Shane Martin Lyons

Shane Martin Lyons was born on June 2, 1994 and is the son of Michael and Amanda Lyons. He has seven siblings: Conor, Carol, Niamh, Niall, Mikey, Eoin and Aoife. 

His awards and achievements include All-State Honorable Mention for Speech & Drama Choral Reading, All-District Honorable Mention for being defensive back and wide receiver in football, being Senior Captain in football, as well as attaining A and B Honor Roll.

Shane’s favorite activity is to fish.

His extracurricular activities include football (4), track (2), basketball (1) and Speech & Drama (1).

His best memories while attending MHS come from when a mouse waddled into Mr. Swenson’s class with a huge dust ball wrapped around it. 

Shane’s funniest moment was being a Backstreet Boy for the school play. 

His biggest inspiration is his dad, because he showed Shane how working hard has good outcomes.

Shane’s gift to the underclassmen goes to Kane Barker: “Stay cool.”

His favorite quote is, “You really can learn from your mistakes.”

Shane’s plans for the future are to attend Des Moines Area Community College for two years before moving onto Dental School at University of Iowa. 

He is excited for graduation so he can see what college is really like. 

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Matthew Louis Armstrong

Matthew Louis Armstrong was born on March 7, 1994 and is the son of Angie and David Armstrong. He has three siblings, Jennifer, Sam and Ted. 

His favorite activities include ping-pong and hanging out with friends. 

Matt’s extracurricular activities include football (4), basketball (4), Speech & Drama (3) and track (1).

His best memories while attending MHS come from being involved in extracurricular activities. 

Matt’s biggest inspiration is his friends. 

His gift to the underclassmen goes to Luke Goodman, “Embrace your nickname.”

Matt’s plans for the future are to attend Des Moines Area Community College for two years before transferring to University of Iowa to be a math teacher. 

He is excited for graduation so he can start living on his own and pursue his goals in life.

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Stephen John Vavroch

Stephen John Vavroch was born on September 23, 1993 and is the son of Mark and Julie Vavroch. He has one brother, Matthew.

His favorite activity is hanging out with Matt and Shane. 

Stephen’s extracurricular activities include football (4), basketball (4), track (4), FFA (4), Speech & Drama (4) as well as baseball (3).

His gift to a friend goes to another senior, Brady Losure: “Opportunity dances with those who are already on the dance floor.” 

Stephen’s plans for the future are to attend the University of Iowa for Pre-Pharmacy.

He is not ready to graduate because he will miss his good buddies at Montezuma. 

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Cheyenne Rea Vogt

Cheyenne Rea Vogt was born on March 24, 1993 and is the daughter of Kelli Sue Vogt. She has two brothers, Josh and Travis Vogt.

Cheyenne’s favorite activities include skate boarding, horseback riding, drawing, fishing and camping. 

Her extracurricular activities include softball (2), archery (1) and basketball (1).

Cheyenne’s best memories while attending MHS come from making Andrea laugh in the hallway and all of the conversations at lunch. 

Her most embarrassing moment was when she was de-pantsed in the hallway.

Cheyenne’s biggest inspirations are Dahvie Vanity and Andy Beirsack.

Her gift to the underclassmen is, “Do not procrastinate with your homework.”

Cheyenne’s favorite quote is, “Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future.”

Her plans for the future are to attend Indian Hills or go to school for cosmetology.

Cheyenne is excited for graduation because she ready for a new chapter in her life.

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Rachel May Ranfeld

Rachel May Ranfeld was born on August 18, 1993 and is the daughter of Mary and Randy Ranfeld. She has two sisters, Dianna Bryan, Alicia Hasley and nephew Ethan Hasley.

Rachel’s award and achievements include having a poem published in an anthology while she was a freshman, State Speech & Drama during freshman year, as well as 3^rd place in an Iowa newspaper competition. 

Her favorite activities are hanging out with friends, reading and writing. 

Rachel’s  extracurricular activities include yearbook (4), Speech & Drama (3), journalism (2) and National Honor Society (1).

Her best memories while attending MHS were from studying at the University of Iowa with Natalie Kirton during the Iowa Summer Journalism Camps and sitting at Frau’s back table everyday with her two best friends Natalie Kirton and Charlee Arp in junior high. 

Her biggest inspiration is her daughter. 

Rachel’s gift to the underclassmen is, “Don’t procrastinate and don’t hesitate to do what you desire.”

Rachel is excited for graduation because she is ready to get on with her life, not held back by the constraints of high school. 

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Connor Michael Johnston

Connor Michael Johnston was born on September 4, 1993 and is the son of Mike and Brenda Johnston. He has one sister, Colleen Johnston.

Connor’s awards and achievements include A Honor Roll, three-time State wrestling place winner as well as 3^rd Team  All-State for football.

His favorite activities include hanging out with friends, hunting and fishing. 

Connor’s extracurricular activities include wrestling (4), football (4), baseball (2), Speech & Drama (2) and track (1).

His best memories while attending MHS come from working on his college class with Matt and Mr. Bates at 11:59 p.m. trying to finish the class he waited until the last week to start. 

Connor’s funniest moment was watching Dayton freak out when his car was stolen during homecoming. 

His biggest inspiration is Brant Vermeer, for always taking extra time to talk to Connor about football and everything else in life. 

Connor’s gift to the underclassmen goes to Macy Taylor, “Don’t let senioritis get the best of you next year.”

His favorite quote is by Michael Jordan: “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. 

Connor’s plans for the future are to go to college for six years and become an engineer, move to a small town in Iowa, get married, have kids and get old. 

Connor is excited for graduation because he can move onto the next chapter of his life. 

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Katelin Ann Shepard

Katelin Ann Shepard was born on October 9, 1993 and is the daughter of Becky and Frank Gillum and Carl and Amy Shepard. She has six siblings: Hollis Anderson; Reece Shepard; Brittney, Franklin, Hailey and Chance Gillum. 

Katelin’s achievements include attaining the A Honor Roll in high school.

Her favorite hobbies are driving and hanging out with friends. 

Katelin’s extracurricular activities include FCCLA (2).

Her best memories while attending MHS come from General Math with Dayton Pringle. 

Katelin’s biggest inspirations come from Becky, Amy and Kelly, the three strongest women she knows, for always being there and understanding. 

Her gift to the underclassmen goes to Vanessa Minner and Macy Taylor, “Stay amazing!”

Katelin’s favorite quote is, “Hey, Red Head! Are you taking our order?”

Her plans for the future are to attend Kirkwood Community College for human services. 

Katelin is excited for graduation because she is ready to start a new adventure at a new place with new people. 

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Dayton Daniel Pringle

Dayton Daniel Pringle was born on September 2, 1994 and is the son of Nikki Talbert and Daniel Joseph Pringle and his stepfather Brent Talbert. He has three siblings, Caleb, Mya, and Reagan Talbert. 

His awards and achievements include being an Iowa Games gold medalist and winning countless racquetball tournament places. 

Dayton’s favorite activities are ping-pong, chilling with friends, and working at Taso’s Steakhouse in Oskaloosa. 

His extracurricular activities include golf (4), Speech & Drama (3) and wrestling (2).

Dayton’s  best memories while attending MHS come from Homecoming and the suburban rides to wrestling practice. 

His most embarrassing and funniest moment is a tie between his second day of Sophomore year or when three of his friends “moved” his car.

Dayton’s biggest inspiration is Brent Talbert for stepping in and being the father that he didn’t have the chance to find. 

His gift to the underclassmen is, “No matter how bad the drama is or how much your break-up hurts, it’s only high school; it’s not a big deal at all.”

Dayton’s favorite quote is by Albert Einstien: “Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; I’m not sure about the universe.”

His plans for the future are to attend Indian Hills Community College for a degree, but he is keeping his options open for a career.

Dayton is excited for graduation because high school is four years too long.  At the same time,  he isn’t excited for graduation because he likes everyone in the Class of 2012 and will miss them.

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Kaylin Marie Hansen

Kaylin Marie Hansen was born July 23, 1993 and is the daughter of Judd and Michele Hansen. She has three sisters, Ashley Reitzler, Karah Hansen and Ainsley Hansen.

Her awards and achievements include several top places for team events in FFA.

Kaylin’s extracurricular activities include FFA(4), Speech & Drama (4), football cheerleading(4), National Honor Society (3), wrestling cheerleading (2), track (2) and Student Council (1).

Her best memories from attending MHS were making the varsity cheerleading squad for football her freshman year. 

The most important things in Kaylin’s life are faith and family. 

Her gift to the underclassmen goes to her sister Karah, “Stay out of trouble.” To everyone else, “Don’t let anyone tell you you can’t do something; hard work can get you anywhere.”

Kaylin’s favorite quote is from Phillipians 4:13: “I do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Her plans for the future are to attend the University of Iowa and major in Pre-Med.

Kaylin is excited for graduation because she is ready to experience new opportunities and meet new people. 

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Tania Jo Thompson

Tania Jo Thompson was born on April 9, 1994 and is the daughter of Rod Thompson and Angie Patterson. She has one brother, Tyler Thompson. 

Tania’s favorite hobby is spending time with friends and family. 

She says there are way too many embarrassing or funny moments to pick just one.

It is hard for Tania to narrow down her  biggest inspiration to just one.

Tania says, “I’ve learned many different things from many different people. They all mean the world to me, and I wouldn’t trade them for anything. You know who you are!”

Her gift to the underclassmen goes to her brother Tyler “Bubby” Thompson: “Stay involved! You’ve got some talent, man! Keep it up, and don’t you DARE do anything I wouldn’t do!”

Tania’s favorite quote is by John Wayne: “Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.”

Her future plans are to attend Capri College in Cedar Rapids for cosmetology and to then move south to study social psychology.

Tania is excited for graduation because she is ready to see where this crazy journey we call life is going to take her; there is so much more out there to see and do.

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Nathan Edward Wheeler

Nathan Edward Wheeler was born on April 13, 1994 and is the son of Harold and Pat Wheeler. He has three sisters: Audrey, his twin Natalie and his younger sister Allison. 

Nathan’s awards and achievements include being a member of the 2011 Farm Business Management State Champion and 3^rd place National Team; SICL All-Conference Honorable Mention in basketball; attaining the A-Honor Roll all four years of high school; Large Group All-State Speech & Drama Honorable Mention in Freshman Choral Reading, Readers Theater and Choral Reading; and being a member of the 2012 JazzFest 1^st Place 1A Band. 

His favorite activities are going out to see movies and eating with friends and family. 

Nathan’s extracurricular activities include band (8), soccer (8), school plays (4), FFA (4), Speech & Drama (4), basketball (4), National Honor Society (3) and cross-country (3).

His best memories while attending MHS come from winning State Farm Business Management CDE and traveling with his friends and teammates to Indianapolis, Indiana, to compete. 

Nathan’s most embarrassing moment was in basketball practice when he went up for a rebound and then came down with the ball and tripped over Stephen Vavroch’s foot, and then continued to trip until he face-planted into the padded wall under the basket. 

His biggest inspiration would be his family, Mr. Bates and Mr. Swenson. 

Nathan said, “Mr. Bates has always been a good role model to look up to and has good values. I learned the most from Mr. Swenson by far because he challenges people to step out of their comfort zones and to set goals for themselves.”

Nathan’s gift to underclassmen goes to his little sister Allison as well as Vincent Bushong: “Allison, I hope you continue to keep learning and sticking to the values you have been taught. Vincent, keep being involved with all of your extracurricular activities and stay strong in your values. Also, keep using your extremely long arms to block shots in basketball.”

Nathan’s favorite quote comes from football star Tim Tebow: “You and I were created by God to be so much more than normal…Following the crowd is not a winning approach to life. In the end it’s a loser’s game because we never become who God created us to be by trying to be like everybody else.”

His plans for the future are to attend Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, and major in sports management. After college he plans to get married and start a family. 

Nathan says he is excited for graduation because “it’s a time where we can look back on all of our accomplishments over the past 18 years and then set goals for our future. We can finally pursue our areas of interest and start doing something we enjoy.” 

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Tiffanny Marie Taylor

Tiffanny Marie Taylor was born on February 21, 1994 and is the daughter of Bob Taylor and Deseri Scholtus. She has four siblings: Alexa Wheaton, Kylee Taylor, Destiny Wheaton and Syler Allison. 

Tiffanny’s achievements are attaining the B Honor Roll, and her favorite activity is volleyball.

Tiffanny’s extracurricular activities include track (2), volleyball (2) and basketball (1). 

Her best memories while attending MHS come from study hall with Mrs. Remp. 

Tiffanny’s most embarrassing moment was when she fell face first on the gym floor during a high school basketball game. 

Her gift to the underclassmen goes to Brittany Bender, “Always stay true to yourself and know who your friends are. You’re beautiful, girl, and I love your guts!”

Her favorite quote is, “Fly like a butterfly, sting like a bee.”

Tiffanny’s plans for the future are to attend the Iowa School of Beauty for Esthetics, and then to Capri College for Make-up Artistry. 

She is excited for graduation because she is more than ready to experience all of her future endeavors. 

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Levi Jacob Fahlenkamp

Levi Jacob Fahlenkamp was born on September 5, 1993 and is the son of Wes and Shanel Fahlenkamp. He has two siblings, Seth and Aly Fahlenkamp.

His awards and achievements include All State Honorable Mention for Speech & Drama during his freshman year. 

Levi’s favorite hobbies are listening to music, swimming, painting, inline skating and skateboarding. 

His extra curricular activities include golf (3), Speech & Drama (2) and football (1).

Levi’s best memories while attending MHS came from classes with Mr. Wilson and All-State Speech & Drama. 

His most embarrassing moment was when he slipped on his crutches and fell in the hallway in front of a lot of people. 

Levi’s biggest inspiration is his parents.

His gift to the underclassmen goes to his brother and sister, “School goes by faster than you would think, make each moment last.”

Levi plans to attend DMACC, move to a city and start a career.

He is excited for graduation because he wants to be more independent and experience more in life.

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Jamie Lea Van Dee

Jamie Lea Van Dee was born on August 5, 1994 and is the daughter of Lane and Tina Van Dee. She has two siblings, Cassie Van Dee and Katie Geotezinger. 

Jamie’s favorite activities are hunting and working. 

Her best experience while attending MHS was graduating early. 

Jamie’s biggest inspiration is her mom because she has taught Jamie to be who she wants to be and never care what anyone else wants. 

Her gift to the underclassmen goes to Vannessa Minner, “Keep your head high and work hard. Never forget who your real friends are!”

Jamie’s favorite quote is by John Wayne, who says, “Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway.”

Her plans for the future are to attend Kirkwood Community College for accounting, to get a good job and to live her life to the fullest. 

Jamie was excited to graduate because she wanted to get out of school and start a new chapter in her life. She will work full time until fall before starting online classes to get her accounting degree. 

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Destiny Lynn Romberg

Destiny Lynn Romberg was born on April 24, 1994 and is the daughter of Kristina Romberg and Brent Romberg. She has one brother, Skyler Romberg.

Destiny’s achievements include attaining the A-Honor Roll all four years of high school, receiving I and II ratings at District and State Speech contests, an Honorable Mention for All-State Speech and being inducted as a member into the National Honor Society. 

Her favorite hobbies are hanging out with friends, listening to music and reading a good book. 

Destiny’s extracurricular activities include large group Speech & Drama (4), individual Speech & Drama (3), football cheerleading (3), golf (2), basketball cheerleading (1) and volleyball (1). 

Her best memories while attending MHS come from trying new things and enjoying time with friends, as well as dissecting the cat during Anatomy. 

Destiny’s most embarrassing moment was when she and Kendra Cranston were jamming out on the way to individual Speech & Drama.

Destiny said, “Kendra was laughing because I can’t sing in tune. Then I heard this thunderous laugh, and I looked up to see Coach Derek Bates laughing at me!”

Her biggest inspiration is her mom because she has always been there and pushed Destiny to do her best. She is her biggest fan. 

Her gift to the underclassmen goes to her brother Skyler and cousin Emily Jo, “Always do your best and be proud of your accomplishments.”

Her favorite quote is by Dr. Seuss who said, “Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because it happened.”

Destiny’s plans for the future include attending Central College to study Sociology and Business, as well as doing some traveling. 

Destiny is excited to graduate because she is ready to start the next chapter in her life, meet new people and start living her dreams. 

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Madison Rose Dawley

Madison Rose Dawley was born on April 20, 1994 and is the daughter of Misti and Kelly Dawley. She has one brother, Brok Dawley. 

Maddi’s achievements are attaining the B Honor Roll for three years. 

Her favorite hobbies are hanging out with friends while jamming to music and driving around town. 

Maddi’s   extracurricular activities include football cheerleading (4), Speech & Drama (4), golf (2) and basketball (1). 

Her best memories while attending MHS were becoming close with the senior girls and all the laughs they have had.

Maddi’s most embarrassing moment was getting depantsed at a track meet by Konner Klein in junior high. 

Her biggest inspiration is her mom and dad because they are both successful and are happily married. 

Maddi’s gift to the underclassmen is, “Don’t be afraid to try new things.”

Her favorite quote is by Coach Keith Sietstra, who says, “Be alright.” 

Her plans for the future are to attend La James College and open her own salon. 

Maddi is excited for graduation because she is ready to have some fun this summer with her friends before college.

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Brittney Autumn Gillum

Brittney Autumn Gillum was born on April 19, 1994 and is the daughter of Frank and Becky Gillum. She has four siblings, Katelin Shepard and Franklin, Hailey and Chance Gillum. 

Brittney’s awards include the Patriot’s Penn Award, as well as making the A Honor Roll.

Her favorite hobbies include drawing, listening to music, and hanging out with her boyfriend and friends. 

Brittney’s extra curricular activities are FCCLA (1).

Her best memories while attending MHS come from being able to hang out with her friends.

Brittney’s funniest moments happen by making jokes in the lunchroom and art room.

One of her biggest inspirations comes from having Mr. Wilson as a teacher. 

Brittney’s gift to the underclassmen is, “Participate in as many activities while you still can before it’s all over.”

Her favorite quote is, “Life isn’t measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away.”

Brittney’s plans for the future are to attend Iowa Valley Community College in Grinnell.

She is excited and nervous for graduation because this is a really big step in life, and it is time to grow up.

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Cody Blake Lechtenberg

Cody Blake Lechtenberg was born on April 3, 1994 and is the son of Mark and April Lechtenberg. He has three sisters: Shelby, Jolene and Amber.

Cody’s favorite hobbies are fishing, ice fishing, mudding, writing, reading, target shooting, bonfires with friends and playing “Call of Duty.”

His extracurricular activities include football (1).

Cody’s best memories are from the many classes he has had with his favorite teachers, Ms. Schmidt, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Mr. McClure, Mrs. Steel and Ms. Taylor because they saved him from making some bad choices and encouraged the better ones.

His funniest moments while attending MHS are the moments when his class just let go and were themselves. His most embarrassing moment was having to push his sister’s car out of a small snow bank in the parking lot during his sophomore year. 

Cody’s biggest inspirations are his parents, grandparents, friends, Ms. Taylor and Mrs. Steele of the Oasis room and Mr. McClure. 

His gift to the underclassmen is, “Pay more attention than any other generation to the lessons in class, bury your nose in books until you lose it in one and respect the authority figures and elders in your life; they will soon be your greatest asset.”

Cody’s favorite quote is by Benjamin Franklin and says, “Many people die at 25 and aren’t buried until they are 75.” He has interpreted this quote as a warning to never stop being yourself, give in to a routine or stop reaching for your dreams and goals. 

His plans for the future are to take a year off to work before attending Indian Hills Community College to get a degree in Aircraft Mechanics and Repair, then finish off his education with a pilot’s license from ATP Flight and Technical school.

Cody is excited for graduation because he is ready for the milestone in life that graduation represents. He will be able to say, “That’s done; what’s next?” and assess what he wants to do next.

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Morgan Leigh Sanders

Morgan Leigh Sanders was born on February 15, 1994 and is the daughter of Loren and Renee Sanders. She has one brother, Dillon Sanders.

Morgan’s   achievements include being on the A and B Honor Roll for four years. 

Her favorite hobbies are driving around with friends while listening to music, going to movies, shopping, walking and bowling.

Morgan’s extracurricular activities include yearbook (4), cheerleading (3), vocal (3),  journalism (2), Speech & Drama (1) and school musicals (1). 

Her best memories while attending MHS were making new friendships through her experience in cheerleading. 

Morgan’s most embarrassing moment was getting slammed into a wall by a player from BGM while cheering at a basketball game.

Her biggest inspiration is her grandma Linda Sanders because she is the strongest woman she knows.

Her gift to the underclassmen goes to Makayla Slings and Monika Fetzer, “Stay preppy!” To Cassie Farrington, “Keep eating those Wheat Thins.” To her brother Dillon, “Listen to Mom and Dad; they know what they’re talking about.” To everyone else, “Every year counts; don’t slack off.”

Morgan’s favorite quotes are, “No day but today,” “Just smile,” and “Never give up on something you can’t go a day without thinking about.”

Her plans for the future are to attend the University of Northern Iowa to major in Interactive Digital Studies.

Morgan is excited for graduation because she is excited to start fresh at college but isn’t at the same time because she will be leaving many of her friends behind. 

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Breanna Marie Johnson

Breanna Marie Johnson was born on August 2, 1994 and is the daughter of Valerie Towns and Marty Johnson. She has two sisters, Aliya Arvidson and Holly Lepley.

Breanna’s achievements include attaining the A and B Honor Rolls as well as placing first in State Sales for FFA. 

Her favorite activities are reading and being with the people she loves. 

Breanna’s extracurricular activities include FFA (4), softball (3), volleyball (2), FCCLA (2) and Student Council (1). 

Her best memories while attending MHS will hopefully be Senior Prom and graduation. 

Breanna’s most embarrassing moment was when Coach Woods yelled at her in front of everyone at the Gatorade scrimmage because she didn’t hear the whistle and served. 

Her biggest inspirations are her grandma Susie and Paris Hilton.

Breanna’s gift to the underclassmen is, “Be the best and do your best.”

Her favorite quote is by Steven King:, “The place where you made your stand never mattered. Only that you were there… and still on your feet,” by Steven King. 

Breanna’s plans for the future are to attend Iowa State University to major in Event Management.

She is excited for graduation because she wants to meet new people and work for something she wants to accomplish.

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Brynna Joelle Steele

Brynna Joelle Steele was born on March 17, 1994 and is the daughter Greg Steele and Mary Jo Steele-Sheets. She has three sisters, Kelsie Sheets, Kiegan Sheets and Carly Steele. 

Brynna’s awards and achievements include 3^rd Place Team finish at State for Trapshooting, making the All-State Team for Trapshooting, becoming the 2011 Girls Trap Shooting State Champion and 2^nd going into State competition.

Her favorite activities are hanging out with friends and family, going to movies, camping, and sleeping in on the weekends.

Brynna’s extracurricular activities include FFA (4) Speech & Drama (4), colorguard (4), basketball (4), volleyball (4) and trap shooting (4).

Her best memories from attending MHS are growing up with her classmates, being with her teammates and coaches, Prom, State Trap Shooting competition, team nights, FFA convention, and spending late nights with friends playing “Just Dance” at Emily’s after basketball games.

Brynna says that a lot of people inspire her. “I would say that my grandmas inspire me a lot, also Coach Kieth Sietstra for always being the “light” that we all need to see in the world. Thanks for setting a great example!”

Her gift to the underclassmen is, “Don’t be afraid to work hard and do your best everyday but also have fun.” To her sister Carly, “Keep working hard at the things that matter, and keep Niall and Dallas in line next year!”

Brynna’s favorite quote is, “Be the change you want to see in the world.”

Her plans for the future are to attend Simpson College for Forensic Science or Criminology.

She is excited for graduation because she can’t wait to start college and see what the next chapter in her life holds. 

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Austin Paul Batreall

Austin Paul Battreall was born on June 4, 1993 and is the son of Kevin and Vicki Battreall. He has two brothers, Logan and Grant Battreall. 

His awards and achievements in football include being a letter winner (4), receiving an Honorable Mention, Golden Award (2), an Honor M award and becoming Team Captain. In track, he was a letter winner (3), and he participated in State Competition during his junior year. In baseball, Austin was a letter winner (3), received the Mr. Clutch award in 2010 and was on the second place All-Conference Team (2), as well as being a part of the team that won Conference in 2011.

Austin’s favorite activities are hanging out with his girlfriend Ashley Crosby, playing video games with his brothers and watching movies with his family. 

His extracurricular activities include football (4), baseball (4), track (3), National Honor Society (3) and basketball (1).

Austin’s best experience while attending MHS was playing on the baseball team when Montezuma became Conference champions and set the school wins record. 

His biggest inspiration is his cousin Brant Smothers. Austin said, “He taught me most of the things I needed to learn in sports before I started them.” 

Austin’s gift to the underclassmen goes to his brothers Logan and Grant, “Give everything all you got, but most important, have fun doing it.”

His favorite quote is, “Go big or go home.”

He plans to attend William Penn University and major in Accounting and Business Management.

Austin is excited for graduation because, “I can get on with my life and start working on things that are important to me. Also, once school is out, it is time for baseball. I’m excited to play my last season.”

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Aly Renee James

Aly Renee James was born on May 18^th, 1994 and is the daughter of Fritz and Marcy James. She has one brother, Zach James. 

Aly’s awards and achievements include being inducted into the National Honor Society and being a member of the National Ag. Communications Champion Team. She also received Honorable Mentions on two occassions at Large Group All-State Contest for participating in Choral Reading in Speech & Drama. 

Her favorite hobby is dancing, which she has been doing for 13 years. 

Aly’s extracurricular activities include dance (13), Colorguard (4), basketball (4), volleyball (4), FFA (4), Speech & Drama (4) and National Honor Society (3).

Her best memories while attending MHS come from hanging out with her friends. 

Aly’s biggest inspirations are her family and Coach Keith Sietstra.

Aly’s gift to the underclassmen goes to Tyler Swenson, “Enjoy your senior year next year. It goes by so fast, and don’t miss me too much! Love ya, bud!”

Her favorite quote is from Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Aly’s plans for the future include attending Central College to major in elementary education.

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Emily Christine Long

Emily Christine Long was born on April 12, 1994 and is the daughter of Greg and Shelly Long. She has one sister, Jessica Long. 

Her awards and achievements include attaining the B Honor Roll (4), an Honorable Mention for All-Conference Volleyball (2), Second Team All-Conference Volleyball, Academic All-Team Volleyball (3), Academic All-Team Basketball (3), First Team All-Conference for basketball, and an Honorable Mention for basketball. 

Emily’s favorite activities are basketball and hanging out with friends. 

Her extracurricular activities include basketball (4), volleyball (4), Speech & Drama (4), track (3), FFA (3) and Colorguard (2).

Emily’s best memories while attending MHS include playing sports and spending all of her time with her teammates and coaches. 

Her most embarrassing moment during high school was running into a wall at a lock-in and getting a concussion.

Her biggest inspiration is her dad because he has always been there through everything.

Emily’s gift to underclassmen goes to Joe Karns, “Stay fly. What’s up, dog?”

Her favorite quote is, “Be a light for someone in a dark place.”

Emily’s plans for the future include going to Mt. Mercy in Cedar Rapids for Nursing and to play basketball.

Emily is excited for graduation, but at the same time she isn’t because she is ready for a change, but it will be hard to leave her friends and family. 

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Robert Daniel Sutfin

Robert Daniel Sutfin was born on September 18, 1993 and is the son of Sean Patrick Sutfin. He has one brother, Thomas, and two sisters, Teona and Chelsey. 

Robby’s awards are Honorable Mention for both football and golf. 

His favorite hobby is playing Xbox with the guys.

Robby’s extracurricular activities include football (4), golf (4), baseball (1) and high school play (1).

His best memories while attending MHS come from playing the Santa role in a Mrs. Clause suit in the play “Murder in the Knife Room”.

Moving Dayton Pringle’s car from the school to the square while T.P.ing and watching him freak out was Robby’s funniest moment.

His father is his biggest inspiration because he has always been there for Robby.

Robby’s gift to underclassmen goes to Bryan Gregson, “Don’t take a day for granted; four years goes faster than you think.”

His favorite quote is, “Life is a dance; ya learn as ya go!”

Robby’s plans for the future are to serve four to six years in the Army before trying to get hired at Brownells.

Robby is excited for graduation because he is ready for bigger and better things. 

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Cheyenne Nicole Klos

Cheyenne Nicole Klos was born on June 14, 1994 and is the daughter of John and Brenda Klos. She has three sisters, Brandi, Lauren and Carmen. 

Cheyenne’s favorite activities include riding motorcycles with her dad, volunteering at PALS, playing sports with her friends and teaching her dogs new tricks. 

Her extracurricular activities are volleyball (2) and school plays (1).

Cheyenne’s best memories from MHS include being in the school play “Murder in the Knife Room” during her junior year and the Senior Powder Puff game. 

Her most embarrassing moment was when she was on crutches and slipped while in the lunch line. 

Cheyenne’s biggest inspiration is her older sister Brandi because no matter what was going to happen and what she was going through, she fought through it to her last struggling days. 

Cheyenne’s gift to the underclassmen is, “Don’t procrastinate; it takes up more time to procrastinate than to actually get it done right away.”

Her favorite quote is, “Love isn’t about finding the perfect person; it is about seeing an imperfect person perfectly.”

Cheyenne’s plans for the future are to train rescue and police dogs. To achieve her goal, she is going to attend the online college of Animal Behavior for veterinary assistance and obedience training. 

She is excited for graduation because she can move back to her hometown of New London, as well as take care of her grandmother and see all of her old friends. 

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Andrea Jean Farrington

Andrea Jean Farrington was born on June 23, 1994 and is the daughter of Dave and Cheryl Farrington. She has one sister, Cassie Farrington.

Her favorite activities are hanging out with friends, attending after-school activities and sleeping. 

Andrea’s extra-curricular activities include vocal (3), basketball cheerleading (3), football cheerleading (2), yearbook (2) and school plays (1).

Her best memories while attending MHS are of the friendships and bonds she has made with others. Andrea’s most embarrassing moment was during her sophomore year when she found herself stranded outside of the curtains after the play “Into the Woods.” 

Her biggest  inspirations are her mom and dad for being so supportive of all of her decisions and teaching her not to put up with people’s negative comments and to do what makes her happy. 

Andrea’s gift to the underclassmen goes to her sister Cassie: “Have fun without me next year, and keep your head up. I love you, Sis.” To everyone else, “Get what needs to be done done early so senior year is not such a stressor. Make memories while you are here; you will remember them forever.” 

Andrea’s favorite quote is, “It may be stormy now, but it can’t rain forever.”

She plans to attend Hawkeye Community College for two years before transferring to UNI for Occupational Therapy. 

Andrea is excited for graduation because she is ready to move on to bigger and better things. 

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Natalie Jean Wheeler

Natalie Jean Wheeler was born on April 13, 1994 and is the daughter of Harold and Pat Wheeler. She has two sisters, Audrey and Allison, as well as a twin brother, Nathan.

Natalie’s awards and achievements include being a member of the 2011 Ag. Communications State and National Champion team, being a member of the 2^nd place State Color Guard team and being the 2011 Ag. Communications State Individual Champion. She has also made the A Honor Roll all four years of high school. 

Natalie’s extracurricular activities include soccer (7), FFA (4), Speech & Drama (4), band (4), vocal (4), school plays and musicals (4), Color Guard (4), volleyball (3), National Honor Society (3) and cheerleading (1).

Her favorite activity is to hang out with her family and watch movies. 

Natalie believes that her best memory while attending Montezuma will be going down to Orlando, Florida, this summer and performing with the Pep Band. 

Her most embarrassing moment was singing the wrong lyrics during her Musical Theater performance on Dress Rehearsal night. 

Natalie’s biggest inspiration comes from her family because she knows they will always be there for her no matter what.

Natalie’s gift to underclassmen goes to her sister Allison, “Try not to have too much fun while we are all at college. Love ya!” and to Kayla Werner, “Pointless stories always have the best endings…laughter!”

Natalie’s favorite quote is from Luke 12:25, “You cannot add any time to your life by worrying about it.”

Natalie plans to attend a four-year college and major in biology and then hopes to attend Veterinary School at Iowa State. After college she plans to get married and start a family.

Natalie is excited to graduate and see what God has planned for her beyond Montezuma.

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Natalie Grace Elizabeth Kirton

Natalie Grace Elizabeth Kirton was born on February 21, 1994 and is the daughter of the late Mary Rodrigue, the late Carlton Kirton and Bethany Kirton. She has three sisters, Shannon Grundmeier, Yvette Rivera and Kayleigh Kirton. She also has one brother, Zack Kirton.

Natalie’s extracurricular activities include Yearbook (4), Speech and Drama (3), SPRINT (2) and FCCLA (1). She went to state level for Speech and Drama. She also placed third in state for Personality Profile and for Editorial in the State Newspaper.

Her hobbies are drawing, reading and spending time with others. 

Her best memories are the days in class when everyone just relaxes and has fun. 

Her most embarrassing moments are the moments when someone says something to you and then ignores your response because they are really talking to someone behind you. 

Natalie doesn’t think there is any one person that is her biggest inspiration. She feels that many wonderful people that she looks up to surround her. 

Her gifts to underclassmen are to: her sister Kayleigh: “You are beautiful! You are also very smart and I can’t wait to hear all about what you learn in first grade next year,” Mariah Hirsch: “Don’t kill anymore fish, and I’ll miss working hard with you at Super Valu!” and  Kayla Werner: “Follow the butterflies and find those Horcruxes. I’ll miss you!”

Her favorite quote is from John 14: 27: “I am leaving you with a gift- peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give you is a gift the world cannot give. So do not be troubled or afraid.”

She is very excited but also very terrified for graduation because there will be so many changes.

Natalie plans to attend Central College in Pella and pursue her artistic skills and her love for literature. 

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Bridgette LaChrista Moore

Bridgette LaChrista Moore born on June 23, 1993 and is the daughter of David and Deanna Moore. She has two sisters, Jessica and Haylie Moore. 

Bridgette’s extra-curricular activities include FFA (4), Speech & Drama (4), 4-H (3), Track (1) and Softball (1). She has been on the 2011 State Champion Soils team and placed first in the individual State Soil test. She was also on the 2010 State Champion Soils team and has won many awards for horses and cattle. 

Bridgette’s favorite hobby is hanging out with her family and friends. 

Her best memories from attending MHS include going to FFA events and spending time with friends at school events. She feels she has way too many funny and embarrassing moments to mention just one. 

Bridgette’s biggest inspiration is her parents because they taught her to not give up on hard tasks and to follow her dreams. 

Her gift to the underclassmen is to know your friends. 

Her favorite quotes are “Job 39:19-25: Are you the one who gave the horse his prowess and adorned him with a shimmering mane? Did you create him to prance proudly and strike terror with his royal snorts? He paws the ground fiercely, eager and spirited, then charges into the fray. He laughs at danger, fearless, doesn’t shy away from the sword. The banging and clanging of quiver and lance don’t faze him. He quivers with excitement, and at the trumpet blast races off at a gallop. At the sound of the trumpet he neighs mightily, smelling the excitement of battle from a long way off, catching the rolling thunder of the war cries.” and “I blame the media!”

Bridgette is currently enrolled at the Kirkwood Bakery Program. After she graduates from that program, she is thinking about continuing her education in Business Management. 

“I have been excited to graduate for a very long time because I am ready to meet new people and start a new chapter in my life,” said Bridgette. 

Compiled by Natalie Kirton