Birthdays

Arliene Huikko - 95th Birthday​

OPEN HOUSE

   Arliene Huikko, of Annandale, will be celebrating her 95th Birthday with an Open House on Sunday, July 21, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Bison Creek Event Center, 1207 State Hwy. 25, Buffalo. Please join the family and help Arliene celebrate.

   Love and congratulations from your family! (P18, D21)

Graduations

St. Cloud State University

     Amity Diebold, of Annandale, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS degree in Nursing following the spring 2024 semester.

     Vivian Wick, of Annandale, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS degree in Hydrology following the spring 2024 semester.

     Sara Hartley, of Buffalo, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BSE degree in Software Engineering following the spring 2024 semester.

     Maria Molitor, of Delano, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS degree in Communication Studies: Interdepartmental and a Certificate in Professional Selling Specialization, Professional Communication following the spring 2024 semester.

     Rachel Wesolowski, of Hanover, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BFA degree in Graphic Design following the spring 2024 semester.

     Valerie Loch, of Maple Lake, graduated Cum Laude with a BS degree in Statistics following the spring 2024 semester.

     Makenna Vanzant, of Maple Lake, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS degree in Physical Education following the spring 2024 semester.

     Isabelle Lefebvre, of Monticello, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in Nursing following the spring 2024 semester.

     Caiya Michels, of Monticello, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA degree in Psychology following the spring 2024 semester.

     Kaylin Morrin, of Monticello, graduated Cum Laude with a BS degree in Nursing following the spring 2024 semester.

     Jack Whinnery, of Monticello, graduated Cum Laude with a BS degree in Nursing following the spring 2024 semester.

     Angela Carlson, of Montrose, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BA degree in Psychology following the spring 2024 semester.

     Brycen Hillukka, of Montrose, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering following the spring 2024 semester.

     Michelle Bolvin, of South Haven, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in Addiction Counseling following the spring 2024 semester.

     Hannah Rupar, of St. Michael, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders following the spring 2024 semester.

     The following students graduated following the spring 2024 semester.

     Albertville - Megan Rademacher, BS, Accounting.

     Annandale - Michael Nalezny, MS, Rehabilitation Counseling; Lynlee Roberts, BS, Social Work.

     Buffalo - Leah Durham, MBA, Business Administration (Graduate).

     Hanover - Jan Fournier, Graduate Cert., Academic & Behavioral Strategist.

     Howard Lake - Angela Lauderbaugh, Doctor of Education, Educational Administration & Leadership.

     Monticello - Leonel Fuentes, BS, Finance; Katlyn Pitra, MS, School Counseling; Devin Schultz, BA, Economics; Emily Schumacher, MS, School Counseling; Katelyn Veches, BS, Elementary/K-6 Education.

     Otsego -  Emma Jo Donley, BA, Psychology; Easton Knealing, BS, Finance.

     South Haven - Zackary Holtz, BS, Construction Management.

     St. Michael - James Burks, BS, General Business; Rachel Eickhoff, MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Kailey Goins, BA, English; Megan Melroe, MBA, Business Administration (Graduate); Collin Rehnblom, MBA, Business Administration (Graduate); Joseph Steichen, BS, Computer Science; Tyler Zeledon, BS, Marketing.

     Waverly - Gretchen Karg, MS, Curriculum and Instruction.

Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall

     The following students graduated following the spring 2024 semester.

     Albertville - Brianna Marie Chatterton, BS, Social Work.

     Buffalo - Garrett Almond Kreb, MS, Education; Kendra Lynn Bixby, BS, Special Education- Academic & Behavioral Strategist.

     Clearwater - Anna Margaret Bauer, MS, Education.

     Delano - Bronwyn Elise Jackola, BS, Social Work; Nickolas Logan Moore, MS, Education; Samantha Jane Dongoske, BS, Nursing- RN to BSN.

     Montrose - Tyler Joseph Maher, MS, Physical Education: Coaching of Sport.

     Rockford - Jonathan Roderick Strumbel, BS, Physical Education.

Univ. of St. Thomas, St. Paul

     Thomas Hoepner, of Buffalo, graduated Cum Laude with a BS degree in Biochemistry following the spring 2024 semester.              

     John Brand, of Corcoran, graduated Cum Laude with a BS degree in Biology, and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Space Force following the spring 2024 semester.            

Columbus State Comm. College, OH

     The following student graduated following the spring 2024 semester.

     St. Michael - Marguerite Cissoko.

Missouri State Univ., Springfield

     The following student graduated following the spring 2024 semester.

     St. Michael - Cody Kelly, BS, General Business.

Univ. of North Dakota, Grand Forks

     Matthew D. Clark, of Delano, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Mechanical Engineering following the spring 2024 semester.

     Dominic M. Anderson-Conlon, of St. Michael, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Marketing following the spring 2024 semester.

     Nicholas Camp, of St. Michael, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degrees in Spanish and Atmospheric Sciences following the spring 2024 semester. Camp is also an Honors Program-Leader in Action.

     The following students graduated following the spring 2024 semester.

     Buffalo - Taylor Strenge, Commercial Aviation.

     Rockford - Joseph O. Seymour, Kinesiology.

     St. Michael - Jen B. Thongsavanh, Nursing.

South Dakota State University, Brookings

     Caleb Avery Tangen, of Buffalo, graduated Summa Cum Laude with two BS degrees following the spring 2024 semester.

     Elise Inez Larson, of Delano, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree following the spring 2024 semester.

     Kelsey Ann Kocon, of St. Michael, graduated Cum Laude with a BS degree following the spring 2024 semester.

     Paige Allison Rue, of Waverly, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree following the spring 2024 semester.

     The following students graduated following the spring 2024 semester.

     Albertville - Nathan James Morgan, BS.

     Delano - Wyatt David Henry, BS; Olivia Marie Jaunich, BS.

     Maple Lake - Clara Marguerite Greenhagen, MS.

     Otsego - Chase Timothy Cayo, ME.

     Rockford - Nicholas Lee Erickson, BS.

     St. Michael - Calvin L. Kasper, BS; Laura Joan Panuska, BS.

Univ. of Wisconsin-Platteville 

     The following student graduated following the spring 2024 semester.

     Monticello - Jacob Keller, Mechanical Engineering.

Univ. of Wisconsin-River Falls

     Tyler Sampson, of Monticello, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS degree in Modern Language, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages following the spring 2024 semester.

     Ellie Cary, of St. Michael, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in Elementary Education following the spring 2024 semester.

     The following students graduated following the spring 2024 semester. Senior Merit: Graduating seniors who have maintained a 3.500 grade point for their last 60 credits.

     Buffalo - Claire Boser, BS, Business Administration.

     Cokato - Brock Draeger, BS, Business Administration, Senior Merit.

     Montrose - Caden Hall, BS, Biology, Senior Merit.

     St. Michael - Nolan Aker, BS, Horticulture.

Univ. of Wisconsin- Stout, Menomonie

     The following students graduated following the spring 2024 semester.

     Annandale - Brett Honsey, BS, Construction.

     Buffalo - Sofia Morin, BS, Fashion and Retail; Robinson Ohman, BS, Video Production.

     St. Michael - Megan Copeland, BS, Marketing & Business Education; Lauren Ek, BS, Business Administration; Eiley Koivisto, BS, Rehabilitation Services; Kyle Mialkowski, BFA, Graph Design & Interactive Media; Sam Williams, BS, Mechanical Engineering.

Academic Honors

St. Olaf College, Northfield 

(3.75-4.0)

     The following students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester.

     Buffalo- Sarah Tangen.

     Delano - Maddie Elstad.

     St. Michael - Ellsie Covert; Norah Langager; James Lyke.

Minnesota State Univ., Mankato  

(4.0)

     The following students were named to the Dean’s High Honor List for the spring 2024 semester.

     Albertville - Kate Meyer.

     Annandale - Audrey Beffel; Chloe Wolff.

     Buffalo - Alexis Plamann; Isabelle Thompson; Jacob Williams; Aria Woyke.

     Cokato - Garrett Becker.

     Hanover - Hendrick England; Samuel Ims.

     Howard Lake - Parker Helmbrecht.

     Maple Lake - Megan Randall. 

     Montrose - Sabrina Salonek.

     Otsego - Mia Grabau.

     St. Michael - Abby Buckmeier; Braxton Fair; Ellie Fisher; Claire Hinrichs; Madison McKinley; Emily Watts.

(3.5-3.99)

     The following students were named to the Dean’s Honor List for the spring 2024 semester.

     Albertville - Jaden James; Mikayla Mastellar; Adeley Murkins; Maddie Scarbrough; Ally Schultz.

     Annandale - Alyssa Hadler; Elliot Peterson.

     Buffalo - Kylie Breuer; Norah Burke; Autumn Daleiden; Elijah Elsenpeter; Mason Enright; Sierra Garcia; Mary McNamara; Jenna Moseng; Jorie Murray; Emma Painschab; Brianna Plamann; Parker Ryan; Alexa Schumann; Connor Spadgenske; Josilyne Starner; Elizabeth Sylvester; Hailey Vail; Izzy Vars; Sara Vogeler.

     Cokato -Kylie Melquist.

     Delano - Ella Bredahl; Gavin Carson; Lewis Gibson; Cody Lambert; Natalie Lerum; Jacob Maschino; Ava Menchaca; Myka Meyer; Parker Mittelstaedt; Jack Norman; Kelly Peterson; Annika Solom.

     Hanover - Elyse Branger; Samuel Christenson; Emma Gordley; Tucker MacCallum.

     Howard Lake - Colton Gilbert; Ryan Tuchtenhagen; Rebecca Uecker.

     Maple Lake - Trinity Geyen.

     Monticello - Sydney Brandt; Jade Flavin; Daria Oelkers; Andrew Ranucci; Alexander Tack.

     Montrose - Destiny Fairbanks; Christine Hanson; Rachel Hintze; Graeson Quast.

     Otsego - Sam Drake; Makayla Leuthold.

     St. Michael - Mackenzie Bourgerie; Aidan Hanson; Olivia Henry; Samuel Huber; Tyler Ingebrigtson; Cate Kowalke; Tyee Leske; Isaiah Mlsna; Jordan Mlsna; Marlee Walker.

     Waverly - Jaden Palmer.

Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter  

(3.7-4.0)

     The following students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester.

     Annandale - Nina Nordstrom; Avery Thompson.

     Buffalo - Cody Bonk; Thomas Chalupnik; Jillian Elton; Natalie Luc; Ohnica Melenich; Sophie Schmitz; Patrick Stonecipher.

     Delano - Aliyah Regenold; Cole Schmidt.

     Hanover - Olivia Jahnke; Lily Leahy.

     Maple Lake - Eva McClelland.

     Monticello - Paige Danforth; Riley Erb.

     South Haven - Chance Korpela.

     St. Michael - Bailey Alberts; Mackenzie Bergen; Parker Bluhm; Jenna Sargent; Will Sarkinen; Janelle Sylvester; Maria Sylvester.

Aurora University, IL 

(3.6-4.0)

     The following student was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester.

     Monticello - Mason Soucy.

Univ. of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

(3.3-3.74)

     The following student was named to the University Honor Roll for the spring 2024 semester.

     South Haven - Abigail Otto.

Reunions

BHS Class of 1994

The BHS Class of 1994 will be holding their 30th Class Reunion on Saturday, August 24, at River City Extreme, located at 3875 School Blvd., in Monticello, from 5:00 p.m. to midnight.

Please contact Heather (Hanson) Cummings at heath eracummings@yahoo.com, or Carla (Chaffins) Ertman at juice9009@yahoo.com to register or for questions. (P18)