HICKMAN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020

TREY PRESTON COLONEY

Trey Preston Coloney is the son of Coresa and and Jon Coloney. Trey is graduating from Hickman High School and will be attending the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri where he will major in Criminal Justice/Criminology and minor in Forensics and Theatre. He also plans on being involved in theatre at UCM. During his time at HHS, Trey was involved in theatre and was a member of the International Thespian Society, and he plans on coming back to Columbia during the summer to teach at TRYPS. When looking back on his time in high school, Trey will miss his friends who will be moving far away, and he encourages the Class of 2021 to not take life for granted because life will flip them like a pancake. Congratulations, Trey!

SAMANTHA DODD

Samantha Dodd is the daughter of Nolanda Dodd. Sami is graduating from Hickman High School and will be attending the University of Memphis to study Pre-Law through the Honors College. During her time at HHS, Sami was involved in softball, volleyball, cheer, HOSA, Key Club, and NHS. Looking back on her high school years, Sami will miss the teachers she was cloest to, and she is proud that she was able to make it through her senior year after being diagnosed with a chronic illness. Sami continued to push herself to achieve high grades and to be the best she she could be both in school and for her friends, and she never gave up on her dreams. Sami wants the Class of 2021 to know that hoping for something and losing it hurts more than never hoping for anything. She wants future seniors to understand it's okay to expect the worst and be happily surprised when things go well. Congratulations, Sami!

KATHLEEN FENDER

Kathleen Fender is the daughter of Karen and Chris Fender. Katie is graduating from Hickman High School and will be attending the University of Missouri-Columbia in the fall to study Nursing. Once she obtains her BSN, she hopes to go to Africa with the Peace Corps for a few years. During her time at HHS, Katie was a member of the Speech & Debate and the varsity swim team, where she went to state all four years. Although she spent 20 hours swimming every week, Katie managed to complete all of her required class credits, including honors credits, by the end of her junior year. When looking back on her high school years, she will miss football games and all of her friends the most, and she encourages future classes to work hard for their credits early on so they don't have to take hard classes senior year. Congratulations, Katie!

GRACE HUENEFELDT

Grace Huenefeldt is the daughter of Karen Duncan, Chuck Huenefeldt, Monika Huenefeldt and Matt Duncan. Grace is graduating from Hickman High School and will be attending the University of Missouri-Columbia in the fall to study Nursing. During her time at HHS, Grace's favorite activity was playing volleyball, and she will miss attending football and baseball games, along with her best friends, the most. Grace encourages the Class of 2021 to live it up, don't skip athletic events, and say "yes," because it goes by so fast. Congratulations, Grace!

SPENCER JOHNSON

Spencer Johnson is the son of Leah and Bryan Johnson. Spencer is graduating from Hickman High School and will be attending Missouri State University in the fall to study Athletic Training. During his time at HHS, Spencer's favorite activities were playing soccer and Friday Night Lights, and he is proud of his dedication throughout high school. Spencer encourages the Class of 2021 to not catch the coronavirus. Congratulations, Spencer!

EMILY KING

Emily King is the daughter of Christine and Alan King. Emily is graduating from Hickman High School and will be attending McKendree University in the fall to play softball. Emily is currently undecided about her major, but she is thinking Sports Marketing or Management. During her time at HHS, Emily played softball and was a member of Giving Girls Opportunities and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She will miss all of the memories she made with her teammates. Emily worked hard in school and ended her high school career with a 3.98 GPA, and she is proud of have earned Academic All-State all four years, Academic All-District all four years, and second team All-Region two years for softball. She encourages the Class of 2021 to slow the year down and take things day by day. She urges future seniors to enjoy being with teachers and friends while they can because senior year goes by fast. Congratulations, Emily!

RILEY KLIETHERMES

Riley Kliethermes is the son of Ellen and Danny Kliethermes. Riley is graduating from Hickman High School and will be continuing both his academic and athletic journeys at Hannibal-LaGrange University where he will be majoring in Psychology while running Cross Country and Track. During his time at HHS, Riley's favorite activities were Cross Country and Track, and he received a varsity letter in Cross Country. Looking back on his high school years, Riley will miss seeing all the people he has grown up with, including his athletic teams that become a second family to him. Riley is proud of the connections he has made with teachers and classmates, and he wants the community to know he appreciates everything that has happened to him and where it has lead him. Riley encourages the Class of 2021 to not look back and worry about the mistakes they've made, but to look to the future at the achievements they will make. Congratulations, Riley!

MARISSA KAYLIN KRAUS

Marissa Kaylin Kraus is the daughter of Penny Adams and Kent Kraus. Marissa is graduating from Hickman High School and will be attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to study Journalism with an emphasis in Photojournalism through the Honors College, and she will also be running Cross Country for UNL. During her time at HHS, Marissa ran varsity Cross Country and Track, and was on the track relay team that set the school record in the 4x1600 her freshman year at the KU relays. She was also on the team that broke the record again her junior year. Additionally, Marissa served as President of the Kewpie Athletic Council, Editor of the Hickman Review, Historian for Student Government, and President of Future Business Leaders of America. When looking back on her high school years, Marissa is proud that she has excelled in her academics while also participating in three sports a year and being involved in multiple extracurricular activities. As a leader in multiple activities, she is proud of the example she set for future students. The friendships and relationships she made with teachers, friends, teammates, and community members is what she will miss the most about high school. Marissa will always cherish the people who make up HHS’ one big family, and she encourages the Class of 2021 to do the same. She urges future seniors to stay motivated when times get tough. She says to trust the process and remember that whatever is happening will end, and to stay focused on goals and stay positive. Congratulations, Marissa!

JONAH LARSEN

Jonah Larsen is the son of Kristi and Soren Larsen. Jonah is graduating from Hickman High School and will be attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the fall to double major in Music Composition and Jazz Studies. During his time at HHS, Jonah was involved in pit orchestra, jazz band, wind ensemble, marching band, all-district band, all-district jazz band, and was a three-year member of the Missouri All-State Band. Jonah also served as Drum Major of the HHS Marching Band for two years and played with Broadway Blues at Roots and Blues. When looking back on his high school years, Jonah is proud of how he has become more comfortable in social situations, and hanging out with friends in the parking lot after football games is one of the things he will miss most about high school. He will also miss all of the other students and teachers he has grown close with over the years. Jonah encourages the Class of 2021 to enjoy their senior year because they’ll never know how much time they have left. Congratulations, Jonah!