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Mackenzie Sevcik
Parents: Maren and Timothy Sevcik
1. Highlight your involvement in high school classes and extra-curricular activities this past year.
During her senior year Mackenzie Sevcik has been involved in several different activities and different classes. She has been an active part in the high school band playing in the top ensemble while participating in the jazz and pep band playing trumpet and euphonium. She is also in the school’ s Pro-Start team and won fourth at state this year. Mackenzie is also the female captain of the trap team and is currently one of the top female shooters in the state. For classes she has a wide variety including AP Calc, jewelry, culinary, and sociology. Two of her pieces are even being featured in the art show.
2. What was your most memorable high school experience? Why was it special?
During her senior year Mackenzie was accepted into the Concordia Moorhead honor band where she was able to perform with kids from all over the state. The event gave her an insight on college life by staying on campus for several days and participating in different events. The biggest part of the weekend was the final performance in the Fargo Air Museum where she got to perform surrounded by old planes. All the work from countless hours of rehearsal over just three days was put to use for a single performance. She made friends with kids through their shared love of music and enjoyed the amazing experience.
3. What are your plans for the future?
Mackenzie has been accepted into Concordia College Moorhead where she plans to pursue a master in business finance with a minor in accounting. She has already committed to their college trap team where she will continue her shooting career. She will also be in the music ensembles and be getting private lessons as part of her music scholarship. After college, Mackenzie hopes to enter the business world and work in finance.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to ERHS Class of 2026 graduates Aiden Parkin enlisting in the Army National Guard and Obadiah Ongori enlisting in the Navy. Thank you for serving our country.
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Lilian Anderson
Parents: Angela Anderson
1. Highlight your involvement in high school classes and extra-curricular activities this past year. During this past year, they were involved in several challenging high school classes, including two AP classes and one PLTW class. These courses required significant effort and dedication, helping them grow academically by strengthening their critical thinking and time management skills. Outside of school, they worked regularly at their job, which served as their main extracurricular commitment. Balancing schoolwork and employment taught them responsibility, independence, and effective time management.
2. What was your most memorable high school experience? Why was it special?
One of the most memorable high school experiences was homecoming week, at a typical high school where the entire student body came together in a rare moment of shared excitement Throughout the week, students participated in spirit days, decorated the hallways in their class colors, and joined in friendly competitions that built school pride. The pep rally was especially energetic, with performances from student groups and loud cheering that filled the gym and brought everyone into the spirit of the event. At the homecoming
/ ER Yellow Ribbon game, the stands were packed with students, teachers, and families, all cheering for the team as one community. In that moment, the usual cliques and differences felt less important, and the school felt unified, making the experience stand out as something exciting and memorable in a typical high school setting.
3. What are your plans for the future?
One of the student’ s future goals is to become a veterinarian, a career inspired by a strong interest in animals and their health. They plan to attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where they hope to study a field such as animal science or biology to build a solid foundation for veterinary school. At the university, they aim to take advantage of research opportunities, internships, and hands-on experiences with animals to better understand medical care and treatment. After completing their undergraduate studies, they plan to apply to veterinary school and eventually become a licensed veterinarian. Their long-term goal is to work in a veterinary clinic or animal hospital, helping diagnose and treat animals while making a positive impact on their health and well-being.
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Hailey Beck
Parents: Kelly Beck, Jim Beck 1. Highlight your involvement in high school classes and extra-curricular activities this past year.
Hailey was in National Honor society, and took many CIS, AP, and PSEO classes. She was also a three sport athlete competing in gymnastics, diving, and softball. She was a 2x state individual qualifier.
2. What was your most memorable high school experience? Why was it special?
Hailey’ s most memorable high school experience was competing with her
Eva DuPont
Parents: Azia Fedie and Garrett
DuPont
1. Highlight your involvement in high school classes and extra-curricular activities this past year.
This past year, Eva took on PSEO courses through the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Her psychology course helped her gain insight into her future college major: psychology!
2. What was your most memorable high school experience? Why was it special?
Eva’ s most memorable experience was joining Zimmerman’ s Inaugural Girls Tennis Team. She valued her incredible coaches and supportive teammates. Eva learned the importance of growth and
Evan Sutherland
Parents: Julie Schultz, Kurt Sutherland
1. Highlight your involvement in high school classes and extra-curricular activities this past year.
Evan participated in XC, Nordic Skiing, and Track. Evan is also the current Class President.
2. What was your most memorable high school experience? Why was it special?
Evan organized a Zimmerman-wide scavenger hunt
3. What are your plans for
gymnastics teammates. 3. What are your plans for the future?
Hailey’ s future plans are to attend UW- La Crosse to study Kinesiology on the pre-med track and continue her athletic career in diving.
patience while taking on a completely new sport.
3. What are your plans for the future?
Eva plans to go to college at San Diego State University in San Diego, California. She is majoring in psychology, with hopes of going down the path to become an Industrial and Organizational Psychologist.
the future?
Evan plans on attending the University of Minnesota Duluth for Cellular Biology as a Premed student.