Senior stories are the best stories

By Emmy Bauer & Elaina Nelson, CR-B publications students

 

May 18, 2025, will be a day the Coon Rapids-Bayard seniors will always remember. Commencement is a time to reflect on the memories made during their high school years, as well as look forward to the future.

 

Some of the members of the class of 2025 reflect on their most memorable moments from being a Crusader.

 

“I was honored to be crowned the homecoming king, as it is only something one person gets,” said Parker Hays.

 

“Mr. Van Ahn has taught me a great deal during high school,” said Ely Booth. “From how to fill out taxes to the basics of renting and how to invest, I will use these skills for the rest of my life.”

 

“My most memorable moment of CR-B is when I was down 13-4 going into the third period against Woodbine at our conference wrestling meet my junior year and then I came back and pinned him,” said Braydon Reineke. “I’ll always remember this moment because nobody expected it, and it shows that you can do anything even when life isn’t going your way. Just push through and you can do it.”

 

Gracyn Robbins also commented about wrestling.

 

“Each CR-B wrestling season is memorable for me,” she said. “I love wrestling and wrestling has always been a part of my life. Getting to be a manager was very important and meaningful to me.”

 

Kennedie Thomas enjoyed making an impact on others.

 

“I really enjoyed walking with Nathanial (McCall) and Violet (Johnson) at junior prom and then dancing with them,” she said.

 

Johnson then added, “My most memorable moment while at CR-B has been going to Costa Rica the summer before senior year with the Spanish Club. I will always remember this moment because it was an amazing opportunity to travel internationally and apply what I have learned at my time in the Spanish room to real life situations.”

 

From individual experiences to experiences shared with others, CR-B seniors have learned important life lessons that will set them up for future success.