2012 Graduation special edition

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

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Corvallis High School Scholarships & Awards................................................... 4-5

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Zieba for Student Volunteer of the Year............................................................... 5

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Darby High School Graduates, Top Students...................................................... 6 Top Darby student inspires community................................................................ 7

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

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Beskoon the famous basoonist............................................................................ 10

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

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Hamilton High School Scholarships & Awards.............................................12-13 Hamilton grad to study cross-country................................................................. 13 Hamilton High Top Students................................................................................ 14 High School Artwork.............................................................................................. 15 Stevensville High School Graduates, Top Students.......................................... 16

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Student receives scholarship to Vassar............................................................... 18 Victor High School Graduates, Top Students.................................................... 19 Victor High Scholarships & Awards..................................................................... 20 Senior Congrats Page......................................................................................21-22 Ashley named 2012 U.S. Presidential Scholar.................................................... 22

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Corvallis High School Graduates Robert Adair Kara Adolphson Megan Albrecht Larielle Allred Timothy Allsop Lance Andra Austin Atkins Crista Baker Nikki Barron Julia Battisti Lawrence Berner Zackery Blake Benjamin Borowy Riley Bradshaw Kathryn Briggs Daniel Burkhardt Nash Camden Kristina Cameron Jake Capko Lauren Clairmont Jeffery Clark Christopher Combs Jaurice Cooper David Daffin Latasha Davis Travis Davis Reymond Decker Bryan DuBose James DuBose Justin DuBose Miranda DunhamBuroker

Shunteal Edwards Tegan Elliott Aspen Evans Alexandria Ewing Jake Fair Alicia Fassio Soykan Fistanli Kevin Fogel Aaron Gilder Connor Hawkinson Brooke Heckeroth Colby Henderson Morgan Henderson Jaclyn Hill Alexandria Jessop Anne Jessop Candice Jessop Marilee Jessop Nathan Jessop Quincy Jessop Raymond Jessop Shanli Jessop Shayna Jessop Whitney Jessop Ashley Johnson Daniel Jones DesaRae Joseph Cami Koerner Angela Kummer Jacob Kunkel

Victor Lagerquist Stuart Landis Marcus Malone Timothy Maus Kristopher Minch Taun Mitchell Markie Montgomery Richard Montgomery Kamiah Morgan Caitlin Mortenson Drew Myers Riley Nagel Megan Nelson Samuel Nevin Brittani Norman Jacade Owings Cameron Padrotti Anthony Palin Josh Parker Jaclyn Partridge Jacob Pekoc Marianita PilicitaBrito Michaela Pinheiro Katrina Powell Marissa Powell Carlena Prentice Madison Ray Mackenzie Reichard Bryan Reynoso Charles Richardson Andrew Roberts

Ariel Rodriguez Riley Rude David Stevens Rachel Stevens Chance Stewart Chase Stoker Emmett Stoker William Sullivan Austin Thomas Kendal Thomas Emily Tintzman Zachary Trautwein Katherine Velin Lukas Venema Ari Watt Michael Weisweaver Shawn Whippie Julia Wiencek Devan Williams Janet Williams Justin Winder Randi Winters Paige Wissenbach Ricky Wood Jess Zieba Turner Zsupnik Matthew Zwicker

Carlena Prentice Parents: Beth and Rich Herminghaus Attending University of Idaho Studying for Masters in Architecture & Bachelors in Interior Design

top students Nikki Barrรณn Parents: Jenny and Darryn Barrรณn Attending Eastern Michigan University Studying for Masters in Occupational Therapy

Ari Watt Parents: Derek and Katie Watt Attending Utah State University Studying for Masters in Microbiology

Julia Battisti Parents: Jim Battisti and Tracy Dickerson Attending Pacific Lutheran University Studying Biology and Art

Shanli Jessop Jake Capko Parents: Bill and Leah Capko Attending Dakota Wesleyan University Studying Athletic Training

Parents: Ruth Wissenbach and Mark Jessop Attending University of Montana Majoring in Nursing and Minoring in Music

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Corvallis High Scholarships and Awards Kara Adolphson Parents: Sherrie & Brett Adolphson • The University of Montana College of Technology William J. Gallagher Scholarship • The University of Montana College of Technology Montana Achievement Award Timothy Allsop Parents: Maureen & Dewey Allsop • Concordia College Excellence Scholarship • Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher) Nikki Barron - VALEDICTORIAN Parents: Jenny & Darryn Barron • Pacific University Honors Scholarship • University of Portland President’s Scholarship • Gonzaga Trustee’s Scholarship • Eastern Michigan National Scholars Program Scholarship • University of Oregon Dean’s Scholarship • Eastern Michigan University Emerald Scholarship • Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship • Farmer’s State Bank Junior Board of Directors • Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Award • Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher) Julia Battisti - VALEDICTORIAN Parents: Tracy & Steven Dickerson/Jim Battisti • Pacific Lutheran University President’s Scholarship • University of Portland President’s Scholarship • Gonzaga University Dean’s Scholarship • Seattle Pacific Dean’s Scholar Award • Concordia University of Portland Regent’s Scholarship • Marty Litvin Memorial Scholarship • Karen Bleibtrey Memorial Scholarship • National Honor Society Scholarship Nominee • Girl’s State Delegate Riley Bradshaw Parents: Eileen & Dave Bradshaw • Utah State University Academic/Athletic Award • Gatorade© MT Boys Basketball Player of the Year Semi-Finalist Jake Capko - SALUTATORIAN Parents: Leah & Bill Capko • Dakota Wesleyan University John Wesley Academic Scholarship • Corvallis Sports Rehab/Orthopedic PT Scholarship • Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Award Lauren Clairmont Parents: Tanya & Craig Clairmont • Carroll College Trustee Award • Whitworth University • Montana State University Premier Scholarship • National Dance Finals Convention Scholarship

Jaurice Cooper Parents: Jeffa & Chase Cooper • Jamestown College Trustee Scholarship • University of Montana Achievement Award • Jamestown College Alumni Referral Scholarship

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Reymond Decker Parents: Wendy & Gary Decker • Louis Armstrong Jazz Award

Jacob Kunkel Parents: Corinne & Ken Kunkel • Montana State University Premier Scholarship • Ravalli County Federal Credit Union Scholarship • SanDisk Scholarship Semi-Finalist

Shunteal Edwards Parents: Tammy & Michael Edwards • University of Montana Scholarship Aspen Evans Parents: Becki & Jak Evans • Montana State University Premier Scholarship Colby Henderson Parents: Marilyn & Stacy Auch • Augustana College Academic Scholarship • University of Montana Athletic Award • Augustana College Athletic Award • Montana State University Athletic Award • United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award Morgan Henderson Parents: Sheila & A.J. Labrosse • Montana University System Honor Scholarship • Montana State University Premier Scholarship • University of Montana Higher Education Award • Montana State University Athletic Award • American Legion Outstanding Scholar Award • American Legion Government Essay Program 1st Place • Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Award Annie Jessop Parents: Chris & Ben Jessop • United State Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award Marilee Jessop Parents: Margaret & Brian Jessop • American Legion Outstanding Scholar Award Shanli Jessop - VALEDICTORIAN Parents: Ruth Wissenbach & Mark Jessop • Montana University System Honor Scholarship • Department of the Air Force Science & Mathematics Award • National School Choral Award Shayna Jessop Parents: Heather & Lyman Jessop • John Phillip Sousa Band Award Whitney Jessop Parents: Jani & Rulon Jessop • Advanced Home Care Institute of Montana Nursing Scholarship • The The University of Montana College of Technology Montana Achievement Award • Montana State University - Billings College of

Angela Kummer Parents: Karen & Irvin Tuttle • The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship

Stuart Landis Parents: Jo & Scott Landis • Pima College Western Undergraduate Exchange Taun Mitchell Parents: Scott Mitchell • Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher) Drew Myers Parents: Karen & Craig Myers • University of Oregon Dean’s Scholarship • Montana State University Premier Scholarship Riley Nagel Parents: Lisa & Jeff Nagel • University of Mary Wrestling Scholarship • University of Mary SR Thomas Welder Scholarship • Sherry Langevin Memorial Art Award Josh Parker Parents: Dorothy & Tom Parker • Ravalli County Tavern Association Scholarship • Masonic Lodge Scholarship • Corvallis Alumni Scholarship • Bitterroot Women’s Club Scholarship Jacob Pekoc Parents: Anne & Ken Pekoc • Montana State University Premier Scholarship Carlena Prentice - VALEDICTORIAN Parents: Beth & Rich Herminghaus • University of Idaho Western Undergraduate Exchange • University of Oregon Dean’s Scholarship • Portland State University Presidential Scholarship • University of Oregon Scholarship • Montana State University Premier Scholarship • Montana State Elks Association Award • Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship • Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award • Department of the Air Force Science & Mathematics Award • United States Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award • Farmers State Bank Business Student Award • Farmers State Bank Junior Board of Directors • Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher)

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Zieba for Student Volunteer of the Year DAVID ERICKSON Ravalli Republic CORVALLIS – From delivering the school mail to operating the hallway lunch program, senior Jess Zieba, with his signature cowboy boots and Western shirts, has become an institution in his four years at Corvallis High School.

Academic dean Marilyn Suda has gotten to know Zieba closely in his time at the school, and she said he has become very involved in various areas of the school in the last two years.

“He has shown substantial achievement during his high school career by focusing on his strengths,” she said. “Jess has worked as a student assistant in the office for two years. The office staff describes him as one of the most diligent and hardworking student assistants that they have ever had. We all respect him so much.”

For his efforts throughout the years, Zieba has been selected as the Student Volunteer of the Year for the senior class.

Suda said Zieba is also a gifted painter.

“Jess is a very talented artist and has provided artwork for the high school office, the principal’s office and the superintendent’s office,” she said. “In addition to taking art classes at Corvallis High School for four years, Jess has taken art lessons outside of school and is a dedicated artist.”

She said that Zieba singlehandedly operated the “grab and go” program, where students can get food to take with them in the hallway at noon every day.

“The director of food services said that he is so conscientious about his work and always gives 100 percent,” Suda said.

“Now that he is graduating, he has taken it upon himself to train next year’s operator. Another responsibility that Jess has maintained throughout high school is transporting and delivering mail throughout the district.”

Jess also spends time in the community with Special Olympics as a peer coach and participant, and he enjoys bowling whenever he can. He spends his free time renovating a 1936 Dodge, and Suda said people will probably see his car in a parade one of these days.

“Jess is always on the go and wants to do his best at whatever he is doing,” she said. “He mentors other students and is always happy and courteous to everyone. The staff respects Jess for his determination and hard work. Everyone will miss seeing him in the halls of Corvallis High School next year.”

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

Andrew Roberts Parents: Valerie & Steve Roberts • Governor’s Best and Brightest MERIT Scholarship • The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship • Montana State University - Northern Chancellor’s Scholarship • Montana Tech Chancellor’s Scholarship • Montana State University Premier Scholarship Chance Stewart Parents: Jennifer & Kacy Stewart • Carroll College Presidential Scholarship • Gonzaga University Dean’s Scholarship • The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship • Corvallis Sports Rehab/Orthopedic PT Scholarship Chase Stoker Parents: Vilate & Shawn Stoker • Rocky Mountain College Merit Scholarship • University of Mary Academic Award • Dickinson Athletic Award • Montana State University Premier Scholarship Emily Tintzman Parents: Wendy & Henry Tintzman • Corvallis Faculty Scholarship

Ari Watt - VALEDICTORIAN Parents: Katie & Derek Watt • Pacific University Honors Scholarship • Utah State Western Undergraduate Exchange • University of Portland President’s Scholarship • Concordia University President’s Merit Scholarship • California Baptist University Scholarship

Justin Winder Parents: Tonya Patton & William Winder • National School Choral Award

Michael Weisweaver Parents: Kim & Benjamin Weisweaver • United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award

Ricky Wood Parents: Marsha Caetano • Imagine America Scholarship

Julia Wiencek Parents: Karla & Michael Wiencek • Cornish College of the Arts Scholarship • Cornish College of the Arts Design Scholarship • Julie Huls-Zsupnik Memorial Art Scholarship • Alma Hayes Memorial Scholarship • SAFE Art Contest Winner • Girls State Delegate • Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher)

Paige Wissenbach Parents: Lisa & Richard Wissenbach • The University of Montana — College of Technology Scholarship

Matthew Zwicker Parents: Janet Zwicker • Northwest University Music Scholarship • Farmers State Bank Scholarship • Northwest University Success Scholarship • Corvallis Faculty Scholarship • Pastor’s Scholarship • District Youth Director Scholarship • Next Generation Ministries Youth Director’s Scholarship • Ravalli County Bank Scholarship • Bitterroot Women’s Club Scholarship • Fred Waring Director’s Award • National School Orchestra Award

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Darby High School Graduates Christopher Barrett Kathleen Bell Caleb Caicedo Jeremy Campbell Maxwell Campbell Keionna Cartaglia Jacquelyn Doyle Alexandria Fry-Figel

Sean Hansen Heidi Heiland Dylan Leidner Ryan Millage Lonnie Muller Neacko PedersonSmith Doug Raymer

Halie Rennaker Devin Thomas Shelby Zeiler

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Darby student inspires community DAVID ERICKSON Ravalli Republic DARBY – Of all the seniors graduating this spring in Ravalli County, the most inspirational story belongs to Katie Bell of Darby High School.

She has faced more adversity her senior year than any teenager should ever have to face, and yet she has remained a leader in both her school and the community, a role model for any of her peers to look up to.

Two months ago, her father passed away after an eight-year battle with cancer. So while the biggest concern on the minds of most high school seniors in March is buying a prom dress or planning summer vacations, Bell was attending a funeral for her dad. In fact, he was the reason she moved to Montana in the first place.

“We lived in California, and about eight years ago my father was diagnosed with cancer,” she said. “They told him he had three years to live. He was a professional photographer, and he also owned an international dental equipment manufacturing company. He said Montana was his favorite place to photograph, so that’s why we moved here.”

Instead of letting the sadness of her father’s untimely death distract her from her schoolwork, Bell dug right in. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish club, the Model U.N., the Darby Student Council and the Raising Student Voice and Participation club, to name a few.

She is set to graduate second in her class, she was a member of the volleyball team and managed the wrestling squad. She’s also one of the students in charge of the graduation ceremony for her senior class.

“I’m super busy getting all the bios done and all the awards for teachers and all the schedules right now,” she said.

Dealing with the death of her father was the most difficult thing she’s ever had to do, Bell recalls.

“It was very challenging,” she said. “I’ve been missing a lot of school. We just went to California to have another service for my father’s friends and family that live out there. So I’ve been scrambling to get all my stuff done. But I take a big role here at the school. I didn’t use any excuses, I just kept going. Maybe that’s why I pushed myself into extracurriculars.”

Bell’s mother and older sister helped her through the grieving process as well.

“My sister is 21, and she is in the Army National Guard and based in Missoula,” she said. “She’s been able to be home with us a lot the past few months.”

This fall, Bell plans to study business at the University of Montana. She hopes to one day work for her family’s company in California.

“The business has been in our family for over 50 years,” she said. “Hopefully, when I’m done with school, I will go down there and get a job.”

She said she is aware how rare it is for a person her age to be able to lay out a concise and clear plan for her career path.

“I’m the kind of person that’s always organized and knows what I’m doing,” she said.

This summer, Bell’s mom is going to take her and a friend to some amusement parks in California so they can unwind a little bit. She’s got orientation coming up in June, and she is hoping to make a trip to Hawaii.

Still, no matter what happens, the Darby community is always going to hold a special place in her heart.

“I think it’s just how people here are nice,” she said. “A lot nicer than in California. People around town say hello to you, and it’s not crazy. It’s a relaxed kind of living.”

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

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Florence High Scholarships and Awards Logan Beskoon Parents: Garyl and Rebecca Beskoon • AmeriCorps Education Award • Elks Student of the Month • Lawrence University Trustee Scholarship • Leadership High School-Missoula Representative Zachary Carey Parents: Brad and Helen Greenberg • Exchange Club ACE Award Recipient • University of Montana Music Scholarship • University of Montana Grizzly Marching Band Scholarship Kody Davidson Parents: Daniel and Kristi Davidson • Elks Student of the Month Allen Fink Parents: Jolayne Fink • Imagine America Scholarship Brett Griggs Parents: Kevin and Brenda Griggs • Boys State Delegate • Elks Student of the Month • HOBY Representative Cassandra McCann Parents: Shane and Jackie McCann • AmeriCorps Education Award • Elks Student of the Month • Farmers State Bank Junior Board of

Directors • HOBY Representative • Montana State University Premier Scholarship • Montana State University Chorale Association Scholarship Kiarra McGee Parents: John and Kim McGee • Elks Student of the Month • Farmers State Bank Junior Board of Directors Representative • Governor’s Best and Brightest Scholarship • University of Montana Haynes Family Foundation Scholarship • Missoula Electric Cooperative Scholarship

Riley Phillips Parents: Rich and Tina Phillips • University of Colorado-Mesa Academic Achievement Scholarship Dylan Reynolds Parents: Colby and Tracey Reynolds • Farmers State Bank Junior Board of Directors Representative Meghan Ruana Parents: Dennis and Linda Ruana • Elks Student of the Month • Home Care Services and Advanced Home Care Institute of Montana Scholarship • Montana State University Premier Scholarship

Justin Miller Parents: Kent and Ingrid Miller • Elks Student of the Month • Florence-Carlton Community Church Scholarship • Montana State House of Representative Page • Washington State University Cougar Academic Scholarship

Taryn Rylander Parents: Michael Rylander, David and Tracie Hubbard • Girls State Representative

Rose O’Brien Parents: Kevin and Deb O’Brien • University of Montana-Western Athletic Scholarship

Ryan Smith Parents: Troy and Sandra Smith • Elks Student of the Month • Montana State University Premier Scholarship

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Florence grad plans to pursue music DAVID ERICKSON Ravalli Republic FLORENCE – If you hear the phrase “Beskoon the famous bassoonist” many years from now, don’t be shocked.

Florence High School senior Logan Beskoon is dedicating himself to the mastery of the bassoon, a woodwind instrument that typically plays music written in the bass and tenor registers.

This fall, he is headed to Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisc., to study musical performance.

And yes, he is aware of the bizarre coincidence that his instrument of choice happens to sound almost exactly like his last name.

“Yeah, I thought that was pretty cool too,” he said. “I started playing the bassoon about four years ago. I was bored in band class, and I just picked it up. I liked it right away. There are tough things about it. It’s a clumsy instrument. But it’s not too tough.”

Beskoon, who maintained a 4.0 grade point average throughout his high school career, said that

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the Florence-Carlton School District prepared him well for life after high school.

“I had some great teachers,” he said. “I learned a lot from each class. I think my time here made me a better student and a better person.”

Along with earning high marks in school, Beskoon has been active in the community.

He has already completed 200 hours of community service through an AmeriCorps program called the Adult Service Corps., and he will volunteer another 100 hours this summer.

He has spent time volunteering as a tutor, and he has helped his band director at Florence High School as a teachers’ assistant. He was also a member of the Florence-Carlton High School student council.

This summer, he plans on volunteering at the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville.

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Hamilton High School Graduates Cornelia Aichhorn Kourtney Dail Almond Megan Lynn Barber Joshua Matthew Behm Neekolie Giovanni Bell-Ceja Andrew Raymond Bergman Michael Aaron Bienusa Shawn Adam Birch Carlton Albert Breault Natalie Claire Bremer Nolan Shawn Bullen Natasha DeAnne Bumgarner Hannah Elizabeth Burlingham John William Cahill Kate Nicole Calderwood Christopher Levi Carter Jesse Cole Cavalieri Kelsey Mae Chappelle Mikayla Jalynn Collins Sarah Junette Conway Mary Catherine Conwell Savanna Jean Cox Stephen Daniel Curdy Grace Renae Dana Miriam Rebekah Daniels Garrett Lee Davis Keenan Coly Daniel Driscoll Candice Deann Dunagan Morgan Gabrielle Engebretson Kayla Marie Findley Sophie Karen-Lynne Forslund Courtney Janell Fortner Forest Gregory Fortney

Lydia Elaine Gabriel Nancy Cecilia Gonzalez Taylor Jean Grossi Daymon Kelsey Halstead Bradley Allen Hankel Clayton Cruz Harbin Stefanie Katharina Holder Brock Curtis Holmes Shawn Robert Homyak Nicole Reene Hood Rebecka Ann Hood Denis Michael Hoselton Nicholas Porter Hudson Nyeisha Rebekka Jackson Tyler Bruce Jessop Collin Clair Johns Jeremy Lloyd Johnson Nash Avery Johnson Rylee Nicole Johnson Collin Matthew Kanenwisher Jackson Eley Kanenwisher Matthew James Kelley Jason Charles King Lake Scott Klare Harley Adeline Knuth Riley Nathan Koppes Meghan Danielle Kratofil Kimberly Anne Lamar Lauren Lee Lawry Cody Eldridge Ledbetter Michael David Ledford Crystal Gayle Lee Erin Elizabeth Loranger

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Hamilton High Scholarships and Awards Megan Lynn Barber Parents: Richard & Barbara Barber • Fox Foundation Scholarship – University of Montana • Montana University System Honor Scholarship • US Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence • Bitterroot Women’s Club Scholarship Joshua Matthew Behm Parents: Greg & Beth Behm • Mildred Brownlee Memorial Music Award • Montana State University Music Scholarship Natalie Claire Bremer Parents: Greg Bremer & Michelle Benton • William Enderlein Scholarship • Kiwanis Scholarship • University of Colorado Boulder Presidential Scholarship • University of Colorado Boulder Honors LEAD Scholarship • Montana State University Premier Scholarship Kelsey Mae Chappelle Parents: Perry & Sherri Chappelle • Central Washington University Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Scholarship • Carroll College Scholarship • Montana State University Premier Scholarship • University of Idaho Scholarship Mary Catherine Conwell Parents: Kevin & Barb Conwell • Hamilton Unified Teachers HUT Scholarship • US Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award • Montana State University- Billings Athletic Scholarship Savanna Jean Cox Parents: Curtis & Sharon Cox • Bringham Young University of Idaho Award of Excellence Miriam Rebekah Daniels Parent: Wanda K. Daniels • Montana State University Premier Scholarship • Montana State University Merit Award • Montana State University System Honor Scholarship • Rapp Challenge Award

Sophie Karen-Lynne Forslund Parents: Daryl Forslund & Suzanne Casteel • University of Portland President’s Scholarship • Montana State University Premier Scholarship • Dominican University of California Trustee Scholarship • Dominican University of California Dominican Grant • University of Massachusetts Chancellor’s Scholarship • University of Massachusetts Amherst Grant • University of New England Presidential Scholarship • University of New England NorEaster Scholarship • The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship • US Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award • Pearl E. Badger Memorial Scholarship • William Enderlein Scholarship • Kiwanis Scholarship • First Security Bank Scholarship Brock Curtis Holmes Parents: Brent & Beth Holmes • Dale Kraft Vocational Scholarship Construction Trades Classes 1978-1994 • Alma Hayes Art Scholarship • Bitterroot Arts Guild Scholarship Nicholas Porter Hudson Parents: Kelly & Kathie Hudson • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship • Utah State University Nonresident Aggie Scholar Scholarship • Utah State University Alumni Legacy Nonresident Waiver • Utah State University Alumni Legacy Aggie Scholar Scholarship Jeremy Lloyd Johnson Parents: Carl Johnson & Jamie Cozby • Charleston Southern University Student Success Award • Charleston Southern University Scholarship Rylee Nicole Johnson Parents: Derek & LaDawna Johnson • Youth Serve Montana Scholarship • V.F.W. Post 1430 Scholarship • First Security Bank Scholarship

Candice Deann Dunagan Parents: Dan & Peggy Dunagan • United State Merchant Marine Academy – Appointment

Jackson Eley Kanenwisher Parents: Ken & Annemarie Kanenwisher • Air Force Outstanding Math and Science Award • Mason V. & Iva M. Hargett Scholarship

Rebecca Anne Fawns Parents: William & Wendi Fawns • Youth Serve Montana Scholarship

Meghan Danielle Kratofil Parents: Dan & Betsy Kratofil • Concordia College Grant • Whitworth University Scholarship • Sr. Thomas Welder Scholarship – University of Mary • Jamestown College Trustee Scholarship

Kayla Findley Parents: Chris & Tamsen Fussell • Carroll College All Saints Awards

• Jamestown College Women’s Track & Field Scholarship • Moerkerke Vocational Scholarship • Dale Kraft Vocational Scholarship Construction Trade Classes 1978-1994 • Steven Ward Memorial Scholarship Kim Anne Lamar Parents: Roland & Chang-Sun Lamar • Ravalli County Credit Union Scholarship • The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship • Violet Richardson Award – Soroptimist of Hamilton • Kiwanis Scholarship Erin Elizabeth Loranger Parents: Jim & Shelley Loranger • University of Portland Scholarship • University of Portland Arthur A. Schulte, Jr. Scholarship • Pacific Lutheran University Faculty Scholarship • Pacific Lutheran University Access Grant • Q Club Scholarship • William Enderlein Scholarship Baili Caye Lubke Parents: Rick & Lori Lubke • Carroll College Diocese of Helena Scholarship • St. Francis Parish Scholarship • American Legion Americanism Award • The Stoenner Leadership Scholarship • Kiwanis Scholarship Seth Richard Mason Parents: Lynn & Jane Mason • US Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship • Kiwanis Scholarship • Governor’s Best and Brightest Merit Scholarship • Montana State University Premier Scholarship • University of Montana-Western Chancellors Leadership Scholars Award • University of Montana-Western Athletic Scholarship • Roy Morris Memorial Scholarship Dace Albert Moerkerke Parents: Dan & Denise Moerkerke • Roy Morris Memorial Scholarship

Cody James Noffsinger Parents: Jay & Peggie Noffsinger • Army ROTC Scholarship Carroll College • Army ROTC Scholarship – Montana State University • The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship • Carroll College All Saints Award • AmeriCorps YASC Award Ivar Nathaniel Ogden Parents: Matt & Jennifer Ogden • William Enderlein Scholarship

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Hamilton grad to study nursing DAVID ERICKSON Ravalli Republic HAMILTON – Sophie Forslund has always been a sucker for the ocean. So when she got a brochure in the mail for the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine, she knew her college search was over.

“The picture was absolutely gorgeous,” she said. “The campus is right on the ocean. I knew right off the bat that’s where I wanted to go.”

It also didn’t hurt that the school offered the Hamilton High School senior a complete financial aid package, including a merit-based scholarship, loans, grants and a work-study program.

Forslund already knows she wants to pursue a master’s degree, and she plans to become a nurse.

“I’ve always been interested in health sciences,” she said. “And last summer I decided I want to go into nursing. I went to a program called National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. I had wanted to be an obstetrician, but once I realized you have to go through all those years of training, I chose nursing. I want to do other things with my life as well, like having a family and traveling. Nursing will allow me to do what I want with my life and still pursue a career I’m interested in.”

Forslund said the Hamilton School District has created some lasting bonds for her.

“I’ve had a pretty successful time here,” she said. “I’ve had some really great teachers that have prepared me for all the challenges I’m going to face, and I’ve made a lot of good friends that I will think about when I’m gone.”

Going from Montana to the coast of Maine will be a big change, but Forslund said she has some friends that are also attending prestigious schools on that side of the country.

“I’ve got a friend going to Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and another friend going to NYU, so we can meet up whenever we don’t have enough money to travel home,” she said. “I’m pretty excited.”

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

Rhayn Miquel Ransier Parent: Nicki Ransier • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship • Carroll College Scholarship • Carroll College Presidential Award • Wayne and Naomi Wardell Scholarship

Ethan James Selig Parents: Brock & Kim Selig • Montana State University Premier Scholarship

Colin Louis Robinson Parents: David & Lisa Robinson • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship

Casey Warren Shifflett Parents: Greg & Jill Shifflett • Hamilton Elks Lodge Scholarship • Montana State Elks Scholarship • Colorado State University WUE Award • Pacific University Honors Scholarship • Carroll College Presidential Award • Montana State University System Scholarship • University of Montana Honors Scholarship • University of Montana Davidson Honors Scholarship • University of Montana Presidential Leadership Scholarship • Concordia University, MN, Soccer Scholarship • Miss Jack M Crutchfield Scholarship • Hamilton Rotary Club Scholarship

Kelsey LaRae Rocheleau Parents: Rick & Karla Rocheleau • Carroll College Scholarship • University of Montana MAA Scholarship

Russell Remy Spaan Parents: Bernard & Susan Spaan • University of Montana Achievement Award

Elijah Paul Rogers Parents: Eric & Kelly Rogers • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship • Rob Betz Memorial Scholarship • Utah State University Athletic Scholarship

Erek Alyx Steadman Parents: Michael Steadman & Deb Eckheart • Governor’s Best and Brightest Merit Scholarship • Haynes Foundation Scholarship – University of Montana • The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship

Seth Curtis Ray Parents: Donald & Jennifer Ray • The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship • Jason Ward Memorial Scholarship Marisa Mae Rivera Parents: Victor & Vicki Rivera • University of Montana MAA Scholarship

• American Legion Americanism Award • The Stoenner Leadership Scholarship • William Enderlein Scholarship • Rapp Challenge Award • New York University Social Work Scholarship Sina Allison Stennes Parents: Howard (Al) & Joyce Stennes • Kim Sutherland Memorial Scholarship Cody Warren Tredik Parents: Craig & Diane Tredik • Ravalli County Bank Scholarship • William Enderlein Scholarship • Kiwanis Scholarship Camielle Elizabeth Westfall Parents: Jeff & Barbara Westfall • Pacific University Oregon Presidential Scholarship • Pacific University Oregon Pacesetter Scholarship • Pacific University Oregon Dance Talent Award • Pacific University Oregon Pacific Grant • United States Federal Pell Grant • United States Federal S E O G Grant • Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship • William Enderlein Scholarship

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top students Sophie Forslund Parents: Suzanne Casteel and Daryl Forslund Attending University of New England

Parents: Kelly and Kathy Hudson Serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Studying Nursing

Majoring in Mechanical Engineering

Natalie Bremer

Camielle Westfall

Parents: Greg Bremer, Michelle Benton

Parents: Barbara Westfall, Jeff Westfall, Mike Schrapp

Attending University of Colorado - Boulder

Attending College

Majoring in Astrophysics

Majoring in Environmental Science and studying Spanish and Dance

Megan Barber

Jackson Kanenwisher

Parents: Barbara and Richard Barber

Parents: Ken and Annemarie Kanenwisher

Attending University of Montana

Attending Bringham Young University

Majoring in Pharmacy

Majoring in Engineering

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Jesse Cavalieri Graphite Hamilton High

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Stevensville High School Graduates Leah Mariea Abdich Jordan Lynn Addyman Benjamin James Ahlin William Robert Allen Levi Austin Anderson Skyler Rhayne Baker-Stookesberry Dalton Robert Belcourt Baylee Christine Bergman Emma Elise Bernosky Cody Wayne Bradford Lindsey Vernon Brassfield Molly Grace Brewer Cody Joe Brunett Jamie Anne Bush Britney Lee Chilcott Josiah Nathaniel Cook Jacob Sonrise Cortese Alexia Roulet Coston Jessica Marie Diepstraten Kayla Michelle Dufresne Casey Joseph Dunn Shelby Lynn Engebretson James Michael Enzler April Marie Erhart Wesley Grant Fast Stephannie Suzanne Fernandez Michaila Catharine Funkhouser Tyler Lee Gavlak Jacob William Giese Megan Louise Greene Katie Anne Grooms David Helmut Hammermeister, Jr. Merissa LaDawn Hancock Joshua Paul Haynes Daniela Belen Hernandez Jessica Joan Hopcroft Steven Johnny Horn Dakota Dawn Hudson Nadeea Patricia Jackson Nina Jansen

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Cheyenne Sundberg Parents: Bill and Melissa Sundberg Attending Vassar College Studying Biology and Biochemistry

Charmaine Pamintuan Parents: Melvin and Cristina Denny Attending the University of Montana Majoring in Elementary Education

Emma Ludington Parents: Paul and Julie Ludington Majoring in Elementary Education and Minoring in Music

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Eric Voss Lathrop Joshua Patrick Lords Emma Kay Ludington Garin Ray McGrann Joshua James Meier Allisa Jean Miller Charmaine Miranda Pamintuan Charles Dustin Park Tyler Daniel Pendergast Jennifer Rudy Pepprock Milan Josef Plachy Alysia Gabriella Plascencia Wesley Joseph Porter Nathanial Keith Potton Clayton Andrew Rea Trevor Michael Reed Ashley Janelle Reid Aaron Christopher Rio Felisha Kay Roe Joshua Scott Schultz George Dillon Sharbono Joseph David Simons Shelby Rae Spadt Jacob Cole Spokas Alyssa Rae Steele Carson Lee Stevens Joshua Robert Stevens Samantha Emmalyn Stockdale Brooke Nicole Stordahl Cheyenne Bethany Sundberg Virginia Leigh Sutton Darren Wayne Swallows Bobbie Lee Taulbee Brandon André Tiefel-ou Caleb Joshua Vance Sandy Marie Vogel Zachary Shane Walden Alexandra Jade Webster Danica Rose Wilson Bradley Joseph Wiltse Brianna Dannielle Windhorst John Wesly Woodgerd

Jennifer Pepprock Parents: Roger and Dawn Pepprock Studying History/ Comprehensive Social Sciences - Secondary Education

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Stevensville High Scholarships and Awards Levi Anderson Parents: Jason Anderson and Heather Jones • Montana State University Premier Scholarship • Horatio Alger Scholarship Lindsey Brassfield Parents: Bob and Lesli Brassfield • Weber Edge Scholarship to Weber State University Molly Brewer Parents: Robert Brewer and Tami Paulsen • Wendy’s Heisman State Finalist • Discus Award • Montana State University Premier Scholarship Britney Chilcott Parents: Dudley and Betty Chilcott • Volleyball Scholarship to North Idaho College Alexia Coston Parents: Thomas and Malika Coston • Washington Corporation Scholarship Jessica Diepstraten Parents: Jeffrey and Margaret Diepstraten • William Gallagher Scholarship • Montana Achievement Award • Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship • Soroptimist Technical Award Shelby Engebretson Parents: Joe Engebretson and Anita Kirschten • Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company Scholarship James Enzler Parents: Mike and Becky Enzler • Midland University Academic and Athletic Scholarship • Bitterroot Quilt Guild Scholarship Tyler Gavlak Parents: Ray and Rebecca Gavlak • Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award • Wendy’s Heisman State Finalist • Ruby Award Nominee • Montana Tech Academic Scholarship • Mr. Yellowjacket Megan Greene Parents: Mike and Bonnie Greene • University of Mary Sir Thomas Welder Scholarship

Katie Grooms Parent: Sissy Lester • Girls State Delegate • Montana Area Health Education Center Medstart Scholarship David Hammermeister Jr. Parents: David and Heidi Hammermeister • Montana State University Premier Scholarship • Montana State FFA Treasurer • Stevensville Civics Club Teen of the Year Steven Horn Parents: James and Cathy Nix • University of Montana Haynes Foundation Scholarship • Horatio Alger Scholarship

Virginia Sutton Parents: Brent Sutton and Jane Hansson • University of Oklahoma Scholarship Caleb Vance Parents: Mark and Joy Vance • Football Scholarship to Montana Tech Danica Wilson Parent: Nena Wilson • Advanced Placement Scholar • Montana State University Premier Scholarship John Woodgerd Parents: Dave and Theresa Woodgerd • Advanced Placement Scholar

Nadeea Jackson Parents: George and Kaye Jackson • Northwest College Provisional Trapper Scholarship • Western Undergraduate Award to Northwest College • Amtopp Award from National FFA Association • Soroptimist Professional Technical Scholarship Josh Lords Parents: Ron and Becki Lords • Athletic Scholarship to University of Montana - Western Josh Schultz Parents: Kevin and Teri Schultz • Basketball Scholarship to University of Montana - Western Cheyenne Sundberg Parents: Bill and Melissa Sundberg • Questbridge four year Scholarship to Vassar College • Advanced Placement Scholar • Sorotimist Violet Richardson Award • Stevensville Civics Club Teen of the Year • Montana Prep Achiever Award • Montana Girls State Delegate • National Head Start Assoc. Distinguished Alumni 2012 • Montana Gifted and Talented Association AGATE Award

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Student receives scholarship to Vassar DAVID ERICKSON Ravalli Republic STEVENSVILLE - It’s a well-known stereotype that scientists aren’t the most articulate public speakers, which is why so many companies have their own public relations staff to do the talking for them. How much validity there is to that stereotype is up for debate, but what isn’t up for debate is that Cheyene Sundberg, a senior at Stevensville High School, won’t be one of those mumbling scientists in a lab coat who can only recite facts or industry jargon.

Sundberg, who will attend Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. on a full scholarship this fall to study biology and biochemistry, was the captain of the Yellowjackets’ speech and debate squad. She took second place at state in Class A Lincoln Douglas debate, and she consistently placed high in every meet she competed in during her prep forensics career.

In fact, she credits her time with the speech and debate team with preparing her for college.

“The skills that I learned with the speech and debate team helped me succeed everywhere in school,” she said. “I was always helping plan out the team, competing at meets and meeting a lot of new friends. It was a great experience.”

Sundberg got her tuition to Vassar paid for by the Questbridge Scholars program. She hopes to become a biologist or a biochemist one day.

“I’ve always been interested in science, and how things work,” she said. “I visited the school a few weeks ago. I’m really excited.”

Along with her duties on the speech team, Sundberg is the treasurer of the Key Club, she’s on the student council and the National Honor Society, and she volunteers her time outside of school. She’s donated an enormous amount of time, over 700 hours the last four summers, to the summer reading program at the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville.

“I’m really good friends with someone who is involved in the program, so that’s how I got started,” she said.

“And I’ve been really inspired by helping the kids read and get into science, which is the point of the project.”

Sundberg said that even though it took a lot of her free time, watching young people develop their reading skills is something that has given her great pride over the years. She also said that Stevensville High School prepared her well for her career goals.

“Our school really does have some excellent teachers,” she said. “They offer AP courses, which helped me learn and prepare for college. Those accelerated courses are really what helped.”

Besides volunteering this summer and getting ready for college, Sundberg said she is hoping to relax and enjoy a visit from her older sister.

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

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Victor High School Graduates Brandon Scott Amos Douglas Aaron Ashley Krystof Benka (Foreign Exchange) Rachel Justine Diane Borowiec Mariah Mackenzie Caniglia Tyler Joseph Coorough Kristyne Lynn Corkern Kaylee Marie Duyanen Arianne Nicole Essick Jesse Blake Gilgen Naomi Alexandra Liechty Kurtis Tyler Manely Maxemillian Demone Doyle Metcalf Jeffrey Lindsay Miller Christopher Nicholas Morozumi Mark Stewart Nascimento

Natascha Saskia Niebuhr (Foreign Exchange) Jessica Taylor Pings Austin Stuart Rogers Tanner Levi Sacks Lacey Shantell Shaw Raegan Jo Tracy Kristen Rae Warner

Doug Ashley Parents: Jo Dees Attending Princeton University Studying Computer Science

Raegan Tracy Parents: Greg and Shelly Tracy Attending Montana State University

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Victor High Scholarships and Awards Brandon Scott Amos Parents: Bill Amos and Kari Craft • Imagine America Scholarship - $1,000 • Marvin Simonsen Memorial Scholarship - $500

• Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship - 2 yrs@$4,000 = $8,000 • University of Montana,The Montana Achievement Award - 4 yrs@$1,500= $6,000 • Montana Horatio Algers Scholarship - $10,000

Douglas Aaron Ashley Parents: Jo Dees • Carroll College Presidential Scholarship - $13,000@ 4yrs=$52,000 • Carroll College Community Living Grant - $2,555 • Princeton Grant - $49,000 renewable for 4 years.

• Montana State University Premier Scholarship - $3,000@4 years=$12,000 • University of Pennsylvania Penn Grant - $36,970 renewable for 4 years • University of Pennsylvania Tonkovich Montana Scholarship - $6,000 • Montana University System Honor Scholarship - tuition waiver@16,000 • Montana Horatio Algers Scholarship - $5,000 • Johnson & Wales Scholarship - $1,000

Kurtis Tyler Manely Parents: Ken and Kelly Manely • Ravalli County Federal Credit Union - $500 • University of Montana Scholarship - $6,000 • Ravalli County Bank Scholarship - $500

Tyler Joseph Coorough Parents: Terri Ibey • Carroll College Founders Award - 4 yrs@$7,000 = $28,000 • Carroll College St. Mary’s Parish Carroll College scholarship award - $800 • Montana State University Premier Scholarship - $1,000 • Knights of Columbus Joseph E. Lantz Memorial Scholarship - $500

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Chris Nicholas Morozumi Parents: Robert and Nanette Morozumi • Governors Best and Brightest Merit Scholarship - $2,000@ 4 yrs=$8,000 • Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship - $4,000@2yrs=$8,000 • Custer County Sheriffs Scholarship - $750.00 • University of Montana Haynes Foundation Scholarship • Victor Student Council Frau Good Memorial Scholarship - $350 Jessica Taylor Pings Parents: Dennis and Tina Pings • Marvin Simonsen Memorial Scholarship - $500 Tanner Levi Sacks Parents: Raymond and Julie Sacks • 2012 Youth Serve Montana Scholarship - $1,000 • University of Montana College of Technology • Montana Achievement Award - 2yrs@$500=$1,000 • William J. Gallagher Scholarship - $2,000 • Victor Masonic Lodge Scholarship - $600 Lacey Shantell Shaw Parents: April Shaw • Shirley Rogers Memorial Scholarships - $500 Raegan Jo Tracy Parents: Greg and Shelli Tracy • Bitterroot Valley High School Rodeo Scholarship - $200 • Bobcat Rodeo Team Scholarship • Montana State University Resident Premier Scholarship - $2,000 • University of Montana - 4yrs@$2,000=$8,000 • University of Montana Rodeo Scholarship • GFWC Bitterroot Women’s Club - $250 • Victor Future Farmers of America Scholarship - $250 • Victor Business Professionals of America Scholarship Presenters for Graduation • Linda De Sapio – Bitterroot Women’s Club Scholarship - $500 • Farmers State Bank Community Bankers Scholarship Belle Burrington - $10,000 • Pete Pfau – Knights of Columbus, Lady of the Mountains Council, Joseph E. Lantz Scholarship - $500 • Bill, Stephani, Jim and Mary Hileman Scholarship - $500 • Rick Taylor - T & T Contracting Patriot Scholarship - $1,000

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congrats

MIRANDA BUROKER Corvallis HigH sCHool

We are very proud of you! Love you bunches!

graduates!

Love Mom, Dad, Bryan & Emily

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Love, Mom & Dad

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Hamilton HigH ScHool

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Glory to God!

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Love your Family

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Ashley named 2012 U.S. Presidential Scholar DAVID ERICKSON Ravalli Republic VICTOR – As far as accolades go, it will be hard for any 2012 graduate in the Bitterroot Valley to top Doug Ashley of Victor.

Earlier this month, Ashley was named a 2012 U.S. Presidential Scholar, one of only 141 high school seniors in the country, out of three million graduates, to be selected for the honor. He will travel to Washington, D.C., for a ceremony on June 16.

“It means a lot to me,” he said. “To be named one of the top 141 students in the nation, I’m really excited to receive it.”

Ashley also has been accepted to attend Princeton University this fall. There, he will study computer science, something he really started getting into six years ago.

“I’ve kind of liked the challenge of getting a computer to do what I want it to do,” he said. “I have programmed some software programs and some video games, and my most ambitious project was the What’s New Victor website for the Business Professionals of America, which I did the core programming on as part of a team.”

Ashley’s mother, Jo Dees, raised three boys as a single parent, and Doug is the youngest and the first to attend an Ivy League college. He credits a lot of his success to his mom.

Ashley also credits Laurie Wildey at Victor High School as his most influential teacher. As part of the Presidential Scholar package, he is allowed to invite Wildey to the ceremony in D.C., where she will also be recognized.

Ashley said he understands Princeton is going to be a drastic change from Victor High School, but he still knows he gained valuable experience from his time learning in the Bitterroot.

“A lot of the courses in Victor have helped me learn how to work and study and be prepared,” he said.

“College is going to be a completely different experience, though.”

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

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