Katherine Thomas, daughter of Geri and Bill Thomas of St. Joseph, recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in community health from St. Cloud State University. She is certified as a personal trainer and will continue to evolve in this area. Her twin sister Abigail Thomas also recently graduated with a master’s degree in social work from University of Minnesota-Duluth and will continue to help the community of Duluth.
Carolynn Becker, daughter of Kristen and Matthew Becker of St. Joseph and former graduate of Holdingford High School, recently graduated with a major in business from Concordia College-Moorhead.
Morgan Vouk, daughter of Lisa and Frank Vouk of St. Joseph and former graduate of Holdingford High School, recently graduated with a double major in English and global studies, and a minor in women’s and gender studies from Concordia College-Moorhead .
Jarrett Crue of St. Joseph recently graduated from Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa.
Madisyn Petersen, 21, St. Joseph, recently graduated from the U.S. Army National Guards boot camp at Fort Lenard Wood, Missouri. Private 1st class Petersen successfully completed 14 weeks of training as a combat engineer and will continue her training at Camp Ripley in Fort Ripley.
Lauren Stock of St. Joseph recently graduated with a doctor of physical therapy degree from University of Jamestown, North Dakota.
Ethan Wolff, son of Mary and Scott Wolff of St. Joseph, recently graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School. Wolff will continue his education this fall at St. John’s University. Congratulations, Ethan! Your parents want you to know they are proud and excited for you to learn and grow.
Kayla Okonu, daughter of Angel Hight of St. Joseph, recently graduated from St. John’s Prep. She will attend Seattle University in fall on a Sullivan Leadership Award.
Hannah Reiter, daughter of Jessica and Wayne Reiter of St. Joseph, recently graduated from Apollo High School. She plans to attend College of St. Benedict to major in nursing.
Bethany Knopp, daughter of Jody and Lynn Knopp of St. Joseph, recently graduated from Apollo High School. She plans to attend the University of Minnesota-Morris to study in the field of health sciences and participate on the women’s swim and dive team.
Eleanor Pelzel, daughter of Jodi and Jamie Pelzel of St. Joseph, recently graduated from Cathedral High School.
She plans to major in biology and play volleyball at Bethel University.
Emma Safford, daughter of Barbara and Emory Safford of St. Joseph, recently graduated from Apollo High School. Her future plans are to attend a school for nursing
Britney Notsch, daughter of Amy and Edward Notsch of St. Joseph, recently graduated from Holdingford High School. Her future plans are to major in graphic design and Japanese at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Jaedyn Nydeen, daughter of Pam and Lance Nydeen of St. Joseph, recently graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School. She plans to attend the College of St. Benedict and pursue a degree in nursing.