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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

 

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