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Senior Spotlight: Jason Kruse
By Gina Anderson
Feb. 13, 2025 12:00 am
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On Dec. 12, 2006, the Kruse family got an early Christmas present, and he was named Jason. He has one sibling, younger brother Marcus Miller and his mom Aimee Kruse. His grandparents are Rhonda and Lenn Kruse.
He has been a member of the Class of 2025 for two years. He has participated in eSports, football, and soccer. He earned honorable mention conference recognition for his soccer defense.
When he has down time from school responsibilities, he enjoys fixing things, playing video games, and soccer.
Jason’s proudest moment was going to state in eSports for rocket league.
He picked his great-grandpa as his special person because he has shown Jason how to push through the toughest times in life even if you have health problems. He continues, “He has shown me so much about life and just how to push yourself to do better than the day before.”
Jason sees his class as one where everyone has very special personalities. His advice to the underclassmen is to just do your best and have fun.
As the school year winds down, Jason says he is looking forward to soccer and graduation.
His plans for next year are to go to college to be a mechanic and play soccer.
Tiger Nation wishes Jason the best in his future endeavors and hopes he always remembers “once a Tiger, always a Tiger” #OATAAT.