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Bessie Wetzell Newspaper Library University o f Oregon Eugene. OR 97403 Heppner High School 2007 graduation awards and recipients announced In a warm auditorium full of family, friends and teachers, the HHS Class of 2007 made their last walk as high school students on Saturday, June 2. Many scholarships were awarded to the graduates this year. The awards and recipients are as follows: Mahaley Huddleston Heppner Hit’ll School C lass of 2007 VOL. 126 NO. 23 10 Pages Wednesday, June 6,2007 Morrow County, Heppner, Oregon Carl W. Troedson Educational Fund recipients announced The selection committee for the Carl W. Troedson Educational Fund has awarded grants-in-aid in the amount of $ 1000 to the following Morrow County high school seniors for the 2006-2007 school year: Heppner High School - Aaron Allstott; Justin Delveaux; Roland Farrens; Stephanie Howard; Mahaley Huddleston; Brendan McElligott; Casey O'Neal; Quinn Peck; Sarah Price; Regina Seitz; and Myah Southworth. lone High School - Stephanie Holland; Kayla Teague-LaRue; and William Meulink. Irrigon High School - Shannara M iller and Christina Morrison. Riverside High School - Candido Cornejo, Jr.; Heather Hancock; and Robert Turner. These grants are awarded from a fund provided by the Last Will and Testament of Mr. Troedson, a prominent wheat rancher of the lone area. These students will be eligible to apply for renewal of their grants in the follow ing years of their college or training programs provided that they maintain good academic standing during their first year of post high school study. The selection committee consists of the Morrow County School District superintendent, the pastor of the Valby Lutheran Church, and the Morrow County Judge, as specified in Mr. Troedson's will. Award o f the Troedson grants was announced at the recipients' respective high school graduation ceremonies. The Bank of Eastern Oregon awarded twelve $500 scholarships to graduating seniors through its Agricultural/Business Scholarship Program. This is the 15lh year the bank offered this program, giving away over $49,000. to date. One of these scholarships went to a Heppner High School Senior and two were given to lone High School Seniors. Quinn Peck, Heppner High School, was active in football, basketball, and baseball. He is a member of the National Honor Society. Quinn's community service included volunteering at the Booster Club Auction, Cycle Oregon, assistant to the Children’s Gingerbread House project, bingo announcer, and coaching Colts basketball. He is also a member of the Hope Lutheran Church. Quinn plans to attend Western Oregon University and major in business accounting. He hopes to continue his football and baseball athletics while attending school. Stephanie Holland, lone High School, participated in volleyball, basketball, and track and field. She was a member of the National Honor Society, and earned numerous academic awards; class president grades 9-12, served on many school event committees, was a member of the Spanish Club, the Drama Club, and was an active member of 4-H. Her community service centered around her church, volunteering during church clean-up days, Sunday School assistant teacher, and camp counselor. Other community volunteer time include participating in Odd Fellow service project in New York, youth track meet. Elderly Holiday Assistance, tractor driving school, and volunteer lifeguard. Stephanie plans on attending Oregon State University to major in business administration Kayla LaRue, lone High School, participated in volleyball, basketball, track and field. She was a member of the National Honor Society and served in various positions on Student Council. Her other activities included Spanish Club, youth group. International Club. Drama Club, and 4-H. School event committees and fundraising for various community projects included benefit dinners, elementary school carnival, Christmas tree sales, and flower box building. Kayla plans to attend Oregon State University to pursue a degree in business administration. ($500); Heppner Booster Club ($300); and Carl W. Troedson ($1000). Quinn Peck - Bank of EO ($500); Heppner Booster Club ($300); Umatilla-M orrow Farm Bureau ($500); Heppner Garden Club ($500); and Carl W. Troedson ($1000). Regi Seitz - Stan Kemp Memorial ($500); Oregon Wheat Foundation ($500); HHS Student Council ($250); Heppner Booster Club ($300); South Morrow County ($750); Jim Barratt Award (trophy); and Carl W. Troedson ($1000). Casey O'Neal American Legion Post #87 ($400); Heppner Booster Club ($300); Carl W. Troedson ($1000); and Red and Gena Leonard Foundation ($2000). Justin Delveaux - American Legion Post #87 ($4(X)); Heppner Lion's Club ($500); South Morrow County EMT Association ($200); and Carl W. Troedson ($1000). Tony Haguevvood - 4-H Leaders ($500); Heppner Booster Club ($300); and Masonic Lodge ($500). RJ Farrens - HHS Student Council ($500) and Carl W. Troedson ($1000). Stephanie Howard - Heppner Booster Club ($300) and Carl W. Troedson ($1000). Lyndi Patton - HHS Student Council ($250); Heppner Booster Club ($300); PMH Nursing Home Auxiliary ($200); and Red and Gena Leonard Foundation ($2000). Sarah Price - Heppner Booster Club ($300); M asonic Lodge ($500); South Morrow County ($750); American Legion Auxiliary ($400); MCEA Scholarship ($500); and Carl W. Troedson ($ 1000 ). Aaron A llstott - Heppner Booster Club ($3(X)): Heppner Lion's Club ($500); Sweeney-Turner Memorial ($1000); South Morrow County ($750); and Carl W. Troedson ($1000). Ches Little - Mid- Columbia Bus Company ($500). Brendan McElligott -Carl W.Troedson ($1000). Myah Southworth - Carl W. Troedson ($1000). Kylie Tasker Red and Gena Leonard Foundation ($2000). lone School 2007 graduation awards and recipients Bank of Eastern Oregon awards $6,000 in scholarships ALL NEWS & ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. f Many scholarships were awarded to lone School graduates this year. The awards and recipients are as follows: Kayla LaRue - South Morrow County Trust ($750); Swede and Frances Carlson ($300); Elks BPOE Heppner Lodge ($700); Tillamook County Creamery Asstx'. ($2(MX)); Ken Snider Memorial Scholarship ($1000): Outstanding Senior Athlete (no monetary); lone Volunteer Fire Fighters Association ($200); Carl Troedson Ed Fund ($HXX)>; lone Cardinal Booster Club ($400); Jason Holvorsen Memorial Scholarship ($5(K)); CSU Transport ($5(K)); Bank of EO Scholarship ($500); Mike Matthews Memorial ($1500); and OSAA Award of Excellence (no monetary). Stephanie Holland - South Morrow County Trust ($750); Carl Troedson Ed Fund($l(XX)); lone Cardinal Booster Club ($200); Jason Halvorsen Memorial Scholarship ($500); and Bank of EO Scholarship ($5(X)). Brittnee DesBouillons - Mid Columbia Bus Company ($5(X)); lone American Legion Post #95 and Auxiliary ($500); Red and Gena Leonard Scholarship ($2000); and Jason Halvorsen Memorial Scholarship ($5(X)). 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