12 Year Seniors (above): Front row, from L to R, are: Corey Utt, Damon Sprague, Lucio Maldonado, Andrew Grillo, Wade DeTillian and Blake Long. Back row, from L to R, are: Molly Tomlinson, Kat Kauffman, Blanca Cosino and Adrianna Sharp.

2010 Sat., June 5th, 2010 at 2 p.m.Tonasket High School Gymnasium

Pictured above L to R: Spencer Podkranic: Salutatorian, Meghan Newton: Valedictorian

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

Sat., June 5th, 2010at 2 p.m.

Coulton Auditorium

Oroville Class of 2010

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Tonasket Class of 2010

Photos by Gary DeVon

Photo by Terry Mills

Photo by Terry Mills

Photo by Emily Hanson

12 Year Seniors (above): Front Row: Ciara Field, Serena Carper, Alma Mojica, Mariah Brown, Jessup Barker, Melanie Thompson, Tiffany Roberts. Back Row: Steven Bourn, Abril Lopez, Alex Egerton, Kayla McKinney, Rachel Peters

Valedictorian: Mariah Brown

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Tonasket Class of 2010

Class Color: White and Royal Blue Class Flower: Stargazer LilyClass Song: “Forever Young” by Jay Z

Maribella AlvarezAllen’s Auto Parts

Parents: Marilv Andaya High School Activities: Played vol-leyball, basketball, and was a member of Link CrewPlans after Graduation: Other: All teachers and staff are super awesome

RhiannonBailey- Scarberry

North Valley Hospital

12-year seniorParents: Susan Scarberry and Larry Bailey High School Activities: FFA and Drama ClubPlans After Graduation: Washington State University and the school of natural medicineOther: Favorite teachers are Mrs. Swanson and Mrs. Colbert and Mr. Deebach because without them I never would have made it this far

Adriana BenitezHidden Treasures

Parent: Maria de los AngelesHigh School Activities: Soccer player, Basketball Cheerleader. Also, part of the Mecha Club.Plans after Graduation: I’m going to attend Wenatchee Valley College in OmakOther: Thanks to all my teachers that helped me succeed and didn’t give up on me.

Karl BharuchaNorth Valley Hospital

Parents: Bomi and Naju BharuchaHigh School Activities: Six years of concert and jazz band, six years of drums, five years of piano, one year of guitar, one year of link crew, two years of knowledge bowl, four years of varsity tennis, and seven years TKD Plans after Graduation: Get un-dergraduate degree in Pre-Law, then transfer for a Law Degree

Randall (Mo) BrownLevine Plumbing

12-year seniorParents: Ron and Ellie HeydHigh School Activities: Baseball and going to sport events and skipping class every once in a whilePlans after Graduation: Attend col-lege and work at the same timeOther: Favorite teacher was Mr. Goy-ette, favorite food is Mexican, fondest memory is of mine and Corey’s belly bump gone bad

Shalisa (Shay) BrownLee Frank Mercantile

12-year seniorParents: Lindsey Kirkpatrick and Jonell BrownPlans after Graduation: Go to college for nursing

Autumn CalhoonSmith & Nelson

Parents: Katherine & Ken CalhoonHigh School Activities: T-club, Soc-cer, and SoftballPlans after Graduation: Going to South Puget Sound Community Col-lege in Olympia, WAOther: Fondest memory was sopho-more year, killing the seniors in pow-der-puff football and my pants were completely ripped off

Ruby CalusAllen’s Auto Parts

12-year seniorParents: Barbara CalusPlans after Graduation: Going to South Puget Sound Community Col-lege in Olympia, WA with best friend and boyfriendOther: I am really happy to be out of high school, it was horrible

David Castilla-HervinNorth Valley Family Medicine

Samantha ClarkeBob Raymer’s Machine Shop

Parents: Sheila & Rusty ClarkePlans after Graduation: Work at Wal-Mart and take a year or two off from school to raise money for school.Other: Favorite book - “The Rules of Survival”, Favorite band - Janne da Arc, Favorite food - almond chicken, Favorite color - red, Favorite song - “Colors of the Heart” by UVER-world, Favorite place to want to go - Harajuku in Tokyo, Japan, Favorite music type - J-rock, Favorite thing to do on my spare time - write, Favorite actor - Johnny Depp, Favorite word - believe, Favorite quote - “Even if the marrow is barren of promise, nothing shall forestall my return”, Favorite name -Cain.

Blanca CosinoHughes Greenhouse

12-year seniorParents: Gregorio & Faviana CosinoHigh School Activities: Union Club, Mecha club, ASB: senior secretary, two years of soccer, one year of basketball, and one year of tennisPlans after Graduation: Going to Wenatchee Valley College in Omak for two years to study education and may be transferring to Eastern Washington University Other: Favorite teacher was Mrs. Deebach and fondest memories are of hanging out with friends

Terrell CrossEagle Rock Restoration

Parents: Marjorie GoudeauHigh School Activities: ASB club treasurer 2007-2010, 2010 achiever scholar, football, basketball, track and field, and T-club memberPlans after Graduation: Attend a four year universityOther: Fondest memory is the five, three-pointers on Basketball’s senior night 2010

Keenan DelormeSmith & Nelson

Parents: Corey Delorme & Wanda MoffittPlans after Graduation: Do whatever I wantOther: Favorite food - Chicken!

Wade DeTillianThe Junction

12-year seniorParents: Wade and Maile DeTillianHigh School Activities: Football, Basket-ball, Baseball, FFA, and T-clubPlans after Graduation: Going to Wenatchee Valley College for two years to study Natural Resources and land management, then into the Air ForceOther: Fondest memories are form bus rides to and from sports games

Sarah DumasAllen’s Auto Parts

Kristany FitzhumHair Designz

Parents: Stanley FitzthumHigh School Activities: Freshman class representative, sophomore class U.P. (senior year) – Eastern, WA. Junior rodeo Assn. Princess 2010Plans after Graduation: Diagnostic Medical Sonography then onto medi-cal schoolOther: fondest memory was when a spider landed on Cortney Ingles head in driver’s ed. when I told her she started screaming while Mr. Kirk was lecturing

Lilyrose FoxSerenity Day Spa

Parent: Melissa MacDougallHigh School Activities: FX (family night at the church), International Club, Cross Country, food drives, supporting families for holiday season.Plans after Graduation: My plan is to go to WVC for two years to get my AA in nursing then transfer to a four-year college to finish up.Other: Favorite foods - pizza, straw-berries, watermelon, chicken, fries, pasta and cupcakes, Favorite books - “Macbeth”, “Wuthering Heights”, “Tuck Everlasting”, “A Lady of High Regard”.

Nathianyal FrankBob Raymer’s Machine Shop

12-year seniorParents: Patrick & Christine McLaughlinHigh School Activities: Goofing off, Hanging out, and Working hardPlans after Graduation: Going to Co-lumbian Basin Community CollegeOther: HEAVY METAL RULES!

Danielle GambleGrant’s Market

12-year seniorParents: Maica and Travis Leisure Plans after Graduation: Go to collegeOther: Favorite teacher was Mr. Weaver from 3rd grade and Tonasket High in one of the best schools I’ve ever been to

Spencer PodkranicWild Rose Floral Design

12-year seniorParents: Randall and Teresa NewtonHigh School Activities: ASB vice president (11th and 12th) ASB secre-tary (9th and 10th) FFA (9th and 10th) Valedictorian, T-Club (4 years) Young life (4 years) Varsity Soccer (4 years) Varsity Softball (3 years) TAG youth group (4 years)Plans after Graduation: Attending college in the fall of 2010 at Western Washington University and going to pursue a career in SociologyOther: Most memorable time from high school was going to Spain my junior year with my Best friend and my papa!

ValedictorianWild Rose Floral Design

Salutatorian

Parents: Kelli PodkranicHigh School Activities: 4-year Varsity Track, 3-year Varsity Cross Country, 2 years Varsity Wrestling, FFA and ASB President.Plans after Graduation: Perry Tech

12 Year SeniorParents/Family: Mom: Cynthia Hervin, Brother: Stephen Hervin, Sis-ter: Rachelle HervinHigh School Activities: I was apart of the Tonasket High School Boy’s Soccer Team, Running Start Student, and an Achievers Scholar and apart of the com-munity college’s Student Governments, Freshman Representative.Plans after Graduation: After gain-ing my AAS at WVC-O, I plan to go get my Bachelors Doctorate Degree at the University of Puget Sound or UW Bothell.Other: My favorite and most inspiring teacher was Gorden Kent.

Parents: Dave and Pam Dumas.High School Activities: I was active in School Pub, Drama, and School events. Plans after Graduation: I have an AA Degree

“Do not go where the path may lead; goinstead where

there is no path and leave a

trail” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Saturday, June 5th at 2:00 p.m.Tonasket High School Gymnasium

Meghan NewtonAl’s IGA

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Anna GoudeauVIP Insurance

Parents: Michael D. Goudeau and Maria E. HernandezHigh School Activities: Link Crew, Mecha Club, Volleyball, AchieversPlans after Graduation: Attend Western UniversityOther: Favorite teachers – Mr. Goyette, Mrs. Lanigan

Andrew GrilloRDL Auto

12-year seniorParents: Gary and Belinda GrilloHigh School Activities: Football, wrestling, T-club, and FFAPlans after Graduation: Attend Washington State University and earn an AG Business degree

Adam HowertonUpper Valley Realty

12-year seniorParents: Douglas and Sally HowertonHigh School Activities: Track, Knowledge bowl, Soccer, and guitar Plans after Graduation: I’m in the Army!Other: I like guitar and doing nothing

Shelby Hunlock-JuarezNorth Valley Hospital

Parents: Jorge and Paula Juarez High School Activities: Basketball, cheerleading, softball Plans after Graduation: Attending community college and eventually getting a Radiology Degree Other: Favorite teacher was Julie Colbert*Thank you mom and dad for all your love and support, I couldn’t have done it without you!*

Charles JonesSuperior Auto Parts

12 Year SeniorParents: Gene Jones & Brenda McCoyHigh School Activities: Football, FFA, T-Club and ShopPlans after Graduation: Work

Kassandra KauffmanLevine Plumbing

12-year seniorParents: Valerie KauffmanPlans After Graduation: Attending Western Washington UniversityOther: Most memorable time from high school was traveling to Barcelona, Spain with my best friend

Falisha LaurieGrillo Orchard

12 Year SeniorParents: Ray and Delia LaurieHigh School Activities: Varsity Volleyball, ASB – Sr. Class President, Link CrewPlans after Graduation: Paul Mitchell – Cosmetology

Blake LongReflections Photography

12-year seniorParents: Sasha and Eric Jones; Kenny and Renee LongHigh School Activities: Three years of high school football and lettered, Four years of high school basketball and lettered, and three year member of the FFAPlans after Graduation: Two years at Spokane Falls Community College for Associates of Science Transfer Degree. Two years at University of Hawaii for Bachelor of Science in Marine Science

Lucio MaldonadoGrillo Orchards

12 Year SeniorParents: Aristeo & Evelia MaldonadoHigh School Activities: Varsity Football Captain, FFA Vice President, 2 years ASB Class President, T Club.Plans after Graduation: WSU in the Fall and graduate with Agri-Business Degree. Come back home and run the orchard!Other: Favorite Teacher(s) – Mr. Terris, Rader, Swan, Pilk, and G

Hannah MannonII Sisters Video/Stampede Awards

Shawntae McBrideOK Chevrolet

Parents: Randy McBride and Karen WoldHigh School Activities: Essential Espresso! We make the best coffee ever!Plans after Graduation: I start col-lege June 22 at Glen Dow to become a nail tech. I will be graduating before Thanksgiving.Other: Favorite memory - I never have a dull moment with Jennelle

Jennelle McCormickThe Junction

12 Year SeniorParents: Jim and Kelly McCormickHigh School Activities: Tonasket FFAPlans after Graduation: Take a year off then go to Renton Tech for Diesel Mechanics and Welding.Other: I would have to say the best part of High School is being able to just hang out with all my friends.

Corey McCrareyThe Junction

Parents: Lorrie Canada and Craig McCrarey High School Activities: Track and Field, Wrestling, cross country, football, and AchieversPlans after Graduation: Wenatchee Valley College in Wenatchee for two year then transfer to a four year college

Juanita MedinaSmith & Nelson

12-year seniorParents: Salvador & Nicolasa Medina High School Activities: Two years of softball and helped Becky High-tower and my Achiever Members create dinners for AchieversPlans after Graduation: Go to Walla Walla University for four years and study nursingOther: Favorite color is pink, favorite teacher is Gordon Kent, fondest memory in when Mr. Hawkins told me to take my top off, but he meant my warm up jersey for basketball. He said it so loud that everyone heard and to this day they still make fun of me.

Eren MendiaThe Split End

Parents: Carol Ray TaajiesHigh School Activities: Music/Band, played at community cultural centerPlans after Graduation: Help locals with troubles or priorities, visit other communitiesOther: Favorite teachers were John Jones, Chelsea Freeman, and Scott Olson

Felipe GaytanFamily Health Care

Parents: Blanca Gomez-Gaytan High School Activities: Played football all four years, played soccer senior yearPlans after Graduation: Plan to go to a community college, then transfer to Eastern University

KyLeah HollandTonasket Interiors

Parents: Mark and Debbie Holland, Jesse HendricksonPlans after Graduation: Travel a little and try to get into a trade college for Photography.

Valerie GardnerFamily Health Care

Parents: Rachael and Raul MorenoPlans after Graduation: Attend Wenatchee Valley Community College.

Lisa OrtegaVIP Insurance Agency

12 Year SeniorParent: Maria G. DiazHigh School Activities: Track and FieldPlans after Graduation: Going to EWU College.Other: Mrs. Grove helped me a lot throughout school…she would be my favorite teacher.

Carolyn ParigrewBaker’s Acres

12-year seniorParents: M. Clare Paris & Tom MulgrewHigh School Activities: Tonasket home-school, outreach, Tonasket alternative school and THS graduate. Achievers scholarship recipient Plans after Graduation: Attending Evergreen State CollegeOther: Favorite books and Catcher in the Rye and the Sue Grafton Mystery Series, favorite teacher is John Jones, favorite food is homemade pizza, and fondest memories are from attending the alternative school

Eddie (Tom) PeeryWilbur Ellis

12-year seniorParents: Eddie and Judy PerryHigh School Activities: Football and TennisPlans after Graduation: Enlisted in Army; Reports July 28, 2010 – Explo-sive Ordinance Specialist Other: Fondest memories are from bus rides to football games and favorite teacher was Mr. Hawkins

Barry PentzVIP Insurance Agency

Parents: Melanie PentzHigh School Activities: Track & Field - Cross Country.Plans after Graduation: Complete 2 years at Wenatchee Valley College then take an X-Ray Tech course.

Chantel PilcherOkanogan Properties

Parents: Janet Marie PilcherPlans After Graduation: Purchase a local jewelry store and continue working with rocks and gemstones and making jewelryOther: Fondest memory is of walking into a larger than expected school as a fearful freshman pondering down each hallway and seeing excited faces warming up to you throughout the consecutive years, and now getting all packed up as seniors but almost too nervous to go and thinking back on memories, oh how we will miss it, but we can’t wait to be done.

Erica PolitoTonasket Pizza Co.

Parents: Baltazar and Guadalupe PolitoPlans after Graduation: Attending Eastern Washington University and living in SpokaneOther: Favorite food is hot Cheetos with Tapatio sauce and tacos, YUM!

Candelario RamosGrant’s Market

12-year seniorParents: Rafael RamosPlans after Graduation: To stay and work for the summer, then head to Arizona with my older brother and work down thereOther: I will miss my friends when it’s over

Jeremy RiceAllen’s Auto Parts

Parents: Karen Sanchez and James RiceHigh School Activities: Music ap-preciationPlans after Graduation: Find a suc-cessful career and “Git r’ done.” Think-ing about massage therapy Other: Favorite Food - Chicken Al-fredo

“We came here strangers, we stay as friends, we leave with memories that will never end”Class Motto:

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Hannah SchellLevine Plumbing

Parents: Lawrence and Lisa SchellHigh School Activities: FCCLA, Link Crew, Soccer, Basketball, and Youth GroupPlans after Graduation: Move to Lexington, SC and hope to pursue a nursing degree at Midlands Tech. Other: You Are Still Holy – Rita Springer

Rebecca ShaubTonasket Natural Foods Co-op

Adrianna SharpTonasket Eagles

12 Year SeniorParents: Mom – Sarah A. Carleton, Grandma – Ann L. Carleton, Grandpa – James H. Carleton.High School Activities: Track and Field, Cross Country, Link Crew, Drama Club, FBLA, Editor of 2010 Annual.Organized a Suicide Awareness Work-shop.Plans after Graduation: I will be seeking a summer job in Cheney, WA. before entering college in September in Bellingham, WA.

Parents: Marion and Jere ShaubHigh School Activities: Thinking, go-ing with the flow, doodling during class, and laughing at myselfPlans after Graduation: Working during the summer, basking in the sun, speaking to trees, and loving collegeOther: Circling it up and munching APPLES!

Brian ShottTonasket Eagles

Damon SpragueSuperior Auto

12-year seniorParents: Doug and Michelle SpragueHigh School Activities: Four years of football and tennis, two years of basketball and FFA, three years of ASB, and received CTL 2008 Sportsmanship Award in tennisPlans After Graduation: Attending Eastern Washington University studying communications and education

Molly TomlinsonRoy’s Pharmacy

12 Year SeniorParents: Craig and Kathy TomlinsonHigh School Activities: FCCLA, AWANA, Young Life, FFA, Link Crew, ASB Representative, Prom Committee, Volleyball, SoftballPlans after Graduation: Wenatchee Valley College to study nursing and then hopefully switching over to WSU or UW.Other: Favorite memory - Hitting Brad’s truck twice with my car. Also, getting to spend time with my Ukrainian friend Vasyl!

Corey UttRoy’s Pharmacy

12-year seniorParents: David and Clara Jo UttHigh School Activities: Has enjoyed Drama, Karate, and GamingPlans after Graduation: Working toward Black Belt in Karate by January 2011 and would like to pursue a career in Computer Technology and/or game design and testing; Is still interested in acting as a hobby Other: Favorite teacher was Mr. Goyette, favorite book is “The Iron Road Home,” favorite food is pizza and his fondest memory is when he and his drama class performed the play, “Broadway Lullaby”

Brandi VanattaAllen’s Auto Parts

12-year seniorParents: Theresa McKinsey and Ser-vando Garcia; Timothy and Dorreen VanattaHigh School Activities: Three years of volleyballPlans after Graduation: Possibly going to college for accounting or something else, not sure yetOther: Favorite foods are burritos, pizza and subway

Ty WeaverMidway Building Supply

12-year seniorParents: Vern and Anita WeaverHigh School Activities: Drama and Knowledge bowlPlans after Graduation: To attend Northwest UniversityOther: Favorite teacher was Mrs. Colbert, favorite food is pizza, fondest memory was when I owned Alison Welton in the Beth Utzinger writing contest, enjoy reading the Bible, and life is good

April WebberWells Fargo Bank

12 Year SeniorParents: Rick and Teresa WebberHigh School Activities: FFA, ASB, Link Crew, Basketball, Volleyball, SoftballPlans after Graduation: Eastern Washington University for Physical TherapyOther: Dear John – Favorite Book, Mr. & Mrs. Deebach – Favorite Teachers, Taco Wagon – Favorite Food, Hanging out with Friends – Favorite Memory.

Shalen WilliamsNorth Valley Hospital

Kellilynn VanattaSilver Touch

Emily Wisdom-LethcoShannon’s Cafe & Deli

Parents: Tamara and Dan Lethco; Duane WisdomHigh School Activities: FFA, 4-H, and was sophomore homecoming princess Plans after Graduation: Wenatchee Valley Community College in Omak for pre-requisites then onto a univer-sity probably Eastern, to study Geol-ogy and continue working full time at Shannon’s

Kayla YoungAl’s IGA

Parents: Jeff Young & Catrina WalkerHigh School Activities: Link CrewPlans after Graduation: Attend Clark Community college in Vancouver to begin a degree to become a registered nurseOther: I will always be glad that I came to Tonasket High, it is a great school

Allen’s Auto PartsAl’s IGABaker’s Acres NurseryBob Raymer’s Machine ShopEagle Rock RestorationFamily Health CenterGrant’s MarketGrillo OrchardHair DesignzHughes GreenhouseII Sisters Video / Stampede AwardsLee Frank MercantileLevine PlumbingMidway Building SupplyNorth Valley Family MedicineNorth Valley HospitalOK ChevroletOkanogan PropertiesRDL Auto

Reflections Photography / Terry MillsRoy’s PharmacySerenity Day SpaShannon’s Café & DeliSilver TouchSmith & NelsonSuperior AutoThe JunctionThe Okanogan Valley Gazette-TribuneThe Split EndTonasket EaglesTonasket InteriorsTonasket Natural Foods Co-opTonasket Pizza CompanyUpper Valley RealtyVIP Insurance AgencyWells Fargo BankWilbur EllisWild Rose Floral Design

We Salute Our HometownGraduates!

~Unknown

“A milestone passed, new things begun, dreams as

shining as the sun, a goalachieved, a victory won!

That’sGraduation.”

Tonasket Class of 2010Ronika Sandhu

North Valley Family Medicine

Parents: Pratima and Dhian Sandhu; Mary and Dan KarrerHigh School Activities: Being part of B-natural bandPlans after Graduation: Taking care of my unborn childOther: Favorite teachers were John Jones and Chelsea Freeman. Expect-ant Mother, YAY!

Michael SantanaBob Raymer’s Machine Shop

12-year seniorParents: Carol and Silvestre SantanaPlans after Graduation: Get a job and workOther: It was fun

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Breanne ArmstrongThrough The Wooden Gate

Parents: Michael Armstrong, Laura Hines and Bob WagnerHigh School Activities: 2 years FBLA; 2 years Running Start at WVC campus in OmakPlans after Graduation: My plan af-ter graduating is to attend Washington State University in the fall.

Jesse BarkerOroville Building Supply

12-Year SeniorParents: Jim and Marlene BarkerHigh School Activities: Varsity Ten-nis, JV Basketball, Varsity Basketball, Honors Society President 2 years, 4 years FBLA, FBLA President one year, one year FBLA Vice President and Bird Watching ClubPlans after Graduation: I plan to attend Eastern Washington University and acquire a degree in high school educationOther: “Fire ball” with Anthony, Rachel, Kayla and Madison, which consists of lighting a tennis ball on fire and throwing it back and forth.

Stephen BournOroville Pharmacy

12-Year SeniorParents: Darla L. and Craig L. BournPlans after Graduation: I plan to go to Seattle and attend Renton Voc. Tech. for culinary arts.Favorite Quote: “Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” -Author Unknown

Mariah BrownThe Brown Jug

12-Year SeniorParents: Troy and Colleen BrownHigh School Activities: FBLA 9-12; Volleyball 9-12; Basketball 9-10; Yearbook 10; National Honors Soci-ety 10; 6th Grade Camp Counselor 10-11; Knowledge Bowl 12; ASB So-cial Chairperson 0; ASB Secretary 10; ASB President 12; Class President 9; Class VP 10; Class Secretary 11Plans after Graduation: I am at-tending the University of Washington to major in physical therapy. After I earn a DPT, I plan on opening my own practice in a small community.Other: “Be yourself and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” Dr. Seuss

Serena CarperPrince’s Center

12-Year SeniorParents: Gaius Carper and Teresa Crane, Stepmom Kim CarperHigh School Activities: 2009 May Festival Princess; 9th and 10th grade Royalty; 2 years Volleyball; 2 years bas-ketball; 1 year soccer; 4 years Softball; 1 year Yearbook; 1 year Leadership; 2008 WASC Attendee; 1 year high school band; 1 year high school choir; 2 years Honors Society; 2 years “O” Club; Sophomore Class President; Organized the 2010 Skype call to GCE Afghanistan.Plans after Graduation: Attend Wenatchee Valley College to get AA and discover future career.Other: “Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Chenet DaveyNorth Valley Family Medicine

Parents: Racheal and Steve DaveyHigh School Activities: ASL - Ameri-can Sign Language Club and Reading ClubPlans after Graduation: Participate in Special Olympics, Track (running) especiallyOther: Favorite Food is pizza; Favorite Teacher is Ms. Byrum

Alexandra EgertonNulton’s Irrigation

12-Year SeniorParents: Marc and Stacy EgertonHigh School Activities: “O” Club 4 years; Drama Club 1 year; Bird Watch-ing Club 1 year; T.A.T.U. 2 years; Soc-cer 3 years; Basketball 4 years; Softball 4 years; Class Officer 2 yearsPlans after Graduation: I will be attending Western Washington Uni-versity in Fall 2010. I plan to major in Elementary Education.Other: My favorite high school memory is senior prom night my ladies! Favorite quote: “I mean what I say and I say what I mean.” And 3 on 3 Team!

Anthony EgertonDale’s

Parents: Michael N. & Leonor EgertonHigh School Activities: Varsity Football; FBLA; “O” Club; Honor So-ciety; Golf; Bird Watching; Basketball; Baseball; Track and Field; Explorers; and Skills USAPlans after Graduation: Attend the University of Washington in Seattle this coming fall.Other: My favorite high school memo-ries are my birthday parties, football and FBLA State.

Ciara FieldThrough the Wooden Gate

12-Year SeniorParents: Rodney Lloyd Field and An-gela Raye (Eggert) FieldPlans after Graduation: After gradu-ation I plan to attend Wenatchee Valley Community College for roughly two years. Then I plan to transfer to a university, either Spokane or Seattle, or whatever catches my fancy. From there, I hope to be in a writing field of some sort.Other: I’m told I’m gifted. I have many qualities within and I’m fairly flexible. My horizons are open and I’m anxious for what the future will bring.

Brandon FunstonGold Digger Apples, Inc.

12-Year SeniorParents: Doug and Janet FunstonHigh School Activities: Varsity Football (1); Basketball (4); Baseball (4); Cross Country (2); “O” Club (4); Honor Society (1); FBLA (1); FFA (2); Bird Watching (1)Plans after Graduation: I plan on attending either Spokane Com-munity College or Wenatchee Valley College. Also to play basketball for either team.Other: My favorite memory is being able to go and play basketball at State in Spokane.

Laurel GriffinSteve Smith Insurance

Parents: Kevin and Maria GriffinHigh School Activities: 4 years Cheerleading; 4 years FBLA; Home-coming Queen; FBLA Princess; WASC Senior Year; Most School Spirit; Made school video for senior project; Homecoming Princess Fresh-man year.Plans after Graduation: My plans for after graduation are to go to Bellevue College then transfer to BYU Utah. I want to be a 3rd Grade Teacher.Other: Senior Prom Night, having good conversations on the pool table with my girls. Mr. Kindred’s computer apps class my freshman year, The Dominican Republic with Haily and our “boyfriends”.

Cassandra HandysideOroville Dental Center

12-Year SeniorParents: Audrey C. & Carl L. HandysideHigh School Activities: I was in cho-rus last month. Chorus is fun because we went places.Plans after Graduation: Being a stay home mom and afterwards getting a job a child care provider.Other: Twilight, Mr. Thornton, Pizza, having friends in high school

Chandra HutsellExpressions Espresso

Parents: Robin Brasher & Chad HutsellHigh School Activities: Varsity Wres-tling manager for two years. I played the alto saxophone for 4 years; I played softball for 4 years; and competed in Powder Puff for two years.Plans after Graduation: I want to go to Spokane Falls then become an Occupational Therapist.Other: I want to thank everyone who helped me get this far in my life.

Bryan KnightPaul’s Service

12-Year SeniorParents: Monica and Tim KnightHigh School Activities: FBLA and ASLPlans after Graduation: Doing online courses and getting a job at the library.Other: My favorite teachers are Ms. Byrum and Ms. Fancher

Abril LopezHornet’s Nest

12-Year SeniorParents: Sinforiano and Maria LopezHigh School Activities: 4 year soccer player, Team Captain 2009, Most Inspi-rational award; Tennis 2010; Photogra-phy Club Secretary; Yearbook Editor; Senior Class President; Junior Class Sergeant at Arms; FBLA 3 years.Plans after Graduation: Go to West-ern Washington University in the fall to major in Philosophy/History with a minor in Spanish.“Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or the same way.” George Evans. Greatest memory is when Mrs. Colvin mistook sodium for ham.

Jessica McAllisterTrino’s Restaurant

Parents: Randy and Cindi McAllisterHigh School Activities: My high school activities are President of Pho-tography Club; played softball my junior year and am Senior Class Princess for May Day.Plans after Graduation: My plan after graduation is to go to Wenatchee Valley College then transfer to a four year university.Other: All things are possible with God

Rebekkah McCoyOroville Dental Center

Parents: Dara and Bill McCoyHigh School Activities: Volleyball 9-12; basketball 9; softball 9-11; Lead-ership 12; Choir 9-10.Plans after Graduation: Wenatchee Valley Community College to get my AA degree in massage therapy.Other: “Goals are the fuel in the fur-nace of achievement.”

Class Color: Navy & GoldClass Flower: SunflowerClass Song: “We weren’t Born to Follow” - Bon Jovi

Oroville Class of 2010Saturday, June 5th

at 2:00 p.m.Coulton Auditorium

Valedictorian

Oroville Class of 20

Kyle CogginsAppleway Video

Parents: Camille McClintockHigh School Activities: Football & BasketballPlans after Graduation: Go to com-munity college for two years then on to University for another eight. I plan on becoming a psychologistFavorite Quote: No matter where you go, there you are.

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Austianna QuickBeattles Auto & Truck Sales

Parents: Steve and Marsallai QuickHigh School Activities: OHS Vol-leyball (9-12); Basketball (10-12); Track & Field (9-12); Softball (11-12); ASB Vice President (10-11); Class Officer (10,-12); FBLA (10-12); FBLA Treasurer (12); Photography Club Vice President (11); High School Band (9-12); High School Choir (8-10); State Board of Education Representative (10-12); LASC Representative (9-12); WASC Conference Delegate (10-12); Cultural Exchange to Tajikistan (10); Senate Page Program (10); RSVP Coordinator (11).Plans after Graduation: Attend Brigham Young University and major in Business Communications.“Be yourself, everyone else is taken.”

William RenfroNorth Valley Hospital

12-Year SeniorParents: Sabrina RenfroPlans after Graduation: Full twenty years service in the Army

Roberto RipleyGold Digger Apples, Inc.

Parents: Alden and Rosa RipleyHigh School Activities: During high school I was in soccer for 3 years. I am also with the photography club taking artistic photos of interesting sights in our daily lives. I am also in the Border Patrol Explorers.Plans after Graduation: Go to col-lege to get my AA degree and find my future career.“Don’t let things such as problems get in the way of greatness.”

Tiffany RobertsLes Schwab Tires

12-Year SeniorParents: Mike and Tammie RobertsHigh School Activities: Softball 3 years; Photography Club 3 years; Yearbook Committee 1 year; and Soccer 1 yearPlans after Graduation: Move to Denver and attend community col-lege for two years then transfer to University of Colorado for psychology or accounting“Live life to the fullest!”

Morgan RoloffThe Brown Jug

12-Year SeniorParents: Cheryl and Keith RoloffHigh School Activities: 9th grade, 10th grade soccer; 11th grade Pho-tography Club.Plans after Graduation: Spokane Community College

Eric RuizCommunity Auto Repair

Parents: Guardians Harold and Kay ChristianHigh School Activities: Varsity Foot-ball, Varsity Tennis, Varsity Wrestling, Varsity Baseball, “O” Club, FBLA and Kiss Club my senior project.Plans after Graduation: My plans are to attend a business college in Utah for accounting two years, then transfer to UVU (Utah Valley Univer-sity) for Business Communications or Management.“If you ain’t first you’re last.” Ricky Bobby

Paul SattelbergOroville Family Medical Clinic

Parents: Currently living with Dorothy M. Brock and William D. McMillanHigh School Activities: Teens Against Tobacco Use (T.A.T.U.)Plans after Graduation: Working on a cabin“I do not fear death…I embrace it.”

Beau SwensonNorth Valley Family Medicine

Parents: Joe and Karin SwensonPlans after Graduation: Work, join the military

Brandon SwensonOroville Family Medical Clinic

Parents: Brian & Shannon SwensonHigh School Activities: Soccer, Wrestling and FootballPlans after Graduation: U.S. Air Force Security PoliceOther: Favorite teacher, Steve Colvin. “If someone tells you nothing is pos-sible, ask them to dribble a football.”

Melanie ThompsonExpressions Espresso

12-Year SeniorParents: Steve and Cori ThompsonHigh School Activities: I have played softball and volleyball, I was wrestling manager for three years and I was also Senior Homecoming Princess.Plans after Graduation: I am going to Wenatchee Valley College in Omak. I want to become an x-ray technician.

Dory ThorntonMidway Building Supply

12-Year SeniorParents: Randy and Mary ThorntonHigh School Activities: Basketball, golf, volleyball and FBLAPlans after Graduation: I plan on finishing my AA transfer degree at WVC in Omak the summer after graduation and then transfer-ring to Eastern Washington UniversityMy favorite teacher was Mr. Colvin for pointing me in the right direction.

Blaine WagnerExpressions Espresso

Parents: Debbie Reynolds & Dale WagnerHigh School Activities: Football, Basket-ball, Track, Student RepresentativePlans after Graduation: I hope to go to Eastern Washington University for one year then transfer over to Gonzaga University to study a certain field of engineering.“Heroes will be remembered, but legends never die, always follow your heart.”I would like to thank the community for all of the help and support when my mom (Debbie Reynolds) was in Harbor View Medical Center. I couldn’t have done it without you.

Brandon WildermuthThrough the Wooden Gate

Parents: Sandra & Jason WildermuthHigh School Activities: Tennis, being awesomePlans after Graduation: Air ForceOther: Kobeeeee

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oroville class of 2010Jesus Ortega-SanchezOroville Family Medical Clinic

Parents: Esmeralda Sanchez Blanco and Abel EzquivelHigh School Activities: SoccerPlans after Graduation: Work to save money to go to college

Rachel PetersVIP Insurance Agency

12-Year SeniorParents: Stephen Kessler and Laara PetersHigh School Activities: 4 years Var-sity Soccer, Basketball and Track and Field 2006-2010; Explorers 2006-2010; 2009 May Festival Princess; WASC 2009; Photography Club 2008-2010; FBLA 2006-2008; Bird Watching Club 2009-2010; ASB Secretary 2008-2009; Junior Class President; Senior Class Officer; Honor Society 2007-2008; Skills USA 2007-2008; “O” Club 2008-2010; LASC 2008-2009Plans after Graduation: I plan on attending Washington State University where I will major in communications and minor in business management/administration.Other: Favorite high school memory is the May Festival Parade, road trips with Kayla and Serena (good times), Fire Ball (lighting tennis balls on fire and catching them) at Jesse’s house.

Alma MojicaHometown Pizza

12-Year SeniorParents: Patricia Mojica and Jose HernandezHigh School Activities: Photography Club; Softball; Prom Committee; and Class Secretary (Sophomore)Plans after Graduation: Attending Eastern Washington UniversityOther: “Live life to the fullest.” My favorite color is hot pink

Abdenago MendosaNorth Valley Family Medicine

Parents: Sidrac MendosaHigh School Activities: Soccer 10th through 12th gradePlans after Graduation: My plans after graduation is going to college

High School Activities: Tennis, being awesomePlans after Graduation: Air ForceOther: Kobeeeee

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Miguel MedinaNorth Valley Hospital

Grandparents: Terresa & Antonio SanchezPlans after Graduation: Go to col-lege, get a job, find a place to live and work on technology“I love to eat and chil l with my friends.”

Rachelle (Cline) Rodriguez

Through the Wooden Gate

12-Year SeniorParents: Deborah Rodriguez and Bernadino RodriguezHigh School Activities: I was in the yearbook committee. That was a real fun class.Plans after Graduation: My plan after graduation is going to the Wenatchee Valley College. My goal is to become a Pediatrician.I love all of the Twilight series. My fa-vorite quote would be, “And so the lion fell in love with the lamb” - Edward. Fat Boy’s Hobo Fries are the best!

Appleway VideoBeattles Auto & Truck SalesCommunity Auto RepairDale’sExpressions EspressoGold Digger Apples, Inc.Hometown PizzaHornet’s NestLes SchwabMidway Building SupplyNorth Valley Family MedicineNorth Valley HospitalNulton’s IrrigationOroville Building SupplyOroville Dental CenterOroville Family Medical ClinicOroville Golf ClubPaul’s ServicePrince’s Department StoreReflections Photography/Terry MillsSteve Smith InsuranceThe Brown JugThe Gazette-TribuneThrough the Wooden GateTrino’s RestaurantVIP Insurance Agency

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Kayla McKinneyOroville Golf Club

12-Year SeniorParents: Rich and Erin McKinneyHigh School Activities: Volleyball 4 years; Basketball 4 years; Softball 4 years; Track 4 years; Photography Club 4 years; O-Club 4 years; Class Officer 4 years; Bird Watching Club 1 year; and Drama Club 1 year.Plans after Graduation: After gradua-tion I will be attending Bellevue College to get a degree in Business/Accounting. I plan to play volleyball and softball in college.My favorite high school memories are hanging out with my friends and hope-fully my senior trip.

C6 OkanOgan Valley gazette-tribune • June 3, 2010