Graduates

The following students graduated from North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota.

Alexandria: Andrew Bristow, Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, mechanical engineering; Theresa Goering, BS, microbiology; Rachel Kalina, BS in Nursing, nursing, honors; Andrew Ladwig, BS, computer science, honors; David Levahn, BS, computer science; Craig Martin, BS, environmental design, honors.

Brandon: Robyn Anderson, Doctor of Pharmacy, pharmacy.

Carlos: Andrew Lamb, BS, computer science.

Farwell: Janelle Lanoue, BS, animal science.

Garfield: Sarah Meichsner, Doctor of Pharmacy, pharmacy.

Kensington: Erica Nelson, BS, animal science.

Osakis: Donna Vetter, BS, human development and family science.

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The following students graduated from The North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, North Dakota.

Alexandria: Eric Schuler, certificate, plumbing; Erica Weber, Associate of Applied Science (AAS), occupational therapy assistant.

Brandon: Kasey Olson, AAS, diesel technology.

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The following students graduated from the University of Minnesota Crookston.

Alexandria: Bryan Boutain, BS, marketing.

Brandon: Mark Ranweiler, BS, natural resources.

Garfield: Zachary Larson, Bachelor of Science, natural resources; Cory Seidel, BS, natural resources.

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The following students participated in the May Augustana College commencement ceremony in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Alexandria: Molly Leland, Bachelor of Arts (BA), cum laude; Karise Stillson, BA, magna cum laude.

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Jesica Nkouaga of Brandon graduated from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas with a Master of Library Service (English for speakers of other languages).

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Jenna Kryder, O.D. is a May graduate of the University of Missouri, St. Louis and received her Doctor of Optometry degree on May 12. She is the daughter of Steven and Teresa Herzog of Alexandria and the wife of George Kryder. In 2006, Kryder received a Bachelor of Science in sports medicine from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. She plans to practice in the U.S.

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Jaime Grundman of Osakis graduated from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul in spring 2012.

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Hannah Trumm of Alexandria, daughter of Paul and Debra Trumm, graduated from St. Olaf College, Northfield with majors in chemistry and Asian studies and a concentration in Japan studies.

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Cory Seidel, son of Dean and Nancy Seidel of Garfield, graduated in May from the University of Minnesota, Crookston with a bachelor's degree in natural resources management. Seidel is a 2008 graduate of Jefferson High School in Alexandria.

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The following students earned degrees from the Minnesota School of Business, Plymouth.

Amanda Cogley, Jefferson High School (JHS), 1991, Associate of Applied Science, paralegal; Jayde Quigley, JHS, 1998, Bachelor of Science, veterinary technology.

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Grant Haugen of Alexandria graduated from The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth on May 13. He received a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.

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Katherine Ryan recently graduated from the University of Iowa with high distinction and honors. She received a Bachelor of Arts in English.

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Aaron Burreson of Alexandria graduated from Luther College, Decorah, Iowa on May 20. He received a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.

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