Keep reading to learn all about Featured Freshman Kiera Meemken and her time at Sartell High School!
Kiera has three younger sisters: Lana (8th grade), Gia (5th grade), and Mila (2nd grade). Her mom’s name is Chelsie, and her dad’s name is Joseph. Her mom works at the VA as a nurse practitioner, and her dad works for the company Sherwin Williams.
She has a red lab named Kona and 7 fish (Sushi, Stick, Marlon, Nemo, Ellie, Sophie, and Guppy).


In her free time, she likes to read, swim, travel, bike, hang out with friends/family, and spend time at her grandparents lake.
Some activities that she is involved in are Central Minnesota Aquatics, Book Club, and the girls’ swim team in the fall.
Q: What is the best part of high school so far?
A: “I feel like there’s more freedom, and I love the teachers.”
Q: Who is your favorite teacher and why?
A: “Probably Richie because she’s so bubbly and bright, and she’s just so funny.”
Q: What do you want to do when you’re done with high school?
A: “I want to attend a 4-year college and either become a teacher or a psychiatrist.”
Q: Do you look up to any upperclassmen?
A: “I look up to all the old souls.”
Q: What is your dream vacation?
A: “North Carolina”
Q: Do you have any pet peeves?
A: “People who walk slowly in the hallways, people who don’t clean or brush their hair, people who chew loudly, and people who swear.”
Q: What is a fun fact about yourself?
A: “I’ve been to 30 states.”