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Our highest hopes and best wishes to the Class of 2020. Good luck as you embark on your journey to make a place in the world.

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Age: 18Parents: Jim & Donna Loomis Future Plans: : I am planning to pursue a degree in Apparel Entrepreneurship at Brigham Young University- Idaho this fall! Accomplishments/Awards: Valedictorian, Student Body President, National Society of High School Scholars, High Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, Varsity Letters in Cross Country, Track, Cheer, and Drama! Best Memory at WHS: Some of my fondest memories are my freshman season of cross country with Ann Russell and Hunter Flynn, racing in the pouring rain at Divisional Track sophomore year, all the fun of Homecoming Week, and planning “everything” with Mr. Head and the student council!.Senior Quote: “Of this be sure: you do not � nd the happy life, you make it.” -� omas S. Monson

Age: 17Grandparents: Wayne and Deb DoneyFuture Plans: Helena College to study NursingAccomplishments/Awards: 3 years cheer, 3 years track manager, 3 years football manager, NSHSS member, student council member, salutatorianBest Memory at WHS: All of my memories during school and cheer.Senior Quote: “� ere are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. � e other is as though everything is a miracle.” ~Albert Einstein

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Morgan Benner Age: 17Parents: Ryan and Bobbie BennerFuture Plans: Cosmetology School and Interior Design Accomplishments/Awards: 2 years of volleyball, 1 year fall cheer, 2nd place in JMG Conference writing competition.Best Memory at WHS: Friends, JMG, Sports. Senior quote: “Be happy for this moment, for this moment is your life.” -Omar Khayyam

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Hunter Cooper Age: 18Parents: Forrest & Bethany CooperFuture Plans: Serve a 2 year mission for Th e Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, get a job, and hopefully one day become a pilot.Accomplishments/Awards: Lettered one year for Mascot Best Memory at WHS: getting to go to districts as the Mascot Senior quote: FEAR: Forget Everything And Run or Face Everything And Rise. You decide.

Ashlynn Ellison Age: 18Parents: Brett Ellison and Stacy Ellison Future Plans: Go to highlands college to become a medical offi ce specialist. Accomplishments/Awards: Lettered 4 years volleyball, 4 years basket-ball, 3 years track, 3 years band, scored superior at state music festival 2 years, honors band 3 years, 2 year math meet participant, 2 year home-coming royalty, 2 years Spanish club, student of the week 4 times, athlete of the week 7 times, honor roll every semester, KXLF student of the week and student council member all 4 years. Best Memory at WHS: Playing sports with my friends, making it to divisional basketball, homecoming and Ms. Kiecbusch’s personal fi nance class, mainly kahoot. Senior quote: “Start saving for retirement now!” -Julie Kiecbusch

Riley Forcella Age: 18Parents: Tracy & Stefanie ForcellaFuture Plans: Attend Highlands College in Butte to get my Welding Certifi ca-tionAccomplishments/Awards: 3 time State Wrestling Qualifi er: Freshman - 2nd at Divisionals, Sophomore - 3rd at Divisionals, Senior - 1st at Divisionals, State Runner-up . 2020 Most Valuable Wrestler, 2020 Most Take downs Honor Roll Junior/Senior year, Welder of the Quarter - 3 timesBest Memory at WHS: Shop Shenanigans, Placing at State Wrestling my senior year, Tying the school record for most placers at State Wrestling 2020, Team placing 4th at State Wrestling 2020Senior quote: Never make excuses, always wake up with a smile knowing that today you are going to have fun accomplishing what others are afraid to do.

Brandon Gipson Age: 18Parents: Denise and Brian SacryFuture Plans: Become a carpenter Accomplishments/Awards: Lettered two years in football and one year in drama and was on honor roll.Best Memory at WHS: Spending time with friends and playing Lacey on 1v1 and winning like once.

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Bailee Hess Age: 18Parents: Greg Hess and Cristie Soltis Future Plans: Getting my real estate license and hopefully continuing that career in North Western Montana Accomplishments/Awards: 23 years lettering in Tennis, 2 years letter-ing in Choir, brought a silent movie through an English assignment to Portland for an international contest, High Honor roll for 2 years, honor roll for 2 years. Best Memory at Winning the Yellowstone silent fi lm contest with a Sophomore English project with Katie Whitehurst and going to Portland Oregon for the international contest. Senior quote: Th ere’s no script for life. Be the best you can be! - Greg Hess

Troy FrisbyAge: 18Parents: Caleb and Robyn Risher Future Plans: Troy is undecided at the present time of what he wants to do.Senior quote: “If you’re good at something, never do it for free.” ~Joker; Dark Night

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Joey Hockenberry Age: 19Parents: Tim & Karen HockenberryFuture Plans: – Highlands – Automotive Accomplishments/Awards: Football manager Senior year, Multiple P.E. Awards.Best Memory at WHS: Friends, JMG, Sports. Senior quote: “A lot of truth is said in jest” ~Eminem

Alleck Holloway Age: 19Parents: Taneal Holloway & Jamie AndrewsFuture Plans: 4th Place individual fi nish at 2018 Wrestling Divisionals, 3rd Place individual fi nish at 2019 Wrestling Divisionals, and 4th Place team fi nish at 2019 State Wrestling Tournament.Best Memory at WHS: Hanging out with friends and team-mates!Senior quote: Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it! --Michael Jordan

Madison Homer Age: 18Parents: Stacey Homer and Ethan Homer Future Plans: Either a nurse, cop, cosmetology, or psychiatrist. Accomplishments/Awards: 3 years of High honor role, 1 year of honor role, lettered 3 years of tennis, 2 years of varsity fall cheer, 2 years of rodeo .Best Memory at WHS: Friends, JMG conference in Billings, and Tennis. Senior quote: Did anyone see that? Because I will not being do-ing it again. -Johnny Depp

Mary Kate Horton Age: 18Grandparent: Chris Proff erFuture Plans: MarinesActivities: Yearbook and Drama Senior quote: “Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.”~Confucius

Abbigail Howard Age: 18Parents: Audrey & Chris HowardFuture Plans: Special Education ConsultantAccomplishments/Awards: 2 time student of the week, High Honor Roll quarter 1 & 2Best Memory at WHS: Ms. Todds class. Senior quote: Bloom where you are planted

Payton King Age: 18Parents: Jeff King And Casey Shaw Future Plans: Going To CollegeAccomplishments/Awards: Playing Football Fondest at WHS: Coronavirus and Playing Foot-ball Senior quote: “Did Everyone See Th at? Because I Will Not Be Doing It Again. ”- Jack Sparrow

Alicia Konold Age: 18Parent: Rodger KonoldFuture Plans: Undecided Accomplishments/Awards: 1 year of volleyball, 2 years of Speech and Debate,1 year of Pep Band, 2 years of Fall Cheer, 2 years of Winter Cheer, 1 year of being Cheer Captain, 4 years of Tennis, 3 years of Honor Roll. 1 letter in band, 2 letters in speech in debate, 2 letters for cheer, and 4 letters for tennis. Best Memory at WHS: Friends, JMG, Sports. Senior quote: “And I knew exactly what to do, but in a much more real sense I had no idea what to do.” -Michael Scott

Lori HungerfordAge: 18Parents: Brandy & Walt HungerfordFuture Plans: UndecidedAccomplishments/Awards: Four years on Honor Roll Senior quote: “I do not fear death, as I cherish life too much.” ~Stefan Karl

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Asha Noyes Age: 18Parents: Reid and Kami Noyes Future Plans: Go to the University of Montana Western for Health and Hu-man Performance. Accomplishments/Awards: High honor roll all four years. Lettered In bas-ketball 4 years. Second team all conference sophomore year. First team all conference junior year of basketball. 3 letters in volleyball. 2 letters in track. State competitor my sophomore for track . 1 letter in cross country and band. Got letters for all star 4 years.Best Memory at WHS: The standing ovation I got in basketball against Three Forks my senior year. It was my first time getting in a game after Being cleared from blowing out my knee my junior year. Senior quote: “ The secret to having it all is realizing you already do. “-unknown

Ashtin PerdueAge: 18Parents: Elizabeth & Chrys PerdueFuture Plans: Undecided Activities and Hobbies: Favorite core class is English and enjoys hanging out with friends.Best Memory at WHS: Friends, JMG, Sports. Senior quote: “That is not the bell.” ~Dan Lacey

Lee PunchardAge: 18Parents: Ronnie and Brandy SandersFuture Plans: Aircraft Mechanic in US ArmyAccomplishments/Awards: Choir 2years, Band 3 years, NSHSS, Track 1 year.Best Memory at WHS: State Musical Festival 2019. Senior quote: The fact that I procrastinate and still get things done is the reason I procrastinate. --Anonymous

Grace Richmond Age: 17Parent: Catherine DavenportFuture Plans: Attending Diablo Valley Community Col-lege. Accomplishments/Awards: VolleyballBest Memory at WHS: Playing volleyball senior year.Senior quote: Be yourself because everyone else is taken.

Caleb Shepherd Age: 19Parents: Coleen Shepherd and Dan ShepherdFuture Plans: Getting a job and sharing an apartment with friends.Accomplishments/Awards: I helped out by delivering mail between the elementary and high schools and working in the library. I always tried to have a smile and a positive attitude and to make those around me smile.Best Memory at WHS: My friends and classmates and being voted homecoming prince.Senior quote: Be proud of being unique. Be a fruit loop in a world of cheerios.

Kaya Smith Age: 18Parents: Kevin & Robyn SmithFuture Plans: Travel then collegeAccomplishments/Awards: National Honor Society, Track, Cross Country, Drama.Best Memory at WHS: 800 in track and loving to hate it! Learning that hard-work matters more than anyone’s opinion.Senior quote: “I hope you know you are the sun, even on days when nobody is in your orbit” S.R.W

Hannah Tebay Age: 17Parents: Tara and Cory Tebay Future Plans: Become a Pediatric Nurse and attend Montana Tech for 2 years, and transfer to Lincoln Nebraska to finish out my degree. After graduation I would like to join Doctors Without Borders and travel the world helping people.Accomplishments/Awards: 3 years choir letter, 4 years volleyball letter, 2 years track letter, 2 years tennis letter, academic all state 4 years, academic olympics, 4 year interact club, 4-H 4 years, all star choir, traveled to Europe as an ambassador for the United States. Best Memory at WHS: Spending time teammates who eventually became family, having the opportunity to be apart of the 2019-2020 basketball team as they took their journey to Billings, athletic trips, and singing for Janet Heilig as she helped me become the person I am today. Senior quote: --“Nothing is going to be handed to you. You have to make things hap-pen.” - Florence Griffith Joyner

Rebecca Wagner Age: 18Parents: Sam & Bethel WagnerFuture Plans: Rebecca plans to attend a two-year community college to major in exercise science and play soccer, with the goal of becom-ing an athletic trainer or coach. Accomplishments/Awards: High Honor Roll, Student of the Quarter, Lettered in DramBest Memory at WHS: Miss Harper’s English class.Senior quote: “If you’re going to do something stupid, at least be smart about it!” & Matthew 17:20 “...If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”

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Gaten WassbergAge: 17Parents: Stormy & Doug Wassberg Activities and Hobbies: Four years Varsity letter in Football and Wrestling, 6th at State Wrestling Senior year, High Honor Roll, NSHSS, Fishing, HuntingSenior quote: “Th ere are no limits to what you can accomplish except the limits you place on your own thinking.” ~Brian Tracy

Britney Welker Age: 18Parents: Kris and Mark Wilfore and Jon WelkerFuture Plans: Aft er high school I plan on attending Highlands College of Montana Tech to pursue further education through the Radiology Technology program. Accomplishments/Awards: High Honor Roll, NSHSS, Class and Student Body VP Best Memory at WHS: My fondest memory at WHS was when we had a “Mr. Kinzer” dress up day for one of our spirit weeks and everyone in the school dressed up as Mr. Kinzer besides Mr. Kinzer. Senior quote: Take pride in how far you have come and have faith in how far you will go. –unknown

Mike Wilkinson Age: 18Parents: Denny Wilkinson and Dusty Candreva Future Plans: Go To Th e U Of M And Get A Degree In Business Accomplishments/Awards: 4 Year Letter For Wrestling, 3 Year Letter For Football, 4 Time State Qualifi er, 1 Time State Placer, Selected To Play In Class B All Star Football Game .Best Memory at WHS: When my wrestling coach let us break out saying “shake and bake”, when my friend Devin broke a meter stick over his leg and hid it on the stage and got caught the next day.Senior quote: Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit ~ Vince Lombardi Jr.

Mya Zabala Age: 18Parents: Melissa Jenkins & Jack Smith Future Plans: Cosmetology School to get my full license. Accomplishments/Awards: Honor Roll 2 years, 4 years cheerleading and lettered all 4 years, 2 Years Football Manager lettered both years, Athlete of the week, Student of the week & Student of the Quarter. Best Memory at WHS: Finding my best friend the fi rst day at Whitehall Schools in 8th Grade, School trips and Post-season during Fall & Winter sports. Senior quote: “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” Marilyn Monroe.

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CONGRATULATIONS

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Dear Parent/Guardian and Graduate,

Congratulations to you and your graduating senior. The vari-ous organizations (listed below) are so proud of the Whitehall High School Class of 2020.

When you walked on campus last fall—FINALLY a Senior—you had no idea the challenges and disappointments that would come your way. We all agree. It’s not FAIR.

We cannot bring back your Senior Prom, Spring Sports, Graduation as you have known it or give you more time to have your friends and favorite teach-ers sign your yearbook. It is very apparent that the school admin-istration and staff have worked diligently to have a graduation ceremony which will be memo-rable while at the same time not the traditional event. The

modification of graduation is heartbreaking and something most of you do not want to think about. We know that you have worked so hard and waited for this culmination exercise for a long time.

Success is measured by the challenges you face and every journey has its challenges. We see you and your strength as truly inspiring. Just know that we are here—and we’ve always been here—by your side. Right now, you have the power to make the most out of this unfortunate situation. People your age are resilient and innovative. Your generation can navigate mul-tiple worlds and bounce between physical and digital spaces with ease. You embrace diff erences in ways adults seem to struggle with.

You courageously put your-

selves out there for the world to see and criticize. You push

boundaries and challenge norms. It’s a small wonder why post-Millennials are on track to become one of the most well-educated generation yet.

Lastly, we can off er some sup-port. You may not know it, but we feel your pain. It hurts. You are not forgotten and we see your hard work, we value your unique perspective, we hear your audacious voices, we cherish all of it and we will continue to do so from afar.

Parents, remember to sup-port your graduate to celebrate responsibly and continue to encourage and talk to her/him about making healthy choices and the dangers of consuming alcohol and drugs. Working together, parents, law enforce-ment, Whitehall High School

and the community can combat this issue to create a happy and safe social distancing celebration for all.

We off er heartfelt congratula-tions to you and your Graduate for the accomplishment of com-pleting four years of High School. Our wish is for a prosperous and bright future for all Jefferson County area youth.

Jefferson County DUI Task Force Jefferson County Tobacco PreventionJefferson County Mental Health Local Advisory CouncilWhitehall Chamber of CommerceMSU Madison/Jefferson ExtensionMary Janacaro-Hensleigh – Mayor of Whitehall Jefferson Local Development Corporation

A letter to the Class of 2020