“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” These words by Eleanor Roosevelt signify a challenge, a call to action, and a reminder of the power within us. We are celebrating a milestone. Graduation marks not just the end of our time here at Prairie Ridge, but the beginning of our lives as dreamers and doers beyond the walls of this school. My message is simple: Our dreams are valid and vital. They will shape not only...

We are individuals   Individuals that now can spread their wings– Like a bird able to soar across the sky Now that it is time to leave the nest Do we know which way to go?   The fragile yet strong threaded nest Made by the people who are in the audience today… The nest that has been here for years It was our safe spot that was kept near   We are a well-kept garden Watered and nurtured for multiple years by parents...

Seniors responded to the prompt "In ten years, I imagine I'll be ..." Traveling - Nathaly Down in Florida with my own salon - Anastasia Antoniou hopefully married with a fulfilling job - Katelyn Babiarz Teaching high school band classes and creating my own music. - Crow Behrens At home, preferably asleep. - Connor Belrichard Teaching math at a local high school and coaching lacrosse - Travis Congine A cardiologist - Carter Fredrikson In...

Seniors responded to the prompt When I think about next year, I feel ... (Where will you be?) Name your work, school, military branch, etc. Excited, because I will be studying what I want to do - Nathaly Medical school and cosmetology school - Anastasia Antoniou Excited to graduate, going to MCC and no decided major yet - Katelyn Babiarz Nervous heading to college for music education. - Crow Behrens Like I'll be far happier being far away...

Our best memories from our time at PR: senior year - Nathaly Getting on the soccer team - Anastasia Antoniou Going to state for football and cheer my sophomore year - Katelyn Babiarz Meeting my amazing friends in my classes. - Crow Behrens When I skipped school in Junior year. - Connor Belrichard My final cross country race with the team all pushing to be our very best at the end of the year - Travis Congine playing in the state semi...

Seniors identified the staff members who had the biggest impact on them. Mrs Kendall and Dunker they made the class fun and helped me at my lowest - Anastasia Antoniou Mr Powell. He’s a really good math teacher and I feel like I’ve learned a lot from him. He also really cares about his students and their well being which I think is really sweet. - Katelyn Babiarz Kuhne because she is the reason I want to be a music educator and the reason...