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!
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.
Reid Spanbauer
College: Fox Valley Technical College
Why Chosen: It has a very good Criminal Justice Program
Major: Criminal Justice
Advice for Future Senior: Have fun and make it last.
Keagan Stelzer
College: St. Norbert College
Why Chosen: SNC will allow me to play football.
Major: Business Administration
Advice for Future Senior: Don't take anything for granted; you never know when it's going to end.
Grace Syson
College: Augsburg University
Why Chosen: I like the city and I’m playing softball.
Major: Graphic Design and Marketing
Advice for Future Senior: Treat every day like it’s your last, and don’t take anything for granted.
Claire Vandenhouten
College: UW La Crosse
Why Chosen: La Crosse felt like home away from home.
Major: Mathematics
Advice for Future Senior: Do not slack off first semester, otherwise second semester will be painful.
Jitong "Jillian" Yang
College: Marquette University
Why Chosen: information not provided
Major: Computational Math
Advice for Future Senior: information not provided
Yuchen "Casual" Zhai
College: - Indiana University
Why Chosen: information not provided
Major: Chemistry
Advice for Future Senior: information not provided
