Search Results

Staff directory Search by Building 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ... 9 Social Studies Teacher Jeremy Albright Middle/High School Email Assistant Principal/Activities Director Kaitlyn Arnzen Middle/High School Email Paraprofessional Sharon Baron Early Childhood Center Email 3rd Grade Teacher Jennifer Beaman Elementary School Email Website > Lead Cook Heather Bollig Middle/High School Email 2nd Grade Teacher Kathy Brenny Elementary School Email Website > Paraprofessional Tammy-Lynn Buck Elementary Email Paraprofessional Noelle Allord Early Childhood Center Email Driver, Transportation Chelsea Aschenbrenner District Email Guidance Office Secretary Robyn Bartkowicz Middle/High School Email Driver. Transportation Randall Bean Distruct Email Math Teacher Jacquelyn Borash Middle/High School Email Finance Specialist Linda Brezinka District Email Paraprofessional Becky Bzdok Early Childhood Center Email Paraprofessional Ariana Anaya Middle/High School Email Special Education Teacher Benjamin Barnack Middle/High School Email Social Studies Teacher Brad Baumann Middle/High School Email Website > Preschool Teacher Amanda Billig Early Childhood Center Email Paraprofessional Carrie Boucher Middle/High School Email Paraprofessional Casey Broda Elementary School Email Elementary Long-term substitute Shelly Chambers Elementary Email 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ... 9

< Middle/High School Academics District Calendar Guidance Office Media Center New Enrollment December 2025 Student of the Month Cody Bieniek Success in high school is often measured by grades or trophies, but for Cody, it is measured by the strength of one’s connections and the willingness to embrace a challenge. From the quiet waters of a local fishing hole to the historic streets of Spain, Cody has made the most of every opportunity, guided by a simple philosophy: work hard and stay grounded in family. At the heart of Cody’s success is a supportive family. "My family has taught me to work hard for my goals," he shares. Whether it’s competing in summer yard games or spending a morning fishing out in the boat, these moments have provided the confidence necessary to excel. "I am very grateful for their full encouragement; they give me the confidence I need to succeed." That sense of grounded-ness is further reflected in his advice to incoming freshmen, which includes a favorite scripture: "Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock" (Isaiah 26:4). While many students shy away from heavy workloads, Cody leaned into the rigor of Composition I and II with Ms. Menden. Though the class was demanding, the reward was worth the effort. "The class challenged me to work hard while teaching me valuable skills for my future," he noted, recommending the course to others for the "fun of challenging oneself to write some of the best essays of their life." In the shop wing, Mr. Skwira has also played a pivotal role. Known for his kind and light-hearted nature, Mr. Skwira has mentored Cody through Woods, Welding, and the YES Club. "He has pushed me to pick up leadership roles and explore new areas of my life," Cody said, crediting the teacher with helping shape the person he is today. Cody’s list of school involvements is as long as it is diverse, spanning academics, athletics, and service: Athletics: Cross Country, Track, Fishing League, and Trap Shooting. Clubs: Minnesota Honor Society, YES Club, Spanish Club, Robotics, Prom Committee, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Of all these, Cross Country stands out as the most impactful. "The sport itself is both physically and mentally challenging, but the biggest aspect is the team," he explained. "The team has always been a family... the joy and laughter they have given me are amazing." Last summer, Cody’s world expanded during a Spanish III trip to Spain. From surfing and volcano stargazing to the novelty of having chocolate for breakfast, the trip offered a masterclass in culture and language that went far beyond the classroom. "The trip as a whole impacted my view of the world," he says. Looking ahead, the future is focused on numbers and service. Driven by an interest in math and statistics, Cody plans to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. In ten years, he sees himself working in a finance career where he can benefit others through investments, ultimately creating a stable and productive lifestyle. When asked what advice he would give to the Class of 2029, Cody offered three practical tips: Don't mess with Brody (Brother). Stay on top of your work: "Don't push off homework deadlines and simply pay attention." Keep the faith.

ROYALTON HIGH SCHOOL Student of the Month 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ... 9 December 2025 Student of the Month Cody Bieniek Read More October 2025 Student of the Month Abigail Roering Read More September 2025 Student of the Month Kimberlie Randt Read More May 2025 Student of the Month Nolan Gerads Read More April 2025 Student of the Month Sascha Duevel Read More March 2025 Student of the Month Marisa Solland Read More February 2025 Student of the Month Kayden Vannurden Read More January 2025 Student of the Month Wyatt Gerads Read More December 2024 Student of the Month Abby Kalis Read More 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ... 9

Middle/High School Staff directory Social Studies Teacher Jeremy Albright Middle/High School Email Special Education Teacher Benjamin Barnack Middle/High School Email Lead Cook Heather Bollig Middle/High School Email Band Director Chris Coppicus Middle/High School Email Website > Custodian Micah Dubbin Middle/High School Email Guidance Counselor Monica Flakus Middle/High School Email Paraprofessional Mary Fruechte Middle/High School Email Custodian Joel Golden Middle/High School Email Paraprofessional Megan Johnson Middle/High School Email Special Education Teacher Mindy Klosowski Middle/High School Email Kitchen Jackie Lawrence Middle/High School Email Physical Education Teacher Ryan Marwitz Middle/High School Email Website > English Teacher Sheri Menden Middle/High School Email Website > Paraprofessional Bethany Newman Middle/High School Email Choir Teacher, Long-Term Substitute Stephanie Otremba Middle/High School Email Paraprofessional Melissa Poser Middle/High School Email Academic Interventionist Leah Roske Middle/High School Email Mathematics Teacher Jeff Schoenrock Middle/High School Email Website > Vocational Agriculture Teacher Robert Skwira Middle/High School Email Custodian Debra Struck Middle/High School Email Office/Secretary Dawn Towle Middle/High School Email Social Studies Teacher Kayla Wensmann Middle/High School Email Website > Paraprofessional Ariana Anaya Middle/High School Email Guidance Office Secretary Robyn Bartkowicz Middle/High School Email Math Teacher Jacquelyn Borash Middle/High School Email Science Teacher, Long-Term Substitute Alana Curtis-Nair Middle/High School Email Buildings and Grounds Director Tony Duevel Middle/High School Email Paraprofessional Amanda Folkens Middle/High School Email Science Teacher Alyssa Gerads Middle/High School Email Website > Special Education Teacher Kelly Gotfredson Middle/High School Email Kitchen Helper Melissa Kasella Middle/High School Email Custodian Shannon Krueger Middle/High School Email Agriculture Teacher Joelle Liddane Middle/High School Email Spanish Teacher Lake Mathison Middle/High School Email Kitchen Helper Tamber Moon Middle/High School Email Science Teacher Heidi Noerenberg Middle/High School Email Website > English Teacher Ellen Petersen Middle/High School Email Lead Cook Shawna Puchalla Middle/High School Email Paraprofessional Kathrynn Rothleutner Middle/High School Email English Teacher Sara Schreifels Middle/High School Email Website > Business Teacher Ryan Snyder Middle/High School Email MS/HS Principal Joel Swenson Middle/High School Email Social Worker JoAnn Weir Middle/High School Email Media Center Loreli Yourczek Middle/High School Email Assistant Principal/Activities Director Kaitlyn Arnzen Middle/High School Email Social Studies Teacher Brad Baumann Middle/High School Email Website > Paraprofessional Carrie Boucher Middle/High School Email Kitchen Diane Dropps Middle/High School Email Science Teacher Thomas Ebnet Middle/High School Email Long -Term Substitute Nolan Frank Middle/High School Email Vocational Agriculture Teacher Nathan Goldade Middle/High School Email Kitchen Sandy Henry Middle/High School Email Attendance Secretary Amy Kasella Middle/High School Email Physical Education Teacher Dylan Kummet Middle/High School Email Special Education Teacher Karen Maruska Middle/High School Email Physical Education Teacher Kari Meek Middle/High School Email English Teacher Chloe Munsch Middle/High School Email Website > Science Teacher Jeanne Omvig Middle/High School Email Mathematics Teacher Shawn Poppen Middle/High School Email Choir Teacher Olivia Ramstad Middle/High School Email Social Studies Teacher Jeremy Schaa Middle/High School Email Website > Custodian Wendy Skroch Middle/High School Email Math Teacher Marissa Sowada Middle/High School Email Art Teacher Cathy Tordsen Middle/High School Email Paraprofessional Claire Welinski Middle/High School Email

Early Childhood Center Staff directory Paraprofessional Noelle Allord Early Childhood Center Email Paraprofessional Becky Bzdok Early Childhood Center Email Preschool Teacher Stacy Huls Early Childhood Center Email Paraprofessional Jessica Nielsen Early Childhood Center Email Paraprofessional Jenny Solorz Early Childhood Center Email Paraprofessional Shelia Wirth Early Childhood Center Email Paraprofessional Sharon Baron Early Childhood Center Email Special Education Teacher Brandi DeGier Early Childhood Center Email Paraprofesssional Kara Kloss Early Childhood Center Email Paraprofessional Jennifer Oldakowski Early Childhood Center Email Preschool Teacher Leah Suska Early Childhood Center Email Preschool Teacher Amanda Billig Early Childhood Center Email Paraprofessional Jennifer Eiynk Early Childhood Center Email Paraprofessional Patricia Matykiewicz Early Childhood Center Email Custodian Steve Reinhardt Early Childhood Center Email Preschool Teacher Bailey Warzecka Early Childhood Center Email

District Staff directory Driver, Transportation Chelsea Aschenbrenner District Email Special Education Teacher Ashley Dunlap District Email Driver, Transportation Curtis Gregory District Email Human Resources Coordinator Cherie Hanson District Email Nurse Nichole Klinkhammer District Email Superintendent Wayne LePard District Email Custodian Bryan Majerus District Email Driver, Transportation Dylan Merten District Email Sub Driver, Transportation LeRoy Popp District Email Executive Assistant Mandy Sadlo District Email Transportation Director Joseph Wiser District Email Finance Specialist Linda Brezinka District Email Driver, Transportation Myron Gleisner District Email Van Driver Madison Hackett District Email Driver, Transportation William Howe District Email Technology Integration Specialist/DAC Nicole Koll District Email Technology Director David Lemm District Email ECFE Child Educator Brittney Meehl District Email Community Education Director Jennifer Noble District Email Driver, Transportation Gary Popp District Email Driver, Transportation Paul Simon District Email Driver, Transportation Paul Zimny District Email Bus Driver Marvin Czech District Email ECFE Parent Educator Stacy Gold District Email Technology Assistant/Media Center Specialist Andrew Hagman District Email Driver, Transportation Jeanne Hultquist District Email Driver, Transportation Scott Krueger District Email Driver, Transportation Tom Lippert District Email Business Manager Bridget Merill-Myhre District Email Nurse Robyn Nyreen District Email Driver, Transportation Tom Popp District Email Nutrition Services Manager Barbara Torres District Email District Office Secretary Whitney Zirbes District Email

Elementary School Staff directory 3rd Grade Teacher Jennifer Beaman Elementary School Email Website > Art Teacher Rachel Eckman Elementary School Email Paraprofessional Patricia Gaetz Elementary School Email Custodian Tammy Graczyk Elementary School Email 4th Grade Teacher Theodore Hanson Elementary School Email Office/Secretary Dawn Hofstad Elementary School Email Special Education Teacher Samantha Kalthoff Elementary School Email Paraprofessional Madelin Kuehl Elementary School Email Speech Therapy Tammy Mattson Elementary School Email Elementary Principal Anthony Neumann Elementary School Email Special Education Teacher Lindsay Popp Elementary School Email 3rd Grade Teacher Rebecca Scott Elementary School Email Special Education Teacher Elizabeth Shelstad Elementary School Email Kitchen Julie Sobania Elementary School Email 4th Grade Teacher Hannah Thoma Elementary School Email Cook Britney Waytashek Elementary School Email 1st Grade Teacher Kari Wiersgalla Elementary School Email 2nd Grade Teacher Kathy Brenny Elementary School Email Website > 5th Grade Teacher Karissa Escobedo Elementary School Email Northern Pines Mackenzie Gangl Elementary School Email 1st Grade Teacher Alyssa Hamers Elementary School Email Custodian Karen Heinen Elementary School Email Paraprofessional Bethany Holtz Elementary School Email Spanish Teacher David Kruger Elementary School Email Title I Paraprofessional Lisa Lhotka-Fiedler Elementary School Email Physical Education Teacher Aaron Meier Elementary School Email Special Education Teacher Joan Nichols Elementary School Email Website > Paraprofessional Holly Psyck Elementary School Email Kindergarten Teacher Nikki Seguin Elementary School Email 5th Grade Teacher Chad Shelstad Elementary School Email Custodian Matthew Sobiech Elementary School Email Music Teacher Samantha Thompson Elementary School Email Social Worker Abigail Weidenbach Elementary School Email Paraprofessional Emily Wunderlich Elementary School Email Paraprofessional Casey Broda Elementary School Email Paraprofessional Gina Funk Elementary School Email 3rd Grade Teacher Janessa Gangl Elementary School Email 5th Grade Teacher Melissa Hammer Elementary School Email Website > 1st Grade Teacher Katie Hemminger Elementary School Email Website > MAP Coordinator Tammy Johannes Elementary School Email Paraprofessional Hannah Krych Elementary School Email 2nd Grade Teacher Michael Marschel Elementary School Email Website > Kindergarten Teacher Emma Melby Elementary School Email 4th Grade Teacher Merrin Polzine-Lust Elementary School Email Website > Lead Title I Services Kari Rohling Elementary School Email Kindergarten Teacher Tami Shaughnessy Elementary School Email 2nd Grade Teacher Amy Skeate-Carlson Elementary School Email Paraprofessional Lisa Tasto Elementary School Email Head Cook Sharon Waytashek Elementary School Email Custodian Mike Weinand Elementary School Email

< Middle/High School Academics District Calendar Guidance Office Media Center New Enrollment ROYALTON HIGH SCHOOL artist of the month September 2019 Artist of the Month Matthew Kasella Read More October 2019 Artist of the Month Kelsie Norberg Read More November 2019 Artist of the Month Jordan Pesta Read More December 2019 Artist of the Month Autumn Larson Read More January 2020 Artist of the Month Logan Sullivan Read More February 2020 Artist of the Month Isaac Kasella Read More March 2020 Artist of the Month Madison Gutzkow Read More April 2020 Artist of the Month Jenna Anderson Read More September 2018 Artist of the Month Brooke Richards Read More October 2018 Artist of the Month Isaac Kasella Read More November 2018 Artist of the Month Jordan Pesta Read More December 2018 Artist of the Month Kylee Berg Read More January 2019 Artist of the Month Kendra Duevel Read More February 2019 Artist of the Month Alexandra Storkamp Read More March 2019 Artist of the Month Grace Gall Read More April 2019 Artist of the Month Gavin Sowada Read More September 2017 Artist of the Month Cole Scofield Read More October 2017 Artist of the Month Emily Ferguson Read More November 2017 Artist of the Month Jason Kasella Read More December 2017 Artist of the Month Adam Beam Read More

Royalton School partners with Mid State Education District to offer early childhood family education classes and early childhood screenings. Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) What is ECFE? We recognize that parents are a child's first and most significant teachers, ECFE offers a variety of classes and resources for parents and children from birth through kindergarten age. ECFE helps build healthy families and sets the stage for parent involvement and children’s success in Kindergarten to Grade 12 education. Let the adventure begin by checking out our ECFE classes! ECFE Classes Early Childhood Screenings The early childhood years from birth to the start of kindergarten are an important time of rapid learning and growth. Screening is a brief, simple procedure used to identify potential health or developmental problems in infants and young children who may need a health assessment, diagnostic assessment or educational evaluation. Screening in early childhood supports children's readiness for kindergarten and promotes positive child health and developmental outcomes. You can expect a call from Royalton Public Schools Early Childhood Screening Coordinator when your child is between 3.5 and 4 years of age to set up a screening date. Or you can schedule an appointment online at: https://royalton.arux.app/search/all-programs or please contact the Community Education office at 320-584-4002 to schedule an appointment. Why Early Screening is so Important The early childhood years from birth to the start of Kindergarten are an important time of rapid learning and growth. Early Childhood screenings should be completed between the ages of 3 and 5 years. Screening is a brief, simple procedure used to identify potential health or developmental problems in infants and young children who may need a health assessment, diagnostic assessment, or educational evaluation. Screening in early childhood supports children's readiness for kindergarten and promotes positive child health and developmental outcomes. Early Childhood Screening is required for entrance in Minnesota’s public schools or within 30 days of enrollment into kindergarten. LITTLE ROYALS PRESCHOOL Our Little Royals program is open to all students who are 3 OR 4 Years old by September 1. Our preschool has earned 4 Stars in the State’s Parent Aware Quality Rating System. This is the highest possible rating given for high quality preschool programs. This rating means that the Little Royals Program uses the best practices to make sure children are ready for kindergarten. Enroll Community Education director Jennifer Noble The mission of Royalton Community Education is to create and provide non-traditional educational opportunities for individuals, young and old, to engage in lifelong learning and to enrich their lives and the community in which they live, play and work. Now is the perfect time to embrace new learning opportunities, connect with others, and explore activities that refresh both mind and body. Royalton Community Education is excited to offer a diverse range of community education programs designed to help you grow, discover new passions, and stay engaged with the world around you. If you have any questions about our school, programs, or activities, please feel free to contact me at 320-584-4002.

World's Best Workforce requires school districts to develop a long-term plan to support and improve teaching and learning in our schools in order to provide the best educational opportunities for our students while preparing them for the workplace after graduation < Business & Operations Comprehensive Achievement & Civic Readiness (CACR) (formerly World's Best Workforce) Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness is a part of 2013 Minnesota Statute, section 120B.11, that requires school districts to develop a long-term plan to support and improve teaching and learning in our schools in order to provide the best educational opportunities for our students while preparing them for the workplace after graduation. There are five main goals that the Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness plan focuses on to help achieve a higher level of education. These include: All children are ready for school. All racial and economic achievement gaps between students are closed. All students are ready for career and college. All students graduate from high school. Prepare students to be lifelong learners. Please click on the items below for more information: Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness 25-26 - Royalton's SMART goals for the 2025-26 school year Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness 24-25 (formerly World's Best Workforce) - Royalton's SMART goals for the 2024-25 school year World's Best Workforce Plan 2023-24 - Royalton's SMART goals for the 2023-24 school year in regards to the World's Best Workforce goals. World's Best Workforce Plan 2022-23 - Royalton's SMART goals for the 2022-23 school year in regards to the World's Best Workforce goals. World's Best Workforce Plan 2020-22 - Royalton's SMART goals for the 2021-22 school year in regards to the World's Best Workforce goals. World's Best Workforce Plan 2019-20 - Royalton's SMART goals for the 2019-20 school year in regards to the World's Best Workforce goals. World's Best Workforce Summary 2018-19 - A summary of what the school district is doing to work towards preparing our students for the workforce and meeting the World's Best Workforce goals. Royalton's SMART goals for the 2016-17 school year in regards to the World's Best Workforce goals.World's Best Workforce Plan 2016-17 Royalton's SMART goals for the 2015-16 school year in regards to the World's Best Workforce goals.World's Best Workforce Plan 2015-16 World's Best Workforce Summary 2015-16 - A summary of what the school district is doing to work towards preparing our students for the workforce and meeting the World's Best Workforce goals. 2014-15 SMART goals for Royalton and the results of those goals. World's Best Workforce Annual Report 2014-15 Current literacy plan for grades K-3.Reading Well by Grade 3 Literacy Plan Minnesota Report Card - Minnesota Department of Education's Minnesota Report Card website where you can view state assessment results, graduation rates, etc. for Royalton Public Schools.

< Middle/High School Academics District Calendar Guidance Office Media Center New Enrollment December 2020 Student of the Month Aubrey Krueger Royalton High School is proud to announce that Aubrey Krueger was selected as Student of the Month for December. Aubrey is the daughter of Isaac and Amy and older sister of Hannah. Aubrey gives her family a lot of credit for where she is today, “My family has taught me to work hard for the things I want in life and never take anything for granted. I feel very blessed to be surrounded by the support of immediate family, my grandparents, and my extended family throughout my high school career. They have been my cheering section for nearly all of my activities, edited my English papers, obtained their bus driver’s license, and always provided me with words of encouragement. I am very thankful that I have such a supportive family! Some of the things I like to do with my family are camping and taking our boat out on the lake in the summer.” At Royalton High School, Aubrey is involved in basketball, softball, volleyball manager, YES Club, BPA and Minnesota Honor Society. Aubrey believes being involved in these activities has played a huge role in her life, “I think everyone should take advantage of the extra-curricular activities at school because there is something for everyone. Being involved in activities has introduced me to some of my closest high school friends.” “I’ve had the opportunity to get to know Aubrey these past 4 years. I’ve seen so much growth in Aubrey as a student and person in the classroom and in her activities like basketball. Her work ethic in the classroom and in her activities has been awesome and it’s been a pleasure teaching and coaching her. I expect her to do great things in the years to come.”- Brad Baumann, Social Studies teacher and Head Girls Basketball Coach. When it comes to her classes Aubrey says her favorite classes were her Math classes. “I like math because it challenges me. I also like that although there are many ways to solve a problem, most of the time there is only one right answer so you can check your work. I would suggest taking a class that challenges you because it helps you learn and grow.” As for a favorite teacher in high school, Aubrey says Ms. Menden really comes to mind, “Ms. Menden challenges me to grow as a student and she also takes time to get to know me as an individual. Even though her class was early in the morning, every day she greeted me with a cheery personal greeting. She inspires me to be the best version of myself I can be in and out of the classroom.” Aubrey’s favorites memory in high school has been Homecoming. “My favorite high school memory was Homecoming. I loved being able to cheer on the football team with all of my classmates/friends and being able to compete in the Homecoming Olympics as a class.” Next year Aubrey plans to attend North Dakota State University to pursue a degree in accounting and in ten years she wants to have taken that degree and obtained a full-time accounting job. “In 10 years, I plan to be settled into a full-time accounting job, married, living in a house in a small town in either North Dakota or Minnesota, and probably starting a family.” Aubrey’s advice to high school freshmen is short but sweet “Don't take anything for granted because it can all be gone in no time!”

< Middle/High School Academics District Calendar Guidance Office Media Center New Enrollment December 2021 Student of the Month Erin Borash Royalton High School is proud to announce that Erin Borash was selected as Student of the Month for December. Erin is the daughter of Ronald and Ann. When it comes to family Erin says the support she gets from them has been extremely important, “My family has been extremely supportive of me and I really can’t thank them enough. From a young age, my parents instilled in me the value of hard work. I am thankful for the experience farm life has given me, and know that the responsibilities have given me a stronger work ethic. However, the most important lesson my family has taught me is to trust in God. While this path is often unclear and confusing, I feel blessed to have my parents and 7 older siblings to watch as examples. My family pushes me to give my best effort in everything I do, whether during a race, on a school project, or just in everyday life.” At Royalton High School, Erin is involved in many activities, she participates in Cross Country where she was a state qualifier, Track and Field, student council, Minnesota Honor Society, Knowledge Bowl, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, YES/Tech Club, Jazz Band and FFA. Erin believes all these activities plays a large role in her ability to meet people and make friends, “I would highly encourage all students to join a club or sport, they are a great way to get more involved in the school community and meet new people. I have gained amazing friendships through these activities over the years. Outside of school Erin spends time working on the family farm along with being an active member in the Holy Cross Catholic Church of North Prairie. There she is a member of the choir, a Religious Education teacher and a member of the Guardian Angels Youth Group. Erin is also a member of the Two Rivers Trailblazer 4H Club, she has shown just about every class of animal including chickens, ducks, geese, sheep and cows. Erin believes these activities have had a large impact on her life, “the Catholic faith is a fundamental aspect of my life and 4H has pushed me to become more involved in my community and to try new things.” When it comes to her classes Erin says her favorite class was the college writing Composition I & II. “I liked the challenge and work the class provided. It was satisfying to see myself improve over the course of the year as a writer. I would recommend this class to anyone who is willing to put in the time and effort this class demands. Many of the skills and concepts I have grasped from Composition can also apply to other classes and areas outside of school” As for a favorite teacher in high school, Erin says other than Comp I and II, chemistry was another favorite class and that was because of Mr. Thielges. “Chemistry was a close second to Composition, largely due to the teacher Mr. Thielges. He is a very knowledgeable teacher and makes his classes interesting. He pushed me to be a better student and challenged me with his classes. Mr. Thielges is a kind teacher, and I have great respect for him. When needed, he would also take time to help explain math homework that I or other students struggled with.” Erin’s favorite memory in high school was during the Cross-Country season at a meet in Holdingford, “My favorite high school memory was at the Holdingford cross country meet this past season which happened to fall on my birthday. While I was warming up for the race, my teammates rallied up all the other teams at the starting line and they all sang to me. Though it was a little embarrassing at first, it was a really special moment.” As for her favorite or best activity that she has been involved in, Erin again looks at Cross Country, “Being a part of the cross-country team for the past 7 years has been an experience I will look back on well after graduating. The sport has strengthened me mentally and physically, and I appreciate the challenge of it. My teammates and coaches likewise contributed to making my cross-country experience memorable. They were a very encouraging and energetic team and I will definitely miss my time there.” Next year Erin knows she is going to school, she’s just not 100% sure where yet, “I have not settled on a college yet, but am interested in pursuing a degree in animal science. Hopefully, I will also run cross country wherever I decide to go.” As to where she sees herself in 10 years, she has a couple ideas “I have agreed to become a live-in babysitter for my brother and soon-to-be sister-in-law’s future children. However, on the off chance that that doesn't work out, in 10 years I hope to be happily married and start a family of my own, on a small farm.” When it comes to advice she would give to high school freshmen, this is what Erin had to say, “With all the craziness transpiring in the world these past couple of years, it can be easy to sit back and hit cruise. Do not let this happen. Your school days will be over before you know it, so do not be afraid to try new things and give your best effort. If you do this, in the end, you will look back at your school days comforted that you made the most out of the time given.”