After Baccalaureate, and as the sun began to set, the Class of 2026 gathered at Kingery Field in Atwater to release lanterns and watch the sunset on their high school journey, fittingly ending the year after watching the sunrise together last fall.
A meaningful evening filled with memories, reflection, and excitement for what lies ahead. 🎓🌅
Today our Falcon Baseball team hosts the RCW Jaguars in their final regular season game before the playoffs begin next week! ⚾
It’s the last day of school and a great day to be a Falcon! Come out, show your school spirit, and cheer on the team as they get ready for postseason play.
GO FALCONS!
Who was an ACGC teacher who made an impact on you and how?
“Mike Amsden and David Williams because they were my teachers when I was younger and they have been my wrestling coach since I was in 7th grade.”
What is your favorite memory from high school?
“Getting lost in the state capitol on a field trip and walking all around the basement by myself. ”
What advice would you give to younger Falcons?
“Try everything because you are only in high school once it goes by fast.”
What are your plans for after graduation?
“I plan to take a gap year and work and then go to Ridgewater for business & marketing.”
Rowan Molinaro is today’s Featured Falcon!
He says that Mrs. Hein made an impact on him because “She made me want to come to school everyday and learn.”
He says his favorite memory is senior prom and his advice to younger students is “what’s a dream if you leave it on the pillow?”
He will be playing baseball at Mayville in North Dakota after high school!
Congratulations Rowan!
A few outstanding performances include Brooke Brekke taking first with a 71 (-1), Laila Zaeska placing 5th with a 95, and Clara Rey placing 10th with a 101. Laila earned All Conference with Brooke earning All Conference and Low Average.
Way to go golfers!
Who was an ACGC teacher who made an impact on you and how?
“Mrs. Johnson made an impact on my life by teaching me that it is okay to not always be perfect at everything you do on the first try; real growth and satisfaction comes from trying your best and staying motivated.”
What is your favorite memory from high school?
“My favorite memories include going to State for Dance and Cross Country.”
What advice would you give to younger Falcons?
“Step out of your comfort zone more often and make lots of connections with people.”
What are your plans for after graduation?
“I plan to attend the University of St. Thomas to study psychology on a pre-speech language pathology track.”
Way to go Brinley!
A special thank you to the Atwater Lions and Grove City Lions for their generous donations, which helped make this field trip possible for our students. We are so grateful for your support of educational experiences for ACGC students!
ACGC Athletics are in action today!
⚾ Our Falcon Baseball team hosts conference rivals the Paynesville Bulldogs.
🥎 Falcon Softball begins 3AA Sub-Section Tournament play today at New London-Spicer. We take on Dassel-Cokato at 3:30 PM, and with a win, we’ll advance to play again at 5:00 PM against the winner of New London-Spicer vs. Montevideo.
🏃♂️🏃♀️ Our Track & Field team will also be competing in the 5A Sub-Section Meet in Litchfield.
Whether you’re at baseball, softball, or track, get out today to show your school spirit and support our teams!
GO FALCONS!
Track Information:
2:30 - Coaches Meeting
3:00 - Field Events
4:30 - Running Events
Results
Who was an ACGC teacher who made an impact on you and how?
“Terry Miller. He was a great basketball coach as well as a great teacher.”
What is your favorite memory from high school?
“My favorite memories were playing basketball games.”
What advice would you give to younger Falcons?
“Always do your best, even when you don't feel like it.”
What are your plans for after graduation?
“I plan on attending NDSU in the fall for AG business.”
Congratulations Dayton!
KCEO - Kandiyohi CEO is a year-long high school course for students from ACGC, NL-S and WPS designed to utilize local business experts that provide an overview of business development processes, essential life skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset that will lead to life success.
There were a variety of student-owned businesses featured from pressure washing and custom press-on nails to marketing services and equipment care. A special congratulations to Brooke Johnson, owner of BJ's Sweet Treats and Floral Arrangements on being named the 2026 KCEO Business of the year!
It was a great day of real world connection and networking for these young entrepreneurs!
ACGC Baseball and Golf are in action today! ⚾⛳
Our Falcon Golf team will compete at the CMC Conference Meet at Lynx National Golf Course, while the Baseball team travels to take on BOLD Warriors in the Strikeout Cancer Game.
There’s a chance of rain in the forecast, so dress appropriately and come out to support your Falcons!
GO FALCONS!
A special thank you to the Atwater Lions and Grove City Lions for their generous donations, which helped make this field trip possible for our students. We are so grateful for your support of educational experiences for ACGC students!
Today’s spotlight is Taylor Lorenson who will be attending Ridgewater for Vet Tech.
Her advice is simple: ”Just do you, and don't let anyone get in your way.”
Good luck Taylor!
Today our Falcon Baseball and Softball teams are in action! ⚾🥎
Our Falcons Softball team hosts PACT Charter, while the Baseball team hits the road to take on KMS.
The weather is beautiful, and it’s a great day to be a Falcon — so get out there and support your teams!
GO FALCONS!
He says Mrs. Heimerman made an impact on him “because she was a down to earth teacher.”
Next year he will be attending Ridgewater College for Plumbing.
Way to go Scott!
