2025
Graduating Class
Inside:
• 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
• Senior photos and bios
• Superlatives
• Class motto, song and more!
(Photo by Mariel Wiley)
Commencement
LEON LONG
Son of Li Ye and Fu Long, Leon Long participated in making graphics for GHS TV and several AP courses and Science Olympiad. Beyond academics, he loves to play both board games and video games with friends. After graduating, Leon will be attending Colorado School of Mines studying the competitive field of computer science.
SIENNA GOMEZ
Sienna Gomez is the daughter of Mandy Bell and John Gomez. Throughout her high school career, she participated in Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Field, Link Crew, National Honor Society, G-Club, SLC, and Yearbook. After graduation, Sienna will attend Wingate University (NC) in the fall and will run track there.
Madison Vollendorf is the daughter of Dan and Jessica Vollendorf and sister to Josie Vollendorf. During her high school career, Maddie played softball for four years and was active in many clubs such as NHS, SLC, Link and FFA. After graduation, Maddie will attend Montana State University to pursue a degree in nursing.
Maria Julia Sabas Aguilar
Maria Julia Sabas Aguilar is the daughter of Maria Aguilar and Eulogio Sabas Lopez. Throughout high school she participated in Volleyball and Basketball. She was the President of LULAC Club, was involved in the Link Crew and was a peer mentor. After graduation she will be going to the U.S Army and leaving September 2nd to Fort Leonard Wood Missouri to complete basic training.
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Gregory Blanco
Gregory Blanco, son of Gregorio and Orquidea Blanco, was an active student at Gunnison High School, involved in soccer, lacrosse, LULAC, and G-Club. Passionate about music and the outdoors, he enjoyed DJing and skiing on weekends. Gregory will attend the University of Colorado Boulder for exploratory studies.
Gracelyn C. Burnett
Gracelyn has been concurrently enrolled at Western Colorado University for two years. She has 60 credits and will continue at Western in the fall. She is pursuing a double major in public history and English: creative writing. Gracelyn competes in Historical European Martial Arts and collects four-foot long swords,rapiers and daggers. She lives with her mother and English springer spaniel Aengus and golden retriever Ellie.
Debby Burnett, Healing Springs Veterinary Care
Emma Commerford
Emma has been involved in 4h for 8 years and FFA for all 4 years of high school. She was part of softball for the last 3 years of high school. Emma plans to continue her education at Whitworth University and get a degree in nursing. She plans to be a CRNA.
Rhone Cooper Flynn
Rhone Flynn is the daughter of Chris and Jennifer Flynn. In high school I was a member of the book club, chess club, and the swim team. I helped with events at the Legion club and aquatics center. I received the Geiman scholarship to attend 4 full years at Western Colorado University where I plan to study Pre-health and Psychology.
970.641.0710 Teagan Gallegos
Teagan Gallegos graduated GHS and TCR Cosmetology program and plans to continue with barber school in the fall. Teagan will stay in the Gunnison area.
Wolfgang Anderson
Wolfgang Anderson, son of Betsy Holena and Scott Anderson, will attend Mesa State University in the fall. Wolfgang spent high school years dedicated to basketball, fishing, hunting, family and being an all-around good person. Wolfgang received the Elks Teenager of the Year award. Wolfgang is excited to study Finance and explore new opportunities offered through the university.
Spenny’s Ice Cream Truck • 200 W. Tomichi Avenue
Brewer Aikin Bogart
Brewer Bogart is the son of Scott and Heidi Bogart. Brewer is happy to graduate and has decided to take a year to work and explore his passion for mechanics. He is excited to be working full time as a boat mechanic at Bartlett
in Arizona.
Dayna Castro
Dayna Castro is the daughter of Nancy Castro. “My favorite highlights of high school were the sports and the assembly because we were all there supporting one another.” Dayna played on the girls basketball team for all 4 years. After graduation she plans on attending Colorado Mesa University to study criminal justice.
Jackson Dalleck
Jackson Dalleck completed his senior year as a three-sport athlete. He placed 8th in State in Cross Country, enjoyed an excellent season in Basketball and competed again at State in the 3200 meters. He has plans to continue to compete in Cross Country and Track for the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs this fall as well as pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.
Kathryn Frey
Kathryn Frey is the daughter of Matt and Jessica Frey, sister to Jacob. Kathryn participated in GHS volleyball, swim & dive, track & field, club hockey and club swimming all four years of high-school. She was also involved with National Honor Society, SLC, link, G-Club and yearbook. She will be attending University of Colorado Boulder this fall.
Fraser Birnie
Fraser Birnie is the son of Matthew and Jenny Birnie, and brother of Grace and Djemilah. He lettered in lacrosse, football and wrestling. He participated in NHS, SLC and the GHS American Legion Club. He is a passionate skier, hunter, and fisherman. Fraser will study business management in the Honors College at Montana State University on an Army Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship while continuing to play lacrosse.
Kahne Chiappini is the son of Michael Chiappini
Nella Myles Gardner
Nella was a member of FFA for 2 years, National Honor Society for 3 years. Attended college courses at Western. Nella will be furthering her education at University of Southern Mississippi where she will be studying nursing and biological sciences. She would like to get her B.S in nursing and eventually get her Master’s and become a Nurse Practitioner.
Nesbitt
Spenny’s Ice Cream Truck • 200 W. Tomichi Avenue
Mario’s Pizza & Pasta
Chris Klein Construction • 487 Blackfoot Trail • 970.641.1246
Tyler Hill
Tyler is the son of Chris and Amanda Hill. During high school, he participated in many activities including cross country, drama, chess club, Legion Club, Science Olympiad, and band. During his senior year, he was the President of the Legion Club and served as Drum Major for the marching band. He plans to attend Oregon State University to study Engineering.
Spenny’s Ice Cream Truck • 200 W. Tomichi Avenue
Wyatt Hughes
Wyatt Hughes is the son of Rob and Amanda Hughes. He plans on joining the family plumbing business after high school.
Angela Hindes
Some
after graduation is to head to college for track and to study criminal psychology.
Colten A. Huisman
Colten Huisman is the son of Adam W. and Sherry R. Husiman, and younger brother to Branden and Jordan Huisman. He learned to ski at age 6 and this now is his favorite hobby. Colten loves to play golf and loves to fish. Colten also loved to play soccer and LaCross. He will be going to Colorado Mesa technical College to become a Lineman in August of 2025.
Kimberly Isham
Kimberly Isham is the daughter of Chris and Jessica Isham. Kimberly played volleyball and was an active member of the National Honor Society. She enjoys working with kids and plans to become a Pediatric Surgeon. She will attend Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, OK this fall.
Talon
Kibler
Talon Kibler, son of Jason and Shandy Kibler. Talon enjoys the outdoors, including hunting, fishing and camping. He wrestled for two years, qualifying for state twice, and was a four-year member of both the football and varsity baseball teams. He participated in FFA and was a member of the G Club. Talon will play baseball at PGS Baseball Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Cooper Jackson Macort will attend Universal Technical Institute in Arizona. He will study
sis in Ford and Porsche.
Kristin Isham
Kristin Isham is the daughter of Chris and Jessica Isham. Through the years Kristin participated in band, track and field, basketball and volleyball. Kristin wants to become an Occupational Therapy Assistant and plans to attend Casper College in Casper, WY to obtain her certification.
Dawn Lock
Amara Lock is the daughter of Marcus and Kellie Lock. Attending University of Colorado Boulder in the fall, Captain of the
Chris Klein Construction • 487 Blackfoot Trail • 970.641.1246
Chris Klein Construction • 487 Blackfoot Trail • 970.641.1246
Amara
Olivia Neyman
Olivia Ellsworth Neyman is the daughter of Tim and Sarita Neyman. Olivia rode on the Gunnison mountain bike team, on varsity her senior year, participated in the Belle Voix Choir and show choir, and was a member of the Elite dance team at HADA. She will attend Northeastern University in Boston to study mathematics and engineering after taking a gap year to work as an au pair in Australia.
Joey Noble
Joey Noble is the son of Andrea and Kevin Noble. In high school, Joey participated in golf, basketball, and took a number of AP classes. In his free time, Joey spent time working, golfing, fishing and traveling. Joey will attend Texas A&M West, to study economics. Mom and Dad are so proud of you kiddo!
Jemma Petrie
geologic engineering.
Leonid Rehder
Owen Powers will attend Oregon State University this fall.
academics and
was
officer in FFA, and captain of the girls soccer team. She will attend Northern Arizona University to major in biology in hopes of becoming a veterinarian.
Tyler Richter
Tyler played four years of basketball; junior and senior year long jump, triple jump and senior year hurdles for the track team; senior year tried his hands at golf for the first time. Tyler plans to go on a two year mission for his church. The location is yet to be determined. After his mission he will attend BYU- Idaho to start his higher education.
Gunnison county after graduation.
Everett Vickers is the son of very proud parents, Paul and Mindy Vickers. He is the third child to attend Colorado Mesa University this fall to study civil engineering looking to pursue a
Madelyn Stice
where he showed livestock, and he enjoys team roping as his favorite hobby. This fall, Tate will attend Colorado Mesa University to pursue a certificate in the electrical lineworker program.
Madison Vollendorf is the daughter of Dan and Jessica Vollendorf and sister to Josie Vollendorf. During her high school career, Maddie played softball for four years and was active in many clubs such as NHS, SLC, Link and FFA. After graduation, Maddie will be attending Montana State University to pursue a degree in nursing.
Dakota Redden
Dakota Redden is the daughter of Kim Fahey and Kalif Redden, and sister to Kayne. She lettered in
soccer,
Carson Zummach
Carson Zummach is a three-sport varsity athlete, competing in golf, hockey and lacrosse. As a senior, Carson was named First Team All-State in Colorado boys golf for the 2024 season after finishing fifth individually at the Class 2A state tournament. This fall, he will attend Fort Lewis College in Durango, where he plans to try out for the Skyhawks golf team.
OTHER GRADUATES
Anselmo Ballesteros-Celestino Jr
Cloud Bernard
Adamaris Bernave
Rylee Berry
Hayley Brunsting
Endy Carrillo Zeferino
Isabella Crown
Victor Diaz Lopez
Kleber Flores Gonzalez
Damyon Funk
Camila Gonzalez Rico
Morgan Greenhalgh
Yaslin Hernandez Davalos
Diego Hernandez
Emma Ingrum
Raiden Janelle
Norah Lee
Gabrylle Lugo Cremeen
Garret MacLennan
Ricardo Medina
Hilenia Lorey Melchor De La Cruz
Bryan Alexis Miramontes Banuelos
Karina Morales
Javier Mortensen
Diego Nuno Casillas
Bryan Palacios-Carrillo
Joselyn Pelayo Sepulveda
Jorge Plascencia Beltran
Owen Powers
Brian Reyes
Anastacio Rosas Gonzalez
Angel Sabas-Gonzalez
Jesus Gilberto Sanchez Torres
Adelina Sostenes Serrano
Isaac Swift
Kellan Yoder
Lilah Young
Edward Zaabadick Jr.
Flor Esthela Zeferino
Superlatives!
A FACE OF GHS
Khane Chipianni Amara Lock
BEST DUO
Emma Ingram Lee Brungsting
BEST DRESSED
Yaslin Davalos Arno Mortenson
MOST ATHLETIC
Sienna Gomez Grady Buckhanan
BIGGEST BRAINIAC
Leon Long Tyler Hill
CLASS CLOWN
Colten Huisman Wolfgang Anderson
WORST CASE OF SENIORITIS
Alselmo Bauesteras Kylee McDougal
MOST LIKELY TO BE RICH
Porter Houck Gregory Blanco
MOST LIKELY TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY
Samantha Jones Holden Vickers
MOST LIKELY TO BE ON BROADWAY
Eden Williams Olivia Nymen
(Photos by Evan Bjornstad/Gunnison High School)
(Photo by Mariel Wiley)
“One day, or day one.”
Gunnison High School Class Motto 2025
CONGRATS GUNNISON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2025!
Best wishes on your future endeavors and adventures!
Thank you students, teachers and families for another great school year.
Congratulations Graduates!
We look forward to covering what comes next in your life story.
