Arlee graduates celebrate accomplishment
Karen Peterson
Arlee graduate Alex Bertollt
Karen Peterson
Arlee High School graduation 2016
Karen Peterson
Arlee High School graduation 2016
Karen Peterson
Arlee High School graduation 2016
Karen Peterson
Arlee High School graduation 2016
Karen Peterson
Arlee High School graduation 2016
Karen Peterson
Arlee High School graduation 2016
Karen Peterson
Arlee High School graduation 2016
Karen Peterson
Arlee High School graduation 2016
Karen Peterson
Arlee Schools Superintendent Dave Whitesell
Karen Peterson
Arlee High School graduation 2016
Karen Peterson
Arlee High School graduation 2016
Karen Peterson
Arlee High School graduation 2016
Karen Peterson
Arlee High School graduation 2016
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ARLEE – Graduate Darren Marks stood in the traditional line up in a cap and gown outside the gym after the graduation ceremony on Sunday. Fellow graduates filled the line, shaking hands and sometimes giving a tearful hug.
“I feel very accomplished,” Marks said, seriously.
But on such a happy day, he decided a serious answer didn’t quite sum up his feelings.
“In the words of Johnny Five, I feel alive,” he said with excitement.
Patrick Big Sam said he couldn’t believe the Arlee Class of 2016 was actually finished.
“I’m glad to be done,” he said adding that his education will continue as he goes on to study rangeland management.
During the ceremony, Superintendent Dave Whitesell told the graduates that they will get out of life what they put into it.
“My hope for you is that you enjoy the process,” he said.
Salutatorian Megan Reed said it seemed like yesterday when she was sitting at the lunch table as a kindergartner drinking milk with a straw like a cool kid.
Valedictorian Alex Bertollt said that whatever road his classmates take in life, he hopes they make it their own.
Graduation guest speaker Aaron Brien said that he has learned that high school has an influence on a person’s life. He told the graduates that “nothing comes easy, but nothing is too hard.” And he wished them luck as they move forward in life.
Arlee 2016 Graduates: Dennis Ahenakew, Alex Bertollt, Alexis Barrow, Patrick Big Sam, Esperanza Bowden, Bradley Brazill, Isaac Desjarlais, Cheyenne Haynes, Justis Haynes, Calvin Hendren, Ella Lindbergh, Morgan Malatare, Darren Marks, Autumn Moran, Aaron Perry, Shaylee Perry, Megan Reed, Kaylee Samsel, Madison Scott, Megan Shick, Savanna Titsworth, Rebecca Whitesell, Chase Wiley and Harold Yocum.
Scholarships
Dennis Ahenakew – SKC, one-year free tuition
Alex Bertollt (valedictorian) – Montana University System Honor’s Scholarship, student tuition waves up to $16,000 in four years; Friends of Arlee Scholarship $1,500; Outstanding Academic Performance; Arlee Athletic Booster Scholarship $300
Patrick Big Sam – Gear Up Achievement Grant $1,500; SKC, one-year free tuition
Esperanza Bowden – SKC, one-year free tuition
Bradley Brazill – signed letter of intent to play football for UM Western; SKC, one-year free tuition
Isaac Desjarlais – Gear Up Pathways Scholarship $23,000; Gear Up Achievement Grant $1,500; SKC, one-year free tuition; signed letter of intent for track and field with the University of Arizona
Cheyenne Haynes – SKC, one-year free tuition
Justis Haynes – Gear Up Achievement Grant $1,500; SKC, one-year free tuition
Calvin Hendren – SKC, one-year free tuition
Morgan Malatare – Friends of Arlee Scholarship $1,500; Gear Up Achievement Grant $1,500; Arlee Community Scholarship $300; SKC, one-year free tuition; Arlee Athletic Booster Scholarship $300
Darren Marks – Friends of Arlee Scholarship $500; Music Boosters Scholarship $300; SKC, one-year free tuition; Arlee Sacred Heart Parish Scholarship $300; Max Johnson Memorial Scholarship $500
Autumn Moran – Gear Up Pathways Scholarship $23,000; Friends of Arlee Scholarship $750; Gear Up Achievement Grant $1,500; George And Faye Harris Charitable Scholarship $500; Arlee Athletic Booster Scholarship $300; SKC, one-year free tuition
Aaron Perry – SKC, one-year free tuition
Shaylee Perry – Gear Up Pathways Scholarship $23,000; Friends of Arlee Scholarship $750; Gear Up Achievement Grant $1,500; George and Faye Harris Charitable Scholarship $500; Arlee Athletic Booster Scholarship $300; SKC, one-year free tuition
Megan Reed (solitarian) - Friends of Arlee Scholarship $750; Montana State University Premier Scholarship $1,000; Gear Up Achievement Grant $1,500; Brian Bachmeier Memorial Scholarship $500; Arlee Athletic Booster Scholarship $300
Kaylee Samsel – Gear Up Achievement Grant $1,500
Megan Shick – Friends of Arlee Scholarship $1,500; Muralts Family Foundation Scholarship $1,000; Gear Up Achievement Grant $1,500; Arlee Sacred Heart Parrish Scholarship $300; Max Johnson Memorial Scholarship $500
Rebecca Whitesell – Founders Award $8,000 per year; Opportunity Grant $3,000 per year; Halo Scholarship $5,000 per year; Gear Up Spirit of Community Scholarship $15,000 per year; Arlee Athletic Booster Scholarship $300; SKC, one-year free tuition
Chase Wiley – Gear Up Pathways Scholarship $23,000; Gear Up Achievement Grant $1,500; SKC, one-year free tuition
Harold Yocum – Gear Up Pathways Scholarship $23,000; Friends of Arlee Scholarship $1,000; Gear Up Achievement Grant $1,500; Mission Valley Power $200; Montana Tech Chancellor Scholarship $2,000; Montana Tech Performance Based Scholarship $1,000; Youth Serve Montana Scholarship $1,000; Governor’s Best and Brightest Scholarship $2,000 per year; Arlee Athletic Booster Scholarship $300
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