Village of Exeter

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Exeter-Milligan Graduation

It was another in a string of lasts for the Exeter-Milligan school district, one more graduation.

Nine students donned their cap and gown and were awarded diplomas in a Saturday afternoon ceremony in the Exeter gym.

The audience was welcomed to the ceremony by Kierra Papik, then the audience enjoyed a slideshow with pictures from each graduate along with pictures of their class over the years.

Kmila Benetiz spoke, thanking the audience, her family and specifically the Exeter-Milligan community that welcomed her with open arms when she entered the school as a freshman, after moving from Miami, Florida.

Aidan Vavra also gave an address, recalling some of the highlights of the history of their class.

The diplomas were presented by Adam Erdkamp, chairman of the Exeter-Milligan school board and the ceremony was closed by Jayden Capek.

After taking a class photo in front of the Exeter-Milligan Timberwolf sign, the students formed a receiving line. outside.

Exeter-Milligan Honors Night

EM Art teacher Lisa Kanode presents K'mila Benitez (middle) and Liberty Johnson (right) with art honors on Tuesday night in Exeter.

Exeter-Milligan held their final Honors Night event on Tuesday, May 6 in the Exeter gym.

To open the evening four students were inducted into the National Honor Society in a program presented by the current NHS members. New members include Tucker Svec, Truman Milton, Cohen Harre, and Cheyenne Krupicka.

Several of the teachers gave overviews of their activities this year including Yearbook and Journalism teacher Mrs. Brandi Perez.

Mrs. Kanode reviewed the different art awards and activities for the year and presented the Rookie Art Award to Logan Johnson and the Artist of the Year to both Liberty Johnson and Kmila Benitez.

Music director Mr. Perez recognized the students who participated in extra band contests and presented the eighth grader Directors Award to Beau Becker, and the John Phillips Sousa Award went to Liberty Johnson.

High grade point average awards were presented next with Kora Havel, sixth grade Liam Capek, seventh grade, Brynnlye Johnson, eighth grade, Deacon Erdkamp, ninth grade, Cheyenne Krupicka, tenth grade, Kiley Oldehoeft, eleventh grade, and Kmila Benitez, twelfth grade.

Pioneer Conference medals were awarded to Jayden Capek, Aidan Vavra and K'mila Benitez for their high ACT scores.

Citizenship awards were also presented with American Legion Auxiliary 7-12 female K'mila Benitez, and American Legion 7-12 male Jayden Capek and Liam Capek was presented the all school citizenship award.

The seniors were presented with their scholarships before Student Council member Carter Milton closed the program.

Liberty Johnson receives the John Phillips Sousa award from music instructor Mr. Mark Perez.

New inductees in the National Honor Society include (from left): Tucker Svec, Truman Milton, Cohen Harre, and Cheyenne Krupicka.

Exeter-Milligan members of the National Honor Society.

Citizenship awards were presented during Exeter-Milligan's Honors night which included (from left) Jayden Capek, American Legion Male Citizenship, Liam Capek, All School Citizenship Award and K'mila Benitez, American Legion Auxiliary Citizenship.

Pioneer Conference High ACT score medal winners

Exeter-Milligan students with the highest GPA in their grade included (from left): K'mila Benitez, twelfth, Kiley Oldehoeft, eleventh, Cheyenne Krupicka, tenth, Deacon Erdkamp, ninth, Brynnle Johnson, eighth, and Liam Capek, seventh.