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hen Marco Pedroza Bravo walked can understand him fine. It’s just something that he’s had to into Monticello Middle School work a little harder at.” after moving to Longview from One of the keys to his success, Marco said, was breaking out his home in Mexico, the only of the shell he built when he initially came to Longview. English words he spoke were the “At first, I decided to try to find other people who speak numbers one to 10 and the names Spanish, so I could hang out with them,” he said. “When I beof the primary colors. gan high school, I decided to break the barrier and start talking Six years later, he’s taking a with others who spoke English and make conversation.” different kind of stroll: down the aisle with his graduating class His social skills have been enhanced by this as well, he said. of 2013 at R.A. Long High School. “I have met some cool people,” he said. Eighteen-year-old Marco is leaving high “Now if I am with someone who doesn’t speak school with a 3.3 grade-point average and a Spanish, it is OK. I just have to use my Engstory by grasp of English that has allowed him to relish.” ceive his high school diploma and propel him As his senior year approached, Marco realinto Lower Columbia College. ized he had a good chance of graduating with The young man marvels at how far he has his class in June. He also began contemplating come, even though he is a bit hesitant about college. He took the state high school proficollege. ciency test to learn if his writing and reading “I still have some problems speaking Engwere good enough to move on to college. lish,” he said, smiling. He passed the test. Marco came to the United States at age 12. “I have to thank my coach, Dr. (Jodell) The Daily News His mother, Claudia Bravo de Nava, met his Allinger,” he said. “She was the one who stepfather, Pedro Nava, while she and her son taught me new skills, new ways to develop my were living in Coatepec Harinaz, Mexico. The writing and improve it. She’s my savior. Withcouple moved to Longview, and mother and out her, I would probably have to stay a little son left behind all their family in their native land. bit longer instead of graduating in June.” “I liked the opportunity, but I was going to miss everything,” Soon, he will take placement tests to attend Lower ColumMarco said. “And speaking another language, that was kind of bia College. He plans to go there for two years, then hopes to difficult.” transfer to a four-year university to finish his career. When he signed up for classes at Monticello Middle School, He wants to be a dentist. Marco entered the English as a Second Language program “My mom, she is the one who showed me that I have the where he began learning the basics of the language. His linskills and would make a good dentist,” he said. guistic know-how expanded when he started his high school Marco is excited — and worried — about attending college. career at R.A. Long, Marco said. “I don’t think my English is good enough to understand all “It helped me develop, pretty much, all of my English,” he the terms and definitions,” he said. said. “At first I didn’t think I could learn this language. It was But he is willing to try. He dreams of opening his own pracway too difficult. Then things started to make sense.” tice and traveling back to his native land, where many family ELL instructor Josh O’Reilly, said he has seen Marco blosmembers live. som since he began the ESL program. “In Mexico, sometimes they don’t have the money to pay for “Pronunciation and stuff has been kind of difficult for him,” services,” he said. “I would like to bring my professional experO’Reilly said. “Now when he speaks, it’s very intelligible. You tise to help the people of Mexico.”
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Marco Pedroza Bravo knew only a handful of English words when he moved to Longview from Mexico at age 12. Now 18 and ready to graduate from R.A. Long High School, Marco has earned a 3.3 grade-point average and plans to study at Lower Columbia College.
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latskanie High School will hold its baccalaureate at 1 p.m. June 8 in the Donovan Wooley Performing Arts Center at the high school. Commencement will take place at 2:30 p.m. June 8 in the Bryan Linn Gymnasium on the high school campus.
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The following students make up the top five percent of the graduating seniors: Christmas Fou, daughter of Lorenz and Soloufiolo Nachbaur of Clatskanie, will graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society president; Associated Student Body secretary and public relations officer; freshman class president; Key Club president; Green Club secretary; Debate Club; band; cheerleading; and lettering in volleyball, basketball, track and softball. Christmas received an award from the United States Achievement Academy, earned an American Legion Certificate of Appreciation of Outstanding Service, received recognition through the Clatskanie Masonic Lodge, won an Oregon Music Educators District 3 award, and was selected a Doernbecher Court queen, a Prom queen and a Student of the Month. She has served as a Girls State senator, participated in People to People programs, assisted with American Red Cross blood drives, served dinners, and was a basketball team statistician. Christmas received a scholarship from the University of Oregon, where she will study political science and business. Kyle Sharek, son of Steve and Kathy Sharek of Clatskanie, will graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average. His high school activities include National Honor Society vice president; Key Club; Young Life; was selected a Doernbecher Court king, a prom king and a Sweethearts Court king; and lettering in football, basketball and baseball. Kyle received recognition through the Clatskanie Masonic Lodge; earned college credits through Lower Columbia College, Clatsop College and the Oregon Institute of Technology; received lifeguarding and first aid certification through the American Red Cross; was named to the all-Lewis and Clark League teams in football, basketball and baseball; and received numerous team awards in all three sports. He has assisted with American Red Cross blood drives, prepared Christmas baskets, umpired in youth baseball, assisted with youth football and basketball,
served dinners at community events, volunteered with Clatskanie Kiwanis projects, delivered flowers for a Clatskanie business, helped with Fourth of July activities, volunteered at the Clatskanie Community Health and Safety Fair and with Veterans’ Day breakfasts, and participated in youth group activities through the Clatskanie Baptist Church. Kyle plans to study fire science at Central Oregon Community College and become a paramedic. Megan Strom, daughter of Rene’ Strom and Brian Komm of Rainier and Jarl Strom of Clatskanie, will graduate with a 3.88 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society treasurer; Associated Student Body secretary; junior class vice president; an office aid; chairing the Junior Prom and bake sales; Leadership class; Key Club; cheerleading; Talent Show co-chairwoman; and lettering in volleyball, track and cross country. Megan received recognition through the Clatskanie Masonic Lodge; was named a Student of the Month; placed in the Oregon State Cheerleading Competition; won departmental awards in English 3; and received numerous team awards in volleyball, cross country and cheerleading. She has served as an Outdoor School counselor, volunteered for American Red Cross blood drives, served dinners and breakfasts at community events, participated in vacation Bible school activities, co-chaired a Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Dash event, was a courtesy clerk at Safeway, collected donations for numerous charitable groups, delivered flowers for a Clatskanie business; and kept statistics for the school baseball team. Megan plans to study pharmaceutical science at Washington State University. Holly Burghardt, daughter of Mike and Kara Burghardt of Clatskanie will graduate with a 3.84 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society, Associated Student Body president, junior class president, junior prom princess, and lettering in basketball and softball. Holly was named sophomore Girl of the Year, was softball and basketball team captain; participated in all-league basketball and softball; was named a basketball Most Valuable Player and an English student of merit, and received various other academic recognitions. She was a youth basketball tournament volunteer and is a Fultano’s Pizza employee. She will study sociology at Portland State University.
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astle Rock High School will hold its baccalaureate at 3 p.m. June 2 in the high school gymnasium, 5180 West Side Highway. Commencement will take place at 7 p.m. June 7 at Rocket Stadium on the high school campus.
cystic fibrosis penny drive and canned food drives; served meals at Community House on Broadway; participated in St. Paul Lutheran Church activities, Castle Rock Clean-up Day and cancer fundraisers; and volunteered at PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center and the Canterbury. Madalyn earned a KLOG-radio Scholar of the Month and Kelso-Longview Elks scholarships. She is undecided on her collegiate destination, but plans to study nursing.
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and was selected a KLOG-radio Athlete of the Week. She has tutored at the Longview Public Library, served meals at Community House and the Castle Rock Senior Center, and assisted with Meals on Wheels. Macee received a Dean’s Scholarship from Gonzaga University, where she plans to major in political science or international relations and minor in German.
Basketball Championships; and earned departmental awards in chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and pre-calculus. She has volunteered at PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center, assisted with Walk and Knock food drives, participated in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, coached in youth basketball camps, volunteered at the Castle Rock Senior Center, served as Top 5 percent a Hospice Children’s Bereavement Group The following students make up the top camp counselor, and participated in Alex’s five percent of the graduating seniors: Hannah Myklebust, daughter of Koll and Lemonade Stand for Childhood Cancer and Staci Myklebust of Castle Rock, will gradu- Castle Rock Clean-up Day. Madalyn Seidl, daughter of Mick and Jamie Skeie, daughter of Jeff and Terri ate with a 3.98 grade-point average. McKenzie received a KLOG-radio ScholTiffany Seidl of Castle Rock, will graduate Skeie of Castle Rock, will graduate with a Her high school activities include Naar of the Month scholarship, a University with a 4.0 grade-point average. 4.0 grade point average. tional Honor Society, wrestling team man- Achievement award from Washington Her high school activities include NaHer high school activities include Naager and lettering in soccer. State University, a Red Canoe Credit Union tional Honor Society; Student Council rep- tional Honor Society secretary; Phi Theta Hannah received departmental awards W.C. Ohlfs scholarship and a Most Valuable resentative; senior class treasurer; freshKappa Honor Society through Lower Coin U.S. History, pre-calculus, algebra 2, Student scholarship from the Elks National man class vice president; International lumbia College; concert, jazz and pep anatomy and physiology, Spanish, geomFoundation. Club; Photography Club; and lettering in bands; Running Start at LCC; Future Busi- etry, family health, microcomputers and She plans to study nursing at WSU. volleyball, basketball and softball. ness Leaders of America; LCC symphonic science. She received multiple perfect atMadalyn earned Bud Clary Athlete of the and pep bands; and lettering in tennis. tendance awards. Delaney Wheeler, daughter of Nolan and Week and WIAA Athlete of the Week accoJamie participated in FBLA state compeShe has assisted at Castle Rock Elemen- Shawn Wheeler of Castle Rock, will gradulades; was selected a Wendy’s High School titions, played with the Music in May and tary School, volunteered at youth soccer ate with a 3.94 grade-point average. Heisman state winner; was voted HomePacific Lutheran University honor bands, and track camps, helped with American Her high school activities include Nacoming Princess; received the Masonic and earned team awards in tennis. Red Cross blood drives, volunteered at the tional Honor Society, Associated Student Junior Achievement Award; and received She has coached the Castle Rock Middle homeless shelter and at PeaceHealth St. Body treasurer, class vice president, Rundepartmental awards in math, health, School jazz band, volunteered at Science John Medical Center; helped at an Amerining Start through Lower Columbia College, computers, science, English, foreign lanOlympiads, served as a counselor at Calis- can Red Cross blood drive and at the Lose yearbook photography editor, theater, singguage, physical education, social studies toga Band Camp and Catapult to College, the Training Wheels Bike Camp; and volun- ing in talent shows, summer soccer camp and art. She was named Southwest 1A Tri- and assisted in vacation Bible school at Im- teered at the Longview Firefighters Benefit counselor, and lettering in tennis and soccer. co Division Most Valuable Player and four- maculate Heart of Mary Church. Association Hole in One Golf Challenge. Delaney has volunteered at Lower Cotime all-league first team pick in volleyball; Jamie was named a KLOG-radio Student Hannah plans to attend Central Washlumbia College Head Start, assisted at the was selected a four-time all-league pick in of the Month. She plans to study chemical ington University. Her goal is to become a Cowlitz County Humane Society, served as basketball and two-time all-league pick in engineering at LCC. physician’s assistant. a Girl Scout mentor, helped out at St. Rose softball; was named to the all-state team school and church, volunteered with the in softball; was selected The Daily News Macee Utecht, daughter of Gabe and McKenzie Dahl, daughter of Stan and American Red Cross and at St. Vincent deAll-Area Girls Basketball Player of the Year; Desiree Gourde of Castle Rock, and Jess Cathy Dahl of Castle Rock, will graduate Paul. She also sings at local nursing homes, was named a KLOG-radio Scholar of the Utecht of Olympia, will graduate with a 4.0 with a 3.95 grade-point average. volunteered as a private tutor, and has won Month; and earned numerous volleyball, grade-point average. Her high school activities include Naphotographic awards through competisoftball and basketball team awards. Her high school activities include National Honor Society; Associated Student tions through Longview Parks and RecreShe has assisted at youth basketball and tional Honor Society; and lettering in vol- Body president; Future Business Leaders of ation and the Monticello Camera Club. volleyball camps; participated in the Felleyball, basketball and softball. America; Photography Club; and lettering She has received the Top Scholars, lowship of Christian Athletes; helped out Macee earned all-Southwest 1A Trico in volleyball, basketball and softball. Chancellor’s Benedictine and Catholic at elementary school carnivals; served Division first-team honors in basketball, McKenzie placed at the FBLA ReYouth scholarships from St. Martin’s Unisenior center lunches; assisted with the volleyball and softball; was named to the gional Conference competition; earned a versity, where she plans to study pre-mediWalk and Knock food drive; helped with a all-State 1A team in volleyball and softball; Sportsmanship medal at the Class 1A State cine and biology.
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The following student makes up the top five percent of the graduating seniors: Christopher Walker, son of Chris and Suzi Walker of Longview and Amanda Compton of Pittsburgh, Penn., will graduate with a 3.97 grade-point average. His high school activities include Key Club, Worship Leader for the school worship team, and taking Running Start classes at Lower Columbia College. Christopher received Outstanding Student and Presi-
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Woodland High School Haley Anderson Kelsey Arnold Kora Autrey Terrance Ayres Emilee Bashaw Harley Bean
Keyona McDuffie Bryce McQuivey Samantha Miezejeski Spencer Mohlman Wyatt Moran Andrea Mosqueda
Chelsea Bear Tessie Biddix Lacy Bilderback Paige Bong Tanner Bradshaw Azhia Brooks
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Chelsea Sheldon Morgan Snead Kaitlyn Snow David Sosa Kati Southerland Kyle Springer
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oodland High School will hold its baccalaureate at 3 p.m. June 2 in the high school auditorium. The speaker will be Georgene Rice from KPDQ-radio in Portland. Commencement will take place at 7 p.m. June 7 in the high school stadium.
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The following students make up the top five percent of the graduating seniors: Geneva Ford, daughter of Lynn and Gwendolyn Ford of Woodland, will graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society, Future Farmers of America chapter officer, Future Business Leaders of America chapter officer, O Ambassadors Club, Academic Honors Program and National Society of High School Scholars. Geneva received a Junior National Young Leadership Conference Certificate of Merit; was named a S.U.P.E.R. Star Student; placed numerous times and received numerous awards at FBLA competitive events; and earned departmental awards in chemistry, math and AP History. She has participated in numerous com-
munity service fundraisers including car washes, talent shows and coat, blanket, penny and shoe drives; helped with MakeA-Wish Foundation activities; volunteered at the Woodland Care Center; served as Nazarene Youth International president at Woodland Nazarene Church; and collected food for the local food bank. Geneva received Academic Achievement, University Achievement and Access and Opportunity awards from Washington State University, where she will study chemical engineering.
America, O Ambassadors, and Phi Theta Kappa and Running Start through Clark College. Shalisha was named a S.U.P.E.R. Star Student; was selected a High School STEM Scholar; and earned departmental awards in algebra, science and chemistry. She has volunteered at Avanlea Acres and participated in numerous church activities. Shalisha has received a College Bound scholarship. She will enroll in the nursing program at Clark College.
Chelsea Sheldon, daughter of Kevin Sheldon and Debi Sheldon of Woodland, will graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society, Future Farmers of America, O Ambassadors, Phi Theta Kappa and Running Start through Clark College, and lettering in volleyball and softball. Chelsea received departmental awards in Skills for Life and English. She plans to study physical therapy at the University of Washington.
Mikala Ewert, daughter of Ray and Joni Ewert of Woodland, will graduate with a 3.99 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society, sophomore class vice president, junior and senior class president, Future Business Leaders of America chapter president and Southwest Region state vice president, and jazz band. Mikala received a Masonic Junior Achievement award, was named a Washington Scholar, and was selected a Planter’s Day princess. She has participated in activities with Girl Scouts, and served on the Planter’s Day Committee. Mikala received a Planter’s Day Princess scholarship. She plans to study business at
Shalisha Traffie, daughter of Brian and Maija Traffie of Woodland, will graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society, Future Farmers of
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Washington State University. Kelly Nigro, daughter of Sam and Cheri Nigro of Woodland, will graduate with a 3.98 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society, Interact Club, jazz choir, and lettering in soccer and track. Kelly was named Outstanding Student of the Year for 2011, and was selected a Student of the Month. She volunteered for Empower Up, participated in the Ridgefield Nazarene Church Singing Christmas Tree, and assisted with youth soccer camps. Kelly received Merit and Track scholarships from Northwest Nazarene University, where she will study child psychology and run with the track team. David Sharshakov, son of Vitaliy Sharshakov and Nadezhda Sharshakova of Woodland, will graduate with a 3.97 gradepoint average. His high school activities include Knowledge Bowl captain and lettering in soccer. David was named an Academic Scholar and was selected a S.U.P.E.R. Star Student. He served as manager of the girls soccer team. He plans to attend Clark College and is unsure of his field of study.
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rainier High School Brenda Abbott Scott Arave Nicholas Auvil Desiree Barnard Jessica Bell Oliver Bolden
Kailey Johnson Derek King Marvin King Joel Kirkland Kaylea Knox Madison Knox
Nathan Brandner Blake Budge Samantha Caron Eli Caso Shaylyn Caso Geneva Clarke
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ainier High School will hold its baccalaureate at 7 p.m. June 2 in the high school auditorium. The speaker will be Pastor Jeff McCracken from the Rainier Assembly of God Church. Commencement will take place at 7 p.m. June 8 in the Chris Binder Memorial Gymnasium on the high school campus. Speakers will be Rainier Superintendent Michael Carter, Rainier High Principal Mark Bernhardt, teachers Joe Neill and Anne Warrington, and students Jubilie Jefferson, Hayley Strenke and Clay Wimmer. Tickets are required, and can be reserved by calling 503-556-4215, ext. 219.
more class president; freshman class vice president; and lettering in soccer and track. Jubilie has served as worship leader and keyboardist at Rainier Assembly of God Church, dance choreographer and instructor with EPIC Youth Church, and is active with the Fresh Attitude Dance Studio. She has received a soccer scholarship from Lower Columbia College, where she will play soccer and study speech.
Kaylea Knox, daughter of Theresa Knox and Jimmy Knox of Rainier, will graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society, 4-H Club junior leader, and lettering in basketball and softball. Kaylea is Rainier’s all-time scorer in Top 5 percent basketball, earned Oregon 3A All-State The following students make up the top honors in basketball and softball, and was five percent of the graduating seniors: selected a unanimous first-team all-state tournament player. She is a two-time Jubilie Jefferson, daughter of Shellie Jef- Lewis and Clark League Player of the Year ferson and Thomas Jefferson of Rainier, will in basketball, and a four-time all-Lewis graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average. and Clark League first-teamer in basketball Her high school activities include Nation- and softball. al Honor Society; senior, junior and sophoShe has volunteered at youth basketball
camps; served as an assistant coach for youth softball and basketball teams; and collected blankets, book bags and holiday cards for children’s services, women’s shelters and nursing homes. Kaylea received Red Canoe Credit Union and Lower Columbia College basketball scholarships. She plans to play basketball and study physical therapy at LCC. Hayley Strenke, daughter of Karen Strenke of Rainier and Don Strenke of Rainier, will graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society, senior class vice president, Outdoor School counselor, and lettering in track and cheerleading. Hayley was part of the Oregon State Champion cheerleading squad. She has assisted at youth cheerleading and track camps, and has organized American Red
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The following students make up the top five percent of the graduating seniors: Austin Brumbaugh, son of Mark and Margit Brumbaugh of Longview, will graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average. His high school activities include National Honor Society, Gay/Straight Alliance president and founder, Symphonic Band president, Knowledge Bowl, Science Club, FIRST Robotics competition, pep and marching bands, and lettering in cross country. Austin was named a National Merit Commended Scholar, a Washington Scholar and was named Math Student of the Month. He has served as a Cispus Outdoor School counselor, played with the Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia and participated in the Lose the Training Wheels summer program. Austin was named a KLOG-radio Student-Scholar of the Month and received an Honors Undergraduate Scholar award from the University of Washington. He will study bioengineering at UW as part of the Interdisciplinary Honor Program. Lexie Feist, daughter of Steve and Ginny Feist of Longview, will graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average. Her high school activities include Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Lower Columbia College, marching and pep bands, studying through the Running Start program at Lower Columbia College, and playing with the Lower Columbia College Symphonic Band and Southwest Washington Symphony. Lexie has won regional music competitions as a French horn soloist, and has played with the Kelso/Longview Associated Schools Symphony and a local band led by Dick Uthmann. She plans to continue studying music at Lower Columbia College. Mackenzie Hastings, daughter of Nick and Julie Hastings of Longview, will graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average. Her high school activities include Sasquatch Club, and lettering in volleyball and softball. Mackenzie received an American Association of University Women Scholar award for excellence in health, and was named a scholar-athlete in volleyball and softball. She has volunteered at PeaceHealth-St. John Medical Center and at high school softball camps. Mackenzie plans to study neuroscience at Washington State University.
Andrew Jaspers, son of Richard and Kelly Jaspers of Longview, will graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average. His high school activities include lettering in cross country, which earned him scholar-athlete accolades. Andrew has volunteered at Columbia Valley Gardens Elementary School. He plans to attend either Washington State University or Lower Columbia College, and is unsure of his field of study.
Majerle Reeves, daughter of Rich and Christina Reeves of Longview, will graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society, Associated Student Body officer, Spanish Club, Science Club, and lettering in basketball and softball. Majerle earned the Masonic Junior Achievement award, was named a foreign Language Student of the Month, received Greater St. Helens 2A League ScholarAthlete awards in softball and basketball, Bruce Kirkpatrick, son of Don and Jody was named the league’s Defensive Softball Kirkpatrick of Longview, will graduate with Player of the Year, earned all-league honors a 4.0 grade-point average. in basketball and softball, and received nuHis high school activities include Namerous team awards in basketball. tional Honor Society, Knowledge Bowl, SciShe has coached girls youth soccer teams, ence Club, and lettering in tennis and golf. assisted with Mark Morris softball camps, Bruce was named a National Merit Com- tutored at Northlake Elementary School and mended Scholar and received the Danforth participated in school beautification activities. award. He served as concertmaster for the Majerle has received academic and Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia; athletic scholarships to Southern Oregon and played with the Lower Columbia Col- University, where she plans to study prelege jazz, symphonic and pep bands, and medicine and play basketball. with the Southwest Washington Symphony. Sofie Shulda, daughter of Shelly Shulda He received a President’s Scholar award and Dylan Shulda of Longview, will gradufrom the University of Colorado-Boulder ate with a 4.0 grade-point average. where he will study bioengineering. Her high school activities include Associated Student Body vice president; freshman Nathaniel Leslie, son of Theodore and class senator; sophomore class co-presiKeri Leslie of Longview, will graduate with dent; junior class president; Student Gova 4.0 grade-point average. ernment; DECA; Leadership class; math His high school activities include team; Camp Unite; pep band; symphonic Knowledge Bowl, FIRST Robotics team, band; Spanish Club; drum major; and letmath club, chamber orchestra, Southwest tering in soccer, track and cross country. Washington Symphony, and lettering in Sofie was named Homecoming Queen tennis and cross country. and earned team awards in soccer. Nathaniel is a National Merit Scholar, She has served as a YMCA Day Camp received an award for high honors from counselor, volunteered as an assistant coach Johns Hopkins University Center for Talon a girls youth soccer team, was a Sunday ented Youth, won numerous competitions School teacher with Exodus Christian Felwith the Washington State Math Council lowship, took a church mission trip to Dallas, and Washington Music Educators Associa- Texas, and is co-founder of Pearl’s Closet. tion, was named a Student of the Month in Sofie received KLOG-radio Student of world Languages, earned numerous Schol- the Month, Kelso/Longview Elks Lodge ar-Athlete awards, was selected a KLOGand Washington State Vocational Program radio Scholar of the Month and a KUKNscholarships. She’s unsure of her collegiate radio Scholar of the Month, and placed in destination, but plans to study nursing. Knowledge Bowl and FIRST Robotics team competitions. Grant Avalon, son of Karl and Angie Nathaniel has performed in several com- Avalon of Longview, will graduate with a munity concerts, at local retirement and 3.99 grade-point average. memory care facilities, for Alzheimer’s cure His high school activities include Nafundraisers at the Toutle Resort Camptional Honor Society; Student Senate; ground and the Longview Country Club, Science Club president; Knowledge Bowl and at a fundraiser to benefit the Emergen- captain; symphonic band section leader cy Support Shelter. He also performed in a and secretary/treasurer; Spanish Club concert at St. Stephen’s Church and with treasurer; Science Club president and offithe orchestral group for a performance of cer; Science Olympiad; jazz, marching and the “Messiah” at Longview Community pep bands; and lettering in tennis. Church. He was a member of the commuGrant is a National Merit finalist, a Nanity theater pit orchestra. He served as a tional Hispanic Scholar, participated in high school math tutor, and organized and the Clark Scholars Research Program at ran a garage sale for tsunami victims. Texas Tech University, earned the Masonic He received National Merit Scholar Junior Achievement award, participated and KUKN-radio Scholar of the Month in the NASA Inspire Online Community scholarships. Nathaniel is unsure of his National Science Project, was selected a collegiate destination, but plans to study Ventures Scholar, earned a fellowship to physics. the Michigan State University Institute for
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alama High School will hold its baccalaureate at 7:30 p.m. June 12 at the Kalama Church of the Nazarene, 501 Cloverdale Road. Speakers will be Paul Delashaw from the Kalama Church of the Nazarene, and Wesley Eader from the Kalama Baptist Church. Commencement will take place at 7:30 p.m. June 14 in Chinook Stadium at the high school.
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Michaela Dunn, daughter of Alfred and Bonnie Dunn of Kalama, will graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society, Running Start through Lower Columbia College, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society vice president, Top 5 percent Knowledge Bowl, Drama Club and National Geographic The following students make up the top five percent Kid’s Team. of the graduating seniors: Michaela received a Phi Theta Kappa Honors Scholar award and a received a KUKN-radio Scholar of the Jamie Boatman, daughter of John and Leisa Boatman Month award, earned a PURE Chinook award, and had a of Kalama, will graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average. photo published in National Geographic. Her high school activities include National Honor She has assisted with the Helping Hands food drive, Society president, Associated Student Body president volunteered at the Salvation Army Christmas Center, and spirit coordinator, senior class vice president, stubeen active with the Noe Na Ka Mauna hula group, dent representative to the Kalama School Board, Future helped at the Cowlitz County Humane Society, and Business Leaders of America treasurer, Knowledge Bowl, helped with numerous community fundraisers. Leadership class, Drama Club, and lettering in volleyball Michaela plans to study neuroscience at Washington and track. State University-Vancouver. Jamie earned a third place in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Patriots Pen Essay; placed second in the Slam PoEvie Showalter, daughter of Craig and Suzan Showetry competition; was named Homecoming Princess; alter of Kalama, will graduate with a 4.0 grade-point earned a PURE Chinook Award; was selected a KLOGaverage. KUKN radio Student Scholar of the Month; earned allHer high school activities include Knowledge Bowl; Southwest 1A Trico Division honors in volleyball; was Cispus Outdoor Camp counselor; and lettering in baspresented departmental awards in math, vocational, ketball, volleyball and cross country. physical education; and received numerous team awards Evie received departmental awards in AP Literature in volleyball and track. and science. She also helps out at Kalama Methodist She assisted in the Mr. Kalama fundraiser for PeaceChurch. Health St. John Medical Center and Doernbecher ChilEvie plans to attend Clark College. She’s unsure of her dren’s Hospital; participated in Night Strike Feeding the field of study. Homeless; volunteered with the Salvation Army; helped with Walk and Knock food drives; assisted with food, Joshua Wall, son of Scott Wall and Janice Wall of penny and clothing drives; volunteered at youth volley- Woodland, will graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average. ball and soccer camps, and helped with the Alzheimer’s His high school activities include National Honor Walk. Society, senior class treasurer, Leadership class, Future Jamie received a Comcast scholarship and an AcaBusiness Leaders of America, and lettering in basketball demic Presidential scholarship from Whitworth Univer- and golf. sity, where she will major in biology or nutrition. Joshua received a Masonic Junior Achievement award, earned all-Southwest 1A Trico Division Most Valuable Dalton Carter, son of Brian Carter and Stacy Carter of Player honors and Class 1A All-State second-team acKalama, will graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average. colades in basketball, and placed first in entrepreneurHis high school activities include National Honor So- ship competition in FBLA. ciety, Associated Student Body Public Relations officer; He has served as a Cispus Outdoor Camp counselor, Future Business Leaders of America; Leadership class; and volunteered as a youth basketball referee. and lettering in baseball, golf and basketball. Joshua received a Wilbur Ellis SunDome Shootout Dalton was a two-time state FBLA qualifier, and reScholarship. He’s unsure of his collegiate destination, ceived departmental awards in AP English and calculus. but wants to play basketball and study engineering or He has volunteered for the Walk and Knock food business.
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The following students make up the top five percent of the graduating seniors: Taylor Freeman, daughter of Darrell and Jill Freeman of Longview, will graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society, Knowledge Bowl captain, Science Olympiad, Mainstage Theatre, pep and marching bands, and lettering in soccer and bowling. Taylor earned an award from the American Association of University Women; received departmental awards in chemistry, theater and current world problems; was named Outstanding Freshman Girl; and was selected a scholar-athlete. She has volunteered at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts and the Kelso High School theater, assisted at Mint Valley Elementary School and served as a teen mentor. Taylor received the Washington State Thespian Society Dana Brown Scholarship, and Central Washington University Thespian Talent and President’s Tuition scholarships. She plans to study technical theater at CWU. Abbie Hanson, daughter of Fred and Cynthia Hanson of Longview, will graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society, Associated Student Body president, junior class president, sophomore class vice president, Leadership class, Spanish Club, teen mentor, and lettering in soccer and basketball. Abbie received the Masonic Junior Achievement award, was selected Homecoming Princess, and was named Sophomore Girl of the Year. She has assisted with Relay for Life and Walk and Knock food drives, volunteered at St. Helens Elementary School, served as a youth soccer coach, helped with the Rotary Angels program, and sponsored families for Christmas. Abbie received a Lower Columbia School Retirees scholarship. She plans to attend the University of Washington, but is unsure of her field of study. Shannah McIntosh, daughter of Brian McIntosh of Longview and Irene McIntosh of Longview, will graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society secretary, Leadership class, Educational Talent Search, French Club, Key Club, drama, teen mentors, peer tutoring, and lettering in golf. Shannah received the American Association of University Women Achievement in Science award; was named Homecoming Queen; earned the Prudential President’s Volunteer Service award; was named a scholar-athlete; was selected Junior Girl of the Year; and earned departmental awards in French I, French II, creative writing and world history. She has served as a vacation Bible school leader; assisted
kitchen staff and volunteered as a counselor-in-training at youth and middle school camps; assisted in Servant Week and in fireworks sales; attended a mission in Merlin, Ore.; operated Boys and Girls Club sports camps in Joplin, Mo., where she also assisted in removing debris after the 2011 tornado; and was active in Calvary Community Church youth groups. She also helped with Salvation Army Christmas kettles, Walk and Knock food drives and March of Dimes fund raisers, and sponsored families at Christmas. Shannah received a President’s award from George Fox University, where she will study nursing. JoLee Melink, daughter of John and Mary Jane Melink of Longview, will graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society; DECA; Math Club; teen mentor; drama; and lettering in volleyball, track, cheerleading and cross country. JoLee participated in the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference, earned district champion status in the pole vault and competed in the pole vault at the state level. She is active with the Columbia Striders Track Club, and in gymnastics and soccer. JoLee is unsure of her collegiate destination, but aspires to become a high school mathematics teacher. Anna Keegan, daughter of David and Susan Keegan of Longview, will graduate with a 3.99 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society, Associated Student Body historian, French Club secretary, Leadership class, teen mentor, tutoring in math, Buddy Club, and lettering in soccer and basketball. Anna earned team awards in basketball and soccer. She has volunteered for the Walk and Knock food drive and American Red Cross blood drives, assisted at St. Helens Elementary School, coached youth soccer teams, helped with Relay for Life and sponsored a family for Christmas. She plans to study film and electronic arts at California State University-Long Beach. Selena Zepeda, daughter of Lisa Zepeda of Longview, will graduate with a 3.99 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society, Leadership class, French Club, Health Science Careers, teen mentor, and manager of the baseball and wrestling teams. Selena earned scholar-athlete awards and a four-year senior award as manager of the wrestling team. She has volunteered at PeaceHealth-St. John Medical Center, assisted the Humane Society of Cowlitz County and worked in concessions with Kelso Youth Baseball. She received an academic and financial need scholarship from the University of Washington, where she will study biology and pre-medicine. Fermin Bautista, son of Juan Bautista and Maura Sanchez of Longview, will graduate with a 3.98 grade-point average. His high school activities include Leadership class, Multicultural Club, and lettering in soccer and wrestling. Fermin was named the Freshman and Junior Boy of the Year, and earned scholastic awards from the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association. He has volunteered for numerous community service activities with the Multicultural Club and has served as a teen mentor at Youth and Family Link. Fermin plans to study civil engineering at the University of Washington.
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tion class secretary, Varsity K Club, Teen Mentor and lettering in basketball. Brianna was named a KLOG-radio Student of the Month, and was named to the Greater St. Helens 3A League All-Academic Team. She has participated in the Relay for Life and Cruisin for the Cure, assisted in youth basketball camps and American Red Cross blood drives, volunteered for United Way activities, and helped with the One Voice and Ronan Thompson Foundation events. Brianna plans to study nursing at Arizona State University.
Brittany Smith, daughter of Kyle and Catherine Smith of Longview, will graduBrianna Salberg, daughter of Tim and ate with a 4.0 grade-point average. Cindy Salberg of Kelso, will graduate with a Her high school activities include fresh4.0 grade-point average. man class president, yearbook photograHer high school activities include Napher, choir and lettering in tennis. tional Honor Society, Health and OccupaBrittany was named to the Greater St.
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His high school activities include National Honor Society; freshman class president; Varsity K Club; Pep Club; and lettering in golf, baseball and basketball. Cobi received the Masonic Junior Shawna Troupe, daughter of Jack and Achievement Award, assisted with the Kathy Troupe of Kelso, will graduate with a Christmas Community Dinner, volun4.0 grade-point average. teered at YMCA Youth Sports camps, and Her high school activities include Nation- umpired youth baseball games. al Honor Society, Key Club vice president, He plans to play baseball and study preand lettering in soccer and track. medicine at Pacific Lutheran University. Shawna earned team awards in track. She has volunteered at the Cowlitz County Amandrea Horton, daughter of Mark and Humane Society and has helped out as a Dana Horton of Kelso, will graduate with a youth soccer coach. 3.96 grade-point average. She has received Presidential and FoundaHer high school activities include Nation scholarships from Western Washington tional Honor Society, Student Council University, where she’ll study kinesiology. public relations officer, Key Club public relations officer, Pep Club, Highland Fling, Cobi Johnson, son of Raymond and Tam- and lettering in cheerleading. mie Johnson of Kelso, will graduate with a Continued on next page 3.97 grade-point average.
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Honor Society, Principal’s Roundtable, Peer Helpers, and lettering in volleyball and basketball. Grace earned placement on the Principal’s Honor Roll; was named to the allSouthwest 1A Trico Division All-Academic team all four years; was selected a National Youth Leadership Forum Scholar; and earned Oscar awards in math, English, history and science. She has received a Chickasaw Nation and American Association of University Women (AAUW) scholarships. She plans to study public health science and pre-medicine at Santa Clara University.
years, earned all-league honors in basketball and golf, was a member of the school’s three-time state championship golf team and earned team awards in basketball. He has served as a youth basketball coach and judged at grade school science fairs. He is employed at the Long Island Oyster Company. Clark received a Merit Scholarship from Willamette University, where he plans to study biology and play golf.
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Leah Emert, daughter of Keith Emert and Kim Emert of Kelso, will graduate with a 3.88 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society, Key Club historian, and lettering in swimming and tennis. Leah has volunteered at PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center, served as swim instructor and lifeguard at Gaither Pool, and assisted as a junior counselor at Camp STIX. She plans to study pre-medicine at Washington State University.
Club, Pep Club, Varsity K Club, orchestra, and lettering in cheerleading and wrestling. Alexis earned numerous school and Greater St. Helens 3A League Scholar-Athlete awards, participated in the Highland Fling and earned numerous cheerleading team awards. She has taken mission trips to the Yakima Indian Reservation, assisted at the Beacon Hill Elementary School Carnival, volunteered in food drives for the Emergency Support Shelter and helped with the Butler Acres Elementary School Literacy Night. Alexis will study literature with an emphasis on education at Central Washington University.
Kathryn Sinor, daughter of Mike and Cynthia Sinor of Ilwaco, will graduate with a 3.91 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics Club, Knowledge Bowl and drama. Ashley Pettey, daughter of Ken Pettey Kathryn was named a STEM Scholar of and Kristy Moseley of Long Beach, will the Year in math, was selected an HSPE Top Top 5 percent graduate with a 3.94 grade-point average. Performer in reading, and was an American The following students make up the top Her high school activities include AsCancer Society SpeakOUT Youth Project of five percent of the graduating seniors: Clark Wilson, son of Rex and Jeri Wilson sociated Student Body Executive Council, the Year award winner. of Ocean Park, will graduate with a 3.96 National Honor Society president, RenaisShe has volunteered at vacation Bible Grace McPhail, daughter of Stephen and grade-point average. sance Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, yearschool and served as a judge at grade school Rosanne McPhail of Long Beach, will gradHis high school activities include Nabook staff and lettering in softball. science fairs. uate with a 4.0 grade-point average. tional Honor Society, Leadership class, Ashley is a two-time Student of the Kathryn has received an Excellence Her high school activities include Asbasketball team captain, and lettering in Month, and earned placement on the Prin- Tuition, Achievement Award and Seacats sociated Student Body social chairperson, basketball and golf. cipal’s Honor Roll. scholarships from the University of AriAssociated Student Body Executive CounClark was named to the all-Southwest 1A She has volunteered for beach cleanzona, where she plans to study astronomy cil, Digital Culture Club secretary, National Trico Division All-Academic team all four ups, assisted with the Friends of the Library and physics.
Amandrea placed on the President’s Honor Roll at Lower Columbia College. She has volunteered at Angel Closet and assisted with Key Club activities including cleaning Kelso Kiwanis Park. Amandrea plans to continue studies at Lower Columbia College in forensic science and criminal justice.
Geovana Bernal, daughter of Gilbert Bernal and Maria Bernal of Kelso, will graduate with a 3.9 grade-point average. Her high school activities include Associated Student Body president, National Honor Society president, junior class president, sophomore class publicity manager, Science Club secretary, Diversity Club vice president and Leadership class. Collin Kingsbury, son of Bryan and Diana Geovana was named a Kelso Rotary Club Kingsbury of Kelso, will graduate with a Student of the Month, earned a Presiden3.95 grade-point average. tial Academic award and received a departHis high school activities include Namental award in international language. tional Honor Society, and involvement She has volunteered at the homeless shelwith the high school computer aided deter, collected canned food for the commusign program. nity center, assisted in American Red Cross Collin has volunteered in computer aided blood drives, visited at the Canterbury Inn, design workshops held at the high school. and served as a counselor for coed scouts. He has received an Achievement award Geovana plans to serve in the Army Nafrom Washington State University, where tional Guard while studying psychology at he plans to study mechanical engineering. Eastern Washington University. Alisha Lee, daughter of Dan and Susan Lee of Longview, will graduate with a 3.95 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society, Diversity Club and fire science. Alisha has volunteered with the American Red Cross, assisted at the Adult Disability Center and participated in a number of community service activities with Cowlitz 2 Fire and Rescue. She plans to study emergency medical technician training at Lower Columbia College.
Josh Newberg, son of Geri Lynn Newberg of Woodland and Kyl Newberg of Vancouver, will graduate with a 3.9 grade-point average. His high school activities include Varsity K Club, Pep Club and lettering in wrestling. Josh is a three-time state wrestling champion. He placed second in national wrestling competition, won the 2012 Reno World Wrestling Championship, is a twotime Tri-State Wrestling Tournament champion and is an state academic wrestling champion. He is a certified referee through USA Wrestling, has coached middle school wrestling and assisted with church playColleen Reynolds, daughter of Mark and ground construction. Cathy Reynolds of Kelso, will graduate with Josh is unsure of his collegiate destinaa 3.94 grade-point average. tion, but plans to wrestle and study civil Her high school activities include Key engineering. Club vice president, and lettering in soccer and wrestling. Maria Rodriguez-Lopez, daughter of CaColleen received an award from the lixto Rodriguez-Lopez and Jacinta Lopez of American Association of University Wom- Kelso, will graduate with a 3.9 grade-point en, and received numerous team awards in average. soccer and wrestling. Her high school activities include NaShe has assisted in coaching youth soccer tional Honor Society and Triple A Club. teams, and volunteered with the Longview Maria received a departmental award in Soccer Club and Kelso Youth Wrestling. International Language. Colleen received a University AchieveShe has participated in activities at the ment award from Washington State UniLongview Public Library. versity-Vancouver, where she will study Maria will study pre-law at Grays Harathletic training. bor College.
Jacob Alatraca, son of Ramiro Corio and Laurie Corio of Kelso, will graduate with a 3.87 grade-point average. His high school activities include National Honor Society, Knowledge Bowl treasurer, Diversity Club treasurer, Science Club treasurer, International Relations Club treasurer and senior class treasurer. Jacob led Knowledge Bowl teams to top 10 region placings and was twice named Student of the Month. He has participated in Ethnic Support Council activities. Jacob received a grant and scholarship from the University of Washington, where he will study computer engineering. Tyler Covel, son of Rob and Tami Covel of Kelso, will graduate with a 3.87 grade-point average. His high school activities include National Honor Society; Varsity K Club; Pep Club; and lettering in football, basketball and track. Tyler is unsure of his collegiate destination and his field of study.
Dakota White, son of Michael White and Danielle Moore of Kelso, will graduate with a 3.86 grade-point average. His high school activities include concert master for the chamber and string orchestras. Dakota was named the Young Artist of 2013 with the Southwest Washington Symphony. He has also played with the KLASS Youth Symphony and given benefit piano recitals for FISH. He has received an Achievement Award from the University of Washington, where he will study chemical engineering.
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oledo High School will hold its baccalaureate at 7 p.m. June 2 at the Toledo First Baptist Church. The speaker will be Pastor Danny Brown from Toledo First Baptist Church. Commencement will take place at 2 p.m. June 8 in the high school gymnasium. Speakers will be students Jennifer Martin, Paul Zander, Amanda Navolynski, Katie Britten, Colby Boone, Chelsey Sexton, Kaitlyn McKune and Kaelyn Whipp.
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The following students make up the top five percent of the graduating seniors: Jennifer Martin, daughter of Joseph and Susan Martin of Toledo, will graduate with a 3.98 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society, Associated Student
Body vice president, Academy Northwest drama and music leader, Toledo High Coffee House Music Nights, Toastmasters International, peer tutor, and lettering in cross country and track. Jennifer served as a page in the Washington state Senate; received a Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens award; won an award from the Martin Luther King Jr. Music Contest; was named a KUKN-radio Scholar of the Month; received departmental awards in chemistry, biology, AP U.S. History, world history, college prep English, and earned team awards in cross country. She volunteered with the Big Brother Big Sister program and at the Toledo Food Bank, taught at Bible School, served as a Compassion International Advocate, organized and performed during the 30-hour famine for World Vision, assisted with Toledo Cheese Days Funfest activities, and served as a
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children’s summer camp counselor. Jennifer received the Horatio Alger, KUKN-radio, Oates Millennium, Daughters of the American Revolution, Venture and Washington State PTA scholarships. She plans to study one year at a community college before transferring to George Fox University to study biology and Spanish.
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Melney Kemper, daughter of Mel and Sheryl Kemper of Toledo, will graduate with a 3.81 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society; Knowledge Bowl Paul Zander, son of Larry Zander and Ju- captain; Future Business Leaders of Amerlie McDonald Zander of Toledo, will gradu- ica; and lettering in volleyball, track and ate with a 3.87 grade-point average. cheerleading. His high school activities include NaMelney served as a foreign exchange stutional Honor Society treasurer; Knowledge dent to Japan, received an art achievement Bowl; and lettering in cross country, soccer award, and qualified for the Japan National and wrestling. High School Photography Club competition. Paul attended classes through Running She has volunteered at the Toledo Food Start at Centralia College. He participated Bank, assisted at the Morgan Art Centre in activities in Big Brothers Big Sister of and with the city of Toledo. America, assisted with Walk and Knock food Melney received a scholarship from the drives, and was a three-time attendee at the University of Washington, where she will 4-H Know Your Government Conference. study Japanese.
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aselle-Grays River Valley High School will hold its baccalaureate at 6 p.m. June 2 in the high school commons. Speakers will be Rick Ballif of Valley Bible in Rosburg, Pastor Richard Carey of Naselle Assembly of God and Youth Pastor Kyle Higginbotham of Naselle Assembly of God. Commencement will take place at 4 p.m. June 8 in the Lyle Patterson Gymnasium at the high school. Speakers will be students Levi Wasmundt, Ciara Sandell and Jayson Cooley.
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five percent of the graduating seniors: Levi Wasmundt, son of Sabrina Wirkkala of Naselle and Troy Wasmundt of Cathlamet, will graduate with a 3.9 gradepoint average. His high school activities include Associated Student Body treasurer; and lettering in football, basketball and track. Levi was named to the all-Pacific 2B League team in football; and earned league all-academic honors in football, basketball and track. He received a Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship. He will study computer science at the University of Washington.
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inlock High School will hold its baccalaureate at 6 p.m. June 5 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 206 N.W. Aden St., Winlock. The speakers will be Jared Hunt from the Jackson Prairie Church and David Martin of the Christian Fellowship Church of Winlock. Commencement will take place at 2 p.m. June 8 at Winlock Middle School, 241 N. Military Road. Speakers will be students Cory McNelly, Kelsey Jones and Winlock Middle School teacher Laurie Hull.
teered at middle school dances and the Mother’s Tea, and was part of the Booth family fence fix-up. Amy plans to attend Centralia College. She aspires to a career in either nursing or design.
Rachel Archer, daughter of Kenneth and Sheila Archer of Winlock, will graduate with a 3.88 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society secretary; Associated Student Body vice president; senior class secretary; band president and secretary; 4H president and treasurer; Future Business Leaders of America; Prom and Homecoming committees; Pep Band; Honor Band; Top 5 percent math team; and lettering in volleyball, socThe following students make up the top cer, softball, equestrian and wrestling. five percent of the graduating seniors: Rachel is a three-time state wrestling champion; qualified for state equestrian Amy Spengler, daughter of Phil Spencompetition; placed in FBLA competigler of Winlock and Melanie Aylward of tions; was named to the Central 2B League Lake Stevens, Wash., will graduate with a All-Academic team in volleyball; earned 3.88 grade-point average. team awards in volleyball and wrestling; Her high school activities include Naand received departmental awards in tional Honor Society treasurer, senior geometry, English, physical science, comclass president, Big Artist Movement puters, college prep biology, sociology, president, band public relations/reporter, carpentry, physics, Early American litProm and Homecoming committee, Scierature, band, pre-calculus, U.S. History, ence Bowl, Knowledge Bowl, Pep Band, Modern American Literature, history of Honor Band, spelling team, math team American sports and band. She also was a and peer tutoring. two-time Student of the Month. Amy earned departmental awards in She has assisted with youth wrestling accounting, algebra II, band, calculus I, and volleyball, volunteered for American chemistry, CP biology, CWP, Early Ameri- Red Cross blood drives, helped with Big can literature, English I, English II, geom- Brothers Big Sisters and Santa’s Secret etry, Modern American literature, physical Workshop, was selected Winlock Egg Day science, physics, Spanish II, UWHS Eng- Queen, participated in the Relay for Life, lish 131 and UWHS Oceanography 101. She assisted at the Veterans Day assembly and also received the Elijah Durgin Inspiration STP Service, volunteered at the Winlock Award. Senior Center, and participated in numerShe won the Egg Days 2013 button ous parades and festivals. design contest, worked in high school Rachel received athletic and academic concessions, assisted with Christmas scholarships from Oklahoma City Univerwindow painting, volunteered with Big sity, along with the Comcast Leaders and Brothers Big Sisters, served Thanksgiving Achievers and Lewis County 4-H scholdinners at the senior center, helped with arships. She plans to study nursing and American Red Cross blood drives, volun- wrestle at OCU.
Paige Deffenbaugh, daughter of Neil and Tina Deffenbaugh of Toutle, will graduate with a 3.79 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society, Prom Committee, Prevention Team, and lettering in basketball and softball. Paige was named to the Central 2B League first-team in softball, led the Ducks to the state tournament, was named to the all-academic team in softball, and earned scholastic awards in softball and basketball. She was named a Student of the Month, and received departmental awards in English, algebra I, algebra II, Spanish and world history. She has participated in the CMAT annual banquet and youth summit, assisted with the Relay for Life and American Red Cross blood drives, served as church nursery attendant, volunteered at vacation Bible school, and helped with Ghoul School and school carnivals. Paige received a KUKN-radio Student of the Month scholarship. She plans to study nursing at Lower Columbia College.
Kyla Kent, daughter of Darryl and Shelly Kent of Toutle, will graduate with a 3.78 grade-point average. Her high school activities include National Honor Society; senior class president; freshman, sophomore and junior class officer; Drug Prevention team; and lettering in volleyball, basketball and softball. Kyla received the Masonic Junior Achievement award, received an Outstanding Scholastic award from the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association; was named to the all-Central 2B League in softball; was named the American Chemistry Society Outstanding Student; received team awards in basketball and volleyball; was named to the AllAcademic team in basketball; and earned departmental awards in chemistry, biology, U.S. History, algebra II, Washington State History, English and health. She has helped with operating concession stands and school carnivals, assisted with Math Nights and American Red Cross blood drives, helped with Ghoul School, served dinners to Veterans of Foreign Wars singles; helped plan and run a Youth Meth Summit, volunteered at youth volleyball and softball camps, and helped with Fire Prevention Week. Kyla plans to play softball at Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay and study either graphics design or advertising management.
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He participated in the Mr. Wahkiakum Pageant, assisted with Sturgeon Derby activities, helped out in the concession stand during girls prep basketball games, helped with the Norse Hall Oyster Feed and volunteered in activities at St. James Episcopal Church. Eli received a Presidential Scholarship from the University of Portland, where he will study engineering.
Haylee Budd, daughter of Chris and Michelle Budd of Cathlamet, will graduate Top 5 percent with a 3.92 grade-point average. The following students make up the top Her high school activities include Asfive percent of the graduating seniors: sociated Student Body public relations officer, holding the offices of class presiEli McElroy, son of Linda McElroy of dent, vice president and secretary, Future Cathlamet and Carl McElroy of Castle Farmers of America reporter, Key Club; Rock, will graduate with a 3.99 gradeand lettering in volleyball, basketball and point average. softball. His high school activities include NaHaylee earned the Brag Distinguished tional Honor Society treasurer, AssociYouth award; was named a Student of ated Student Body treasurer and assistant the Month four times; was selected to the treasurer, senior and junior class vice Central 2B League All-Academic teams president, sophomore class president; and in volleyball, basketball and softball; and lettering in football, basketball, baseball earned team awards in basketball and voland golf. leyball. Eli received a U.S. Army National She has assisted at the Down River Scholar/Athlete award, was named a Challenge wrestling tournament, volunKUKN-radio Student of the Month, teered in activities at St. James Episcopal was named a sophomore Student of the Church, helped with American Red Cross Month, earned placement on Central 2B blood drives and Kiwanis Bald Eagle League All-Academic teams in football breakfasts, and served on fundraising and basketball, was named to the all-Cen- planning committees for the Doernbecher tral 2B League honorable mention team Children’s Hospital. in basketball, was selected to play in the Haylee has worked as a lifeguard at the Lower Columbia Area Senior High School Julia Butler Hansen pool, and has served All-Star Basketball Game, and earned as a babysitter. numerous team awards in football and She plans to play volleyball and study basketball. radiology at Bellevue College.
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