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Published June 13, 2012, 12:00 AM

June 13th, 2012

Photos from the June 13th, 2012 edition of the Echo Press.


Jefferson High School seniors shared a laugh when speaker and classmate Lucas McKirdy talked about the lessons that could be gleaned from Star Wars. They included (left to right) AJ Anderson, Dan Anderson, Dee Dee Bennett, Michaela Anderson, Rebecca Anderson, Samantha Anderson and Jordan Arel. (Photo by Al Edenloff)

  • Jefferson High School seniors shared a laugh when speaker and classmate Lucas McKirdy talked about the lessons that could be gleaned from Star Wars. They included (left to right) AJ Anderson, Dan Anderson, Dee Dee Bennett, Michaela Anderson, Rebecca Anderson, Samantha Anderson and Jordan Arel. (Photo by Al Edenloff)
  • Graduates walked into the Jefferson High School gym Sunday as the Jefferson String Orchestra played Pomp and Circumstance. They included (left to right) Laurel Thompson, Heather Thompson, Rachel Thompson, Krista Johnson and Ryan Johnson. (Photo by Al Edenloff)
  • School board chair Dean Anderson handed a diploma to Emily Doege. Also pictured is teacher Tom Smith, who made the welcoming remarks. (Photo by Al Edenloff)
  • The Cardinals' Wensia Johnson (left) reached for anything she had left in the tank as she crossed the finish line right in front of Taylor Anderson from Hopkins in the 200-meter dash on Saturday. (Echo Press photo by Eric Morken)
  • Senior Jamie Piepenburg reached for the finish line during the 1,600-meter run on Saturday morning. (Echo Press photo by Eric Morken)
  • Madi Urman ran through the finish line during the 4x100-meter relay on Saturday. (Echo Press photo by Eric Morken)
  • Osakis junior Becka Sadlemyer didn't break stride as she crossed the finish line in the 4x200-meter relay on Saturday. (Echo Press photo by Eric Morken)
  • Students attending the recent Central Lakes Music Club reception to honor graduating seniors include (left to right) Spencer Brand, Jordan Arel, Patrick Wagner, Jayne Haglin, Serena Stoeck, Alex Blaser, Ellen Lanman, Ben VonBargen; (front) Jordyn Anderson and Courtney Lahr. Other graduating seniors not able to attend include Andy Eerdmans and Billy Eerdmans, students of Roxanne Klemetson; Katherine Thielen, student of Marlene Larson; Sarah Bruemmer, Rebecca Firezar, Kinsey Gruber and Britnee Hedstrom, students of Kristi Wussow. (Contributed photo)
  • The top 12 students earning the most points in the Passport Club include (back row, left to right) Ivan Brever-Corage, 6th grade; Isaac Peterson, 5th grade; Dakota Zollner, 5th grade; Clayton Luedeke, 6th grade; Tanner Kluver, 6th grade; (front row) Thyra Eysselinck, 5th grade; Brynne Pass, 6th grade; Savanna Bous, 6th grade.<br /><br />Not pictured: Dahlton Hastings, 6th grade; Dillon Vogt, 6th grade; McKenzie Shamp, 5th grade; Hunter Hastings, 4th grade. (Contributed photo)
  • Students placing in the top of each class include (back row, left to right)<br /><br />Dahlton Hastings and Dillon Vogt, 6th grade; McKenzie Shamp, 5th grade; Hunter Hastings, 4th grade; (front row) Mason Teaser, 2nd grade; Brandon Arvidson, 1st grade; Jager Gagne, 3rd grade. (Contributed photo)<br /><br />