Council, Link Crew, Basketball, Chamber Winds & Jazz, Youth Group, and Track. I was also a dual enrollment student and took college classes to get my AA degree.
2. What was your most memorable high school experience? Why was it special?
My most memorable high school experience
Isabella Zehoski
Parents: Joshua and
Angela Zehoski Town: St. Michael 1. Highlight your involvement in high school classes and extra-curricular activities this past year.
This past year I was involved in NHS and participated in many community building activities, such as Feed My Starving Children, Polar Plunge, Salvation Army Bell Ringing, and more. Additionally, I took 9 college classes at my school this past year, and the required high school class of Senior Capstone. This high school class required all seniors to make a legacy project that benefited the community in some way.
2. What was your most memorable high school experience? Why was it
memorable high school experience? Why was it special?
My most memorable experience was being captain of the Girls Soccer Team. This was special for me because I was given an opportunity to connect with the younger girls and help lead our team with values like empathy and encouragement.
3. What are your plans for the future?
Next year, I plan to attend the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and study Psychology. I plan to get my
was going on honor band trips and learning in the band classroom. These moments were special because our band is like a big family.
3. What are your plans for the future?
I am going to NDSU to pursue majors in Computer Science and Biological Sciences
special? My most memorable high school experience was all of the late night cram sessions and early morning caffeine runs with friends. At the time, these things were stressful, however, they led to special memories because the looming deadlines created a sense of relatability and led to many fun adventures.
3. What are your plans for the future?
I plan to attend NDSU to earn a degree in Architecture.
Sarah Smith
Parents: Sport and
Andrea Smith Town: Rogers 1. Highlight your involvement in high school classes and extra-curricular activities this past year.
I was Student Council President, Yearbook editor in chief, a three sport varsity captain( volleyball, dance, and track), a link leader, NHS member, and did the morning announcements each day.
2. What was your most memorable high school experience? Why was it special?
When we get our yearbooks at the end of the year and seeing everyone liking them. It is so rewarding getting to see everyone
Meisha Person
Parent: Leonora Town: Elk River 1. Highlight your involvement in high school classes and extra-curricular activities this past year.
Cross country, track and field, NHS
2. What was your most memorable high school experience? Why was it special?
Hanging out with all my friends
3. What are your plans for the future?
Attend Bethel University with a major in biology
PhD and become a Clinical Psychologist, eventually with my own private practice.
love the book that I pored so much effort into each year.
3. What are your plans for the future?
I am attending Bethany Lutheran College next year to study secondary education. I will be apart of their Volleyball and Track programs as well.
and minor in math. I plan to pursue the PA program. Also, I plan to continue to run cross country and track and field.