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JUNE 2012
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE
HOQUIAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 28
Honor Graduate Edition 2012
Hoquiam High School Proudly Names 22 Graduate Honors Students
Hoquiam High School is proud to honor 22 graduates this year earning a grade point average of 3.50 or better. There
are 2 students with a perfect 4.00 GPA.
Jin Sil Yun has earned a 4.00 cumu-
Ji Ae Angela Choi, the daughter
During her four years at Hoquiam
High School she participated in Golf
for three years, Band for two, and National Honor Society. She also belonged to the Spanish Club,
Band Council, Forensics Science Club, Math Club, Foodball, 32
Minute Program, and was a Visions Ambassador in Nicaragua.
During her years at HHS, Angela has
been active in National Honor Society
for three years and served as the Treasurer, Math Club, Spanish Club, and Foodball for two years.
She was a member of the Future Business Leaders of America
and qualified for State in Desktop Publishing. Angela earned a
four-year letter award for Marching Band and was selected as
the Lions Club Student of the Month for April.
lative GPA and is one of our Valedictorians this year. She is the daughter
of Byong Sun and Hae Kyong Yun.
Jin will be attending the University of
Portland where she will major in Biology and ultimately apply to medical
school to become a pediatrician.
Jin was honored with the Coaches Award in Golf, is a Washington State Scholar and took first place at Grays Harbor Science
Fair. Jin was also on the May Court for the Mother’s Day Tea.
Priya Nicole McBride is shar-
ing top honors this year, graduating with a 4.00 and is one of our
Valedictorians. She is the daughter
of Tom and Judy McBride. Priya
will be attending Pacific Lutheran
University in the fall, where she
will major in Biology. Her plan
is to transfer to Washington State University Medical School to
complete her Doctorate degree in Medicine.
During her high school career Priya participated in Volleyball,
National Honor Society, Drama Club, Future Business Leaders
of America, Foodball, Relay for Life, and volunteered at the
Grays Harbor Community Hospital. Priya earned a four-year
letter in Marching Band. She was also on the Grizzly Gazette
staff.
Priya was selected as the Math and Science Student of the Month,
Lions Club Student of the Month for November, Most Improved
Volleyball player, and was awarded the Spotlight on Excellence
Award from our school board. She has won multiple champion
and reserve champion titles as an equine exhibitor.
of Young Tae and Yong Nam Choi will
be graduating with a 3.986 cumulative
GPA. Angela will be attending the
University of Washington and major
in bio-chemistry. Her plan is to be a
pharmacist or go into the nursing profession.
Franklin Andrew Deets is the son
of Patty and Larry Deets and has earned
a cumulative GPA of 3.916. He will be
attending Grays Harbor College in the
fall to receive his A.S. degree, then
will go on to the University of Washington to get degree in Chemical Engineering. Frank plans to work in the
chemical field but he isn’t real sure the
direction he will eventually take.
During his years at HHS he has been
involved in the Jazz Band, and lettered four times in the Marching Band. Other activities he has participated in include; pit
band for school musicals, Golf, Baseball, Track and Field,
Knowledge Bowl and the Western International Band Clinic.
Frank was also selected at the Lions Club Student of the Month
for February.
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Samara Sarai Estrada is the Track for four years, Marching Band for two and Basketball.
daughter of Julia and Jesus Estrada She has been very active in raising money for the Relay for Life
and has earned a cumulative GPA of and donations for Foodball.
3.910. Samara will be attending WestShe has earned four-year varsity letters in Track and Cross Counern Washington University in the fall.
try and a two-year varsity letter in Band. Tori was selected, by
Her plan is to major in pre-medicine
her peers, as a team captain for two years in Cross Country and
and receive her bachelor’s degree in
one year in Track.
Science in no more than five years.
Sarah Elizabeth Protheroe is
Samara has been very active in her four
the daughter of Jeff and Liz Protheyears at HHS. Her activities include;
roe and has earned a cumulative GPA
fours years of Soccer, three years of
of 3.774. Her plan is to attend Grays
Tennis, one year Track and Field, four years in Marching Band,
Harbor College for two years to obtain
ASB, Junior Class Secretary, Senior Class Secretary, National
her AA. After GHC, she will transfer
Honor Society, Spanish Club, and FBLA. She placed first at the
to a four-year university to obtain her
Grays Harbor County Science Fair and was the Lions Club Studegree in Early Childhood Education.
dent of the month for September. Samara was also on the May
Court for the Mother’s Day Tea.
Sarah has been very active during her
high school years. Activities include;
Ashlee Faye Inmon will graduate
World Class Scholars, National Honwith a cumulative GPA of 3.844 and
or
Society,
Drama
Club,
three school musicals, Leadership,
her AA from Grays Harbor College.
Yearbook,
two
years
as
the
editor, Volleyball, Tennis, Foodball,
She has been involved in the Running
Marching
Band
and
the
Grays
Harbor Bearcat pep band.
Start program for the past two years.
Ashlee is the daughter of Sandra Inmon and Mike Moore. Ashlee has
enlisted in the Air Force to obtain her
Bachelors Degree in the medical field.
Ashlee has been involved in HHS Volleyball for two years, HHS golf team
for two years and the National Honor Society.
Aaron Wilson Gwin is the son of
Jerry Gwin and Tammy Gwin-Cork
and has earned a 3.807 cumulative
GPA. He will be attending Grays Harbor College in the fall, then transfer
to Central Washington University to
obtain a degree in Paramedicine. His
plan is to become a Fireman/ Paramedic.
Aaron has been a member of the
Marching Band for four years, Vice
President of the Executive Board, Sophomore Vice President
and two years in Leadership. He was also a cast member in the
school drama production of “The Wedding Singer” and played
football for four years.
Aaron was selected as the Lions Club Student of the Month
for March and earned the title of Mr. Fantastic for the Mr. Fantastic Pageant.
Tori Amanda Bowen is the daugh-
ter of Debbie Ricker and Jim Bowen
and has earned a cumulative GPA of
3.784. Her plan is to attend Grays
Harbor College to take her prerequisites before going on to Bellevue
Community College. At Bellevue CC,
Tori will study to become an Ultra
Sound Technician/X-ray Technician.
During her high school career, Tori
has participated in Cross Country and
Sarah has also been a Rotary Club volunteer, vacation Bible
School volunteer, and raised over $7,000 to purchase a brand
new cargo trailer for the HHS Marching Band for her senior
project. She was selected as the Lions Club Student of the
Month for January, and has been a four-year Outstanding Letter
Award in Band.
Rebecca Marie Meacham is the
daughter of Janette and John Bowen
and will graduate with a cumulative
GPA of 3.752. Rebecca plans to attend
Grays Harbor College for two years
and then transfer to Central Washington University, Her plan is to major in
music education and eventually be a
high school choir teacher.
Rebecca received two varsity letters in
Soccer, where she was honored with
the Coaches Award and Most Improved Player. She earned three
varsity letters in Band and has participated in Tennis and Track.
Rebecca has also been active in the National Honor Society, Relay for Live, Foodball and Running Start. She has been in all
four of the Drama Departments musicals and was President of
the Choir Club for the last two years.
Rebecca was the Lions Club Student of the Month for February
this year, was awarded the National Choral Award and participated in the All-State Symphonic Choir. Rebecca was also on
the Homecoming Court.
Taylor Dawn Fogo is the
daughter of Kim and Steve Fogo
and has earned a cumulative GPA
of 3.725. Taylor will be attending Washington State University
in the fall. Her plan is to be a
dentist or dental hygienist.
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Taylor has participated in Soccer for four years, Basketball for
two years, boys Soccer Team Manager for four years, Foodball,
National Honor Society, President of Honor Society, and Spanish Club.
She has volunteered at the Grays Harbor Youth Basketball Camp
and the Hoquiam Youth Soccer Camp. During her Soccer career
she was the 2011 Team Captain, Defensive MVP, selected for
the Team Leadership Award and 2nd team All League. Taylor
was also a Prom Court Princess as a junior, and on the May
Court for the Mother’s Day Tea.
Tania Yanet Mendez is the daugh-
ter of Maricela Estrada and has earned
a 3.686 cumulative GPA. She will be
attending Washington State University
in September where she will major in
Spanish and minor in Psychology. Her
future goal is to become a translator/
interpreter.
Tania has participated in Volleyball
for four years, Tennis for three years,
National Honor Society for four years,
Spanish Club and has been a volunteer at Timberland Regional
Library. She was selected for the Coaches Award in Volleyball
in 2011, attended districts for Tennis her junior year, and Districts for Volleyball her senior year. She served as the Spanish
Club Treasurer in both her junior and senior year.
Edward Allen Erhart has earned
a cumulative GPA of 3.649. He is the
son of Carrie and Dave Westby and
Roy Erhart. Eddy will be attending
Washington State University in the fall
where he will be earning a degree in
Education with a major in English.
Eddy has participated in Cross Country
and earned two varsity letters in Basketball. Other activities he was active
in includes Leadership Class, National
Honor Society, A.S.B., Relay for Life, Foodball, Kamp Kiwanis
Counselor, the Red Cross Blood Drive, and was a coach for the
Grays Harbor Youth Basketball program.
Eddy was chosen as the Lions Club Student of the Month for
October, Co-Chairman for Foodball, Relay for Life Team Captain, and Basketball Team Captain. Eddy also participated in the
Mr. Fantastic Pageant.
Haeley Renae Adams is the
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the Choir Program, including; an Excellent her sophomore and
junior years in Solo and Ensemble.
Larissa Kathleen Steen has
earned a 3.607 cumulative GPA and
is the daughter of James and Chrissy
Steen. Larissa will be attending Grays
Harbor College for three years to acquire her Associate in Science degree
in Pre-Veterinary studies. Her plan is
to transfer to Washington State University to complete her degree and become a Veterinarian and one day open
her own practice.
Larissa has been active in Marching Band, Jazz Band, Pit Orchestra for HHS Musicals, Volleyball, Tennis, and National
Honor Society. She has also served on the Band Council, participated in the Grays Harbor Relay for Life and was the Volleyball
Manager. She received the Coaches Award for Volleyball.
Michael Aaron Selin has earned
a 3.590 cumulative GPA and is the son
of Cindy Selin and Lester Selin. Michael will be attending Grays Harbor
College for two years to earn his Associate of Science degree in Pre-Chiropractic studies. He will then go on
to the University of Western States in
Portland, Oregon Chiropractic School
for four years. After graduation he
plans to open his own practice in Grays
Harbor.
Michael has been involved in Football and Track for four years
where he was awarded the Most Inspirational JV Football player
for two years, and the Coaches award for Track. He has participated in Foodball, National Honor Society, World Class Scholars,
assisted with the Hoquiam youth Football Camp, volunteered at
the Hoquiam Fire Department, and assisted with the movie night
“To Save A Life” about suicide. Michael was selected the Lions
Club Student of the Month for January, was chosen by his peers
as “Most Likely to Brighten Your Day” for the Hesperian and
was King of the May Court for the Mother’s Day Tea.
Shannon
Nicole Murphy has
earned a 3.585 cumulative GPA and is
the daughter of Lori and Terry Murphy.
Shannon will be attending Wenatchee
Valley College in the fall and will be
playing Soccer for them for the next
two years. Her plan is to finish her degree in Pharmacy at Washington State
University.
daughter of Kevin Williams and
Jade Adams and had earned a cumulative GPA of 3.630. Haeley
will be attending Grays Harbor
College in the fall where she will
earn her Associates of Applied
Science for Business Management and Administration. Her plan is to pursue a job placement
in the State of Washington.
Shannon is a four-year letter winner
in Soccer, has been 1st Team AllLeague for Soccer, Soccer team Most Valuable Player, and has
received All Academics Awards for Soccer. She was also the
Boys Soccer Manager. She was involved in the Grays Harbor
Relay for Life and Math Club.
Haeley has been involved in the Choir Program for six years
and lettered her junior year. She has won several award while in
Shannon was selected Lions Club Student of the Month for
March and was a Princess on the Homecoming Court.
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Timothy Mark Pelan Jr. is the son Ian has been involved in the Grays Harbor Relay for Life, Foodof Tim and Pam Pelan and has earned ball, National Honor Society and has been in three of our drama
a 3.583 cumulative GPA. Tim will be department musicals. Ian was also a participant in the Mr. Fanearning his two-year degree at Grays tastic pageant and on the Junior/Senior Prom Court.
Harbor College, then he will transfer
Nickolas Charles Barry is the
to the University of Oregon to pursue
son of Brian and Sherry Barry and has
a career in Communications and somea cumulative GPA of 3.539. Brian will
day become a Sports Broadcaster.
be attending Washington State UniverTim has been very active during his
sity to earn a degree in Business and
four years at HHS. He has been inCommunications.
volved in Football and Track and Field
Nick has played Football for four
four years, Basketball for 2 years, and has numerous awards for
years where he earned a First Team All
his participation. He has been on All-Academic Teams for the
League for one year and second Team
Evergreen League four-times for Football, two times for BasketAll League for two years. Nick has
ball and three times for Track and Field. Tim has been awarded
participated in Foodball and the high
Most Outstanding Social Studies Student, Most Inspirational
school
Native
American
Club.
Basketball Player, Most Outstanding Freshman Boy in Track,
and Most Improved Male Track participant. He was on the State
Katelyn Jo Gwinn is the daughChampion 4 X 100 team last year.
ter of Todd and Kathy Gwinn and has
Tim has been involved the National Honor Society for four
earned a cumulative GPA of 3.533.
years, World Class Scholars for four years, participated in FoodShe will be attending Grays Harbor
ball for four years, the Saron Lutheran Church Youth Group for
College in the fall to work toward her
four years and was a Mr. Fantastic participant.
nursing degree, with the goal to be a
neonatal nurse.
Seth Allen Moore is the son of
Katelyn has been involved in VolleyCindy and Rick Moore and has earned
ball, Basketball and Fastpitch all four
a 3.552 cumulative GPA. Seth will be
years of high school. She was honored
attending Grays Harbor College for
with All-League in both Volleyball and
the first two years and then transfer Fastpitch, and Most Inspirational Player in all three sports.
to Washington State University to acquire his teaching degree. His plan is Katelyn has been active in ASB as Secretary of her Freshman
Class, Treasurer of her Sophomore, and Treasurer for the Exto teach in Hoquiam and coach.
ecutive Board her junior and senior year. She has also been inSeth has lettered three years in Foot- volved in the Leadership Class, National Honor Society, Grays
ball and four years in Track and Field, Harbor Relay for Life, and was Co-Chairperson for Foodball
where he was Team Captain and a two- this year. She has been on the Yearbook and Grizzly Gazzette
time District Qualifier. He has a two year letter for the Cheer- staff, elected Homecoming Queen, Lions Club Student of the
leading Stunt Team. Seth has been involved in Foodball, the Month for October and has received the Daughter’s of the AmerGrays Harbor Relay for Life and Leadership class. He was the ican Revolution Award.
Senior Class Vice President, selected the Lions Club Student of
the Month for November and a Mr. Fantastic participant.
Jacob Ian Lord is the son of Crys-
tal Bowen and Edward West III and
has earned a 3.543 cumulative GPA.
Ian will attend the University of Washington to study in the field of Physics.
He aspires to be a physicist and would
like to work for either a university or a
government facility. Ian was awarded
the Husky Promise, which will guarantee him that full tuition and standard
fees will be covered by grant or scholarship support.
Ian has been very active during his four years at HHS. He has
been involved in Marching Band, Cross Country and Track for
four years. Ian was chosen Cross Country Most Valuable Player
in 2011, Team Captain 2010 and 2011 and Most Inspirational all
four years. He was also Track Team Captain for 2012.
2012 Hoquiam School District Retirees
Congratulations on your retirement!
Mary Bexten
Ruthanne Kay
Patti Maxfield
Linda Pavletich
Helen Roman
Rich Wingert
Thank you for dedicating many years to the
Hoquiam School District.
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Hoquiam Homelink School Proudly Names
2 Graduate Honors Students
Hoquiam Homelink School is proud to honor 2 graduates this year earning a grade point average of 3.50 or better.
Hannah Elizabeth Bennett, has
earned a 3.92 and is the daughter of
Janice Bennett. She plans to attend
the University of Phoenix to study
Human Services. Her future goal is to
become a social worker.
Hannah has been involved in Tennis,
Honor Society and Foodball.
Adelin Teresa Garcia has earned
a 3.89 cumulative GPA and is the
daughter of Quirina Fernandez. She
will be attending Grays Harbor College in the fall to work toward her
nursing degree, with the goal to be a
nurse.
Adelin has been involved in Honors
Society, Foodball, Spanish Club, Soccer and Tennis.
New Assignment for the 2012-13 School Year
Brock Maxfield
HHS Principal
Congratulations to Brock Maxfield, Assistant Principal at Hoquiam High School, as
he was recently selected to become the next
principal of Hoquiam High School. Brock
is a graduate of HHS, attended Washington
State University and returned to HHS as a
teacher and Assistant Principal.
Scott Hyder
HHS Assistant Principal
The Hoquiam School District is very
pleased to announce the selection of Scott
Hyder as the new high school assistant
principal. Scott comes highly recommended from the Yelm school district where he
was involved with administrative, teaching
and coaching duties.
Award Winning
HHS Grizzly Marching Band
in Victoria B.C.
Lori Coady
District Office Receptionist
Congratulations to Lori Coady, the newly
hired District Office Receptionist/Secretary
to the Superintendent. She is replacing Patti
Maxfield who is retiring at the end of July.
Lori is coming from Emerson Elementary
where she was the Office Coordinator. She
is looking forward to her new role in the
district.
Carmen Riffe
Emerson School
Office Coordinator
Congratulations to Carmen Riffe as she
was recently selected to be the new Office Coordinator for Emerson Elementary
School. She has been with Emerson for the
past 17 years as a para professional. Carmen is looking forward to starting her new
position at Emerson.
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ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
June 2012
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HHS- Baccalaureate - HS Gym (Sr. Parents) @ 8pm
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Central/Lincoln PTO - 6:30pm
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5th Grade Parent Night @ HMS 6pm
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HHS- Class Day - HHS Gym @ 1pm
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HHS- Graduation - Olympic Stadium @ 8pm
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HMS- 6th & 7th Awards Assembly & Field Day
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Central- Fun Run/BBQ
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HMS- 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony - 11am
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Lincoln- Field Day/Fun Run/BBQ
1 Hour Early Dismissal
Emerson Field Day
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - HALF DAY
Board Work Session - HS Library @ 5:30pm
All Staff Inservice Day
Board Meeting - HS L. Theater @ 6:30pm
2012-13 School Year Starts - September 4th!!
TAG Nominations!!
The TAG (Talented and Gifted) Program
of the Hoquiam School District will be accepting
nominations from May 1- June 15 of 2012. This
program is designed to meet the unique needs of
students that score in the top 5% of their grade.
Students generally display this through their advanced understanding of reading, writing, and
mathematics and/or a high degree of creativity.
If you know of a student in the Hoquiam School
District that will be grades 2-8 in the year 201213 that should be considered, please contact
Mary White at [email protected] or
call 538-8417. Any person can submit nominations (parent, student, teacher, staff member,
community member).
Hoquiam School District and
Hoquiam Teachers Association
The district has invited the teachers union leadership to the bargaining table to negotiate a new agreement.
The current agreement will expire on August 31, 2012.
School patrons can follow the progress of these negotiations by
visiting the district website: hoquiam.net
Hoquiam Kindergarten Registration
2012 – 2013 School Year
• When: Parents may register their child between the hours of
7:45 am - 3:45 pm.
• Location: Emerson School
• By law, your child must be 5 years old on or before August
31, 2012.
• Please bring your child to one of the registration times along
with their birth certificate and immunization records.
• It is very important to register your child as soon as possible.
The number of students we have will determine staffing of
teachers and assistants, class size and room assignments. If
you know someone who has a kindergarten-aged child, please
pass this information along!
Hoquiam Public Schools
Making Connections, The Hoquiam School District newsletter, is published on a regular basis to keep the community informed
about our children’s education.
Newsletter comments and suggestions should be directed to Mike Parker, Superintendent, 538-8200.
Hoquiam Board of Directors:
Chris Eide, President; Hoki Moir, Vice President;
Mike Cummings, Todd Gwinn, Dave Westby
Superintendent: Mike Parker
Editor: Robyn Sweet-Smith
The Hoquiam School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity,
creed, religion, age, verteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access
to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The Hoquiam School District is an equal opportunity employer and supports spirit, policies, and
practices of state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in keeping with the District’s Affirmative Action Plan. The District’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer
is Mike Parker & Section 504 ADA Coordinator is Dr. Tricia Zurybida. Telephone Number: (360) 538-8200.