These 2025 high school graduates can look back with pride and forward with confidence, as we salute them in our annual tribute to academic excellence.
Each year, we ask schools in the east metro and western Wisconsin for names of their top graduates, however they define them. Some designate valedictorians and salutatorians, others award “cum laude” honors. Some choose a Top 10 or a small percentage of the class.
For those who send us a smaller list, we invite them to include students’ favorite quotes. The choices this year come from writers and poets and musicians, from the Bible, from politicians and other public figures.
Among those that inspired us are these:
— “Nyob ntawm koj.” (“Depends on you.”)
— “When you become the image of your own imagination, it’s the most powerful thing you could ever do.” — RuPaul, television host, producer, actor
— “The only sure way to avoid making mistakes is to have no new ideas.” — Albert Einstein
— “If you don’t take risks, you can’t create a future.” — Monkey D Luffy, Japanese manga
— “The true measure of our character is how we treat the poor, the disfavored, the accused, the incarcerated, and the condemned.” – “Just Mercy,” Bryan Stevenson
And one that made us laugh, from actor Bill Murray:
— “Whatever you do, always give 100 percent. Unless you’re donating blood.”
AFSA, Vadnais Heights
Tobias Twist
- College, major: Century College, criminal justice
Svea Modrow
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, natural resources and conservation
Zoe Hart
- College, major: Century College, computer science
Xavier Cain
- College: University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Hamza Adan
- College, major: Metro State University, nursing
Than Zin Hnin
- College, major: Century College, nursing
Alana Forliti
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-River Falls, communications, stage and screen arts
Andy Bustamante
- College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, pre-law
Ethan Collins
- College: University of Minnesota-Duluth
Angie Siedschlag
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-River Falls, psychology
AGAPE, St. Paul
Distinguished graduates: Tomunisha Henderson, Asia Hill, Makayla Milton, Astrid Orellana Zavala
Apple Valley
Summa cum laude: Wyatt Candella, Julian Plumer, Shreyas Pradeep, Olivia Tainter, Delina Tizazu, Kenza Benlamlih, Lilah Post, Piper Trudeau, Anton Chung, Zaynab Kilas, Sean Forkenbrock, Lesley Amigon Alarcon, Eduard Bilik, Sumeya Mire, Kody Gehlhar, Mubarak Yousuf, Hanna Baron, Caitlin Detailleur, Kaden King, Alice Morita, Greta Jensen, Caleb Keefer, Ella Bergerson, Elijah Butwinick, Tyler Nieminski, Cassandra Hubley, Genesis Scott, Ava Rasmussen, Titus Scott, Jori Nelson, Marcella Wilson, Alvin Souriyong, Traci Boesch, Ibtisam Abdi, Caleb Engelbrecht, Claire Kachelmyer, Chloe Nord, Jade Vassar, Fisher Hatfield, Justin Cowan, Deborah Green, Meris Catchings, Jazmin Mendiola Garcia, Gabriella Ferris, Tessa Myers, Elizabeth Cory, Ser’Aiah Frost, Jesse Warneke, Stacy Atemba, Meredith Larson
Baldwin-Woodville, Baldwin, Wis.
Valedictorian: Westen Chapin
Salutatorian: Drew Stark
Honor students: Samuel Aho, Kalli Bauer, Reese Becker, Nishika Chib, Anna Connett, Hailey Cota, Jerome Dietzman, Finnley Eggink, William Eggink, Emma Freese, George Gough, Sara Groskreutz, Carley Haney, Magdelynn Jensen, Gabriel Johnson, Haley Jordt, Stella Kamm, Kylie Kastel, Isaac Kusilek, Piper Laesch, Adelin Langer, Nicholas Lawrenz, Ciarrah Letter, Anna Lindquist, Natalie Lokken, Lucy Lovestrand, Hailey Maurer, Britany Montalvo, Madalyn Olsen, Mykolas Olson, Jacob Omann, Julia Pollitt, Melissa Riebe, Aruni Sarango, Noah Schommer, Summer Silcox, Olivia Valiant, Chase Van Ranst, Thatcher Walthall, Isabella Wynveen
Barron, Wis.
Summa cum laude: Reese Allen, Evan Berg, Maggie Cole, Daniel Edwards, Jada Horstman, Drew Scheps, Winona Schneider, Maxwell Schoenke, Rylin Vruwink
Magna cum laude: Valeria Acevedo-Sanchez, Antonio LaComb, Myah Miller, Dawson Sinclair, Kasey Stauner, Wyatt Weise
Cum laude: Hannah Bigler, Kailynn Duncan, Devan Keilholtz, Makenna Roske, Micahlee Skjerly, Mercedez Swessel, Camden Valentine, Adam Wirth, Calvin Wong
Blaine
Oscar Aguilar, Christopher Alexander-Sedey, Tristan Anderson, Sydney Andrle, Nawalv Arafa, Camdyn Baker, Ryan Bakke, Chase Bandelin, Ayaan Barmare, Regan Barta, Justus Bastyr, Ethan Behun, Gavin Bellefeuille, Hudson Bethel, Katelyn Bialka, Nathan Bistodeau, Jordan Blair, Katherine Bock, Abbi Braddy, Matthew Bridgeford, Audrey Brown, Bella Brustuen, Seth Burnette, Gabrielle Busch, Landen Chang, Caeden Clark, Myles Clark, Isabelle Crane, Jonathan Crooks, Lane Cullen, Warda Dahir, Zachary Dang, Vivian Dang, Lorelei Darda, Margaret Davini, Erick Day, Renny Dimitrov, Lawson du’ Monceaux, Landon du’ Monceaux, Logan Durand, Jacob Elson, Cindy Eng, Francisco Enriquez Anderson, Grace Erickson, Sarrah Es-Sabha, Sean Faerber, Ryan Fleming, Lilian Flores, Clare Forrest, Campbell Galloway, Veronica Garcia, Jared Geppert, Ada Germann, Nathan Girmay, Sydney Greene, Maria Guse, Davis Haller, Brandon Hawkins, Dominic Hill, Andy Hoang, Elizabeth Hoang, Kieran Hobot, Leah Holman, Sarah Huynh, Maheen Israr, Hanna Jakubiec, Hannah Jemming, Nabila Jeylani, Charlotte Johnson, Lilliana Jones, Alexander Jund, Marius Keita, Brynn Keller, Ali Khan, Gracyn Knowles, Aidan Kue, Amanda Larson, Hanna Leathers, Amelia Leckner, Phoebe Lee, Kyle LoGiudice, Yohas Lor, Ally Lovegren, Sonnie Luciano, Carter Mackey, Brooke Marschel, Austin Mattson, Nevaeh Miller, Iszeya Moe, Bryson Mohr, Soren Nelson, Quinn Nelson, Addison Newport, Nolan Novak, Audrey Novotny, Chelsey Olson, Bridget Olson, Aisha Omar, Kaitlyn Palzer, Shripad Patil, Kylie Petersen, Vanessa Peterson, Isabella Phan, Elaine Phan, Garrett Pierpont, Wyatt Robideau, Joel Roessler, Natalie Ronkainen, William Schahn, Elvis Sekizovic, Karina Selstad, Taylor Shaw, Andrea Shogren, Taydem Sibinski, Samuel Skipper, Talan Spaniol, Danielle Spoden, Kathryn Stillson, Aventine Sullivan, Bethel Teklu, Bona Terfassa, Aurianna Terry, Ella Thomson, Dezso Thorne, Emma Truchon, Rebecca Ude, Nicholas VanHavermaet, Breanna Vessels, Katherine Vetsch, Mai Anh Vo, Emily Vogel, Rylee Wald, Ashley Willette, Aurelia Woolhouse, Katelyn Wozniak, Keira Wrobel, Cory Zahratka, William Zeier, Mary Zins
Bridge View, St. Paul
Distinguished graduate: Izaiah Murray
Distinguished graduate: Izaiah Murray
Burnsville
Valedictorians: Lauren Bachmeier, Grant Blackbourn, Nicholas Cao, Scott Froebe, Anaca Griffin, Soren Leafblad, Jane McGuire, Peter Mendez, Natalie Portwood, Yahir Sanchez-Ruiz, Owen Steglich
Salutatorian: Ajmal Abdirahman
Centennial, Circle Pines
Highest honors: Charles Beck, Alexis Berkland, Yaannet Birru, Adison Border, Caleb Bordewyk, Ayesha Miel Bumagat, Brock Burggraff, Garrett Burns, Michaela Bushnell, Ashley Carlson, Rohini Chatwani, Elias Christensen, Devon Cunningham, Gabriella Cunningham, Jack D’Agostino, Rebeccah Dougherty, Joseph Dowdle, Lydia Fenske, Elizabeth Foreman, Natalie Foreman, Sierra Giese, Maggie Harris, Clara Herman, Jacob Hosfield, Mason Houfek, Lindsay Ivory, Sofia Jarvis, Kai Johnson, Ander Julson, Kylie Katzke, Kara Kimball, Alexander Knutson, Matthew Kufner, Nicole Kurdyumov, Jayden Lauzon, Tiffany Le, Zoey Lick, Lauren Lind, Mariam Mansour, Evelyn Markowski, Annika McCarthy, Anasuya McDaniel, Marissa McIntosh, Brody McNamara, Keona Miles, Annell Miller, Harper Miller, Amina Mohamed, Kylie Nelson, Anja Norman, Kennedy Osland, Brady Paitrick, Clare Pullman, Carter Ramacher, Emilie Rivard, Raylynn Robeck, Avery Sauber, Marley Schermerhorn, Sydney Sears, Elizabeth Slipka, Levi Struve, Kelsi Swenson, Audrey Thill, Emma Thompson, Mason Thompson, Gillian Turi, Ana Uzelac, Ava Valerius, Reese VanLoon, Gabrielle Verke, Ellarie Vo, Ella Weist, Addison Wittenberg, Kathryn Woelfel, Madeline Wood, Alexander Yang, Markus Yang, Kenny Zheng
Central, St. Paul
Summa cum laude: Nawal Abdi, Mustapha Akindele, Lucy Alder, Faduma Ali, Maizie Anderson, Luca Arnold, Neveah Askew, Damien Aune, Rayan Barkat, Oliver Bauch, Johann Baum, Sebastian Beaubien, Quinn Beck, Will Beers, Hashim Benlhabib, Sophie Berkowski, Mira Berndt, Jasmine Bo, Lila Bohrman, Daniel Brookes, Elie Brown, Anne Burress, Anna Carlson, Owen Caucutt, Anirudh Chauhan, Aria Chermak, Theodore Cledwyn, Ava Clift, Amaya Colby-Clay, Leonie Crane, Alejandra Cruz, Layla Curley, Chynar Dagdanova, Trevor Desma, Caeley Dickie, Millicent Duron, Freya Eberman, Lillian Eilertson, Sawyer Elenbaas, Adam Elsayad, Szofia England, Frank Feyder, Mary Fields, Michael Foley, Zoe Folland, Lennon Folstad, Clarise Freberg, Micah Garrick, Dylan Geraets, Aili Ginkel, Noa Grosby, Sonja Gupta, Mae Hamilton, Ren Haug, Ellen Hendricks, Evangeline Hill, Bryan Hoang, Nora Hoen, Norah Hohmann, Ani Hoiland, Alexandra Holland, Willow Hovland, Owen Ickes, Valouria James, Lene Jones, Hikma Kamal, Patrick Kase, Milo Kelly, Kathryn Kereakos-Fairbanks, Kathryn Kieser, Nora King, Annabelle Kirk, Leo Kirsch, Eve Kitt, Greta Kittok, Kaya Kotze, Anna Kroetsch, Madison Kutzke, Lewis Leifeld, Archer Lightner, Veronika Luft, Quinn Lynch-McKinney, Ciara Lynham, Caitlin Maass, Connor Macgowan, Saffron MacInnes-Kato, Naomi Martin, Brooklyn Martin, Laura Mcclary, Maryn McCormack, Isaac Mcewen, Olivia McJilton, Gweneth McRoberts, Bony Mohammed, Kidist Morissette, Ella Neal, Sawyer Neal, Maya Nirmal, Wylie Niver, Altynay Nurkhanova, Charlotte O’Malley, Maia Oberg, Amelia Orezzoli Robinson, Fatima Palacios-Beltran, Cecilia Palombo, Avery Pavlica, Amaya Pereira, Adam Pfaff, William Poppleton, Lucio Pranis-Ricci, Jeremy Prince, Mary Ricker, Yuri Rivers, Isaac Roberts, Isaac Robertson, Madelyn Ronneberg, Rane Roste, James Rowland, Clara Rynkiewich, Liam Sackaroff, William Sanford, Thea Satre-Pratt, Ellen Schroeder, Arunata Schulz, Shams Sewidan, Maya Shapiro, Lydia Simon, Anneka Siqveland, Maria Solakhava, Malin Staloch, Evan Stokes, Stuart Strack, Annie Strom, Arlo Swann, Quinn Syed, Michael Talcott, Lukas Thames, Cabee Thao, Gout Jeer Thao, Rain Toe, Halina Tompkins, Noah Tonneson, Nathan Trcka, Natalya Triplett, Mariko Tsujimoto, Vivian Turbak, Vivian Turino, Willa Twomey, Max Ulven, Sylvia Van Hofwegen, Summer Vang, Sebastian Vargas Hipple, Sheng Vue, Michael Walbran, Matthew Walbran, Isaiah Wang, Eleanor Weeks, Joseph Weimholt, Natalie Westerlund, Joseph Woessner, Abraham Woolner, Helena Wright, Daniel Wynter, Julius Xiong, Nkohlici Yang, Jaya Zeitler
Clayton, Wis.
Nahia Barberena-Lerindegui
Parents: Rakel Lerindegui and Jaime Barberena
- College, major: Maria Inmaculada or Escuela de Educadores, pathological anatomy or early childhood education
Jessica Renee Bittorf
Parents: Chuck and Tonja Bittorf
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, accounting
Logan Ray Brandt
Parents: James Brandt, Rochelle Olson
- Next: Enter the workforce
Braden John Curtis
Parents: Jeff and Jennifer Curtis
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, exercise science or physical therapy
Olivia Marie Forseth
Parents: April and Jared Forseth
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, nursing
Lincoln Robert Grosskreutz
Parents: Jeremy and Angela Grosskreutz
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, physical therapy
Megan Elaine Hoffman
Parents: Joseph and Megan Hoffman
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, journalism and communication
Chloe Jo Kahl
Parents: Reggie Kahl, Jolene and Mike Lonergan
- College, major: Northwood Technical College, medical coding
Landon Monroe King
Parents: Jessica and Craig King
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, athletic training
Aidan Hunter Olson
Parents: Roger and Terri Olson
- College, major: University of Minnesota Duluth; criminology while in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training
Christine Lila Pickard
Parents: Kent and Michele Pickard
- College, major: Bellin College, Bellevue, Wis.; nursing
Alexander Fredrick Schradle
Parents: Jeremy and Amanda Schradle
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, finance
Samantha Jean Young
Parents: Jennifer and Jeff Young Jr.
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Stout, early elementary education
Community of Peace Academy, St. Paul
Braelynn Bryant
Parents: Randall and Krista Bryant
- College, major: College of St. Scholastica, education
- Quote: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” — Ferris Bueller, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”
Ashley Camacho
Parents: David and Katherine Camacho
- College, major: Concordia University, nursing
- Quote: “You still have a lot of time to make yourself be who you want.” – “The Outsiders,” S.E Hinton
Melissa Chavez Medina
Parents: Alan Chavez Lopez and Maria Medina Arias
- College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, political science
- Quote: “For a dreamer, night’s the only time of day.” – The Weeknd
Marcelo Corona
Parents: Cruz Vega, Marcelo Corona, Mario Vega Sanchez
- College, major: University of St. Thomas, mechanical engineering
- Quote: “If you want to hit the target, you must aim above it.” — Zig Ziglar
Joshua Her
Parents: Boua Neng Her and Rose Yang
- College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, biology
- Quote: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
Sha Lae
Parent: Ma Yee
- College, major: Carleton College, biology/pre-med
- Quote: “Studying to save lives.”
Joey Lor
Parents: Fong Lor and Ia Yang
- College, major: Hamline University, biology
- Quote: “Even if I’m not the best in the world, I’ll aim to be second.”
John Lor
Parent: Chor Lor and Mee Yang
- College, major: Hamline University, business
- Quote: “#1 Badminton Manager”
Trinity Moore
Parents: TC and Osheta Moore
- College, major: Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass.; gender studies
- Quote: “The true measure of our character is how we treat the poor, the disfavored, the accused, the incarcerated, and the condemned.” – “Just Mercy,” Bryan Stevenson
Eh Sher Mui
Parents: Kulu Thay
- College, major: Century College, pre-nursing
- Quote: “Faith takes action and action takes faith.” — Based on James 2:17-23
Rasheedah Ogunmade
Parents: Rasheed Ogunmade and Carla Smith
- College, major: Dougherty Family College at the University of St. Thomas, nursing
- Quote: “If you don’t take risks, you can’t create a future.” — Monkey D. Luffy, Japanese manga series “One Piece,” Eiichiro Oda
Alondra Rodriguez
Parents: Geovani Rodriguez and Gisela Sanchez
- College, major: Dougherty Family College at the University of St. Thomas, psychology
- Quote: “I trust the next chapter because I know the author.’’
Sofia Rodriguez Portillo
Parents: Sonia Portillo
- College, major: Minneapolis College, education
- Quote: “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on Earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33
Adrian Vue
Parents: Pa Kou Lee, Bee Vue, Kao Xiong
- College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, liberal arts
- Quote: “And when it’s all over, you will discover it was never about the ending, but about who you become in the process.” — Unknown
Alexa Xiong
Parents: Sou Xiong and Mai Her Thao
- College, major: Hamline University, pharmacy
- Quote: “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”
Oni Xiong
Parents: Yee Xiong and Pa Houa Yang
- College, major: Century College, computer science
- Quote: “Live your life to the fullest.”
Como Park, St. Paul
Summa cum laude: Takato Muramatsu, Giselle Sanchez-Esparza, Safina Gemeda, Plar See Sher Ku, Gaolee Yang, Lucille Rein, Vincent Anderson, Livina Schubert, Aymelee Xiong, Samantha Murray, Monica Servian, Charles Anderson, Niko Turnure, Yi Lin Luo, Levi Kallhoff, Moe Meh, Abasse Hussein, Arlo McGinley Myers, Nahili Worika, Oo Meh, Rafeal Gutierrez, Eh Ler Paw, Austin Badger, Gunner Metzler, Rose Yang, Lorin Koch, Genevieve DeGaetano, Faisa Daoud, Claire Fairbanks, Jack Prasch
Concordia Academy, Roseville
Julia Bigalke
Parents: Dana and Jonathan Gaulke and Ryan Bigalke
College, major: Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.; nursing
Quote: “Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’” — Matthew 19:26”
Reese Bowers
Parents: Adam and Kristina Bowers
College, major: Indiana Tech, Fort Wayne, Ind.; criminal justice
Quote: “Whether you eat or drink, whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31
Eliya Vollhaber
Parents: Andrew and Angella Vollhaber
College, major: University of Northwestern, accounting
Quote: “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” — Philippians 4:12-13
Savannah Caquelin
Parents: Matthew and Jennifer Caquelin
College, major: Bethel University, engineering
Quote: “For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” — Revelation 7:17
Henry Reinhard
Parents: Scott and Jennifer Reinhard
College, major: Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.; exercise science/pre-physical therapy
Quote: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.” — Proverbs 3:5-6
Grace Tverberg
Parents: Vance and Michelle Tverberg
College, major: Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa; business
Quote: “Don’t shine so that others can see you. Shine so that through you, others can see Him.” — C.S. Lewis”
Lexi Shaffer
Parents: Kimberly, Steven and Melissa Shaffer
College, major: University of Iowa, English
Quote: “You just lost the game.”
Anna Halvorsen
Parents: Steve and Jodi Halvorsen
College, major: University of St. Thomas, marketing management
Quote: “God is within her, she will not fall.” — Psalms 46:5
Claire Ulvenes
Parents: David and Lorri Ulvenes
College, major: University of Palm Beach Atlantic, West Palm Beach, Fla.; nursing
Quote: “Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” — Ephesians 4:2
Lydia Erickson
Parents: Doug and Anna Erickson
College, major: Baylor University, Waco, Texas; accounting
Quote: “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31
Coon Rapids
Cole Burnett
Parents: Danielle Burnett and Jeffrey Burnett
- College, major: Purdue University, materials engineering and kinesiology
Lachlan Demmer
Parents: Wade Demmer and Stacee Demmer
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, electrical engineering
Nick Reiland
Parents: Amy Reiland and Jerry Reiland
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, computer engineering
Austin Hacker
Parents: Amy Hacker and John Hacker
- College, major: Gustavus Adolphus College, business
Haley Atkinson
Parents: Michael and Joy Atkinson
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-River Falls, data science and predictive analytics
Oskar Berg
Parents: Kari Berg and Erik Berg
- College, major: The University of Wisconsin-Madison, political science and legal studies
Owen James
Parents: Bonnie James, Kerry James
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, materials science and engineering
Kendall Martinek
Parents: Rob Martinek, Shelly Martinek
- College, major: Iowa State University, animal science with pre-veterinary focus
Isabella Reinhart
Parents: Kari Reinhart and Aaron Reinhart
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, exercise science
Isabella Nelson
Parents: Steph Nelson, Joe Nelson
- College, major: University of Minnesota Morris, biology
Lexi Tengwall
Parents: Karen Tengwall and Ryan Tengwall
- College, major: Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa; mathematics with a concentration in statistics
Maria Pham
Parents: Hang Tran and Chau Pham
- College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, kinesiology
Alyson Sorrell
Parents: Heather Sorrell, Ryan Sorrell
- College, major: Anoka-Ramsey Community College, art
Mitchell Gulbranson
Parents: Dawn Gulbranson, Jason Gulbranson
- College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, electrical engineering
Joshua Wruck
Parents: John and Amy Wruck
- College, major: Anoka Technical College, welding
Fanglin Gao
Parents: Yiyan Ou, Binjie Gao
- College, major: University of Minnesota Rochester, sonography
Peyton Sharp
Parents: Holly and Matthew Sharp
- College, major: University of North Dakota, commercial aviation
Kelsey Koehler
Parents: Linda Koehler and Paul Koehler
- College, major: University of Minnesota Duluth, marketing and graphic design
Ajla Zec
Parent: Elvira Zec
- College, major: Hamline University, legal studies and chemistry
Philip Gunderson
Parents: Richard Gunderson, Nedyalka Gunderson
- College, major: Anoka-Ramsey Community College, computer science and English
Creative Arts, St. Paul
Distinguished graduates: Isaac Aguilar Romano, Tigerlily Blott, Carley-Janae Campbell, Stephaniah Chaney, Olivia Hellendrung, Kiara Oliver, David Ortiz, Jessica Steinberg, Silas Timmreck
Cretin-Derham Hall, St. Paul
Valedictorian: Garrett Poynter
Parents: Jen Poynter and Greg Poynter
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, nuclear engineering
Salutatorian: Isaac Van Oosterom
Parents: Shannon van Oosterom and Alex van Oosterom
- College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, aerospace engineering
Keyon Archer
Parents: Crystal Archer and Phil Archer
- College, major: University of St. Thomas, mechanical engineering
Sydney Elliott
Parents: Stephenie and Paul Elliott
- College, major: College of St. Benedict, accounting
Avery Kuhl
Parents: Mary Rohman Kuhl and Robert Kuhl
- College, major: University of Notre Dame, finance
Mark Loeffler
Parents: Sue and Chad Loeffler
- College, major: George Washington University, Washington, D.C.; geography
Grace McSherry
Parents: Elizabeth and Christopher McSherry
- College, major: Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.; biology/pre-med
Michael Seifu
Parent: Tsega Woldemichael
- College, major: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland; electrical engineering
Jane Stangler
Parents: Molly Stangler and Dan Stangler
- College, major: Niagara University, Lewiston, N.Y.; nursing
Maeryn Tansey
Parents: Heidi Schmidt and Will Tansey
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, business
Daniella Zago Ledezma
Parents: Angelica Ledezma Valencia and Eduardo Zago
- College: Macalester College
Eagan
Summa cum laude: Antonio Allen, Adhitya Balasubramanian, Lilah Bartels, Samantha Bergh, Andrew Botz, Louisa Brandt, Kaid Cabrera, Alexis Cahall, Elisa Catalano Pinillos, Annie Dahlheimer, Aleena Das, Hayden Davis, Emilio Diaz, Kai Duckett, Noel Eddy, Maisy Eisen, Ava Erie, Anna Finwall, Kailey Fossum, Benjamin Fraher, Tate Gage, Jack Gerdes, Elizabeth Graham, Harley Gray, Sydney Hagen, Lillian Halling, Misa Harris, Dahlia Herman, Eligh Hermon, Natalie Heutmaker, Allison Hoang, Elizabeth Horgan, Alex Huang, Ajay Ilavarasan, Shreyan Jena, Gabriella Kahn, Ashwin Kalyan, Hailey Kerr, Elizabeth Kerr, Jenay Khatri, Peter Klingberg, Carmen Kocemba, Haley Koenen, Katherine Krahn, Stone Larson, Olivia Madden, Neo Manavalan, Emma Matzek, Jordana McNeal, Tashonee McShan, Maya Meisinger, Joshua Morin, Jillian Nelson, Amaan Oliyath, Jeanne Oreschnick, Aishwarya Pillai, Kaiya Popp, Carson Radant, Kelsey Rasinen, Geneva Rasmussen, Liam Reitsma, Olivia Sagvold, Hayagiriv Sajja, Keira Schmidt, Henry Schneiderhan, Tyler Sedlacek, Haania Siddiqui, Margaret Sitowski, Jacob Sondag, Lucy Stiles, Jenna Teigland, Param Thakkar, Miranda Thompson, Abhinav Vaddi, Delaina Van Doren, Mia Werden, Karyn Wochnick, Leila Wong, Miles Zabel
East Ridge, Woodbury
Summa cum laude with distinction
William Benson
- College, major: University of Notre Dame, architecture
Ian Chao
- College, major: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md.; international relations and economics
Junwoo Choi
- College, major: University of Florida, Gainesville; biology
Neela Estochen
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, mechanical engineering
Ainsley Hoover
- College, major: American University, Washington, D.C.; political science
Mirella Janssen
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, global health (pre-dental)
Caroline Jude Angeline
- College, major: University of Notre Dame, biology
Eliza Kubicek
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, biomedical engineering
Yijar Lin
- College, major: Harvard University, earth and planetary sciences
Darren Ly
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, actuarial science
Derrick Ly
- College, major: University of California, Los Angeles; pre-med
Sahasra Maddukuri
- College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, biology
Brendan Mooney
- College, major: St. Louis University, biology (pre-med)
Elena Oien
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, kinesiology
Solbie Park
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, biomedical engineering
Jonathan Pasch
- College, major: Iowa State University, mechanical engineering
Evelyn Pham
- College, major: University of Massachusetts Amherst, computer science
Nolan Tanabe
- College, major: North Carolina State University, human biology
Lilija Terhaar
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, environmental science/Spanish
Atharva Thakore
- College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, biology
Katrien Van Heyst
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, pre-pharmacy
Cael Viesselman
- College, major: Indiana University Bloomington, business finance/consulting
Jason Xiao
- College, major: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, computer engineering
Dylan Zeilinger-Johnson
- College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, chemistry and mathematics
Caroline Zhang
College, major: Stanford University, Stanford, Calif.; public policy and economics
Emily Zhou
- College, major: University of California, Berkeley, electrical engineering and computer science
Eastview, Apple Valley
Summa cum laude: Ashton Abram, Sannidh Bachigari, Hannah Barnabas, Emerson Block, Emily Brewster, Norah Brusco, Annika Carvell, Annabelle Chessler, Kaia Churness, Olivia Colchin, Gabriella Cook, Lyla Cook, Sari Cords, Leila Dunfee, Pranav Dwarakanath, William Fulford, Xitlali Garcia, Adele Gillen, Mason Gillis, Katelyn Gray, Madeline Gross, Srihaas Gutta, Max Huberty, Kimberly Jarrard, Emma Johnson, Grace Johnson, Zoe Johnson, Mya Klement, Nsonfe Kolobh, Chloe Larson, Madeline Link, Claire Lorsung, Avery Losie, Parker Maxwell, Armen Meketarian, Katelyn Molitor, Marissa Montesinos, Piper Murray, Virinchi Nandamuru, Eva Nikolova, Keira Peitersen, Ruveen Perera, Gabrielle Phan, Charlotte Pomroy, Tarakesh Rameshkumar, Grace Rauner, Grace Robinson, Sumana Sadineni, Kartik Saravanapandi, Shreyansh Satapathy, Annika Schafer, Benjamin Schmitz, Nirav Singhal, Daphne Smoley, John Stenbom, Emma Stok, Evelyn Swenson, May Tang, Brock Taylor, Sunny Westergreen, Zi Ying Wu, Maggie Xu, Ainsley Zahn, Kassidy Zak, Alana Zych, Nicholas Zylstra
Ellsworth, Wis.
Highest honors
Andrea Esterby
Parents: Andy and Tracie Esterby
College, major: Iowa State University, aerospace engineering
Mya Petersen
Parents: Michael and Melissa Petersen
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, chemical engineering
Mary Lundstrom
Parents: Julie and Keith Lundstrom
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, international studies
Maleah Petersen
Parent: Melissa Petersen
College, major: University of Wisconsin-River Falls, physical therapy
Riley Maher
Parents: LaDona and Aaron Maher
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, atmospheric sciences
Trinity Roesler
Parents: Joe and Karen Roesler
College, major: University of Wisconsin-River Falls, forensic science
Emily Harris
Parents: Melissa Trinkner and Aaron Harris
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Stout, interior design
Karli Gutting
Parents: Mike and Melissa Gutting
College, major: North Dakota State University, chemistry
Breanna Sympson
Parents: Jeff and Elizabeth Sympson
College, major: Minneapolis College of Art and Design, illustration and graphic design
Tori Feuerhelm
Parents: Bridgett and Tony Feuerhelm
College, major: Rochester Community and Technical College, nursing
Honors:
Karissa Kollbaum
Parents: Kyle and Rae Kollbaum
College, major: Bethel University, human bioenergetics
Brady Mitchell
Parents: Susan and Chad Mitchell
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, environmental science
Delaney Johnson
Parents: Dan and Holly Johnson
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Superior, biochemistry
Aidyn Thoen
Parents: Melissa and Gary Thoen
College, major: University of St. Thomas, finance
Landen Lee
Parents: Leah and William Lee
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, music education
McKenna Edgar
Parents: Chris and Angel Edgar
College, major: University of Wisconsin-River Falls, animal science
Ngoc Nguyen
Parents: Thi Tran and Robert Abbas
College, major: University of Minnesota Rochester, pre-med
Carolyn Trannel
Parents: Ryan and Robyn Trannel
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, elementary education
EmmaJo Meier
Parents: Erick and Kimberly Meier
College, major: Chippewa Valley Technical College, criminal justice
Farmington
Distinguished scholars: Urgee Abaye, Isabelle Albee, Avery Anderson, Brynn Asleson, Charlotte Barnett, Hermella Belayneh, Jake Boeser, Gianna Bourgeois, Katlyn Brown, Mason Buss, Xavier Bussler, Brylee Cavanaugh, Margaret Crosby, Allison Deplazes, Shayla Draper, Logan Edmonson, Lillith Edwards, Hannah Fernandes, Kelsey Finstad, Charles Folland, Mikayla Gabrielson, Bailey Garrahy, Brooklyn Garrahy, Scarlett Garthune, Alexa Goring, Emma Halverson, Hannah Hansen, Emily Harmon, Paige Harvey, Kailyn Heath, Alina Hernandez, Caelum Iverson, Noah Johnson, Andrew Kaliev, Arogya Kc, Savanna Lam, Madeline Lindquist, Sophie Lindquist, Kaia Loos, Kiana Martin, Ryan Matthey, Audrey McLees, Ava Mingo, Kaydence Moe, Allison Mohawk, Adam Moorlach, Abigail Nelson, Nevaeh Nesbitt, Lauren Neuman, Timothy Nielsen, Tabitha Ohlhues, Leah Oistad, David Olson, Darissa Orth, Kaliyan Ouch, Jack Pearson, Alexandra Pfeiffer, Jullia Pham, Isabella Reber, Valeria Rivera-Carrasquillo, Elijah Rollag, Raymond Ross, Kendall Sainsbury, Julia Savasten, Brianna Schaubroeck, Anya Scherman, Morgan Schmidt, Sydney Seegmiller, Mya Sharp, Dylan Sonnen, Mackenzie Spice, Abby Springer, Ashley Spry, Abigail Steinke, Evan Trenary, Alexa Trihus, Shelby Van Hecke, Catherine Whipple, Gracie Witt, Lindsey Woestehoff
FIT Academy, Apple Valley
Vesper Odegard
Parents: Nathan and Tara Odegard
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Stout, interior design
Quote: “When we work, we work. When we pray, God works.” — James Hudson Taylor
Gateway to College, St. Paul
Distinguished graduates: Kymani Cheatham, Monique Harvey, Samantha Langley, Aidan Rabasa Strong
Grantsburg, Wis.
Honor students: Blandina Ayohua-Hernandez, Chloe Blakeslee, Nolan Branstad, Jayden Brown, Ian Burkman, Brady Burton, Zachary Carlson, Noelle Doornink, Payton Doornink, Tara Fickbohm, Tori Fickbohm, Chase Green, Brady Gross, Molly Hart, Lola Hill, Norman Jensen, Aidan Johnson, Eleanora Kammeyer, Abigail Kammeyer, Laynie Larson, Anika Lee, Ashlynn Lener, Hailey Lundgren, Alex McCormick, Mikaella Mealey, Olivia Meyer, Matthew Michaels, Robert Mott, Whitney Myers, Eliza Paulson, Josephine Richards, Andrew Roberts, Carlese Ronning, Jahnua Sahr, Stevie Siebenthal, Jinnah Stark, Linzy Wicklund, Matthew Wickstrom
Great River, St. Paul
Lilian Evans, Dominik Polley, Raie Hess, Alma Ratliff, Natagan Woods, Lucy Schwartz, Stella Eisenbise, James Williams, Hazel Willms, Isabella Nave, Jamal Randle
Harding, St. Paul
Summa cum laude: Abdullah Abdulaziz, Linda Chang, Margherita Corradi, Galanne Doto, Summer Hang, Charles Her, Hmoov Her, Matilda Kavaney, Cadence Lee, Rainie Lee, Numfor Mofor, Aidan Moua, Chaiplia Moua, Chiashe Moua, Suneeya Musse, Kylie Pel, Al Reiter, William Rubio, Moo Pla So, Oscar Tadeo Sanchez, Amelia Thao, Andy Thao, Mary Thao, Naw Thin, Ryan Thor, Annette Tolbert, Tiffany Tran, Avorn Vang, Jennifer Vang, Joseph Vang, Joyce Vang, Natalie Westin, Ashley Xiong, Haylee Yang, Lily Yang, Pajtshiab Yang
Hastings
Top 10 percent: Eleanor Brand, Rayah Brasher, Bennett Brockman, Jed Carlson, Lukas Foss, Ava Foster, Madison Haines, Gavyn Hanson, Olivia Hanson, Ann Hartman, Rylee Kimmes, Reese Kuglin, Delaina Kurtz, Josephine Larson, Wendy Liu, Alexa Loritz, Sienna McCoy, Audrey McNamara, Lauren Meyer, Rachael Notch, Kacey Plank, Daphne Pugh, Jacob Reuter, Ethan Ries, Julia Rotty, Katherine Ruder, Ethan Schaack, Weston Schult, Keshav Sitaram, Victoria Steinke, Ava Vedders, Lauren Whitfield
Highland Park, St. Paul
Summa cum laude: Helena Aklog, Teoman Aktan, Rafael Alvarez Tarrios, Olivia Anderson, Esther Anderson, Jakaea Andrews, Maria Armada, Sabrina Armada, Kaleab Ashenafi, Quincy Aust, Calum Axelson, Jon Bailey-Zimmerman, Hazel Bandsma, Bailey Beedle, Wyatt Bennig, Thea Berg, Isaac Bergstrom, Josephine Black, Ava Bleifuss, Daniel Blumer-LaMotte, Caleb Bole, John Bradford, Benjamin Brunner, Quinn Buchl, Satoshi Callahan, Robert Carlson, Pablo Contreras-Galeana, Christopher Crutchfield, Flynn Cunningham, William Davies, Mason Deegan, Benjamin Drexler Booth, Claire Duffy, Aili Earl-Torniainen, Julian Falk, Cormac Flynn, Calla Fragassi, Jonatha Franquiz, Clara Gaw, Nina Gorgeson, Naod Getachew, Hannah Gliedman, Gabriel Gonzalez, Violet Grant, Ava Griffin, Miriam Harrleson, Ashley Harris, Liam Hefferan, Amy Hernandez Grande, Caelyn Hippen, Violet Hirman, Evan Hoglund, Elsa Houge, Amelie Isom, Steian Johnson, Isaac Johnson, Sophie Johnson, Morgan Johnson, August Johnson, Miles Kaker, Beatrice Kealey, Corinne Kipfmueller, Mary Koch, Hanna Koch, Lauren Kottke, Henri Kukkonen, Liya Lantyderu, Donovan Lee, Grace Lewis-Mosher, Grace Little, Savannah Lofstrom. Leif Loge, Lilian Long, Audrey Marsh, Ava Mayer, Molly McCormick, Benjamin McLaughlin, Sean McMullen, Tomas Medina Coste, Sonja Mink, Ryan Mitchell, Stefan Monteagudo, Elisa Montuschi, Ellie Moore, Edward Nagel, Solomon Ndogu, Zachary Nelson, Benjamin O’Leary, Jack O’Leary, Terefe Olkeba, Biftu Osmon, Samantha Palm, Chris Palma, Alexander Patnode, Alexa Pundsack, Kaia Rademacher, Isaac Rappe, Emmett Riemenschneider, Daniel Rimbu, Patrick Rios, Isaac Roberts, Thomas Rust, Jonah Sadowski, Raina Saunders, Asma Sedik, Theodor Sheldon, Mae Skold, Audrey Smith, Cyrus Somerville, Christopher Staba, Addison Strack, Ella Sutherland, Evan Swenson, Ella Tabor, Selamawit Tenaye, Elyab Tesfahiwet, Nick Thao, Hazel Thrasher, Efren Valencia Orozco, Trump Vang, Julianna Vangh, Logan Vennemann, Maya Vossen-Nelson, Claire Vukovics, Anastasia Wallace, Quinn Walsh, JunTing Wang, Alex Weislow, Ziva Westreich, Michael Wikelius, Jonah Wilson, Megan Wingate, Jonah Wrigley, Kasie Xiong, Mai Zong Yang, Mary Yang, Luke Zimney, Eli Zugay
Hmong College Prep Academy, St. Paul
Laura Chang
College, major: College of St. Benedict, biology
Quote: “Nyob ntawm koj.” (“Depends on you.”)
Lisa Her
Parent: Russell Her
College, major: University of St. Thomas, music business
Quote: “Keep doing what you’re doing.”
Cassus Lee
Parents: Youa Xiong and Leng Vue
College, major: University of St. Thomas, computer science
Quote: “Give everything a try; it’s better to take risks than to lose the chance.”
Luke Lee
Parent: Vue Lee
College, major: Stanford University, Stanford, Calif.; mechanical engineering
Quote: “Neither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.” — Epictetus, Greek Stoic philosopher
Jonhandsom Thao
Parents: Aemilliana and Donald Thao
College, major: North Dakota State University, pharmacy
Quote: “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” — Mahatma Gandhi
Logan Vang
Parents: Bao Her and Vincent Vang
College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, computer engineering
Quote: “Fall down seven times, stand up eight.”
Paw Pa Soe Wah
Parents: Pa Aung and Mue Gay
College, major: Colorado College, chemistry/biology
Quote: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13
Nisha Xiong
Parents: Lee Vang and Seng Xiong
College, major: The College of St. Scholastica, nursing
Quote: “I thought of something funnier than 24 … 25.” — Spongebob Squarepants
Juliet Yang
Parents: Soua Lee and Bob Yang
College, major: St. Paul College, health sciences
Quote: “Enjoy being the process of becoming.”
Patsa Yang
Parents: Choua Lor
College, major: St. Catherine University, nursing
Quote: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
Hudson
Emily McGhee, Sharv Jani, Elizabeth Bower, Margaret McConnell, Victoria Piehl, Benjamin Brinks, Elizabeth Piehl, Elsa Brunner, Ella Wolfe, Addison Steep, Benjamin Weaver, Miranda Roderick, Jacob Woolery, Aidan Miller, Samuel Youssef, Tyler Hay, McKenna Zignego, Henry Reece, Maya Vavricka, Thomas Peterson, Kate Anderson, Nora Koerth, Adeline Deziel, Wade Congdon, Lindsey Ferrara
Humboldt, St. Paul
Summa cum laude: Mary Say Baw, Mu Day Day, Wan Dee, Hsung Ei Htree, Halina Kargar, Ree Roh Khu, New Lay, Zoey Lo, Ei Meh, Hsaw Meh, Paw E Moo, Neenah Mork, San San Noe, Ah Say Paw, Pree K Paw, Tha Play Say, Naw Nai Tar, Shantea Windom
Irondale, New Brighton
Highest honors: Oliver Abarca Palma, Fenet Abiy, Moyinoluwa Adewunmi, Benjamin Anderson, Kamlyn Arboe, Friedrich Arent-Zachary, Seongju Baek, Ricardo Barrett, Anna Bentley, Alexander Bly, Rachel Brandner, Nadia Buck, Keira Burgess, Ronorey Kin Buyuccan, Karina Chattopadhyay, Jackson Conrad, Zac Zenos Cresencio, Kimimila Decory, Evan Doan, Franklin Doncavage, Benjamin Dudero, Samiya Farah, Lucas Fixell, Frances Gorton, Eliza Harris, Hailie Herzog, Isaac Johnson, Charles Kikeh, Jordan Koke, Yangchen Lhamo, Elizabeth Lockwood, Rose Lor, Sidney Martinsen Holt, Sadiq Mohamed, Maria Myers, Linnea Neurauter, Kardin Nguyen, Emerson Nusz, Luke O’Rourke, Dickson Ongaki, Nathan Pichner, June Reese, Ian Rodgers, Kas Roemer, Lulu Semakula, Michael Sipahimalani, Ayaka Theisen, Carter Thistle, Aaron Tong, Sarah Yoo
Johnson, St. Paul
Summa cum laude: Noah Grisham, Eh K Yaw, Luna Kremer, Josiah Lealem, Andie Lee, Xeeana Lee, Hser Ler, Thoobsuab Lor, Yosely Mancia Rodriguez, Su Meh, Julie Moua, Missy Nguyen, Marin Reyenga, Sara Tellez, Johnny Thao, Yaeng Thao, Peter Tran, Thatley Vang, Jessica Vue, Athena Xiong, Carlos Xiong, Kab Noog Yang, Kane Yang, Kenshin Yang, Nathan Yang, Sai Yang
Lakeville North
Summa cum laude: Elizabeth Aars, Joshua Aars, William Aars, Isabella Balik, Avery Bartlett, Kade Bishop, Elayna Boe, Samantha Brenno, Edward Brookhart, Hailey Bross, Emma Buzinec, Alex Byer, Danielle Casey, Samuel Charchenko, Maggie Chen, Ryan Cheng, Aksel Cichocki, Abigail Collins, Joseph Conlan, Julie Dawson, Natalie Doll, Addison Dorow, Kyle Flitsch, Ayden Forsgren, Edward Golom, Darby Griffin, Donna Gula, Angad Handa, Sadie Hatch, Luke Hendricks, Avery Huffman, Aiden Jensen, Theodore Juaire, Keira Kelly, Sophia Kelly, Alivia Keske, Brady Knight, Chloe Langdon, Thomas Larkin, Luke Larson, Devin Lester, Allondra Lilla, Vincent Lin, Elyse Lindroth, Mallory Logsdon, Raegan Lopez, Alexandra Lounin, Blake Lyman, Erin MacLeod, Makayla Magnuson, Yezul Maharjan, Ezra Mahoney, Noah Mandala, Adelynn Marsolek, Carter Mayfield, Jacob McCarthy, Sierra McCuddin, Ryan Nguyen, Devin Nord, Peyton Olson, Payton Orosz, Addison Oster, Caleb Ouyang, Joseph Ouyang, Quinn Palman, Kassandra Paterson, Abdul Pathan, Charles Porter, Tanaya Rager, Abigail Roy, Melina Runquist, Alexa Ruppert, Caleb Sahlin, Jeenal Sharma, Vinay Shelley, Patrick Sinclair, Carrissa Smith, Isaac Snaza, Luke Sorensen, Zachary Spoden, Andrew Staff, Lauren Stiller, Kayla Straus, Samantha Sweetman, Tristan Tieu, Ayva Tobias, Courtney Vue, Spencer Wahlstrom, Benjamin Weaver, Ava Weiland, Kate Weisser, Anna White, Brooke Zweber, Edison Zheng
Lakeville South
Summa cum laude: Dosha Amanuel, Zander Aos, Ian Bamford, Sarah Banitt, Aubrey Beauchamp, Caitlin Beauchamp, Charlotte Benolkin, Bode Benson, Chandra Bhagwandin, Angeline Born, Alyssa Buchanan, Hannah Buckles, Hannah Butler, Elisha Cairney, Conner Campbell, Noah Clark, Annie Clemens, Eli Connery, Sofi Cook, Ziviara Cordova, Rachel Davis, Oliver Day, Finn Dettmann, Siri Distel, Emma Dresselhaus, Aja Dressler, Logan Elmhorst, Jackson Ernst, Charlotte Fannin, Annalise Gerlach, Oscar Gerlach, Silje Grasdal, Hudson Greene, Hana Groh, Alyssa Hahn, Andrew Hennen, Evan Hilliard, Camden Hopper, Carson Hopper, Yunha Hur, Madeleine Janke, Brittyn Johnson, Lake Johnson, Bryce Langevin, Clinton Leng, Samuel Loecken, Aaron Maust, Abigail McDonald, Ellison McDonald, Maggie McGinn, Lola McLain, Lowell Meyer, Myles Miller, Svea Mosser, Clara Mueller, Preslee Naatjes, Taylor Noreault, Michelle Omari, Iris Ostrowski, Addison Perkins, Nikola Petrov, Keira Radaich, Madeline Ramos, Bennett Raway, Trevor Rother, Nevaeh Rubischko, Molly Ruhland, Laila Simpson, Lauren Stiller, Lillian Stuart, Cassandra Tandeski, Francis Thayer, Olivia Thor, Leah Trabant, Lacey Trewin, Olivia Wagner, Quinn Weaver, Megan Weesner, Lauren Witter, Rohinii Yohendran,
LEAP, St. Paul
Distinguished graduates: Abdusamad Amme Abdo, Julia Mohamed, Radia Mohamed, Andrea Nicolle Ramos Fajardo, Leyni Alejandra Yaque Hernandez
Liberty Classical Academy, White Bear Lake
Valedictorian: Lydia Buum
Parents: Paul and Heather Buum
College, major: Iowa State University, interior design
Quote: “Failure is an event, not a person.” — Zig Ziglar
Salutatorian: Tea Johansson
Parents: Thomas and Kara Johansson
College and Major: Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio; theology and special education
Quote: “Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love.” — St. Therese of Lisieux
Mahtomedi
Presley Albers, John Aufderhar, Betsy Boland, Evan Carion, Max Egan, Breanna Elbers, Kylee Farmer, Daniel Gibbens, Benjamin Hammond, Jacqueline Igel, Oliver Jaroslawski, Gabriella Kraai, Sidney Leciejewski, Wyatt Lorinser, Annika Martin, Emily Muetzel, Greta Munson, Maxwell Newcome, Elesia Newfield, Indra Ramaley, Olivia Ross, Esme Roux, Julia Ruzynski, Addison Saterbak, Timothy Schussler, Joy Shadrack, Aida Thiam, Luke Vipond, Abigail Wiebe
Math and Science Academy, Woodbury
Evan Jones
Parents: Scott Jones and Michelle Lamere
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, mechanical engineering
- Quote: “I would like to see anyone, prophet, king or God, convince a thousand cats to do the same thing at the same time.” — Neil Gaiman
Ethan Jones
Parents: Scott Jones and Michelle Lamere
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, mechanical engineering
- Quote: “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to reform (or pause and reflect).” — Mark Twain
Emil Vuong
Parents: Khuong and Tuyet Vuong
- College: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- Quote: “I hope it’s your style, your way of life, no matter what anyone tells you. I want you to love this world for all your life.” – Mana, Japanese musician
Amerigo Tesoro
Parents: Robert and Dyan Tesoro
- College, major: Macalester College, math and music
- Quote: “The only sure way to avoid making mistakes is to have no new ideas.” — Albert Einstein
Alaina Inouye
Parents: Mark and Katie Inouye
- College, major: University of Iowa, math
- Quote: “’Hope’ is the thing with feathers.” — Emily Dickinson
Nathan Escher
Parents: Rachel and Chad Escher
- College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, biochemistry and biotechnology
- Quote: “The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” — Thomas Edison
William Ackley
Parents: Jason and Carrie Ackley
- College, major: University of Florida, Gainesville; economics and data science
- Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” — Wayne Gretzky
Hannah Vang
Parents: David and Maiton Vang
- College: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- Quote: “In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety.” — Abraham Maslow
Mounds Park Academy, Maplewood
Maverick Anderson, Abigail Appleton, Nabila Artan, Cameron Bartholomay, Annika Binstadt, Navreen Biring, Alexander Bixby, Leo Boardman, Lucia Braith, Delaney Cunnington, Annika Dahiya, Clara Deneault, Paul Fertig, Evelyn Fontaine, Odin Foote, Noah Garbow, Neil Gupta, Quentin Hawley, Sean Holland, Graham Jakway, Cade Jung, Henry Korbach, Emma Lafferty, Srina Lakkundi, Steve Lin, Zainab Lodhi, Camdyn Magnuson, Earl Martin, Nathaniel Martinek, Riley Miller, Marlaina Minear, Elizabeth Moldan, Rowan Mulrooney, Bai Zhi Munson, Sofie Muschenheim, Zoya Nayak, Jenny Nguyen, Abdulkadir Osman, Charles Pelszynski, Sydney Petersen, Zachary Peterson, Amal Sastry, Henry Schwartz, Avan Short, Lucia Smith, Edward Snider, Wyatt Srsen, Koichi Tatsumura, Samaya Thomas, Arion-Brasil Williams, James Xing, Thura Zaw, Yuhan Zou
Mounds View, Arden Hills
Highest honors: Ali Ahmed, Roselyn Andrews, Benjamin Arnold, Allison Arnold, Connor Bortnem, Lucas Brady, Adelaide Brandt, Malaina Brodin, Shaun Canas, Ruth Carrigan, Tom Chi, Sayudh Chowdhury, Joseph Cole, Henry Collins, Jack Colosi, Asher Compton, Samuel Crane, Aldo Dalton, Brita DePhillips, Margot Derosier, Kyle Dolbow, Avery Dove, Rachel Durand, Olmasaan Ebisso, Charles Eggert, Victoria Farmer, Maya Francisco, Samantha Fuller, Jacob Garber Knu, Nicholas Gazelka, Samuel Geer, Julia Gronert, Konomu Gustafson, Gabriella Haake, Jillian Hoffer, Isaac Holmdahl, Anna Honebrink, Ailsa Huff, Noelle Hutchcroft, James Isaacson, Haley Johansen, Quintin Johnson, Matina Kappers, Daria Kianian, Rahee Kim, Michael Kivinen, Antonin Kostal, Katerina Kostal, Joseph Kostolnik, Lucy Krzmarzick, Peyton Kwan, Jonathan Kwon, Ava Lachinski, Olivia Landberg, Isabel Li, Lauren Li, Greta Lunstad, Nikolas Mares, Katie Martinez, Ryan Maylone, Margaret McGann, Vincent Meyer, Bria Mills, Anna Mizutani, Jonin Morgan, Benjamin Morrisette, Esme’ Mulberry, Sophie Murray, Julia Nacusi, Verayn Naikwad, Yash Narasimha, Caleb Nustad, Kian Ouke, Shreeya Pavani Lak, Mara Peacock, Sarah Pederson, Ashleigh Pennington, Alaina Pundsack, Emily Ren, Abigail Robbins, Kate Roeber, Andrew Roloff, Sagarika Sakthivel, Zoe Saxton, Katherine Schaberg, Anders Schmidt, Ian Schultz, Kennedy Scott, Greta Seyfarth, Zhenghao Shao, Cali Sidler, Samuel Simone, Matthew Smith-Molin, Hannah Song, Andrew Squillace, Cole Straka, Graham Tebbe, Burke Thurston, Linus Tong, Yongqin Tong, Allex Tran, Isaac Tsai, Amaris Tu, Rhythm Waiba, Samuel Wallin, Wyatt Warden, Haley Youngquist, Elias Zidan
New Life Academy, Woodbury
Valedictorian: Natalie Hudson
Parents: Chris and Lindsay Hudson
- College, major: Wheaton College, Wheaton, Ill.; health sciences
Salutatorian: Nick Rudeen
Parents: Paul and Hope Rudeen
- College, major: Bethel University, chemistry
North, North St. Paul
Danna Abdelaziz, Sundus Abdilahi, Ava Dickey, Ofelia Lor, Madeline Pham, Jolena Young, Hanna Abdelaziz, Haymanot Abide, Madelyn Anthony, Kahlia Briley, Leah Burney, Neycer Calle Cabrera, Todd Carroll, JoAnna Chang, Autumn Clem, Nischal Dahal, Kyleigh Eide, Hawly Fiege, Lucas Firkins, Cecelia Goracki, Mallory Heaser, Gabriel Her, Thomas Himmer, Averie Hines, Katelyn Hoppe, Siri Johnson, Jordan Kirchner, Ian Kroski, Klaire Lidberg, Justin Liu, Ava Lor, Lilly Maendel, Leslie Martinez Espino, Kylee McMillen, Zoe Mott, Connor Motz, Nhia Moua, Dejntshiab Moua, Fueshing Moua, Madelynne Moua, Luis Muro Solis, Vivian Nguyen, Beverly Nguyen, Abigail Nutzman, Feyisayo Oduyemi, Ihedinma Oji, Goodlack Onyancha, Aiden Rutherford, Tylene Scott, Tyler Shaw, Charlie Taube, Olivia Thao, Matthew Thao, Adrianna Thao, Roman Thao, Vanessa Tong, Muajkoob Vang, Dalanee Vang, Joscelyn Vang, Charlotte Vue, Violette Wilhelmy, Emma Woods, Penelope Yang, Sandy Yang
Nova Classical Academy, St. Paul
Summa cum laude: Lucy Biro, Sean Borell, Amelia Filo, Maria Heim, Rachel Jeong, Emily Kingston, Sophia Lee, Ivy Treitler, Anne Tsai
Open World Learning Community, St. Paul
Summa cum laude: Galadrial Barrett, Marjorie Borer Seabloom, Nicholas Christopherson, Gabriella Govrik, Luis Hernandez, Daniel Hobday, Aurora Hull-Williams, Emilia Johnsen, Noah Johnson, Lucy Keenan, Theodore Kimball, Sylas Kolb, Aanen Kulseth, Mikko Liimatta, Joseph Lodahl, Arthur Madsen, Hana Ninow, Ruby Kate Nolen, Mylie Peterson Antin, Clara Schmid, Kiara Steiner, Gwendolyn Stender, Kathryn Totushek, Elzo Van Genderen, Bennett Vaughan-Fier
Osceola, Wis.
Summa cum laude: Jaxson Anderson, Lilly Awe, Jacob Bents, Jenna Bents, Leanna Boettcher, Landon Campeau, Ella Chinander, Olivia Cunningham, Isabelle DeRosier, Peyton Everson, Alivia Foss, Mara Germain, Markus Gilbertson, Wyatt Henningsgard, Mason Jordan, Isaiah Juneski, Elina Karun, Kya Krenz, Lauren Kromrey, Jonah Landgreen, Brooke McDonald, Jocelyn Mork, Addyson Neumann, Madelyn Newton, Taryn O’Hara, Charles Olson, Jonah Race, Addison Seelnacht, Alayna Sirovatka, Abigail Tempel, Kaden Tinney, Andre Valbuena Anderson, Valerie Valento
Park, Cottage Grove
Jordyn Dahling
Parents: Krista Dahling, Greg Dahling
- College, major: University of Minnesota-Duluth, computer science
Gabrielle Fenske
Parents: Jennifer Fenske, Scott Fenske
- College, major: University of Minnesota Duluth, chemical engineering
Rex Fish
Parents: Rhonda Fish, Jon Fish
- College, major: University of Minnesota Duluth, criminology
Nathan Kinney
Parents: Jody Kinney and Chris Kinney
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, music education
Josephine Leonard
Parents: Scott Leonard, Catherine Leonard
- College, major: University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, mechanical engineering
Emery Lettner
Parents: TJ Lettner and Shelley Lettner
- College, major: Purdue University, engineering
Calissa Newton
Parents: Korene Newton, Jason Newton
- College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, biomedical engineering
Dora Nguyen
Parents: Hanh Do, William Nguyen
- College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, architecture
Samuel Paulsen
Parents: Charlene Stevens, Dave Paulsen
- College, major: Gustavus Adolphus College, English and political science
Giancarlo Serrato
Parents: Maribel Vazquez, Jaime Serrato
- College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, chemical engineering
James Waletzko
Parents: Diana Waletzko, David Waletzko
- College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, computer science
Jaycevion Waller
Parent: Delanie Waller
- College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, animal science
Justin Waterman
Parents: Shane Waterman, Lisa Waterman
- College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, chemical engineering
Gordon Parks, St. Paul
Distinguished graduates: Sherzong Her, Talayjah Kohene, Lyarianna Macky, Shamiah Quinnzel Upshaw
Randolph
Katelyn Hare, valedictorian
Parents: Shane and Karen Hare
- College, major: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, chemical engineering
- Quote: “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – former President John F. Kennedy
Hayley Kroll, valedictorian
Parent: Andrea Kroll
- College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, biochemistry on a pre-med track
- Quote: “The real win is becoming someone you’re proud of.”
Vienna Anderson, salutatorian
Parents: Virgil Anderson, Renee Gillispie
- College, major: Inver Hills Community College, criminal justice transfer pathway
- Quote: “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”
Rosemount
Summa cum laude: Mikayla Anderson, Paige Babcock, Arnav Bains, Reid Barrett, Jillianne Berueda, Nathan Beyer, Abigail Brand, Abbie Caffrey, Ashley Collotzi, Christopher Corbett, Nora Danielsen, Cade Denny, Eli Denny, Brady Dibble, Logan Dy, Makayla Erickson, Tyler Esch, Keira Favre, Peighton Forster, Ellissa Francek, Lucas Gerten, Karm Goodburne, Faith Green, Sophie Gunyan, Noman Haque, Lewis Hellman, Kayla Hill, Isabella Huss, Ryan Jelinski, Savanna Jensen, Nathan Jerzak, Zoe Juncker, Bethelehem Kebede, Joseph Kegley, Shade Knapp, Kyli Knutson, An Le, Matthew Leholm, Barrett Lenaker, Chester Lin, Anthony Lyon, Joseph Mackinac, Gustav McIntire, Gretchen Murphy, Elizabeth Oakland, Alexis Olson, Dylan Parker, Molly Pitzen, Max Raimondo, Riley Rausch, Reagan Rosauer, Jennifer Sande, Robert Sell, Nicholas Simons, Allyson Stieler, Jayla Veile Sudario, Brooklynn Sullivan, Dylan Tate, Naomi Teklemariam, Emma Theisen, Eduardo Torrens-Cordero, Kenneth Vang, Cyrena Vaught, Sawyer Velin, Haylie Wesley, Makayla Zuege
Roseville Area
Top 1 Percent
Marit Haugen
Parents: Dane Haugen and Simone Haugen
- College: The Ohio State University
- Quote: “Finally I saw that worrying had come to nothing. And gave it up. And took my old body and went out into the morning and sang.” — Mary Oliver
Archer Holman
Parents: Jenny Holman and Kurt Koppelman, Eric Holman
- College: Norwich University of the Arts, Norwich, U.K.
- Quote: “When every equation was solved, all that remained were fields of dreamless solitude. There is no prize to perfection. Only an end to pursuit.” – “Arcane,” by Christian Linke and Alex Yee
Nu To Quyen Hoang
Parents: Cao Sang Hoang and Thi Thanh Van Nguyen
- College: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- Quote: “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible.’” — Audrey Hepburn
Brooke Bacon
Parents: Ryan Bacon and Kelly Bensen
- College: Grand Canyon University, Phoenix
- Quote: “Why take life so seriously if no one makes it out alive?”
Ava Schaffhausen
Parents: William and Karen Schaffhausen
- College: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- Quote: “Nothing to prove, only to share.” — Toni Pierce-Sands, founder of TU Dance
St. Agnes, St. Paul
Frances Stariha
Parents: Jeffrey and Amy Stariha
- College, major: University of Dallas, Texas; English
- Quote: “To fall in love with God is the greatest romance, to seek him the greatest adventure, to find him, the greatest human achievement.” — St. Augustine
John “Jack” Shrake
Parents: Pat and Karen Shrake
- Next: Entering the religious life with Pro Ecclesia Sancqta
- Quote: “Are you weak enough so that the power of Christ can truly shine through you? … All your strengths … and all your talents are gifts from the Lord, but your weakness is totally yours and your weakness is your gift to the Lord.” — Archbishop Socrates Villegas
Peter York
Parents: Brian and Kimberly York
- College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, electrical engineering
- Quote: “Do you want it all if it’s all mediocre? / Staring at the wall and the wall’s full of posters / Looking at my dreams, who I wanna be / I guess you gotta see it to believe.” – “Small World,” Mac Miller
John Tibesar
Parents: Robert and Amy Tibesar
- College, major: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, Calif.; liberal arts
- Quote: “You cannot love with suffering; you cannot suffer without loving.” — St. Gianna Molla
Sophia Douglass
Parents: Eileen and Mark Douglass
- College, major: Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Mich.; international studies in business and foreign language
- Quote: “Give every day the chance to become the most beautiful day of your life.” — Mark Twain
Margaret Dobie
Parents: Brian and Jill Dobie
- College: University of Mary; Bismarck, N.D.
- Quote: “As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God.” — Psalms 42:1
Mary Hintgen
Parents: Kristine and Christopher Hintgen
- College, major: Benedictine College, Atchison, Kan.; nursing
- Quote: “To the world you might be one person, but to one person you might be the world.” — Dr. Seuss
James Grismer
Parents: Christine Grismer and Kyle Grismer
- College, major: University of Mary, Bismarck, N.D.; Catholic studies and psychology
- Quote: “You hear a lot said about your education, yet some such beautiful, sacred memory, preserved from childhood, is perhaps the best education.” – “The Brothers Karamazov,” Fyodor Dostoevsky
John Wernet
Parents: Matthew and Maryjo Wernet
- College, major: Benedictine College, Atchison, Kan.; electrical engineering
- Quote: “I think the great tragedy of this world is the suffering that goes to waste. People suffer and they have no one whom they can love. Love does not kill pain, but it does diminish it.” — Archbishop Fulton Sheen
Henry Pawl
Parents: Timothy Pawl and Faith Pawl
- College, major: University of Notre Dame, music
- Quote: “And yet one word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: that word is love.” – “Oedipus at Colonus,” Sophocles
St. Anthony Village
Summa cum laude: Addison Aman, Harry Kohan, Peyton Gould, Eleanor Lamerand, Soneti Andea, Bergen Hall, Marie Abou Mourad, Scarlett Cannon, Carly Stendahl, Braden Siroin, Thomas Grabrian, Tryphena Asare, Christian Tong, Dorothy Sweere, Josie Bossen, Adeline Reseland, Leilani Abraham, Alex Lala Robles, Alex Page, Henry Bernhardt, Lena Freeman, Lincoln Urdahl, Luca Stewart-Mariuci, Emily Molina, Abigail Niemi, Brielle Rengstorf, Jenna Dierke, Alexander Phillip, Josephine Bogucki, Mira Chinander, Lily Dougherty
St. Croix Central, Hammond, Wis.
Summa cum laude: Abigail Brown, Hayden Buckel, Halle Gessler, Gabriella Hawkins, Gavin Hawkins, Lydia Hubbard, Brady Jackman, Sade Kasay, Abigail Lamers, Camdin Lillesve, Toby Lindstrom, Eliza Mckenna, Brett Nelson, Brooklynn Pizzi, Tadd Posey, Sara Roussopoulos, Elsah Rubis, Paige Rudd, Laura Rust, Emery Sanders, Logan Stephani, Adeline Swanson, Ella Van Rossum, James Vogt
Magna cum laude: Carson Clark, Hailey Dingmann, Elizabeth Flug-Geissler, Aaron Hage, Jordyn Hemenway, Lauren Lindus, Ella Schmidt, Alex Shields, Annika Yang
Cum laude: Keaton Coach, Justin Kamm, Jamie Martin, Matthew Mohrhauser, Sebastian Oldenburg Garcia, Logan Traynor, Annabelle Woehrle
St. Croix Falls, Wis.
Valedictorians
Amber Bateman
Parents: Greg and Abby Bateman
- College, major: Concordia University Texas, Austin, Texas; biomedical engineering
Emilie Glenna
Parents: Jim and Hallie Glenna
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, biology
Ilie Jensen
Parents: Robb and Sarah Jensen
- College, major: Viterbo University, La Crosse, Wis.; applied mathematics
Samuel Thanig
Parents: James and Lisa Thanig
- College: University of Minnesota Duluth
Salutatorian: Cameron Steek
Parents: Nick and Leah Steek
- College, major: Northwood Technical College, journeyman electrician
Honor students: Owen Rochford, Logan Bockman, Gretchen Schaffer, Avan Nunes, Phillip Williams, Tadjah Lusk, Charles Hilario, Amelia Broome, Ava Jacobson, Willem Hoefler, Noah Engquist, Isabelle Van Gundy, Danica Fangmeier, Elizabeth McKinven, Liam McDonough, Miles Aaron, Morgan Appel, Allison Schneider, Joseph Petherbridge, Sarah Imhoff, Kiera Kemp, Griffin Marko, Caden Folkestad, Kenzie Fleck, Payton Kelly, Lydia Petersen, Trinity Wall, Michael Doiron, Hadley Bainbridge, Camden Paquin, Emma Martin, Sophia Haaf, Kylie Miller, Jack Ryan, Katelyn Young, Mattea Jacobson, Kira Engquist, Hailey Pomeroy
St. Croix Lutheran Academy, West St. Paul
Summa cum laude: Matthew Beekman, Hannah Gullickson, Evelyn Hoppe, Hannah Isenberger, Avery Kallies, Grace Kinsley, Nathan Nikoley, Nhi “Kelly” Nguyen, Alexis Rathje, Lydia Schaefer, Noah Schmeling, Jenna Schmotter, Ole Skrien, Jonah Stelljes, Kenyon Tess, Ruth Teshome, Korban Thrasher, Addison Wood
Magna cum laude: Zoe Ayodele, Margaret Cho Cheon, Riccardo Marzetti, Drew Mildebrandt, Ngoc “Bao” “Chloe” Nguyen, Thu “Julia” Nguyen, Tien Nguyen, Rio Nomura, Alexandra Park, Claire Peterson, Uyen Phan, Lauren Piga, Sophia Rubio, Anna Spott, Carson Stehr, Phankorn Tienviwat, Kaylin Van, Tawin Vithantirawat, Zoe Wilkins, Tory Wollersheim
Cum laude: Addison Degener, Nhi “Jenny” Dinh, Boying “Benjamin” Duan, Elijah Frey, Serenna Hartsock, Kaylee McEllistrem, Martin Paulsen, Mia Rivera, William Ross, Evan Wood
St. Croix Preparatory Academy, Baytown Township
Vikram Sharma
Parents: Swarnalatha Swaminathan and Neeraj Sharma
- College, major: Union College, Schenectady, N.Y.; pre-med, art history
Punnaphan “Boon” Harsdorf
Parents: Panatda and Richard Harsdorf
- College, major: Georgia Institute of Technology, mechanical engineering
Seth Karetov
Parent: Joann Karetov
- College, major: Purdue University, mechanical engineering
Tanishka Singh
Parents: Alpana Tiwari and Amit Singh
- College, major: Boston University, neuroscience
Eloise Backer
Parents: Julie and Brigg Backer
- College, major: St. Olaf College, biology
Eleanor McGurran
Parents: Nicki and Dan McGurran
- College, major: University of Florida, chemical engineering
Brygg Benson
Parents: Medora and Paul Benson
- College, major: University of Iowa, data science
Kira Woog
Parents: Alison and Peter Woog
- College, major: St. Olaf College, biology
Aidan Schrader
Parents: Carrie-Beth and Brendon Schrader
- College, major: University of Michigan, business
Bella Adams
Parent: Jolie Adams
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, political science
Avary White
Parents: Sheri and Tim White
- College, major: College of St. Benedict, elementary education
Efrata Sium
Parents: Senait Tesfazghi and Tekle Sium
- College, major: University of Minnesota, physiology
Elsa Hall
Parents: Kristin and Matt Hall
- College, major: University of Minnesota Duluth, biology
Kellen Law
Parents: Suzanne and David Law
- College, major: University of St. Thomas, computer science
Brady Harbinson
Parents: Cina and Dan Harbinson
- College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, business and marketing
Giulia Moggia
Parents: Caterina Lucchetti and Francesco Moggia
- College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, biology
Jason King
Parents: Cynthia and Patrick King
- College, major: University of Mississippi, international relations
Elsa Eckman
Parents: Andrea and Erik Eckman
- College, major: Gustavus Adolphus College, chemistry
Evan Schweiss
Parents: Jeanine and Joseph Schweiss
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, nursing
Rowan DeWitt
Parents: Vicki and Troy DeWitt
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, mechanical engineering
St. Croix Virtual Academy, Hudson, Wis.
Honor graduates: Jasmine Altena, Kylee Dircks, Ava Elliot, Caleb Hetrick, Cory Hetrick, Veronica Johnson, Chloe Juetten, Jace Knoerle, Gracia Maynard, Jeffrey Rinkel
St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists
By GPA
Gwendolyn Forsland, Olive LaChance, Dafne Tekmen, Anders Hauer, Adeline Lee, Carolyn Stuber, Nora Young, Myra Bodling, Bastian Timm, Liliya Buhr, Gracie Lahr, Asher Lindamood, Teagan Schumacher, Junia Morrow, Grace Vu, Charlotte LaFond, Sophia Lundheim, Bridget Cisneros, Grace Thompson
St. Paul Public Schools Online
Summa cum laude: Melley Moua
Distinguished graduates: Lily Galles, Linda Kee, Antolina McCloskey Jeff Vang, John Vang, Eshoua Yang, Kelly Yang
St. Thomas Academy, Mendota Heights
Summa cum laude: Benjamin O’Shaughnessy, Charles Probst, Jackson Skagen, James Barrett, Caden Peltier, Dane Dow, Chase Young, Kian Farooq, Charles Schubert, Thomas Sabre, Aidan Smith, Mason Pfannenstein, Jack Neuman, John Collins, Thomas Kertz, Ian Lloyd, Aidan Leroe, William Sellner, William Bonfe, Tadhgan Harlin, Jac Wright, Quan Do, Marshall Wright, Henry Fahning, Samuel Martin, Patrick Cronin, Oluwasinaayomi Ogungbe, Michael Mikan, Andrew Nolde
School of Environmental Studies, Apple Valley
Distinguished seniors
Leo Klement
Parents: Allison Klement, Joel Klement
College, major: Northern Michigan University, biology/zoology
Sam Bergh
Parents: Colleen Bergh, Eric Bergh
College, major: University of the Virgin Islands, marine biology
Antonio Allen
Parents: Stephanie Allen, Anthony Allen
College, major: University of St. Thomas, computer engineering
Karyn Wochnick
Parents: Rebecca Wochnick, Paul Wochnick
College, major: Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Pa.; international relations and environmental science
Anna Finwall
Parents: Brandee Finwall, Kraig Finwall
College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, environmental science
Olivia Colchin
Parents: Kari Colchin, Eric Colchin
College, major: Luther College, Decorah, Iowa; communications and music theater
Annabelle Chessler
Parents: Maxwell Chessler, Christine Chessler
College, major: University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Wash.; environmental science
Olivia Sagvold
Parents: Beth Sagvold, Eric Sagvold
College, major: St. Olaf College, science
Valirian Kody Gehlhar
College, major: University of Manitoba, biochemistry
Grace Stirratt
Parents: Thomas Stirratt, Heather Stirratt
College, major: Pepperdine University, Malibu, Calif.; sustainability and business administration
Simley, Inver Grove Heights
Summa cum laude: Nathan Abrahamson, Ayisat Adebayo, Amanda Baars, Nolan Barber, Brooke Bartlette, Kaylee Bencker, O’Reilly Bernardy, Charles Bultman, Erick Das, Zoe Diaz, Cadence Dolphy, Jameson Dolphy, Karl Frahm, Alan Franklin, Ryien Franklin Sturm, Kenidee Goduto, Glissa Gorter, Lourdes Greenlaw, Megan Gullerud, Kingsley Gyan, Emerson Hocking, Everett Kehl, Courtney Kurowski, Zoie Lang, Karen Leon Bedoya, Ashley Lynner, Uyen Mai, Lilah Moen, Tiffany Nguyen, Alyssa Olund, Taylor Oster, Addison Pieczka, Alaina Ries, Diego Rivas Rivera, Isa Spenkelink, Leah Thoemke, Cailyn Voss, Arianna Xiong
Somerset, Wis.
Summa cum laude: Emma Settem, Lily Mathews, Ava Hoff, Lucy Nichols, Harrison Belisle, Lauren Hauger, Leah Ellickson, Grace Parnell
Magna cum laude: Victoria Eichten, Abigail Dulon, Nolan Teske, Evan Backes, Ashley Carufel, Kulyn Burrier, Kimberly DeGeest, Ella Olson, Grace Abrahamson, Owen Pope
Cum laude: Jacob Aubineau, Alexa Bignell, Eva Weldon, Kane Donnelly, Aubrey Lauters, Samantha Milles, Elizabeth Schmitt, Koen Ronning, Levi Lindberg, Noah LaBossiere, Fionn O’hAodha, Camden Gallo, Julia Salmon, Kaiden Kunze, Alex McGurran, Inara Siskow
South St. Paul
Amal Fickak
Parents: Dahab Mesmer and Mengis Fickak
- College, major: Columbia University, biochemistry
- Quote: “No one is you, and that is your power.”
Shannon Leighton Gossman
Parents: Abigail Parta Gossman and Jeramie Gossman
- College, major: Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota; business
- Quote: “You always get to pick your attitude, so pick a good one.”
Jamison Hammond
Parents: Sonja and Gregory Hammond
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, applied mathematics
- Quote: “Naz Reid.”
Vivian Kelley
Parents: Lainie and David Kelley
- College, major: University of Southern California, human biology
- Quote: “Work hard in silence, let success make the noise.”
Logan LaMotte
Parents: Angela and Anthony LaMotte
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-River Falls, social studies education
- Quote: “Solving a problem does not mean solving it head on, it means looking for the next step to getting closer to solve it.”
Sophia Lundgren
Parent: Jennifer Fesler
- College, major: St. Catherine University, nursing
- Quote: “Always remember you still have a lot of time to make yourself be what you want to be!”
Isabella Maurer
Parents: Nicola Derryberry Maurer and Adam Maurer
- College, major: University of Minnesota, theater arts
- Quote: “I am still learning.” — Michelangelo
Lily Pachl
Parents: Kari and Nate Pachl
- College, major: Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.; biological sciences
- Quote: “You experience the pain of preparation or the pain of failure. It’s pain either way. You have to decide if you want pain at the beginning or pain at the end.” — Bill Belichick
Alaina Panagiotopoulos
Parent: Deena Panagiotopoulos
- College, major: Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Mich.; biochemistry
- Quote: “The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.” — B.B. King
Sebastien Simonds
Parents: Kathleen and Michael Simonds
- College: University of Minnesota, computer science
- Quote: “One who climbs the ladder must begin at the bottom.”
Stillwater Area
Top 5 percent: Alexandra Kruse, Aidan Uglem, Logan Liveringhouse, Makena Ries, Karina Fischer, Casey Johnston, Ella Begnaud, Coolsjes Singhvi, Andrew Walsh, Maxwell Gerald, Riley Johnson, Brock Blaha, Isaac Johnston, Evan Goddard, Jaslyn Kruse, Hannah Drexel, Brock Rueber, Amanda Schraut, Anna Waller, Lily Kidwell, Audrey Eperjesy, Sienna Nelson, Peyton Browning, Preston Deck, Margaret Reed, Lauren Olson, Brooke McCormick, Dominick Belmont, Hanna Lauer, Tessa Score, Siwon Youn, Noura Basho
Tartan, Oakdale
Chu Yeng Lee
College: University of St. Thomas
Zayd Naseem
College: University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Micah Johnson
College: University of Illinois
Riley Bieganowski
College: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Noelle Kong
College: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Alexis Sackett
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ramla Sharif
College: University of Chicago
Elizabeth Accola
College: University of Nebraska Lincoln
Juliette Lacroix
College: University of St. Thomas
Keegan Deilke
Next: Gap Year
Trinity School at River Ridge, Eagan
Cum laude
Graduate award: Joshua Bormann
Parents: Kevin and Carissa Bormann
College: University of St. Thomas
Graduate award: Bridget Henseler
Parents: Kevin and Mary Henseler
College: Villanova University, Villanova, Pa.
Luca Aglieco
Parents: John and Elisa Aglieco
College: Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Mich.
Adelyn Bye
Parents: Derek and Catherine Bye
College: Gustavus Adolphus College
Heidi Ellingson
Parents: Mike and Kristin Ellingson
College: Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Mich.
Leah Glewwe
Parents: Matthew and Andrea Glewwe
College: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Micah Gregory
Parents: Pete and Cari Gregory
College: Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Mich.
Levi Little
Parents: Charley and Briana Little
College: Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Mich.
Anthony Matos
Parents: Luis and Rochelle Matos
Next: Year of service with NET Ministries, then Notre Dame University
Lucy Neuville
Parents: John and Susan Neuville
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Lilia Ophoven
Parents: Tom Mould and Alyssa Ophoven-Mould
College: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Jane Reinhardt
Parents: Bill and Carolyn Reinhardt
College: University of St. Thomas
Joseph Theis
Parents: John and Jennifer Theis
College: University of St. Thomas
Twin Cities Academy
Evan Marcelle
Parents: Daniel Marcelle and Caylynn Wallace-Marcelle
College, major: Gonzaga University, neuroscience
Aila Brodd
Parent: Jaime Maki
College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, history and political science
Parker Sisler
Parents: Sean Sisler, Leah Peterson Sisler, Melanie Carol, Shawn Carrol
College, major: University of Minnesota Duluth, biology with a focus on ecology, evolution and behavior
Ally Vang
Parents: Baukou Vang and Toukue Vang
College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, psychology
Natalie Nguyen
Parents: Loc Nguyen and Tuyet Lan Pham
College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, biochemistry
Nora Weiss
Parents: Steve Weiss and Jill Weiss
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, French
Gabrielle Wilson
Parents: Sarah Wilson and Daniel Wilson
College, major: University of Wisconsin-Superior, computer science
Ava Geehan
Parents: Sara Roushdy and Henry Geehan
College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities; environmental science, policy and management
Solomie Tesema
Parents: Endireas Asmare and Hulunayesh Teferi
College, major: Minnesota State University, Mankato; aviation, with emphasis on professional flight
Quintus Graff
Parents: Richard Graff and Dori Graff
College, major: University of St Thomas, philosophy as a prerequisite to law school
Two Rivers, Mendota Heights
Highest honors: Aisha Abukar, Sophia Agan, Norah Anderson, Kelsey Appelbaum, Bridget Arnold, Garrett Aukema, Zoe Barbagallo, Elizabeth Barnes, Grace Blazei, Silas Bloom, Patrick Bohmbach, Mason Boyken, Ian Broshar, Elizabeth Butler, Izabela Carlson, McKinley Cherrier, Zachary Churchill, Hannah Corbett, Anna Crain, Zachary Dahl, Franklin Dawson, Giovanni De Leon, Logan Dietz, Margaret Dunst, Ella Eicher, Josie Eisenbeis, Addison Estall, Jack Filhart, Alexander Flores, Ariana Forsland, Jade Friedman, William Geddes, Adiah Giles, Jack Grosenick, Nawal Hassan, Louisa Heinsch, Grace Hendricks, Elena Heroff, Eden Hill, Adaline Hunter, Sean Huset, Zev Jackman, Kael Jacobson, Jacob C Jensen, Ciera Johnson, Elia Kavic Vernon, Ellie Kessler, Quinn Keyes, Thomas Kimbrel, Ellen Kipka, Isabelle Kirchner, Annika Klemme, Ivy Klotzbach, Warren Knutson, Caleb Koury, Matea Landy, Joshua Langemo, Caitlin Lao, Thomas Larsen, Noah Ledermann, Grace Magnuson, Dhanush Malempati, Nolan Manternach, Jaiden Maritim, Abigail Martin, Celin Mena Rivera, Emma Mercer, Landon Monsour, William Muilenberg, Katherine Murphy, Maria Nelson, Jae Nguyen, Mina Nguyen, Muna Omar, Gabriela Ortiz Muro, Ada Richards, Ella Romans, Leo Rundquist, Riggs Salvacion, Simone Schifsky, William Schmidt, Jeremiah Shenouda, Edmund Silberman, Kaya Skog, Claire Stein, Henry Stein, Hazel Stoy, Oliver Stuhr, Brady Sullivan, Taylor Taurinskas, Ariel Tellez, Nataly Valencia Vasquez, Raul Vaz, Willa Vogen, Gabriela Walz, Ramona Webb, Promise Williams, Lily Wollan
Unity, Balsam Lake, Wis.
Addison McElhone
Parents: Patrick and Sarah McElhone
- College: University of Wisconsin-Stout
Madison Anderson
Parents: Mark and Mindi Anderson
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Platteville, elementary education
Sabrina Aune
Parents: Matt and Heather Aune
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, fine arts
Gabriella Pecore
Parents: Trisha and Matthew Pecore
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, pre-physical therapy
Sophie Horgan
Parents: Sean and Sara Horgan
- College, major: College for Creative Studies, Detroit, Mich.; photography
Samuel Majeske
Parents: Adam and Nicole Majeske
- College, major: Judson University, Elgin, Ill.; business administration
Alana Penzkover
Parent: Drew Penzkover
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, nursing
Chloe Vollrath
Parents: Jason and Emily Vollrath
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-River Falls, veterinary medicine
Isabella Olson
Parent: Gary Davenport
Ashley Johnson
Parent: Chad Johnson
- College, major: Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas; aviation
Andrew Stephens
Parents: John and Ashley Stephens
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-River Falls, exercise and sports science
Amelia Valentine
Parents: Nick and Lisa Valentine
- College, major: University of Minnesota Rochester, pre-med studies for pediatric oncology
Jack Sherrard
Parents: Kevin and Wendy Sherrard
- Next: workforce
Indy Wells
Parents: David and Amy Wells
- Next: U.S. Navy
Brooklyn Prince
Parents: Steve Prince and Brandy Bruner
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, radiologic technology
Mercedes Peterson
Parents: Jeremy Peterson and Shanna Rust
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, English
Wyatt Larson
Parents: Scott and Dawn Larson
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, business
Emily Schmid
Parents: Michael and Elizabeth Schmid
- College, major: Chippewa Valley Technical College, animal science management
Alex Holden
Parents: Bruce and Kara Holden
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Stout, construction management
Benjamin Kahler
Parents: Quentin and Faith Kahler
- College, major: University of Wisconsin-Stout, mechanical engineering
Visitation, Mendota Heights
Solveig Benz-Narveson
Parents: Rebecca Benz and Karl Narveson
- College: University of Vermont
Addison Bowser
Parents: Ellen Scipta and Michael Bowser
- College: University of Notre Dame
Avery Bowser
Parents: Ellen Scipta and Michael Bowser
- College: Boston College
Abigail Farley
Parents: Kara and Brian Farley
- College: Villanova University, Villanova, Pa.
Margaret Farley
Parents: Kathryn and Daniel Farley
- College: Williams College, Williams, Mass.
Anna Francis
Parents: Jennell and John Francis
- College: Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis.
Nadia Goldman
Parents: Amy and Philip Goldman
- College: Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
Elise Hansen
Parents: Suzanne and Shawn Hansen
- College: University of Oregon
Lucia Lazarus
Parents: Kara and Ben Lazarus
- College: Union College, Schenectady, N.Y.
Maria “Gabi” Leon
Parents: Alexandra Polo and Jorge Leon
- College: Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont
Veda Mehaffey
Parents: Libby and Matthew Mehaffey
- College: University of Notre Dame
Lucia Michel
Parents: Sue and Christopher Michel
- College: University of St. Thomas
Ava Miller
Parents: Meggan O’Shea and Bill Miller
- College: University of Chicago
Kathryn Miller
Parents: Beth and Michael Miller
- College: Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y.
Ahn Nguyen
Parents: Van and Thuy Nguyen
- College: Northeastern University, Boston
Hannah Rae Schreier
Parents: Jennifer and Marty Schreier
- College: Villanova University, Villanova, Pa.
Maia Sutton
Parents: Nicole and Bret Sutton
- College: Berklee College of Music, Boston
Washington Technology Magnet, St. Paul
Summa cum laude: Samira Abdo, Neima Hassen, Mariyam Kajela, Eliezer Kudadjie, Salina Lee, Audric Lor, Fertuna Mekonnen, Paw Jewel Oo, Mya Nay Paw, Paw Mu Ree, Lea Kobere Rushambale, Kaw Ser Ter, William Thao, Andrews Thor, Donovan Timmerman, Danny Vang, Chell Windau, Anjoe Xiong, ChuFue Xiong, Michelle Xiong, Jenny Yang, Stephanie Yang
White Bear Lake Area
Mary Anderson, Sahaj Bhakta, Talis Birmanis, Robert Dresen, Elaine Eddicus, Peyton Ek, Chaz Elmore, Gabriel Gerlach, Andrew Greene, Ellia Groneberg, Lindsey Hanson, Eva Haskins, Marshall Hawks, Amelie Hodge, Morgan Holmstrom, Tyler Josephs, Landon Kohler, Vaughn Larson, Shanalise Lee, Cara McMonigal, Amelia Nachtsheim, Samantha Nelson, Miriya Nguyen, William Paslawski, Paige Peters, Sienna Rivera, Jodie Sams, Ella Stadtherr, Claire Thomalla, Elena Vlieger, Claire Whitcomb
Wolf Creek Online, Chisago City
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Amalie Bethke
Parents: Miquette and Mark Bethke
- College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, mathematics
- Quote: “When you become the image of your own imagination, it’s the most powerful thing you could ever do.” — RuPaul
Henry Decker
Parents: Lynn Bronson and Charles Decker
- College, major: Carleton College, physics
- Quote: “It is winter, my friends, and it has been winter for a long time. It may be winter for a while longer. But spring … is coming.” — John Green, author
Noah Hruby
Parents: Meg and Milan Hruby
- College, major: St. Olaf College, biology
- Quote: “Whatever you do, always give 100%. Unless you’re donating blood.” — Bill Murray
Cade Wright
Parents: Ben and Paige Wright
- College, major: Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.; mechanical engineering
- Quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
Deb Mazzocco can be contacted at dmazzocco@pioneerpress.com.
