Top high school graduates for 2023 – Twin Cities

Resilience. Persistence.

The high school graduates of 2023 endured a deadly pandemic, social isolation and canceled events en route to their diplomas. Today we salute those who did so with academic excellence.

Each year, we ask east metro and western Wisconsin schools to submit a list of their top graduates, however they define them. This year, 80 schools responded. 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 words they choose come from authors and artists, politicians and scientists, athletes and other notables of the past and the present. Many students cite a religious reference.

Here are some words that inspired them, and us.

“Rejection is redirection,” from musician Kayla King.

Also from the world of music, “The only time you should ever look back is to see how far you’ve come,” attributed to Suga from the Korean pop band BTS.

And from Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal, “If you don’t lose, you can’t enjoy victories. You have to accept both things.”

And last, “Life is not easy for any of us,” said Nobel prize-winning physicist Marie Curie. “But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.”

AGAPE, St. Paul

Distinguished graduates

Ta Mar Kpaw, Makaya Moore, Sha Blue Poe

Apple Valley

Summa cum laude

Jihan Abdi, Samira Ali, Amil Ananthan, Baylee Backstrom, Taylor Beauseau, Oluwaseyi Benson, Gabrielle Boesch, Aaron Connors, Bryson Flake, Lauren Foss, Mollie Gapinski, Ethan Gores, Sophie Green, Arsen Hanuschak, Eric Jensen, Mohamed Jeylani, Kennedy Johnson, Justin Jones, Annabelle Kalweit, Nathan Lenzen, Rogelio Lopez, Anna Manlapaz, Lindsay Maxfield, Mohamed Mohamud, Alex Needham, Apollo Oase, Lillian Ofstad, Samsunnee Ouch, Emma Overholser, Mason Phoulavan, Christopher Quion, Nicolas Sanchez Robles Fernandez, Eli Schlichting, Dillon Steeves, Shanti Thakurdial, Amy Tong, Marvin Tounou-Akue, Lydia Voss, Kacee Wells, Gabriel Wiegrefe, Aidan Wiens, John Williams, Leah Willingham, Fabiha Yavi, Andrew Zarn

Magna cum laude

Fabian Alcantar, Muntaz Ali, Rylan Alvarez Avelli, Zoe Anderson, Yaqub Badri, Sydney Banks, Nevaeh Barnd, Emily Bauer, Rufta Bereket, Lily Broman, Tyler Collins, Bridger Cook, Ella Daniels, Ashley Davids, Garrett Erickson, Jared Fernandez-Dominguez, Mya Ford, Jesus Garcia Sanchez, Ava Gilmore, Jillian Gootee, Hibaq Hassan, Amelia Hubley, Deon Kelson, Leila Klym, Lucy Leiknes, Kerri Li, Nicholas Lind, Myla Lint, Emily Melville, Josephine Murphy, Clarissa Netto, Priyas Ojha, Ruth Otto, Gael Pelaez Garcia, Logan Purcelli, Wendy Ramirez Meza, Logan Rasmussen, Madeline Rock, Liam Seath, Carly Sheppard, Melina Solorzano-Cruz, Alana Stoddard, Helen Tekie, Nathan Vorarath, Sky Yang

Cum laude

Faduma Abdinur, Abdiqani Abdullahi, Parker Behling, Julianna Christ, Caleigh Craig, Lane Dehnel, Noah Dereje, Salma Diini, Benjamin Dilley, Quinn Erickson, Eva Gordhamer, Christian Hagelee, Mumtaaz Hirsi, Fatumo Ibrahim, Isaac Johnson, Lisa Kemerley, Liban Kiyton, Willie Lemaster, William Loher, Madeleine Londgren, Reid McElhinny, Jacqueline Meza Andrade, Saba Mohamed, Fowziya Mohamed, Madelyn Mortinson, Diana Nava Gasga, Thu Nguyen, Tyler Nordberg, Alliyha Pakirtzis, Veronica Polstein, Ayden Reuss, Savannah Richards, Levi Roubinek-Ashenfelter, Mazy Ryan, Adriana Sanchez, Grace Schindler, Raemond Small, Haley Smith, Elisa Sodano, Isabel Solorzano-Cruz, Wayne Southwell, Spencer Trocke, Riley Vander Esch, Ellie Voge, Fowsiya Warsame, Sophia Worrell, Najma Yusuf, John Zamora Aucapina

Baldwin-Woodville, Baldwin, Wis.

Valedictorian: Braxton Larson

Parents: Dirk and Tedra Larson

College, major: Purdue University, genetics

Salutatorian: Lindsey Ramberg

Parents: Randal and Tamara Ramberg

College, major: Carroll University, Waukesha, Wis.; chemistry

Class President: Camille Bennis

Parents: William and Tonya Bennis

College, major: Los Angeles Film School, film production and media

Dru Beebe

Parents: Nicholas and Ericka Beebe

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, music education

Justin Fizel

Parents: Jerry and Jody Fizel

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, nursing

Anna Fritts

Parents: Genne and Fred Fritts

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, chemistry

Jamison Gallmeier

Parents: Chad and Laura Gallmeier

College, major: University of Wisconsin-River Falls, psychology and music education

Dawson Hager

Parents: Pete and Trina Hager

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Stout, computer and electrical engineering

Juliana Johnson

Parents: Travis and Debra Johnson

College, major: University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio; animal science and western equestrian

Ceola Lindquist

Parents: David and Cheryl Lindquist

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, psychology

Alexandra Meyers

Parents: Samuel and Cindy Meyers

Kylee Minder

Parents: Summer and Jesse Minder

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, actuarial science and business management

Evan Peterson

Parents: Darren and Heidi Peterson

College, major: University of Wisconsin-River Falls, marketing communications

Marney Roemhild

Parents: Mark and Amy Roemhild

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, special and elementary education

Abigail Rumpel

Parents: Joe and Jessica Rumpel

College, major: University of Wisconsin-River Falls, marketing communications

Austin Schmidt

Parents: Joseph and Tiffany Schmidt

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, electrical engineering

David Thompson

Parents: Scott and Kirstin Thompson

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Stout, mechanical/electrical engineering

Masen Werner

Parents: Jeremy and Susan Werner

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, business and advertising

Greta Willink

Parents: David and Susan Willink

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, biology

Hayden Wilson

Parents: Daniel and Tanya Wilson

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Stout, bio-chem

Barron, Wis.

Summa cum laude: Jacob Bever, Jayden Eraquam, Ashlynn Harmon, Bailey Hillmann, Charles LaComb, Caiden LaLiberty, Fran Peterson, Haylie Powers, Sydney Stauner, Amelia Weise

Magna cum laude: Jason Dau, Taylor Johnson, Trey Johnson, Annikka Moe, Emma Schlosser, Emmelee Shipley

Cum laude: Kelsi Bohn, Mikayla Ecklor, Ryan Etlicher, Anisa Garad, Elsie Goin, Kamaal Hassan, Alexa Humphrey, Austin Hunt, Destiny Jeske, Alexa Laguna Quinonez, Linkin Miller, Audra Rick, Broderick Schneider, Axel Szymoniak

Blaine

Ikhlas Addow, Adeoluwatoni Adeogun, Adhithya Anandaraj, Megan Andersen, Aaron Anderson, Brandon Barthel, Eric Bartz, Brayden Behun, Samantha Beitz, Joshua Bjorgen, Kayla Blackwood, Karina Boyer, Clara Brown, Madison Bryant, Brady Buecksler, Sam Bureau, Grace Burnes, Thalia Carlson, Ella Christensen, Bethany Dang, Kingston Davies, Danielle Davis, Jayce Dayton, Daniel Dimitrov, Dave Do, Gavan Ecker, Hunter Egginton, Calvin Friedrich, Rozann Gambino, Molly Garber, Egeree Gemta, Rawan Ghalban, Julia Gunderson, Allison Halseth, Chase Halvorson, Zachary Halvorson, Anna Hamann, Veronica Hamann, Hailey Hansen, Jillian Hanson, Alec Harris, Alexis Herman, Andrew Howman, Tyler Jacobson, Laura Johnson, Kaden Johnson, Morgan Keller, Reagan Keller, Lauren Kochis-Williams, Jackson Koenig, Jane Kotila, Samantha Krabbenhoft, Mya Kuehl, Alayna Kulas, Grace Kurilla, Kentin Labeau, Marina Lafreniere, Josephine LaMotte, Andrew Lange, Aaron Larson, Edward Ledwith, Benjamin Lewis, Steven Lewis, Lucas Lovegren, Katherine McNeil, Roger McQuay, Sabrina Mecicar, Joseph Melin, Kevin Mendez Rivera, Zamzam Mohamed, Jarod Moua, Tina Nguyen, Megan Nicholls, Bradyn Nordeen, Alexandra Nwameme, Emmalee Oberg, Annabelle Oberg, Marvelous Onwualo, Kaitlyn Owens, Alexandria Pearson, Ty Petersen, Quang Pham, Emily Piche, Jackson Pilarski, Paige Potvin, Adam Puder, Luci Ramacher, Nicholas Reither, Preston Ringer, Charles Rohrbaugh, Clayton Rung, Ryan Salama, Kevin Sarazin, David Schieffer, Catherine Schue, Benjamin Schuster, Alexandre Scott, Sapna Senthil, Jada Shuman, Quinn Snyder, Avery Soli, Benjamin Solum, Cassandra Spartz, Abby Stermer, Shalom Sulungaine, Madeline Sundal, Olivia Surratt, Adrian Tan, Tyler Terry, Joseph Tessman, Ali-Yaaj Thor, Peyton Tietz, Martin Totev, Catherine Tran, Kathryn Van Arragon, Reagan Van Slooten, Sophia Ellyse Walraven, Madison Way, Kaitlyn Way, Torrie Whisler, Ryan Williams, Evelyn Wing, Alison Wortley, Cindy Xiong, Salman Zahir, Jayda Zuchowski, Neven Zuvich

Bridge View, St. Paul

Distinguished graduates: Evan Engelking, Antonio Florez

Burnsville

Valedictorians: Lillian Banasik, Vincent Birch, Abigail Briese, Yohanes Eshete, Brandon Gill, Emily Hey, Katelin Hoang, Madison Murray, Hailey Peterson, Drew Rian

Salutatorian: Cade Bunnell

Centennial, Circle Pines

Highest honors

Kati Anderson, Kevin Babashov, Sophia Bass, Eli Berg, Britta Bergdahl, Naasifaayee Bula, Erin Burns, Aedan Calain, Zackary Chaffey, Cinnia Chan, Grace Christensen, Elizabeth Clough, Casey Coenen, Aidan Dockendorf, Alyssa Draheim, Valerie Federici, Hayden Frank, Frederick Frederickson, Ashley Friedman, Ian Gangl, Gabrielle Geschwill, Megan Gillitzer, Madeline Haider, Maxwell Halbur, Brooke Halverson, Alicia Hill, Elise Hoecke, Callie Huntington, Adyson Janacek, Anna Jarpey, William Kalvin, Nicole Kammer, Joshua Kaul, Andrea Koslowski, Erin Kottke, Meghan Kottke, Braeden Krieger, Lance Laden, Isaac Lemon, Michelle Li, Katherine Lind, Anna Maier, Ashlyn McClellan, Courtnee Mensen, Taylor Nelson, Eli Nowacki, Lauren O’Hara, Sean Oslund, Annabel Pautsch, Anna Peterson, Annika Peterson, Daniel Peterson, Evan Pouliot, Madison Quayle, Cole Reilly, Ryan Rivard, Jack Robeck, William Schnurr, Tyler Schumacher, Chelsey Serna, Gavin Shady, Madelyn Skalicky, Cassandra Sosinski, Aaron Strunk, Jessica Swenson, Hannah Thompson, Ngoc Trinh, Amelia Turi, Jana Valento, Karlyn Waite, Matthew Washburn, Samantha Whalen, Galjer Yangwaue

Central, St. Paul

Summa cum laude

Rayyan Abdur Razzaq, Rainer Aeikens, William Aldrich, Felicia Amenumey, Lucia Andersen, Stella Anderson, Avery Arch, Adrianna Ayala, Sydney Ayers, Aparmita Bajracharya, Greta Berg, Lily Bergstrom, Carson Bloedel, Nina Bluem, Eleanor Boyer, Leo Brinson, Zea Brown, Ava Bruhn, Caitlyn Budd, Chia Chang, Hakeem Charai, Amarylla Chermak, Michael Coleman, Xavier Cook, Josephine Daly, Charlotte Darras, Michael Dawes, Isabella De Ruiter, Jaxon DeCosse, Joseph DeLuca, Simon Dodoo, Isabel Drexler Booth, Nazara Droubie Summers, Margaret Durant, Annabelle Endres, Aissatou Faye, Sofia Fischer, Maeve Flagstad, Charles Franta, George Galle, Eden Gamble, Gracie Gardner, David Gilbert, Pascal Givot, Leo Goodwin, Ayrion Gordon-Jackson, Lucille Gronau, Ada Guetschow, Greta Harrington, Star Harris, Ian Hawkinson, Zadie Heitzeg, Joseph Hess, Josephine Hiers, Ajanae’ Hill, Cassandra Hillman, Katrina Holbrook, Kaya Hotz, Richard Huhn-Powell, Henry Huron, Roman Ingrassia, Ella Ireland, Celia Johnson, Tage Johnson, Simon Johnson, Gabriel Johnson, Elsie Jones, LiLe Kaplow, Ritah Karanja, Rafael Karpowitz, Thomas Kase, Elisabeth Kile, Ruby Kintopf, Sophia Klepp, Olivia Knopke-Mooney, Sameer Krishnan, Kathryn Kuebler, Haley Le, Carlos Leatherman, Pascal Leatherman, Lillian LeClair, Ameaya Lee, Fintan Lenahan, Aichatou Lewis-Mead, Maren Lien, Samuel Lindner, Maeve Lindsay, Carsen Liska, Mong Lor, Nicola Lughi, Eamon Lynch-McKinney, Maeve Maloney-Vinz, Clara Martin, Ai Matsumoto, Cayden Mayer, Margaret Mayock, Addison McCarl, Caroline McClellan, Calla McDermott, Francis Mcgowan, Olivia Mckee, Bailey McManimon, Quinn Meaney, Sophia Milazzo, Max Mills, Eliza Mitzel, Abdulaziz Mohamed, Andrew Moseman, Nathan Muller, Quinn Nelson, Peter Nguyen, Hadley Ninow, Ellison Northrop-Kiel, Henry Norton-Bower, Jack Oakes, Camille Odillard, Abigail Ogg, Matthew Olsen, Gustav Ostby, Umay Pankratz, Gavriel Pappas, Cho Wah Paw, Rachel Poppleton, Dagny Prosch-Winberg, Maura Putzer, Hannah Ray, Lukas Reyes, Leo Rhode, Mae Ricker, Aidan Riehl, Astrid Rubens, Anna Rynkiewich, Aidan Sande, Francesca Satoskar, Elisabet Saveraid, Maximillian Saylor, Maeve Schilder-Manning, Della Schmidt, Andre Schrick, Kira Severy-Hoven, Simona Simha, Julian Simpson, Jonah Sinn, George Slaats, Emma Smith, Nicholas Sofio, Lola Sontgerath, Aaron Stanway, Clare Swanson, Jack Swenson, Leng Thao, Leo Toner Millet, Kevin Torstenson, Abigail Trcka, Ava Turino, Keara Twomey, Grace Umhoefer, Mary Vang, Ethan Ward, Cole Ward, Lukas Weeding, Abigail Weislow, Campbell Wencel, Graham Whitney, Eleanor Willemsen, Andrew Woodage, Charles Wriedt, Kris Xiong, May Saize Xiong, Yee Xiong, Cassandra Ya, Noname Yang, Nkaolaim Yang, Zolly Yang

Chisago Lakes

Maya Aadland

Parents: Sarah and Joseph Aadland

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, psychology

Octavio Alvarez De Alva

Parents: Veronica Yulian De Alva Pastrana and Elliot St. Amand

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, computer science

Nathan Bluhm

Parents: Tammy and Rory Bluhm

College, major: Washington University, St. Louis; biomedical engineering

Clare Colberg

Parents: Justin and Kristin Colberg

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, chemical engineering

Ashley Craig

Parents: Lee and Amy Craig

College, major: Bellin College, Green Bay, Wis.; diagnostic medical sonography

Natalie Cunningham

Parents: Chad Cunningham and Michelle S. Kornowski

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, criminology

Jocelynn Daugs

Parents: Mark and Courtney Daugs

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, nursing

Cullen Dorcas

Parents: Wade and Traci Dorcas

College, major: Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga.; civil engineering

Tyler Drury

Parents: Sean and Kerry Drury

College, major: Bethel University, mechanical engineering

Emily Erickson

Parents: Jon and Kris Erickson

College, major: Bethel University, business marketing

Sydney Haus

Parents: Marcus and Nichole Haus

College, major: University of St. Thomas, business finance

William Hennen

Parents: Curt and Kari Hennen

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, electrical engineering

Nathan Holt

Parents: Scott and Sherry Holt

College, major: Iowa State University, chemical engineering

Mariah Kaiser

Parents: Tom and Lindsey Kaiser

College, major: Century College, nursing

Sydney Kerkow

Parents: Nathan and Natalie Kerkow

College, major: University of North Dakota, biology

Hatatu Killeen

Parents: Peggy and John Killeen

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, business/finance

Angel Lockman

Parents: William and Kathleen Lockman

College: Lake Superior College

Reagan Lyons

Parents: Laurie and Russ Lyons

College: Iowa State University

Nicholas Olson

Parents: Scott and Clarice Olson

Next: business owner

Abigail Rogers

Parents: Dan and Val Rogers

College, major: Minnesota State University, Mankato; nursing

Community of Peace Academy, St. Paul

Bryanna Bryant

Parents: Krista and Randy Bryant

College, major: Winona State University, nursing

Amean Cobbins

Parents: Franschon and Shameka Cobbins

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, computer science

Erick Hernandez Landaverde

Parents: Pedro Hernandez and Reina Landaverde

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, computer engineering

Simone Hunter

Parent: Charlotte Hunter

College, major: Minneapolis College, herbal studies

Chengjeng Lee

Parent: MaiMee Vang

College, major: Metropolitan State University, computer science

Neiji Lee

Parents: Jamie Lee and Mee Karen Lee

College, major: North Central University, computer science and biology

Tania Lezama-Pascual

Parent: Ivon Pascual

College, major: Augsburg University, exercise science

Joyclyn Ngwa

Parent: Vivian Ngwa

College, major: St. Catherine University, neuroscience

Sarai Sanchez Gonzalez

Parents: Miguel Sanchez Gallo and Marcela Sanchez

College, major: University of Minnesota Rochester, sonography

La Xiong

Parents: Soua Xiong and Gina Thao

Next: gap year

Kaydee Yang

Parents: Der Xiong and Kou Yang

College, major: St. Paul College, pharmacy

Como Park, St. Paul

Summa cum laude

Ayan Ahmed, Ailyn Bangal, Francis Barnard, Alexander Boulton, Ayden Brudnak Voss, Ellen Chinema, Caitlyn Coyle, Vi Eicher, Margaret Fuller, Adam Gaudio, Oliver Hanson, Betty Hebble, Chong Her, Mai Nhia Her, Gay Htoo, Paw Htoo, Sigurd Isaacson, Hla Khay, Drew Lancaster, Alexander Le, Jesiah Mason, Olivia Miller, Mohamed Mohamed, Lay Moo, Paw Moo, Gabriel Napierala, Levi Nichols, Shania Nichols, Ywa Hay Paw, Oliver Pletch, Charles Power Theisen, Anahi Ramirez, Moe Reh, Pray Reh, Liam Schwie, Munira Shuriye, Kaya Solheid, Emerson Spencer, Noah Sullivan, Tiffany Urman

Concordia Academy, Roseville

Abby Landvik

Parents: Amy and Adam Landvik

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, psychology

Quote: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:30

Ava McTeague

Parents: Ryan McTeague and Christina McTeague

College, major: Carthage College, Kenosha, Wis.; nursing or allied health sciences

Quote: “But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” — 2 Chronicles 15:7

Kyla McTeague

Parents: Ryan McTeague and Christina McTeague

College, major: Carthage College, Kenosha, Wis.; political economics/pre-law

Quote: “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, behavior, love, and faith.“ — 1 Timothy 4:12

Thaddeus Evan Woodrow Christianson

Parents: Peter and Kïrsten Christianson

College, major: University of Northwestern- St. Paul, mechanical engineering

Quote: “Remember who you are, and Whose you are. Take joy seriously; love and serve God with your whole being.”

Katherine Reinhard

Parents: Scott and Jennifer Reinhard

College, major: Creighton University, Des Moines, Iowa; biology/neuroscience

Quote: “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.” — Psalm 28:7

Ruth Kosterman

Parents: Kristin Kosterman, Paul Kosterman

College, major: University of Wisconsin-River Falls, biology

Quote: “All that was great in the past was ridiculed, condemned, combated, suppressed — only to emerge all the more powerfully, all the more triumphantly from the struggle.” — Nikola Tesla

Nora Lynch

Parents: John and Julie Lynch

College, major: Colorado Christian University, social studies

Quote: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28

Norah Dillner

Parent: Naomi Dillner

College, major: Carleton College, biology

Quote: “Society tells us that having feelings is bad and wrong. Well, that’s baloney, because grief isn’t wrong. There’s such a thing as good grief. Just ask Charlie Brown.” — Michael Scott, “The Office”

Elizabeth Grove

Parents: Kevin and Julie Grove

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, wildlife ecology

Quote: “How fleeting are all human passions compared with the massive continuity of ducks.” — “Gaudy Night,” Dorothy L. Sayers

Dehlia Woltman

Parents: Dave and Lori Woltman

College, major: University of Northwestern-St. Paul, data analytics

Quote: “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalms 46:10a

Coon Rapids

Jordan Beck

Parents: Barry and Deb Beck

College, major: North Dakota State University, nursing

Cora Brooks

Parents: Daniel and Amy Brooks

College, major: University of Minnesota Duluth, marketing and graphic design

Maria Carson

Parent: David Carson

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, music education

Jesse Co

Parents: Agnes and Ronnie Co

College, major: University of Tulsa, biochemistry

Ash Cocchiarella

Parents: Mark and Wendy Cocchiarella

College, major: St. Catherine University, nursing

Kaitlynn Fuller

Parents: Ron and Sabrina Fuller

College, major: Hamline University, management

Sarah Forse

Parents: Scott and Heather Forse

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities Carlson School of Management, business-finance

Allie Hanson

Parents: Brian and Lisa Hanson

College, major: Minnesota State University, Mankato; communication sciences

Benjamin Hesli

Parent: Troy Hesli

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, economics

Audrey Hiltner

Parents: Ben and Leeann Hiltner

College, major: University of Minnesota Morris, biology/pre-med

Zaki Ibrahim

Parents: Joko Suharyono and Dian Afriyanti

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, computer science

Will Ijiyode

Parents: Leke and Janet Ijiyode

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, psychology

Cal Jensvold

Parents: Kara Jensvold and Mick Collisson

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, operations management

Chloe Krier

Parents: Bob and Sara Krier

College, major: Herzing University, Minneapolis; dental hygiene

Kennedy Martinson

Parents: Peter and Kerrie Martinson

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, psychology

Sonya McGregor

Parents: Randy and Jane McGregor

College, major: University of Minnesota Morris, biochemistry and engineering

Lucy Nguyen

Parents: Vu and Bich Lieu Nguyen

College, major: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; architecture and civil engineering

Zoe Scheck

Parents: Andrew Scheck and Michelle Gabrielli

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, psychology

Luke Sorrell

Parents: Heather Sorrell and Ryan Sorrell

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, computer/robotics engineering

Phillip Yang

Parents: Davorn and Kong Yang

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, biology/pre-med

Creative Arts, St. Paul

Summa cum laude: Charlene Hauwiller, Eva Michelutti, Gwen Musich, Eowyn Prusak, Claire Sommerhauser

Cretin-Derham Hall, St. Paul

Valedictorian: Greta Cunningham

Parents: Shannon Cunningham and Joshua Cunningham

College, major: Northwestern University, English

Quote: “It is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning in the broken world.” — Mary Oliver

Salutatorian: Anna Stangler

Parents: Molly and Dan Stangler

College, major: University of San Diego, behavioral neuroscience on pre-med track

Quote: “I learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou

Nick Collins

Parents: Monica and Paul Collins

College, major: Boston College, biology

Quote: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.” — Master Oogway, “Kung Fu Panda”

Robby Diamond

Parents: Jim Diamond and Jackie Diamond

College, major: University of Notre Dame, mechanical engineering

Quote: “Heart is what separates the good from the great.” — Michael Jordan

Natalie Seng

Parents: Donna and Pat Seng

College, major: University of St. Thomas, math and political science

Quote: “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” — Confucius

Mary Soltis

Parents: Moe Sullivan and Brian Soltis

College, major: University of Notre Dame, business

Quote: “Accept, adapt, focus.” — Terry Sullivan

Lauren Bullis

Parents: Paula Bullis and Rocky Bullis

College, major: University of Florida, finance on pre-med track

Quote: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” — Jon Kircher

Morgan Redden

Parents: Nina Redden and Joe Redden

College, major: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md.; applied mathematics and statistics

Quote: “If you don’t lose, you can’t enjoy victories. You have to accept both things.” — Rafael Nadal

Collette Akins

Parents: Kellie and Todd Akins

College, major: Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa.; material science and engineering, art history

Quote: “The easiest thing to be in the world is you. The most difficult thing is to be what other people want you to be.” — Leo Buscaglia

Ella Keating

Parents: Liz Keating and John Keating

College, major: University of Notre Dame, computer Science

Quote: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

DeLaSalle, Minneapolis

Yeva Adamaley

Parents: Tara Summers and Amewoke Adamaley

College: Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, N.C.

Michael Alvarado

Parents: Mayra and Roman Alvarado

College: Dunwoody College of Technology

Truman Atkinson

Parents: Andrea and Paul Atkinson

College: University of Washington

Riley Blaylark

Parents: Rosalie and Eddie Blaylark

College: University of Northern Colorado

Adriana Cano-Landa

Parents: Irela Landa Mojica and Eloy Cano

College: St. Catherine University

Alex DeRoche

Parents: Kim and Steve DeRoche

College: George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

Charlie Fisher

Parents: Sara Skovholt and Dan Fisher

College: St. Olaf College

Kai Gauley

Parents: Karen Lu and Carl Gauley

College: University of Minnesota

Yeamlak Getanet

Parents: Mesret Aerha and Getenet Tamerat

College: University of Minnesota

Finn Haarman

Parents: Jeanne Bain and Robert Haarman

College: Macalester College

Faye Kelley

Parents: Julie Kelley and Brian Kelley

College: University of Minnesota

Bernadette Latham

Parents: Wendy Weber and Andrew Latham

College: Colorado College

T.J. Logan

Parents: Camille and Travis Logan

College: Central College, Pella, Iowa

Nyah Massey

Parents: Gaye Adams Massey and Harold Massey

College: Wellesley College, Wellesley, Mass.

Joseph Merrigan

Parent: Meg Smith

College: Gustavus Adolphus College

Liz Nordin

Parents: Rose and Matthew Nordin

College: University of Minnesota

Sarah Parker

Parents: Kim and Matt Parker

College: University of Wisconsin–Madison

Lily Scott

Parents: Suzi and Dan Scott

College: Yale University, New Haven, Conn.

Isabelle Walker

Parents: Theresa and Stan Walker

College: University of Vermont

Nasir Whitlock

Parents: Tia and Sean Whitlock

College: Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa.

Eagan

Summa cum laude

Holy Alemayehu, Ranen Aschemann, Alex Bang’o, Samuel Barbato, Madeleine Bartlow-Sibley, Jaycee Bauman, Claudia Beckwith, Emily Campbell, Kyan Chau, Rachel Christie, Joseph Cliff, Lucy Dahlen, Caden DeGraw, Norah Drugge, Samuel Eichacker, Aerin Engelstad, Hayden Fahnhorst, Benjamin Fisher, Paige Forsman, Liam Fretland, Nikitha Ganesan, Josephine Geyer, Nicole Jeune Hagape, Kathryn Hedquist, Kelly Hjulberg, Madeline Hobbs, Samuel Hull, Bella Huston, Isabelle Iten, Connelly Jarrell, Derek Johnson, Lauren Jordahl, Sophia Juntilla, Thomas Kehler, Erin Kelly, Anastasia Koch, Ian Krebs, Katelyn Kuznar, Tristine Lebeau, Ryan Lenertz, Aaron Luu, Kaitlyn Matzek, Griffin McClary, Kai Meilahn-Kinard, Harshita Nandyala, Bao Nguyen, Molly O’Brien, Margaret Olson, Ethan Pak, Christopher Pate, Bhuvan Sakhamuru, Lawrence Salonga, Archan Sen, Hannah Sherman, Lindsay Siu, Matthew Stavros, Jacey Thomas, William Walters, Sophia Wambold, Brady Williams, Daniel Wochnick, Emily Wong, Carlyn Woog

Magna cum laude

Tchegnon Adjagbodjou, Ateeb Ahmad, Chloe Bechard, Tatum Bennett Etzell, Kate Bishop, Ella Blom, Sara Boerger, Caitlyn Bumpers, Austin Carruthers, Nicole Cassellius, Cayden Cooper, Daniel Coughlan, Benjamin Currens, Kiera Curtin, Medihin Daniel, Michael Darmody, Ethan Diaz, Naomi Fink, Samuel Fisher, Gabriel Frost, Prasithan Ganeshkumar, Claire Hart, Mina Howard, Adam Kalina, Danica Kellogg, Brooke Kimel, Taylor Kleven, Elena Kocemba, Audrey Kodalen, Jonah Kollman, Michael Krahn, Thomas Krueger, Benjamin Kuncel, Eric Li, Ryder Ligtenberg, Ellery Liverseed, Alissa Logan, Jacy Nash Lubben, Peter McGivern, Jessica McHenry, Shaunak Mehal, Eva Meisinger, Julia Melde, Jada Miller, Kelton Murphy, Arya Nair, Samrug Narayanan, Anthony Nguyen, Vi Nguyen, Jade Nicholls, Renna Nijim, Matthew Osuna Senn, Ella Patnode, Adyson Pavek, Sarah Peng, Sreya Rampalli, Daniel Redlin, Ava Schulz, Kelley Silgen, Ani Spoor, Natalie Stangl, Amanda Stiff, Emily Teigland, Mallory Thorsen, Jacob Tran, Cecelia Wallace, Macie Wedum, Samantha Wilcox, Julienne Xiaaj, Sophia Zine

Cum laude

Arianna Abbott, Colin Abe, Tristan Abrams, Hephzibah Adewoye, Finagnon Adjagbodjou, Elizabeth Allen, Benjamin Anderson, Elin Audette, Gavin Banick, Liam Barker, Serieh Bell, Devyn Bowes, Ivy Braun, Pierce Brown, Reese Brunette, Steffany Carrillo, Harper Cleveland, Jenna Cook, Ryan Cullers, Gina DeMarchis, Christopher Eggleston, Yonaf Erenna, Angelica Farrell, Abby Farrell, Dominic Fernandez, Mary Forester, Betlehem Gebrewolde, Mason Gugino, Grace Hamilton, Owen Helgeson, Ryan Hendrickson, Gabriel Hudson, Iqra Jama, Kaitlyn Jensen, Abiha Kashif, Eesha Kulkarni, Sullivan Leonard, Yen Ly, Markus Maas, John Madden, Neeraj Manavalan, Avika Mathur, Grace Matuszewski, Teagan McCauley, Madison McCullum, Ava McKoskey, Sophie McShane, Shlok Mehta, Mikhyla Melby, Eric Mimm, Lakayla Monroe, Seth Noren, Haylie North, Aidan Oakman, Alysha Onwuneme, Janina Allen Pagaduan, Helen Paulsen, Tess Peterson, Michael Pipkorn, Eliana Robinson, Victor Santoyo Lopez, Nora Schimek, Samuel Schowalter, Adeline Schussler, Charles Stonecipher, Taylor Storkamp, Mihika Survase, Catherine Urick, Sai Koushik Varma Vegesana, Yashodev Vyas, Lydia Wee, Kiera Wells, Mariana Wells, Elise Williams, Michael Wohlman, Greta Youngbauer

East Ridge, Woodbury

Summa cum laude with distinction

Arul Banerjea

Parents: Reena Chatterjee and Raja Banjerjea

College, major: University of California, Berkeley; molecular and cellular biology

Amelia Beissler

Parents: Kristy Beissler and David Beissler

College, major: Georgia Institute of Technology, civil engineering

Kenneth Chen

Parents: Na Lu and Qunyi Chen

College, major: Harvard University, math and economics

Jerry Cheng

Parents: Yingbo Li and Ming Chen

College, major: Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pa.; computer science

Magdalene Dugas

Parents: Courtenay Dugas and John Dugas

College, major: University of Notre Dame, physics in medicine, pre-med

Morgan Gilboe

Parents: Emily Gilboe and Kevin Gilboe

College, major: University of Michigan, biology

Connor Hestwood

Parents: Amanda Hestwood and Nathan Hestwood

College, major: New York University, New York City; dance

Peter Koland

Parents: Helen Koland and Daniel Koland

College, major: The Ohio State University, finance

Allen Lathrop

Parents: Hyounsoo Lathrop and Arthur Lathrop

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, biomedical sciences

Justin Luan

Parents: Yuan Sun and Ryan Luan

College, major: Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pa.; business

Sierra Ma

Parents: Judy Ma and Andrew Ma

College, major: Washington University, St. Louis; finance and history

Noah Otto

Parents: Julie Otto and Grayson Otto

College, major: St. Olaf College, chemistry/mathematical biology

Dev Patel

Parents: Shveta Patel and Jigar Patel

College, major: University of Minnesota or University of Wisconsin-Madison, computer engineering

Jacob Schroeder

Parents: Tammy Schroeder and Joseph Schroeder

College, major: Iowa State University, aerospace engineering

Nadia Wang

Parents: Jane Wang and George Wang

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, biomedical engineering

Sydney Weber

Parents: Corlie Weber and Timothy Weber

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, environmental science

Eastview, Apple Valley

Summa cum laude

Ikran Ahmed, Lucas Arndt, Leylah Boulos, Casey Cobb, Giselle Grant, Anna Hardinger, McKenna Hetland, Meghan Keating, Trang Kieu, Annaliese Kottner, Sadie Laplant, Chi Yin Liew, Ian Machalek, Cailin Mayotte, Hagop Meketarian, Katherine Moe, Kira Mortensen, Kayla Moss, Haylee Mullen, Sonja Olson, Abdoul Khaleed Ouro Bang’na Nassam, Jessica Price, Hannah Ruyle, Solina Semie, Marley Terveen, Joshua Yoo, Peyton Arnt, Dane Boraas, Nathan Buckley, Claire Bymers, Zeqiyun Chen, Vivian Chuong, Matthew Espena, Alyssa Freeman, Emily Garrett, Cole Hammill, Mahum Haque, Don Hoat, Jack Huberty, Megan Hutchins, Nicholas Karam, Megan Knutson, Stephanie Kuhn, Emma Lai, Swaminathan Marungar, Kira McGeary, Stuart Milne, Marin Murray, Diana Nguyen, Roma Pedenko, Samantha Quady, Emily Renn, Maggie Truesdell, Toni Wuest, Emma Wussow, Elsa Youngberg, Eric Zipf, Grace Arndtsen, Sophia Chen, Stella Keller, Charles Ortman, Anna Sachdeva, Aleah Siddiqui, Abigail Smith, Julia Toledo, Finnegan Ward, Thomas Adamson, Nicholas Adelmann, Allison Brusco, Zoe Champ, Katherine Deviley, Nathan Elango, Sigrid Froehlig, Drew Knowlton, Mary Kotrba, Anshrutha Malarvannan, Rebecca Moran, Allison Nathan, Maxwell Pringle, Mary Rezcallah, Annabel Rohy, Anna Sachdeva, Samrawit Tesfaye, Benjamin Vanorny, Sophia Wang, Yutong Zhang

Magna cum laude

Allison Axness, Nya Brown, Zoe Casper, Ethan Daniels, Danielle Gallus, Senyo Kwadzo, Terrence Langhorst, Annette Larson, Zena Martin, Kaitlyn Mello, Paul Oh, Annika Olson, Claire Pepin, Paige Peterson, Joseph Rohlwing, Ian Ruelas, Kylie Smith, Zoey Svenson, RabeahWay Hayley Wees, Damien Xu, Brooklyn Adams, Margaret Anderson, Amanda Brandt, Zena Chaban, Shruti Chandrasekar, Miley Charles, Bahja Cumar, Graham Ellingson, Kenna Foreman, Samantha Gepp, Emma Howard, Carly Johnson, Ruhan Jordan, Kristine Joseph, Julia Kincs, John Kisch, Vitaliy Kornev, Ashley Losie, Nora McGowan, Celina Nguyen, Lindy Odegard, Kaitlyn Schaefer, Ava Schommer, Chloe Solheid, Alexis Stolpa, Ella Swanson, Maxwell Szumylo, Hong-An Ton, Mailana Tong, Braylon Tyler, Emma Vogen, Jessica Wilhelm, Abigail Williams, Leah Woodruff, Safiyyah Aziz, Kate Broulik, Sienna Latta, Elisabeth Nielsen, Yukti Sah, Alexander Chen, Saitarun Evani, Natalie Hoffman, Srish Kattegummula, Joshua Neuenschwander, Ira Olsen, Breanna Price, Alexander Schmidt, Grace Tang

Cum laude

Nimisha Bora, Joanna Brunk, Gavin Churness, Connor Costley, Renae Dayton, Reed Ellingson, Hassan Fares, Henry Franken, Emma Goodall, Jack Hanson, Riley Hetland, Julia Holmen, Jordan McVay, Angel Merino Segura, Lauren Mitchell, Jessica Prewitt, Lily Ringold, Emily Roe, Logan Scholbrock, Sarah Seid, Anna Singh, Nishta Subhas, Grace Swenson, Felicia Symreng, Raymond Liu, Richard Bui, Caden Hubbs, Virginia Mich, Aidan O’Malley, Ethan Christenson, Raymond Liu, Laney Schwartz, Alexander Baccoli, Elias Batala, Khloe Baxter, Ava Bellows, Tyler Bonahoom, Tyler Cords, Alexander, Cusey, Elizabeth Drake, David Edsen, Larson Endicott, Audrey Esler, Luke Giblin, Nelli Gula, Beverly Lehmann, Jakob Linscheid, Matthew McDaniel, Abby McDevitt, Shanna Celaine Nunez, Daniella Oduro Kwarteng Kwantu, Madison Palmer, Georgia Paul, Alexander Schroeder, Anikka Shoholm, A’Mari Smith, Mia Svenningsen, Alana Wick, Bezawit Wolde, Shouana Xiong

Ellsworth, Wis.

High honors

Valedictorian: Holly Hufnagle

Parents: Kristin and Donald Hufnagle

College: Chippewa Valley Technical College

Salutatorian: RaeAnna Smith

Parents: Wendy and Jeff Smith

College: University of Wisconsin, Madison

Aiden Johnson

Parents: Crystal and Timothy Johnson

College: University of Alabama

Rubi Villanueva

Parents: Kimberly and Bruce Andrews

College: Army National Guard

Elizabeth Paparelli

College: University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

Maggie Berns

Parents: Jennifer and Anthony Berns

College: University of Minnesota Duluth

Payton Rohl

Parents: Mandi and Tom Rohl

College: University of Wisconsin, River Falls

Juliana Winger

Parents: Ashley Anderson and Nathan Winger

College: University of Minnesota Duluth

Joy Turvaville

Parents: Shari and Jeff Turvaville

College: University of Wisconsin, Madison

Emily Groen

Parents: Trina and Mark Groen

College: University of Wisconsin, River Falls

Taryn Baker

Parents: Stacey and Jeff Baker

College: University of Wisconsin, Madison

Shane Johnson

Parents: Heather and Jerry Johnson

College: University of Wisconsin, Madison

Bo Hines

Parents: Bridget Hines and Ben Hines

College: Minnesota State University, Mankato

Kallie Beissel

Parents: Becky and Brad Beissel

College: University of Wisconsin, River Falls

Hunter Davis

Parents: Joanna Erickson and Jon Davis

College: University of Wisconsin, River Falls

Farmington

Distinguished scholars

Hannah Albee, Miika Benning, Reese Bersuch, Grace Brown, Abigail Buresh, Jaden Carlson, Julia Cashman, Ella Crosby, Joyce Cubero Melero, Gracie Darrington, Breanne DeWilde, Brielle Field, Gabriel Garrahy, Camille Gehrke, Caleb Griffin, Hailey Hansen, Victoria Haugrud, Izabella Hemann, Emily Hetland, Daisy Hubred, Elyjah Huebsch, Soren Huebsch, Kaizi Jacobs, Tabitha Kramer, Kathryn Kruse, Samantha Laramy, Josephine Lee, Megan Liebers, Amanda Lins, Elise Lissick, Anna Lorenzana, Emily McCabe, Vedanand Mohanlall, Alaina Morrow, Jason Mrosla, Michael Murphy, Matthew Neubert, Emily Nguyen, Dannalyn Orth, Nhan Pham, Mia Robinson, Hannah Ryan, Ivonne Saucier, Jordyn Schmucker, Emily Sheldon, Annabelle Speckan, Ava Sullivan, Benjamin Thompson, Jillian Tucker, Tyler Weinberger, Alexander Wilkie, Morgan Woldt

Gateway to College, St. Paul

Distinguished graduates: Tashera Mitchell, Andriena Serrano Montero, Nevaeh Scott, Solea St. James

Grantsburg, Wis.

Valedictorian: Aletta Bergman

Salutatorian: Olivia McNally

Academic excellence: Tristin Kreuser-Peterson, Carson Lee, Alexis Wedin, Amber Wedin

A Honors: Aaron Burkman, Anita Finch, Carley Gross, Jordan Johnson, Alexandra Kammeyer, Madeline Kramer, Melanie Lee, Ayla Meyer, Ashlin Olson, Levi Prusinski, Silas Prusinski, Carson Roberts, Madison Schafer, Renee Tooze, Cassidy Troff, Vanessa Wickstrom

B Honors: Mya Benson, Kylie Blakeslee, Lucian Brande, Traci Chenal, Rex Ferguson, Haley Glover, Logan Johnson, Alexis Kammeyer, Kaitlyn LaPierre, Jessie Moyer, Trent Rauchbauer, Grace Schiefelbein, Mark Seeger, Caitlin Tollefson

Great River, St. Paul

Elsie Newburg

Parents: Jen and Pete Newburg

College, major: Carleton College, cognitive sciences

Quote: “I believe that fortitude is key. More than anything, be consistent. Go at it. Go at it. Go at it. When you succeed, don’t forget the responsibility of making somebody else succeed with you.” — Antonia Novello, former U.S. Surgeon General

Vivian Rojas Collins

Parents: Molly Rojas Collins and Gabriel Rojas Castanon

College, major: Pomona College, Claremont, Calif.; pre-health science

Quote: “Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.” – Saadi, Persian poet

Katherine Walseth

Parents: Michelle and Jon Walseth

College, major: Oregon State University, bioengineering

Quote: “The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.” — Amelia Earhart

Phoebe Kirchner

Parents: Caroline and David Kirchner

College, major: Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass.; English

Quote: “Live your life, live your life, live your life.” — Maurice Sendak

Anika Hanson

Parents: Cindy Dahlen and Derek Hanson

College, major: University of Wisconsin, Madison: biological systems engineering

Quote: “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” — Nelson Mandela

Miranda Micko

Parents: Julie Brown-Micko, David Micko

College, major: Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Pa.; classical and near eastern archaeology

Quote: “He was a book, and he was holding his final pages, and he wanted to get to the end to find out how it went, and he didn’t want it to be over.” – “The Raven King,” Maggie Stiefvater

Anika Overvoorde

Parents: Lynn and Paul Overvoorde

College, major: Colorado College, environmental science

Quote: “Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.” — Marie Curie

Caroline Jacobsen

Parents: Susan and David Jacobsen

College, major: Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Ore.; art history

Quote: “Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose.” — Zora Neale Hurston

Maya Athena Ballolla

Parent: Vaishalee Patel

College, major: Loyola University Chicago, business honors program

Quote: “Dream with ambition, lead with conviction.” – Kamala Harris

Marina Roessler

Parents: Doan Roessler and Kjirsten Zellmer

College, major: McGill University, Montreal; double bass music performance

Quote: “I discovered what I could not do today, I could do tomorrow. It’s very important to know that what you cannot do today, you will do it tomorrow.” — Francois Rabbath

Harding, St. Paul

Summa cum laude

Ashton Adesoro, Lydia Beseth, Naw Blu, Sajia Bushra, Caley Coyne, Malachi Ehiguese, Ibrahim Gabow, Madeline Gray, Serena Hang, Katlin Her, Kristian Her, Melissa Her, Sang Her, Robert Htoo, Sina Keleta, Gao Nou Lee, Jennifer Lee, Katelyn Lee, Maider Lee, Rose Lee, Shia Mee Lee, Jovelyn Lopez Chavez, Dejchia Lor, Tristan Lor, Aveyna Mao, Keenan McCall, Rosina Mensah, Stefanie Miller, Htee Wah Moo, Darartu Musse, Angela Nguyen, Sean Nguyen, Jacqueline Omana Solano, Alexandra Perez, Kaylin Pha, Jasmine Rollins, Phitchapa Saengthao, Jennifer Salgado Palma, Nay Seya, Nathalia Soares Silva, Kanlaya Thao, Rose Thao, See Thao, Wendy Thao, Alex Vang, Ezekiel Vang, Gao Vang, Shenyin Vang, Olga Vinces-Guevara, Chali Xiong, Chia Xiong, Fuechi Xiong, GaoMong Xiong, Kaylyn Xiong, Konping Xiong, Angelina Yang, April Yang, Jade Yang, Kaitlynn Yang, Samantha Yang, Sheng Yang, Ree Yar, Wendy Thao

Hastings

Highest honors: Ava Gahler, Brady Greiner, Emma Hagen, Ryan Lindner, Sara Myers, Patrick Noonan, Martin Onnen, Sydney Peterson

High honors: Aiden Beal, Jonathan Bezdicek, Talyah Breazeale, Abigail Doffing, Ella Dohmen, Morgan Dohmen, Isabel Fritz, Marcos Martinez, Lindsay Mathison, Daniel Millner, Alyssa Nestingen, Benjamin Ryan, Annika Seebeck, Sydney Teuber, Nicholas Wenisch, Grace Whitfield

Honors: Cianna Bernard, Emily Erickson, Anna Gerlach, Ethan Klaren, Emma McLay, Roman McNamara, Pacer Ruble, Brady Teegarden, Jordyn Tveter

Highland Park, St. Paul

Summa cum laude

Iman Abdi, Grace Adrian, Liam Alme, Abigail Altman, De’Shaun Andrea-Booker, Ameyalli Aracen Romero, Jillian Armstrong, Everlyn Balvoa Granda, Pierce Baum, Selam Bekele, Mathea Benson, Ellie Boudet, Ayana Bougie-Martinez, Thomas Bradford, George Bullard, Amaris Caballero, Sophia Carey, Viola Carraro, Gabriela Carrillo-Quinones, Matilda Chowen, Irene Cohen, Maxwell Cornelius, Erik Danielson, Mia David, Magdalena Eggen Lim, Alexander Eikenberry, Claire Engebretson-Gillman, Aeden Evenson-McDermott, Dillon Foster, Elizabeth Franco, Carrie Galligan, Lance Georgeson, Katerina Gercheva, Zoe Glaser, Duncan Glime, Leila Hagedorn, Elizabeth Hamill, Abigail Hanson, Emma Hayes, Sylvia Hegeman, Hailey Imholte, Davis Isom, Isabella Jack, Emilia Jakel, Delia Johnson, Caden Kipfmueller, Chloe Koch, Annabella Kottke, Shea Landa, Jonathan Lane, Abigail Larson, Zoe Lee, Gabriel Lewis-Mosher, Rosemary Lofstrom, Isaac Lund, Marcus Lund, Jacob Lutkauskas, Caden Malek, Benjamin Martin, Jack McCorkell, Zyaisah McCoy, Ann McMullen, Elsa Mechelke, Isabel Metzdorff, Alessandra Mezen Camacho, Quentin Miller, Emilia Moberg, Maymuna Mohamed, Reed Morris, Eleanor Mulvaney, Tyler Nelson, Kristen Nguyen, McKenna Nutter, Eleanor Osmond, Clara Paleen, Kylie Peterson, Mariana, Preciado Sanchez, Lola Quinn, Emily Rademacher, Max Reemtsma, Eduardo Reynosa, Wynne Riemenschneider, Alexandra Rimbu, Gavin Roberts, Chase Robinson, Caleb Robinson, Isabella Schmitt, Reed Schumann, Htoo She, Charles Service, Flannery Sheets, Eleanor Show, Liam Silivan, James Somerville, Satori Soulisak-Hoang, Matthew Stolte, Sumner Strom, Madeline Tabor, Rei Takami, Justin Taylor, Ryan Terry, Joshua Thompson, Myles Tilsen, Athena Tran, Andy Tri Trang, Chi Vang, Cecelia Wall, McKenzie Welch, Lynn Wilcox, Julia Williamson, Cyrus Wilson, Lucia Witzke, Passion Xiong. Haroon Yonis, Rowan Zimney

Hill-Murray, Maplewood

Benjamin Davis

Parents: Kristin and Brad Davis

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, retail merchandising

Alexis DePuydt

Parents: Thu and James DePuydt

College, major: University of Wisconsin, Madison; biomedical engineering

Alexander Eich

Parents: Patrick and Amy Eich

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, industrial and systems engineering

Brayden Houge

Parents: Stacy and Jeffrey Houge

College: University of St. Thomas

Natalie Humbert

Parents: Suzanne and Paul Humbert

College, major: Montana State University, biology

Maximilian Kacerik

Parents: Krista and Jeffrey Kacerik

College, major: Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.; business intelligence and analytics/finance

Gretta Kennedy

Parents: Angela and Michael Kennedy

College, major: University of Wisconsin, Madison; biology, pre-med

Elaine Khoury

Parents: Rana and Daniel Khoury

College, major: Purdue University, biomedical engineering

Margaretanne Kolb

Parents: Nicole and Brant Kolb

College, major: University of St. Thomas, biology

Lily Kopp

Parents: Vicki and Kris Kopp

College, major: University of Iowa, journalism

Alicia Lattin

Parents: Margaret and Doug Lattin

College, major: Gonzaga University, Spokane, Wash.; psychology

Lauren McGill

Parents: Mary and Thomas McGill

College, major: Hamilton College, Clinton, N.Y.; biology

Olivia Napol

Parents: Susan and Marcello Napol

College, major: Western University, London, Ontario; biology

Zachary Ray

Parents: Christine and Joel Ray

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, astrophysics

Julia Sagstetter

Parent: Deborah Sagstetter

College, major: Carleton College, biology

Erika Snyder

Parents: Debra Gaborik-Snyder and Karl Snyder

College, major: Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa; theater design and technology

Timothy “Ty” Swanson Jr.

Parents: Penny and Tim Swanson

College: Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.

Madeline Wegleitner

Parents: Catherine and Matthew Wegleitner

College, major: University of Wisconsin, Madison; biology/pre-med

Molly Werner

Parents: Maureen Meadows-Werner and James Werner

College, major: Providence College, Providence, R.I.; accounting

Rachel Zillig

Parents: Kimberly and Daniel Zillig

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, biology/pre-dental

Hmong College Prep Academy, St. Paul

Adora Her

Parent: Albinia Xiong

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, accounting

Quote: “It never hurts to ask.” — Albinia Xiong

Eh LerLah Kri

Parent: Tah Eh Moo

College, major: Hamline University, computer science

Quote: “Success goes beyond grades and achievements.”

Thoo Way Moo

Parent: Ahmay Pawkuwah

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, computer science

Ka Bao Thao

Parent: Chia Cha Xiong

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, biology

Quote: “Everything happens for a reason; trust the process.”

Alexander Vang

Parents: Bao Her and Vincent Vang

College, major: Century College, HVAC

Quote: “There are two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live.” — James Truslow Adams

Yuna Vue

Parent: Mee Yang

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, pharmacy

Cynthia Kalia Yang

Parent: Cienna Moua

College, major: St. Cloud State University, graphic design

Quote: “Most opportunities are created by luck. It takes skills to grasp those opportunities and turn it into success.” – Technoblade, “Skyblock: Potato War 2”

Khiara Yang

Parent: Mary Vang

College, major: College of St. Scholastica, nursing

Quote: “The only time you should ever look back is to see how far you’ve come.” – Suga, BTS

Shouana Yang

Parents: Bra Xiong and Mark Yang

College, major: Washington University, St. Louis; chemistry with a biochemistry concentration

Quote: “I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.” — Audrey Hepburn

Hudson

Shloke Jani, Ryleigh White, Jadyn Harwig, Logan Ion, Addyson Wolfe, Rachel Gerhardt, Brady Miller, Ingrid Holter, Katherine Lund, Isabel Petricka, Katherine Grismore, Jordan Jankowski, Kellen Grossenbacher, Eli Ramthun, Isabel Laurel, Isabel Isaac, Graeme Anderson, Jenna Simmons, Karin Crim, Joshua Becker

Humboldt, St. Paul

Summa cum laude: Sabrina Ahmed, Jaqueline Alonso Carrera, Ma Myint Aye, San Aye, Mea See Da, Taw Nay Htee Moo Hser, Law Htoo, Kennyce James, Jocelyn Mann, Maria Moreno, Hla Hla Myint, Yurneewa Paw, Tyson Pope, Coreti Soe, Paw Eh Soe, Roselia Valbuena-Rico, Nin Wei, Ali Xiong, Kong Zong Yang

Irondale, New Brighton

Highest honors

Loyce Agboola, Radiance Zoe Aguillon, Noah Besemann, Jayna Bhakta, Carson Bockenhauer, Samuel Buck, Liam Collins, Miles Collins, Barbara Danku, Emily Ellingson, Annika Fabian, Zoe Fieberg, Clare Hinnenkamp, Matthew Huesman, Ella Johnson, Paige Kiani, Alla Killins, Abigail Klein, Lila Lang, Jackson Lang, Tenchi Lee, Millan Manchik, Peter Markham, Kather Mouneim, Foster Mulvehill, Naom Nyakundi, Ava O’Rourke, Brooklynn Oliver, Jessica Olson, Elena Parlin, Gina Pehl, Melissa Perszyk, Thomas Robertson, Anna Rosivach, Jennifer Rupp, Angelica Severin, Brennan Snyder, Lily Thai, Arnou Thammarak, McCullen Willmert, Connor Wolf

Johnson, St. Paul

Summa cum laude: Eyitayo Akakpo, Liya Guan, Jesus Gutierrez Chavez, Ka Zoua Her, Megan Hummel, Angel Lee, Yeeleng Lee, Jennifer Lor, Anna Lothrop, Antoine Ly, Chinda Moua, Worakarn Moua, Fareedah Oyesola, Manual Rivera, Anneliese Thao, MonoLisa Thao, Vang Thao, Angelina Vang, Sean Vang, Alexis Xiong, Austin Xiong, Birdy Xiong, Mai Chue Xiong, Sao Xiong, Sarina Xiong, Breanna Yang, Kaitlyn Yang, Rose Yang

Journeys, St. Paul

Distinguished graduates: Janiah Fleming, Ethan Morales

Lakeville North

Summa cum laude

Jasmine Woo, Lina Shen, William Lutzler, Payton Kilbourne, John Glick, Michael Kotten, Caroline White, Jakob Treptau, Evan Raiche, Leah Loftus, Allyson Sekerak, Michael Fritz, Marisa McBurney, Zander McKinley, Rowan Hall, Ethan Kimmel, Gintare Piscikaite, Benjamin Shea, Zachary Hanson, Andrew Britt, Devon DeFoe, Hayden Zoll, Jaden Paterson, Benjamin Montbriand, April Krolak, Zachary Nordwall, Riley Miller, Molly Plotnik, Ryan Lambert, Blake Dorow, Adelina Ahmetovic, Sydney Bergstein, Anna Pittman, Katelyn Caulder, Bhanuprakash Prodduturi, Aamna Bashir, Samuel Nolan, Sydney Carlson, Owen Reddan, Kristin Neary, Colin Atkins, Nolan Sciamanda, Parker Malmgren, Hannah Koster, Ava Blascziek, Andrew Casey, Nora Blommel, Carlyn Holland, Miranda Vu, Katie Flitsch, Blake Licht, Angelina Ku, Cole Maddio, Nicholas Angell, Micaela Raines, Lauren Puncochar, Delaney Rager, Jonathan Sabetti, Sunniva Maharjan, Briana Eklund, Seth Johnson, Peter Rhodes, Gianna Demo, Andrew Forster, Thomas Le, Hamza Ziad, Dylan McKenzie, Jack MacLeod, Melayna Mills, Josie Glomstad, Ella Puckett, Robert Kurywchak, Shannon Windt, Charles Workman, Nikolas Vinovich, Ethan D’Arrigo, Madison Renz, Zara Wiest, Luke Benson, Amara Moorhead, Cole Eigner, Lauren Lichty, Gwyneth Sands, Naomi Davis, Matthew Ruhland, Justus Ray, Maria Kelly, Alex Puncochar

Lakeville South

Summa cum laude

Jacob Allen, Charlotte Baker, Ainsley Barker, Midori Bedford, Elizabeth Blilie, Audrey Brokaw, Maren Caldes, Tien Cao, Adam Cavanaugh, Amelia Chelgren, Alexandra Chindlund, Kate Clark, Owen Constine, Camden Crawford, Ellie Cronkhite, Nora Dahlager, Kevin Dao, Nolan Elder, Ella Erickson, Kendrick Erickson, Mason Ertel, Piper Ewald, Dylan Flottemesch, Michael Gerda, Macey Glad, Isabel Gliniecki, Deidre Grimm, Vegas Grinager, Sophie Harbaugh, Alexander Hasslinger, Greta Heit, Molly Higgins, Julianna Holt, Braden Hopper, Max Just, Olivia Kaspari, Sarah King, Katherine Krogstad, Elena Kulschar, David Lafferty, Sophia Leinenkugel, Addison Lerfald, Sarah Lloyd, Kennedy Malo, Kelsi Mauzy, Camden McDonald, Emily Moes, Daniela Molina, Samantha Nguyen, James Nida, Isabella O’Brien, Carissa Ostrowski, Marin Petersen, Tony Pich, Taylor Radaich, Carson Remington, Jackson Ressler, Bryce Robens, Whitley Ronn, Wyatt Ronn, Theresa Soltys, Ethan Starfield, Kayli Starkey, Michaella Sullivan, Lance Thompson, Carrie Tiong, Rebecca Tupy, Linnea Tureson, Matthew Vitelli, Olivia Walker, Isabella Ward, Ava White, Riley Williams, Taylor Wood, Isabelle Young, Zoe Zweber

LEAP, St. Paul

Distinguished graduates: Tabarek Thaeer Al Hamadani, Fernanda Arana Guerra, Awol Dadafa, Lisseth Carolina Guillen Portillo, Evelin Andrea Henriquez Mancia, Aseel Kargar, Laura Mondragon Chavez, Matin Myint, Poe Pre, Reina Santamaria Zelaya, Jesling Valle Rodriguez

Liberty Classical Academy, White Bear Lake

Valedictorian: Joshua Louis

Parents: Brett and Molly Louis

College: Dordt University, Sioux Center, Iowa

Quote: “There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” — C.S. Lewis

Salutatorian: Madelyn Scharphorn

Parents: David and Kelianne Scharphorn

College, major: Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, Mich.; psychology and pre-law

Quote: “We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

Mahtomedi

Eleanor Anderson, Christian Armitage, Katherine Arnason, Olivia Boyle, Anna Garofalo, John Gibbens, Marney Goeser, Eric Granec, Grace Hansen, Benjamin Hyde, Jacob Johnson, Ava Kaiser, Anusha Khandpur, Sydney King, Luke Krier, Megan Langer, Lily Lindquist, Greta Liner, Sophia McCarthy, Andrew McCleery, Mary McCormick, Juliana Nyberg, Dylan Pham, Kaia Ramaley, Jack Roehrich, Zoe Roettger, Riley Schwietz, Sneha Sureshkumar

Math and Science Academy, Woodbury

Alexandra Albert

Parents: Phillip and Amanda Albert

College: Hamline University

Lauren Britten

Parents: Michael and Jenny Britten

College: Purdue University

Greta Hansen

Parents: Erik and Sharon Hansen

College: Michigan Technological University

Lynne Inouye

Parents: Mark and Katie Inouye

College: University of Iowa

Dylan Kerr

Parents: Tony and Cathi Kerr

College: North Dakota State University

Braedon Krisko

Parents: Ryan and Heather Krisko

College: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abby Krueger

Parents: Robert and Rachel Krueger

College: Gustavus Adolphus College

Catherine Larson

Parents: Gregory and Michelle Larson

College: Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.

Karen Nakamura

Parents: Rieko and Masa Nakamura

College: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Aria Peng

Parents: Hao Peng and Shuang Ao

College: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Owen Smith

Parents: Timothy and Annette Smith

College: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, Ind.

Akua Yeboah

Parents: Stephen and Lydia Yeboah

College: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Minnehaha Academy, Minneapolis

Halle Whitman

Parents: Karen and Scott Whitman

College, major University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, cellular and molecular biomedical science

Quote: “It’s better to look ahead and prepare, than to look back and regret.” — Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Mounds Park Academy, Maplewood

Hamdi Ali, Joseph Altman, Alexander Appleton, Cassandra Atkinson, Sonia Bertos, Kensington Binstadt, Henry Bisanz, Violette Cammack, Lola Del Rio Chavez, Justin Choi, Peter Clementson, Cameron Collister, Lucy Cowen, Bronach Curry, Margaret Fritsch, Joseph Galicich, Samantha Garrity, Cynthia Ghannoum, Marin Gray, Bruno Grubhofer, Eleanore Haas, Aidan Harms, Prescott Hutton, Audrey Jakway, Griffin Jones, Owen Lafferty, Noah Lantz, Nicholas Larson, Liam Luepker, Georgia Magers, Gabriela Magistad, Michael Mairs, Frances Martin, Gabe Messner, Emilia McLaughlin, Thomas Mooney, Zoe Mulvihill, Zaara Nayak, Kate Paulson, Lilias Peacock, Jack Peterson, Lucia Petrich, Lola Pilon, Andrew Platz, Jasper Pope, Freya Rahm, Braden Schertz, Lucy Schwieger, Henry Seum, Kendall Shostak, Maxwell Spencer, Sophia Spisak, Siri Springer, William Tan, Alexx Tolstad, Anthony Troullier, Annabelle Vale, Jiarun Xie, Rachel You, Jacky Zhou

Mounds View, Arden Hills

Highest honors: Gillian Anderson, Claire Anderson, Harini Avula, Brooke Baumeister, Kati Belina, Layne Bennett, Maya Betti, Ayana Bhalla, Jace Blood, Anuva Borgaonkar, Gwendolyn Brandt, Jonathan Brey, Ian Buerge, Henry Cahoon, Anlei Chen, Julia Dahl, Amanda Diao, Marie Diffley, Anisha D’Souza, Maren Durand, Emily Else, Graham Erickson, Bria Farmer, Grace Feng, Josephine Fenske, Mounika Gadela, Erica Ganske, Caleb Gayner, Samantha Gillis, Winston Gisemba, Annabel Grindheim, Sophia Huang, Zihang Huang, Berit Hudson, Graham Hutchcroft, Taylor Isabel, Ethan Ito, Emily Johnson, Greta Johnson, Henry Kempenich, Cyrus Kianian, Justin Kim, Jooha Kim, Ajani King, Aubree Klein, Bergen Leafblad, Claire Li, Julia Melcher, Matteo Meyer, Brynn Mills, Ava Moen, Theodore Moller, Talia Moore, Laura Murphy, Mateo Nacusi, Tejal Narkhede, Hailey Nelson, Jaedon Nhotsavang, Lucia Nitti, Samuel Notch, Ella Nyholm, Jack Ohmann, Claire O’Quinn, Joseph Otto, Sierra Peacock, Jayden Peter, Julia Peterson, Abigail Peterson, Chase Rasmussen, Iris Ren, Samuel Richter, William Schrab, Shaurya Sehgal, Elizabeth Serr, Ahmed Sharara, Joseph Shin, Elliot Sprain, William Thurston, Yen Khanh Tran, Camille Tran, Allyson Tyvoll, Shivam Vashishtha, Aditya Verma, Owen Wagner, Jason Walker, Justin Wang, Aurora Wang, Henry Wang, Skylar Weirens, Colette Whalen, Benjamin Wiggenhorn, Aubrey Willford, Anna Wilson, Charlotte Wise, Roman Wong, Leigha Wood, Derek Wu, Lucas Xiong, Kevin Zhang, Emily Zhao, Steven Zhou

New Life Academy, Woodbury

Valedictorian: Claire Becken

Parents: Tim and Roxane Becken

College, major: Boston College, finance

Quote: “In the end, it is the person you become, not the things you achieve, that is most important.” — Les Brown

Salutatorian: Phoebe Countryman

Parents: Steve and Tina Countryman

College, major: Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tenn.; theater design and production

Quote: “There is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.” — Vincent van Gogh

North, North St. Paul

Selma Abdilahi, Elizabeth Blakey, Murielle Codjia, Helina Marie DeVera, Alaina Fischer, Karina Fischer, Ksanet Ghebregziabiher, Lulia Ghidewon, Tyler Gschlecht, Frederick Heaser, Gaozong Her, Emily Jarosiewicz, Lillian Johnson, Jade Kirchoff, Leanna Kuria, Yvanna Lankeu Tchoya, Faith Lawbeerjour, Carson Line, Elouisa Lopez, Analee Preus, Kaitlyn Rodriguez Campos, Yondjou Sagnweu, Nicholas Seiford, Erin Sellie, Khadija Sheikh, Paige Simanski, Alice Sivill, Martina Sloan, Meadowe Swanson, Bao To, Connor Uecker, ShouaNha Vang, Macey Weinmann, Logan Woods, MaryXiong, Jakob Yang

Nova Classical Academy, St. Paul

Dominik Amann, Isabella Arco, Neveah Armstrong, Makaylah Aryal, Allison Ball, Samantha Ball, Jack Beeman Trelstad, Allison Belter, Lucy Blood, Louis Bonnabeau, Veda Bradford, Penelope Brazelton, Ella Bucher-Dagen, Luciano Carbone, Anne Carlson, Lydia Dumitrica, Esther Duncan, Ashlynn Eull, Nickolai Farber, Clara Feldbrugge, Evan Fraser, Caleb Garcia, Dominic Geist, Anita Goncharuk, Nora Graeve, Lauryn Grams, Elise Gross, Tobias Gross, Hazel Grover, Nathaniel Hang, Megan Hayton, Mia Hicks, Yvette Higgins, Sebastian Hoiland, Thomas Holliday, Meg Johnston, Maxwell Kabanuk, Henry Karelitz, Andrew Kingston, Emma Koland, Tommy Larkins, Helena Lume, Ava Jane Lynch, Aidan Mallberg, Conrad Miller, Nolan Miller, Agnes Mohindi, Ekaterina Morse, Emran Musse, Fareedah Osinowo, Kathryn Passingham, Maria Radford, Zindell Sandria-Mejia, Graham Schatz, Nada Sidow, Riley Sipe, Faith Thao, Cordelia Thomas, Samuel Thomas, Cole Van Gorp, Dora Vecoli, Owen Vestrum, George Walker, Keira Wang, Patrick Win

Open World Learning Community, St. Paul

Summa cum laude: Abraham Baer-Benson, Isabel Benegas, Ian Brooks, Hazel Carroll, John Cheatham, Joseph Gorton, Elizabeth Hallanger, Sofia Maldonado, Daniel Meekin, Brodie Olmstead, Isaac Stender, Nicholas Streng, Lily Weissman

Osceola, Wis.

Summa cum laude: Sarah Carlson, Samuel Cormican, Griffin DeRosier, Amanda Fogelberg, Hattie Fox, Adason Gault, Grace Gilhousen, Autumn Guckenberger, Cecilia Gustafson, Megan Hall, Kyler Hansen, Aubrey Johnson, Wyatt Jordan, Devon Krentz, Ethan Landgreen, Sophia LaVigne, Davin Lindh, Evelyn Lutz, Karli Mayer, Isabelle Measner, Ethan Race, Olivia Schiebel, Matthew Slechta, Aiden Steffen, Shaw Styles, Ava Ulrich, Rachel Ulrich, Caysie Ward, Kiera Williamson, Elley Zabel

Park, Cottage Grove

Abigail Bensen

Parents: Kevin and Stephanie Bensen

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, rehabilitation science with physical therapy focus

Quote: “She believed she could, so she did.”

Lydia Best

Parents: Kristin Maus, Rick Maus, Don Best

College, major: University of Washington or William & Mary, Williamsburg, Va.; biology or neuroscience on a pre-med track

Quote: “The truth is that your value is constant, it is priceless, and it never truly goes up or down based off of results or your performance. Your value comes from who you are, not from what you do.” — “Chop Wood Carry Water: How to Fall in Love With the Process of Becoming Great,” Joshua Medcalf

Chase Cavalluzzi

Parents: Jennifer Cavalluzzi, Nicholas Kinde

College, major: Iowa State University, statistics

Quote: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

Ella Hoge

Parents: Richard Hoge and Lisa Hoge

College: University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Kendall Holtan

Parents: Melissa Holtan and Erik Holtan

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, kinesiology

Quote: “Whoever is happy will make others happy too.” — Anne Frank

Justin Kasa

Parents: Heather Kasa and Eric Kasa

College, major: Iowa State University, aerospace engineering

Quote: “If you stop at general math, you’re only going to make general math money.” — Snoop Dogg

Avery Kellen

Parents: Nichole Kellen, Gary Kellen

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, materials science and engineering

Ruby Menke

Parents: Megan Forrest and Jeremiah Menke

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, biology

Quote: “Don’t take life too seriously. Sometimes you just have to laugh at your problems knowing it’s not the end of everything.”

Gordon Parks, St. Paul

Distinguished graduates: Joseph Ballard III, Emilio Gonzalez

Randolph

Valedictorians

Paige Ford

Parents: Jeff and Trista Ford

College, major: North Central University, youth ministry

Quote: “Be kind, for everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about.”

Kellen Otte

Parents: Kent and Renee Otte

College, major: University of St. Thomas, computer science

Quote: “We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.” — “Mother Night,” Kurt Vonnegut

Name: Trevor Preston

Parents: Dave and Lucinda Preston

College, major: University of Minnesota Duluth, physics

Quote: “Be a good person; that’s what matters most.”

Katie Radman

Parents: Charlie and Leah Radman

College, major: University of Minnesota, animal science

Quote: “If you focus on what you left behind, you will never be able to see what lies ahead.” — Gusteau Ratatouille, “Ratatouille”

Salutatorian

Evan Bennerotte

Parents: Matt and Jennifer Bennerotte

College, major: Gustavus Adolphus College, biology

Quote: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

River Falls, Wis.

Summa cum laude

Ben Accola, Avery Amidon, MacKenna Anderson, Elliot Audereith, Wyatt Bell, Scott Bremer, Conner Cernohous, Erik Chapin, Layla Czaplewski, Roman Davenport, Elena Dexheimer, Hailey Dickinson, Megan Edwards, Remington Espanet, Nathaniel Fosler, Zachary Geerdes, Owen Gulick, Mallory Johnson, Mathom Johnson, Sydney Johnson, Maverick Kaminski, Arlo L’Allier, Alisha Latham, Alison Laube, Avery Maher, Henry Manninen, Taylor Matter, Alexander Miller, Gabriel Olson-Jensen, Ellery Ottem, Mikayla Peterson, Taylor Peterson, Jackson Puhalla, Rebecca Randleman, Brody Rudolph, Julia Schmitt-Mischke, Evan Siedow, Benjamin Simpson, Donovan Smith, Jackson Stang, Samantha Thurston, Johan Valentine, Claire Vaught, Grace Vivoda-Sadee, Derek Weissenger, Dorothy Wiatr, Kadence Zielski

Rosemount

Summa cum laude

Elizabeth Amott, Logan Anderson, Rowan Babcock, Carly Barcus, Carolyn Barry, Ainsley Bartz, Adam Betinsky, Olivia Bohl, Mya Cinnamo, Avery Cooper, Jackson Dahlheimer, Lauren Droberg, Ahman Dye, George Edgar, Jalen Freeman, Julia Grayson, Patrick Grunklee, Andrei Halzanov, William Harder, Madeline Hartley, Cameron Harvey, Jordan Hecht, Clare Henderson, Aspen Howard, Sandy Htwe, Austin Jacobus, Gabriel Jerzak, Jaxon Jones, Maiya Karls Klatt, Jora Kranz, Emma Lampertico, Taylor McLean, Ashley Meznarich, Cameron Michels, Chloe Moeller, Emily Moerke, Caroline Mroczenski, Marina Nelson, Finn Nicholson, Avrora Nikolaeva, Eva Nikolaeva, Isabelle Nosan, Nicole O’Neil, Alexa Parish, Shay Payne, Carter Podgorski, Sophia Prairie, Thomas Reitsma, Cameron Richardson, Charles Rossini, Jake Schimmel, Kendall Schulz, Corey Sell, Logan Sherrard, Jason Steigerwald, John Stier, Sreeya Talatam, Adeline Talcott, Serena Thomas, Lisette Thurman, Ava Vaillant, Colin Willette

Magna cum laude

Noah Ackert, Jozie Aeilts, Rodolfo Amezcua-Shoeman, Adalyn Anderson, Zara Bennett, Susanna Carlson, Devon Cenatus, Matthew Dabrowski, Connor Dixon, Ashley Dwyer, Nicholas Eibner, Liliana Espinoza, Colton Everts, Grace Fulsaas, Grantham Green, Samantha Haase, Hafsa Haji, Taylor Heimerl, Megan Holtz, Hannah Johnson, Samantha Katzenmeyer, Faith Kearns, Grace Kimmel, Caleb Kuseske, Gabriella Lamoreaux, Tyson Lemaniak, Greyson Loucks, Nazariah Makpo, Sakshi Mohanty, Alina Mooney, Morgan Morrison, MaKenzie Murphy, Meti Negewo, Breanna O’Donnell, Kelcie Raschke, Gavin Rasmussen, Ella Reich, Kaley Riley, Lillian Rippie, Ellazondra Ronayne, Kyle Rosauer, Emma Schumack, Kenna Schumack, Zackary Sickmann, Peyton Simon, Olivia Sirek, Jessa Snippes, Brynne Spangler, Noah Srenaski, Heather Stanek, Karleigh Stoltmann, Sophia Tariq, Cecelia Tentis, Carter Theisen, Emily Toenges, Zach Ulstad, Ada Vanderwiel, Sophia Vankeulen, Kira Vilhauer, Nicholas Wenthe, Ashley Xiong

Cum laude

Zainab Ahmad, Abid Alam, Collin Archer, Anna Asmus, Kathryn Barrett, Grace Bartlam, Aidan Bentley, Jiannah Berueda, Grace Brandt, Thatcher Buck, Justin Cave, Benjamin Cobian, Raymond Cochran, Rayna Denning, Bethany Duppong, Mikaylah Edwards, Abigail Ellison, Libby Frid, Kade Gilbertson, Andrew Gullickson, Caden Hegarty, Ella Henderson, Kate Hoff, Brady Hoffman, Grace James, Summer Jensen, Nicholas Johnson, Peter Kegley, Nadiezhda Kholod, Farhan Khondakar, Andrew Kocer, Teresa Kopecky, Daniel Kuseske, Emmett Laurent, Joseph Le, Dane Lewis, Mercedes Lorentz, Joseph McNeil, Stephanie Medel Aguilera, Samantha Moseng, Ryan Mulrooney, Jessica Oliver, Alexandra Ostrum, Meagan Phillips, Adam Polanski, Rilyn Rintoul, Nicholas Robinson, Hanna Schoaf, Isabelle Seepersaud, Olivia Seurer, Anna Shandorf, Joshua Simelgor, Matthew Steigerwald, Makayla Swanson, Emmy Telfer, Eyob Tirifia, Sophie Topp, Jack Torrini, Samuel Vatter, Nicholas Weber, Reid Wolf, Nardos Yezihalem

Roseville Area

Yuliia Heleveria

Parents: Ivan and Iryna Heleveria, Elko and Deanna Perchyshyn

College: Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y.

Quote: “To you, my Ukraine, my first breath, and my last breath for you.” — Vasyl Ellan-Blakytny

Michael Kennedy

Parent: Tara Kennedy

College: Hamline University

Quote: “Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” — Robert Brault

Kelli Nelson

Parents: Joyce and Walter Nelson

College: University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Quote: “You must always have faith in people. And, most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself.” — Elle Woods, “Legally Blonde”

Arad Rahimaghaei

Parents: Sam Rahimaghaei and Maryam Gharib

College: University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Quote: “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” — Walt Disney

Holly Swiglo

Parents: Michelle Swiglo and Brian Swiglo

College: Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences, Oberlin, Ohio

Quote: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead

Daniel Tschida

Parents: Beth and Jim Tschida

College: University of St. Thomas

Quote: “The hardest thing to do is work hard when no one is watching.” –Ray Lewis

Alayna Weber

Parents: Jovita Hernandez, Ralph Weber

College: University of Minnesota Duluth

Quote: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou

Rush City

Madison Jeske, Veronica Hemming, Kayden Lamont, Meghan May, Samantha Widell, Shea McDonald, Ines Duponcheel, Ella Steltz, Emily Warring, Brayden Blatz, Devon Sheffield, Tyler Anderson, Alex Boylan, Emmalee Angstman, Emily Perslin, Jamillia Sparks, Olivia Johnson, Landon Mold, Jacob Major, Anthony Daas

St. Agnes, St. Paul

Dominic Adkins

Parents: Jason and Annamarie Adkins

College, major: University of St. Thomas, accounting and Catholic studies

Quote: “Every man dies, not every man really lives.” — William Wallace, “Braveheart”

Aidan Walsh

Parents: Laurence and Erin Walsh

College, major: University of Notre Dame, engineering

Quote: “You ask me whether I am in good spirits. How could I not be so? As long as faith gives me strength, I will always be joyful!” — Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati

Joseph Draganowski

Parents: Ronald and Annemarie Draganowski

College, major: University of Notre Dame, biology and theology

Quote: “You are a happy man, then, if you know where your true happiness lies.” — Boethius

Elinor True

Parents: Phil and Lynda True

College, major: University of Dallas, biology and physics on a pre-med track

Quote: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God — what is good and acceptable and perfect.” — Romans 12:2

Gregory Maloney

Parents: John and Anne Maloney

College; major: St. John Vianney Seminary at University of St. Thomas, Catholic studies, philosophy, physics

Quote: “You can learn all there is to know about their ways in a month, and yet after a hundred years they can still surprise you.” – “The Fellowship of the Ring,” — J. R. R. Tolkien

Joseph Hintgen

Parents: Christopher and Kristine Hintgen

College, major: University of St. Thomas; Catholic studies, business management

Quote: “The most deadly poison of our times is indifference. And this happens, although the praise of God should know no limits. Let us strive, therefore, to praise Him to the greatest extent of our powers.” — St. Maximilian Kolbe

Mary Schmitz

Parents: Andy and Jolene Schmitz

College, major: University of Mary, Bismarck, N.D.; occupational therapy

Quote: “Never settle for mediocrity.”

Elizabeth Grant

Parents: Matthews and Kristen Grant

College, major: University of Dallas, history and music

Quote: “Right is right even if nobody does it. Wrong is wrong even if everybody is wrong about it.” — G.K. Chesterton

Julia Ferdinandt

Parents: Kevin and Carrie Ferdinandt

College, major: Benedictine College, Atchison, Kan.; theology and classics

Quote: “A beautiful, sacred memory, preserved from childhood, is perhaps the best education.” – “The Brothers Karamazov,” Fyodor Dostoevsky

Julianne Peichel

Parents: Greg and Laura Peichel

College, major: Benedictine College, Atchison, Kan.; biology

Quote: “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” – “Little Women,” Louisa May Alcott

St. Anthony Village

Alana McGrath, Audrey MacPherson, Katharine Frigstad, Benjamin Rosha, Laney Cardona, Eileen Cardona, Elise Springman, Sullivan Gould, Justin Klein, Janina Temple, Jonathan Chasi-Mejia, Anneliese Bauman, Mara Larson, Violet Kachman, Aaron Kempenich, Lillian DelaBarre, Jacob Singer, Violet Urdahl, Danae Kerber, Anna Abel, Alayna Peterson, Anna Isaacson, Hannah Gallati, Arielle Moloschnikow, Oliver Hall, Charles Iyegha, Ibrahim Naser, Elijah Connolly, Aislyn Saravia, Patrick Scott, Miranda Chance, Ernest Blake, Aiden McCallum

St. Croix Central, Hammond, Wis.

Valedictorians: Bryn Afdahl, Lauren Klein

Honor graduates: Mark Albright, Jacob Berends, Kennedy Bexell, Kaitlyn Carlson, Eliza Cleary, Hope Clough, Gracie Delander, Madalyn Dull, Paige Frankiewicz, Brecca Gardner, Ethan Gardner, Alayna Hackbarth, Emma Hannan, Michael Hansen, Simon Herink, Alexander Holmgren, Baylee Ann Jewell, Trey Jourdeans, Bailey Kahler, Ashley Knops, Nathan Kobilka, Delaney Lloyd, Brooke McLaren, Yang Toua Moua, Nicholas Mueller, Emma Ocegueda-Weiss, Ava Owens, Jasmine Petersen, Claire Pommier, Julia Reis, Laina Rubis, Aidan Schlueter, Keira Schult, Macie Segebrecht, Parker Shackleton, Zachary Sippel, Eva Spitzmueller, Lorraine Sweet, Brenna Thoen, Madelyn Tracy, Brandon Trudell, Kylee Welter, Brayden Wilman, Brianna Wilman

St. Croix Falls, Wis.

Valedictorian: Brady Belisle

Parents: Grant and Steph Belisle

College, major: Augustana University, Sioux Falls, S.D.; biology

Valedictorian: Brianna McCurdy

Parents: Brent and Sara McCurdy

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, integrated biology/business

Salutatorian: Camryn Hanson

Parents: Kelly Mitchell and Matthew Hanson

College, major: Alexandria, Minn., Technical and Community College; business/finance

Honor students: Mykala Eighmy, Abigail Wynne, Mariah LeMieux, Aleah Jensen, Sydnei Larson, Hope Naegelen, Kaden Clark, Laura Hutton, Hailey Reed, Evan Gudmunsen, Dylan Smith, Natalie Chartrand, Carter Kolve, Joseph Marshall, Miles Wilson, Michael Shannon, Bryn Connors, Cyrus Schmidt, Nolan Imhoff, Katelyn Kozak, Bryce McCurdy, Vassily Knigge, Drew Lessman, Adam Briggs, Emily Hahn, Ali Gutha, Raeanne Lang, Emma Kemp, Adam Waak

St. Croix Lutheran Academy, West St. Paul

Ella Avery

College: Minnesota State University, Mankato

Nora Birkholz

College: Gustavus Adolphus College

Sophia Enter

College: South Dakota State University

Ella Freeberg

College: North Dakota State University

Elena Grahl

College: University of St. Thomas

Tyler Guldberg

College: Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee

Laura Hunt

College: Bethel University

Mia Lawrence

College: Concordia University

Peyton Nikoley

College: Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato

Haley Orvik

College: University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Helen Pone

College: Harding University, Searcy, Ark.

Samuel Schaefer

College: Iowa State University

Emily Weigand

College: Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee

Rachel Wyganowski

College: Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa

Bokai “Sam” Yang

College: University of Wisconsin-Madison

St. Croix Preparatory Academy, Baytown Township

Sarah Garland

Parents: Michelle and Michael Garland

College, major: Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pa.; computer science

Eyoel Getahun

Parents: Rahel Legesse and Dereje Gatahun

College, major: Stanford University, Stanford, Calif.; engineering

Ada Erickson

Parents: Janice and John Erickson

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, aerospace engineering

Zora Hynnek

Parents: Julia Kaemmer and Olivier Vrambout

College, major: Northeastern University, Boston; environmental studies

Shayla Gleason

Parents: Amy and Ryan Gleason

College, major: St. Olaf College, vocal music education

Kenton Reeh

Parents: Mary Ann Bunczak and Ernest Reeh

College, major: Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.; pre-dentistry

Anjou Thao

Parents: Leila and Phil Thao

College, major: Stanford University, Stanford, Calif.; finance

Truman Lovett

Parents: Meredith and Douglas Lovett

College, major: University of Vermont, microbiology

Aidan Fuerst

Parents: Sarah and Joel Fuerst

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, business

Amelia Schroeder

Parents: Holly and Micah Schroeder

College, major: Maranatha Baptist University, Watertown, Wis.; elementary education

St. Croix Virtual Academy, Hammond, Wis.

Valedictorian: Evelyn Rohrbach

Parents: Joyanne Kohler and William Rohrbach

College major: Music and economics

Salutatorian: Sinead O’Meara

Parent: Bridget O’Meara

Next: travel

Timothy Hobbs

Parents: Mark Hobbs and Maria Hobbs

College, major: University of Mary, Bismarck, N.D.; mechanical engineering

Mason Talmadge

Parents: Aaron and Jolene Talmadge

Next: volunteering

Ethan Hull

Parents: Jason and Tina Hull

Next: hockey, then college

Breahna McQueen

Parents: Anjanet Kalinowski and Brian McQueen

College, major: University of Wisconsin-River Falls, biomedical and health sciences

St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists

Mel Case, Leah Chazdon, Lydia Westerlund, Kirsten Stuber, Ella Freeburg, Kendall Olson, Zeke Pranis-Ricci, Athan Fischer, Maya Wandrei, Madelynn Silvera, Laney Bork, Anika Erickson, Kianna Saunders, Wynter Ruggles, Evan Shurson, Sarina Nickison, Lily Siegel, Tic Treitler, Demetrius Winegarden, Amelia Yang

St. Paul Public Schools Online

Summa cum laude: Anna Her, Sinead Quinn, Sabine Schatschneider

St. Thomas Academy, Mendota Heights

Tate Hinkemeyer

Parents: David and Kelly Hinkemeyer

College, major: Northeastern University, Boston; criminal justice

Quote: “It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.” — Herman Melville

Alexander Miller

Parents: Stephen and Meredith Miller

College, major: University of Notre Dame, computer science

Quote: “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt

Andrew Fahning

Parents: Eric and Melissa Fahning

College, major: University of Wisconsin, Madison; industrial engineering

Quote: “No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else.” — P.T. Barnum

Quinton Vo

Parents: Danny Vo and Christina Duong

College, major: University of Wisconsin, Madison; engineering

Quote: “Let the future tell the truth and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs; the future, for which I have really worked, is mine.” – Nikola Tesla

Maclean Lauber

Parents: Kurt and Theresa Lauber

College, major: University of Notre Dame, mechanical engineering

Quote: “Whoever wants to please both the world and God leads one of the most unhappy of lives.” — St. John Vianney

Evan Lloyd

Parents: Bryan and Brittany Lloyd

College, major: University of Notre Dame, mechanical engineering

Quote: “Change is not popular; we are creatures of habit as human beings. ‘I want it to be the way it was.’ But if you continue the way it was, there will be no ‘is.’” — Robin Williams

Samuel Fulton

Parents: Douglas Fulton and Cynthia Baune

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, business

Quote: “That which we manifest is before us; we are the creators of our own destiny.” – “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” Garth Stein

Jack Juncker

Parents: Robert Juncker and Sarah Shomler

College, major: Purdue University, computer science

Quote: “Dear future Calvin / I wrote this several days before you will receive it. You’ve done things I haven’t done. You’ve seen things I haven’t seen. You know things I don’t know. You lucky dog! / Your pal, Calvin. – Calvin, “Calvin and Hobbes”

Jordan Wold

Parents: Matthew Wold and Roxanne Ris

College, major: Boston College, business analytics

Quote: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” — Tim Notke

John O’Keefe

Parents: Patrick and Danielle O’Keefe

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, science/math

Quote: “Practice like you play.” — Doug Hoverson

Simley, Inver Grove Heights

Summa cum laude: Skyler Arneson, Laura Bosin, Soren Herzog, Nicole Brelje, Riley Abrahamson, Natalie DePalma, Colin Fischbach, Jade Janikula, Summer Scofield, Madison Johnson, Alexander Anaya, Carter Follman, Aeryn Hewitt, Julia Dean, Cailynn Thomas, Skylee Wolske, Ethan Hatcher, Leo Stiffler, Kayden Reid-Aaron, Simone Lorentz, Tyler Janey, Joseph Stanton, Aliza Hagel, Stella Pietruszewski, Naomi Romslo, Samuel Osland, Carter Gibson, Samantha Jack, Marioys Makar, Samuela Gavi, Natalie Chouinard, Addison Hocking, Caden Renslow, Alyssa Running

Somerset, Wis.

Summa cum laude: Haley Reger, Alyssa McGlade, Marissa German, Adilane Sindt, Mia Olson, Elise Bauer, Madison Raleigh, Tannah Meyer, Ellen Nelson, Elizabeth Churchich, Tyler Hutter, Sophia Plourde, Heather Gaikowski, Adeline Goeltl, Veronica Fagan, Addisen McGeehan, Shealyn Struemke, William McGurran, McKenna Burger, Jordan Walters, Emily Saiko, Emma Handrahan, Emelia Midbrod, Maxwell Pelletier, Taylor Schactner, Debby Vang, Zoe Nee, Owen Parnell

South St. Paul

Sarah Wincentsen

Parents: Daniel and Robbyn Wincentsen

College: University of St. Thomas

Lauren Bauer

Parents: Eric and Cherie Bauer

College, major: University of Minnesota Duluth, chemical engineering

Olivia Bonk

Parents: Philip and Marissa Bonk

College, major: University of St. Thomas, education

Inga Oelerking

Parents: Scott and Jena Oelerking

College: University of Minnesota

Malia Meyer

Parents: Mark and Pepper Meyer

College, major: Viterbo University, La Crosse, Wis.; theater

Anne Voss

Parents: Jason and Sara Voss

College, major: Viterbo University, La Crosse, Wis.; musical theater

Yangling Hu

Parents: Joseph and Hongjun Duray

College, major: New York University, mechanical engineering

Caleb Weiberg

Parents: Jeffrey and Lisa Weiberg

College: Bethel University

Anna Erickson

Parents: Markus and Marilee Erickson

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Stout, biology

Daniel Everson

Parents: Fred and Jeanette Everson

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, real estate development

Spring Valley, Wis.

Valedictorians: Martin Gland, Rondell Hybben, Grace Webb, Mattie Wilk

Salutatorian: Tyra Johnson

Graduating with honors: Dylan Aamodt, Haeli Casey, Trista Falde, Walter Hollstadt, Addisyn Kado, Jack Kowieski, Keegan Merth, Blake Riddick, Justin Rielly, Cole Steinmeyer, Tatumk Timm, Phoebe Vodnik, Logen Vorlicek

Stillwater Area

Top 5 percent

Jocelyn Mcbride, Eva Stafne, Brooke Elfert, Evan Adams, Ava Roots, Gavin Boren, Grace Weitzel, Abigail Huenink, Benjamin Ryan, Sophia Chau, Jonathan Ryan, Hannah Tran, John Kubiak, Anna Kneeskern, Colin Kogl, Gabriella Briggs, Maura Christiansen, Sydney Dettmann, Katelyn Stack, Alison Podgorski, Kaia Bjork, Lilyanne Goulette, Jasmine Allison, Jaden Petersen, Hannah Heintz, Ruby Suro, Krista Schwingler, Ryan Kilibarda, Chloe Knuteson, Kendall Bajda, Ruby Albiston

Tartan, Oakdale

Hwvxyeej Adam Yaj

Parents: Nukou Yaj and Dean Yaj

College, major: University of Minnesota, software engineering

Quote: “The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.” — Barack Obama

Amelia Weber

Parents: Ryan and Kris Weber

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, biology

Mara Campbell

Parents: Jim and Lisa Campbell

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, global health

Quote: “Let It Be.” — The Beatles

Breonna Methner

Parents: Melissa and Jon Methner

College, major: St. Mary’s University, pre-medicine

Quote: “Never say never, because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.” — Michael Jordan

Abigail Sauro

Parents: Brenna and Anthony Sauro

College, major: University of St. Thomas, biology on pre-physicians’ assistant track

Quote: “Your only limit is your mind.” — Napoleon Hill

Holly Nikula

Parents: Randy and Karin Nikula

College, major: University of Minnesota Duluth, criminology and psychology

Quote: “You have to accept whatever comes, and the only important thing is that you meet it with courage and with the best that you have to give.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

Kaitlyn Forsberg

Parents: Brooke and Bryan Forsberg

College, major: University of Wisconsin-Madison, biochemistry

Quote: “When you are imagining, you might as well imagine something worthwhile.” – “Anne of Green Gables,” Lucy Maud Montgomery

Ayan Sharif

Parents: Maymuna Isaq, Zakaria Mohamed

College, major: University of Pennsylvania, accounting

Quote: “Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement and success have no meaning.” — Benjamin Franklin

Kim Pham

Parents: Thua Pham and Hanh Nguyen

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, biochemistry

Quote: “Rejection is redirection.” — Kayla King

Moriah Weiss

Parents: Molly and Bill Weiss

College, major: Macalaster College, biology

Quote: “Chance favors the prepared mind.” — Louis Pasteur

Stephanie Rodriguez Salguero

Parents: Oscar Rodriguez and Olga Salguero

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities; biology, society and the environment

Quote: “If not me, who? If not now, when?” — Emma Watson

Trinity School at River Ridge, Eagan

Graduate award: David Gregory

Parents: Pete and Cari Gregory

College: Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Mich.

Graduate award: Lily Jacobs

Parents: Matthew and Jennifer Jacobs

College: Wheaton College, Wheaton, Ill.

Thomas King

Parents: Bill and Danette King

College: University of Mary, Bismarck, N.D.

Marguerite Kocon

Parents: Ted and Melanie Kocon

Next: Gap year missionary work with People of Praise

Luis Matos

Parents: Luis and Rochelle Matos

Next: Gap year missionary work with NET Ministries

Aaron Nordman

Parents: Kevin and Jackie Nordman

College: University of Wisconsin-Stout

Evelyn Parsons

Parents: Chad and Elizabeth Parsons

College: Benedictine College, Atchison, Kan.

Azariah Wohler

Parents: Peter and Jessica Wohler

Next: Gap year missionary work with Youth with a Mission in Switzerland

Twin Cities Academy

Abdullahi Abdulle, Makda Abraha, Bridget Aguilar, Chloe Begin, Alejandro Beltran, Dolaijah Bratton, Sitotaw Buzzell, Xiomara Canales, Theron Carter, Cameron Collins, Hero Czarnik, Cecilia Duran, Andrew Emelife, Liliana Gerber, Joseph Hernandez, Carlos Hernandez Beltran, Jayda Hill, Cecilia Howard, Odin Humphrey, Aaliyah Jonas, Brianna Klingbeil, Malak Kortebein, Anthony Lopez, Kana Lor, Polly Murray, Michelle Nava-Piedra, Jose Nunez, Samiya Osmon, Franck Ottou Djoumessi, Elias Palacios-Antunez, Aaliyha Paynes, Kaia Perez, Zane Raggs, Tannia Ramirez Priego, Johanna Raya Hernandez, Cozy Robinson, Naomi Ryan, Emelia Ryman, Daniela Sanchez, Crystal Sanchez Vazquez, Jisselle Sandoval Mejia, Kamal Simon, Sydney Sistad, Makalo Spencer-Kinsey, Tyler Spivey, Isaac Turcios Melgar, Monique Udo, Ava Vang, Kailah Vang, Paia Vang, Alondra Vazquez, Emily Weber, Samuel Williams, Connor Winberg, Kaiya Yang, Kensen Yang, Michael Young

Two Rivers, Mendota Heights

Highest honors

Afnan Abdusemed, George Altier, Jillian Arnold, Atianam Assefa, Anna Becker, Hannah Bennett, Henry Bitzer, Sofia Braun, Elise Buzzell, Rachel Carter, Audrey Chaussee, Charles Cheesebrough, Emily Christiansen, Benjamin Cobbett, Kyle Conney, Mason Cook, Diane Cruz Mejia, Quintin Dixon, Miles Dunn, Alyson Dyrhaug, Matthew Earley, Joseph Elskamp, Erik Essen, Henry Evenson, Timothy Furlong, William Gannon, Javier Garzon, Mariana Houle, Melissa Irwin, Anisa Issa, Campbell Klecatsky, Edward Koch, Ruben Koski, Emma Lawrence, Zoe Lennon, Kahlil Liden, Thomas Lutz, Katherine Lyford, Margaret Maher, Finn McEllistrem, Eveline McKenzie, Gavin McMahon, Nolan McNally, Katherine Meyers, Eleanor Moga, Frances Monroe, Oliver Moore, Charlise Morgan, Lucas Nadeau, Jonathan Neumann, Paige Nowak, Elizabeth Orpen, Lunetta Osterhaus, Chloe Ostrem, Anja Otten, Lindsay Overell, Lainey Pick, Sydney Potter, Ava Scanlon, Sydney Schwartz, Eleanor Smith, Jacob Stamman, Madelyn Sura, Julia Taurinskas, Raga Terfassa, Jocelyn Tollefson, Daniel Truitt, Ava Warford, Stella Warwick, Grant Waslaski, William Watson, Owen Watson, Ruby Weinberg, Felicety Xiong

Unity, Balsam Lake, Wis.

Sloan Horgan

College: University of Wisconsin-Stout

Wyatt Kocurek

College: Northland College, Ashland, Wis.

Megan Collins

College: Gustavus Adolphus College

Ann Boland

College: University of St. Thomas

Maggie Brown

College: Concordia College, Moorhead

Sophia Crowe

College: Winona State University

Rebecca McGrane

Next: workforce

Michael Boland

College: Northland College, Ashland, Wis.

Sydney Smith

College: University of Wisconsin-Superior

Madison Reed

College: University of Minnesota Duluth

Shelby Perron

College: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Alexis Nadeau

College: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Max Butala

Next: military, foreign service officer

Visitation, Mendota Heights

Mary Katherine Commers

Parents: Angela and Steve Commers

College: Villanova University, Villanova, Pa.

Anna Farley

Parents: Katy and Dan Farley

College: Villanova University, Villanova, Pa.

Solveig Fellows

Parents: Andrea Olson and Mark Fellows

College: Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa.

Julia Harms

Parents: Maureen and Mike Harms

College: University of California, Berkeley

Madeline Johnson

Parents: Christine and Jeff Johnson

College: University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Astrid Kieser Kisting

Parents: Jody and Kurt Kieser Kisting

College: University of St. Thomas

Ava Kirr

Parents: Ashley and Jack Kirr

College: Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H.

Amaia Krezowski

Parent: Marie Krezowski

College: University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Mairin O’Shaughnessy

Parents: Gillian and Matthew O’Shaughnessy

College: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass.

Ella Passe

Parents: Heather and Craig Passe

College: Duke University, Durham, N.C.

Grace Ritzenthaler

Parents: Sarah and Mike Ritzenthaler

College: Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.

Isabella Tucker

Parent: Robert Tucker

College: Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.

Hayley Vevey

Parents: Milagros Senosain and Lyle Vevea

College: In New Zealand

Washington Technology Magnet, St. Paul

Summa cum laude: Chantrear Chhay, Jamya Cusic, Hoda Hassen, Betty Her, Eh Kree Htoo, Hla May Htoo, Jennie Lee, Josey Lee, Kevin Lor, Yee Pheng Lor, Dagemawie Mekonnen, Mohammed Mohammed, Alyssa Moua, Drake Olson, Tho Kler Say, Hawi Tadesse, Chee Thao, Pakou Thao, Avery Timmerman, Eugene Vang, Samuel Xiong, Anna Yang, Gaonou Yang, Mary Yang, Pa Nou Yang

White Bear Lake Area

Kafiya Ahmed, Hannah Ahrens, Jafet Basurto, Ryan Dufresne, Celia Fuhrman, Clara Griebel, Mikaylah Hanson, Megan Hanson, Malia Hasselius, Jack Janicki, Emma Masso, Ryan Mattson, Emma Merriman, Olivia Mulier, Tessa Otto, Gabriella Perron, Margaret Petersen, Austin Porter, Katelyn Porter, Kristina Pratt, Jacob Reineke, Madelyn Runnigen, Megan Ryan, Adler Siebenaler, Hayden Stob, Joseph Thomalla, Derrick Thomas, Nathaniel Tobeck, Lena Viker, Kaylee Zimmerman

Wolf Creek Online

Dana Andersen, Autum Anderson, Steven Babcock, Thomas Bachmeier, Ellie Barborak, Bailey Benson, Maiya Blevins, Randy Brincefield, Tanner Bronson, Jasmine Brunschon, Mariah Buhl, Shyanne Bylund, Hunter Cossor, Ava DePrez, Tyler Determan, Maddisen Deyo, Daycie Dolan, John Dunn, Samuel Eickman, Cecilia Ferderer, Henry Ferderer, Alexander Fischer, Marissa Frye, Katcher Galleberg, Zoe Gervais, Hunter Graetz, Ethan Hawkins-Espelien, Kalee Hays, Laci Heiserman, Hailey Herzog, Lauren Houle, KellyJo Huber, Jordan Hull, Jaxon Johnson, Kaci Kahler, Robert Keller, Kayleigh LaBelle, Ashton Lamers, Taryn Lappe, Ashley, Justin Lund, Janae Mack, Antoine Malone, Jacob Martin, Jean Martinson, Maiah McKenzie, Conner Meier, Alexis Millerbernd, Isabelle Mitchell, Brandon Nelson, Bruce Nelson, Xaviar Nichols, David Nixon, Ava O’Connell, Samantha Olsen, Olivia Paradis, Colton Pearce, Destiny Philpot, MaKiiya Remick, Montanna Remick, Corrissa Salminen, Abigail Scheeler, Lazarus Slaughter, Ellarie Smilgis, Isabelle Mary Solberg, Josie Stenlund, Desirae Stewart, Logan Tande, Jasmine Tashjian, Heather Tornio, Isabelle Warren, Hayle Windingstad

Woodbury

Sara Anderson

Parent: Krista Erickson

College, major: University of Miami, engineering

Arif Ansari

Parents: Ghazala Usman and Irfan Ansari

College, major: Princeton University, Princeton, N.J.; computer science

Rahul Balaji

Parents: Balaji Srinivasan and Sivanuja Balaji

College, major: University of California, Berkeley; molecular and cellular biology and data science

Jasmine Cao

Parents: Xinyu Cao and Xiaofei Chang

College, major: University of California, Berkeley; bioengineering

Chloe Carlson

Parents: Paul and Lynda Carlson

College, major: Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.; financial analytics

Zuleika Dewan

Parents: Simi Patnaik and Mohit Dewan

College, major: Brown University, Providence, R.I.; computational biology

Rachel Estvold

Parents: Kristen and Adam Estvold

College, major: University of Michigan, biomedical engineering

Srinath Hariharan

Parents: Chitra Hariharan and Hariharan Venkatesan

College, major: Stanford University, Stanford, Calif.; biomedical computation

Francesco Lindquist

Parents: Tim Lindquist and Cristina Ferraris

College, major: University of Minnesota, Duluth; mechanical engineering

Heming Lu

Parents: Rong Zhang and Yubin Lu

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, cellular and organismal physiology

Sophia Peterson

Parents: Judy Stolley and Scott Peterson

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, nursing

Kendra Schneider

Parents: Byron and Lori Schneider

College, major: University of Iowa, nursing

Gavin Sun

Parents: Yuming Gu and Xiaoguang Sun

College: Yale University, New Haven, Conn.

Isabella Taddeini

Parents: Keely and Pierre Taddeini

College, major: Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.; fine arts and art history

Anika Tripathi

Parents: Ratnakar and Pragati Tripathi

College, major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities; biology, society and the environment

Melinda Truong

Parents: Tiffany Ton and David Truong

College, major: University of Wisconsin, Madison; biochemistry