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.

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