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
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 Zig...