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Thanks for Going There.
A CELEBRATION OF
EXCELLENCE
2004
HONORING
Distinguished Alumnus 2004
Distinguished Scholars Class of 2004
Distinguished Achievers Class of 2004
2004 Student Leadership Award
and their chosen
Distinguished Educators
In the Helena Public Schools
MAY 12, 2004
BEST WESTERN HELENA
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL
HELENA, MONTANA
BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
Tim Ballweber, D.D.S.
and
PO Box 792 • Helena, MT 59624 • [email protected] • (406) 443-2545
www.helena-edfoundation.org
THE HELENA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
SALUTES
THE
STUDENTS
BEING HONORED TONIGHT AND
THE
SPECIAL EDUCATORS
WHO HELPED MAKE IT HAPPEN!
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A SPECIAL
THANKS TO...
Tim Ballweber, D. D. S.
and the following
EVENT UNDERWRITERS:
THE
Cordingley
FOUNDATION
formerly Insty Prints
LIZ GUNDERSEN, M.D.
EVENT SPONSORS:
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management, Inc.
Moira Ambrose
American Federal Savings & Loan
Anderson Zurmuehlen & Employee Benefit Resources
HHS Class of 1953
DA Davidson & Co.
Downtown Helena, Inc.
Helena Elks Lodge #193
PPL Montana
Valley Bank
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TABLE SPONSORS:
Jean Baucus
Eric and Britt Bodtker
Jim and Laura Brown
Terry and Jan Cosgrove
Crossman-Whitney-Griffin Architects
Crowley Law Firm
Liz and Ken Eden
George’s Distributing
Gough, Shanahan, Johnson & Waterman
Helena Abstract & Title Company
Helena Physicians’ Clinic
Helena Rotary Club
Grimes Motors
Will Harper, M.D.
Harrington Bottling Company, Helena
Lee Harrison, M.D.
Helena Motors
Margaret and Steve Hoyle
Luxan & Murfitt Law Firm
Judy and Bruce Meadows
The Mitchell Group
The Montana Book Company
Morrison-Maierle, Inc.
Aiden Myhre and Mike Frank
Nicholson, Inc.
Paul’s Office Supplies
Qwest
Beverly Rogers
Jon Satre and Paulette Etchart
Summit Aeronautics Group
Western States Insurance
STUDENT/TEACHER SPONSOR:
TRICO
The Treacy Company
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HELENA EDUCATION FOUNDATION\
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Lisa Cordingley
President-Elect: Judy Meadows
Vice President, Fundraising: Jon Satre
Secretary: Liz Gundersen, M.D
Rick Alton
Jim Brown
Terry Cosgrove
Matthew Dale
Mike Holland
Margaret Hoyle
Brenna Kerins
Joe Kiely
Ron Lee
Nick McCarvel
Molly Meyer
Bruce K. Messinger, Ph.D.
Bill Simons, O.D.
Susan Witte
Executive Director: Cindy Lewis
Treasurer: Kim Harris
HELENA EDUCATION FOUNDATION HONORARY BOARD
Helen Ballinger
Jean Baucus
Rick and Gail Gray
Rev. George Harper
Harriett Meloy
Alan Nicholson
Tina Veroulis
HELENA EDUCATION FOUNDATION FUND DRIVE 2003-2004 PARTNERS
Diamond Partners
• Tim Ballweber, D.D.S
• GPD, Inc.
• Jon Satre and Paulette Etchart
Platinum Partners
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
of Montana
• Liz Gundersen, M.D.
• The Independent Record
• KTVH Channel 12
• KCAP Radio
• LifeTouch
• Sandy Mac’s Distributing
• Tom and Lisa Cordingley
• Helena Association
of Realtors
• Helena Elks Lodge #193
• Nicholson, Inc.
• PPL Montana
• DA Davidson
• Downtown Helena, Inc.
• Great Northern Town Center
• Beverly Rogers
• Valley Bank
• Crossman-Whitney-Griffin
Architects
• Terry and Jan Cosgrove
• The Crowley Law Firm
• Pat and Denise Dolci
• Ken and Liz Eden
• George’s Distributing
• Gough, Shanahan, Johnson
& Waterman
Gold Partners
• Mountain West Bank
Ruby Partners
• Allegiance Benefit Plan
Management, Inc.
• Moira Ambrose
Silver Partners
• Allegra Print & Imaging
• American Federal Savings
& Loan
• Anderson Zurmuehlen &
Employee Benefit Resources
Sapphire Partners
• Gopal and Amita Aggarwal
• Jean Baucus
• Eric and Britt Bodtker
• Jim and Laura Brown
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Sapphire Partners (cont)
• GingerBee Creative
• Grimes Motors
• Will Harper, M.D.
• Helena Motors
• HHS Class of 1953
• Margaret and Steve Hoyle
• Luxan & Murfitt, Attorneys
at Law
• Aiden Myhre and Mike Frank
• Judy & Bruce Meadows
• Montana Book Company
• Morrison-Maierle, Inc.
• Paul and Kelly Otis
• Paul’s Office Supply
• Pamela Platt
• Dan and Margaret Prill
• Ray and Jan Prill
• Helen and Arthuro Sanchez
• Summit Aeronautics Group
• Western States Insurance
• Mike and Debbie Holland
• Hunt Law Office
• Lamb & Carey Law Office
• Cindy Lewis and Gary Davis
• Bruce and Jody Messinger
• Molloy Law Office
• Montana Broom & Brush
• Mountain West Office
Solutions
• John and Sandy Oitzinger
• Robert Peccia & Associates
• Sodexho
• Thomas, Dean & Hoskins
• Thueson Law Office
• Tom and Donna Weiner
• Wells Fargo Bank and Trust
• John C. Harrison
• Image by Design
• Pep Jewell
• JCCS
• Deb Jacobsen
• Ron Lee and Sue Clarke
• Dennis and Sheila Lopach
• Mark Mattioli
• Molly Meyer
• Lou Moore and Hal Aasen
• Mary Jean and Jeff Morrison
• Sander’s Bed & Breakfast
• Cathy Swift and Jock
Anderson
• Barbara Ridgway
• TMJ Concrete
• Josh Turner
• Susan Witte and Carey Lund
• Margaret Woo
Bronze Partners
• William and Helen Ballinger
• Bergum Drug
• Lucy Dayton and Mark O’Keefe
• Diamond Construction
• First Montana Title
• Galusha Higgins & Galusha
• Hair Hair Salon and Spa
• Helena Community Federal
Credit Union
Friends of the Foundation
• John and Mary Alke
• AnnaCo Investments
• Blair Bybee
• Michael and Linette Cummins
• Matthew and Kim Dale
• Lynn and Jeannee Dickey
• Donna Erwin
• John and Sarah Etchart
• Jackson, Murdo, Grant
• Harris and Mary Hanson
State of Montana Employee Charitable Giving Campaign
• Chad Dexter
• Brian Garrity
• Tom Livers
• Rebecca McLaughlin
• Brenda Nordlund
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HELENA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
MISSION AND GOALS
SCOPE
The Helena Education Foundation:
• Is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt philanthropic organization of local citizens, independent of
the Helena Public School District but complementing and partnering with it;
• Shares a vision of enhancing education in the Helena Public Schools;
• Works to increase private support for public education beyond that constitutionally mandated;
• Benefits Helena Public School students and staff by supporting activities not funded by tax
dollars;
• Encourages and recognizes creative approaches to education through grants and involvement;
• Awards Foundation funds through a volunteer Board of Directors made up of business and
community leaders.
MISSION
The MISSION of the Helena Education Foundation is to enrich education in the Helena Public
Schools through consistent community investment in time, talent, funding and other resources,
providing students with unparalleled educational opportunities and experiences.
GOALS
The Foundation will achieve its MISSION by directing resources toward the following goals:
• Promoting and celebrating student academic success;
• Recognizing staff for creative and innovative teaching;
• Increasing the visibility and value of public schools;
• Promoting the understanding that everyone in the community is responsible for creating quality
public education;
• Inspiring parents, businesses and the community to participate with the school district in
enriching education; and
• Building community awareness of the Helena Education Foundation.
HELENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2003-2004
Brenda Nordlund, Chair
Don Jones, Vice-Chair
Terry Beaver
Lindsay Bayuk
Carol Ann Dietzen
Robin LeNeve
Julie Mitchell
Liam Satre-Meloy
Ken Stuker
Melanie Symons
Dana Toole
ADMINISTRATION
Bruce K. Messinger, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools
Randy Carlson, Principal, Capital High School
Don Wood-Foucar, Principal, Helena High School
Claudia Morley, Principal, Project for Alternative Learning
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HELENA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
EVENTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2003-2004
• Over $75,000 in Great Ideas grants to Helena Public Schools for creative projects
• Carnival Classic 2003 attended by over 7000 youth and community members
• Hard cover book and reading evening for every incoming first grade student in the Helena
Public Schools in the first annual “Fabulous Firsts”
• Issues Institute on brain and behavior research with Xan S. Johnson, Ph.D., University of Utah
• Issues Institutes on Lewis & Clark in Montana and the Bill of Rights with humanities scholar,
Clay Jenkinson, attended by a total of 248 people
• Leadership Institute for District administrators
• Welcome reception for new Helena Public School teachers and administrators
• First Annual Great Conversations event with 40 conversations for over 300 guests
• First Annual Scholastic Classic Golf Tournament at the Green Meadow Country Club
NEW PROJECTS FOR 2004-2005
• Middle School project
• District-wide Make a Difference Grant
• Academy of Educators
• New Educator Grants
COMING HEF EVENTS
Scholastic Classic Golf Tournament
Leadership Institute
Carnival Classic 2003
Chrysti the Wordsmith Institute
Great Conversations 2004
Lewis & Clark: Lingering Legal Legacies Institute
History Institute with Clay Jenkinson
August 6, 2004
August 19, 2004
September 19, 2004
October 5, 2004
November 17, 2004
March 11, 2005
March 12, 2005
TO MAKE A DONATION
The Foundation is a legally incorporated, non-profit charitable and educational corporation in the
State of Montana. Its status as a 501(c)(3) foundation allows it to receive and distribute funds,
property and gifts of any kind for the benefit of public schools located in Helena. It also maintains
a qualified endowment. Planned gifts are eligible for the Montana State Tax Credit. For more
information about making a donation, contact Cindy Lewis, Executive Director, at (406) 443-2545
or at [email protected] or visit www.helena-edfoundation.org.
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WELCOME TO
A CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE
“A Celebration of Excellence” fulfills one of the goals of the Helena Education Foundation – public
recognition of extraordinary public school students and outstanding educators. By honoring
achievements of these outstanding individuals, the Board of Directors hopes to:
• Demonstrate community appreciation for the efforts of public school students, educators and
parents;
• Acknowledge the critical partnership among schools, home, business and the community;
• Provide a positive reinforcement for younger students and a goal for which they can strive;
• Involve the community and business in building awareness and confidence in our public schools.
STUDENTS: “A Celebration of Excellence” recognizes exceptional students who have
demonstrated their efforts in the classroom, school and in the community day after day, year after
year. Distinguished Scholars were selected on the basis of criteria developed by high school
students, teachers and administrators, including grade point average; number of honors, advanced
placement and other higher level courses; total credit hours; activities; ACT or SAT scores; and
community service. High school teachers identified Distinguished Achievers based on excellence
in a specific curricular area, leadership, service or overcoming obstacles to achievement.
TEACHERS: “A Celebration of Excellence” honors Distinguished Educators who will join
students at the gala. Each student identified the educator who had the most positive impact on his
or her life and wrote a short message about why that educator was selected. The Helena
Education Foundation salutes these special educators and thanks them for sharing their talents,
knowledge, creativity and love of learning with our youth. They make a difference in our schools
and community, one student and one class at a time.
PARENTS: “A Celebration of Excellence” also recognizes the important partnership between
parents and schools that is critical to a student’s success. The Board of Directors recognizes and
thanks parents, families and friends for the contributions they make to student scholarship and
achievement.
COMMUNITY: “A Celebration of Excellence” also provides an opportunity to acknowledge
another important partnership – the role of the Helena area community in a successful public
education system. The Board applauds community members, businesses, service groups and
friends of the Helena Education Foundation who sponsored these exceptional students and
educators as their guests this evening. Please note the many generous event and table sponsors
listed in this program and thank them for their support.
The Helena Education Foundation Board of Directors welcomes you to its second annual special
evening, A Celebration of Excellence 2004, honoring Helena’s Distinguished Scholars;
Distinguished Achievers; Distinguished Educators; Distinquished Alumnus, and the first annual
HEF Leadership Award winner. Help us celebrate the talents, achievements and dedication of this
extraordinary group of individuals. We thank all of you who helped make this evening possible.
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HELENA EDUCATION FOUNDATION\
A CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE
PROGRAM
5:15 PM
SOCIAL
6:00 PM
DINNER
Welcome
Jim Smith, Mayor of Helena
Lisa Cordingley, President, Helena Education Foundation
Bruce Messinger, Superintendent of Schools, Helena Public Schools
Introduction of Special Guests
Board of Directors & Honorary Board
Board of Trustees, Helena Public Schools
Event Underwriters
Elected officials
Community leaders
Master of Ceremonies, Joe Mazurek, HHS class of 1966
7:15
RECOGNITION OF:
Distinguished Alumnus: Harriett Meloy, HHS class of 1933
Distinguished Scholars
Distinguished Achievers
Distinguished Teachers
HEF 2004 Leadership Award
8:45
DRAWINGS
Students
Teachers
Guests
9:00
CLOSING REMARKS
Lisa Cordingley
Bruce Messinger
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INTRODUCING THIS EVENING’S
HONORED GUESTS
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS
Harriet Meloy – HHS Class of 1933
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DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS DISTINGUISHED EDUCATORS
Miles A. Anfinson – HHS
Danna Sinnott – HHS, Spanish, 10th
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Sophia Asbury – CHS
Gary Long – CHS, Math, 9 – 10th
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Katie Baumler – HHS
Karl and Lynda Wolf – Central, K – 2nd
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Leslie Boynton – CHS
Jodi Hill – Four Georgians, Music, K – 5th
18
Melissa Diane Bradley – HHS
Dave Thennis – HHS, Chemistry, 11th
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Lora Brown – HHS
Rick Streib – HHS, Library
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Rose Donohoue – CHS
Karey Conn – CHS, Business, 9 – 12th
24
Tyler Evilsizer – HHS
Tina Veroulis – Central, 1, 4, 5th (retired)
28
Danielle Fullerton – HHS
Joyce Nachtsheim – Bryant, 1st
29
Caitlin Gallagher – CHS
Bonnie Bowler – CHS, Latin, 10 – 11th (retired)
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Britton Glenn – CHS
Jay Partridge – CHS, History, 11th
31
Rebecca Haag – CHS
Jan Jamruszka-Wilson – CHS, Spanish, 11 – 12th
32
Camden Walker Jenkins – CHS
Matthew Lyng – CHS, Spanish, 10 – 11th
36
Ada Leaphart – CHS
Karen Stout-Suenram – Hawthorne, 2 – 3rd
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Katie Elizabeth Lynd – HHS
Sandy Wardell – HHS, Biology, 10 – 11th
39
Katrina Maher – HHS
Susan Graham – Smith, 4 – 5th
40
Matthew Maloy – HHS
John Hartman – HHS, History, 10th
41
Zeb McCall – CHS
Dennis Peterson – CHS, Math, 10 – 12th
42
Ryann Milne-Price – HHS
Donna Turcott – Central, 1 – 3rd (retired)
45
Kadee Nielsen – CHS
Tracy Logan – CHS, Chemistry/Physics, 11 – 12th
47
Julian Nolen – HHS
Susan Bristow – Jefferson, 5th
48
Darcy Pearson – HHS
Jim Weber – HMS, Technical Education, 8th
51
Jamie Perros – HHS
Gretchen Edelen – HHS, English
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Stuart Phelps – CHS
Tom Pedersen, CHS, Science, 10 – 12th
53
David Puckett – HHS
Doug Shenkle – HHS, Chemistry, 11th
54
Tyler Simmons – HHS
David Cooper – HHS, English, 11th
60
Daniel Patrick Simonich – HHS
Susan Bartels – HHS, French, 11 – 12th
61
Robyn Elise Smith – HHS
Catherine Lynd – HHS, Government, 12th
62
Bovard A. Tiberi – CHS
Charles Bozdog – CRA, Math, 8th
64
Cecelia Whitney – HHS
Peg (Bergquist) Hunter – Jefferson, 5th
65
Jeff Wilson – HHS
Steve Michelson – HHS, Choir, 9 – 12th
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DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVERS DISTINGUISHED EDUCATORS
Maggie Carr – HHS
Diane More – HHS, English, 12th
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Craig Christian – CHS
Amanda Plona – CHS, English, 11th
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Kevin Connolly – HHS
Don Pogreba – HHS, English/Debate, 11 – 12th
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Lacee Eastman – CHS
Dolores Slovarp – CHS, Counseling
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Heather Marie Eatinger – HHS
Jim Stearns – Bryant, 3rd (retired)
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Carmin Eckhart – CHS
John Miller – CHS, Science, 11th
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Tegan Maynard Hahn – CHS
Joslyn Davidson – CHS, English, 10th
33
Jenny Harper – CHS
Bob Korizek – CRA, Health/PE, 6 – 8th
34
Abbey Hood – HHS
Michelle Johnson – HMS, English, 8th
35
Kai Kang – HHS
Judy Everett – HHS, Counseling, 11 – 12th
37
Eva Mends – HHS
Sandy Jomini – CRA, Math, 6 – 8th
43
Chris Menichino – PAL
Marie Rauch – PAL, Vocational Education
44
Ian Morand – CHS
Henry Begler – HHS, Woodworking, 9 – 10th
46
Ryan Palmer – CHS
Janet Erickson – CRA, Science, 7th
49
Sarah A. Pavey – PAL
Renee Driessen – PAL, English, 10 – 12th
50
Jamie Ransier – HHS
Stephanie Thennis – HHS, Marketing, 11 – 12th
55
Sarah Reese – HHS
Karol Gustin – Radley School, 2nd
56
John Rivers – CHS
Laurie Simms – CHS, Government, 9, 12th
57
Randy St. Clair – HHS
William Kemp – Radley School, 7th (retired)
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Marysia Schultz – CHS
Ted Flemming – CHS, Calculus, 12th
59
Matt Taylor – CHS
James Murray – CHS, English, 9th
63
Katherine Yeakel – HHS
Steve Thennis – HHS, Chemistry, 11th
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Karry Hauck – C R Anderson Middle School, 6th
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2004 LEADERSHIP AWARD
Nicholas McCarvel – CHS
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A CELEBRATION OF
EXCELLENCE
2004
Introducing this evening’s
honored guests...
Public education helps to form
the minds and hearts of all our
children so they can lead full
and thoughtful lives. We owe
our youth a curriculum which
provides the basics – which
includes the arts and poetry
as well as math and science!
How could we possibly make
progress in any direction
without public education as
a basic component of our
communities?
—HARRIET MELOY, 2004
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS 2004
HARRIETT MELOY
HELENA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1933
Harriett Cruttenden Meloy was born in North
Dakota. She graduated from Helena High
School in 1933 and received her B.A. in English
from Jamestown College in 1937.
Talented Program in the Helena Public Schools
and is currently an honorary board member
of the Helena Education Foundation.
Harriett is also a charter member of the
Montana League of Women Voters and the
Helena branch of the American Association
of University Women and has served on
both boards.
Harriett and her husband, Peter G. Meloy, had
five children who all graduated from Helena
High School. Harriett has ten grandchildren,
nine of whom have attended Helena’s public
schools. She worked for the Montana Historical
Society Library from 1957 to 1977.
Harriett also promoted the arts and worked
tirelessly to promote sustainable growth in our
city. She wrote numerous articles about local
history that were published in several volumes
of More Quarries from Last Chance Gulch.
Throughout her life, Harriett has been an active
volunteer especially in education. She served
on the Montana Board of Public Education,
the National Association of State Boards of
Education, and the Foundation Board for the
Montana School for the Deaf and Blind. She
also helped to inaugurate the Gifted and
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MILES A. ANFINSON
Mrs. Sinnott had an impact
Parents
on my life by not only being
Victoria and Bruce Anfinson
the best Spanish teacher I had,
Community service and activities
but also by being a friend to
Debate; HHS Bruin Brain Busters Team; Bengal
Beginnings
everyone who entered her
Plans after high school
the extra mile to find new and
College, possibly Lewis & Clark College in Portland;
hopefully study abroad in Ireland and Spain
exciting ways to teach the
classroom. She always went
material instead of doing what
Distinguished Educator
would be easiest and just
DANNA SINNOTT
handing out worksheets. She
Helena High School, Spanish, 10th grade
also tried to develop a positive
relationship with each student,
inviting them to come back for
additional help or just chat.
Oh – and she is very funny.
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SOPHIA ASBURY
A teacher is a person who
loves and believes in the
Capital High School
pursuit of knowledge, and
Parents
wants to share that love of
Greg and Cindy Asbury
learning. Mr. Long got me
National Honor Society; Who’s Who among
American High School Students; National Honor
Roll; Co-leader of Lewis & Clark County 4-H Rabbit
program; President, Montana City Mavericks
4-H Club
started on the road to
learning, and he continues
to encourage me today.
He taught me never to
accept second best, not to
Attend college for a double major in music and
anthropology with an emphasis on archaeology
give anything less than my
give up, even if the way
greatest effort, and to never
GARY LONG
is difficult. And most
Capital High School, Math, 9 – 10th
importantly, he taught me
to love learning.
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KATIE BAUMLER
All I need to know I learned
in kindergarten. Mr. Wolf
Helena High School
taught me to love school and
Parents
started me on the road to
Mark and Ellen Baumler
success. I cried when
Key Club President; Cheerleader; Choir; National
Honor Society; STAND; DECA; Night to Shine;
organized food drive, school blood drive;
community pop tab collection; Toys for Tots and
Adopt a Family; 2nd grade mentor
kindergarten was over, but
my passion for reading and
I plan to attend the University of Montana but am
not sure about the direction, as I enjoy so many
different subjects. I am especially interested in
medicine and English. I would also love to study
and serve in a third world country.
writing. I loved 2nd grade so
Distinguished Educators
today as she was then.
KARL AND LYNDA WOLF
Central School, Kindergarten and 2nd grade
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two years later, I was lucky
enough to have another Wolf
in my life. Mrs. Wolf started
much, I couldn’t stay away
and now mentor in her class.
She is just as awesome
LESLIE BOYNTON
Jodi Hill had an impact early in
Capital High School
my life. Students went to Ms.
Hill’s classroom at least twice a
Parents
week during their stay at Four
Rick and Juanita Boynton
Georgians School. From the time
Soccer, All-State 2003; German Club; Outdoors
Club; Key Club; Orchestra; Superior rating in
District Music Festival for 3 years; GAP Exchange
trip to Germany; National Honor Society;
Outstanding Science Award, 2002; Food Share
volunteer; Helena Symphony Orchestra; respite
care for children with disabilities; tutor at Four
Georgians; perform on violin for churches and
retirement homes
I first entered her room, I knew
music would always be a part of
my life. She continually found a
way to make every child feel
involved in something, whether it
was in the plays or talent shows
put on by the students every
year. Ms. Hill inspired me to
Attend University of Mary in Bismarck, ND
to play soccer and study dentistry
continue my music past
elementary school, and it has
JODI HILL
greatly improved my life.
Four Georgians School, Music, K – 5th grade
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MELISSA DIANE
BRADLEY
Chemistry is composed of
several difficult concepts and
Mr. Thennis consistently
Helena High School
encouraged his students not
Parents
to give up on any of them.
Mitch Bradley and Sherri Bradley
I learned to persevere
Trainer/Manager for soccer; Key Club; International
Club; National Honor Society; volunteer tutoring
through several challenges
and will continue to do so
throughout my life and future
Montana State University with a major in
accounting
education. Mr. Thennis also
attitude which is a reminder
has an extremely positive
DAVE THENNIS
to me of the importance of
Helena High School, Chemistry, 11th grade
being optimistic both in and
out of the classroom.
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LORA BROWN
Mr. Streib is one of the warmest
people I have encountered in all
Helena High School
of my schooling. He has never
Parents
been too busy to lend a hand or
Shar Murphy and Dennis Brown
show me how to fix a computer
Starlighters Choir; Philharmonic Choir;
International Club; Writings on the Wall
magazine; Speech and Debate; Key Club; Respect
Committee; National Honor Society; Church Bible
and worship Team; recitals for retirement homes
problem. This librarian has
earned the respect of many
students because of his
friendliness, sincerity, and true
concern for the success of high
Go to college in Montana and get a degree in
Spanish, with a vocal music minor and teaching
certification for secondary education; continue
with Bible studies and help others in their faith;
raise 20-month old daughter
school students. Mr. Streib
High School. I know that he is an
RICK STREIB
always smiles, jokes, and offers a
sympathetic ear when wanted.
I am glad Mr. Streib is at Helena
invaluable asset to everyone
Helena High School, Library, 9 – 12th
there. Thank you, Mr. Streib.
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MAGGIE CARR
Mrs. More has inspired me
Helena High School
through her love of literature
and Jimmy Buffet t-shirts.
Parents
Dave Carr and Sanna Porte
Mary Sexton and Rich Clough
This year, she opened the
me discover my passion for it.
National Honor Society; Senior Project on creative
writing; Holter Creative Spirit project; Outward
Bound; International Club; Helena Eating Disorder
Task Force; skiing, hiking and piano.
Mrs. More is a crazy, superbly
your encouragement and
AmeriCorps in Washington, D.C., then college,
possibly majoring in English with creative writing
emphasis
enthusiasm!
world of poetry to me, helping
DIANE MORE
Helena High School, English, 12th grade
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wonderful teacher and person.
Thank you, Mrs. More, for all
CRAIG CHRISTIAN
Mrs. Plona is one of
Capital High School
the kindest teachers
I know.She accepts and
Parents
encourages kids with all
Cliff and Debbie Christian
abilities and learning
Prepared food baskets for poor during holidays; joined
other high school students in Young Neighbors in Action to
work in NW Harvest Food Bank in Yakima, Washington;
helped with construction of Memorial Park playground;
distributed free school supplies at Good Samaritan;
decorated Rocky Mountain Care Center for the holidays;
worked at God’s Love; read to students at Broadwater
School; worked phone banks for various causes; enjoys
baseball and skiing
styles. I looked forward
to going to Mrs. Plona’s
class everyday. She was
patient with my mistakes
and kept me motivated
to work harder. She has
a great sense of humor.
She always made me
Attend the University of Montana-Western
laugh and helped me see
the humor in difficult
AMANDA PLONA
situations.
Capital High School, English, 11th grade
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KEVIN CONNOLLY
Helena High School
Parents
Brian and Marie Connolly
Speech and debate; ski racing; Ukranian
exchange; co-administrator of Cellar Door Film
Festival; National Honor Society; 3-7-77’s
Mr. Pogreba taught me
how to rock.
Montana State University in film; professional
ski racing
DON POGREBA
Helena High School, English and Debate,
11 – 12th grades
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ROSE DONOHOUE
In the many hours I have had
the privilege of spending with
Capital High School
Mrs. Conn in the past four
Parents
years, she has always been
Eileen and Joseph Donohoue
supportive and encouraging
Key Club; German Club; DECA, President;
National Honor Society; Night to Shine Planning
Committee; varsity soccer; Leadership Training
Camp; Student Council; religious education
teacher; Catholic Social Justice Team
and made herself available
if I needed extra help. Even if
I just wanted to talk about the
stress of everyday life, she
would take time out of her
Attend a college in either Oregon, California or
Washington state for a degree in biology and go
to a college of optometry
day to talk to me. Mrs. Conn
has been one of the most
supportive teachers I have ever
had. She has gone above and
KAREY CONN
beyond her obligations as a
Capital High School, Business, 9 – 12th grade
teacher to help in the overall
education of her students.
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LACEE EASTMAN
Mrs. Slovarp always taught
Capital High School
me to be strong. She gave
me advice on school and in
Grandmother
keeping up with my homework.
Mary Ann Parvinen
She always got me through
tough times in school and that
Big Brother Big Sisters; Bruin Beginnings
is what helped me get where
University of Montana-Helena for an L.P.N. degree
DOLORES SLOVARP
Capital High School, counselor
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I am today.
HEATHER MARIE
EATINGER
Mr. Stearns has had a great
impact on my life because he
is the teacher who actually
Helena High School
started my education. In first
Parents
and second grades, you learn
Charles J. Eatinger
the basics like counting,
Satin and Lace Rockettes; Bengalette; part-time job
at the Student Assistance Foundation
coloring, and learning your
ABC’s. The next year, you learn
to do multiplication, problem
I will be attending Montana State University.
solving and actually have
assignments to do in class.
JIM STEARNS
He taught me how to apply
Bryant School, 3rd grade
myself to succeed in what
I want to do and how to
accomplish it by working hard.
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CARMIN ECKHART
Mr. Miller (alias chocoholic
Reeses Peanut Butter Cup
Capital High School
lover) is a teacher who can
Parents
spot a stumped student.
Rae Ann Eckhart and Rich Eckhart
He takes the extra step and
jumps to help any student in
Toys for Tots project; National Honor Society;
soccer
need. He is always there to
conquer the complicated
I plan on attending college and taking general
studies for my first year.
problems. Mr. Miller is great
lend an ear. He brings to our
for personal support or to just
JOHN MILLER
school timeless caring for CHS
Capital High School, Physical Science, 11th grade
students. He has a warm smile
and an enormous heart.
Mr. Miller is a special teacher
to me.
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TYLER EVILSIZER
Mrs. Veroulis started my
interest in school. Her teaching
Helena High School
first awakened my desire to
Parents
learn and inspired me to take
Ivan & Babara Evilsizer
the most I could from school.
Many plays on and offstage at Grandstreet Theatre;
Vice President of National Honor Society; Gold
Medal in Science Olympiad two years; International
Club, speaking French
Her support taught me that
education had no limits –
school could be as much or as
little as the student wants. She
opened the doors on the rest of
International Relations degree
my education and taught that
anything is possible.
TINA VEROULIS
Central School, 1, 4, 5th grades (retired)
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DANIELLE FULLERTON
Helena High School
Mrs. “N” has always been one
of my favorite teachers.
Thinking back, I realize the
Parents
incredible impact a first grade
Bill and Jeanne Fullerton
teacher has on a human being.
Volunteer at Grandstreet Theatre and St. Mary
Catholic Community; National Honor Society;
International Club; stage manager of Gypsy and
assistant stage manager of 42nd Street at
Grandstreet ; photography; viola
It was in Mrs. N’s class that
as little people, hungry for
I will be attending the University of Wyoming.
knowledge. Mrs. N knew how
Distinguished Educator:
to recognize and nurture the
JOYCE NACHTSHEIM
great potential in each of her
I got my first real glimpse of
the world. She treated her
students not as little kids, but
Bryant School, 1st grade
students, including me.
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CAITLIN GALLAGHER
Capital High School
Ms. Bowler taught me to
challenge everything. From
historic traditions to the spoken
Parents
word, she posed questions
Leo and Darlene Gallagher
I never thought to ask. I never
National Honor Society; lettered in track and field
4 years; team captain; Respect Club; Outdoors
Club officer; mentor and teacher of Taekwondo,
including organizing blood drives and volunteering
on a Relay for Life team as well as daily mentoring
over 50 children
imagined that language hides
originate from Ms. Bowler. She
College, as yet undecided
the history of the world, but Ms.
Bowler showed me. Thousands
of words originate from Latin,
and thousands of questions I ask
once told me, “The more I learn,
the more I know that I don’t
BONNIE BOWLER
know.” She showed me how
Helena High School, Latin, 10 – 11th grades
much I don’t know and I learned
the world from it.
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BRITTON GLENN
Mr. Partridge is one of those
Capital High School
teachers who makes the
subject interesting because he
Parents
knows what he is talking about
Ed Glenn and Ralene Glenn
and enjoys it. He has visited
Academic All-State in cross country, captain; Helena
Symphony; All-State Orchestra; concertmaster at State AA
Orchestra Festival; Science Achievement Award; National
Merit Commended Student; National Honor Society; member
of rock band; Superior ratings at State Music Festival; Babe
Ruth Baseball; played violin at Big Sky Care Center; church
missions to Browning, Missoula, Salt Lake City, and Denver
many of the places we studied
and could really bring history –
something many high school
students consider dead and
gone – to life. I could always
tell that he genuinely loved
I will be attending Boise State University on full scholarship.
I would like to go into either civil or mechanical engineering.
I would also really like to be in a successful band and get
discovered, though that is not my primary plan.
teaching. He taught me to
think for myself. I thank him for
JAY PARTRIDGE
everything he has done for all
Capital High School, U.S. History, 11th grade
question ideas I thought were
set in stone and helped me to
of his students.
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REBECCA HAAG
What makes Señora JamruszkaWilson an amazing teacher is her
Capital High School
love for Spanish. She puts 120%
Parents
of herself into every class she
Daniel Haag and Catherine Haag
teaches. She has a unique way
of teaching and goes beyond
Key Club, President; National Honor Society,
Secretary/Treasurer; Pep Band; Link Crew;
SHALOM; church musician; All-Star Jazz Band;
Youth Group; blood donor
teaching just the language by
integrating music, jokes, stories,
movies, holidays and Hispanic
legends into everyday classes. She
I plan to attend the University of Montana
next year, majoring in music education with
a minor in Spanish.
sincerely believes that knowing a
foreign language is an important
skill in life that will open doors in
JAN JAMRUSZKA-WILSON
the future. She has a positive
Capital High School, Spanish, 11 – 12th grades
attitude and a wonderful smile.
I enjoyed her class immensely.
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TEGAN MAYNARD HAHN
Capital High School
It was invigorating to have a
high school teacher who
didn’t treat her students like
Parents
adolescents. I always looked
Corrie Hahn and Morgan Maynard
forward to Ms. Davidson’s
Organizing a Human Rights Education Day as part of
Senior Project; volunteer at various service groups,
God’s Love, the Archie Bray Foundation and Grandstreet
Theatre; organized food drives; Respect Club; play the
fiddle; church youth group and social concerns
committee
class because she held my
fellow classmates and me to
a high academic standard.
I am very thankful to have
received a firm writing
foundation through Ms.
I have been accepted to the Davidson Honors College
at the University of Montana and hope to acquire my
professional degree in social work and possibly a juris
doctorate.
Davidson’s class. It helped
me throughout my entire
high school career and
motivated my excitement for
JOSLYN DAVIDSON
writing and literature studies.
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JENNY HARPER
Mr. Korizec has one of the
Capital High School
greatest personalities and
characters a person could have.
Parents
He always made a school day
Peggy Harper and Archie Harper
interesting and has had an
impact on my life since middle
Vacation Bible School
school. I am more open-minded
and strive for goals I want
College and pursue a career in optometry
to achieve in the long run.
Bumping into him every now
BOB KORIZEC
and then reminds me of the
C R Anderson Middle School, Health/PE,
6 – 8th grades
character he portrays and that
everyone who knows him, loves.
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ABBEY HOOD
Through her loving and caring
attitude and her passion to help
Helena High School
students succeed in every phase
Parents
of life, Mrs. Johnson has inspired
Karla Hood and Greg Hood
me to love working with people.
PEERS Club; Co-President of Respect Committee;
National Honor Society; Special Olympics; Big Brothers
Big Sisters; three school-auditioned choirs; All-State/All
Northwest Choirs; peer mentoring; work for Food Share,
delivering senior commodities and assisting a girl with
autism in having a job at Food Share
She introduced me to a whole
new world of learning, and
helped me experience school
in a way that went beyond
lectures and textbooks. Because
After high school I plan to attend the University of
Evansville in Indiana to pursue a career in music
therapy. I hope to spend my time studying autism and
eventually go into a therapy program for children with
autism using music therapy.
of my experiences in her
classroom, I was able to spend
my high school career working
with many different kinds of
people in all different aspects
MICHELLE JOHNSON
of life. Thank you for being an
inspiration!
Helena Middle School, English, 8th grade
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CAMDEN WALKER
JENKINS
Señor Lyng taught me how
to use Spanish literally
“hands on.” Instead of
Capital High School
being told, “Pelota is ball,”
Parents
I would catch the ball, feel
John Mark and Patricia Jenkins
the ball in my hands and
National Merit Scholarship Finalist; National Honor
Society; Aikido; Link Crew; Big Brothers Big Sisters;
Speech and Debate; National Forensics League;
Spanish Club; Shinto Muso Ryo Jo
hear Señor Lyng’s excited
voice, “Toca la pelota!”
I made connections with the
words until I could look at a
ball and think “pelota.”
Attend Cornell University, focusing on computer
engineering, creative writing and Japanese
I would catch myself talking
in Spanish at the oddest of
MATTHEW LYNG
moments. Señor Lyng made
Capital High School, Spanish, 10 – 11th grades
the Spanish world come
alive for me!
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KAI KANG
Planning one’s future is like
Helena High School
trying to win an election. If you
don’t know what to do, you’d
Parents
better have a good adviser. My
Yu Lin Kang and Qing Mo
first two years in the U.S. were
Key Club; International Club; Student Council;
National Honor Society; swim team; tennis team
the hardest. I was as ignorant as
biggest decision of my life – a
Attend the US Merchant Marine Academy and
focus on international banking and finance
career. Imagine where I would be
a baby and I had to make the
if I hadn’t met Mrs. Everett.
She spent a huge amount of time
JUDY EVERETT
with me to go over all of my
Helena High School, Counselor,
11 – 12th grades
applications and my resume.
She showed the great care and
love any teacher should have.
She deserves my admiration.
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ADA LEAPHART
Mrs. SS once told me to sign and
Capital High School
copyright all of my work so that no
one could steal my ideas. It had
Parents
never occurred to me that someone
Bill and Babs Leaphart
would steal my art, but the thought
Outdoors Club, Co-President; National Honor
Society; Respect Club; Holter Museum art
courses and volunteer work; art courses
with Sharon Hultin; National Merit Finalist;
Eco-Science Club
scared me. I madly rummaged
at the notebooks full of sketches
I plan to attend Vassar in New York state and
am considering studying studio art.
and stories from her class, I laugh,
through my self-defining pieces
and placed C’s with circles around
them on each page. Looking back
but realize how lucky I am to have
had a teacher like Mrs. SS who
KAREN STOUT-SUENRAM
encouraged creativity. She allowed
Hawthorne School, 2 – 3rd grades
me to copyright myself as an
individual at an early age.
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KATIE ELIZABETH LYND
Helena High School
One teacher easily stands out
among many as a dynamic
and enthralling mentor: Mrs.
Parents
Sandy Wardell. In a subject
Catherine Lynd and Richard Lynd
that I had never any previous
Double letters in varsity tennis and swimming for four
years; varsity swimming captain; Helena Lions Swim
Team for 12 years; Relay for Life; Art Club; National Honor
Society; Valedictorian; Exchange Club Youth of the Year;
Youth Art Electrum
desire to explore, her classes
with her for two years.
College at Western Washington University or the
University of Montana to pursue English literature and
creative writing and elementary and secondary education
Whether science is my future
drew me in to the engaging
world of biology. She drew
me in so well that I stayed
or not, I would just like to
thank Mrs. Wardell for
making teaching not just
SANDY WARDELL
another household chore.
Helena High School; Biology 10 – 11th grades
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KATRINA M. MAHER
Helena High School
Mrs. Graham has been my most
influential teacher because of her
continual emphasis on learning
Parents
skills for the future. She taught
Deborah Rainey and James Maher
me how to stay on task, work
efficiently and stay organized.
National Student Leadership Conference on
International Diplomacy in Washington, D.C.;
Ambiance women’s choir for three years,
treasurer this past year; varsity volleyball,
co-captain freshman and sophomore year;
National Honor Society
The lessons learned in fourth and
fifth grade have helped me be
successful in middle and high
school. Mrs. Graham was a
I plan to attend Willamette University in pre-med.
I would also like to participate in a foreign
exchange program. My goal is to be a radiologist
or geneticist.
wonderful teacher who pushed
everyone to complete work that
would prepare us for the stress of
upcoming transitions. I often
look back on her class with
SUSAN GRAHAM
fondness because of the many
Smith School, 4 – 5th grades
lessons that are still with me.
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MATTHEW MALOY
When I think of great teachers, one
Helena High School
man stands atop my list. As a
sophomore, I had the privilege of
Parents
spending a year in Mr. Hartman’s
Paul and Kathy Maloy
World History class. It was a year I will
never forget. His outstanding lectures
President of 3-7-77’s; reporter for Key Club;
International Club officer; National Honor
Society; Helena Junior Leadership; Boy’s
State Delegate; Congressional Youth
Leadership Conference; Legendary Lodge
volunteer; one of two Montanans in the U.S.
Senate Youth Scholarship program
were inspirational, reflecting both the
depths of his historical knowledge
and his expansive view of the
international community. He is just as
colorful and talented a storyteller
when it comes to his own life. I have
I plan to attend Georgetown or Princeton
where I will study finance and international
relations.
known Mr. Hartman both as an
educator and as a friend. I thank him
for the hours, indeed the years, he has
JOHN HARTMAN
dedicated to educating our community
Helena High School, World History, 10th grade
and I am forever in his debt.
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ZEB MCCALL
For the past three years I have had
Capital High School
the chance to enjoy Mr. Peterson’s
amazing teaching ability. Every
Parents
day of math class was enjoyable,
Dennis and Janel McCall
thanks to his unique personality
Habitat for Humanity volunteer; 2nd grade
tutor; National Honor Society; Senior Class
Vice-President; American Legion baseball;
varsity basketball, 3-year captain; intramural
sports board; Eco Club, President
and exciting approach to the
or a “fun test.” At the same time,
Attend college and major in business
management
I learned more than I ever
subject. He makes sure everyone
knows the class will be fun by
telling us we will take a “fun quiz”
expected. Due to Mr. Peterson’s
unending commitment to his
DENNIS PETERSON
students, I — along with many
Capital High School, Math, 10 – 12th grades
others — will have a better chance
at success.
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EVA MENDS
It was hard to choose just
one of the many wonderful
Helena High School
educators in Helena who
Parents
influenced my life. Without
Jane Mends and Nigel Mends
Mrs. Jomini, however,
Lettered in orchestra and choir; President of
International Club; Senior Acolyte at St. Peter’s
Episcopal Church; superior ratings in District and State
Music Festivals; piano accompaniment for groups and
individual musicians; assistant to the Bridal Fair
coordinator
I would never have been
prepared to succeed in
math. With her help, I made
it through basic algebra
concepts and became very
Attend Montana State University, majoring in medicine
or medically-related field
well prepared to enter
Helena High School,
eventually enter the Honors
Math program and to
SANDY JOMINI
C R Anderson Middle School, Math, 6, 8th grades
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succeed in calculus.
CHRISTOPHER
MENICHINO
Since I first arrived at PAL,
Marie has been and
Project for Alternative Learning
continues to be a positive
influence in my life. Her
Parents
patience, good nature and
Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Menichino
willingness to help me
Community service in the Resurrection Cemetery
succeed are but a few of the
qualities Marie has shown,
My plans after graduation are to attend the University
of Montana – Helena and get a degree in automotive
technology, ultimately becoming a master mechanic.
MARIE RAUCH
Project for Alternative Learning, Vocational Education
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not only to me, but to all of
PAL’s students.
RYANN MILNE-PRICE
Helena High School
Mrs. Turcott incorporated
sing-alongs, relaxation time,
and hands-on learning into
Parents
the classroom, giving it a
Lorna Milne and Michael Price
challenging and nurturing
Helena Symphony Orchestra; cross country
co-captain; 2002 First oboe for All-State Orchestra;
play piano, oboe and cello; backpacking and cross
country skiing; church group and poetry
atmosphere. As a teacher,
Mrs. Turcott was very patient
and diplomatic, making sure
each student had a chance
to voice his or her opinion.
Attend Oberlin College in Ohio
Learning to treat others with
respect at an early age has
DONNA TURCOTT
shaped my point of view and
Central School, 1 – 3rd grades
influenced my thinking.
Thank you, Mrs. Turcott!
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IAN MORAND
Since freshman year I have
Capital High School
kept in touch with Mr. Begler,
even when living in Kalispell
Parents
and now going to CHS. Mr.
Kelly Morand
Begler took me under his
wing and showed me my
VICA; yearbook
creative outlet. He is an all
Furniture-making apprenticeship or vocational
technical college
around good guy and way
teacher, even if he is a little
HENRY BEGLER
too soft to be a shop teacher.
more of a friend than a
Helena High School, Woodshop, 9 – 10th grades
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KADEE NIELSEN
Mr. Logan has been my
Capital High School
teacher, coach and friend.
In the classroom his love of
Parents
teaching shines through his
Kevin and Rebecca Nielsen
fun-loving personality, which
Cross country, Captain; track, Captain; Outdoor Club;
Respect Club; National Honor Society; Key Club;
Co-President
inspires me to do my best.
Mr. Logan has helped shape
who I am, from his two cents
Attend Brigham Young University in math and science,
and become a teacher or work in environmental studies
worth of knowledge to his
encouragement in all my
endeavors. With his
guidance I have developed
TRACY LOGAN
a work ethic that has helped
Capital High School, Chemistry & Physics,
11 – 12th grades
me through high school
and in all areas of my life.
For this, thank you, Mr. Logan.
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JULIAN NOLEN
Mrs. Bristow helped
ease the transition
Helena High School
between a small, private
Parents
school and the entirely
Maureen Theisen and Hunter Nolen
different atmosphere
Volunteer at Intermountain Children’s Home; track
and field; National Honor Society; vocal and
instrumental music
of Jefferson Elementary.
Her enthusiasm for
teaching made class
College, graduate school and a Ph.D. in English so
I can teach at the college level and write in my spare time
exciting and her honest
interest in my success
was wonderful.
SUSAN BRISTOW
Jefferson School, 5th grade
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RYAN PALMER
Mrs. Erickson first sparked my
Capital High School
interest in science by displaying
Parents
her own enthusiasm for it. Her
Tom Palmer and Teri Palmer
love of teaching and science
made me enjoy her class, be it
National Honor Society; varsity basketball; Montana AA
Academic All-State; varsity soccer, NSCAA All-American;
2003 NSCAA Montana Soccer Player of the Year; Gatorade
Montana Boys Soccer Player of the Year; CHS Soccer Most
Inspirational Player; CHS Basketball “Mr. Hustle”; volunteer
for Habitat for Humanity and tutor for middle school
students; National Youth Leadership Forum for Medicine;
ECO Club, Secretary
building a model of a cell,
dissecting an earthworm, or
studying the effects of a nogravity environment. She was
passionate about what she
was teaching, making me have
My goal is to play college soccer and work towards a
pre-med degree. I will be attending Macalester College
in St. Paul, Minnesota.
fun with what I was learning.
Because of her enthusiasm
and joy, I now come back to
C R Anderson to tutor some of
JANET ERICKSON
C R Anderson Middle School, Science, 7th grade
her students, in hopes I can
show as much passion for her
field as she has shown me.
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SARAH C. PAVEY
Renee has always told
Project for Alternative Learning
me that I can do anything
I put my mind to, not only
Parents
in school but also in my
Tim A. Pavey and Wendy L. Pavey
personal life. I have
Capital City Jammers instructor; cheerleader for Helena
Titans; JMG program secretary; STAC program
always been able to talk
not hold back.
Attend college out of state
RENEE DRIESSEN
Project for Alternative Learning, English,
10 – 12th grades
50
to her about anything and
DARCY PEARSON
Mr. Weber taught me a
variety of things in his
Helena High School
class, but he especially
Parents
made me see that school
Daryl and Diana Pearson
could be an exciting
National Honor Society; Key Club; volunteer at the
HEF carnival, Food Share, Festival of Trees, new park at
Memorial Park, Toys for Tots, Senior Citizen dance
experience and that you
don’t have to be serious
all of the time. I truly
I plan to attend Carroll College to pursue a degree
in nursing.
believe that he had a
significant impact on my
life, not only because he
was an excellent teacher
JIM WEBER
but also because he was
Helena Middle School, Technical Education,
8th grade
a great friend.
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JAMIE PERROS
Mrs. Edelen has been
my shining inspiration in
Helena High School
high school. She has a
Parents
contagious zeal for
Mary Farmakes and John Perros
knowledge, which is
National Honor Society; American Red Cross; Grandstreet
Theatre; Student Body President; 3-7-77’s Secretary; Link
Crew Mentor; Respect Committee, choir; piano
reflected in her energy
and enthusiasm. She has
taught me as much about
being a human being as
Attend Willamette University
she has about English
and Sci-fi. Mrs. Edelen
GRETCHEN EDELEN
has shown me how to find
Helena High School, English
magic even in the most
unlikely of places.
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STUART PHELPS
Mr. Pedersen has been my
teacher for the past three years
Capital High School
and my track coach for two years.
Parents
During that time, he has become
Peggy Hollow-Phelps and Chris Phelps
a person whose opinion I respect.
As a coach and teacher, his
National Honor Society; Northern USSA Junior
Olympic Ski Team and academic achievement
award; Head Start volunteer; Club soccer;
varsity soccer, Captain; Senior Class President;
National Outdoor Leadership School;
Great Divide Ski Team
passion and drive were
contagious. Most importantly,
Mr. Pedersen has become my
friend. His sarcastic remarks
and warm greetings, such as
University of Chicago in international relations
and environmental studies
“Dummy up, campers,” will stay
with me long after graduation.
I am grateful for having the
TOM PEDERSEN
opportunity to learn from and
Capital High School, Science,
10 – 12th grades
become friends with Mr. Pedersen.
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DAVID A. PUCKETT
Because of Mr. Shenkle’s
Helena High School
teaching, I have decided to
enter the field of chemistry and
Parents
chemical engineering following
Sandra Howard-Puckett and Alan Puckett
high school. Mr. Shenkle
honestly enjoys teaching and
Business Professionals of America; National
Honor Society; Research Science Institute;
National Merit Scholarship Finalist
takes an interest in his students.
I have never known him to be
unavailable for a student in need
Hopefully Lewis & Clark College, and a year
studying abroad in Ireland and Spain
of more instruction than could
be given in class. Mr. Shenkle
DOUG SHENKLE
has made a significant impact
on my life and is deserving of
Helena High School, Chemistry
11 – 12th grades
being honored for the excellence
of his teaching.
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JAMIE RANSIER
Mrs. Thennis continues
to amaze me with the
Helena High School
compassion and devotion
Parents
she gives unconditionally to
Cathy and Willis Ransier
her students. She has been
Big Brothers Big Sisters; HHS Peer Mentoring; Night
to Shine Planning Committee; internship at Good
Samaritan; Holiday Helpers Committee; two poetry
workshops for Wakina Sky Learning Center
a true mentor to me, a great
teacher and a friend. She has
helped me find a career to
follow in public relations and
I am planning to attend Carroll College and major in
public relations. I will also be working with Identity
PR, a local public relations firm in Helena.
marketing and always
encouraged me to be the best
I could be. I would like to
thank her for being such an
STEPHANIE THENNIS
Helena High School, Marketing, 11 – 12th grades
inspiration to me. I would not
be where I am today without
her help along the way.
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SARAH REESE
When I had my accident
in second grade, I was
Helena High School
in Karol Gustin’s class.
Parents
Because of my traumatic
Holly Dinnocenzo
brain injury, I had to
relearn everything.
I work at Smith’s as a bagger. I am going to
graduate this spring. In spite of my disability,
nothing is going to slow me down in trying to
succeed in fulfilling my dreams
Mrs. Gustin helped me
on the road to recovery.
Because of her help, I am
I will continue to work at Smith’s. Eventually I
would like to get a full time job for the state. I may
go to University of Montana – Helena to improve
my typing skills.
KAROL GUSTIN
Radley School, 2nd grade
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where I am today.
JOHN RIVERS
Mr. Simms has always forced me
Capital High School
to look beyond the ordinary
scope of government and politics
Parents
and ask the difficult questions.
Kathleen Sullivan and Jim Rivers
He has stimulated my study and
interest in truth, justice, peace
Soccer; golf, Captain; National Honor
Society; Student Council, Secretary; Eco
Club, Treasurer; volunteered at Habitat for
Humanity; tutored at Four Georgians
and humanity. Mr. Simms
challenged me to ask why such
things as greed, violence,
I will attend Dominican University in San
Rafael, CA majoring in political science.
inequality and injustice are so
steps we can take to alleviate the
LAURIE SIMMS
suffering. Mr. Simms has forced
prominent in this world and what
Capital High School, World Cultures,
Government, 9, 12th grades
me to see things from a different
perspective so that I may gain a
greater knowledge of our world
that surrounds us.
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RANDY ST. CLAIR
Aside from being the best
Helena High School
teacher I have ever had,
Parents
he taught me to be funny.
It is for that reason that I
Kevin and Brenda St. Clair
am the Super Cool Dude
Bengal Business employee of the month; work 30
hours a week at Alli’s Pizza
Montana State University in Bozeman, major
undeclared
WILLIAM KEMP
Radley School, English, 7th grade (retired)
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I am today.
MARYSIA SCHULTZ
Few teachers reach out to their
students on a personal level,
Capital High School
but Mr. Flemming does. He is
Parents
not only an incredible teacher,
Jerry and Luella Schultz
but also an incredible person
National Honor Society, President; Student Body
Vice-President, Executive Board; Key Club, VicePresident; Yearbook Senior Journalist; YMCA
coaching; VA Hospital volunteer; Helena Food Share
Volunteer; various volunteer projects such as
highway cleanups, Race for the Cure, Toys for Tots,
meals for firefighters, cancer patient benefits,
Habitat for Humanity, Children’s Book Week
and friend. He is the type of
to support me through difficult
Art school at the Pratt Institute in New York City
times, encouraged me in
extracurricular activities and
TED FLEMMING
truly inspired me to become a
Capital High School, Calculus, 12th grade
teacher who lets his students
know he is there, any time of
the day, whether you need help
with math or just need to talk.
Mr. Flemming has been there
better person, even at 8:00
in the morning!
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TYLER SIMMONS
Mr. Cooper has been my most
Helena High School
influential teacher for a number
Parents
of reasons. He was instrumental
Tom and Pam Simmons
in teaching me how to write
consistently and clearly.
National Honor Society Executive Board; Speech
and Debate; Brain Busters; Youth and Government;
Model United Nations; Boy’s State Delegate;
National Merit Commended Student; Presidential
Scholar Candidate
He helped me realize the
taught me the value of carefully
I will attend college at Montana State University or
Concordia College and am undecided about
possible majors.
considering information and
Mr. Cooper has not only helped
DAVID COOPER
me become a better student, he
Helena High School, English, 11th grade
importance of learning and
discovery. He was a key figure
in my education because he
ideas before taking a position.
has helped me to become a
better person.
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DANIEL PATRICK
SIMONICH
Madame Susan Bartels has
earned my greatest respect and
has definitely made an impact
Helena High School
on my life. Her outstanding
Parents
faith and dedication to church
Mark Anthony Simonich and Sandra Ann
Simonich
and community are inspiring.
Her enthusiasm and energy are
Speech and Debate for 4 years, team captain;
National Honor Society; tennis, 4 years; cross
country, 3 years; Helena Youth Advisory Council;
3-7-77’s
widely admired. She has fun
home and around the world!
Attend Montana State University and study
architecture
She is a one-of-a-kind asset to
I am proud to honor her with
teaching and takes education
to the next level – at school, at
the Helena Public Schools and
SUSAN BARTELS
the recognition she truly
Helena High School, French, 11 – 12th grades
deserves! Thank you for
everything, Mrs. Bartels!
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ROBYN ELISE SMITH
Helena High School
Before I took government
this year, I didn’t know or
care very much about
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politics. I thought it was
C. Bradley Smith and Debra A. Smith
going to be a boring class.
Cross country and track; International Club officer;
Science Olympiad; National Honor Society; church
activities
Mrs. Lynd makes politics and
government interesting, and
she has taught me why it is
I plan to attend the University of Montana and
study history and English. I would eventually like
to become a high school teacher.
so important to be involved
in my government. The class
has also helped me better
understand how American
CATHERINE LYND
government works and how
Helena High School, Government, 12th grade
I am able to participate in it.
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MATT TAYLOR
It is all James Murray’s fault.
My freshman year, this man
Capital High School
exposed us briefly to some
Parents
aspects of his job that he is most
Richard Taylor and Mary Correia Taylor
passionate about. One of these
was Shakespeare and what life
Civitan Leadership Camp; debate, Captain;
Science Club, Secretary; Chess Club; SCA,
webminister
was like in those days. His ability
to incorporate the entire class into
a lecture that was genuinely
Attend University of Puget Sound to get a
Ph.D. in history and become a professor
or an archaeologist
enjoyable is a trait that will forever
distinguish him from my array
of other instructors. Mr. Murray
JAMES MURRAY
sparked in me the desire to know
more and more about the same
period and be able to convey my
knowledge to someone with as
much conviction as he does.
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BOVARD A. TIBERI
Mr. Bozdog taught me the
Capital High School
value of a good education and
introduced me to the wonderful
Parents
world of mathematics. He
Vicky S. and Jeffrey D. Tiberi
taught me basics that I have
depended upon throughout my
Soccer; track and field; speech and debate;
National Honor Society; Chess Club, President;
Science Club, Vice-President; Eco Club; NERDS;
Student Council; RYLA
high school years and that
I will continue to depend on
throughout my life. Mr. Bozdog
has shared his talents with
Attend college at Montana State UniversityBozeman and major in engineering
hundreds of other students
such as myself and I would like
to join them in thanking him
CHARLES BOZDOG
for his time and effort.
C R Anderson Middle School, Math, 8th grade
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CECELIA WHITNEY
I first knew Peg Bergquist as a
Helena High School
neighbor and then I had the extreme
pleasure of knowing her as a teacher.
Parents
She is an extraordinary educator who
Kate and Dirk Whitney
wanted to see her students exceed
National Honor Society; 3-7-77’s; Helena
Middle School volleyball coach; tennis team
their own expectations. Peg always
utmost respect and kindness. Most
I plan to attend the University of Montana
and possibly major in history. My long term
goal is to become a lawyer.
importantly, she challenged us. We
treated her fifth graders with the
wrote numerous papers and read
many books along with all the other
required curriculum. These
PEG (BERGQUIST) HUNTER
challenges helped me become a
Jefferson School, 5th grade
dedicated student. I admire Peg for
all her hard work and hope she
continues to inspire kids of all ages.
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JEFF WILSON
As I see it, there are two
types of teachers: those
Helena High School
who teach knowledge from
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a book and those who
John Wilson and Jan Jamruszka-Wilson
simply teach the will to
President of Starlighters choir; National Merit
Commended Student; elected Governor for Montana
Youth Legislature; nationally qualifying policy debater;
played guitar for HEF, National M.S. Foundation; Big
Brothers Big Sisters; Prickly Pear Land Trust; youth
delegate to the Montana Future Fisheries Panel;
composing a full jazz composition for senior project
learn. Mr. Michelson has
fulfilled both of these.
I can’t believe how much
I have learned or how
much I’ve progressed over
the years I have been with
Attend college and graduate school, perhaps pursuing
a career in law while continuing my musical studies
him. Sure, I love the music,
than just that. I have learned
STEVE MICHELSON
a myriad of applicable
Helena High School, Choir, 9 – 12th grade
but there is so much more
things from Dr. Mike that I
will carry with me forever.
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KATHERINE YEAKEL
Helena High School
I have only known Mr. Thennis
for two years, but he has truly
had a profound impact on my
Parents
love of science. He made a
Steve and Beth Yeakel
very difficult subject fun and
Key Club; volunteer at St. Peter’s Hospital;
National Honor Society; Biotechnology Frontiers
Program at Montana State University; National
Youth Leadership Forum on Nursing
understandable. When he was
a teacher – and now he is a
vice-principal – Mr. Thennis
was more than willing to go
I plan to attend Carroll College and pursue a
degree in nursing.
the extra mile to help students
Mr. Thennis enriched my life
STEVE THENNIS
with his thoughtful spirit as
succeed in school and in life.
Helena High School, Chemistry, 11th grade
well as his sense of humor.
His love of teaching has
inspired me to love to learn.
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2004 STUDENT LEADERSHIP
AWARD
NICHOLAS MCCARVEL
Capital High School
Billy Graham said, “God
has given us two hands,
one to receive with and
Parents
the other to give with.”
Tom and Janeen McCarvel
I am blessed to say that
Student council, Secretary, President; Key Club; Business
Club, President; newspaper, Editor-in-Chief; varsity
tennis, All-State as junior; Captain as senior; HEF Board
of Directors; Big Brothers Big Sisters; Junior Leadership
Helena; Prom committee; Student Council district officer;
FACTS church youth group; volunteered over 80 hours at
Hawthorne and Four Georgians; National Honor Society;
Boy’s State, nominated for Boy’s Nation; MASC state
conference; National Catholic Youth Conference
I had the opportunity to
do both for the teacher I
admire most. I had Ms.
Hauck in sixth grade and
was able to return to her
classroom this past year
as a volunteer. Ms. Hauck
In the fall of 2004, I will attend Seattle University to
pursue a degree in journalism or communications.
is the definition of love.
She lives it; she teaches it;
she gives it. I love her for
KARRY HAUCK
what she has taught me.
Thank you, Ms. Hauck.
C R Anderson Middle School; 6th grade
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