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June 27, 2025
Duluth, MN

Colton & Kathryn

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Kathryn Hnatko

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Colton Poolman

June 27, 2025

Duluth, MN
16 days16 d8 hours8 h43 minutes43 min37 seconds37 s

How We Met

It's Chemistry

Kate: I met Colt during the first Organic Chemistry lab of my sophomore year. We had just returned from winter break, and I was already dreading the class. When I sat down in my usual attire—sweatpants, a beanie, and glasses—I caught a glimpse of a cute boy taking notes across the room. I immediately regretted my outfit choices. I listened closely for his name during attendance and promptly reported back to my roommates. I wish I could say I was more subtle when I showed up to the next lab wearing a nicer outfit, but it was quickly noticed and made fun of by my friends, who knew my grungy look all too well. It didn't matter, though; I had caught his eye. Little did I know, this was the beginning of our forever. And he still loves my sweatpants. ;) Colton: I was a junior in college, and I had switched into a section of Organic Chemistry at the last minute—something I wasn’t thrilled about, especially since it was a night class. Kate was the last girl to walk into the room, and the moment I saw her, I straightened up in my seat. I’d seen her before in our other big classes, but never noticed her quite like this. I had no idea how to approach her, but I managed to catch her name from the grubby team sweatshirt she was wearing and mustered up the courage to strike up a conversation. Eventually, I asked her for help studying. I later found out that she thought I was genuine, despite having a better grade in the class than she did—though she’ll never admit that to this day. It quickly became clear that Kate was different from the rest, and now, here we are, six years later.

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