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Allison Annette Aasen •University of South Dakota, Vermillion “My favorite memory of WHS is playing on the girls basketball team.” Shahiran Muhammad Abdul- Rahim •University of Singapore “My favorite memory of WHS is meeting different kinds of people from different backgrounds and interests.” Andrew Blake Abraham •University of South Dakota, Vermillion “My advice to the underclassmen of WHS is to be yourself, be kind to others, and always try your best.” Meghan Elyse Aguilar •University of Nebraska-Lincoln “My favorite memories of WHS are all of the dances, especially the homecoming dances.” John Angelo Akok •College “My advice to underclassmen is to work harder than you think you can and believe in yourself.” Aaron Brett Aldrich •Augustana College, Sioux Falls “My favorite memory of WHS is performing with Dick Cheney and the Pacemakers at the variety show and figuring out our songs 30 minutes before performing.” Ahmed Saeed Ali •South Dakota State University, Brookings “My advice to underclassmen is to work hard in your early years at WHS so you can have fun your senior year.” Mikelle Alons Aluong Hakim Aluong Michael Robert Amor •South Dakota State University, Brookings “My favorite memory of WHS is doing homework.” Adam Larry Anderson Kari Elizabeth Anderson •Bethel College, Minnesota “My advice to underclassmen is to seek truth. Never be satisfied with an incomplete answer. Take the time to learn about who you are and strive to be a genuine and sincere person.” Sarah Noel Anderson •St. Cloud State University, Minnesota “My advice to underclassmen is to try to turn every situation into a good time—it’s much more fun that way.” Mandi Michelle Andrews •South Dakota State University, Brookings “My advice to underclassmen is to be who you are. Don’t change yourself to fit in or to make someone like you. It isn’t worth it.” Mackenzie Jane Anschutz •University of Nebraska-Lincoln “My favorite memories at WHS are hanging out with all of my friends and meeting new people.” Mandi Rose Arends •University of Minnesota-Morris “My advice to underclassmen is to challenge yourself, but have fun.” • News of Washington Page 2 Monday, May 24, 2004 Senior survey reveals post-graduation plans Survey of 480 graduating seniors conducted by newspaper staff Each spring the News of Washington surveys the graduating class at WHS to find what each senior plans for after graduation. This information is collected from a volunteer, non-scientific survey of all class members. This year, the News of Washington also asked seniors to provide their favorite memory and a piece of advice to underclassmen. Some of those pieces of advice and memories are also included in the survey results. On pages 2-8 are the results of the survey. After the name of each student, listed alphabetically, students indicated what school, branch of the military or work opportunity they plan to pursue next year. Many respondents also chose to provide a favorite memory or piece Abraham John Arshem •South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City “My favorite memories of WHS are watching the Warrior sports teams win championships.” Sarouk Q. Aware •Northern State University, Aberdeen “My advice to underclassmen is to enjoy your time here because high school only happens once.” Chala Belayneh Ayano Gamachu Belayneh Ayano •College Molly Bair •South Dakota State University, Brookings “I’d like to remind underclassmen here at WHS that life is short. Eat dessert first.” Jason Thomas Baker •Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls “My favorite memories of WHS are hanging out with friends.” Steven Joseph Baker •University of Nebraska-Lincoln “My favorite memory of WHS is hanging out in the Little Theatre before and after school.” Clement Kahikahiwa Baldonado Danny Brett Banouvong •South Dakota State University, Brookings “My favorite memories of WHS are the teachers I met and all of the people I met.” Nathan Thomas Bargmann •University of Nebraska-Lincoln “My advice to underclassmen is that all of the work during high school will eventually pay off. Make your time count, but don’t take things too seriously.” Stacy Michelle Barron •University of South Dakota, Vermillion “The advice I would give to underclassmen is that you should have fun this summer.” Aaron Anthony Bartels •Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls “My advice to underclassmen is to be cool and stay in school.” Wyatt Shane Bauman •Mitchell Technical Institute “My favorite memories of WHS are being in woodworking classes.” Mandy Maire Bell •Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls “My advice to underclassmen is to enjoy the fun experiences of high school.” Melissa Anne Bentaas •University of Nebraska-Lincoln “My favorite memories of WHS are going to sporting events and hanging out with all the fun people I’ve met along the way.” Lindsey Jane Bergan Breanna Kay Bethke •Academy of Arts, California “My advice to underclassmen is to not skip school. School is cool.” Christopher Paul Bierle •St. Cloud State University, Minnesota “My favorite memory of WHS is from sophomore year when I had a barbeque on my deck and almost burnt down my house. It was crazy.” of advice. A selection of those have been included as well. All quotes and information were edited for style, space, grammar and taste considerations. Seniors who left items blank or did not return a survey may not have their names listed or have incomplete information. The responsibility for the accuracy of the information rests solely with the respondents. The list of graduating seniors was accurate as of May 1 and is subject to change. The News of Washington staff wishes to extend best wishes to each graduate in the WHS Warrior class of 2004. Survey compiled by Becca Forsyth and the NOW staff Matthew Robert Bittner •San Diego State University, California “My advice to underclassmen is derived from the Disney film ‘The Lion King’—hakuna matata, which means ‘no worries.’” David Blom •North Dakota State College of Science “One of my favorite memories at WHS is the homecoming carnivals.” Sarah Kathryn Boese •Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls “My advice to underclassman is to be yourself when you are yourself more people will notice you for who you are.” Daniel Boeve •University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania “My favorite memory is convincing random people at Halloween dances that they knew me and dancing with them.” Shaley Rae Bolks •University of Sioux Falls “My advice to underclassmen is to travel the world when you get the chance.” Katherine Reddy Boris •South Dakota State University, Brookings “My advice to underclassmen would have to be don’t dwell on things.” Eric David Boyda •South Dakota State University, Brookings “My advice for all underclassmen is to always go swimming with a buddy.” Jesse James Boyda •Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls “My advice to underclassmen is to not get into trouble and don’t argue with some of the teachers.” Ryan Bradshaw Alison Mary Braley •South Dakota State University, Brookings “My advice to underclassmen is to always do what you feel is right, true friends will respect your decisions.” Amber Lee Brander •Kansas University “My favorite memory of WHS is being with my friends and having a great time.” Daniel Jay Brandsma •Concordia College, Minnesota “My favorite memory of WHS is the state soccer tournament my junior year.” Katherine Esther Brennan Kevin Lee Brockmueller •South Dakota State University, Brookings “My favorite memory of WHS is making many new friends.” Kyle Steve Brockmueller •South Dakota State University, Brookings “My advice to underclassmen is not to sweat the small stuff.” Courtney Marie Brooks •Florida State University “My favorite memories of WHS are homecoming dances and activities.” Laura Lynn Brooks •Kansas University “My favorite memories at WHS are hanging out with my friends.” Anna Katrina Brown •University of South Dakota, Vermillion “My advice to underclassmen is that days come and go but memories last forever.” Ashley Nicole Brown •Montana State University “My favorite memories are winning sporting events and screaming the scoreboard cheer.” Zane Robert Bruns Jeslyn Marie Buckmiller •Winona State University, Minnesota “Some advice I could give to underclassmen is to be yourself and have fun, you will graduate before you know it.” Lim Muy Bun •Northern State University, Aberdeen “My advice to underclassmen is don’t judge people. Instead, try to be friends. You never know when you might end up on a reality TV series.” Renee Christine Bunkers •Travel “My favorite memory of WHS was when I was a sophomore and being in the pep rally.” Lori Anne Burkard •National American University, Sioux Falls “My advice to underclassmen is don’t do what others tell you to. Be yourself.” Carrie Lynn Burns •Augustana College, Sioux Falls
“My favorite memories of high school are the bonds I made with the teachers and students.” Marissa Marie Burns •Minnesota State University, Mankato “My favorite memories of WHS would have to be just being in Mr. (John) Cocking’s classroom.” Ryan Wesley Busse •South Dakota State University, Brookings “Some favorite memories would be homecomings and all the great times in my classes” Kathryn Anne Buttolph •Augustana College, Sioux Falls “I’d like to tell underclassmen that sleep comes before beauty.” Ashley Marie Buus •South Dakota State University, Brookings “My favorite memory was when the boys won the state tournament in basketball last year.” Joelle Gwen Camp •Undecided “My favorite memory was going to Florida for marching band.” Courtny Rebecca Carano •Alexandria Technical Institute, Minnesota “My advice to underclassmen is to laugh at least every day and think in a positive way.” Ruth Comfort Carlson Shaun Ross Castro •Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls “My advice to underclassmen is to plan your future ahead of time because time flies.” Christopher Scott Chambers •Undecided “I will take with me from WHS all the good times with my friends.” Megan Marie Chambers •South Dakota State University, Brookings “Better keep yourself clean and bright; you are the window through which you must see the world.” —George Bernard Shaw Jenna Chaplin •New York University, New York “My favorite memory has been driving to WHS right before second period and finding the very last parking space in Lot One.” Cathy Mayging Chau •South Dakota State University, Brookings “My advice to underclassmen is to live your life to the fullest.” Jennifer Meylann Chau •South Dakota State University, • News of Washington Page 3 Monday, May 24, 2004 Brookings “My favorite memories have been hanging out with my friends.” Phaly Chheng •Work at T.G.I. Friday’s “My favorite memory was the Asian culture week because Asians had the chance to share what they have to offer.” Sary Chheng •Street Hockey National League “My advice to underclassmen is to “ Learn to be comfortable with yourself. The only people who will judge you are the ones who are most insecure with themselves. —Rachel Feinstein ” treat others the way you want to be treated.” Pamela May Chinn Maurice Bernard Christion •Arizona State University “My advice to underclassmen is if you’re thinking about picking your nose in class, think twice because someone is always looking.” Dustin Lyle Chistofferson •Wyotech Technical Institute, Wyoming “My advice to underclassmen is to not act like someone you’re not.” Aleesha Annelle Clyde •Western Illinois University “My advice to underclassmen is the only difference between something good and something great is effort.” Jody Lynn Coburn •Northern State University, Aberdeen “My favorite memory is spending a whole year of my life out on the practice fields drilling for marching band in the rain, cold and 90 degree weather.” Elizabeth Compson •USDSU, Sioux Falls “My advice to underclassmen is to be who you want to be, not who others want you to be.” Katrinka Renee Conklin •Augustana College, Sioux Falls “My advice to underclassmen is to get involved with all the different high school activities.” Christina Ann Connary •United States Navy “My advice to underclassmen is don’t hold yourself back from new experiences or new people.” Julian Armanda Contreras Spencer Daniel Cook •Milwaukee School of Engineering, Wisconsin “My advice to underclassmen is to not worry about the little things in life; you won’t remember them. Instead, worry about the things that are important to you. You will remember them forever.” Somer Kay Coomes •South Dakota State University, Brookings “My favorite memories were meeting friends, hanging out with friends, dances, homecoming week and my senior year.” Cortney Renee Costello •South Dakota State University, Brookings “My favorite memories of WHS are participating in choir and running in track and cross country.” Sarah Diane Crawford Melissa Nicole Cressman •University of Nebraska-Lincoln “My favorite memory of WHS is running onto the court after winning state basketball in 2003.” Adam Curtis Cutler •College “My advice to underclassmen is to have a bowl of sugary Cheerios when you’re down in the dumps.” Evan Thomas Cutler Jennifer Lynn Daggett Sisaynesh Sagai Dajane Kirsten Anne Dammer •Sioux Falls School of Massage Therapy and Education Center “My best memory of WHS is Honorfest and all the pep rallies.” Alexander Philip David •Pursuing a career in music “My advice to underclassmen is to not hold grudges against people. Neither person will gain.” Marisa Mireya Niegemann Deleon •Brigham Young University, Utah “My favorite memory of WHS is the ‘Faces of Asia’ week. I tried many very interesting foods.” Luis Miguel DePaz •College in Guatemala “My favorite memory at WHS is learning English.” Amanda Nicole DeSchepper •Augustana College, Sioux Falls “My favorite memory of WHS is all the time spent practicing, performing and competing with the Highsteppers.” Michael DeStigter •South Dakota School of Mines and “ Have fun with the time you have, you only get one chance at high school. ” —Christopher Hansen Technology, Rapid City “My advice to underclassmen is to enjoy your time in high school because you won’t believe how the time flies by.” Musa Dibba Ousman M. Dibba Michaela Ann Doerr •United States Air Force Jessica LeAnn Donaldson •University of Sioux Falls “My advice to underclassmen is to be your own person and have fun.” Shane Craig Drewes •United States Navy “My favorite memory of WHS is when someone told me a joke and man, I laughed.” Amber Ann Duffy •Work “My advice for underclassmen is don’t let anyone put you down. It only makes them feel bigger than you.” Anne Elizabeth Duncan •USDSU, Sioux Falls “My advice for underclassmen is today’s impossible is tomorrow’s possible.” Ashley Marie Dunham •USDSU, Sioux Falls “My advice for underclassmen is don’t listen to others; do what you feel in your head and heart.” Lucas Dean Dunlap •EMT Training “My favorite memories are of my friends that I made here.” Adam Michael Dupic •South Dakota State University, Brookings “My advice to underclassmen is to remember to wear your ID’s. They are crucial to your education.” Jeremy Michael Dykstra •College Sarah Elizabeth Eberhard •Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls “My advice to the underclassmen is to be who you want to be, not who you think you’re supposed to be.” Derek Dean Edblom •University of California, Berkeley “My advice to underclassmen is good friends are the key, you don’t need drugs and alcohol to have fun.” Megan Elizabeth Eide •Augustana College, Sioux Falls “My advice to underclassmen is to be true to yourself.” Michael Stephen Elliott •Minnesota State University, Mankato “My favorite memories of WHS are going to state for track and winning state boys basketball.” Tyler LeRon Ellis •Lake Area Technical Institute, Watertown “My advice for underclassmen is don’t pass up any opportunities to have a blast.” Samantha Ann Elston Amanda Denise Engel Ross Bradley Engelbrecht Bryan James Engelhart •South Dakota State University, Brookings “My favorite memories of WHS are the homecoming talent shows and winning State AA Boys Basketball in ’01 and ’03.” Brady Martin Engelhaupt •University of Michigan, Ann Arbor “My advice for underclassmen is to make the best of the time you have. It goes by fast.” Paige LaRae Erickson •Stewarts School of Hair Styling, Sioux Falls “My advice to underclassmen is don’t let anyone turn you away from your dreams. Have no regrets.” Rachel Anne Feinstein •Luther College, Iowa “My advice for underclassmen is to learn to be comfortable with yourself. The only people who will judge you based on superficial aspects are the ones who are most insecure with themselves.” Ross William Fenske •Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls “My favorite memory of my senior year was going to Germany with friends.” Michelle Lea Ferrin •South Dakota State University, Brookings “My advice to the underclassmen is to have fun in your high school years, they only happen once.” Justin William Fielder •United States Air Force Jeremy James Fink •Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls “My advice to underclassmen is to live it up because it only happens once.” Elizabeth Eve Fisher •Work at Citibank “My favorite memory of WHS is all the time I hung out with friends.” Jessie James Fitzmaurice Rebecca Ashley Flint •University of Central Florida “My advice for underclassmen is to live for the moment. Have no regrets.” Justin Joe Fodness •USDSU, Sioux Falls Mark Joseph Fogelman Rebecca Susan Forsyth •University of South Dakota, Vermillion “My advice to underclassmen is to not take yourself so seriously. Honestly, if someone has a different opinion from you, there’s no need to try and alter that opinion. Listen to more Ash Ra Temple and just go with things. Believe it or not, there is life beyond high school.” Jacob Bradley Foster Andrew Scott Frank •WyoTech Institute, Wyoming “My favorite memory at WHS would be making many friends.” Elizabeth Christine Franken •South Dakota State University, Brookings “My advice to underclassmen is that it is OK to get good grades.” Jarrod Mark Fredericks
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