GRADUATION

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Your family, friends, community and local businesseswish all Oroville and Tonasket Graduates the very best of luck!

Tonasket Class of 2009Saturday, June 6th, 2009 at 6 p.m.Tonasket High School Gymnasium

Oroville Class of 2009Saturday, June 6th, 2009 at 2 p.m.

Coulton Auditorium

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Tonasket Class of 2009

Class Color: Black & Blue Class Flower: Blue LilyClass Song: “Here I go again” by WhitesnakeClass Motto: “Together we have experienced life, separately we will pursue our dreams, and forever our memories will remain.”

Saturday, June 6th at 6:00 p.m.Tonasket High School Gymnasium

Tonasket Class of 2009

Jose AldanaAl’s IGA

Amber AllenSmith & Nelson

Dustin Andersen Tonasket Eagles

Kody AyersRoy’s Pharmacy

Tony BattonNorth Valley Long Term Care

Jordan BebeeNorth Valley Long Term Care

Mirella BejarDr. Nau / Family Denistry

Anna BerghSuperior Auto Parts

we will pursue our dreams, and forever our memories will remain.”

12-Year SeniorParents: Jesus and Judith AldanaPlans after Graduation: I will attend Central Washington University and study Law Enforcement; then I will join the Border Patrol.Other: My favorite teacher is Mr. Goyette.My favorite high school memory was when we went to the Ag Expo during our sophomore year.

Parents: Sherry Allen and Michael WyckoffHigh School Activities: During high school I have been very active and involved. All four years I played on the volleyball team (I lettered my freshman year). My freshman and junior years I played softball. Freshman year I was on the basketball team. Junior and senior years I was a basketball cheerleader. Sophomore and junior years I was in FCCLA. I also played the flute and was in FFA freshman year.Plans after Graduation: After gradua-tion I plan on going to Spokane Commu-nity College for the Fire Science Program to become a firefighter. In May I have a volleyball camp to attend. I also am trying out for the volleyball team at SCC.Other: My favorite teacher for all four years was Mr. Swanson and my favorite memory was working on the floats and Powder Puff football. I also enjoyed work-ing with Debbie in the office.

Parents: Richard and Teresa AndersenHigh School Activities: Football 9th gradePlans after Graduation: Go to Wyotech to become a mechanic.Other: Mr. Deebach, Mr. Goyette and Mr. Rader are my favorite teachers.

12-Year SeniorParents: Jason and Tammy AyersHigh School Activities: Football, baseball, High School Rodeo and FFA.Plans after Graduation: Attend Walla Walla Community College.Other: My favorite high school memory was going to state FFA and Football.

12-Year SeniorParents: Charles and Cindy BattonHigh School Activities: Essential Espresso member and Okanogan County Special Olympics team.Plans after Graduation: To get a job.

Parents: Chris and Sharlene PfauHigh School Activities: BasketballPlans after Graduation: Joining the military

12-Year SeniorParents: Robert and Robin BerghHigh School Activities: I played soccer, basketball and softball all four years. I participated in clubs: T-Club, Link Crew and FCCLA.Plans after Graduation: I’m going to attend Spokane Falls Community College in the fall of 2009 and after two years there I’m going to transfer to Eastern Washington University where I will major in Elementary Education.Other: My favorite high school memory is just hanging out with my friends over the 12 years and getting the Achievers.

Bodie CabiyoFamily Health Center

Parents: Kay McDonald and Michael VilardiHigh School Activities: Two-time FBLA President, Link Crew, Achievers Scholar Body, wrestling, skateboarding and guitar.Plans after Graduation: Attend WWU and major in Environmental Science so I can help preserve the environment in some way.Other: I’ll never forget all the crazy times with my best bros - there’s way too many to list.

Marion CastanedaUS Bank

Parent: Randy WilburPlans after Graduation: I’m gonna get a job and hopefully I’ll attend the Art Institute of Seattle.

Matthew ChartierLevine Plumbing

12-Year SeniorParents: Ann Chartier and Robert NillesHigh School Activities: Varsity Baseball and Advisory Rep.Plans after Graduation: Bachelors at Gonzaga University.

Shaleena CookAllen’s Auto

Parents: Regina and Craig CookHigh School Activities: ASB Represen-tative, Track and Field.Plans after Graduation: I plan to go to complete a four-year degree and attend law school eventually. My plan is to pursue a career in law and become an attorney.Other: My favorite teacher in high school has been Brenda Grove. Though not attending any of her classes as a senior, she has always been there for help during and after school. Her life is an example of success. She has been a great help educationally and personally. My favorite food is yogurt and grape nuts. My favorite high school memory was playing powder puff with all the senior girls. Being physical and emotional all at once made the situa-tion more intense and our overall victory was a fun accomplishment. Or, sitting on the benches every morning just hanging out with everyone. Getting time to just be ourselves and have all at once. “It’s time to kiss our class goodbye.”

Kevin CruzUpper Valley Realty

12-Year SeniorParents: Pablo Cruz and Maria CruzHigh School Activities: Wrestling, FFA, T-Club, Football, Soccer and ASB.Plans after Graduation: I am attending Central Washington University to pursue a degree in Sociology, Law and Justice.Other: My favorite memory is winning state in Wrestling at 160 for 2009.

Rebecca DaharshHidden Treasures

Parents: Michael and Jessica DaharshPlans after Graduation: Stay here for the summer then move off to attend col-lege and have a rich, fun filled life!Other: My favorite high school memory is my friends! They are amazing!

Melissa DaleTonasket Natural Foods

Parents: Susannah Perry and Tim DaleHigh School Activities: Drama four years and Choir two and a half years.Plans after Graduation: Saving some mullah and volunteering in Uganda.Other: I don’t remember anything.

Bradley DavisVIP Insurance Agency

12-Year SeniorParents: Leann EvansHigh School Activities: Football 2005Plans after Graduation: Possibly law enforcementOther: Favorite high school memory is racing Kevin Cruz up school hill.

Ethan DavisColman Oil Company

12-Year SeniorParents: Kelvin and Vicki DavisHigh School Activities: FFA, Trapshooting and ShopPlans after Graduation: Wyotech for diesel mechanics and business management.Other: My favorite high school memory is skipping school and going to the casino with Deven. We lost.

Jeramy DellingerSuperior Auto

Parents: Ron and Misty DellingerHigh School Activities: Football, bas-ketball and baseball. T-Club member.Plans after Graduation: Go to college and major in Business Administration.Other: My favorite high school memory is chilling with all the bros.

Aaron DonerWells Fargo Bank

12-Year SeniorParents: Gerry Doner and Susan McCuePlans after Graduation: Western Washington UniversityOther: “I’m skating out of this town.”

Sarah DumasNorth Valley Family Medicine

Ryland DuncanNorth Valley Hospital

12-Year SeniorParents: Lael DuncanHigh School Activities: Processing oxygen, drama, fancy odors, putting on airs, eating Lincoln, time travel, using pencils, hearing you like mud kips, harassing scilons, watching Den-O.Plans after Graduation: Never giving you up, never letting you down, never telling a lie and hurting you.Other: Favorite human: Regina Spe-ktor. Favorite knee: right knee.

Zachary ChambersBob Raymer’s Machine Shop

12 Year SeniorParents: Dannette ChambersHigh School Activities: Baseball, FBLA, FFAPlans after Graduation: Get a job fire-fighting and go to community college for 2 years. Have lots of fun camping with Jolynn and all my friends.Other: Began dating Jolynn, best memory of my life, she means every-thing to me.

12 Year SeniorParents: Bertha Alvarez & Inocencio BejarHigh School Activities: Joined Union Club, worked on annualPlans after Graduation: Plan AA from WVC. Get a part time local job.Other: Favorite teacher Mrs. Gliddon

Jolynn SullivanColeman Oil Company

Parents: Reena and Blaine SullivanHigh School Activities: Soccer, knowledge bowl, tennis, FFA, FBLA, yearbook editor, ASB and link crewPlans after Graduation: Attend a 4-year universityOther: “Too many wonderful memo-ries to relive!”

Shane DeVonReMax Lake and Country

12 Year SeniorParents: Rocky & Cindy DeVon, Shawna McCallumHS Activities: Played Tonasket Boys Soccer, FCCLA, Soccer Referee, Soccer CoachPlans after Graduation: Possibly move to Spokane, work, and take some classesOther: Favorite Year was 10th grade, with friends Aaron, Mikey, Doug, and Bodie. Favorite Food, Steak of course!

Teriquah CholmondeleyFamily Health Center

Parents: Leilani and Gordon Chol-mondeleyHigh School Activities: Basketball, Track, T-Club and Link Crew.Plans after Graduation: Attend East-ern and major in Nursing.Other: My favorite high school memory is just hanging out with all my friends!

Family Health Center

Valedictorianleman Oil Company

Salutatorian

Cody EppsFamily Health Center

Parents: Dave and Pam Dumas.High School Activities: I was active in School Pub, Drama, and School events. Plans after Graduation: I am continuing to get my AA degree after graduation. Other: My favorite teacher was Mrs. Colbert. A special thanks - “Thank you mom and dad for holding me up when I would have fallen, I couldn’t have made it through without you.”

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Tonasket Class of 2009Tonasket Class of 2009

Gabriela GarciaDr. Nau / Family Denistry

Kelsey GallasSmith & Nelson

Parents: Mother, Connie Gallas of Oroville; Guardian, Susan Cooksey of LoomisHigh School Activities: 11th grade - tennis; 12th grade - cheerleadingPlans after Graduation: I plan on going to SCC and get my basic requirements done then figure out what I want to become.Other: My favorite high school is at girls district for basketball. I was stretching for cheer and accidentally hit somebody in the face…sorry.

Jessica GaytanThe Split End

Parents: Blanca Gomez-GaytanHigh School Activities: Girls SoccerPlans after Graduation: Move to Spo-kane to attend a community college.Other: My favorite high school memory is after a college trip Amanda Harrett and I, while watching for a ride, saw a rat. We tried catching it but it ran into the bushes.

Tiffany GonzalezNorth Valley Hospital

Amanda Harrett76 Quick Mart

Parents: Darren and Jessica LakeyPlans after Graduation : Attend Wenatchee Valley in Omak in the fall.Other: My favorite high school memory was in 10th grade acting in the play for drama.

Brock HiresShannon’s Cafe & Deli

12-Year SeniorParents: Jim and Denice HiresHigh School Activities: Performing music at various fairs, rodeos, assisted livings, churches and other musical events.Plans after Graduation : Attend Wenatchee Valley College in Omak and become an elementary school teacher, specializing in music.

Michael HulseTonasket Pizza Co.

12-Year SeniorParents: John and Stephanie HulseHigh School Activities: Football, basketball, tennis, soccer, T-Club and FFAPlans after Graduation: Work to earn money for college all summer and come September I will be heading off to Spokane Community College to pursue my Culinary degree.Other: My favorite high school memory is partyboying with Jeramy Dellinger at the school dances.

Rachel HutchinsSerenity Day Spa

12-Year SeniorParents: Rich and Kristi HutchinsHigh School Activities: Basketball, soccer, softball and T-ClubPlans after Graduation: Attending Spo-kane Falls Community College in the fall.

Trey JensenWild Rose

Parents: Kerry Jensen, Jill and Marty NicholsonHigh School Activities: Attending WWU in the fall and hopefully become a Physical Therapist in the long run.

Bryce Johnson Wilbur-Ellis

12-Year SeniorParents: Darren and Wendy JohnsonHigh School Activities: Varsity football and basketballPlans after Graduation: Going to Wyotech in LaramieOther: My favorite high school memories are going to state in football and basketball.

Jordan JonesLevine Plumbing

Katy KeetonSuperior Auto

Megan KellyII Sisters Video - Stampede Awards

Parents: Robert and Pamela JonesHigh School Activities: BasketballPlans after Graduation: Going to California for the summer. Play basketball in college.Other: Favorite Book is Ball Don’t Lie; Favorite teacher is Grove; Favorite food is pizza; and my favorite HS memory is 10th grade basketball.

12-Year SeniorParents: Corey and Tiffany KeetonHigh School Activities: Basketball, soc-cer, FFA member and T-Club memberPlans after Graduation: I plan on going to Walla Walla Community College and I plan on going into nursing.

12-Year SeniorParents: Mike and Pam KellyHigh School Activities: FFA. FFA Secretary 2007-2008, FFA Reporter 2008-2009 and FFA TrapshootingPlans after Graduation: Attend WVC in Omak to obtain a nursing degree while continuing to work as a certified nurse aid at North Valley Extended Care in Tonasket.Other: Active competitor in rodeo (cow rid-ing, barrel racing, pole bending). My favorite teacher was Gordon Kent from Outreach.

Jessica KittermanReflections Photography

12-Year SeniorParents: Joe and Debbie KittermanHigh School Activities: Basketball, volleyball and T-Club memberPlans after Graduation: Attend East-ern Washington University and major in Elementary Education and get a minor in Physical Education.Other: Thank you THS staff and com-munity for all the support.

Justin MannTonasket Veterinary Service

12-Year SeniorParents: Brenda and Cody Ames and Richard and Rawline MannHigh School Activities: FFA, football and baseballPlans after Graduation: Going to attend Montana State University in Bozeman, Mont.

Melissa MartinezLevine Plumbing

Joshua McDanielRooster’s

12-Year SeniorParents: Rumaldo and Myrthala MartinezHigh School Activities: Played vol-leyball freshman and sophomore years, played tennis all four years and was junior class president.Plans after Graduation: Go to college and get a degree in somethingOther: My favorite high school memory was when Adam broke his nose during tennis my sophomore year! With his own racket!

12-Year SeniorParents: Bob and Vanessa McDanielHigh School Activities: Football, baseball, FFA and T-ClubPlans after Graduation: Have an out-standing summer and then attend WSU.

Megan McKinneyColman Oil Company

Parents: Erin and Rich McKinneyHigh School Activities: Volleyball 9-12, Basketball 9-10, cheerleading 12, softball 9-12, FFA Trapshoot 10-12, FFA Activities 9-12.Plans after Graduation: Start school in Spokane Community College and then transfer after two years to WSU and get a veterinary degree.

Douglas McMillanMidway Building Supply

12-Year SeniorParents: Jeff and Marva McMillanHigh School Activities: Football 9-11 and FFA 9-12Plans after Graduation: College at WSU Engineering

Kemper MirickColman Oil Company

12-Year SeniorParents: Grant and Judy MirickHigh School Activities: I have participated in football, baseball, ASB, Future Farmers of America, Link Crew and Lettermans Club.Plans after Graduation: I am going to Alaska to work during the summer. After summer I will be attending Washington State University with a plan to major in business.Other: My favorite high school memory was when Jeramy and I went coyote hunting up on Pine Creek and we found some sheriffs. One of them was stuck in a snow bank. We helped him try to dig it out. That didn’t work so I pulled him out with my pickup.

Anna MunseyNorth Valley Hospital

Tyler MonroeSuperior Auto Parts

12-Year SeniorParents: James and Robbie MonroeHigh School Activities: Trapshooting & FFAPlans after Graduation: Go to Wyotech in Laramie, Wyo. To major in Automotive Diesel MechanicOther: My favorite high school memory will be graduating

Jarred NaclerioLee Frank Mercantile

Parents: Rosa McCoy & Jessie NaclerioHigh School Activities: Football 3 years, Wrestling 1 year, track 3 years and baseball 1 yearPlans after Graduation: Going to SPUOther: My favorite book is TroyKimberly Nelson-Harless

Tim’s Country Saw Shop

12-Year SeniorParents: Steve and Teri Nelson, Grand-mother Odell NelsonHigh School Activities: FFA, Trap-shooting, varsity softball and link crewPlans after Graduation: Attend Walla Walla Community College to study Agricultural Education, after two years transfer to University of Idaho to finish my degree to become and Ag teacher.Other: My favorite teachers are Mr. Deebach, Mr. Rader and Mr. Swanson. My favorite high school memory was getting the Achievers Scholarship.

Joshua NewtonWells Fargo Bank

Austin OlmaRoy’s Pharmacy

12-Year SeniorParents: Derek and Noreen OlmaHigh School Activities: Basketball, FFA and T-ClubPlans after Graduation: Attend Mon-tana State University majoring in Agriculture Business, and then coming home to ranch.

Christina OrtizVIP Insurance Agency

12-Year SeniorParents: Baudelio and Esther OrtizHigh School Activities: T-Club, cross-country, track and field, FCCLA and ASB leadershipPlans after Graduation: I will be at-tending Eastern Washington University fall of 2009 as an Achievers Scholar. I plan to go into the education field and become either an elementary or high school teacherOther: My favorite food is Doritos chips with tapatio sauce

12 Year SeniorParents: Anastacio Gvia and Petra AlvarezHigh School Activities: Volleyball, Union Club PresidentPlans after Graduation: I plan on attending Wenatchee Valley College and then transfer to Central Wash-ington University to study Business Accounting.Other: My favorite and best memory in High School is when me and my best friends participated in volleyball our freshmen year.

Cody GronlundBob Raymer’s Machine Shop

Parents: Garry WillHigh School Activities: GuitarPlans after Graduation: Anything I want.Other: “Wow” Rocks!

Parents: Jerry and Linda MunseyHigh School Activities: ASB, Prom, HomecomingPlans after Graduation: Attend Western Washington University pursuing a degree in mathematics.

John ParishDr. Nau / Family Denistry

Jeovanny Polito MossoAllen’s Auto Parts

Parents: Baltazar and Guadalupe PolitoHigh School Activities: SoccerPlans after Graduation: Go to Wyo-tech one year for mechanicOther: My favorite food is tamales

“A milestone passed, new things begun, dreams as shining as the sun, a goal achieved, a victory won! That’s Graduation.”

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Tonasket Class of 2009Tonasket Class of 2009Crispin Ramirez

Smith & Nelson

Armando RamosGrant’s Market

Dana PryorGold Digger Apples, Inc.

12-Year SeniorParents: Richard and Jackie PryorHigh School Activities: Varsity basket-ball, varsity softball annual staffPlans after Graduation: Attend and play basketball at Wenatchee Valley CollegeOther: My favorite thing I will never forget is the relationships I formed with the girls on my basketball team.

Veronica PuenteRDL Auto

Parents: Juan and Maria O. PuenteHigh School Activities: Cross country, ASB, Link Crew, track, T-Club and FFAPlans after Graduation: I plan to enjoy the summer and eat lots of ice cream. I’m also attending Washington State Univer-sity this fall of 2009 where I plan to study Social Sciences and PhilosophyOther: My favorite high school memory was when at cross country regionals the announcer announced that our girls team had made it to state and the look in Bob’s face when he jumped in the lake.

Parents: Crispin Ramirez and Edelmira Garcia RamirezHigh School Activities: Soccer and Achievers ScholarPlans after Graduation: Working then moving on to a four-year universityOther: My favorite high school memory is playing soccer

12-Year SeniorParents: Roberto and Maria RamosHigh School Activities: Wrestling, football and Achievers ScholarPlans after Graduation: Go to college for four years and graduate and then work in law enforcement - mostly with the sheriff’s office or DEA.Other: My favorite teachers are Jim Swanson, Jack Goyette and Michelle Silverthorn

Damien RangelNorth Valley Hospital

Parents: Able and Maria RangelHigh School Activities: Football, soc-cer and FFAPlans after Graduation: I want to major in accounting. I plan to go to Eastern or Walla Walla

Deborah RilleraNorth Valley Hospital

Parents: Gary and Tami RilleraHigh School Activities: Band, choir, soccer, track and fieldPlans after Graduation: I plan to move to Seattle where I will go to college and play soccer on the college team

David SanchezNorth Valley Hospital

Parents: Jose E. and Maria A. SanchezHigh School Activities: SoccerPlans after Graduation: Go to college to study carpentryOther: My favorite high school memory was making the boys soccer team.

Megan SchaadtHughes Floral

12-Year SeniorParents: Dennis Schaadt & Barbara HjortenPlans after Graduation: Live life as it happensOther: My favorite subject is English; Favorite teacher is Kay; Favorite flower is the sunflower; and my favorite high school memory is graduating

Cierra SilverthornAllen’s Auto Parts

12-Year SeniorParents: Tina Silverthorn; Casey and Michelle SilverthornHigh School Activities: Volleyball, basketball and softballPlans after Graduation: Play bas-ketball at Walla Walla Community College

Tiffany SniderNorth Valley Hospital

Deven Sprague Grant’s Market

12-Year SeniorParents: Doug and Michelle SpragueHigh School Activities: Shop, football and FFAPlans after Graduation: Going to school at WyotechOther: My favorite high school memory is skipping school and going to the casino with Ethan

Paul St MartinTonasket Eagles

12-Year SeniorParents: Carol A. and Monty K. BetcherPlans after Graduation: Join the Border PatrolOther: My favorite teacher is Mr. Rader

Lacey ThompsonNorth Valley Hospital

12-Year SeniorParents: Barbara and Kevin ThompsonHigh School Activities: Running Start student so I am involved in college activitiesPlans after Graduation: To finish my paralegal degree from Skagit Valley College. Then go on to Western to get my bachelors degree in law. Then move on to University of Washington to achieve my JD or LLD in law.Other: My favorite high school memories would have to be hanging with my friends

Gabrial TuckerThe Junction

Parents: Delores and Daniel JacobsHigh School Activities: Cheerleading, volleyball and basketballPlans after Graduation: Go to Devry College or PLU to become a teacher, massage therapist or own my own businessOther: My favorite teacher who helped me through my senior year is Anita Aussmenson

Cameron UttRoy’s Pharmacy

Shirleymae VanattaHair Designz

Kellilynn VanattaAllen’s Auto Parts

12-Year SeniorParents: Mandy Vanatta and Jeff StedfeltHigh School Activities: Varsity cheerlead-ing 3 years in a row, football cheerleading 1 year, basketball cheerleading 2 yearsPlans after Graduation: After high school I plan to go to Wenatchee Valley College in hopes of becoming a preschool teacherOther: My favorite high school memory was my junior year and first year cheerleading and while I was cheering on the boys I ac-cidentally hit Jordan Bebee in the face with my pom pom

Natasha VargasTonasket Eagles

12-Year SeniorParents: Barbara Vargas and William RosterHigh School Activities: Tennis & bandPlans after Graduation: Attend Yakima Valley Community CollegeOther: My favorite memory was testing gravity with rubber bands in my physics class taught by Mr. Swanson

Brandon WahlUpper Valley Realty

Parents: Loren and Janet Wahl and Mei JacksonHigh School Activities: Football, bas-ketball, baseball, ASB Vice President of Programs, FFA and link crew

Allison WeltonFamily Health Center

Kevin WeberBob Raymer’s Machine Shop

12-Year SeniorParents: Vicky and Carroll

Parents: Richard and Marija WeltonHigh School Activities: Cello, knowledge bowl and exploravisionPlans after Graduation: Olin College of Engineering or United World Colleges

Garrett PotterAl’s IGA

Parents: Steve Potter and Ginger WillsHigh School Activities: FFA, shop, contest, FFA state and FCCLAPlans after Graduation: Attend CWU for four yearsOther: My favorite teachers are Matt Deebach, Shawn Rader, Jack Goyette and Dave Mitchell

Robin RedtailAllen’s Auto Parts

Parents: Earl Powell & Charlyn Kinter-PowellHigh School Activities: Scorekeeper for boys’ basketball, football cheerlead-er, and drama class was my fav. Surfing, longboarding and skateboarding yea!Plans after Graduation: I’ll be going on to college starting this summer at Spo-kane Falls taking classes to be a botanist! And for Elementary Speech teacher.Other: My senior Prom when Bodie Cabiyo and I won Prom King & Queen, it was sweet man! It was a great way to end my last prom at THS!

12 Year SeniorParents: CJ and David UttHigh School Activities: Being a pro-fessional slackerPlans after Graduation: Retire from being a slacker and get a job.Other: “It may be the early bird who gets the worm, but it’s the second mouse who gets the cheese.”

Amanda PerkinsTonasket Interiors

Parents: John Perkins and Lynda SwanHigh School Activities: Volleyball, drama, cheerleading, choir, tennis, soft-ball and 6th grade camp counselorPlans after Graduation: I am going to attend Western Washington University to pursue my bachelors degree.

Tonasket 12 Year Seniors

Photo by Terry Mills

Roy’s Pharmacy

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Class Color: Black and SilverClass Flower: LilyClass Motto: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Oroville Class of 2009Oroville Class of 2009Saturday, June 6 at 2:00 p.m.

Coulton Auditorium

Tomarra EisenOroville Family Medical Clinic

Nikole FunstonOroville Dental Center

Carlos HerreraTrino’s Restaurant

Shiloh HuiteInland Professional Title Co.

Isaac IversonNulton’s Irrigation

Lacylynn JohnsonYo Yo’s Restaurant

Kailyn KeeNorth Valley Family Medicine

Matthew KellyNorth Valley Long Term Care

Justin Larson-MillerSterling Savings Bank

Juan Abel LozanoNorth Valley Hospital

Alex MaldonadoCharles F. Spieth Ins. Agency

Lindsey MarringerNorth Valley Hospital

Marcus KinmanGold Digger Apples, Inc.

Brisa MaldonadoJava Junkie

Emily GrahamWindermere Real Estate

Coulton Auditorium

Trinidad AlfaroWelcome Home Interior Design

12 year SeniorParents: Evelia and Abel ValverdeHigh School Activities: Volleyball, tennis and photography clubPlans after Graduation: Attend WSU in Pullman. Possibly major in International Business

Jessica MadrigalNorth Valley Hospital

Howard AppelThrough the Wooden Gate

Joseph BaumanNorth Valley Hospital

Nathan GardOroville Dental Center Kylee Humphries

Oroville Family Medical Clinic

Karissa LidstrandBetta’s Services

12-Year SeniorParents: Amy and Kenny AppelPlans after Graduation: Attend WSU

Parents: Alvin and Rose BaumanHigh School Activities: BaseballPlans after Graduation: Attend Central Washington UniversityOther: “Silence is a scary sound”

Kayla DeMartinoVinne’s Carpet Cleaning

Parents: Vinchenzo and Jane De-MartinoHigh School Activities: Photography ClubPlans after Graduation: Attend Spo-kane Falls Community College then travel the world by hot air balloon

High School Activities: Skills U.S.A.Plans after Graduation: Be a stay at home mom!!

12-Year SeniorParents: Doug and Janet FunstonHigh School Activities: Volleyball 9-12, basketball 9th, photography club 10-12, prom committee 11th, 6th grade camp counselor 11-12, FFA 9th and pep band 9th

Plans after Graduation: I plan on at-tending Eastern Washington University in the fall of 2009. At some point I will transfer to WSU to further my education on animal nutritionOther: “It’s not length of life, but depth of life.”

Parents: Rick and Kristin GardHigh School Activities: BandPlans after Graduation: Work a summer job then go to Portland Bible CollegeOther: “Better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and prove it.”

12-Year SeniorParents: Dick and Becki GrahamHigh School Activities: Varsity basket-ball 9-12, varsity soccer 10-12, varsity softball 9-11, T.A.T.U. 10-12, O-club 10-12 and honor roll 9-12Plans after Graduation: Attend Lara-mie County Community College in Wyoming then transfer to a 4-year and get my Agri-Business degreeOther: “If the shoe fits wear it!”

Parents: Jeff and Kay HuiteHigh School Activities: Cross-country ‘07/08 and Skills USA ‘07/08 and ‘08/09Plans after Graduation: DeVry Univer-sity to study Computer Forensics

Parents: Jami and Matt OhldePlans after Graduation: Everett Com-munity CollegeOther: My favorite teacher is Mr. Colvin!

Parents: Carl and Karra IversonHigh School Activities: Cross-country, basketball, soccer, tennis, FBLA and knowledge bowlPlans after Graduation: I am going on a mission for the LDS Church and then attending college after that - not sure whereOther: I went to Mexico this winter with Randy, Andrew and David

Parents: Sherry and Gary ForgeyHigh School Activities: Soccer, basketball, track, golf, tennis, FBLA member, FBLA treasurer, FLBA roy-alty, class secretary and May Festival Princess 2008.Plans after Graduation: Attending Gene Juarez Academy majoring in cosmetologyOther: My favorite high school memory is going GFL right before soccer, tennis and basketball games!

12-Year SeniorParents: Patricia and Douglas KeeHigh School Activities: Volleyball, softball, photography club and ping-pong clubPlans after Graduation: CWU to major in sociologyOther: I love my Mom!

12-Year SeniorParents: Rick and Heather KellyHigh School Activities: Wrestling 4-years, soccer 2-years, football 2-years, golf 1-year and Senior SurvivorPlans after Graduation: After gradu-ation I plan on attending Spokane Community College. I would like to get my degree in fire science and become a firefighter.

12-Year SeniorParents: Kevin and Laura KinmanHigh School Activities: Basketball (4 years) State Basketball 2009, tennis (2 years), “O” club (3 years), Leadership, senior class sergeant of armsPlans after Graduation: Attending Bellevue College for the Fire Service ProgramOther: My favorite high school memo-ries consist of going to the state tourna-ment in basketball my senior year and being chosen 1st team all league. Best role models ever: Mrs. Erin McKinney and Mrs. Kerrie Allie!

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12-Year SeniorParents: Dawn and Jeff MillerHigh School Activities: Football 9-12, baseball 9-12, wrestling 11-12, knowl-edge bowl 9-12 (Regional Champions 9-12 and State Runner-up 9-10), FBLA (Chapter Treasurer 10, State Vice President 11 and Chapter President 12), Band 9-12 and Yearbook 10.Plans after Graduation: Attend Gon-zaga University to major in mechanical engineering. Also participating in the Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program.Other: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.” -Anonymous

12-Year SeniorParents: Betta and David LidstrandHigh School Activities: Volleyball (4 years), softball (3 years), FBLA (4 years) and Senior class VPPlans after Graduation: Attending Western Washington University

12-Year SeniorParents: Manuel and Rita LozanoHigh School Activities: SoccerPlans after Graduation: Work for one year then attend collegeOther: “Life is like riding a bicycle, you don’t fall off unless you plan to stop peddling”

12-Year SeniorParents: Rosa and Jose BobadillaHigh School Activities: Cheerleader, basketball and softballPlans after Graduation: Work and go to college

12-Year SeniorParents: Sharon SheldonHigh School Activities: SoccerPlans after Graduation: Spokane Falls Community CollegeOther: “If I was any better I would be dangerous.”

Parents: Cristina and Jose MaldonadoHigh School Activities: Volleyball 9-12, Track and Field 9-12, ASB 9-10 (Social Chairperson 9th, Vice President 10th), Knowledge Bowl 9-12 and Basketball Manager 10-12Plans after Graduation: Attend Gon-zaga University and major in accounting and sports management

Parents: Richard Marringer and Victoria Orcutt

Parents: Diego and Gail HerreraHigh School Activities: Wrestling and football

Bryce WoodruffOroville PharmacyOroville Pharmacy

Salutatorian

12-Year SeniorParents: Kent and Nancy WoodruffHigh School Activities: Soccer, tennis, cross-country, wrestling (State Cham-pion) and knowledge bowlPlans after Graduation: Attend the University of Hawaii at Hilo starting next fall. I will also work during the summer as a firefighter for the forest serviceOther: My favorite food is steak

June 4, 2009 • OkanOgan Valley gazette-tribune C5

Oroville Class of 2009

Matthew SharpeWindermere Real Estate

Cody MillsCody MillsOroville Dental Center

Parents: Darin and Melissa MillsHigh School Activities: Basketball, golf, Skills USA and O-clubPlans after Graduation: Attend Avista Lineman SchoolOther: My favorite high school memory is going to state in basketball

Robert Morrison76 Quik Mart

Parents: Rory and Shine MorrisonHigh School Activities: Pep band 9-11 and soccer junior yearPlans after Graduation: Enlisted in U.S. Navy as a Seabee Construction Mechanic. Get marriedOther: My favorite class was Spanish 1 & 2 with Mrs. Gutierrez. I Love Eric!

Alanna NelsonFrontier Foods

Parents: Marcie and Alan NelsonHigh School Activities: Cheerleading and tennisPlans after Graduation: Spokane Falls Community College and become the official everlasting gobstopper tester for Willy WonkaOther: Quote: “Smile if you’re not wear-ing underwear”; Food” French fries, California Roles and Chai tea; Books: The Kite Runner, The Bell Jar and Horton Hears a Who; Bands: Alexisonfire, City & Colour, Bob Dylan, Red Hot Chili Pep-pers and Bring me the Horizon

Larissa NielsenLarissa NielsenOroville Dental Center

Parents: Carole Raspaolo and Victor NielsenHigh School Activities: Tennis (junior year), Photography (junior and senior year) and cross-country (senior year)Plans after Graduation: Work a sum-mer job before leaving for Spokane Community College in the fall to become a dental assistantOther: “Live well. Laugh often and Love much.”

Austin NiggNorth Valley Hospital

12-Year SeniorParents: Shawn and Dalene Nigg, Steve and Racheal DaveyHigh School Activities: Football 2 years, basketball 3 years and wrestling 1 yearPlans after Graduation: Work until the fall of 2010 and then go to Spokane Falls Community College

Eric OrrOroville Family Medical Clinic

Parents: Rick and Kristin GardHigh School Activities: I’m in the leadership class and get involved in almost anything. It’s my senior years; do as much as I can. Played with the pep band at districts and state for bas-ketball, played football my junior years as a running backPlans after Graduation: Going to Port-land Bible College for two years them to a police academy, then moving off to a big city in a different state.Other: I love to drum and have fun. My fa-vorite high school memory would have to be our senior air band. I LOVE ROBERT M.

Blaine PellegriniBlaine PellegriniNorth Valley Hospital

12-Year SeniorParents: Mark Robert Pellegrini and Kimberley Dawn EllisPlans after Graduation: Work for a year and then community college or trade schoolOther: Favorite Movie is 300; favorite book is Hatchet; favorite teacher is Ed Naillon, favorite food is pizza; and my favorite high school memory is graduat-ing the day of my 18th birthday

David PetersOroville Family Medical Clinic

12-Year SeniorParents: Stephen (Thomas) Kessler and Laara PetersHigh School Activities: 3-years soc-cer, 4-years basketball, 3-years cross country, 2-years track, 1-year football, knowledge bowl, scrabble club, “O” club and freshman class presidentPlans after Graduation: Attend CWUOther: My favorite teacher is Mrs. Rosenkrance

Adam PetersonGold Digger Apples, Inc.

12-Year SeniorParents: Chad and Michelle Smith; Rex PetersonHigh School Activities: Basketball (4 years), soccer (1 year), football (1 year) and golf (2 years)Plans after Graduation: Going to col-lege at Central Washington University, Major is undecided.Other: My favorite high school memory is going to state in basketball this year.

Ashley PorterAshley PorterOroville Building Supply

12-Year SeniorParents: Gordie and Andrea CockleHigh School Activities: ASB (2 years) Treasurer and President, Class Presi-dent (2 years), Cheerleading (4 years) Captain (5 seasons of 8), Annual Staff (3 years) Editor (2 years), “O” Club (4 years) Secretary (1 year), May Festi-val Queen, Homecoming Princess (2 years), Homecoming Queen, Leader-ship (2 years), WASC (2 years) and LASC (3 years)Plans after Graduation: Attending Washington State University to major in architecture and minor in interior design and business managementOther: My absolute favorite food in the world is cheese, second would be crab. Mmmmmm!

Tim PorterDouble “A” Logging, Inc.

12-Year SeniorParents: Jay and Tracy LynchHigh School Activities: Wrestling, golf and playing guitar during class in the hallwaysPlans after Graduation: Move to Spo-kane to pursue a culinary arts careerOther: “Swing Life Away” (Big Red, Arizona Green Tea and Stevie Ray Vaughan)

Luke RowtonReMax Lake and Country

12-Year SeniorParents: Verle and Deanna RowtonHigh School Activities: Football 4-years, basketball 4-years, baseball 1-year, “O” club and Skills U.S.A.Plans after Graduation: Avista Line-man TrainingOther: My favorite high school memory was going to state in basketball

Christina SadlerChristina SadlerBeattles Auto & Truck Sales

12-Year SeniorParents: Michael Jess Sadler and Sherry Lynn WiemersHigh School Activities: Basketball 9-12, tennis 10-12, soccer 10th, softball 9th, student council 9-12, senior class president, attended Evergreen Girls State and “O” Club vice president.Plans after Graduation: Attend WSUOther: “Smile if you’re not wearing any underwear”

Parents: David and Kathy SharpeHigh School Activities: BaseballPlans after Graduation: Join the Navy

Bud SwensonPrinces Center

Parents: Joe and Karin SwensonHigh School Activities: BaseballPlans after Graduation: Start doing construction and work into operating heavy equipmentOther: “Life’s a garden, dig it”

Nathaniel SwensonSandra’s Blossom & Briar

Parents: Brian and Shannon SwensonHigh School Activities: 2-years of football and 1 year of soccerPlans after Graduation: Go into the Air Force for 6-years and get a business degree during those 6 yearsOther: My favorite coaches are Tam and Mrs. Kinman

Troy TrepanierTroy TrepanierOroville Dental Center

Parents: Roger and Cindy TrepanierHigh School Activities: BaseballPlans after Graduation: Attend Central Washington University

Randy WisePaul’s Machine Shop

12-Year SeniorParents: John and Amy WiseHigh School Activities: Football 4-years, basketball 4-years and soccer 3-yearsPlans after Graduation: Attend Central Washington UniversityOther: My favorite high school memory is when I took David, Andrew and Isaac to Mexico on vacation

Chris WolleySheila’s Shoppe

12-Year SeniorParents: Gordon and Sheila WolleyHigh School Activities: Basketball (4 years), golf (1 year) and tennis (1 year)Plans after Graduation: Attending Eastern Washington University

Andrew WorthenExpressions Espresso

Parents: Jessica Russell and William NicholsonHigh School Activities: I’ve participated in spring sports such as soccer and tennisPlans after Graduation: I plan to find a job for the summer and save up for when I attend Hawaii Pacific University in the fall at Honolulu, Oahu.

Oroville 12 Year Seniors

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C6 OkanOgan Valley gazette-tribune • June 4, 2009