June 14, 2010   
Wolf Creek Online High School Commencement 2010 Class of 2010 Photo,

 
With 46 graduates, Wolf Creek Online High School celebrated the class of 2010 on Friday, June 11, 2010. Over 250 friends, families, school board members, and faculty attended the ceremony held at Lakeside School in Chisago City.  Students in this year's graduation class were residents of Blaine, Center City, Chisago City, Coon Rapids, Forest  Lake, Hugo, Lindstrom, Maplewood, North Branch, Princeton, Scandia, Shafer, Stacy, Taylors Falls, and Wyoming, MN.

Director Tracy Quarnstrom welcomed the thirty three seniors who chose to participate in the 2010 commencement ceremony, and all guests including Senator Rick Olseen and Judge Robert Rancourt. She also thanked Chisago Lakes School District for its continued support of the charter school.

Vice-Chair Jeff Vitali gave the school board representative address encouraging students to chart their course for their future, and Learning Manager Stacy Bender gave the faculty address encouraging students to patiently pursue their goals in life.  Two graduates shared thoughts as well.  Richard Hay read a poem that he had written for an English class, and Camilla Belland gave a speech about her positive four years at Wolf Creek. Both student speakers spoke highly of the learning managers at Wolf Creek.

Learning Manager Cassie Gaede awarded Alumni Scholarships to Tim Hill of Stacy who plans to attend St. Paul College to pursue automotive collision repair and Lisa Landecker of Wyoming who plans to attend Century College to pursue nursing. Wolf Creek is currently accepting donations for alumni scholarships to be given to the class of 2011.

School Board Chair, Tom Plocher, handed out the student diplomas; faculty and staff greeted the students after they received their diplomas cheered in celebration for each individual's success. Wolf Creek staff honored graduates individually by reading a senior survey about why they experienced success at Wolf Creek, favorite quotes, times remembered, and future dreams.  Here are some examples of those senior surveys for the senior speakers of the night.

Cami Belland:  Cami's favorite memory is walking in every week to lab to a warm welcome from Sheryl at the front desk. Cami believes that she was successful at Wolf Creek because Wolf Creek staff members are there for students for whatever they can help students with. It is an amazing environment and all the teachers are wonderful.  Cami we think you are wonderful also we know the sky is the limit on your future plans and we wish you much success!

Ricky Hay: After finishing up his tour in the marines Ricky hopes to attend school and become a police officer.  His favorite song is "American Solider" by Toby Keith.   His hobbies include hanging out with friends and playing sports. He decided to attend Wolf Creek because it was seemed like it would be helpful for him, and it was. He was able to work at his own pace and really enjoyed Wolf Creek in many ways.  Congratulations Ricky! We wish you a bright future in every way!

Many Wolf Creek graduates look forward to future plans of college at places such as Minnesota School of Cosmetology, Minnesota Community and Technical College, Anoka-Ramsey Community College, and Hennepin Technical College.  Others have plans to enlist in the armed services.

Wolf Creek sponsored a brief reception following the ceremony with refreshments.

 What is Wolf Creek Online High School?

Wolf Creek is a tuition-free online charter school serving full-time students in grades 9-12 across the state. Wolf Creek also serves part-time students using supplemental services and the online learning law. Wolf Creek is accredited by NCA, CITA, and NCAA. Instruction is technology based, and the course work can be completed off campus. Curriculum is available 24/7 online, and students have the option to work on campus each week. The school is based on a “small community” philosophy; students are assisted by one individual who helps them in academic as well as non-academic areas of their lives. Please visit our website for more information: www.triowolfcreek.com.