wjon all star student

Described by coaches as a great student, a great goalie and an even better person, Sartell senior Clare Minnerath has been a mainstay in net for the Storm ‘N Sabres for years. Her hard work is paying off, she played a huge role in getting the team to the recent state tournament.

With a quiet competitive spirit and ability to break plenty of records, senior Spencer Sathre brings a ton to the table for the Sartell-St. Stephen swimming team. Sathre says swimming has been a part of his life for a long time and he got an early start thanks to his Mom’s love of the sport.

This weeks all-star student isn't shy to share one of his favorite parts of playing traveling basketball: sinking three point shots. Green is an 8th grade student in South Junior High in St. Cloud and has no shortage of confidence in his abilities.

Sartell-St. Stephen high school senior Nicole Yang has recently been recognized by the St. Cloud Optimist Club for making a difference in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program. Yang was recognized for her recruitment efforts in the program.

Friends, coaches and teachers all praise Ben Borash for his near perfect blend of confidence, leadership and humbleness. The Royalton High school senior is captain of the basketball team and also takes part in countless other activities and community events

Since the 4th grade, Pierz Healy High School senior Cassie Virnig has had a never-ending passion for acting and theater. With an outgoing personality and a sense of energy that never seems to run out, Cassie isn't afraid to constantly try new characters, personalities and even accents.

For as long as she can remember, South Junior High 7th grader Ashley Tarrolly has loved playing tennis. She’s been playing since she was two years old, even though the racket was almost bigger than her.

For 15-year-old Beth-el Algarin, powerlifting and setting world records has become a way of life. The Pierz teenager trains with her father Luis, who's been her coach since starting her with the weights when she was just eight years old.

At just 10-years-old, Talahi Community school 5th grader Mackenzie Oksa can already tell people that she’s been an elected official. She was recently elected mayor of BizTown: which is part of a junior achievement program that gives kids a chance to run a miniature town for a day by themselves.

For six-year-old Kaitlyn Reichel and her Mom Cindy, cooking has become a chance to bond and spend time together. It's also given them a unique chance to give back to the community. The 1st grade Pine Meadow Elementary student recently entered a national contest in hopes of winning $30,000 for her school.