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MUHS Â Â CLASS Â Â OF Â Â 2015
VUHS Â Â CLASS Â Â OF Â Â 2015
KEIL Â Â COREY, Â Â MT. Â Â ABE Â Â CLASS Â Â OF Â Â 2006
ALISON   “ALY�   DEGRAFF,   MUHS   CLASS   OF   2006
JAMIE Â Â WATKINS, Â Â VUHS Â Â CLASS Â Â OF Â Â 2006
MUHS Â Â CLASS Â Â OF Â Â 2015
TARYN Â Â MASON, Â Â OVUHS Â Â 2007
A salute to our graduates! During  the  high  school  graduation  season  we  tell  the  graduates  to  look  forward  to  the  future  with  hope  and  optimism,  while  those  of  us  who  have  seen  a  few  seasons  come  and  go  often  look  back  to  our  own  years  in  high  school  and  just  beyond. The  newly  minted  graduates  look  forward  to  the  next  stages  of  their  lives:  moving  away  from  home,  perhaps  seeing  a  bit  of  the  world,  JHWWLQJ WKDW ÂżUVW SRVW JUDGXDWLRQ MRE ÂżJXULQJ RXW ZKDW LWÂśV DOO about.  It  is  a  time  full  of  promise  with  a  fair  measure  of  apprehen sion  thrown  in.  Look  for  those Â
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familiar  faces  in  the  photos  inside  from  the  Middlebury,  Mount  Abraham,  Otter  Valley  and  Vergennes  union  high  school  graduation  ceremonies  this  month. At  the  same  time,  parents  and  alumni  see  WKH IUHVK \RXQJ IDFHV DQG FDQÂśW KHOS EXW ORRN back  at  how  their  own  lives  and  those  of  their  friends  and  acquaintances  have  progressed  over  the  years.  We  join  in  the  reminiscing  and  asked  grad uates  from  these  four  local  high  schools  to  tell  us  a  little  about  where  life  has  taken  them  in  WKH \HDUV VLQFH JUDGXDWLRQ ,QVLGH \RXÂśOO ÂżQG SURÂżOHV RI D KDQGIXO RI 9HUPRQW QDWLYHV LQ their  late  20s  —  people  you  may  have  known  when  you  were  in  high  school.  We  chose  a Â
selection  of  people  who  graduated  between  six  and  10  years  ago  in  the  hopes  that  WKLV \HDUœV KLJK VFKRRO JUDGX ates  will  be  able  to  see  some thing  of  their  own  generation  in  WKH SUR¿OHV <RXœOO ¿QG D YDULHW\ RI YR cations  and  avocations  repre VHQWHG LQ WKH SUR¿OHV EXW WKH\ barely  scratch  the  surface  of  the  diversity  that  can  be  found  among  the  young  people  produced  in  Addison  County. Enjoy  the  stories  and  the  photos  and  wish  a  graduate  well.
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Mt. Abraham Union High School CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2015!
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BRISTOL  —  Mount  Abraham  Union  High  School  held  commence- ment  exercises  for  the  class  of  2015  on  Saturday,  June  13,  at  10  a.m. The  graduates  are: Wade  Lawrence  Acker,  Joshua  J.  Adams,  Michaela  Muriel  Alexander,  Marie  Elizabeth  Arena,  Emily  Rose  Baslow,  Scott  Micheal  Bell,  Joshua  A.  Bennett,  Jamison  Adair  Ber- noudy,  Alison  Laney  Boise,  Ashley  Ann  Boise,  Haley  Jae  Boise,  Abby  Leigh  Boss,  Shane  Michael  Bow- en,  Isabel  Claire  Brennan,  Ernie  Thomas  Brouillard  Jr.,  Andrew  Ter- rell  Brown,  Gary  Philip  Brown  II,  Dustin  DJ  Burbo-ÂSchultz  and  Joshua  Allan  Burt. Also,  Phillip  David  Cantin,  Chris- topher  Evan  Carter,  Augustus  Attilio  Catlin,  Benjamin  Patrick  Charbo- neau,  Luc  Laurence  Charlebois,  Isaiah  M.  Chester,  Mary-ÂKatherine  Ann  Clark,  Fisher  Lightfoot  Cle- ments,  Fiona  Jane  Cole,  Ty  Master- son  Combs,  Nicole  Ashley  Conner,  Amanda  Tyler  Cousineau,  Tanika  Lynn  Cousino,  Samuel  James  Dan- iels,  Garrett  Scott  Davis,  Adrian  V. Â
Dickerson,  Peter  Joshua  Dickerson,  Jordan  Murray  DiNapoli  and  Julia  H.  Douglas. Also,  Angela  Nichole  Dupoise,  Peter  Montgomery  Etka,  Susannah  Grace  Provin  Frey,  Arrien  Kimball  Gadue,  Ethan  Joseph  Gendreau,  Al- exander  M.  Germain,  Brennan  Rose  Gervia,  Matthew  Edwin  Giles,  Tea- gan  Masterson  Glen,  Jennifer  Ryan  Gordon,  Kayce  Lynne  Gorton,  Sarah  Jane  Helms  Grundon,  Katie  Ann  Hamblin,  Kelsey  Marie  Haskins,  Tyler  William  Hebert,  Megan  Leigh  Hill,  Alisha  Marie  Holtsclaw,  Carina  Viola  Isbell,  Keegan  Bay  Jackman,  Cullen  Forrest  Jemison,  Michael  Paul  Jerome  and  Tyrus  Michael  Keith.  Also,  Hannah  Elizabeth  Kirby,  William  Irving  Kittredge,  Arden  Noelle  Krampetz,  Robin  Charles  Kuhns,  Eliza  Grace  Letourneau,  Jacob  Tyler  Lewis,  Lloyd  Whit- ney  Lower,  Vanessa  Carly  Malloy,  %UDQGRQ -RVHSK 0DQVÂżHOG 5HDQQD M.  Martin,  Reed  Alexandra  Martin,  Asher  Ventura  McCauley,  Holly  Mi- chelle  Micklas,  Zachariah  Ethan  Ml-Â
cuch,  Isabelle  Ward  Moody,  Kiara  Rose  Myers,  Nicholas  Brian  Myers,  Amy  Cameron  Nault,  Timothy  Al- len  Paquette,  Joseph  Michael  Payea,  Taylor  Jane  Pecor,  Jordan  Avery  Pike  and  Adrianna  M.  Ploof. Also,  Kiley  Anne  Cogswell  Pratt,  Jackson  Buscaglia  Radler,  Kelsey  Jean  Roberts,  Joshua  Jordan  Roy,  Kennady  Roy,  Joshua  Alan  Russin,  Gabrielle  Ann  Ryan,  Anthony  David  Sargent,  Samantha  Lynn  Sargent,  Jo- seph  Vincent  Sawyer,  Aiden  Robert  Schultz,  Austin  Joseph  Sears,  April  Christine  Shepard,  Bailey  Marie  Sherwin,  Sarah  Caitlin  Sodaro,  Stan- ley  Thomas  Steady,  Jennifer  Lynn  Sumner,  Lydia  Ruth  Galene  Swin- dell,  Tracie  Lynn  Taylor,  Thomas  Tatro  Kendra,  Mary  Thompson,  Tori  Lynn  Thompson,  Myles  John  Towsley,  Richard  Merrill  Tracey  III,  Clayton  Thomas  Andrew  Trombley,  Nicholas  Frederick  Turner,  Theo- dore  M.  Weaver,  Derek  James  Whit- comb,  Stephanie  Briana  White,  Ty- ler  Aldan  Willey  and  Jacob  Martin  Williams.
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Where Are They Now? RECENT MT. ABRAHAM UNION HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
Keil Corey, Mt. Abe 2006 Hometown,  current  residence,  age:  I  grew  up  in  Bristol,  currently  live  in  Montpelier,  and  am  27. Family:  My  father  Mike,  mother  Diane  and  brother  Devin What  I  am  up  to:  I  currently  work  for  the  Vermont  Natural  Resources  Council  as  the  Membership  and  Outreach  Coordinator. How  I  got  to  where  I  am  now:  I  went  to  Skidmore  College,  was  a  Government  major  and  Environmental  Studies  minor.  After  traveling  abroad  and  working  in  Wyoming  I  returned  to  Vermont  looking  for  work  in  the  environmental  sector,  with  a  particular  interest  in  climate  change  and  renewable  energy.  I  owe  a  debt  of  gratitude  to  my  friend  Caleb  Elder  (also  a  Mount  Abe  graduate)  who  encouraged  me  to  connect  with  Johanna  Miller  at  VNRC  to  get  a  lay  of  the  landscape  of  renewable  energy  and  climate  work  in  Vermont.  Coincidentally,  an  AmeriCorps  position  opened  up  around  that  time  with  VNRC  as  their  Community  Energy  and  Climate  Action  Organizer,  which  I  promptly  applied  for  and  was  hired.  The  AmeriCorps  position  was  an  incredible  experience  and  probably  the  single  most  important  position  that  got  me  to  where  I  am  today. Adults  to  whom  I  can  attribute  my  current  success:  There  certainly  have  been  a  number  of  adults  over  WKH \HDUV WKDW KDYH EHHQ LQĂ€XHQWLDO in  pushing  me  forward,  but  the  two  that  deserve  the  most  credit  are  my  parents,  Mike  and  Diane.  Their  love,  support,  guidance  and  understanding  have  been  instrumental  in  my  personal  and  professional  journey Â
over  the  years. How  my  Vermont  roots  have  LQÀXHQFHG ZKR , DP WRGD\  Growing  up  in  Vermont,  and  in  particular  Addison  County,  directly  shaped  my  view  of  the  world  and  what  I  ultimately  wanted  to  do  in  life:  support  and  protect  our  natural  environment  and  strong,  healthy  Vermont  communities.
My  memories  of  high  school:  I  had  a  great  high  school  experience  overall.  High  points  included  spending  every  day  with  wonderful  friends,  many  of  whom  I  continue  to  stay  in  regular  touch  with,  and  winning  the  State  Championship  for  soccer  my  junior  year.   No  immediate  low  points  jump  out  at  me  at  the  moment.
Patrick Cormany, Mt. Abe 2006 Hometown,  current  residence,  age:  I  grew  up  in  Bristol,  currently  live  in  Chicago,  am  27  years  old. Family:  Parents  Linda  and  Bill  still  live  in  Bristol,  older  brothers  Dave  Cormany  and  Noel  Cormany  (both  also  graduated  from  Mount  Abraham). What  I  am  up  to:  Currently  a  Senior  Investment  Consultant  with  Mesirow  Financial;Íž  I  help  companies  build  strong  retirement  plans/portfolios  for  their  employees. How  I  got  to  where  I  am  now:  Went  to  DePaul  University  in  Chicago,  majored  in  Investment  Finance,  worked  for  the  last  several  years  managing  investments  for  small  community  banks. Adults  to  whom  I  can  attribute  my  current  success:  Julie  St.  Martin  (MAUHS  math  teacher)  was  instrumental  in  my  shift  from  hating  to  understanding  mathematical  concepts,  which  changed  my  life.  Alan  Kamman  was  an  amazing  mentor  to  me.  Several  other  teachers  at  Mount  Abe  gave  me  a  drive  to  learn  that  I  did  not  have  before,  including  Rick  Desorda,  Randy  Durant,  Simone  Skerrit  and  Tom  Learmonth,  among  others. How  my  Vermont  roots  have  LQĂ€XHQFHG ZKR , DP WRGD\  My  Vermont  roots  are  everything  to  me.  Vermont  is  and  will  forever  be  my  home,  and  I  am  so  proud  and Â
Alexander Huizenga, Mt. Abe 2007 Hometown,  current  residence,  age:  My  hometown  is  Bristol,  Vt.,  I  now  live  in  Fort  Collins,  Colo.,  and  I  am  26. Family:  Parents-ÂAlan  and  Melodie  Huizenga;Íž  Sister-ÂJillian  Huizenga;Íž  Wife-ÂLeah  Grout What  I  am  up  to:  -XVW ÂżQLVKHG my  master’s  degree  in  Civil  and  Environmental  Engineering  at  Colorado  State  University. How  I  got  to  where  I  am  now:  I  did  my  undergraduate  degree  at  University  of  Vermont  and  majored  in  Environmental  Science.  Then  I  worked  for  two  years  at  Stone  Environmental  Inc.  in  Montpelier,  Vt.  Most  recently  I  attended  graduate  school  at  Colorado  State  University  and  majored  in  Civil  and  Environmental  Engineering. Adults  to  whom  I  can  attribute  my  current  success:  My  parents  were,  and  continue  to  be,  very  supportive  and  helpful.  My  wife  (also  a  fellow  Vermonter)  has  provided  an  amazing  amount  of  support.  She Â
My  advice  for  this  year’s  crop  of  graduating  seniors:  My  advice  to  graduating  seniors  is  to  cherish  each  day  and  do  your  best  to  not  get  caught  up  worrying  too  much  about  the  future  or  the  past.  And  to  be  kind,  positive  and  have  fun  as  much  as  humanly  possible  —  my  personal  recipe  for  success.  Best  of  luck  to  the,  class  of  2015!
pushes  me  to  be  better  every  day. How  my  Vermont  roots  have  LQĂ€XHQFHG ZKR , DP WRGD\  Growing  up  in  Vermont  is  a  big  reason  for  who  I  am  today.  It  provided  me  with  a  great  sense  of  place  and  I  am  not  sure  I  will  ever  truly  consider  anywhere  else  my  “home.â€?  It’s  not  necessarily  something  you  think  about  when  you  are  in  Vermont  all  the  time  but  when  you  consider  the  abundance  of  outdoor  space  and  activities,  the  close-Âknit  communities,  and  the  awareness  that  the  people  have  for  their  state  you  realize  it  is  a  pretty  special  place. My  memories  of  high  school:  Low  point-  Losing  a  childhood  friend  in  a  car  accident.  High  point-  Having  a  great  group  of  friends  who  I  am  still  in  touch  with. My  advice  for  this  year’s  crop  of  graduating  seniors:  Get  out  an  explore  beyond  Vermont.  I  doubt  \RXÂśOO ÂżQG DQ\ZKHUH EHWWHU EXW LWÂśV worth  trying.  Vermont  will  be  there  when  you  get  back.
blessed  to  have  started  and  lived  most  of  my  life  there.  The  extreme  sense  of  community  and  friendship,  the  constant  experience/interaction  with  the  outdoors  is  something  that  people  from  other  places  never  get  to  experience.  I  will  be  back  permanently  at  some  point. My  memories  of  high  school:  I  loved  high  school,  I  wouldn’t  trade  my  time  at  Mount  Abraham  for  anything. My  advice  for  this  year’s  crop  of  graduating  seniors:  My  advice  would  be  to  always  balance  your  life.  Work  hard  so  that  you  can  play  hard,  that’s  what  is  really  important  in  life.  You  can  do  these  things  at  the  same  time.  You  don’t  need  to  have  straight  A’s,  just  get  your  work  done  right  and  then  everything  will  be  so  much  easier  for  you  going  forward.  Always  be  the  best  teammate  you  can,  in  any  situation,  it  will  come  back  to  pay  off  for  you  in  the  end.  And  don’t  stress  about  careers,  you  probably  haven’t  had  the  experiences  yet  that  are  going  to  decide  the  path  you  end  up  taking.  The  best  thing  you  could  SRVVLEO\ GR LV ZRUN LQ D ¿HOG WKDW you’re  passionate  about,  because  then  it’s  not  even  work.  Finally,  the  last  thing  you  want  to  do  is  look  back  on  your  life  and  regret  not  taking  that  trip,  or  not  moving  to  that  place,  or  not  going  to  that  party.  It’s  going  to  be  over  before  you  know  it,  so  live  it  up.
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Middlebury Union High School CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2015!
MIDDLEBURY  —  Middlebury  Union  High  School  held  commencement  exercis- es  on  Saturday,  June  13,  at  10  a.m.  at  the  Memorial  Sports  Center  in  Middlebury.  The  members  of  the  class  of  2015  were: Elliott  T.  Abbott,  Connor  Michael  An- drews,  Marvella  G.  Avery,  Robert  G.  Av- ery,  Ashton  Pierpont  Bates,  Zachary  Eric  Bechhoefer,  Matthew  Curtis  Becker,  Luke  Stone  Benz,  Ryan  Robert  Biette,  Riker  B.  Billings,  Calder  M.  M.  Birdsey,  Paul  E.  Bougor,  Logan  Daniel  Boyer,  Kade  Ellen  Brilmayer,  Simon-ÂJimmy  Felix  Broucke,  Eliza  Gale  Broughton,  Jazmin  L.  Bur- lett,  Bryce  Patrick  Burrell,  Caileigh  Jean  Bushey,  Sara  M.D.  Byers,  Alayne  Mcken- zie  Campbell,  Collin  John  Champine,  Oli- ver  Emerson  Clark,  Nathaniel  Stageman  Cobb,  Jacob  J.  Codding,  Jennifer  Ann  Cyr,  Jessica  Marie  Cyr,  Nicole  Ann  Cyr  and  Al- exander  R.  Dalton.
MUHS Class of 2015
Also,  Haley  Lynn  Davis,  Calvin  Nor- man  Desforges,  Todd  M.  Dorr,  Harley  Richmond  Downey-ÂTeachout,  Samantha  Deborah  Duncanson,  Matthew  E.  Dun- ton,  Grant  Alan  Durham,  Caitlynn  Marie  Duval,  John  P.  Eastman,  Burke  T.  Farrell,  Zachary  R.  Feehan,  Seamus  Flint,  Saman- tha  Paige  Foote,  Amy  Joe  Forbes,  Cam- eron  Levi  Forbes,  Wyatt  S.  Forbes,  Brooke  Kimberlyn  Gaboriault,  Kaitlyn  Grace  Gaboriault,  Hunter  M.  Gallipo,  Madeline  Anh  Ganey,  Aaron  M.  Gerow,  Ian  David  Gill,  Christopher  W.  Gobbi  and  Andie  Lynn  Guran. Also,  Michael  G.  Gyukeri,  Patrick  A.  Hanley,  Cullen  Jon  Hathaway,  Eva  Kris- tin  Hirsch,  JoAnna  Anita  Hitchcock,  Katherine  Amelia  Holmes,  Samuel  Welch  Holmes,  Joseph  Peyton  Hounchell,  Carey- Anne  Howlett,  Kristina  L.  Howlett,  Jordan  Louise  Hubbell,  Kaitlin  E.  Huber,  Isabella Â
C.  Jackson,  Adam  Hewat  Joselson,  Em- ily  Guerin  Kiernan,  Samuel  A.  Killorin,  Kelsie  Ann  Kimball,  Aidan  Eliza  Lillian  Kirby,  Hailey  A.  LaBounty,  Nathan  James  Lalonde,  Abigail  C.  Lane,  Courtney  Jean  Lang,  Autumn  Reighn  LaPlant,  Jacob  D.  Lawson,  Anne  E.  Lindholm,  Sophia  Justine  Logan,  Benn  A.  Lussier,  Lejla  Mahmuljin  and  Janelle  Florence  Mandigo. Also,  Ahleiyah  Adele  Mason-ÂRivera,  Emile  Y.  Mathez,  John  David  McAninch,  Jonathan  Ryan  McCluskey,  Carly  Skye  McGrath-ÂTurnbull,  Ethan  Paul  Meacham,  Maegan  Anne  Mitchell,  Tiffany  Taylor  Moricette,  Alyzza  Brooke  Odell,  Na- thaniel  E.  Orvis,  Alexis  Fern  Ouellette,  Michelle  Alexandra  Peterson,  Philip  J.  Pierce,  James  Ploof,  Lucas  Bram  Plouffe,  Eric  John  Podraza,  Lauren  Kate  Poppenga,  Krisandra  L.  Provencher,  Victoria  Rose  Anne  Provost,  Dorothy  Linda  Punderson, Â
Deanetta  L.  Putnam,  Colton  M.  Ques- nel,  Connor  Daniel  Quinn,  Keri  Ann  Richmond,  Robert  Cosgrove  Ritter,  Cameron  A.  Roberts  and  Austin  Pat- rick  Robinson. Also,  Julia  Rae  Rosenberg,  Baily  Patricia  Ryan,  Evan  J.  Ryan,  Mary  Margaret  Shackett-ÂBrouillard,  Harp- er  Anne  Smith,  Emma  Parr  Snyder- White,  Jerald  F.  Staret,  Paige  Lyn  Stocker,  Hannah  Sutton  Stoll,  Jus- tin  Gardner  Stone,  Mallissa  Ellen  Sumner,  Helena  M.  Tavis,  Kath- erine  Marie  Townsend,  Bo  Linh  Tran,  Isiah  M.  Treadway,  Isabel  Marie  Velez,  Wyott  J.  Warner,  Megann  Willow  Watkins,  John  D.  Weaver,  Thomas  M.  Weaver,  Maranda  A.  Weekes,  Samantha  J.  Wells,  Allison  M.  White  and  Jesse  Marie  Wulfman. Â
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Where Are They Now? RECENT MIDDLEBURY UNION HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
Alison DeGraff, MUHS 2006 Hometown,  current  residence,  age:  Grew  up  in  Mid- dlebury  and  currently  live  in  St.  Augustine,  Trinidad  (in  the  Caribbean).  26  years  old. Family:  Parents:  Lyn  and  Peter  DeGraff.  Grandmoth- er:  Lorrie  Muller.  Sister:  Kristen  DeGraff  (MUHS  ’09,  Midd  ’13.5) What  I  am  up  to:  I  am  currently  in  a  M.Sc.  degree  program  in  Geoinformatics  at  the  University  of  the  West  Indies.  My  thesis  research  is  on  the  use  of  participatory  mapping  to  build  resilience  to  the  impacts  of  climate  change  on  small  island  developing  states  (SIDS)  in  the  Caribbean. How  I  got  to  where  I  am  now:  I  graduated  from  Mid- dlebury  College  with  the  class  of  2010.5  where  I  ma- jored  in  Geography  with  minors  in  Portuguese  and  Latin  American  History.  I  attended  the  Middlebury  Language  Schools  for  Arabic  in  2005  and  for  Portuguese  in  2008.  I  spent  a  gap  (“Febâ€?)  semester  studying  Arabic  in  Cairo,  Egypt  (2006)  and  a   semester  abroad  in  FlorianĂłpolis,  Brazil  (2009). After  graduation  from  Middlebury,  I  received  an  in- ternship  from  National  Geographic  and  then  was  chosen  for  a  prestigious  fellowship  (Compton  Mentor  Fellow- ship  —  similar  to  the  Fulbright  or  the  Watson),  which  allowed  me  to  conduct  research  on  participatory  map- ping  in  the  Caribbean  islands  of  the  transboundary  Gren- adines.  After  that  I  worked  with  a  Middlebury  College  alumnus  in  Maine  as  a  cartographer  before  being  accept- ed  to  graduate  school  back  in  the  Caribbean. Adults  to  whom  I  can  attribute  my  current  suc- cess: 0\ IDPLO\ KDV DOZD\V EHHQ D KXJH SDUW LQ GHÂżQLQJ who  I  am  today,  between  a  graphic  designer  mother  and  engineer  father  —  cartographer  was  a  strangely  perfect  choice.  They  have  always  cheered  me  on  and  allowed  me  to  follow  my  passions  around  the  world. Holly  McKenzie  at  Mary  Hogan  encouraged  my  love Â
of  the  outdoors  and  natural  science  and  she  is  still  a  great  friend  and  mentor  to  this  day.  Michelle  Forman  at  MUHS  nurtured  my  early  language  and  travel  instincts  and,  through  the  Arabic  Club,  helped  me  prepare  to  for  the  Arabic  Language  School  and  my  gap  semester  in  Cairo.  Professor  Anne  Knowles  at  Middlebury  College  was  DOVR DQ LQFUHGLEO\ YDOXDEOH LQĂ€XHQFH LQ P\ XQGHUJUDGX- ate  years,  who  encouraged  my  interest  in  participatory  mapping  and  exploring  the  intersection  of  the  human  side  of  geography  with  the  technical  side  of  GIS. +RZ P\ 9HUPRQW URRWV KDYH LQĂ€XHQFHG ZKR , DP today:  I  am  a  small  town  girl  who  is  most  happy  outside  of  an  urban  landscape  and  out  in  nature.  The  move  from  a  Vermont  town  to  a  tiny  Caribbean  island  is  a  much  smaller  leap  than  people  think,  and  does  not  change  my  love  for  the  seasonal  extremes  of  skiing  the  white  snow  at  the  Snow  Bowl  or  snorkeling  in  the  blue-Âgreen  waters  in  the  West  Indies. My  memories  of  high  school:  My  favorite  memories  of  high  school  include  attending  the  New  England  Young  Writers  Conference  (NEYWC)  at  Breadloaf,  running  track,  Rosetta  Stone  with  Arabic  Club,  and  developing  photos  in  the  darkroom. Low  points?  AP  exams  and  the  SATs  were  probably  my  least  favorite  times  of  high  school,  there  is  nothing  enjoyable  about  sitting  in  a  timed  test  with  a  bunch  of  other  similarly  stressed-Âout  students! My  advice  for  this  year’s  crop  of  graduating  se- niors:  (YHQ WKRXJK \RX PD\ KDYH D VSHFLÂżF SDVVLRQ now,  never  feel  like  that  has  to  limit  your  future  oppor- tunities.  Throughout  my  life  I  wanted  to  be  an  astronaut,  a  naturalist,  a  writer,  a  linguist,  and  a  cartographer;Íž  and  I  cannot  imagine  how  different  my  life  might  be  if  I  had  refused  any  of  those  opportunities  or  not  explored  any  of  those  interests!
Jeremy Peterson, MUHS 2007 Samantha Funk, MUHS 2007 Hometown,  current  resi- dence,  age:  Middlebury,  Bos- ton,  26 Family:  Parents  –  Bill  &  Doreen  Peterson.  Siblings:  Na- thaniel,  Adam  &  Michelle What  I  am  up  to:  I  work  for  a  software  company  called  Pegasystems  as  a  developer.  I  get  to  travel  a  lot,  which  was  one  of  the  reasons  I  joined. How  I  got  to  where  I  am  now:  I  went  to  Tufts  Univer- sity  and  majored  in  electri- cal  engineering.  One  job  that  helped  me  along  the  way  was  working  at  the  IT  helpdesk  at  Middlebury  College  my  sopho- more  summer  in  college.  My  boss,  Nate  Burt,  took  me  under  his  wing  and  helped  me  build  a  technical  foundation  that  I  use  to  this  day. Adults  to  whom  I  can  at- tribute  my  current  success:  Middlebury  is  a  wonderful  community  that  provided  many  role  models  for  me  to  follow.  One  that  I  would  like  to  men- tion  is  Kevin  Parizo.  I  took  piano  lessons  from  him  for  10  years.  He  was  a  great  in- structor  and  —  outside  of  music  —  a  wonderful  mentor.  +H LQVWLOOHG D ZRUN HWKLF LQ PH WKDW KDV EHHQ EHQHÂżFLDO in  all  areas  of  my  life. +RZ P\ 9HUPRQW URRWV KDYH LQĂ€XHQFHG ZKR , DP today:  Growing  up  in  Addison  County  gave  me  a  unique  perspective  on  life.  Though  I  now  live  in  a  city,  my  up- bringing  is  always  pushing  me  to  go  out,  exercise  and  to  enjoy  nature.  Also,  people  in  Vermont  are  thoughtful,  kind  and  caring  and  I  do  my  best  to  carry  those  qualities  with  me.  Cities  like  Burlington  and  Montpelier  are  sui  generis  treasures  that  I  did  not  fully  appreciate  until  I  left.  I  never  understood  why  the  state  didn’t  allow  bill-Â
boards  and  other  commercial  monuments,  but  now,  I  get  it.  Finally,  farmers  are  awesome,  Monument  Farms  rules! My  memories  of  high  school:  I  remember  high  school  as  a  busy  time  in  my  life.  There  was  a  lot  going  on  and  time  did  funny  things.  A  week  was  forever  yet  a  year  ZDV Ă€HHWLQJ 0\ ORZ SRLQW was  losing  the  football  state  championship  to  Rutland.  Conversely,  covering  a  Talking  Heads  song  with  my  friends  in  the  talent  show  was  one  of  the  many  high  points. My  advice  for  this  year’s  crop  of  graduating  seniors:  It  is  amazing  how  many  sec- ond  chances  you  will  get  in  life.  You  can  constantly  rein- vent  yourself.  This  varies  from  seemingly  small  things  to  large  changes.  A  lot  of  people  in  col- lege  changed  their  names  to  help  with  a  fresh  start  (I  knew  an  Evan  who  changed  his  name  to  Van  and  a  Sarah-ÂKate  who  phonetically  changed  her  name  to  Sir-ÂAh-ÂKah-ÂTay).  A  coworker  I  had  who  was  not  happy  with  his  programming  job  gave  his  two  week  notice  and  moved  out  to  California  to  open  up  his  own  frozen  yogurt  shop.  The  ability  to  learn  something  different  is  almost  a  superpower.  By  dedicating  a  small  amount  of  time  a  day  to  mastering  something  new,  things  quickly  fall  into  place.  Try  to  meet  new  people,  experience  differ- ent  cultures,  and  keep  an  open  mind.  Although  I  studied  to  be  an  engineer  in  college,  I  tried  to  better  myself  in  as  many  areas  as  possible.  I  took  public  speaking,  massage  therapy,  modern  dance  and  many  other  random  courses  that  pushed  me  outside  of  my  comfort  zone.  Â
Congratulations to all our local 2015 Graduates!
Hometown,  current  residence,  age:  I  grew  up  in  East  Middlebury  and  currently  live  down  the  road  in  Pittsford.  I  am  25  years  old. Family:  My  parents  Peter  and  Clara  Funk  now  live  in  Cornwall  and  supported  my  brothers,  Jon  and  Tim,  and  myself,  through  our  years  to  get  us  where  we  are  today.  My  oldest  brother,  Jon,  a  2003  graduate  of  MUHS,  now  works  as  a  Project  Engineer  for  Husqvarna  in  the  Lawn  Mowers  Division  at  the  U.S.  head- quarters  in  Charlotte,  N.C.  Tim,  a  2006  MUHS  graduate,  is  a  senior  ac- count  manager  with  PC  Connection  Inc.  All  three  of  us  were  fortunate  to  attend  Middlebury  schools  from  kin- dergarten  through  high  school.  What  I  am  up  to:  I  have  been  a  counselor  since  2005  for  Camp  Koo- kamunga.  For  the  past  seven  years  I  have  been  the  director  of  the  camp  and  have  enjoyed  spending  my  sum- mers  in  Middlebury.  During  the  past  three  school  years,  I  have  been  the  music  educator  at  Lothrop  Elemen- tary  in  Pittsford  and  the  bell  choir  director  for  the  First  Congregational  Church  in  Manchester.  In  August,  I  will  be  starting  a  new  chapter  of  my  life  working  at  Union  Elementary  School  in  Montpelier  as  their  general  music  educator  for  grades  K-Â4.  How  I  got  to  where  I  am  now:  After  graduating  MUHS,  I  attended  Castleton  State  College  to  pursue  a  degree  in  Music  Education  and  a  secondary  endorsement  in  Art  Edu- cation.  I  returned  to  Middlebury  to  complete  my  art  student  teaching  at  MUHS  with  Marshall  Eddy  and  with  Alyce  Schermerhorn  at  Mary  Hogan Â
Elementary.  It  was  a  wonderful  ex- perience  to  be  on  “the  other  sideâ€?  of  the  ACSU.  It  was  no  surprise  that  all  teachers  support  each  other  and  their  students. I  was  fortunate  to  do  my  mu- sic  student  teaching  with  Gretchen  Dorian  at  Clarendon  Elementary,  and  secondary  student  teaching  at  Burr  and  Burton  Academy.  Julie  and  Neil  Freebern,  BBA’s  incredible  mu- sic  educators,  prepared  me  for  the  career  that  I  love.  I  completed  my  degree  in  Mu- sic  Education  with  an  endorsement  in  Art  Education  in  2011  through Â
Castleton.  While  attending,  I  met  my  ¿DQFp $QGUHZ /DĂ€HXU ZKR UHFHQWO\ ÂżQLVKHG KLV 0DVWHUÂśV DQG LV QRZ DQ occupational  therapist.  Andrew  and  I  will  be  getting  married  next  Septem- ber.  Adults  to  whom  I  can  attribute  my  current  success:  I  would  not  be  where  I  am  today  without  all  of  the  teachers  in  the  ACSU.  Special  thanks  for  nurturing  my  passions  MUHS  Principal  William  Lawson;Íž  teachers  Liz  LeBeau,  Anne  Severy,  Steve  Small,  Candace  Burkle,  Mar- shall  Eddy  and  Joe  Bolger;Íž  all  of  my  sports  coaches;Íž  and  athletic  director  Sean  Farrell. My  memories  of  high  school:  I  cannot  recall  a  low  point  of  high  school  but  can  recount  numerous  fond  memories.  I  remember  playing  in  the  girls’  ice  hockey  champion- ship  game  in  2004  with  Coach  Yvon  Pouliot.  We  played  into  double  over- time  and  lost,  but  it  was  a  remark- able  game.  I  remember  wearing  the  LQIDPRXV ÂłZLQJV´ DV D ÂżHOG KRFNH\ SOD\HU DQG ODWHU SOD\LQJ ÂżHOG KRFN- ey  in  college  for  Castleton  for  four  years.  Classes  and  friends  come  to  mind  often  and  I  wish  I  could  go  back  to  the  free  blocks  spent  in  the  senior  lounge.  Another  fond  pastime  was  participating  in  the  2005  Mid- dlebury  All  States  as  a  soprano  and  thinking,  “Wow,  how  great  would  it  be  to  teach  music  as  a  career?â€? My  advice  for  this  year’s  crop  of  graduating  seniors:  For  all  of  the  current  graduates,  always  follow  your  intuitions,  share  your  passions  and  live  every  day  to  its  fullest.  Con- gratulations  to  you,  and  best  of  luck!
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Vergennes Union High School CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2015!
VUHS Class of 2015 VERGENNES  —  Vergennes  Union  High  School  held  its  gradua- tion  ceremonies  for  the  class  of  2015  on  Friday,  June  12,  at  6  p.m. The  graduates  were:  April  Lee  Ambrose,  Dana  Allen  Ambrose  Jr.,  Kathleen  Claudia  Am- brose,  Christian  D.  Austin,  Donny  L.  Austin,  Brice  Bean,  Ashlie  Lauren  Bodington,  Alexander  Thomas  Bush- ey,  Derek  M.  Campbell,  Christopher  James  Castillo,  Kayla  Lynne  Char- ron,  Glen  Childers,  Grady  J.R.  Clark, Â
Jason  Hurd  Clark,  Grace  E.  Corbett,  Felicia  Marie  Cornet,  Paige  E.  Coyle,  Brittney  M.  Cram,  Sebastien  Drew  Crowell,  Noah  R.  Dartt,  Emily  Jean  Delgadillo,  Ericka  Margaret  Delisle,  C  Dendler,  Bailey  Nathaniel  Dieterle  and  Caleb  Dustin  Dion-ÂJohnson. Also,  Jacob  L.  Dombek,  Rachel  Katherine  Duke,  Arianna  Larisa  Du- prey,  Erik  Teos  Eisenhower,  Peter  Thomas  Ferland,  Zachary  Edward  Gebo,  Liam  C.  Godfrey-ÂJolicoeur,  Isaiah  R.  Goff,  Julie  E.  Grace, Â
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Where Are They Now? RECENT VERGENNES UNION HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
Alexandra Larrow, VUHS 2007 Hometown,  current  residence,  age:  I  am  now  25  years  old.  I  cur- rently  live  in  Vergennes  after  living  in  Massachusetts  for  the  past  two  years. Family:  No  siblings,  just  my  awe- some  parents,  Jim  and  Nancy  Lar- row. What  I  am  up  to:  Currently,  I  work  as  a  Practice  Support  Specialist  at  the  UVM  Medical  Center. How  I  got  to  where  I  am  now:  I  graduated  from  Middlebury  Col- lege  in  2011  with  a  degree  in  Eng- lish  and  American  Literature.  I  also  studied  abroad  in  Norwich,  England,  at  the  University  of  East  Anglia.  Af- ter  graduation  I  lived  and  worked  in  the  Burlington  area  for  about  a  year,  then  I  moved  to  Massachusetts  and  ZRUNHG LQ Ă€RUDO GHVLJQ DQG ÂżQH GLQ- ing. Adults  to  whom  I  can  attribute  my  current  success:  Other  than  my  parents,  I  have  to  attribute  a  lot  of  my  success  to  Cookie  Step.  She  was  my  history  teacher  in  high  school,  and  I  remember  her  immediate  desire  to  get  me  involved  in  extracurricular  activities.  Because  of  her,  I  won  the  state  American Â
Legion  Oratorical  contest  twice,  placed  in  numerous  other  speaking  competitions,  found  success  within  the  Miss  Vermont  Scholarship  2UJDQL]DWLRQ DQG KDG WKH FRQÂżGHQFH to  apply  to  Middlebury  College.  If  it  wasn’t  for  her,  I  wouldn’t  have  the  skills  required  to  interview  or  communicate  effectively,  which Â
have  been  invaluable  as  I  navigate  the  post-Âcollege  world. How  my  Vermont  roots  have  LQĂ€XHQFHG ZKR , DP WRGD\  After  moving  out  of  state,  I  realized  that  Vermont  is  truly  home,  and  where  I  belong.  I  love  the  small  town  feeling,  the  incredible  amount  of  community  support,  and  the  personal  connec- tions  you  make  everywhere  you  go.  My  memories  of  high  school:  My  high  point  was  always  being  in- volved  in  the  musicals.  I  loved  the  music  department  at  Vergennes,  and  the  musical  was  always  the  highlight  of  my  year.  My  low  point  was  prob- ably  just  the  stress  involved  with  the  college  application  process.  I  was  very  lucky  to  have  amazing  parents  and  teachers  helping  me  through  the  process,  but  it  can  certainly  create  a  lot  of  self  doubt  and  cause  you  to  be  overly  critical,  regardless  of  the  number  of  accomplishments  you  may  have. My  advice  for  this  year’s  crop  of  graduating  seniors:  Take  advantage  of  every  opportunity.  You  never  know  who  you  might  meet  or  how  they  may  help  you  in  the  future,  especially  in  a  small  state  like  Vermont.
Jamie Watkins, VUHS 2006 Hometown,  current  resi- dence,  age:  Grew  up  in  Ferris- burgh.  Currently  living  in  Brook- lyn,  NYC.  Currently  26  years  old. Family:  My  parents  still  live  in  Ferrisburgh.  My  sister  lives  in  NYC  working  as  a  media  moni- tor  for  Mayor  De  Blasio.  My  brother  is  getting  his  Master’s  in  Architecture  from  University  of  Michigan. What  I  am  up  to:  I  work  as  a  theater  director,  performer  and  teaching  artist  in  New  York  City.  I  have  been  directing  and  acting  in  professional  productions  for  WKH SDVW ÂżYH \HDUV DQG KDYH UH- cently  started  an  independent  the- ater  company  called  Current  Har- bor,  which  is  based  in  Brooklyn.  I  KDYH DOVR EHHQ WHDFKLQJ ÂżOPPDN- ing,  theater  and  comedy  at  public  schools  and  camps  throughout  NYC  and  New  England. How  I  got  to  where  I  am  now:  I  went  to  Vassar  College  in  Poughkeepsie,  N.Y.  It’s  a  great  school!  I  had  the  pleasure  of  making  a  lot  of  personal  and  professional  connections  that  have  helped  me  with  my  work.  I  was  a  drama  major,  and  the  school  provided  a  strong  lib- eral  arts  curriculum,  encourag- ing  students  to  branch  out  and  study  as  many  subjects  as  pos- sible.  “Keep  learningâ€?  is  certain- ly  the  best  advice  I  ever  got  from  mentors  and  teachers  throughout  my  education  and  early  career.  Continued  and Â
diverse  learning  is  the  best  way  to  feed  your  life  and  work  as  an  artist.  Keep  reading,  keep  listen- ing,  keep  seeing  great  and  terrible  movies,  and  DEFINITELY  keep  going  to  see  your  friend’s  band  perform  at  242  Main. Adults  to  whom  I  can  attri- bute  my  current  success:  The  faculty  at  VUHS  was  extremely  supportive  of  me  during  my  time  there.  For  a  small  school  in  a  tiny  city,  there  is  a  huge  amount  of  support  and  excite- ment  about  literature,  science,  music  and  culture.  In  one  way  or  another,  all  of  my  teachers  at  VUHS  attributed  to  my  work  to  date.  Also,  Addison  County’s  in- FUHGLEOH QRQ SURÂżW LQVWLWXWLRQV the  Lake  Champlain  Maritime  0XVHXP LQ SDUWLFXODU GHÂżQLWHO\ inspired  me  to  pursue  a  career  steeped  in  creativity,  education  and  a  joyful  curiosity  about  the  world  in  which  we  live.  Plus  I  still  have  (and  use)  my  kayak  that  I  built  during  Champlain  Discovery! How  my  Vermont  roots  have  LQĂ€XHQFHG ZKR , DP WRGD\  Growing  up  in  Vermont  gave  me  an  inherent  appreciation  of  the  value  of  community.  This  year  I  was  home  for  Memorial  Day  weekend,  and  had  the  pleasure  of  going  to  the  parade  and  hearing  the  speeches  in  the  park.  I  was  struck  by  how  much  it  meant  to  me  to  take  part  in  this  annual  celebration  of  our  city,  the  state  and  our  country  as  a  whole.  It  didn’t  feel  quaint  or  small,  the Â
event  felt  vital.  Working  now  in  a  city  as  large  as  New  York  City,  my  Vermont  roots  continually  remind  me  of  the  importance  of  staying  connected  to  the  com- munity  in  which  I  live.  And  the  importance  of  making  work  that  supports  and  celebrates  that  community! My  memories  of  high  school:  The  low  points  ...  Probably  hav- ing  shin  splints  while  doing  the  musical  “Crazy  For  You,�  and  soccer  at  the  same  time.  But  looking  back  at  the  high  points,  they  always  revolve  around  the  unique  thrill  of  when  the  school  community  would  come  togeth- er  as  a  whole.  Performing  in  the  band  and  choir,  attending  bas- ketball  games,  student  elections,  graduations,  or  even  participat- ing  in  yelling  contests  during  AP  Literature  class. My  advice  for  this  year’s  crop  of  graduating  seniors:  Stay  in  touch  with  each  other!  It’s  been  amazing  to  reconnect  with  VUHS  alums  throughout  the  past  nine  years.  I’ve  even  had  the  pleasure  of  working  with  them  on  creative  endeav- ors,  which  was  awesome.  Your  peers  and  teachers  are  a  built- in  system  of  support  and  trust,  and  that  system  becomes  even  more  valuable  with  time.  Stay  connected  with  the  people  who  shaped  you  as  a  young  adult  —  whether  that’s  friends,  teachers,  mentors,  or  family.  Vermont  is  a  special  place  to  grow  up!
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Otter Valley Union High School CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2015!
OVUHS Class of 2015 BRANDON — Otter Valley Union High School’s commencement cer- emonies took place Saturday, June 6. The members of the class of 2015 are: Travis Alger, Dacey Anechiari- co, Ryan Barker, Mei Lin Barral, Derek Bassette, Hunter Birch- more, Kylee Bissette, Megan Bixby, Dakota Booska, Lyndsey Bradley, Marissa Colburn, David Coolidge, Brenna Coombs, Brenda Cram, Nicholas Cram, Ryan Cram, Randy Disorda, Sheri Duprey, Jenna Elliott, Nora Enright, Ran- di Fjeld, Chakiya Frasier, Kika Frye-Johnson, Connor Gallipo and Curstin Hemple. Also, Samantha Hitchcock, Alexander Hunt, Tori Hunt, An- drew Jerome, Heath- er Johnson, Josh Kimball, Christo-
pher Lackard, Joshua Litch, Ben- jamin Lones, Amy Mailhiot, Eric Manning, Maxwell Maron, Katy McCarthy, Gage Mitchell, Vytas Nielsen, Liam Noonan, Alexander
Notte, Miranda Platts, Jason Rice, Isaac Roberts, Laura Beth Roberts, David Rollins, Margaret Santell, Briana Saunders, Cody Scarbor- ough, Jacob Scarborough, Josef
Scarborough, Adam Sherwin, Julia Smart, Noel Smart, Margaret Smith, Katrina Taylor, Emmett Thurston, Kirsten Werner, John Winslow and Sarah Young.
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Where Are They Now? RECENT OTTER VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
Joanna Flynn, OVUHS 2007 Hometown,  current  residence,  age:  I  am  25  years  old  and  I  grew  up  in  Brandon,  Vt.,  and  am  current- ly  living  in  Portland,  Maine. Family:  My  mother,  Melly  Fly- nn,  works  as  a  librarian  at  OVUHS  and  my  father,  Joe  Flynn,  is  an  oc- cupational  therapist  at  a  rehab  fa- cility  in  Rutland.  My  brother  Dan  is  a  lawyer  in  New  York  and  my  other  brother  Andrew  is  a  GIS  tech- nician  and  works  in  Rutland. What  I  am  up  to:  After  school,  I  moved  to  Portland,  Maine,  where  I  now  work  as  a  licensed  physical  therapist  in  an  outpatient  clinic  at  Southern  Maine  Health  Care.  I  mainly  work  with  general  ortho- pedic  and  neurologic  populations,  do  aquatic  therapy,  and  also  have  a  specialty  in  treating  patients  with  Parkinson’s  Disease.  How  I  got  to  where  I  am  now:  I  attended  the  University  of  Ver- mont  and  did  an  accelerated  physi- cal  therapy  doctoral  program  and  was  part  of  the  UVM  fencing  club.  At  UVM,  I  majored  in  Sociology  and  minored  in  Anthropology  for  my  undergraduate  degree  and  then  went  on  to  get  my  Doctorate  of  Physical  Therapy  in  2013.  I  have  been  at  my  current  job  since  pass- ing  my  boards  and  love  helping  people  every  day. Adults  to  whom  I  can  attribute  my  current  success:  There  were  many  adults  who  helped  me  along  the  way.  I  couldn’t  be  where  I  am  today  if  it  weren’t  for  the  support  and  love  of  my  parents.  My  fencing Â
coach,  Viveka  Fox,  was  an  integral  person  in  my  life  for  many  years,  who  reinforced  that  women  can  be  strong  and  helped  me  to  see  the  im- portance  of  compassion  for  others.  Also  Mikie  Cioffredi,  who  teach- es  Advanced  Anatomy  at  OV,  and  KDV EHHQ YHU\ LQĂ€XHQWLDO LQ VKDSLQJ my  career  path.  Mikie  fostered  my  love  and  interest  in  human  anato- my,  and  directed  me  toward  the  path  of  physical  therapy  by  having  KHU FODVV YLVLW D 37 FOLQLF DV D ÂżHOG trip.  Mikie  also  encouraged  me  to  shadow  a  physical  therapist  during  a  free  block  I  had  my  senior  year,  which  got  my  foot  in  the  door  for Â
PT  school.  Her  passion  surround- ing  human  anatomy  and  physiol- ogy  was  inspiring  to  see  and  per- petuates  my  drive  toward  continual  learning. How  my  Vermont  roots  have  LQÀXHQFHG ZKR , DP WRGD\  Grow- ing  up  in  Vermont  has  helped  me  develop  my  love  for  the  outdoors.  I  was  lucky  enough  to  have  the  time  during  one  summer  in  grad  school  to  hike  the  Long  Trail.  This  expe- rience  helped  me  to  appreciate  the  beauty  of  Vermont  and  inspired  me  to  always  adventure  further.  Being  raised  in  Vermont  has  also  shaped  my  sense  of  place  and  helped  me  to  understand  the  importance  of  com- munity.  No  matter  where  I  travel,  I’m  always  drawn  back  to  those  rolling  green  hills! My  memories  of  high  school:  I  was  part  of  a  fencing  club,  the  Ver- mont  Fencing  Alliance  out  of  Mid- dlebury,  all  through  high  school.  One  of  my  high  points  during  high  school  was  competing  in  the  Junior  Olympics  several  years  in  a  row  and  being  able  to  travel  the  U.S.  with  my  team.  My  low  points  were  likely  the  same  as  many  other  high  VFKRROHUV ZLWK WKH VWUHVVHV RI ¿J- uring  out  my  future  and  the  fear  of  failure,  but  these  low  points  were  a  powerful  incentive  for  working  harder  to  get  where  I  am  today. My  advice  for  this  year’s  crop  of  graduating  seniors:  Take  ad- vantage  of  any  opportunity  that  comes  your  way  and  don’t  be  afraid  to  try  new  things.
OVUHS Class of 2015
Taryn Mason, OVUHS 2007 Hometown,  current  residence,  age:  I  grew  up  in  Brandon,  Vermont,  I  currently  live  in  Rochester,  Vermont.  I’m  26  years  old. Family:  My  parents  are  Charles  and  Johnna  Foster.  I  have  a  sister  Leah  Foster  Field  who  graduated  from  Otter  Valley  in  2005.  I  have  a  ¿YH \HDU ROG QHSKHZ ZKR LV WKH FRRO- est  person  on  the  planet! I  am  married  to  Cole  Mason.  He  is  a  teacher  at  Rochester  High  School.  We  were  married  in  Brandon  last  summer.  No  children  other  than  our  wonderful  black  Lab  named  Fenway.  What  I  am  up  to  and  how  did  I  get  here:  After  graduating  from  high  school  I  moved  to  Iowa  to  attend  Cor- nell  College.  I  played  softball  there  and  majored  in  exercise  science.  Fol- lowing  graduation  from  Cornell  in  2011  I  went  immediately  into  gradu- ate  school  at  Palmer  College  of  Chi- ropractic  also  in  Iowa. Â
I  moved  back  to  Vermont  about  a  year  ago  for  an  internship  at  Fostering  Wellness.  I  graduated  from  Palmer  College  as  a  Doctor  of  Chiropractic  in  October  of  2014.  I  now  work  as  a  chiropractor  primarily  at  Randolph  Chiropractic  Associates  in  Randolph.  I  also  spend  time  working  at  Foster- ing  Wellness  in  Brandon  and  Rutland.  Adults  to  whom  I  can  attribute  my  current  success:  I  attribute  my  current  success  primarily  to  my  par- ents,  who  always  supported  my  goal  of  becoming  a  chiropractor.  I  also  at- tribute  a  lot  of  my  current  success  to  my  husband,  who  encouraged  me  as  I  was  going  through  college  and  gradu- ate  school  and  dealt  with  the  highs  and  lows  that  came  with  that.  How  my  Vermont  roots  have  in- ÀXHQFHG ZKR , DP WRGD\  Growing  up  in  such  a  beautiful  place  as  Ver- mont  has  built  into  me  a  love  for  the  outdoors.  I  also  have  a  great  apprecia-Â
tion  for  small  town  life. My  memories  of  high  school:  My  high  point  in  high  school  was  probably  in  general  just  playing  softball  and  the  success  I  experienced  there.  The  low  point  was  probably  falling  short  of  a  softball  state  championship  my  junior  and  senior  years.  At  the  time  I  though  my  dreams  were  squashed  and  I  was  heartbroken.  It’s  funny  now  because  that  seems  so  small  in  the  scheme  of  things  but  when  I  was  in  high  school  softball  was  my  world.  My  advice  for  this  year’s  crop  of  graduating  seniors:  My  advice  to  graduating  seniors  would  be  to  stay  in  touch  with  the  people  who  have  touched  your  life.  It  is  a  lot  harder  than  you  originally  imagine  that  it  will  be  if  you  go  away  to  college.  There  are  many  people  who  will  continue  to  in- ÀXHQFH \RX WKURXJKRXW \RXU OLIH ERWK friends  and  mentors,  it  is  important  to  stay  in  touch  with  those  people. Â
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