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Corvallis High School Graduates, Top 4 Students............................................... 3

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Corvallis High School Scholarships & Awards...................................................... 4

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Helping Corvallis High go green........................................................................... 5

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Darby High School Graduates, Top 4 Students................................................... 6 Darby graduate plans to attend pre-vet program............................................... 7

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Florence High School Graduates, Top 4 Students.............................................. 8 Florence High Scholarships & Awards.................................................................. 9

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Pursuing the dream of Georgia Tech.................................................................. 10

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Hamilton High School Graduates........................................................................ 11

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Hamilton High School Scholarships & Awards.................................................. 12 Singing her way to the top................................................................................... 13

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Stevensville High School Graduates, Top 4 Students....................................... 16 Stevensville High School Scholarships & Awards.............................................. 17 Stevensville student prevails................................................................................. 18 Victor High School Graduates, Top 4 Students................................................. 19 Victor High Scholarships & Awards..................................................................... 20 Victor students get a head start........................................................................... 22

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Corvallis High School Graduates Lauren June Addyman Cheyenne Lynnae Ancell Rodee Owen Anderson Amber Barton Jessica E. Belmontes Rachel Patricia Lee Benshoff Christopher Bowman-Winsett Trevor Dalton Brown Mackenzie Dawn Burt Estes Sunrise Bush Tatiana Shonté Butler Amanda Marie Butt Michelle Sharon Cassens Cara Roberta Christensen Spencer George Colgan Korie Sue Conder Joel Patrick Connolly Logan Ryan Connors Aaron Michael Dixon Cheyenne Alexandra Dreese Chelsea R. DuBose Maddison Leasa Duchschere Gregory S. Eickhoff Charles Edward Fite Ryan Edward Fredrickson Miles L. Gerber Levi Robert Gingerich Sarah Janelle Good Christian Michael Grenfell Douglas Kallan Grenfell Matthew Allen Grimes Caleb R. Hadley Dyllon Christopher-Lee Hall Eden Kyle Hanrahan Jordan M. Heath Kaylie Morgan Holmes Nomin Jargaljav Taylor A. Jessop Christopher Joseph Jessop Louis Jessop Thayne Millward Jessop Kelsey Nicole Kareck Eric Michael Kercher JeNette LeMae Kummer Tayler Mary Leavell Cody James Lengyel Ryan Samuel Lewis Hannah Belle Lockhart Kyle Robert Luedecke Douglas Rex McDaniel III Thomas Riley McGrady Rose Montplaisir Jennifer Rose Mosbrucker Shasta Micheal Mosqueda

Skyler Reed Mousley Taylor Jeffery Olson Katie Jane Pearman Lairen Taylor Phinney Belit Cora Marie Pigman Jordan O’Ryan Powell Maria Alexandra Ramsey Matthew Jordan Raymond Katelynn Debra Reed Michael Gene Reynolds Rachel Michelle Reynolds Jami-Lee Robbins William Paul Sanderson Alexa Joy Sangster Whitley Dawn Schlapman Lyncoln Schrock Tyler Ryan Shaughnessy Kallie Christine Siphakis Isaac Brooks Smith Joseph Anthony Spillane Paige Victoria Squire Joshua James Stephens Samantha Vilate Stoker Shawn Anthony Stoker Garret James Swanson Tristana Helena Syester William Forrest Thelen Kyle Jay Thomas Sarah Mae Thomas Spencer Joseph Thompson Steven Charles Thurman Lukas Rain Walden Chloe Alexandra Watkins Sonny Austin Webber Rula Faye Weidow Nicholas Ryan Wentworth Mark A. Widder Jordan Taylor Wissenbach Stephanie Alexis Wood Jan Zdrálek Andrea Zúñiga Barraza Christopher Joseph Zwicker

top students Rose Montplaisir Parents: Jeanne Montplaisir & Michael Mueller Attending Washington University in St. Louis Undecided Major

Amanda Butt Parents: Arden & Mary Butt Attending University of Oregon Majoring in Broadcast Journalism

Kaylie Holmes Parents: James & Ramelle Holmes Attending BYU - Idaho Majoring in Physics

Will Thelen Parents: Bill & Dawn Marie Thelen Attending University of Montana School of Music Undecided Major

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Corvallis High Scholarships and Awards Rachel Benshoff Parents: Cindy & Brad Benshoff • Kansas State University Honors Scholarship • Westminster College Horizon Scholarship • United States Senate Page • Youth Senate State Alternate Delegate Trevor Brown Parents: Nancy & Keith Brown • Corvallis Faculty Scholarship Estes Bush Parents: Maureen Bush/John Fershee • Western Washington University Achievement Award Amanda Butt Parents: Mary & Arden Butt VALEDICTORIAN • Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship • Montana Bankers Assoc. First Security Bank Scholarship • The University of Montana Scholarship • Governor’s Best & Brightest Merit Scholarship • University of Oregon Scholarship • Washington State U Cougar Academic Award •University of Oregon Western Undergraduate Exchange • National Honor Society Scholarship Nominee • Corvallis High School HOBY Leadership Representative Michelle Cassens Parents: Karen Nelson/Dan Cassens • Alderson-Broaddus College Soccer Scholarship • Farmers State Bank Junior Board of Directors Aaron Dixon Parents: Susan Dixon • U of M COT William J. Gallagher Scholarship Maddison Duchschere Parents: Colleen & Tanin Buhler/ Mike Duchschere • Western Washington University Achievement Award Gregory Eickhoff Parents: Anne & Philip Eickoff • National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist • National Merit Whitman College Scholarship • Montana National Merit Program Honor Scholarship • Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship(11th) Eden Hanrahan Parents: Bethia Barteaux/Joe Hanrahan • Corvallis Faculty Scholarship

• The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship

• Boys State Delegate

Kaylie Holmes Parents: Ramelle & James Holmes VALEDICTORIAN • MT Council of Teachers of Mathematics Contest Winner • Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship • Montana State Elks Association Award • University of Idaho Discover Idaho Merit Waiver • University of Utah Non-resident Academic Scholarship • Colorado School of Mines Merit Scholarship

Rachel Reynolds Parents: Sandra & Michael Reynolds • Girls State Delegate

Taylor A. Jessop Parents: Stephanie & Leon Jessop • Eagles Vocational Scholarship Chris Jessop Parents: Kelly & Jake Jessop • University of Mary Academic Scholarship • University of Mary Track Scholarship • Wendy’s High School Heisman CHS Award Eric Kercher Parents: Lisa Kercher/Bryan Kercher • Carl & Mildred Carlson Scholar • Rose-Hulman Award •Rose-Hulman Merit Scholarship Rose Montplaisir Parents: Jeanne Montplaisir/Michael Mueller VALEDICTORIAN • National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist • Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship • National Merit Scholarship Corporation Scholarship • Westminster College National Merit Scholarship • Montana State Elks Association Award • MT National Merit Program Honor Scholarship • Willamette University Scholarship • Westminster National Merit Scholarship • University of Notre Dame Provost’s Scholarship • University of Notre Dame Scholarship • Carleton College Scholarship • Rice University Tuition Scholarship • Washington University in St. Louis Scholarships • University of Portland President’s Scholarship • Girls State Delegate Belit Pigman Parents: Char & Ran Pigman • Montana State University Premier Scholarship • Julie Huls-Zsupnik Memorial Art Scholarship Michael Reynolds Parents: Sandra & Michael Reynolds

Alexa Sangster Parents: Andrea & Adam Sangster • Corvallis Sports Rehab/Orthopedic PT Scholarship • Girls State Delegate Isaac Smith Parents: Melinda Robin & Michael Smith • Department of the Army ROTC Scholarship Paige Squire Parents: Jennifer & David Squire • Montana State University Athletic Scholarship William Thelen Parents: Dawn Marie & Bill Thelen SALUTATORIAN • Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship • University of Montana School of Music Scholarship • New York University Gallatin University Award • The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship • The University of Montana Scholarship • Montana University System Honor Scholarship •The King’s College Presidential Scholarship • New York University Gallatin Scholarship • Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award • Frederic Chopin Piano Award (Msla Music Teachers Assoc) • Farmers State Bank Junior Board of Directors Lukas Walden Parents: Joy & Brevoot Walden • Western Washington University Achievement Award Nick Wentworth Parents: Lorene Anderson/Edwin Wentworth • Montana Bankers Assoc. First Security Bank Scholarship • MSU Billings Badovinac Family Scholarship Jordan Wissenbach Parents: Lisa & Richard Wissenbach • Eagles Vocational Scholarship Stephanie Wood Parents: Marsha Caetano • Colorado State Univ. Academic Recognition Award

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Helping Corvallis High go green DAVID ERICKSON Ravalli Republic When it comes to taking care of the environment, there is a lot of talk and not a lot of action.

Not so for Will Thelen.

The Corvallis High senior started the recycling program at his school, and he was busy sorting cans and bottles recently while he talked to a newspaper reporter about his future plans.

“I’m training kids today to take over the recycling program next year when I’m gone,” he said. “I’ve been picking it up every week. Hopefully it continues. It’s been fun to be involved with.”

Thelen will be attending the University of Montana School of Music this fall on a scholarship. He has been playing piano since he was 9 years old, and he is excited to take his talents to the next level.

“I’ve been taking piano lessons from a professor up there,” he said. “It’s a really good program, and getting that higher level should be really cool.”

Thelen said he will also study environmental science at UM, because he thinks there are many new career opportunities in the field.

“We need to be getting away from oil,” he said. “There are going to be careers in alternative energy and getting rid of pollution. I really want to pursue a natural resources career.”

Thelen snowboards at Lost Trail Powder Mountain in his spare time, and he played soccer and tennis in high school. He tries to run several times a week, and he was involved in many extracurricular activities, such as Interact and Aim High.

He is pragmatic about his chances of making a career out of playing the piano.

“It’s nice because I can approach it realistically,” he said. “As far as being the best, I don’t want that. It’s just something that I like to do. That’s why I’m also going to be studying environmental science. It will be good to get a wide range of classes in college.”

Reporter David Erickson can be reached at 363-3300 or at david.erickson@ravallirepublic.com.

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Darby High School Graduates Sean Phillip Abrahamsen Nichole Annette Basnaw Breanna Lynette Dreese Brittney Michelle Ernsberger Tanner Eldo Evers Dante Fernandez Valdez Brekkan Lyn Greene Christian Mark Hammersmith Sarah Marie Jakober Aaron Paul Johnston Robert P. Mattoon Heather Dawn McClure Joshua James McCrossin Luke Joseph Meuchel Hunter Bradley Meyer Logan Michael Monroe Vsevolod P. Moskovko Volodymyr S. Mykhaylyuk Kyle J. Nickel Daniel Ortega Angel Nicole Rosser Dalton Eldee Roundy Latisha M. Smith Matt Adam Smith Sherman Jaydon Smith Abigail Morgan Tallis

top students Aaron Johnston

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Darby graduate plans to attend pre-vet program DAVID ERICKSON Ravalli Republic Josh McCrossin developed a love of working with animals while growing up on a cattle ranch in Sula.

That’s why the Darby senior has decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine at Carroll College in Helena this fall.

“I love ranch work, and I love working with animals,” he said. “I grew up on a ranch, and I decided the prevet program at Carroll would be a good way to keep around animals.”

Another thing McCrossin has learned to love is sports. He played football, basketball and track for the Tigers, and he plans to someday become a coach.

“I want to be a high school football coach,” he said. “My dad is a coach, so that’s part of it, too. I’m always helping out with him, and I like helping out the younger kids. I love getting the young kids interested in football. Playing sports and doing well in school isn’t always easy. The only way to get through it is to prioritize and understand what you want to do and what you like to do.”

McCrossin, who will graduate with a 3.77 grade-point average, said going to school in the state capital will suit him just fine, because he’s also interested in government.

“I really liked being on the student council,” he said. “I participated in the Youth Legislature program, and we got to do a little mock session. We made our own bills and went through the entire law-making process. It was a lot of fun and really interesting to see how it works.”

Getting his education at a small school in a small town was beneficial in many ways, McCrossin explained.

“Darby is a great school, for sure,” he said. “The small numbers really helped out with getting personal time with the teachers. It’s a small community, and you do get to meet everyone and know everyone.”

The pre-vet program won’t be easy, McCrossin said, but he’s ready for the challenge.

“I have high expectations for myself,” he said. “Only the cream of the crop get through the program. I figure I have a head start on a lot of kids because I grew up working around animals. I figure if I ask a lot of questions and stay interested, I will be fine.”

Reporter David Erickson can be reached at 363-3300 or at david.erickson@ravallirepublic.com.

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Florence High School Graduates David Allestad Kolter Benetoine Sabrina Bland Spencer Burns Mercadee Camitsch Tabitha Carey Brett Charles Kendall Cotton Brittney Crisp Richard Daniels Ashley Eisenhauer James Finlay Leland Fisher Bryona Frick Brianna Gardipy Coe Golden Adam Greger Mary Grey Trever Gudgeon Sabrina Haas Cassandra Hall Pirrie Harris Zachary Haskell Shea Hawkins Justin Hebuck Brittany Heinz Lucas Hillman Jesse Holsapple Adam Huot Reed Jenkins Logan Jenne Jonathon Johnson Kayla Johnson Cole Kelly Jesse Kinnaman Grace Kollman Brenden Lara Tanner Lavering Megan Leathers

Cody Lund Ross Mangun Joshua Marquardt Amanda Mays Alex McDowell Cody McLean Megan Moe Guadalupe Monreal Molly Previte Clint Randall Shiloh Reynolds Andrew Seegraber Katelyn Shanks Nathan Shephard Christian Skeers Austin Slominski Quinn Smith KaCee Sutton Cheyanne Swanson Gabriella Tavares Julian Thorne Jessica Vacca Damon Ward Nicholas Warila Ben Washburn Inga Weaver Jacob Wight Garrett Wilkey Grace Zeiler William Zeiler

top students Shea Hawkins Parents: Kevin & Heidi Hawkins Attending Georgia Tech Majoring in Biomedical Engineering

Tanner Lavering Parents: Joel & Susan Lavering Attending Montana State University Majoring in Civil Engineering

Julian Thorne Parents: Karl & Jennifer Thorne Attending Montana State University Majoring in Biomedical Engineering

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Molly Previte Parents: Joyce & Keith Previte Attending Montana State University - Bozeman Majoring in Graphic Design

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Florence High Scholarships and Awards Spencer Burns Parents: Kevin and Christa Burns • University of Mary Sir Thomas Welder Scholarship • University of Mary Athletic Scholarship Brett Charles Parents: LeRoy and Tracy Charles • Montana State University Premier Scholarship Kendall Cotton Parents: Kevin and Darla Cotton • Boys State Delegate • 2011 Youth Serve Montana Scholarship • HOBY Representative • Missoula Federal Credit Union Scholarship • Montana State University Premier Scholarship • Elks Student of the Month Ashley Eisenhauer Parents: Tom and Donna Eisenhauer • Howard Schmid Key Club Scholarship James Finlay Parents: Mel and Jane Finlay • Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship • Montana Best and Brightest Merit Scholarship • Montana State University Premier Scholarship

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Bryona Frick Parents: Karl and Heidi Frick • Elks Student of the Month Adam Greger Parents: Mike and Amy Greger • Elks Student of the Month • Montana Tech Silver Tuition Waiver • Montana Tech Athletic Scholarship

Ross Mangun Parents: Renn and Rebekah Mangun • Northwest College Western Undergraduate Exchange • Northwest College Trapper-Excellence Level-Out of State Scholarship • Northwest College New Student/ Web Broadcasting Activity-Talent Scholarship

Pirrie Harris Parents: Monte and Julie Harris • Americorps Education Award • Elks Student of the Month • Girls State Delegate

Megan Moe Parent: Kathy Moe • Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship • Elks Student of the Month

Zachary Haskell Parents: Denise and Andrew Haycook • Minot State Athletic Scholarship Shea Hawkins Parents: Kevin and Heidi Hawkins • Boys State Delegate • Elks Student of the Month • Georgia Tech Undergraduate Scholarship

Molly Previte Parents: Keith and Joyce Previte • Elks Student of the Month • Montana State University Premier Scholarship

Brittany Heinz Parents: Jack and Debbie Heinz • University of Montana-College of Technology Gallagher Scholarship • Elks Student of the Month Tanner Lavering Parents: Joel and Susan Lavering • Elks Student of the Month • Montana State University Premier Scholarship

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Julian Thorne Parents: Karl and Jennifer Thorne • Elks Student of the Month • Hamlin Scholarship • Montana University System Honor Scholarship Damon Ward Parents: Mike and Vanessa Ward • Byron Weber Memorial Scholarship Grace Zeiler Parents: Lee and Mary Zeiler • Elks Student of the Month

Nathan Shephard Parents: Kelly and Tina Shephard • Boys State Delegate • Elks Student of the Month • HOBY Representative • Montana State University Premier Scholarship Austin Slominski Parents: Darren and Phyllis Slominski • Elks Student of the Month Quinn Smith Parents: Mike and Bernice Johnston • Montana Tech Athletic Scholarship

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Pursuing the dream of Georgia Tech DAVID ERICKSON Ravalli Republic Shea Hawkins has always had an affinity for computers and science. So this fall, when he enrolls at Georgia Tech to pursue his dream of becoming either a biomedical engineer or a nuclear physicist, it will be the fulfillment of a lifelong goal.

However, the Florence-Carlton High School senior said he believes his interest in the field is due to nature rather than nurture.

“For a long time, I enjoyed math and science, and I ended up wanting to go into one of those fields,” Hawkins explained. “I started building computers when I was in sixth grade. But my parents weren’t scientists or anything. I don’t think it was anything conscience that led me to pursue science. It was more innate than being influenced by my parents.”

Hawkins said he hopes to pursue a research and development career after he graduates from the prestigious university. He said that getting accepted by Georgia Tech was an honor, but it took a lot of hard work in high school.

“It’s not incredibly difficult to get in, like an Ivy-league school,” he said. “But it’s on the higher end. A lot of it was doing well in school. I focused a lot on the ACT, the SAT subject tests, and retook everything until I got pretty good scores. Other than that, I wrote essays, took a lot of extracurriculars and I made sure I was actively involved in the community.”

Hawkins, who graduated with a 4.1 grade-point average, said Florence-Carlton High School gave him a good head start on college.

“Florence prepared me really well,” he said. “The science courses were excellent. They were maybe a little lacking on extracurriculars, but they prepared me very well core-wise.”

Hawkins is a member of the National Honor Society, and in his spare time he likes to hike, lift weights and build computers. He said that the next big boom is going to be in the applications that stem from computers.

“I think the programming market is saturated and computer engineering is done,” he said. “I think a huge focus is going to be on application of computers, things based on computers is going to be explosive.”

Hawkins said he has never been to the Georgia Tech campus before, but he is excited about his future.

“We’re going down there in a couple of weeks to see the school,” he said. “I’m really excited to get started.”

Reporter David Erickson can be reached at 363-3300 or at david.erickson@ravallirepublic.com.

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Hamilton High School Graduates Kaurie Jae Albert Logan Julene Anderson Shelby Faye Anderson Jared Christopher Andra Michal Andrysek Edward Richard Anzo Emily Marie Ashlock Katie Nicole Barnes Wilton Albert Beebe Alberto Andres Bello Zachary Daniel Blair Kelsey Renee Brangoccio Joshuah Lynn Brenneman Andrew David Brewer Adam Robert Brison Dylan Jerek Burnham Alycia Michelle Burt Jordan Scott Buzzell Erin Reichelt Campbell Troy Allen Capp Presley Kay Chadwick Craig Louis Chaney Brook-Lynn Gail Cox Clint Lawrence Crossman Avian James Dacus Tyler Dean Davis Kelsey Jane Della Silva Sarah Nichol Dodson Jeremy Wendell Ellsworth Jacob Ramsey Emmert Veronika Nissa-Jayne Engebretson Keiko Nicole Estep

Tyrel John Exner Eva Feldmann Callen Eugene Fortune Dillon Daniel Francis Mitchel James Gouse Jennifer Ann Hall Erica Kyong Hansen TJ Douglas-Harmon Hansen James Cameron Harder Justin Brett Heath Clarissa Joy Holmes Valerie Michelle Howard-Dethlefsen Naomi Rose Hughes Robert Donald Huppert Dylan Thomas Huseby Michael Philip Johnson Jessica Ann Jovanovic Spencer McCartney Kanenwisher Brandon Cole Kirkbride Meghan Nelson Knudtzon Elijah Daniel Koberle Austin James Koburi Kyle Muller Kohn Ryan Altair Koning Tesia Marie Lawrence Tucker Mark Lehr Cody Sheldon Lewis Olivia Audette Livoni Alana Star Lopez Breighenna Cheyenne Marquis Megan Taylor Mathews Kelli Jo Mathis

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Dalton James Sherman Tyler Jonathan Shiever Graham Hanson Silcher Ashley Ann Sorenson Celeste Montgomery Sparks Allison Kaye Stahl Damon Reese Stevens Chase Anthony Stevenson Steffan Michael Stewart Zachary Mitchell Stoeger Stephanie Claire Stravens Tara Michele Stromberg Travis Alan Tayler Anthony Lamont Thomas Jacob Stewart Towe Alexandria Catherine Tuminaro Kyle Douglas Turner Zackory Werner Turner Donna J-Marie Twedt Christina Hudson Van Horn Yon Terrence Van Marle Francine Villota Chase Steven Wheaton Mikhala Elizabeth Wilson Zachary Aaron Wilson Jake Delaney Wood Maria Kristina Zepeda Zane Ray Ziesing

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Hamilton High Scholarships and Awards Kaurie Jae Albert Parents: Mark and Carla Albert • Whitworth University Presidential Scholarship • Ravalli County Bank Scholarship • The Stoenner Leadership Scholarship • Roy Morris Memorial Scholarship • Hamilton Unified Teachers Scholarship Wilton Albert Beebe Parents: Carl and Arennette Beebe • Montgomery G.I. Bill Award Kelsey Renee Brangoccio Parents: Jim Brangoccio and Nancy Hnizdil • University of Great Falls Academic & Athletic Scholarship • University of Montana Access Scholarship • University of Montana Margaret A. Hom Alumni Scholarship • Montana State-Billings Athletic Scholarship – Soccer • Montana State-Bozeman Premier Scholarship • Chaminade University Athletic Scholarship – Soccer • Rocky Mountain College Trustee Scholarship • Mason V. and Iva M. Hargett Scholarship Presley Kay Chadwick Parents: Tim and Glenna Chadwick • Linfield Faculty Scholarship Tyler Dean Davis Parents: Dennis and Raymah Davis • Bitterroot Valley Boards of Realtors “Quality of Life Award” Kelsey Jane Della Silva Parents: Todd and Ruth Della Silva • Bitterroot Kiwanis Scholarship • Mildred Brownlee Memorial Music Award • Jean Wroble Memorial Music & Good Citizen Scholarship • Earl E. Philips Memorial Scholarship • William Enderlein Scholarship • Bitterroot Women’s Club Scholarship

Eva Feldmann Parents: Heinz and Friederike Feldmann • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship

Jennifer Ann Hall Parents: Robert and Tina Hall • Hamilton Vocational/Education Scholarship Sponsored by Construction Trades Classes 1978-1994 Dale Kraft Instructor • Rapp Challenge Award • Brenda Andra Scholarship “Making A Difference” • First Presbyterian Church Scholarship: Wayne and Naomi Wardwell Scholarship T.J. Douglas-Harmon Hansen Parents: Todd and Ronda Hansen • Montana State License Plate Scholarship • Ravalli County Federal Credit Union Scholarship

Justin Brett Heath Parents: Brett and Lavon Heath • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship Robert Donald Huppert Parents: Robert and Cheryl Huppert • Josh Peterson Memorial Scholarship Dylan Thomas Huseby Parents: Brent and Donna Huseby • American Postal Workers Union Auxiliary Scholarship Kyle Muller Kohn Parents: Kurt Kohn and Janice MullerKohn • Class of -95 Ryan Richards Memorial Scholarship • William Enderlein Scholarship • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship • Jason Ward Memorial Scholarship Meghan Nelson Knudtzon Parents: Steve and Judy KnudtzonBanks • VFW Scholarship • William Enderlein Scholarship • National Honor Society Certificate of Merit

Tucker Mark Lehr Parents: Mark and Kimberly Lehr • Josh Peterson Memorial Scholarship Olivia Audette Livoni Parents: Donn and Wendy Livoni • Northwest College Trapper Excellence Level-Out of State Scholarship • Northwest College Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship

Nicole Rae Mitchell Parents: Jerry and Donna Mitchell • Bitterroot Kiwanis Scholarship • Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship • Faith Lutheran Church Scholarship Helen Colleen Moran Parents: Michael and Theresa Moran • Williamette University Academic Leadership Award • Seattle University Campion Scholarship • University of San Diego Presidential Scholar • Gonzaga University Regent Scholarship • Pacific Lutheran University Regents Scholarship • Western Washington University Non-Resident Presidents Scholarship • Western Washington University Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship • International Chapter P.E.O. Sisterhood Board of Trustees Scholarship • Montana Girls State Award • American Legion Americanism Award • Bitterroot Kiwanis Scholarship • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship Trevor Sean Muzi Parents: Brad and Amy Mohn • Black Mountain Software Scholarship • Moerkerke Vocational Scholarship • Hamilton Vocational/Education Scholarship Sponsored by Construction Trades Classes 1978-1994 Dale Kraft Instructor • Farmers State Bank Scholarship • Steven Ward Memorial Scholarship

Stella Jo Quinlan Parents: Kelly and Laurie Quinlan • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship • Montana State University Premier Scholarship

Varsha Vinay Rao Parents: Vinay Kadri and Rama Baikadi • Montana State Premier Scholarship • Illinois Institute of Technology International Tuition Scholarship • Illinois Institute of Technology Housing Scholarship • Montana University System Honor Scholarship • U.S. Air Force Mathematics and Science Academic Achievement Award • Montana Girls State Award • First Security Bank Scholarship • Bitterroot Kiwanis Scholarship • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship Nicholas Howard Recht Parents: Howard and Liesl Recht • U.S. Air force Mathematics and Science Academic Achievement Award • American Legion Americanism Award • William Enderlein Scholarship • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship • National Honor Society Certificate of Merit Elisha David Roberts Parents: Earl Roberts and Sabrina Groover • Bitterroot Valley Board of Realtors “Quality of Life Award” Thomas Keegan Rothie Parents: Bill and Judy Rothie • Dean and Virgina Vinal Music Scholarship • First Presbyterian Church Scholarship: John and Dorothy Freed Scholarship Ashley Ann Schrammeck Parents: Kelly Schrammeck • Serve Montana Scholarship • Governor’s Merit at Large Scholarship

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Singing her way to the top DAVID ERICKSON Ravalli Republic Not many people have to stand in front of a group of people and sing to get into college, but Hamilton High School senior Kelsey Della Silva did just that.

After sending a DVD of her vocal performances to the Brigham Young University School of Music in Provo, Utah, professors there told Della Silva that she was a finalist. There was one catch, however: She had to come to the school and perform live.

“I had to do a live audition,” she said. “They only accept 10 people every year. So in front of all the professors, I sang ‘Le Colibri.’”

Della Silva said she wasn’t nervous about performing in front of her prospective college instructors.

“I just have the attitude of whatever happens, happens,” she said. “I got a letter in the mail a few weeks later saying I got in. I feel really honored - especially because only 10 people make it every year.”

Della Silva, who will graduate with a 3.85 grade-point average, has been a strong competitor on the Lady Broncs tennis, cheerleading and cross-country teams, and she sings in the school choir.

“I’ve been singing since I was a little girl,” she said. “Mrs. Leonardi really influenced me and gave me a lot of opportunities.”

Della Silva, a soprano, has performed in “Les Miserables,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “Guys and Dolls,” and she had a solo during a performance for an episode of PBS’ “Celebrate America!” which featured school choirs from around the Bitterroot Valley.

One of the highlights of her young career came when she tried out for a solo while the Hamilton concert choir was in New York City for National Youth Choir.

“I was picked, so I sang a solo in Carnegie Hall,” she said.

She said she had thought about pursuing a career in elementary education, but decided that music school was too good to pass up.

“I might try to take other classes if I have time,” she said. “Because vocal performance is such a time sucker, I can’t really do everything. I felt like I should pursue music since it’s such a good school. I hope to perform, and I want to try out for Broadway stuff. When I have a family, I want to do private voice lessons from home, so I can raise kids and still bring in an income.”

Della Silva said she likes the Provo area and has family there.

She has to be at BYU by Aug. 15 to try out for the ensemble and has already been asked to be in the school opera this fall.

“One of the professors contacted me to send a DVD,” she said. “I sent it, and he said he wants me to be one of the lead characters. I’ve never been in an opera before, but it’s all in English.”

Reporter David Erickson can be reached at 363-3300 or at david.erickson@ravallirepublic.com.

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Dalton James Sherman Parents: John and Sherry Sherman • Montgomery G.I. Bill Award Graham Hanson Silcher Parents: Peter and Lori Silcher • Whitworth College Deans Scholarship • Whitworth College Science Scholarship • Ravalli County Bank Scholarship • The Stoenner Leadership Scholarship • Roy Morris Memorial Scholarship Ashley Ann Sorenson Parents: Scott & Jody Ann Sorenson • University of Montana COT Galla-

gher Scholarship • Kim Sutherland Memorial Scholarship Damon Reese Stevens Parents: Richard Stevens and Carol Weer • Bitterroot Art Guild Scholarship Steffan Michael Stewart Parents: Shawn and Kimberly Stewart • Grand Canyon University New Student Scholarship • Grand Canyon University Presidents Scholarship Tara Michele Stromberg Parents: John and Verona • William Enderlein Scholarship

• Bitterroot Kiwanis Scholarship Donna J-Marie Twedt Parents: Glenna Twedt • Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship • Rapp Challenge Award • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship Zachory Werner Turner Parents: Scott and Danelle Turner • Montgomery G.I. Bill Award

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top students Kelsey Brangoccio Parents: Jim Brangoccio & Jim Hnizdil Attending Montana State University Majoring in Micro-Biology

Helen Moran Parents: Michael & Theresa Moran Attending Pacific Lutheran University

Sarah Dodson

Majoring in Political Science & French

Varsha Rao Parents: Vinay & Rama Rao Attending Montana State University Majoring in Biological Engineering

Nicholas Recht Parents: Howard & Liesl Recht Attending Bringham Young University, Idaho Majoring in Computer Science

Alana Lopez

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Nigel McCallum Parents: Gary & Wanda McCallum Attending University of Montana Studying Pre-Med

Anna Tom Parents: Rocky & Gayle Tom Attending Montana State University - Bozeman Majoring in Orthodics/ Prospthetics

Jessie Devine Parents: Chris & Kim Devine Studying creative writing & marketing

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William Calvin Andrews, II Kilee Renee Bartschi Quinn Louis Bassett Jace Tell Beard Mitchell Dale Blakey Zachary Laverne Brooks Blaire Gail Brookshire Neil Alan Campbell April Marie Cappel Kyra Christine Cenis Austin Shay Christopher Courtney Lynne Conckroft Lynne Cockroft Cody Joseph Cook Ryanne Marie Dehart Shanae Desirae Denney Jessie Lee Devine Jane Elizabeth Diepstraten Cody John Driemeyer Heather Lee Dubia Patrick Lewis Fulbright Mark Anthony Galeazzi Tanner Gage Galusha Emmalie Fay Gavlak Berlyn Maria Geisler Alyssa Cole Giffin Travis Dell Griffin Brant Christopher Grove Krystal Ann Marie Haacke Travis Erin Hall Casey James Halstead Jessica Rose Halstead John Anthony Hilllman Aubrey Theo Howell Nicolas Arthur Hudon Tiffany Marie Janes Earl Frederick Jensvold

Nicholas Recht Parents: Rocky & Gayle Tom Attending Northwest University Majoring in Nursing

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Stevensville High Scholarships and Awards Quinn Bassett • PFC Jacob Coclough Award • Student Service Award • Daughters of the American Revolution • Good Citizen Award • Stevensville Teen of the Year • Farmers State Bank Junior Board of Directors

Student

Blaire Brookshire • Soccer Athletic Scholarship to University of Mary • Academic Scholarship to University of Mary • Outstanding Achievement in Physical Ed • Excellence in Science Award • Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award • Academic All-State Soccer and Basketball – 4 years • Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Delegate

Dalton Farmer • Quality of Life Award

Jane Diepstraten • Knights of Columbus Joseph E. Lantz Scholarship • Stevensville Community Foundation Board • Ravalli Federal Credit Union Scholarship

Tanner Galusha • Roarke Baldwin Track Scholarship • Boys State Emmalie Gavlak • Rocky Mountain Bank Scholarship • Key Club Scholarship • Wendy Heisman School Nominee • Academic All-State Volleyball

Neil Campbell • Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence

Brant Grove • Ravalli County Bank Scholarship • Jacob Miller Memorial Soccer Scholarship • Advanced Placement Scholar

Kyra Cenis • Girls State

Krystal Haacke • Roarke Baldwin Track Scholarship

Austin Christopher • Imagine America Scholarship

Travis Hall • Construction Award

Cody Cook • Academic Merit Award to Holy Names • University, Oakland, CA Eastern Star Merit Award • Outstanding Achievement in Physical Ed • Boys State • Stevensville Teen of the Year

John Hillman • All Saints Scholarship to Carroll College • Youth Serve Scholarship • Will Wyatt Memorial Scholarship • Key Club Scholarship • 100 hours Community Service Award • Big Sky Eye Care Scholarship

Jessie Devine • Haynes Foundation Scholarship • Dennis Washington Adventures of the Mind • Dufresne “Out of the Box” Award • Outstanding Writing Award • Advanced Placement Scholar • Discus Award • National Merit Commendable

Aubrey Howell • Gary Nelson Memorial Scholarship • Girls State Earl Jensvold • Quality of Life Award • SHS Above and Beyond Award

Maddie Jones • Softball Scholarship to Wenatchee Valley College • Academic All-State in Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball Alex Kelly • Best Actor Award Marissa Lewis • Girls State Nigel McCallum • University of Montana Honor Scholarship • Montana University System Scholarship • Stevensville Teachers’ Association Scholarship • Key Club Scholarship • Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award • National Honor Society • Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction • Academic All-State - Golf • Valedictorian Price Miller • Dean Merit Award to Rocky Mountain College • Football Scholarship to Rocky Mountain College Alexa Omlid • Montana State University Premier Scholarship • Western States Insurance Scholarship • Academic All-State for Basketball and Volleyball Emily Pateman • Shawn Tipps Memorial Scholarship • First Place Montana Paint the State Meth Contest • Rotary Youth Leadership Award Jalen Pfau • Carroll College Trustee Scholarship • Carroll College Parish Scholarship • St. Mary’s Parish Scholarship • Knights of Columbus Joseph E. Lantz

Scholarship • Bitterroot Valley Ammunition Components Scholarship • Farmers State Bank Scholarship • Ted. R. Burk Memorial Scholarship • Shawn Tipps Memorial Scholarship • Rocky Mountain Bank Scholarship • Advanced Placement Scholar • Outstanding Math Award • Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award • Stephanie Gonzalez Memorial Sportsmanship Award McKenzie Sebastian • Ravalli County Fish & Wildlife Association Memorial Scholarship • Spanish Club Scholarship • Will Wyatt Memorial Scholarship • National Honor Society • Academic All-State Riley Slaughter • Carroll College Merit Scholarship • Excellence in Media Award • Boys State Governor • Rotary Youth Leadership Award

Audrey Rohlman William J. Gallagher Scholarship to UM/College of Technology Courtney Schulz • Montana State University Premier Scholarship • Stevensville Community Medical Center Scholarship • Governor’s Best and Brightest Merit Scholarship Meghan Schmidt • Stevensville Teachers’ Association Technology Scholarship Tasha Sorenson • Shirley Bugli Memorial Art Scholarship • Top Portfolio Award • Student Service Award • Stevensville Teen of the Year • Bitterroot Art Guild Scholarship Nathan Tavares-Clark • Seattle Pacific University Scholarship

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Stevensville student prevails DAVID ERICKSON Ravalli Republic She may have lost her hearing, but Addie Tom didn’t lose her ambition.

Tom started losing her hearing when she was 7 years old, but that hasn’t stopped the Stevensville High School student from graduating fourth in her class with a 4.1 grade-point average, volunteering around town and making plans to pursue a career in nursing.

The hearing loss began when Tom was given a medication for an unrelated health problem. She never let it stop her though.

An active member of her school and the community, Tom has learned to cope with her hearing problem.

She wears hearing aids in both ears, and during class, her teachers wear a special FM radio transmitter that sends what they are saying directly into Tom’s ear. Her mother also helped her by taking notes in class.

“It really wasn’t too much of a problem,” Tom explained. “My teachers were always really helpful if I couldn’t understand what they were saying.”

This fall, Tom plans to attend Northwest University in Kirkland, Wash., to pursue a degree in nursing.

“It has very good academic programs, and they offered me one of the best financial programs,” she said.

Tom has earned a letter all four years of high school for putting in 100 hours of community service, and she was a regional finalist for a Coca-Cola Scholarship, the only one from Montana.

In her spare time, Tom dabbles in art, hiking, backpacking and soccer.

“I generally play all over the field,” she said. “I like to be outdoors as often as possible.”

Reporter David Erickson can be reached at 363-3300 or david.erickson@ravallirepubic.com.

Lindsey Thorstad • James Evans Memorial Scholarship • Key Club Scholarship Addie Tom • Bronze Academic Scholarship to Northwest University, Kirkland, WA • Coca-Cola Regional Scholar • Eastern Star Merit Award • Bitterroot Star First Amendment Scholarship • Stevensville Teachers’ Association Scholarship

• Key Club Scholarship • 100 hours Community Service Award – 4 yr • Excellence in Social Studies Award • Most Improved Senior Art Student • Stevensville Teen of the Year • National Honor Society • Farmers State Bank Junior Board of Directors • KPAX Student Service Award • MedStart Camp Delegate • Montana Youth Leadership Forum Sam Walton Memorial Scholarship

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• Advanced Placement Scholar • National Honor Society • Hugh O’Brian Leadership Delegate • Principal’s Leadership Award • Student Body President • KPAX Student Service Award • Rotary Youth Leadership Award

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Victor High School Graduates Tiffani Caitlan Ball Tsetsegbal Bat-Erdene Foreign Exchange Dalton James Joseph-Buker Thomas Clayton Burge Kaleb Lee Carlson Emmet Fischer Elliott Kirsten Irene Fleischhauer Alexandra Nicole Keaveny Randal Paul Lewis Tanner Ryan Lewis Brenda Lorraine Mazade Dennis Cody Lee Mitcham Kaylene Rose Biritz-Munson Aela Kae Nixon Shareese Monique Daniell Pitton Tiffany Raeann Privett Cathey Trevor Lee Richie Jesse Jordan Roberts Amanda Lynn Segar

Erika Oletta Strong Elizabeth Ann Taylor Hanna Jo Upegui Pierina Marisol Villegas Filiaggi Foreign Exchange Leah Ann Wilkerson

top students Elizabeth Taylor Parents: Rick & Bonnie Taylor Attending University of Great Falls Majoring in Nursing

Emmet Elliott Parents: Steve Elliott & Luci Brieger Plans to be an Americorp Volunteer in New York City & then attend Parsons the New School for Design in NY, NY

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Victor High Scholarships and Awards Dalton James Joseph Buker Parents: Michelle & James Buker • Carroll College Founders Award $7,000@4yrs - $28,000 Emmet Fischer Elliott Parents: Luci Brieger & Steve Elliott • Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship - $500 • W.M. Chase Scholarship $2,000@4yrs - $8,000 • Parsons Dean’s Scholarship - $3,500 • Parsons BFA Scholarship - $17,750 Dennis Cody Lee Mitcham Parents: Aimee Mitcham • Marvin Simonsen Memorial Scholarship - $500 • Pepsi Scholarship - $300 • Victor Business Professionals of America Scholarship - $200 Amanda Lynn Segar Parents: Marie & Loren Bullock, Randy Segar • Ravalli County Federal Credit Union Scholarship - $500 • Horatio Algers - $10,000 • Bitterroot Quilters Guild - $500

• Victor Masonic Lodge Scholarship $600 Trevor Lee Richie Parents: Stacy & Matt Richie • Shirley Rogers Memorial Scholarship - $500 Jesse Jordon Young Roberts Parents: Catherine Hodges • U of M COT Gallagher Scholarship - $2,100

Presenters for Graduation • Linda De Sapio – Bitterroot Women’s Club Scholarship • Farmer’s State Bank – Community Bankers Scholarship • Pete Pfau – Knights of Columbus, Lady of the Mountains Council, Joseph E. Lantz Scholarship - $500 Ravalli County Bank Scholarship $1,000

Erika Oletta Strong Parents: Larry & Bonnie Strong • Marvin Simonsen Memorial Scholarship - $500 • Victor Student Council: Frau Good Memorial Scholarship - $250 • Tom Hewitt Award - $500 • Montana State University Premiere Scholarship - $500 Elizabeth Ann Taylor Parents: Rick & Bonnie Taylor • Governor’s Best and Brightest Merit Scholarship - $2,000@4yrs - $8,000 • Advanced Home Care Scholarship $3,000

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CAITY BALL

VICTOR HIGH SCHOOL Jeremiah 29:11. God has great plans for you Caity.

We are so proud of you!

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EDDY ANZO HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL

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EMMALIE GAVLAK

STEVENSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Congratulations Emmalie!

We are so proud of you and love you so much! Have fun and enjoy college!

Love, Mom, Dad & Boys and Mom, Michael and Maverick

EDDY ANZO HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL

We love you!

Love, Mom & Dad

JENNIFER LYNN PARKER Dawn Parker is proud to announce the Graduation of her daughter Jenner L. Parker May 29, 2011 from Hamilton High School.

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DARBY HIGH SCHOOL We are so very proud of you and keep up the good work!

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ALANA LOPEZ

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HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL Congratulations, Alana!

We’re so proud of you!

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BLAIRE BROOKSHIRE We love you Blaire!

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OLIVIA LIVONI

HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL We love you and are very proud of you!

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Victor students get a head start DAVID ERICKSON Ravalli Republic

Victor seniors Amanda Segar and Fischer Elliott decided to get a jump-start on college while they were still in high school. That’s why they both attended the Schwanke Honors Institute at the University of Montana during the summer.

In fact, Segar liked the program so much, she attended it twice.

Living in the dormitories with students from all over the country, the two Victor students got a taste of campus life while earning college credit. They attended classes in the morning, then participated in outdoor activities in the afternoon.

Elliott took classes in chemistry, creative writing and media arts. He has applied to AmeriCorps in New York City, where he hopes to help underprivileged kids in innercity schools.

“It’s really important to help the next generation of citizens get on their feet,” Elliott explained. “These kids generally live in poor neighborhoods. Also, I really want to live in a city.”

Segar said she plans to attend the Parsons School of Graphic Design in New York City, as well as the University of Montana, to pursue writing and photography, and possibly an entertainment management degree. She said attending the Schwanke Institute helped prepare her for the path to a career in arts. She is interested in fiction and fantasy, like the Harry Potter and Eragon series.

“I love the writing program I took,” she said. “I learned about the depths of genres and experienced a lot of new authors.”

Reporter David Erickson can be reached at 363-3300 or at david.erickson@ravallirepublic.com.

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