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• Madilyn Wright, an eighth grader, is the daughter of Lynn and Stephen Wright, Houghton. Nathan is her brother. Madilyn is involved in dance, volleyball and 4-H and she got a showmanship award in showing pigs multiple times this summer. She is interested in snowmobiling, reading and showing livestock at the fair. Her favorite subject is math and as far as her future, she said, "I don't really know what I want to do in the future, but I hope it's something great." Her mom is her role model.
• Kelby Hawkins is a freshman and is the son of Lance and Kristie Hawkins, Groton. His siblings are Katelyn, Kylie and Kaycie. He is involved in football, wrestling, track and baseball. His accomplishments include the honor roll, two-time state high school wrestling qualifier and an AAU state wrestling champion. He is interested in hunting, fishing, trapping and outdoor activities. His favorite subject is math and he plans to attend college. His favorite role models are his dad and Kyle Dake.
• Katie Miller is a sophomore and is the daughter of Kenneth Lloyd and Lynn A. Miller. Her hometown is Watertown. Her siblings are twin brother Kyle Miller, Travis Vickeny and Jennifer Vickeny. She also has a dog, Bell, and a horse, Rocky. Katie is involved the student council, student congress, debate, public speaking, horse judging, school play, jazz band, pep band, concert band, marching band, oral interp, barrel racing and FFA. She advanced to state in FFA, was a district officer for FFA and has been on the 4.0 honor roll. She is interested in horses, reading, art, agriculture, hunting and barrel racing. Band is her favorite subject. She plans to enter the medical field and be something like a nurse or physical therapist. Trinity Miller, her cousin, is her role model.
• Katie LaMee is a junior and is the daughter of William and Laurie LaMee, Andover. She is involved in 4-H, FCCLA, Carnival of Silver Skates, church youth group and FCA. She has earned top 4-H awards, was the FCCLA District 1 officer, and was the winner of the Day County rural electric youth tour essay. She is interested in Bible study, hair styling, photography and sewing. Her favorite subject is FACS and he hopes to attend a Cosmetology school. Her role model is Jesus.
• Nikki Koehler is a senior and is the daughter of Rick and Sherry Koehler, Groton. Her siblings are Ryan, Ashleigh and Katie. Her activities include a two-year state golf qualifier, being on the honor roll every quarter, student of the month her junior year, most improved in golf and cheerleading, medallist award in golf, most valuable in cheerleading and her golf team placed third and fourth at state. She is interested in scrap booking and hanging out with friends and family. Her favorite subject is Chemistry II and she plans to attend USD and major in psychology. Her role model is her mom.