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Class of 2020 Student Artwork........................... 3 Corvallis High School................... 6 Darby High School....................... 9 Florence-Carlton High School.....12 Hamilton High School.................15 Hamilton Christian Academy..... 20 Stevensville High School............ 21 Student Artwork......................... 22 Home School Graduates........... 26 Victor High School...................... 27

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1. Darby - Nelson Smith 2. Corvallis - Kit Carlson 3. Stevensville - Naomi Jenne 4. Florence - Cynthia Rendon 5. Hamilton - Josie Baggett Class of 2020 Graduation

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Corvallis artwork 1. Alex Root this page: 2. Kit Carlson

Hamilton - Valori Zohner

Corvallis - Image Reesman

Left: Victor - Kashia Keel Right: Darby - Rylee Nelson

Kaden Ahlers

Charles Atwood

Alis Auch

Madison Bierer

Rebecca Boaz

Kaitlyn Brion

Triston Davis

Lilli Day

Samuel De La Luz Martinez

Carmen Ebsen

Kristofer Ericson

Isabel Evans

River Gladwin

Matthew Glenn

Timothy Gold

Sabrina Goodnight

Trey Gross

Colter Jessop

Shandy Jessop

Chance Jones

Kaylee Jordan

Mikail Kaya

Megan Kirkland

Kodi Koerner

Evan Lee

Kenneth Minch

Gavin Morey

Clayton Morrison Quinton Nelson

Darius Nisly

Charlie Palacios

Hayden Pease

Kylie Pease

Alexandra Root

Rosa Santucci

Chelsea Schiever Audrey Schlosser

Scott Skelton

Jennifer Stoker

Keelee Storrud

James Talia

Christina Weidkamp Cassidy Weidow Derrik Weisweaver

Briar Welling

Rieke Wilken

Jennifer Watt

Nathaniel Broch Courtney Broocker

Shyanne Fisch

Casey Fison

Reigan Hallock Julean Hamilton MacKenzie Heller

Briana Williams Kimmerah Wright

Weston Buhler

Isaac Campbell

Kitana Carlson

Jacob Flowers

Will Flowers

Shae Flynn

Cole Henry

Maria Hickey

Ryan Hubbard

Rachel Cassens Ashlynn Charles Danielle Coates

Olivia French

Hannah Hutchison Jaylyn Jackson

Breeann Lewis

Jaymark Liedle Martina Madsen

Cassidy Potter

Matthew Powell Konner Provence Elizabeth Rahmsdorf

David Thurman

Connor Yetter

Quincy Tripp

Presley Zimmerman

Mercedes Covert

Ethan Gager

Cecily Gerber

Leonardo Girardi

Ruby Jackson

Amelia Jessop

Carter Jessop

Mark Maxey

Jaida McConnell

Tayler Markert Matthew Marshall Hannah Martin

Cassandra Turner Rachel Venema

Ashlynn Nixon

Christian Freund

Garrett Corbin

Not pictured: Devin Colaprete Christopher Lamb Avery Thorne Seth Welch

Elsie Read

Image Reesman Daphney Reynoso

Jaiden Walker

Lexus Walker

Cole Walz

Alexis Rhodes

Caleb Warnken

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Corvallis High School Kaden Ahlers Charles Atwood Alis Auch Madison Bierer Rebecca Boaz Kaitlyn Brion Nathaniel Broch Courtney Broocker Weston Buhler Isaac Campbell Kitana Carlson Rachel Cassens Ashlynn Charles Danielle Coates Devin Colaprete Garrett Corbin Mercedes Covert Triston Davis Lilli Day Samuel De La Luz Martinez Carmen Ebsen Kristofer Ericson Isabel Evans Shyanne Fisch Casey Fison Jacob Flowers Robert Flowers Shae Flynn

Olivia French Christian Freund Ethan Gager Cecily Gerber Leonardo Girardi River Gladwin Matthew Glenn Timothy Gold Sabrina Goodnight Trey Gross Reigan Hallock Julean Hamilton MacKenzie Heller Cole Henry Maria Hickey Ryan Hubbard Hannah Hutchison Jaylyn Jackson Ruby Jackson Carter Jessop Colter Jessop Dale Jessop Amelia Jessop Chance Jones Kaylee Jordan Mikail Kaya Megan Kirkland Kodi Koerner Christopher Lamb

Evan Lee Breeann Lewis Jaymark Liedle Martina Madsen Tayler Markert Matthew Marshall Hannah Martin Mark Maxey Jaida McConnell Kenneth Minch Gavin Morey Clayton Morrison Quinton Nelson Darius Nisly Ashlynn Nixon Charlie Palacios Hayden Pease Kylie Pease Cassidy Potter Matthew Powell Konner Provence Elizabeth Rahmsdorf Elsie Read Image Reesman Daphney Reynoso Alexis Rhodes Alexandra Root Rosa Santucci Chelsea Schiever

Audrey Schlosser Scott Skelton Jennifer Stoker Keelee Storrud James Talia Avery Thorne David Thurman Quincy Tripp Cassandra Turner Rachel Venema Jaiden Walker Lexus Walker Cole Walz Caleb Warnken Jennifer Watt Christina Weidkamp Cassidy Weidow Derrik Weisweaver Seth Welch Briar Welling Rieke Wilken Briana Williams Paul Williams Kimmerah Wright Connor Yetter Presley Zimmerman

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Corvallis High School Top Students Hannah Martin GPA : 4.0

High School Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field, National Honor Society, Interact Club, Student Council Scholarship and Awards: Western Undergraduate Exchange Cougar Award, Montana Electric Cooperatives’ Association Memorial Scholarship, Ravalli Electric Cooperative Luck of the Draw Scholarship Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: Washington State University: Major in Animal Science with a pre-veterinary track. Then attend graduate school at WSU for a large-animal veterinarian degree.

Casey Fison GPA : 3.98

High School Activities: Varsity Volleyball, National Honor Society, Interact Club, Student Body President Scholarship and Awards: National Green & Gold Scholarship, Foundation for Community Health, MSU Premier Scholarship Education/Goals/Areas of Study: Attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to study biological sciences, then go on to medical school to later become a physician.

Kristofer Ericson GPA : 3.982

High School Activities: National Honor Society, Cross Country, Track, Science Olympiad Scholarship and Awards: Post 9/11 GI bill granted by the United States Marine Corps Education/Goals/Areas of Study: I will be attending Montana State University next year to study Mechanical Engineering. I am planning on becoming an officer in the Marine Corps.

Hannah Hutchison GPA : 3.98 High School Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field, Band, National Honor Society, Interact Club, Student Body President Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: I will be attending Colorado State University in the fall to study biomedical science followed by veterinary medicine.

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Corvallis High School senior Keelee Storrud in Norway.

Corvallis High School senior Keelee Storrud to study chemistry in Utah MICHELLE MCCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

Corvallis High School Senior Keelee Storrud has attended Corvallis schools since fourth grade.

“I like really like Corvallis because I have never had a teacher who I had a problem with,” she said. “All the teachers work so hard to make sure that we’re having fun while learning. I’ve always felt welcome and had good friends. It’s been nice.”

Storrud said her favorite class

was chemistry.

“But I think my most rewarding class was physics because that was so hard for me,” she said. “I had help from my teacher and Mrs. Knapp helped me stay in it because I didn’t want to.”

In addition to participating in the Interact club, Storrud is the vice president of National Honor Society. She was the girls team captain for the last two years for golf and played basketball for three years.

After high school she will

major in chemistry at Utah State University. Her goal is to be a chemist and has worked at Rocky Mountain Lab in Hamilton.

“I really enjoyed the lab environment and was thinking about doing analytical chemistry,” Storrud said. “I really liked working at RML.” She said the end of the school year was disappointing.

“I was telling my mom, ‘2020 wasn’t cool enough, I guess,’” Storrud said.

Principal Cammie Knapp

said Storrud has a “caring and compassionate nature towards all individuals with whom she interacts.”

“She is kind to all of her classmates and does not hesitate to extend a hello to whomever,” Knapp said. “She works quietly behind the scenes and does not expect any accolades or recognition. Keelee is content to work quietly behind the scenes to get a job completed.”

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Darby High School Graduating Class Jordan Anderson Ashley Bishop Alyxandria Buhler Breeze Clark Sophia Delvo *Valedictorian Tyler Davis Ethan Foss Haliegh Golden

Emily Harms Oliver Harrell Christian Humphrey Ryker Johnson Bryson Kearney Gracie Lang *Valedictorian Dillon Lindquist Mariah Lingo Chaunna Merrell Rylee Nelson

Rio Norton Warren Odlin Tylin Olson Elsa Podesta *Salutatorian Conner Polson McKenna Rausch Annie Rennaker Samatha Russell Kimber Schlapman Liberty Schlapman

Kameron Slate-Buhler Gabriel Smith Nelson Smith Samuel Stewart Mason Stoner Caige Tomlinson Micah Wald Triston Weidow Taylor Wohlers

Darby senior Gracie Lang thankful for community MICHELLE MCCONNAHA

to amazing people and I’m so thankful for that,” she said. “I know Darby High School Senior all my teachers have worked hard Gracie Lang said she’s really to get me where I am and I’m thankful to have grown up in extremely thankful for that.”

Darby.

She said that growing up in “I definitely have been workDarby has taught her that when ing really hard through my high you can help your community, school career to get where I am you do. today,” Lang said. “Darby is an Lang said that the final journey amazing community and I’m of her education ended differently really thankful to all the people than she envisioned. who have helped me through this “It definitely ended weirdly,” journey. Darby is a small school Lang said. “I was really upset about it at first because I didn’t and that is so helpful as I got to know if I would get to do my gradconnect with friends and teachuation speech and I didn’t know ers.” if I would get to do all the things Lang has attended Darby for that a normal senior class gets to all her years of schooling and is do.” graduating with the same stuAs schools closed and the dents that she started kindergarsocial distancing to prevent ten. the spread of the coronavirus “We’ve all been able to watch became more intense, Lang said each other grow up and turn in Ravalli Republic

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Darby High School senior Gracie Lang is everything expected from a Darby Tiger and more.

she learned from it.

“The things that I thought would never be taken from me were taken,” she said. “I’m never going to take hanging out with friends or being with people for granted. We have an amazing graduation planned and it is definitely going to be exciting.”

DHS Counselor Kurt Kohn

said, “Gracie is everything we expect from a Darby Tiger and more.”

“Her work ethic, leadership, kindness, responsibility, effort, and involvement in extracurricular activities are an example for all,” Kohn said. “She is a true role model in and out of the classroom.”

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Darby High School Top Students Gracie Lynn Lang GPA 4.0 *Valedictorian Parents: Jeff and Ronda Lang Plans: Gracie plans to attend Montana State University Bozeman to study nursing. She also plans to join the Peace Corp or AmeriCorps Scholarships: Greater Ravalli Foundation, Montana STEM, MSU Premier, Ravalli Electric Co-Op, Darby Brilliant Beginnings, Bitterroot Quilters Guild, Camp Reimel Cattle, Triple Creek Employee, Darby/Hamilton Physical Therapy, Mike Bailey Athletic Award, GFWC Bitterroot Woman’s Club, Rocky Mountain Aggregates, Jill Jenkins Memorial Activities: Track and Field, Cross Country, Cross Country State Champion, Basketball, Academic All State, Class President, Student Council, Model United Nations, Youth Legislature, National Honor Society, Interact, Adventure Club, Yearbook, Travel Club, Volunteer as a Ski Buddy with the Special Olympics, Darby Backpack program.

Elsa Alexandria Podesta GPA 3.93 *Salutatorian Parents: Kay Warren, Tony Podesta, Jill Dove Plans: Elsa plans on attending BYU Idaho to study Astronomy or Chemical Engineering Scholarships: Greater Ravalli Foundation, Ravalli Electric CoOp, Thomas E. Ricks Activities: Tennis, Cross Country, Basketball, Student Council, Interact Club, ALA Girls State, Travel Club, Model United Nations, Youth Legislature, Book Club, National Honor Society, Class Secretary, Missoula Children’s Theater, Choir, Drama, HOSA, 3rd place state HOSA

Sophia Rea Delvo GPA 4.0 *Valedictorian Parents: Steven and Kim Delvo Plans: Sophia plans to attend Montana State University Bozeman to earn a degree in Film Studies. She would like to be part of the MSU study abroad program.

Scholarships: Greater Ravalli Foundation, MSU Premier, Lorentzen Activities: Model United Nations, Youth Legislature, Interact Club, Student Council, Adventure Based Learning Club, Drumline, National Honor Society, Travel Club, Basketball, Basketball Manager, Tennis, Choir

Kimber Ann Schlapman Parents: Monica Beall and Brian Schlapman Plans: Kimber plans to attend Montana State University, Bozeman to earn a degree in Physical Therapy Scholarships: Greater Ravalli Foundation, Horatio Alger, Bitterroot Federal Credit Union, American Legion School Award, Steve Henault Athletic Award Activities: Volleyball, Academic All State Volleyball, All Conference Volleyball, Volleyball Team Captain, Basketball, 1st Team All Conference Basketball, Academic All State Basketball, Basketball Team Captain, Tennis, Academic All State Tennis, Travel Club

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McKenna Maye Rausch

Parents: Kathy Kimzey, Kurt Rausch Plans: McKenna plans to attend Bitterroot College in the Fall and then transfer to the University of Montana to earn a degree in Business.

Scholarships: Lorentzen, Joe Hutcheson Memorial, Milo Wilson Activities: Student Council, Model United Nations, Youth Legislature, Tennis, Class Secretary, Honor Roll, Student Leadership

Nelson Justin Smith

Parents: Ryan and Krystal Smith Plans: Nelson plans to serve a 2 year Mission then attend BYU in Provo Utah Scholarships/ Award: Walt Anderson Athletic Award, Schallenberger Construction, Lorentzen Activities: Football, All State Football Offense, All State Football Defense, All State Football Special Teams, Football Team Captain, Basketball, All State Basketball, Basketball Team Captain, Academic All State, Student Leadership, Rugby

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Florence - Carlton High School Graduating Class

Kyler Alm Jacklyn Balfourd Clint Banister Ethan Berard Olivia Berard Brandon Bitterman Kelly Brown Eli Christiansen Halle Christopherson Wesson Cook Cole Cowan

Grace Edgar Alexander Etier Lauren Forgette Cynthia Frazier Myla Guerrero Zachary Harrington Blake Hinsdale Sarah Hopcroft Isabelle Hume John Kalayjian Kayla Kinczel Emily Kinnaman

Monica Koerner Colby Kohlman Hazel Leonard Jaren Lue Hunter Mahan Jacee McNair Avery Meinzen Brooklynn Newbary Dustin Olson Jackson Pascua Caden Plasmier Sim Roberts

Jacob Round Nicholas Sanchez Brendan Schneiter Tyler Schumacher Nikolay Shved Emma Stensrud Rachel Stevens Kody Tolson Madison Wahl Taylor Wallace Nathan Webber Tyler Young

Congratulations to the Class of 2019 2020 Winners of the Ravalli Electric Co-op 'Luck of the Draw' Scholarship Elsa Podesta Gavin Rahl Taylor Wohlers Bryce Reed Josie Baggett Evynne Alexander Jacob Wright John Shupert Sarah Hopcroft Jaren Lue Rylee Nelson Tucker Jones Gabe Smith Holly Mahon Nicholas Draper Cole Henry Wes Brown Kristofer Ericson Ryan Hinson Hannah Martin Kylie Rhoades Briar Welling Madison Bierer Nathaniel Broch Jennifer Stoker Gracie Lang Kaden Ahlers-Williams

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Florence Scholarships and Awards Jaren Lue Montana State University Premier Scholarship, Ravalli Electric Co-op Luck of the Draw Scholarship Wesson Cook MUS STEM scholarship $500 per semester MSU Honors scholarship $1000 Hunter Mahan Hunter is receiving an athletic scholarship to Montana State University in Billings for $3000 per semester

Brendan Schneiter 2019 Heisman High School

Scholarship - School Winner Presidential Scholarship Award $1600 Heritage Foundation Scholarship $2000 2020 Horatio Alger Scholarship Award $10,000 Ethan Berard UM School of Music-Music Talent Scholarship: $7,550 total; $1,700/yr Federal Pell Grant: $845/yr MT Academic Achievement: $1,000/yr Brendan Schneiter 2019 Heisman High School Scholarship - School Winner

Presidential Scholarship Award $1600 Heritage Foundation Scholarship $2000 2020 Horatio Alger Scholarship Award $10,000 Hunter Mahan Hunter has received a track scholarship from Montana State University in Billings. They gave him $1000 per event to run for a total of $3000 per semester.

Sarah Hopcroft Athletic Scholarship to Montana Tech Ravalli Electric Co-Op : $700 Clint Banister Rino Roofing Scholarship $1000 Grace Edgar Horatio Alger Scholarship: $10,000 Premier Scholarship: $1,000

Madison Wahl Emma Stensrud University of Montana Academic Florence Booster Scholarship $8,000 Club Scholarship Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship: $8,000

Florence - Carlton’s Jaren Lue to study architecture MICHELLE MCCONNAHA

He took math classes FCHS to that end.

“Nothing else correlates over well to archiFlorence Carlton High School senior Jaren tecture,” he said.

Lue has attended Florence since kindergarLue said he really enjoys seeing the senior ten. banners that fly from the light poles along He said he really enjoyed track and band.

Highway 93, his hangs close to Long Avenue.

In track he is a sprinter so competed in the “It’s cool,” he said. “They should probably 100 meter and 200 meter races and relays, in do that every year.” band he played trumpet.

Principal Audrey Backus chose Jaren as “I have a really good coach – Mr. Neuman the FCHS spotlight, “because not only is he and a really good band teacher Mrs. Kirby,” an outstanding student, he has wonderful Lue said. “I’m just really lucky to have really personal qualities.” good friends.”

“He’s a hard worker, diligent, and well He said the school year did not end the rounded,” Backus said. “Jaren is one of those way he wanted but in the fall he plans to students who positively contribute in quiet consistent ways day in and day out.” attend Montana State University and study architecture.

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Florence Carlton High School senior Jaren Lue.

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Florence top seniors Clint James Banister

Valedictorian Clint James Banister, the son of James and BettyJo Banister, has attended Florence Carlton School from Kindergarten through High School. When he wasn’t busy with school work, he learned how the world around him operated. Mechanical devices, engines, tools and welding were subjects of interest. He tore down engines and studied how they worked. While his dad taught him to build small engines, he once supercharged a lawnmower to the point it was thought the mower would self-destruct. Gradually he started to work on more sophisticated equipment such as cars and trucks. Good memories were made of days spent in the garage.

4H kept him busy since middle school, raising and showing livestock, building engines, attending fairs and sharing his livestock knowledge with others. He won market class in sheep, then showmanship at several fairs with his sheep, dairy cows, and goats.

In 2019 he started his own lawn mowing business, buying a trailer and upgrading equipment as the year progressed. He employs several people, keeps his equipment maintained and works long days keeping it all running. Running his own business has taught him to manage employees, schedule appointments, meet payroll, and balance books. While it took some risk, the reward has been great as his business is his primary scholarship; which will fund college.

Clint plans to attend Montana Tech this fall and major in engineering.

Jacee McNair

Co-Salutatorian Jacee McNair, daughter of Junior and Jennie McNair. Jacee is proud to have been named one of the Class of 2020’s Salutatorians. She has attended FlorenceCarlton High School since kindergarten.

During her 4 years of high school she has maintained a 3.9 GPA. Jacee has been involved in Yearbook for 3 years and a Varsity Cheerleader for 4 years. She has also received Academic Allstate for Cheerleading all 4 years. After high school she plans on taking a 9 week course at the Bitterroot School of Cosmetology to become a certified nail technician and then attend the University of Montana Western for business.

Grace Edgar Co-Salutatorian Grace Edgar, the daughter of Timothy Edgar. She is one of the salutatorians of the 2020 graduating class. She has attended Florence since kindergarten. Throughout high school she has participated in Student Council for one year, National Honors Society for two years, and Drama for three years. She was also class president for her junior and senior year. She has taken AP Biology and AP Literature and Composition as well as Dual Credit math her senior year. Grace also took two years of honors English while she was an underclassman.

She spent many hours volunteering with Mrs. Bierle to help tutor elementary students. After high school, Grace plans on attending Montana State University to obtain a nursing degree. She eventually wants to go back to school to become a nurse practitioner. She would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers for support and guidance throughout high school. She is excited to begin the next chapter of her life!

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Hamilton High School Graduating Class Quoia Anderson* Cole Anson* Keenan Athman* Josie Baggett* McKayl Bailey Abigail Baker Amanda Basnaw Kyra Bate Dylan Berglund* Mikayln Brickley* Carson Brown Logan Busa* Kiana Carter* Keanna Clark William Collins Ethan Courchesne Ryan Craig* Marie Davenport* Chase Davidson Joshua Dickemore* Vinncent Dickerson* Joe Doane Nathan Dowdy Nicholas Draper* Landon Duce Ayrton Duncan Jaden Durling* Emma Ellis* Brenden Equatore Nicholas Ferry Catharine Frederick* Mikala Gibson Sarah Goodnight Jeremy Hammond-Erickson Bodie Hansen*

Tristan Hanson Julie Hanssen Chance Haugland Delaney Higuera* Oliver Holmes Trevor Hudson Noah Hurst* Annika Jeske Dalton Jessop* Rory Jessop Abigail Johnson* Madison Johnson* Maxwell Johnson Brock Jones* Justin Jones Tucker Jones* Clay Kellar* James Kostecki* Drew Lehtola* Emma Lilienthal* Owen Lint* Holly Mahon* Audrey Marsh* Kelci Martin* Connley McGinnis* Andrew McLinden* Caitlin Miller Daniel Mondragon* Mason Murray* Lillian Ogden* Bridger Omlid Grace Parker* Sarah Passey* Madeline Pysher* Chase Rathie Bryce Reed* Grace Reichart

Oscar Repetto Austin Rightnour Radley Robertson* Cady Rollins* Carson Rostad* Robert Sangiorgio Chance Schmitt* Andrea Scicutella Shayla Scovill Trey Searle* Taylor Seppel Lars Smart McKenna Smith* Nicholas Spencer Alan Thompson Elizabeth Torres* Emily Tuck*

Kaeli Valla* Maggie Walker* Olivia Walker Kye Wallis Kale Wanner Rockie Weidow Kaylee Weigle Rylee Wiediger* Nathaniel Wilcox* Emily Wildey Bridger Williams* Jacob Wright* Autumn Zohner* Valori Zohner* Colby Zubernis *Enhanced Honors Diploma

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Hamilton High Scholarships

Quoia Anderson Barbara and Tom Anderson • American Legion Americanism Award • Bitterroot Women’s Club Scholarship • Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship

Keenan Athman Carrie and Davin Athman • Big Sky Eye Care Scholarship • Bitterroot Kiwanis High School Scholarship • Daly Hospital Foundation, Philanthropy Project Scholarship • Hamilton Physical Therapy Scholarship • Hamilton Rotary Club, Health Sciences Scholarship Josie Baggett Kirsten and Ed Baggett • Alma Hayes Art Scholarship • Clearwater Credit Union Scholarship • Mason V. Hargett and Iva M. Hargett Scholarship • Monica Grable Scholarship • New York Life Award, Montana State, Poetry • New York Life Award, Montana State, Comic Art • Ravalli Electric Co-Op, Luck of the Draw Scholarship • Scholastic Art & Writing Award, National Gold Medal • Scholastic Art & Writing Award, American Voices Medal Mikayln Brickley Stacey Brickley and Curtis Brickley • Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship William Collins Natasha and Reuel Collins • American Legion Americanism Award Ethan Courchesne Yvonne and John Courchesne • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship • Montana’s STEM Scholarship • Montana University System Honors

Scholarship • Pearl E. Badger Memorial Scholarship • Ravalli County Fish and Wildlife Memorial Scholarship

Ryan Craig Michele and Derrell Craig • Big Sky Eye Care Scholarship • Class of 1970 Scholarship • Hamilton Unified Teachers Scholarship Monica Grable Scholarship Montana State University, Premier Scholarship Pearl E. Badger Memorial Scholarship The Gerloff Family Memorial Scholarship University of Montana, Academic Achievement Scholarship Virginia and Dean Vinal Music Scholarship Washington State University, Distinguished Cougar Award Washington State University, Glenn Terrell Presidential Award Washington State University, School of Music Scholarship Marie Davenport Victoria Clark and John Davenport • Class of 1970 Scholarship • Foundation for Community Health Scholarship • Moriah Hughes Memorial Scholarship • Western Washington University, Western Award for Excellence • William Enderlein Scholarship Joshua Dickemore Kathy and Chad Dickemore • HHS Booster Club Appreciation Award Moriah Hughes Memorial Scholarship • Utah State University, Legacy Scholarship • Utah State University, Thain Scholarship Nicholas Draper Amber Draper and Michael Draper • Ravalli Electric Co-Op, Luck of the Draw Scholarship

Landon Duce Stacie and Jay Duce • Daly Hospital Foundation, Junior Board Member Scholarship • Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship • Jimmy Robbins Memorial Award • Mason V. Hargett and Iva M. Hargett Scholarship • Roy Morris Memorial Scholarship Jaden Durling Lindsy and Matthew Durling • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship • Vocational Scholarships: Sponsored by Construction Trade Classes 1978-1994, Dale Kraft Instructor Emma Ellis Christy and James Ellis • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship • HHS Booster Club Bronc Legacy Scholarship Catharine Frederick Rebekah Stamp and Peter Fredrick • Class of ’69 Scholarship • Farmers State Bank Scholarship • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Horatio Alger Montana Scholar Lady Bronc of the Year Award Montana State University, Premier Scholarship • Montana’s STEM Scholarship • Ravalli Sports Club Scholarship • United States Marine Corp Distinguished Athlete Award Tristan Hanson Kerry and Troy Hansen • Bitterroot Kiwanis High School Scholarship • Carroll College, Trustee’s Scholarship • Carroll College, Montana Advantage Scholarship • Carroll College, Athletic Scholarship • Centre College Kentucky, Athletic Scholarship • Dale Berry Memorial Scholarship

• Dickinson State University, Athletic Scholarship • Hamilton Garden Club Scholarship • Hamilton Rotary Club, Keith McCauley Scholarship • HHS Booster Club Bronc Legacy Scholarship • Minot State University, Athletic Scholarship • Montana State Golf Association Scholarship • Montana State University, Billings, Athletic Scholarship • Montana State University, Billings, • Excellence Scholarship • Montana Technological University, Athletic Scholarship • Montana Technological University, Scholastic Scholarship • Rocky Mountain College, Athletic Scholarship • Rocky Mountain College, Trustee’s Scholarship • Rocky Mountain College, Valedictorian Scholarship • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Athletic Scholarship • University of Jamestown, Athletic Scholarship • University of Jamestown, Wilson Scholarship • University of Providence, Great Falls, Athletic Scholarship • William Enderlein Scholarship Rory Jessop Amber and Leon Jessop • Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Abigail Johnson Danyelle and Cory Johnson Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Moerkerke Vocational Scholarship Madison Johnson Danyelle and Cory Johnson • Miss Jack M. Crutchfield Scholarship Maxwell Johnson Connie and Oliver Johnson • Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship • Montana State University, Premier

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Scholarship • Montana University System Honors Scholarship • Montana’s STEM Scholarship Brock Jones Cathy Binando and Weston Jones • Bill and Lois Sweet Scholarship • Class of 1970 Scholarship Dickinson State University, Football Scholarship Dickinson State University, Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Michael Gary Belville Memorial Scholarship The Stoenner Leadership Scholarship Tucker Jones Melanie and Darrin Jones • Carroll College, Trustee Scholarship Carroll College, Football Scholarship • Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship • Ravalli Electric Co-Op, Luck of the Draw Scholarship Clay Kellar Elaina Kellar and Josh Kellar • Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Montana State University, Premier Scholarship Drew Lehtola Amy Irwin and Jason Lehtola • Arizona State University, Provost Scholarship • Big Sky Eye Care Scholarship • Bitterroot Kiwanis High School Scholarship • Class of 1970 Scholarship • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship • Grand Canyon University, Provost Scholarship Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Ravalli County Federal Credit Union Scholarship Western Washington University, Award for Excellence Youth Serve Montana Scholarship Emma Lilienthal Amy Gladwin and Eric Lilienthal • United States Scholastic Excel-

lence Award Wellesley College Scholarship Owen Lint Jennifer and Randy Lint • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship Holly Mahon Vicky and Bert Mahon • Foundation for Community Health, Healthcare Scholarship • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship • Montana’s STEM Scholarship • Ravalli Electric Co-Op, Luck of the Draw Scholarship • University of Montana, Academic Achievement • University of Montana, Franke Global Leadership Initiative Award Youth Serve Montana Scholarship Audrey Marsh Debbie Marsh • Whitworth University Scholarship Lillian Ogden Jennifer and Matt Ogden • Bard College, Bard Scholarship Sarah Passey Krista and Brad Mohn • Big Sky Eye Care Scholarship • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship • Lloyd Clark Memorial Scholarship • Sterling College, Academic and Athletic Scholarship Bryce Reed Theresa and Dale Reed • Big Sky Eye Care Scholarship • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship • Ravalli Electric Co-Op, Luck of the Draw Scholarship

Scholarship • Concordia College, Presidential Scholarship • Concordia College, Priority Cobbler Award • Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship • Montana University System Honors Scholarship • North Dakota State University, Presidential Honor Award • P.E.O. STAR Scholarship • Trail West Bank Scholarship • University of Montana, Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship • University of Portland, President’s Scholarship • Whitworth University Scholarship • Willamette University, Presidential Scholarship Carson Rostad Lanell and Craig Rostad • Bronc of the Year Award • United States Marine Corp Distinguished Athlete Award • University of Montana, Football Scholarship • Wendy’s High School Heisman Chance Schmitt James Schmitt • University of Montana, Leadership • Achievement & Service Scholarship McKenna Smith Staci Evans-Smith and Travis Smith • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship • Montana University System Honors Scholarship • Montana’s STEM Scholarship • The Stoenner Leadership Scholarship

Elizabeth Torres Colleen & William Torres • University of Montana, Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship Emily Tuck Anna & Will Tuck • Big Sky Eye Care Scholarship • Bitterroot Kiwanis High School Scholarship • Montana State University, Premier Scholarship • Montana State University, Billings, Yellowjacket Excellence Scholarship • Montana State University, Billings, Triathlon Scholarship • Montana’s STEM Scholarship • Pacific University, Presidential Scholarship • Ravalli County Fish and Wildlife Memorial Scholarship • VFW Post 1430 Scholarship Whitworth University Scholarship Emily Wildey Marilyn and Jerry Wildey • HHS Booster Club Appreciation Award • University of Montana, Academic Achievement Scholarship Bridger Williams Jorilynn Williams and Chad Williams • Dickinson State University, Wrestling Scholarship Jacob Wright Tracy and John Wright • First Security Bank Scholarship • Ravalli Electric Co-Op, Luck of the Draw Scholarship • Robert Leonardi Memorial Scholarship

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Hamilton Top Seniors

Emma Lilienthal GPA: 4.0

High School Activities: Guys and Dolls, National Honor Society, Key Club, Student Council, Soccer, Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: Wellesley College, double major in English (with a Creative Writing focus) and either Political Science or History/ Anthropology, before moving on to graduate school and getting a PhD or equivalent.

Cady Rollins GPA: 4.0 High School Activities: Football Managing, National Honors Society, Guys n’ Dolls, Key Club Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: Attend the University of Montana, major in Elementary Education

Maxwell Johnson GPA: 4.0 Carson Rostad

GPA: 4.0 High School Activities: Football, Basketball, National Honors Society Future Education/ Goals/Areas of Study: University of Montana: Biology

High School Activities: active in the MAPS Media Institute program as a student and teachers assistant Future education/ goals/ areas of study: Max will be studying Engineering at Montana State University this fall.

McKenna Smith GPA: 4.0

High School Activities: National Honors Society, Key Club Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: University Of Montana, Bachelors in Forensic Science.

Tristan Hanson GPA: 4.0

Landon Duce GPA: 4.0

High School Activities: Football, Basketball, Rugby, National Honors Society, Key Club, and Student Council Scholarships and Awards: Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: BYU- PreMed

High School Activities: Golf, Basketball, Student Council, Key Club, National Honor Society, H-Club Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: Will be attending Rocky Mountain College in Billings to play golf and major in Biology with an emphasis in Pre-Med. After his schooling, he hopes to return back to Hamilton to give back to his community.

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Hamilton High School senior Emma Lilienthal in Targhee.

Emma Lilienthal headed to Wellesley College MICHELLE MCCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

Hamilton High School Senior Emma Lilienthal attended Hamilton schools for seven years, starting in sixth grade.

She said has enjoyed every class.

“English is my favorite subject but I have loved a lot of the classes that were taught, I can’t say I had a favorite,” Lilienthal said.

She’s been active in high school including the Guys and Dolls choir, Key Club, Student Council and National Honor Society. She played soccer for all four years.

“I had a lot of fun in all of them really,” Lilienthal said.

“Even though the year didn’t end the way we wanted I think we have an awesome graduation coming up.”

After high school Lilienthal plans to attend Wellesley College in Massachusetts, near Boston.

“I’m thinking of double majoring in English and either History or Political Science,” she said. “I want to be a college professor so I’ll need a PhD. I know want to do something in those fields.

Since I was little my passion has been writing, reading and history.”

Lilienthal said that she values the educators at Hamilton High School.

“The staff is really encouraging and I felt at home there,” she said. “It was a great place to learn.”

Principal Ryan Wells said Lilienthan is a “phenomenal student with quite the accomplished academic resume and a leader amongst her peers.”

“She is a thoughtful young woman, who works incredibly hard,” Wells said. “She leads by example and is passionate in her efforts to help others learn with her. She truly embodies the culture of excellence we are so proud of at Hamilton High School.”

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Hamilton Christian Academy senior Jaylen Bauer to pursue a future in government MICHELLE MCCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

Hamilton Christian Academy Senior Jaylen Bauer has attended the private K-12 Christian School south of Hamilton for three years.

Bauer said he enjoys the close staff connections.

“At Hamilton Christian Academy you feel loved and you feel respected,” he said. “Government is my favorite class because of my teacher Mr. Cuff. That is what I’m looking to pursue in my life.”

Bauer said that at Hamilton Christian Academy students attend a Bible class every day and attend chapel on Tuesdays.

“It is pretty inspiring,” he said.

“I really enjoyed studying the Old Testament.”

Bauer has participated in Model United Nations and is planning to become a police officer then run for a political office.

“I’m going to the University of Montana and will study local law,”

Bauer said. “I hear it is a great school.”

Bauer is president of a volunteering club that benefits the community and their school called Students Reaching out and Volunteering (SRV) that also focuses on older kids mentoring the younger volunteers.

“On project was that we were gathering clothes for needy people when it was so cold outside,” Bauer said. “We ended up gathering 100 pair of sox and 22 shirts and a lot of warm clothes like that.”

Bauer said he is a “big football fanatic.”

“I love playing football and watching football,” he said. “My favorite team is the San Francisco 49ers.”

Head of School Stephanie Beck said Bauer is “an exceptional young man.”

“He is engaged, desires to learn and achieve and appreci-

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Hamilton Christian Academy senior Jaylen Bauer.

ates people--all people,” Beck said. “Jaylen does not have a mean bone in his body. He appreciates differences and truly listens to what others have to say...an unusual quality in a teen. He has

a faith that shines and he shares it by helping and encouraging others. Hamilton Christian Academy is a better place because of Jaylen and we are excited to see what his future holds.”

Stevensville High School Graduating class Evynne Alexander Austin Armijo Grace Biesterfeldt Matthew Blakey Wesley Brown Tyler Case Clara Colburn Elisa Colwell Garrett Conover Sean Craft Braxton Craythorn Midella Delgadillo Tate DeQuattro Sebastian Driver Britaney Eyre Claudia Garcia Kaitlin Garoutte Rylee Germane Isabell Gilleard Wojciech Gorajski Emily Hammack Samantha Handley Reece Haugo Ryan Hinson Naomi Jenne Pride Jessen Austin Johns

Johnali Johns CassiRae Kopsa Ozzy Kuntz Nichole LaPorte Quincy Larson Lucas Lawrence Hunter Lendman Julianne Lessig Chance Lester Jaden Lundquist Rachel Marchant Maddalena Margini Coltin Mauler Alexsandra Morawic Anya Murphy Sarah Nalls Braden Nolen Joelle Oyler Sydnee Paul Tanner Pendergast Martina Perlotti Charlie Pitts Gavin Rahl Tiana Reyes Hunter Reyes Kylie Rhoades Tristan Riel Hunter Rodrick John Rodrigues III

Paul Rodrigues II Kiel Roxas Elizabeth Ryker Kelsie Sagen Benjamin Schreiber Rose Scrivner Virginia Scrivner Jesse Sheline Ethan Shobe Austin Smith Sadie Smith Taylor Springer Gwenyth Thompson Nathan Trevino Mathew Turnbull Jade Uriarte Aidan Van Ostrand Trent Wallentine Kyle Watters Jacob Watters Kara Welling Hollie-Ann Wells Emily Wiederkehr Jenna Wiegert Jace Wilson Jacob Woods Carson Zanabriga Elena Zarantoniello

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Stevensville High School Awards & Honors Evynne Alexander Montana State Premier Scholarship Stevensville Physical Therapy Scholarship Ravalli Electric Co-Op Scholarship First Team All-Conference Soccer Second Team Conference All State –Soccer Second Team All-Conference Basketball Selected for All Valley Basketball Game Academic All State Spanish Jacket Scholar Principal’s Award Spanish Department Award Wesley Brown Ravalli Electric Co- Op Scholarship The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Farmers State Bank Scholarship Sebastian Driver UM Davidson Honors College MAA-MT Academic Achievement Governor’s-Youth Serve MT Scholarship The Greater Ravalli Foundation Montana STEM Scholarship GFWC Bitterroot Woman’s Club Scholarship Montana Horatio Alger Scholarship UM Presidential Leadership Scholarship Kaitlin Garoutte Young Women Recognition Honor Bee Award Montana FFA State Degree Recipient Montana FFA Chapter Degree Recipient Montana FFA Green-hand Degree Recipient 5th place Top Individual MT FFA

Agricultural Sales (2019) Student Council Scholarship Jacket Scholars – Vocational Arts Rylee Germane MT Academic Achievement Outstanding in History Ryan Hinson Valedictorian Provost Scholarship from Montana State University.

MUS Honors Scholarship.

MUS STEM Scholarship.

Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Clearwater Credit Union Scholarship Outstanding Mathematics Jacket Scholar – Spanish AP Scholar Stevensville Honors Diploma Naomi Jenne Trail West Scholarship Johnali Johns Jacket Scholar – Music Rockin RC Rodeo Queen Scholarship CassiRae Kopsa Salutatorian Argo Volleyball Scholarship University of Providence Courage Award Reach Higher Montana Scholarship Student Council Scholarship Alexsandra Morawic Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Park Side Credit Union Scholarship Montana Horatio Alger Scholarship Stevensville Honors Diploma

Sydnee Paul Washington Foundation Scholarship Founders Award Carroll College Softball Scholarship MVPE Award Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Jacket Scholar- Art Gavin Rahl Ravalli Electric Co-Op Scholarship Big Jackets Little Jackets Scholarship MUS STEM Scholarship Jacket Scholar – History Washington Company’s Employee Family Scholarship Outstanding in History Stevensville Honors Diploma

Stevensville Honors Diploma Rose Scrivner Jacket Scholar- Life Skills Taylor Springer MHSA Honorable Mention for Soccer MVP for Soccer Best Trumpet Section in Jazz Ensemble Jade Uriarte Key Club Scholarship MUS Montana STEM Scholarship Jacket Scholar – Science Stevensville Honors Diploma Aidan Van Ostrand MVPE Award Jacket Scholar – PE/Health

Hunter Reyes Best AP Art Portfolio Jacket Scholar – Art

Jacob Watters Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship

Kylie Rhoades Ravalli Electric Co-op Scholarship Jacket Scholar – Vocational Arts

Kara Welling Out of the Box Art Award

Hunter Rodrick MT Academic Achievement John Rodrigues III Jacket Scholar – Music John Philip Sousa Award Paul Rodrigues II Jacket Scholar – Music John Philip Sousa Award Benjamin Schreiber Honors College – Montana Tech Marcus Daily Gold Tuition Waiver MUS Montana STEM Scholarship MYSA High School Senior Scholarship Excellence in Science Award AP Scholar

Jenna Wiegert Jacket Scholar – Vocational Arts English Department Award Jace Wilson Study Skills Award

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Stevi senior Evynne Alexander MICHELLE MCCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

There is a lot to Stevensville High School senior Evynne Alexander as she has been actively and wholeheartedly involved in Stevensville schools for eight years. She attended from Kindergarten through third grade, then returned for 9-12, all of high school.

She’s been a member of National Honor Society for three years, played soccer and lettered for four years. She was team captain for her senior year, and was All State second team and All Conference first team. She played basketball for all for years, recovered from a knee injury during her sophomore year to make All Conference second team and team captain.

Outside of school she has gone on mission trips and used to rodeo.

Alexander said she enjoys Stevensville High School.

“I think I like it most because everyone knows everyone, our class is really close,” she said.

“Every class you go to in the high school you have friends. We have good relationships with our teachers and with each other, so that’s probably the best part of Stevensville.”

Alexander said she most enjoyed her sports classes.

After graduation she plans to attend Montana State University in Bozeman.

“I’m undecided if I want to be a nurse practitioner or go the premed route because I want to be a pediatric doctor, then I’m minoring in Spanish,” Alexander said. “I love working with kids, they are so cute. I’ve done soccer camps with them and worked basketball camps with them. They are adorable.”

Alexander has two younger brothers and an exchange student from Spain.

Principal Brian Gum said. “Evynne is a remarkable young lady that during her four years here, displayed leadership from so many different levels.”

“First, she has been involved with athletics as a standout soccer and basketball player, all the while maintaining an excellent GPA,” Gum said. “Evynne is also a gifted student when it comes to academics and has been a part of the National Honor Society. To top things off, Evynne was also selected this year, as our Prom Queen and is always there to help out any students in need, with their studies, within the building.”

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Stevensville Spotlight senior with Connor Cochran a second grader at Stevensville.

He praised Alexander for her accomplishments and determination.

“I believe she will make a huge impact in this world,” he said. “Evynne will do so because she is kind, thoughtful, and very humble. I could not find a better representative for Stevensville High School then Evynne.”

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Stevensville Top Seniors Ryan Hinson

GPA: 4.511 National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Basketball, Track and Field Valedictorian Provost Scholarship from Montana State University.

MUS Honors Scholarship.

MUS STEM Scholarship.

Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Clearwater Credit Union Scholarship Outstanding Mathematics Jacket Scholar – Spanish AP Scholar Stevensville Honors Diploma Attending Montana State University to pursue a Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering

Cassi Kopsa

GPA; 4.267 Activities: Student Council, National Honors Society, Key Club, Big Jacket Little Jacket, Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Softball.

Scholarships and awards: Salutatorian, University of Providence Volleyball Scholarship, University of Providence Courage Award, Reach Higher Montana Scholarship.

Future: will attend the University of Providence in the fall to play volleyball and study criminal justice in order to become a conservation officer.

Ben Schreiber

GPA: 3.95 High School Activities:Soccer (3-year captain), Pep band, Symphonic band, Jazz band, Big Jackets Little Jackets Scholarships and Awards: Marcus Daly Gold Tuition Waiver, Montana STEM Scholarship, MYSA High School Senior Scholarship Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: Attend the Montana Tech Honors College and graduate in 5 years with a master’s degree in Environmental Engineering

Gavin Rahl

GPA: 4.09 High School Activities Football, Basketball, track, Big Jacket Mentor, National Honor Society Member, Jazz band participant, Pep band participant, We the people, Thespian troupe participant.

Scholarships and Awards Montana Stem Scholarship, Ravalli County Electric Co-op luck of the draw scholarship, Washington Company’s employee family scholarship.

Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: I am going to Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology to pursue a degree in Environmental Engineering.

Jenna Wiegert

GPA 3.93 High School Activities: Symphonic Band, Yearbook, Theater, National Honor Society Scholarships and Awards: Jacket Scholar – Vocational Arts English Department Award Future Education/Goals: I’m taking a gap year to establish residency in another state, then I will go to a 2 or 4 year college, to study business.

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Congratulations Bitterroot Homeschool 2020 graduates (top row) Adam Anderson, Katie Bienusa, Ryan Duke; (2nd row) Sam Fullante, Ashlyn Gertner, Maddie Hankinson, Shailyn Harrington; (3rd row) Noah Harrold, Ti James, Anna Kinnunen, Anna Liercke; (4th row) Caleb Schmidt, John Shupert, Gideon Valimont, Meagan Wheaton

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Victor High School

Madison Barta Lacie Benton Chloe Bercier-Stanley Cassidy Buchanan Lillian Challinor Hunter Davis

Kaitlynn Deering: Salutatorian, Recipient of a Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship.

She is attending Dawson Community College in the fall.

Camille Drewien Annabell Foley Matilda Fudge Brooklynn Groth Archer Haas Alexis Harlon Elize Keel Cameron Moore Treven Nuttall Moria Perry Joyce Rockwood Skyla Sage

Sophia Scichilone

Jordan Sharp: Valedictorian Grace Smith: Senior Class President, Recipient of a Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship, Recipient of a Victor Dental Scholarship, Recipient of a Youth Serve Montana Scholarship.

Samuel Smorowski Mcala Theis Daniel Waldo Jacob Weaver Skylar Webberson Haylea Wemple: Recipient of a Victor Dental Scholarship, Recipient of the Farmers State Bank Scholarship Bridger Whitcomb

Gracie Smith looking forward to working with kids in the future MICHELLE McCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

Victor High School Class President Gracie Smith is on fire for the future.

She has attended Victor from kindergarten through her senior year and said that going to a small school has impacted her life in a positive way.

“Everyone knows everyone, what they are doing and I think it helps people responsible and accountable for their actions,” Smith said.

“You can’t just switch friend groups, if you do you need to take responsibility.”

Smith said her favorite classes in middle school and high school are her agriculture classes taught by Cassie Tintzman.

“She is phenomenal,” Smith said. “She has been such an amazing mentor and roll mode for me. She goes above and beyond for ag students to make sure everyone feels included and welcomed to her classroom. That’s definitely my favorite room in the school.”

Smith praised the small educational environment for providing intense instruction.

“You get a lot more one-on-one work with teachers because we are a small group of kids,” Smith said. “We get to work with the elementary students. If you want to get to the elementary building you just walk one over.”

Smith said working with the second grade class where she is a teaching assistant has been a highlight of her education.

“Every day I get to go in, hang out with these awesome kids and build relationships with them,” Smith said. “It has been a great experience.”

Smith has considered teaching as a career.

“But my heart lies with the career that I’ve chosen,” she said. “I want to be a Child Life specialist which is a position in a pediatric hospital where you work with kids explaining procedures, keeping them calm, entertained. Ever since I learned about that career I’ve fallen in love with it, it is my calling.”

Smith said she plans to attend Montana State University this fall and explained that she will be part of a four year program. “[Child Life specialist] isn’t a major offered there, it is a relatively new thing, you really only

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Victor High School senior class president Gracie Smith.

find it in larger pediatric hospitals,” Smith said.

“I have to take the classes that align with what they want for Child Life, do a practicum, sit for my boards and get my certification.”

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