TVEF Acadedemic Awards Banquet Program

Teton High School 2018

Thursday, May 3, 2018

The celebration of Teton High School’s outstanding seniors and significant educators.

YOUNG MINDS MATTER! Teton Valley Education Foundation’s mission is to enhance opportunities for excellence in TSD #401 through educational programs and community partnerships.

We make a difference in our schools through our funding of the following programs: TEACHER GRANTS

CRITICAL NEEDS

STEM

ART REACH

$15,000 awarded annually to teachers for equipment, books, technology, field trips and programs.

An emergency fund to support students in need.

VISION & HEARING SCREENING

GAP!

SPANISH FOR KIDS

A middle school program for girls promoting confidence, competence and community building.

Teaching K-3 students basic conversational Spanish through two classes per month.

Provides volunteers and screening equipment to help detect hearing and vision problems.

Supporting Science, Technology, Engineering and Math programs in the schools.

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

Donating to the Teton Valley Education Foundation makes a difference in the lives of our students. To donate, visit our website at www.tetoneducation.org

A special congratulations to those recognized at the Academic Awards Banquet as well as the graduating Class of 2018!

Provides a certified art instructor to teach one art class per month for K-5 students.

To find out more about us or make a donation, visit our website at www.TetonEducation.org

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Promoting Excellence in

Teton School District 401

The THS Academic Awards Banquet is a partnership between Teton Valley Education Foundation, Teton School District 401, and Teton High School to annually recognize the top ten percent* of Teton High School’s students. Not only are we recognizing their academic and extracurricular achievements, we are also recognizing the shoulders upon which they stand – their significant educators.

Honorees were asked to nominate three educators (one at each level of schooling) within Teton School District 401 who have most inspired them in their studies and in life. One of these educators has been selected to share the stage with each honoree.

In addition to recognizing our students, we also want to reflect on our history. We are honoring a distinguished graduate of Teton High School, Tyler McKellar, class of 1993.

Educators know that much of a student’s success rests upon the values instilled at home. We also want to recognize our students’ parents who have provided outstanding guidance and support to these students. Thank you for all you have done to give these students a springboard into their futures. Their achievements are a reflection of your engagement and love.

Thank you to the committee who organized and implemented this wonderful event: Diane Green, Rose Hendricks, Martin Kokol, Jason Ruff, Pam Walker, Abby Williams Jacob Zarpentine and Sam Zogg.

Please enjoy the evening and your successes! *Honorees are selected based on their weighted GPA after their seventh semester.

Program Welcome and Introductions

Rose Hendricks, Chair, Teton Valley Education Foundation

Opening Remarks

Monte Woolstenhulme, Superintendent, Teton School District 401

Distinguished Alumnus

Tyler McKellar

Student Honorees

Elise Reynaud Olivia Wilson Sydney Birch Elizabeth Ripplinger Melissa Strong Michael (Alex) Assante Lila Jolley Trinitty Divan Coleby Hess Auna Hoyle Rosemary Joseph

Concluding Remarks

Sam Zogg, Principal, Teton High School

Distinguished Alumni Tyler McKellar Teton High School Class of 1993 Tyler McKellar was born in Driggs, Idaho in 1974. He graduated from Teton High School in 1993, served as a Mormon missionary in South Korea, then graduated with a degree in Advertising from Brigham Young University in 1999. He worked as a copywriter at advertising agencies in Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Portland, for brands including Nike, Coca-Cola, Got Milk?, Netflix, EA Sports, and Chevrolet.

He is married to Stephanie O’Brien (THS class of ’92). They have six children. In 2008 they moved from Portland to Tetonia where Tyler began working remotely (yay Internet!) as a freelance writer. In addition to advertising work, he has written several screenplays, a line of children’s books, and one absolutely hilarious birthday card that Stephanie probably threw away. He loves mountain biking, golf, college football, and milkshakes with a highly specific milk-to-ice-cream ratio.

Elise Reynaud Parents: Lee Reynaud and Linda Reynaud Selected College: Undecided Also Accepted at the Following Institutions: Colorado State, University of Idaho, Carroll College, University of Utah and Montana State University Significant Educators: Sarah Kaiser, Tetonia Elementary School Rose Hendricks, Teton High School, Ann-Marie Kunz, Teton Middle School

Olivia Wilson Parents: Meredith and Dana Wilson Selected College: Utah State University Also Accepted at the Following Institutions: University of Idaho, Idaho State College, Boise State University and the College of Idaho Significant Educators: Rose Hendricks, Teton High School Sandra Balmforth, Teton High School Susan Christensen, Teton Middle School

Sydney Birch Parents: Brody and Amanda Birch Selected College: Boise State University Also Accepted at the Following Institutions: University of Idaho, Utah State University and the University of Utah Significant Educators: Frank Mello, Teton High School Kimberly Witek, Teton Middle School Terri Nelson, Driggs Elementary School

Elizabeth Ripplinger Parents: Blaine and Nikki Ripplinger Selected College: Brigham Young University – Provo Also Accepted at the Following Institutions: Utah State University Significant Educators: John Hoogestraat, Teton Middle School Neil Gleichman, Teton High School Jill Davis, Driggs Elementary School

Melissa Strong Parents: Matt Strong and Michele Brown Selected College: Undecided Also Accepted at the Following Institutions: University of Utah, University of Idaho, Brigham Young University Idaho and Dixie State University Significant Educators: Abby Williams, Teton High School Denise Huff, Driggs Elementary School Susan Christensen, Teton Middle School

Michael (Alex) Assante Parents: Michael and Christina Assante Selected College: Undecided Also Accepted at the Following Institutions: University of Wyoming, Westminster College and Purdue University Significant Educators: Sarah Montesano, Teton High School Martin Kokol, Teton High School Jason Russ, Teton High School

Lila Jolley Parents: Kendall and Janine Jolley Selected College: Utah State University or Brigham Young University Also Accepted at the Following Institutions: Dixie State University and Montana State University Significant Educators: Sarah Barker, Victor Elementary School Sara Montesano, Teton High School *Nancy Nead, Teton Middle School

Trinitty Divan Parents: Sarah Divan-Scroughams and Henry Scroughams Selected College: Boise State University Also Accepted at the Following Institutions: Dixie State University, University of Idaho and Colorado State University Significant Educators: Susan Christensen, Teton Middle School Sarah Montesano, Teton High School Mary Madsen, Tetonia Elementary School

Coleby Hess Parents: Jason and Tenille Hess Selected College: Boise State University or Dixie State University Also Accepted at the Following Institutions: Utah State, College of Southern Idaho, University of Portland, University of Idaho, Idaho State University and Lewis and Clark State College Significant Educators: Martin Kokol, Teton High School Jodie Ferguson, Teton Middle School Mary Madsen, Tetonia Elementary School

Auna Hoyle Parents: Tate Hoyle and Heidi Linsenmann Selected College: Montana State University Also Accepted at the Following Institution: University of Idaho Significant Educators: Sandra Balmforth, Teton High School John Hoogestraat, Teton Middle School Anne-Marie Kunz, Teton Middle School

Rose Joseph Parents: Carey and Russell Joseph Selected College: Western Washington Also Accepted at the Following Institutions: Willamette, Oregon State University, Portland State University, University of Idaho and Montana State University Significant Educators: Sharon Gusa, Victor Elementary School Rose Hendricks, Teton High School John Hoogestraat, Teton Middle School

Significant Educators Sandra Balmforth Sarah Barker Susan Christensen Jill Davis Jodie Ferguson Neil Gleichman

Sharon Gusa Rose Hendricks John Hoogestraat Denise Huff Sarah Kaiser Martin Kokol

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Anne-Marie Kunz Mary Madsen Frank Mello Sara Montesano Nancy Nead* Terri Nelson

Alphabetical Order

Jason Ruff Abby Williams Kim Witek *Deceased

Teton School District 401 Board of Trustees Chris Isaacson, Chair Delwyn Jensen, Vice Chair Ben Kearsley

Mary Mello Nan Pugh Monte Woolstenhulme, Superintendent

Teton High School Administration Sam Zogg, Principal Brody Birch, Vice Principal

Teton Valley Education Foundation Board of Directors Rose Hendricks, Chair Kathryn Ferris, Vice Chair Nan Pugh, Secretary Stephanie Shankland, Treasurer Judy Baumgardner, Emeritus Cori Dahl

Juli Gottler Meg Heinen Hal Harrison, Emeritus Debra Johnson Chris Lundberg Joe Montesano

Blanca Moye Amy Potter Shelley Streit Jenny Van Winkle Monte Woolstenhulme Pam Walker, Executive Director

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Congratulations Seniors For Your Tremendous Accomplishments!

Congratulations to these outstanding Seniors and to the wonderful educators who made such an impact in their lives.