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Graduating seniors leave their mark
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Denise Griffith
Kyle Jones
"He is an Eagle Scout,
hard-working student
and athlete and a GREAT
guy. He has unquenchable
optimism and spirit."
—Todd Jones
Why do you believe you
were recommended?
There's no question, it's
because we share the same
last name! Actually to tell
you the truth, I think it's
because I'm honest and I
work hard.
What are the activities in
which you are involved?
Football, wrestling,
as well as being actively
involved in Scouting (I'm
an Eagle Scout), and my
church.
What are you going to
miss about high school?
My friends, sports and
of course, Mr. Jones.
"She does so much, in the
class, in the school, and in the
community, and she’s pretty
quiet about it." —Todd Jones
Why do you believe you were
recommended?
I've had him for two classes,
and I know him pretty well. I
like his classes and they inter
est me and make me work
harder.
What are the activities in
which you are involved?
I've been on dance team for
three years, Yearbook Editor
last year, Link Crew member,
Class Council (all four years),
and NHS officer this year.
What are you going to miss
about high school?
I'll miss the people, the
people who I’ve grown up with
all my life. I'm also going to
miss all the activities and clubs
I've been a part of.
Elizabeth Farrell
"What a STAR but never
grabbing the spotlight.
Brilliant. Plays flute. Kind to
all. I expect she does many
things about which I'm
unaware." —Rhonda Case
Why do you believe you
were recommended?
I work hard, especially in
her class, and am a part of
International Club.
What are the activities in
which you are involved?
I play the flute, am part
of International Club, play
soccer, and am tutor at the
tutoring center.
What are you going to miss
about high school?
Mostly the people and
teachers I've met. Also, how
much easier high school is
compared to college.
Sambaran Chatterjee
"He is always on task and
comes in to work before
school, after school; whatever
it takes to do a great job. Plus,
he's a really restpectful, nice
person."
—Gary Eppelsheimer
Why do you believe you
were recommended?
I have been in his classes
so maybe he likes me? They
are fun and I enjoyed them.
What are the activities in
which you are involved?
I was part of the play
"Reckless" earlier this year,
as well as cross country. I am
also involved in National
Honor Society, International
Club and track.
What are you going to miss
about high school?
Friends. So many bonds
over the years, I’m going to
These four extrac|raiijiary seniors were
nominated by their teachers for their
achievements during high school. Whether its
their work ethic, influence on the community,
or their ability to accomplish something out of
the ordinary, theses students' quiet contributions
have made a difference.
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May 30 senior assembly brings end to high school career
J oseph M iller
Staff Reporter
For the first time, the
Evening of Excellence will
be partially incorporated
into the traditional Senior
assembly. In past years,
the Evening of Excellence
was held the last Tuesday
of school for the seniors.
Awards were given for
inspiration, service, and to
honor student achievement
for different departments
(or different classes). Local
scholarships were also
announced.
The senior assemblies
occurring the next day were
traditionally for graduation
night preparation-handing
out the cap and gowns,
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setting ground rules for
graduation night and
the grad party and for
introducing the Teacher of
the Year.
This year the awards will
be handed out during the
assembly instead of during
the Evening of Excellence.
The Evening of Excellence
will focus on the $68,000
worth of local scholarships
and the different military
appointments.
At the assembly, along
with the awards for
student achievements,
different groups such as
National Honor Society,
Associated Student Body
and Senior Class Council
will be honored. This year's
Valedictorian William
Letsou; Salutatorian Marta
Hanson, and the Teacher
of the Year will also be
featured.
Sue Bradley, activities
and athletics secretary; Julie
Swanson, career center
secretary, and the senior
class officers agreed to
combine the two events
because this way all the
seniors will be together
when the awards are
announced. Generally only
the seniors who were being
awarded and their families
that attended the Evening of
Excellence.
"It's important to [earn
their awards] in front
of their peers," Bradley
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said. Bradley also wanted
the seniors to have an
opportunity to gather
together one last time before
graduation.
Bradley graduated
from WLHS in 1967. Then,
there was an awards
assembly where awards
and scholarships were
handed out (Bradley won
a scholarship at that time).
Graduation was held in the
gym.
Bradley hopes that during
the assembly students are
excited for the winners and
are respectful towards each
other. Bradley would like the
assembly to be an inspiring
send-off as they move
toward their college career.
"I want them to make an
impact, be happy, and live
healthy lives," Bradley said.
Both Bradley and Swanson
will be in charge of the
senior assembly, but the
Evening of Excellence will
be handled by Swanson.
For both events, Swanson
would really like for seniors
receiving awards to be
focused on and treated well.
"I would really like for
the events to be organized,
and for the seniors to be
respectful," Swanson said.
The Evening of Excellence
will be held in the
auditorium at 7 p.m. on May
29. The senior assembly will
be held in the gym at 1:45
p.m. on May 30.
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