Marisa Peterson is the 19-year-old daughter of Steve and Kelly Peterson. She is a 2022 Willmar Senior High graduate. Additionally, Marisa also earned her Associate Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Ridgewater College with the class of 2022. While in high school, Marisa was involved with a variety of extracurricular activities. Some of these include the school’s musical productions, culinary club, fire explorers, FFA, National Honor Society, among others. She spent 13 years dancing with Just For Kix and was an assistant dance coach for 3 of those years. Marisa is currently furthering her education at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD. She is pursuing a degree in Business Economics with a minor in Entrepreneurial Studies. At SDSU, Marisa is involved in EMS Club, Swing Dancing, and Spanish Club. She also pursues her passion of dance as a part of the executive board of the International Dance Crew on campus, as the social media coordinator. After obtaining her bachelor’s degree this May, Marisa plans to return to Willmar, while working towards starting her own business venture in the future.