2 MAY 26, 2018 THE SHERIDAN PRESS GRADUATION · Bauder DICK ANDERSON CO. Jennifer Taylor Bauer SHERIDAN COUNTY IMPLEMENT Sachet Renea Bean CITCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Wrylee Allayn

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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.

FILE PHOTOS | THE SHERIDAN PRESS

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.


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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.


Above: Big Horn’s Amanda Anderson throws a shot during the track and field dual meet at Big Horn High School

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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.



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


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.


Derick Buhr ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXTERIORS

Koral Daniello TRICOUNTY GAS

Ben Briscoe EBIA HEARING

Clayton Auzqui NORTHEAST WYOMING

PEDIATRICS

Shaylee Adamson TRICOUNTY GAS

Darion Hawbaker TRICOUNTY GAS

Galen Kretschman NORTHERN WYOMING

MENTAL HEALTH

FARMER’S CO-OP

Riley Malli BANK OF SHERIDAN

Shaye Neill TRICOUNTY GAS

ARVADA CLEARMONTHIGH SCHOOL


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.



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.


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.


Amber Champlain NORTHERN WYOMING

MENTAL HEALTH

Marlynn Cloud THE SHERIDAN PRESS

NataLee Anseth COWBOY STATE BANK

Chelsea Adams BANK OF SHERIDAN

Katelyn Abbot THE SHERIDAN PRESS

SamanthaDemontiney

COWBOY STATE BANK

Kyler Heiling THE POWDER HORN

Jenna Keller BEST REAL ESTATE

Kira Duval NORTHERN WYOMING

MENTAL HEALTH

Brittany Fillingham KANE FUNERAL HOME

Courtney Good COWBOY STATE BANK

Jaylin Keo COWBOY STATE BANK

TONGUE RIVERHIGH SCHOOL


Laura Walters

COWBOY STATE BANK

Kel Tritschler

COWBOY STATE BANK

Trevor Wieser

HAMMER CHEVROLET

Kayla Stimpson

HAMMER CHEVROLET

Angel Richards

BANK OF SHERIDAN

Nikki Perfetti

THE SHERIDAN PRESS

Robbie Premo

DICK ANDERSON CO.

Mary Miller

THE SHERIDAN PRESS

Melanie Lengerich

EBIA HEARING


HOME SCHOOL

McKinleyChristophersonFARMER’S INSURANCE –THE MCCOY AGENCY

Madisyn ZellerNORTHERN WYOMING

MENTAL HEALTH

Hugh Patterson

NORTHEAST WYOMING

PEDIATRICS


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.



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


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.


Hallie Guillen

BANK OF SHERIDAN

Devon Horsley

HAMMER CHEVROLET

Stephanie Bennett

DICK ANDERSON CO.

Matt Benedict

NORTHERN WYOMING

MENTAL HEALTH

Rae Bautisia

THE SHERIDAN PRESS

Rachel Jahiel

BANK OF SHERIDAN

Crysral Solis

NORTHERN WYOMING

MENTAL HEALTH

Alicia Stewart

THE SHERIDAN PRESS

Shyanna Martin

DICK ANDERSON CO.

Audra Lynam

BANK OF SHERIDAN

Truman McTiernan

THE SHERIDAN PRESS

Colten Meece

HAMMER CHEVROLET

Tresten Swinyer

THE SHERIDAN PRESS

Taylor Young


Tyler Wilkerson

HAMMER CHEVROLET

JOHN C. SCHIFFER SCHOOL



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