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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