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. 

Complied by Natalie Kirton