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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
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TrekNorth's Carter Derby sets sights on engineering after graduation
May 17—As graduation season arrives each year, the Pioneer features one graduate from each college and high school in the coverage area. Carter Derby is this year's featured graduate from TrekNorth Junior and Senior High School, which will host its commencement ceremony on Friday, May 23. What are your plans after graduation? After graduation, I plan to attend Minnesota North College to study pre-engineering. Once I complete my studies there, I intend to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering at either the University of North Dakota or Minnesota State University, Mankato What piqued your interest in engineering? I've always been fascinated by how and why things work. When I was 15, I attended an engineering camp for high school students, and that's when I knew engineering was what I wanted to pursue. Have you had a favorite class throughout high school? My favorite classes were statistics and calculus, both taught by Tami Worner. She always made her lessons engaging and interesting. What activities have you participated in? I am involved in the National Art Honor Society and the National Honor Society. I also participate in cross country running, Nordic skiing, and track and field, and have served as team captain for the past two years in all three sports. What do you consider your greatest achievement? My greatest achievement has been succeeding in my advanced classes by getting good grades, lettering in three varsity sports and breaking school records in track and field. Who is your greatest mentor? Michael Meehlhause has been a teacher and mentor to me since the fourth grade. Over the past seven years, he has also been my coach for cross country running, Nordic skiing, and track and field. Through his guidance, I've learned the value of hard work, dedication and the importance of setting and achieving my athletic goals. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, especially playing online games with my brother. During the summer, I love going camping with my family.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
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TrekNorth students participate in Career Exploration program
May 3—Students at TrekNorth recently visited several area businesses as part of the school's Career Exploration program. Students visited Lakeland PBS, Thunderbird Graphics, the Bemidji Pioneer, Bemidji Aviation, Lueken's Village Foods, Naylor Heating and Refrigeration and other businesses during the program.
