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PISGAH HIGH SCHOOL
PISGAH HIGH SCHOOL • Class Of 2016
Congratulations Graduates!
Jeana Nicole Ackerson
Brianna Dee Adams
John Elbert Albritton II
Alyssa Marie Allen
Brooklyn Faith Allen
Julie Mackenzie Shaye Allen
Mikayla Ashton Allen
Trevor Reid Ellis Ammons
Tristin Taylor Amos
Morgan Michelle Bailey
Branson Austin Dwight Baker
Thomas Richard Beasley III
Charles David Blevins
Allie Lynn Blythe
Caroline Rochelle Bondurant
Nicholas David Boone
Ethan Patrick Brookshire
Maxwell Trail Brown
Bryce Palmer Burgess
Timothy Richard Burnette
Samuel David Byrd
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Criss Lee Cagle
Avery Kaylynn Caldwell
Sarah Nicole Caldwell
Clayt Austin Shawn Campbell
Cameron Phillip Carr
Abigail Elizabeth Clark
Colton Clay Clark
Jesse Wayne Clark
Mikaela Karen Cline
Brantley Owen Clinton
Kari Danielle Cogburn
Kylie Ann Conard
Miranda Lynn Connor
Brianna Cheyenne Corn
Marlen Corona Ramirez
Raini MaShae’ Craig
Amber LeeAnn Crisp
Mary-Margaret Hope Curley
Michaela Curry
Jourdan Annette Davis
Kyra Danielle Deeter
Jonathan Pender DeLozier
Rebecca Danielle Marie Denny
Cherish Faith Deweese
Hamilton Lucas Drury
Jacob Ashley Drye
Kamrie Elizabeth Edwards
Tyler Matthew Elliott
Blake Alan Faulkner
Sophia Arielle Rose Ferrara
Kevin Randal Fish
Michael Dane Flynn II
Caleb Aaron Foster
Lindsey Marie Fralick
Jessica Laine Franklin
Noah Paul Josiah Frazier
Wesley Hunter Frizzell
Kaitlyn Noel Gaddis
Emily Nicole Gaddy
Maria Del Carmen Gamez
Nicholas Cabe Garnes
Chelsea Noel Irene Garrett
Jacob Hunter Glance
Margaret Dawn Greene
Walker Ellis Griffin
Shelby Elisabeth Gunter
Jacob Roger Hamilton
Katelyn Elizabeth Hammel
Casey Logan Haney
Timothy Nathan Hannah
Garrett Troy Hensley
Haley Leah Hensley
Josie Ella Henson
Madison Mackenzie Herbert
Enoch Daniel Hill
Olivia Madison Hoffman
Connor Luke Hogan
Emily Ruth Hopkins
Meredith Grace Hopkins
Ezra Elizabeth Hoyle
Jonathon David Huber
Chevi Justice Reid Hughes
Dakotah Edward Hyde
PISGAH HIGH SCHOOL
Aaron James Hyman
Marilynn Taylor Ingle
Casey Leigh Inman
Miranda Jean Dalene James
Joshua Cain Moreno Jimison
Marianna Nicole Johnson
Brian Lee Jones
Cameron Edward Jones
Christian Ray Jones
Garrett Alan Jones
Mikayla Luann Jones
Samantha Brooke Justice
Heidi Renee Kelley
Jessica Dawn Kervin
Jacob Spencer Kielson
Casey Morgan Kilby
Brendan Joel Killillay
Zachary Douglas King
Drayton Randal Kirkpatrick
Brittany Anne Koch
Dylan Jay Kopelakis
Jordan Ta´Lene Langdale
Austin Clinton Laws
Cameron Jordan Limbo
Tessie Marie Lombardi
Isaiah Owenby Lunsford
David Highsmith Mackey
Elizabeth Martin Martin
Christian Jesse Martinez
Tony Michael Mashburn
Sean Michael Meade
Andrew Lee Medford
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Gabriella Jane Medford
Samantha Lynsey Medford
Kyra Channing Mehaffey
Jacob Emanuel Miller
Julie Minervini
Alexandria Nichole Monteith
David Austin Moore
Debra Cheyenne Moore
Jared Ramon Mull
Kalei Parker Mull
Kierston Ghree Mullinax
William Michael Nichols
Peter David Norris
Timothy Levi O’Neill
Taylor Denise Osborne
Eli Constantine-Florin Owens
Brooklyn Faith Parham
Anthony Logan Cade Parish
Autumn Rae Parker
Cassie Kenzlo Parris
Mason Gregory Payne
Joshua Aaron Pearman
Maritza Pina-Tapia
Matthew James Poole
Sara Kristen Pressley
Abigail Catherine Proben
Dylan Tylar Rathbone
James Triston Lee Rathbone
Joseph Jefferson Lee Rathbone
Kate Hannah Rathbone
Ibet Floresita Raya
Tyler Levi Reece
Triston Gabriel Register
Austin Wayte Reid
Rebecca Caitlin Rhea
Ashton Haze Rhinehart
Logan Cole Rich
Joseph Tucker Rigdon
Nancy Jo Robinson
Aidan Stone Rogers
Alexandria Leigh Rogers
Kade Tyler Rogers
Maxine Catherine Rosa
Casey Allen Rose
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PISGAH HIGH SCHOOL
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Jordan Mitchell Ruff
Aaron Chase Sanders
Joshua Ryan Scott
Michaela Morgan Scott
Bailey Raye Sellers
Kaitlyn Michelle Sellers
Levi Brant Sharpe
Mathew Cavin Sheehan
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Joshua Adam Toney
Michael Dakota Trantham
Daniel Robert VanVaerenbergh
Queitha Alexjandria Eisaia Vecchio
Miguel Angel Villalon
Brennan Stuart Waitt
Noah Lee Waldrop
Cole Stuart Walker
Steven Chase Walters
Jared Lane Ward
Makenzie Brianna Warren
Caleb McClain Watkins
Hayley Amanda Welker
Christopher Kornell West
Daniel Ryan Whent
Alyssa Dawn Whitten
Jami Marie Williams
Skyler Joe Anderson Williams
Shaila Elizabeth Willis
Hanna Renae Wood
Silas Sherman Woodson
Andrew Carl Woody
Caitlin Mackenzie Worley
Megan Elane Worley
Benjamin Turner Wright
Emilie Caroline Wyatt
Andrew Mack Young
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PISGAH HIGH SCHOOL
Pisgah High School: What is your favorite high school memory?
Meredith Hopkins: Cheering
on Friday nights.
Trail Brown: Getting parking
tickets on my moped.
Alex Monteith: Tammy
saying “If I wasn’t me I’d be
talking about me too.”
Bryce Burgess: Beating Tuscola for the only time ever in
Pisgah soccer history.
Michael Nichols: Walking
up to get the trophy for 3rd
place Armed Exhibition at
the Area 6 Championships.
John Albritton: Winning
the Pisgah/Tuscola game in
overtime.
Brooklyn Allen: My favorite
memory is going to Disney
World with the basketball
team over Christmas my
sophomore year.
Tristin Amos: My favorite
memory was the end of my
junior year, I relaxed after
exams and played on a
game cube.
Timothy Burnette: Everybody being my friend and I
will never forget how I made
people in school laugh and
smile but most of all how
I earned their respect and
trust.
Mikaela Cline: Getting to
build an outdoor classroom
at Meadowbrook with the
carpentry class.
Miranda Connor-One time in
softball everyone traded positions for an inning to see if
our coach would notice!
Raini Craig: Singing a tribute for my sister in my senior
Country Show.
Allie Blythe: Learning to be
myself.
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Amber Crisp: My favorite
memory is the 5 years I
spent in marching band and
all of the trips and competitions.
Michaela Curry: Cheering
for the Pisgah vs. Tuscola
football game.
Jourdan Davis: My favorite
memory is having classes
with my best friend!
Jonathan DeLozier: Mrs.
Boone’s civics class. Getting to learn about our country and having fun. One day,
I dove through the air to
body slam the white board.
Becca Denny: My favorite
memory is being in Mr.
Godfrey’s class and he was
making fun of me when I
told him that I did not know
what kind of ham I had for
Thanksgiving. He calls me
Hambone.
Faith Deweese: Going to
sit with the North Canton
Elementary schoolers for
Breakfast of Champions.
Jacob Drye: Senior picnic
and getting to go fishing.
Kamrie Edwards: Football season, senior night,
walking out on the field
and realizing that after the
season was over, I will never
be on the field again as a
cheerleader.
Tyler Elliott: Senior picnic.
Sophia Ferrara: Cheering
for our teams at our rival
games. Everyone gets so
heated and it’s awesome.
Kevin Fish: Going to the
Pisgah football games and
the pep rally for the Pisgah
vs. Tuscola game.
Michael Flynn: Playing
hackey sack with my friends.
Jessie Franklin: foods class
with Mrs. Rogers.
Noah Frazier: My favorite
high school memory is the
tennis team bus rides!
Emily Gaddy: My favorite
high school memory is hanging out with my friends.
Carmelita Gamez: In a blink
of an eye, it ended.
Cabe Garnes: Graduation.
Jacob Hamilton: Getting to
be in Mr. Godfrey’s class.
He is funny and a wonderful
teacher.
Katelyn Hammel: My Chemistry II class. We got to do
so many awesome labs and
had a ton of fun!
Josie Henson: My favorite
memory was going to cheer
camp my senior year.
Enoch Hill: Art class.
Chevi Hughes: When I
came to high school my first
year.
Dakotah Hyde: My favorite
memory is having the opportunity to lead Pisgah’s student sections at ballgames.
Mary Ingle: When I went to
band camp and we did drill
downs for first spot in the
lunch lines.
Miranda James: Basketball
season.
Christian Jones: When we
went to football camp my
sophomore year and watching David do a belly flop off
of the lifeguard stand.
Garrett Jones: Beating
Tuscola in overtime from the
one yard line.
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Pisgah High School: What is your favorite high school memory?
Heidi Kelley: My favorite
high school memories all
revolve around the adventures that we have on FFA
trips.
Jessica Kervin: Going on
trips with FFA.
Jacob Kielson: Hanging out
with friends after school.
Isaiah Lunsford: All the
times I listened to Nirvana
Unplugged when I should
have been doing work, oh
well.
Jesse Martinez: Getting
ready for the Pisgah vs.
Tuscola pep rallies.
Andrew Medford: Working on vehicles in auto and
building things in carpentry.
Julie Minervini: Making history with Pisgah NJROTC.
Levi O’Neill: When the
squads all there at once.
Taylor Osborne: My favorite
high school memory is being given the opportunity
to be a cheerleader for our
school and cheer during
football and basketball.
Brooklyn Parham: Spending time with my friends and
trying new things.
Logan Parish: The first day
of SmartLunch.
Cassie Parris: Running in a
state cross country meet.
Mason Payne: Taking 1st
place in the drill meets with
ROTC.
Josh Pearman: Spending
time with Brooklyn, Maggie
and Daniel.
Maritza Pina-Tapia: Sports
student sections.
Matthew Poole: Making a
3-pointer in my senior night
basketball game against
North Henderson. I love my
coaches.
Sara Pressley: Being in
marching band and making
friends.
Abigail Proben: For me, it
would be my senior year
soccer team experience.
The coach was great and
the team bonding was
amazing.
Makallia Sluder: My favorite
memory was cheering with
my team under the Friday
night lights.
Kobe Smith: My favorite
memory is of me and my
friends hanging out by the
vending machines and having a girlfriend who is very
special to me.
Salem Smith: My most favorite memory is cheering with
my amazing friends under
the Friday night lights.
Nichole Stamey: My favorite memory is the Friday
night lights with my friends
and being in chorus with
Mrs. Medford and also having Mr. Godfrey and being
able to go on job sites with
Mr. Barrett.
Jillian Stevens: Creating
friendships that will last a
lifetime.
Lee Stroupe: Being able to
hang out with my friends
and having some of the
nicest teachers like Mrs.
Goodwin, Mrs. Smathers
and more.
Free Thomas: Graduation.
Michael Trantham: Playing
in my first varsity football
game.
Daniel VanVarenbergh:
Winning the 3-peat in the
Pisgah vs. Tuscola game.
Holding that trophy up with
my family-nothing better.
Cole Walker: Winning the
deciding match for the 1st
match of the wrestling conference during my senior
year.
Queitha Vecchio: Always
being different and standing
out from others.
Caleb Watkins: The friends
that I have made and experiences with them the past
four years will always be
remembered as my favorite
part.
Miguel Villalon: When I first
visited the high school as a
middle school student and
seeing the buildings and
the teachers.
Chris West: I don’t really
have a favorite memory but
for the most part my high
school years have been
adventurous.
Brennan Waitt: Graduating.
Daniel Whent: When I saw
my first meme.
Noah Waldrop: Being able
to be in barching band that
I was able to see grow and
making new and amazing
friends.
Josh Toney: All of the
different friendships that I
have gained throughout the
years.
Shaila Willis: Meeting my
best friends and football
season.
Silas Woodson: Running
track for Pisgah.
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CENTRAL HAYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
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CENTRAL HAYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2016
Rondall Dale Branch, III
Jonathan Ryan Camacho
Natasha Cera Jade Davis
Randy Lee Downs
Felisha Danielle Entwistle
Colby Wyatt Franklin
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Issac William Duffy Henhoeffer
Brandon Paul Houck
William Roy Howell
James Dewey ‘JD’ Mathis
Nicole Lynn McElreath
Ann MacKenzie Moffitt
Joelle Alexandra Monson
Kathy Lynn Moon
Anthony Scott Osborne
Brianna Elizabeth Rodriguez
Tristan Alexander Stamper
Patrick Jhue Stepp
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CENTRAL HAYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Letter from the Principal
To the Graduating Class of 2016:
I would like to commend the Central Haywood Class of 2016 for successfully completing the requirements for graduating. Each of
you have worked hard and earned the right to be graduates from Central Haywood High School. You have accomplished so much as
students in Haywood County and the faculty of Central Haywood, your parents, family and friends are so proud of you.
Education is a lifelong endeavor and I encourage you to continue. Whether it be Community College, University, Armed Forces,
or work; never stop learning. Never let anyone take the opportunity away from you to learn. You are wonderful young adults and I
know that each of you will be successful. You have worked so hard to earn this distinction.
I have truly been blessed to be a part of your life this past year and I, along with the faculty of Central Haywood, wish you the very
best. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail.”
I encourage you to blaze your own path!
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner
voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.” - Steve Jobs
Rodney N. Mashburn
Principal – Central Haywood High School
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CENTRAL HAYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR QUOTES
Natosha Davis – My most memorable high
school memory will be the graduation ceremony. Words of Wisdom: There is nothing
terribly wrong with feeling lost as long as
there is a plan on your part to do something
about it. Don’t wear your discomforts like a
favorite T-Shirt. Anyone can feel displeased
where their life is right now, but looking forward to the possibilities it can go in should
make one happy.
Colby Franklin – “A most memorable time
was fixing Brandon’s power steering line in
the school parking lot” Words of Wisdom –
“Go to school!”
Brandon Houck – “Fixing power steering line
in the school parking lot” Words of Wisdom:
“Don’t take the curves at 90 MPH!”
William Howell – “I have so many I cannot
choose just one best memory…there was
a multitude of great memories!” Words of
Wisdom – Eat 2 bowls of Lucky Charms
every morning.
Nicole McElreath – “The best memory was
when the entire school went to volunteer at
The Pathway Center. It was fun and for such
an important cause.”Words of Wisdom – “Get
to bed early and don’t miss school unless
absolutely necessary”
MacKenzie Moffitt - “My best moments were
being thankful for Mr. Haney while he was here
and reading with special needs kids with the
FCCLA club this year” Words of Wisdom – ‘Let
yourself feel good about learning every day;
don’t be lazy’
Joelle Monson – “Best memories were going to
the NC Mtn. State Fair each fall and our work in
the greenhouse” Words of Wisdom - ‘Take life
one day at a time’
Kathy Moon – “My best memory is working
in the school greenhouse.”
Anthony Osborne – “The best thing about
high school was being with my friends and
playing my guitar at music club.”
Tristan Stamper – “Being given another
chance after thinking it best to quit school,
thanks, Mr. Haney” Words of Wisdom; “No
matter what you do, don’t stop believing in
better times and brighter days”
Patrick Stepp – “ I loved when we went to
the Mtn. State Fair, but enjoyed volunteering
at The Pathway Center even more” Words
of Wisdom – Do not think of dropping out
of school, high school is the defining time of
your life; don’t mess with that. Look at the
bright side of things and keep trying for your
best.
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Haywood Community Learning Center
Class of 2016
Danielle Elizabeth Ashe
Adrianna Rachel Bidou
Mikhayla Noelle Braley
Ariana Collette Brown
Anthony Wayne Buccella
Erika Ann Cole
Luke Marcus Franklin
Shawna Evelyn Gibson
Aaron Eric Hall
Kayla Nicole Herron
Zuri Paige Hoglen
Melissa Elizabeth Jones
Mark Nelson Welsh Lathrop
Brenda Jean Luther
Kyle Aaron McElrath
Sean Tyler Mobley
Kyae Sin Moe
Michael Patrick Mullaney
Sarah Suzonne Mullins
Cierra Star Newcomb
Bailey Brianna Owen
Jared Wade Pilkey
Kayla Anne Putnam
Alexandria Rebekah Reece
Andrea Marie Rocco
Arrianne Marie Schuchard
Madeleine Faye Scoggins
Kira Lee Simons
Cadden Stone Smathers
James Richard Stepp
Tyler Scott Sutton
Jonathan Mathew Tingle
Alia Jewell Wells
Hunter Caleb White
Aaron Michael Williams
Devin Aaron Woody
Justice Paige Wyatt
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HAYWOOD EARLY COLLEGE
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Haywood Early College Graduates
Class of 2016
Maddison Brook Anderson
Tyler Hunter Baylson
Sabrina Kay Coulter
James Elijah Dennison
Aaron Douglas Greene
Austin Douglas Greene
Gregory Allen Harvey
Lucinda Jane Justice - Salutatorian
Teresa Luna Ayala
Jaquan Demetrius Mason
Kaitlyn Mae Messer
Tyla Christine Oellerich
Zachary Perkins - Valedictorian
Joseph Daniel Rolland
Lizbeth Salinas Melo
Marcus Wake Smith
Lindsey Joy Turner
Nikki Marie Williams
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HAYWOOD EARLY COLLEGE
Letter from the Principal
Dear Graduates,
Congratulations to the 2015-2016 graduating class of Haywood Early College. I have been impressed and inspired by your commitment and dedication. Your educational experience is not ending, but expanding exponentially. The time spent at Haywood Early
College as high school students and as college students has given you the ability to reach your loftiest dreams. Do not limit yourselves!
Your opportunities are unlimited! Dream big, work hard, and remember that you are prepared and ready for anything.
Throughout your school career you have heard about how the choices that you make will affect your future. You have made good
choices and you are reaping the benefits of your good choices. On May 13, you will have received a high school diploma, and a two
year transferrable degree. The time spent taking community college classes will boost your ability to your four-year degree, Associates
of Arts degree, or some of you will earn an advanced degree laden with college course credits.
I would like to quote Steve Jobs: “the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see
things differently — they’re not fond of rules. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you
can’t do is ignore them because they change things.” I like this quote because you are the change that is coming.
Parents, Guardians, Family members: Thank you for supporting your child throughout their school experience. Graduation is a day
of celebration and without family it would not be possible. Graduates, make a stand for what is right, make good choices, and go
change the world. It has been an honor to serve as your principal this school year. I have truly been blessed.
Sincerely,
Jeff Haney
Congratulations Madison
Dale and Kathy Garris of Ironduff proudly announce the graduation of
their daughter, Madison Lynn Garris, with Highest Honors from Christian Educators Academy. She earned a cumulative GPA of 5.51. Enrolled fulltime in
Haywood Community College’s Career & College Promise Program, Madison
is on the Dean’s List, a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, a 2015
College Transfer Honor Marshall, and an International Scholar Laureate
Invitee. She will graduate from HCC in December with a College Transfer
AA. Her high school academic honors include the National Society of High
School Scholars, National Young Leaders Conference Nominee, People to
People Ambassador Invitee, and Duke Tip. As a voice student of La Bella
Voce Studio of Simone Vigilante, Madison recently earned several singing
awards including the NC state title for the MTNA Senior Voice Competition,
a NC state finalist for Classical NATS Upper High School division advancing
to the MidAtlantic Regionals, as well as a regional finalist for the Classical
Singer national competition. Madison has been a soprano in the Asheville Choral Society, an apprentice of Opera
Creations of Asheville, a 2016 Haywood County Honors Recital participant, and a professional cast member of
Asheville Lyric Opera’s West Side Story (Anybodys) and The Magic Flute. This summer Madison has been invited to
attend the Young Artists Vocal Experience at Furman University.
A student of The Actor’s Center of Asheville, Madison recently signed with The Bold Talent Agency of
Charlotte, NC. In April, she traveled to Philadelphia for her first Broadway callback for the role of “Baby” in the
national tour of Dirty Dancing and will appear in “Killing Reagan” now filming in Atlanta. During high school, she
has performed in several HART productions and
has been a guest performer in Christ School theater
productions.
Madison was a founding member and leader for
Youth for Sarges and a volunteer for the Salvation
Army, Spookmoot, Canton Community Kitchen, Red
Cross, and Arc of Haywood. She also has donated
over 5 feet of hair thus far to the Pantene Beautiful
Lengths charitable organization. An avid anime fan,
Madison has attended over 20 animecons throughout the Southeast where she competes in cosplay
and skit contests. She recently qualified as one of
ten who will compete in the Disney Karaoke Contest
at Momocon in Atlanta. She will be singing “When
Somebody Loved Me” from Toy Story 2.
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HAYWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
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2016 Graduates
Rachel Anne Clark* Salutatorian
Cynthia Patricia Fowler
Trenton William Fowler
Kassandra Berryman Jones* Valedictorian
Samuel Bryan Massey
Jacob Ryan McClure*
Taylor Jordan Pope*
Seth Christopher Rich
Timothy Joseph Sanchez
Sean Michael Wheeler**
* Summa Cum Laude
** Magna Cum Laude
Haywood County Graduates
Congratulations to
all of our 2016 Graduates!
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HAYWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
A Letter from the Head of School
May 16, 2016
Congratulations graduates! You have persevered and successfully completed the first step in your formal
education!
It has been our joy to watch God at work in each of your lives as He has molded and transformed you into
young women and men that He can use for His glory. You have honored Him by pursuing excellence in your
studies and your future is now awaiting you!
May you seek God rather than men, may you find riches in Christ Jesus rather than the wealth of this world,
and may you find God’s calling and purpose on your life and pursue it passionately and unapologetically.
Again, congratulations! Once embraced as children, now released as leaders!
Kelli Herbert
Head of School
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Senior Memories
Taylor Pope: A great memory that I will
always have was the great plays that I
had the privilege to participate in.
Cynthia Fowler: When I met my best
friend, who has been there for me
through middle school.
Trenton Fowler: On our senior trip in
Costa Rica, Bryan, Taylor and I snorted
instead of laughing, and then laughed
for 20 minutes until Taylor had an asthma attack.
Sean Wheeler: Walking two miles down
a road to get to Sunburst because
our science teacher got us lost in the
woods.
Bryan Massey: I will always remember
breaking my arm on the trip to the Creation Museum.
Rachel Clark: Last year’s prom when we
got to celebrate together at the school.
Kassie Jones: On our trip to Costa Rica,
we went white water rafting.
Seth Rich: I have always loved the
eighth grade trip to Charleston.
Jacob McClure: When we played soccer with the students in Costa Rica.
Timothy Sanchez: Hanging out in the
courtyard with my friends.
We’ve known them from day one...
and we couldn’t be more proud of our Haywood County graduates.
Congratulations!
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TUSCOLA HIGH SCHOOL
TUSCOLA HIGH SCHOOL • Class Of 2016
Anthony Nicholas Agate
Miranda Dawn Amos
Elizabeth Marie Angel
Joshua Shawn Arford
Kayla Brianna Arrwood
Sarah Necole Asprogiannis
Skylar Michael Avins
Kristopher Robin Barker
Jared Cade Barron
Bryce Anthony Batchelor
Corey Jabin Beaver
Hannah Rae Beck
Kristin Blake Best
Daniel Milton Bettini
Claire Strawn Boyer
Auston Charles Bradshaw
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Cassidy Elizabeth Bridges
Hannah Ward Brooks
Courtney Joan Brown
Katlyn Marie Bryant
Grace Elizabeth Burch
Ethan James Burnette
Lydia Grace Cagle
Matthew James John Carrick
Nathaniel Steven Carver
Adrian Caleb Cervantes
Hunter Cole Chambers
Michael Blake Clampitt
Madeline Evelyn Claytor
Jessica Joy Clifford
Andrew Tommas Cobb
Sadie LeAnn Coggins
Anderson Chase Cooper
Alanna Nicole Cope
Abigail Brooke Copen
Karalee Arella Corbeil
Skye Elizabeth Crosby
John Blanton Crouch
Samuel Jared Cullen
Sean Louis Curry
Tonia Daniella Daniels
Jennifer Lacsey Davis
Jordan Thomas Davis
Lynsey Nicole Davis
Mary Elizabeth Davis
Priscilla Macey Davis
Josephine Daniella DeMartinis
Nicholas David DeNinno
Brennan Chase Deane
Alexia Marie Dickens
Cora Grace Dodson
Jefferson Edward Donnahoe
Zachery Tucker Downs
Brenden Rayshawn Doyle
Cameron Dillion Dujat
Jackson Brooks Dyson
Eric Thomas Ebersole
Keith Allen Ernest
Molly Rose Escaravage
Jacob Thomas Ezell
William Robert Daniel Farmer
Amelia Kathleen Farrell
Jayla Cedron Ferguson
Shaina Marie Ferguson
TUSCOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Keaton Elijah Fischer
Trevor Spencer Fisher
Matthew Ryan Fowler
Jacob Harley Franklin
Morgen Elaine Fry
Caitlin Leann Fullbright
Angel Jo Garrison
Sydney Danielle Gaston
James Robert Gibson
Ashton Carroll Glance
Andrew Joseph Grasty
Sarah Ann Green
Morgan Suzanna Greene
Sandra Romero Gutierrez Mendoza
Carolina Hale
Anahbelle Makayla Hall
Christina Cheryl Harrison
Hayley Elizabeth Hartman
Madeline Colleen Harverson
Megan Elaine Harverson
Noah Vance Heatherly
Ramiro Raya Hernandez
Stephanie Hernandez
Tiffany Nicole Hoglen
Hunter David Holcombe
Taylor Brooke Holden
Bailey Noel Holmes
Geran Michael Holt
Ashley Ann Hooper
Emma Elizabeth Howle
Elizabeth Mitchell Hudson
Zachary Logan Hundley
Jacob Owen Hunt
Marissa Kae Inman
Hunter Chase James
Ashley Deana Janes
Madeline Pendleton Jett
Brian Keith Johnson
Samuel Madison Johnson
Hannah Leigh Jones
Dillon Courtland Justice
Logan James King
Nathan J King
Austin Edward Kirkpatrick
Cassie Lynn Kirkpatrick
Austin Levi Franklin Knight
Edward Richard Kowaluk
Kayla Denise Krege
Ilya Krivitsky
Christopher Dale Lance
Megan Aliza Lapkoff
Chase Thomas Latham
Zoe Claire Leatherwood
Marguerite Anna Leek
Kelly Ann Leon
Sierra Lashay Leslie
Cristian Gerardo Lopez
Carrie Elizabeth Louk
Jackson Cole Lowdermilk
Annie Ly
Jack Wynne MacDonald
William Nathaniel MacEwen
Briana Noelle Mashburn
Michael Colton Lee Massie
Edwin Lee Matthis
Lillian Sue Maynor
Jeremiah Colin McCauley
Kelsea Arianna McColley
Hollie Rea McCracken
Rebecca Ann McElroy
William Cullen McLeod
Halston Fuller Medford
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Congratulations!
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to all of the 2016 Haywood County Graduates
We are proud of your accomplishments
and wish you much success in your futures
Town of waynesville
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Mayor Gavin A. Brown, Mayor Pro Tem Gary Caldwell
Aldermen Jon Feichter, Julia Boyd Freeman and
LeRoy Roberson
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TUSCOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Ethan Philip Meece
Colbey Hunter Mehaffey
Allison Jean Melrose
Anne Marie Amber Mercer
Adam Quinton Messer
Emily Brooke Messer
Jordan Daniel Mizzell
Alexis Renee Molinary
Jackson Franklin-Douglas Montgomery
Nicholas Alan Moody
Makayla Christin Moore
Paul Mitchell Moore
Samuel Graham Moore
Dylan Thomas Morgan
Shane Austin Mull
Destiny Lynn Mullen
Jeremy Blair Nelson
Jacob Michael Newton
Michael Benjamin Nickol
John Christopher Norman
Roman Andrew Nourse
Jacob Richard Osterheldt
Ronald Nicholas Owens
Casey Rebecca Palmer
Anthony Joseph Parks
Paul E Parks
Cassidy Boone Pate-Moore
Catherine Elizabeth Patton
Kori Jacob Penland
Teresa Scout Powell
Jacob Tyler Price
Joshua Charles Putnam
James Anderson Queen
Adrionna Paloma Raber
Christian Blake Rathbone
Alec Tregg Rice
Megan Christine Rich
Stephanie Elizabeth Rich
James Blake Riggs
Amber Leigh Riley
Brison Ray Robinson
Emily Lauren Rogers
Charles Justin Ross
Samuel Riley Ross
Taylor Paige Ross
Zachary Aaron Ross
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The Town of Maggie Valley
Congratulates the
2016 Graduates!
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www.townofmaggievalley.com
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TUSCOLA HIGH SCHOOL
David Bruce Royster
Felicia Lynn Royster
Melissa Caroline Ruff
William Chris Sanford
Taylor Rhea Sherrill
James Isaac Silvers
Destiny Marie Smith
Lucas Craig Smith
Caleb James Spomer
Jaslyn Alexandra Stamey
Kimberly Alice Stocker
Madison Gayle Sugg
Teri-Jean Marie Surrett
Jacob Thomas Sutton
Rachel Nicole Swaim
Joseph Dakota Taylor
Adam David Best Teague
Kassandra Leigh Teague
Matthew Dalton Teague
Whitley Kathryn Thomas
Andrew Riley Thompson
Heather Marie Towe
Daniel Tran
Mekayla Camille Trantham
Brooke Noelle Turner
Sydney Lea Turner
Nathaniel Adam Tyler
Jordan Nathaniel Valentine
Michael Delaney Vandermeade
Kira Nicole Vaughn
Adriana Luz Villarroel
Collin Chadwick Warner
Kari Paige Warren
Zachary William Webster
Ashley Michelle Weidlich
Ashley Brooke Welch
Emily Madison West
Tricia Ann Pearle Wight
Joshua Robert Williams
Maura Montese Wittkop
Keely Shaye Wood
Janelle Eva Woods
Malesa Brianne Woods
Rylee Anne Yarrington
Samantha Michelle Young
Ashley Hope Zander
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See you on the road,
Graduates!
Best of luck as you embark
on this new journey
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TUSCOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Letter from the Principal
To the Tuscola High School Graduating Class of 2016:
It is my distinct honor to congratulate you on your graduation from Tuscola High School. I am so very proud of all of the hard
work and dedication that you have exhibited over the last four years on “the hill”. As you well know – we don’t simply hand out high
school diplomas. They must be earned – and you have earned yours. Your diploma is not something that you should accept, pack
away in a box somewhere, and then forget about. It is a document that carries with it my endorsement as well as the endorsement
of more than 100 other Tuscola staff and faculty members who have been a part of your journey. We want you to know that we will
remember you. We want you to know that your diploma represents a small part of each of us that you can carry with you. From the
bus driver who brought you safely to school for so many years, to the English teacher who helped make poetry meaningful in your
life, to the cafeteria lady who served you a warm meal and gave you a smile free of charge every day you ate with us – you carry a
piece of each and every one of us on “the hill” that is embedded within the fibers of the diploma that you have earned.
While we celebrate, this year, the 50 years that Tuscola High School has served this great community, I hope that you will
honor those Tuscola graduates who have come before you. But just as importantly, I encourage you to honor the very meaning of the
word “Tuscola” — which can be translated to “digging in many places”, from its Cherokee origin. I often times remind our students
and community of the meaning of this word, “Tuscola”, because I believe it truly captures the spirit of the Mountaineer, the one who
hunkers down when things gets tough, the one who is not afraid to climb the highest peaks, the one who continually searches and digs
to unearth the truth and ensure justice within these hills, hollers and beyond. While the world beyond the Balsams, the high ridges
of the Smokies and the Blue Ridge is changing with great speed, I ask that you slow down a bit and remember where you come from
and the good people that you represent. You are Tuscola High School’s greatest ambassadors. We send you into the world with your
diploma in hand, and with the great hope that you are not only proud to be a Mountaineer, but that you have the courage, resolve, and
strength to show others what it means to be one. Continue to blaze the trail for those who will follow.
In closing, I know this is a time when people question you about your future: Where will you go? What will you do? What is
your plan? These are not simple questions. They require great deliberation and often years to answer. As you ponder these questions,
I offer this simple advice: Be you. Take your time. Be good to others. Enjoy the journey. Take care of our environment. When you
get stressed out, (and you will), stop and pause and remember that you can do this. We believe in you Mounties. Your new diploma
says so.
Travis Collins
Principal, Tuscola High School
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And Now The
Adventure Begins!
Congratulations to all
2016
Haywood County Graduates
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Now, what’s next?
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For more information on enrollment, programs of study or financial aid, call
828.627.4500 or visit haywood.edu/welcome