Class of 1991 –Distinguished Individual

Kari “Larkin” Klien is a 1991 graduate of Olympia High School. While attending Olympia, Kari participated in numerous school activities.  She was a member of the Speech Team (State Finalist, placing 6th in Dramatic Duet and 7th in Dramatic Interp), Group Interp (Juli Anne Crum Reader’s Theater Award), National Honor Society (President – Senior year), Yearbook (Yearbook Award), Class Officer (Sophomore thru Senior), German Club (four years), Principal’s Advisory (Junior and Senior), Junior Advisory, Bank Board (Senior year), and Math/Science Club (Junior and Senior).  After high school, Kari attended Eastern Illinois University and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Economics in 1995.  Kari has also received her certification as a Chartered Financial Consultant, Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Advisor for Senior Living, Long-Term Care, and is a member of the local chapter of Society of Financial Service Professionals.  She has been with State Farm since 1995 and is currently a State Farm Agent in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.