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Class of 2016 Graduation

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Aiyana Ferraro - Corvallis Sarah Schrug - Florence Vanessa Hackworth - Stevensville Ember Kleen - Stevensville Savannah Bickish - Hamilton Christian Academy 6. Kylel Laga - Florence 7. Avery Joyner - Hamilton 8. Lily Lang - Darby 9. Connor Thorn - Florence 10. Reagan Jessop - Hamilton 11. Vivea Reutov - Hamilton

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Corvallis High School 2016 Graduating Class Tannon Allred Brittney Andersen Shawn Axtell Jack Battisti Dylan Binkley Kimberly Bounds Hannah Brown Nathaniel Brown Anthony Brushia Hannah Capko Luke Channer Riley Clairmont Dawson Criddle Ashley Davis Marissa DeMarco Chelsea Diaz Guilherme Dourado-Santos Kira Doyle Mollie DuBose Zane Dunbar Aiyana Ferraro

Ethan Fison Cheyenne Fox Haylie Freeman Makayla Gandara Tiara Gaskins Jacob Geary Tyler Gibson Wyatt Haldorson Alex Healy Haylee Hellums Alyssa Herbert Lilly Hinds Hunter Humphrey Christian Jessop Gabrielle Jessop Joshua Jessop Miranda Jessop Spencer Jessop Ronny Jessop Skyler Jessop Theodore Jessop Sarah Jessop McKenley Jessop

Juan Pablo Juarez-Hermosilla Rutger Klein Kailee Kunschke Hailey Lachenauer Selena Latu-Stanley Dillon Lewis Darci Lewis Paige Luhman Danner Miller Jessica Moore Madison Murray Emelyne Neville Breanah Nielsen Kyle Perkins Brittany Pettenger-Piscopo Caleb Powell Easton Powell Vance Reed Jocelyn Reynoso Darlene Reynoso Mario Rodriguez Christina Roxas Taylor Saturday

Cole Schmitt Celina Shepherd Randee Skelton Olivia Smart Zena Smith Joshua Smith Michael Sorenson Shania Stackhouse Bobbie Stephen Cobain Taylor Taia Tully Nicole Turner Ronald Venema Lauren Vietz Hailey Vietz Walter Watt Rebecca Weidkamp Destiny Weidow Katelyn Wetzsteon Holly Wilson Blaine Winsett Rachel Wissenbach

Corvallis High School Top Students Olivia Smart GPA : 4.0

High School Activities: Volleyball, 4 Years; National Honor Society (Secretary/Treasurer), 2 Years; National Society of High School Scholars, 3 Years Scholarship and Awards: Academic All State (Volleyball, 2 Years); Advanced Placement Scholar, 2 Years; Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship; University of Oregon Apex Scholarship; University of Oregon Opportunity Grant; Oregon State University Tuition Grant Scholarship; Oregon State University Provost Scholarship; University of Washington Opportunity Grant Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: I plan to attend the University of Oregon, where I will major in English with a minor in Political Science. After completing my undergraduate work, I would like to go to law school. Following law school I hope to practice law either in Civil or Animal Rights.

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Corvallis High School Top Students Corvallis High School Alex Healy awards & honors GPA : 4.0 High School Activities: Speech and Debate, Science Olympiad, Orchestra, Tennis, Nat’l Honor Society Scholarship and Awards: Montana State University Provost Scholarship, Montana University System Honors Scholarship, Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship, National Youth Science Camp Delegate, Montana Pilots’ Association Air Safety Scholarship, Elks State Scholarship, Adrien Hess Memorial Scholarship, MCTM Regional Math Competition Scholarship Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: I plan to study Mechanical Engineering and Aviation at Montana State University with the goal to become an airline pilot or astronaut.

Luke Channer GPA: 4.0

High School Activities: - National Honor Society (President) - Interact Club (Representative) - Student Council (Senior Class VP) - Football, Track, Wrestling, and Soccer - Little Guy Wrestling Referee - Student Athletic Trainer - Science Olympiad Scholarship and Awards; - MUS Scholarship - Student Assistance Foundation Circle of Success Scholarship - Montana State Premier Scholarship Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: I will be attending Montana State University next year to study Pre-Medicine. I would like to go to medical school and become an Orthopedic Surgeon

Kyle Perkins

GPA : 3.981 High School Activities: Cross-Country, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Orchestra, Chanteur and Ovation Choir, NHS member, Writing Club Scholarship and Awards: Academic Scholarships for MSU, U of M, and Corban University. Music scholarships for all 3 (MSU tuition waiver) Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: Attending college with the goal of attaining a Master’s in Music Education

Hannah Capko Parents: Bill & Leah Capko Dakota Wesleyan Univ. Pres. Acad. & Ath. Scolarship Ravalli Electric Co-op Luck of the Draw Scholarship Bitterroot Quilt Guild Scholarship Hannah Brown Parents: Keith & Nancy Brown University of Wyoming Children of Alumni Scholarship Nathaniel Brown Parents: Greggory Brown & Andrea Shay Youth Serve Montana Scholarship Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher) Luke Channer Parents: Luke & Jennifer Channer Montana University System Honor Scholarship Montana State University Premier Scholarship MT Tech Marcus Daly Gold Tuition Scholarship MT Tech John Sullivan & Raymond Sullivan Scholarship MT Tech Performance Based Scholarship Circle of Success Scholarship Department of the Air Force Science & Mathematics Award United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award United States Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Award Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher) VALEDICTORIAN Ashley Davis Parents: Michael & Presh Davis Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher) Chelsea Diaz Parents: Chris & Camren Diaz Pacific Lutheran Provost’s Scholarship Gonzaga Trustee Scholarship Concordia Excellence Scholarship Western Washington Undergraduate Exchange Montana State University Premier Scholarship Pacific Lutheran Access Grant Concordia Priority Cobber Award Rotary Interact Club Scholarship Daly Mansion Preservation Trust Junior Board Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher) Kira Doyle Parents: Bill & Nancy Doyle Presidential Scholarship Opportunity Award

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National Honor Society Scholarship Orchestra Director’s Award Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher)

Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Award Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher) Aiyana Ferraro Parents: Douglas & Jennifer Ferraro Julie Huls Zsupnik Art Scholarship

Reagan Jessop Parents: Isaac & Crystal Lee Sherry Langevin Art Award

Ethan Fison Parents: Daniel & Laura Fison The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Montana State University Premier Scholarship Governor’s Best and Brightest Merit Scholarship Kathryn S. Walter L. Titus Jr. Memorial Scholarship Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher)

Ronny Jessop Parents: Leon & Amber Jessop Rocky Mountain College Deans Scholarship University of Jamestown Knight Tuition Award Teller Wildlife Refuge /Steve Powell Scholarship Rocky Mountain College Bear Grant Spencer Jessop Parents: Michael & Lisa Jessop Carroll College Trustee Scholarship Carroll College Opportunity Award

Cheyenne Fox Parents: David & Kim Fox Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher) Alex Healy Parents: Dan & Patti Healy Rocky Mountain College Trustee Scholarship The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Montana University System Honor Scholarship Montana State University Provost Scholarship MCTM Adrien Hess Memorial Scholarship Aviation of Montana Flight Training Scholarship Elks Most Valuable Student Local Scholarship Elks Most Valuable Student State Scholarship Department of the Air Force Science & Mathematics Award Nation Youth Science Camp Representative 2016 US Presidential Scholarship Candidate National School Orchestra Award Orchestra Most Valuable Player Award AP Scholar Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher) VALEDICTORIAN

Sarah Jessop Parents: David & Sharon Jessop National School Choral Award Dillon Lewis Parents:Darren & Amy Lewis National Honor Society Scholarship

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Madison Murray Parents: Jim & Allison Murray Gonzaga Dean’s Scholarship Carroll College Presidential Scholarship Gonzaga Grant Carroll College Opportunity Grant University of MT Academic Achievement Scholarship Montana Circle of Success Scholarship Ravalli Electric Co-op Luck of the Draw Scholarship Youth Serve Montana Scholarship Soroptomist S-Club Scholarship Miss Montana Teen Scholarship Program Kyle Perkins Parents: Bryan & Nichole Perkins Corban University Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship Corban University Grant Montana State University School of Music Scholarship UM Academic Achievement Scholarship UM Music Talent Scholarship Corban University Music Dept Performance Scholarship Corban University H. Anderson Achievement Montana State University Premier Scholarship SALUTATORIAN Easton Powell Parents: Steve & Jenifer Powell Whitman Academic Based Scholarship Elks Most Valuable Student Local Scholarship Elks Most Valuable Student State Scholarship

Taylor Saturday Parents: Greg & Anne Saturday Montana State University Premier Scholarship Julie Huls Zsupnik Art Scholarship Celina Shepherd Parents: Mark Shepherd & Jenni Weaver Orchestra Most Valuable Player Award Olivia Smart Parents: Heather Smart Oregon State University Scholars Program Scholarship Oregon State University Provost Scholarship University of Mary Athletic Scholarship University of Mary Sister Thomas Welder Scholarship University of Oregon Apex Scholarship The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship VALEDICTORIAN Zena Smith Parents: Doug Smith & Nora Cassens University of Mary Athletic Scholarship University of Mary Sister Thomas Welder Scholarship Michael Sorenson Parents: Mark & Jennifer Sorenson United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award Quality of Life Award Taia Tully Parents: William Tully Jr. & Stacy Anschuetz Idaho State University Western Undergraduate Exchange The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Montana State University Premier Scholarship

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Corvallis senior Luke Channer MICHELLE McCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

Corvallis senior Luke Channer has an eye on the prize of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. He will play football for the Montana State University Bobcats along the way.

“I’m a preferred walk-on for the offensive line,” Channer said. “That will be fun and a lot of work. I’m going to do a lot of studying in my spare time. Actually, I probably won’t have much spare time.”

The three-season athlete played soccer for his first two years of high school then moved to football for his fall sport.

He has competed in four years of wrestling and four of track.

On May 9, he said he was ranked third in Class A with a personal record of 48.7 in shot put.

“I’m hoping to get over 50 and be state champion,” Channer said. “I’m also in Interact Club where we do food drives, paper drives and bell ringing.”

Channer is the senior class vice president and president of the National Honor Society.

“Basically, we do service and we adopt a family for Thanksgiving and Christmas,” he said.

Between the clubs and sports he is very busy and uses his senior release, early out every other day, to get his homework completed. He is the class valedictorian.

“I make sure I get all my work done because grades matter in life,” Channer said. “When you go to college they look at your high school grades. They look at your AP scores to give you credit and getting good grades just makes your life a lot easier.”

Corvallis Principal Jason Wirt said Channer has used his high school time wisely.

“Luke is has taken advantage of all that our school has to offer,” Wirt said. “He has taken every AP course available here and took an AP class through the Montana Digital Academy. He has maintained a 4.0 GPA while taking a rigorous course load.”

Wirt said in addition to excelling in three sports each year Channer has earned All-State and All-Conference awards.

“He is role model for youth in our community because of his work-ethic and how he treats others around him,” Wirt said. “CHS is a better place because of everything Luke Channer has done for our school.”

Channer plans to study at Montana State University.

“I decided either pre-med or engineering and I had picked MSU over Montana Tech because I like Bozeman better,” he said. “They are both good engineering schools. I decided to go pre-med but I still want engineering in case I want a fall back plan. I’m pretty good at figuring out how things work.”

Channer said one of his first experiences in making that decision was a sledding accident in eighth grade that resulted in a “very nasty shoulder break.”

“I broke the ball of my humerus off and broke my arm off to the side,” he said. “I got to see a lot of X-rays and see how bones grow. It was cool and it sparked my interest. I think bones are interesting. The rest of the body is all guts, but bones are fascinating. Making those replacement joints is like engineering a part to fit your body perfectly.”

Channer said he loves all math and science classes and feels pre-med combines both of those subjects. He has taken chemistry, biology, statistics and anatomy. He has received perfect scores in advanced placement calculus classes.

Channer said the second influence on his career choice was a medical mission trip he took to Haiti as a freshman.

“There’s a hospital, but not many doctors,” he said. “The people that spend the time and money to become a doctor go to another country to make money. The people they have in Haiti are not trained to be a doctor.”

Channer explained that his dad, a surgeon, goes to Haiti regularly and does hundreds of surgeries each trip. Channer explained that, as a teen, his job on the trip was to inventory medical supplies.

“They have lots of donations of medical supplies but they don’t know what any of it is,” he said. “I also did construction. There the hospital is like a gym with 30 beds and no privacy. So, we build linoleum cabinets so they could put their possessions by their bed.”

Channer said he sees the need in third world countries for bone specialists.

“They had so many broken bones after the earthquake,” Channer said.

“One man was trapped, cut his own leg off and rode 50 miles on a dirt bike to get help. They just need doctors. My dad is a general surgeon but I see a need for bone specialists. If I become an orthopedic surgeon I can go to these third world countries and donate my service and talents to them.”

Channer said he enjoyed his years at Corvallis High School.

“Everyone is super welcoming,” he said. “I feel we have one of the nicest, friendliest schools. We pretty much have no fights and everyone gets along.

I feel like we have great teachers that really care about the kids.”

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Darby High School

2016 Graduating Class Dakota S. Benitez Parents: Mother: Kimberly Lenny & Stepdad: Lewis Lenney After High School: Work at Triple Creek Ranch then become a counselor or mechanic

Michael Clifford Brewer Parents: Father: Allen Brewer & Mother: Mary Williams After High School: Attend Highlands College in Butte, Montana to become a lineman. Continue to pursue interests in art

Wyatt Machette Campbell

Dustin Tyrell Hunter

Anthony David Westfall

Parents : Keith and Wendy Campbell After High School: Attend the Davidson’s Honor College at the University of Montana and study film making.

He will also be co-managing a film business of his own.

Parents: David and Shelly Hunter After High School: Bitterroot College, Hamilton then transfer to Colorado Christian University to obtain a degree in Theology

Parents: Mother: Sharron Westfall After High School: US Army Reserves specializing in transportation management

Brennon W. Fisher Parents: Father: Robert Fisher & Mother: Tobie Fisher After High School: Firefighting with the USFS and hunting guide

Gabriel Noah Hansen

Trystin Zeiler Stephanie Starlena Lanfear Parents: Father: Jon Lanfear & Mother: Rita Lanfear After High School: Attend Miles Community College and study nursing

Lily Pearl Lang (Valedictorian)

Parents: Elijah and Cynthia Hansen After High School: United States Navy, Corpsman

Parents: Jeff & Rhonda Lang After High School: Attend Davidson’s Honor College, University of Montana to pursue a degree in forestry

Parents: Jonathan Smith & Mother: Shantel Brewer-Smith After High School: US Army National Guard, Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic or Missoula College, Auto Mechanics

Justin James Horvath

Riley P. McConnell

Breanna Marie Brickey

Tasha LeeAnn Huette

Trevor Allen Brewer

(Salutatorian) Parents: Greg and MaryAnne Brickey After High School: MSU Bozeman to major in business then become a certified auto mechanic and run the family business

Parents: Duane and Stacey Horvath After High School: Attend Treasure Valley Community College and become a math teacher

Parents: Father: Joe Huette, Mother: Rene Decker & Grandparent: Bill and Ruth Decker After High School: US Army Reserves and specialize in carpentry and masonry

Parents: Kevin & Angela McConnell After High School: Highlands College in Butte Montana, Lineman Program, then onto Law Enforcement

Sierra Skye Ragen Parents: Stepdad: Jeremiah, Mother Jennifer Madruga & Father Thomas Ragan After High School: United States Navy 8 years then continue in to the medical field

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Cory Michael James Valenzano Parents: Father: Lenny Valenzano & Mother: Lori Smith After High School: Attend Miles Community College on a golf scholarship.

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Darby Scholarships Lily Lang

The Lorentzen and Greater Ravalli Scholarship Triple Creek Ranch Governor;s Best and Brightest Merit Bitterroot Federal Credit Union University of Montana Freshman, Davidson Honor College Ted Reinbold Memorial Lorentzen Sophomore Scholarship Farmer’s State Bank Camp Reimel Ravalli County Fish and Wildlife

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John and Colleen Boyer, Insurance Management Services VFW Darby local Ravalli Electric Co-op Triple Creek Porterbilt Ted Reinbold Memorial Lorentzen Sophomore Scholarship Montana State University Premier Bitterroot Federal Credit Union Ravalli County Bank

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Darby senior Lily Lang MICHELLE McCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

The forest is essential to Darby senior Lily Lang. She intends to have a career that allows her to work in the outdoors.

“My goal is to major in forestry and possibly major in fire management. With that, I plan to get a job with the Forest Service and possibly become a wilderness ranger,” Lang said. “My mom and dad ran an outfitting business for 25 to 30 years and for as long as I can remember I spent every summer helping set that up.”

Lang said family time in the forest inspired her passion.

“When I was 5, I went on my first elk hunt with my dad and that really inspired a love and a passion for the outof-doors,” Lang said.

Lang has only attended Darby schools for her educational career.

Principal J.P. McCrossin said, “Lilly is involved in many different activities, is a leader, and great academic student.”

Lang said she loves the small-school atmosphere.

“I think it is really family-oriented,” Lang said. “The teachers are really supportive and I really enjoyed knowing everybody’s name. That helped me to be a better leader because I could connect with everyone.”

Academically, Lang said she enjoyed all the math, physics and chemistry classes.

“I really wanted to take an AP Environmental Science, but we didn’t have it,” Lang said. “I took dual credit math my junior and senior years, and dual credit English and government. Those were great to have.”

Lang said she had an inner drive to learn the most.

“I didn’t always have the competitive edge of my classmates. They were good students, but I had to push myself,” she said. “I will graduate with 13 col-

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Lang said the Darby school provided opportunities.

“I had many opportunities to join every single club but I think being in cross country, track and basketball helped me develop leadership skills,” Lang said. “I had to put everything into it and focus to do my best. I got out of it what I put into it.”

She did volleyball her freshman year, cross county three years, track for years and basketball three years.

She competed in indoor track for one year in Missoula.

“It’s a club in Missoula,” she said. “It was a great experience but I went back to the Tiger team because it was a lot of driving back and forth to Missoula.”

Lang will attend the Davidson Honors College at the University of Montana.

“Going to UM will be great but being in the honors college will be an easier transition for me coming from a small school and going to a huge university,” she said. “It is a community. I’m really excited to be a part of another community.”

Darby counselor Kurt Kohn said Lang “puts her best foot forward.”

“She is a tremendous example of what we expect from our students at Darby as far as an academic leader, an athletic leader, a great over all person,” Kohn said. “She is very family oriented. Her family has been supportive of this school since she was in kindergarten and has a younger sister following in her footsteps.”

Lang said that her sister affected her decision to attend the University of Montana.

“One of my reasons for choosing Missoula is to be closer to her,” Lang said. “I would hate to miss her growing up. Having just one sibling, you are just so close. It will be a change for both of us but since I’ll only be an hour away it will be good.”

Lang has no plans to compete in sports in college.

“I had some offers to run but not from the University of Montana,” she said.

“I’ve been considering walking on, but I am training for half marathons, marathons and triathlons so my running career isn’t over, I’m just switching it up a bit.”

The week of May 12, Lang ranked fourth for the two mile in the Class C statewide poll.

The one thing she is certain about is her career in the forest.

“I’m hoping to be a wilderness ranger in Montana,” Lang said. “I’m hoping to stay here. I’m pretty rooted in Montana.”

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Florence - Carlton High School 2016 Graduating Class

Courtney Ahern Cameron Ames Jennifer Barnhill Aimee Blackwell Isaac Boid Jacob Christopherson Levi Clagett Rylee Close Conner Copeland Hannah Cowan Derek Crowe Thyler Darrah

Alena Davis David Difort Natalie Drozdz Jessica Dufresne Levi Edwards Sophia Etier Rebekah Finch Makayla Gollihugh Courtney Grapp Danika Bosch-Greer Kayla Hall Meagan Harris Rylie Hawkins Carl Hillman Sabrina Hopcroft Collin Jelinski

Emily Juden Sarah Juden Jacob Kelling Dean Klakken III Kyle Laga Rees LeSoine Riley Lucas Caroline Maki Nathaniel MathewsBovee Kendell McCall Abigail Meeds Austyn Meinzen Daniel Mickelson Shea Miller Kezia Misipeka-Ward

Brandon Norton Sarah Oberhofer Abigail Ostheimer Jace Pancake Daniel Parsons Danielle Peterson Dustin Prescott Allison Rust Sarah Schurg Kailer Scott Tristan Scott Rebecca Seegraber Madison Smith Davey Stevens Teresa Stolle Anthony Stroppel

Daniel Parsons GPA: 4.1 Activities: Varsity football, four years; basketball, two years; National Honor Society, two years; Key Club; club boxing, four years; Jazz Band and Concert Band, four years; Marching Band, two years.

Scholarships, awards: Gonzaga Trustee Scholarship and Entrepreneurial Scholarship; Montana University System Honor Scholarship; University of Oregon Summit Scholarship; Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship; Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship; Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship; Ravalli County Federal Credit Union Scholarship.

Future: Major in economics at the University of Montana and then attend law school to become a prosecutor.

Rebecca Seegraber

GPA: 4.059 Activities: Key Club; National Honor Society; Science Olympiad.

Scholarships, awards: Montana University System Honor Scholarship; Missoula Electric Cooperative Scholarship.

Future: Major in biology at the University of Montana.

Annette Thomas Connor Thorne Shawn Tree Shelby Underwood Cody Vacca Chance Venters Weston Waldbillig Gordon Wallace Kristyn Wardlow Gabriel Watling Gavin Weber Alec Wells Hunter Wessel Bo Zeiler

Danielle Peterson

GPA: 4.1 Activities: Speech, debate and drama.

Scholarships, awards: Corban Presidential Scholarship; H. Anderson Achievement Scholarship; Ravalli County Electric Luck of the Draw Scholarship; Tim and Mary Nielson Scholarship; Mary Martha Fellowship Scholarship.

Future: Study psychology/pre-counseling at Corban University.

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Florence top seniors Danita Greer

GPA: 4.093 Activities: Student Council; class president; National Honor Society; yearbook; Art Club; Key Club: Spanish Club; Science Olympiad; varsity track, cross country and cheerleading.

Scholarships, awards: KPAX Student Service Award; National Champion All-Star Cheerleading, three years; D2 Summit All-Star Cheerleading championship bid; President’s Volunteer Service Award; Academic All-State, three years: Elks Student of the Month; Montana University System Honor Scholarship; Montana State University Premier Scholarship; University of Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship; Bishop Carroll Grant; Opportunity Award; St. Albert Scholarship.

Future: Study psychology at the University of Montana to pursue a career in clinical psychology.

Kayla Hall

Daniel Jacob Parsons Florence HigH ScHool Valedictorian

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GPA: 4.039 Activities: Concert, Pep, Marching and Jazz bands; track; National Honor Society; Key Club.

Scholarships, awards: University of Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship; Elks Student of the Month.

Future: Study biology in the premed program at the University of Montana Davidson Honors College. “I hope to be a doctor someday.”

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Florence Scholarships and Awards Danika Bosch-Greer Parents: Carrie and Dan Greer • Montana University System Honors Scholarship: $16,000 • Montana State University Premier scholarship: $10,000 • U of M Academic Achievement Scholarship: $3,000 • Bishop Carroll Scholarship: $68,000 • Opportunity Award: $4,000 • St. Albert Scholarship: $8,000 • Florence Carlton Civic Club Scholarship: $1,000

• University of Northwestern Dean’s Scholarship: $40,000 • Lynchburg College Hopwood Scholarship: $20,000 • Rocky Mountain College Trustee Scholarship: $60,000 Natalie Drozdz Parents: Richard and Marla Drozdz • Missoula Electric Co-Op: $1,000 • U of M Academic Achievement Scholarship: $1500 Sophia Etier Parents: Heidi and James Amari • U of M Academic Achievement Scholarship: $2,000

Levi Clagett Parents: Adam and Cathy Clagett • Bridgewater College President’s Merit Award: $31,890 per year • University of Mary Sister Thomas Welder Scholarship: $7,000 per year Kayla Hall • University of Mary Men’s Basketball Scholarship: $1,000 per year Parents: Luis and Tammy Hall • University of M Academic Achievement Scholarship: $2,000 • St. Martin’s University Chancellor’s Scholarship: $70,000 • Physical Therapy Specialists of Florence: $1,000 Sabrina Hopcroft Parents: Patrick and Bettina Hopcroft • Montana Tech Athletic Scholarship: $4,900 • Montana State University Presidential Scholarship: $1,000 Sarah Oberhofer Parents: Kevin and Sheryl Oberhofer • U of M Academic Achievement Scholarship: $1,000 • Montana State University Premier Scholarship: $1500 Daniel Parsons Parents: Ronnie and Darci Parsons • Montana University System Honors Scholarship: $16,000 • Gonzaga Trustee Scholarship: $96,000 • Gonzaga Entrepreneurial Scholarship: $20,000

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University of Oregon Summit Scholarship: $36,000 Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship: $16,000 Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship: $25,000 University of Montana Achievement Scholarship: $12,000 Ravalli County Federal Credit Union Scholarship: $3,000

Danielle Peterson Parents: Randall and Susan Peterson • Corban University Presidential Scholarship: $14,000 per year • Herbert Anderson Achievement Scholarship: $1,000 • Ravalli County Electric “Luck of the Draw” Scholarship: $1,000 • Tim and Mary Nielsen Scholarship: $500 • Mary/Martha Fellowship Scholarship: $500 Kailer Scott Parents: John and Shelley Scott • Governor’s Best and Brightest MERIT Scholarship: $8,000 • Ravalli County “Luck of the Draw” Scholarship: $1,000 • University of Montana Academic Achievement: $1,800 • University of Montana Music Studies Scholarship: $1, 500 Tristan Scott Parents: John and Shelley Scott • University of Montana Academic Achievement: $1500 Sarah Schurg

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Florence senior Rebecca Seegraber MICHELLE McCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

Florence-Carlton Schools senior Rebecca Seegraber’s favorite class is Advanced Placement Biology. She said she has always enjoyed studying biology and researching about animals.

“I love studying life and searching out why things happen instead of just looking at the base layer,” Seegraber said. “Biology allows me to do that. We do some labs but it’s mostly learning from the AP Biology textbook and that study is mainly microbiology so it is at the cellular level.”

Seegraber said Craig Kuchel is her biology instructor.

“I had Mr. Kuchel as a sophomore and then for three more years,” Seegraber said. “He and the subject sparked my love for biological sciences. It has been very informative learning and he is a very nice teacher. I can ask questions and get extra help on the subject.”

Kuchel said Seegraber’s mantra could be “Good enough is the enemy of excellence.”

“Becky is an extremely quiet young woman. She diligently strives for the very best in everything she does,” he said. “I have had the great pleasure of having her in three of my year-long biology classes, two of them honors or AP classes. I wish I could have a hundred more students just like her.”

Seegraber has attended Florence schools since kindergarten, as have her three older siblings.

“It’s a small school but it is great for more interaction with the teachers and you get to know them personally,” she said. “There are a lot of opportunities with clubs and sports and there is a variety of extra classes in the curriculum that you can take.”

Seegraber said she is one of the two salutatorians in her class of 74, one of the largest classes to graduate at Florence in 10 years. She has not participated in sports.

“I swim a lot in the summer and I enjoy biking,” she said. “The rest of my free time I spend reading.”

Her classic favorite is “The Catcher in the Rye.” Seegraber has participated in 4-H for eight years, Science Olympiad for three years, and two service organizations, Key Club and National Honor Society, for two years.

“In Science Olympiad, you partner with another student for competition,” she said. The big competition is in Butte in November. My projects were on astronomy, anatomy and aerodynamics where you build a plane that had to fly as far as possible and also build a contraption that had to go a certain distance without cracking an egg.”

Seegraber said she has many pets.

“My favorite pets are my cats, I just love cuddling up with them and they

have unique personalities,” she said. “We mostly have goats. We had eight but just got nine babies in two weeks so currently we have 17. It’s mostly my job to help with that, it does take a lot of time but it is worth it.”

Seegraber is planning to attend the University of Montana and live at home. She received the Montana University System Honor Scholarship that will pay for her tuition.

“I’m thinking I want to study ecology,” she said. “I’ve been around animals my whole life and I just love watching them and their behavior. Ecology is the study of animals, the population level, how they interact with one another and the different species. I haven’t decided my career but it will probably include animals.”

Seegraber’s parents, Frank Seegraber and Diana Andrews, are veterinarians at the Big Sky Veterinary Clinic in Missoula.

“I admire that they take care of sick animals,” Seegraber said. “I have been around sick animals and it just makes me sad. I couldn’t do it as a profession. I do think it is an admirable career and they are very inspiring parents, for sure. They both have completed a lot of schooling so it has driven me to do the same. They are good role models.”

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Florence Etier GPA: 4.051 Activities: Concert Band; Marching Band; newspaper reporter; teacher assistant.

Scholarships, awards: University of Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship.

Future: Study English, history or journalism at the University of Montana.

Rylee Close

Activities: National Honor Society, treasurer; Key Club, reporter; Student Council; Art Club.

Future: Study environmental sciences in Hawaii.

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Hamilton High School 2016 Graduating Class Brianna Rose Abrahamsen Timothy Eron Amish Kris Robert Anderson Kristopher Charles Anderson Steven Banks Jordan Taylor Bauder Suzi Bayer Stephen Nelson Berry Taylor Ann Bess Jet Tristan Bibler Alec Parker Blankenship Myron Shawn Brooker Ivy Marie Brooks Tasha Morgan Bryant Hunter Troy Bumgarner Rebekah Lynn Butler Michelle Anne Calderwood Ashley Jade Campbell Aidan Bennett Carmody Shannon Juliette Casale Minica Margaret Casbara Brandon Lyle Cleveland Aunika Elaine Conway Eleanor G. Crow James Robert Daffin Mariah Kirsten Davis Kimberley Anne Denton Daniel Logan Derry Elizabeth Leone-Mae Dodson Alexander Michael Draper Baylie Susannah Duce BreAnn Saunie Duce Shane Russell Ehlers Christian Michael Ellis Sting-Ray Dennis Engel Brenden Wayne Foster Sean Tyler Galloway Caitlin Renee Gillespie Benjamin Daniel Gabriel Gillum Levi Zachary Goddard Hunter Joseph Goligoski

Kendal Kathleen Gordon Hannah Morgan Grable Rachel Kinsey Grimes Kasondra Marie Grymes Austin Josie Price Lloyed Hale Brianne Madeline Hall McKayla Jean Hamilton Casey Jones Hammond Oceaana Sky HammondWegman Joshua William Heath Marissa Renee Henault Jodi Lynn Hinson Kade Alan Hudgins Bret Donald Huxtable Tiffany Marie Hylton Ciara Rene Isaak Ammon John Jackson Joseph Russell Johnson Tyler Landon Johnson Avery Don Joyner Jon Jensen Kearns Olivia Autumn Kern Georgia Kimball Vanessa D. King Cody William Knez Sarah Caroline Krout Athena Carr Lande Samantha Ann Latray Kestrel Callahan Lehrman Matthew Allen Lopez Nathan James Loranger Mariah Lee Lund Donald Alton Maclean Helen Sky Madeen Franklin James Marquardt Makayla Renee Marshall Hayden Maxwell Martz Matthew Bryan McDonald Cameron Daniel Meikle Charles Joseph Melnarik Jonas Dominic Mewes Michael Algernon Mohn Kelsey Shay Morris

Justin M. Murray Kloie Bree Nye Keelie Marie O’Brien Emma Kaityln Olbricht Emily Elizabeth Olin Hollie Lissette Ostler Sirenah Ann-Marie Paisley Benjamin James Paredes Dana Harmon Parker Ethan Emmanuel Parker Mackenna Lynn Passey Derek Wayne Pederson Nathon Alexander Petersen Douglas Kane Philbrook Bailey Khay Pitzinger Ethan M. Recht Aleesha Marie Redmon Madison Elizabeth Reese Vivea Reutov Angela Rose Reyes Jonathan Isaiah Ringer Syndi Kalyn Rose Larami Anna Elizabeth Schara Sophia Jo Jamette Schmit Eveanna Louise Scott Kaitlin Helvi Sherman Conner Golden Smith Joao Austin Tavares-Clark Nikolas A. Tavares-Clark Mason Andrew Tredik Spencer Jacob Tredik Theresa Trinh Joshua Allen Triplett Kenny Turner Brodey Aaron Tuttle Sandra Lynn Ulrich Chase Veldboom Brendan Luke Wathen Breanna Lynne Wilson Zane Charles Wilson Sebastian Blaze Yule Julia Esther Zepeda Elizabeth Johanna Zohner Benjamin Zysberg

Hamilton High Scholarships Brianna Abrahamsen Parents: Erik and Lisa Abrahamsen The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Ravalli Electric Co-op “Luck of the Draw” Scholarship University of Montana Scholarship William Enderlein Scholarship Farmers State Bank Scholarship Miss Jack M. Crutchfield Scholarship Ravalli Sports Club Scholarship Tim Amish Parents: David and Amelia Amish Montana State University System Honor Scholarship Air Force Top Math/Science Award Montana State University COE Legacy Scholarship Montana State University Premier Scholarship Kris Anderson Parents: Kris and Karen Anderson The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship University of Montana Rodeo Scholarship JD Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship Jordan Bauder Parents: Dean and Wendy Bauder Rob Betz Memorial Scholarship Carroll College Halo Scholarship Carroll College Trustee Scholarship Carroll College Opportunity Award University of Montana Academic Scholarship University of Portland Arthur Schulte Scholarship Eastern Washington WUE Scholarship Suzi Bayer Parents: Allen Spiggle and Kris Bayer Ravalli Electric Co-op “Luck of the Draw” Scholarship Moerkerke Vocational Scholarship Dale Kraft Vocational Scholarship Michelle Calderwood Parents: Mark and Carol Calderwood Ravalli Electric Co-op “Luck of the Draw” Scholarship Aidan Carmody Parents: Aaron and Jen Carmody The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship University of Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship Montana State University Music Scholarship Faith Lutheran Church Scholarship Pacific University Oregon Honors Scholarship Pacific University Oregon Pacesetter Scholarship

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Hamilton High Scholarships Pacific University Oregon Music Talent Award Pacific University Oregon Montana Student Achievement Award Gerloff Family Memorial Scholarship Dean and Virginia Vinal Music Scholarship The Bitterroot Performing Arts Council Scholarship The Mildred Brownlee Memorial Music Scholarship John Phillip Sousa Band Award Minica Casbara Parents: Jack and Bromley Casbara Alma Hayes Art Scholarship Hamilton Garden Club Scholarship Black Mountain Software Scholarship Brandon Cleveland Parents: Klint and JoAnne Cleveland Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Boise St University Gems Scholarship Montana State University Premier Scholarship Envirothon Scholarship Baylie Duce Parents: Jay and Stacie Duce US Army Scholar Athlete Award William Enderlein Scholarship Montana Youth Soccer Association Scholarship Wendy’s Heisman State Finalist Booster Club Appreciation Award The Moriah Hughes Memorial Scholarship

BreAnn Duce Parents: Jay and Stacie Duce Utah State University Nonresident Waiver Academic Scholarship Montana State Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship William Enderlein Scholarship Sting-Ray Engel Parents: Rosita Gustafson Big Sky Eye Care Scholarship Justin Johnson Memorial Scholarship

Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship KaSondra Grymes Parents: Tom and Carron Grymes Big Sky Eye Care Scholarship Faith Lutheran Church Scholarship HUT Scholarship Casey Hammond Parents: Patricia Hammond and Amie Morton Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Bitterroot Valley Elks Lodge No. 1651 Scholarship

Caitlin Gillespie Parents: Warren and Michele Gillespie United States Air Force Academy Appointment Benjamin Gillum Parents: Paul and Lori Gillum Governor’s Best and Brightest Merit Scholarship Hannah Grable Parents: Jim and Monica Grable Montana State University System Honor Scholarship Concordia College Excellence Scholarship Montana State University Premier Scholarship Seattle University Trustees Scholarship Sarah Lawrence College Presidential Scholarship University of Denver Provost Scholarship University of Washington Purple & Gold Scholar Vassar College Vassar Scholarship Whitman College D.K. Peterson Scholarship William Enderlein Scholarship

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Hamilton High Scholarships Wesleyan Scholarship Wesleyan Charles Ray Scholarship Wesleyan Matriculation Grant B.P.O. Elks Scholarship Western Oregon University Presidential Scholarship University of Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship Georgetown University Scholarship 1789 Georgetown Scholarship Brown University Sidney Frank Scholarship Lewis & Clark Trustee Endowed Scholarship Lewis & Clark Leadership & Service Award Lewis & Clark Grant Franklin & Marshall Trustee Grant American University Dean’s Scholarship American University Grant Occidental College Scholarship Colgate University Scholarship Kiwanis Loren Johnson Scholarship Josh Heath Parents: Brett and Lavon Heath USMC Distinguished Athlete Award Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship

Montana Tech Performance Based Scholarship Montana Tech Arthur J. Mattila Scholarship The Montana Tech Marcus Daly Gold Tuition Waiver Scholarship The Utah State University Non-Resident Scholarship Dixie State University Non-Resident Scholarship Booster Club Appreciation Award Bret Huxtable Parents: Paul and Lori Huxtable Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship\ Bronc of the Year Dale Berry Memorial Scholarship Ciara Isaak Parents: LeRoy and Jeannine Isaak The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Montana State University System Honors Scholarship USMC Scholastic Excellence Award Americanism Award – American Legion

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Avery Joyner Parents: Tim and Jennifer Joyner Montana State University Premier Scholarship Roy Morris Memorial Scholarship Kestrel Lehrman Parents: John Lehrman and Jennifer Callahan University of Hawaii Manoa WUE Scholarship Fort Lewis College Merit Scholarship Western Washington University Western Award for Excellence Scholarship Montana State University Premier Scholarship Nathan Loranger Parents: Jim and Shelley Loranger Northwest Athletic Scholarship Mariah Lund Parents: Tim and Claudi Jo Lund Montana State University Premier Scholarship First Security Bank Scholarship William Enderlein Scholarship Helen Madeen Parents: Paul Madeen and Laura Garber USMC Semper Fidelis Award Whitworth University Presidential Scholarship Carroll College Presidential Scholarship Carroll College Opportunity Grant Carroll College Community Living Grant Carroll College Borromeo Guild Grant Carroll College Halo Scholarship Pacific Lutheran University Dean’s Scholarship Pacific Lutheran University Q Club Scholarship Pacific Lutheran University Access Grant University of Denver Scholarship University of Denver DU Educational Grant University of Puget Sound President’s Scholarship University of Puget Sound Grant Willamette University Scholarship Willamette University Grant United States Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence William Enderlein Scholarship Cameron Meikle Parents: Tim and Susanne Meikle Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship US Army Scholar Athlete Award

Montana State University System Honor Scholarship Ravalli County Fish and Wildlife Scholarship Air Force Top Math/Science Award Montana State University Presidential Scholarship Claremont McKenna College Scholarship Carleton College Scholarship Pearl E. Badger Memorial Scholarship Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship Kiwanis Scholarship Hamilton Physical Therapy Scholarship Roy Morris Memorial Scholarship Jimmy Robbins Award Rotary Health Sciences Scholarship Moriah Hughes Memorial Scholarship Kloie Nye Parents: Travis and Sky Nye Big Sky Eye Care Scholarship USMC Distinguished Athlete Award Lady Bronc of the Year Emma Olbricht Parents: Troy and Elke Olbricht Five Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines Scholarship Mason V. Hargett and Iva M. Hargett Scholarship Grand Canyon University Whitworth University Presidential Scholarship Whitworth University Music Grant Whitworth University Vocal Scholarship Whitworth University Diversity Scholarship Whitworth University Grant Point Loma Nazarene University Trustees Academic Scholarship Sirenah Paisley Parents: Nikki Brown Bitterroot Valley Board of Realtors Quality of Life Award Mackenna Passey Parents: Krista Mohn Northern Arizona University Scholarship Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship University of Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship Montana State University Premier Scholarship Ethan Recht Parents: Howard and Liesl Recht

Hamilton High Scholarships Jonathan Ringer Parents: John and Dawn Ringer The Stoenner Leadership Scholarship Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship Sydni Rose Parents: Duke Rose and Sherry Shipley William Enderlein Scholarship The Stoenner Leadership Scholarship Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship The Patrick Gilmore Award for Band Sophia Schmit Parents: Tom Schmit and Marie Antonioli The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Trail West Bank Scholarship Kim Sutherland Scholarship Montana State University Premier Scholarship International Chapter P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Carroll College Presidential Scholarship Carroll College Opportunity Award Pearl E. Badger Memorial Scholarship William Enderlein Scholarship Rotary Health Sciences Scholarship Eveanna Scott Parents: Timothy and Anna Scott Carroll College Founders Award Carroll College Opportunity Award Mason Tredik Parents: Craig and Diane Tredik Americanism Award – American Legion Spencer Tredik Parents: Craig and Diane Tredik The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship Carroll College Presidential Scholarship Carroll College Opportunity Award Carroll College St. Albert Scholarship Montana State University Premier Scholarship Theresa Trinh Parents: Nguyen and Kim Trinh The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholar-

ship Youth Serve Montana Scholarship Bitterroot Valley Elks Lodge No. 1651 Scholarship Montana State University Premier Scholarship Montana State Elks Scholarship Carroll College Parish Scholarship University of Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship University of Portland President’s Scholarship Carroll College Bishop Carroll Scholarship Carroll College Opportunity Award Pacific University Oregon Honors Scholarship St. Catherine University Presidential Scholarship St. Catherine Sophia Brough Kampfer Scholarship Bitterroot Women’s Club Scholarship Pacific University Oregon Montana Student Achievement Award Mason V. Hargett and Iva M. Hargett Scholarship William Enderlein Scholarship Kiwanis Scholarship Joshua Triplett Parents: Mark and Becky Triplett Army ROTC Scholarship Rocky Mountain College Presidential Scholarship Rocky Mountain College Athletic Scholarship Army Presidential Scholarship Army Cross Country Grant Army Football Grant Army RMC Bear Grant Brendan Wathen Parents: Shawn and Laura Wathen NSDA Academic All American Award Sebastian Yule Parents: Rebecca Curzon Bitterroot Valley Board of Realtors Quality of Life Award Zane Wilson Parents: Chad Wilson, Wes and Regina Plettenburg Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship

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Hamilton High School senior Casey Hammon Amy Conkel for the

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Hamilton senior Casey Hammond applied to 11 prestigious colleges and universities and was accepted at all 11 schools. He selected Georgetown University where he will study political science on a full-ride scholarship.

Hammond credits the Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America, LEDA, Program.

He is Montana’s first LEDA scholar.

“LEDA is about connecting underrepresented students to leadership positions,” Hammond said. “They see these prestigious universities as the nexus to those leadership positions.”

The program improves college access for low-income students and teaches leadership, networking skills and self-confidence.

“The LEDA support enables you, empowers you to seek out the schools and apply to all their resources,” Hammond said.

Hammond applied to the program, was accepted and last summer spent seven weeks at the Princeton camp learning the life skills for success. At the camp, the scholars looked at elite colleges and programs.

“I created a list of 11 schools ranging from likely schools to dream schools,” Hammond said. “I didn’t expect to get accepted to all 11. As the acceptance letters kept rolling in, the excitement kept building. I got accepted to my top three Georgetown, Brown and Wesleyan and I didn’t know what to do with myself.”

Hammond had visited Georgetown and Wesleyan during the camp but he had not visited Brown University. Brown provided Hammond a travel grant to visit them.

“I love it immensely, the atmosphere, people, the environment but I had to think what I wanted out of my school in terms of a perspective career and

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since I want to be a politician, specifically work in the state department, it’s hard not to choose Georgetown because of its location in D.C.” Hammond said he considers himself a liberal.

“Brown is full of liberals but since I see one of the biggest problems is polarization for political arena I saw myself attending Brown surrounded by a bunch of outspoken liberals,” he said. “If I want to create unity, I need a different atmosphere. Georgetown is a mix of outspoken liberals and outspoken conservatives so that was the deciding factor.”

Hammond said he likes to argue and debate.

“I’ve always been interested in political leaders, debates and how candidates carry themselves,” he said. “When I went to LEDA, I started taking politics classes and writing classes and I realize my skills were toward speaking, writing and social gathering. I loved that environment. I’m good at math and science but when it came to government I got excited to read my government text book.”

Hammond said he is excited to listen to State of the Union address, realizes he wants to live his life in that environment and sees the need for political leaders. He notes leaders are different from politicians.

“They used to be the same name but this polarization and this self-indulgence has created two different terms,” he said. “Leaders are no longer politicians. I want to become a leader that brings those terms back together.”

At Georgetown, Hammond plans to major in government, with an emphasis in international politics, specifically on the Middle East. After a year, he plans to transfer in to their school of Foreign Service.

“I want a nice balance of foreign and domestic policy,” he said.

Hammond has lived in Montana all his life. He lives with his grandmother and mother. He practices Jujitsu at the Dog Pound, is president of Key Club, vice president of National Honor Society and a 4-H Mentor. He is the first in his immediate family to attend college. He said he feels that Hamilton High School has prepared him for college.

“Georgetown has a phenomenal first generation program, which I’m excited to be part of,” Hammond said.

“LEDA makes sure we have the support, networks and resources we need to be successful in college. I’ll be part of LEDA for life and be part of this network, this family,” he said. “After Leda the horizon got a lot wider, we’ll keep going and see where it lands. It is fantastic.”

Hammond has attended Hamilton schools, K-12, and is one of 13 valedictorians.

Principal Dan Kimzey said Hammond is an asset to the school.

“His work ethic is beyond compare, he is a natural leader and he inspires others to better themselves,” Kimzey said. “He is an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing, which is evident in his acceptance by all 11 highly competitive universities he applied to attend.”

Kimzey said he is proud of Hammond.

“I can’t think of a nicer young man to have all of these golden opportunities at hand,” Kimzey said. “He will take full-advantage of those opportunities and will be a leader at the national level one day in the near future.”

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Hamilton High School Top Students Tim Amish Hamilton High School Parents: Amelia Amish, David Amish GPA: 4.0 High School Activities Student Council 2014/2016: Sophomore and Junior Class President, Executive Board Vice President 2015, 2016. Science Club Vice President 2014/2015, Science Club 2012 – 2016, Varsity Cross Country 2014/2015, Boys State Senate Selection 2015. Science Olympiad: 2015 State Champions, 2nd Place Robotic Arm, 2nd Place game an (programming), 1st place protein modeling. Key Club 2012-2016.

Scholarships and Awards Montana University System Honor Scholarship. Montana State University College of Engineering Legacy Scholarship. Valedictorian 2016, AP Scholar with destination 2015, National Honor Society 2015/2016, Academic All State 2014-2015. High Honor Roll 20122016. Microscopy and Microanalyst 2016 Conference Journal Authors.

Minica Casbara Hamilton High School Parents: Jack & Bromley Casbara High School Activities Science Olympiad – State Champion, EnviroThon, Science Club, Speech v. Debate, Varsity Tennis, Girls State, Academic Allstate, National Honor Society, Key Club Scholarships and Awards Violet Richardson Soroptimist Award for volunteer work Future Education/Goals/Area of Study After a gap year, I will be attending Pitzer College in Claremont, California to purse in Environmental Analysis and minors in Spanish & Art

Bailey Duce Hamilton High School Parents: Jay & Stacie Duce GPA 4.0 High School Activities National Honor Society, Key Club, Publications – Editor, Concert Choir, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Track & Field, Varsety Basketball, Phantom of the Opera & Hairspray Musical Cast Member, and Key Club Convention Representative Scholarships and Awards All–state and All-conference soccer, Lady Bronc Payer of the Year 2015, Defender of the year 2014, All-conference Track, Basketball State Campion 2015, Academic All-state, Junior Honor Guard, Superior Choir Rating At Districts, Wendy’s High School Heisman State Finalist, Montana Youth Soccer Association Scholarship.

Future Education To attend Brigham Young University – Provo and Major in Marketing Breann Duce Hamilton High School Parents: Stacie & Jay Duce GPA 4.0 High School Activities Key Club, Varsity Track, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Soccer, Concert Choir, Yearbook – Editor, National Honor Society, Key Club Convention Representative, Phantom of the Opera & Hairspray Cast Member Scholarships & Awards Academic All-state, All-state Soccer 2015, All-conference Soccer 2015, Shodair Soccer Classic Team, Kiwanis All-Valley All-Star Game, Basketball State Champion 2015, Junior Honor Guard, Lady Bronc Defender of the Year, Elles foundation most valuable Student Scholarship, Prudential Spirit of

Community Certificate of Excellence Superior Choral Ratings Future Education To attend Brigham Young University – Provo to major in communications Sting-Ray Engel Hamilton High School Parents: Rosita Gustafson & Tim Peterson GPA 4.0 High School Activities Speech, Debate & Drama. Key club. National Honor Society, National Speech & debate Association.

Scholarships & Awards MSU Premier Scholarships Future Education Attend Montana State University in Bozeman to study general engineering.

Casey Hammond Hamilton High School Parents: Amile Morten (Mother, Patrizia Hammond (Grandma) GPA 4.0 High School Activities Concert Choir, Guys & Dolls, Wrestling, Key Club President, National Honor Society Vice President, Cross Country Scholarship & Awards The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship, Bitterroot Valley Elks Lodge No. 1651 Scholarship, Wesleyan Scholarship, Wesleyan Charles Ray Scholarship, Wesleyan Matriculation Grant, B.P.O. Elks Scholarship, Western Oregon University Presidential Scholarship, University of Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship, Georgetown University Scholarship, 1789 Georgetown Scholarship, Brown University Sidney Frank Scholarship, Lewis & Clark Grant, Franklin

& Marshall Trustee Grant, American University Dean’s Scholarship, American University Scholarship, Occidental College Scholarship, Colgate University Scholarship.

Future Education I plan on studying government and international relations at Georgetown University. After, I wish to return to law school and work for the state department.

Ciara Isaak Hamilton High School Parents: L. Darrin Isaak & Jeannine Isaak GPA 4.0 High School Activities Concert Choir, Guys & Dolls, Student Council Student Body President, NHS President, Cross County, Cheerleading Captain, Science Olympiad Nationals Finalist.

Scholarships & Awards Montana State University Premier Scholarship, Montana University System Honors Scholarship, Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship, Oregon State University Provost Scholarship, Oregon University Tuition Grant, University of Washington Honors Achievement Award.

Future Education Attend Montana Sate University to study Biology and begin a long life of schooling to being a doctor or some profession.

Olivia Kern Hamilton High School Parents: Jeff Kern & Jessica Randazzo GPA 4.0 Key Club, Student Council, Soccer, Volleyball, Choir.

Scholarships & Awards MSU Premier

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Future Education Attend Montana State University to study Neuroscience & Cell Biology Cameron Meikle Hamilton High School Susanne Meikle & Tim Meikle GPA 4.0 High School Activities Concert Choir, Guys and Dolls, Key Club, National Honor Society, Cross Country, Track and Field, Montana West Youth Tracks Club, Bitterroot Swim Team, Science Olympiad, Science Club.

Scholarships Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship, MSU Presidential Scholarship, MUS Scholarship, Rotary Club Health Sciences Scholarship Future Plans Go to Carleton College, study Biology and Physics, and Physics, and play a lot of ultimate Frisbee.

P.E.O. Start Award Rotary Club Health Science Scholarship Carroll Gold Scholarship Future Education Attending Montana State University to major in microbiology, intent to have a career in laboratory science

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Hamilton Valedictorians: (back row) Baylie Duce, Olivia Kern, Ciara Isaak, Sydni Rose, Minica Casbara, Cameron Meikle, Theresa Trinh, Casey Hammond, Breann Duce, (front row) Sophia Schmit, Tim Amish, Josh Heath and Sting-Ray Engel.

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Sydni Rose Hamilton High School Parents: Sherry Shipley & Edward Rose GPA 4.0 High School Activities National Honor Society, Women’s Varsity Golf, Key Club, Pep band, Marching band Scholarships & Awards Violet Richardson Award, Distinguished Scholars Award, First Generation Scholarship Future Education Major in Accounting, get my CPA and continue on to law school Sophia Schmit Hamilton High School Parents: Tom Schmit & Marie Antonioli GPA 4.0 High School Activities Science Club, Science Olympiad, EnviroThon, National Honor Society, Key Club, Tennis, Piano Scholarships & Awards Greater Ravalli Foundation, Montana State University Premier

Theresa Trinh Hamilton High School Parents: King and Kim Trinh GPA 4.0 Student Council, Key Club, Tennis, National Honor Society, H Club Scholarships & Awards Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarships, Elks Scholarship, Carroll College Parish Scholarship, Youth Serve Montana Scholarship, Carroll College Bishop Scholarship Future Plans Plans to attend Carroll College to study Pre-Optometry and major in Chemistry Josh Heath Hamilton High School Parents: Brett & Lavon Heath GPA 4.0 High Scholl Activities Basketball, Golf, Tennis, National Honor Society, Key Club Scholarships & Awards Authur J, Mattila Scholarship, Marcus Daly Gold Tuition Waiver, Performance Based Scholarship Future Education Play collegiate golf and study Mechanical Engineering at Montana Tech.

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Hamilton Christian Academy senior Savannah Bickish Amy Conkel for the

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Hamilton Christian Academy has their first high school graduate this year.

Senior Savannah Bickish was home schooled through her sophomore year then transferred to the academy and completed the requirements for high school.

Bickish said it was the perfect fit for her.

“I love the people, I love the opportunities and I love the good, wholesome spirit that I’m working under too,” she said. “The teachers are really nice and classes are small so you get specialized time with each teacher. You get help with what you’re struggling with.”

These years at the academy were her first to experience having a locker, going from class to class and being able to practice conversing in the language she was studying.

“Being able to learn Spanish has been one of the best experiences with a teacher to practice and talk and get it down to learn and know it,” Bickish said. “I love English and History has always been one of my favorite subjects.”

Bickish said she enjoyed the opportunities available for students at the Hamilton Christian Academy. Each week the high school students visited the Bitterroot FabLab for 3-D printing. The students at the academy started a club called Students Reaching Out and Volunteering.

“We go to Council on Aging and we started serving and helping,” Bickish said. “We have adopted a highway and we’ll clean it the last week of school.”

Bickish volunteers at the Bitterroot Humane Society and at home she raises sheep and moves irrigation pipe. She also knits, crochets, folk

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dances and participates in martial arts.

She participated in track and competed in the 100 meter, javelin and discus. Her team of three competed in the finals in Coeur d’Alene against schools from all over the region.

Bickish said she appreciated the personal attention from teachers and counselors as they helped her map out life goals.

“I’d like to go to Japan and learn Japanese. I feel like God is calling me to Japan,” She said. “I want to be a missionary over there and I’d also like to be an art teacher. I taught art to the third and fourth grade students at HCA. Being able to teach them has made me realize I really enjoy teaching.

I never thought about being a teacher.”

After graduation, Bickish said she will go to Bible College. She will study Faith Bible Institute on DVD’s through her church, Solid Rock Baptist Church. It is a class every Monday for a three-year program.

Bickish plans to attend Bitterroot College and study towards a business degree. She has been taking art classes at the Bitterroot College.

“Art is very hands-on and it is better in person with someone teaching you,” she said.

Bickish won a trip to Washington D.C. as an ambassador for Ravalli Electric Cooperative. She won the essay contest by answering the question “How can REC reach out to the youth of the community to help them get involved?”

“It was a one or two page essay and in June I get to go for a week with everything paid,” Bickish said. “We’ll see a lot of memorials and will go to the White House and have a dinner with a senator or representative. The REC pays for everything and even gives spending money. It’s a once-in-alifetime opportunity and I’m so looking forward to seeing history.”

Hamilton Christian Academy administrator Stephanie Beck said she is excited to have a student graduate at from their program.

“Savannah is a pleasure to work with, exemplifying the character traits and skills that every parent and teacher would like to see in their graduates: joy, diligence, self-advocacy and willingness while utilizing impressive communication skills,” Beck said. “She will make a difference in her world.”

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Stevensville High School 2016 Graduating class Dallas Adams Allison Agostino Joshua Barker Rachel Barringer Troy Batt Kordale Behner Colton Belcourt Jenna Berthoud Thomas Blachura Deanna Blair Riley Booth Dakota Bragg Elizabeth Brown

Rachel Brown Brittany Calhoon Jenna Cardenas Hunter Casey Levi Casman Shawn Cassidy Matthew Chaplin Cheyenne Conner Casey Cook Christian Crites John Diepstraten Ysabel Echevario John Edwards Faith Ellis Jacob Emery

Allison Enzler Blige Eyer Jake Ezelle Bennetto Fernandez Danielle Haacke Vanessa Hackworth Connor Hall Benjamin Hallford Robert Harrington Joshua Harthan Jax Hassler Alena Haugo Ben Hooper Austin Jenne Allisa Johnson

Rial Johnson Savannah Jurasek Evan Kelly Ember Kleen Sierra Leese Braeden Loveless Jamie Lowe Gabrielle Lykins Rylee McCoy-Kopsa Justin McDonald Nathan McFadden Emma McKinley Hannah Miller Alison Mim Mack Robert Morawic

Morgan Munson Benjamen Nentwig Ava Orr Karmen Page Tuesday Painter Cassidy Panko Dustin Pape Austin Potton Mikala Qualls Quade Renstrom David Rich Jennifer Rokosch Devin Roudabush James Schmidt Victoria Scothorn

Madeline Servoss Brody Severson Madison Skinner James Standish Hunter Street Nick Sundberg Jakob Thompson Evie Tiplady Juan Toro Bryce Torrey Oscar Umhey Ali Ward Keaton Webster Tony Wiber Bailey Wohlman

Stevensville High School Awards & Honors Kordale Behner Parents: Candy and George Behner Montana Western Football Scholarship Future Plans: University of Montana Western Deanna Blair Parents: Jolene and Shad Blair Spartan Grant Future Plans: Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mi

Elizabeth Brown Parents: Robi and Tige Brown NAU Academic Achievement Scholarship, WUE Scholarship, NAU Founders Gold Scholarship Future Plans: Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Az Rachel Brown Parents: Robi and Tige Brown MSU Premier Scholarship, Ravalli Electric Co-op Scholarship, Rotary Club of Hamilton Scholarship

Future Plans: Montana State University, Bozeman

Jenna Cardenas Parents: Dolf and Linda Cardenas MSU Premier Scholarship Western Washington University, Bellingham, Wa Hunter Casey Sherri and Doug Williams Cross Country Scholarship Future Plans: Montana State University, Bozeman

Shawn Cassidy Parent: Michele Morris Wyotech Zenith Scholarship Future Plans: WyoTech Faith Ellis Parent: Katie Ellis MSU Premier Scholarship, Graduation Matters Montana Scholarship, Jacket Scholar Scholarship Future Plans: Montana State University, Bozeman

Benjamin Hallford Parents: David Hallford Horatio Alger Scholarship, FFA Alumni Scholarship Future Plans: University of MT Joshua Harthan Parents: Jerome and Janette Harthan MSU Premier Scholarship, Governor’s Best and Brightest Scholarship Future Plans: Montana State University, Bozeman Jax Hassler Parent: Scott Hassler University of Montana Music Scholarship Future Plans: University of Montana Alena Haugo Angela and Gabe Charbonneau, Wes Haugo Pacific Luthern University Faculty Award Pacific Luthern Univeristy Rial Johnson Parents: Craig & Delane Johnson Montana University System Honors Scholarship, Horatio Alg-

ers Montana Scholarship, MSU Premier Scholarship, Federal Pell Grant Future Plans: Montana State University, Bozeman Gabrielle Lykins Parents: Matthew and Maryjo Lykins MSU Premier Scholarship Montana State University, Bozeman Emma McKinley Parents: Pete & Cindy McKinley Carroll College Presidential Scholarship Future Plans: Carroll College

Alison Mim Mack Parents: Gene Mim Mack and Robbie Springs University of Puget Sound Presidential Scholarship Future Plans: University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Wa Ava Orr

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Parents: Taylor and Sally Orr College of St. Benedict Presidential Scholarship, College of St. Benedict All Saints Scholarship, College of St. Benedict Recognition Scholarship, College of St. Benedict Violin Performance Scholarship Future Plans: College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, Mn

Tuesday Painter Parents: Ryan Painter Griz Opportunity Scholarship, Federal Pell Grant Future Plans: University of Montana

Brody Severson Parents: Lee and MaryAnn Severson Eagles Scholarship Future Plans: Helena College

James Standish Parents: Lenny Standish University of Montana Music Scholarship Future Plans: University of Montana Nick Sundberg Parents: Bill and Melissa Sundberg American Legion Scholarship, Harvard Faculty Scholarship, College Start-Up Grant, MUS Honor Scholarship for National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists Future Plans: Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Evie Tiplady Parents: Kim and Tim Tiplady Montana Youth Soccer Association Scholarship, Ravalli Electric Co-op Scholarship, President’s Excellence Scholarship, Edwardian Scholarship, Missoula Federal Credit Union Scholarship Future Plans: St. Edwards University, Austin, TX

Stevensville senior Rial Johnson MICHELLE McCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

Stevensville senior Rial Johnson enjoys music and computer programming.

He has a big vision for his future, studying computer science at Montana State University then working in a big city.

“I liked Bozeman and MSU offered me a full-tuition scholarship so I won’t have to pay for it,” Johnson said. “I got a scholarship based on my class rank of five with an ACT score that put me up there.”

Johnson said he wants to do programming, web development and running websites.

“Ideally, I would like to live in Austin, Texas, the growing technology center with a growing economy,” Johnson said. “I like the politics there and I really like the quality of life. It is the live music capitol of the world. Plus, it is a big city but it is not New York.”

Johnson said his second choice for a place to live is Hong Kong.

“It is a big business city and I’m fascinated with going and living in a big city,” he said. “It was under British rule for a hundred years so it is like eastern but also I wouldn’t be completely alienated there.

I could find western food. It is one of the biggest business cities in the world and is the tallest city in the world. I’ve only been in Stevensville so the big cities attract me.”

Johnson has attended Stevensville schools since second grade. He has had perfect attendance for 11 years.

“My experience here is that the atmosphere is good,” he said. “I think if you let yourself enjoy it, you will. I have friends here.”

He said he has had good opportunities and enjoyed the extra-curricular activities. He has com-

peted on the track team for four year on the distance team. He runs the two-mile, one-mile and for cross-country runs the three mile.

Johnson has been in the band program since fifth grade.

“I play percussion, mallet percussion and piano. I know how to play and read music,” he said. “We have an awesome band director, Jeremy Ruff. He has been really great. He is really engaged with us and we joke around but he also sets us straight and helps us produce good music. For not being the biggest program, we’ve put together a great sounding band and it’s cool to be involved in that.”

Johnson said he is not certain he will join the MSU marching band “Spirit of the West” but he plans to continue to play music.

“My father is a musician and we have a studio in our house,” he said. “He has played guitar every week for 40 years. I definitely want to stay in music.”

Johnson said his favorite class is band but he also enjoys the history classes at Stevensville.

“I like to learn about the political system and the history of our government,” he said.

Principal Brian Gum said Johnson is an outstanding senior.

“During Rial’s years at SHS he has been active in soccer, track, cross country and four years of participation in band,” Gum said. “Rial was also involved in the ‘SHS Top 5’ which participates in the yearly elementary school assembly, Bikes for Books. Rial is an all-around great kid, who I know will do big things in this world.”

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Victor High School Victor High School Awards & Honors

2016 Graduating class Dallas Curtis Baines Amanda Jean Corder *Salutatorian

Esteban Cespedes Cubillos

Dallas Baines Parents: Pamela Cleaves Cory Baines University of Montana W. J. Gallagher College of Technology Scholarship

Riley Della Silva Parents: Todd & Ruth Della Silva Trails West Bank Scholarship-$500 Jim & Mary Hileman Memorial Scholarship $1000

Jack Pederson Parents: Jack & Robin Barber Ravalli Electric Co-Op Scholarship Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship $8000 with a match of $8000 from MSU $16,000 Bitterroot Women’s Club $500 Jim & Mary Hileman Memorial Scholarship$1000 MSU Premiere Scholarship Jake Jabs College of Business BPA scholarship

Emily Walling Parents: Daniel & Tina Walling Val Moore Scholarship for Music and Performing Arts Naomi Chapter Order of the Eastern Star-$500 Governor’s Best & Brightest MERIT Scholarship $2000 a year Tom Hewitt Scholarship $500

*Foreign Exchange Student

Riley Val Della Silva Jasmine Jewel Drewien Travis Dalton Essick Chantz Jordan Johnson *Montana Youth Challenge Graduate

Maria Alana Larson Austin David Lewis Josie Rae Lewis Jack Sylvester Pederson Suncee Rae Perry Preston Clark Philbrick Samantha Marie Sage Steven Anthony Scheffer Shania Kimberliey Stevens Emily Louise Walling *Valedictorian

Conner Wilson Parents: Paul & Wendy Wilson Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship $8000 with a match of $8000 from MSU $16,000

Conner Paul Wilson

Victor Top Students Emily Louise Walling

GPA 4.0 High School Activities: Band, Choir, Drama, Basketball, Honor Society Scholarships: Val Moore Scholarship for Music and Performing Arts Naomi Chapter Order of the Eastern Star $500 Governor’s Best & Brightest MERIT Scholarship $2000 a year Tom Hewitt Scholarship-$500.00 Future Plans: Music/ General Studies at the University of Montana

Amanda Jean Corde GPA 3.8 High School Activities: Student Council, Culture Camp, Drama, Middle School Play Manager, Mentor Future Plans: Undecided at this time

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Victor senior Austin Lewis MICHELLE McCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

Victor senior Austin Lewis plans to study integrated business entrepreneurship at North Idaho College.

His goal is to make a business for manufacturing custom knives.

Lewis has attended Victor schools since kindergarten.

“I love the community feel here with a small school,” Lewis said. “Everyone seems to be friends with tight friend groups and a small class with only 14 seniors. Everyone gets along great and we know a lot about each other, like one big family.”

His favorite sport growing up was basketball and he has participated in the Kiwanis All Star Basketball game for two years. He was team captain of the Pirates’ basketball team this year. They had a winning season but did not advance beyond regular season play.

Lewis said he learned about leadership as team captain.

“It was challenging and a big learning experience in terms of holding people accountable but in a constructive way and accepting my wrong, owning up to it and showing others what not to do,” Lewis said. “It was important for me to lead by example. During sprints I made sure I won every single sprint and never missed a single practice or was late. I just tried to make everyone their best.”

Lewis is senior class president and was the junior class treasurer. He participated in FFA and was treasurer and sentinel. His favorite classes are government and shop.

Lewis competed in football his freshman and sophomore years but traded that for work. He did track last year then selected work over that also. He works at Big Creek Dairy, his family’s farm. He makes custom knives on the side too.

“I love making things,” Lewis said. “I’m constantly finding little ideas and deciding to make them instead of buying them. We have a 3-D printer at our school and I set that up, and configured it. It is a joy and a lot of fun.”

Lewis said he enjoys Victor’s CNC machine that uses a computer to control machine tools.

“I helped teach knife-making in shop class. That was a blast,” he said. “I just recently I made a wake board in shop class.”

Lewis said he also loves politics and debating.

“Everyone has their own opinion,” he said. “Politics are intriguing. I love the dynamics. I love getting facts. I research, probably two hours a night just on politics. I’ve researched for my business and I’m constantly researching and learning. I have a passion for learning.”

Lewis said he is ready to attend college.

“I want to create a business plan for a niche knife manufacturing business where people could order custom knives,” he said. “They could pick

out different knife handles and blade shapes and I would go to my computer and my CNC machine would cut it out and I would assemble it.”

Lewis said he it would be a new and different market.

“It would be fun to get with Cabela’s and have computer tablets in their knife area and you pick it out and swipe your card and get it sent to you,” he said. “That’s my dream and what I’m pursuing.”

He selected North Idaho College because of its business program but also water access.

“It is beautiful and right on the lake,” he said. “I love stand up jet skis and this is one of the things I do in the summer so it is a perfect fit for me.”

Principal Dan Johnston said Lewis has developed into a leader in his class.

“He is an independent thinker and makes decisions based on what he feels is best, rather than what his peers are doing,” Johnson said. “Austin is one who thinks and plans ahead. He knows what he is going to do and how he is going to do it before he begins.”

Johnston said Lewis works hard in school.

“Austin pays close attention to his grades and earned a 3.75 GPA for the last term,” Johnston said. “We are proud of Austin and his accomplishments as a Victor Pirate.”

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