Olivia VonBank graduated from North Union in 2023. Olivia now goes to the university of UNI majoring in Kinesiology with the plan of going to medical school. "I love college, it's so much fun and there is so much freedom involved". She does miss the homey feeling of our high school and seeing everyone every day, she also misses the sports that she was involved in. Her favorite memory of high school was either senior year homecoming or when Mr. Zotz accidentally shaved off his eyebrows. 

Written by: Faith Steinberger

Grace Larow graduated from North Union High School in 2022. She currently is working at Accura Health. Grace doesn't miss anything about high school, but one of her favorite memories is getting the opportunity and being able to graduate early after her first semester of her senior year. 

Written by: Faith Steinberger

Mary Waldron graduated from North Union High School in 2023. After graduating she started working as a head teacher at a Before and After Program for kids. One of her biggest accomplishments is being able to graduate from High School with lots of fun memories and great friends. Her advice to High Schoolers would be to make memories and join sports. Fun fact about Mary is she's loud but everybody knows that. Right now she does not plan on going to college and she is happy where she is at right now. 

By: Kaelani Sorensen

Kennedy graduated from North Union High School in 2018. After graduating she went to Iowa Lakes to pursue a degree in Early Childhood Education. She currently works at Little Mustangs Learning Center as a childcare provider and also preschool teacher. Kennedy misses the social aspect most from high school. Some advice she would give to every high schooler is to enjoy every second, it goes so fast. Kennedy's biggest accomplishment is graduating from high school and college as well as becoming an assistant director and having her dream job. 

By Faith Steinberger

Zack Asche is this week's Alumni, Zack graduated in May of 2020. Zacks biggest accomplishment in life so far “having a stable income and good paying job”. Zack also is proud of himself for having his own house, and making it through hard times. The hardest task Zack had to go through was getting to where he wants to be in life. One thing Zack misses about school is “having it easy, you don’t really realize how hard and how harsh the world can be until you’re out on your own.”. One thing Zack would tell high schoolers is “Nobody will hold your hand learn to do it yourself.” 

By Zoey Asche

Robert (Bob) Gram is a 1985 Armstrong-Ringstead graduate, now known as North Union High School. After he graduated, he went to Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg, Iowa to become an automotive technician. He currently lives in Armstrong Iowa. A favorite memory from his time at the school is graduation. A fun fact about him is he is a USRA track official and he works at Fairmont Raceway and has helped with the races for over 30 years. 

By Maddi Gates

I’m a sophomore nursing major at Northwestern College. I’m involved with campus activities such as dancing on the dance team, representing my class in nursing student government, serving as a discipleship group (Bible study) leader, and being a student ambassador! I miss being close to family and friends from back home. It’s only a two-hour drive back home from college though, so it’s nice to not be too far! Plus I really love the friendships I’ve made here at college. Regarding my career, I envision myself working in a hospital five years from now. Ideally, I would be close to my family back home. If I could give any advice to the seniors I would tell this year’s seniors to not wish away the school year, to not rush through it, and to really soak in each day. Don’t worry too much about a year from now, next month, or even tomorrow. This is a great time in your life, so soak in the fun memories and do the spontaneous fun things!

By Sienna Hansen

I go to Iowa Lakes Community College for Photography. I enjoy college and the freedom they offer. I miss all of my friends from high school. My favorite memory from high school was getting first place at the state dance in my senior year. 

By: Faith Steinberger

Kayla Potratz is a 2019 graduate of North Union High School.  After graduating, she obtained her AA Degree from Iowa Lakes Community College. Last year (2022) she obtained her para-educator certification through the Board of Education and Work at Humboldt Middle School. She currently works as a para-educator. Some fun facts about Ms. Potratz are, that she has two daughters, Brynlee and Payton. She lives in Goldfield, Iowa, and is finally beginning to prepare for her wedding with her fiance. 

By: Shelby Potratz