Where are they now? Sartell Alumni: Trinatie Downare & Carson Thorstenson

Bella Downare, Journalist • October 21, 2025

Trinatie and Carson at graduation and where they are currently attending college.(photo used with permission by Trinatie Downare and Carson Thorstenson)

About Trinatie

Trinatie graduated from Sartell in May of 2024, and is currently a sophomore in college. She is currently attending SCSU and has mixed feelings about college so far, but says that she has made lots of great memories. At the moment, Trinatie has been showing and selling apartments for JJS property management and has also been a photographer for around two years, but has been taking pictures for a long time. Trin is currently living with her two best friends, Lydia and Nevi in a small house on her parents’ property.

Trinatie next to the statue of the SCSU Husky on her first day of college (photo used with permission by Trinatie Downare)

Trinatie at one of her photography gigs, about to take pictures(photo used with permission by Trinatie Downare)

Trinatie, her sister, and her two room mates at We Fest last year (photo used with permission by Trinatie Downare)

Trin’s College Experience

Trinatie’s experience in college has been going great so far, but she is also excited to move on to the next chapter. She is currently studying to get her major in psychology and her minor in forensic science at St. Cloud State University. She has been thinking about transferring to Thief River Falls to continue pursuing her education there.

Trin and her friends before they head to the Bemiji rodeo (photo used with permission by Trinatie Downare)

Trin’s Family

Trinatie’s family on Christmas Eve right before they open presents (photo used with permission by Trinatie Downare)

Trinatie is very family oriented and loves spending time with her family any chance she gets. She has two sisters and one brother. Tiffanie (39), Bella (17), and Tenzen (12). Her parents are Tammie and Taggart.

Shared Senior Trip!

Trin and Carson on a boardwalk in Rosemary Beach, Florida (photo used with permission by Trinatie Downare and Carson Thorstenson)

Trin and Carson on a beach in Florida for their senior spring break trip (photo used with permission by Trin Downare and Carson Thorstenson)

About Carson

Carson graduated from Sartell in May of 2024, and is also currently a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls. As of right now, he is working at the Nutty Squirrel Sports Saloon in River Falls, Wisconsin. Carson has really been enjoying life in college so far, but also is very eager to move onto the next chapter in his life. A couple things that Carson really enjoys is the gym, church, hunting, playing guitar, and spending time with family, friends, and Trin. One of his favorite yearly events that he does is go to the Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis. This past summer, Carson was staying with older couples, teaching young people about God.

Carson this past year at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (photo used with permission by Carson Thorstenson)

Carson and his family like to hunt deer every year (photo used with permission by Carson Thorstenson)

In his free time, Carson loves to play the guitar (photo used with permission by Carson Thorstenson)

Carson, his brother Scout, and a few friends in River Falls, Wisconsin (photo used with permission by Carson Thorstenson)

Carson’s College Experience

Carson started out college with his freshmen year at the University of Minnesota, studying to become a lawyer, but this year he transferred to the University of Wisconsin -River Falls, and switched his major to business. He is currently renting an apartment in River Falls with his brother, Scout and a few other friends.

Carson, his mom, and his step dad at his brothers college graduation (photo used with permission by Carson Thorstenson)

Carson with his dad Chris at the Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis (photo used with permission by Carson Thorstenson)

Carson’s Family

Carson has one brother, Scout, who he lives with, and before college was living with his mom, Megan and step dad, Terry. Carson also would spend time at his dad Chris’ house. He also goes to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally with him every year.