Paige Erickson has spent her entire life in the Sartell school district and is excited to graduate with her friends in the spring. She loved growing up in this community and is excited to take on the next chapter of her life.

Family plays a big role in Paige’s life, and she loves spending time with her mom, dad, and her younger sister. Some of her favorite memories are the many family trips. She especially loves waking up early to watch the sunrise during their trip in the boundary waters. Paige also loves hanging out with her friends, especially when they get together to drive around town or just enjoy each other’s company.

Robotics has been a big part of Paige’s high school experience, and she is an active member of the SHS Robotics team. Her journey started in 3rd grade on the elementary team, where she participated in a few competitions. Over the years, her passion for the activity grew, and she made her way onto the Sartell High School team in 9th grade. Although Paige isn’t sure if she’ll continue FRC Robotics in college, she has made unforgettable memories. One of her favorite moments was during sophomore year when the team won their first competition, and she won her first Deans’ List award a few minutes later. Last year, she loved going with her team to the world championship in Houston, Texas. The team hopes to return in the spring for the 2025 completion. In addition to competing, Paige helps coach the elementary and middle school teams. In the summer she works at summer camps through COR Robotics, running anywhere from 5-7 camps per summer.

Paige has plans to attend NDSU in the fall, where she’s interested in studying mechanical engineering. What she’s most excited about in college is the opportunity to start a new chapter in her life, meet new people, explore new experiences, and continue to grow beyond the familiar environment of high school.