COLLEGE BOUND

Seniors 2020

Nathan Barfknecht

College: UW La Crosse

Why Chosen: I really like the campus, and I've heard a lot of good things from my friends who go there.

Major: Computer Science

Advice for Future Senior: Don't get overwhelmed by colleges and applications. Just take it one day at a time, and make the most of your senior year because it's the best year of high school.

Tyler Bromberek

College: Fox Valley Technical College

Why Chosen: It offers hands on training while learning a trade.

Major: Construction or a labor trade

Advice for Future Senior: Have fun in your last year of high school, and make memories count!

Caden Chier

College: UW Madison

Why Chosen: Madison has a great engineering and premedical program that will help me get into good medical schools after college.

Major: Biomedical Engineering (premed)

Advice for Future Senior: Always do your best in high school, and stick with it.

Claire Chier

College: Fordham University (New York, New York)

Why Chosen: Fordham has a good chemistry program in a great location.

Major: Chemistry/Pre-med

Advice for Future Senior: Don't take your time at Lourdes for granted!

Patrick Derleth

College: Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (Winona, Minnesota)

Why Chosen: I chose Saint Mary’s because the school provides an excellent opportunity for me to extend my education beyond my undergraduate degree in a small environment surrounded by many outdoor amenities.

Major: History

Advice for Future Senior: Try your best to enjoy every single day of your senior year, fight against senioritis in the spring, and never take Lourdes for granted.

Leyang "Victor" Du

College: University of Connecticut (Storrs, Connecticut)

Why Chosen: information not provided

Major: Computer Science

Advice for Future Senior: information not provided

May Qing Dunn

College: University of Mary (Bismark, North Dakota)

Why Chosen: I loved the environment and campus feel of U Mary.

Major: Biology

Advice for Future Senior: Even though life might not go as planned, it always moves on.

Tate Fabisch

College: Fox Valley Technical College

Why Chosen: I chose this college because it is only two years, and it has the best training facilities in the nation.

Major: Fire Protection

Advice for Future Senior: If you don't like school but want a career that involves a degree, go to FVTC!

Maria Foss

College: Benedictine College (Lisle, Illinois)

Why Chosen: I chose Benedictine College because of the community there and strong faith that everybody on campus has.

Major: English

Advice for Future Senior: Don't take things for granted because you never know what's in the future.

Erin Ganther

College: University of Kentucky (Lexington, Kentucky)

Why Chosen: I chose Kentucky because it has a strong program for my major. The second I stepped on campus, it felt like home. The people were so welcoming, and that's the type of environment I want to surround myself with.

Major: Fashion Merchandising and Interior Design

Advice for Future Senior: Soak in every moment. The year flies by too quickly, and you want to spend as much time with your friends before you go your separate ways!

Rebecca Geffers

College: UW Madison

Why Chosen: It was the cheapest of the 20 (I do not recommend) I applied to, close to home, has a thriving Catholic community, and there are many opportunities for internships. The upbeat atmosphere is also a plus!"

Major: Political Science and Economics - Pre-Law

Advice for Future Senior: Take time for yourself, and do not be afraid of change!

Joely Hurkman

College: UW Oshkosh

Why Chosen: I chose Oshkosh because it is close to home and offers the education that I want.

Major: Radio/TV/Film

Advice for Future Senior: Don't rely on future experiences for happiness. Make each moment count, and live everyday like it's your last.

Sophie Jensen

College: UW Milwaukee

Why Chosen: UW Milwaukee is in a big city with a lot to offer but not too far from home. UW Milwaukee will offer me smaller classes and a lot of internship opportunities.

Major: Criminology

Advice for Future Senior: Put 100% effort into everything you do until the day you graduate.

Tyler Johnsen

College: Northern State University (Aberdeen, South Dakota)

Why Chosen: It is far from home, and I like the environment. I can play football, and I am excited to be in the first football class with new coaching staff.

Major: Math

Advice for Future Senior: Enjoy high school; it goes by too fast.

Josiah Jungwirth

College: Fox Valley Technical College

Why Chosen: It's affordable, and I can stay in Oshkosh

Major: Criminal Justice

Advice for Future Senior: Enjoy what you have now and never expect things to work out perfectly.

Sydney Kelly

College: UW La Crosse

Why Chosen: It has a physical therapy school, and it’s a beautiful campus.

Major: Kinesiology

Advice for Future Senior: You are going to miss this time of your life even if you think you won’t.

Regan Kraus

College: UW-Oshkosh

Why Chosen: UWO is close to home, I can save money, and all of my college credits will transfer nicely.

Major: Biology

Advice for Future Senior: Put school first but don't overdo it. Stick with friends that you can be yourself around.

Yixuan "Eric" Liu

College: University of Arizona

Why Chosen: information not provided

Major: Business - Economics

Advice for Future Senior: information not provided

Keely Mains

College: UW Oshkosh

Why Chosen: information not provided

Major: Business

Advice for Future Senior: information not provided

Addison Masini

College: Northern Arizona

Why Chosen: It has a good honors college and great town.

Major: Undecided

Advice for Future Senior: Enjoy senior year and don't hope for it to be over too soon.

Rosa Melendez-Giron

College: UW Oshkosh

Why Chosen: UWO has great academic reputation. I also chose it for the cost and for the classes and majors it offers.

Major: Undecided

Advice for Future Senior: Take a lot of photos and try new things.

Gavin Meyers

College: UW Madison

Why Chosen: I have the opportunity to play college football, and I like the campus.

Major: Marketing

Advice for Future Senior: Don't take anything about your senior year for granted.

Ellen Moore

College: University of Mary

Why Chosen: I chose to go to U-Mary because I will continue my running career there and, overall, the school was a good fit for me.

Major: Business Administration

Advice for Future Senior: Enjoy high school and participate in school functions likes dances and sporting events.

George Muench

College: Edgewood College (Madison, WI)

Why Chosen: I have the opportunity to play basketball, and I like the fact that Edgewood is a small school in a big city.

Major: Undecided

Advice for Future Senior: Wash your hands, and don't eat bats.

Nataly Neitzel

College: Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)

Why Chosen: The overall feel of the school felt right, and Michigan State has a great science program.

Major: Nursing

Advice for Future Senior: Enjoy every moment; it'll go by faster than you think.

Sophia Nielsen

College: UW Oshkosh

Why Chosen: I chose UWO because of the excellent nursing program it offers. I also enjoy the familiarity of staying close to home.

Major: Nursing

Advice for Future Senior: My advice to future seniors is to never take any moment for granted, and push yourself to your fullest potential.

Noah Ralofsky

College: Creighton University (Omaha, Nebraska)

Why chosen: I chose Creighton for the moderate enrollment size, the internship opportunities the business program offers, and the campus feel.

Major: Finance

Advice for future senior: Participate in as many events as you can, and appreciate the time you have. Senior year goes by too fast.

Noah Resop

College: Fox Valley Technical College

Why Chosen: Fox Valley Technical College is affordable and close to home.

Major: Undecided

Advice for Future Senior: Enjoy high school.

Raechel Russo

College: UW Oshkosh

Why Chosen: I like that I can still visit my family, and I'm able to coach volleyball.

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Advice for Future Senior: Take advantage of your high school experience. Participate in school events: homecoming, football games, pep rallies, prom, etc.

Annalise Schraa

College: UW Madison

Why Chosen: I chose Madison because of the great academic and internship opportunities I will have.

Major: Political Science / Pre-Law

Advice for Future Senior: Always put 100% effort in everything you do, but don't forget to live a little either. You only have one senior year with your friends, and you never realize how fast it goes until it's over. Cherish every moment, big or small.