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CONGRATS 20 Class of 15 GRADUATES! KENOSHA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS Bradford Central Christian Life Harborside Indian Trail Kenosha eSchool Lakeview Reuther Shoreland St. Joseph Tremper Wilmot Supplement to the KENOSHA NEWS, Wednesday, May 20, 2015 1108623 2 GRADUATION I KENOSHA NEWS I WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 Different paths lead to the same destination: a diploma Table of contents Bradford ........................10-13 academies and parochial schools dwalter@kenoshanews.com — and even online schools — play just as big a role today. One size does not fit all. This evolving landscape That’s one thing that is readprovides many different paths to ily apparent as we once again success for students — paths that celebrate Kenosha County high didn’t exist 20 or 30 years ago. As school seniors on the eve of their inclusive as a school tries to be, graduation. sometimes there are students who Some 2,000 will receive diplomas in the coming weeks, closing just don’t fit. Now, those students can find what works for them. one chapter in their lives before Maybe that’s the online learnopening another. And how they ing environment of Kenosha got there shows that education eSchool, or the Christian-based takes on many different forms. curricula of St. Joseph, Shoreland While “traditional” high or Christian Life. There’s the schools still dominate our educational landscape, charter schools, specialized focus of LakeView BY DAVID WALTER schools. For some students, the road was straight — Christian Life is graduating students who have been in the building since preschool. For others, the road has been quite crooked, bouncing from school to school until finding the right fit. Along the way, there has been hard work and horseplay, laughter and tears, determination and despondence. But now they’ve made it. It’s time to turn the tassel, toss the mortarboard and rejoice. And let the next chapter begin. Technology Academy, and the non-traditional settings of Harborside Academy and Reuther. And to really mix things up, how about the hybrid school, Indian Trail High School and Academy. Which isn’t to say that Bradford, Tremper, Central and Wilmot are not fulfilling needs. When you look at the profiles of their top students, it’s hard to argue that they aren’t equally successful. This special section to the Kenosha News celebrates the graduating classes from all those Central ..............................3-5 Christian Life..................14-15 Harborside .....................32-22 Indian Trail .....................28-31 eSchool ..............................23 LakeView .......................34-35 Reuther .........................26-27 Shoreland ......................24-25 St. Joseph .....................16-17 Tremper .............................6-9 Wilmot ...........................20-22 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL They’ve got spirit, yes they do... Central seniors an enthusiastic bunch BY DENEEN SMITH dsmith@kenoshanews.com PADDOCK LAKE — If there is one thing Central High School kids know how to do — and they know way more than one thing — it’s school spirit. Central is known for its enthusiastic student cheering section at games, the students dressing in themes, coordinating cheers and tossing baby powder to the wind in do-ityourself pyrotechnics. “We all come out for every game,” Kenzie Keena of Trevor said. “We call it the Falcon Fam.” Keena said she and a friend organized tailgate parties before football games, and at basketball games too until the temperatures got too cold. Two seniors appointed themselves arbiters of the student section game themes, letting everyone know what they should wear for the game of the night. “Like when we played Elkhorn, it was hunting — we were going on an Elk hunt — so everybody dressed up in blaze orange,” Ben Keller of Bristol said. Even at away games, Keller ‘IT’S A WONDERFUL, wonderful class. I told them they were one of my favorites. ... I’m going to miss them.’ Peter Haubrich assistant principal said, Central kids often outnumbered the home fans. “They were loud,” said basketball player Ben Graveley of Kenosha. “It was fun, especially as as senior, to see all my friends in the stands. They came to every game.” Students involved Central High School in Paddock Lake draws its students from Bristol, Paris, Salem, Trevor, Brighton, portions of Wheatland and western Kenosha. The school typically has among the highest standardized test scores, including ACT scores, in Kenosha County. KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY KEVIN POIRIER Central High School students cheer the boys basketball team during a game vs. Wilmot on March 7. Members of Central’s class of 2015 said their classmates have been highly involved in school, both in academics and in extracurriculars, and praised the atmosphere in the district as one that encourages kids to pursue their interests. “I think students here are very open-minded; they are open to every kind of personality,” said Maria Salerno of Brighton. “Our class was very involved.” Graveley said the school does not have typical cliques. There are extra-curricular clubs for every interest, and kids are rarely judged for the interests they pursue. “I’m a varsity athlete, but I’m also in film club and Dungeons and Dragons club,” Graveley said. Fire up the grill One favorite memory from the year, he said, was when students decided to celebrate after finals week by cooking bacon during study hall. Kids brought in food and supplies. “We brought in griddles and just cooked on the stage,” Graveley said, saying they brought in so much food they were able to make breakfast for every teacher in the school. “My friend Lucas was cooking bacon in a Princess Elsa costume. That’s what Central is like; you can wear a Princess Elsa costume in school and no one will bat an eye.” See CENTRAL, Page 4 WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 I KENOSHA NEWS I GRADUATION 3 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CENTRAL CLASS OF 2015 Leslie Catherine Abel Julia Bernadette Alberth Pamela M. Anderson Jonah Raymond Arbet Jocelyn Selena Arechiga Madeline Marie Artac Brett Patrick Ashmus Cassidy Micaela Avellino William Michael Bablitz Samuel Anthony Baer Steven Michael Baer Adam Ryan Barningham Ashley Jillian Barningham Robert Tyler Bastrup Samantha Nicole Benes Alyssa M. Bernal-LeStarge Britteny P. Berry Brooke Frances Biedrzycki Nicholas Von Bielski Cullen James Black Leah Mary Blair Lucas Schafer Blair Trevor Michael Blaschke Scott M. Blume Courtney Lynn Bockrath Tucker Joseph Bohr Seara Jordan Bonnar Victoria Michele Borchert Brienna Marie Bostanche Penelope Victoria Bremner Madeline Rae Brown Jordan Lillie Bruley Cali Amber Buchino Jordyn Michelle Bundick Danielle Caitlyn Bykowski Sullivan Michael Cain Natalie Kathleen Capelli Melissa Ann Capra Brittiny Marie Carlson Brooklyn Taylor Carlson Benjamin Joel Carter Jeremy Alan Castona Monica Alexandria Ceisel Kristi Elizabeth Chadwick Sarah Lynn Cheney Nashton Grieg Christiansen KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BRIAN PASSINO Kennedy Lynn Clanton Central High School senior Alec Wolffin spoons sauce over Morgan Andrew Clark flounder and potatoes during a Scandinavian unit in Jamie Mikayla Lynn Cloherty Lutz’s multicultural foods class. Samuel John Colletti CENTRAL: Academics valued From Page 3 Hitting the books Despite the shenanigans, seniors said they have pushed themselves academically, with many students loading up on Advanced Placement classes senior year in the hope of preparing for college and saving on future tuition. Nicholas Bielski said he is taking four AP classes and another college-level course in his final semester, and said that is not an atypical class load. Assistant Principal Peter 4 Haubrich said he has been impressed by the class. “They are kids that want to help out; our mentor program had 160 kids who volunteered to be freshman mentors this year, wanting to help out incoming freshmen,” he said. “I think it has a lot to do with the character traits we try to build at the school.” “It’s a wonderful, wonderful class. I told them they were one of my favorites, and they laughed and said, ‘You say that to everyone.’ But no, I truly mean it. I’m going to miss them,” Haubrich said. GRADUATION I KENOSHA NEWS I WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 Kelly Marie Corkins Zachary Tyler Culbertson John James Culp Samantha Lynn Dalton Christal Anne Daniels Douglas Allen Danielson Sabrina M. Davis Alissa Mae DeBell Cody Steven DeHamer Hunter Rhys Deakyne Ashley Morgan Derflinger Joshua James Diaz Ryan Edward Edquist Gerald Thomas Ehr Robert David Ehr Gavin Benton Ellerbrock Sarah Marie Fallon Cody James Fanke Anna Marie Finnemore Grant William Fischer Andrew Gerald Fliess Haley J. Fliess Kyle Jacob Florek Jonathan Cole Fonk Kyle Dean Foulke Sarah Katherine Frederick Jaymes Robert-Paul Gayhart Kelsey Lauren George Marshall Thomas Gilbert Nicole Elizabeth Ginnow Taylor Jay Gold Emma Kathrine Golm Rogelio Chiqui Gonzalez Melani Rae Gorr Kaitlyn Rose Gorsuch Benjamin Richard Graveley Erik James Greenlee Bryan Robert Griffey Zachary Christopher Hahn Alexander David Hamilton Brandon Peter Hansen Samantha Caroline Harms Melissa Sue Hauner Cory Thomas Hauser Daniel James Hebior Jonathan Joseph Heck Austin Jacob Hedrick Lauren Jean Henke Hunter Scott Hermes Devin Cambray Hernandez Ryan Matthew Hill Heidi Elizabeth Holmstrom Brittany Marie Horner Rachel Arline Horst Hailey Gayle Houtz Hope Elizabeth Howell Abigail Lee Hucker Annah Rae Jaime Dalton Markus Karow Daniel Joseph Katzer Kenzie Jo Keena Benjamin Joseph Keller Abigail Jae Kimpler John Evan Kirsch John Mitchell Kirsch Devon Kline Haley R. Krueger Michael Anthony Krueger Cole Dalton Kuebler Gregory Ryne Kuhfuss Michael James Kurzer Savannah Chardae La Boy-Rodriguez Melissa Maryjean LaMeer Emilee Nicole LaMothe Jarret William LaPlant Bryan Nathan Labicki Christian Rollins Lamey Rebecca Elizabeth Lamp Lucy Joon Landaeta Ty Odell Lane Rebecca Lynne Lawrence Nicholas Richard Leopoldt Tyion Denonte’ Lewis Lucas Lee Leydens Shania Faith Lindsley Kevin Patrick Lourigan D’Angelo Shaun Lux Madison Kay MacIsaac Cole Robert Maier Erik Nystrom Mast Olivia Madalyn Matushek Jacklyn Rae McClain Jaela Mone’t McGill Cheyenne Ariel Paige McKinney Tyler K. Mc Knight Shane Richard McNealy Gage Michael Meyers Jordan John Meyers Continued on Page 5 Central High School Commencement: 1 p.m. June 7, Central gymnasium, 24617 75th St., Paddock Lake Graduates: 241 Speakers: Dan Bender, Brooklyn Carlson Special performances/presentations: senior class officers, class gift; band and choir Class colors: maroon and gray Class motto: “Learn from yesterday, live for today, create tomorrow” Class officers: Ashley Barningham, president; Maria Salerno, vice president; Ben Graveley, secretary; Jonah Arbet, treasurer Class advisers: Jessica Petersen, Cara Scholey CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Megan Sippy, Central salutatorian Brooklyn Carlson, Central valedictorian GPA: 4.0 Parents: Tracy and Andrea Carlson Organizations: Life of an Athlete (president and founder), Peer Helpers (president), Key Club (president), forensics, National Honor Society, Freshman Mentor Program, Student Council, Association of Business Students (DECA/FBLA), varsity swimming, cross country, track and field, vacation Bible school volunteer, Academic Bowl, Geography Club/Bowl. Brooklyn Awards: AP Scholar with Carlson Distinction; High Honor Roll; Outstanding Character Award; Student of the Month; academic certificate; chenille letter, medal, and plaque; Girls’ Badger State alternate; Academic Achiever Award; All-Conference Honorable Mention (swimming);, All-Conference Second Team (swimming). What’s next: Attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison Goal: “My life goals are bigger than just college and career goals. I do not want to just go through the motions everyday; I want to experience everything I possibly can in this world. I want to put myself into uncomfortable situations so that I can grow as an individual. Life is difficult and hardships are abundant, but it is how you choose to rise after you fall that will help you become great. And my life will be great.” Best advice I ever received: My dad tells me, “Work hard, play hard.” My mom taught me, “Love yourself first.” And my grandma advises me, “Put everything in God’s hands.” Favorite subject: Social sciences Favorite book: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” Favorite movie: “Pitch Perfect,” but the original “Footloose” comes in a close second. Role model: My brother, Hunter Carlson Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know: “I love to talk, so most people do not realize how much I listen.” CENTRAL CLASS OF 2015 From Page 4 Shelby Lynn Miller Madeline Hayes Murphy Kathryn Audrey Neave Desiree Neira Luke Babson O’Neill Janice Marie Obregon Gavin Robert Odejewski Jonathan Michael Orellana Ashley Ellen Ortloff Jeffrey Daniel Palmer Ashley Jo Panek Michael D. Parker Tyler Paul Perona Leah Marie Piekarski Rheanna Maria Pieroni KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BRIAN PASSINO Noah Arthur Poppe Central seniors Cassidy Avellino, left, and Brittiny Francesca Ann Przlomski Carlson work on blood typing during Jonathan Kao’s Phylicia Marie Quiroz forensic science class. Sean Connor Quist Kyle Aaron Racas Brian Wilfred Schuerstedt Claire Marie Thompson Thomas James Rasico Megan Elizabeth Scott Julia Susan Toomey Sarah Ann Ratliff Mikayla Ann Sellers Irmalicia G. Trevino Jerzy Lee Rausch Brianna Marie Shane Abby Lyn Trost Danielle N. Reese Mikayla Erin Shannon Jordan McKenzie Turcotte Angelica Joan Reeves Megan Marie Sippy Emily Ann Turk Mina Refla Jessica Amber Talor Vela Maria Fernanda Regalado-Vega Michael Andrew Skora Abigail Cara Slutsky Jamie Voigt Dylan T. Reid Christina Ann Smith Raven Marie Renje Joseph Riley Wagner Delainey Nicole Smith Mindi Nicole Richards Donovan William Ware Savanna Christine Smith Scott J. Richter Mattie Rose Weber Alyssa Kaye Sokolski John Trenton Rudd Kayla Margaret Weidner Madeline Rae Spain Alyssa Lynn Rudis Andrew James Weis Craig Robert Spittle Daniel J. Rudnitzki Justin David Wermske Katherine Jean Springer Maria Elaina Sabourin Hannah Ashley Wesner Danielle Josephine Stachura Paige Alexandra Salas Julia Rita Williams Maria Elizabeth Barbara Diane Madison R. Stanczak Kaitlyn Marie Williams Alexander J. Stockwell Salerno Braden Paul Willkomm Evelyn Mary Swatkowski Brett Thomas Sandberg David Scott Willoughby Brianna Rose Sweeney Jon Thomas Sattersten Matthew Robert Young Jordan Ann Swiech Holly Virginia Schaal Michael Andrew Yule Rue B. Swift Claire Erin Schlosser Paige E. Zeoli Steven Michael Switalla Cameron Douglas Schneider Karlie Renee Schnider Joshua Clarance Teumer Colin Michael Zinngrabe GPA: 4.0 Parents: Anthony and Lori Sippy Organizations: International Club, Spanish Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholars. Awards: Varsity basketball letter and chevron, certificate/ letter/medal/plaque Megan recipient in academSippy ics, AP Scholar with Honor Award, Most Personable Cashier Award, All-Conference Academic Award. What’s next: “I plan on going to college and obtaining a four-year degree. After that, well, I’m not exactly sure what I’ll do. I know that I’ll get a job and all that, but in what field I am uncertain. Right now I am just trying to finish the year strong and focus on beginning my first year of college in the fall.” Goal: “I would say that my biggest goal in life is to make a difference for someone else. At the moment, I am unsure as to how I will accomplish this feat, but I know that I will figure it out eventually.” Best advice I ever received: “Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.” — Farrah Gray Favorite subject: AP Psychology Favorite book: “Divergent” Favorite movie: “Pitch Perfect” Role model: parents Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know that: “I procrastinate all of the time, and there are many times in class where I do not pay attention, but at least I get things done.” Madeline R. Brown, Central salutatorian GPA: 4.0 Parents: Jay and Kelly Brown Organizations: Peer Helpers, Freshman Mentor Program, National Honor Society, Spanish Honors Society, Global Awareness, tutor for U.S. Citizenship testing, Mu Alpha Theta, Key Club, Youth Group, C-Club, varsity volleyball, Sky High volleyball, Wisconsin Juniors volleyball. Awards: Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship Award, UW-La Crosse Admissions Academic Scholarship, Daughters of the American Revolution Madeline Good Citizens ScholarBrown ship, Southern Lakes Conference Top Ten Scholar, CHS High Honor Roll (four years), Kenosha County Youth in Governance nominee, Milwaukee Brewer Student Achiever Award, four-year varsity letter award (volleyball), 2013 CHS Leadership Award, 2013 Southern Lakes Conference Honorable Mention, 2013 AllKenosha County Second Team, 2014 Sports Performance Volleyball Mizuno President’s Day All-Tournament Team, 2014 SLC First Team, 2014 All-Kenosha County First Team, 2014 WIAA AllState Honorable Mention, 2014 Milwaukee Area Honorable Mention, 2014 CHS varsity team captain, 2014 MVP. What’s next: Attend UW-La Crosse to play volleyball and study biology/ pre-med with a double minor in Spanish and business administration, followed by medical school. “Ultimately, I would love to be an orthopedic surgeon. After an ACL/meniscus injury during my freshman year, orthopedics has been of interest to me, and helping people overcome this type of setback would be beyond rewarding.” Goal: “Maintaining my academics and a high GPA. Volleyball-wise, I hope to have a positive impact and contribute as much as I can to our success as a team. Starting as a freshman wouldn’t be too bad either. I want to learn how to cook, maybe play guitar, stay in shape and also study abroad and travel. I’m definitely looking forward to the whole college experience and meeting new people.” Favorite subject: Science Favorite book: “The Broom of the System” Favorite movie: “The Grey” Role model: My dad Best advice I ever received: “Even if it means going above and beyond what you originally set out to do, there are times when God calls upon us to build endurance. Instead of resisting or resenting these opportunities, we might consider that God has us in a training program. He might be refining us and building our strength so that we are ready for our next assignment.” (Kristin Armstrong). “Don’t get a boyfriend during our season, and if you already have a boyfriend, don’t break up with him while we’re in season.” (Coach Charlie Berg). “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.” (CHS volleyball, state 2013). Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know: “I love competition of any kind. Everything’s more fun when it’s a race, a game, a challenge. I’m also an adrenaline junkie, and I’ll eat pretty much any type of food.” WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 I KENOSHA NEWS I GRADUATION 5 TREMPER HIGH SCHOOL Tremper seniors are keen on community Class of 2015’s good works extend well beyond walls of high school BY BILL GUIDA bguida@kenoshanews.com These words describe the Tremper High School class of 2015: bittersweet, friendship, driven, passionate, unity, leadership, innovation. They come from Student Government president Ashley Kenney, 17, and the four class officers, president Bennett Majerowski, vice president Sarah Konchan, secretary Ali Kresse, all 18, and treasurer Marta Notariani, 17. Here are more: charismatic, spirited, enthusiastic, philanthropic, adaptable, caring, giving. They’re from co-class advisers Dan Prozanski and Julie Chase; Chuck Romano, Tremper’s student activities coordinator; and Principal Dick Aiello. The graduates’ view “There are a lot of leaders in our class,” Kenney said. “I think we’ve all worked together to achieve things. Leaders and members of our class are intermingled.” “We all get along together,” Kresse said. “We’re competitive, but we’re able to deal with it.” Notarianni said the class dealt well with changes during their four-year Tremper tour, including going from block scheduling in freshmen year to their school days being cut up into eight periods as sophomores, then to seven-period days as juniors and seniors. “We held competitions to raise funds (for various causes), and our blood drive this year was the biggest it’s ever been,” Notariani said. “Everyone is just driven to do your best,” Konchan said. “That goes with the unity, too: We push each other. We’re all driven to succeed in our individual spots, but we all come together to accomplish common goals, too. “ Notarianni said that went for 6 academics as well as outreach: food drives, holiday toy collections, fundraising for Shalom Center, United Way of Kenosha County and collecting some $4,000 to buy gift cards for Tremper students whose families are homeless. Still, Majerowski called the class “bittersweet,” saying he thought past senior classes seemed more participatory. “We’re more diverse, more driven in drama and art, but I think other classes had more participation,” Majerowski said. Kenney partly agreed with Majerowski’s description, but she said, “We’re all extremely diverse. We have passions for different things.” Kenney cited among other things months of work to draw more than 800 people to the annual blood drive, which collected 733 pints of blood — edging out the Milwaukee Brewers organization by one pint to garner top recognition. “We succeeded not only in class and achieving academically,” Kenney said, “but also in the community, having an impact on the future.” The elders’ view “This group (of seniors) in particular has done more for Tremper High School and the community at large,” Romano said. “Every year we do something, but this year, they’ve done more than any other year.” For example, he said, “United for Kenosha,” a community variety show that took place Friday, was born of the students themselves “as a ‘Let’s give back to the community’ kind of thing.” They also collected food and clothing for community groups and raised funds for Women and Children’s Horizons and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. He and Prozanski noted many far exceeded the 10 hours of community service Kenosha GRADUATION I KENOSHA NEWS I WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY KEVIN POIRIER Tremper High School senior Dillon Matthews works on an eight-panel sign that will be hung at the school. The sign, designed by Matthews, is promoting the positive behavior intervention system in place at the school. It reads: “Be respectful, responsible, safe and be your best.” Unified requires for graduation, often going well beyond 100 hours as volunteers. “I don’t think you could put a number on it — thousands of hours,” Romano said. “That group has just wanted to give back. You can’t say that every year. I didn’t have to bring them ideas. They came to me: ‘Can we do this?’” Said Prozanski: “This class has been active all the way through (their four years), just a very engaged class. A well balanced, good group of kids overall. They’ve taken advantage of all the opportunities a comprehensive high school has.” Aiello glimpsed early on the character of the class of 2015, as well as their determination to achieve. “Back when they were freshmen, I met with the class about the tremendous budget deficits the district faced, how it could change programming,” Aiello said. “As freshmen, they were very attentive. They communicated their opinions and the needs for their education at Tremper High School. “I was surprised how in tune they were for what they wanted for their future. They’ve always been focused, goal oriented.” Romano put it this way: “A very personable class, it really is, as a whole. You always say you’re going to miss the kids. This group, I really will.” TREMPER CLASS OF 2015 Kailey Marie Abbott Destanie Adcox Demiana Sarah Agaiby Matthew David Alexander James Allen Benjamin Donald Anderson Mario J. Arce Alfonso Arnold Fidel Avalos Noah Gabriel Donald Baas Larah Angelica Coquilla Bacasmas Rakim Hussein Baiyewu Jacob Patrick Barnd Ashley Joy Barsuli Miranda Ashley Beam Megan Lynn Beard Amanda Rochelle Becker Justin Paul Bell Alan James Besler Alan James Besler Jeremy Michael Biggs Michael Joseph Bill Abbey Susan Birschbach Michael Thomas Bisciglia Stella Julia Borden Hannah Louise Boundy Samuel William Boundy Andrew John Brath Andrew K. Breunsbach Brandon William Bruce Matthew James Buban Alexander P. Bucko Nicholas John Buratti Carly Therese Burris Kyle William Butler Gina Marie Caira Sydney Marilyn Cairo Uriel Caldera James Forchette Camp Julian Frank Cardenas Colleen Mary Carney Elizabeth Marie Casey Alexis Mariah Castillo Carlos Castillo Juan Ricardo Castro-Luna Leah Marie Chambers Nicholas Paul Cina Nathan Joseph Clark Penny Shekinah Clark-Taylor Cheyenne Rose Cleveland Marjorie Elizabeth Coen Jaime Aaron Colin Savannah Rae Conine Destiny Mo’nay Cooks Jordan Robert Coshun Charles Lashon Cotton Marisol Castillo Cruz Jill Marie Daavettila Eric Michael Danyus Haley Rae Darling Zachary Conner Davies Devante Marquise Davis Kelsey Anne Dejno Megan Marie Dellisse Lauren Marie Deschler Michael Frank Dezoma Travis K. Dillard Samuel William Dinan Continued on Page 7 TREMPER HIGH SCHOOL TREMPER CLASS OF 2015 From Page 6 Isaiah Michael Doss Michael Eric Drucks Kayla Mae Duchac Jacob Ryan Durkee Melanie Ebener Rafael Echavarria-Munoz Joseph Echevarria-Gross Mary Rose Edmark Kayla Marie Kyrstyn Englert Joseph Ronald Ericson Max Ryan Fiedler Mitchell James Fiedler Michael Wayne Field Andrew Steven Finley Brett Tyler Fisher Brandon Richard Flores-Pawlaczyk Antonela Fonceva Aaron Michael Freeman Bryce Everett Frost Emma Elise Frye-Wasi Zachary Steven Fuhrer Alexis J. Fusco William Gadlen Zoe Mae Galvin Jacob J. Gapinski David Alexander Garay Jose Garcia-Gomez Paul Edward Gattshall John Connor Geary Alexandria Gibbs Lasharia Kadiasa-Jean Givens Alyssa Reneé Glassen Frida Godinez Emilio Gomez Ben Arthur Gordon Daniel Timothy Goroski Trevor Allen Gott Joseph Paul Grochowski Abbey Jane Gross Kendall Marie Gross Gabriella Heaven Gulbranson Christian Guzman Mackenzie Christine Gwozdz Kyle James Hansche Michael Robert Hansen Drew Hauenstein Zahmere Marquise Hayden Celeste Chasmodai Heinemann Matthew Todd Hellquist Grant Anthony Herbert Conrad Salvatore Herman Quentin Frank Herr Christopher Hessil Nicole Sara Highland Nicholas James Hilderbrand Jesse A. Hill Ashley Ann Hodges Colin M. Hoffman Christian L. Holland Gaven B. Hopf Da’Shayla D. Hopkinsbay Emily Ann Horejsch Jordan Tyler Hubaishy Caitlyn Hughes Katianne Michelle Ishmael Maximiliano Jacinto Xavier Kimani-Howard James Amy Lee Janowitz Mason Stratton Jaquith Sarah Diana Jefferies Noah Edwin Jensen ShengNing Jiang Dakota Lee Johnson Jenna Oriana Johnson Tia Phyllis Johnson Todd Z.P. Johnson Chasity Aurora Jones Derek Jones Latiya M. Jones Christopher Allan Kammer Jonathan Michael Kasprzak Connor James Keckeisen Skylar F. Keefner Leah Kelley Jenna Alyse Kelly Ashley Diane Kenney Patrick Kevin Kenney Katherine Nicole Ketchum Alison Kexel Caitlin Killingsworth Kaitlyn Marie Kluver Madelyn P. Knapp Matthew Jerome Knull Continued on Page 8 Tremper High School Commencement: 1 p.m. May 30, Indian Trail High School and Academy Field House, 6800 60th St. Graduates: 356 Speakers: perspective: Zachary Raetzman; commencement message: Patrick Kenney and Ashley Kenney. Special performances: Tremper Choir and Golden Strings. Class colors: Royal blue and scarlet red Class flower: Forget-me-not Class motto: “Today we follow; tomorrow we lead.” Class officers: president Bennett Majerowski, vice president Sarah Konchan, treasurer Marta Notarianni, secretary Alexandria Kresse Class advisers: Julie Chase, Daniel Prozanski It’s Graduation Time! We’re your one stop Graduation Headquarters! We feature delicious graduation cakes, party buns, bread and rolls. 1108634 6020 39th Avenue • 262-654-0785 HOURS Mon.-Sat. 6am-6pm Sun. 6am-2pm WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 I KENOSHA NEWS I GRADUATION 7 TREMPER HIGH SCHOOL Patrick Kenney Tremper valedictorian Zachary Raetzman Tremper valedictorian Caroline Titel Tremper salutatorian GPA: 5.889 Parents: Tracie and Thomas Kenney Organizations: Student Government, Key Club, cross country, track, tennis, FBLA, DECA, National Honor Society, Renaissance Club, Kenosha County Youth in Governance. Awards: National Merit Scholar finalist, AP Scholar with Honor, WIAA Scholar Athlete finalist, Presidential Scholars Award national candidate, cross country state qualifier, DECA state champion and international finalist, University of Michigan Engineering Scholarship and UniverPatrick sity of Michigan Fairfax Scholarship. Kenney What’s next: Attend the University of Michigan to study engineering Goal: “Ideally, I would love to be able to accomplish something in my career as an engineer that would contribute to the lives of others. With the knowledge and experience I gain, I want to be able to create opportunities for people across the globe.” Best advice I ever received: “Follow your heart, but take your brain with you.” Favorite subject: Math and physics Favorite book: “Once a Runner” Favorite movie: “Pulp Fiction” Role model: My twin sister, Ashley. Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know: “Despite years of effort, I cannot snap my fingers.” GPA: 5.889 Parents: Christine and Roger Raetzman Organizations: Key Club, Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society, Link Crew, Jazz Band, Boy Scouts, bowling team, DECA, Boy Scouts of America National Youth Leadership Training Staff. Awards: Eagle Scout, Key Club Distinguished Lt. Governor Award, Who’s Who in Wisconsin FBLA, various top-five finishes at Zachary FBLA and DECA competitions. Raetzman What’s next: attend Emory University, Atlanta, Ga. Goals: “Become a successful management consultant.” Best advice I’ve ever received: “We’re constantly chasing that elusive dream of perfection. But, sometimes, you’ve just got to slow down and enjoy the ride.” — Louis Covelli Favorite subject: Social sciences Favorite book: “Song of Solomon” by Toni Morrison Favorite movie: “Anchorman” Role model: Adele Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know that: “I am a BSA-certified health officer.” GPA: 5.885 Parents: Nancy and Brian Titel Organizations: Student Government, National Honor Society, varsity tennis, Kenosha Raptors Women’s Lacrosse, Renaissance, Key Club, Drama Club, performing arts/theater, Travel Club, Tremper newspaper. Awards: Michigan State University Honors College National Scholarship, Michigan State University Presidential Study Abroad Scholarship, high school lacrosse Academic All-American, Wisconsin Academic Excellence Award, Caroline Wisconsin Covenant, varsity tennis MVP, varsity tennis 20-Game Winner Award, Third Titel Team All-Southeastern Conference for tennis, honor roll, Renaissance Premier Status, AP Scholar. What’s next: Study zoology at Michigan State University, become a veterinarian. Goals: “I would like to work with exotic animals, either in a zoo, reserve, or wildlife setting, where I can conduct research and care for the animals.” Best advice I’ve ever received: “You never make the shots you don’t take.” Favorite subject: Science Favorite book: “Anthem” Favorite movie: “Super 8” Role model: My mother Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know that: “I watch the television show ‘Dance Moms’ religiously.” TREMPER CLASS OF 2015 From Page 7 Emalee Jaimes Koch Bradley Charles Koehler Alyssa Marie Kollman Sarah Katherine Konchan Amanda E. Koslowski Alexandria Christine Kresse Megan Marie Kruse Tamaira Kuhnley Benjamin James Kurman Daniel Sam Kuruvilla Hope Renee Landre Mitchell Dylan LaRue Marselena Magdalena Lehman Megan Renee Lehman Eli Levrie Shuo Li Donald Gene Lipper Jordan David Littel Alexandra Rae Loberger Francisco Lopez Kaitlyn M. Lupia Ashley Taylor Maddocks Logan Main Bennett James Majerowski Morgan F. Makar Angela Mann Ariana Katherine Mann Rajzhane Alize Martin Kaylin Susanne Mathiesen Andrew P.J. Matoska Dillon Richard Matthews Karissa Ashley McClain 8 Sarah Elizabeth McKinley Marcellus McWilliams Christopher Mendez Bianka Mae Mengo Emanuel Merlos Melissa Audrey Michalski Morgan P. Miller Mariah Ceola Milot Anthony Thomas Otto Modica Jakyra Moore Talea Sheeon Moore Tabitha Sue Morin Danielle Lynn Morzfeld Brooklyn F. Munoz Brooke Riley Munroe Madison Lee Munroe Cullen Patrick Murray Khadijah Musgrove-Miller Seth Robert Neiman Brett Michael Nelson Rachel Nelson Brian Charles Newberry Alexander D. Newby Hunter James Nikolai Brandon W. Norton Marta Notarianni Kennedy Lynn Oettel Angelique C. Ortiz Raymond Oseguera Zachary Ryne Palmer John Parker Sydney Elizabeth Paulsen Continued on Page 9 GRADUATION I KENOSHA NEWS I WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY KEVIN POIRIER Tremper High School senior Jill Daavettila, right, laughs as she and fellow senior Kairesa Spann rehearse a song from the “Into the Woods” musical during choral class. TREMPER HIGH SCHOOL TREMPER CLASS OF 2015 From Page 8 Autumn J. Payton Eric Anthony Paz Collin Robert Perales Fermin Joseph Perez Malia Sara Perez Misael Perez Tyler A. Perez Tristen Perone Calie Faye Perrault Daija Simone Perry Nadya Elena Pfaffle Douglas Ryan Pierce Connor Philip Pierson Taylor Irene Pike Kylee Noel Post Emily Ryan Postl Reighnn Thomas Post-McNab Taylor Karissa Ruth Poulsen Dakota Roy Prozanski Zachary Roger Raetzman Anthony T. Raimondi Dennis Regalado Sophia Elizabeth Reid Emily Danielle Renner Talia Scott Rhutasel Aleah S. Rivera-Estrada Alea Cyrene Roberts Jonathan Phillip Roberts Anne Jackeline Rodriguez Rocio Rodriguez Michael V. Romero Matthew Ryan Rucinski Sara Kathleen Santelli Alexia Breanne Sbarounis Veronica Louise Scalia Lindsay Christine Schaefer Olivia Schendl Barbara Marie Schmidbauer Lindsey Anne Schock William Eric Schroeder Megan Nicole Schultz Madaline Juliette Schumacher Emma M. Schwalbe James W. Schweinsberg Jana J. Scott Chad James Sekuris Caitlin E. Semenas Matthew E. Semrad Jordan Sentieri Megan Ann Sentieri Matthew G. Serpe Thomas Patrick Shannon Courtney Shatkins Diabolique Nathaniel Sherrod Shania Joshelle Sherrod Anthony M. Shiffra Eugene S. Shulski Joshua Aaron Sinde Luke James Skarda Kayla Ann Sladek Alyssa Marie Slater Kyley Marie Smith Mariah Ann Smith Steven Hurley Smith Jaelyn Rae Snell Jordan Yvonne Snider KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY KEVIN POIRIER Tremper High School seniors hold mirrors trying to aim a laser beam to a target in their AP Physics class. From left are Sam Vecchitto, Bennett Majerowski and Michael Field. Kairesa Ann Spann Brittany M. Spencer Tyler Michael Squires Lauren Elizabeth Standish Emily Stanich Tyler Steinsdorfer Breanna Lee Stephens Katherine Marie Swanger Rachel Taylor Daniel John Tenuta Madelyn C. Tenuta David Michael Theine Brittany Julaine Thiesenhusen Tristan Nathanial Thomas Joshua C. Thomsen Mitchell Andrew Thornton Caroline Elizabeth Titel Angela Tobias Michael R. Tock Victor Topps David A. Torres Lillian Torres Stephany Torres Alex Jordan Trentadue Alexandria L. Turner Christopher Charles Turner Manuel A. Valadez Alexander Jonathon VanBeekum Arneisha Jerreille Vance Cindy Julie Vandenbranden Imazhanae L. Vaughn Samuel Nathan Vecchitto Uriel Venegas Corey J. Vignieri Aleena Kasey Villani Michael Erik Villarreal Alexis Villegas Kyle Wade Sheridan Leigh Walker Regineka Deanica Washington Katie Wasurick Selena M. Wasurick Kyle Ray Wates Alec Donald Wawiorka Benjamin Wessling Ihzjan Travae White Anthony Quantrell Williams James Jaceri Williams Jasmin Kiana Williams Kenneth Austin Williams Cameron Matthias Williamson Tara M. Williamson Amy Heather Wilson Cassidy Jonathan Wincek Karen L. Woodard Matthew Gunnison Wulf Idalis Zamora Genesis Zamudio Nina K. Zand Nicholas Chad Zielinski Alysa Nicole Zimmermann Thomas Zoerner Ariana Katia Zuraitis FIND MORE PHOTOS AT KenoshaNews.com/Photos WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 I KENOSHA NEWS I GRADUATION 9 BRADFORD HIGH SCHOOL Diverse but unified Bradford seniors excel in many ways BY JON BRINES jbrines@kenoshanews.com When the 2015 graduating class at Bradford High School jumps on Twitter to hashtag their senior class, what would they say? #reddevilpride. “We have unity,” Student Government president Jennifer Totts said. “We are closeknit. We all get along really well.” The senior class song is the theme to the television show “Friends.” “Part of the lyrics say, ‘I’ll be there for you,’ and I think that really ties into our sense of community and friendship,” Totts said. #determined Senior class president Leah Poulos believes the seniors who wanted to achieve had opportunities, with honors classes and Advanced Placement courses, that produced more than 60 National Honor Society members. “We are all very determined when we set a goal,” Poulos said. “You get prepared for college, and you’re with other people who want to learn.” For Bradford Assistant Principal Adam Sulko, the academic success was easy to see but that just scratched the surface of the depth of the class. “We’ve got high scholar students, National Merit award winners,” Sulko said. “From the diversity of our athletics, to our Advanced Placement program to our theater program, kids (get) a chance to blossom somewhere over the course of four years.” #reddevildiversity Bradford valedictorian Joey Belotti beat out 10 other high performers for the honor only separated by two hundreths of a point. He also had time to perform as a thespian and his band, The Bugs. “It’s an escape from yourself, but it’s also an expression of yourself. That’s why I like performing,” Belotti said. He was taken aback during 10 ‘YOU BUILD relationships with these kids, and when they graduate, it’s sad This class will be missed. There are some really great kids in here that had a positive impact on this school’s community.’ Kurt Sinclair Bradford principal the last performance of the play “In the Heights” when he received a senior rose that meant the end of his high school career was near. “You remember giving them to your friends, and now you’re getting one,” he said. The depth of the senior talent was evident during the student production of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” which attracted Disney executives to the show. “Mermaid” and Bradford’s “Hello My Baby” troupes were invited to compete in the state theater competition and will face international competition in Nebraska next month. #energetic “This class is very energetic,” Bradford Principal Kurt Sinclair said. “It’s a good class. They have a good head on their shoulders and direction on where they are going to be in the future.” Seniors helped bring the football team to the playoffs, swimming relay team to state, and the boys volleyball and cross country teams to conference titles. NFL draftees Melvin Gordon and Trae Waynes came back to inspire the student body. “You can almost picture GRADUATION I KENOSHA NEWS I WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BILL SIEL Bradford High School seniors, from left, Chuckie Aiello, Michael Aiello and Sydney Tisch go over staging details with technical director Jodi Williams (far left) while preparing for a dress rehearsal of “In The Heights” at Bradford. yourself as successful as them after graduation,” senior class secretary Sammy Ramos said. #nomoreprimadonnas Bradford track coach Matt Hardy said the class of 2015 was more enjoyable than other classes on two levels. “These guys don’t complain. I could put a work out there and they’re like, ‘Let’s do it.’ No more prima donnas of the past,” Hardy said. He said the kids kept him guessing. “They have a sense of humor. This group keeps me laughing. I could teach another 20 years if I had kids like this,” Hardy said. #sayinggoodbye It’s hard for the administration to let go. “You build relationships with these kids, and when they graduate, it’s sad,” Sinclair said. “This class will be missed. There are some really great kids in here that had a positive impact on this school’s community. “I know I’ll see them again. These kids always come back to Bradford.” BRADFORD CLASS OF 2015 Vanessa Hope Acosta Jazmin Le’nea Adams Dylan James Ade Megan Elizabeth Aehlich Banelly Aguirre Mariela Aguirre Benjamin Nicholas Aiello Charles Peter Aiello Michael Paul Aiello Carly Kreuser Anderson Evan Isaiah Anderson James Daniel Antonacci Ermilia Arellano Jacquelyn Rose Baldwin Ashton Marie Bane Dalonda Gwendolen Barnes Emily Mary Beckius Samuel Cain Beland Bianca Kim Bell Benjamin Bellow Joseph Vincent Belotti Christopher Michael Benn Amanda Noel Blazavier Kelli Elizabeth Bonn Mason Zachery Bose Erin Ann Brewer Madison Paige Brunette Anthony J. Buchanan Jr. Audrey Taylor Bucher Bianca Briana Danielle Burchfield Megan Katerina Burns Jacqueline Calderon Jesus Calderon Geraldine Camacho Marco Alejandro Camacho Bailey Dee Cameron Brittani Nicole Campbell Tavares Lavail Cannon Matthew L. Capelli Paul E. Cardin Kevin Michael Carter Melanie Renee Cartwright Ryan Patrick Castle Emily Elizabeth Caya Hunter Brendan-dayton Cheney Emily Larraine Christensen Jordan David Christensen David Christian William Alexander Churchill Sydni Rae Closs Timonikia Tosjonae Coburn Kyle Matthew Costabile Joseph James Covelli Michael Elio Covelli Kyle Scott Coy Nicholas John Craft Brittney Regina Cuff Malik Da’leon-jaque’ Dalton Shane Dandurand Jacob Allen Davey Jared Day Joseph A. Diestelkamp David John Donnell Continued on Page 12 BRADFORD HIGH SCHOOL Joey Belotti Bradford valedictorian Rebecca Willer Bradford salutatorian GPA: 4.0 Parents: David and Mary Belotti Organizations: National Honor Society, Thespian Society, KUSD Theatre Arts, The Bugs/NinetyNine Strings (my band). Awards: Kenosha Oaks Scholarship full-ride tuition to Carthage College, Wisconsin High School Forensic Association 2013 Outstanding Acting Award, accepted to International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Neb., student liaison to KUSD. What’s next: attend Carthage College for music and/or theater, perJoey formance and/or education, maybe a Belotti minor in philosophy. Goal: “To share my voice with the world through music, to teach the power and importance of communication.” Best advice I ever received: “Be here now,” “The meaning of life is ‘Time well spent,’” “Go through the motions for the sake of understanding later on.” Favorite subjects: English, music, history Favorite book: “Whalesong” by Robert Siegel Favorite movies: “The Lord of the Rings,” “Primal Fear” Role models: My Dad, my Papa, my Uncle Tom, John Lennon Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know that: “I actually own a watch.” GPA: 4.0 (unweighted), 5.855 (weighted) Parents: Todd and Cindy Willer Organizations: Bradford’s International Thespian Troupe, Penguin Project, National Honor Society, KUSD Theater, Madrigal Singers, Bradford A Cappella Choir. Awards: Mayor’s Youth Commission Award, Kiwanis Awards for Theater Arts and Choir, AP Scholar Award, Woman’s Club of Kenosha Annual Scholarship, Mary Zicarelli Memorial Scholarship, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Alumni Memorial Scholarship, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Academic Excellence Scholarship, Bradford National Rebecca Honor Society Scholarship, Wisconsin AcaWiller demic Excellence Scholarship. What’s next: Study communication science disorders at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Goal: “Obtain my master’s degree in speech-language pathology, so I can help those with special needs learn better communication skills.” Best advice I ever received: “‘Life is a choice — choose happiness,’ which means to find the good in every person and situation.” Favorite subject: Human Anatomy and Physiology Favorite book: “Little Women” Favorite movie: “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” and “The Sound of Music” Role model: mother and theater director Holly Stanfield Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know that: “Although I am very organized when it comes to my life and school, my room and car are both very messy.” KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BILL SIEL Senior Ashley Metz-Hammill draws a self-portrait in art class at Bradford High School. Watches are the perfect gift for the graduate! Great prices on class rings with hundreds of options! New Hours! 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Hansen Leon Deshawn Hargrove Keshawnn Malik Harris Precious Darshae’ Harris Charles Alexander Harwell Michael Haugh Alec Mathias Hayes Tyler Matthew Hedstrom Taylor Lea-Ann Hendrickson Gladis Maritza Hernandez Ty Alexander Hernandez Aaliyah L. Hines Robert Skip Hoffman Ryan Laurel Hoffman Kennedy J. Hohmeier Jailyn Olivia Holliverse Brandon Chase Howe Vincent Anthony Hubli KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BILL SIEL Seniors Ethan Ostrum, left, and Kevin Carter carry a display board for a student art show at Bradford High School. Mary D. Bradford High School Commencement: 2 p.m. May 31, Bradford fieldhouse, 3700 Washington Road Graduates: 300 Speakers: To be determined Special performances/presentations: The Bugs (Chuckie Aiello, Michael Aiello and Joey Belotti) will perform an a cappella version of the national anthem; Bradford Choir will perform “Bridge Over Trouble Water” Class flower: Red rose Class colors: Black and cardinal red Class motto: “Where the present ends, the future begins.” Class officers: Leah Poulos, president; Bianca Ruffolo, vice president; Samantha Ramos, secretary; Megan Aehlich, treasurer; Scott Seymour, historian Class adviser: Jean Lee 12 GRADUATION I KENOSHA NEWS I WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 Tristan Dennis Hughes Andrea Thomasine Huron-Apostoli Mateo Emilio-roberto Infusino Nicole Marie Ingraham Kaitlyn Nicole Ivey-Markiewicz Deven Marie Jackson Andrew Michael Jacob Nathan D. Jensen Victoria E. Johns Arizona S. Johnson La’Ryan Darnell Johnson Matthew James Johnson Jake Clark Joling Marquan A. Jones Terrell Jones Helaina Reese Jorden Katelyn Alex Kahl Nathan John Kaldenberg Justin M. Kavalauskas Zackary Louis Kaye Graedon A. Kexel Sharon Yvonne Kislia Anthony Michael Klinkhammer Cory James Knutsen Sarah Frances Kollman Corey Michael Komarec Kayla Ann Komarec Emily Ann Korecz Mariah Michelle Kozmer Benjamin J. Kramer Jacob M. Kramer Blake A. Kreuser Madeline Rita Krueger Nathan L. Krueger Jamie L. Kunath Thomas Harold Laken Markesha Syilia Lang Emma Kathryn LeAir Rebecca Ann Leboeuf Jared Drake Leoris Tavia Rae Leslie Alejandro Loera Emily C. Loewen Alex Richard Lopez Jared Taylor Lorbach Nyqueila Shakaela Lott Jordan Love Jessica Marie Lowry Alexandrea Rae Luedtke Anna G. Lueth Felicia Antonia Macias Samantha E. MacKenzie Dustin A. Madison Kathleen Rose Majewski Gena L. Malsack Jorge Marquez James Clinton Marshall Angela Michaela Martin Waleska Joan Martinez Deja Alexus Marzett Luis Ricardo Mata Megan Elizabeth Maurer Armando Medrano Olivia Esperanza Melendez Sandra Lissette Mendoza Ashley Kayla Metz-Hammill Michael Meyers Audrey Paige Miller Zeah Miller Maurice J. Minor Michael Mleczko David A. Moez Calvin M. Mohrbacker Clarissa Moreno Summer Rai Munns Nicole Mutchler Adam Nelson Derrik R. Nerling Tyler Jacob Nichols Andrea Lorraine Nikula Edward Anthony Nipple Orlando I. Nolan Alysha Gabrielle Northern-Brown Nicole Ogbuagu Robert Oglesby Ethan Michael Ostrum Billy R. Overstreet Bryce David Palermo Alicia Marlene Pariseau Allie E. Paskiewicz Charlotte Renee Pautz Javelle R. Peeples Jeanfred Yanuill Perez Kara N. Perrelle Jhaidy T. Phakousonh Jaquan S. Pleasant Leah Christine Poulos Valerie Rae Powell Kedre Leighsean Pride Ashley Lynn Pynaker Continued on Page 13 BRADFORD HIGH SCHOOL BRADFORD CLASS OF 2015 From Page 12 Samantha R. Ramos Dane M. Rasmussen Kaitlyn Eileen Rieman Oliver Rivas Tiffani Rivera Natalia Alma Rivera-Zuganelis Iesha Kimberly Robertson Michael L. Rocco Desar’ee Summer Rodriguez Edgar Luis Rodriguez Veronica Rodriguez-Fuentes Monica Jean Rogers Jelena Borisavljevic Romanovic Kellie Romanowski Luis F. Romero Claudio Alexio Rosales Bianca M. Ruffolo Santino Ruffolo Mialee Jean St Peter Christopher Daniel Salgado Kelvin Brandon Salgado German Salmeron Brigitte Sanchez Jose Sanchez Monika Jenilee Sanchez Emily Suzanne Sanders Brandon Kenneth Santelli Anna Lisa Savaglio Colton William Scarmardo Michael Todd Schantek Tyler Alan Schlevensky Tyler C. Schmidt Alyshia Victoria Schoell Christopher James Schrandt Kayley Rae Schroeder Kyle Michael Schulz Destiny Monae Scott Scott Jacob Wilhelm Seymour Kaitlin E. Shaffer Natalie Sue Shatkins Derrick Keane Shaw Jr. Anastasia Jeanne Shwaiko Shawna Marie Sissel Sarah M. Sluga Fani Solis Nathan James Stanley Curtis James Starck Cody James Steinmetz Arianna Nishelle Stevenson Steven Smokey-joseph Stover Emily A. Strehlow Haley Pamela Studrawa Faith Simone Taylor Matthew Jacob Tenuta Nicholas C. Tenuta Logan T. Thorne Sydney L. Tisch Zachary Lano Toepfer Jennifer Totts Tadaysha Sharday Turner Cassie Lynn Van Hoof Lauren Marjorie Van Hoof Hannah Louise Van kammen Sydney Louise Van kammen Jared Taylor Vanblarcom Carlos Villaruz Christine Rebecca Waddell Tiffany Marie Walker Amy Rose Walkowski Jonathan Scotcher Warner Renee Alexandria Webb Cassandra Lynn Weinfurter Ethan M. Wells Rayshawn Joenell-Ramon White Shane Christopher Wilburn Rebecca Alyse Willer Isaiah Deshawn Williams Tashawna Elizabeth Williams Brett Aaron Wilson Jasmine Nicole Wright Casey P. Wynne Mohamad Naser Yusuf Kyle Zagar Sydney Anne Zeihen Pavle Leonardo Zekovic Grace Louise Ziegler Tyler Hedstrom takes notes in his Advanced Placement physics class at Bradford High School. KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BILL SIEL 1108232 WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 I KENOSHA NEWS I GRADUATION 13 CHRISTIAN LIFE SCHOOL At tight-knit Christian Life, it’s all about family BY JEFFREY ZAMPANTI jzampanti@kenoshanews.com Christian Life Principal Troy Tennyson speaks fondly of his 66 seniors, often referring to them more as a family than a graduating class. “We’re pretty close,” Tennyson said. “We love each other. We’d fight for each other.” Senior Lihannah Duncan echoed Tennyson’s sentiment as she glanced over at fellow senior Kevin Svehla, a close friend and classmate of hers since the two entered Christian Life’s preschool together. “He’s like my brother,” Duncan said. The tight-knit group will become the school’s 29th graduating class on May 29. While all 67 seniors will move on to college, the bond they’ve created with their classmates appears to be permanent. Valedictorian Bethany Storey attended Christian Life since preschool. The Winthrop Harbor, Ill., native and Kenosha resident will graduate with a 4.35 grade point average and continue her studies at Evangel University in Springfield, Mo. Storey will major in elementary education with the goal of someday returning to Christian Life as a teacher. “It’s hard to imagine leaving such a great place,” Storey said. “I’ve formed so many good relationships and met a lot of great people.” Storey, a member of the National Honor Society, is an active participant in the school’s theater, choir and student mentorship program. She credits AP Spanish teacher Lino Martinez as her most influential teacher. “He taught me it’s really important to step outside the box and outside of your comfort zone,” Storey said. “He also taught me it’s not all about academics. People tend to worry about academics, and they do matter, but they’re not the most important thing in life. What matters is that you live up to your potential and to serve and love others.” Welcoming atmosphere Salutatorian Grant Sisson arrived at Christian Life as a high school freshman. The Winthrop Harbor, Ill., resident said he never felt like an outsider. “I arrived during the first week of August as a member of the soccer team,” said Sisson, who will attend Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. “I remember all of the guys on 14 KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC Seniors Kelly Morris and Jacob Rivera lean to dance the waltz in their world geography class at Christian Life School. ‘IT’S HARD TO imagine leaving such a great place. I’ve formed so many good relationships and met a lot of great people.’ Bethany Storey Christian Life senior the team were really welcoming. So when I went into my first day of school, I was really comfortable already.” Duncan, a Franklin resident, said she overcame the fear of being in front of people during her time at Christian Life. She will attend Carthage College next fall to pursue a career in speech pathology. “I remember sitting in a room with a bunch of girls and feeling so vulnerable,” Duncan said. “I was trapped living my life stuck in fear. They helped turn that fear See CLS, Page 15 GRADUATION I KENOSHA NEWS I WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 Christian Life School Commencement: 7 p.m. May 29, Journey Church auditorium, 10700 75th St. Graduates: 66 Speakers: The Rev. Dan Remus, Grant Sisson, Bethany Storey Special performances: Christian Life School Band and Choir Class colors: Royal blue, red and white Class officers: Emily Hall, Makenna Nahorniak, Kristen Kenfield, Nicole Taylor and Vanessa Masnik Senior class advisers: Lisa Dryer, Deana Masnik CHRISTIAN LIFE CLASS OF 2015 Kayla Abts Arthur Amelio Anastasia Andersen Spencer Bloodworth Ethan Bolderson Daniel Bozarth Adam Bradshaw Theodore Capp Hallie Charbogian Daniel Crabb Emma Crouse Adam Czaplicki Julia Dantzig Elise Dulmes Lihannah Duncan Rachel Dutler Thomas Engel Sarah Fehland Arthur Ganancio Alison Goshgarian Emily Hall Peter Hammond Dong Guy-Alfred Han Wesley Hardy Kira Herden Kenneth Hyllberg Rachel Jessen Alyssa Johnson Rebecca Keating Kristen Kenfield Elijah Kisner Brianna Lien Noah Ludwig Emmanuel Marin Vanessa Masnik Eli Merlock Matthew Mink Connor Mix Jordan Moon Kelly Morris Makenna Nahorniak Rebecca Olson Madison Polaski Danielle Richards Jacob Rivera John Rule Micaela Saldivar Emma Savaglio Emily Schoen Grant Sisson Kelly Sisson Bethany Storey Jacob Strel Steven Stroud Kevin Svehla Nicole Taylor Crystal Teigland Caryssa Tennyson Carter Thomas Devon Vandermeer Alexandria Wasmund Mikalea White Casey Wiegers Carolyn Williamson Gregory Woodside Aaron Zierten CHRISTIAN LIFE SCHOOL CLS: School camaraderie Bethany Storey Christian Life valdedictorian GPA: 4.3484 Parents: James and Lynda Storey From Page 14 Organizations: National Honor Society, Convoy of Hope, Wisconsin into confidence. They were all so State Music Association, accepting.” Student Lead, Stuffed Animal Project. Camaraderie Awards: Drama Leadership Award, Presidential Gold Svehla was a four-year memAward, Director’s Award, ber of the school’s soccer and Choir Leadership Award. basketball teams. What’s next: Attend “What I’ll remember most is Evangel University to study Bethany the camaraderie,” said Svehla, elementary education, with who plans on studying nursing Storey minors in Spanish and musiin college. “These guys are like cal theater. brothers. I laughed with them. Goals: “To come back to Christian Life I cried with them. It’s been School and teach, impacting one student at through thick and thin. You a time.” never forget how close you are Best advice I’ve ever received: “Today with these people.” you are you. That is truer than true. There is Seniors Kenny Hyllberg and Alison Goshgarian said they were no one alive who is youer than you.” Favorite subject: English affected most by mission trips. Favorite book: “Frankenstein” Hyllberg voluntarily served on a Favorite movie: “Phantom of the Opera” trip to South Africa to work with Role model: Spanish teacher Senor at-risk children, while GoshgarMartinez ian helped orphans in Romania. Teachers and fellow students would “Being on the missions team be surprised to know that: “Although I changed my life,” Goshgarian love roller coasters, I am deathly afraid of said. “It was a great experience.” heights.” Grant Sisson Christian Life salutatorian GPA: 4.29 Parents: Karlton and Kathy Sisson Organizations: National Honor Society Awards: Liberty University scholarship: $85,200; Bethel College scholarship, $77,600; University of Minnesota scholarship, $14,500; University of Minnesota-Duluth scholarship, $20,000; Calvin College scholarship, $48,000; Loyola University scholarship, $70,000. What’s next: Attend Liberty University and double major in biochemGrant istry and French, followed by medical school to become an orthopedic Sisson surgeon. Goal: “To open my own orthopedic surgery clinic and aid athletes in returning to the field.” Best advice I’ve ever received: “The answer is always no unless you ask. A ‘no’ is one ‘no’ closer to a ‘yes.’” Favorite subjects: Science and history Favorite book: “Brisingr (The Inheritance Cycle)” Favorite movies: “Interstellar,” “National Treasure” and “Catching Fire” Role models: My parents and Dr. James Andrews Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know that: “I was home-schooled until high school, and I have a passionate dislike for taking notes.” KENOSHA NEWS PHOTOS BY SEAN KRAJACIC Christian Life seniors practice a song in choir class. Above, from left, are Crystal Teigland and Rebecca Olson. Below are Casey Wiegers and Ted Capp. Celebrating our 2015 Graduates Middle School · High School · College PER PHOTO al size 25 Deadline to submit Friday, June 12th at 5:00 p.m. Inserts in the Kenosha News Wednesday, June 17th *Newsperks members receive 20% discount Not actu $ Fill in your mailing address and phone (required). Graduate name Name (Also print on back of submitted picture) Address Graduate school City-State-Zip Signature to appear in ad (son, daughter, grandchild, niece, nephew, etc.) Phone number Requests are prepaid. Method of payment: Check No. Your photo will be mailed back to you. Return photos are not guaranteed. Mail: Kenosha News, c/o Graduates, 5800 7th Ave., Kenosha WI 53140 Phone: 262-657-1500 • Email: classad@kenoshanews.com • Fax: 262-656-1820 Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm • Saturday 8-10am Credit Card Number Expiration Date Card Holder Signature 1107763 WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 I KENOSHA NEWS I GRADUATION 15 ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC ACADEMY Small but mighty All 57 seniors at St. Joseph bound for college after graduation BY JAMES LAWSON jlawson@kenoshanews.com A family atmosphere, devotion to service and students who act as mentors to underclassmen, describe the mold that has created the small but mighty St. Joseph Catholic Academy class of 2015. The 57-member graduating class is full of high-achieving scholars. All are going off to college, with three headed to the University of Notre Dame. Others are going to Big Ten schools and private colleges across the country where they will study environmental science, geological engineering, political science, business and education, according to student success director Wanda Jaraczewski. Additionally, members of the class of 2015 have Marched for Life, served as retreat leaders, shaved their heads for cancer, raised funds for the Dream Playground Project and risen to the level of Eagle Scout, noted Jaraczewski. The class of 2015 also piloted the first high school laptops as freshmen. They also have danced in the musical “Grease” as juniors, and experienced the first J-Term as seniors. They maximized their time in high school and grew closer as a community. They have been recognized as Mahone Scholars, National Merit Commended students, AP Scholars and Illinois State Scholars. Athletically, members of this class have competed at state in softball, track and cross country. One student is playing Division 1 baseball. Kenosha at 4 a.m. Sunday, just hours after attending their high school prom. They will return later this week. As mentors, they often help students in the lower grades, even at the elementary school level. “They all have a deep desire to help someone. That’s the culture of the school,” said college career counselor Mary Grzenia. Family atmosphere The school spirit, some of them concur, is centered around developing a family atmosphere where no one feels like a stranger. They have no time for superficial cliques. They’d rather make friends and help that person become productive classmates. And if they weren’t already close, their senior retreat to Lake Geneva in January brought them even closer. Mitch Laken, an athletic type, isn’t your typical jock. When a tennis teammate contracted a form of cancer, he organized team members to shave their heads in support. “There a real sense of family. It’s like home,” Laken said. Learning to excel Class president Cameron Kormylo remembered his first few days at the high school. “I didn’t know anyone. I was surprised to see how easy it was to fit in here. I hadn’t planned to become so involved like this.” Kormylo has served as class president all four years. His experience and his perHelping others formance in seven Advanced Placement classes has him Committed to service, 21 considering studying political members of the class are on a science or business at Notre mission to Chinandega, Nicaragua, to help build homes and Dame. He already has already earned admission for the busiserve disadvantaged families. ness school. Their devotion to the project is extremely strong. They left Emma Karnes said playing 16 GRADUATION I KENOSHA NEWS I WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY KEVIN POIRIER St. Joseph Catholic Academy senior Angel Villafane looks over fellow senior Christopher Flores’ computer during their publication class. ‘THEY ALL HAVE a deep desire to help someone. That’s the culture of the school.’ Mary Grzenia St. Joseph counselor soccer helped her overcome her shyness. Her experience as an athlete and her relationship with others in the class has her considering studying pubic relations at UW-Whitewater. St. Joseph attracts students from both sides of the Wisconsin-Illinois border. Dena Langhos attended school in Illinois before her family thought she might like to attend St. Joseph. The transfer has made a difference. She played on the tennis team and now plans to attend Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee. She believes the school helps build confidence and prepares students for their futures. “It really makes us ready to spread our wings after school,” she said. St. Joseph Catholic Academy Commencement: May 31, 2 p.m. liturgy, 3:30 p.m. commencement, St. Joseph Madrigrano Gynmansium, 2401 69th St. Graduates: 57 Speakers: Jett Joseph Beere, invocation; Marcus Timothy Haworth, class welcome; Cameron Fredric Kormylo, class farewell; Kevin Rafferty, 2015 St. Joseph Award Special performances/presentations: Musical presentation by various class members, 2015 St. Joseph Award, Student Council’s Outstanding Senior Award, Domenick and Amelia Tirabassi Awards, Second and Third Generation Awards Class color: green Class officers: Jett Joseph Beere, president; Marcus Timothy Haworth, vice president; Carnese Kiana Green, secretary; Ashley Lauren Walther, treasurer Class adviser: Linda Hantke ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC ACADEMY Cameron Kormylo St. Joseph valedictorian Marcus Timothy Haworth St. Joseph salutatorian GPA: 3.99 Parents: Rodger and Peggy Kormylo Organizations: National Honor Society, Peer Tutors, Student Government, Wisconsin Leadership Seminars Awards: Academic honors, theater letter, Kiwanis award What’s next: attend University of Notre Dame. “One of my best friends, Kara, suggested I major in Eastern mysticism with a minor in George Harrison, but unfortunately, Notre Dame doesn’t offer either of those programs. So as of right now, I’m still undecided.” Goal: “To one day be as smart Cameron as Condoleezza Rice, as funny as Kormylo Jimmy Fallon and as good looking as Matthew McConaughey.” Best advice I ever received: “Anything my grandpa Fred has ever told me. Unfortunately the school would not let me repeat anything he has ever told me.” Favorite subject: AP economics Favorite book: anything by David Mitchell Favorite movie: “The Shawshank Redemption” Role model: Condoleezza Rice Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know that: “I hope to retire to Bohemia and become a shaman.” GPA: 3.95 (unweighted) Parents: Drs. Jennifer and Steve Haworth Organizations: Student Council (junior class vice president, senior class treasurer), campus ministry, National Honor Society, varsity soccer (co-captain), track & field (co-captain), junior varsity tennis, Art Club. Awards: Illinois State Scholar, St. Michael’s College Book Award for Academic Achievement & Social Conscience, Milwaukee Brewers “Student Achiever” Award, Kenosha Kiwanis Club Academic Excellence Award, honor roll, numerous Outstanding SJCA Student awards, varsity soccer Most Valuable Player, All Metro Classic Conference Honorable Mention, All Kenosha County Second Team, First Team Academic All-Conference, First Team Academic All-Conference in track and field. Marcus What’s next: attend University of Notre Dame, major Haworth in architecture and/or theology, with a minor in either French or Italian. Goals: “The greatest goal I have set for myself is to live a life of holiness in service to others.” Best advice: “Be yourself and be that well.” — St. Francis de Sales Favorite subjects: Studio art, theology Favorite book: “The Invention of Hugo Cabret” by Brian Selznick, “Summa Theologica” by Thomas Aquinas, “Faith and Certitude” by Thomas Dubay. Favorite movie: “Up” Role models: Jesus Christ, parents, grandmother Dorothy. Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know that: “I love learning about different philosophical perspectives in my spare time, especially concerning arguments for and against the existence of God.” ST. JOSEPH CLASS OF 2015 Amy Kathryn Aschenbrener Bak Ju Won Jett Joseph Beere Benjamin David Berman Theresa Anne Bolog Danielle Renee Bonngard Rebecca K. Bonnin Kyle Michael Cable Christopher Michael Clark Thomas John Damit Andrew Anh Phuong Doan Noah Charles Draper Brighid Maible Egan Rebecca Leah Fanning Nicole Ann Fernhout Christopher Flores John David Ford Jr. Angelyn Beth Gallagher Ryan Patrick Getka Myron Jerome Glass Jr. Carnese Kiana Green Charles F. Grosz Marcus Timothy Haworth Kara Ann Hettinger Corey Izayah Hoskins Jacob Daniel Hudock Hannah Grace Johnson Claire Houston Jolly Jacquelyn L. Jouett Emma Rose Karnes Katey Marie Kennedy Cameron Fredric Kormylo Mitchell Joseph Laken Dena F. Langhof Katherine A. Maluska Michael Patrick McGonegle Madeline Ann McTernan Jared Andrew Millan Paige Elizabeth Moritz James G. O’Lear III Carrie Anne Perham Veronica Rose Pitt-Payne Patrick Augustine Rafferty Federico Reyes Jr. Eileen Mary Ricchio Amanda Nicole Rivera Peter Harley Schuler Cassidy Jean Sesterhenn John Edwin Setter Michael John Singleton Cecilia Veronica Skurski Seth Ryan Stewart Josue U. Tamayo Ángel Luis Villafañe Ashley Lauren Walther Austin Jordan White Anna Ruth Esther Zahn 1108621 WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 I KENOSHA NEWS I GRADUATION 17 Lighting the way Local high school seniors at work and at play as graduation nears KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BRIAN PASSINO Central senior Raven Renje speaks about her trip to France during Julia Price’s AP French class. KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY KEVIN POIRIER Tremper seniors Mike Tock, left, and Charles Cotton reach for a ball as they play a game in the pool during their personal fitness class. Jessie Avery plays violin in orchestra class at Shoreland Lutheran High School. St. Joseph senior Becky Bonnin solders together pieces of a mosaic she is working on for the student art show. KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BILL SIEL KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY KEVIN POIRIER KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BRIAN PASSINO Wilmot seniors, from left, Jake Skinner, Jake Gildemeister and Austin Haag experiment with optics in Lee Blount’s AP Physics class. Below, Deontae Swanigan and Vernique Dyson listen in their American literature class at Indian Trail. KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BILL SIEL KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BILL SIEL KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BRIAN PASSINO Jeremy Keckhaver, left, and Chris Strehlow work on an assignment in drawing and painting class at Shoreland Lutheran High School. Wilmot senior Cody Meiny works on a forensic science project. 18 GRADUATION I KENOSHA NEWS I WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY KEVIN POIRIER St. Joseph seniors, from left, Paige Moritz, Emma Karnes and Carrie Perham fold clothing inside the school store. WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 I KENOSHA NEWS I GRADUATION 19 Lighting the way Local high school seniors at work and at play as graduation nears KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BRIAN PASSINO Central senior Raven Renje speaks about her trip to France during Julia Price’s AP French class. KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY KEVIN POIRIER Tremper seniors Mike Tock, left, and Charles Cotton reach for a ball as they play a game in the pool during their personal fitness class. Jessie Avery plays violin in orchestra class at Shoreland Lutheran High School. St. Joseph senior Becky Bonnin solders together pieces of a mosaic she is working on for the student art show. KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BILL SIEL KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY KEVIN POIRIER KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BRIAN PASSINO Wilmot seniors, from left, Jake Skinner, Jake Gildemeister and Austin Haag experiment with optics in Lee Blount’s AP Physics class. Below, Deontae Swanigan and Vernique Dyson listen in their American literature class at Indian Trail. KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BILL SIEL KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BILL SIEL KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BRIAN PASSINO Jeremy Keckhaver, left, and Chris Strehlow work on an assignment in drawing and painting class at Shoreland Lutheran High School. Wilmot senior Cody Meiny works on a forensic science project. 18 GRADUATION I KENOSHA NEWS I WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY KEVIN POIRIER St. Joseph seniors, from left, Paige Moritz, Emma Karnes and Carrie Perham fold clothing inside the school store. WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 I KENOSHA NEWS I GRADUATION 19 WILMOT HIGH SCHOOL Wilmot seniors ready to spread their wings BY JILL TATGE-ROZELL jrozell@kenoshanews.com WILMOT — The Wilmot High School class of 2015 will soon scatter far and wide. A group of seniors reminiscing about their last four years and looking ahead to what is next, said they can’t believe how many different states their classmates are headed to for college. “There are just a lot of cool people in this class who are going cool places,” Joe Weiler, 18, said. The group immediately called out Dylan Fraley, Mr. Wilmot 2015, who is headed to Virginia Tech to study aerospace engineering. “Hopefully one day I will work with NASA,” Fraley, 18, said. Weiler said many already know what they want to do. “A lot are going right into careers with paid training,” he said. Rachel Szydlowski, 18, said this is the first class to benefit from all four years of Project Lead the Way curriculum. She said this has helped some students identify science, technology, engineering and math career paths. Breaking down barriers The class is also close socially, they said, attributing this in part to the Challenge Day program. Fraley said it involved listening to the issues fellow classmates were facing. Marcus Lindstrand, 18, said classmates who may not have otherwise socialized with each other talk freely in the hallways as a result. “In the lunchroom, you hop KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BRIAN PASSINO Wilmot High School seniors, from left, Kaleb Van Fleet, Kevin Kusters, Alex Siggeman and Jeremy Tikha work on a gel electrophoresis project during Lena Joch’s forensic science class. Gel electrophoresis is process for the separation and analysis of DNA molecules. from table to table,” Lindstrand said. “Everybody gets along.” The group also has a close relationship with school liaison officer Deputy Luis Gomez, of the Kenosha County Sher- iff’s Department, who arrived shortly after the start of their senior year. “He will be leaving with us,” Fraley said. “He is one of us.” Katherine Savage, 18, said Gomez showed sincere interest in the students’ lives. “He actually cares,” she said. See WILMOT, Page 21 Congratulations Grads! Class of 2015 BIG PARTY? BIG CAKE! 22nd Avenue DAIRY QUEEN 2707 22nd Ave. Ph. 652-6524 With coupon, expires 6/30/15. Good at 22nd Avenue Dairy Queen, 2707 22nd Ave., Kenosha 20 GRADUATION I KENOSHA NEWS I WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 1108776 1108624 3 Off $ 00 Any sheet cake or 8” or larger round cake. WILMOT HIGH SCHOOL Rebecca Boyle Wilmot valedictorian GPA: 4.441 Parents: Brad and Renee Boyle Organizations: UW-Milwaukee Youth Wind Ensemble, Wilmot tennis, National Honor Society, Post-Modern Sackbuts (trombone ensemble), 4-H. Awards: National Merit Finalist, AP Scholar with Distinction, Wisconsin State Honors Band, State Solo and Ensemble awards, member of “The Barriers to Entry” Wisconsin Economic Challenge state champion team. Rebecca What’s next: attend UniverBoyle sity of North Texas and major in music education. Goals: “Become a music teacher, or performer, or actuary, or economist, or neuroscientistâ, or foley artist, or all of the above. But mostly to be able to hit elevator buttons with my trombone on the first try so I don’t look ridiculous standing in the hallway whacking the wall.” Best advice I ever received: “To achieve maximum proficiency, only practice on days that end in y.” Favorite subject: AP economics Favorite book: “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde Favorite movie: “The Princess Bride” Role model: “My English teacher Ms. Chike, because she’s the only person I know who regularly reads the Kenosha News, and she will likely talk about this long enough in class tomorrow for us to get out of doing any real work.” Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know that: “Despite my good grades, I am a terrible procrastinator and habitually do my homework in the passing period before it is due.” Ethan Dowell Wilmot salutatorian GPA: 4.304 Parents: Ralph and Tiffany Dowell Awards: first place in the Wisconsin Economic Challenge. What’s next: attend college and get a degree in elecrtical engineering. Goals: “To graduate from college with an electrical engineering degree, and maybe even a sustainable energy degree.” Best advice: “Enjoy high Ethan school while you can because Dowell life does not get any easier.” Favorite subject: math Favorite book: “Tunnels” Favorite movie: “The Avengers” Role model: No one in particular Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know: “I am a fantasy football enthusiast.” KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BRIAN PASSINO Wilmot senior Brooke Galuszka, far right, chops jalapeno peppers for a green corn chowder in Jenny Jacobson’s culinary arts class. WILMOT: Memories From Page 20 Outside the classroom Amanda Hutchings, 18, who played Elle Woods in the school’s production of “Legally Blonde,” and Savage, said they will cherish the memories of stage productions and the band and choir trip to New York. Fraley, Weiler and Lindstrand had a blast with the Mr. Wilmot competition this year. Weiler was the master of ceremonies. Fraley, who won the contest, and Lindstrand were among the contestants. “I can’t sing,” said Lindstrand, who did a Richard Simmons type workout skit on stage. “That is basically what it came down to.” Fraley said many of his classmates will also look back at their experience on the soccer team, which set all sorts of school records. “We had a fan bus,” Fraley said. “Soccer has never had a fun bus.” The group also gave props to classmates Johny Weber, senior member of the national champion Academic Decathlon team; Erin Idler, the state president of Key Club; and Lauren Camacho, a state officer with the Health Occupation Students of America Executive Council. And if it wasn’t for the class of 2015 and Jake Gildemeister, 18, head news anchor for “The Daily News” videocast, the rest of the student body would be clueless about school events, they said. Wilmot Union High School Commencement: 2 p.m. June 7, Veterans Memorial Field House, 11112 308th Ave., Wilmot Graduates: 250 Special performances: Wilmot High School Band and Choir Class advisers: Tracy Carlisle and Dawn Barranco WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 I KENOSHA NEWS I GRADUATION 21 WILMOT HIGH SCHOOL WILMOT CLASS OF 2015 Daisy Ambriz Noah Amundson Sean Andraschko Adrian Arcoleo Kaylee Arendt David Bainter Jeremiah Bauman Brittany Beaudoin Austen Bennett Lyndsey Berge Emily Beth Frank Beverly Kyle Beyers Jeremy Bidne Michael Bigalke Samantha Binninger Isabella Blackburn Zachary Blase Matthew Bonogofsky Carson Borowski Rebecca Boyle Jessica Brauer Amber Brent Austin Brewer Khristopher Bridges Sean Buhler Aeryn Burgess Vincent Burke Lauren Camacho Running Grace Cannon John Cashin Joseph Castle Emily Cavins Cordel J. Cerer Jacob Chism Joshua Christensen Kaylee Clark Timm Clark Cecily Clark-Boyd Brandon Collison Christian Cooper Morgan Crawford Brennan Critzer Karter Crowe Kelley Dahlen Katharine Daniels Michael Daniels Alec Davis Sam Davis Mitchell De Maeyer Colin Deady Daniel Dennis Emma Depner Marnie Destree Zachery Donahue Matthew Doran Ethan Dowell Matthew Dowell Brianna Dreyer Audrina Ehret-Tjader Adrienne Elmore Shelby Erickson Kaitlyn Ericson John Faber Corrinn Favaro Lauren Feltner Cory Fisher Dillon Fleming Eduardo Flores Caitlin Fonk Tracy L. Formaro Richard Fox Dylan Fraley Christian Fredrick Brennan Frisby Jocelyn Gallegos Brooke Galuszka Angelena Gianfortune Jacob Gildemeister Gage Glade Faith D. Graf Austin Haag Alec Haluzak Chad Hampton Teresa Haston Jacob C. Head Cassandra Hemmi Anica Henderson KENOSHA NEWS PHOTOS BY BRIAN PASSINO Wilmot High School senior Nick Van Kampen plays the alto saxophone during John Sorensen’s music class. The piece played is “Marche Militaire Francaise.” Kelsie Herzog Tyler Hickey James Higgins Nicole Hoffmann Kathryn Homerin Tyler Huston Amanda Hutchings Melissa Ide Erin Idler Tor Inthasorot Jared Janus Felicia Johnson Shannon Johnston David Kail Ashley Kammer Alex Kirwan Brooke Klahs Jeffry Kloth Eric Koeller David Kogut Bryce Kothe Matteo Kramer-Tamburrino Ericka Kreuser Katie Kummerow Kory Kunzman Kevin Kusters Kelsey Laas Tyler Lesko Marcus Lindstrand Kyle Loveless-Hall Benjamin Ludowise Wilmot senior Rachael Poczkalski works on a web Taylor Luptak page during Travis Wetzel’s Advanced Website De- Alexandrea Manuel sign class. Mitchell Marsden 22 GRADUATION I KENOSHA NEWS I WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 Haylee Martin Michael A. Martinez Michael Mattox Andrew McCarter Lauren McCluskey Kailey McCormack Kenan Mccracken Raven McDermott Nicole Mellen Ingrid Metlica-Horbatenko Jarad Meyer Mikayla Miller Dicklin Charlie Mohring Mckenzie Morton Sean Morton-Ryan Kayin Moudy Ryan Neal Summer Nicpon Connor Nopenz Dominic Nordigian Robert Opelt Lauren Orszula Mackenzie Ostrander Haley Paasch Adam Pacey Austyn Patefield Luke Peden Jasmine Pedzimaz Keegan Pfenninger Lucas Phillips Brendon M Pietschman Katelyn Planka Landon Platts Rachael Poczkalski Tyler Pokorny Sarah R. Poteracki Riley Potter Megan Preuss Nathan Pryor Kyle Pufahl Katiana Rachev Shane Raiman Garrett Reed Lynlee Reed Danielle Reese Jenna Ring Shelby Rivera Sarah Rivers Collin Robinson Jesse Robinson Graham Robson Marlene Rocha-Rodriguez Cody Rogers Jasmin Romero Christian Rothmann Noah Roush Benjamin Rovik Kyle Samuelson Nicole Sasser Kathrin Savage Justine Schattner Elena Schleusner Heather Schroder Samantha Schroeder Justine Schwarz Ethan Scott Abbey Severt Jack Shales Stephanie Sherman Alexander Siggeman Madelyn Skalecki Jacob Skinner Ashley Smith Jami Steffen Tristin Stohr Taylor Strickland Grant Sullivan Rachel A. Szydlowski Anne Taylor Timothy Taylor Baylee Techmanski Isaac Thiel Samuel Thurow Jeremy Ticha Nicole Timoshtchuk Tristin Toney Austin Torrez Carter Trudell Aaron Turner Kaleb Van Fleet Nicholas VanKampen Kurt Wagner Johny Weber Jillian Weiler Joseph Weiler Alyssa Wilson Jake Wix Christopher Wyble Russell Wyman-Thiell Julie Zavodny Sarah Zerr KENOSHA ESCHOOL Stephanie Rydahl cum laude graduate GPA: 3.59 Parents: Margie Hoff and Keith Rydahl What’s next: “I am taking a gap year next year, in which I am planning to go to Thailand and work on an elephant sanctuary. Then the year following, I am planning on going to college.” Goal: “My goal is to really push myself outside Stephanie of my comfort zone and explore Rydahl things I’ve never done before.” Best advice I ever received: “Don’t let your fear hold you back from doing something great.” Favorite subjects: English and Earth science Role model: Jane Goodall Favorite book: “Blindness” by José Saramago Favorite movie: “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know that: “At some point in my life I would really love to run an animal sanctuary.” Kenosha eSchool offers challenges, flexibility struggling to finish their requirements, it took determination and support that helped all of them achieve their goal,” she said. “I wish them all the best.” Rydahl said she was amazed at how well-connected she was to her teachers, especially, English teacher Lily Stasik. A self-proclaimed perfectionist, Rydahl would often seek advice about how to organize her time and to accomplish tasks. “She really helped me with the focus on what you need to get done,” she said. BY TERRY FLORES tflores@kenoshanews.com Stephanie Rydahl needed a challenge. When the honor student realized a traditional high school setting wasn’t meeting her expectations, she decided to give Kenosha Unified’s eSchool program a try. Two and a half years later, Rydahl is graduating with a lot more than just being successful academically, with but a better work ethic and a desire to go beyond physical and virtual walls. “I started off at Indian Trail (high school and academy), switched to Harborside (Academy) ... but they didn’t have a separate program for honors, just extra projects,” she said. “I was never being challenged academically, so I ended up taking eSchool classes during the year, and I liked it.” Rydahl is one of a small number of Unified students who chose the virtual learning environment. Kim Gorman, eSchool counselor, said this year’s class was ambitious and motivated, especially early graduates “who worked hard to finish in Janu- Community service KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC ary.” Some have already begun college and technical programs and/or are working full time, she said. Intensive studies With a love for English, Rydahl found eSchool offerings that required her to write and take on projects and assignments Amber Garcia cum laude graduate GPA: 3.2 Parents: Shantel and Dominic Garcia Organizations: Tremper girls varsity soccer What’s next: Go to Gateway to study to be a certified nursing assistant, then go into nursing. Goal: “My goal Amber is to become a successful indiGarcia vidual and go to school and achieve everything I have planned.” Best advice I ever received: “Always follow my dreams and believe in myself.” Favorite subject: Science Favorite book: “Divergent” Favorite movie: “Divergent” Role model: parents Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know that: “I read a lot.” Gorman said eSchool seniors also could volunteer for a num- Senior Stephanie Rydahl researches volunteering opportuni- ber of projects in the commuties in Thailand at the Kenosha eSchool campus. nity, including: that weren’t due periodically, but daily. “It’s much more writing intensive,” she said. It wasn’t until second semester of her sophomore year that she decided that full-time virtual learning was right for her. But, in the beginning, she admitted it was tough to get her act together. “I never realized how undisciplined I was. I had to learn time management on my own,” she said, adding it took one quarter for her to adjust. Flexibility Gorman said the graduating seniors have “appreciated the flexibility eSchool has provided them.” “It allowed those students who were excelling to complete courses around their busy lives,” Gorman said, “and to give them a jump start to the next experience or post-secondary education that they were pursuing.” Gorman said she stresses the importance of a diploma to all eSchool students. “Regardless if a student was motivated and excelling or ■ Purple Stride, to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer. ■ Community Urban Garden Project, where fresh produce is grown for education of nutrition and consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits. ■ Rhode Center for the Arts. ■ Local teachers and students in the district. Off to Thailand Rydahl is headed to Thailand in the fall — she’s observing a “a gap year” before applying to colleges in 2016 — where she will volunteer at an elephant sanctuary in October. Before that, she plans to volunteer with a group, such as, Habitat for Humanity, to ease her transition working abroad. “I’m excited about this,” she said. College is still in her sights, no doubt, she said. Among the higher learning institutions she’s still reviewing are women’s colleges including Smith College in Northampton, Mass., and Bryn Mawr in Philadelphia. “At the moment, I’m interested in going into gender psychology,” she said. Kenosha eSchool KENOSHA ESCHOOL CLASS OF 2015 Commencement: 10:30 a.m. May 30, Indian Trail High School and Academy, 6800 60th St. Graduates: 16 Speaker: Stephanie Rydahl Class colors: navy blue and silver Kassi Cox Nicole Fisher Amber Garcia Abigail Garnett Joshua Gross Jake Kehl Mackenzie Lucas Luis Mendoza Phillip Porter Hannah Ruleford Stephanie Rydahl Kali Salley Samantha Sunderman Sarafina Trujillo Haley Valenta Collin Wescott WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 I KENOSHA NEWS I GRADUATION 23 SHORELAND LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Shoreland seniors mature into Christian leaders BY TERRY FLORES tflores@kenoshanews.com SOMERS — For Shoreland Lutheran High School’s class of 2015, leadership, focus and fun were all part of what students called their family. Over the four years, they said Shoreland was a place where they could turn to instructors and others for support academically and spiritually. “Private school is a huge blessing — the size of our class and how close we all are. I love it. We’re a family. Shoreland all the way,” said Katie Christensen, 18. “Like any other class, there’s ‘drama’,” she said. “But ultimately we all stick up for each other.” The students said they found themselves with a unique opportunity to help freshman Faith Peyron, rallying around her as she battled leukemia. Students educated their peers about the disease and raised funds as well. “It’s cool seeing her now,” said classmate Rachel Wasser. Wasser, 17, said she has enjoyed her time at Shoreland and the friendships she has made. “It’s just been a blast here,” she said. “Everyone here is always positive, always willing to help and give a willing hand. But they also help you get down to business and focus on things. It’s always a good time here.” School spirit and camaraderie abounded with activities, such as Choralfest, a show featuring choirs from 10 to 15 schools. “It’s a huge concert to bring us all together,” Christensen said. “It is the most thrilling three days of the entire year.” Valuable skills Tristen Seymour, 18, said being a part of the drama department at Shoreland has taught him leadership and time management skills. Ingrained in students is the concept that seniors become role models for younger students, he said. “When you’re involved in the fine arts here, you spend more time at KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BILL SIEL Seniors Abi Zarling, left, and Jana Schimanski, work on a conjugation assignment in Spanish 4 class at Shoreland Lutheran High School. school than you do at home sleeping,” he said, adding that students involved in the program can spend 13-14 hours a day during the week. “Any route I end up going, the ability to work hard that I’ve learned here has prepared me.” Josie Avery, 18, said Shoreland has helped her gain leadership skills. Avery is part of the stage crew at Shoreland’s drama department. “I’ve learned to be a leader and how to manage my time and other people’s time to put on a production in time,” she said. Enthusiastic class The Rev. Paul Brug, German and religion instructor, said he appreciated the enthusiasm they brought forth at the school. Brug, who is also a football and wrestling coach, said he could see student leadership in all that they did. “There was a lot of getting people excited about what they’re doing,” he said. Brug said the seniors were a diverse group, who, in the beginning, didn’t really know each other very well but jelled over the years. “I think the biggest maturity thing was leadership,” he said. “A good number of the seniors exercised just good Christian leadership, not only with each other but with the younger classes.” The Rev. Tom Bauer, Shoreland’s pastor and religion instructor, said among the things he would miss about the seniors was their talents. Bauer, who is also the director of the school’s festival choir, said he will especially miss his members of the choir, whom he described as “gifted” in their abilities. “We had probably the closest camaraderie of any choir I’ve ever had,” he said. “Because the students kind of ‘got it.’ They understood the importance of the rehearsal, the importance of focus. ... They saw what potential they had and really reached for it this year.” SHORELAND CLASS OF 2015 Raunel Albiter Faith Allen Emily Amborn Jacob Anderson Mackenzie Anderson Austin Anson Josephine Avery Alberto Ayala Malachi Belmares Jennifer Beres Martel Berry 24 Kathryn Billings Dustin Borchardt Dakota Brewer Zachary Brug Brooke Caskey Kaitlyn Christensen Drake Christenson Amy Dyke Timothy Evans Abigail Felton Jacob Fields Gunnar Gaal Jacob Hahlbeck Carly Haling Gregory Haras Elisabeth Harmeyer Devin Harmon Caitlin Jahns Jorge Jaimes Michelle Jensen Rebecca Jung Aaron Jurgens GRADUATION I KENOSHA NEWS I WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 Jeremy Keckhaver Maxwell Keese Alex Knepper Zachary Koepke Dustin Krueger Courtney LaPlante Abby Lash Samantha Lueck McKensi Mardon John Marquardt Ryan Mehring Jocelyne Mendoza Jenna Merritt Cory Nejedly Michael Nelson Kayla Nielson Thomas Nisiewicz Martin O’Malley Noah Palansky Daschaun Pecnick Cassie Pierce Levi Pimentel Brianna Reed Maggie Riley Lexana Rutz Danae Sanchez Abigail Schevikhoven Janae Schimanski Alex Schumacher Tristen Seymour Robert Strutz Andrew Surges Joshua Swanson Jessica Thierfelder Sadie Ulland Jacob VanSant Andrea Wagner YiMing Wang Rachel Wasser Samantha Whitt Noah Willems Junda Xia Yixuan Yang Abigail Zarling SHORELAND LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Michelle Jensen Shoreland valedictorian GPA: 4.01 Parents: David and Lisa Jensen Organizations: Art Club, National Honor Society, student council, jazz choir, festival choir, Choral Fest. Awards: Freshman Book Scholar Award, Mondelez Global LLC Scholarship, Butler Presidential Academic Scholarship. What’s next: work at Michelle Six Flags Great America Jensen in summer, and attend Butler University in fall to study computer science. Goal: “To someday create/program video games or to develop new artificial intelligence software.” Best advice I ever received: “Life is boring if you don’t step outside of your comfort zone.” — Ben Jeske Favorite subject: mathematics Favorite book: “Arisa” by Natsumi Ando Favorite movie: “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” Role model: Oscar Francois de Jarjeyes Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know that: “I’m avid about video games, my favorites being Earthbound, Chrono Trigger and Metroid. Also, I think battling robots is one of the coolest things ever.” Abbie Felton Shoreland salutatorian GPA: 4.01 Parents: Chris and Kristy Felton Organizations: volleyball, track Awards: $10,000 scholarship What’s next: attend UW-Milwaukee Goal: to become a physician assistant Best advice I ever received: “Do your best and forget the rest.” Favorite subject: chemistry Favorite book: “Fault in Our Stars” Abbie Favorite movie: Felton “Frozen” Role model: my mom Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know that: “I like to do outdoorsy stuff like fishing.” To Subscribe Call 262-657-1600 Shoreland Lutheran High School Commencement: 10 a.m. May 23, Shoreland, 9026 12th St., Somers Graduates: 77 Speakers: the Rev. Michael Zarling, Michelle Jensen (valedictorian) Special performances: Senior class song, Festival Choir Class colors: black and gold Class flower: white rose Class motto: “Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. “ — John 15:4 Class officers: Abby Lash, president; Jennifer Beres, vice president Class advisers: the Rev. Tom Bauer, the Rev. Paul Brug, Dan Hahm, Dan Schulz 4924 60th Street | 262•652•9840 www.HomeTownMeatsDeli.com Hometown Meats – Your Catering Headquarters For All Your Graduation Party Needs! 1108928 1108633 WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 I KENOSHA NEWS I GRADUATION 25 REUTHER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Reuther seniors forge strong bonds Students praise dedication of teachers in helping them succeed BY DANIEL GAITAN dgaitan@kenoshanews.com The graduating seniors of Reuther Central High School describe themselves as a “family” battling stereotypes, committed to bright futures and bonded with their dedicated teachers, with whom they are on a first-name basis. The 2015 class has bonded over the school’s crumbling building, their inspiring teachers and “terrible” school lunch program. Some students have attended Reuther, often referred to as Kenosha’s “transition” or “blended” school, for all four years, while others attended for less than one year. Most students will receive their diploma at age 18, but some 19- and 20-year-olds are also excited to graduate this year. “I loved it here. The teachers here pay more attention to you, because the school is smaller. I’ve made a lot of friends here,” said Emily Helton, 20, who moved from Florida and plans to attend Gateway Technical College in the fall. About a dozen seniors said they have felt “judged” or “less than” for attending Reuther, which they said is often viewed as a lesser rival to Tremper and Bradford. Dedicated teachers Some students said they would not have graduated if not for the teachers, who would unexpectedly show up to their home or work and urge them to attend class or complete homework assignments. “I liked it here. I pretty much messed around my freshman and sophomore years and didn’t care, and then I came to Reuther and 26 they helped me out a lot. The teachers really helped me,” said Angelica Peralta, 18. She will start at Gateway in the fall to study human services and criminal justice. She hopes to help at-risk children and juveniles who need to get “on the right track.” Brandon Igartua, 18, said he appreciates the teachers and that Reuther “is better than other schools” because of smaller class sizes and the friendly student body. He will study horticulture in the fall at Gateway. “I’ve learned responsibility from being here,” he said. “We’re friends with our teachers.” KENOSHA NEWS PHOTOS BY KEVIN POIRIER Reuther High School senior Dariana Shellie prepares pizza burgers during the school’s food service class. Behind her is ninth-grader Jeanie Colister. REUTHER CLASS OF 2015 ‘Like a family’ Class sizes are 15 to 20 students, said guidance counselor Missy Werner, which allows teachers to become mentors. “Here, it’s like a family. We go by first names,” said Werner. “They know I love all of them.” Kevyona Booker, 18, said she was pushed to excel and will attend UW-Parkside in the fall with the hopes of becoming a registered nurse. She transferred from Bradford and said it was a lifechanging decision. “I like that they care; I really can’t explain it. It’s just better than Bradford,” she said. “If you put us all together, we’ll have conversations. ... We like each other.” Music instructor Pete Rallo is one of the students’ favorite teachers, and he is unwilling to transfer to other higher profile schools. “I have a small choir, only like 15 kids, but they do pretty well,” he said. “It’s very rewarding that these kids are moving on.” GRADUATION I KENOSHA NEWS I WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 Fatima Faith Anderson Daniel Arteaga Rebecca Angela Atilano Esai Barrera Juan Barrueta Kenchrell Benjamin De’janée Angie-Line Faith Body Kevyona D. Booker Ja’Keem Leroy Brantley Cheririese Kennidia Elisha Brown Gavin L. Brown-Beltoya Marlon Lee Calvert Jr. Austin M. Capps Steve Castro Carla Ceballos Nicholas A. Cheatham Azena Cichocki Kishaun Coleman Alysia L. Collins McKayla David Antonio J. Davidson Darrian Duffin Ty’andrea Dion Toni Ellison Demarques L. Files Matthew J.D. Filson Zana Mar’Shell Fowler-Cubit Leticia Gallardo Jeniffer Garcia Diamond Demarvel Gibson Fredricka Denise Gilmore Kirsten Renee Gomaz Orlando Kentrel-Darshon Green Sierra Ann Hale Adrianna Syndell Hamilton Christa Lynne Nicole Hamilton Emily Marie Helton Alicia Marie Hernandez Loyce Marie Hess Jori Lynn Marie Heuerman Maya L. Horton Brandon Lee Igartua Caleb P. Islas Shatorya M. Jackson Chasity Nicole Johnson Jaime Judeika Rachel Elizabeth Kaplan Joseph David Kasprzak Krista Klopp Nikki Lynn Koos Alexandria Marie Kriska Jaylen M. Lear Ana López Christian Masi Lopize A. McKinney Neil Evan Meyer Davonta Marshon Larry Mullins Anthony Joseph Namio Kailey Dawn Nerison Elijah Oliver Antwon N. Parker Lance Kimo Parmentier Joandra Mariel Peña Angelica L. Peralta Elizabeth M. Picazo Jillian Pierog Marissa Alexis Pivovar Terrence A. Pringle Cameron Jacinda Rech Daisy Resendez Destany Rey Rios Kelsey Roberts-Kromm Maliek A. Robinson Ariadna Belen Rufrancos Kyle Sadowski Justin Saffold Dariana J.M. Shellie Shamel M. Shaw Tiara Shirley Osana Shreve Keon Slater Nahje M. Slaughter Emma Ann Steagall Te’Asia A. Stevenson Marell RaShon Thomas Patricia Rosetta Thomas Miranda Turman Edwardo Trujillo Amie A. Turner Auannikah A. Tyson Roxie Renee Valdez Micaela Wire Sidney Yildirim REUTHER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Gavin Leo Brown-Beltoya Reuther valedictorian School: Reuther Central High School GPA: 3.853 Parents: Natalie and John Jesse and Tim Brown Organizations: National Honor Society, Resiliency Group, Students Against Destructive Decisions, baseball, basketball, wrestling Awards: Honor roll every quarter, Academic Achievement Award for playing basketball and maintaining honor roll, Carthage College Diversity Writing Contest Award and awards for kindness and helping others. What’s next: attend University of WisconsinParkside and then apply to a physical therapy Gavin school. Brown-Beltoya Goals: Sports physical therapist Best advice I’ve ever received: “Always be yourself no matter what happens.” Favorite subject: English Favorite book: “The LeRoy Butler Story” Favorite movie: “The Fighter” Role model: mother Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know that: “I’m shy.” Marissa Alexis Pivovar Reuther salutatorian GPA: 3.770 Parents: Melissa Wates and Carmelo Napoli Awards: Carthage College Poem Writing Contest, honor roll, top fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society What’s next: attend Gateway Technical College Goal: become a registered nurse Best advice I ever received: “I can be anything that I want to be.” Favorite subject: math Favorite book: “A Child Called It” Favorite movie: “Selena” Marissa Role model: mother Pivovar Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know that: “I’m really smart.” KENOSHA NEWS PHOTOS BY KEVIN POIRIER Reuther High School senior Loyce Hess works on a economy assignment in her Compass class. Reuther Central High School Commencement: 11 a.m. June 6, Reuther auditorium, 913 57th St. Graduates: 91 Speakers: Ja’Keem Brantley, master of ceremonies; Justin Saffold, welcome; Marissa Pivovar, commencement message; Gavin Brown-Beltoya, farewell. Special performances: Reuther choir Class flower: red rose Reuther High School seniors, from left, Cami Rech, Brandon Igartua, Jillian Pierog, Emma Steagall and Jaylen Lear sing a song in their choir class. Class colors: purple and black WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 I KENOSHA NEWS I GRADUATION 27 INDIAN TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL AND ACADEMY Five schools in one As school matures, Indian Trail students find a way to make its unique configuration work BY DIANE GILES dgiles@kenoshanews.com In a high school built on four academies and a general studies population, Indian Trail High School and Academy is like no other in Kenosha. That status alone sets the students apart. It’s an identity that the class of 2015 has become more comfortable with as the years stacked up. “The communication between the different academies and comprehensive side of the school, just the chemistry and the flow, is a lot better than any of our previous years,” said Madison Moore, a senior in the communications academy. “It’s not so cliquey; it’s not so separated (as it once was).” One issue Indian Trail shared with other high schools in the district and added to their resiliency was changes in scheduling. “Our class has very much been test subjects,” said Libby Predina, communications senior. “We’re guinea pigs. We were subjected to a different schedule every single year.” They went from four periods a day of 1½ hours each their freshman year, to eight periods of 45 minutes each as sophomores to seven periods of 50 minutes each and for half of this year, seven periods of 55 minutes each. The students thought the worst scheduling nightmare was in their sophomore year. “That was just chaotic,” said Wyatt Melonas of the military academy. ‘JUST THE CHEMISTRY and the flow, is a lot better than any of our previous years. It’s not so cliquey; it’s not so separated (as it once was). Madison Moore Indian Trail senior don’t want to say blindly — but these kids are very cognizant of it. I think the Great Recession made them very conscientious of what things cost.” Bragging rights swell Swag for this class comes in many forms. In athletics, Indian Trail has made a name for itself since it entered the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association just three years ago. With playoff-caliber football teams the past two seasons and a three-way conference title in basketball not to mention a swimming championship, Indian Trail has been an eye-opener in the Southeast Conference. Students from the school’s music programs qualified for the state level in 63 events at solo and ensemble competition, band member class president Genna Podgorski bragged, bringing back 40 gold Learning money lessons medals. It’s the second year in a row that Indian More than ever, students are concerned Trail has received the most gold medals of about the rising costs of higher education any school in Wisconsin. and how they will pay for for their college “That’s a testament to those senior band debt. It’s a burden that seniors speak of often, kids,” Indian Trail band director Ken Wiele said. said English teacher Jane Riderclass If they could jump in a time machine adviser Julie Kerkman. and go back to talk to their freshman An increasing number of juniors and selves, Elsa Lopez of the medical science seniors are balancing their academic, academy, and Vernique Dyson, class vice athletic and social lives with jobs. president, said they would have different “This class — and it grows every year — has had the most involved students hold- messages. “I would say to (myself) to be more ing jobs, sometimes out of necessity, with the hopes of going to college, but there still involved in activities at school from the beginning. I didn’t get involved until my is that worry more and more,” Kerkman junior year,” Dyson said. said, adding that some students had op“I’d probably tell myself: ‘Don’t let anyportunities for athletics, but turned them thing bring you down,’” said Lopez, who down because they needed to work. was always involved in different types of “It’s showing up in their writing,” said activities since she was a freshman. Rider. “Before this, kids went into it — I 28 GRADUATION I KENOSHA NEWS I WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BILL SIEL Austin Macella watches the director while playing tuba at Indian Trail High School and Academy. INDIAN TRAIL CLASS OF 2015 Leutrim Abazi Carter John Aceto Tatianna G. Aceto Michael Anthony Adamczyk Abigail Elizabeth Adams Ricardo Armando Aguilar Shantis A. Albin Daryl W. Alford Ibn Amahria Ali Natalie Karina Ali Jessica Nicole Allgood Jose Juan Alvarado Julissa Alvarez Justin B. Anderson Samantha Alexandra Aron Oyuky Arriaga Alayna Venecia Arrington Breanna Rose Ayers Marques E. Bagley Taijza Beatrice Bailey Andrea Patricia Bakkala Janae Marie Barnhill Michael Erik Bartz Kapil C. Baskaran Veronica Louise Bayless Ashlyn Michelle Bealer Destinae Latifah Bell Jeffrey Alexander Benvenuto Dameon D. Bey Cameron Joseph Bishop Matthew Solomon Bolton Justin Leo Bonn Cameron Isaiah Booker Lauren Marie Boston Jose Daniel Bravo Genesis Brito Andre Jordan Brown Kendall Alexis Bunnell Jason Robert Buzzell Sierra Jordan Bychowski Haylee Nicole Callahan James Donald Camacho Javier Joshua Campos Katey Lea Cantwell Juancarlos Emilio Carcamo Logan Carey Alexis Ann Carmody Hailey Drew Carpenter Tyler Benjamin Carter Alexis Taylor Caruso Desmond Krogh Cassity Marlyn Castaneda Charbel Fadi Chaer Ashley Nicole Chambers Andrew Teyiondra Smith Chamness Alexis Nicole Colgrove Jessica Guadalupe Contreras Santiago Alfanso Contreras Reyes Kyale Robert Cooks Bianca Guadalupe Cordova Andrew Cox Elise Marie Craft Madysen Margaret Cramer Brendon Lawrence Crippen Christine Jean Croce Graham Douglas Cunliffe-Owen Jessica Cunningham Royce Leon Cunningham Zachary Sloan Curtis Andrew Judson Daghfal Melody Faith Daghfal Emma Jane Dalton Nyairy Savyl Daniels Michael Anthony Danko Damond M.D. Davis Mishael Kiara De La Cruz Continued on Page 29 INDIAN TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL AND ACADEMY Ariana Voyles, Indian Trail valedictorian (high school) GPA: 5.897 Parents: Terry Voyles and the late Brian Voyles Organizations: National Honor Society (vice president), student council (president), Thespian Society, KUSD theater arts, Key Club, band, choir, madrigals Awards: AP scholar, community service diploma, varsity letters in volleyball, academics and music, Kiwanis Award (science), Student of the Year (choir), Student of the Month (science), Milwaukee Award Finalist, KUSD Award of Ariana Excellence in 2-D Design, gold and silver medals at district and state Voyles solo and ensemble contests, Wisconsin High School Forensic Association State Theatre Ensemble Award, performed at International Thespian Festival with casts of “Shrek the Musical,” “Catch Me If You Can” and “Hello! My Baby.” Carthage College Kenosha Oaks Scholarship, Academic Excellence Scholarship, Mary Lou and Arthur F. Mahone Fund CEO Scholarship, Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Scholarship, Educators Credit Union Scholarship, Woman’s Club of Kenosha Schol- arship, Russ and Helen Missureli Scholarship, Darryl and Jeana Sturino Life Long Learning Scholarship. What’s next: attend UW-Madison and pursue a career in the medical field, and also take classes in foreign language studies. Goal: “I want to make a difference in the world and be able to put a smile on everyone I meet, and help people from around the world. I want to be happy, have a family and travel. I want to look back and feel good about my life.” Best advice I ever received: “Choose happiness.” — Holly Stanfield Favorite subjects: science, human anatomy and Spanish Favorite book: “To Kill a Mockingbird” Favorite movie: “Letters to Juliet” Role model: “My cousin, Mackenzie Chaffee. She has always had a good head on her shoulders, is confident yet humble, extremely motivated, and has been a great example for me to look up to. I aspire to be like her one day.” Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know that: “I don’t drink soda. I never liked the fizz. Also, I made it through school without having a home computer.” Emma Dalton, Indian Trail salutatorian (high school) GPA: 5.6868 (weighted), 3.981 (unweighted) Parents: Jane and Steve Dalton Organizations: National Honor Society, Indian Trail Chorale, Future Business Leaders of America, volunteer at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, volunteer at Aurora Medical Center, Special Olympics volunteer, The Club of Strawberry Creek lifeguard, city of Kenosha public pools lifeguard, Kenosha YMCA lifeguard Awards: Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship; Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce Emma Scholarship; Kenosha Athletic Dalton Pepsi Scholarship; Holy Rosary Athlete of the Year nominee; Future Business Leaders of America state qualifier; Outstanding Junior in English; Outstanding Sophomore in Business; Outstanding Freshman in Visual Arts; soccer: MVP, second team All Conference, Coaches Award, Captain Award, SEC Student Athlete Award; cross country: Second Team All County, Coaches Award, SEC Student Athlete Award; basketball: SEC Sportsmanship Award, Defensive MVP; volleyball: Honorable Mention, Defensive MVP. What’s next: Attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison to study kinesiology, earn a doctorate in physical therapy and work with neurologically impaired/stroke patients. Goals: “My long-term goal is to become a physical therapist. I also hope to get my personal training licence so I can share my passion for fitness with others. A personal goal of mine is to train and qualify for the Boston Marathon.” Best advice I’ve ever received: “Always stay true to yourself.” Favorite subject: AP courses Favorite book: “Nineteen Minutes” by Jodi Picoult Favorite movie: “The Proposal” Role models: “My older sisters, Rachel and Christina. They have set the standard high in everything they do. They are generous, kind, smart, athletic and always willing to help others. I aspire to follow in their footsteps.” Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know that: “My favorite food is butter. Sometimes I just eat it on its own.” Sara Prostko, Indian Trail valedictorian (academy) GPA: 4.0 Parents: Sue and Larry Prostko Organizations: National Honor Society, senior class historian, 4-H, Youth as Resources, Band of the Black Watch Awards: Warch Scholarship, More Lights Scholarship, Outstanding Freshman of the Year (medical science), Exemplary Soloist Award, Mayor’s Youth Commission Award What’s next: attend Lawrence University and major in neuroscience and music Goal: “To become a research scientist and study the effects of music on the brain.” Sara Best advice I ever received: “Be kind, work hard, stay humble, be grateful, laugh a lot and be Prostko happy for others.” Favorite subjects: band and science Favorite book: Harry Potter series Favorite movie: Horror movies in general, especially ones based on Stephen King’s books. Role model: “I don’t really have one specific role model; I look to different people for different things.” Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know that: “I used to competitively ride horses all through middle school.” Claudia Rodriguez, Indian Trail salutatorian (academy) GPA: 4.0 Parents: Delia Torres and Raul Rodriguez Organizations: Symphonic Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, National Honor Society Awards: Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship, MedSci Sophomore of the Year, AP Scholar, Kiwanis Academic Excellence and Music Achievement for orchestra and world languages, soccer most valuable player: Forward Girls Golf Best Ball. What’s next: Get a summer job at AbbVie and then attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Goals: “To become a veterinarian and make vetClaudia erinary care more accessible and affordable.” Rodriguez Best advice I’ve ever received: “Education and hard work are some of the most valuable things in life.” — parents Favorite subject: Science Favorite book: “The Devil in the White City” Favorite movie: “The Lion King” Role models: “My parents, who are my greatest inspirations and strongest supporters.” Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know that: “I am a huge Batman fan and DC Comics follower.” INDIAN TRAIL CLASS OF 2015 From Page 28 Mario A. Del Real Adrian Del Toro Brayan Delgado Edwin Giovanni Delgado Kebron Jamar Dennis Taryn Maureen Derfus Ibraheem A. Dhaher Joshua D. Diaz Alessandra D. Doby Gabriel Zachary Doby Bradley S. Donato Heather Marie Dorr Dinasia Dezmonee Douglas Cierra Rose Dove Brandon Isaiah Drennan Clare Nicole Duncan Vernique Adella Dyson Elena Marie Ebert Elijah Bonifacio Echols Kyle Eidsor Samantha Sky Eisenhauer Alyssa Marie Emerick Dominique Raquel Encarnacion Analilia Escamilla Arik Xavier Espinosa Hebel Y.S. Espinosa-Byrd Benjamin William Evans Chase Michael Fanelle Kris Fanke Kaile Ann Farkas Arieli Elizabeth Feliciano Rebecca L. Ferguson Taylor Christopher Fern Lizett S. Figueroa Amador Andrew Flores Victor M. Florez Bri’anna Alize-Mikel Ford Chinelle Lynn Francis Kailey Simone Franklin Paul Jason Frye Carly Rae Fugate Emma Claire Gagliardi Ciara Micaela Gaines Allen C. Garcia Roberto Garcia, Jr. Payton Lyle Gardner Continued on Page 30 WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 I KENOSHA NEWS I GRADUATION 29 INDIAN TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL AND ACADEMY INDIAN TRAIL CLASS OF 2015 From Page 29 Aaron Nicholas Garza Rianna Marie Garza Tabitha Ciera Gibson Milena Erlinda Giles Michael Robert Giliberto Kyle J. Glidden Michael Granucci Nadeja Lataié Gray Jessica Nicole Greenhoe Jake Reese Gremer Eric Guadarrama Olay Danielle Savannah Gubachy Vanessa Guillen James Edward Gum III Jose Guadalupe Gutierrez Odalys Gutierrez Maya Nicole Gwaltney Caleb Richard Hammill Carson Camilla Hannes Elizabeth Marie Hanson Meghan Baylee Harbach Noel Harding Jacqueline Inglish Brenda Hargrove Margaret Ann Harms Brendan J. Harper Joseph Hassler Katharyn Lynae Hauptmann Logan Robert Hayes Steven Ross Hein Michael Patrick Hennessy Gabriel A. Herda Nai Del Rocio Herrera James D. Hessing Mollie Anne Hillstrom Benjamin Nicholas Ho Austin Lee Hoecherl Breanna Haleigh Hoecherl Jared Matthew Hoerter Brenna Grace Hogan Kaitlyn Danielle Hollifield Nicholas Reed Horak Kathryne Mary Howe Bradley Lucas Huber Donovan Michael Hundertmark Mary Kelly Hutchinson Kira Renee Ibarra Indian Trail High School and Academy Commencement: 7 p.m. May 30, Indian Trail fieldhouse, 6800 60th St. Graduates: 416 Speakers: Ariana Voyles, valedictorain (comprehensive program); Sara Prostko, valedictorian (academy program) Special performances/presentations: Indian Trail High School and Academy Choir and Band Class flower: Hawkeye Belle Rose Class colors: Purple and black Class motto: “Do not follow the path made by others. Rather, go where no path exists and blaze new trails.” Class officers: Jenna Podgorski, president; Vernique Dyson, vice president; Madysen Cramer, treasurer; Maharshi Rawal, secretary; Sara Prostko, historian Senior class advisers: Julie Kerkman and Che Kearby Jaleel M. Jones Manuel Isaias Jones Rory McKay Jones Jaclyn Michelle Jozefiak Isaiah James Jung Nat Turner Kabba Ashton Mae Karabiac Brandon Alen Kasiske Mackenzie R. Kelly Philip J. Kent Robin Yong Kim Brianna Nicole Kirnbauer Alexis Marie Kissee Sandra Kluba David Ervin Knuth Spencer Robert Koch John R. Kollman Devin Jacob Kraemer Laura Marie Krajacic Justin Dean Kreuser Tyler J. Krimpelbein Amanda Marie Krueger Phillip Kuszel Nektaria Constantina Lampros Ivan Matthew Landmark Karly J. Lange Aston Patrick Langley Alexandra L. Lawler Kalvin Leon Lawson, III Samantha Anh Le Peter Bentley Lesnak Benjamin J. Lesofsky KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BILL SIEL Kennedy Cole Liebke From left, Billee Usinger, Nai Herrera and Tatianna Aceto put Daniel Isaac Linde away a tripod after completing an assignment for a project Steven Corey Lindsey titled “Senioritis” at Indian Trail High School and Academy. Noah James Lira 30 Zackery Saverio Irving Baylee Allen Isenberg Corshia D. 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Oberg Abel Ochoa Lane Aaron Ochs Alexis Anne Oilar Dakota Tyler Olalde Osbelia Olmos Rodrìguez Alejandro Ortega Oswaldo Reyes Padilla Tiffany Rose Panasewicz Anthony Louis Parco Breanna Nayshay Parks Natalie Parrish Urja Patel Kierra Keshae Pates Brooklyn Kathleen Pauls Julissa Kiara Perez Dorian Jean-Mathieu Perret Dyllon Troy Perry-Gunsolus Myles J. Pestka Samantha Gayle Peterson David John Platt Janae Lynn Plunkett Jennifer Paige Podgorski Libby Kathleen Predaina Joseph Robert Prescott Sara Lynn Prostko Rachel Danielle Quist Cody James Ralph Megan Marie Ramey Morgan Meredith Ramey Anthony Ramos Jorge Antonio Ramos Rinka Moon Randall Daniel John Rantisi Joel Anders Rasmussen Ryan James Rasmussen José Francisco Rauda Maharshi H. Rawal Yasmeen Rayyan Jaimes William Snethen Reyes Continued on Page 31 INDIAN TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL AND ACADEMY Congrats 2015 Graduates INDIAN TRAIL CLASS OF 2015 From Page 31 Jazmin Aimara Rivas Seyshelle Argelis Roach Kiley Taylor Roberts Catrice Daniesha Robinson Anthony Rodriguez Claudia Sofia Rodriguez Hannah Marie Rohs Shydaria Jaree Role Brandon Roman Blake Andrew Root Kenny Rua Tatiana Pearl Ruffolo Casiano Christopher Ruiz Robert Luis Ryan Ryne Henry Sack Jorge A. Salinas Alex Arthur Sampson Zachary Aaron Sanders Justin Schaaf Hailey Paige Schiesl Madeline Grace Schmidt Michaela Jade Schmitz Vaughn James Schmitz Peter Joel Schroeder Kayla Nicole Sellman Hannah Leigh Shane Daniel Vincent Shaw Christopher J. Shea Karli Sibert Valérie Marie-Chantal Simard Katie Lynn Simpson J’enea T. Sims Barikjot Singh Kyle Evan Skurka Alex Michael Smith Bailey Marie Smith Darnell Fabian Smith Hunter Daniel Brady Smith Robbyn J. 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That’s how faculty and administrators at Harborside Academy characterize this year’s class of graduating seniors. Among other things, members of the class of 2015 helped families build homes for Habitat for Humanity in Nashville, Tenn., worked to prevent bullying at local middle and elementary schools and worked to save the mangrove swamps in Costa Rica. “Bullying prevention was eye-opening,” said senior Cece McDowell, 18. “(We) realized that even fourth-graders have bullying situations, and we let them know we understand.” The experience also helped KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC define McDowell’s future Kami London, a Harborside Academy senior, left, talks with Junior Solas, a fourth-grader at Frank Elementary School, during goals. “I want to work with an anti-bullying training class. kids as a psychotherapist,” she said. Harborside students helped Avenue. Service projects and comrestore and revive manThis year’s seniors were ‘THIS CLASS HAS DONE A LOT MORE munity involvement are not sophomores in the fall of 2012, grove trees along the coast of new to Harborside; they are community service — above and beyond the when the school combined Costa Rica. They collected and part of the expeditionary stored seeds, nurtured young with Paideia Academy and learning philosophy on which district’s requirement of 10 hours per (school) moved to share quarters with plants and transplanted older the charter school is based. trees. Reuther Central High School Each senior is required to year. Some seniors have 100-plus (service) The students also talked at 913 57th St. take part in an existing serto local residents about the hours.’ vice project or design his or importance of preserving the School of choice her own. ecology of the area. Two seniors, Bridget Valdez Real-world involvement Dan Buschmann “(The experience) inspired and LaTiara Bell, coordinated is what motivated senior me to do bigger things,” Skencounselor a mock automobile accident Hannah Skendziel to make dziel said. She plans to study to raise awareness about Harborside her school of neuroscience and pre-medidrunken driving. They said “We’re pretty united as a sehours.” choice. Skendziel transferred cine at Carthage College and they chose it because they had nior class. Most of us have the to Harborside from Tremper “Some schools have field hopes to eventually become experienced a similar mock same friend groups. We help High School at the beginning trips; we have ‘field work,’ ” involved with Doctors Withaccident put on by Harborside each other with problems and of her junior year because said senior Kami London, 18. out Borders. when they were freshmen. stick together.” she “loved how (Harborside) Added McDowell, “(The “(Harborside) is definitely Faculty member Melissa emphasized character and projects) give us a taste of the all about getting involved in Community service Jakubowski described this hands-on, out-of-classroom our community,” Skendziel real world.” senior class as “eclectic, with learning.” said. “We are not just waiting “This class has done a “As a whole (our class) is The 18-year-old graduates for things to happen but maklot more community serpretty ambitious in life,” said a wide range of personalities, interests and goals.” as salutatorian of the 99-mem- ing them happen.” vice — above and beyond London. The class is also the last ber class. “These seniors have althe district’s requirement of to remember Harborside’s When asked about her seways been a positive group,” 10 hours per (school) year,” United, but eclectic former location at the former nior project, her eyes lit up. “I said Bill Haithcock, Harborsaid Dan Buschmann, the Socially, the class is very St. George Catholic School loved mine,” she said. school’s counselor. “Some seside principal. “I’m going to For 10 days she and fellow at 48th Street and Seventh niors have 100-plus (service) cohesive, said McDowell. miss them.” 32 GRADUATION I KENOSHA NEWS I WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 HARBORSIDE ACADEMY Anna Adamiec Harborside valedictorian GPA: 4.0 Parents: Leslaw and Maria Adamiec Organizations: National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Youth in Governance, Harborside Yearbook, Quill and Scroll, Renaissance Club, Outward Bound Mentoring Program Awards: Gold Key recipient for the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, Harborside’s Six Character Trait Awards, Hawk Pride Anna Award, track and field MVP, Sportsmanship Award, Scholar Adamiec Athlete. What’s next: “UW-Madison! But after that, I’m not quite sure. I don’t even know what I want to major in yet. I just hope I end up doing something that I love.” Goals: “All I want to do in life is travel the world and help people.” Best advice I’ve ever received: “If you are not willing to look stupid, nothing great is ever going to happen to you.” Favorite subject: Math Favorite book: “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” Favorite movie: “The Pink Panther” with Steve Martin Role model: my sister, Joanna Adamiec Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know that: “I’m fluent in Polish and have been attending a Polish school since I was 3 years old.” Hannah Skendziel Harborside salutatorian GPA: 3.84 Parents: Jamie and Charlie Skendziel Organizations: National Honor Society, Outward Bound, Tremper varsity swim team, Pleasant Prairie Patriots swim team. Awards: Gold Key in writing, Character Award, MVP and Work Horse awards for swimming, All Conference for swimming, state qualifier for swimming (two years). What’s next: attend Carthage Hannah College to study neuroscience Skendziel with an emphasis on pre-medicine, and Carthage swim team member. Goal: To attend medical school and become a doctor.” Best advice I ever received: “Do what makes you happy; the rest will come.” Favorite subjects: Psychology and English Favorite book: “Inferno” by Dan Brown Favorite movie: “Finding Nemo” Role models: my parents Teachers and fellow classmates would be surprised to know that: “I earned a black belt in taekwondo in second grade.” HARBORSIDE CLASS OF 2015 Juan Carlos Acuna Anna Eliza Adamiec Zachary Ty Aicher Alexis April Aney Fernando Dominic Arreola Aubree Dupresha Bacon-Nevith Amber M. Beale La-tiara Renee Bell Rebecca Leigh Blasi Christopher Daniel Blauser Jr. Amber Marie Brulport Emelye Justice Bryniarski Katrina Marie Butts Celeste Jazmin Calderwood Benjamin J. Campbell Colleen Elizabeth Carlson Katie Anne Elizabeth Carlson Daniel Lewis Carpenter Noémie Lisa Chauzy Julia Cheng Pierce Ciskowski Moriah Evelyn Clay Chyna Marie Colon Monea Ivayla Coopwood Robert Trent Cox Katelyn Crystal Creed Rocco James Del Frate Angelique Marie Ely Mary Grace B. Esperanzate Haley Jane Falcon Andrew Liam Fastenau Julia Camryn Forsberg Christian Julian Furtney Canela Parker Gonzalez Devin Alise Hall Shannan Jo Hanley Cristian Jerard Holmes Samuel Z. Huang Victoria Ashley Jadczak Arabella Florence Johnson Autumn Maria Jones Seth Vasile Kern Laura Ledford Kami Alysse London Ricardo Loza Kyra Suzanne Maika Alexis N. Mann Marissa Martin Delcampo KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC Seniors CJ Blauser, left, and Brandon Morelos work on laptops while in Crew, a homeroom-type class, at Harboside Academy. CeCe Elaine Serena McDowell Jose Angel Lopez Montero Brandon Edward Morelos Bailee A.j. Muth Toheeb Ayansola Olagbemiro Angel Mardoqueo Ortiz Anthony Samuel Ortiz Azalea Liana Paredes Emily Kathleen Parker LaShawn Octavia-Tonche Patton Mari Pavelich Arianna Lee Pedersen Lauryn Platt Brian Thomas Prescott Jake Michael Pullen Alejandra Renata Rugerio Pliego Ariana Morgan Raasch Kirstin Retzlaff Mario Fernando Rocha Sabra Marcella Rogers Leslie Roman Megan Dorothy Rynearson Ashley Elizabeth Sanchez Stephanie Sanson Michael Louis Sarckees Brooke McKenna Schatzman Leah Christine Schlenker Austin Riley Schmidt Kira Lynn Schmidt Topanga Catherine Schmidt Donovan Shanahan Hannah Rose Skendziel Shannon Margaret Smith Steven David Soto Elizabeth Rosella Stevens Allison Renae Strunk Claire A. Thornborough Travis Tyler Tornes Keri Ann Turner Bridget A. Valdez Samantha Lynn Vander Velde Michael William Vasarella Natalie Vazquez Del Mercado Noemi Vazquez Del Mercado Andrew Michael Werve Cedric Dewayne Williams Jr. Adam Gregory Winter Joshua Conrad Worthley Wesley Tucker Wrzesinski Kaitlin Marie Zuidema Harborside Academy Commencement: 7 p.m. June 5, Harborside auditorium, 913 57th St. Graduates: 98 Speakers: William Haithcock, Anna Adamiec, Hannah Skendziel Class colors: blue, green and gold Class flower: white lily Class motto: “We are crew, not passengers.” Class advisers: Daniel Buschmann, Melissa Jakubowski, Joshua Leinberger, Connie Spence, LuAnn Underwood, Michael Underwood, John Warnecke WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 I KENOSHA NEWS I GRADUATION 33 LAKEVIEW TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY Driven LakeView seniors come together as a family Tech academy’s students share sense of focus BY JANINE ANDERSON janderson@kenoshanews.com PLEASANT PRAIRIE — After four years together, the LakeView Technology Academy senior class feels like a family. “There’s no one I haven’t met,” said Alex Spinner, 18, from Kenosha. With fewer than 100 students in the graduating class, that’s no exaggeration. Heather Emery, 18, of Pleasant Prairie, said the class has always stuck together. “Everyone can talk to everyone,” she said. “It’s not a problem.” This is the class that started and embraced “Fancy Fridays,” On a day when many teachers dress down, these students step it up. “We dress more sophisticated or professional,” said Aileen Szczepanski, 18, of Kenosha. The girls typically wear dresses or skirts, and the boys sport suits, vests or tuxedos. Seniors Marc Leroy, left, Ryan Grubb and Dante Renzoni watch “I feel more driven to sucmachine at LakeView Technology Academy in Pleasant Prairie. ceed,” said David Boatwright, 18, of Kenosha. “Mostly it’s a change from the hoodies and jeans we ‘I WANTED TO SURROUND MYSELF WITH usually wear.” They head up most of the people who are serious about their education.’ school’s clubs, where they practice their passions, bringing classroom skills out to Aileen Szczepanski play, building sumo-wrestling LakeView senior robots, super-mileage vehicles or heading off into the world with “I wanted to surround myself ing on prosthetics, they went Venture Crew. into the engineering labs for help with people who are serious about their education,” Szczepanbuilding things. The same thing Finding their niche happened when IT students were ski said. “I wanted to be constantEveryone at the school chose ly pushed by teachers who want programming robots. to attend, applying for spots in “It’s all interconnected,” Boat- to see you rise.” the science- and technologyThey all feel prepared for the wright said. focused program. next step, and said attending As sophomores, they chose LakeView is a big part of that. On Sense of focus tracks to follow, specializing in college tours, the labs they saw They also share a sense of biomedical sciences, engineering had the same equipment they focus. All but one of the nine seor information technologies. In have used in high school. many classes, they are separated niors interviewed for this article No matter where they go next, knew what they were going to by track, but the program helps they will take this school with study after leaving LakeView, them collaborate and see where them. with plans for careers in vet“LakeView has grown in all there is crossover between one erinary science, forestry or land our lives,” said Michael Huff, 17, area and other. of Kenosha. “It’s a staple of who When students in the biomedi- management, astrophysics and you are.” cal sciences program were work- cardio-thoracic surgery. 34 GRADUATION I KENOSHA NEWS I WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 KENOSHA NEWS PHOTOS BY BRIAN PASSINO as Alex Spinner adjusts instructions for a MC-10 CNC milling Seniors Cody Strocchio, Amanda Decker and Rachel Topps work together in Howard Towne’s human anatomy and physiology class at LakeVew Technology Academy. LAKEVIEW TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY Jordan Cannon LakeView valedictorian Mitchell Maegaard LakeView salutatorian GPA: 4.000 unweighted, 5.785 weighted Parents: Michael and Patricia Cannon Organizations: AWANA, National Honor Society, Bradford Chamber Orchestra Awards: First place in engineering category of LakeView Science Fair, Student of the Year Introduction to Design Engineering and Technology, Student of the Year Biotechnology, Student of the Year Introduction to Engineering Design, Student of the Year World Literature, Student of the Year AP U.S. Government, Gold Medalist at AWANA Bible Quizzing Nationals, National Merit Finalist. What’s next: pursue a degree in mechanical engiJordan neering at Milwaukee School of Engineering. Cannon Goal: “I love using math and science to solve problems, so I hope to become a mechanical engineer working in the field of prosthetics or robotics. Music is also very important to me, so I want to find opportunities to continue performing and developing my skills as a violinist.” Best advice I ever received: “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellow man has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8 Favorite subject: math Favorite book: “The Chronicles of Narnia” Favorite movie: “The Princess Bride” Role model: Alexander Moffett Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know: “I once won a pie-eating contest with my hands tied behind my back.” GPA: 5.741 Parents: Mark and Jennifer Maegaard Organizations: Tremper cross country, Kenosha Thunder hockey, Tremper track and field Awards: 2011 Kiwanis National Award in mathematics; Tremper cross country MVP, captain and state qualifier; Kenosha Thunder hockey defensive MVP; Tremper track and field MVP and state qualifier; National Society of High School Scholars. What’s next: Study pre-med Mitchell at the University of WisconsinMaegaard La Crosse, run cross country and track. Goals: Complete medical school. Best advice I’ve ever received: “Life is all about love. Loving yourself, loving others and loving what you do.” Favorite subject: Mathematics Favorite book: “One Hundred Years of Solitude” Favorite movie: “Good Will Hunting” Teachers and fellow students would be surprised to know that: “I love rap music. Most of it’s much more creative and intelligent than people give it credit for.” KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BRIAN PASSINO Gateway Technical College instructor Pamela See, left, and LakeView Technology Academy senior Matt Petersen work together during a network security certification boot camp at LakeView. LAKEVIEW CLASS OF 2015 Justin Ryan Allen Quinton Alexander Andersson Jessica Marie Bacher Samantha Michelle Bardales Ivan C. Beljaeff David Feldt Boatwright John William Booth Jordan Michael Cannon Carley Nicole Capon Joshua C. Cargille Emily Lydia Carlson Andrew Jacob Cascio Timothy Casey Brianna E. Coffey Amanda Marie Decker Jennifer Josephine Derginer Nicholas J. DeZee Elijah Daniel Edwards Heather Lynn Emery Eric Anthony Flores Selena Marie Flores Nolan Ryan Flynn Mitchell Ryan Freeman Samuel Gerolmo Alexus Matilde Gomez Clayton Russell Gotberg Kori M. Grasso Michael Paul Grimley Nathan Allen Grom Ryan Ethan Grubb Daniel P. Gurgol Gavin Reed Haller Mitchell Jack Haller Breanna L. Herstedt Michael Christopher Huff Matthew Allen Jackson Deton Matheu Julius Matthew Wayne Korte Kolbi Lynn Lackey Exstasy Anastazia Lambert Karina Nicole Lee Marc Jean LeRoy Brett R. Long Robert James Lumadue Jacob Russell MacKenzie Mitchell Alan Maegaard Sarah E. Martin Patrick Alastair McNeil Michael Joshua Miller Nicholas J. Molina Anthony Patrick Mustell Sumer Elizabeth Nichols Matthew J. O’Brien Tawny Marie Ochoa Justin Ronald Osborn Ariel Lynn Petersen Matthew Harold Petersen Audrey Addison Petravich Isaiah Dante Polk Austin Taylor Powell Paul Chester Prostko-Leghorn Carlos Francisco Ramirez L. Villar- real Aaron Michael Raucci Dante P. Renzoni Joseph John Riccio Michael Cedric Richter Kirk A. Robinson Samuel Raymond Rondeau Vivian Sabrina Rosales Joseph D. Rundlett Al Qasim Eid Salamin Trevor Lee Schroeter Wallace Lewis Shilkus Jared M. Skau Meghan Sigourney Smallwood Audrey M. Soldenwagner Simone Kristen Sorensen Nicholas James Spiers Alexander M. Spinner Philip Dale Stavlo Cameron Stearman Cody F. Strocchio Elizabeth Victoria Suess Ryan D. Swenby Aileen Patricia Szczepanski Steven Gary Thompson Lana Tollas Rachel Marie Topps Riley Houston Tucker Kristopher Charles Yuenkel Kaley Marie Zalubowski Petar Stojan Zekovic LakeView Technology Academy Commencement: 7 p.m. May 29, Indian Trail High School and Academy, 6800 60th St. Graduates: 92 Speakers: Sue Savaglio-Jarvis, superintendent of schools; Deborah Davidson, vice president of Workforce Solutions; Mitchell Haller, class president; Jordan Cannon, valedictorian; William Hittman, principal Class colors: royal blue, teal and white Class flower: white rose Class motto: “One step down with a million left to go; it’s just us now.” Class officers: Mitchell Haller, president; Eric Flores, treasurer; Clayton Gotberg, secretary Class advisers: Lynette Anderson, Mark Pellicori WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 I KENOSHA NEWS I GRADUATION 35 1107398 36 GRADUATION I KENOSHA NEWS I WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015