Anessa DeGroat
Class of 2025
Anessa DeGroat, ’25, is a graduate of Bemidji State University with a degree in psychology, earning cum laude honors and an addiction studies certificate. She passed her exam in May and is in the final stages of becoming a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. DeGroat earned recognition through the National Society of Leadership and Success. She credits her family’s support, including her husband and 10 children, as key to her achievements.
Published March 2, 2026