2014 Graduation special edition

Corvallis Darby Florence-Carlton Hamilton Stevensville Victor

may 23, 2014

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Class of 2014 Graduation

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Class of 2014 Corvallis High School.....................3 Darby High School..........................7 Florence-Carlton High School......10 Hamilton High School...................14 Stevensville High School..............17 Victor High School........................20 Senior Congrats Page..................22

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Corvallis High School 2014 Graduating Class David Addyman Courtney Albright Mariah Ancell Joanna Avery Cameron Ayers Austin Bankston Laura Berner Gabrielle Bierer Austin Booth Brenna Bourgeois Megan Brouwer Rylee Burt Eli Carmona Amanda Carter Rosalie Carter Jessica Cassens Mellisa Clark Chelsi Clarke Sherry Clarke Darlynn Davis Eric Duarte Brandon Fredrickson Sabrina Friday Ashley Gandara Enes Halili Brooke Hall Jennifer Hall Randy Hammons Shayla Hansen Brandon Hawkinson Eric Healy Marsady Henderson Megan Henderson Seth Henderson Elizabeth Hennessy Jessica Holton Ilya Jankunas Chantel Jessop Dallas Jessop James Jessop

Jennifer Jessop Jeremy Jessop Monty Jessop Morris Jessop Nathan Jessop Shade Jessop Shaneesta Jessop Wyatt Jessop Hannah Jordan Kendra Kearns Bryce Kirkland Gage Kukuk Kody Lane Jessica Lewis Kayla Lewis Dillon Liedle Breann Luedecke Jordan Miller Blake Molesh Jayson Montgomery Tanni Morris Tegan Morris Raquel Murray Andrew Nelson Tanner Palin Brigham Parish Katie Patterson Jillian Piscopo Alma Powell Jeffrey Powell Victoria Powell Jennifer Prentice Alex Price John Purlee Roxy Rademacher Dakota Randles Felicia Reed Ben Reynoso Jonathan Reynoso Sophia Reynoso Kassielyn Rice Lea Roehl

Helethia Roth Annie Sangster Bob Searle Kaycie Stewart Sierra Swenson Kaiam Syester Steven Trautwein Mackenzie Van Note Kelly Velin Joshua Venema Jayciff Vogt Chaney Waldo

Dane Watt Garrett Weidow Elijah Whalen Riley Whitlock Jacob Wilson Cameron Winsett Dustin Wood Oshen Yellow Robe Brandon Yerian Amanda Yetter Colter Zimmerman

Corvallis High School Top Students

Brooke Hall Parents: Gary & Janine Hall 4.0 GPA Plans to become a veterinarian.

Elizabeth Hennessy Parents: Jim & Jeanne Hennesy 4.0 GPA Plans to attend Montana State University (Bozeman) studying pre-med.

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Corvallis High School Top Students Jennifer Brooke Jessop Parents: Brian Jessop & Faith Lee 3.98 GPA Planning to attend Bitterroot College for a year of generals before applying to the Dental Hygienist program at Utah Valley University.

Corvallis High School awards & honors Courtney Albright

Parents: Suzanne & Chris Albright Carroll College All Saints Award Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship University of Montana Resident Scholarship

Megan Brouwer

Parents: Kathleen Harder-Brouwer & Larry Brouwer Carroll College All Saints Award

Eli Carmona

Parents: Maggie & Eusebio Carmona Westminster Founder’s Scholarship

Jamies Jessop Parents: Margaret & Brian Jessop 3.98 GPA Plans to attend the University of Utah and make the world a better place.

Amanda Carter

Parents: Betty & Dale Carter United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award

Sherry Clarke

Parents: Margaret & Devoe Clarke High School Business Challenge Scholarship

Brooke Hall Hannah Jordan Parents: Levi Jordan & Cammie Knapp 4.0 GPA Plans on attending the University of Montana, majoring in either Business or Physics.

Parents: Janine & Gary Hall VALEDICTORIAN Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Shayla Hansen

Parents: Jeanette McCrea & Garrett Hansen University of Montana Resident Scholarship Farmers State Bank Business Student Award

Eric Healy McKenzie Van Note Parents: Glenn & Christi Van Note 4.0 GPA I plan to attend Liberty University online and get a degree in childhood education in interdisciplinary studies.

Parents: Patti & Dan Healy Montana University System Honor Scholarship Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Award

Marsady Henderson

Parents: Marilyn & Stacy Auch Boise State Athletic Scholarship Boise State Western Undergraduate Exchange Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Award

Elizabeth Hennessy

Parents: Jeanne & Jim Hennessy VALEDICTORIAN Montana State Premier Scholarship

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Chantel Jessop

Parents: Heather & Lyman Jessop Grand Canyon University President Scholarship University of Montana Resident Scholarship Sherry Langevin Art Award

James Jessop

Parents: Margaret & Brian Jessop SALUTATORIAN

Jennifer Brooke Jessop

Parent: Faith Lee SALUTATORIAN William J. Gallagher Scholarship Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship American Legion Outstanding Scholar Award

Porter Jessop

Parents: Chris & Ben Jessop United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award

Hannah Jordan

Parents: Cammie Knapp & Levi Jordan VALEDICTORIAN UM Western Chancellor’s Leadership Scholars Award Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Governor’s Best and Brightest Scholarship University of Montana Resident Scholarship Montana State Premier Scholarship Davidson’s Business Scholarship Karen Bleibtrey Memorial Scholarship National Honor Society Scholarship Department of the Air Force Science & Mathematics Award Farmer’s State Bank Junior Board of Directors Daly Mansion Preservation Trust Junior Board Orchestra Most Valuable Player Award

Kendra Kearns

Parents: Vickie and Randy Kearns Ravalli County Bank Scholarship Farmer’s State Bank Junior Board of Directors

Jessica Lewis

Parents: Jennifer & Jeff Lewis Concordia Scholarship Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Carroll College Founders Award Carroll College Women’s Track Grant University of Great Falls Academic Scholarship University of Jamestown Knight Award

University of Jamestown Women’s Track & Field University of Great Falls Athletic Scholarship United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award

Breann Luedecke

Parents: Laurie & Dan Luedecke Lewis and Clark State College Western Undergrad Exch

Jordan Miller

Parents: Traci & Todd Miller Corvallis Faculty Group Scholarship

Blake Molesh

Parents: Kathy & David Molesh Carroll College Trustee Scholarship Rocky Mountain College Scholarship University of Montana Resident Scholarship Carroll College Community Living Grant Corvallis Faculty Group Scholarship

High School Business Challenge Scholarship

Annie Sangster

Parents: Andrea & Adam Sangster Southern Virginia University Academic Scholarship National Honor Society Scholarship

Sierra Swenson

Parents: Jill & Dale Swenson University of Montana Resident Scholarship Daly Mansion Preservation Trust Junior Board

Kaiam Syester

Parents: Diana & Joel Syester Carroll College Founders Award Westminster College Grant Carroll College Community Living Grant Carroll College Opportunity Grant

Kaycie Stewart

Parents: Kay Crowe & Robert Morris Idaho State Western Undergraduate Exchange

Parents: Jennifer & Kacy Stewart University of Mary Athletic Scholarship Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship University of Mary Academic Scholarship United States Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award

Katie Patterson

Mackenzie Van Note

Tegan Morris

Parents: Nicole & Richard Patterson Grand Canyon University Antelope Scholarship

Victoria Powell

Parents: Tammy Powell & Marlin Powell Broadview University Director’s Academic Scholarship

Alex Price

Parents: Debra Price & Craig Price Grand Canyon University President Scholarship

Roxy Rademacher

Parents: Christi & Glenn Van Note Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Department of the Air Force Science & Mathematics Award

Eli Whalen

Parents: Manette & Danny McDaniel National School Orchestra Award

Brandon Yerian

Parents: Teresa & Brad Yerian Corvallis Faculty Group Scholarship

Parents: Cynthia & Ross Rademacher Western Washington Western Achievement Award University of Montana Resident Scholarship Marie Wallace Scholarship Dr. Pepper Coca-Cola Scholarship

Amanda Yetter

Sophia Reynoso

Parents: Dr. Lezlee Raudsep & Karry Zimmerman A Love of Aviation Scholarship Edwards Jet Center Scholarship Flight Training Scholarship Aviation Organizations of Montana

Parents: Florina & Jared Reynoso Wayne & Naomi Wardwell Scholarship Farmer’s State Bank Junior Board of Directors

Lea Roehl

Parents: Dawn & Don Roehl

Parents: Terri Yetter We Care Scholarship Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship National School Orchestra Award

Colter Zimmerman

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Corvallis Senior looks back on 4 great years MICHELLE McCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

CORVALLIS - Annie Sangster, Corvallis High School senior class copresident, will have one last official duty as a class officer - she will give the opening speech at graduation on June 7.

Expectations are high.

“Annie Sangster is a student who has the ability to brighten a room by her presence,” said CHS academic dean Cammie Knapp. “She is a team player, has a positive outlook, and is a natural leader among her peers. She represents Corvallis High School as an overall well-rounded student who has participated in athletics, extracurricular activities, all while involved in her local religious organization.”

Sangster reminisced about her career in high school.

“I loved Mrs. Pliley’s class [freshman English],” Sangster said. “We did sports for the Renaissance portion and re-created an old-fashioned sport similar to volleyball.

“My sophomore year, my partner and I were debate class champions and we had to go up against Mr. McConnaha. We thought he was going to run a Zombie plan and we researched that topic, but he ran something else. We were robbed.

“I loved orchestra our class did well at the District Festival Music Festival,” she said. “I’ve never been good at cello until that year.

“My junior year, I got All-State for soccer.

“For my living biography, my partner and I made it to the finals and we were Laurel and Hardy, two comedians,” she remembered.

“I have kind of a funny story to tell. Mr. Loran, my history teacher, was concerned for my love live – which I have none. He made a deal that if I went to prom he would do an Irish jig at the talent show. I did and he did. It

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was great.”

As a senior, Sangster’s ecology class created a video on recycling that was distributed to schools around the state and presented at the Capitol,.

Sangster said, “I’m in the video and helped our community in a small way that turned in to a big thing.”

She has been active in sports, particularly soccer and tennis. She and her partner took first place at divisional tennis and are going to the state competition this weekend.

“Annie has a great sense of humor and is an outstanding student leader; she has had a positive influence on the school year,” said Doug McConnaha, Corvallis High teacher and Student Council adviser.

“I really enjoyed the teachers here,” she said.

“Mrs. Knapp is one of my favorites, I managed to keep good grades. I was in Interact and the National Honor Society. High school was good - it will be bittersweet to leave. I’ll be sad to leave the school.”

“One good thing about attending Corvallis is that the teachers and students recognize and are supportive of my beliefs and I can show my faith without being people being rude about it,” said Sangster.

It was in her sophomore year when students research career options that Sangster discovered her career – creating a summer camp for troubled youth. Sangster is planning on studying Recreational Management at Brigham Young University in Rexburg, Idaho, then Utah State University in Logan, Utah.

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Darby High School 2014 Graduating Class Sydney Bergren Parents: Greg Bergren and Jennifer Janzer University of Montana Western, general studies to prepare for a career in Nursing Scholarships: Bitterroot Federal Credit Union, Friendly Gardeners, Patrick’s Septic Camp Reimel, Ted Reinbold Memorial Activities: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball (Captain), D Club, Rodeo Chivahna Keating * Salutatorian Parent: Dena Keating Bitterroot College to prepare for a career in Psychology Scholarships: Gallagher Scholarship (full tuition), Bitterroot Federal Credit Union, Friendly Gardeners, Porterbilt Post and Pole, Ford’s Department Store, Darby Distribution Activities: National Honor Society, River Street Dance, Class Secretary Haley McClure * Valedictorian Parents: Robert and Gerry McClure University of Montana Davidson’s Honor College, Business and Accounting Activities: National Honor Society President, Student council, Class Representative, Model United Nations, Youth Legislature, President Business Professionals of America, MCTM Math Contest, Academic World Quest Scholarships: Bitterroot Federal Credit Union, Bitterroot Women’s Club, Governor’s Best and Brightest Merit, Greater Ravalli Foundation, ACT Honor Award, Porterbilt Post and Pole, Ravalli County Bank, MSU Premiere, Brothers Mortuary, Darby Distribution Sarai McCollaum Parents: Scott and Tara Boulanger and Daniel McCollaum

Montana State University, Occupational Therapy Scholarships: Andy Kehmeier D.D.S., Porterbilt Post and Pole, Valley Pet Clinic Activities: Basketball, Rodeo, Volleyball, Youth Legislature, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Track, REACT Siri Nöjd Parents: Harold and Anna Nöjd and Randy and Rhonda Dolcater Attend Engineering College in Sweden , Civil Engineering Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Track Nina Ørnes Parents: Chad and Christina Harrell and Greir Pelter ørnes and Randi Madland Attend Business College in Norway or New York Activities: Volleyball, Team Manager, REACT Suzanna Sanarov Parents: Steve and Janie Vogt, Andy Sanarov, Zoia Ovchinnikov University of Montana Western, Business Management Scholarships: Bitterroot Federal Credit Union, Porterbilt Post and Pole William Westfall Parent: Sharon Westfall Miles Community College, Automotive Technology Scholarships: Leon McCrossin Memorial, Bitterroot Federal Credit Union, Miles City Preview Scholarship (Full year tuition), Napa Auto, Leon McCrossin Memorial, Brothers Mortuary, Bitterroot Rock Activities: Football, Basketball, REACT

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Sole male Darby senior is a hardworking role model MICHELLE McCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

DARBY - The sole senior boy at Darby High School is described as “all heart.”

Kurt Kohn, the counselor for Darby Schools, elaborates on the character of William Westfall.

“The catch phrase we came up with for Will is ‘all heart,’ ” said Kohn. “Whether it’s in the classroom or the football field or his jobs after school or working with his family, he doesn’t complain, he’s always positive and he brings people up.

He’s as genuine as they come.”

Westfall has attended Darby schools for 14 years - preschool through grade 12.

“People kind of think ‘it’s only Darby’ and nobody ever wants to come here, but it is actually better to be in a small school because you have more one-on-one time with the teachers,” said Westfall. “The teachers care more than at a bigger school. We have a better bond with the teachers. Our whole class is pretty much friends - and friends with everybody.”

Not only is Darby a Class C school, Kohn said this is the smallest group of students to graduate from Darby.

“This class is a phenomenon,” said Kohn. “This is the smallest group we’ve ever had. Sometimes it fluctuated from six to eight kids, but it has been the small class ever since their kindergarten year. We’re probably the only school in the valley that can say we have 100 percent of our kids going on to higher education.”

“Will is the only male in the entire class, creating an unusual situation,” said Kohn. “Picture this: Here’s the homecoming king, the parade route is

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lined with people cheering them on and all these cars going by with these beautifully dressed girls and there’s the king pushing his vehicle and a bunch of the crowd joined in and helped push his car off the road.”

“Being the only guy in the senior class, I kind of knew I was going to get the king position,” said Westfall with a smile. “I borrowed my grandpa’s car to be in the parade and got almost done and then it stalled out.

During the halftime, I escorted all the queen candidates out from their cars - going back and getting another one, individually.”

Westfall played football and basketball in school and said his favorite class is shop.

“I just like using my hands and working with them. I like welding. I’m going to college for mechanics at Miles City Community College.”

At the college visit in November, Westfall won tuition for a year – he will be attending his first year for free and study automotive technology, a two-year program.

“By the time I get out, I’ll have an Associate’s Degree and be ASE certified which is the top, so I’ll be able to work any where,” he said.

Westfall has carried the weight of his family on his shoulders, often being the father figure.

“My parents got divorced a couple of years ago. It’s just been me, my mom (who is disabled) and my two younger brothers - my older sister moved out. I just keep an eye on them and do a bit of the disciplining to make sure they don’t get out of line,” he explained.

“My brother has epilepsy – special needs – so I help out with that. He’s 15. If he has a seizure, they want me in the room when he comes out of it.

He’s used to me being there. I just make sure he doesn’t fall over, help him walk, stuff like that.”

Westfall is a hard worker.

“I work two jobs every other day,” he said. “I do general farm work, digging ditches, burning - whatever they need me to do.”

“William has a great sense of right and wrong,” said Kohn. “If he sees somebody mistreating someone, littering, defacing school property or whatever, he addresses them in a kind manner and he expects it to be corrected. We appreciate role models like Will.”

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Florence-Carlton High School Scholarships and Awards Alicia Anderson: Parents: Mike and Kelly Anderson University of Montana Resident Scholarship: $8,000 Ryan Arthur: Parents: Jack and Michelle Arthur University of Montana Resident Scholarship: $4,000 Juliara Baeten: Parents: Michael and Darlene Baeten Gallagher Scholarship: $2300 Missoula College Scholarship: $500 Rachel Castillo: Parents: Roger and Maureen Castillo Dan Rhodes Memorial Scholarship: $300 Cornish College of Performing Arts Scholarship: $31,200 Wyatt Christopherson: Parents: Rod and Jennifer Christopherson Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Academic & Artistic Scholarship: $13,000 Kelsey Deschamps: Parents: David and Leann Deschamps University of Montana Resident Scholarship: $8,000 Byron Weber Memorial Scholarship: $500 Stephanie Drozdz: Parents: Dick and Marla Drozdz Bausch & Lomb Science Scholarship: $30,000 University of Great Falls Scholarship: $40,000 Stevenson University Scholarship: $64,000 Carroll College Presidential Scholarship: $56,000 University of Montana Resident Scholarship: $8,000 Aaron Gilbert: Parents: Roger and Maureen Castillo

Accepting the Challenge of Excellence Award: $500 Tynan Heck: Parents: Jason and Christina Heck Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship: $8,000 Montana State University Premier Scholarship: $1500 Keenan Hendrickson: Parents: Eric and Diana Hendrickson Rocky Mountain College Athletic Scholarship: $22,000 Rocky Mountain College Deans Award: $32,000 Paige Hillman: Parents: Bill and Kathleen Hillman University of Montana Resident Scholarship: $4,000 Hailey Huot: Parents: Ken and Amy Huot Idaho Merit Scholarship: $20,000 Coleman Katen: Parents: Robert and Melanie Katen Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship: $8,000 Montana State University Premier Scholarship: $1,000 Logan Lueck: Parents: Ted and Monica Lueck Howard Schmid Memorial Scholarship: $1,000 Montana State University Presidential Scholarship: $1,000 Pacific University Presidential Scholarship: $60,000 Oregon Tech Athletic Scholarship: $500 Ryan Mangun: Parents: Renn and Rebekah Mangun Montana State University Premier Scholar-

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Florence senior plans to pursue art MICHELLE McCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

FLORENCE - With a passion for art and an appreciation for his education, Wyatt Christopherson is ready for graduation.

“I’ve always had a thing for art. It is something I enjoy doing, and hopefully I can find a career path in that,” said Christopherson.

“Art is my passion, especially painting in all mediums. Watercolor and acrylic are probably my favorite.”

Christopherson said his favorite event was attending Montana Art Interscholastic – a statewide high school art club workshop.

“Art has always been my extracurricular activity,” he said. “Our art club goes every year to Montana Art Interscholastic - it is at a different school each year - this year at Glacier High School and Flathead Valley Community College. Workshops are taught by teachers and artists. So it is nice to learn from artists with careers. There are group activities and a dance that make it really fun.

“My art teacher is Amy York. She taught me so much and is always willing to listen.”

“Wyatt Christopherson is the kind of student you wish you had more of,” said Amy York, art education teacher. “He is thoughtful, kind, unique and creative. He works hard and has tremendous talent. I am super excited to watch his skill and artistic voice grow as he continues through art school and beyond.”

Christopherson said enjoyed his classes at Florence-Carlton.

“My favorite classes were definitely art and government,” he said. “The teachers for those classes are fantastic. In government, the teacher [Karen Branzell], makes it so it doesn’t feel like a class. I don’t know how she does it, but the information really sinks in. It prepares us for the future. We are prepared for life.”

Christopherson has attended FlorenceCarlton schools all 13 years of his education.

“I’ve been here since kindergarten, so there is definitely a sense of community,” he said. “I’ve grown up here and know everyone. Having that personal connection with teachers is really beneficial. They have more time to indulge in time with you. I think it is beneficial. You can go in any time for extra help. It is great for your grades to get extra homework help and feel comfortable doing it. Teachers help if you need guidance or assistance.

“There is no isolation in school - teachers help with that.”

Christopherson enjoys having Missoula and all the activities of a bigger community close enough to enjoy.

“It’s nice living close to Missoula – we are a small town and having a bigger city near is nice,” he said.

Christopherson said he appreciates the school and Florence.

“I’ve had a good experience here,” he said.

“I have really supportive parents. The school works hard to help kids if they have unsupportive parents. I appreciate that too.”

He said students do feel the conflicts that take place at the school board level.

“There’s a lot of drama in the school board – and personal vendettas. I stay out of it – it just causes problems.”

Christopherson said he is ready to graduate but will miss his classmates and friends.

“Right now it is hard – I have close friends and I hate to see them go,” he said. “For the most part, it’s going to be OK. I’m moving far away. I’m going to Denver to the Rocky Mountain School of Art and Design.”

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Hamilton High School Senior Artwork top left:

Melissa Dowdy, mixed media top right:

Kari Dana, watercolor bottom left:

Micaela Mead, acrylic bottom right:

Jasmine Paredes, watercolor

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2014 Graduating Class

Easton Daniel Albert Moriah Ashley Anderson Kyle Kristofer Auclair Faith Alice Barry Devon Joseph Bartle Joshua Michael Bauder Gregory Paul Beck Grant Thomas Bess Seth Austin Blackwood Teague Thomas Blome Mykala Kathryn Bos Brooklyn Elise Boster Amanda Delisle Brader Tristan Lorraine Capp Ramon Antonio Andres Chin Kristopher Braedon Cleveland Nikaiya Christine Click Brieanna Chansee Clifford Lauren Karolina Conway Kinzie Nicole Cooper Sam Wyatt Couch Coltin Wayne Cox Kari Lynn Dana Alyssa Ann Delaney Zachary Nicholas Diaz Melissa Myree Dowdy Rylie Jeanne Duce Deziree Brook Dunham

Colton James Edgar Shashonie Linn Ehrhardt Jazzer-Rae Ryanna-Maggielyn Engel Elshaddai Katherine Foss Kaitlin Charlene French Paul Jacob Gabriel Winter Keighann Gordon Kathryn Lea Grenfell Rebecka Renee’ Guerra Penny Lee Gwynn Devyn Anthony Hafer Adam Scott Hanson Miles Otto Hanson McKensey Jordan Henrie Sydney Natis Hille-Johnson Sally Freiya Holm Stephanie Marie Holton Jacob Lee Hussell Joel Wyatt Jackson Jourdan Taylor Joyce Jessica Molly Kieran Kameron Muller Kohn Samantha Lynn Kratofil Caelon O’Ryan Lacotta Mason Leonard Leavell Kaleb Wayne Lewis Antara Jaelene Mason Jesse J. Mason David Joseph McCoy

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Hamilton High School Top Students Katherine Wickham Parents: Ben & Bonnie Wickam 4.0 GPA Science Olympiad, Science Club, Speech & Debate, Volleyball, Softball, Student Council, Key Club, H Club, Choir, National Honor Society Plans to attend University of Montana.

Gregorty P. Beck Parents: Paul & Stephanie Beck 4.0 GPA Key Club, Guys & Dolls, Science Club, Track & Field, Cross Country, H Club, National Honor Society, Student Council Plans to attend University of Idaho Moscow.

Samuel Parker

Stephanie Holton

Parents: Tom & Lauren Parker 4.0 GPA Speech & Debate, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Envirothon, Cross Country, Track, H Club, Key Club, Choir, Guys & Dolls, National Honor Society Plans to attend St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN.

Parents: Stephen & Michelle Holton 4.0 GPA Key Club, Science Olympiad, Cross Country, Speech & Debate, Track & Field, H Club, Choir, National Honor Society, Student Council Plans to attend Portland State University.

Jessica Kieran

Kari Dana

Parents: Stuart & Barbara Kiernan 4.0 GPA Guys & Dolls, Concert Choir, H Club, Speech & Debate, Cross Country, Track & Field, Key Club, Science Club, National Honor Society Plans to attend University of Montana.

Parents: Mike & Danette Dana 3.98 GPA Plans to attend the University of Montana.

Micaela Mead Parents: David & Marilyn Mead 3.98 GPA Guys & Dolls, Girls State, Key Club, National Honor Society Plans to attend University of Montana.

Sami Kratofil Parents: Dan & Betsy Kratofil 3.98 GPA Soccer, Basketball, Track & Field, Key Club, H Club, National Honor Society Plans to attend Rocky Mountain College.

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Hamilton senior looking to career in law enforcement

MICHELLE McCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

Pursuing a career in law enforcement and taking advantage of every opportunity to gain experience and knowledge in this field, Devyn Hafer has his life on track.

Hafer has taken three semesters of internship through Hamilton High School with Mike Montgomery, a private attorney, as well as the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office and the Hamilton City Police.

“I’ve always been interested in law enforcement,” said Hafer. “I did an internship with an attorney to get the courtroom experience and see what an attorney looks at when in court – looking at the criminal. I know what a defense attorney looks for, and I’ll be able to do a better job and make sure there are no loopholes and that the procedures are done correctly.”

In his next two internships, he compared the sheriff and police offices.

“I got a good perspective and it helped me make the decision. I would definitely want to be a sheriff.

They get a lot of different kinds of calls and cover a bigger area. If I were a police officer, I would need to be in a really big city,” he said.

Hafer went to Cambodia for a monthlong cultural exchange trip with the American Youth Leadership Program - funded by the Department of State and coordinated through the Mansfield Center at the University of Montana.

“I’d never been on an airplane, it was my first time out of the country, my first time to swim in the ocean – it was an amazing experience,” he said. “When I returned, I created a service project called the Live Simpler Campaign. One of the things that hit me hard was the streets of Cambodia are covered with garbage – there is no waste infrastructure there. People lived next to the land fill. Literally, Cambodia is one of the poorest countries of the world and with me never being out of Montana before I didn’t know

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Hafer has enlisted with the Montana National Guard and will attend the University of Montana, where he plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in criminology with a double major in Spanish and a minor in military science. He plans to go into the ROTC program and become an officer upon graduating.

“Technically, I didn’t have to join the Guard, but as an officer I think it is important to know what it’s like,” he said.

He does plan to eventually get his master’s degree and plans a great career in law enforcement.

“I think a cool job would be to work for the Diplomatic Security Agency. It is literally the same as the Secret Service but at embassies across the world.

They serve as security advisers to local police and embassies. They have interaction with locals to help them be safer and enforce their laws.”

Hafer maintains excellent grades and is a member of the National Honor Society. He is a Bitterroot Valley native with a great work ethic.

“I lived here my whole life,” he said. “I was student body president for my freshman year. But then I started working on a ranch so didn’t have a lot of time.

I’d rather work than do extra curricular activities.”

“I’m graduating soon and going to basic training.

I’ve worked at Bradley O’s 30 hours a week or more for the past three years. I do school and I’m busy with military stuff and work.

“I’ve always had this ultimate goal in mind. I know what I want to be and know what I need to do to get there,” said Hafer.

HHS Principal Dan Kimzy praised Hafer.

“Devyn is not just a great student, but he’s a great young man with a strong commitment to making positive changes in the world, as is evident by his trip to Cambodia and his service in the Montana Army National Guard,” said Kimzey. “He is a terrific young Montana leader who will go on to do great things and we’re all very proud of him at Hamilton High School.”

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Stevensville High School

2014 Graduating class

Rachel Agosto Noah Baney Samantha Bartlett Jake Bartschi Kyle Lee Raymond Behner Christopher Lee Bergman, Jr. Michael Blachura II Daniel Zane Bradt Michael William Bradt Ashlee Brandau Kristopher Brantley-Johnson LaKota Jo Brist Jessie Brooker Leavella Calhoon Chase Remington Lazaro Cardenas Devin Carlson David Castillo Karli Cenis Damian Chaplin Makayla Cheman

Chance Coleman Emily Jean Crews Joseph Daniels Jenna Jae Dawson Rachele Didero Jose Francisco Lara Diaz Kali Dimmett-Griffin Hannah Morgan Dishman Jacob Duncan Sophia Echevario Megan Elam Julia Elkinton Kayla Marie Ewing Joshua Flynn Trentyn Fraley Zachary Gavlak Samuel Giese Spencer Grooms Katelin Hancock Miranda Heberle Javier Herranz Ocana Coleman Hess\ Alicia Hoornbeek

Johnson, Robert C Benjamin Luke Kendall Whitney Kirkland Andrea Knights Andrew Knutson Austin Krone Lars Larson Reid Latreille AutumnRose Layton Emalie Lewis Christopher Lords Rylee Maier Katelyn Malachinski Courtney McLean Andrea Morawic Stephen Morrison Mariah Morton Desiree Owsley Patrick Pape Kyla Paulsen Kayla Peterson Lea Peterson Lydia Plachy

Sara Rhynard Micah Roberts Shelby Robinson Mariah-Ann Schiwal Jared Schultz Amanda Scott Holly Sharbono Ivan Sole` Martino Adrian Stahl Jessica Stevens Kyle Strong Michael Tummarello Beth Ulrich Sean Watt Walker Weber Tyler Wilkinson William Tyler Wohlman Colten Wortman Trevor Zeiler MacKinzie Zimmerman

Stevensville High School Scholarships & Honors

Kyle Lee Raymond Behner

Parents: George and Candy Behner Rocky Mountain College Academic Scholarship

Christopher Lee Bergman, Jr. Parents: Jennifer and Chris Bergman University of Montana Western Football Scholarship

Daniel Zane Bradt Parents: Mike and Dora Bradt ACT Certificate of Outstanding Performance Trustee Scholarship, Carroll College St. Albert Scholarship, Carroll College Borromeo Guild Grant, Carroll College

Michael William Bradt Parents: Mike and Dora Bradt Trustee Scholarship, Carroll College

St. Albert Scholarship, Carroll College Borromeo Guild Grant, Carroll College

ACT Certificate of Outstanding Performance MSU Premier Scholarship

Chase Remington Lazaro Cardenas

Emily Jean Crews

Parents: Dolf and Linda Cardenas Montana Tech Freshman Engineering Award

Devin Carlson Parents: Paul and Mary Carlson Salutatorian ACT Certificate of Outstanding Performance Governor’s Best & Brightest Merit Scholarship

Karli Cenis Parents: Torrey and Jackie Cenis All Saints Award, Carroll College Opportunity Scholarship, Carroll College

Damian Chaplin Parents: Michael and Dianna Chaplin

Parents: Kirk and Lisa Crews ACT Certificate of Outstanding Performance Letters About Literature Program Honorable Mention Carroll College Presidential Scholarship Montana Homecare Institute Nursing Scholarship

Jenna Jae Dawson Parents: Jason and Misti Dawson ACT Certificate of Outstanding Performance

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Kayla Marie Ewing

Desiree Nicole Owsley

Daughter of: Stephani Barrett Ravalli County Bank Scholarship

Parents: Daniel and Christina Owsley Weber State University Academic Scholarship Weber State University Edge Scholarship

Zachary Gavlak Parents: Ray and Rebecca Gavlak Super 1/ Dr. Pepper Corporation Scholarship

Samuel Giese Parents: Russ and Lynne Giese ACT Certificate of Outstanding Performance Westminster College Scholarship

Katelin Hancock Parents: Tim and Tina Hancock DAR Good Citizen Award

Miranda Heberle Parents: Randy and Anita Heberle Gallagher Scholarship General Federation of Women’s Clubs

Benjamin Luke Kendall Parents: Drew and Elma Kendall Valedictorian ACT Certificate of Outstanding Performance Montana State University System Honor Scholarship Stevensville Community Medical Center

Whitney Kirkland Parents: Don and Michelle Kirkland MSU Premier Scholarship

Kyla Paulson Parents: Rick and Donna Paulson Academic All-State Girls’ State Delegate Honor Roll National Honor Society 1st Team All-Conference Volleyball Montana State Fireman’s Association Scholarship Powell Memorial Education Scholarship

Shelby Montanna Robinson Parents: Mike and Tami Robinson Bitterroot Valley High School Rodeo Team Montana High School Rodeo Association Rocky Mountain College Bear Scholarship Rocky Mountain College Presidential Merit Scholarship Veteran’s Administration

Jared Schultz Parents: Kevin and Teri Schultz Blue Mountain Community College FullRide Basketball Scholarship

Christopher Lords Parents: Ron and Becki Lords ACT Certificate of Outstanding Performance

Walker Weber:

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Andrea Morawic Parents: Robert and Sylke Morawic Placed 4th in Classical Duo and 2nd in Humorous Duo at the Speech, Debate and Drama State Championship

Benjamin kendall Parents: Drew & Elma Kendall • 4.595 GPA Plans to attend Carroll College, majoring in Biochemistry. Hopes to attend medical school and ultimately become a neurosurgeon.

Michael Tummarello Parents: Philip and Valerie Tummarello ACT Certificate of Outstanding Performance Bitterroot Valley Job Service Community Scholarship Missoula Federal Credit Union MUS Honor Scholarship National Merit Scholarship

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Parents: Todd and Chyrle Wohlman University of Montana Premier Scholarship Youth Serve Montana Scholarship

Devin Carlson Parents: Paul & Molly Carlson • 4.5 GPA Plans to major in Business Administration and Finance at the University of Montana.

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Stevensville senior Princeton bound

MICHELLE McCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

STEVENSVILLE - Michael Tummarello has had quite the successful high school career - overcoming medical problems to become a National Merit Scholar and he is Princeton bound.

“To become a National Merit Scholar, I took the PSAT test the beginning of my junior year and I got a 226 and everyone said that was pretty high and I qualified as a semi-finalist,” said Tummarello.

“For the students that score high, then you have to take the SAT – to confirm my abilities. I took it and there’s also an application process and a couple months later I found out I was a National Merit Scholar and won $2,500.”

He said he would use that funding, as he has been accepted to study at Princeton University in Princeton, N.J. “I’m going to study computer science at Princeton. It’s an all-around a really good school.

It has an awesome undergraduate focus. Its computer science program is ranked in the top 10 in the nation. Everything you do there will be top notch,” he said.

“I met with a few professors at the Princeton Preview that they flew me out for. It is a cool atmosphere and it is small. I met several of their faculty in the computer science department and sat in on several lectures.

They are very bright, kind and funny. It was a nice balance – they knew their subject well, but also they were outgoing, welcoming.

“It is pretty pricey. They are giving me a very generous aid package, and I’ll be paying for the rest in scholarships and money I work for.”

Tummarello participated in the extracurricular activities of tennis, National

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Honor Society, Key Club, Student Council, band (he played percussion in pep band and concerts) and speech.

At this year’s State Class A speech tournament, Tummarello placed second in two events – Memorized Public Address and Extemporaneous speaking. He had been divisional champion in both events at the divisional qualifying meet.

“A highlight of high school was being the speech team captain this year and seeing the team doing so well,” said Tummarello. “Taking third at state in speech with only eight teammates who qualified was amazing. In drama, taking second, after Corvallis, was a great way to end the senior year.”

At the National Forensic League divisional qualifier Tummarello was a national qualifier in Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking.

AP World History was Tummarello’s favorite class in high school.

“AP World History with Mr. Miles was a great class that I took my sophomore year. It was interesting getting to watch the development of the world and see how countries interact and evolve over time. Plus, Mr. Miles was just a cool guy to hang around with.”

Tummarello has been attending Stevensville schools since third grade. He began his high school career facing medical problems but those were resolved.

“I have two sleep disorders and I was sleeping through all my classes and that was a bit of a challenge my freshman year,” said Tummarello. “We got that diagnosed and I got treatment.”

“There are some really great teachers in Stevensville that helped keep me engaged, which is difficult sometimes,” he said.

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Victor High School 2014 Graduating class Valedictorian - Jebediah Rosen Salutatorian - Matthew Kittel Zachary Agee Nathaniell Bishop Wyatt Corder Branden Fogel Morgan Gile Tiffani Haugen Aaron Ioder Bryce Krout Skye Mitcham George Monta Keegan Ortiz Morgan Pope Marcus Richards Tyler Scheffer Robert Schmidt Haley Tillotson Ryanne Tracy Brady Tuttle Chase Wade Luis Aquino - Foreign Exchange Student Matts Brentebraaten - Foreign Exchange Student

Victor High School Awards & Honors Zachary Agee Parents: Kellie Smith Cole Agee Bitterroot Women’s Club Scholarship -$400 Jim & Mary Hileman Memorial Scholarship-$1000 Nathaniell Bishop Parents : Christine Meis Chris Bishop Victor High Student Council Frau Good Memorial Scholarship-$500 Aaron Ioder Parents: Greg & Janet Ioder Victor Student Council Frau Good Memorial Scholarship-$500 Canyon View Dental General Scholarship-$500 Matthew Kittel Parents: David & Ellen Kittel Governor’s Youth Serve Montana Scholarship $1000 Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship $350 Carroll College Presidential Scholarship $56,000, St. Albert Scholarship $8,000 ND State College of Science-Foundation Scholarship $1000 SD School of Mines & Technology U Scholar Scholarship $1000 Eastern WA WUE Scholarship $34,388 and Dean’s Scholarship $8,000 Northern AZ WUE Scholarship $35,000

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Univ. of ID Discover Scholarship $24,000 North Park University Presidential Scholarship $30,000 and NPU Grant $14,000 Western New England University Provost Scholarship $56,000 and Trustee Scholarship $33,280 Norwich Presidential Scholarship $80,000 Corban Chancellors Scholarship $36,000 Earlham Faculty Scholarship $50,000 Arizona State University Dean’s Award $46,000 Montana State Premier Scholarship-$1000 Bryce Krout Parents: Mike & Shelly Krout Jim & Mary Hileman Memorial Scholarship-$1000 Keegan Ortiz Parents: Elena Box & Jeff Box Mark Lawson Missoula College Gallagher Scholarship- $2000 Morgan Pope Parents: Michelle Pope Tony Pope Governor’s Best & Brightest Merit Scholarship $2000-$8000 Harrod Health Scholarship

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Victor High School Top Students

Matthew kittel Parents: David & Ellen Kittel 4.0 GPA I will go to school to study mechanical engineering while playing football. After graduating with an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, I will move on to study Aerospace Engineering and receive my graduate degree. I hope to run my own business that designs, creates and sells airplanes and maybe one day, space craft.

jebediah rosen Parents: Sheehan Ednie-Rosen & Paul Rosen Plans to attend the University of Montana - Mountain Campus - majoring in computer science.

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We are very very proud of you. Good luCk in all your future undertakinGs. love, Grandpa and Grandma

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Victor senior looks to a career in medicine MICHELLE McCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

VICTOR - Keegan Ortiz bounced around from school to school, landed in Victor, and has set his sights on a career in medicine, specifically becoming a radiology technician.

“It’s something I’ve always wanted to do. It’s a good way to help people and to help out the community,” said Ortiz. “I actually wanted to be an osteopathic physician, but I didn’t want to spend as long as it would take. So I looked into studying to be a radiology tech, through the Montana College – in Missoula.”

Victor school counselor Cynthia Martin said she encouraged Ortiz in studying to be an X-ray technician because it is “a fast-going profession in the nation with the aging population.”

“In three years, a student can be done and can be making more than their teachers,” said Martin.

Ortiz said that he feels he has a good starting plan, but hopes to continue his education even further.

“After I get the radiology tech, I may go back to school for further ed to get a good job and have more experience,” he said. “The reason I chose osteopathic physician is that they are a step up from an regular doctor and I was sick of going to the doctor and listening to them not knowing what was wrong or what to do. As an OP, I could do a thorough job and do the best that I can do.”

Coming to Victor school just two years ago, Ortiz found the smaller school very different.

‘I like it a lot. It is different from a bigger school. In a bigger school with a couple thousand kids, you can see a bunch of people you didn’t see yesterday,” said Ortiz. “At this school, you know everyone. I know all the high school, not just the seniors.”

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Ortiz said he has attended a variety of schools and that the smaller school helped him find a sense of place.

“When I first came here, I didn’t know how small it was – that the elementary, middle and high schools are all together – that’s just different,” said Ortiz. “It’s a great school and staff; everyone is really friendly and welcoming. It’s a good place to keep yourself up and on a good track. Ethos [Victor’s morning school assembly] is cool.

I like it. You get to hear what the week plans are, so you know what’s coming.

“I like all my teachers at Victor. I’m taking anatomy and physiology, which is not hard. I find it interesting. I like it.”

The extracurricular programs Ortiz chose to participate in are basketball and football. He played wide receiver, linebacker, safety and running back. Linebacker was his favorite.

Ortiz has faced and overcome quite a few challenges.

“The challenges of school are that I’ve moved around a lot and been through a couple of high schools,” he said. “Math was hard too.”

Ortiz lives in Missoula and commutes to Victor, keeping an after-school job in Missoula.

“I live in Missoula and commute to school. My mom and dad are not together. Dad lives in Victor, but I live with my mom in Missoula,” he said.

“I work at Café Zydeco in Missoula; they do Cajun food. It’s really good. I cook, dish wash, prep foods, cashier. I work three to four days a week.”

Principal Dan Johnston praised the growth he’s seen in Ortiz.

“Keegan Ortiz is a success story and an example of how a small school setting can bring out one’s potential,” he said. “We are proud of Keegan and how he has been a positive addition to our student body. We all wish him the best of luck in his future.”

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