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A B O V E & B E Y O N D

T h e H e l e n a E d u c a t i o n F o u n d a t i o n p r o u d l y p r e s e n t s

HonoringThe 2008 Helena Public Schools

Distinguished ScholarsDistinguished Achievers

and theirDistinguished Educators

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II A Celebration of Excellence

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Above and Beyond 2008 III

O u r G r a t i t u d e t o

Timothy C. Ballweber, D.D.S., M.S.

E v e n t S p o n s o r s

IV A Celebration of Excellence

Diamond PartnerTimothy C. Ballweber, d.d.s, ms

Beartooth NBCCherry Creek Radio

Student Assistance FoundationThe Cordingley Foundation

Platinum PartnerAllegiance Benefit PlanManagement, Inc

Blue Cross Blue Shieldof MontanaGPD

HHS Class of 1953Mark and Sheri JohnstonLifeTouch Photography

Trevor and Diana MacDonaldMountain West Bank

Alan and Nancy NicholsonSodexo School ServicesRon and Mignon WatermanWestern States Insurance

Gold PartnerAllegra Print and ImagingRon and Connie BergumJohn Satre and Paula EtchartGough, Shanahan, Johnson

and Waterman

Lee Harrison, M.D. andFred Olson, M.D.Independent Record

LexisNexisMontana Book Company

Mountain West Office SolutionsNew West Health ServicesNorthrop GrummanNorthwestern Energy

Robert Peccia and AssociatesPlum Creek Timber CompanySandy Mac’s DistributingJon and Paulette Satre

Silver PartnerAmerican Federal Savings BankAZ and Company and EBR

Jean BaucusBest Western HelenaGreat Northern HotelJim and Laura BrownMrs. Jack Burgess

Terry and Jan CosgroveCrossman-Whitney-GriffinCrowley, Haughey, Hanson,

Toole & DietrichD. A. DavidsonMike Dalton

Diamond Construction

Doubek and Pyfer Law FirmHKM Engineering, Inc.Hunt Law Firm

David and Micky KibbeBruce and Judy MeadowsJim and Casey Molloy

Montana Broom and BrushJeff and Jeannie Morrison

Aidan MyhrePierce and AssociatesBuilders, LLC

Rock Hand HardwareSurety Title

Sussex Construction, Inc.Treacy CompanyTrimac GroupValley Bank

Sapphire PartnerJim Arnold and Erin KeefeBill and Helen BallingerMike and Patricia Cotter

Lucy Dayton and Mark O’KeefeDufrechou Law FirmFirst Montana Title

Eliza Frazer and Barry HoodFrontier Club Telephone Pioneers

Gardenwerks

2 0 0 7 – 2 0 0 8 F u n d D r i v e Pa r t n e r s

Above and Beyond 2008 V

Peter and Maria HansonRick and Jane HaysHelena Abstract andTitle Company

Helena Education AssociationRuth Ann JohnsonLuxan and Murfitt

JackMcMahon, Sr. M.D.Bruce Messinger

Doug and Julie MitchellMontana Eye CareMosaic Architecture

Mountain West Benefits SolutionsMichael and Gail OelrichPepsi Cola of Helena

QwestBarb and Bill Ridgway

Sullivan Financial Group, Inc.Duane Wright

Bronze PartnerAnna Corporation

Asset Management, IncBase Camp

Matthew and Kim DaleTerry and Patty BeaverMary Jane DavidsonGrimes Motors

Tom and Suzy HarlenPhilip Hohenlohe andAndrea RankinLaura HolmesHughes, Kellner,Sullivan and AlkeDeb Jacobsen

Chuck Johnson and Patricia HuntJonathan Riegler and Kristine Hunter

Dave and Crystal ShorsKaren Stout-SuenramValley Excavating

�Foundation FriendsMike and Ginger Agee

Albertson’sTom AltmaierW.R. Anderson

Clyde and Sally AngoveDiane and Michael Bayuk

Benny’sJock and Tere Bovington

Bonnie BowlerMarie Brazier

Bill and Jan BrownBrowning, Kaleczyc, Berry

& Hoven, Inc.

Susan and Bret BrunnerSarah Bryce

Shawn and Lynn BubbArt and Amie Butler

William and Judy CarriganCarr ClevelandCostco of HelenaCrown TrophyDiana DowlingDowntown HelenaLuke Duran

Len and Concetta EckelKen and Liz EdenKelly Elder

Gene and Elaine EtchartMark and Lynn EtchartEllen and Eric FeaverCarol Fergerson

Dan and Maryanne FiehrerFirst Student

Fred and Judy FlandersRay Flaherty and Lisa LarsenBob Fusie and Lorretta LyndeGeorge’s Distributing

Kathryn Harris and Gregg FerrisLiz Gundersen, M.D.

George and Dorothy HarperBarbara Harris


VI A Celebration of Excellence

John C. HarrisonBob and Brenda Haseman

Joan T. HolterAndy and Pam HunthausenHydrometrics, Inc.

Informatica Solutions, IncLynn and Pietro James

Julie Johnson and Erik PritchardSteve and Mary JohnsonDick and Barb Kain

Ron Lee and Sue ClarkeJerome LoendorfBarbara Frazer Lowe

Steve Maly and Alice StanleyMartha Hawkins Charitable Trust

Milton MaxwellDan and Marcy McLeanLouise Moore and Hal Aasen

Claudia MorleyMark Morrow

Jonathan and Lorna Milne MotlJohn Mott and Elaine SpinoJim Mullins and Lynn HinchJonathan and Dana NehringDale and Dawn NewellWendy Nicolai

Sandy and John OitzingerParrot Confectinery Store

Dr. Lawrence K. PettitDonald Allan Pogreba

Bill PrattAlan and Rachel PueraMadalyn Quinlan andBrian Garrity

Deborah Rainey and James MaherMelanie Reynolds and Bob Rowe

Craig and Cheryl RileyJoan Rolling

Darrell and Judy RudMike Schechtman and Holly Bander

Bob and Billie ShepardGerald and Patricia ShieldsSpencer Shropshire and

Susan EpsteinLuanne and John Smith

Vicki SmithStahly Engineering& Associates, Inc.Irv and Beverly TatzBob Throssell andCarolyn Clemmins

Dana Toole and Jeff FolsomJohn and Stephenie TubbsNancy TunnicliffTurner and AssociatesVan’s Thriftway

Robert and Jan Vogel

Carla WambachMargaret Woo

Randy and Patty WoodAnne W. Yates

Steve and Beth YeakelMike and Kenda Younker

�Memorial GiftsIn Memory of Barry Ellis

Deb Jacobsen

In Memory of Tegan Charles Lyndes

CRA StaffMartin and Jayme Carlson

HHS StaffMac and Michelle JohnsonRick and Barb Lambert

Paul and Orpha MontgomeryColleen Sullivan

In Memory of Ilse McDonald

Deb Jacobsen

In Memory of David Roope

Claudia Morley


Above and Beyond 2008 VII

B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s

Jon Satre, President Trevor MacDonald Vice PresidentAidan Myhre, Vice President of Fundraising Jim Molloy, Secretary-Treasurer

Sarah Bryce Lisa Cordingley Emily Creasia Matthew DaleMike Dalton Sarah Etchart Suzy Harlen Lee HarrisonRon Lee Judy Meadows Bruce Messinger Dave Shors

Duane Wright Sarah YeakelCindy Lewis, Executive Director Lynn Bubb, Program Coordinator

Kim Harris, Accountant Wendy Nicolai Development Director

H o n o r a r y B o a r d M e m b e r s

Moira Ambrose Helen Ballinger Jean Baucus Gordon BennettTerry Cosgrove Kathy Ernst Rev. George Harper Alan Nicholson

Bill Simons, O.D. Tina Veroulis

H e l e n a P u b l i c S c h o o l s B o a r d o f T r u s t e e s 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8

Dana Toole, Chair Michael O’Neil, Vice ChairJane Zellar, CHS Student Representative Haley Golz, HHS Student Representative

Don Jones Terry Beaver Brenda Nordlund Steve MeloyJoe Cohenour Libby Goldes Scott Settle

A d m i n i s t r a t i o n

Bruce K. Messinger, Ph.D., Superintendent of SchoolsRandy Carlson, Principal, Capital High SchoolGreg Upham, Principal, Helena High School

Don Wood-Foucar, Principal, Project for Alternative Learning

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M i s s i o n & G o a l s

The Helena Education Foundation:� Is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt philanthropic organization of local citizens, independent

of the Helena Public School District but complementing and collaborating with it;� Works to increase private support for public education beyond that which is constitutionally

mandated;� Benefits Helena Public School students and staff by serving as a catalyst and fund source for

new ideas, programs and education methods.

Mission: Public education is vital to the growth and prosperity of a community and the developmentof its future citizens. By promoting consistent community investment in the Helena Public Schools, weseek to provide students, staff and the community with rich and rewarding educational experiences.

Goals: The Foundation will achieve its MISSION by directing resources toward the following goals:� Promoting and celebrating student academic success;� Recognizing staff for creative and innovative teaching;� Increasing the visibility and value of public education;� Promoting the understanding that everyone in the community is responsible

for creating, maintaining and participating in quality public education; and� Encouraging lifelong learning by providing unique educational opportunities

for students, staff and the community.

To Make A DonationThe Foundation is a legally incorporated, non-profit charitable and educational corporation in the State of Montana. Its status asa 501(c)(3) foundation allows it to receive and distribute funds, property and gifts of any kind for the benefit of public schools lo-cated in Helena. It also maintains a qualified endowment. Planned gifts are eligible for the Montana State Tax Credit. For moreinformation about making a donation, contact Cindy Lewis, Executive Director, at (406) 443-2545 or at [email protected] or donationscan be made online at www.hefmt.org.

Above and Beyond 2008 IX

E v e n t s & A c c o m p l i s h m e n t s

Accomplishments To Date� Great Ideas Grants: over $230,000 to the Helena Public Schools for over 120 creative projects

over the past six years

� Celebration of Excellence: honoring 53 Distinguished Students in the Class of 2008 and theirDistinguished Educators

� Carnival Classic: a celebration of public education for youth and families

� Vigilante Academy: financial management, understanding credit and cyber safety for students

� Harrison Writing Awards: four high school students received $250 awards

� Leadership Institute 2008: Awakening the Sleeping Giant: The Business Model in Public Education

� Fabulous Firsts: Over 550 hard cover books and a reading event for every incoming first graderin the Helena Public Schools

� Great Conversations: 38 conversational topics for over 320 guests, now in its sixth year

� Issues Institutes:� The Tenth Amendment: Do States Still Matter? � CSI: Montana� Are We Raising Healthy Kids—or Couch Potatoes? � The View from Space

� Community Presentations:� Are We Raising Healthy Kids—or Couch Potatoes? � Elections Matter 2008: The View from Rushmore� Thomas Jefferson and John Adams: An Impossible Friendship?

� Trading Places: school district administrators and business leaders switch places and networkon leadership issues

Upcoming Hef Events� Carnival Classic 2008 September 21, 2008 � Leadership Institute August 13, 2008� Fabulous Firsts September 2008 � Great Conversations 2008 November 19, 2008

X A Celebration of Excellence

A Celebration of Excellence fulfills one of the goals of theHelena Education Foundation: Public recognition of extraordinary

public school students and outstanding educators.

By honoring achievements of these outstanding individuals, the Board of Directors hopes to:

� Demonstrate community appreciation for the efforts of public school students, educators and parents;� Acknowledge the critical partnership among schools, home, business and the community;� Provide a positive reinforcement for younger students and a goal for which they can strive;� Involve the community and business in building awareness and confidence in our public schools.

Students “A Celebration of Excellence” recognizes exceptional students who have demonstrated their efforts inthe classroom, school and in the community day after day, year after year. Distinguished Scholars were selected onthe basis of criteria developed by high school students, teachers and administrators, including grade point average;number of honors, advanced placement and other higher level courses; total credit hours; activities; and communityservice. Distinguished Achievers were chosen by a community committee from nominations by high school teachersbased on excellence in a specific curricular area, leadership, overcoming obstacles to achievement or service.

Educators “A Celebration of Excellence” honors the Distinguished Educators who join students at the gala.Each student identified an educator who has had a significant, positive impact on his or her life and wrote a shortmessage about why that educator was selected. The Helena Education Foundation salutes these fine educators andthanks them for sharing their talents, knowledge, creativity and love of learning with our youth. They make a differ-ence in our schools and community, one student and one class at a time.

Parents “A Celebration of Excellence” recognizes the important partnership between parents, family andschools that is critical to each student’s success. The Board of Directors recognizes and thanks parents, families andfriends for the contribution they make to student scholarship and achievement.

Community “A Celebration of Excellence” also provides an opportunity to acknowledge another important part-nership – the role of the Helena area community in a successful public education system. The Board applaudscommunity members, businesses, service groups and friends of the Helena Education Foundation who sponsoredthese exceptional students and educators as their guests this evening. Please note the many generous event and tablesponsors listed in this program and thank them for their support.

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A C e l e b r a t i o n o f E x c e l l e n c e P r o g r a m

The Helena Education Foundation Board of Directors welcomes you to itssixth special evening, A Celebration of Excellence 2008, honoring Helena’s

Distinguished Scholars, Distinguished Achievers and Distinguished Educators.Help us celebrate the talents, achievements and dedication of this extraordinarygroup of individuals. We thank all of you who helped make this evening possible.

5:30 p.m. Social

6:00 p.m. DinnerWelcome

Jon Satre, President, Helena Education FoundationBruce Messinger, Ph. D., Superintendent, Helena Public Schools

Introduction of Special GuestsBoard of Directors and Honorary Board,Helena Education FoundationBoard of Trustees, Helena Public SchoolsEvent sponsors and donorsElected officialsCommunity leadersMC, Dean Folkford, Owner, Wheat Montana

7:15 p.m. RecognitionDistinguished Scholars, Distinguished Achieversand Distinguished Educators

8:45 p.m. DrawingsStudents, Teachers, Guests

9:00 p.m. ClosingRemarks

Jon Satre

Dean FolkfordCapital High School Class

of 1978

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Raine Donohue Tom PedersenCapital High School Capital High School

Kathryn Dramstad John GeorgeHelena High School Helena High School

Mallory Ewer-Speck Judy EverettHelena High School Helena High School

Jacob Garding Deb BiehlCapital High School formerly C.R. Anderson and

Helena Middle Schools

Kathryn Gianoulias Julieta PedersonHelena High School Helena High School

Haley Golz Sandy WardellHelena High School Helena High School

Tyler Hash Patrick LarsonHelena High School Helena High School

Bryan Hurtle Keri UphamHelena High School Helena High School

Alyssa Komac Linda PaullHelena High School Helena High School

Dayna Loy Doug ShenkleHelena High School Helena High School

Jill Melcher Beth MazanecHelena High School Helena High School

Morgan Mends Kathleen ProdyHelena High School formerly Helena High School

Lauren Miller Tana CooperCapital High School C.R. Anderson Middle School

Shauna Milne-Price Charla KempaHelena High School Central Elementary

Ellie Newell John HartmanHelena High School Helena High School

Caroline Quinn Julie LaddHelena High School Helena High School

Diane Rauch Joy LustgraafHelena High School Helena High School

Daniel Sorenson JoniChenowethCapital High School Capital High School

Antony Speranza Chuck BozdogCapital High School C.R. Anderson Middle School

Jerin Stanger Jan Jamruszka-WilsonCapital High School Capital High School

Alayna White Dennis PetersonCapital High School Capital High School

Max Whitney Robert LoveridgeHelena High School Helena High School

Marcus Wilkison Lee HolmesHelena High School Helena High School

Jane Zellar Jason NeifferCapital High School Capital High School

Distinguished Scholar Honored Educator

Matthew Bacon Deb JohnsonCapital High School Central Elementary

Kim Barry Laurie SimmsCapital High School Capital High School

Daniel Barta Jim MurrayCapital High School Capital High School

Claire Bischoff Jane BishopCapital High School Broadwater Elementary

Maria Brown Steve MichelsonHelena High School Helena High School

Brittany Buchholz Claudia CraseHelena High School Helena Middle School

Bethany Cordell Kathi TiefenthalerHelena High School formerly East Valley Middle School

Christopher Cordingley KarlWolfHelena High School Central Elementary

Emily Creasia Jay PartridgeCapital High School Capital High School

Distinguished Scholars were selectedon the basis of criteria developed byhigh school students, teachers andadministrators, including grade pointaverage; number of honors, advancedplacement and other higher levelcourses; total credit hours; activitiesand community service.

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Distinguished Achiever Honored Educator

Tyler Bell Greg WaldProject for Alternative Learning Helena High School

Cameron Boughn Lisa ParkerHelena High School Helena High School

Kevin Bryant Marty ScanlonHelena High School Helena High School

Marija Carte Peggy ChamberlainHelena High School Montana City School

Andrea Christensen Tim SpeyerCapital High School C.R. Anderson Middle School

Kelsey Fanning Kathleen GerlCapital High School retired, Capital High School

Alexis Graman Gretchen EdelenHelena High School Helena High School

KayDee Heiple Heidi ScanlonHelena High School Capital High School

Kenneth Jergesen Niki WheartyHelena High School Helena High School

Cody Koffman John ChartCapital High School Capital High School

Ginnie LaMere Zach HawkinsHelena High School Helena High School

Shelby Lewis Mark GrayCapital High School Capital High School

Lindsey Nickel Sue ButlerCapital High School Capital High School

Mikal Pillatzke Manuel GarzaHelena High School Helena High School

Mary Raymond Jo HaglerHelena High School East Valley Middle School

Cristina Riddock Robert HolterHelena High School Helena High School

Jake Schwaller Judy SalisburyHelena High School East Valley Middle School

Beth Sabol Ken RasileProject for Alternative Learning Project for Alternative Learning

Lacey Seiller Kelley MorandCapital High School Capital High School

2008 Leadership AwardTyler Anfinson Don PogrebaHelena High School Helena High School

Distinguished Achievers wereidentified by Helena Public Schooleducators based on excellence in aspecific curricular area, leadershipor overcoming obstacles toachievement or service.

Tyler Anfinson

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2008 LEADERSHIP AWARD

Tyler Anfinson�

Helena High School

DIST INGUISHED EDUCATOR

Don Pogreba�

Helena High School, AP English IVand Debate, 12th grade

In tribute of Don Pogreba:

A long time back, way back in the days when the grasswas still green and the pond was still wet and the cloudswere still clean I was a trout.The Lorax, Dr. Seuss

I traveled downstream and played with the fish whileliving in dreams. I then found a turtle and he told me ofMyrtle. I learned from the turtle and he taught me manythings. I learned these things and then I was living mydreams and swimming up streams.

“

PARENTSBruce AnfinsonVicki Anfinson

COMMUNITY SERVICEAND ACTIVITIES

Varsity SoccerNational Honor Society

Co-President ofFishing Club

Expedition Leaderfor Montana

Wilderness Adventures

PLANS AFTERHIGH SCHOOL

Take a year off, geta job, and ski thenattend University of

Montana and major inenvironmental studies

Matthew Bacon

Above and Beyond 2008 5


Deb Johnson�

Central Elementary School,1st- 3rd grade, Montessori

DIST INGUISHED SCHOLAR

Matthew Bacon�

Capital High School

Deb Johnson, my 1st through 3rd grade Montessoriteacher at Central School, is an educator who instructsin more than the simple reading, writing, and math skills;she teaches her students two more essential elements totheir lives: compassion and confidence. Mrs. Johnsondirects her students to be caring and loving to each otherthrough her own actions and words and inspires them tobe confident and independent in their learning. Her loveof teaching shines as a beacon to her students and fillsthem with a love of school and learning.

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PARENTSLiz Bacon

Roger Bacon


Cross countryTrack

President Outdoors clubSecretary/Treasurer

National Honor SocietyStudent leader in

church youth group


College at eitherMontana University

to study mathor science

Kim Barry



John Laurie Simms�

Capital High School, World Cultures,9th grade and AP AmericanGovernment, 12th grade


Kim Barry�

Capital High School

Mr. Simms is one of the most laid-back, knowledgeable,intelligent and intense teachers I have ever had. He rarelygets angry, and when he does he hardly ever raises hisvoice and never yells at his students. He teaches hisstudents to question and develop their own opinionsthrough research about topics and stresses the importanceof becoming an educated voter and citizen. Mr. Simmswas the first teacher to ignite my love of history andpassion for politics. Mr. Simms changed my life, andfor that I thank him.

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PARENTSBeth BarryMark Barry


National Honor SocietyMontana Boys State

representativeModel United Nations

Capital High swim teamand team captainOrchestra: violin

Montana All StateOrchestra Alternate

Guitar, viola,upright bass, and piano


Attend Concordia Collegein Moorhead Minnesota

on a $40,000 scholarshipto study music

composition and history

Daniel Barta



Daniel Barta�

Capital High School


Jim Murray�

Capital High School,English I, 9th grade

The high expectations Mr. Jim Murray had duringfreshman English class inspired me to set high standardsfor my continued learning. Even though his class wasn’tan honors class, it felt like one. Mr. Murray’s boundlessenthusiasm for teaching writing and literature (especiallyShakespeare) was evident in all of his lessons. Heencouraged creativity and demonstrated a genuineinterest in students with his one-on-one “book talks.”I will always remember Mr. Murray for his respect ofall students, impeccable dress, and gracious, engagingpersonality. Thanks forever, Mr. Murray!

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PARENTSAlan Barta

Marilyn Barta


Senior Class President;Freshman, Sophomore, and

Junior Class TreasurerNational Honor Society

BandNational Merit

Scholarship FinalistCandidate for the Presidential

Scholars ProgramYouth Connections Board

of Directors MemberBoys State Delegate

HEF Harrison Writing AwardECO Club Representative

to Student CouncilBruin Committee

Respect ClubSchool Improvement

Plan CommitteeRotary Club Student

of the MonthAlternate for 2008 SenateYouth Scholarship Program

MSU PresidentialScholarship recipient


Attend Montana State Universityto study paleontology

Tyler Bell



Greg Wald�

Helena High School,English, 10th grade

DIST INGUISHED ACHIEVER

Tyler Bell�

Project forAlternative Learning

I have chosen Greg Wald as a Distinguished Educatorbecause Mr. Wald is funny, energetic, and a very smartman. I never liked English, but when I took hisEnglish II class my sophomore year at Helena HighSchool, I finally enjoyed the class. He made it funwhen the class would talk about what was happeningin the world for most of the period instead of constantlyreading text books. I thank Mr. Wald and congratulatehim on this award.

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PARENTSRobert Bell, Jr.

Alexis Bell


Jobs forMontana’s Graduates

Montana CareerAssociation

Vice President of CareersPAL JMG class


Attend Boise StateUniversity in a fewyears to major inTV Broadcasting

Claire Bischoff



Claire Bischoff�

Capital High School


Jane Bishop�

Broadwater Elementary School,4th grade

During my three years of schooling with Mrs. Bishop,I learned a lot about life, and those adventures whichmake it worthwhile. From producing my first movieto Camp Learn-A-Lot at her cabin, Mrs. Bishop alwaysmade learning a fun and exhilarating adventure to belooked at in a multitude of ways. We’d dig through layersof cupcake to find it was a lesson in geology or pretend tobe pioneers in a lesson on teamwork and responsibility.Whatever the reason, Mrs. Bishop was sure to inspire andencourage me to learn, to live, and above all, to have fun-no matter how messy my desk might be!Thanks, Mrs. Bishop, for everything!

“

PARENTSRod Bischoff

Carol Bischoff


Captain of theLady Bruin Track Team

Editor of theCapital Dome Yearbook

Officer of Math Cluband competing in

Math CompetitionsOutdoors Club

Link CrewCross-Country

Community servicework for

National Honor Society


Attend the WesternCulinary Institute inPortland, Oregon to

pursue a careerin baking and pastry

Cami Boughn



Lisa Parker�

Helena High School, Business,10th – 12th grades


Cami Boughn�

Helena High School

Mrs. Parker is my Distinguished Educator. She is aphenomenal business teacher and a wonderful friend.I used to think she was wild. Nearly three years later, shehasn’t changed one bit, and I value that. Mrs. Parker hashelped me succeed in business with her unique sense ofhumor and her heart that loves, laughs and cries. I knowI wouldn’t be where I am today without her continuedsupport. I admire all that she does. I will never forgetabout the extraordinary times we have shared together.

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PARENTSJay Boughn

Jennifer Boughn


Volleyball andAcademic All-State

Business Professionalsof America Chapter;

President and 1st placein two regional eventsAmeriCorps volunteer

service member; completed300 hours of service


Attend Montana StateUniversity majoring in

university studies

Maria Brown



Maria Brown�

Helena High School


Steve Michelson�

Helena High School,Ambiance Choir, 12th grade

In music, as in life, it is the small things that define us.Through Dr. Steve Michelson’s dedication to detail andpassion for beauty, he has taught me the importanceof making a difference in the lives of others. Hisopen-minded and caring methods of teaching inspireeven the most unwilling students to put their best footforward. The honesty Dr. Michelson demonstrates tohis students is unmatched. He never fails to give praisewhen it is due, and treats his students as responsibleadults. Thank you for everything, Dr. Mike!

“

PARENTSWayne B. Brown

Teresa Paquelet-Brown


President of Ambiancewomen's choir

Captain of the HHSVarsity Swim team

Varsity soccerMycobacteriophage

research at Montana TechNational HispanicScholar Finalist


Attend a 4-year collegeto study

biology/research/premed

Kevin Bryant



Marty Scanlon�

Helena High School,Art 9th – 12th grades


Kevin Bryant�

Helena High School

I’ve been to many schools in my life time. My mother wasin the Air Force and was stationed to many base locations.After she retired, we moved to Montana. I didn’t knowanyone here and felt like a strange outsider. It is too lateto make friends when it’s your senior year, the last year ofhigh school. Mr. Scanlon recognized that and helped keepme motivated and always reminded me about my potential.Thanks, Mr. Scanlon, for your support and for keepingme inspired. You did an amazing job making my firstand last year in Helena High a memorable year. I promiseto keep in contact with you and report to you about mylife after high school.

“

PARENTJana Bryant


Attend the Art Institutein Dallas, Texas

Brittany Buchholz



Claudia Crase�

Helena Middle School,English, 7th grade


Brittany Buchholz�

Helena High School

The mark of an amazing person is if knowing them hasmade you a better individual. Claudia Crase is one ofthose amazing people. Not only did her class stir in mean unending love of literature and writing, but she alsoencouraged my growth as a person. Her willingness tohelp me struggle through the growing pains of middleschool and high school made an impact I will neverforget. I feel honored to have been her student and friend.

“

PARENTSLorraine Buchholz

Tom Buchholz


Speech and DebateOrchestra

National Honor Society

PLANS AFTERHIGH SCHOOLAttend college

Marija Carte



Peggy Chamberlain�

Montana City School,2nd grade


Marija Carte�

Helena High School

As I look back over my years of education, oneteacher stands out in my mind very clearly—Mrs. PeggyChamberlain, my second grade teacher. She had a senseof humor and enthusiasm for teaching unparalleledby any others I have met. Not only did she teach me toadd and subtract, she taught me to always have a desireto learn. This trait has helped shape both the studentand person I have become.

“

PARENTSJeff CarteNica Carte


President of theAgape 4H ClubHouse Page for

2007 Legislative SessionVolunteer atEagle Mount

Therapeutic Riding ProgramNational Honor Society


Attend Montana StateUniversity to study

chemical engineering

Andrea Christensen



Tim Speyer�

C.R. Anderson Middle School,Art, 6th and 8th grades


Andrea Christensen�

Capital High School

It was magical, not just his tricks, but his work. Iremember being excited when I first started his class,because it dealt with something I loved—art! Back thenI thought art was drawings colored with paints, crayons,colored pencils, or markers. Mr. Speyer showed me thatdrawing was only one of many hundreds of types of art.He consistently inspired me and other students. One ofthe neatest things he did to inspire our imaginations wasto light a piece of special paper, it only burned a secondbefore disappearing in a bright flash.

“

PARENTSBrian Christensen

Belinda Christensen


Certified HunterEducation instructor

church youthgroup member

community servicevolunteer

Capital centennialcelebration volunteerRace for the Cure and

Governor’s Cup volunteer


Spend the first year withmy elderly grandparentson their ranch assisting

them with their business,then return to school

Bethany Cordell



Kathi Tiefenthaler�

East Valley Middle School (formerly),Communication Arts and Math, 6th grade


Bethany Cordell�

Helena High School

Words cannot even begin to describe what Mrs.Tiefenthaler has meant to me. Besides helping me toexpand upon my love for Math and English, she helpedme through a tough time. Getting used to middle schoolwas a little rough on me, and she went above and beyondthe duties of a teacher and reached out to me. She alwaysencouraged me to do my best, to believe in myself, and tolaugh. She was always there with a smile and a hug, andher compassion has left a lasting impression on me.Mrs. Tienfenthaler, you were not only my teacher, butmy mentor and my friend. I am a better person havingknown you. Thank you for everything.

“

PARENTSVaughn CordellJennifer Cordell


Student Body PresidentJunior Class President,

Sophomore ClassRepresentative, FreshmanClass Secretary/Treasurer;

National Honor Society;MTAD; Link Crew; Band;

Wind Symphony; Jazz, Soloand Ensemble; Volunteer

1st grade religiouseducation teacher and BibleCamp Counselor; Legislative

page; Internship with TheIndependent Record; Helena

High School Mascot;Photographer for HHS

Volleyball team and castof My Fair Lady; Volunteer

preschool dance teaminstructor; Soroptomist

International Club Studentof the Month; Senior class

voted "Most Involved"

PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOLAttend Montana State

University to studymarketing or photography

Christopher Cordingley



ChristopherCordingley

�Helena High School


Karl Wolf�

Central Elementary School,Kindergarten

Karl Wolf is the most creative man I have ever met.The privilege of having him as a teacher made theBig K one of the best years of my life. Fortunately myrelationship with Karl has continued to grow over thelast three years as I have helped him in his class. I amconstantly astounded by his ability to mix his universallyknown humor with a truly great class. The best part ofmy week is the time that I spend laughing and learningwith his kindergarten students.

“

PARENTSTom CordingleyLisa Cordingley


Varsity Soccer Co-CaptainMHSA State Champions

Montana Velo Cycling TeamSpring Meadow Triathlon

Arsenal SoccerGrandstreet Theatre School

Volunteer at CentralSchool KindergartenYMCA Youth SoccerCoach/Golf Coach

Student CouncilNational Honor Society

MTAD3-7-77-Vice President

SwimmingLink Crew leader

Rotary “Student ofthe Month”


Attend the Davidson HonorsCollege at the University

of Montana to studypolitical science

Emily Creasia



Emily Creasia�

Capital High School


Jay Partridge�

Capital High School, AP U.S. History,11th and 12th grades

Mr. Partridge changed my life forever when he handedme The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan. You see,Mr. Partridge not only teaches history to students butpushes us to discover how history shapes what kind ofperson we each become. In my case, Mr. Partridgehelped me to unearth the “radical” feminist I truly am.Mr. Partridge has the ability to invoke in his students astrong sense of conscientiousness in learning the pastso we have the knowledge and drive to improve thefuture of our world.

“

PARENTSFrank CreasiaDori Creasia


Student Body President;Founder/President of

Feminist Club; Founder ofCHS recycling project; VicePresident of Respect Club;

National Honor Society;CHS Student Representative

to Helena EducationFoundation Board; Planned

Parenthood Teen Boardmember; NARAL Pro-ChoiceMT volunteer; Coach/cap-tain on Great Divide SkiTeam and Jr. Olympian,

Nationally-ranked memberof Western Region Jr. Water

Ski Team; Montana GirlsState delegate; Student

of the Month

PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOLAttend either WesternWashington University,

Portland State University orUniversity of Montana to

study journalism, women'sstudies, history, political

science or the humanities

Raine Donohue



Raine Donohue�

Capital High School


Tom Pedersen�

Capital High School,Science Seminar, 12th grade

My first impression of Mr. Pedersen was that of a seriousman attempting to teach a group of forty seniors aboutlife. After bushwhacking through Glacier National Parkand spending hours in Yellowstone looking for bears andwolves, my view of Mr. Pedersen changed completely.I began to appreciate his sense of humor and ability tojoke with his students. Through my years of schooling,I feel that he is one of the few teachers who pusheshis students to embrace the opportunities that arise andprepare for their futures.

“

PARENTSCindy Hanson

David Donohue


Outdoors ClubNational Honor Society

Feminist ClubRespect Club PresidentStudent Council Senior

Class SecretaryCHS soccer

Pen & Ink Literary andArts magazine – assistwith publishing, ratingsubmissions, layout

and design


I am hoping to defermy college acceptancefor a year and spendmy time traveling and

working.

Kate Dramstad



Kate Dramstad�

Helena High School


John George�

Helena High School,Carroll Calculus, 11th grade

Mr. John George knows how to teach math—by helpingstudents teach themselves. In his Carroll calculus class,students are able to explore math, focusing on understandingconcepts rather than plugging numbers into meaninglessalgorithms. Mr. George has mastered explaining just enoughof the material that students are still able to make their owndiscoveries. Whether it is windsurfing stories or FrisbeeFridays, he intuitively knows when students need a littlelight-hearted fun before continuing with hard work. Evenafter leaving his class, Mr. George has remained a wonderfulresource. He is always eager to help on a particularly difficultproblem or listen to how life is going. Thank you, Mr. Georgefor your time and talents. I appreciate them greatly!

“

PARENTSBrenda NordlundHarold Dramstad


Grandstreet TheatrePolicy Debate

TapNational Honor Society

Live at the Civic and Trashfor Trees volunteer


Attend Franklin W. OlinCollege of Engineering,

Needham, Massachusetts

Mallory Ewer-Speck



Judy Everett�

Helena High School,College Counselor


Mallory Ewer-Speck�

Helena High School

Mrs. Everett helped me numerous times with schedulingfiascos, independent studies, and applying to colleges.No matter what the request, Mrs. Everett always dideverything she could to assist me. When I told Mrs.Everett that I wanted to move to Asheville, NorthCarolina for my senior year, she said, ‘All right, let’s makethis work.’ Mrs. Everett offered straight- forward adviceand always kept my interests her top priority. My highschool experience would have been completely differentwithout Mrs. Everett. I literally would not be sitting herein Asheville without her. Thank you, Mrs. Everett.

“

PARENTSDavid EwerGail Speck


Helena Lions Swim TeamHelena Lions Regional Team

Asheville Swim ClubHHS Varsity Swim Team

Montana Academic All StateSwim Team

HHS Swimming finalistMontana All State Orchestra

Superior ratings for solosat Montana District

Music FestivalSuperior ratings for solo

at Montana StateMusic FestivalSummer Youth

Orchestra WorkshopHelena High Varsity

Cross CountryHHS Cycling Club


Attend afour-year college

Kelsey Fanning



Kelsey Fanning�

Capital High School


Kathleen Gerl�

Capital High School, English,9th grade (retired)

Mrs. Gerl, my English I teacher at Capital High, is trulya Distinguished Educator. It is my honor to celebrateher dedication to and passion for teaching. Mrs. Gerl notonly taught me about gerunds and parallel construction,she inspired confidence in my writing ability. But moreimportantly, Mrs. Gerl taught me about living well.She taught me to celebrate success, meet setbacks withgrace and dignity, and to view life’s triumphs and failuresas opportunities for learning and personal growth.Thank you, Mrs. Gerl!

“

PARENTSMike FanningTammy Plubell


Link CrewFeminist/Gender EqualityClub Vice-President and

founding memberYMCA Volunteer Soccer

CoachYMCA Chaperone

Planned Parenthood TeenBoard/Peer Educator

HEF Harrison Writing AwardCapital High Swim TeamCapital High Orchestra

Ecumenical Vacation BibleSchool leader

Church camp counselorHigh school church retreat

Piano; Latin Dance;Yoga; Soccer

PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOLAttend the Davidson Honors

College at University ofMontana to pursue a majorin English, history, political

science, or social work

Jacob Garding



Deb Biehl�

C.R. Anderson Middle School and HelenaMiddle School (formerly), Orchestra


Jacob Garding�

Capital High School

There are teachers who are fun and there are teacherswho are strict, but few teachers have the ability topermanently change a life. My middle school orchestrateacher, Deb Biehl, is one of those rare individuals.Throughout my years of schooling, I have neverexperienced someone with quite the same passion anddedication than I witnessed in Mrs. Biehl. Thank you,Mrs. Biehl, for teaching me that it is not only possible,but it is necessary, to enjoy every single day andexperience life with optimism. For this gift, I amtruly grateful.

“

PARENTSDave Garding

MaryBeth Garding


National Honor SocietyVice President

Editorial Editor ofThe Paw Print

President of ECOSpeech and Debate

Respect ClubOutdoors ClubFeminist Club


College

Kathryn Gianoulias



Julieta Pederson�

Helena High School, Spanish,9th – 12th grades


Kathryn Gianoulias�

Helena High School

After having Mrs. Pederson as a teacher for two years,I have no doubt Spanish will be an important part of myfuture. She inspires her students to explore a new languagewhile learning valuable lessons in communication. Sheencourages her students to explore new things, othercultures, and was even brave enough to venture to Perúwith us. One of Mrs. Pederson’s strongest characteristicsis her desire to know students individually; she is trulyinterested in who the students are and how they aredoing, a quality that sets her apart from others. I willnever forget our discussions on the importance of family,respect, and that sometimes, it’s ok to be a princess.Muchas gracias, Señora.

“

PARENTSBill Gianoulias

Denise Gianoulias


Grandstreet Theatre Schoolplayed Frenchie in Grease

and Joy in CinderellaPresident, Grandstreet

Theatre Student AdvisoryBoard

Florence Crittenton volunteerFriendship Center

American Legion Auxiliary'sGirls State

National Honor SocietyFox Foundation

scholarship recipientPiano


Attend the Davidson HonorsCollege at the University

of Montana to studychemistry or Spanish,

then serve in thePeace Corps

Haley Golz



Haley Golz�

Helena High School


Sandy Wardell�

Helena High School, Biology,10th and 11th grades

Mrs. Wardell has been so much more than a teacherfor me. After two classes and a lunch study group, I nowknow what it means to “follow your dreams.” Mrs.Wardell found something she loves and has dedicatedherself to it. Mrs. Wardell's classes are exciting andintriguing with real world and pertinent informationadded to her curriculum. She opened my mind to themany possibilities and connections that exist throughoutthe world, sparked the desire to explore these to the fullestand inspired me to go into the sciences myself. If youwere to walk into her class, even without any previousexperience with her teaching, I just know you would beable to feel the magic, too.

“

PARENTSBarb Furlong

Marc Golz


Cross-Country CaptainArt

Student Representativeto the School Board

National Honor SocietySpanish/Trip to Peru

Reading


Attend Carleton Collegein Northfield Minnesota

to study biology and math

Alexis Graman



Alexis Graman�

Helena High School


Gretchen Edelen�

Helena High School,English, 10th grade

Thank you Mrs. Edelen for having books on your shelf,for leaving articles once a week with titles from “On theRainy River’ to “Living on a Lifeboat”. Thank you forgiving an evening out of your week to converse, to treatme and other students like people, and to be open andtruthful enough to express your disagreements. Thankyou for the sincere and understanding support you havegiven me since the first time I entered your classroom.I would not be the same if you hadn’t done so.

“

PARENTSTomas GramanKiki Zafiridou


Grandstreet TheatreHelena High varsity soccer

bicyclingreadingdrawing

PLANS AFTERHIGH SCHOOLAttend college

Tyler Hash



Tyler Hash�

Helena High School


Patrick Larson�

Helena High School,A.P. U.S. History

Patrick Larson was a very positive influence on me at apivotal time in my life and had a great effect on who Iam now and on my plans for the future. His enthusiasm,high expectations, depth of knowledge, and creativepresentation inspired learning. He communicated therelevance of history to our modern world and to my life.I realized the importance of helping to preserve whatmany before me have fought to protect. His door wasalways open. Thanks, Mr. Larson.

“

PARENTSDaniel HashJulie Hash


Soldier Leader of CycleArmy BCT

Presidential Scholar candidateBiotech Frontiers MSU

Science Bowl team captainScience Olympiad

Montana Boys StateNational Honor Society VPNational Youth LeadershipForum on National Security

Band Council89th Montana Mounted

Honor GuardVigilante Soccer teamcaptain and refereeL & C Library Teen

Advisory GroupAmerican Mathematics

CompetitionsHHS tennis

HHS Pep band

PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOLAppointed to the United

States Military Academy atWest Point, New York

KayDee Heiple



KayDee Heiple�

Helena High School


Heidi Scanlon�

Capital High School,Counselor

Getting to know Mrs. Scanlon for the past two yearshas been a very memorable experience. She has becomemore than just a teacher to me; she has become a greatfriend. I have learned so much through her compassionand have come to appreciate everything she does. Herkindness and patience have helped shape me into theperson that I am today. My high school career would nothave been as meaningful or fun without Mrs. Scanlonin my life. Thank you so much for everything.

“

PARENTSLarry HeipleLaura Heiple


Honor RollYearbook Editor

Student of the MonthVarsity Track

Basketball TrainerFlorence Crittenton and

Festival of Trees volunteer


Attend Montana StateUniversity and take

general courses

Bryan Hurtle



Keri Upham�

Helena High School, Math


Bryan Hurtle�

Helena High School

Some of my best memories of high school will be aboutgathering around Mrs. Upham’s George Forman grilland toasting our sandwiches at lunchtime. Her classroomwas always an inviting place to learn and socialize.She has the unique ability to take the challengingconcepts of honors math and offer them to students in astimulating and graspable way. More than a good teacher,Mrs. Upham treated me with respect and compassionand made me believe that I could attain whatever I setout to accomplish.

“

PARENTSKimberly HurtleThomas Hurtle


National Honor SocietyVarsity Soccer

Volunteer at the CooperativeHealth Center

Link Crew LeaderCello

YMCA Basketball CoachPrivate art class


Attend Carroll Collegeto study Pre-Medicine

Kenny Jergesen



Kenny Jergesen�

Helena High School


Niki Whearty�

HelenaHigh School,Librarian

Niki Whearty . . . Not too many words can describe thiswonderful lady. By that I mean that she is indescribablyunique. She is by far the most encouraging teacher thereis at Helena High School. She has guided me through therough roads of high school, and showed me that I can dothings for myself. Ms. Whearty only brings out the goodin kids. Since my sophomore year, I have visited herregularly to get help in whatever subject it may be. Evenif she doesn’t know the subject, she will give it a go. Theonly way I can describe her is to say that she is the reasonI stayed in school and probably most of the reason I amgraduating. Thanks, Ms. Whearty.

“

PARENTSRamona ReillyKen Jergesen


JMGFestival of Trees and

Toys for Tots volunteer


Attend DickinsonState University tostudy engineering

Cody Koffman



John Chart�

Capital High School, Calculus


Cody Koffman�

Capital High School

Throughout my high school career, many teachers havesignificantly influenced my life. My current math teacher,Mr. Chart, is included among them. My junior year wasa turning point for me regarding my academic interests;Mr. Chart played a large role. He gave me the confidenceI needed to narrow down my interests to math andscience. Now I am able to pursue my interest in achemical engineering major with confidence. Thank you,Mr. Chart.

“

PARENTSBeverly Bell

Michael Bond

COMMUNITY SERVICEAND ACTIVITIESFootball and Swim

Team CaptainChurch band volunteer


Attend West Point

Alyssa Komac



Linda Paull�

Helena High School, P.E.,10th gradeand track/hurdle coach, 9th grade


Alyssa Komac�

Helena High School

Mrs. Paull has been a positive influence in both myclassroom and extracurricular endeavors at Helena HighSchool. Her encouragement and steadfast commitmentto my success have allowed me to pursue my fullpotential. She is an irreplaceable friend and mentorwho has always kept her door open. Mrs. Paull demandsthe best from her students and athletes alike. I amfortunate to have had her as a teacher and coach.Thanks for everything, Mrs. Paull.

“

PARENTSAnn KomacMatt Komac


National Honor Society3-7-77'stennis

artsoccer

basketballtrack

Girls State DelegateAcademic All-state

U.S. Army Reserve NationalScholar/Athlete

January ExchangeStudent of the Month

Link Crew


Attend University ofMontana’s Davidson

Honors College

Ginnie LaMere



Zach Hawkins�

Helena and Capital High Schools,Upward Bound Coordinator


Ginnie LaMere�

Helena High School

Zach became the Upward Bound coordinator for Helenaduring my junior year. Since then he has made sure thatI completed the things necessary for me to achieve mygoals. Upward Bound is a program for high schoolstudents of low-income families who will be firstgeneration college students. Zach has made it hisbusiness that each Helena UB senior actually achievesthat goal. During our weekly meetings he provided thetools, knowledge, and skills needed for us to succeed.My future is brighter because of the help Zach gaveto me.

“

PARENTSToby LaMereDot LaMere

COMMUNITY SERVICEAND ACTIVITIESVice President of

Thespian Troupe 745Treasurer of MontanaTech Upward Bound

Foundation Challengescholarship

Montana Mindsscholarship recipient


Attend Montana Techfor a secondary education

degree in mathematics

Shelby Lewis



Mark Gray�

Capital High School, English,10th and 12th grades


Shelby Lewis�

Capital High School

What do you see in a stained glass window? I see vibrantcolors displaying outstanding pictures in great detail.To me, Mr. Gray, my English teacher at Capital HighSchool is just that – a stained glass window. He shineswith encouragement, joy and enthusiasm in all he does.Because of this, he has given me a glimpse of the manydifferent “colors” displayed within literature by bringinglight to a subject I once dreaded. I would not be theperson I am today without Mr. Gray. He has given methe confidence to shine and share with the world allI have to offer. Thanks, Mr. Gray, for bringing light andcolor to my life.

“

PARENTSPaul Lewis

Angie Lewis


Big Brothers/Big Sisters;Peer Mentoring; Young Life;Last Chance Riders Assoc.;Youth Alive; Mission trips toJuarez, Mexico; server at the

Empty Bowls Fundraiser; sorterat Food Share; Operation

Christmas Child shoeboxesfor Samaratin's Purse;

“Re-Store” volunteer for Habitatfor Humanity; server at theBishop Eludi (of Tanzania)

Fundraiser Dinner; EvangelicalCovenant Church Youth Group;Student-led bible study at ECC;Florence Crittenton Home; as-

sistant for a special needschild at ECC; A.W.A.N.A. class

helper at ECC;

PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOLAccepted to Montana Wilder-

ness School of the Bible for the2008/2009 school year. Thenattend Corban College in Ore-

gon to study Elementary Educa-tion with plans to work with the

African Children's Choir as amissionary/elementary teacher.

Dayna Loy



Doug Shenkle�

Helena High School, Chemistry I & II,11th and 12th grades


Dayna Loy�

Helena High School

Mr. Shenkle is a teacher who is impossible to forget.He is both a fountain of boisterous character and awell of patience and I have never had a teacher whoso challenged me to reach my highest potential. I amforever grateful to him for not only introducing me to thewonders of chemistry, but also for teaching me to believein myself. I can only hope that my future professors canoffer even half of the knowledge that he has taught me.Thank you, Mr. Shenkle.

“

PARENTSAlan Loy

Melissa Loy


NationalHonor Society

Science Olympiad andScience Bowl Teams

Catechist atSt. Cyril and Methodius

teaching first gradeLink Crew


Attend Montana StateUniversity to pursue a

career in either chemistryor biology

Jill Melcher



Jill Melcher�

Helena High School


Beth Mazanec�

Helena High School, Orchestra, 9th – 12thgrades, Music Theory, 10th and 11th grades

Not everyone has a teacher as great as Beth Mazanec.Heck, not everybody gets to meet a person as great asBeth Mazanec. I, however, have been lucky enoughto learn from Mrs. Mazanec as a member of theHHS orchestra, a student in Music Theory classes andas one of her private students for 10 years. Heruncompromising work ethic, understanding,encouragement, professionalism, grace, wry senseof humor, and quiet brilliance have inspired me tostrive to become not just a better musician, but abetter human being.

“

PARENTSSallie MelcherJohn Melcher


OrchestraScience Club

DECA


Attend MontanaState University

Morgan Mends



Morgan Mends�

Helena High School


Kathleen Prody�

Helena High School (formerly),English 9th and 11th grades

Two years with Mrs. Prody taught me not only whichRoman gods acted as their Greek counterparts and howto place commas, but also how to think critically aboutproblems and ideas. By her tireless example, she inspiredme to offer my best effort instead of settling for less.This commitment encouraged me to organize mythought process and to approach life with the sameamount of dedication and energy she displays. A truescholar herself, Mrs. Prody encourages her students tocopy her example and to achieve their potential.

“

PARENTSNigel MendsJane Mends


National Honor Societyattendance secretary

3-7-77s MemberOrchestra

Senior AcolyteNational Merit Finalist



chemical engineering

Lauren Miller



Lauren Miller�

Capital High School


Tana Cooper�

C.R. Anderson Middle School,English, 7th grade

Rarely can a person look up to someone whom theytower over height-wise. I have had the opportunity toexperience just this. From the first day of my seventhgrade year, I knew Mrs. Cooper would have an impacton my life. Her personality was always convivial and hersmile constantly lit up the room. Mrs. Cooper’s positiveoutlook helped me overcome many dismal days. Herfriendly words and compassionate heart made painstakingtasks such as public speaking seem as simple as recitingclever poems to the class. Mrs. Cooper taught me thateven the smallest people can make a difference, as longas they approach life with a smile on their faces.

“

PARENTSScott Miller

Carolyn Miller


Student of the MonthPresident of MBI (Montana

Behavioral Initiative)Vice President of Key Club

Treasurer of CHS ECONational Honor Society

Capital High's Ambassadorto HOBY

Capital HighHomecoming Queen

Varsity Track and FieldVarsity Basketball

Church volunteer pianistGod's Love volunteer

Special Olympics volunteer


Attend Carroll Collegeto study Pre-medicine tobecome a pediatrician

Shauna Milne-Price



Charla Kempa�

Central Elementary School,4th and 5th grades


Shauna Milne-Price�

Helena High School

Charla Kempa is an extremely gifted teacher. Althoughwe were only in elementary school, Mrs. Kempa treatedmy classmates and me with a respect that I have rarelyexperienced. She taught us to challenge ourselves, butalways gave us room to make mistakes. Because of herrespect and high expectations, I grew and maturedimmensely during my fifth grade year. Mrs. Kempa isan energetic and fun woman, with an inspiring attitudethat makes her an invaluable asset to our district.

“

PARENTSLorna MilneMike PriceJon Motl


ViolinPiano

Helena Symphony-ViolinCross-Country

4-H


Attend WashingtonUniversity in St. Louis

or Harvard

Ellie Newell



Ellie Newell�

Helena High School


John Hartman�

Helena High School,World History

Mr. Hartman is passionate about history, and it rubs offon the students in his classes. We didn’t simply learnnames and dates, we delved into the philosophies behindthe major shifts in western culture. Mr. Hartman trulycares about the well-being of his students, and has beenknown to tell a great story or two. (Hook Man, anyone?)Taking his Western Civilization course was a majorhighlight of my high school career, partially becauseof the fascinating history we covered, but mostly becausehe is a wonderful teacher and man.

“

PARENTSSue Newell

Bruce Newell


ViolinTelemark and

Cross-Country SkiingCross-Country Running

Backpacking


Attend Whitman Collegein Walla Walla, Washington,

with hopes to studyabroad in South America

Lindsey Nickel



Lindsey Nickel�

Capital High School


Sue Butler�

Capital High School

Mrs. Sue Butler or Mrs. B as I call her is a wonderfullytalented teacher who both teaches and inspires. Shewas my teacher sophomore year and this year, so I’ve hada lot of time to get to know her. She not only taught meto sew, she taught me patience and also how to look good,even great. She treats all of her students the same andgives every person the respect that they deserve. Shealso has a great sense of humor; sometimes it evenfeels like she is one of us. I love it and I love her.

“

PARENTSLarry Nickel


National Honor SocietyPeers Club President

TrackCommunity volunteer



business marketing

Mikal Pillatzke



Manuel Garza�

Helena High School,Medical Preparation


Mikal Pillatzke�

Helena High School

Mr. Manny Garza stands out as my DistinguishedEducator. He never hesitates to give us all of his time,in and out of the classroom. He has exposed me totremendous opportunity, pushed me to my full potential,and helped me find what I believe will be my lifelongpassion for helping people and pursuing my careerin medicine. I will never forget his inspiring words,“Successful people REFUSE to waste time!!”

“

PARENTSDavid PillatzkeLori Pillatzke


National Honor SocietySoroptomist Student

of the MonthLink Crew

Varsity VolleyballScience Circus

Choir Section LeaderOrchestra

All-state choirPiano; vocal

instruction; artWomen’s EnsembleHealth OccupationsStudents of America

Aspen Gardens AssistedLiving volunteerFestival of TreesNight to Shine

Choir Talent showState Music Festival

PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOLAttend Gonzaga University

to study nursing

Caroline Quinn



Julie (Beaver) Ladd�

Helena High School, Biology II,11th grade


Caroline Quinn�

Helena High School

Mrs. Ladd made Biology II the best part of my day.Her funny, relaxed personality mixed with her interestingand vigorous class, created the best combination that aclass could have. I loved that we stepped out of thenormal classroom routine and got to dissect, use biologyto solve crimes, and explore other areas of the science.Bio II not only helped me last year, but continues tohelp me in my classes this year. Mrs. Ladd’s love ofscience has inspired me to continue in biology and tochoose it as my major next year.

“

PARENTSCandida Quinn

Kevin Quinn


Varsity cheerleadingVarsity tennis

Link Crew leaderHOSA (Health Occupations

Students of America)National Honor Society

PLANS AFTERHIGH SCHOOLAttend either

St. Francis Xavier or Queen’sUniversity to

major in biology thengo to dental school

Diane Rauch



Joy Lustgraaf�

Helena High,Calculus


Diane Rauch�

Helena High School

I was absolutely terrified to begin calculus this year.I knew it would be difficult and I wasn’t sure I was readyfor the challenge. Fortunately, Mrs. Lustgraaf wasextremely patient and thanks to her excellent teaching,I have thrived. When I first met Mrs. Lustgraaf, I neverdreamed we would become fast friends with so muchin common, such as playing the cello and loving earthscience. Thanks to her, I’ll never let math intimidateme again. Thank you, Mrs. Lustgraaf! You are mykindred spirit!

“

PARENTSKevin RauchMarie Rauch


National Honor SocietyLink Crew

All-State OrchestraCellobration

HHS Chamber OrchestraORLC Youth LeaderUniversity of Idaho

EngineeringMath and Science Award

of ExcellenceHHS Science CircusTheater Orchestra

District and State MusicFestival Cello SoloistHHS string quartet


Attend Montana StateUniversity to study geology,

hoping to have acareer working withgeothermic features

Mary Raymond



Mary Raymond�

Helena High School


Jo Hagler�

East Valley Middle School,World Cultures, 8th grade

Ms. Hagler taught me the number one thing in thisworld… RESPECT! She reminded me that no matterhow hard things could be in this world, there will alwaysbe something good coming out of any situation. In theclassroom she gave hands-on learning in a variety of waysto show me the values of life. Ms. Hagler taught me tolive the journey instead of live for a destination. She isa wonderful teacher who knows so much!

“

PARENTSSherry Divine

Randy Raymond


Catty ShackSchool store

Church eventsHelena community

volunteer

PLANS AFTERHIGH SCHOOLBlonco Blonco

Cosmetology Schoolin Billings, Montana

Cristina Riddock



Robert Holter�

Helena High School, Technical Theatre,10th – 12th grades


Cristina Riddock�

Helena High School

Robert Holter, my tech theater teacher at Helena High,has inspired me to work hard and achieve my goals.He gave me a passion for theater that I will hold closethe rest of my life. He was always willing to take me inand treated me like one of his own. He also filled myhead with words of wisdom such as “you don’t need aboyfriend,” “if you see a silverfish step on it” and “runthe actors over that won’t move.” Thanks, Papa H.

“

PARENTSGwen RiddockRon Riddock


Master Carpenter in theaterUpward Bound secretary

Skills USAOver 1,000 hours ofcommunity servicethroughout Helena,

Butte and Anaconda


Attend University ofMontana in Missoula to

major in technical theatreand minor in drafting

Beth Sabol



Ken Rasile�

Project for Alternative Learning, Science


Beth Sabol�

Project for Alternative Learning

Ken Rasile is a smart and wonderful educator. He hasan answer for just about anything, but if he doesn’t,he will find it. Ken influenced my education by helpingand motivating me every step of the way. He influencedmy life because I graduated from high school as aDistinguished Achiever!

“

PARENTSSarah RizzoChuck RizzoJerry Sabol


Project for AlternativeLearning STACRepresentative


Attend the Universityof Montana–Helena

with plans to transferto a veterinarian

technician program

Jake Schwaller



Judy Salisbury�

East Valley Middle School,Librarian


Jake Schwaller�

Helena High School

Judy Salisbury has played an important role in myeducation by going beyond the normal requirementsof being a teacher. Mrs. Salisbury is always working toreach the best in her students and supports their individualpassions. For me, this always meant having the next andnewest library book ready to go, as well as helping mewith my latest writing assignment. Through her constantguidance and our shared love of books, I was inspired toadvance in English, which is the career I have chosen topursue. Judy Salisbury lit that flame in me, and I am hon-ored to select her as my Distinguished Educator.

“

PARENTSCarrie SchwallerRay Schwaller


Student Council officerFootball Captain

Jazz band and band choir3-7-77s

National Honor SocietyCatholic Youth Coalition

leadership boardmusic minister

Big Brothers Big SistersKay McKenna YouthFoundation activities

leader


Attend University of Maryin Bismarck on a football

scholarship to studyEnglish and Pre-Law

Lacey Seiller



Kelly Morand�

Capital High School,Peer Mentoring


Lacey Seiller�

Capital High School

At some point in a person’s life they are influencedby someone. In my high school career, Ms. KelleyMorand, my peer mentoring teacher and Link Crewleader, was that person. While taking her class for twoyears, I have had the privilege of working with andtutoring children. My dream for the future is to becomean elementary teacher. Also since I have taken her class,I have become very active in the community and havehad a more positive outlook on life and the differencesI have made.

“

PARENTSNicolle Seiller


Link CrewBig Brothers Big Sisters

National Teen DatingViolence Awareness and

Prevention WeekRe-Act program

4th grade math and readingtutor at Four Georgians

Elementary SchoolVolunteer builder at

Memorial Park


Attend College of Idahoin Caldwell to pursue adegree in elementary

education

Daniel Sorenson



Joni Chenoweth�

Capital High School, HonorsEnglish III, 11th grade


Daniel Sorenson�

Capital High School

I would like to talk about a teacher who has had aprofound influence on, not only my high school career,but also my life. Mrs. Joni Chenoweth , my JuniorHonors English III teacher, taught me what it is tobe a successful individual. She brought the manyoutstanding works of famous American authors intomy horizons in an entertaining and unique fashion andI will take them with me for the rest of my life.Thank you, Mrs. Chenoweth.

“

PARENTSKaren SorensonRalph Sorenson


Varsity footballVarsity track

Orchestra - ViolaNational Honor Society


Attend college tostudy civil engineering

and business

Antony Speranza



Chuck Bozdog�

C.R. Anderson Middle School,Mathcounts, 6th – 8th grades


Antony Speranza�

Capital High School

I remember my first day in Mr. Bozdog’s Mathcountsclass as a sixth grader, and feeling dizzy at the blindingspeed with which he was throwing problems up on theboard. I was amazed to be in a math class that didn’t lullme into a stupor of boredom. Over the three years I hadMr. Bozdog as my teacher, I consistently felt challenged,and because of that, I learned an enormous amountabout mathematics and problem solving. I canconfidently say Mr. Bozdog was the most influentialperson to my academic pursuits in mathematics.

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PARENTSDominick Speranza

Ellen Speranza


National Honor SocietyMathcounts Coach

Outdoors Club PresidentPen & Ink LiteraryMagazine Editor

PLANS AFTERHIGH SCHOOLAttend MIT tomajor in math

Jerin Stanger



Jan Jamruszka-Wilson�

Capital High School, Spanish 3and AP 5, 11th and 12th grades


Jerin Stanger�

Capital High School

Señora Jamruszka-Wilson’s energetic personality andenthusiasm for foreign language pours out over herstudents. Whenever I walk into her class, her excitementcarries over to me and brightens my day. Not only doesshe teach Spanish so that it is easy to understand, butshe incorporates current issues, cultural experiences,and entertaining stories to make Spanish a part of ourlives. I love Señora Jamruszka-Wilson’s optimistic andhappy view of life. Her confidence inspires me to workhard and continue learning all I can.

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PARENTSJim StangerSuzi Stanger


Varsity cross country; JV track;Foot Locker Western RegionalCross Country; Women’s choir;

All-State Choir; Montana AAChoir Festival; Choir soprano

section leader; Outdoors/Environmental Club; Math Club;National Honor Society; Lewis

and Clark Library Teen AdvisoryBoard; 2nd grade tutor;

Humane Society; God’s LoveHomeless Shelter volunteer;

Food Share volunteer; Mia Maidand Laurel class president;Young Women in ExcellenceAward; Seminary and youth

activities pianist

PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOLAttend Brigham YoungUniversity to obtain a

Bachelor’s degree in plantbiology and a Masters in

plant ecology with a minorin Spanish

Alayna White



Alayna White�

Capital High School


Dennis Peterson�

Capital High School, Math,10th – 12th grades

The subject of math often seems impossible to learnand even harder to teach. Mr. Dennis Petersonovercomes this barrier every day. He helped meunderstand the immense confusion of calculus, andI have grown to love the subject, something I thoughtcould never happen. His unwavering cheerful andexcited attitude, his willingness to help out wheneverpossible, and his always evident fondness for teachingmake Mr. Peterson a teacher I will truly never forget.

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PARENTSJim White

Shelley White


National Honor SocietyConcert Master of the

Capital High SchoolChamber Orchestra

Administrative Director ofMontana DECA Student

Board of DirectorsTutor at Jim Darcy

SchoolMath Club


Attend Portland StateUniversity to study

pre-medical sciences

Max Whitney



Max Whitney�

Helena High School


Robert Loveridge�

Helena High School, Band,9th – 12th grades

Mr. Loveridge, my band director at Helena High Schoolfor four years, has had a big impact on my life. His dailyanecdotes and caring attitude helped me get throughevery day of high school. His love and compassion formusic reflect in his students’ stellar performances, wherehis hard work is truly put to the test. Any student who hashad Mr. Loveridge would say he is a terrific role model;to me, he is that and a great friend as well. Thank you,Mr. Loveridge!

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PARENTSKate WhitneyDirk Whitney


FootballTennisBand

National Honor Society3-7-77's service club

Live! at the Civic VolunteerHomecoming King


Attend University ofMontana to study

pharmaceutical engineeringand music

Marcus Wilkison



Marcus Wilkison�

Helena High School


Lee Holmes�

Helena High School, Drafting

Mr. Holmes inspired me to develop my skills and abilitiesin his architectural and drafting classes. His expectations,challenges and encouragement sparked my interest andmotivated me along my educational journey. His humorand passion for life are contagious. And you can’t beat thecookies he makes. I am grateful for his knowledgeand instruction using up-to-date technology. Mr. Holmesenabled me to see the seemingly endless possibilities inarchitecture and engineering. I feel fortunate for havinghad Mr. Holmes as an instructor for these past three years.

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PARENTSWade Wilkison

Margaret Wilkison


National Honor Society;Boys’ State Public ServiceCommissioner; Awarded

Special Recognition for theAmerican Math Contest; Math

Counts Competition; HHS WindSymphony trumpet player; Bandand jazz band; Varsity Football;

Track; National Pole VaultSummit in Reno, NV;

Destination ImaginationRegional and State

competitions - 1st place threeyears; Destination ImaginationGlobal Competition in Knoxville,TN - Global Da Vinci Award for

creativity; Festival Of Treesvolunteer; Volunteer MissionTrips to Orphanage in Mexico


Attend Montana StateUniversity in Bozeman with

majors in engineeringand architecture

Jane Zellar



Jason Neiffer�

Capital High School, Social Studiesand Newspaper, 10th – 12th grades


Jane Zellar�

Capital High School

During a summer camp after seventh grade, I becamea defense lawyer in a case involving Britney Spears anda pair of Spongebob boxers. I also met Jason Neiffer.From that summer to my senior year, Mr. Neiffer turnedme into a legal expert, foreign diplomat, historianand newspaper editor. I met a fellow technophile inMr. Neiffer, one with varied interests who engaged mein meaningful conversations and taught me to questionthe status quo, to always look for improvement. Thankyou, Mr. Neiffer, for all the complaints you’ve listenedto and the advice you’ve given.

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PARENTSSusan Gallagher

Ron Zellar


Helena School BoardStudent Trustee

Student Council - multipleelected offices

Varsity Tennis CaptainModel United Nations

The Paw Printco-editor-in-chief

National Honor SocietyMath tutor at C.R. Anderson

Middle SchoolChurch youth group


Attend Columbia Universityin New York to

study engineering

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