Senior Issue 2004.qxd - My High School Journalism

will.”
Rachael Marie VanNingen
Elizabeth Ann VanVooren
•Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux
Falls
“My advice to underclassmen is to be
involved in things and have fun.”
Irina V. Vasilevska
Ryan Matthew Velgersdyk
•South Dakota State University,
Brookings
“I’d like to remind the underclassmen
that you can accomplish anything if
you smell good.”
Kadi VerHey
•Stewarts School of Cosmetology
Carly Joan Volk
•University of South Dakota,
Vermillion
“I’d like to tell the underclassmen that
every new beginning comes from
some other beginning’s end.”
Aren Michelle Vorvick
•South Dakota State University,
Brookings
“My advice to underclassmen is not
to limit yourself in an attempt to fit
other people’s definitions. Just accept
yourself for who you are—you’ll ultimately
be happier that way.”
Andrew Clayton Wagley
• News of Washington Page 8 Monday, May 24, 2004
•College
“My advice to underclassmen is to
learn and love matball.”
Phillip John Wagner
•St. Cloud State University, Minnesota
“My advice to underclassmen is to set
the gear shift to the highest gear of
your soul, you must run like an antelope
out of control.”
Joel Robert Wallner
•South Dakota State University,
Brookings
“My favorite memories of WHS are
going to the sporting events.”
Jerad Matthew Warkenthien
•South Dakota Air National Guard
“My advice for underclassmen is to
take JROTC.”
Kyle Steven Warren
•Minnesota State University, Mankato
“I’d like to tell the underclassmen that
you will never regret the days which
you live to the fullest.”
Calvin Walter Watts
•University of Sioux Falls
“Don’t take achievement for granted,
work hard for your grades.”
Justin Charles Wehde
•Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux
Falls
“My favorite memory of WHS is
going to the state basketball tournament.”
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“It will be a fun gathering,” Norberg said.
“I am excited about the hypnotist and all of
the prizes.”
Attendees will be given a t-shirt and a bag
with a camera and gift card, among other
things. They will also be given an ID with
their name and a schedule of events, which
they will use to access their bag of goodies.
The party is a lockdown and the only way
Roshan Elizabeth Wencl
•University of Nebraska-Lincoln
“My favorite memories of WHS are
being in the marching band and going
to all the basketball and football
games.”
Lisa Ann Wentworth
•South Dakota State University,
Brookings
“My favorite memories of WHS are
hanging out with my friends, getting
to know new people, and going to the
dances.”
Anthony Charles Wentzel
•WyoTech Institute, Wyoming
“My advice to underclassmen is to
take as many automotive-related classes
as possible.”
Chris Eric Westrup
•Minnesota State University, Mankato
“My advice to underclassmen is don’t
try and change your personality or
image to be popular, just be yourself
and you will go a long way.”
Nicholas David Whisler
•College
“My advice to underclassmen is to
always do your best.”
Heather Ann Whitaker
•College
“My advice to underclassmen is to
live every day as if it is your last.”
that a student may leave is if they are picked
up by a parent. Also, parents of students
without signed waivers may be called the
night of the party to come and sign the
waiver, but those who do not already have or
do not obtain a parent signature will not be
allowed into the festivities.
Senior Class Party chair Mary Hansen
said everyone should have fun at the event.
“I think that there is something for
Joshua Donald Whitcomb
•South Dakota State University,
Brookings
“My advice to underclassmen is to
work hard in your classes.”
Ryan David Wilde
“My favorite memory of WHS is
photography with Mr. (Matt)
Schuldt.”
Garrett William Wilson
•Minnesota State University, Mankato
“My favorite memory of WHS is
going to Little Caesars every Tuesday
for open lunch.”
Andrea Leigh Wingen
•University of North Dakota
“My advice to underclassmen is to
become hockey fans, because the
Sioux Falls Stampede rules.”
Robert Marshal Wood
•University of Nebraska-Lincoln
“My advice to underclassmen is that a
few close friends are better then 100
bad ones.”
Amber Rose Wulf
Jaimee Lynn Wylie
•College
Raichatou Ann Wylie
•St. Cloud State University, Minnesota
“I’d like to advise the underclassmen
that life’s most treasured moments
often come unannounced.”
Mary N. Yien
•College
“My advice for underclassmen is to
join track and field.”
Callie Elizabeth Young
•South Dakota State University,
Brookings
“My favorite memories of WHS are
the 2004 boys state basketball games
in Rapid City.”
Colin Matthew Zdenek
•South Dakota State University,
Brookings
Matthew Christopher Zerfas
•Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux
Falls
“My favorite memory of WHS is
going to the state basketball tournaments.”
Ryan Joseph Zimmerman
•Augustana College, Sioux Falls
“My advice to underclassmen is
always try your best and you will succeed.”
Nicole Marie Zoeller
•Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux
Falls
“My favorite memory of WHS is
homecoming my senior year.”
Seniors spend final moments together at party
everyone,” Hansen said. “Between the
games, music, hypnotist and food, everyone
should have a great time.”
Senior Lindsey Hayzlett is also eager for
the Senior Class Party.
“I am going to try to get as many tickets
as possible so that I can win a prize,”
Hayzlett said. “This will also be one of the
last times that I will be able to hang out with
my school friends.”
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