MVAOCOU RAM Write-Up

Full name: Caden Wonder
Nickname: Wonder
Parents: Greg Wonder and Jill Wonder
A favorite memory from high school: It was when JT Fitzpatrick hit Henry Pithan with a golf ball during golf practice.
Plans after graduation: I plan to go to college at Iowa Central and get a degree in Ag Business.
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, golfing, driving side by sides and four wheelers, and hanging out with friends
Favorite food: My favorite food is sirloin from Texas Roadhouse or a ribeye as long as Jeff Kragel is the one grilling it.
What kind of vehicle do you drive? 2013 Silver Chevy Silverado 1500
What advice would you give to younger students? Working is important but still give yourself enough time to do the things that you enjoy.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Colorado with side by sides and four wheelers
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? Truck driver or farmer

Brylei Clausen

Full name: Brylei Clausen
Nickname: Bry
Parents: Jaclynn and Kevin Clausen
Activities at MVAOCOU: Volleyball, softball, student council, NHS, class officer
What will you miss most about being a Ram: My softball team
A favorite memory from high school: Making it to regional finals in softball this past season.
Accomplishment you are most proud of: I am most proud of my consistent grades and the progress my softball team has made each season.
Three words that describe yourself: Understanding, determined, and reliable
Plans after graduation: Attending USD for the dental hygiene program
Hobbies: Cleaning, fitness, and baking
Favorite food: Mashed potatoes
What kind of vehicle do you drive? White Ford Explorer
What advice would you give to younger students? Do all the things, don't be shy, you'll regret it!
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? If I could travel anywhere, my goal would be to visit every state.
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? When I was little I wanted to be a doctor.

Individual State Speech Contest

On Saturday, March 15, two students from MVAOCOU High School participated at the state speech competition in Moville. Ada Gee performed in the improv category, while Caitlee Koenigs performed in prose. Previously, both received a 1 rating at the district level to qualify to move on to more difficult competition at state. Ada did a fantastic job after drawing a tricky combination of enacting a beekeeper and an elephant painting a car, receiving two 2s and a 1 from the three judges. Caitlee creatively retold the children's story, Bob the Dog, receiving three 1s from the panel of judges. Speech coaches, Bethany Mallory and Kristi Paulsen, are extremely proud of all the speech contestants this year who worked hard preparing, stepped outside their comfort zone trying something new, had fun, and found success!

Chelsey Paulsen

Full name: Chelsey Paulsen
Parents: Dawn Paulsen and Ryan Paulsen
Activities at MVAOCOU: Volleyball, Track, FFA
What will you miss most about being a Ram: My class/friends
A favorite memory from high school: Winning a football game my freshman year
Three words that describe yourself: Ready to graduate
Plans after graduation: Not yet decided
Hobbies: Shopping, Pickleball with Keara
Favorite food: Tacos
What kind of vehicle do you drive? Equinox
What advice would you give to younger students? Don't wait until the last week to do all your homework!
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? The Bahamas
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? A Teacher

Josie Umbach

Full name: Josie Umbach
Nickname: Jo or JP
Parents: Mike and Lindsey Umbach
Activities at MVAOCOU: Golf (9-12), Student Council (9-11), and Choir (9-12)
What will you miss most about being a Ram: I will miss getting to be with my friends.
A favorite memory from high school: It was when we all ran out onto the football field on Homecoming since it was our first time winning a football game in forever. Also, the pops concert for choir every year because there was always some funny skit each year.
Accomplishment you are most proud of: Getting on varsity in golf
Three words that describe yourself: Energetic, Clumsy, Adventurous
Plans after graduation: I hope to go to the University of Nebraska to study meteorology.
Hobbies: Golfing, hanging out with my friends, and reading
Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo
What kind of vehicle do you drive? A Silver Ford Escape
What advice would you give to younger students? Go out for many different things. I made the mistake of not doing that and I regret it so much. Don't wish for your high school life to go by fast because it does.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? I would travel to Hawaii or any other island because they are all super pretty.
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? When I was a little girl I always wanted to be a teacher but now I want to be a meteorologist.

Lukas Avery

Full name: Lukas James Avery
Nickname: "Lu"
Parents: Lynette Cory and Jamie Kunze
What will you miss most about being a Ram: Being able to see all my friends everyday
A favorite memory from high school: When I cooked breakfast with my friends in the parking lot before school
Accomplishment you are most proud of: Making it to senior year
Plans after graduation: Go to the military and be military police in the air force; Trades: Electrical, HVAC
Hobbies: Fishing, driving around, and hanging out with my friends
Favorite food: Red Lobster
What kind of vehicle do you drive? Mazda 3
What advice would you give to younger students? Don't try to grow up too fast. Enjoy being young and don't stress out about your future.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Italy or Japan
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? A welder just like my dad and a race car driver

Matthew Hanson

Full name: Matthew Glen Hanson
Nickname: Ole Matt
Parents: Justin Hanson and Jami Henschen
Activities at MVAOCOU: Football (9,12), Basketball (9), Golf (10), Baseball (10), FFA (9)
What will you miss most about being a Ram: Being with friends
A favorite memory from high school: Prom
Accomplishment you are most proud of: Winning JV golf meet sophomore year against Onawa
Three words that describe yourself: Adventurous, driven, easy-going
Plans after graduation: Go to college
Hobbies: Golfing, fishing, going to the gym, hanging out with friends
Favorite food: Chicken Ranch Platter
What kind of vehicle do you drive? 2001 F-350
What advice would you give to younger students? Do your homework
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Bora Bora
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? A farmer