Graduation Special Section 2013

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Class of 2013 Graduation is published by the Ravalli Republic Newspaper a division of Lee Enterprises

table of contents Corvallis High School Graduates, Top Students.................................................. 3 Corvallis High School Scholarships & Awards................................................... 4-5

Jim McGowan, Publisher Sherry Devlin, Editor Jim Coulter, General Manager

Keenan Moore: Lifelong Corvallis student aces it............................................... 6 Darby High School Graduates, Top Students...................................................... 7 Darby valedictorian plans to pursue chemical engineering and music........... 8

Dara Saltzman & Jodi Lopez, Production & Design

Justine Morris, Kathy Kelleher,

Florence High School Graduates, Top Students................................................. 9 Florence High Scholarships & Awards.........................................................10 - 11 Florence senior Courtney Byrne is used to being crazy busy.......................... 11

Frannie Cummings and Jodi Lopez

Hamilton High School Graduates........................................................................ 12

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Hamilton High School Artwork............................................................................ 13

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John Ryter: HHS scholar-athlete is a source of renewable energy................. 14

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Hamilton High Top Students................................................................................ 15 Stevensville High School Graduates, Top Students.......................................... 16 Stevensville High School Scholarships & Awards.............................................. 17

Graduating students names and lists of scholarships and awards are provided by schools

Stevensville transplant recipient plans to pursue medicine............................. 18 Victor High School Graduates, Top Students.................................................... 19 Victor High Scholarships & Awards..................................................................... 20 Senior Congrats Page........................................................................................... 21 Victor senior will be the first in his family to attend college............................. 22

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Corvallis High Scholarships and Awards Aubrey Allsop - Parents: Lisa & Tom Allsop Jean S Baucus Scholarship Missoula College William J. Gallagher Scholarship Corvallis Alumni Association Scholarship Lacey Allsop - Parents: Maureen & Dewey Allsop Girls State Delegate Erika Allen - Parents: Sue & Bret Allen Carroll College All Saints Award Carroll College Grant University of Montana Resident Scholarship Carroll College Parish Scholarship Corvallis Sports Rehab/Orthopedic PT Scholarship University of Montana Bright Future Award St. Francis of Assisi Parish Scholarship Girls State Delegate Branden Butt - Parents: Mary & Arden Butt Crown College School of Arts and Sciences University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Montana State University Billings Promise Scholarship United State Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Award Lakyn Connors - Parents: Barb & Bob Connors University of Montana Athletic Scholarship Carroll College Trustee Scholarship Carroll College Grant University of Montana Resident Scholarship University of Montana Bright Future Award United State Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award Farmer’s State Bank Junior Board of Directors Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Award Girls State Delegate Matthew Davis - Parents: Susan & Brad Davis Cal-Poly Outreach Scholarship Trail’s End Scholarship Karen Bleibtrey Memorial Scholarship

Corbin University Visit Scholarship Northwest University Visit Scholarship Voice of Democracy Ladies Auxilary of VFW Boys State Delegate Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher) Taylor Gerber - Parents: Ruthann & Lester Gerber University of Montana Resident Scholarship Katherine Gifford - Parents: Diana & Charles Gifford Montana United Model Nations Academic Scholarship United States Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award National School Orchestra Award American Legion Outstanding Scholar Award Montana Forensic Educators Association National Forensic League Academic All–American Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher) Rhonda Gold - Parents: Louise Gold & the late Paul Gold VALEDICTORIAN Horatio Alger Scholarship University of Montana Resident Scholarship Advanced HomeCare Nursing Scholarship Corvallis Alumni Association Scholarship Department of the Air Force Science & Mathematics Award Kathleen Hoffman - Parents: Ginny & Chris Hoffman Carroll College Presidential Scholarship Northwest University Provost Scholarship Carroll College Grant Northwest University Success Scholarship Paul W. Fenton Memorial Scholarship Carroll College Dean’s Grant Girls State Delegate Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher)

Shane Doyle - Parents: Nancy & Bill Doyle Boise State University Western Undergraduate Exchange

Allison Jessop - Parents: Robyn Warner & Morris Jessop VALEDICTORIAN Horatio Alger Scholarship University of Montana Resident Scholarship

Weston Erickson - Parents: Denton and Tonja Erickson Northwest University Success Scholarship Corbin University Deans Scholarship Corbin University Grant Corbin University H. Anderson Achievement

Carlie Jessop - Parents: Stephanie & Leon Jessop Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship University of Montana Resident Scholarship Amanda Baier Memorial Scholarship University of Montana Bright Future Award

Jansen Jessop - Parents: Allison & Joseph Jessop Alumni Legacy Nonresident Waiver Morly Jessop -Parents: Ruth Wissenbach & Mark Jessop University of Montana Resident Scholarship Governor’s Best and Brightest Scholarship Montana Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship University of Montana Bright Future Award Youth Service Montana Scholarship Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Department of the Air Force Science & Mathematics Award American Legion Outstanding Scholar Award Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher) MiquelaKriskovich - Parents: Lisa & Gerald Kriskovich Dakota Wesleyan U Presidential Academic/Athletic Big Sky Eye Care Scholarship Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company Scholarship Derek Lennis - Parents: Anne Dial Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Boys State Delegate Bradley Letzig - Parents: Beth & Brad Letzig Carroll College Trustee Scholarship Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship University of Montana Resident Scholarship Carroll College Community Living Grant University of Montana Bright Future Award Allan Luebbert - Parents: Rexanna& Clark Luebbert Louis Armstrong Jazz Award Mitchell Marks - Parents: Lea & Jason Marks University of Montana Resident Scholarship University of Montana Bright Future Award Darby Martin - Parents: Kathy & Tom Martin Rocky Mountain College Presidential Scholarship Carroll College Founder’s Award Farmer’s State Bank Scholarship Carroll College Dean’s Grant Corvallis Faculty Group Scholarship Daly Mansion Preservation Trust Junior Board President’s Volunteer Service Award Riley Mason - Parents: Angela & Tracy Mason University of Montana Resident Scholarship Corvallis Masonic Lodge #39 Scholarship

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LeAnn McGuiness - Parents: Sheila & Michael McGuiness University of Montana Bright Future Award University of Montana Higher Education Grant Katie McDonald - Parents: Connie & Mickey McDonald Horatio Alger Scholarship Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship University of Montana Resident Scholarship University of Montana Bright Future Scholarship Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Daly Mansion Preservation Trust Junior Board Keenan Moore - Parents: Tina Moore & Rob Plakke SALUTATORIAN Barry University Award University of Wyoming Rocky Mountain Scholars Award University of Montana Resident Scholarship Montana State University Premier Scholarship University of Montana Bright Future Award Bitterroot Women’s Club Scholarship Corvallis Faculty Group Scholarship Daly Mansion Preservation Trust Junior Board Will Pape - Parents: Patti & Jack Pape Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company Scholarship United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award Elizabeth Peden - Parents: Susan & Joel Peden Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Montana Bright Future Award Corvallis Faculty Group Scholarship Ravalli County Federal Credit Union

Kelsey Raynal - Parents: Wendy & Roger Raynal Boise State University Western Undergraduate Exchange University of Wyoming Rocky Mountain Scholars Award University of Mary Sr. Thomas Welder Scholarship Oregon State University Provost Scholarship University of Montana Resident Scholarship Montana State University Premier Scholarship University of Montana Bright Future Award Ashlee Reed - Parents: Amy Reed Montana State University Higher Education Grant Chelsea Reichard - Parents: Olive & Gary Reichard University of Montana Resident Scholarship Alma Hayes Art Scholarship Gianna Schrock - Parents: Martha & Willie Schrock Eastern Washingon Western Undergraduate Exchange Eastern Washington Academic Honors Scholarship Granite Fund Raising Scholarship Ravalli County Bank Scholarship National Honor Society Scholarship Nominee Girls State Delegate

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Keenan Moore: Lifelong Corvallis student aces it RUSS LAWRENCE for the

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CORVALLIS - “I’ve done it all, taken it all in and made it the best it can be,” says Keenan Moore of her Corvallis High School experience.

Since entering CHS as a freshman, she’s consciously worked to create the most fulfilling high school experience she could — and you’d be hard put to top what she came up with.

Junior class president, student body president, Interact, Prom committee, Daly Mansion Education Alliance, recycling — they’re just words on a resume until Moore gets to talking about them, when her genuine enthusiasm for each becomes readily apparent.

She played volleyball for three years, giving it up her senior year to focus on her primary sport, tennis. Heading into the State tournament, the Blue Devils were undefeated, and though Moore didn’t qualify as a finalist, she traveled as an alternate.

That full slate of activities, plus a GPA of 3.957, earned her the honor of Salutatorian at the graduation ceremony, to be held June 1 at 11 a.m. in the new gym.

About that not-quite-perfect GPA: What was her downfall?

“Chemistry,” she sighed. Missing that “A” is her biggest regret, with regard to her CHS career.

Her favorite subjects have been English and History. “It has a lot to do with the teachers I had,” she said. Not coincidentally, those teachers included both of her parents, Rob Plakke and Tina Moore, who taught her freshman and sophomore English classes, respectively, and instilled in her a love of reading and writing.

And history? “I don’t see how that can’t end up fascinating anybody,” she explained.

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That interest in history may have led to her selection for the Daly Mansion Education Alliance, which draws from local schools to focus on team-developed historical research, but Moore spotted her own opportunity, helping to improve the marketing of the Mansion for weddings.

She’ll be enrolling at MSU in the fall, with a degree in Psychology in her sights, and a career as a school counselor in mind.

One of the most important lessons she’s learned outside of class is to be more accepting, and not to judge people based on superficial characteristics. Observing the Corvallis counseling staff has been

influential, as well.

She’s been in the Corvallis school system since pre-school, and will be graduating with a surprising number of peers who’ve been with her the whole time. Moore cited that as one of the most satisfying aspects of her school career, the friendships she’s created and the experiences they’ve shared.

She believes she’ll be remembered by classmates as “nice, funny, and smart,” though one suspects her peers would add several more adjectives to that list.

Even with such a high profile, one thing that many of her acquaintances don’t know about her is what, exactly, she does when she disappears from the Bitterroot each summer.

That would be the time she spends working on Wyoming dude ranch, run by her aunt and uncle, near Cody. It’s a working ranch, catering primarily to East coast teens, and she wrangles horses, fixes fence, and restores outbuildings, in between taking guests into the backcountry on foot or horseback.

Her love of the outdoors — backpacking, riding, and other activities — might escape the notice of those who normally see her in a school environment, but it’s a serious part of who she is.

Her love of working with horses is one of the reasons she elected to attend MSU, where she can continue to be involved in horse training and riding.

Ideally, her college career would include a semester abroad in Australia, but apart from that, there’s no place that calls to her like Montana. She’ll be happy if she can make her home where she grew up, picturing herself in either Bozeman or the Bitterroot.

“I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else,” she affirmed.

Imagine how lucky Corvallis would be to welcome her back.

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Darby High School Graduates Raeghan Johnson Jared Colton Johnston Cougan Kidd Dylan Knox Blake Kormanik Emily Lindquist Courage Louviere Brianna Massey GPA 3.7 Ryan McCrossin

Breanna Meuchel Sean Tyler Morris Brittani Muir Amber Muller Matthew Robbins Storm Wanstrath Tyler Wiediger

Luke Jacob Delvo Parents: Steven & Young Delvo Attending Montana State University Studying Chemical Engineering and pursuing his electronic music producing

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Parents: Scott & Laura Lindquist Attending University of Montana Studying Psychology and continuing her passion for dance.

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Florence High School Graduates Courtney Austin Ryne Baerlocher Makenzie Bauck Paige Bodner Madison Bolton Lucas Bowman Carter Brady Derek Brown Courtney Byrne Trevor Cather Leia Chapman Kaleigh Charles Tanner Cobbs Hayley Cole Karli Cotton Brandon Crisp Lacey Curlin Jesica DesJarlais Michael Finlay Chelsea Golihugh

Nancy Greger Jill Harris Hannah Higgins Kyndall Hoff Chantz Hotsinpillar Jacob Kester Cahill LeSoine Kiersten Lind Daniel Lockman Melody Maki Dakota Mamuzich Casey Mann Alyssa Marquardt Robert McCleerey Sean McLean Cody Miller Samantha Mitchell McCaela Mitman Yancy Moorehead Brendon Morgan

Kelly Moylan Riley Mytty Austin Nogle Kyle Olson Colby Ostheimer Allison Pedersen Ava Pepprock Broc Reed Cody Rolshoven William Schroeder Ryan Seler Thomas Shephard Cassandra Skeers Jayden Vogan Brittany Wallace Aaron Ward Lindsay Wetch Savannah Whitfield

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Florence High Scholarships and Awards Courtney Austin Parents: Corey and Lora Austin Air Force Mathematics Award Governor’s Best and Brightest High SchoolMerit Scholarship MT State University Premier Scholarship Ryne Baerlocher Parents: Sam and Julie Baerlocher University of MT Bright Future Scholarship University of MT Resident Scholarship MakenzieBauck Parents: Bruce and Sheila Bauck Advanced Home Healthcare Scholarship Carroll College Presidential Scholarship Elks’ Student of the Month MT Tech Chancellors Scholarship MT Tech Freshman Academic Scholarship MT Tech Marcus Daly Silver Tuition Waiver MT Tech Volleyball Scholarship Paige Bodner Parents: John and MikellBodner University of Great Falls Presidential Merit Scholarship University of Great Falls Catholic Parish Grant University of Great Falls Frances Wylder Annual Scholarship University of Great Falls Softball Athletic Scholarship

Madison Bolton Parents: Randy and Brenda Bolton Army Reserve Scholar/Athlete Award Carroll College Presidential Scholarship Elks’ Student of the Month Carroll College Men’s Track Grant Linfield College Faculty Scholarship MT State University Premier Scholarship University of MT Resident Scholarship Derek Brown Parents: Kelly and Jocelyn Brown Elks Student of the Month MT State University Premier Scholarship Leia Chapman Parents: Rick and Marcia Chapman Carroll College Presidential Scholarship Elks’ Student of the Month Missoula Electric Cooperative Scholarship MT State University Premier Scholarship University of MT Bright Future Award University of MT Resident Scholarship Kaleigh Charles Parents: LeRoy and Tracy Charles Missoula Electric Cooperative Scholarship MT State University Premier Scholarship

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Hayley Cole Parents: Shane and Michelle Cole and Deb and Michael Maes Missoula College William J. Gallagher Scholarship Karli Cotton Parents: Kevin and Darla Cotton Missoula Electric Cooperative Scholarship University of MT Bright Future Award University of MT Resident Scholarship Brandon Crisp Parents: Carl and Susan Crisp Elks’ Student of the Month Elks’ Student of the Year Award Michael Finlay Parents: Mel and Jane Finlay Air Force Science Award Bitterroot Quilt Guild Scholarship Byron Weber Memorial Scholarship Elks’ Most Valuable Student Scholarship (Local level) Elks’ Most Valuable Student Scholarship (State level) Elks’ Student of the Month Horatio Alger Scholarship John Duffy Florence-Carlton High School Scholarship MT Clerk and Recorder’s Scholarship MT University System Honor Scholarship Old Dominion University Presidential Scholarship University of Arizona Excellence Tuition Award University of MT Bright Future Award University of MT Resident Scholarship University of Rochester Bausch and Lomb Scholarship Virginia Commonwealth University Renewable Scholarship Award Virginia Commonwealth University Dean’s Scholarship Youth Serve MT Scholarship Nancy Greger Parents: Mike and Amy Greger Carroll College Trustee Scholarship Elks’ Student of the Month University of MT Bright Future Award

University of MT Resident Scholarship Jill Harris Parents: Monte and Julie Harris University of Great Falls Morlacci Merit Scholarship University of Great Falls Rodeo Scholarship University of MT Resident Scholarship Hannah Higgins Parents: Jeff Higgins and Jann Burgess University of MT Bright Future Award University of MT Resident Scholarship Kyndall Hoff Parents: Rusty and Reba Hoff Army Reserve Scholar/Athlete Award Carroll College Trustee Scholarship Pacific Lutheran University Dean’s Scholarship Pacific Lutheran University Q Club Scholarship Chantz Hotsinpiller Parents: Mike and Wendy Hotsinpiller University of MT Bright Future Award University of MT Resident Scholarship Jacob Kester Parents: Pat and LyraKester University of MT Resident Scholarship Daniel Lockman Parents: David and Blakey Lockman Air Force Science Award Carroll College Presidential Scholarship Elks’ Student of the Month MT State University Premier Scholarship Melody Maki Parents: Terry and Delaine Maki Brigham Young University-Idaho Award of Excellence Scholarship Elks’ Student of the Month Howard J. Schmid Memorial Scholarship Missoula Federal Credit Union Scholarship

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McCaela Mitman Parents: Jay and Vickie Mitman Elks’ Student of the Month Florence Civic Club Scholarship MT State Univeristy Kelly Moylan Parents: Bill and Frances Moylan Washington State University Cougar Academic Award Colby Ostheimer Parents: Bill and Kelly Ostheimer Elks’ Student of the Month Ava Pepprock Parents: Randy Pepprock and Amy Diamante Carroll College Trustee Scholarship

Horatio Alger Scholarship MT Behavioral Initiative Falcon Award University of MT Bright Future Award University of MT Resident Scholarship Cody Rolshoven Parents: Eric and Julie Rolshoven Arizona State University Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering Award Eastern Arizona College Western Undergraduate Exchange Award MT State University-Billings Academic Scholarship Southwest Oregon Community College Academic Scholarship Southwest Oregon Community College Baseball Scholarship University of MT Bright Future Award University of MT Resident Scholarship

Cassandra Skeers Parents: Corey and Cynthia Skeers Crown College Presidential Scholarship Crown College Christian Leadership Scholarship University of MT Bright Future Award

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Brittany Wallace Parents: Mike and Bonnie Wallace Elks’ Student of the Month MT State University Premier Scholarship

Lindsay Wetch Parents: Mike and Linette Wetch University of MT Resident Scholarship

Aaron Ward Parents: Mike and Vanessa Ward APIASF/Wells Fargo Foundation Scholarship The Greater Ravalli Foundation Schol-

Savannah Whitfield Parents: Bruce and Monique Whitfield University of MT Bright Future Award University of MT Resident Scholarship

Florence senior Courtney Byrne is used to a busy life David Erickson Ravalli Republic

FLORENCE - Florence High School senior Courtney Byrne will always remember the end of May and the beginning of June 2013 as an insane whirlwind of emotion and activity.

She and her teammates on the Florence Lady Falcons softball team won their second straight Class B-C softball state championship on May 25, and two weeks after that, on June 9, she and her fellow seniors will graduate.

Byrne is used to being busy. A multi-sport standout at Florence, she plays volleyball in the fall, basketball in the winter and softball in the spring and summer.

“It’s going to be crazy,” she said on May 22, the day before she and her teammates boarded a bus for the state tournament. “The next two weeks are going to be non-stop . But I’m used to not having a lot of downtime. With all the sports I play, I usually have about three weeks off out of the entire year.”

This fall, she is planning on attending the University of Montana Western in Dillon and hopes to join the volleyball squad down there.

“I emailed a video to the coach and we’ve been talking back and forth,” Byrne said. “So far, she hasn’t been able to watch the video, so I’m just waiting on that. If volleyball doesn’t work out I will transfer to the University of Montana and try to play softball there.”

Byrne said she is planning on studying biology in college.

“I would go into wildlife biology, or I might study molecular biology and go into forensics,” she said.

It was her father Scott that instilled in her a deep appreciation for the natural world.

“My dad is big into wildlife,” she said. “We used to go down to the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge almost every night in the summer and just watch the birds and everything. Also my biology teacher Mr. Kuchel really got me interested in it.”

Sports were always a big part of Byrne’s life. Her sister Megan is also a force to be reckoned with on the softball squad.

“I’ve been playing my whole life,” she said. “My parents introduced us to T-ball. They didn’t force us to do it, but once we started playing we just loved it. It’s a great way to bond with other girls and make good friends. I played with the Bitterroot Sparks in fifth-grade, and in the summer I help out with all our varsity volleyball players. I go to camps, and organize fundraisers.

We just did a little softball camp a few weeks ago. It’s something I’m always involved in.”

Byrne said she is looking forward to graduation and moving on to the next phase of her life. First, though, she has some business to take care of on the softball diamond.

“There’s four seniors on the team, and we definitely are looking to go out with a bang,” she said.

Reach reporter David Erickson at 363-3300 or david.erickson@ravallirepublic.com.

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Hamilton High School Graduates Sara Ann Louise Amish Nicole Rainbo Anderson Nathan Jesse Andrusky Ashley Michaelynn Deanna Arellano Jonathan William Barrios Jesse Alan Bartels Daniel Robert Bartley Karis Alise Bedey Cameron Christian Taylor Behling Alexandra May Bergman Kyle George Borgen Tyrell Justin Born Riley Ann Bourne Alec James Brown Mariah Lee Brown Raschelle Kylie Brushia Kyona Paige Burnham Keala Napua Bush Alexander David Calderwood Ayla Lynn Carlat Brandon Lee Carson Kennedy May Chadwick Alex Lane Clark Whitney Jewell Cleveland Camille Justine Lea Closson Charlie David Cluff Austin James Connell Mishaila Kailee Jamie Joe Conway Tannar Lee Crossman Daniel James Curtiss Monique Gretchen Daffin Luiza de Oliveira Sarah Dorothy Del Rae Sadie Lynn Della Silva Derrick Allen Dinehart Randolph Dillon James Dodson

Aspen Nicole Dunn Taylor Rose Renee Ellis Christine Noel Elmore Brandon Stewart Emde Elijah Reed Engbrecht Richard Dennis Engel Robynne-Tyronne Eno Katie Michele Exner Landen John Faulk Marie Feldmann Axel O’Ryan Few Megan Fischer Coleman Michael Flynn Niall Francis Gallagher Clancy Austin Lee Gaswint Tristan Wesly Andrew Gillum Nathan David Gochis Nicholas Alan Gough Jeremy Dean Hamilton Cassaundra Mikel Hansen Kianna Maria Hansen Chelsea Lynne Hayes Alyssa Julia Heath Hannah Marie Hendricks Keziah Marie Hill Erica Michelle Huppert Reese Jonathan Isherwood Joseph Michael Maurice Johnson Alexandria Vaniegh Jones Taylor Christine Kent Samuel Aspen Kern Hunter Robert Kerr Kathleen Elise Keskeny Harlee Jade Lakey Cree Callahan Lehrman Natalie Mireya Liechty

Kyle William Lubke Clark Austin Lund Havilah Moriah Lusk-Vanderbeck Margaret Nina Maclean Bonnie Jean Majors Shandarra Marie Mansfield Isabela Martins Brittany Mae Mavros Andrew Joseph McClintock Michael Edward McCormick Kendall David McDonald Ashten Carol Miller Alyssa Jo Monson Brady James Morey Stephen Santo-Walter Musial Tyler Jeffrey Newsom Lennart Nielsen Justine Nicole O’Dell Conception Quinones Ortiz Kelsey Louise Palmer Kassandra Rose Patterson Ashley Anne Pederson Jackson Lee Pepion Benjamin Richard Peterson Dillon Kyle Pigman Kelton Bennett Pitzinger Amber Catherine Powell Cecilia Jean Quinlan Alexandrea Camille Raymond Mikeala Rae Reesman Livia Reutov Callie Anne Roberts Cody Jacob Rockwell Mackenzie Alex Rostad John Wesley Ryter Taylor Joseph Schlender

Natasha Elizabeth Schmid Genevieve Patricia Schmit Cara Lori Schulz Dustin Nicholas Scott Tyler Anthony Sellers Samuel Issac Simmons Jenny-lin Louise Smith Kelsey Dawn Steichen Hailey Linn Stewart Keegan Quinn Stough Christen Ann Swafford Jill Marie Toews Brina Ann Toney Nicole Marie Tuminaro Elizabeth Danielle Turner Krista Danielle Turner Samantha J. Twedt Damon Michael Vegoren Sativa Jamill Vieth John Ford Walker Skylar Scott Wanke Jace Christain Webster Craig Bradley Weese Rebeka Paige Weiss Kathryn Ann White Emily Katlin Wilson Taylor McCall Wilson Emily Ann Winter Jamison David Wright Austin Michael Young Austin James Zimmerman

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John Ryter: HHS scholar-athlete is a source of renewable energy RUSS LAWRENCE for the

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HAMILTON - He won’t be leaving a legacy of championship trophies in the Hamilton High School display cases — it wasn’t a stellar year for Bronc soccer or basketball — but as the captain/co-captain of those teams, John Ryter had a great time, singling out playing Bronc soccer as one of the highlights of his HHS career.

Another bright spot: his parents, Ellen and Kendall Ryter, made it to “just about every basketball and soccer game,” he said, even when that meant a long drive to Boise.

He also plays for the Ravalli United soccer team, just for good measure.

Add to that carrying a perfect 4.0 GPA, earning him Valedictorian honors, and selection as a National Merit Finalist and Presidential Scholar semi-finalist (one of only six from Montana), and you begin to get the picture of a well-rounded scholar-athlete.

Turns out even that picture is incomplete.

Ryter also played trumpet in the band and pep band, participated in Key Club activities such as the GAN Warriors benefit run, and the trick-or-treat canned goods drive, and served as treasurer for the National Honor Society. Does that about do it?

He’s worked for two years at the Rocky Mountain Lab as a student intern, performing mostly prosaic chores, but in one of the most intellectually challenging and exotic work environments in Montana.

He’s the oldest of three siblings, among whom he described his role as “the peacemaker.”

Sounds like a guy you want to have on your team.

With Ryter, what you see is what you get: a solid team player, a smart guy who, when asked what he’ll be remembered for, didn’t mention athletic heroics, but guessed it might be for helping his friends with their homework.

Ryter will be headed for MSU in the fall, to study Mechanical

Engineering, with a possible double major in Electrical Engineering. That’s logical enough, given that his favorite courses were math and physics. He’d like to pursue a career in the renewable energy field, working toward a sustainable energy future.

He’ll miss hanging out with classmates that he’s known for nine years. “It’ll be nice to meet new people, but you don’t want to leave your friends behind,” he observed. He realizes, though, that his career will probably take him away from Montana—he just hopes it’s some place equally scenic.

He’s a practical guy, citing Jen Carmody (AP English) as one of his most influential teachers. “She taught us all how to write,” he said, acknowledging her for providing a lifelong skill that he has already put to good use in his college applications.

Ryter also gave a nod to Anthony Favero, who taught Chemistry and Physics, for his depth of understanding and ability to convey difficult concepts.

So, is there anything about him that might surprise his classmates?

“You mean, like if I ended up a failure in the future?” he asked, unsure how the question might apply to him.

Well, yes, that would probably surprise Ryter’s classmates, but there’s a pretty low probability he’ll have to explain himself to them at a future reunion.

More likely, that reunion will take place in a facility powered by a renewable energy source he had a hand in creating.

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top students Niall Gallagher-Clancy

Marie Feldmann

Parents: Chris Clancy & Tara Gallagher

Parents: Heinz & Ricki Feldmann Attending University of Colorado at Boulder

Attending Montana State University

Majoring in Biological and Chemical Engineering

Majoring in Microbiology

Kathleen Keskeny

John Ryter

Parents: Grace Keskeny

Parents: Kendal & Ellen Ryter

Attending University of Montana

Attending Montana State University

Majoring in Business

Majoring in Mechanical Engineering

Alyssa Julia Heath Parents: Brett & Lavon Heath Attending Brigham Young University - Provo Majoring in Biology

Wishing all our Bitterroot Valley graduates a bright future and a wonderful life!

Sam Kern Parents: Dr. Jeff Kern & Jessica Randazzo Attending Montana State University Majoring in Engineering 1200 Westwood Drive Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 363-2211

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Stevensville High School Graduates Kyle Anderson Cody Arrington Marshall Barker KadinBeller Austin Bolles Meghan Bowers Brianna Brewer Cody Carmona Logan Christopher Brooke Constantino Rachel Coyle Zachary Curtis Chase Dimsha Corbin Disney Mariellyn Dodson Alexandria Doll Christopher Driemeyer Victoria DuBois Colton Edgar Sara Erhart Joshua Fernandez Robert Ford Matthew Glumac Matthew Goffe Kayla Grimes Samantha Hackworth EJ Hanson Jacob Jensen Nicholas Jensen Trevor Johnson Breanna Junor Kayla Knights Sydney Kohl Jeffrey Knopp

Derek Lanoue Jacklynn Lathrop Marcus LeCoure MersadiezLeese Jared Leg Austin Lords Travis McWilliams Canyon Miwa Wyatt Morcom Shelby Murphy Jesse Myers Sheridan Newson John O’Bannon Zackary Page Dylan Reed Jacqueline Reed Travis Riley Mickenzie Roberts Devin Rodda Robert Rummel Joshua Schmidt Sarah-Lynn Schmitz Ashley Schulz Blake SerVoss John Severson Alycia Sims Mickelle Stevens Haley Tack Bailey Vercruyssen Gharrett Warner Hunter Winn Kyle Workman Adam Wright Kirk Yanzick

top students Alycia Christine Sims Parents: Rob & Julie Sims Attending Univeristy of Montana Studying in the Medical Field

John Severson Parents: Tony & Maria Severson Attending Butte Tech Studying Engineering

Chase Benjamin Dimsha Parents: Kent & Billie Dimsha Attending MSU Bozeman Studying Technology & Computers

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Mickelle L. Stevens Parents: Garth & Lisa Stevens Attending Brigham Young University, Provo Studying Mechanical Engineering

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Stevensville High Scholarships and Awards Christopher Driemeyer Parents: Dale and Chris Driemeyer KPAX Student Service Award Bright Future Award Montana Association of Counties Matthew Goffe Parents: Kevin and Carol Goffe Governor’s Best and Brightest Scholarship Montana State University Honor’s Scholarship EJ Hanson Parents: Michael Hanson and Julie Cremer 2012 Original Speech State Champion 2013 Debate State Champion 2011-2012 Teen of the Year Award Jake Rowley Merit Award National Forensic League Award of Distinction Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival Outstanding Soloist Award Austin Lords Parents: Ron and Becki Lords University of San Diego Acala Award

Alycia Sims Parents: Rob and Julie Sims Valedictorian Montana University System Full-Ride Athletic Scholarship Academic All-State All-State Softball and Basketball Montana/Wyoming Basketball All-Star Haley Tack Parents: Troy and Cindi Tack University of Montana Bailey Vercruyssen Parents: Jon and Dina Vercruyssen University of Montana Western Athletic Scholarship Gharrett Warner Parents: Dana Alderson Missoula College Gallagher Scholarship Kyle Workman Parents: Duane Workman and Tracey Turek Montana State University State Scholarship

Blake SerVoss Parents: Mark and Brenda SerVoss Montana State University Premier Scholarship John Severson Parents: Tony and Maria Severson Salutatorian Wendy’s High School Heisman National Finalist Elks Foundation State Participant Montana Tech Heritage Bronze Scholarship Montana Association of Counties

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Jacqueline Reed Parents: Tom and Lynne Reed School of Visual Arts Grant

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Shelby Murphy Parents: Eamon and Klarryse Murphy University of Montana Bright Future Scholarship University of Montana Resident Scholarship

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Stevensville bone marrow transplant recipient plans to pursue medicine JULIA CUMMINGS Ravalli Republic

STEVENSVILLE - Stevensville High School senior Kyle Anderson looks forward to his pre-med studies beginning this fall.

Anderson will be attending the University of Montana to study pre-med and biology. He received several local and national scholarships, including a UM scholarship.

He said he was active throughout his high school career in Ski Club, Spanish Club and played baseball for the American Legion Bitterroot Bucs.

Anderson was also his senior class vice president.

“High school was a fun time and good time to meet friends,” Anderson said. “But I am glad to be moving on to bigger and better things.”

In 2010, Anderson was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia. His older brother Ryan was a perfect match and donated marrow so that he could go straight to transplant.

Anderson said that he went through chemotherapy and is “all good now.”

Anderson said a big reason he wants to pursue a career in medicine is due to his experience. “I want to give back a little,” he said.

After the University of Montana, Anderson said he is looking into the University of Washington to specialize possibly in oncology.

Anderson will be joining his older brothers Ryan and Matt as a student at the University of Montana. Anderson is the son of Stevensville residents Mike and Sandy Anderson.

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Victor High School Graduates Jenna Adams Carlos Alcivar (foreign exchange student) Kyle Ball Alisha Bennett Katy Brittle Lianna Burdett Derrick Cavill Desiree Charlton-Valedictorian Adrienne Cox Corey Deering Courtney Dillard Marshall Ives

Jason Kubiak Gage Lamb Makenzie Melton-Salutatorian Randall Miller Caleb Rich Shailyn Scheffer Kelsey Trexler Dakoda White

top students Desiree Nichole Charlton Parents: Kim & Greg Charlton Attending University of Montana Studying Wildlife Biology

Mackenzie Ellen Melton

Parents: Pam & Randy Melton Attending University of Montana Western Studying Biology then Veterinary Medicine

Gage Lamb Parents: Shaun & Christi Lamb Planning to audition for the TV series “The Voice”, then attending college.

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Adrienne Melissa Cox Parents: Lea & Marvin Cox Attending University of Montana Studying Pre-pharmacy

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Victor High Scholarships and Awards Jenna Adams Parents: Terri Ward Marvin Simonsen Memorial Scholarship-$500 Kyle Ball Parents: Tina Whetstine Marc Ball University of Montana Western Basketball Scholarship Carroll College Basketball Scholarship Naval Academy Track Scholarship Alisha Bennett Parents: Raymond & Lisa Bennett Marvin Simonsen Memorial Scholarship-$500 Katie Brittle Parents: Virginia & Dan Waldo University of Montana-William J. Gallagher Scholarship Victor Student Council Frau Good Memorial Scholarship -$350 Adrienne Cox Parents: Marvin & Lela Cox

Victor School Pepsi Scholarship-$250 Desiree Charlton Parents: Kim and Greg Charlton University of Montana- Montana Resident Scholarship 4 yrs at $1500 or $6000 U of M Montana Bright Future Award- $1000 Governors Best & Brightest Merit Award Jim & Mary Hileman Memorial Scholarship-$1000

Courtney Dillard Parents: Robin Enos University of Montana- Montana Resident Scholarship 4 yrs@1500 or $6000 U of M Montana Bright Future Award- $1000 Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship- 2yrs @ $4000 or $8000 Marshall Ives Parents: Frank & Debby Ives Ravalli County Credit Union Scholarship $500 Jason Kubiak Parents: Robert & Elizabeth Kubiak Imagine America-$1000 Makenzie Melton Parents: Randy & Pam Melton 2013 Youth Serve Montana Scholarship-$1000 Bitterroot Valley High School Rodeo Scholarship-$200 UM Western-William S. Bender Memorial Scholarship-$400 Shirley Rogers Memorial Scholarship-$500 Kelsey Jane Trexler Parents: Corrie & Daniel Trexler Ravalli County Bank Scholarship-$600

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GARRETT WYATT PETERSON CORVALLIS HIGH SCHOOL

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Trever we knew you could do it!

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