Durant Class of 2022 Senior Bios

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Braden Barclay

Braden is the son of Jodi and Cory Barclay. While in high school he was involved in four years of golf, 3 years of bowling, four years in the Ace program and four years of band. Braden worked at Idle Hour Lanes. He is planning to attend trade school while continuing to work.

Cooper Bein

Cooper is the son of Deb and Vaughn Bein. While in high school he was involved in football, basketball and band. Cooper worked at Kwikstar. He is planning to attend Muscatine Community College and then join the workforce.

Britney Bell

Britney is the daughter of Rhiannon Six and Keith Bell. While in high school she was involved in volleyball, community conservation club, best buddies, honor band and SELL crew. She worked at the food pantry, Jeff’s Market and McDonald’s. Britney is planning to join the National Guard, attend college for music and to become a sign language interpreter.

Dillan Bruns

Dillan is the son of Bambi and Jason Bruns.  He worked at Price Heating & Air Conditioning and 10 Pin Bowling Alley. He is planning to attend a trade school after graduating.

Peyton Buesing

Peyton is the daughter of Shelby and Randy Buesing. While in high school she was involved in volleyball and basketball. Peyton is planning to attend Kirkwood Community College and pursue a degree in agricultural business.

 

Kaedyn Burkey

Kaedyn is the daughter of Diane Burkey. While in high school she was involved in dance team. She worked a variety of jobs in daycare, retail, restaurants, welding and scrapping metal. Kaedyn is planning to attend trade school and enter the work force.

Addysen Clark

Addysen is the daughter of Brenna and Jared Clark. While in high school she was involved in football cheer, basketball cheer, track, pep band, concert band, FCCLA and yearbook.  Addysen worked at Jeff’s Market. She is planning to attend Muscatine Community College for one year and then transfer to Iowa State University to pursue a degree in interior design.

Amanda Claypool

Amanda is the daughter of Chrissy Bays and John Claypool. While in high school she was involved in choir and drama. She is planning to finish her education and Best Singer.

Bryce Czarnetzki

Bryce is the son of Theresa and Jon Czarnetzki. While in high school he played football, baseball and basketball. He worked at The Creamery in Durant. Bryce plans to attend Wartburg College to pursue a degree in physical therapy and to play football.

Elizabeth Daufeldt

Elisabeth is the daughter of Stacy and Andy Daufeldt. While in high school she was involved in four years of volleyball, four years of basketball, four years of track, two years of softball, four years of FCCLA, two years of National Honor Society, four years of concert and marching band, two years of FFA, two years of student council, two years of theater and four years of 4H. In basketball and track she was team captain. In FFA she was awarded presentations and state ranking. She was a class representative in student council. She was a lead actress in theater.

Outside of school she was involved in 4-H, County Council and a traveling volleyball team. In 4-H she was president 8 years, vice president, secretary and their social media person. In County Council she was the president and photographer.

Eliszabeth earned honors for 4-H that included the merit awards, excellence awards, multiple champion ribbons, multiple reserve ribbons and showmanship awards. Elizabeth ranked second and third at state in FFA competitions. She won athletic medals in track and volleyball, academic all conference in all the varsity sports she participated in and qualified for state track junior year in the shuttle hurdle. Elizabeth was on the 3.5-4.0 honor roll and ranked third in her class. She took 18 college credits in her senior year and currently has a 4.0. She will receive her silver cord with over 160 community service hours.

Elizabeth will be working at the local daycare over the summer. She is planning to attend Upper Iowa University in the fall.

Kyle DeWulf

Kyle is the son of Amy and Del DeWulf. While in high school he was involved in baseball, basketball, golf and football. He worked for Cove Equipment. Kyle is planning to attend Kirkwood Community College to pursue a degree in Accounting.

Alyssa Digney

Alyssa is the daughter of Nancy and Todd Digney. While in high school she was involved in girl’s varsity bowling. Alyssa worked at the Casey’s in Durant, Burger King in Davenport and did some dog sitting. She is planning to attend Central College and pursue a degree in secondary education and social sciences.

Christian Durham

Christian is the son of Miranda and Jason Durham. While in high school he was involved in theater, baseball, basketball, Dungeon’s & Dragon’s Club, concert and chamber choir and honor choir. He worked at Treadmill Heroes. Christian is planning to go to Tennessee for an HVAC apprenticeship with UA Pipefitters Local #641, sponsored by Brad Holley of Holley Mechanical, Inc.

Noah Eis

Noah is the son of Nicole Eis and Josh Furne. He plans to pursue a career in software engineering.

   

Michael Frisch

Michael is the son of Lori Gruman and Todd Frisch. While in high school he was involved in baseball, cross country and band. Michael worked at the McDonald’s in Walcott. After graduating, Michael plans to go to a six month training school for networking and programming.

Elisabeth Fuller-Long

Elisabeth is the daughter of Hope Collman and Mark Long. While in high school she was involved in wrestling, track and cross country. Elisabeth worked at the Walcott McDonalds. Her future plans are currently undecided.

Ethan Gast

Ethan is the son of Kristina and Ben Gast. While in high school he was involved in four years of baseball, four years of football, four years of wrestling, two years of golf, two years of The National Honor Society, two years of Student Council and one year of Facilities Advisory Committee. He was Homecoming King one year, two-time state wrestling qualifier and one-time state baseball qualifier. He worked at Raynor Door of the Quad Cities. Ethan plans to attend Loras College to pursue a degree in business and coaching and play baseball.

Ally Happ

Ally is the daughter of Kristal and Nicholas Happ. While in high school she was involved in basketball, softball, volleyball, track, National Honor Society, student council, The Wildcat Chronicles, FCCLA, Facilities Advisory Committee, yearbook and theater. Ally earned varsity letters in basketball, softball volleyball and track. She was RVC all-conference team in basketball and softball, academic all-conference, QC Times All-Eastern Iowa Team in basketball and softball and the Muscatine Journal’s all-area team for basketball. Ally worked at Hibbert Sports. After graduation she plans to attend Wartburg College to pursue a degree in pre-dentistry with plans to become an orthodontist and to play softball.

Ianna Haysbrook

Ianna is the daughter of Chona and Brian Haysbrook. While in high school she was involved in band and FCCLA. She worked at Arby’s. Ianna plans to work for a year and then go to college.

Shannon Head

Shannon is the daughter of Kim and TJ Head. While in high school she was involved in softball, volleyball, track, journalism, student council, FAC committee, yearbook committee, The National Honor Society and was the basketball manager. She has received a leadership award in volleyball, a newcomer award in track and a wildcat award in softball. She was the 2021 Homecoming Queen. She worked at Jeff’s Market & Muscatine Hy-Vee. Shannon plans to attend Kirkwood Community College to study radiology.

Jaeln Heald

Jaeln is the son of Bridget Faull and Lucas Heald. While in high school he was the senior class president and the class clown. Jaeln worked at McDonald’s. He is planning to be a money maker.

Karissa Hoon

Karissa is the daughter of Mindy and Bryan Hoon. While in high school she was involved in The National Honor Society, golf, volleyball, school dance team, a private dance studio, softball, theater (crew), pep band, concert band, student council, journalism, FCCLA and yearbook. She worked at the Wilton Retirement Center as a dietary aide and babysat for multiple Durant and Wilton families. Karissa plans to attend Northeast Iowa Community College to enter the radiology tech program.

Cooper Huston

Cooper is the son of Gale and Ben Huston. While in high school he was involved in baseball, bowling, golf, basketball and football. He worked at Idle Hour Lanes as a pizza maker. Cooper plans to attend William Penn and continue his bowling career.

Tanner Jepsen

Tanner is the son of Valerie and James Jepsen. While in high school he was involved in track. After graduating he plans to make money.

Kayden Johnson

Kayden is the son of Corrie and Kevin Johnson. While in high school he was involved in four years of cross country, four years of bowling, three years of track and field, three years of band, three years of volunteering with special education students, one year of journalism and one year of the Dungeons and Dragons Club. He earned the following awards: Most Improved Bowler (2018/2019), Cross Country Team Player (2019), Academic All-Conference (2019), Wilton Café Bowler of the Month (2020), and the 3.0-3.5 Honor Roll (2019-2022). He worked at Dairy Queen. Kayden is planning to attend Wartburg College to pursue a degree in social work and psychology while competing on the college bowling team.

Jenna Krause

Jenna is the daughter of Laurie Kraklio and Kevin Krause. While in high school she was involved in volleyball, basketball cheer, football cheer, track, band, drama, student council and FCCLA. Jenna worked at Durant Children’s Group. After graduating she plans to attend Kirkwood Community College to pursue a degree in nursing, specializing in pediatric oncology.

Dayna Maiers

Dayna is the daughter of Janelle and Dean Maiers. While in high school she was involved in basketball, volleyball, track, softball, student council, journalism, yearbook, FCCLA and National Honor Society. She worked at Jeff’s Market and Wilton Café. Dayna plans to attend Mount Mercy University to pursue a degree in nursing and continue her track career.

Isabelle Mathis

Isabelle is the daughter of Kayla and Brandon Mathis. While in high school she was involved in honor choir. She worked at McDonald’s. Isabelle plans to move to the Coralville area after graduating.

Tysen McKinley

Tysen is the son of Beth and Clint McKinley. While in high school he was involved in football, golf, wrestling, baseball and student council. He received three varsity letters, four all conference academic awards, one all state academic award, one all district 1st team and all district 2nd team for football. In golf he received two varsity letters and three all conference academic awards. In wrestling he received two varsity letters, the Dale Darnell Sportsmanship award and two all conference academic awards. In baseball he received a varsity letter. He was the student council class president. Tysen worked at Needham Excavating and Idle Hour Lanes. He plans to attend Iowa State University to pursue a degree in civil engineering.

Spencer Meinert

Spencer is the son of Sarah Zindel and Scott Meinert. While in high school he was involved in Region 3 ACE Project and FFA Inland and 4H Club. Spencer worked at Larry Van Den Berghe Farms as a Farm Assistant Manager and was a self-employed farmer. He plans to attend Muscatine Community College to pursue a degree in agribusiness.

   

Patience Melton-Grage

Patience is the daughter of Lisa and Shawn Melton-Gaylor and Shane Grage. She worked at Campus For Kids. Patience is planning to attend Scott Community College to pursue degrees in radiology and ultrasound technician.

Tevin Miller

Tevin is the son of Jacque Cavins and Phillip Miller. While in high school he was involved in football, basketball, bowling, baseball, golf, track, FFA, the ACE program and wrestling. Tevin worked by helping local farmers, working for Papers Lumber, JT Builders, Urban Woodworks and Thoma’s Meat Market. He plans to attend a trade school or do an apprenticeship for heavy machinery operation.

 

Nathan Moomey

Nathan is the son of Renee and William Moomey. While in high school he was involved in cross country, wrestling, track and football. Nathan worked at McDonald’s. He plans to attend Muscatine Community College to pursue a degree in business.

 

Ella Mundt

Ella is the daughter of Elaine and Kevin Mundt. While in high school she was involved in student council, FCCLA, track, cross country and cheer. Ella worked at Jeff’s Market and Green Acres Dog Boarding. She is planning to attend Iowa State University to pursue a degree in animal science.

 

Soren Murray-Lopez

Soren is the son of Christina and James Lopez. While in high school he participated in four years of track and three years of baseball. Soren worked at LoPiez Pizza. After high school he plans to continue working and traveling while he figures out what is next for him.

 

Logan Nelson

Logan is the son of Rachel and Don Nelson. He plans to attend Eastern Iowa Community College to pursue a career as an automotive technician.

 

Benjamin Orr

Benjamin is the son of Paula and Tim Orr. While in high school he was involved in baseball, football, basketball and FAC committee. Benjamin is planning to attend Loras College and pursue a degree in physical therapy while continuing to play baseball.

 

Kaitlyn Paustian

Kaitlyn is the daughter of Katy and Nevin Paustian. While in high school she was involved in football and basketball cheerleading, theater, yearbook, softball and cross country. She worked at Jeff’s Market. After high school she plans to work at John Deere.

 

Rebecca Paustian

Rebecca is the daughter of Beth and Dave Paustian. While in high school she was involved in cheer, basketball, track, golf, yearbook, band, chamber choir and National Honor Society. Rebecca plans to attend Muscatine Community College and Kirkwood Community College to pursue a degree in dental hygiene.

 

Katie Petersen

Katie is the daughter of Michelle Goacher and Brandon Petersen. While in high school she was a wrestling manager. Katie worked in the restaurant business. She is currently undecided on her future plans.

 

Sofía Reyna

Sofía is the daughter of Sorayma and Alejandro Reyna. While in high school she was involved in dance, band, FCCLA and journalism. Sofía worked at Casey’s in Durant. She is planning to finish her prerequisites at EICC.

 

Tyler Roberts

Tyler is the son of Erin Stansfield and Lance Roberts. While in high school he enjoyed doing hands-on work as well as working on vehicles, welding and fabrication. Tyler worked at the Iowa 80 Truckstop. He is planning to attend DMACC to become an auto technician.

 

Rylie Rock

Rylie is the daughter of Lisa and Ronnie Rock. While in high school she was involved in volleyball, FCCLA and FFA. Rylie worked at Campus For Kids. She is planning to attend Loras College and pursue a career in physical therapy while continuing to play volleyball.

 

Gannon Ryan

Gannon is the son of Teresa and Joe Ryan. While in high school he was involved in robotics, concert band, jazz band and pep band. He attended honor band in his senior year. He received the Seal of Biliteracy. Gannon worked at Wendy’s and Blain’s Farm and Fleet. He plans to attend Iowa State University pursuing a master’s degree in aerospace engineering.

 

Kenneth Salemi

Kenneth is the son of Sara Fuller and Ken Elshoff. While in high school he was involved in football and wrestling. He made honor roll. Kenneth worked farm jobs. He is planning to join the military after graduation.

 

Gracie Saylor

Gracie is the daughter of Lynn Saylor and Scott Oetzel. While in high school she was involved in four years of basketball cheerleading and school dance team. She worked as a babysitter. Gracie was accepted into the Project Search program and will have an internship at UnityPoint Health Trinity in Muscatine. She hopes to learn from that experience and be involved in the healthcare field in the future.

 

Ethan Schlapkohl

Ethan is the son of Joselyn and John Schlapkohl. While in high school he was involved in the ACE Program, band, baseball, basketball, bowling and track. Ethan worked at the Iowa 80 Truck-O-Mat. He plans to attend Iowa Central Community College to pursue a degree in pre-engineering and continue to bowl.

 

Kylie Schult

Kylie is the daughter of Jessica and Brett Schult. While in high school she was involved in basketball, softball and volleyball. After graduation she plans to attend Kirkwood Community College to pursue a degree in radiation sciences.

 

Ty Seligman

Ty is the son of Andrea and Scott Seligman. While in high school he was involved in the band and the ACE program where he received a Carhartt coat for being part of the program. He was a part of the first place team at the ABC Craft Championship in 2021. He enjoyed helping Mr. Rouse with various projects throughout high school. He works at Schwarz Grain & Fence. Ty is planning to go into trades and become a part of a union.

 

Drake Shelangoski

Drake is the son of Amy and Andrew Shelangoski. While in high school he was involved in baseball, band, basketball, cross country, football, National Honor Society and track. Drake worked at Wendy’s, Paper’s Lumber, KwikStar and mowed lawns. He plans to attend the University of Iowa to pursue a degree in business.

 

Kiley Stineman

Kiley is the daughter of Rebecca and Brian Stineman. While in high school she was involved in golf, dance team, football cheer, student council, journalism, yearbook, band and FCCLA. Kiley worked at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course. She is planning to attend Iowa State University and pursue a degree in animal ecology.

 

 

Lauryn Tate

Lauryn is the daughter of Michelle Tate and Troy Mangels. While in high school she was involved in track, volleyball, softball, basketball cheer, National Honor Society, yearbook, FCCLA, band, theater, crew and the ACE Program. Lauryn plans to attend Wartburg College and pursue a degree in pre-physical therapy and run track.

 

Kristina Vasquez

Kristina is the daughter of Janna Lehman and Alex Vasquez. While in high school she was involved in volleyball, theater, choir, FCCLA, basketball, cheer and softball. She worked at Buffalo Wild Wings. Kristina is still undecided on what is next.

 

Nathan Voss

Nathan is the son of Katie Keimig and Scott Voss. While in high school he was involved in football, basketball, golf and baseball. Nathan worked at Dick Taber Estate Sales. He is planning to attend a trade school.

 

Lucais Waack

Lucais is the son of Rebecca Bechmann and Eric Waack. While in high school he was involved in band and worked at Wendy’s. After graduating he is planning to work awhile then go to college to become a veterinarian.

 

Madison Weber

Madison is the daughter of Jennifer and Cory Weber. While in high school she was involved in volleyball, basketball, softball, band, honor band, student council, FCCLA, yearbook, National Honor Society, journalism, crew and lights/sound for theater and was a track manager. She was on the honor roll and was team captain for JV volleyball. Madison earned the academic all-conference, varsity letter, IHSPA spring journalism contest (2021), and honorable mention for ads and Gentleman’s award for basketball. She worked at the Wilton Retirement Community as a dietary aide. Madison is planning to attend Iowa State University to pursue a degree in architecture.

 

Carter Wichelt

Carter is the son of Barbara and Kent Wichelt. While in high school he was involved in football, basketball and track. He was a four time letter winner in football and earned second team all-district and second team all eastern Iowa. He was a one time letter winner in basketball. He was a four time letter winner in track. Carter worked at the Lilienthal Family Farm and Ranch for four years. He is planning to attend the University of Wisconsin Platteville to pursue a degree in criminal justice while playing football.

 

 

Ethan Woodhouse

Ethan is the son of Calene and Randy Woodhouse. While in high school he was involved in band, choir and drama club. Ethan worked at the Treadmill Heroes in Wilton. He plans to attend the University of Northern Iowa to pursue a degree in social science and pre-law.

 

Hannah Wulf

Hannah is the daughter of Lynn and Timothy Wulf. While in high school she was involved in FCCLA, FFA, choir and 4H. Hannah is planning to attend Muscatine Community College to pursue a degree in vet tech or farm management.

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