CLASS OF 2021 Wallowa.com Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Wesley Alexis Samantha Durning Outstanding Integrated Math 1 Student Wesley is a quiet, diligent worker who possesses strong math skills and the ability to apply past learning to new situations. He is consistent, intelligent, thoughtful, and an outstanding addition to Wallowa School. Willie Gibbs Sophie Moeller Modern US History Recreational Sports 9th Grade Science Amazing student…even better person. Willie does all activities with no complaints and is always ready to lend a helping hand in class. Sophie is a very respectful and conscientious student who always strives to do her best. She is a high-achieving student, whose work is always done correctly and on time. Sophie will often help out without being asked and if asked, will always help immediately and with a positive attitude. She is a pleasure to have in class. 11th Grade English Imaginative ingenuity of generative prolific- ness, Willie continually and steadily tackles learning, demonstrating resiliency, creativity and dedication while striving for academic excellence. Joel Tillery HS Band Brody is our shop manager and has managed to stay committed to school and the program through a very different time for CTE programs, his daily presence and knowledge will be missed next year. 9th Grade English Jace Fisher Biology 101 Academic Achievement Cecilia April Introduction to Ag. As one of the greenhouse managers this year, Cecilia was integral to the suc- cessful plant sale and fundraising from that experience. In addition to being very respectful, and hard-working, Jace has a genuine curiosity forscience and is always searching for a deeper meaning. He continually asks about verycomplex topics and will continue to dis- cuss and research them until he has a true understanding of a topic. These traits will ensure that he is successful well after he graduates 12th Grade English Over the past two years Jace has grown his English skill sets tremendously to include both outstanding rhetorical skills and critical understandings. Naturally inquisitive, his intrinsic learning is paired with a listener’s ear and a reader’s eye as he parses through information. Adalyn Deal Health Adalyn demonstrates wisdom beyond her years. She is invested in her education Continually setting the bar high for herself and others, up to any challenge, and a student with both skill and will, Sophie never complains and set the standard for excellence in the 9th grade English classroom both socially and academically this year. ShannaRae Tillery Success 101 Senior Seminar LSophie is an incredibly dedicated student ShannaRae is an outstanding student - intelli- and I appreciate her efforts in Success 101 this gent, conscientious, hard-working, always Gage Goebel year. She put a great deal of thought and time doing her best in class. She is polite, respectful Ag. Mechanics I into her work and her final project, the 10 Year and gets along well with her teachers Gage is assistant shop manager and coordi- Plan, was very well done. and peers. I have enjoyed watching her nates a large number of chapter and school 9th Grade Modern US History make plans for the future and I have no doubt project. His mechanical aptitude and intellect Quiet leader, focused on pursuit of truth that she will be successful! is exceptional. and understanding. Outstanding Pre-Calculus Student ShannaRae is a dedicated learner who truly underestimates her abilities! When she is in the math groove she doesn’t hear or ac- knowledge anything going on around her, yet she is kind, fun, helpful, and always willing to support her classmates. Government/Economics Jace is a driven individual who consistently raises the bar with his inquisitive nature and academic integrity. Jessica Johnston HS Art 11th Grade English Academic Excellence in Art Superlative paragon virtuoso of nonpareil English standards, Adalyn is a critical thinker who can whip-up website content one day and an analysis of Lady Macbeth’s absence. Cody Riverman HS Physical Education Cody has one speed during class and that speed is full throttle. Treats himself and classmates with respect. Yearbook This year, Adalyn successfully set-up the yearbook and did a majority of the work on her own. She also designed and launched a new website for the school district. She continues to impress me with her creativity and eye for design, as well as her work ethic. Frank Westerman Fitness and Conditioning Libby Fisher Health Occupations Libby shows genuine interest in her learning. Takes the time and commits to producing quality work. 10th Grade Science Libby is incredibly hard-working, intelligent, and thoughtful. She achieves top marks on everything she does and will work until she has the content mastered. Libby is a great student and is a positive addition to any class. Amelia Durning 10th Grade English Outstanding at reading comprehension, organization, and composition, Amelia takes English to the next level with an ever-deep- ening analysis of literature with flair and insight. Spanish Amelia has a knack for languages and works hard each day speaking, writing, and reading Spanish. HS Band Amelia is an outstanding musician who is always looking to improve her skills in band. She is conscientious, hard-working, and thoughtful, and is always a respectful and positive influence in class. Frank crushed several school lifting records this year. He set the all-time record of 675 pounds in the Dead Lift. Improvement Award Jossey has made great gains in her school- work and in her confidence. She has believed in herself and is unstoppable! Outstanding Integrated Math 2 Student Libby is kind, respectful, and strives to be outstanding in everything she does. With math, she never surrenders! She works until she gets it- and then she helps others around her. Animal Science Libby excels in the Animal Science realm and brings attention to detail and great background knowledge to class every day. Lane Tanzey Outstanding Integrated Math 3 Student CLane has unique perspective and puts it to good use in mathematics with creativity and practicality. He is respectful, responsible, and resourceful. I appreciate his good nature and how hard he works every day. Marketing Libby consistently gives her best. She is bright, detail-oriented and hard-work- ing. She sets high standards for herself and encourages other students to do the same. I have enjoyed having her in Marketing this year and watching her creativity shine! Outstanding Character Jossey Johnston Ella Moeller Samantha Wightman Ag. Leadership Ella has led our Ag. program through an incredibly difficult time and kept things rolling during trying times with limited opportunities. I’ve had Frank in several classes over the last four years and one thing always stands out - his character. He is good-natured, honest, helpful and kind. I admire the way he conducts himself in school and in the community. Leadership Brody Tippet Ag. Mechanics II Brody is our shop manager and has managed to stay committed to school and the program through a very different time for CTE programs, his daily presence and knowledge will be missed next year. Sam led the leadership class in planning a very successful canned food drive to benefit our com- munity. She also helped set-up assemblies/ac- tivities for our students throughout the year and made sweatshirts for the entire Wallowa School District staff. She is organized, creative, helpful and has a heart for serving others. Chance Young Gentleman Award Chance is always polite, considerate, and respectful to those around him. WALLOWA 2020 2021 HIGH ACADEMIC SCHOOL AWARD A17