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. 

Compiled by Natalie Kirton