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2025-26 JAG-SD State Officers

image of Catelyn Fry Catelyn Fry
State President
Bennett County JAG - Martin, SD

A senior at Bennett County High School in Martin, SD, Catelyn is involved in JAG, cheerleading, Student Council, and National Honor Society. She pursued State Office with a passion for helping others find their voice and the confidence to speak up for themselves and their ideas. One of Catelyn's favorite quotes is, "Just because you love the ocean, doesn't mean you should drown in it." - Sonny.



image of Marlee Wells Marlee Wells
State Secretary
Lyman JAG - Presho, SD

Marlee is currently a senior at Lyman High School, where she participates in volleyball, Student Council, FFA, National Honors Society, and serves as the 2025-26 student body president. She believes in the impact that JAG holds and values the learning opportunities that come with this role. One of Marlee's favorite quotes is by her favorite female author, Sylvia Plath: "The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt."



image of Lilly Kracht Lilly Kracht
State Parliamentarian
Roosevelt JAG - Sioux Falls, SD

A junior at Roosevelt High School, Lilly is actively involved in JAG, dance, cheer, the Cancer Awareness Club, and Student Council, and also shares her time teaching youth at her church. She is especially passionate about growing JAG-SD and hopes to help expand the program to middle schools in Sioux Falls. One of Lilly's favorite quotes is, "Don't lower your standards for anything or anyone" -Rihanna.



images of Briley Oldenkamp Briley Oldenkamp
State School Representative A
Lyman JAG - Presho, SD

Briley is currently a junior at Lyman High School, where she is involved in volleyball, FFA, and Student Council. She is passionate about helping others find confidence and enjoys leading community service projects. A fun fact about Briley is that she has been hit in the head with a shovel!!



image of Mariska Parkhurst-Barahona Mariska Parkhurst-Barahona
State School Representative B
Todd County JAG - Mission, SD

Mariska is a senior at Todd County High School, where she is actively involved in JAG and balances her school commitments with a job at Express 24, in Mission. Her goal for the year is to help more people and make a meaningful difference through her leadership role. One of Mariska's favorite quotes is, "Never change your originality for the sake of other people"- Selena Gomez.