Graduations

 

North Dakota State Univ., Fargo

     Jacob Breuer, of Albertville, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in Exercise Science following the spring 2026 semester.

     Jillian Kulm, of Annandale, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in Political Science following the spring 2026 semester.

     Brianna G Bluiett, of Buffalo, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in Interior Design following the spring 2026 semester.

     Lydia Jolie Engle, of Buffalo, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BSCONSM degree in Construction Management following the spring 2026 semester.

     Sarah Gaida, of Buffalo, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS degree in Biological Sciences following the spring 2026 semester.

     McKenna Marie Thoe, of Buffalo, graduated Cum Laude with a BS degree in Political Science following the spring 2026 semester.

     Layne Teubert, of Buffalo, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS degree in Radiologic Sciences following the spring 2026 semester.

     Gabriel Jucha, of Delano, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BSARCH degree in Architecture following the spring 2026 semester.

     Ezekiel Karels, of Howard Lake, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BSIEMGT degree in Industrial Engineering and Management and a BSMFE degree in Manufacturing Engineering following the spring 2026 semester.

     Kyle J Segner, of Maple Lake, graduated Cum Laude with a BSABENG degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering following the spring 2026 semester.

     Taylor Brandt, of Monticello, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS degree in Finance following the spring 2026 semester.

     Ian David Crummy, of Monticello, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BSME degree in Mechanical Engineering following the spring 2026 semester.

     Alexander Nelson, of Monticello, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS degree in Computer Science following the spring 2026 semester.

     Elsie Hoard, of Montrose, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BSARCH degree in Architecture following the spring 2026 semester.

     Lauren Campbell, of South Haven, graduated Cum Laude with a BSN degree in Nursing following the spring 2026 semester.

     Daniel Ferrell, of South Haven, graduated Cum Laude with a BSARCH degree in Architecture following the spring 2026 semester.

     Skylor Gruba, of South Haven, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BSARCH degree in Architecture following the spring 2026 semester.

     Zachary R Balken, of St. Michael, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in Biological Sciences following the spring 2026 semester.

     Alexander Bourget, of St. Michael, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BSEE degree in Electrical Engineering following the spring 2026 semester.

     Jamie Eun-Hae Lee, of St. Michael, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences following the spring 2026 semester.

     Elizabeth Leonard, of St. Michael, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS degree in Strategic Communication following the spring 2026 semester.

     Ava Miller, of St. Michael, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in Criminal Justice following the spring 2026 semester.

     Ella Miller, of St. Michael, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS degree in Interior Design following the spring 2026 semester.

     Ella Zanetti, of St. Michael, graduated Cum Laude with a BS degree in Biological Sciences following the spring 2026 semester.

The following students graduated following the spring 2026 semester.

     Albertville - Ellie Breuer, BSN, Nursing; Holly Anna Carlson, MARCH, Architecture; Mackenzie Mclellan, BS, Interior Design; Trent James O’Neill, MARCH, Architecture.

     Annandale - Kenzie Norgren, MATRG, Athletic Training.

     Buffalo - Jayce Janke, BS Exercise Science; Max Lefstad, BS Marketing; Hunter Poncius, MEDUCAT, Leadership in Physical Education and Sport Coaching; Samuel Stewart Yost, BS, Comprehensive Science Education; Gabe Zumbusch, BS, Business Administration.

     Delano - Sydney York, BS, Natural Resources Management. 

     Hanover - David James Bull, BS, Computer Science

     Maple Lake - Hailey Kuperus, BS, Criminal Justice.                

     Monticello - Elsa Bainey, BS, Interior Design; Colton Topp, BS, Finance; Jon Ira Zemlicka, BS, Computer Science.

     Otsego - Gavin Smisek, BSCE, Civil Engineering.

     St. Michael - Holden Bursey, BSME, Mechanical Engineering; Gabriella Lynn Haines, MS, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences; Preston Langland, BSME, Mechanical Engineering; Tate Trushenski, MARCH, Architecture.

 

Univ. of North Dakota, Grand Forks

     Austin J Dietrich, of Albertville, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Accountancy degree in Accountancy, and a BBA in Finance following the spring 2026 semester.

     Daralyn R Goldsberry, of Cokato, graduated Cum Laude with a BS degree in Health Studies following the spring 2026 semester.

     Tristan C Shoberg, of Maple Lake, graduated Cum Laude with a BS in Aeronautics degree in Air Traffic Management following the spring 2026 semester.

      Andrew D Bot, of St. Michael, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BBA degree in Aviation Management and a BS in Aeronautics degree in Commercial Aviation following the spring 2026 semester.

     Spencer W Peterson, of Waverly, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Aeronautics degree in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations following the spring 2026 semester.

The following students graduated following the spring 2026 semester.

     Buffalo - Blair E Stewig, Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree.

     Otsego - Caleb Downs, BS, Criminal Justice Studies.

     St. Michael - Lauren Tatro, BBA, Information Systems, Marketing.

 

Univ. of Wisconsin, Whitewater

     Karlie Hall, of Montrose, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS degree in Human Performance following the spring 2026 semester.

 

---

Academic Honors

 

Minnesota State Comm. and Technical College

(4.0)

The following students were named to the President’s List for the spring 2026 semester.

     Buffalo - Megan Johnson.

     Monticello - Kathryn Roberg.

     South Haven – Morgan Brown; Rhone Durga; Erin Helgeson.

(3.5-3.99)

The following students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester.

     Annandale - Colby Dircks; Matthew Steinhoff.

     Delano - Charles Roeser.

     Maple Lake - Owen Holm.

     South Haven - Lucas Peterson.

     St. Michael - Griffin Berndt.

 

Minnesota State Univ., Mankato

(4.0)

The following students were named to the High Honor List for the spring 2026 semester.

     Albertville - Tyler Glass, Ryan Sandhoefner; Andy Waldoch.

     Annandale - Audrey Beffel; Bryn Fahey; Imari Herrmann; Avery Lee; Olivia Minear; Avery Seagraves; Nova Wagener.

     Buffalo - Maximus Baker; Laura Cox; Autumn Daleiden; Quinn Grossman; Alexis Plamann; Elizabeth Sylvester; Braedon Tazelaar.

     Cokato - Benjamin Gosswiller; Malaya Luckhardt; Kylie Melquist; Ethan Olson.

     Delano - Kendall Hassler; Natalie Lerum; Ava Menchaca; Karle Samuels.

     Hanover - Elyse Branger.

     Howard Lake - Maddy Remer.

     Maple Lake - Megan Kennett; Kelly Peterson.

     Monticello - Jaymon Dietel; Lexi Gremillion; Addison Kolles; Carlie Krumenauer; Hayley Kuehne; Aubree Sellner; Lindsey Stuberud.

     Montrose - Graeson Quast.

     Otsego - Makayla Leuthold.

     South Haven – Eric Niedzielski.

     St. Michael - Ellie Fisher; Claire Hinrichs; Josiah Stahlback.

     Waverly - Mason Walters.

(3.5-3.99)

The following students were named to the Honor List for the spring 2026 semester.

     Albertville - Carter Campbell; Maddy Gundberg; Austin Lake; Emilynn Molesky; Adeley Murkins; Avery O’Rourke; Kenna Smaagaard; Emily Zatton.

     Annandale - Jack Danzeisen; Elliot Peterson.

     Buffalo - Isabella Anderson; Ben Bonk; Grace Evans; Kate Hendel; Sarah Hennen; Emily Olson; Samuel Salonek; Brianna Shroyer; Lily VanderSluis; Maverick Woyke; Pam Yang.

     Cokato - Sophie Heimkes; Tate Koivisto.

     Delano - Maggie Gibbs; Quentin Goemer; Grace Hanek; Mason Hargarten; Faith Johnson; Cody Lambert; Aiden Leaver; Jaren Longstreet; Nolan Peterson; Graysen Rosenow.

     Hanover - Seth Cotton; Tia Thompson; Sawyer Tiedt.

     Howard Lake - Colton Gilbert; Ashley Schumacher.

     Maple Lake - Molly Wurm.

     Monticello - Caleb Biard; Nicholas Burggraff; Colton DeMars; Hunter Flanigan; Jade Flavin; Zimiel Krautbauer; Hogan Mercer; Connor Oen; Sonja Olson; Samantha Pullen.

     Montrose - Jack Entinger; Emma Lotzer; Jami Quast.

     Otsego - Brooklyn Timperley.

     South Haven - Thomas Halverson.

     St. Michael - Tyler Blount; Aidan Hanson; Olivia Henry; Charlie Langager; Ashlyn Marble; Marlee Maternowsky; Miah Nelson; Abby Nemeth; Boaz Okoth; Liam Oseth; Brett Roos; Hannah Smith; Skylar Smithers; Noah Tobey; Anna Volkenant; Ellie Westendorp.

     Waverly - Jaden Palmer; Megan Wiegand.

 

St. Cloud Technical & Community College

(4.0)

The following students were named to the President’s List for the spring 2026 semester.

     Albertville - Alexa Bunnell; Weendor Kamara.

     Annandale - Brandie Banister; Jillian Goelz; Kali Jones; Kaden Kadlec; Finley Kenning; Joseph Mejares; Austin Zahara.

     Buffalo - Simon Badowski; Erin Bengtson; Vitalina Gasiuc; Amelia Greninger; Denise Jones; Brandon Muehring; Olivia Pfeifer; Daniel Phillips; Hayley Rohlin; Audrey Schmidt; Brianna Smith; Jaclyn Wurm.

     Delano - Irene Diomande; Sicily Knisley; Belle Voight.

     Howard Lake - Angela DeVore; Ava Fiecke.

     Maple Lake - Alexis Boyd; Keagan Grube; Shayna Hulet; Andrew Marquette; Madilynn Norgren; Kelly Potter; Anna Zaske.

     Monticello - William Kuhn; Jenna Laughlin; Zoie Mossberg; Kayla Schmitz; Savannah Swanson; Kairah Wagner; Payton Wilke; Hannah Xiong.

     Montrose - Lilia Beyak.

     Otsego - Emily Head; Valorie Wood.

     South Haven – Tyler Charboneau; Chloe Christinsen; Brandon Cooper; Stephanie Reed; Hailey Rissanen; Jocelyn Zoller.

     St. Michael - Avery Bennett; Carter Bolduc; Greta Crowell; Lainey Jerulle.

     Waverly - Jessica Brien; Gabrielle Epple; Brenna Rasset.

(3.5-3.99)

The following students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester.

     Albertville - Julia Simonovich; Ashley Vetsch.

     Annandale - Wyatt Benson; Mariah Brumm; Julia Crowell; Penny Cundy; Carlie Hermes; Noelle Hogberg; Makenna Jude; Jacob McCarty; Amanda Moe; Dale Schmidt; Gracie Stolp; Jake Suchy.

     Buffalo - Andrew Bonk; Wyatt Bonk; Maday Machado Miranda; Abby Wilson.

     Cokato - Jack Kantola.

     Delano - Saydee Knisley.      

     Howard Lake - Bridget Clark.

     Maple Lake - Danica Hageman; Thelia Johnson; Joseph Neutz; Jack Peterson; Abigail Slavick.

     Monticello - Raquel Corzo; Luxon Craig; Melina Dezell; Ashlee Jensen; Jojo Prill; Liam Romani; Samuel Schmitcke; Samantha Schwab; Shelby Tanner; Logan Vedders; Ella Walters.

     Montrose - Tyler Kirkendall; Jenna Pohl; Carla Sanchez Vega.

     Otsego - Wesley Harrison.

     South Haven - Nora Almutawa; Delainy Danger; Katie Hommerding; Sami Winter.

     St. Michael - Lance Aydt; Delaney Barthel; Alexander Behrens; Amanda Hillesheim; Memphis Timlin; Henryk Zielinski. 

 

North Dakota State Univ., Fargo

(3.5-4.0)

The following students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester.

     Albertville - Christina-Lyne Yeluma Asanga; Anthony Colotti; Dillon Norton Glass; Joey Gonsior; Tyler Hil; Avery Rose Loftus; Callan Wagner.

     Annandale - Ryan Henry Fischer; Alicia Marie Henson; Kelsi Lillian Jude; Ava Louise Townsend; Graham Zuehlke.

     Buffalo - Jacob S Bakeberg; Logan J Bruska; Gaia De Young; Garrett Desmarais; Lydia Jolie Engle; Corrine Farniok; Sarah Gaida; Noah Gindele; Austin Hegle; Kyler Jo Hettwer; Adam Hoekstra; Alex Laho; Anthony Rainier Leintz; Gwendolyn Louise Young Peterson; Cayler Roder; Isabel Roush; Kathryn E Ruiter; McKenna Marie Thoe; Leah Rose West; Josiah Zilmer; Gabe Zumbusch, 

     Clearwater - Addison Rose Amundson; Hailey Keske; Austin Michael Kunkel; Kate Marie Neuman.

     Delano - Danica Rose Cox; Benjamin Engel; Logan J Felknor; Margaret Mae Kraft; Matthew Lahlum; Maddison Jeanne Meister; Christian Morrissette; Lincoln Morrissette; Grace C Reither; Mason Lee Veal; Sydney York.

     Hanover - David James Bull; Amelia Butkowski; Owen Lange; Isaac Marschel; Meghan Taylor Mundale; Ryan Patterson; Anna Wuollet.

     Howard Lake - Josh David Evensen; Ezekiel Karels; Chloe Kieser.

     Maple Lake - Ashley Marie Gaffaney; Hailey Kuperus; Olivia Paumen; Avery Annelisa Rowe.

     Monticello - Elsa Bainey; Taylor Brandt; Ian David Crummy; Olivia Dunn; Emma Ellingson; Alexander Nelson; Elle Nelson; Sophie Rosh; Clara R Warmka; Brody Zychowski.

     Montrose - Brody Baumann; Shalaine Sharona Brown; Frankie Nau; Aubrey Irene Van Arnam; Sophia Leigh Zupan.

     Otsego - Dylan Robert Bachmeier; Tabitha Bandy; Kerigan Brooks; Michael Ewert; Peyton Fischer; Madeline Grace Hall; Lily Holland; Aidan Leonard; Nathan Orwoll; Koen Schlangen; Gavin Smisek; Izzy Voigt. 

     Rockford - Robbie Begin; Hannah Mary Ekman; Reagan Pedersen; Anika Marie Perlich; Megan Lynn Voss.

     South Haven - Joseph Peter Gendreau; Skylor Gruba; Tyson Sanderson.

     St. Michael - Jackson Zachary Bakke; Dylan Balken; Zachary R Balken; AJ Beck; Layton Bottolfson; Owen T Cary; Grace Eicher; Cody Stephen Frelich; Jacob Douglas Goth; Grace Kirk; Austin Laing; Cael Larose; Conner Glyndon Leach; Jamie Eun-Hae Lee; Ava Miller; Adelyn Norwick; Asher Patrick Novak; Jaeger Addison O’Brien; Thomas Ohotto; Bryce Richard Popelka; Ava Marie Schmidt; Drew Tauber; Audie Wandmacher; Vivian May Weber; Caden Wenzel; Emma Mary Woitalla; Bella Zehoski; Mason Zimmer; Trevin Jon Zink.

 

Univ. of North Dakota, Grand Forks

(3.8-4.0)

The following students were named to the President’s Roll of Honor for the spring 2026 semester.

     Albertville -Austin Dietrich.

     Annandale - Maxwell Schimelpfenig.

     Buffalo - Hope I Bjornson; Caroline J Bobick; Marcus R Boeckers; Melia Fischer; Nolan Mahannah; Marlee M Walker; Zia B Wulf. 

     Cokato - Ashley L Hebner.

     Delano - Maria C Lee.

     Hanover - Makenna Morrell.

     Monticello - Owen Soderholm.

     Montrose - Andrea Larson.

     South Haven - Shirley Langbehn.

     St. Michael - Regan Anderson; Noah M Bilicki; Andrew D Bot; Tyson Hentges; Faith A Johnson; Elise Neilson; Maria G Rydberg; Riley B Tangen; Palmer T Willegalle.

     Waverly - Spencer W Peterson.

(Top 15%)

The following students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester.

     Annandale - Maxwell Schimelpfenig.

     Buffalo - Hope I Bjornson; Marcus R Boeckers; Hannah Z Braun; Tanner J Finke; Marlee M Walker; Zia B Wulf.

     Cokato - Ashley L Hebner; Addison J Quern.

     Delano - Maria C Lee; Nora A Slipka.    

     Hanover - Sophia L Alderman.

     Monticello - Owen Soderholm.

     Montrose - Andrea Larson.

     South Haven - Shirley Langbehn.

     St. Michael - Regan Anderson; Tyson Hentges; Faith A Johnson; Elise Neilson; Noah M Sutlief.

     Waverly - Spencer W Peterson.

 

Univ. of Tampa, FL

(3.75-4.0)

The following students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester.

     St. Michael - Eva Bollin; Kenadie Schlangen.

 

Mississippi State Univ.

(3.5-3.79)

The following student was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester.

     Hanover - Ava Henderson.

 

---

Reunions

 

BHS Class of 1960

     

The Buffalo High School Class of 1960 will have their Class Reunion/party on Thursday, August 20, starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Bison Creek Event Center, 1207 Hwy. 25 N. in Buffalo. Classmates, family, and caretakers are encouraged to come together to relive memories, share our experiences, and enjoy the day. Your presence will make our reunion better for everyone.

You may wish to attend the popular, free concert at Sturgis Park, starting at 7:00 p.m. and ending 8:30 p.m.

For questions, contact 301-801-6948. (P23)

 

BHS Class of 1961

     

The BHS Class of 1961 will be celebrating their 65th Class Reunion on Thursday, September 17, at Bison Creek Event Center, located at 1207 Hwy. 25 N. in Buffalo.

Social hour begins at 11:15 a.m., with lunch served at 12:30 p.m. Reservations are not required.

Please share information with other out-of-town classmates. (P23)

 

BHS Class of 1963

     

The BHS Class of 1963 will celebrate their 63rd reunion on Thursday, August 20, at Bison Creek Event Center, 1207 Hwy. 25 North in Buffalo.

Social hour begins at 11:00 a.m. with lunch served at 12:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, call Joyce at 763-682-2365. If no answer, please leave a message and phone number, and someone will return your call. (P23)