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Class of 2015 Graduation

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Corvallis High School 2015 Graduating Class Kiah Ahlers-Williams Paul Allsop Elijah Atkins Caroline Avery Jeremiah Backer Michael Beard Briana Bienusa Bethany Bierer Saybryin Blake Jane Booth Grant Brion Veronica Brown Sam Burdette Baylee Burt Madison Channer Krystal Chapple Brady Cheeney Hunter Condos Kayla Cook Henry Curtis Sydonia Curtis

Courtney Dean Emma Decker Rachel Devine Stevio Dong Cameron DuBose Dallas Ewalt Gunnar Fairbrother Brock Fehr Zachary Fredrickson Katelyn Frost Taylor Gagnon Hannah Gale Amelia Gardner Shelby Gifford Jayce Gilder Zurisadai Gonzalez Sarah Grenfell Hannah Grout Benjamin Haas Kelsey Irwin Rachel Jaquith Rebecca Jaquith Calistia Jessop Jaden Jessop

Riley Jessop Shelby Jessop Taya Jessop Joseph King Jesse Knapp Trevor Knapp Cameron Koerner Taylor Koskela Katie Landis Lucas Laparra Austin Larson-Payne Garrett Ledbetter Andrew Leopold Tieson Lewis Cordell Lott Melissa Luebbert Alyssa Lundy Jordan Marks Tiffany McCluskey Alexandra McFarland Jonathan McGuiness Laramie McHugh Jaron Mills Miriam Montgomery

Thor Montgomery Joshua Moore Lindi Morrison Emily Moulton Tiana Nisly Gabriel Nolan Tylor Olsen Alejandro Ortiz Espinosa Isabella Pape DJ Pekoc Brandon Pettenger Trestin Pinheiro Benjamin Powell Michelle Powell Jessica Rademacher Toni Raines Austin Ray Christian Ray Joshua Reynoso Tyler Robinson Sayha Roth Will Ruana Mikayla Rude

Edward Ryan II Kody Shay Kyle Shifflett Jesse Sims Sarah Stoker Taylor Sylvester Ashlie Uekert Dakota Vaccaro Olivia Vai Lucas Vaughn Johnathan Venema Gavin Wagner Katelin Weber Ryann Weishaar Tazlynn Weisweaver Ashley White Suzanne White Cullen Williams Donivan Williams Jaret Wilson Thomas Wilson Amber Wissenbach Lorenzo Wissenbach Mason Ziegler

Corvallis High School Top Students Amber Wissenbach is the daughter of Richard and Lisa Wissenbach of Pinesdale. Her GPA is 4.0 and she is a valedictorian at Corvallis High School. In high school she participated in Basketball, Pep Band, Interact and Tennis. She has received scholarships: William J. Gallagher Scholarship, Advanced Homecare Institute of Montana Nursing Scholarship Award. Her future goals are: “I have chosen to attend the University of Montana - Bitterroot College to enter into the field of Registered Nursing and obtain my associates degree in this field. The most important thing about my career choice is that I will be able to spend my life making a difference in the lives of others. This is my goal that I may be forever able to serve all of those that I can.�

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Corvallis High School Top Students Madison Channer

is the daughter of Luke and Jennifer Channer of Corvallis. Her GPA is 4.0 and she is a valedictorian at Corvallis High School. She participated in the following activities: President of National Honor Society, Interact Club, Treasurer of Junior Soroptimist Club, Track and Field, Wrestling Manager, Athletic Student Trainer for four years, Science Olympiad – state competitor for four years. She has received the following awards: Valedictorian for the Class of 2015, Advanced Placement Scholars Award, Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award, Academic All-State for four years, Big Sky Foxtrotter Association - Reserve Grand Champion in Pleasure Versatility (2013), Hunter/Jumper Association Grand Champion (local) (2012 and 2014). She was awarded the Montana State University Premier Scholarship and the Montana University System Honors Scholarship. Her future goals: “I plan to go to Montana State University in Bozeman for Nursing. My long term goals are to earn a graduate degree in the healthcare field and then travel back to Haiti on an extended Medical Missionary trip.”

Jesse Knapp is the

son of Jim Knapp and Michele Knapp of Corvallis. His GPA is 4.0 and he is a valedictorian of Corvallis High School. He participated in: Speech and Debate, Tennis, Orchestra, Science Olympiad, Model United Nations and National Honor Society. He has received scholarship and awards: MSU Honor Scholarship, Black Mountain Scholarship, State Champion in Memorized Public Address in Speech. His future goals are to study Public Policy/Economics and Computer Science at Montana State University in Bozeman.

Corvallis High School awards & honors Kiah Sierra Ahlers-Williams Parents: Russell & Hilka AhlersWilliams Pacific University Oregon Presidential Scholarship, Pacific University OR—MT Student Achievement Award, University of Montana Resident Scholarship, Elks Most Valuable Student Local Scholarship, Jane Booth Parents: David & Tara Booth University of Montana Athletic Scholarship, Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship, Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Award Grant Brion Parents: James & Jane Brion American Legion Outstanding Scholar Award Madison Channer Parents: Luke & Jennifer Channer Bishop Carroll Scholarship, University of Kansas Jayhawk Generations Scholarship, Montana University System Honor Scholarship, Montana State Premier Scholarship, Carroll Opportunity Award, Rotary Club of Corvallis Interact Scholarship, MSU Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship, Youth Serve Montana Scholarship, Ravalli County Bank Scholarship, National Honor Society Scholarship, Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship, Department of the Air Force Science & Mathematics Award, Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher), VALEDICTORIAN Henry Curtis Parents: David & Deanna Curtis Linfield College Trustee Scholarship, University of Montana Presidential Scholarship, Linfield College Music Achievement Award, Montana University System Honor

Scholarship, Montana State University Premier Scholarship, UM Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship, MSU Dr. Jean Robinson Scholarship, Elks Most Valuable Student Local Scholarship, Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher), SALUTATORIAN Sydonia Curtis Parents: Kyp & Whitney Curtis UM Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship, Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher) Rachel Devine Parents: Tim & Susan Devine University of Portland President’s Scholarship, Bishop Carroll Scholarship, Lynchburg College Hopwood Scholarship, Montana University System Honor Scholarship, Carroll Opportunity Award, Western WA Non Resident President’s Scholarship, Elks Most Valuable Student Local Scholarship, Elks Most Valuable Student State Scholarship, National Honor Society Scholarship, American Legion Outstanding Scholar Award, Daly Mansion Preservation Trust Junior Board, Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher) Brock Fehr Parents: Michael Fehr & Erin Allred UM Marching Band & Music Talent Scholarship, Corvallis Faculty Group Scholarship, Fred Waring Director’s Award for Chorus, Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, National School Choral Award Katelyn Frost Parents: Kevin & Sherri Frost Washington State University Cougar Athletic Award, Washington State University Cougar Academic

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Award, UM Academic Achievement Award, Oregon State Western Undergrad Exchange, Oregon State University Provost Scholarship, Montana State University Premier Scholarship Hannah Gale Parents: Gil & Deb Gale University of Mary Sister Thomas Welde Scholarship, University of Mary Athletic Scholarship Award Amelia Gardner Parents: Donald & Deborah Gardner Carroll College Trustee Scholarship, Carroll College Opportunity Award, Carroll College Athletic Scholarship, Carroll College Choral Grant, Carroll College Parish Scholarship Shelby Gifford Parents: Charles & Diana Gifford National School Orchestra Award Sarah Grenfell Parents: Michael & Laura Grenfell UM Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship, University of Montana Baker Grant Hannah Grout Parents: William & Rae Grout and Theresa Ostertag Orchestra Most Valuable Player Award Zurisadai Gonzalez Parents: Francisca Sandoval United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award Ben Haas Parents: Doug & Rita Mason Montana State University Premier Scholarship, 2015 Basic Scholarship Montana Special Forces

Kelsey Irwin Parents: Todd & Jackie Irwin University of Montana Western Volleyball Scholarship

Rachel Jaquith Parents: Joseph & Kayla Jaquith Corvallis Sports & Rehabilitation Scholarship Calistia Halee Jessop Parents: Jacob & Kelly Jessop Utah Valley University West.

Undergrad. Exchange, Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship, Julie Huls Zsupnik Art Scholarship Shelby Jessop Parent: Debra Reynolds UM Montana Academic Acheivement Scholarship, UM Educational Opportunity Grant Jesse Knapp Parents: James & Michele Knapp Montana University System Honor Scholarship, Black Mountain Software Scholarship, VALEDICTORIAN Katie Landis Parents: Scott & Jo Landis Ravalli County Federal Credit Union, Corvallis Alumni Association Scholarship, Daly Mansion Preservation Trust Junior Board, United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award Lucas Laparra Parents: Freddy & Sheila Laparra Quality of Life Award Tieson Lewis Parents: Jeff & Jennifer Lewis Carroll College All Saints Scholarship, Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship, Carroll College Opportunity Award Jordan Marks Parents: Jason Marks & Lea Cramer Farmers State Bank Business Student Award

Alexandra McFarland Parents: Gary & Violette McFarland Montana State University Premier Scholarship, Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher) Laramie McHugh Parents: Frank McHugh & Cheryl Dohlzel St. Lawrence Presidential Diversity Scholarship Miriam Montgomery Parents: Ralph & Nancy Montgomery John Philip Sousa Award Thor Montgomery Parents: Ralph & Nancy Montgomery University of Portland Howard C. Vollum Scholarship Lindi Morrison Parents: Michael & Kari Carnahan Alma Hayes Memorial Art Scholarship Tiana Nisly Parents: Marlin & Lucille Nisly University of Idaho Achievement Gold Level, Corban University Chancellor’s Scholarship Corban Grant, National School Choral Award Isabella Pape Parents: Jack & Patti Pape University of Wyoming Athletic Scholarship, University of Wyoming Academic Scholarship Jessica Rademacher Parents: Ross & Cynthia Rademacher Farmer’s State Bank Scholarship Austin Ray Parents: Matt & Heidi Ray University of Montana Western Football Scholarship

Mikayla Rude Parent: Michelle Rude Carroll College All Saints Award, Farmer’s State Bank Scholarship, Carroll Opportunity Award, Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship, UM Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship, UM Higher Education Grant, Montana East West Shrine Game Cheer Squad Award Edward Ryan Parent: Nidia Ryan University of Great Falls Athletic Scholarship, University of Great Falls Courage Award Kyle Shifflett Parents: Greg Shifflett & Jill Warren UM Presidential Leadership Scholarship, Montana University System Honor Scholarship, Montana State University Premier Scholarship, UM Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship, Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship, MSU Dr. Jean Robinson Scholarship.

Elks Most Valuable Student Local Scholarship, Elks Most Valuable Student State Scholarship, Karen Bleibtrey Memorial Scholarship, Department of the Air Force Science & Mathematics Award, Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher) Jesse Sims Parents: Rob & Julie Sims University of Montana Athletic Scholarship, United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award, Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Award Sarah Stoker Parent: Beverly Jessop Quality of Life Award

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Henry Curtis is the son of David

and Deanna Curtis of Hamilton. His GPA is 3.938 and he is salutatorian of Corvallis High School. High School Activities: National Honor Society, Interact Club, Soccer, Track, Speech and Debate, Science Olympiad, Choir, Student Council and is the Student Body President. H has received the following awards and scholarships: Bitterroot Valley Elks Lodge Scholarship, University of Montana Academic Scholarship, University of Montana Presidential Leadership Scholarship, alternate, Montana University System Honor Scholarship, Montana State University Premier Scholarship, Montana State University/ College of Arts and Sciences: Dr. Jean Robinson Scholarship, Linfield College Trustee Scholarship, Linfield College Music Achievement Award, Semi-finalist in the US Senate Youth Scholarship Competition, Academic AllState during all soccer, speech and debate, and track seasons, Soccer Class A State Champion, Qualifier for the Montana State Class A Speech and Debate Competition in 2013, 2014, and 2015, member of the National Forensic League, Degree of Excellence, lettered in Track, Soccer, Speech and Debate, Choir “Superior” ratings at District Music Festival 2014 and 2015, Second place in Science Olympiad 2013 and 3rd place at the Montana Air Quality Science Fair, Delegate for the Montana Boys State (elected to the Public Service Commission, City Party Chair, and Party Legislative Commission); Montana Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar. His future educational goals are: “I plan to pursue a career in virological research. To achieve this, I will pursue a degree in microbiology, with a minor in political science and in piano performance. After I achieve my undergraduate degree, I will pursue at least a master’s degree, and possibly also a doctorate, in virology. My goals are to make the world a better place by making a significant contribution to science, and to further humanity’s knowledge.”

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Corvallis senior Madison Channer MICHELLE McCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

CORVALLIS – Madison Channer of Corvallis High School loves to learn, and has a heart to serve in medical missionary work.

“I’ve very academically inclined – so I like to learn,” said Channer. “I’m going to Bozeman for nursing; my family background is that we have a big background in medical health care and missionary work. I’ve been to Haiti twice already, and I think that’s a motivation for me because I want to go back to Haiti and help with more than just sorting needles.”

Channer’s trips to Haiti came in the summer of 2011 and March 2014.

Her jobs on those trips included babysitting, teaching English and sorting needles.

“I’m a Christian, so it helped my faith to see these people who had nothing and yet their faith was so strong and you realize how blessed you are here and how trivial your struggles are,” Channer said. “It was really helpful.

“I go to Canyon View Church and my family are all Christians, so I’ve been raised with that background. My faith is a big part of who I am. The motivation of giving back to your community both physically and mentally is a big part of medical missionary work.”

Channer said she is considering the options of nurse practitioner or physical therapist.

She said the best part of attending Corvallis High School is “growing as a person and developing friendships.

“I have very close friends. I like the small school setting because you get to know everyone in your grade.”

She said she has enjoyed her involvement with the sports teams.

Channer participated in soccer, track and field (hurdles) and was the wrestling manager for four years.

“I’m not really good at sports,” she said. “Academics are more my thing, but it’s a lot of fun to get out there and keep in shape and it’s a good group of kids and good coaches.”

Channer is National Honor Society president, treasurer in the Junior Soroptomist club. She is involved in InterAct, and has participated in Science Olympiad for the past four years.

Channer is a CHS valedictorian and has received a tuition waiver from Montana State University in Bozeman.

“I put a lot of hard work into my scholarships and [CHS school counselor] Mrs. Knapp really helped me,” she said. “My English teachers helped with correcting my essays and making sure they were good – my mom too.

“I just really appreciate my parents and my teachers for giving me the knowledge and the motivation to do well in school.”

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Darby High School

2015 Graduating Class Seanna J. Abrahamsen Parents: Erik and Lisa Abrahamsen Seanna will be attending Montana Tech of the University of Montana in Butte, Montana to pursue a degree in nursing.

Lacey Jean Dolcater Parents: Randall and Rhonda Dolcater Lacey will be attending the University of Montana Western in Dillon, Montana where she will study web design.

Ryan Anthony Baker Parents: Greg Baker and Sharron Lucking Ryan plans to join the United States Marine Corps.

Lauren Marie Dolcater Parents: Randall and Rhonda Dolcater Lauren will be attending Montana Tech of the University of Montana in Butte, Montana. She is planning on pursuing a degree in petroleum engineering.

Carly Lavonne Bourne Parents: William Bourne and Paula Bourne, Grandmother Pat Bourne Carly will be attending the Bitterroot School of Cosmetology in Hamilton, Montana.

Keely Elizabeth Ehmann *Valedictorian* Parents: Dean and Caroline Ehmann Keely will be attending Carroll College in Helena, Montana to study engineering and participate in track and field.

Preston Luke Brickey Parents: Craig and MaryAnn Brickey Preston would like to work at Lost Trail Powder Mountain and also run a lawn care business.

Dawson Edward Jakober *Valedictorian* Parents: Michael and Laurie Jakober Dawson will be attending Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana to earn a degree in computer science at the college of engineering.

Joseph Gregory Caicedo Parents: Todd and Michelle Ruark Joe will be attending the University of Montana Western in Dillon Montana to study Health and Human Performance and to play football.

Tori LeaAnn Johnston *Salutatorian* Parents: Danny and Debbie Johnston Tori will be attending Carroll College in Helena, Montana to study health science. She hopes to become a nutritionist.

Summit L. Campbell Parents: Michael and Monica Campbell Summit wants to become an author.

Chase Stephen Conner Parents: Lance and Samantha Conner Chase plans to study at the Highlands College of Montana Tech in Butte, Montana to earn a degree in Radiology.

Druex Kuntz Guardian: Cory and Moria Baugus Parents: DuWayne and Corrie Kuntz Druex plans to continue working at Elk Ridge Ranch. After a year or two he will prepare for future possibilities that involve training or Vo-tech.

Garrett L. McCormack Parents: Karen Lancaster, Dennis and Dustine McCormack, John Hewlett, Loyd and Stacy Rennaker Garrett plans to serve a two year mission with the LDS Church. Upon completion of this mission he plans to attend college.

Mardiese Ann Nickel Parents: Greg and Patty Nickel Mardiese plans to attend Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana to study aeronautical engineering.

Leslie Yvonne Pio Parents: Lisa Soto and Amedeo Pio, Host parents: Ryan and Robin Conner Leslie will return to Italy to finish schooling.

She would like to study medicine or law.

Chhainayuth Pith Parents: Host parents: Jeff and Kristen Snavely Pith plans to attend California State University in Long Beach, California and study architecture.

Loyd Rope Rennaker Parents: Loyd and Stacie Rennaker Rope would like to be a musician or study culinary arts Allen Dean White Parents: Tracy and Cindy White Allen would like to continue working at Darby Distribution. He is also interested in becoming a Chef.

Amanda Marie Zoglauer Parents: Alex and Allison Zoglaur Amanda will be attending the Bitterroot College in Hamilton Montana. She would like to study criminology or psychology.

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Darby High School Top Students Lauren Marie Dolcater

3.810 GPA 8 years in Darby Schools Parents: Randall and Rhonda Dolcater Lauren will be attending Montana Tech of the University of Montana in Butte, Montana.

She is planning on pursuing a degree in petroleum engineering.

Activities: Class treasurer, President of Be an 11 Leadership Group, Aim Higher, Varsity athlete Leader, National Honor Society, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Softball, Community

Keely Elizabeth Ehmann

*Valedictorian* 4.000 GPA 12 Year student Darby Schools Parents: Dean and Caroline Ehmann Keely will be attending Carroll College in Helena, Montana to study engineering.

Activities: Academic All State, KPAX Student Service Award, All Conference in 3 sports, All State in 3 Sports, Steve Hanault Award, Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Track and Field, School Record in 400, All State Best Runner 4 years, Band, Superior Rating State Music Festival, Student Council, Student Council President, National Honor Society, RSVP, Be an 11 leadership club, D-Club, Academic World Quest, Class President, Aim Higher, Model United Nations, Youth Legislature, Bullying Hurts Mentor, Student Mentor, Big Buddy-Little Buddy, Bitterroot Valley All Valley Athlete of the Year

Dawson Edward Jakober

*Valedictorian* 4.000 GPA 12 year student Darby Schools Parents: Michael and Laurie Jakober Dawson will be attending Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana to earn a degree in computer science at the College of Engineering.

Activities: Band, District Festival, State Music Festival, Student Government, Model UN, Youth Legislature, MCTM Math, ACM Math, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Cross Country, Varsity TennisDrumline, Honor Roll, Varsity Track and Field, Academic All State, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Community Service, Volunteer, MUS Honor Scholar continued on page 10

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Darby senior Keely Ehmann MICHELLE McCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

DARBY – Senior Keely Ehmann has been in Darby Schools for 13 years - kindergarten through 12th grade. She enjoys sports and math and plans to study engineering at Carroll College. Based on her junior times in track, she has received scholarships to Carroll College and will run on their track team.

“I like math so my favorite class was pre-calculus,” said Ehmann. “My favorite teacher was Mr. Fladstoll.

He retired last year and was a really good teacher.”

Ehmann’s list of activities is extensive: volleyball, basketball, track, Student Council President for two years, National Honor Society, Model United Nations, Youth Legislature (like youth government at the capitol in Helena), Band (flute) – superior rating at District, RSVP a student service program, “BE an 11” – for captains of sports teams (volleyball, basketball and track), Academic World Quest, Aim Higher, Bullying Hurts mentoring program and class president for three years.

This past weekend, she took first at divisional competition in the 100, 200, and 400. In the 400, she set a new Divisional Record. Her 4X100 relay team took 4th and her 4X400 relay team took 5th. So, she qualified for state in five events.

Keely has been All-Sport in every sport she played – and was voted Female Athlete of the year by the Kiwanis. This summer Keely Ehmann went to Australia this summer to run track and field.

She has received several student service awards and her favorite community service project this year was the Darby Giving tree.

“My other favorite community service was a blood drive we ran last summer,” she said. “We

called, made appointments and helped run it – we got 22 units of blood.”

Ehmann said she values the school size and experiences.

“I love Darby because it is like close-knit family,” said Ehmann. “You become really close with your teachers and classmates. I know everyone in the school. It is really cool because I see the younger kids look up to us and I want our senior class to leave our mark on the school and keep this positive energy going.

“My favorite moment of this year was when our volleyball team won the district tournament and it was here in Darby – it was awesome – the first time since 1993, so it was quite a celebration 22 years!

“My mom is a basketball coach so I’ve been playing basketball for a long time and I tried VB and Track in Junior high and I just loved them both. I’ll miss volleyball and basketball so much, but I’m glad I get to continue with track at the next level.”

“She’s a member of one of the most outgoing classes we’ve had in a number of years –an excellent role model in the class room and on the athletic field and in the communities and Keely exemplifies that,” said Darby School counselor Kohn.

Ehmann has a Bitterroot Valley ranching background - in the Sula Basin.

“Being from a small school is nice because we are presented by more opportunities for scholarships, more help from the counselor and we’ll have a more personal graduation ceremony because everyone knows everyone,” she said.

Tori LeaAnnJohnston

*Salutatorian* 3.820 GPA 12 year student in Darby Schools Parents: Danny and Debbie Johnston Tori will be attending Carroll College in Helena, Montana to study health science. She plans to become a nutritionist.

Activities: Band, Drumline, Vo-Ag, Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Track, Student Council, National Honor Society, Youth Legislature, Model UN, Be an 11, Aim Higher, FFA, Special Olympics, Girl’s State, HOBY, Student Mentor, Community Service, Volunteer

Leslie Yvonne Pio

4.000 GPA; 1 year student in Darby Schools Parents: Lisa Soto and Amedeo Pio, Host parents: Ryan and Robin Conner Leslie will study medicine in Italy. She plans to become a surgeon.

Activities: JV Volleyball, JV Basketball, Varsity Track, Youth Legislature, Model UN, National Honor Society

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Florence - Carlton High School 2015 Graduating Class Ian Appleby

Brandon Johnson Joshua Jones Connor Kowalski Torren Lawson Trey Lohman

Lauren Baeten Jayce Blomquist Sarah Bowman Brooke Burnham Megan Byrne Calen Caddell Nichelle Carpenter

Josie McCann Tyler Mitchell LaRena Molzhon Emily Morrison Kristian Neidhardt Azarel Noah Mickie O’Brien

Micayla Cole Tyler Crisp Kristyne Drozdz

Josephine Pascua Cody Randles Nathan Ruana

Cody Edens Margaret Finlay Tanner Fisk Caitlin Gillespie Jesiah Grabowska Michael Griggs

Travern Smith Cheyenne Tavares Shane Thorson Brett Volkmann Kyle Weisenburger Cody Wright

Holly Hale Chloe Hall Brittnie Heffner Kendra Hergett Kyla Hill Torrey Hoff Hattie Huseby

Scholarships and Awards Jayce Blomquist Parents: Bryan and Rochelle Blomquist Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship - $8,000 Southern Virginia Presidential Scholarship - $7500 Megan Byrne Parents: Scott and Debbie Byrne Rocky Mountain Trustee Scholarship - $56,000 Rocky Mountain Green and Gold Scholarship - $4,000 University of Montana Resident Scholarship - $8,000 Carroll College Presidential Scholarship - $60,000 Carroll College Opportunity Award Scholarship - $4,000 Nichelle Carpenter Parents: Isabel Carpenter and Max Carpenter Montana Academic Achievement - $4,000 Howard Schmid Memorial - $1,000 Micayla Cole Parents: Shane and Michelle Cole and Mike and Deb Maes Williams J Gallagher Scholarship - $3100 Tyler George Crisp Parents: Carl and Susan Crisp Utah State University Alumni Legacy Dean’s Scholarship - $12,000 Utah State University Alumni Legacy Nonresident Waiver - $13,000 Brigham Young University Tuition Scholarship - $2576 Kristyne Drozdz Parents: Richard and Marla Drozdz Rocky Mountain Trustee Scholarship - $56,000 Rocky Mountain Green and Gold Scholarship - $4,000 Carroll College Presidential Scholarship - $60,000 University of Montana Resident Scholarship - $8,000 Margaret Finlay Parents: Mel and Jane Finlay University of Montana Resident Scholarship - $8,000 Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship - $16,000

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Caitlin Gillespie Parents: Doug and Hallie Gillespie University of Montana Resident Scholarship - $8,000 Jesiah Carl Grabowska Parents: Daniel and Alisa Grabowska Rocky Mountain Presidential Scholarship - $44,000 Rocky Mountain Bear Grant - $1,240 Holly Hale Parents: Jeff and Janine Hale Montana University System Honors Scholarship - $16,000 Lewis and Clark’s Dean Scholarship - $64,000 Carroll College’s Bishop Scholarship - $64,000 GFWC Bitterroot Women’s Club Scholarship - $500 Chloe Hall Parents: John Hall and Amie Hall Accepting the Challenge of Excellence Award - $500 Kendra Hergett Parents: Pam and Harvey Hergett Montana University System Honors Scholarship - $16,000 Discover Idaho Platinum Scholarship - $32,000 Montana State University Legacy Scholarship - $4,500 Montana State University Premier Scholarship - $2,500 Missoula Electric Co-op Scholarship - $1,000 Bitterroot Elks Foundation Scholarship - $500 Montana Elks Foundation Scholarship - $500 University of Montana Resident Scholarship - $8,000 University of Portland Presidential Scholarship - $88,000 Kyla Hill Parents: Tyler and Kathy Hill Boise ST W Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship - $9,532

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Westminster Dean’s Scholarship - $60,000 Whitworth Scholarship - $14,000 Torrey Hoff Parents: Rusty and Reba Hoff Carroll College Presidential Scholarship - $60,000 Opportunity Award - $4,000 Connor Kowalski Parents: Janine and Jason Kowalski Montana State University Premiere Scholarship - $10,000 University of Montana Resident Scholarship - $6,000 Torren Zachary Lawson Parents: Matt and Beka Lawson Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Scholarship - $12,000 Dickinson State Wrestling Scholarship - $4,000

LaRena Rose Molzhon Parents: Christine Barnhill and Laurence Molzhon University of Montana Resident Scholarship - $8,000 University of Tennessee - $72,000 King’s College - $20,000 Carrol College - $36,000 Emily Ruth Morrison Parents: James and Nancy Morrison Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship - $8,000 Youth Serve Montana Scholarship - $1,000 Greater Ravalli Foundation - $16,000 Shane Thorson Parents: Kerry and April Thorson Montana State University Premiere Scholarship - $2500

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Florence top seniors Tyler George Crisp is the son of

Carl and Susan Crisp of Florence. His GPA is 4.40. He participated in: National Honors Society, Concert Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Track and Field. He received these scholarships and awards: Elks Student of the Month, Utah State University Alumni Legacy Dean’s Scholarship, Utah State University Alumni Legacy Nonresident Waiver, Brigham Young University Tuition Scholarship. He plans to “serve a two year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and attend College and study Music and Engineering”.

Megan Byrne is the daughter of Scott and Debbie Byrne of Florence. Her GPA is 4.038. She participated in Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Key Club, National Honor Society and Choir.

She has received these scholarships and awards: Rocky Mountain College – Trustee Scholarship, Green and Gold Scholarship, Bear Grant, Carroll College – Presidential Scholarship, Opportunity Award Scholarship, and University of Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship. She plans to “be a psychology major and become a Clinical Psychologist”.

Kristyne Drozdz

is the daughter of Marla and Dick Drozdz of Florence. Her GPA is 4.083. She participated in Volleyball for 4 years, Softball for 4 years, Basketball for 1 year, Student Council for 4 years, President this year, National Honor Society for 3 years, Key Club for 1 year, Art Club for 1 year. She has received these scholarships: Rocky Mountain College Trustee Scholarship, Rocky Mountain College Green and Gold Scholarship, Montana Resident Scholarship, Carroll College Presidential Scholarship. She is “planning on attending college to study biology with plans to continue on to Veterinary School.”

Emily Morrison

is the daughter of Jim and Nancy Morrison of Florence. Her GPA is 4.019. She participated in: National Honors Society, Key Club, Student Council, Drama, Newspaper Editor in Chief, Pep Band and was a Class Officer. She received these scholarships: Youth Serve Montana Scholarship, Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship and Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship. Her goals: “I am attending the University of Montana to major in Creative Writing.”

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Florence from kindergarten Choosing more challengthrough grade 12. ing classes for her senior “I like the connection that year paid off. we get with the teachers,” said “I was debating on Hergett. “We have smaller whether to take AP Biology classes and have the teachbecause I wasn’t going to ers for more than one year, so take a lot of hard classes we have more of a connection if they weren’t going to pay with them.” off – if I didn’t need them,” Hergett said that her favorite she said. “I was thinking that classes were Bio 2 and calcuif I was going into chemical lus. engineering then I should “Math is something that take chemistry but I knew I comes really easily to me so love biology and I really love learning how to do all the “calmath then I found this field culusy” things and taking the rotation of a solid and knowing that that which is kind of a new field in engineering but I’m excited to follow it.” is possible is amazing to me,” said Hergett. “In Honors Bio 2, we had Hergett participated in volleyball, National Honor Society, Student to genetically engineer a chocolate cow. I felt that that prepared me Council and was a class officer. She is in bands - concert, jazz, pep really well and made me think outside of the box on research papers. and marching - playing clarinet and alto saxophone.

It really challenged me - I like to be challenged. I’m valedictorian – “I may minor in Music because I got offered a spot in the clarinet there is pressure with that in this last quarter where I’m really dragstudio,” said Hergett. ging. I knew I was capable of it so I thought why not try.”

In addition to her academics, clubs and musical performances Hergett has decided to attend Montana State University in Hergett is a figure skater and has been since she learned to skate at CONGRATULATIONS, age two. She competes regularly.

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Hamilton High School 2015 Graduating Class Juliet Jae Albano Jaylee May Albert Ian Raymond Albright Bryan Amezcua Billy Shantana Anderson Lindsey Marie Anderson Karill James Apedaile Nora Lynn Bartley Jarrett Tyler Beckner Beth Elaan Bitterman Emily Sarah Bremer Zachery Thomas Brower Zacherie Lee Brown Tyler James Brunais Joseph James Bryan Michael Dean Bumgarner Ty Owen Burt Tyler Kain Butler Andrew Wayne Cahill Miranda Rae Carder Annie Christine Carroll Auburn Lee Carter Sabrina Lynn Chaffin James Ryan Chaney Karissa Marie Elizabeth Chouinard Cecilee Kaitlynn Collins Amy Sara Conkel Trams Devon Shire Cordova Megan Elise Crews Kyle Robert Crossman Alicia Rae Culbertson Dylan Robert Davidson Lacey Louise Davis Cole Younger Dodson Cameron Alexandra Doran Taylor Gregory Dowdy Kylee Ann Duncan Cody Joseph Equatore David Feldmann Robert O’Ryan Few Sydney Kay Flynn Daniel Everett Stephen Gabriel Tess Kathleen Gallagher Clancy Emma Olivia Gantt Cate Lynn Genshaw

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Hamilton Top Students

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Tess Gallagher Clancy

Parents: Tara Gallagher and Chris Clancy; GPA: 4.0 Activities: Key Club, president; Science Club, president; varsity cross country; National Honor Society; Girls State; Girls Nation; choir; U.S. Senate Youth Program alternate; Science Olympiad; Envirothon.

Scholarships, awards: KPAX Student Service Award; Montana University System Honor Scholarship; Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship; Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship.

Future: Major in sociology with an emphasis on inequality and social justice at the University of Montana.

Carlie Jessop is the daughter of Joe and Allison Jessop, 120 Ormonde Court, in Hamilton. Her GPA is 4.0. She participated in Basketball, National Honor Society, Choir and Cross Country. She has received a Legacy Scholarship and was Academic All-State. She plans to attend Utah State University and study to become a math teacher.

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the daughter of John and Verona Stromberg of Hamilton. Her GPA is 4.0. She participated in National Honor Society, Key Club, Track – and was captain of the girls distance runners, Cross County, Science Club (secretary), Science Olympiad, Band, Choir, Pep Band, Phantom of the Opera Musical (dancer and chorus member), Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Math Contest, Girls Basketball Bookkeeper. She has received these scholarships and awards: Bishop Carroll, Montana University System Honor Scholarship, Montana State University Premier Scholarship, Montana State University Dr. Jean Robinson Scholarship, University of Portland President’s Scholarship, The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship, St. Francis Parish Scholarship; Awards: Wendy’s High School Heisman School Winner, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholar semifinalist, Lettered in Track and Cross Country (all four years), All-State Cross Country and Track, All-Conference Track, Academic All-State Cross Country and Track. She plans to attend Carroll College to major in biology and then go on to get a masters and become an Environmental Biologist.

Beth Bitterman is the daughter

of Sonya and Dean Bitterman of Hamilton.

Her GPA is 4.0. She participated in high school sports and lettered in Tennis in 2012 and 2013, and made Academic All State those years.

She played varsity soccer 2011, 2012. She took third place at state Science Olympiad in Anatomy in 2014 while Hamilton took second, overall. She was the high school treasurer for Science Club 2013-2014.

She was in National Honors Society member, and a Student Ambassador for Daly Mansion Education Alliance (DMEA) in 2013. She received the Cougar Academic Award from Washington State University, is one of the valedictorians at HHS and made the high honor roll all four years.

“I plan on going to college and getting my bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience through a pre medicine program at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington,” said Bitterman. “I have decided to go into the medical field because I want to be able to make a positive difference in someone’s life. I learned how to draw blood and plan to work as a phlebotomist throughout college. I hope to have a future of helping other people around the world, pursuing my dream of traveling through my future career in medicine.” continued on page 18

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Hamilton High Scholarships Arizona Martin Parents: Charlie Martin and Rachel Seidensticker Linfield Trustee Merit Scholarship Linfield Competitive Art Scholarship Linfield College Speech Scholarship Linfield College Grant Western Oregon WOE Scholarship Western Oregon University Merit Scholarship Western Oregon University Art Scholarship Western Washington Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship CA State University East Bay WUE Scholarship Sacramento University WUE Tanner Lehr Parents: Sparky and Kimberley Lehr University of Montana Western Arnold & Cora Benson Scholarship University of Montana Western Cross Country Scholarship Karissa Chouinard Parents: Dustin and Kristen Chouinard Concordia College Presidential Distinction Scholarship Concordia College Speech and Debate Scholarship University of Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship Sabrina Chaffin Parents: Robert and Summer Chaffin Rocky Mountain College Trustee Scholarship Rocky Mountain Merit Scholarship Casey Ryter Parents: Kendal and Ellen Ryter University of Montana Western Basketball Scholarship Montana State University Billings Scholarship Western State Colorado University Mountaineer Advantage Award Sara Conkel Parents: Bruce and Norma Trams BYU-Idaho Award of Excellence Ty Burt Parents: Russel and Christene Burt Montana State University Premier Scholarship Tess Gallagher Clancy Parents: Clancy and Tara Gallagher University of Montana Academic Scholarship University of Montana Davidson Honors College University of Montana Global Leadership Initiative Award

University of Portland President’s Scholarship University of Portland UP Grant Montana Envirothon Scholarship United States Senate Youth Program – Alternate Emarie Majors Parents: Kathryn Majors BYU-Hawaii David O’McKay Scholarship BYU-Idaho Academic Scholarship Sierra Gideon Parents: Steve and Karen Gideon University of Montana MAA Scholarship Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Annie Carroll Parents: Dewey Carroll and Shannon McFadden Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship University of Montana MAA Scholarship Marie Morin Parents: Peter and Sara Morin Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Kyle Scovill Parents: Kevin and Susan Scovill Carroll College Presidential Scholarship Carroll College Opportunity Award Carroll College St Albert Scholarship Brianna Huggans Parents: Jerid and Sabrina Huggans Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Kaitlin Stromberg Parents: John and Verona Stromberg Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Carroll College Bishop Carroll Scholarship Carroll College Opportunity Award St Francis of Assisi Catholic Community Scholarship Montana University System Honor Scholarship Montana State University Premier Scholarship Montana State University Dr. Jean Robinson Scholarship University of Portland President’s Scholarship Maquala McGouldrick Parents: Pamela McGouldrick Concordia College Academic Merit Scholarship Philip Whitney Parents: Philip and Cheryl Whitney Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship

Kaytlyn Menk Parents: Jeff and Kay Menk New American University Scholar-Provost’s Award University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni Scholarship University of Minnesota Duluth UMD Scholarship Arizona State University Provost’s Scholar Northern Arizona University Gold Nonresident Tuition Scholarship Northern Arizona University Grant Northern Arizona University WUE Scholarship Northern Arizona University Gold Scholarship Award University of Denver University Scholarship Washington State University Cougar Academic Award UCCS Mountain Lion Honors Scholarship University of Colorado WUE Scholarship Concordia College Excellence Scholarship Dakota Wesleyan University John Wesley Scholarship Western Washington WUE Scholarship University of Montana MAA Scholarship Grace Zohner Parents: Jacob and Rinnan Zohner Seton Hall University Scholarship University of Montana Achievement Award Holly Hudson Parents: Kelly and Kathie Hudson Utah State University Alumni Legacy Dean’s Scholarship Utah State University Alumni Legacy Nonresident Waiver Jordan Stewart Parents: John and Mary Archambault Montana State University Premier Scholarship University of Montana Achievement Award University of Portland Arthur Schulte Scholarship Central Washington University WUE Scholarship Madison Picard Parents: Jeff and Debbie Picard Montana State University Premier Scholarship Kole Tison Parents: Andy and Jina Tison Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Montana State University Premier Scholarship University of Montana MAA Scholarship

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Hamilton High School seniorTess Gallagher Clancy Amy Conkel for the

Ravalli Republic

Hamilton High School has many outstanding students that put their whole heart into the learning environment to achieve their goals in education.

Tess Gallagher Clancy is a senior this year at HHS, and is involved in her school and community in many ways.

Gallagher Clancy is involved in many of the clubs and groups that HHS offers their students.

She is the Vice President of the Key Club organization, involved in Envirothon, cross country, Science Olympiad, choir, American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls State and Girls Nation, and is a National Honor Society member and said she was enriched by everything she participated in.

“Girls State and Nation opened my eyes to a world of possibility in government and politics that I had previously considered as beyond my capabilities,” said Gallagher Clancy.

Gallagher Clancy is also a ballerina at Ballet Bitterroot Performing Arts and River Street Dance Theater, where she is actively involved.

Gallagher Clancy has a passion for dancing. She loves to dance and has trained as a classical ballerina since she was in kindergarten.

When asked what the best part of her high school career was, she said, “Finding out who you are, and becoming aware of the world around you and where you might belong in it.”

Dan Kimzey is the principal at HHS. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Tess since she was a shy sixthgrader,” said Kimzey. “How nice it has been to see how much she has developed into a poised and confident young lady! Tess is involved in all aspects of the HHS student-leadership and for her, service to her community is secondnature. She enriches our student body with her intelligence and commitment to excellence.”

Gallagher Clancy’s three favorite subjects in school are English, History and Government.

“I love politics and government, and I hope that our generation is able to use both concepts as effectively as possible,” she said.

Gallagher Clancy has a very positive outlook on life and has bright goals for her upcoming future in the world.

“The perspectives that we have when we are young need to be expanded and widened, but I hope very much that I never lose the idealistic and hopeful view that I have of the world,” Clancy said. “It seems as though many of us lose the ability to love the world and to see its beauty, through all of its faults, as we are growing up. I haven’t lost that yet and with any luck I never will. If I can benefit the human race instead of burdening it, then I will see myself as successful, and that is my goal.”

Next year, Gallagher Clancy will be attending the University of Montana to study sociology with an emphasis on inequality and social justice. There is a chance she may have a double major in history, political science or public administration. She also plans on having a minor in Spanish or non-profit administration.

“A lot can change once one gets to school, but right now I hope to pursue work in the non-profit field, especially in non-profit coalitions,” Gallagher Clancy said.

She reflected on the education that she received from her teachers at HHS. “Hamilton High School has some truly outstanding teachers,” said Gallagher Clancy. “Graduation is always about seniors, but our teachers have played a large part in our successes. I have spent seven hours a day with my teachers for most of my life, and they have shaped me enormously. A few who especially impacted me were Mrs. Jen Carmody, who taught me the power of thought and word, and how they change the world; Mr. Don Faris, who embraced my enthusiasm for his subject and never failed to push me to delve deeper; Mrs. Holly Faris, who provided intellectual stimulation in a safe environment, and who understood what I needed as a frightened freshman; Ms. Arielle Rhodz, who has helped me grow since middle school, enriching her students and providing understanding in a confused world; Mr. Neil Massey, with his idealistic (even if he doesn’t know it) willingness to modify and become the best teacher he can be for the benefit of his students; and Mr. Mark Albert, who cares about us, not just because we are his students, but because it’s the right thing to do.”

Hamilton Top Students Brianna Huggans is the

daughter of Jarid and Sabrina Huggans of Hamilton. Her GPA is 4.0. She has participated in Soccer, Basketball, Key Club, National Honor Society, H-Club, Yearbook Wall of Fame (All-State Soccer) and Academic all state. She received an award from the Greater Ravalli Foundation. Her goals are to play soccer at Bellevue College and transfer to Eastern Washington University to study Dental Hygiene.

Kali Hayes Parents: Mike and Holli Hayes; GPA: 4.0 Activities: National Honor Society, four years; varsity basketball, four years; varsity cross country; yearbook editor; choir, two years.

Scholarships, awards: Brigham Young University/Idaho Academic Scholarship; Academic All-State, basketball and cross country, AllConference Basketball, second team; 2015 State Class A All-Tournament Basketball team.

Future: Study elementary education at Brigham Young University/Idaho.

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Stevensville High School 2015 Graduating class Cody Ahlin Alexis Alexander Marcelina Alfaro Fallon Arnott Elisabeth Autrey Artyom Barrett Dustin Bays Payden Belcourt Cambrea Beller Katie Benson Madison Boesch Dallas Bragg Rachel Brassfield ShyLynn Brester William Carroll Jadin Casey Joseph Champman II Yu Ting Chen

Jerry Chimo Sylvia Coston Jessie Ann Donaldson Jason Eckert Joseph Fecteau Megan Finley McKenzie Fite Caleb Forseth Kleinjan Alexis Fulbright Leala Fuller Dylan Gavlak Cody Hambrick Linneah Hanson Jennifer Harthan Madison Hebner Jennica Hopcrof Cheri Jackson Bronson Jensen Jaden Jessop Taylor Johnson

Steven Kelly Adam Kingsbury Austin Lancaster Curtis Liston Jenna Lockman Jessica Marchant Drue McCawley Randy McGrann Daye Miller Harry Miller Kaitlyn Morgan Trevor Motley Shane Murphy Michael Murray Nani Murray Joseph Nalls Megan Olsen Jace Omlid Mariah Owsley Cassidy Pearson

Daniel Pendergast Ian Perry Morgan Potton Taylor Rauch Cody Rummel Curtis Schiwal Katherine Schiwal Timothy Schmidt Christopher Scott Carly Sebastian Henrik Skagen Rebecca Steele CourtneySwallows Charles Umhey Carly Vercruyssen Hannah Warner Tawni Wells Elizabeth Whitesell Wesley Wohlman

Stevensville High School Top Students Megan Finley is the daughter

of Scott and Carrie Finley of Stevensville. Her GPA is 4.523.

High School Activities: Key Club, Student Council, National Honor Society, Varsity Softball and Varsity Volleyball.

I was the Key Club President, National Honor Society Vice President, Student Council Student Body Secretary, Varsity Softball Team Captain and Varsity Volleyball Team Captain all in my senior year of high school.

Scholarships and Awards: Montana Resident Entering Freshman Scholarship and various athletic awards such as all-conference selection in both volleyball and softball. With each Varsity sport I have played, I have also received academic all-state. Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: “I am not 100% sure what career I will be pursuing but I can see myself entering into the medical field or pursuing a career in education.�

Katherine Schiwal Salutatorian

Joseph Fecteau Salutatorian

Jennifer Harthan Salutatorian

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Stevensville senior Jennifer Harthan MICHELLE McCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

STEVENSVILLE – Jennifer Harthan has a flair for art and interior design. She has been a Stevensville student since her first-grade year and plans to study at Montana State University in Bozeman.

“Jennifer is an exceptional student who has participated in everything from sports to student council, to cheerleading and community service,” said SHS Principal Brian Gum. “She is someone who always has a positive outlook and a smile on her face. I know she will go far in this world, and am looking forward to seeing where she goes after this.”

Harthan said that she has enjoyed her education at Stevensville.

“Stevensville schools provide a lot of opportunities for kids to get involved in everything,” said Harthan. “I’ve been involved in Student Council and TIP [Teens in Partnership] since sixth grade and service club, so I learned to be excited about serving the community through that.”

She said she enjoyed going to the Fort Harrison Veterans Hospital in Helena to hand out cards to the veterans for Valentine’s Day and Christmas.

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She participated in Key Club, Student Council, National Honor Society, Tennis and Cheerleading which she called a step out of her comfort zone.

“I’m not the best at sports but I do it for fun,” she said.

Harthan said she especially enjoyed participating in the Stevensville Community Foundation.

“They have kids on the board – we are not allowed to vote but we sit on the board,” she said. “We get to help out with ‘Fund For All’ – it provides kids who need money for extracurricular activities to buy shoes or something.

They fill out an anonymous application so we fundraise for that.”

Harthan said her favorite class is Art and art and advisory teacher Mike Mikelson is her favorite.

“I’ve been in his advisory class since freshmen year and have gotten to know him well,” she said. “I’m in AP Art this year and we just sent all our stuff in to get judged and if I pass I get AP credit. I just started doing art my freshman year. I’ve always had an interest in design – like interior design and architecture but I didn’t take art classes until high school and then I found out I really liked it.

“I’m going to Montana State University – undeclared, but might possibly study architecture – it’s got a good architecture program.”

Harthan said she enjoys the Griz/Bobcat rivalry – and has cheered for the Griz teams while growing up and will miss Stevensville.

“Being a Yellow Jacket will stay with me my whole life,” she said. “I count this as my home town and I will miss the Bitterroot Valley - it’s so pretty here.”

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Victor High School

2015 Graduating class Ormond Deign Allred Morgan Jack Anderson Kolton Henderson Benish Kyle Scott Boes Blakeland Timothy Bowen Cody Heilig Brewton Jenna Hi’ilel Carlos Colton John Cavill Gregory Alan Charlton Carlyjean JoAnn Conley Brian Scott Craft Fatima Cruz Casey Lin Dolon Wendell Clint Elliott Ethan Emmanuel Etter Michael Liam Farley

Jorden Ray Fawcett Kristine Marie Harlon Amber Lynn Ibey Gage Fredrick Kottke Sara Noel Lemon Ryan Hunter Lewis Kayli Marie Mikesell Michael Patrick O’Leary Michaela Marie Portner Allison Elizabeth Rich Collin Scott Riley Alexander Stuart Rogers Ruby Dolce Sage Garrett Stone Skillingstad Brittney Eliese Vaughn-Clark Jonathan Lee Wilson

Victor Top Students Ruby Sage is the daughter of Amy Sage and Donald Sage. Her GPA is 4.0 and she is Valedictorian for Victor High School. She participated in: Track; dance; National Honor Society, two years; class fundraising, four years; Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics competition, three years. She has received these awards and scholarships: Colorado State University Honor Scholarship and Presidential Scholarship; Northern Arizona University Grant and Gold Scholarship; University of Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship. She plans to study social/human sciences at Northern Arizona University.

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Victor senior Carlyjean Conley MICHELLE McCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

VICTOR – Carlyjean Conley is a standout at Victor High School. She is an artist, photographer and natural leader planning to study marine biology.

“I like to be involved and I like to overwhelm myself,” said Conley. “I’ve been super involved in school since I was little. I’ve just always loved school and am a natural leader and have gone to leadership NYLC [National Youth Leadership Council] in D.C. my sixth-grade year, and I’ve traveled to Australia with the student ambassador program [People to People].”

Conley is president of both the Victor student body and Business Professionals of America. She is in National Honor Society and Student Council.

“I’ve done reACT! since my sophomore year. I’m really involved in that,” said Conley.

“Carlyjean is a leader, an advocate and an agent for change,” said Lindsay Stover of Tobacco Free Ravalli. “Her participation in the ‘reACT! Against Corporate Tobacco youth coalition’ has helped educate youth and community members about the dangers of tobacco use. Carlyjean has undoubtedly prevented many youth from falling prey to tobacco industry tactics with her creative and innovative ideas to reach out to young people. Carly is truly an inspiration to others and we will miss her next year.”

This year, Conley was a unified partner for Special Olympics and helped with the winter games on the snowshoe relay team. She had plans to help with the summer games, but the date conflicts with the state high school track competition in Laurel. Conley will compete in discus and shot put. At divisional competition, her distances were: discus (105’) and shot (33’.3”).

She has participated in volleyball, girls basketball, boxing, soccer, baseball and even football in junior high.

“I’ve done pretty much every sport you can think of,” she said. “I broke my collarbone snowboarding in eighth grade, so no more baseball.

Conley has been enrolled in Victor Schools since first grade and calls it home.

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“We’re a small town - like a family – we’re really close knit,” she said. “It’s nice – you know everyone and everyone knows you. It’s fun to go to a basketball game and know everyone.”

Since her travels to Australia between her sophomore and junior years, Conley said she realizes there is a bigger world out there.

“I love exploring and seeing the world,” she said. “I plan to do traveling and sky diving. I rappelled off a 200’ cliff off the Blue Mountains in Australia and that was super fun.”

Her favorite classes are science and art.

“I’m into photography and the ATR My Beautiful Montana art contest had over 80 submissions and I’m in the top 10,” said Conley. “I’ve also had a few of my projects published in the Big Sky Art Magazine and my photo was used in Matt Kittle’s poetry book that he published.

“I want to become a marine biologist, and I have to go out of state to study that, so I’ll be moving to California and living with my dad – he’s in the military and stationed in San Jose. I’ll live on base and go to college – I’m also thinking of joining the Navy – Dad’s in the Army so that’s a little give and take there.”

Conley said she is looking forward to the VHS commencement and guest speaker Kimberly King [currently teaching in Bozeman], who was her third- and sixth-grade teacher.

“She’s like a best friend and is really near and dear to our class because we were her first class to teach,” said Conley.

Victor Top Students Blakeland Bowen is the son

of Bridget Bowen and Ted Bowen. His GPA is 4.0 and he is the Salutatorian for Victor High School. He participated in: National Honor Society, president; track and field; Student Council; Model United Nations; Science Olympiad; Business Professionals of America; Science Bowl; Drama Club; Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics; Science Bowl. He has received these awards and scholarships: Academic All-State; American Legion Good Citizenship Award; Perfect Attendance Award; Presidential Volunteer Service Award; Most Improved Track and Field Athletes; Youth Serve Montana Scholarship; William J. Gallagher Scholarship. He plans to “attend Missoula College to become a radiologic technologist.”

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Victor High School Awards & Honors Deign Allred Parents: Ormond & Mary Allred Northwest Nazarene Riley Scholarship $11,000 4yrs $44,000 Northwest Nazarene Early Action Scholars hip $500 Northwest Nazarene Ministerial Scholarship $2000 4yrs $8000 Nazarene Church Award $2450 Blakeland Bowen Parents: Bridget Bowen Edgar Bowen University of Montana Gallagher Scholarship Governor’s Youth Serve Scholarship $1000 Jim & Mary Hileman Memorial Scholarship $1000

Carlyjean Conley Parents: Christa Craig Timothy L. Conley University of Great Falls Scholarship $12,000 UM Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship $1500 4yrs $6000 Timothy Conley GI Bill 1yr of tuition and housing approx.. $25,000 Ethan Etter Parents: Eric & Heidi Etter Northwest Nazarene Riley Scholarship $11,000 @4yrs or $44,000

Cody Brewton Parents: Gladys Brewton Johnson & Wales Campus Scholarship $5000 Johnson & Wales Campus Scholarship $10,000 Johnson & Wales Grant $2800

Kristine Harlon Parents: Blake Harlon Jean Gilbert University of Great Falls Presidential Scholarship $12,000 University of Great Falls Courage Award $2000 Montana State University SO Grant $600

Jenna Carlos Parents: Nelson & Malinda Carlos Pepsi-Cola Scholarship $250

Amber Ibey Parents: Terri Todd Eric Ibey Carroll College Founders Award

Congratulations Graduates!

Annual Meeting Saturday, AnnualAnnual Meeting Saturday, June 14th Meeting JuneJune 8th 13th

$8000@ 4yrs=$32,000 Carroll College Opportunity Award $3000@4yrs=$12,000 University of Great Falls Sara Lemon Parents: Pamela Lemon Geary Lemon PEO STAR Scholarship Award $2500 Michael O’Leary Parents: Larry & Shelley O’Leary Ravalli County Federal Credit Union Scholarship $500 Marvin Simonsen Memorial Scholarship $550.00 UM Montana Achievement Scholarship $2000 4yr $8000 Carroll College Trustee Scholarship $13,000 4yr $52,000 Carroll College Opportunity Award $2000 4ys $8000 Michaela Portner Parents: Michael Portner & Amber Lynch Heather Portner Pepsi-Cola Scholarship $250 Jim & Mary Hileman Memorial Scholarship $1000

Allison Rich Parents: Brian & Brenda Beard Ravali County Bank Scholarship $500 Bitterroot Women’s Club Scholarship Collin Riley Parents: Karen Riley Stevensville Fire Dept. Scholarship $500 Shirley Rogers Memorial Scholarship $500 Ruby Sage Parents: Amy Sage & Bill LaCroix Donald & Ellie Sage Colorado State University Honor Scholarship $1000 Colorado State University Presidential Scholarship $10,000 per yr $40,000 Northern Arizona University Non-resident Grant $4720 per yr $18,880 Northern Arizona University Gold Scholarship $3000 University of Montana MT Academic Scholarship $2000

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