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Class of 2019 Graduation

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Class of 2019 Student Artwork..................................3 Corvallis High School..........................4

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Cover Artwork 1. Victor - Teasha Johnson 2. Hamilton - McKenzie Hayes 3. HCA - Maria Goman 4. Florence - Phoebe Hall 5. Darby - Brandon Winter 6. Corvallis - Aurora Reesman

Clockwise from top left: Stevensville - Haley Kampka Darby - Avery Rausch Hamilton - Caelen DeVall Corvallis - Aurora Reesman Hamilton - Jorden Taggart Darby - Colby Mayberry

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Corvallis High School

Dakota Aiken Lainie Albright Allan Allsop Sophie Avery Jace Barcus Trinity Beavers Lillian Berry Shaun Bevers Megan Bradshaw Carter Brown Garrett Brown Benjamin Carrasco Megan Chapman Ceara Chavez Matthew Cooper Dillon Craft Jakob Dalbey Isabel Devine Christopher Deyerle Lucas Eimer

Colton Ewalt Andrew Falk Jeremiah Ferraro Vitoria Ferreira Hayly Fost Brianna Fox Lacey Gregoire Calla Haldorson Devin Hammons Connor Harris Madison Hayworth Brian Healy Cody Henstridge Tayonnie Holmes Samuel Holtzen Timothy Hower Galen Hughes Nathaniel Hull-McCutcheon Lizzie Humphrey

Kaitlin Irwin Caeson Jessop Ciera Jessop Heather Jessop Isabel Jessop Leslie Jessop Shelby Jessop Deztani Johnson Gabby Kay Alyssa King Hannah Lachenauer Logan Lewis Sam Lewis Liang Liedle David Maticu Michael McKay Chloe Nevin Andrew Norton Madalyn Olsen Benjermin Opat

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Corvallis High School Top Students Brian Healy GPA : 4.0 High School Activities: Science Olympiad, Cross Country, Track and Field, Orchestra, Interact, National Honor Society, All-Star Orchestra Scholarship and Awards: National Merit Scholar, University of Idaho National Merit Award, Seven 1st place Science Olympiad Medals, All-State Cross Country for the 2018 season, Valedictorian Education/Goals/Areas of Study: I will be attending the University of Idaho this fall to study Virtual Technology and Design with a minor in Broadcasting and Film. I hope to pursue a career in filmmaking.

Drew Schlimgen GPA : 4.0

High School Activities: Soccer, Science Olympiad, National Honors Society, Interact Service Club , Interact International, Band, Highest Honors, Academic All-State Scholarship and Awards: The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship The Chuck and Helen Schwab Family Recognition Award Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship

Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: I will attend the University of Montana in the fall to study accounting. I plan on earning my CPA and possibly furthering my education into law school afterwards.

Benjamin Carrasco

GPA : 3.98 High School Activities: Corvallis Cross Country, Corvallis Track and Field, Science Olympiad, INTERACT, Mountain Club, National Honors Society, Orchestra Scholarship and Awards: Cal Poly Green and Gold, Villanova grant, Loyola Marymount LMU grant & Appupe Scholarship, University of San Diego Presidential scholarship, Whitman achievement scholarhsip, MSU premier scholarship, Ravalli County Federal Credit Union scholarship.

Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: Next year I will be attending Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. There I will study to become a Mechanical Engineer. Using the skills I have developed during college, I hope to one-day use them in a job where I can exercise the technical and creative sides of my brain. My ideal job strikes a balance between the two and allows me to think of out of the box solutions to real world problems.

Corvallis High School awards & honors Lainie Albright Parents: Chris & Suzanne Albright Treasure State Classic Boar Scholarship Jace Barcus Parents: Jeremy & Julie Barcus Youth Serve Montana Scholarship Megan Bradshaw Parents: Eric & Monica Bradshaw Corvallis FFA Alumni Scholarship

Garrett Brown Parents: Greggory Brown, Brian & Andrea Shay Naval Academy Athletic Association Carroll College Scholarship University of Mary Academic and Football Scholarship UM Western Football Scholarship UM Montana Tech Football Scholarship UM Montana Davidson Honors College United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award

Benjamin Carrasco Parents: Dan & Laura Carrasco Villanova University Scholarship Loyola Marymount Appupe Scholarship University of San Diego Presidential Scholarship University of San Diego Scholarship Whitman University Achievement Scholarship Whitman University Need Scholarship Montana State Premier Scholarship Ravalli County Federal CU Scholarship

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Awards and honors continued Hamilton Rotary Club Scholarship National School Orchestra Award United States Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award AP Scholar SALUTATORIAN Ceara Chavez Parents: Jason & Jennifer Chavez Thomas E. Ricks Grant Band Director’s Award Jakob Dalbey Parents: George Frumkes & Casey Dalbey The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Farmers State Bank Scholarship Marcus Daly Gold Tuition Scholarship Montana State Premier Scholarship John L. Margaret Math Endowed Scholarship Ravalli Electric Co-op Luck of the Draw Scholarship Carroll College Presidential Scholarship Lawrence University Light! More Light! Scholarship Lawrence University Grant Lawrentian Award Washington State Western Undergrad Exchange Wendy’s High School Heisman School Winner Wendy’s High School Heisman State Finalist Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher) Isabel Devine Parents: Tim & Susan Devine UM Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship Corvallis Faculty Group Scholarship Lucas Eimer Parents: Steve Eimer & Valerie Voigt UM Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship Colton Ewalt Parents: Wesley and Camra Ewalt Louis Armstrong Jazz Award United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award Jeremiah Ferraro Parents: Douglas & Jennifer Ferraro Julie Huls-Zsupnik Art Scholarship UM MT Academic Achievement Scholarship

Calla Haldorson Parents: Mark and Cathy Haldorson United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award Devin Hammons Parents: Renea Hammons Quality of Life Award sponsored by Bitterroot Valley Realtors Brian Healy Parents: Dan & Patty Healy University of Idaho Merit Scholarship National Merit Scholarship University of Maine Merit SF Award Montana State Premier Scholarship Montana University System Honor Scholarship National Merit Honor Scholarship Orchestra Director’s Award Department of the Air Force Science & Mathematics Award National Merit Scholar Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher) AP Scholar with Honors VALEDICTORIAN Tayonnie Holmes Parents: Lori Allred Holmes & Margarett Weidow John Philip Sousa Award Samuel Holtzen Parents: John & Tamara Holtzen University of Idaho Western Undergrad Exchange Colorado State Western Undergrad Exchange Oregon State Provost Scholarship Stephen F. Austin Academic Excellence Scholarship UM Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship Tim Hower Parents: Thomas Hower & Chris Greytak-Hower Quality of Life Award sponsored by Bitterroot Valley Realtors Galen Hughes Parents: Scott & Anna Hughes Quality of Life Award sponsored by Bitterroot Valley Realtors Band Most Valuable Player Caeson Jessop Parents: Ron & Tamara Jessop Montana State Academic Achievement

Cierra Jessop Parents: Kathleen & Rulon Jessop The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Horatio Alger Montana Scholarship UM Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship Youth Serve Montana Scholarship Maureen Jessop Parents: Lyman & Heather Jessop Montana Tech Athletic Scholarship Shelby Jessop Parents: Jeffrey & Maria Jessop National School Choral Award Gabrielle Kay Parents: Robert Kay & Anne Marie Allred National School Choral Award Liang Liedle Parents: Rob & Pam Liedle The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Carroll College Football Grant Carroll College All Saints Award Carroll College Bishop George Leo Scholarship UM Western Football Scholarship Michael McKay Parents: Tod & Angie McKay Biola University Presidential Scholarship Biola Church Matching Scholarship Department of Media, Journalism & PR Scholarship Pacific Lutheran Academic Scholarship Ravalli Electric Co-op Luck of the Draw Scholarship Corvallis FFA Alumni Scholarship Pine Cove Consulting Honorary Mention Scholarship Hamilton Rotary Club Interact Scholarship Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher) Chloe Nevin Parents: Susan Lane The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Charlotte Powell Parents: Steve & Jennifer Powell Pacific Honors Scholarship Pacific Pacesetter Scholarship Pacific Sr Preview Day Scholarship Pacific Mathematics Scholarship Pacific Campus Resident Scholarship

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Pacific Grant Bitterroot Women’s Club Scholarship Wendy’s High School Heisman School Winner

Bitterroot Women’s Club Scholarship 2019 Ravalli County 4H Scholarship Violet Richardson Soroptimist Scholarship

Sydney Powell Parents: Josh & Mandy Powell Youth Serve Montana Scholarship Montana State Premier Scholarship Violet Richardson Soroptimist Scholarship

Denali Smith Parents: Douglas Smith & Nora Cassens The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship

Aurora Reesman Parents: Tedd & Brenda Reesman Julie Huls-Zsupnik Art Scholarship Kathryn Rowley Parents: William Rowley & Colleen Kautzman Northwest Nazarene Wesley Academic Scholarship Northwest Nazarene Grant Trustee Church Grant Andrew Schlimgen Parents: Kristy Schlimgen & Scott Anderson The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship UM Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship Hamilton Rotary Club Keith McCauley Scholarship Chuck & Helen Schwab Family Recognition Award SALUTATORIAN Emily Seifert Parents: Becky Bonngard The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Corvallis FFA Alumni Scholarship Corvallis Faculty Group Scholarship Montana State Premier Scholarship Montana State College of Agriculture Scholarship Ivy Semple Parents: Brad & Jenell Semple The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Ravalli Electric Co-op Luck of the Draw Scholarship Montana Women Foundation Scholarship

Nicholas Spinetta Parents: Peter & Valerie Spinettta Montana State Premier Scholarship Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher) Alivia Timmes Parents: Andrew and Angela Timmes Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher) Elizabeth Varner Parents: Joseph & Susan Varner The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Corvallis Faculty Group Scholarship Corvallis FFA Alumni Scholarship Violet Richardson Soroptimist Scholarship President’s Volunteer Service Award Dante Venema Parents: Nathan & Audrey Venema Dickinson State Bluehawk Talon Scholarship Whitney Wyche Parents: Todd & Marla Wyche St. Lawrence Sesquicentennial Scholarship Franklin & Marshall Trustee Scholarship Willamette Trustees’ Scholarship University of Vermont Presidential Scholarship Orchestra Most Valuable Player Award Department of the Air Force Science & Mathematics Award Outstanding ACT Performance (Composite of 27 or Higher)

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CHS Senior Brian Healy challenged himself in the classroom and on the track

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Corvallis High School senior Brian Healy said school has been a great experience.

“CHS has been amazing for me because I’ve found support from teachers at every turn,” Healy said.

“I’ve made friends through academics, athletics and extracurriculars.

People in Corvallis are nice and it is a great community.”

Healy likes to ski, hike, spend time with friends, watch movies and run.

“I feel a great sense of community associated with the school and everyone there,” he said. “I’m proud to be a Blue Devil and I’ll be sad to leave because I don’t think any-

where else could have given me the experience at CHS and the Corvallis School District as a whole. I’ve been at Corvallis since pre-school.”

He has participated in cross country and track since sixth grade.

“Those have been fantastic for the past seven years,” Healey said.

“I’ve made some great friends and it has been wonderful. Science Olympiad, which I’ve also done since sixth grade, has also been great. We’ve had fun trips and fun people, good stuff. I’ve had a great time in the media classes, I want to be a filmmaker now.”

Healey currently works at Rocky Mountain Lab, working with animation and graphic design.

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Corvallis High School senior Brian Healy is a National Merit scholarship recipient who challenged himself academically, and with track and cross country.

Scholarship winner who received a full-ride scholarship to the University of Idaho where he will study virtual technology and design with a minor in broadcasting and film.

Corvallis Principal Cammie Knapp said she chose Brian because he challenged himself academically over the past four years to become a National Merit Scholarship recipient.

“It has been an honor to work with Brian over the past four years,” Knapp said. “He is a super sharp and motivated student who has

taken the opportunity to participate in both rigorous courses and a competitive addition to our varsity athletics.”

Knapp said Healy strives to make a difference to those around him and is not someone who would seek recognition for his accomplishments.

“Which makes it more of an honor to recognize him from Corvallis High School,” she said.

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Darby High School Graduating Class Colton Baker Donavon Chaffin Makenzie Clarke Casey Ehmann

Haley Frey Hunter Guenthner Drake Horvath Hayden Hunter Cole Kayser Dean Krieger-Pearson

Terry Linton II Colby Mayberry Ashten Morrow Daniel Muir Dylan Parks Avery Rausch

TeaAnna Rouse Juliet Ryn Dylan Schlapman Dalton Hilliard-Stanhope Jordan Usher Brandon Winter

Darby’s Frey shows outstanding work ethic, kindness and perseverance

Fabrication program.

Frey said she thinks she is the only girl going into the program in Butte.

“After I get all of my certifications and degree I would like to get on with Boeing in Helena but if that doesn’t work out I want to get on a pipeline welding job,” she said. “I’m definitely going somewhere in the metal fabrication area.”

Frey said she has learned about perseverance MICHELLE MCCONNAHA as she has lost loved ones during her time in Ravalli Republic school but discovered that staying strong is imporDarby High School senior Haley Frey has tant. been a student at Darby for 13 years, kindergar“I’ve learned to push through, learn from it and ten through 12th grade, and has selected Metals live my life,” she said. “It is definitely hard.”

Fabrication as her career choice.

Frey co-ops with Hamilton High School’s soft“I love going to Darby because of the small com- ball program. As a utility player she plays where munity. Everyone knows everyone,” Frey said. “If needed but most enjoys playing catcher and right there is a problem we work through it as a family. field. She says she must play harder than most.

The one-on-learning helps. It has helped me per“I’ve spent all four years proving that I work 110 sonally as I have taken harder courses throughout times harder,” she said. “I’ve had to work my way the years. It is a good environment, happy and to the top but they have been accepting of me and comforting. I would not choose another school to I played every inning but one this year. I’ve been go through.” playing softball for 13 years, it is my passion. When Frey said her favorite classes at Darby have I’m having a rough day getting in the batting cage been art and shop. is perfect.”

“I’m a welder,” she said. “I love to run machinery Frey said that as soon as she walks on the diasuch as the CNC programs like the mill, router, mond the rest of the world fades away. plasma - all of that it is like an art to me. It is my “It’s just me and my team and we’re going to way of relaxing and I love it.” have a good time,” Frey said. “We are going to She credits shop teacher Max Fiedler with her work together and have fun. I’m proud to play for tech education.

Hamilton and have worked with those girls for so “He asked me if I wanted to weld one day and long. Hamilton has a great program and an amazso I went in, tried it and fell in love with it,” she said. ing coaching staff.”

“I helped him set up the CNC machines and now Frey also completed her work-study internship I can run them and know how to do all of it. It’s an with Farmers State Bank. She said her mom has excellent program and I’m definitely glad I got to worked at the bank for eight or nine years, “and have Mr. Fiedler as my teacher.” she’s always talked it up to me because I’ve always Frey will be attending Highland College at excelled at numbers.”

Montana Tech in Butte to study in the Metals “I’ve learned so much from being able to do

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Darby High School senior Haley Frey holds her white and pink welding mask and the solid metal rose she created. Her unique career choice, quality efforts and positive outlook landed her as the outstanding senior for DHS.

deposits and cash checks and how it works,” Frey said. “Meeting new people and helping the customers has been a great experience, I recommend it.”

Darby Counselor Kurt Kohn said the internship for a Darby student at Farmers State Bank has been going on for over 30 years.

“We have had students go on to great careers,” he said. “Haley is an extremely positive student that shows the outstanding work ethic, kindness and perseverance in a Darby High School student.

Haley is genuine in every way. She is well liked by our students, staff and community. I have honestly never heard her say a negative word about anything. We are excited about her future.”

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Darby High School Top Students Casey M. Ehmann

Valedictorian, GPA 3.9 Parents: Dean and Caroline Ehmann Plans: Attend San Diego State University and study Psychology Activities: All State Basketball, All State Track and Field, All State Volleyball, State Champion 300 hurdles, Student Council, Class Officer, Travel Club, Model United Nations, Youth Legislature, Interact Club, HOSA, National Honor Society, Adventure Club, Honor Roll Scholarships: (incomplete list) Greater Ravalli Foundation, Jill Jenkins Memorial, Triple Creek, Elks, San Diego State Freshmen, Del and Louise Conner Memorial, Camp Reimel, Rocky Mountain Aggregates, Darby/Hamilton Physical Therapy, Lorentzen , Farmer’s State Bank, Lost Trail Ski Area, Leon McCrossin Memorial

Makenzie R. Clark Salutatorian, GPA 3.88 Parents: Brian Clarke, and Deanne Terou Plans: Attend Pima Medical Institute to study Veterinary Technology Activities: Honor Roll, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Volleyball, Travel Club Scholarships: (incomplete list) Montana State University Billings, Lorentzen, Lost Trail Ski Area

Hayden A. Hunter

GPA 3.85 Parents: Todd and Sara Hunter Plans: Attend Bitterroot College for an associate’s degree then transfer to the University of Montana to earn a bachelor’s degree in Political Science.

Activities: Darby Mentor Program, National Honor Society, Interact Club, Model United Nations, Youth Legislature, Choir, Drumline, Scholastic Clay Target Program, Greenhouse, 28 college credits Scholarships: (incomplete list) Montana Youth Serve, Montana University System, Horatio Alger, Montana Academic Achievement

Daniel M. Muir GPA 3.74 Parents: Jade and Keri Muir Plans: Enter the work force Activities: Varsity Basketball, Golf, Cross Country, Track and Field, Drumline, REACT Scholarships: (incomplete list)

Jordan D. Usher

GPA 3.74 Parent: Jody Claunch Plans: Attend Missoula College of the University of Montana to study Culinary Arts Activities: Cross Country, Track and Field, Travel Club, Model United Nations, Youth Legislature, Interact, Perfect Attendance all 4 years Scholarships: (incomplete List) Lorentzen Technical, Marvin Wetzsteon Ranch, Friendly Gardener’s Club

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Florence - Carlton High School Graduating Class Bailey Anderson Brenden Bailey Briar Bargmeyer Wyatt Bargmeyer Andrew Barry Gabriel Bennett Alexandra Berna Zachary Blomquist Samantha Buffington

Shannon Byrne Zachary Cather Karla Dallapiazza Bailey DeWitt Natalie Dulac Aaron Edens Trinity Fellows Victoria Foster Aaron Greer Danara Greer Sawyer Haas Autumn Hall Phoebe Hall

Taylor Harris Zachary Henderson Garrett Henry Justin Hergett Parker Hotsinpiller Joey Janetski Jessica Johnson Spencer Jones William Keeler Zoie Laga Teylah Lawson MaKenna Liles Macee Lindquist

Hunter Stubblefield Jalen Sturgill Kimberlee Tackitt Jared Thomas Azia Treece-Evans Rocky Verrue Naydeen Weishaupt Samuel Wicker Gregory Winegart Trevyn Wood Danielle Zahn Gavin Zaluski

Johnathon Lineback Bradley Maclay Shaela Mamuzich Rilee Mangun Emily McLean Savannah Miszak Ethan Post Isabel Sage Tyler Schulte Jacob Scully Ellie Smith Walker Snell Anna Stiegler

Florence Scholarships and Awards Valedictorians (in alphabetical order) Bailey Anderson Alexandra Berna Shannon Byrne Natalie Dulac Zach Henderson

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Zach Blomquist Parent: Bryan & Rochelle Blomquist • Founders Scholarship $68,000 Teylah Lawson • RMC Bear Grant $5380/year Parents: Matt and Beka Lawson • Dixie State University $12,000/ • University of Montana Music year Talent Scholarship: $4000 • University of Montana Academ- • Weber State University $36,000 ic Achievement Scholarship: $1500 • USU $14,500/year • Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship $1,500/SemesDanara Greer ter Parents: Carrie & Dan Greer • Bishop Carroll Scholarship Anna Stiegler $88,000 Parents: Melissa & Scott Stiegler • Montana University System • Coug Award - $40,000 Honor Scholarship $24,000 • Experience WSU - $1,000 • Greater Ravalli Foundation Ethan Post Scholarship $24,000 Parent: Del and Nicole Post • University of Montana Advan• Montana University System tage Award $6,090 • University of Montana Academ- Honors Scholarship - 4-year reic Achievement Scholarship $3,000 newable scholarship full tuition.

Bailey Anderson • Foundation for Community Parents: Kevin & Kasie Anderson Health Healthcare Scholarship • Ravalli Electric Co-op $1000.00 $1,000 Gabriel Dalzell Bennett Parents: Arlon and Bill Bennett

Alexandra Berna Parents: Lana & James Berna • The Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship: $24,000 • Montana University System Honors Scholarship (MUS): $20,000 • Rotary Club of Hamilton Scholarship: $1000

• Montana State University Premier Scholarship: $2500 • Bitterroot Valley Elks Scholarship: $1000 • Ravalli Electric Co-op Scholarship: $1000

Natalie Dulac Parents: Joe & Lisa Dulac • Montana University System Scholarship : Tuition Waived Zach Henderson Parents: Gina Gollihugh and Ralph • Foundation for Community Health Scholarship : $1,000 Henderson • Western Undergrad Excellence • Howard Schmid Scholarship : $1,000 Scholarship $32,000 • Missoula Federal Credit Union Scholarship : $1,000 Joey Janetski Parents: Jennifer and Chris Troupe • Physical Therapy Specialists of • Concordia Excellence Scholar- Florence Scholarship : $5,000 ship $15,000.00 • Concordia BREW Scholarship Emily McLean Parents: Alicia McLean and Toby $3,000.00 McLean • Priority Cobber - $500.00 • UM School of Music Tuition/ • Visit Award - $1,000.00 Fee Waiver $2673 • UM Grizzly Marching Band Shannon Byrne $1000 Parent: Scott and Debbie Byrne • Montana University System Trevyn Wood Honor Scholarship:Tuition Waiver Parents: Jay & Wendi Wood (4 years) • MSU Premier Scholarship: • Montana Academic Achieve$1,000 ment Scholarship: $3000

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Florence top seniors Alexandra Berna GPA: 4.00

High School Activities: Key Club President, Student Council President, National Honors Society Member, Friends Forever Mentoring Program, Speech and Debate Policy Debater, Health Occupation Students of America Speech Competitor, Science Olympiad, Senior Class Secretary Scholarships & Awards: Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship, Montana University System Scholarship, Rotary Club of Hamilton Scholarship KPAX Student of the Week Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: attending the University of Montana in the Fall to pursue my degree in Biology with a concentration in Genetics and Evolution. I plan on pursuing my Master’s degree followed by my Doctorate in order to become a biological research scientist.

Bailey Anderson

GPA: 4.00 High School Activities: Key Club Scholarships: Ravalli Electric Co-op Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: I will be continuing my education at Brigham Young University - Idaho in the fall and will be studying Nursing.

My long term goals are to help those in my community through my knowledge and skills, as well as providing financial and medical support for my family.

Natalie Dulac GPA 4.0

High School Activities: Key Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, Class Officers, Student Newspaper : Florence Chronicle, Respect Club, Varsity Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling Manager, Independent Study with the MPG Ranch Scholarships and Awards: Montana University System Scholarship, Foundation for Community Health Scholarship, Howard Schmid Scholarship, Missoula Federal Credit Union Scholarship, Physical Therapy Specialists of Florence Scholarship, Audubon Society Award for Two Year Study on Nocturnal Bird Migration with MPG Ranch, Academic All-State, All-State Softball, Montana Journalism Education Association Awards Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: I plan to attend the University of Montana to pursue a career as an OB/ GYN nurse practitioner.

Zachary Henderson GPA 3.9

Highschool Activities: 4 years of Drumline, 4 years of Science Olympiad, 4 years of Student Council, 3 years of Key Club, 2 years of Track, 2 years of Golf, Junior Class Co-President, Senior Class President Scholarships and Awards: Washington Undergrad of Excellence Scholarship Future Plans: I plan on attending Western Washington University in Bellingham to study Clinical Psychology and Pre-Med

Shannon Byrne GPA: 4.0

High School Activities: Varsity volleyball, varsity softball, Science Olympiad, Student Council, National Honors Society, Key Club, Independent Research with the MPG Ranch.

Scholarships and Awards: Co-Valedictorian, Academic All-State in every sport since freshman year, Softball All-State and All-Conference, Volleyball All-State and All-Conference, and Volleyball First Team All-Tournament. Best Undergraduate Poster at the TWS Conference. Montana University System Honor Scholarship, Ravalli Electric Co-op Scholarship, Bitterroot Valley Elks Scholarship, Montana State University Premier Scholarship, Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship (University of Montana) Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: Studying genetics at the University of Montana while minoring in wildlife biology and working as an intern at the MPG Lab in Missoula doing DNA analysis.

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Florence - Carlton’s Mamuzich faced challenges to graduate MICHELLE MCCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

Florence-Carlton High School senior Shaela Mamuzich was in a serious car accident last March, resulting in significant injuries.

Though not expected to survive the wreck, she did.

She wasn’t expected to walk or talk, but she did.

And no one expected her to graduate with her class, but she will reach that goal on June 1.

Mamuzich attended Florence schools for all of her education.

“I like how it is small and there are not a lot of people,” she said.

“The teachers are so great and really help.”

Before the accident Mamuzich was a quiet, shy, basketball player and barrel racer.

After the accident she had a personality change where she is more outgoing, but worries about hitting her head forced her to give up basketball.

Mamuzich’s mother, Julie, said her daughter followed the Florence Girls’ basketball team, sat on the bench and cheered on the Florence Falcons.

Her doctors said she is not

allowed to barrel race but have recently been given the green light to horseback riding.

“But I’m not ready for her to ride,” Julie Mamuzich said. “Her barrel horse is having some leg issues so we’re looking for another horse. Well, we’re not really looking.”

Shaela Mamuzich said her favorite subject is English because she loves to read fiction and fantasy and the teacher had expanded the curriculum to prepare her students for the workforce.

“She taught us what to do and say in interviews,” Mamuzich said. “It’s like she was getting us ready for what we need when we graduate. I really like that.”

After graduation from FCHS, Mamuzich plans to take a Certified Nursing Assistant course from Bitterroot College in the fall. Someday she would like to be a nurse at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula where she received care after the accident.

“I just want to help people,” Mamuzich said. “I like how the nurses helped me. I really want to work with patients that have a head injury too, since my experi-

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Florence Carlton High School senior Shaela Mamuzich was in a serious car accident last March, resulting in serious injuries. After a year of hard work will reach her goal of graduating with her class on June 1.

ence with that.”

For her senior project, she did a job shadow with a neurologist at St Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center.

She didn’t break any bones in the accident but it affected the portion of her brain used for math and memory.

Julie Mamuzich credits FCHS educator Autumn Bonds with her daughter’s progress.

“Mrs. Bonds worked very, very hard with preparing Shaela so she could graduate,” Julie

Mamuzich said. “The teachers have been awesome.”

“Shaela is an outstanding person who faces obstacles with determination and a positive attitude,” Bonds said. “I am in awe of her, and her family’s, determination and tenacity. She not only is going to graduate from high school with her class but she wants to go on to become a nurse so she can help others. I have no doubt that she will conquer any challenge life can throw at her.”

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Hamilton High School Graduating Class Amity Rayne Allen * Raymond Kona Allison Owen Bajari Tyler Brett Barnes Dorothy Rose Bayer * Douglas Harold Beavers Drew Stephen Brackman * Wyatt Forrest Brooks Caden Don Brown * Jacob Michael Campbell * Donald Hagen Carlson * Mary Catherine Carter * Jeremy William Cheetham Katherine Charlene Clark Adalynne Condos Shelby Ann Cruse James Michael D’Amato * Alessandra Dalla Rosa Christopher Sean David Jessica Lynn DeLong * Caelen Allen DeVall * Cheyanne Taylor Dinwiddie Sophia Clare Doyle * Madisyn Kaylee Drake * Logan Cary Elliott Corrine Lavell Felton Adrian Gabriel Garcia George Evan Glidden-Handgis * Michael Leary Golden Jr. *

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Hamilton High Scholarships Amity Allen Kerine & Brian Allen MT State University, Premier Scholarship Tyler Barnes Karen Tatsuhara & DJ Harris and Becky & Brett Barnes University of Mary, Football Scholarship University of Mary, Academic Scholarship Minot State University, Football Scholarship Minot State University, Academic Scholarship Drew Brackman Marla & Steve Brackman MT State University, Engineering Scholarship MT State University, Premier Scholarship Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship MT University System Honor Scholarship Shelby Cruse Alana & Clay Cruse MT University System Honor Scholarship University of MT Academic Achievement Scholarship University of Utah, Non-Resident Presidents Scholarship Jessica DeLong Stephanie & Jim Cass Youth Serve MT Scholarship MT University System Honor Scholarship University of MT Western, Chancellor’s Leadership Scholars Award MT State University, Premier Scholarship Schools First Credit Union Scholarship Caelen DeVall Tracy & Chad DeVall MT State University, Premier Scholarship Bitterroot Arts Guild Scholarship Gene Haas Foundation, Wildest Parts Competition Scholarship Sophia Doyle Nancy & Bill Doyle Carroll College Presidential Scholarship University of Arizona, Arizona Excellence Award University of Arizona, Dean’s Exemplary Award University of Utah, Academic Distinction Scholarship Gonzaga University, Regents Scholarship Madisyn Drake Heidi & Cory Drake

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George Glidden-Handgis Patricia McCann United States Presidential Scholar Rochester Institute of Technology, Founder’s Scholarship University of MT, Academic Achievement Scholarship

Anilynn Mason Jane & Lynn Mason Foundation for Community Health High School Healthcare Scholarship Rocky Mountain College, Trustee Scholarship MT State University, Premier Scholarship Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship

Hunter Green Heather Oster & Ryan Oster University of MT Academic Achievement Scholarship

Claire Matthews Susan Matthews and Alan Matthews Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship MT State University, Premier Scholarship MT State University, Hilleman Scholars Award

Tanner Goligoski Kari & Jason Goligoski MSU Billings, Yellowjacket Excellence Scholarship – University Campus University of Providence, Basketball Scholarship Rocky Mountain College, Presidential Merit Award Savanna Gurney Kathy & Kevin Gurney Utah State University, Alumni Legacy Dean’s Scholarship Utah State University, Alumni Legacy Waiver McKenzie Hayes Holli & Michael Hayes Utah State University, Alumni Legacy Scholarship Utah State University, Alumni Legacy Dean’s Scholarship University of MT Academic Achievement Scholarship Lauren Kimzey Brooke & Dan Kimzey Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship PEO Star Scholarship Bitterroot Swim Team, Coaches Scholarship Youth Serve MT Scholarship Washington State University, Cougar Award Carroll College, Trustee Scholarship University of MT, Youth Academic Scholarship Margaret Lewis Donna & Ronald Lewis University of Idaho, Silver Scholarship Maddyson Martin Rachel Seidensticker & Charlie Martin MT State University, Premier Scholarship

Lyric McCabe Shannon Davis and Jeremy McCabe University of MT Academic Achievement Scholarship Katye McGouldrick Pam Folz and Michael McGouldrick MG James Ursano Dependent Children’s Scholarship Jared McGourty Wendy McGourty and Don McGourty MT State University, Premier Scholarship Hannalore Mills Tina Murdoch and Wes Mills & Eileen Mills Boise State University, Treasure Scholarship Kody Moran Cherelle & Jay Moran University of MT Academic Achievement Scholarship University of MT, 1 – 2 Free Scholarship Hunter Omlid Jamie & Luke Omlid Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Boise State University, Baseball Scholarship Tristen Otto-Seltzer Sarah Seltzer and Chris Otto MT State University, Premier Scholarship Rebecca Parker Lauren & Tom Parker Boise State University, Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship

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William Philpott-Lowden Krista Hayward and Brandon Lowden Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship MT State University, Premier Scholarship Anna Roberts Nancy & Gary Roberts Concordia University, Walther Scholarship University of MT Academic Achievement Scholarship William Rothie Judy & Bill Rothie Carroll College, Trustee Scholarship Carroll College, Football Scholarship Lauren Ryter Ellen & Kendal Ryter Fort Lewis College, Presidential Scholarship MT State University, Premier Scholarship Rocky Mountain College, Valedictorian Scholarship Rocky Mountain College, Women’s Basketball Scholarship Rocky Mountain College, Founders Scholarship Rocky Mountain College, Visit Scholarship Western Colorado University, Peak Merit Award Ravalli Electric Co-Op, Luck of the Draw Scholarship Hamilton Rotary Club Scholarship

Triston Schmalz Carrie Jones Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship

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Ashlee Searle Sara & Jermey Searle Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital Foundation Scholarship

Talon Vargovich Loni & Jim Vargovich Eagles Vocational/Trade School Scholarship

Haile Spear Corina & Scott Spear MT State University, Premier Scholarship Ravalli Electric Co-Op, Luck of the Draw Scholarship Jorden Taggart Ronda & Brian Taggart Carroll College Presidential Scholarship Carroll College, MT Advantage Scholarship Miles Community College, Softball Scholarship Samuel Toenjes Joni Hardy and Vince Toenjes Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital Foundation Scholarship University of North Carolina Scholarship Furman University, Bell Tower Scholarship University of Denver, Provost Scholarship

Baylee Weston-Masters Noani Weston MT State University, Premier Scholarship Olivia Zepeda Kristi Rodriguez, Vincent Zepeda Foundation for Community Health High School Healthcare Scholarship Carroll College Presidential Scholarship Carroll College, MT Advantage Scholarship Whitworth University Scholarship Texas Christian University, Faculty Scholarship Gonzaga University, Regents Scholarship Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship

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Hamilton Top Seniors

Olivia Zepeda GPA: 4.0 High School Activities: Student Body President, Student Council, Cheerleading, SocMcKenzie Hayes GPA: 4.0 cer, National Honor Society, H High School Activities: National Honor Club.

Society, Guys and Dolls, Soccer, Key Club, Scholarships and Awards: H Club Foundation for Community Scholarships and Awards: Utah State UniHealth High School Healthcare versity, Alumni Legacy Scholarship Scholarship, Carroll College Utah State University, Alumni Legacy Presidential Scholarship , CarDean’s Scholarship, University of Montana roll College, Montana AdvanAcademic Achievement Scholarship tage Scholarship , Whitworth Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: University Scholarship , Texas Attend Utah State University and major in Christian University, Faculty Scholarship , Gonzaga University, Regents Political Science Scholarship , Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: Attend Carroll College and major in Biomedical Science

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Lauren Ryter GPA: 4.0

High School Activities: Guys and Dolls Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: Attend Utah State University and major in Biology with Human Emphasis

Ashlee Searle 4.00

High School Activities: National Honor Society, H Club Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital Foundation Scholarship Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: Attend BYU Hawaii and major Business

Jorden Taggart 4.00

High School Activities: Key Club, National Honor Society, Basketball, Softball, H Club Scholarships and Awards: Carroll College Presidential Scholarship, Carroll College, Montana Advantage Scholarship, Miles Community College, Softball Scholarship Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: Attend Carroll College and major in Biology

High School Activities: President of Key Club, Student Council Executive Board, National Honor Society, Guys and Dolls, Soccer, Basketball, H Club Scholarships and Awards: Fort Lewis College, Presidential Scholarship, Montana State University, Premier Scholarship, Rocky Mountain College, Valedictorian Scholarship Rocky Mountain College, Women’s Basketball Scholarship, Rocky Mountain College, Founders Scholarship, Rocky Mountain College, Visit Scholarship, Western Colorado University, Peak Merit Award, Ravalli Electric Co-Op, Luck of the Draw Scholarship, Hamilton Rotary Club Scholarship Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: Attend Rocky Mountain College and major in Environmental Science

Samuel Toenjes 4.00

High School Activities: Student Council Executive Board, Golf, Tennis, H Club Scholarships and Awards: Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital Foundation Scholarship, University of North Carolina Scholarship, Furman University, Bell Tower Scholarship, University of Denver, Provost Scholarship, University of Denver, Residence Hall Scholarship, Utah State University, Nonresident, Presidential Scholarship Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: Attend University of North Carolina and major in Political Science and Economy

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Hamilton’s Lauren Ryter Congratulations Bitterroot graduates!

From your friends at is “the total package as a student” MICHELLE MCCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

Hamilton High School senior Lauren Ryter has attended Hamilton schools since she started kindergarten in Washington Primary School and has learned to love the environment.

“Hamilton schools are awesome, I had a good educational experience,” Ryter said. “Before high school, I wasn’t about school pride but growing up here and being involved in high school I developed a lot of pride in our school. We have amazing art programs and all of our academics. I think I’ve learned to appreciate what we have.”

Ryter was busy with Student Council, Key Club, Girls State, music festivals, musical (“Fiddler on the Roof”), Envirothon, National Honor Society, varsity soccer and varsity basketball.

Ryter said her favorite class is Advance Placement Environmental Science.

“I’ve always enjoyed my science classes,” Ryter said. “I think they are more challenging for me and I enjoy doing labs that are visual. It is there where I found a passion for learning about the environment and I plan to major in environmental science in college.”

For her senior project she worked with Ani Mason to develop Bronc Park in the southeast area of the new sports complex at Hamilton High School.

“We’re still looking for a junior to take over and do it,” Ryter said.

She has been accepted by Rocky Mountain College where she will play basketball for the Battling Bears and study environmental science.

HHS Principal Dan Kimzey said Ryter used her high school time wisely and is “the total package as a student.”

“Lauren has been involved in a little bit of everything during her time at HHS, from keeping the goal or kicking the long bomb in soccer, to her leadership in basketball, and her participation in all student-leadership organizations and our most demanding academic courses,” he said. “She is an excellent student who has managed her time well in order to be so deeply involved and committed to those extras that are so important to many kids.”

Kimzey said he can’t wait to see her in action as a Rocky Mountain College ladies basketball player.

“Just as we can’t wait to see the contributions that she will make with her academic prowess over the next four or five years,” he said.

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HCA’s Alice Wirick is overcomer who encourages others MICHELLE MCCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

Hamilton Christian Academy senior Alice Wirick was born in the Philippines and went to an orphanage at age 6. She came to America in 2010 was adopted by Wendy Wirick and attended HCA for six years.

“It was a gift from the Lord,” Alice Wirick said about being adopted.

“There were some challenges with the language and the discipline,” she said. “We had to speak English to understand people and in the orphanage we did what we wanted to do. Even though there was staff taking care of us, we did our own thing.”

She said America and Montana are “very different” from the Philippines.

“The first time we got snow we were wearing shorts and flip flops,” she said.

After moving to Montana, Alice was initially homeschooled, but then attended Grantsdale Elementary School for fifth grade, the same school building that became Hamilton Christian Academy.

“It was awesome,” she said. “I was several levels behind but during sixth grade I did an online program so that I could catch up with other kids, which was amazing. Now I’m caught up.”

Wirick said that Hamilton Christian Academy is rigorous academically.

“The teachers teach everyone plus we get to have one-on-one interaction with them,” she said. “That is what I needed and I loved that.

The schooling is challenging and they expand our brain and make us think.”

Wirick said values the “wonderful relationships.”

“We are all family here,” she said.

Her favorite subject is English where she enjoys reading, participating in the class discussions and spelling.

“For some reason I really enjoy English even though I struggle with it,” she said. “Spelling has always been one of my favorites.”

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Hamilton Christian Academy senior Alice Wirick was born in the Philippines and has been in America seven years. She is pictured here receiving an award from Hamilton Mayor Dominic Farrenkopf.

Wirick plans to take a phlebotomy course through Bitterroot College and work towards her ultimate goal of medical school. She job shadowed at the hospital laboratory and observed in the Emergency Department at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital.

“It was a wonderful observation and education,” Wirick said. “The medical field is an amazing thing. Other people are doing missions but I’d like to use my nursing experience to be a traveling nurse or use it in a mission field. That would be great as long as it is the Lord’s will for me to do so.”

Wirick is president of the HCA “Serve Club” that focuses on serving the community. Service projects include “A PromTastic Evening,” highway cleanup, a food drive and helping anyone who needs help, including people in the school’s neighborhood.

She also was a bell ringer for The Salvation Army in December.

“PromTastic is for students with special needs to come here and feel blessed, special and loved,” Wirick said. “We do it every year. We decorate, do crafts and mostly dance because they love that. We show them the love of Christ.”

HCA Administrator/Principal Stephanie Beck

said Wirick is “a respectful, helpful young person who looks you in the eye and greets you with a smile.”

“Although Alice has only lived in the United States for seven years, she depicts what American people are proud of: hard work, giving spirit, respect of authority and grit,” Beck said. “Alice is an overcomer who encourages everyone around her and is a shining example of servant leadership. She earned Superior at Stillwater Music Festival for Women’s trio and Superior with Invitation to Nationals at Fine Arts Festival in Great Falls for worship trio.”

Wirick received an Outstanding Student Citizenship award from Hamilton Mayor Dominic Farrenkopf that listed her as helpful, hardworking and caring for the community.

“I have personally attended the special-needs prom that she puts on each year at Hamilton Christian Academy,” Farrenkopf said. “Her vast community service also made her a great candidate for the award. Alice is very motivated and I am positive she will go places!”

“I’m thankful for the people that have invested in me - my family, church and HCA and helped me grow to who I am supposed to be,” Warick said.

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Stevensville High School Graduating class

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Stevensville High School Awards & Honors Kylie Alfred Montana State University Premier Scholarship

Ashlin Hiller Miles Community College Softball Scholarship

Brianna Bartschi Valedictorian Cross Country Varsity Tutors Scholarship Thomas E. Ricks Grant

Mackenzie Jones Salutatorian Montana Tech Academic Scholarship Greater Ravalli Scholarship James R Evans Scholarship

Davide Bassi Stevensville High School Jacket Scholar Kaylee Berning Stevensville Honors Diploma Montana State University Premier Scholarship Award Stevensville High School Jacket Scholar Emma Blyton University of Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship Melissa Elmore University of Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship Felice Fernandez Stevensville Honors Diploma Carroll College Presidential Scholarship Greater Ravalli Scholarship Shae Griffin University of Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship Davidson Honors College Schwanke Summer Program Tamara Hardy Youth Serve Montana Scholarship Montana Rail Link Scholarship Ravalli County Electric Co-op Luck of the Draw Scholarship

Haley Kampka Carroll College Softball Scholarship All Saints Academic Achievement Scholarship Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship Ryan LaBenske Greater Ravalli Scholarship Quinn Larson Corvallis Sports and Physical Rehabilitation Scholarship University of Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship Erika Lykins Stevensville Honors Diploma Stevensville High School Jacket Scholar William McLean Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Award University of Montana Chopin Piano Award Colby Meeds Stevensville High School Jacket Scholar Sarah Morrison Stevensville Honors Diploma Kellyn Morton University of Montana Academic Achievement Award Stevensville High School Jacket Scholar

Mikayla Newman Black Hills State Scholarship for Softball Buzz Bonus Scholarship Danielle Page Carroll College Founders Award Montana Advantage Award Girls State Attendee Skylar Pearson Stevensville Honors Diploma Analise Pepprock Montana University Honors Scholarship Greater Ravalli Scholarship Montana State University Premier Scholarship Stevensville Honors Diploma Stevensville High School Jacket Scholar Angel Richards Yakima Valley College Volleyball Scholarship Prestley Robinson Montana Tech Chancellor Scholarship Montana Tech Chancellor Application of Excellence Scholarship Stevensville High School Jacket Scholar Danielle Trangmoe Stevensville Honors Diploma Girls State Attendee Arizona Distinction Award Dean’s Exemplary Award Ivan Yazvac Boys State Attendee Walsh University Golf Scholarship Stevensville High School Jacket Scholar

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Lots of golf in Stevensville senior Ivan Yazvac’s future following graduation MICHELLE MCCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

Stevensville Senior Ivan Yazvac has attended Stevensville schools since kindergarten and said the best part of school are the friends and teachers.

“It has always just been a great environment for me,” Yazvac said.

“I think a lot of good people come out of Stevensville. I’ve definitely have enjoyed going here my whole life.”

After graduation, Yazvac will have a new experience.

“It will be my first time to be a new student as I head off to college,” he said. “I’m going to go to Ohio. We have a lot of family there and my parents are moving with me.”

Yazvac will attend Walsh University, a 4-year private non-profit, coeducational, Roman Catholic university in North Canton, Ohio. He plans to play on their golf team and study sports management.

“I feel there are more opportunities there than there are here, but I hope to come back because it is really beautiful here,” Yazvac said.

“There are a lot more golf courses there than there are here.”

He started golfing his freshman year when his dad introduced him to the sport.

“I just fell in love,” he said. “It is a challenge physically and mentally.

Being a solo sport, there’s no one else to blame but myself when I hit a bad shot. I can’t let it carry over to the next shot. I have to find my own motivation to recover from it.”

This past year of playing for the Yellow Jackets golf team Yasvac earned the “All State” designation.

“I shot pretty well and our team got third at state,” he said. “I shot an 82 on the first day and a 77 the second day.”

Yazvac called playing a sport for hours outside a blessing.

“Each course is beautiful in its own way and every course has a new set of challenges,” he said. “The goal is always the same, but there are so many components that make it different each time I play.”

Yazvac said he most enjoyed physical education classes and math.

“I like numbers and accounting,” he said. “I’m not super into statistics but I do enjoy reading statistics.”

He also has played basketball and managed the football and basketball teams.

“I definitely like hanging out with my friends,” Yazvac said. “Being involved ties in with sports management. I pretty much like any sport.”

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Stevensville senior Ivan Yazvac plans to move to Ohio following graduation to study sports management and play on Walsh University’s golf team.

He is a member of the National Honor Society and enjoys the service aspect.

“Service is one of our pillars,” he said. “This week we went to Missoula Food Bank and made care packages with canned food.

They will ship them off to more rural places in Montana for further distribution from there.”

Yazvac is a member of the Knights of Columbus and cooked at their fish fries during the religious season of Lent at St. Mary’s Church.

Yazvac was selected as “Teen of the Year” in 2018 by the Stevensville Civic Club.

“I’ve always been involved in miscellaneous service project in the community,” he said. “I even helped out with the Methodist Church and Bible studies with those kids.”

Yazvac has a school rank of 27.

“I’m the second-ranked boy,” he said. “We have a lot of really smart girls in our school. They are outstanding. I’m really going to miss my classmates and Stevensville.”

Principal Brian Gum said Yazvac was this year’s Prom King and is an exceptional student.

“I selected Ivan because he exemplifies grades, behavior, attitude and a work ethic you don’t see from many students today,” Gum said.

“I have been fortunate enough to know Ivan for the last 10 years and I have had the pleasure of coaching Ivan in football, basketball and baseball throughout his time growing up here in Stevensville. You will not find a student who is more deserving than Ivan, for this honor.

Ivan truly epitomizes what it means to be a Yellowjacket.”

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Stevensville Top Seniors Brianne Bartschi

GPA: 4.000, High School Activities: Key Club, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Science Olympiad, Tennis, Cross Country Scholarships and Awards: Varsity Tutors Scholarship, Thomas E. Ricks Grant Attending Brigham Young University-Idaho to major in International Studies

Felice Fernandez

GPA; 3.98 High School Activites: Key Club, Pep Club, FCCLA, Chysolian Scholarships and Awards: Greater Ravalli Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship from Carroll College Elementary Education/ Spanish studies

Mackenzie Jones

GPA: 3.95 High School Activities: National Honors Society, Student Council, Cheer, Pep Club, Spanish Club Scholarships and Awards: Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship, Montana Tech Chancellor Scholarship, Chancellor’s Application of Excellence Scholarship, Principal’s Award, Jacket Scholar Award, Students with Awesome Grades Award.

Future Education/Goals/Area of Study: Geological Engineering at Montana Tech

Sarah Morrison

Prestley Robinson

GPA: 3.93 High School Activities: Varsity Volleyball, National Honors Society, Pep Club Scholarships: Chancellor Scholarship, Chancellor’s Application of Excellence Scholarship

GPA 3.95 High School Activities: National Honors Society, Key Club, Pep Club, Jazz Band, Softball, Student Council Scholarships/Awards: Montana State University Premier Scholarship, Shaw Scholarship Future education: Cell Biology and neuroscience major to become a physicians assistant

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Victor High School

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Audrey Olson Sophie Pearson Mitchell Stuckey Joseph Unger

Victor Top Student Tristin Chavez is an encourager who brightens the lives around him MICHELLE McCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

Julia Lambertus GPA 3.8

High School Activities: National Honor Society for two and a half years, Vice President of the Victor chapter of the National Honor Society for one year Future Education/Goals/Areas of Study: I am planning to attend the University of Montana Western this coming fall and pursuing a biology degree.

Victor High School senior Tristin Chavez is all about basketball and being there to encourage others.

Victor High School senior Tristin Chavez has attended school at Victor for all his education since kindergarten.

Chavez said the best thing about Victor school is that everyone helps each other.

“Unlike big schools where they tell you what to do, at Victor they help you,” he said. “If you’re really struggling in something they will come together. The staff really cares about you.”

Physical education is his favorite subject.

“I’m a basketball fanatic,” Chavez said. “I have averaged 13 points this year as a point guard. I started off pretty rough. I used to be a shooting guard.”

He explained that in the past he was heavyset but experienced transformation.

“My freshman through sophomore year, I was 260 pounds,” Chavez said. “I played basketball on my own. I was scared to go play because I didn’t want to be judged. I completely changed my life around. Junior year I was 220 and then took basketball seriously and now am at 165. I feel great, there is huge weight gone,

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Victor High School senior Tristin Chavez is all about basketball and being there to encourage others.

not just physical but also mental.”

Motivation to lose weight came from the desire to play varsity basketball for the Victor Pirates.

“I wanted to have more playing time and be the best I could be,” he said. “I originally wasn’t fast and couldn’t shoot like I can now. Playing varsity was good, when we came together we played really good. None of us played year-

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continued from page 26 round together so we didn’t have the chemistry but there were times when we were unstoppable and no one could do anything against us.”

Chavez said he has always loved basketball.

Growing up, he would stay and shoot until he made a basket.

He would like to play college basketball and plans to study to be a physical trainer or coach.

“Basketball is my dream, that is what I want,” he said. “I definitely feel better when I’m playing basketball. I have my school schedule set up to include basketball as much as possible.”

Chavez’s favorite teacher is Rick Gulman who teaches English and is the Victor basketball coach.

“We have a pretty strong connection,” Chavez said.

Victor school has a mentorship program where older kids meet with younger kids regularly and serve as good examples to them.

Chavez has seven kids that he mentors in second through eighth grades.

“Every day I take a kid and we go play basketball,” he said. “I try to lift them up if something is going on and I teach them how to be good. Looking out for others is important. If I see someone down then can make them smile and change their whole day that just completes it.”

Victor Schools Counselor Cynthia DavidsonMartin said Chavez is an outstanding role model and mentor.

“He volunteered to mentor several of our students in the younger grades,” she said. “He was only required to mentor one student to be in the Victor Mentor Program and he has continued to take on more and more students. The difference he has made has been phenomenal.”

At age 11 Chavez experienced heartache when his oldest brother, age 15, passed away in a car accident.

“I was the middle child and it was pretty rough,” he said. “Shortly after that my parents divorced. Throughout my childhood I always felt that I needed something and was by myself.

Now I feel that if I can be the person I needed when I was young it will help them.”

Chavez is an encourager who focuses on brightening the lives of those around him.

Victor High School Awards & Honors Madison Allred Parents: Ormond & Mary Allred University of Montana Merit Scholarship-$2000 per semester MSU Billings Yellowjacket Excellence Scholarship-$1000 Tristin Chavez Parents: Alfred Chavez & Dawn Edens TrailWest Bank Scholarship-$500 Wyatt Day Parents: Jim and Amy Day Victor Dental Clinic Scholarship-$3000 Valley Oaks Scholarship for Schwanke Institute-$645 UM Schwanke Institute-$845.00 UM Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship- $3000 Autumn Garrard Parents: Jason Garrard &Tiffani Partney Victor Dental Clinic Scholarship-$3000 Ellyse Henderson Parents: Ryan and Angie Tolley & Rocky Henderson GI Bill Kicker Award $700 a month during college enrollment UM Academic Scholarship $500 per semester for 4 years-$4000 Ashley Hopper Parents: Ruben and Joni Chavez MSU Billings Yellowjacket Excellence Scholarship-$1000 Julia Lambertus Parents: Jay Lambertus & Valerie Risano University of Montana Western Honors Scholarship-$1000 Audrey Olson Parents: Shane & Heather Olson Canisius College-Ignatian Scholarship $60,000

Clarkson University-Clarkson Scholarship $116,000, CU Excellence Award $6,500 and Valedictorian Award $1,000 Concordia College Moorhead- Presidential Scholarship $80,000 and The Cobber Edge Award $4,000 Concordia University Irvine- Academic Scholarship $56,000 Montana State University- Premier Scholarship $1,500 Gonzaga University- Dussault Scholarship $60,000 Chaminade University- Regents Scholarship $54,000 University of San Francisco-Presidential Scholarship $76,000 University of Portland-Presidential Scholarship $92,000 The College of Saint Rose-Trustee Housing Scholarship & Trustee Scholarship 4 year total $88,000 MSU Billings Yellowjacket Excellence Scholarship-$1000 Sophie Pearson Parents: Lance Pearson and Ouisie Chanin University of Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship $3000 $1000 Ravalli Electric Co-op Luck of the Draw $22,000 per year renewable ($88,000 for 4 years) Presidential Scholarship Westminster College $10,000 Montana State Premier Scholarship $22,000 per year renewable ($88,000 for 4 years) University of Puget Sound Dean’s scholarship $10,000 per year renewable ($40,000 for 4 years) University of Utah non-resident Freshman Academic Achievement Award Sierra Nevada College Trustee Scholarship $15,000 per year renewable ($60,000 for 4 years)

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