Columbia Falls High School
Columbia Falls High School students receiving a 4.0 GPA
Heidi Brunz
Age: 18
Parents' names: William and Andrea Brunz
Post-graduation plans: University of Montana-Western in Dillon, major in biology, then transfer to UM in Missoula and complete their pharmacy program.
Life goal: Pharmacist
Extracurriculars: Volleyball, speech and debate, Dance Club, Peer Allies, Youth Alive/Young Life, National Honor Society, Student Peer Abstinence Movement, pep band
Secret to achieving top grades: Taking the time to work on assignments outside of class; going through school with purpose and intent instead of just floating through.
Words of wisdom: Don't be afraid to be the "geek" or "nerd" in school. Be involved in as many activities as possible. And above all, trust the Lord in all areas of your life and he will never lead you astray.
Laura Burgess
Age: 18
Parents' names: John and Mary Burgess
Post-graduation plans: University of Mary in North Dakota
Life goal: Major in nursing, minor in music; nurse and use music to help heal my patients.
Extracurriculars: Cross country, speech and debate, Peer Allies, National Honor Society, wind ensemble, Columbians, pep band
Secret to achieving top grades: Dedication, hard work, setting goals, friends
Words of wisdom: "Follow your bliss." - John Campbell
Ian Gordon
Age: 18
Parents' names: Jack and Tracey Gordon
Post-graduation plans: Plan on attending Montana State University-Bozeman in the fall to study engineering.
Life goal: Career in the engineering field I go into.
Extracurriculars: Bass player for the Columbians jazz band, drumline, golf
Secret to achieving top grades: Having teachers who help and encourage you.
Words of wisdom: Keep trying; it'll be over soon enough.
Tim Spencer
Age: 18
Parents' names: Bob and Cathy Spencer
Post-graduation plans: Hopes to attend Montana State University or Carroll College and major in engineering
Life goal: I hope to become an engineer and make a difference in people's lives.
Extracurriculars: Basketball, tennis, football, cross country, student council (class president for three years), Key Club, National Honor Society, Leaders of Tomorrow, junior member of the Chamber of Commerce
Secret to achieving top grades: Staying on top of your studies and put your full effort into it.
Words of wisdom: Be true to who you are and treat others with respect.