Creswell High

Although I did not attend CHS my entire high school career, my time here has made an immense impact on my life. I have met people and encountered opportunities to create a successful future I would not have had access to otherwise (you all know who you are, thank you). My long-term goal is to work as a pharmacist. However, my next step in life toward this goal is earning my undergraduate degree at Willamette University. I plan to major in Chemistry with a double minor in Spanish and Public Health. Lastly, I would like to leave you all with my personal motto (my revised version of a quote by Rick Rigsby): Good enough isn't good enough if you can do better, and better isn't good enough if it's not your best.

ARIANNA OJEDA

High School for me has been a curse and a blessing. The obstacles I’ve faced have been immense, but my accomplishments have been more than rewarding. I appreciate all of the people who have impacted my life throughout my last 5 years at Creswell, and especially to my family and best friend for supporting me through this journey. In the fall, I will attend Oregon State University to earn a bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology and hopefully travel along the way. I hope to specialize in cetaceans, and find a hands-on job with the animals I love. My passion for animals started with the time I lived in Alaska, and has stayed strong throughout the years. I hope with this degree that I can maintain the conservation of wildlife and ensure a better future for my children and more generations to come.

JORDYNN RISDAL

I have learned a lot about myself in high school. By exploring new things, I discovered the Peace Club and Outdoor Club as a freshman. I loved these groups for all four years, and Ms. Babbs and Ms. Wanner gave me the confidence to push myself outside of my comfort zone by trying new things like rock climbing and snow camping. I have pushed myself further and further each year and I can see the difference in myself from each grade level. I have also been involved in the National Honor Society, CHS leadership, and various community service activities, like the annual Hope Restored projects. I believe that self-learning is a lifelong activity and I will continue to get involved in new things as I enter the University of Oregon to study biology in the fall.

Dear Class of Creswell High School 2023,

Congratulations!! You made it. Life and circumstances have not made your high school journey easy. You pushed through many challenges the past four years. You demonstrated understanding, flexibility, perseverance and care through it all. YOU GRADUATED!!! We are so proud of you.

Looking back, everything must seem like a blur of blank spiral notebooks, sharpened pencils, exams, decisions to be made, games to be won, friendships to be cherished. You were full of questions – How will I get this done? What am I doing? What do I want to do? What if I fail? What if, what if, what if. … But from those questions, you were able to find your answers and fight for your dreams. Take that drive and keep going; your journey has just begun.

Finally, seniors and families, the school community would like to thank you for the privilege of walking alongside the graduates of the class of 2023. We are honored to have been a part of your high school accomplishments. Together, and because of the love and support of family, we are excited to send our graduates on their next adventure. Good luck to each of you!