Jourdan Nichol Aanenson

•College, undecided

“My advice to underclassmen is to have fun during high school and make as many friends as you can.”

Abbey Leigh Aasen

•University of South Dakota, Vermillion

“My favorite memory at WHS was the 100 year ceremony because it was very memorable and exciting.”

Mayra Alejandra Abogado

Ali Acho Abubeker

•University of North Carolina

“My favorite memory of WHS was the day we celebrated WHS’ 100th birthday.”

Ubah Mohamed Aden

•College in Minnesota

“My advice to underclassmen is to pay attention to your teachers when they are explaining the lessons.”

Nicolas Alan Ageton

•University of Northern Iowa

“I would advise underclassmen to try to enjoy all your time here and experience all WHS has to offer at least once, because the time will fly by.”

Bang Malual Akoi

•Iowa Lakes Community College

“My advice is for every student to get involved at WHS and be a part of something.”

Margrite Akol

•University of Nebraska-Omaha

“My favorite memory at WHS is homecoming week.”

Nicolas Ross Albers

•South Dakota State University, Brookings

“My favorite experience was getting second place in the State AA Football Playoffs.”

Mohammed Saeed Ali

Zeinab Chehem Ali

Juhad Issak Aliye

•University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

“My favorite memory at WHS is the overall caring atmosphere of all WHS students and staff members.”

Mitch Thomas Amor

•University of South Dakota, Vermillion

“My advice is simple—don’t procrastinate and have fun while you’re at WHS.”

Shawn Edward Andrews

•South Dakota State University, Brookings

“My favorite part about WHS is the variety of people here.”

Kaitlynn Alice Arens

Anastasia Marina Armor

Heather Ashlee Arnett

Benjamin Zachariah Arnold

•South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City

Stuart Joseph Augustine

•University of South Dakota, Vermillion

“My favorite memory of WHS is of after practices when I felt it was a second home instead of the school where I focused rigorously on my studies.”

Alexandra Jo Aulner

•Stewart School of Hairstyling, Sioux Falls

“My advice is to do well in all your classes.”

Nicolas Alan Auringer

•South Dakota State University, Brookings

“My favorite memory of WHS was the NOW article about ‘Mr. WHS’ because the name will always stick with him.”

Alesha Rae Austin

•Ridgewater College, Minnesota

“My advice to underclassmen is to go for what you want and be a leader at heart.”

Danielle Marie Baartman

•University Center, Sioux Falls

“My favorite memory from high school is the homecoming football games and dances. It was a chance to hang out and let loose.”



Samantha Leigh Baartman

•Undecided

“My advice to underclassmen is to take things seriously and do your best. Keep up with your school work and high school will go fast.”

Drake James Bachmeier

•University of South Dakota, Vermillion

“My advice is to do everything you can and have fun doing it.”

Corey Clayton Backer

•University of South Dakota, Vermillion

“My favorite memory of WHS is winning the State AA golf title for the first time in 26 years and cheering on our Warrior football team at the dome.”

Roza Sado Badada

Jeremy Allen Barta

•University of Minnesota at Twin Cities

“Underclassmen, it’s always cool to be yourself.”

Magalie June Bartscher

•South Dakota State University, Brookings

“Giving up in school is like giving up on life.”

Marjorie A. Bartscher

•Work

Myriame S. Bartscher

Sonia Lajean Bartscher

Kelby Ozborne Bayne

•Southwest State University, Minnesota

“My favorite memory from WHS was playing in the football championship game.”

Christopher John Beacom

•University of South Dakota, Vermillion

“My advice to underclassmen is to do all your homework and support your WHS activities.”

Matthew Lee Beck

•South Dakota State University, Brookings

“My favorite memories of WHS are the friendships that I made here.”

Sayre Philip Bedinger

•University of Sioux Falls

“My advice to underclassmen is to do your work and make the most of your time here, it goes by fast.”

Austin Michael Behrens

•South Dakota State University, Brookings

Megan Lynn Berdahl

•South Dakota State University, Brookings

“My favorite memories at WHS are all the homecoming events and dances.”

Jon James Berg

•South Dakota State University, Brookings

“My advice to underclassmen is to go for everything you wish to achieve.”

Blake Lee Berke

•University of Nebraska at Lincoln

“My favorite memory at WHS was the football playoffs, especially winning at Watertown for the second time to go to the state championship and playing in the dome.”

Kyle James Big Crow

Justin Paul Black

•University of South Dakota, Vermillion

“My favorite memories of WHS are the dress-up days and getting to see all the variety of humor in friends and classmates.”

Britton Robert Blake

•Undecided

“My advice to underclassmen is to not block the hallways with PDA’s—don’t do it!”

Vance Thomas Blankers

•Massachusetts Institute of Technology



Parker Michael Blow

•University of Nebraska at Lincoln

“My advice to underclassmen is to have fun and don’t let the homework bog you down.”

Aubrey Dale Bohl

•University of Minnesota at Mankato

“My advice is to make the most out of high school. Be involved and try hard.”

Seth Ryan Bolks

•South Dakota State University, Brookings

“My advice is don’t let an opportunity pass you by.”



Erin Leigh Bommersbach

•South Dakota State University, Brookings

“My favorite memories of WHS are going to the dome for state football, going to dances and going to football games.”

Tyler James Bonynge

•McNally-Smith School of Music, Minnesota

Nathan Tyler Boone

•University of Nebraska at Lincoln

“My advice is to be aggressive in your education.”

Jordan Isaac Boyd

•Technical school, undecided

“My advice is don’t procrastinate.”

Garrett Reed Boysen

•University of North Dakota

“My advice is to take outdoor adventures, it is a great class.”

Allison Marie Brady

•Minnesota State University at Mankato

“My advice to underclassmen is don’t block the hallways with the ‘cool’ little circles. They are really annoying and people will like you better if you don’t.”

Erika Ann Brausey

Elmer Brave Hawk

Jake Levi BringsThreeWhiteHorses

Derek Andrew Broin

•Luther College, Iowa

“My favorite memory about WHS is when my friend was crowned homecoming king.”

Mariah Gene Brooks

Amanda Marie Brown

Brandy Jo Bruining

•University of South Dakota, Vermillion

“My advice to underclassmen is to respect the senior class.”

Colin Duane Brunick

•University of South Dakota, Vermillion

“My favorite memory at WHS is of going to the football games and going to the dome for the football state championship.”

Alyssa Paige Buhr

•Undecided

“My advice to underclassmen is to get involved with activities. Have fun, because these four years go by faster than you think.”

Abigail Lynn Bulock

•Augustana College, Sioux Falls

“My advice to underclassmen is to be a hard worker and fill in areas you need to work at to achieve your goals and to follow your dreams after high school.”

Benjamin James Burns

•University of South Dakota, Vermillion

“My favorite memories at WHS were just being around so many different people everyday, learning new things and going to sporting events.”

Doyle Thomas Burnside

Joshua Carl Busse

Sarah Marie Bute

•South Dakota State University, Brookings

“My advice to underclassmen is to get involved in as many different activities as you can.”

Shannon Lyn Bute

•South Dakota State University, Brookings

“My favorite memory about WHS is all the new friends I made.”

Alexander Michael Butler

•Military, undecided

“My advice is simply just to do your work.”

Tiffany Ann Buus

Chelsea Elizabeth Cadwell

•University of Missouri

“My advice for underclassmen would be to get involved and work hard because in the end, it all pays off.”

Brittany Brianna Calhoon

Michael Robert Callis

Laura Anna Cambronero

Danny Alfredo Canales

•Work at a bank or tire shop

“My advice would be to do homework and take classes you are interested in.”

Nathan Dean Carda

Ashley Marie Carlson

David Kyle Carter

Kurtis James Cash

Andrew Joseph Cedergren

Deniza Cehajic

•University Center, Sioux Falls

“Some of the teachers at WHS are very unforgettable. They inspired me to always do my best and never give up.”

Jennifer CentesVillalta

•Work

“My advice for all the underclassmen would be that they shouldn’t rush things. They should take each year slowly and cherish it because four years can go fast.”

Brandon Michael Chambers

Kimkham Chanthalakeo

•Technical school, undecided

“The dances have been my favorite high school memories.”

Miranda Jo Chapman

•Minnesota State University, Mankato

“My favorite memories of WHS would be going to the sports games and our crowd dominating the other crowds with our Warrior spirit.”

Alan Peter Chau

•South Dakota State University, Brookings

“My favorite memories are the friends I made.”

Stefanie Gene Chmielewski

•University of Sioux Falls

“My favorite memories would be being a varsity football cheerleader and interacting with the crowd at games.”

Tina Kay Chov

Nicole Jo Christensen

Ryan Lee Christensen

Garret Bradley Christianson

Joshua Montez Christion

•Colorado Technical University, Sioux Falls

“My favorite memories are playing football for the Warriors.”

Kelsey Marie Christman

Amanda Sue Clay

Alvin Corado

•Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls

“Have fun while you can, don’t let chances pass you by, because you never know what will happen if you don’t take them.”

Jason Ray Countryman

Elizabeth Marie Cranny

Kyle Robert Crawford

•Undecided

Ryan Anthony Cressman

Andrew James Cunningham

•South Dakota State University, Brookings

Clayton Robert Curry

•Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls

Zeljana Cvijanovic

Andrew Robert Dahl

•Wartburg College, Iowa

“I would advise underclassmen to take classes they enjoy.”

Nicole Ranae Dang

•Minnesota State University at Mankato

“My favorite memories were the homecoming activities.”

Bayram Makhammadovich Davrushev

•College in Seattle, Wash.

“My advice for underclassmen would be to be respectful of your elders.”

Austin Charles Day

•Institute of Production and Recording, Minnesota

“My favorite memory is freshman year when ‘False Alarm’ did the talent show.”

Haleigh Elizabeth DeBoer

•Concordia College, Minnesota

“The thing I’ll remember most from WHS is becoming like a family with everyone in show choir and finding my passion.”

Cody Lee DeGroot

•South Dakota State University, Brookings

“My favorite memories were all the Friday night football games at Howard Wood.”

Jerrica Ann Deis

•University of Sioux Falls

“Have fun, but don’t forget to be serious about certain things. Time flies!”

Katie Ann DeJong

•Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls

“If you stay on task with all of your classes and take the right classes, your high school days will go smoothly.”

Juaquina Lynn Deming

Mariah Loy Dempsey

•Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls

“Make sure your homework is done before you get to class every day.”

Danica Christine DesLauriers

•University of South Dakota, Vermillion

“High school truly goes fast, so surround yourself with people you love.”

Alec Richard Anthony DeVaney

•Work

“The best part of WHS are the teachers and the library.”

Stacy Lynn Devlin

•South Dakota State University, Brookings

“My favorite memory is getting the opportunity to watch the Warrior football team compete for the state title.”

Duncan Rhead DeVries

•Minnesota State University at Mankato

“My favorite memories of WHS would be the good times on the bowling team.”

Grace Alana DeVries

•Northwestern College, Iowa

“Work hard and don’t take anything for granted.”

Roldan Diaz

Arturo DiazHernandez

•South Dakota State University, Brookings

“Get involved, get out, have fun, do work!”

Fatoumata M. Dibba

•Kansas University

“Stay involved in school activities. It makes high school enjoyable.”

Pamoudou M. Dibba

Shaun Donald Dickens

Betty Jean Dodson

Lindsey Mae Donaldson

•South Dakota State University, Brookings

“My favorite memories have been homecoming activities, Beach Bash and some dances.”

Omar Alejandro Donis

Samantha Gail Doohen

•University of South Dakota, Vermillion

“My favorite class ever was American Studies with Mrs. (Tami) Brown and Mr. (Rob) Vromen my junior year. It is one I will never forget.”

Jennifer Nicole Anne Doorn

Joshua Michael Doorn

•University of South Dakota, Vermillion

“Pay attention in class and do your work.”

James Daniel Dossett

Paige Ann Dougherty

•South Dakota State University, Brookings

“My advice for underclassmen is to work hard and stay in school.”

Philip Harley Douglas

•South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City

“My favorite memory of WHS was cheering on the football team at state.”

Jared Ronald Drenkow

•Augustana College, Sioux Falls

“Being a member of the varsity tennis team for four years and my many experiences in the music area are some of my favorite memories.”

Kyle John Dressing

•South Dakota State University, Brookings

“Everything is good in moderation.”

Ashlee Marie Drey

•University of South Dakota, Vermillion

“My favorite time at Washington was the 100 years celebration.”

Erin Elizabeth Dumdei

Jacob Scott Dumdei

•Work

“Respect everybody all of the time.”

Anthony John Dvoracek

Robert Lawrence Dyar

•South Dakota State University, Brookings

“My favorite memories were meeting new people at WHS.”