Ronan High School celebrates 74 graduates
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RONAN – Commencement speaker and teacher Clair Hibbs-Cheff called the 74 Ronan graduates, “the new hope of our community.”
Hibbs-Cheff said the students should never give up on themselves, and they should “be each other’s keepers” by caring for one another as their lives move forward.
In his speech, salutatorian Jacob Dresen advised his fellow graduates to find people who motivate them, to never give up, and to do their own personal best. He shared wisdom from his cross-country coach: “If you’re comfortable, you’re not trying hard enough.”
Valedictorian Hunter Peterson started his speech by expressing his gratitude to his family, friends, and teachers. “I’d like to acknowledge the incredible Mission Valley,” he added. “I couldn’t imagine growing up anywhere else.”
The ceremony featured an honor song by Bigcrane Drum and performances by the school’s symphonic choir and jazz band.
Class of 2018:
Nicholas L Antoine
Jaelynn Kolby Askan
Braden Shawn Barber
Crystal Larae Barrows
Jeremiah J Berthelote
Seth Christian Bettwieser
Vincent L Bird-Webster
Trevor Jacob Blackburn
Brendon T Blood
Chase M Bocksnick
Ethan Alexander Brewer
Chris S Brooks
Morgan A Brooks
Ysabelle Lanelee Burland
Dan Cheff III
Seth M Cheff
Elijah H Chiefstick
Courtnee Aline Clairmont
Garrison P Corcoran
Shailee M Courville
Emonie Niche Couture
Kaylynn L N Dalke
Cody L Davis
Bailee N Delaurenti
Katlynn Deneault
Nathan Charlie Dennis
Aleena Dale DeRoche
Tanna Rae DesJarlais
Kiry N C Detwiler
Jacob P Dresen
Savanah Kristine Duell
Kianna Rae Louise Finley
Joseph J Fisher
Alex Eugene Frank
Talon R Frost
Teagan Marina Gray
Jaylyn Claire Hakes
Bryant C Hales
Gabrielle Dorie Houle
Kelea Ke’alohimakameaonalani Ilac
Tyler J Kelsch
Mary Jean Christine Lira
RayRobert Little Boy
Michael James Martinez
Doug S Matt Jr.
Micalann R McCrea
Ezekiel M Misa
Samuel D Mocabee
Marissa M Mock
Brooklyn N Olson
Wesley I Pablo
Perry D Panzetanga
Hunter W Peterson
William P Phillips
Isiah J Pitzer
Thomas J Pretty On Top
Jarrett W.N. Richey
Brennan W Roullier
Katlyn C M Santos
Jordon Wayde Skelton Stevens
Spencer E Stagg
Sterling E Stagg
Jonathan Edward Stone
Shane C Symington
Coleman Gharret Taylor
Jaryn I Tenas
Anthony Jacob Velasco
Penni Ann Weyant
Grace Elizabeth WhiteWater
Shealyn Rose Whiting
Gabriella Elizia Wirz
Shade S. Woods
Katherine Irene Collette Workman
Susep V Zimmerer
Scholarships
Nicholas Antoine: SKC Tuition Waiver
Jaelynn Askan: SKC Tuition Waiver
Braden Barber: SKC Tuition Waiver
Crystal Barrows: SKC Tuition Waiver
Seth Bettwieser: Charles Arentzen $12,000, Excellence in Education $1,000, MUS Honors Waiver $40,000, Montana Code $4,000, CS REAL $1,200
Vincent Bird-Webster: Rocky Mountain College Dean $50,000, Montana State University Billings $750, SKC Tuition Waiver
Brendon Blood: University of Montana Western Football $10,000, Upward Bound Achievement Grant $1,500, SKC Tuition Waiver
Morgan Brooks: Trio Achievement Grant $1,500, Pepsi $500
Ysabelle Burland: SKC Tuition Waiver
Dan Cheff III: Elks Scholarship $1,000, Rocky Mountain College $60,000, Carroll College $30,000, College of Idaho $92,000, Samsung $1,500
Courtnee Clairmont: Leave a Legacy $500, Round Butte Future Stockman $50, Forrest Allen Family Ag $3,000, Don Aadsen Ford $1,000, 4H Council $500, West Feeds $1,000, Northwest College Livestock Judging $13,500
Garrison Corcoran: SKC Tuition Waiver
Emonie Couture: SKC Tuition Waiver
Bailee Delaurenti: Montana State University Premier $1,000, Concordia Presidential $96,000, Carroll Presidential $17,000
Nathan Dennis: George Fox Deans Scholar Award $52,000, George Fox Cinema Media Communications Award $1,000, Grand Canyon University $52,000, Valley Bank $300
Aleena DeRoche: SKC Tuition Waiver
Tanna DesJarlais: Arizona State University $8,580, University of Montana $770, University of Idaho $1,790, Tusculum College $10,750, Lane College $2,270, University of Denver $14,920, Hawaii Pacific University $15,075, Rocky Mountain College $16,760, Columbia College $17,310, University of Minnesota $1,440, Northeastern University $8,510, Raise Me Micro Award $100
Kiry Detwiler: Valley Bank $300
Jacob Dresen: Rosemary Miller Memorial (St Luke’s Healthcare) $500, American Legion Post 138 $75, K. William Harvey Memorial $1,000, Ronan Pablo Education Association $500
Savanah Duell: Montana State University Premier $1,000, Horatio Alger $10,000
Kianna Finley : Mark Ulmer Memorial $20,000, Carroll College Dean $12,000, Carroll College Presidential $56,000, Grand Canyon Dean $23,000, Grand Canyon Priority Award $4,000, Valley Bank $300, Mission Valley 3 on 3 $500, SKC Tuition Waiver
Joseph Fisher – SKC Tuition Waiver
Teagan Gray – Rocky Mountain School of Photography $5,500, Lindenwood University $12,000, Salon Professional Education Company $2,000, Valley Bank $300
Bryant Hales – Eastern Washington University Golden Eagle Award $50,000, Montana State Premier $1,000, Montana State University Billings Excellence $1,000, Ronan Pablo Education Association $250, Valley Bank $300
Gabrielle Houle – Trio Achievement Grant $1,500, Valley Bank $300, SKC Tuition Waiver
Kelea Ilac – Whitman Achievement $17,000, Lomen-Douglas $29,730, Regents $76,000, Montana Academic Achievemnt $3,000, Montana Advantage Award $2,000, Bishop George Leo $5,000, Bishop Carrol $76,000, University of Washington Purple and Gold $12,000, Concordia President $15,000, Future Leader’s $3,000, Puget Sound University President $22,000, Augustana University President $70,000, Whitworth Presidential $88,000, Diversity $2,000, Dell Scholars Program $20,000 and New Laptop Chegg $6,000
Tyler Kelsch – Lake County 4H $500, Rosemary Miller Memorial (St Luke Healthcare) $500, Heywood $500
Mary Lira – SKC Tuition Waiver
RayRobert Little Boy – SKC Tuition Waiver
Doug Matt Jr – SKC Tuition Waiver
Micalann McCrea – Montana Gear Up $1,500, Montana State University Billings $10,500, Montana State University Billings Excellence $1,000, Montana State University Billings Wells Fargo Bank Endowed $650
Sam Mocabee – GFWC Ronan Woman’s Club $500, Rosemary Miller Memorial (St Luke’s Healthcare) $500, Montana State University Premier $1,000, Valley Bank $300
Marissa Mock – Rocky Mountain College Presidential $52,000, Carroll College All-Saints Award $96,000, Ronan Pablo Education Association $250, Rocky Mountain Twist $300, Muralt Family Foundation $1,000, Valley Bank $300
Brooklyn Olson – Birdwell $5,600, Montana Academic Achievement $2,000, K. William Harvey Memorial $1,000, Montana State Women’s Golf Association $1,000, Valley Bank $300
Wesley Pablo – SKC Tuition Waiver
Perry Panzetanga – SKC Tuition Waiver
Hunter Peterson – Embry-Riddle Presidential $56,000, Rocky Mountain College Trustee $15,000, Rocky Mountain College Bear Grant $5,490, Rocky Mountain College Native American $4,652, University of North Dakota Cultural Diversity Tuition Waiver $5,500, University of North Dakota Academic Achievement $6,000, Ronan Pablo Education Association $500, Valley Bank $300, SKC Tuition Waiver
William Phillips – SKC Tuition Waiver
Isiah Pitzer – SKC Tuition Waiver
Thomas Pretty On Top – University of Montana Marching Band $1,000, Pepsi $500, SKC Tuition Waiver
Jarrett Richey – Montana State University Premier $1,000, Mission Valley Masonic Lodge $1,000, Ebba Webb Memorial $500, Valley Bank $300, Rocky Mountain Twist $250, Mission Valley Shooting Club $200
Katlyn Santos – SKC Tuition Waiver
Jordon Skelton Stevens – SKC Tuition Waiver
Coleman Taylor – Crown College Dean $8,000, Carroll College Trustee $64,000, Valley Bank $300
Jaryn Tenas – SKC Tuition Waiver
Anthony Velasco – SKC Tuition Waiver
Penni Weyant – Trio Achievement Grant $1,500, Valley Bank $300, SKC Tuition Waiver
Shealyn Whiting – Valley Bank $300
Gabriella Wirz – Louise Lake Price $80,000 Valley Bank $300
Shade Woods – SKC Tuition Waiver
Susep Zimmerer- SKC Tuition Waiver
