‘Memorable’ Polson class of 2013 graduates
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POLSON — “Don’t be forgettable, be memorable,” commencement speaker Taryn Harrison told the class of 2013.
Harrison, who as a substitute teacher got to know many of the class members, said the students were all special and amazing and worth remembering, which is what memorable means.
“The class has actors, artists, athletes, brains, comedians, cheerleaders, dancers, musicians, writers, you name it,” Harrison said.
“Don’t be afraid to be different,” she told the graduates. “Go ahead and wave that freak flag.”
Harrison also encouraged graduates to live their lives with integrity, to be kind to others, to not be afraid to make mistakes and to say more of what they want to say.
She ended her speech by saying, “Welcome to the school of life.”
Co-Valedictorian Krysta Seville told a story about a man who had no arms but was determined to get a job as a bellringer. He succeeded, and she said all the graduates should be like that man and not let problems stop them, since everyone has their own issues.
Co-Valedictorian Heidi Rausch thanked all the parents, teachers and families who supported their graduates, exorted her classmates to enjoy living every day and wished the graduates the best of luck.
Asking her classmates to pledge themselves to the great project of knowledge, co-Salutatorian Kacie Busby also noted everyone has one end to sit on and one end to think with so “heads we win, and tails we lose.”
Co-Salutatorian Colton Lenz quoted Wayne Gretzky saying, “’You’ll miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take,’ so take some shots.”
2013 class graduates were:
• Amanda Gail Alexander
• Nolan Karl Allen
• Austin Leonard Anderson
• Skylar Ryan Anderson
•Alexa Marie Bagnell
Parents: Tim and Kelly Bagnell
Chrysanthi Ginoulis Scholarship
• Mackenzie Marie Banner
Parents: Darcie Laud and Todd Banner
Bertram & Alta Hochmark Scholarship
University of Idaho Discover Idaho Merit
Scholarship
University of Idaho Discover Idaho Access Scholarship
Peggy Unrau Scholarship
George & Faye Harris Scholarship
Polson PEO Chapter AI Scholarship
• Benedetta Basile
• Robert Joseph Bearheart
• Ashlee Laura Berens
• James Allen Bjorge
• Lauren Elizabeth Bjork
• Tyler Pierce Booth
• Sidney Anne Brackey
• Marlin James Burke
• Dallas Lacey Burris
Parents: Kirk and Debra Burris
Montana State University Premier Scholarship
Mary Lou Fugleberg Memorial Scholarship
Dorris D. Harbert Scholarship
• Kacie Alexis Busby
• Mikel Mae Capjohn-Wolf
Parents: Lorrie Capjohn and the Late David Capjohn, Jr.
University of Montana Bright Future Award
University of Montana Native American Scholarship
• Harvest Moon Cenicola
• Chelsea Leigh Chowning
Parents: Clint and Melissa Chowning
University of Idaho Discover Idaho Merit Scholarship
University of Idaho Discover Idaho Access Scholarship
Polson Kiwanis – Key Club Scholarship
George and Florence Clarkson Scholarship
George and Faye Harris Scholarship
• Sheldon Levi Clairmont
Parents: Shawn and Leah Clairmont
Polson Dollars for Scholars Montecahto Club Scholarship
Keith D. Wright Memorial Scholarship
• Christian Reed Clark
•David Ray Cleveland
• Hayden Allen Congdon
Parents: Rob and Kim Congdon
George and Florence Clarkson Scholarship
Polson Father’s Day Golf Tournament Scholarship
• Kabrina Lynne Cordier
Parents: Mark and Misty Cordier
University of Montana Resident Scholarship
Polson Dollars for Scholars Trusler Family Vocational Scholarship
Kenny Sagmiller ALS Foundation Scholarship
• Deja LaShae Cullins
• William Lawrence Davey
Parents: Steve Davey and Angie Stilson
Montana Tech Football Scholarship
• Michael John Devlin
• Tyler Scott Devlin
• Anna Marie DiGiallonardo
Parents: Tom and Jeanette DiGiallonardo
Idaho State University Golf Scholarship
• Shalaina Marie Duford
Parents: Dave and Julie Duford
Spokane Falls Community College Softball Scholarship
George and Florence Clarkson Scholarship
Mars and Verna Rolfson Scholarship
• Jordyn Taylor Evertz
Parents: Dave Evertz and Kim Holland
Eastern Washington University WUE Scholarship
Polson Kiwanis-Key Club Scholarship
Polson SERVE Scholarship
• Tyler Vincent Farley
• Craig Baird Feistner, Jr.
Parents: Craig and Stacy Feistner
North Idaho College WUE Scholarship
Grace Ritzman Foundation Scholarship
George and Florence Clarkson Scholarship
Mars and Verna Rolfson Scholarship
Polson Rotary Scholarship
George and Faye Harris Scholarship
• Brett Payton Fitzpatrick
• Timothy Ryan Fitzpatrick
• Andrew Thomas Michael Fouty
• Jared Colby Gallatin
Parents: Jay and Kari Gallatin
Rocky Mountain College Presidential Scholarship
Dorris D. Harbert Scholarship
Mars and Verna Rolfson Scholarship
George and Faye Harris Scholarship
• Daniel Alejandro Gonzalez
• Mck’la Bernadette Gonzalez
• Camila Martelanc Graf
• Nickolas James Grogan
Parents: Ron and Diane Grogan
Gallaudet University Dean’s Scholarship
• Quinn Andrew Harlan
• Travis Reid Hayes
• Winter Song Headdress-Morigeau
• Cydnie Jean Hedeen
Parents: Cooper and Jill Hedeen
Polson PEO Chapter AI Vocational Scholarship
• Kellen Anthony Hoyt
Parents: Eileen Evertz and the late Christopher Hoyt
Dawson Community College Baseball Scholarship
• Jonel Josef Kallowat
Parent: Heidi Radel and Phillip Kallowat
Missoula College Gallagher Scholarship
• Dylan Chaz Kelley
Parents: Randy and Tammy Kelley
Montana State University Premier Scholarship
Bertram and Alta Hochmark Scholarship
Montana State University Wilhelm Wurst Engineering Scholarship
George and Florence Clarkson Scholarship
Dorris D. Harbert Scholarship
George and Faye Harris Scholarship
• Bailey Anne Kelly
• Samuel Ridgeway Kinzle
Parents: Rob and Pam Kinzle
Polson Dollars for Scholars Freshman Scholarship
George and Florence Clarkson Scholarship
Dorris D. Harbert Scholarship
George and Faye Harris Scholarship
• Spencer Jordan Kittle
• Shelby Norma Korpi
• Kylee Michelle Krominga
• Alicia Nichole Kuntz-Velasco
Parent: Heather Kuntz
Montana State University Premier Scholarship
• Drew Simon Kvam
•Daniel Jace LaFranier
Parents: Trevor and Casey Sorrell
Becky Anderson Friendship Award
Gates Millennium Scholarship-Dartmouth
•James Daniel Larson
Parents: Thomas and Lauren Lipko
Bertram and Alta Hochmark Scholarship
Polson Kiwanis-Key Club Scholarship
St. Mary’s University Presidential Scholarship
St. Luke’s Rosemary Miller Memorial Scholarship
Peggy Unrau Scholarship
George and Faye Harris Scholarship
• Colton Leslie Lenz
Parents: Rick and Lorri Lenz
Montana Tech Chancellor’s Scholarship
Barrick Gold of North America Scholarship
Montana Tech Heritage Silver Scholarship
Polson Elks Most Valuable Student Award
Peggy Unrau Scholarship
George and Faye Harris Scholarship
Mission Valley Masonic Lodge Scholarship
Polson Rotary Scholarship
Polson Class of 2012 Scholarship
Lambeth Memorial Scholarship
• Michael David Maldonado
• Nicholas Edgar Maldonado
• Martina Kay Marquardt
• Parker James Martinez
• Tanisha Rochelle Matt
• Courtney Denise McCreary
Parents: Norman and Pamela McCreary
University of Montana Resident Scholarship
• Darreck James McDonald
• Eryn Winn McGinnis
Parents: Tim and Jennifer McGinnis
George and Florence Clarkson Scholarship
Dorris D. Harbert Scholarship
Mars and Verna Rolfson Scholarship
• Beau Patrick Mills
• Bradley Alan Pichler
Parents: Jeremy and Carrie Pichler
Dawson Community College Baseball Scholarship
• Taylor Eugene Pitts
• Jarrod Lewis Walford Plant
• Lucas Cain Polk
• Antti Ranta
• Heidi Christine Rausch
Parents: Daniel and Katrina Rausch
Bertram and Alta Hochmark Scholarship
Grand Canyon University Chancellor’s Scholarship
Polson Dollars for Scholars John Oberlitner Scholarship
Peggy Unrau Scholarship
George and Faye Harris Scholarship
Polson Rotary Scholarship
St. Luke’s Rosemary Miller Memorial Scholarship
Polson Beta Sigma Phi Torch Scholarship
• Richard Bishop Redfern
• Ian Robert Ricketts
Parents: Bob Ricketts and Tim & Connie Carte
Rocky Mountain College Presidential Scholarship
• Caleb Daniel Ridnour
• Benjamin Alex Rinke
• Riley James Sampson
Parents: Jay Sampson and Kris Sampson
Montana State University Track Scholarship
Montana State University Premier Scholarship
Polson Dollars for Scholars Toby Nelson Scholarship
Polson Dollars for Scholars John Oberlitner Scholarship
Dorris D. Harbert Scholarship
Mars and Verna Rolfson Scholarship
Polson Rotary Scholarship
• Marlee Raven Seemann
• Krysta Anne Seville
Parents: Peter and Kara Bishop
Montana State University Premier Scholarship
Polson Elks Most Valuable Student Award
Plum Creek Community Scholarship
Montana Governor’s Best & Brightest Merit Scholarship
Polson Kiwanis-Key Club Scholarship
Polson Dollars for Scholars District 23 Employees’ Scholarship
Peggy Unrau Scholarship
George and Faye Harris Scholarship
R. F. Chadwick Foundation Scholarship
Polson PEO Chapter AI Scholarship
Polson Rotary Scholarship
Kenny Sagmiller ALS Foundation Scholarship
• Nickolas Ryan Siragusa
• Katie Jo Sprague
Parents: Steve and Sandy Sprague
Montana State University Premier Scholarship
George and Florence Clarkson Scholarship
George and Faye Harris Scholarship
Polson Rotary Scholarship
• Rosanna Michelle Stanfield
Parents: Kathi Stanfield and the late Don Stanfield
Polson Dollars for Scholarship Class of ’59 Scholarship
Polson PEO Chapter AI Scholarship
Polson Rotary Scholarship
Flathead Valley Community College Northwest Montana Attendance Area Scholarship
• Line Beate Bubandt Stenberg
• Jaiden Dean Tamcke
• Lauren Marie Taylor
• Braisin Robert Trogden
• Allen James Turner
• Bonnie Rose Vollin
• Berenda Fay Von Lewis
• Selah Joy Waldron
• Razzmun Allen Walhood
• Steven Taylor Walk
• Thomas Alan Warner
Parents: Mark and Joanne Warner
Montana University System Honor Scholarship
Montana State University MUS Honor Scholarship Bonus
National Merit Xerox Foundation Scholarship
Montana State University College of Engineering Dean’s Leadership Scholarship
• Kiley Kay Webber
• Eric Raymond Williamson
• Whitney Jo Zimmerman
Parents: Bryan and Liana Zimmerman
George and Faye Harris Scholarship
Polson Rotary Scholarship