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GRADUATION MAY 26, 2018 THE SHERIDAN PRESS 3
While achievements many, that’s not what will be remembered
If the SHS Class of 2018 could be described
by one word it would be this: involved.
Ranging from successful athletes, tal-
ented musicians and witty high-scoring
test-takers to creative artists and communi-
ty-oriented straight-up good kids, the Class
of 2018 has it all, and we don’t specialize
either.
Whether their passion be for the arts, sci-
ences or sports, most of the members of the
graduating class are involved in more than
one extracurricular activity, contributing
heavily to SHS’s 72 percent
participation rate in school
activities.
Most importantly, our senior
class was one of the most aca-
demically competitive classes
to pass through the doors. We
boasted one perfect score on
the ACT, four National Merit
Finalists, four National Merit Commended
Students, nine UW Trustee Scholars, 57
recipients of Hathaway Scholarships and
70 kids who scored 25 or higher on the ACT,
and those are just the first few honors that
come to mind. Furthermore, our valedictorian
took 10 Advanced Placement classes while
maintaining a 4.0 cumulative GPA while our
four (yes that’s right, four) salutatorians took
nine AP classes throughout high school and
maintained a 4.0 as well.
While maintaining academic excellence
(3.52 average GPA), our seniors excelled on
the field, track, court and pool. Under senior
leadership, the football team won its third
consecutive state championship. The girls
swim team, girls indoor track team, boys bas-
ketball team and boys outdoor track team
all brought home runner-up trophies; and
the boys golf team and girls outdoor track
team both took home third place trophies.
Not only that, but we also had a slew of in-
dividual state champions as well as national
qualifiers.
Moreover, our SHS seniors were remarkably
well accomplished in non-athletic activities.
We sent two seniors to Speech and Debate
nationals, had people participate on the
nationally award winning and five-time state
champion We The People team, sent top-
in-the-state kids to Skills USA nationals and
had participants on the Destination Imag-
ination state champion team. In the music
department, we had 10 band, six orchestra
and two choir All-Staters as well as four of
those nominated for and one recipient of the
outstanding senior award at the WHSAA All-
State concert.
Inevitably, I am leaving out some accom-
plishments of the Class of 2018, but we
clearly have left a positive mark on the pro-
grams at SHS through the continual pursuit
of the culture of excellence.
However, these accolades aren’t going to
be what I remember most about high school,
and I am sure my classmates feel the same.
We are going to remember the moments
leading up to and in preparation for these
pinnacle moments: all of the long bus rides
and overnight trips, hard practices in bliz-
zards, jokes muttered during class to lighten
the mood, inspiring words from teachers and
classmates alike and countless other memo-
ries with friends we’ve made over the last 13
years of school.
I am going to miss this charismatic, sup-
portive, conscientious group of seniors.
Through all of the highs and lows of school,
my class is known to unite and rally in spirit,
never failing to crack a joke and always
pushing for excellence (dare I say perfection).
I wish all my classmates the best in their
future, and I am confident that the SHS Class
of 2018 is going to produce some exemplary
contributors to society.
I would also like to thank all of the teachers
and administrators in SCSD2 for their contin-
ual work toward the success of students and
the creation of a safe and engaging learning
environment.
PIPPIN ROBISON is the Sheridan High School Class of 2018
valedictorian.
Robison
Congratulations, graduates — dream bigFROM STAFF REPORTS
SHERIDAN — For many years, The Sheridan
Press has published a special section to high-
light the seniors graduating from high school.
We’ve included photographs of the students
and articles and stories. This year, we gave
the notepad to each school’s valedictori-
ans. As leaders of their respective schools,
we hope their thoughts capture the hopes,
dreams and memories of the Class of 2018.
Congratulations!
Teacher Mike Thomas holds a We the People state championship T-shirt during class at Sheri-
dan High School Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
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Broncs head coach Don Julian, left, assistant coach Jeff Mowry and quarter-back Aaron Woodward look at game video during the class 4A state champion-ship against Natrona County High School at War Memorial Stadium in LaramieNov. 11, 2017.
4 MAY 26, 2018 THE SHERIDAN PRESS GRADUATION
SHERIDANHIGH SCHOOL
Sidnee Rae
Anderson
NORTHERN WYOMING MENTAL
HEALTH
Daniel Landon Alsup
FLETCHER CONSTRUCTION
SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Isaac Paul Angeloff
DICK ANDERSON CO.
Hunter Scott
Andersen
ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXTERIORS
Mallarie Shae
Apodaca
BANK OF SHERIDAN
Kaleb Michael-Ace
Anthony
NORTHEAST WYOMING
PEDIATRICS
Blayne Albert Baker HAMMER CHEVROLET
PERKINSTHE POWDER HORN
SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Kathryn Therese
Bammel
THE SHERIDAN PRESS
Bradley Eugene
Bauder
DICK ANDERSON CO.
Jennifer Taylor
Bauer
SHERIDAN COUNTY IMPLEMENT
Sachet Renea Bean
CITCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Wrylee Allayn
Barnett
BANK OF SHERIDAN
Justin Richard Bailey
SHERIDAN COLLEGE
Steen Mckenzie
Avery
DECKER COAL
SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Kathryn Grace
Arneson
POWDER RIVER ENERGY
Allison Michelle
Arndt
ERA CARROLL REALTY
SHERIDAN COUNTY IMPLEMENT
Kaylee Nicole
Abernatha
EYECARE OF THE BIG HORNS
Noel Ignacio
Aguirre Quevedo
SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
GRADUATION MAY 26, 2018 THE SHERIDAN PRESS 5
Christian Spencer
Bradley
HAMMER CHEVROLET
Michael A. Brastrup
CITCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Jenna Renee Bevers
SHERIDAN FLOOR TO CEILING
Walker Titus Billings
SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Austin Travis
Borzenski
THE SHERIDAN PRESS
Ashley Rose Beld
THE SHERIDAN PRESS
Skye Korfanta
Bensel
SHERIDAN COUNTY IMPLEMENT
Samuel Drake
Begoon
NORTHERN WYOMING MENTAL HEALTH
Samuel Dean Boyles
DICK ANDERSON CO.
Taylor Mae Bowie
NORTHERN WYOMING
MENTAL HEALTH
Quinn Logan Bourne
KANE FUNERAL HOME
Frank Eugene
Bringham
THE SHERIDAN PRESS
Helen Elaine Burch
EBIA HEARING
Hayden Richard
Burgess
BANK OF SHERIDAN
Quinton Thomas
Brooks
SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Christopher William
Brown
LATITUDES
Amanda Carley
Buckler
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Vada Marie Burns
DICK ANDERSON CO.
Abagail Rose Chavez
BANK OF SHERIDAN
Nina Suzanne
Charlson
WHITE SWAN BARBER SHOP
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Chambers
HAMMER CHEVROLET
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BANK OF SHERIDAN
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SHERIDAN COLLEGE
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Buszkiewic
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ALPHA GRAPHICS
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DECKER COAL
EYE CARE OF THE BIG HORNS
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Bailey Joy Coon
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXTERIORS
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EBIA HEARING
SHERIDAN COLLEGE
ERA CARROLL REALTY
Johnathan Benjamin
De Leon
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Noah Sage
DeGrange
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SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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BANK OF SHERIDAN
Zachariah David
Davis
KANE FUNERAL HOME
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Destefano BANK OF SHERIDAN
SHERIDAN MOTOR
ERA CARROLL REALTY
Lennon Paige
Dregoiw
HAMMER CHEVROLET
FARMER’S CO-OP
Austin Christopher
Dooley
CITCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Michael Wayne
Donaldson
BANK OF SHERIDAN
Thomas Wilhelm
Detmer
WYO THEATER
Mikel Scott Dobson
DICK ANDERSON CO.
Nicole Elizabeth
Dillon
SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
GRADUATION MAY 26, 2018 THE SHERIDAN PRESS 7
Kelsey Francis
Fleming
DICK ANDERSON CO.
Lauren Asley Forni
NORTHERN WYOMING
MENTAL HEALTH
David William Etter
NORTHERN WYOMING
MENTAL HEALTH
Sebastian Michael
Field
BANK OF SHERIDAN
Brooklyn Amanda
Fields
KILLY’S
Dawson Brooks
Duncan
SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Noah Thane
Erickson
PERKINS
Madelyn Elizabeth
Estes
REAL DEALS
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Duenow
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Ashlee Nicole
Flannery
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Brandon Kenneth
Fitzpatrick
BANK OF SHERIDAN
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Fisher-Hebein
HAMMER CHEVROLET
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXTERIORS
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CITCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
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French
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SHERIDAN FLOOR TO CEILING
Evan William Gagner
DICK ANDERSON CO.
Kaycie Taylor Rhea
Garner
SHERIDAN COLLEGE
REAL DEALS
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Gransbery
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Ashley Rose Granger
KANE FUNERAL HOME
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Gonda
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EYE CARE OF THE BIG HORNS
Chandler Braxton
House
SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Stephanie Ann
Handley
HAMMER CHEVROLET
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Hanson
CITCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Casen Faith Hart
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Gustafson
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KILLY’S
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NORTHERN WYOMING
MENTAL HEALTH
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Huson
BANK OF SHERIDAN
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HAMMER CHEVROLET
Ava Marie
Johannesmeyer
SHERIDAN COLLEGE
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HAMMER CHEVROLET
Kailee Christine
Ingalls
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Iverson
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Johnston
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SHERIDAN COLLEGE
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Jones
NORTHERN WYOMING
MENTAL HEALTH
Connor Michael
Jorgenson
FLETCHER CONSTRUCTION
Zoie Madison Jones
PERKINS
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ALPHA GRAPHICS
GRADUATION MAY 26, 2018 THE SHERIDAN PRESS 9
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NORTHERN WYOMING
MENTAL HEALTH
Thaddeus Alexander
Lipke
DICK ANDERSON CO.
Sage Flower Koltiska
SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
ERA CARROLL REALTY
SHERIDAN COUNTY IMPLEMENT
Samantha Grace
Kinnison
SHERIDAN MOTOR
Trace Ryan Koetting
DICK ANDERSON CO.
Emily Christine
Kilpatrick
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Kaitlin Ashley King
BANK OF SHERIDAN
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Kennedy
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Taylor Sky LaFond
HAMMER CHEVROLET
Dakota Shaleen
Benet LaFond
BANK OF SHERIDAN
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Kailey Reanna
Loomis
SHERIDAN COLLEGE
FARMER’S CO-OP
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SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Andrew Paul
Mavrakis
HAMMER CHEVROLET
Cooper Gregory
Luhman
SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Misty Belle Madden
BANK OF SHERIDAN
Emma Rose Manor
THE SHERIDAN PRESS
Bridgette Elaine
Maxey
COWBOY STATE BANK
Caleb James Keller
ALPHA GRAPHICS
Blaine Vito Miranda
SHERIDAN COLLEGE
Ryan Tibor Miller
NORTHERN WYOMING
MENTAL HEALTH
Karly Rose McClure
BANK OF SHERIDAN
Emily Michelle Miller
DICK ANDERSON CO.
Tristan Michael
McGee
ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXTERIORS
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Ashton Scott Noble
DECKER COAL
Samara Jane Ordahl
SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Maxwel Morgan
Myers
ALPHA GRAPHICS
Cydney Dawn
Mullaney
DICK ANDERSON CO.
Tristan Thierry
Murdoch
BANK OF SHERIDAN
Byron Ediberto
Morales-Perez
DICK ANDERSON CO.
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Morris
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MENTAL HEALTH
Cassie Grace Parisi
HAMMER CHEVROLET
Oscar Warren Patten
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Skyleur Paige
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Vance Riley Poprycz
SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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Phillips
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Ralston
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BANK OF SHERIDAN
Claire Wilson Reed
NORTHERN WYOMING
MENTAL HEALTH
Chance Sherman
Quarterman
SHERIDAN COLLEGE
THE POWDER HORN
Riley Shea Rafferty
DICK ANDERSON CO.
Allison Paige Puuri
HAMMER CHEVROLET
Woodrow Logan
Nasser Richards
BANK OF SHERIDAN
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Kaylee Rae Reiff
DICK ANDERSON CO.
Nathan John Roma
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BANK OF SHERIDAN
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FLETCHER CONSTRUCTION
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FLETCHER CONSTRUCTION
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HAMMER CHEVROLET
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EYE CARE OF THE BIG HORNS
Brandt Russell
Steiner
HAMMER CHEVROLET
Mackenna Haley
Swan
NORTHERN WYOMING
MENTAL HEALTH
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SHERIDAN COLLEGE
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3 students in race for valedictorian reflectBIG HORN — One-tenth of a point.
That’s all that separated the three top
students at Big Horn High School who were
in the running for the Class of 2018 honor of
valedictorian.
Nathaniel McAdoo, Jill Mayer and Caroline
Haile all made each other bet-
ter students and better people,
pushing each other to achieve.
As the race came to an end
this week, McAdoo earned the
top spot. He’ll attend University
of Arizona - Tucson this fall.
Meanwhile, Haile will attend
Michigan State University with
the hopes of one day having a career in jour-
nalism or her own podcast, and Mayer will at-
tend Indiana University with plans to study
human biology.
All three students recently shared their
thoughts on their time spent at BHHS.
Here’s a quick look at what they had to say,
with answers edited for length.
The Sheridan Press: BHHS is a small
school. In what ways do you think that is a
weakness? In what ways do you see that
as a strength?
McAdoo: To me, the biggest strength of
attending a small school, like Big Horn, is the
relationship that I was able to develop with
my teachers. The smaller student body and
class size allows a lot of one-on-one time
with your teachers. This not
only helps with academics, but
it also helps you build a bond
with your teachers. Unfortu-
nately, the small class size can
also be very isolating. In a large
school there are numerous
groups, clubs, sports, etc. for
students to find their fit. How-
ever, at a small school, especially one as ath-
letically-oriented as Big Horn, many kids who
aren’t athletes find it hard to fit in.
TSP: How would you describe your grad-
uating class?
Haile: I would say we’re not very close-knit
as a group. At least I don’t see us that way.
We’re sort of disparate. Some of us are ath-
letic, some are academic, some are artistic.
We’re really just individuals who happen to
be graduating at the same time.
TSP: What would you say is the Class of
2018’s biggest accomplishment?
McAdoo: Haha, I’m not sure. Maybe surviv-
ing each other?
Mayer: Our biggest accomplishment would
have to be winning five state championships
during our four years in high
school.
TSP: Who do you credit
most for helping you (and/or
your class) be so successful?
McAdoo: I know I already
polished their shoes a little bit,
but we truly do have amazing
teachers at Big Horn — through-
out all grade levels.
Haile: The teachers that believe in us really
do make all the difference. I credit them with
making me want to work hard and do well.
TSP: How would you describe the Class
of 2018’s legacy?
Haile: We’re donating the money we’ve
raised throughout the years to have a mural
painted on the gym wall by Kim Lassiter. Re-
ally, I don’t think the underclassmen should
learn anything from us. We’re just kids, we’re
not trying to teach anyone lessons.
Mayer: We will leave a legacy of hard work.
Everyone has worked very hard for everything
we have earned.
TSP: As a finalist in the running for
valedictorian, has that motivated you in
the final weeks/months of school? If so,
how?
Haile: To be honest, I had no idea I was in
the running for valedictorian. I was under
the impression that Big Horn’s system was
based first on GPA and then on ACT score, so I
assumed my imperfect GPA would disqualify
me. I haven’t had a 4.0 since freshman year.
I guess you can’t be motivated by something
if you don’t know about it. I’ve mainly been
motivated by looking forward to my future at
Michigan State.
TSP: What qualities do you think a
successful student at SCSD1 needs to
possess?
McAdoo: A willingness to learn, a drive to
succeed, and a smidge of stubbornness never
hurts.
FROM STAFF REPORTS
McAdoo Haile Mayer
Left: Big Horn High School 2018 Prom King Roman Zuniga, left, and Queen Angel Fisher, pose after being announced
into Prom Court at the Whitney Academic Center at Sheridan College Saturday, April 7, 2018.
FILE PHOTOS | THE SHERIDAN PRESS
Above: Big Horn’s Amanda Anderson throws a shot during the track and field dual meet at Big Horn High School
Thursday, April 19, 2018.
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Kristen Carlson BEST REAL ESTATE
SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Baylee Clemens SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
COWBOY STATE BANK
Cheyna Bradshaw BEST REAL ESTATE
Sydney Atkinson NORTHEAST WYOMING
PEDIATRICS
BEST REAL ESTATE
Amanda Anderson DICK ANDERSON CO.
Alexis Cooper BANK OF SHERIDAN
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Alannah Gee NORTHERN WYOMING
MENTAL HEALTH
Caroline Haile BANK OF SHERIDAN
Koen Gore NORTHERN WYOMING
MENTAL HEALTH
BIG HORNHIGH SCHOOL
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Christian Strom
BEST REAL ESTATE
Karsyn Ulibarri
BANK OF SHERIDAN
Tazmyn Olson
BEST REAL ESTATE
Groven Ragsdale
HAMMER CHEVROLET
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Auzqui reflects on time at Arvada-ClearmontCLEARMONT — Arvada-Clearmont High
School valedictorian Clayton Auzqui didn’t sit
still much in school.
The senior participated in many activities,
including football, basketball,
track, FFA, student council, Na-
tional Honor Society and more.
Plus, he worked for the Auzqui
Ranch.
The Sheridan Press caught
up with Auzqui for a quick in-
terview. Here’s the interview,
edited for space.
The Sheridan Press: What are your fu-
ture plans?
Auzqui: My future plans include attending
the University of Wyoming and majoring in
business management.
TSP: How long have you attended
schools in SCSD3?
Auzqui:I have attended SCSD3 for 12 years
(since the first grade).
TSP: SCSD3 is consistently the smallest
school district in the state. In what ways
do you think that is a weakness? In what
ways do you see that as a strength?
Auzqui: There are very few weaknesses
in our small school, but if I had to pick one I
would say that our school doesn’t offer many
electives. However, going to a small school
has many strengths. The four day school
week is very nice; this way students aren’t
missing class on Fridays for sports/activities.
The low teacher-to-student ratio gives stu-
dents a great opportunity to be successful.
TSP: How did your time in SCSD3 pre-
pare you for your future?
Auzqui: Due to the smaller class sizes in our
school, teachers hold students accountable
for their work; there is no slacking off. This
has prepared me for my future by teaching
me responsibility, time management and
integrity.
TSP: What was your favorite subject/
class at SCSD3? Why?
Auzqui: My favorite subject is math. Math
has always been my strongest subject and I
enjoy the satisfaction of solving a complex
problem.
TSP: Who was your favorite teacher at
SCSD3? Why?
Auzqui: I can’t say I have a “favorite”
teacher. They have all played a vital role in
my success during my educational career at
Arvada-Clearmont.
TSP: How would you describe your grad-
uating class?
Auzqui: I would describe my class as out-
going and diverse. My class has been very
involved in our school. There isn’t a sport/ac-
tivity that our school offers that at least one
of us isn’t a part of, and with only nine of us in
the class that’s pretty cool.
TSP: What would you say is the Class of
2018’s biggest accomplishment?
Auzqui: I would have to say our biggest ac-
complishment is being involved in everything.
I believe this sets a good example for other
classes to follow. Our district motto this year
was “Step Up, Step Out.” I believe that is just
what my class did.
TSP: Who do you credit most for helping
you (and/or your class) be so successful?
Auzqui: I don’t believe one individual
teacher has impacted us the most; some
maybe more than others, but they have all
contributed to our education.
TSP: What activities were you involved
in while at SCSD3?
Auzqui: I feel that I have taken advantage
of all the opportunities SCSD3 provided. I
am a three-sport varsity athlete (football,
basketball and track). I am a member of the
Clear Creek FFA Chapter. I am the student
body president and I am the National Honor
Society president.
TSP: How would you describe the Class
of 2018’s legacy?
Auzqui: Hopefully the legacy we will leave
behind is that EVERYONE should be apart of,
involved and invested in their school.
TSP: What qualities do you think a
successful student at SCSD3 needs to
possess?
Auzqui: I feel that qualities such as good
work ethic, integrity, time management, etc.
are not only important to be successful in
school, but they are essential life skills.
TSP: How has your graduating class
contributed to the community?
Auzqui: My class has been very involved in
supporting community projects and activi-
ties. Examples are highway cleanups, Make-
A-Wish fundraisers, canned food drives,
serving at the legislative dinner and hosting
benefits for community members.
FROM STAFF REPORTS
Auzqui
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Arvada-Clearmont High School student athletes Clayton Auzqui, left, and Riley Malli visit with coach Ross Walker during the second
annual Sheridan Press Sports Awards at the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
Senior Shaye Neill spikes the ball during action against
the Kaycee Broncs in October 2017.
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Derick Buhr ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXTERIORS
Koral Daniello TRICOUNTY GAS
Ben Briscoe EBIA HEARING
Clayton Auzqui NORTHEAST WYOMING
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ARVADA CLEARMONTHIGH SCHOOL
24 MAY 26, 2018 THE SHERIDAN PRESS GRADUATION
TRHS valedictorian shares memories of high school
DAYTON — While Melanie Lengerich
has only attended schools in Sheridan
County School District 1 for a year, she’s
certainly left her mark. The 18-year-old
senior said the year at Tongue River High
School has been the best of her high
school career.
As she makes plans to attend the Uni-
versity of Wyoming in the fall to obtain
an English degree, she’s still trying to
keep her options open, “because you
never know what could happen.”
The Sheridan Press had
the chance to catch up with
the senior just a few days
before graduation to re-
flect on her time in Dayton.
Here’s a look at the inter-
view, edited for space.
The Sheridan
Press: TRHS is a small
school. In what ways do you think that
is a weakness? In what ways do you
see that as a strength?
Lengerich: Having such a small school
hurts us in regards to numbers for extra-
curricular activities. All of our students
are a part of numerous extracurricular
activities already; in the end they have
to choose what they really want to do.
This, along with a limited budget, causes
some extracurricular activities to be cut.
However, it lets us truly focus on the
extracurricular activities that a majority
of students enjoy. Surprisingly, though,
at TRHS I have had more options to take
college classes than any other high school
that I have attended.
TSP: How did your time in SCSD1 pre-
pare you for your future?
Lengerich: While in SCSD1 I have come
to truly understand the importance of
good social connections. In this social
world it is important to not be left behind.
My time here has helped me gain the so-
cial skills to be successful in my future.
TSP: What was your favorite sub-
ject/class at SCSD1? Why?
Lengerich: My favorite class was wood
shop. It was the only class where I could
physically do something. It was where I
could relax and focus on what was just in
front of me.
TSP: Who was your favorite teacher
at SCSD1? Why?
Lengerich: My favorite teacher would
have to be Mrs. Schroder, my calculus
teacher. The class was hard but she
always made the math easier to under-
stand. Rather than throwing the infor-
mation at us students, she took the time
to explain why the math worked. It was
my hardest class but it was also the class
that I learned the most.
TSP: How would you describe your
graduating class?
Lengerich: I think that I could describe
my graduating class in one word. Tough.
We have had many trials these past four
years but we’re all coming out strong. It is
a true testament to our strength of char-
acter and will.
TSP: What would you say is the Class
of 2018’s biggest accomplishment?
Lengerich: At Tongue River High
School our motto is walk, talk, act like a
champion. As the Class of 2018 we have
put that motto into practice with our
attitudes and actions. That is our biggest
accomplishment, being the best versions
of ourselves.
TSP: Who do you credit most for
helping you (and/or your class) be so
successful?
Lengerich: Fantastic teachers and open
classmates are who I credit the most for
helping me and my class be so successful.
The teachers are always ready to help the
students who need it. My fellow students
were always there for me and everyone
else.
TSP: How would you describe the
Class of 2018’s legacy?
Lengerich: We are always ready to have
fun no matter the situation, and we have
each others backs no matter what.
TSP: What qualities do you think a
successful student at SCSD1 needs to
possess?
Lengerich: Successful students need
to be willing to do the work they are
given, even if it is hard. They need to
respect their fellow students as well as
their teachers. If they give respect they
are more likely to be respected in return.
Finally, have a good attitude. A successful
student will have all of these attributes.
TSP: How has your graduating class
contributed to the community?
Lengerich: I believe that my class has
contributed to the community in many
ways. Specifically, we’ve done commu-
nity service each year. We have done the
highway cleanup each year since seventh
grade as well as yard work for community
members.
FROM STAFF REPORTS
Lengerich
Seniors Hugh Patterson, left, and Courtney Good make final touches before heading inside for prom
at Tongue River High School Saturday, April 7, 2018.
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Joy McArthur, left, and Anyah Rodriguez, right, help Brittany Fillingham get into her wardrobe back-
stage prior to the production of Beauty and the Beast at Tongue River High School Tuesday, March
6, 2018.
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Tongue River’s Hugh Patterson (44) tries to steal a pass headed for Big Horn’s Carson Bates
at Tongue River High School Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018.
Sheridan’s McKinley Christopherson, right, takes the baton from Addie Bolten in the 1600-
meter medley relay during the Dan Hansen invite at Sheridan High School Saturday, April 21,
2018.
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Valedictorian talks about school as familyM
y time here at the John C. Shiffer
Collaborative School started a long
way back when I was in the Wright
Place in 2012.
At that time I was a young 12-year-old en-
tering into junior high and didn’t know how to
act, completely unaware of the people here.
I soon grew away from being shy and even
started working out because this school is
about change.
The one person I can’t really forget is Darin
Gilbertson, forever the first coach that moti-
vated me to want to become stronger phys-
ically. His famous quote was, I believe, “Do
the right thing, even when no one is looking.”
That quote stayed with me when I worked
out and helped me in tough situations. He
and many others in this school affected me
and shaped me into the person I am today.
This school is about pushing you to your
limits and becoming the person you want to
be. Everyone here has their faults, but we go
through our gauntlet of life and prevail. This
school gave challenges to me, so experiment-
ing to get good grades and learn was a life
lesson.
My biggest accomplishment
here is changing into someone
I want to be. I use to fear every-
thing about social contact or
communication. Including peo-
ple around me progressed and
I got to learn in a unique safe
environment. I not only changed mentally I
changed physically; I became stronger than
the girl I was when I started in the Wright
Place.
Learning at JCSCS, you are fully responsible
for your grades. You do the work; you have to
show up; and you must follow the 6Ps pro-
vided for us. You must be polite and prompt;
you must produce, be prepared, participate
and have a good positive mental attitude.
We learn how to be respectful as well, and
we don’t get talked down to; we are equal to
the teachers. We don’t call them by their last
names; we simply call them by their first for
comfort reasons.
We, the students at JCSCS, are taught
immensely different in each classroom. We
adapt to each classroom for different rules
they set. These are things we learn and use
to adapt to the world. In part because this
school treats you like a family, we get
comfortable with everyone so easily. The
people here became my family the moment I
stepped through their doors and they added
me to their circle.
We have a chant that we say when we
meet that greets everyone and gives every-
one a say in the circle. Giving our family a way
to speak easily the chant went like, “Circle
‘round for freedom. Circle ‘round for peace.
For those of us imprisoned, circle for release.
Circle ‘round the planet; circle for each soul;
for our future, keep this circle whole.” We
have no points in our circle, which means we
all have a say in the circle when we talk. In
this circle, we talk about the week and we
as students or staff give information to one
another freely.
We take it seriously as that is where we
most commonly become family. We are not a
cult; this is simply how we carry out our meet-
ing. Life here at JCSCS was a challenge, but
if that is what scares you, this isn’t the right
place for you.
ALEXANDRIA “RAY” BAUTISTA is the valedictorian for the Class of 2018 at the John C. Schiffer Collaborative School.
Bautista
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Above: From left, Jack McTiernan, Rachel Jahiel and Sky Stanton chant “Don’t be silent, end the
gun violence” during The March for Our Lives demonstration on Main Street in Sheridan Saturday,
March 24, 2018. Sheridan area students and community members participated in the march in soli-
darity with the rally in Washington, D.C.
Right: A sign instructs visitors at the John C. Schiffer Collaborative School Friday, May 18, 2018.
Above right: John C. Schiffer Collaborative School social studies instructor David Peterson teaches
students at the school Monday, Nov. 27, 2017. One education committee bill proposed a separate
assessment for alternative schools like the Schiffer School.
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