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I grew up in the small town of Wessington Springs, South Dakota (The Pride of the Prairie ; )
EDUCATION
- I graduated from Wessington Springs High School in 2003. Go Spartans!
- I graduated Magna Cum Laude from South Dakota State University in December of 2007. SDSU is awesome and I highly recommend it!
- I earned a degree in Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Fun, minor in Human Development and Family Studies, and emphasis in Health Education in December 2007.
- I am First-Aid and CPR certified. Sweet huh? Those are good skills to have ; )
PROFESSIONAL
- Family and Consumer Sciences Educator at Hyde School District
- FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) Adviser at Hyde School District
- BB Cheerleading Coach at HHS
AWARDS/HONORS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS (only a few cuz there's too many to list ; ) (just kidding)
- Won Spirit of Six cheerleading award at State A Basketball Tournament. A long time ago.
- Was valedictorian of 2003 Graduating class at WSHS.
- Was on Homecoming Royalty.
- NSU Academic All-Star.
- SDSU Dean's List.
- Nominated into Phi Upsilon Omicron. (Academic Honor Society)
- Won the spelling bee in 7th Grade. haha.
(Me representing the Foothills Rodeo in lime green (3rd from the left) at the MRSD Coronation)
FAMILY
- My Ma and Dad are Brian and Kathy Bergeleen of Wessington Springs, SD. They both sell Farm Bureau Insurance and are the coolest parents probably ever.
- My Dad was mayor of Wessington Springs for 12 years and is a member of the Kyle Evans and the Company Cowboys Band (my cousin is Dustin Evans).
- I have two younger sisters named Kaycee and Dacia who both live in Wessington Springs.
- We have horses, dogs, and cats that I love but there are too many to name.
- I just got married this summer on June 23 to Kody Kroeplin. :)
(Me, Mom, Kaycee, Dacia, & Dad)
FAVORITES
- Color: I would normally say turquoise but I like a lot of different colors... too hard to just pick one.
- Song: If you ask my sisters and friends they would say I love every song... I don't... I just like most songs. I like most kinds of music. If its a good song, its a good song.
- Food: I am Norwegian... so I like Norwegian food. If you want details, ask. haha.
- Vacation: I loved the Bahamas, but Disney World still wins. With the NFR a close second/third.
- Money: I just like money. But happiness is more important. But its easier to be happy if you have money.
- Friends: I love seeing and having fun with my friends.
- Summertime: Because its fun.
- Fun
- I like to smile. Smiling is my favorite.
- I love action/adventure/mystery/scary movies. I hate girly/chick flick movies. But the notebook is pretty good.
Me and my Montgomery Gentry at the 2008 SD State Fair...
HOBBIES/ACTIVITIES/SKILLS
- Love to sing... Singing is kind of a big deal in my family... like us... we are kind of big deals.
- Used to play piano rather well but never find the time anymore.
- Was president of band in high school where I played clarinet, but haven't touched it since graduation (high school graduation).
- Coordinate the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo Queen Contest.
- WS Foothills Rodeo Committee Member
- FCCLA Adviser at HHS
- I hate shopping but I love buying/having new things, which doesn't really make sense but is still true.
- Love being outside in nice weather.
This is me now (after college)... exhausted ; )
About Mrs. Kroeplin (Alana Mae Bergeleen/Kroeplin)