A supplement to The Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle June 1, 2011
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We are so proud of you! CONGRATS RILEY AKA: Gomer, Gotermite, Ri, Buzzy
Congratulations, Jason VanderWeide We are very proud you! We love you lots! Mom & Larry
Love your Mom & Dad, Sessa, Sissy, Andi, Sam and the rest of the clan.
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Time for your next adventure. Congratulations we are all very proud of you! Mom, Dad, Greg,Grammy and Papa
Dylan Stanley, Omak High School David C. Sullivan Omak High School
You were there for my graduation, and now I am proud to be here for yours. Love you always, Mom & Family
Brad, We are so proud of all that you have achieved. No wonder you have always been our favorite grandson. Love, Grandma June & Grandpa Albert
Wow, our first Graduate! Love, Mom, Ryan, Caleb and Brett
Congratulations! Love, Dad & Trish
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College: A big decision Overcoming challenges is a step toward future success ARA Content Whether you are fresh out of high school, hoping to start college for the first time or thinking about returning to college, it’s not a decision that can be taken lightly. The time and money that goes into furthering your education can be daunting. However, since earning a college degree will ultimately lead you to achieve a more stable and rewarding future, you will likely not regret your decision to enroll and take your skills to the next level. Many prospective students face similar challenges when thinking about postsecondary education options. The five most common challenges and how they overcome them.: • Fear or lack of confidence. You may feel apprehensive because your past school experiences haven’t been positive. If you can identify why you haven’t succeeded in the past and identify what style of learning fits you best, you’ll be in a better position to succeed and feel more confident in college. For example, if you’ve had a hard time in a traditional classroom setting, but excel at hands-on learning, look for colleges that offer that type of training. • Lack of support. For some, family or friends may not value education enough to provide the proper support for the person heading to college. If you find yourself in this position, look for a college that offers a support system through counseling resources, free tutoring
and mechanisms to network with teachers and classmates. • Worried about paying for college. Many people entering college have little or no money saved to help pay for tuition or books. For these students this means taking out loans to help pay for their education. Before you enroll, sit down with a financial adviser or a professional at the college you want to attend to make sure you understand all of your financial obligations as well as your finance options. Knowing what your monthly payments might look like once you have earned your degree may help give you peace of mind going forward. Check with your college to see if you might be eligible for grants or scholarships. • Uncertain the investment will match the return. Many prospective students often wonder whether their hard work and money spent on college will pay off after graduation in the form of a well-paying, enjoyable job. When looking for colleges, make sure to identify an institution that is committed to helping students find employment once they graduate to add assurance to your investment. The first job after college may not include a high salary, but over time, an individual’s salary can increase significantly. • Balancing college with life’s other obligations. College is a major commitment for everyone, especially those who have family or work commitments while attending. There’s no question that finding and maintaining a life balance is challenging, but many students find a way to get it done — whether it be through flexible scheduling or by taking some courses online.
Inside Brewster seniors..............................................................4 Bridgeport seniors...........................................................5 Curlew seniors .................................................................6 Lake Roosevelt seniors ..................................................8 Pateros seniors................................................................9 Okanogan seniors.........................................................10 Omak seniors ................................................................12 Oroville seniors..............................................................14 Tips for a good graduation video ...............................15 Credit should be managed with care ........................15 Republic seniors............................................................16 Tonasket seniors ...........................................................18 Dress for interview success.........................................19 Keep your resume fresh, just in case ........................19
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Brewster Brewster sets graduation for June 3 By Cheryl Schweizer The Chronicle BREWSTER – Graduation for seniors will be at 7 p.m. Friday, June 3, in the high school gym, 503 S. Seventh St. Baccalaureate will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at the Calvary Baptist Church, 115 N. Sixth St. Corina Gebbers and Ashley Dezellem are the co-valedictorians, and Carlee Jarrell is the salutatorian. Gebbers, the daughter of Cass and Gebbers Alycia Gebbers, plans to attend Whitworth University in Spokane. Dezellem is the daughter of Linda and Todd Dezellem and plans to attend Washington State University to major in biological sciences. Jarrell is the daughter of Wendy Dezellem Witt and Bill Jarrell, and plans to attend the University of Washington. The senior class includes Andres Acuna Martinez, Coby Allen, Alejandra Angel Molinaro, Rachel Anson, Regina Anson, Juan Arroyo Delgado, Jorge Barrios Peralta, Jarrell Mariela Campos, Guadalupe Carrillo, Gricelda Castro Quiroz, Ashley Dezellem, Clay Divis, Darlina Fernandez, Matthew Fisher, Rocio Gamez Macuil, Corina Gebbers, Daniel Guzman, Ashley Hammons, Holly Hammons, Yaritza Ibarra Flores, Paula Isidro Rodriguez, Carlee Jarrell, Kyle Joyner, Bernardo Martinez Tinoco, Maria Martinez, Josias Navarro Martinez, Marco Olmedo Huerta, Erandi Orozco Sandoval, Adriana Pamatz Valencia, Mayra Pamatz Huerta, Monzerrat Pio Angel, Jorge Rincon Cuevas, Melissa Romo Alvarez, Katiee Rosario Dorantes, Emmanuel Rubio, Karina Ruiz Molinero, Monica Ruiz Martinez, Boris Sanchez, Amanda Sanon, Cory Squires, Stockton Taylor, Cassandra Torres Flores, Estefannie Torres Guzman, Maria Torres Guzman, Alex Urias, Roberto Velasco Rojas, Robert Wengel, Robert Wilborn, Amanda Youngers, Laura Zamudio.
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Brewster senior class members are, front, from left, Darlina Fernandez, Ashley Dezellem, Karina Ruiz, Mercedes Martinez, Mayra Pamatz, Amanda Sanon; second, Roberto Velasco, Laura Zamudio, Monsi Pio, Yaritza Ibarra, Alejandra Angel, Monica Ruiz, Monica Perez, Bernardo Martinez; third, Cesar Arroyo, Paula Isidro, Anahin Carillo, Cassandra Torres, Erandi Orozco, Melissa Romo, Stockton Taylor; fourth row, Jorge Barrios, Rachel Asnon. Josias Navarro, Mariela Campos, Estefannie Torres, Katiee Rosario, Corina Gebbers; fifth, Boris Sanchez, Emmanuel Rubio, Regina Anson, Holly Hammons, Amanda Youngers, Ashley Hammons, Carrell Jarrell; sixth, Coby Allen, Jorge Rincon, Kyle Joyner, Luisa Torres, Alex Urias, Alex Guzman, Clay Divis, Cory Squires, Clark Wengel; back, Andres Acuna, Matthew Fisher. Not pictured is Judith Gomez.
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Bridgeport
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Bridgeport seniors are, front, from left, Christian Perales, Michael Baca, Rosendo Rodriguez, Brooke Desjardins, Norma Camacho, Ana Soto, Erika Saucedo, Irma Gomez, Isabel Jimenez, Paige Rodriguez; second, Mauro Mosqueda, Alex Gomez, Miranda Garza, Joaquin Valdovinos, Marisol Valdovinos, Nadia Gonzalez, Carina Ochoa, Xenia Valdovinos, Jasmine Mogollan; third, Alfredo Ubaldo, Fredy Flores, Daniel Velasco, Javier Aguilar, Maria Macedo, Ely Garcia, Olivia Silva, Adriana Gomez, Carina Velasquez; back, Ricardo Perez, Julio Perez, Liz Lopez, Elizabeth Gameros, Sam Soto, Baltazar Munoz and Elvis Alcaraz. Not pictured are Miguel Ramos and Veronica Saucedo.
Trio of guests visits Bridgeport By Cheryl Schweizer The Chronicle BRIDGEPORT – A trio of guest speakers, including the U.S. secretary of labor, will speak at graduation at 5 p.m. today, June 1, in the high school gym, 1220 Kryger Ave. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, Gov. Christine Gregoire and state Sen. Linda Evans Parlette will be the guest speakers. Bridgeport earned a visit from Solis as one of three finalists in President Obama’s Commencement Challenge contest. He chose to visit a school in Memphis, Tenn.
and out will be restricted. Adriana Gomez is the valedictorian and Ana Soto is the salutatorian. Gomez is the daughter of Adrian Gomez and Marcela Saucedo. She said she plans to attend Wenatchee Valley College and study landscape architecture. Soto, the daughter of Filemon and Maria Soto, plans to attend Gomez Soto Solis Whitworth University, Spokane, and enroll in the pre-medicine program. People who want to attend graduation The senior class includes Javier Aguilar, should plan to be at school by 4:30 p.m., when doors will be closed. All admittance in Elvis Alcarez, Michael Baca, Norma
Camacho, Brooke Desjardins, Fredy Flores, Elizabeth Gameros, Maria Elizabeth Garcia, Miranda Garza, Adriana Gomez, Alejandro Gomez, Irma Gomez, Nadia Gonzalez, Isabel Jimenez, Lizebet Lopez, Maria Macedo, Jasmine Mogollan, Mauro Mosqueda, Baltazar Munoz, Carina Ochoa, Christian Perales, Julio Perez, Ricardo Perez, Miguel Ramos, Paige Rodriguez, Rosendo Rodriguez, Erika Saucedo, Veronica Saucedo, Olivia Silva, Ana Soto, Sam Soto, Alfredo Ubaldo, Joaquin Valdovinos, Marisol Valdovinos, Xenia Valdovinos, Carina Velasquez and Daniel Velasco.
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Curlew
Curlew seniors are, front, from left, Evie Herrmann, Travis Porter, Morgan McLain, Chanel Somday, Cody Mannick; middle, adviser Dave DeVoe, Tanner Somday, Jessie Rowton, Mariea Davidson, Alicia Gray, Amber Beedle, Kim Romo, Bea Barbosa, Chris Mullen, Marina Kerr, Shaylyn Swanson; back, Jacob Bryant, Adam Turner, Josh Graf, Chris Browning, Ethan McCollam, Dakota Drennan, Skyler Donihue and Alex Stott. Not pictured are Katie Bedney and Jessica Jones.
Curlew graduates June 10 By Brenda Starkey The Chronicle CURLEW – Commencement exercises will be at 7 p.m. Friday, June 10, in the school gymnasium, 47 Curlew School Road. The class of 2011 chose blue and white as its class colors and “Our greatest glory is not in never failing but in rising up every time we fail” for the motto. The valedictorian is Jessie Rowton and the
salutatorian is Shaylyn Swanson. Senior are Bea Barbosa, Katie Bedney, Amber Beedle, Chris Browning, Jacob Bryant, Mariea Davidson, Skyler Donihue, Dakota Drennan, Josh Graf, Alicia Gray, Evie Hermann and Jessica Jones. Cody Mannick, Marina Kerr, Ethan McCollam, Morgan McLain, Chris Mullen, Travis Porter, Chanel Somday, Tanner Somday, Alex Stott, Kim Romo, Jessie Rowton, Shaylyn Swanson and Adam Turner.
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Lake Roosevelt
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Lake Roosevelt seniors are, front, from left, Russel Reeves, Chad Rosenbaum, Rhandi Morin; second, Tyler Barnhart, Randy Gross, Karah Duclos, Desiree Zamora-Rice, Sadie Marchand, Junior Cruz, Caleb Stout-Watt, Marissa Gonzalez, Rachel Hughes, Jessica Hyde, Carrick Abrahamson; third, Sterling Shephard, Reanna Chuweah, Alex Black, Carlie Seymour, Hanna Doughty, Alissa Mansker, Melaina Sharr, Rachel McClure, Jessica Steffens, Jeremy Hemmer, Alex Mills; fourth, Tommy-Lee Turner and Dakotah Holt. Not pictured are Talon Ray Adrian, Brittany Danielle Belgarde, Janae Shani Duryea, Bradley James French, Kylie Ann Friedlander, Jeremy George Hemmer, Celeste Marie Kehoe, Rickey Lynn Routon, Lauren Elisse Sauer, Cole Stan Seaver, Breanna Janaye Sijohn and Lindsey Blaine Vargas.
Seniors graduate June 4 COULEE DAM — Lake Roosevelt High School’s graduation is at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 4, in the school gym, 500 Civic Way. Class speakers will be Cole Seaver and Hanna Doughty. Music will be provided by the sevenththrough 12th-grade band and Rez Life Singers. Valedictorian Alissa Mansker, daughter of Dannie Mansker and Jerri Smith, plans to attend Washington State University. Salutatorian Karah Duclos, whose parents are Klendon and Susan Duclos, will attend Eastern Washington University. Class colors are the school colors, crimson and gold. The class motto is “Our glory consists not in never failing, but in rising each time we fall.” Lake Roosevelt seniors are Carrick Emil Abrahamson, Talon Ray Adrian, Tyler Michael Barnhart, Brittany Danielle Belgarde, Alexandra Michelle Black, Reanna Lynn Chuweah, Onesimo Junior Cruz, Hanna Deann Doughty, Karah
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Pateros
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Pateros seniors are, front, from left, Talicia Miller, Tania Perez, Susan Durnell, Mikel Hough, Marco Reyes; middle, Milgros Mascote, Sherlyn Taylor, Lena Howe, Megan McChristian, Shelby Poole, Lorrie Mattson, Shaquelle Tisdale; back, Jessica Moore, Dalton Hill, Casey Stennes, Garreth Burnett, Kari Allen, Katie Richardson and Zachary Lambert. Not pictured are Courtney Cook, Alexander Hernandez, Alan Hallberg, Brandee Huey, Kyle Johnson, Paul Myrick and Jason Smith.
Pateros sets graduation for June 4 Richardson and Miller lead class of 2011 as academic Top 2 The Chronicle PATEROS – Seniors will bring down the curtain on high school at graduation ceremonies at 11 a.m.
Saturday, June 4, in the school gym, 344 W. Beach Road. Katie Richardson is the valedictorian and Talicia Miller is the salutatorian. Richardson is the daughter of Kinley Richardson and Becky Fluegge and will attend Brigham Young University-Idaho. Miller is the daughter of Tom and Tracy Miller and plans to
attend Western Washington University to major in elementary education. Baccalaureate will be at 7 tonight, June 1, at the Pateros Community Church, 124 N. Dawson St. The senior class includes Kari Allen, Garreth Burnett, Courtney Cook, Susan Durnell, Alan Hallberg, Alexander Hernandez,
Dalton Hill, Mikel Hough, Lena Howe, Brandee Huey, Kyle Johnson, Zachary Lambert, Milagros Mascote, Lorrie Mattson, Megan McChristian, Talicia Miller, Jessica Moore, Paul Myrick, Tania Perez, Shelby Poole, Marco Reyes, Katie Richardson, Jason Smith, Casey Stennes, Sherlyn Taylor and Shaquelle Tisdale.
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Okanogan
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Okanogan High School seniors are, front, from left, Nathan Hehner, Lacey Ralston, Leonardo Loza, Oscar Morales, Justine Spencer, Kimberly Marie Lee Bowlin, Pedro Villaraldo, Luis Alberto Arroyo, Manuel Arroyo, J.J. Ramirez, Angel Niebla, Eduardo Ramos, Sandra Norbie, DeVon McMaster, Billy Ekstrom, LeeAnn Fudge, Andrew Skirko, Quincee Heindselman, Haley Schreiber, Emilie McGaha; second, Garren Brown, Rebekah Rabenold, Ryan Jarkar Kells, Shelby Norton, D.J. Moses, Maren Hesselmann, Lisbeth Rodriguez, Ruby Lopez, Rafael Vargas, Jonnie Crossland, Kim Hinger, Kayla Smith, Krista Olson, Britnee Grooms, Teddi Reese, Sierra Craig, Raquel Brantner, Jason VanderWeide, Jesus Rubio; third, Cole Messer, T.J. Gilman, Ryan Houston, Austin Wood, Jarrod McClung, Ryan Price, Jameka Townsend, Nicholas Morris, Connor Tupling, Ethan Freel, Joshua Patterson, Jerid Peterson, Dillan ZunieAllen, Daniel Herrera and Juan Aguilar. Not pictured are Marco Aguilar, Armando Fonseca, Abbie Hood, Udi Medrano, Robby Patrick, Shayna Phillips, Colton Reeves and Andrew Wolf.
Okanogan graduation is June 4 By Dee Camp The Chronicle OKANOGAN – Seniors will walk across the stage in graduation ceremonies at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 4, in Dawson Gym, 244 S. Fifth Ave. Leading the class academically are valedictorian LeeAnn Fudge, daughter of Andrew and Lisa Fudge, and salutatorian Sierra Craig, daughter of Brad and Sharon Craig, all of Okanogan. Fudge plans to major in mathematics and fitness science at Northwest Christian
University in Eugene, Ore. Craig will study athletic training at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, Calif. Both will speak at graduation. The class chose a white gardenia as its flower and “We Are the World” as its song. Fudge The class color is “Oompa Loompa orange” and the motto is “Life is not about waiting for
the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” Music will be provided by the school band and teacher Aaron Nickelson. Superintendent Richard Johnson will address the graduates. Counselor Jennifer Day will announce scholarships and awards. Craig Graduation director is Dennis O’Connor. Seniors are Marco Aguilar, Luis Arroyo,
Manuel Arroyo, Kimberly Bowlin, Garren Brown, Sierra Craig, Jonnie Crossland, William Ekstrom, Armando Fonseca, Ethan Freel, LeeAnn Fudge, Thomas Gilman, Britnee Grooms, Raquel Gutierrez-Bratner, Nathan Hehner, Quincee Heindselman, Daniel Herrera, Kimberly Hinger, Abbie Hood, Ryan Houston, Ryan Kells, John Lee, Ruby Lopez, Leonardo Loza, Cole Martin, Jarrod McClung, Emilie McGaha,
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Okanogan from Page 10 Devon McMaster, Uriel Medrano, Cole Messer, Oscar Morales, Nicholas Morris, Dalton Moses, Adolfo Angel Niebla, Sandra Norbie, Shelby Norton, Krista Olson, Robby Patrick, Joshua Patterson, Jerid Peterson, Shayna Phillips, Ryan Price, Rebekah Rabenold, Lacey Ralston, Jamie Ramirez, Eduardo Ramos, Teddi Reese, Colton Reeves, Lisbeth Rodriguez, Jesus Rubio, Haley Schreiber, Andrew Skirko, Kayla Smith, Justine Spencer, Jameka Townsend, Connor Tupling, Jason VanderWeide, Rafael Vargas, Pedro Villaraldo, Andrew Wolf, Austin Wood and Dillan Zunie.
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Omak
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Omak seniers are, front, from left, Janet Torres-Garcia, Serafina Bui, Danielle Pecha, Elsa Cervantes, Cyndi Sandoval, Norma Orozco, Maranda McLean, Brandon Braunschweig, Kiah Conway, Kane Pennington, Sandy Gilbert, Caleb Yaksic; second, Mariah Morris, Rachel Hudson, Jeanna Henderson, Larissa Goodall, Marissa Thomas, Yuremi Lopez, Stephen Sklar, Jacob Hamilton, Cody Reddington, Matt Evans, Marco Ruisla, Chris Houtz; third, Kyra Webb, Sarah Jeffreys, Ilsa “Gus” Rose-Witt, Alexis Olmstead, Rachael Kraske, Caitlyn Law, Megan Thornton, John Zaragoza, Justin Hilton, Noah Braley, Brandon Westby, Tara Bleau, Kenny Picard; fourth, Justin Blinsky, Courtney Staggs, Brenden Aguilar, Jordan Velasco, Andres Becket, Daniel Oleynik, Jared Lay, Kyle King, Breanna Landt, Sierra Cargile Evans, Hannah Thomason, Leicie Ables, Marcy Harris; fifth, Anna Rose Whites, Cassi Palmer, Justine Belgarde, Rebecca Arroyo-Comeslast, Jose Diaz, Amandeep Singh, Rylan Springer, Kyle Trudeaux, Susana Sandoval, Cortney Bolton, Mariah Todd, Savannah Edwards and Cassandra Brown. Not pictured are Kyle Allen, Marlene Andrew, Andres Beckett, Terence Bigelow, Tyler Boquist, Seth Brooks, Nadia Chilmonik, Rebecca Colgrove, Emilse Corrales, Shannon Day, Michelle Demmitt, Ernestina Diaz, Deshawn Dunham, Elizabeth Farmer, Naomi Farmer, Yulma Gonzalez, Jesse Hagerup, Jason Hammers, Kellie Hazelrigg, Michael Huckins, Bradley Ives, Anissa Kafka, Joseph Launer, Blaze Lezard, Joge Lopez, Shana Mackie, Raelyn Marchand, Brandon Martin, Michael Minkes-Davisson, Erin Norris, Beatriz Orozco, Jose Palomares, Graciana Rodriguez, Alisha Russell, Arik Schrock, Shawn Singh, Tori Smith, Allyson Smith, Dylan Stanley, David Sullivan, Martha Vazquez, Alyssa Williams, Alex Wright, Zachary Yamery,
Omak plans 100th commencement By Dee Camp The Chronicle OMAK – The High School’s 100th commencement ceremony will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, in the gym, 20 S. Cedar St. Nadia Chilmonik, daughter of Ed Chilmonik and Sharon Reddick, is the valedictorian. She plans to attend George Fox University in Newberg, Ore. Co-salutatorians are Rachael Kraske, daughter of Will and Cindy Kraske, and
Danielle Pecha, daughter of Tim Pecha and Melody Pecha. Kraske also plans to attend George Fox, and Pecha will attend St. Martin’s University in Lacey. The academic Top 10 percent of graduating seniors are Noah Braley, Nadia Chilmonik, Justin Hilton, Rachael Kraske, Caitlyn Law, Danielle Pecha, Ilsa Rose-Witt, Hannah Thomason and Janet Torres-Garcia. Seniors chose the school colors – red and black – as class colors. The motto is “Cherish
yesterday, live today, reach for tomorrow.” The commencement ceremony begins with a processional to “Pomp and Circumstance,” performed by the concert band. Principal John Belcher and Alternative High School Principal David Kirk will give a welcome.
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Omak from Page 12 Senior class President Stephen Sklar, Salish language student Rebecca Arroyo and Spanish language student Yuremi Lopez will greet the audience. The Northern Desert Squadron of Civil Air Patrol will present the colors and Sklar will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. School Board Chairman Wendell George will present the honor song, an American Indian tribute to the graduates for their achievement. Superintendent Arthur Himmler will present the seniors to George. Chilmonik will give the valedictory address, followed by an advanced choir performance and presentation of scholarships by teachers Nancy Ridenour and Gale Wilson, and secretary Lana Smith. Caitlin Law and John Zaragoza will give a vocal performance, accompanied b y pianist Seth Law. After other student recognition and presentation of diplomas, the seniors and alumni will sing the Alma Mater.” A recessional and retiring of the colors end the ceremony. The event includes a tribute to the Omak class of 1912, sisters Beryl Bailey and Voy Bailey. Baccalaureat is at 3 p.m. June 5 at Civic League Park. Seniors at Omak High School and Omak Alternative High School are Leicie Raye Ables, Brenden Allen Aguilar, Kyle Lewis Allen, Marlene Victoria Andrew, Rebecca Lynn Arroyo-Comeslast, Justine Christina Belgarde, Andres Beckett, Terence Devin
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Oroville
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Oroville seniors are, front, from left, Lisa Johnson, Zelfa Lopez, Elizabeth Placencio, Lacey Forrester, Diana Alcantara, Cheyanne Sharpe, Ashley Glover, Russell Rounds, Brett Clough, Alex Beltran, Hayley Gerken, Brandy Range, Dereck Tucker, Pablo Antonio; back, Sarah Knight, Kyndra Riles, Nathan Haney, Haily Naclerio, Cody Hartman, Reinna Quick, Kimber Grunst, Amanda McAllister, Connor Thompson, Brittany Buckmiller, Ronnie Davis, Charlie DeMartino, Jesus Ruvalcaba, Tyler Clark, Jayden Smith, Ryan Morrison, Catie Arrigoni and Tyler Herrera. Not pictured are Janet Curiel, Carly Hicks, Taylor Sarmiento, Davis Castillo, Preston Iverson, Jose Velasco and Jacob Whiteaker.
Oroville seniors will graduate June 4 Top 2 too close to call between Smith, Thompson By Brenda Starkey The Chronicle OROVILLE – Seniors will graduate at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, in Colton Auditorium, 1016 Ironwood St. Class colors are navy blue and silver, and the class flower is a white daisy. The class motto is “In growing we have found Smith friendship, in learning we have shared knowledge, in pride we have left knowledge.” Guest speaker at commencement will be
teacher Tam Hutchinson. Baccalaureate was Tuesday, May 24. The valedictorian and salutatorian are Jayden Smith and Connor Thompson. School officials say grades are too close to say who will be the top student and who will be No. 2. Seniors are Diana Alcantara, Pablo Antonio, Catie Arrigoni, Alex Beltran, Brittany Buckmiller, Davis Castillo, Tyler Clark, Brett Clough, Janet Curiel, Ronnie Davis, Charlie DeMartino, Lacey Forrester, Hayley Gerken, Ashley Glover, Kimber Grunst, Nathan Thompson Haney, Cody Hartman and Tyler Herrera. Taylor Hicks, Preston Iverson, Lisa Johnson, Sarah Knight, Zelfa Lopez,
Amanda McAllister, Ryan Morrison, Haily Naclerio, Elizabeth Placencio, Reinna Quick, Brandy Range, Kyndra Riles, Russell Rounds, Jesus
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Tips for a good graduation video How to make sure family members are worth saving ARA Content A child’s graduation is a time for the whole family to celebrate. Just about every family wants those moments captured for life, but grainy, outof-focus videos sometimes even miss the graduate’s big moment on stage. Even if you’ve never picked up a camera, with a few simple tips, you can make sure the
family memories you capture are worth saving. No matter how state-of-the-art a camera is, if you don’t know how to use it, you shouldn’t start learning at the big event. “Get familiar with your equipment,” Art Institutes International Minnesota’s Ben Gottfried said. “Read the manual, test different lighting conditions. It will increase your comfort level with the camera and make for better shots.” Now that you know how to use your camera, make sure you’re in a good spot to get the right shots, Illinois Institute of Art
Academic Director for Digital Filmmaking and Video Production Ted Long said. “Get to the venue early to set up so you don’t have to use the full zoom on your camera from the back of the auditorium,” he said. Keep it steady. There’s nothing worse than getting a case of motion sickness while watching your family’s special moments. Some other tips: • Use a tripod. • Use an external microphone to capture speeches or interviews with family members about the big day.
Credit should be managed with care Financial lessons can be learned with careful card use ARA Content Young adults learn many things over the years, but there’s one lesson they shouldn’t forget before they head to college or they set off on their own — how to manage credit. We’ve all heard stories of young adults who get in way over their heads, and often the blame falls on credit card debt. They sometimes are lured by the ability to purchase coveted items, or even simply by the short-term prospect of living more comfortably. Conventional wisdom might tell you that young adults should avoid using credit cards altogether. But if used correctly, a credit card can help teach financial lessons, while helping them establish a good credit history. New credit card laws have made it a must for parents to teach these lessons to their children since those under the age of 21 must show their ability to repay their debt or will be required to have a co-applicant or cosigner on the account. Whether you are a parent who is helping your children manage a first account or a responsible young adult who is considering getting a credit card, here are a few things to
consider before you get going: • Look for a card designed for someone new to credit that offers tools to learn about money management. While parents should teach their children about how a credit card works, some card providers offer online credit card education materials that can be reviewed at any time. Some also sponsor money management lessons. • For students, look for a college credit card that offers zero liability for fraudulent purchases and text alerts to help manage and protect your account. • Young adults need to understand that credit cards are loans that need to be paid back. A great introductory lesson for them as they learn to manage their card is to use it to buy books or another necessary purchase. Even if mom and dad are paying for the items purchased, parents can use this as an example of how to build credit by using a credit card for a planned purchase that you can afford and then paying off the bill by the due date to avoid being charged interest. • Parents may wish to schedule monthly or quarterly check-ins with their young adult to discuss how the card is being used. Parents who worry that this will feel like prying too much into how their children are spending their money should focus only on whether payments are being made on time and whether the balance is kept in check, not
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on what is being purchased. Once your children demonstrate responsible use, check-ins can become less frequent, eventually disappearing altogether with good credit behavior. Building credit history is one more step in the road to independence. Lenders, landlords and employers use credit reports, so a solid credit history will help when young adults need a loan to purchase a car, rent an apartment or even find a job. Learning how to manage credit wisely today will pay off tomorrow and well into the future.
• Think about what you will shoot. Get an establishing shot – a wide shot of the event that shows graduates walking in, the stage and the audience. • Don’t zoom or pan excessively, and if you do, make it slow. Jarring shots are hard to watch and even harder to edit later. • Use the rule of thirds. Think of the picture as being divided into thirds horizontally. The important action should be in the middle third. • Try to get different angles. Different family members can be stationed around the room for a variety of shots.
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Republic
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Republic seniors are, front, from left, Lillian Jane Rice, Kelli Dianne Toler, Bobbi Jo Lynn Grimm, Amardeep Kaur Sandhu (Ruby), Jayla Jade Miller, Baily Lee Osterberg, Ruthann Marie Brown; second, Krystal Rose Brown, Jonathon Richard Bennett, Cheyenne Winnett Saltsman, Cole Richard Larson, Marcella Ann Lane, Gabrielle Icele Zigarlick, Jessie James Nims; third, Mark James Blank, Corey Robert Smoak, William J.R.D. Ball II, Austin James Rollins, Tori Cathleen Orestad, Alexandra Helene Talbott, William Joseph Gohl; back, Jesse James Adams, Tyler James Bowe, Michael John Slagle, Clayton Andrew Anderson, Jason Daniel Ganacias, Scott Daniel Bacon and Cody Parry Larson. Not pictured is Jodie Marie Katherina Cassell.
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Republic graduates June 4 Class of 2011 chooses phrase by late teacher Dan Walling for motto By Brenda Starkey The Chronicle REPUBLIC – Commencement exercises for the class of 2011 will be at 1 p.m.Saturday, June 4, in the high school gym, 30306 E. Highway 20. “Do whatever you’re big enough to do,” a phrase used by Dan Walling, a teacher and debate coach who died in 2009, is the class motto. Gabrielle Zigarlick is the class valedictorian. She plans to study genetic bioscience at Washington State University. The salutatorian is Michael Slagle, whose plans include studies in computer engineering at the University of Washington. Baccalaureate, sponsored by the Republic Pastoral Association, will be at 6 tonight, June 1, in Patterson Park in downtown Republic. A senior awards program will be after baccalaureate at 7 p.m. in the elementary school multi-purpose room. Seniors are Jesse J. Adams, Clayton A. Anderson, Scott D. Bacon, William J.R.D. Ball, II, Jonathon R. Bennett, Mark J. Blank,
Tyler J. Bowe, Krystal R. Brown, Ruthann M. Brown and Jodie M.K. Cassell. Jason D. Ganacias, William J. Gohl, Bobbi Jo Grimm, Marcella A. Lane, Cody P. Larson, Col R. Larson, Jayla J. Miller, Jessie J. Nims, Tori C. Orestad, Baily L. Osterberg and Lillian J. Rice. Austin J. Rollins, Cheyenne W. Saltsman, Amardeep K. Sandhu, Michael J. Slagle, Corey R. Smoak, Alexandra H. Talbott, Kelli D. Toler and Gabrielle I. Zigarlick.
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Tonasket
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Tonasket seniors are, front, from left, Mathew Gschiel, Brandon Clark, Thaddeus Kautsky, Shelby Olma, Tyler Thornton, Jessica Rhoads, David Goyette, Angela Vaughan, Michelle Carlson, Elizabeth Cleman, Jessica Spear, Anne-Lise Langehaug, Benjamin Biernacki, Shane Lange; second, Benjamin Franklin, Rosa Heavenrich, Ruiya Zeng, Keegan McCormick, Dustin Silverthorn, Lee Leavell, Colton Ayers, Corbin Mirick, Haley Grillo, Zachary Neal, Brianna Slagle; third, Jayden Hawkins, Corbin Moser, Taylor Ayers, Karen Keeton, Stephen Hulse, Tyler Laurie, Justin Dellinger, Lucy Gonzales, Brenda Ramos, Aaron Bharucha, Cory McLaughlin, Kellen Sauer; back, Megan Rawley, Charity Blaney, Stephanie Chua, Hayley Bayless, Flor Maldonado, Ramshah Akhlaq, Lindsie Field, Jerian Ashley, Austin Casey, Riley Buzzard, Enrique Ortega, Daniel Sanchez, Jorge Ornelas, Tyler Cain, Kyle Taylor and Peter Williams. Not pictured are Yeimy Bejar, Adeena Cleman, Angelica Cosino, Jordan G. Diaz, Isaac Fry, Ciara Housman, Kaitlyn R. Howerton, Brandon W. Hudson, Trevor L. Jensen, Clayton R. Jones, Terry W. Morgan, Kayla A. Plakos, Brook S. Ray-Lenihan, Michael S. Santana, William A. Sims, Deidra M. Ward, Allison C. Webster and Jonathan G. Zigler.
Tonasket graduates seniors June 11 By Brenda Starkey The Chronicle TONASKET – The High School graduation is at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11 in the school gym, 35 Highway 20. Jessica Rhoads will perform the national anthem, and special music will be provided by Jessica Spear and Aaron Bharucha. Tyler Thornton is the class valedictorian.
His parents are Geoff and Dianne Thornton, Tonasket. He plans to attend Washington State University and major in material science and engineering. Jessica Rhoads is the salutatorian. She is the daughter of Jeff and Lois Rhoads. She plans to attend Corban University in Salem, Ore. The class motto is “Life brings tears,
smiles and memories. The tears dry, the smiles fade, but the memories last forever.” Yellow carnations with blue and silver ribbons are the class flower, while the colors are black, blue and silver. Baccalaureate is at 7 p.m. June 8 in the Free Methodist Church. The senior breakfast is scheduled for 7 a.m. Thursday, June 9, at Ray and Delia Laurie’s shop, 31564 U.S. Highway 97.
Seniors are Ramshah Akhlaq, Jerian M. Ashley, Colton W, Ayers, Taylor J. Ayers, Haley E. Bayless, Yeimy Bejar, Aaron B. Bharucha, Benjamin Z. Biernacki, Charity L. Blaney, Riley D. Buzzard and Tyler J. Cain. Michelle L. Carlson, Austin M. Casey, Stephanie A. Chua, Brandon M. Clark, Adeena M. Cleman, Elizabeth A. Cleman,
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Job-seekers: Dress for interview success ARA Content In today’s highly competitive job market, it is imperative for candidates to be fully prepared for an interview. This includes choosing the appropriate interview attire. The idea is to project an image to a future employer that conveys a responsible, hard working and motivated worker. Nothing says that more clearly than what you choose to wear for that first impression. Some tips for dressing for the interview. • Do your homework. If you are applying for a job with a young, trendy boutique, dress in a way that the interviewer can envision you in their shop serving its clientele. • Stylish is better than funky. Employers want to see that you will fit in with their business. Too much “trendâ€? can scare a potential employer away. Good taste is more valuable than how avante-garde you can be. This is not the time to experiment.
When you walk through the door, you should be mistaken for the boss, but don’t over-dress. • Clean goes a long way. Clean, pressed khakis or dress pants are preferred. Clean, appropriate shoes and accessories are essential (use a tie if it matches the employer’s profile). No T-shirts with political satire, obscene graphics or logos. No droopy jeans or visible underwear. You should reflect the employer’s values and image. If all else fails, a basic blue or gray suit is always stylish and in good taste. • Accessories. Be frugal with jewelry — less is more. If your jewelry jingles, makes noise or can get caught on any of your clothes, leave it at home. • Keep your grooming simple. Hair should be clean and neat, and nails clean and well manicured. Chipped nail polish will not make a good impression. The applicant should care enough to
shower. Go light on makeup. Heavy eye makeup or lipstick is a no-no. • Go easy on the perfume and aftershave. There is nothing worse than causing your interviewer to have an allergic reaction. • Shoes need to be clean and in good shape. No sandals. • Color is important. Dressing for the interview also requires that you choose colors carefully. It is a useful tool in conveying a powerful message. Blue, especially navy, is a go-to color because it conveys an image of someone in control but it also conjures up calm, stability, trust, truth, confidence and security. Gray is the second most popular color for an interview. It has similar traits to blue, but also denotes sophistication. While black commands authority, it also implies drama and can make you appear unapproachable, so use it sparingly. Green indicates nature, success, wealth
and security. It is a calming color and is very relaxing. Dark green is masculine, conservative and implies wealth. Stay away from reds, oranges and yellows. Red is a powerful color and is associated with energy, passion, desire, power and aggression. Orange is similar to red in that it can stimulate strong emotions. Yellow promotes a wide range of emotions including cheer, goodwill, caution and even jealousy. For these reasons, any of these colors should be used as an accent color only. White shirts and blouses are conventional and convey cleanliness, goodness and precision. Purple and pinks are both feminine colors and should be worn with discretion, especially in fields with a strong gender bias. • When dressing for the job interview, one of the most important items to make sure you’re wearing is confidence.
Smart move: Keep your resume fresh, just in case ARA Content
Workers are always learning new skills on the job, at professional development conferences and seminars. Many of those skills can and should be a part of your updated resume. If you’re not currently looking, why take the time to spruce up an old resume? “Who knows when the next opportunity will open up?� VanRiper said. She suggests taking a good look at your experience to see if you need to add any new
job responsibilities or reflect recent promotions. Have you joined any new professional organizations or been elected to a board? Polish up the skills section of your resume with any new software applications you’ve learned. And don’t forget to add any foreign languages. Add a digital link to your work in your resume. Make sure the materials are updated.
A short employment history does not mean you’re short on skills. Don’t discredit any experience that you’ve had. One final piece of advice from VanRiper: “Proofread. Proofread. Proofread. Errors are inexcusable and will cost you the job.�
Hulse and Trevor L. Jensen. Clayton R. Jones, Angelica Cosino, Justin M. Thaddeus J. Dellinger, Jordan G. Diaz, Lindsie Kautzky, Karen T. Field and Benjamin P. Lynn Keeton, Shane Franklin. A. Lange, Anne Isaac J. Fry, Lucero E. Langehaug, Tyler R. Gonzales, David E. Goyette, Haley Laurie, M. Grillo, Mathew A. Gschiel, Lee R. Leavell, Jayden N. Hawkins, Rosa Flor de Maria Thornton Rhoads Heavenrich, Maldonado, Keegan Ciara Housman, Kaitlyn R. R. McCormick, Cory Howerton, Brandon W. Hudson, Stephen J. L. McLaughlin and Corbin D. Mirick.
Terry W. Morgan, Corbin G. Moser, Zachary J. Neal, Shelby C. Olma, Jorge Ornelas, Enrique Ortega, Kayla A. Plakos, Brenda I. Ramos, Megan Rawley, Brook S. Ray-Lenihan, Jessica K. Rhodes, Daniel Sanchez and Michael S. Santana. Kellen G. Sauer, Dustin Silverthorn, William A. Sims, Brianna R. Slagle, Jessica S. Spear, Kyle T. Taylor, Tyler D. Thornton, Angela L. Vaughan, Deidra M. Ward, Allison C. Webster, George P. Williams and Jonathan G. Zigler.
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It’s always a good idea to keep your resume fresh for employment opportunities. Take the time to polish your resume so it appeals to employers, because what may have worked for you in the past might not be relevant today. “Your resume is a living document,� Assistant Director of Career Services at the Illinois Institute of Art Heather VanRiper said.
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