Glacier High School
Glacier High School students receiving a 4.0 GPA
Kyle Brady
Age: 18
Parents' names: Steve Brady and Trish Brady
Post-graduation plans: Attending Western Washington University for computer science
Life goal: Working in software development
Extracurriculars: High school swimming/KATS, National Honor Society
Secret to achieving top grades: Turn stuff in.
Words of wisdom: Get lots of sleep.
Kayla Byle
Age: 18
Parents' names: Chery and Darryl Byle
Post-graduation plans: Jamestown College in Jamestown, N.D.
Life goal: Become a registered nurse and maybe a nurse practitioner
Extracurriculars: Varsity soccer, National Honor Society, DECA, STAND, varsity track, speech and debate, Wolfpack Club, peer mentor, National Art Honor Society
Secret to achieving top grades: Do your homework and be accountable for the information you go over in class.
Words of wisdom: Learn with purpose. While you may not use absolutely everything taught in your classes, you will use more than you think you will.
Abigail Connolly
Age: 18
Parents' names: Michael and Maggie Connolly
Post-graduation plans: I plan to attend the Davidson Honors College at the University of Montana in Missoula and pursue degrees in secondary education and communications with an emphasis in rhetoric.
Life goal: Currently I plan to become a high school English teacher and coach and someday work at the high school administrative level.
Extracurriculars: Varsity speech and debate, varsity softball, National Honor Society president, Wolfpack Club vice president, Business Professionals of America, varsity football manager, youth group, Rotary basketball coach, Glacier Emeralds softball, freshman mentor, student council
Secret to achieving top grades: A good balance of God, family, friends, homework, fun, extracurriculars and sleep!
Words of wisdom: Always make time for sleep; you cannot do anything without it!
Katrina Evans
Age: 18
Parents' names: Tiffany and Fritz Siefke
Post-graduation plans: Davidson Honors College at the University of Montana
Life goal: Clinical psychologist and criminal sociologist
Extracurriculars: Reading, writing and work
Secret to achieving top grades: Self-motivation, time management, organization and relaxation time.
Words of wisdom: Know your limits and ask for help when they're reached. Know what you want, and if you don't, know what you don't want.
Katlyn Hacke
Age: 18
Parents' names: Becky Hacke
Post-graduation plans: Attending Seattle Pacific University and double majoring in music therapy and psychology
Life goal: Child psychology
Extracurriculars: Tennis, speech and debate, band, National Honor Society
Secret to achieving top grades: Tenacity, goals and hard work.
Words of wisdom: Life is short; eat dessert first. Success is not in a grade, it is in achieving your goals and dreams.
Sam Kuhlin
Age: 18
Parents' names: John Kuhlin and Kathy Kuhlin
Post-graduation plans: Plan to attend Montana State University and major in mechanical engineering
Life goal: To travel the world and understand the lives of those in other cultures.
Extracurriculars: Concert choir, varsity hurdler, National Honor Society
Secret to achieving top grades: Complete every assignment that is given to you and finish it to the best of your ability.
Words of wisdom: Always work your hardest, even on days when you don't feel like working at all.
Kayla Nelson
Age: 18
Parents' names: Roger Nelson and Diane Farnes
Post-graduation plans: I plan on attending Seattle Pacific University.
Life goal: I plan on earning a degree in food and nutrition sciences to achieve my goal of becoming a certified nutritionist and specializing in eating disorders.
Extracurriculars: Speech and debate, National Honor Society, French Club, Glacier Echoes ensemble, concert choir, freshman mentor
Secret to achieving top grades: I have learned that having a successful high school experience involves finding a healthy balance between school, friends, extracurricular activities and sleep.
Words of wisdom: "Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day." School may be overwhelming and stressful at times, but if you can find something that you excel at or something that inspires you, it makes school so much more enjoyable.
Kyle Schmauch
Age: 18
Parents' names: Dan and Kathy Schmauch
Post-graduation plans: Major in political science and broadcast journalism at the University of Montana
Life goal: Make Ms. Fritz's "Dancing G" famous (or infamous, as the case may be). Note: This goal is partially accomplished now that everyone reading this is wondering what a "Dancing G" is.
Extracurriculars: Varsity Public Forum Debate, varsity tennis, student body secretary, Flathead Business and Industry Association internship, Wolfpack Club, founding member of the Young Conservatives' Club, racquetball, hunting, We the People
Secret to achieving top grades: Show up for class, turn assignments in and keep track of grades.
Most importantly: Maintain a balanced life.
Words of wisdom: Get involved in high school -- activities, clubs, cheering at sporting events, student council -- don't stress too much, have fun and work hard.
Sydney Sharaf
Age: 18
Parents' names: Kim and Chad Thomas
Post-graduation plans: I plan on attending Montana State University and majoring in exercise or nutrition science.
Life goal: My life goal is to become a doctor that specializes in human disease and prevention.
Extracurriculars: Varsity soccer, basketball, tennis, National Honor Society, freshman mentor program, Wolfpack Club.
Secret to achieving top grades: The secret to achieving top grades is to work hard and challenge yourself. You have to be organized and always find time to study.
Words of wisdom: High school goes by fast so make it the best experience it can be. Get involved in activities and clubs and push yourself to succeed in school.
Shay Smithwick-Hann
Age: 18
Parents' names: Jim and Lori Smithwick-Hann
Post-graduation plans: Attend the University of Montana
Life goal: I'm not sure of my exact career but I plan on majoring in business at this time.
Extracurriculars: Football, basketball, track, Wolfpack Club, National Honor Society
Secret to achieving top grades: Work hard in school. Sometimes an assignment may seem pointless but doing it helps you set a schedule so when you have an important assignment, you can get it done efficiently.
Words of wisdom: High school sets you up for your future. Don't just slide by because eventually the hard work you put in [in] high school is going to pay off.
Mary Snipstead
Age: 18
Parents' names: Stephen and Tracy Snipstead
Post-graduation plans: Whitworth University
Life goal: To make a positive impact on the world around me.
Extracurriculars: Speech and debate, choir, theater, tennis, student council, National Honor Society
Secret to achieving top grades: Build good relationships with your teachers and peers, get your work turned in on time and done well, and find enjoyment in the material you are studying.
Words of wisdom: People may not remember what we did in high school, but they will remember the way we treated other people. I wish someone would have reminded me of that every day in high school.
Levi Staats
Age: 18
Parents' names: Todd and Kelli Staats
Post-graduation plans: I plan to major in engineering and minor in music at Montana State University.
Life goal: An engineer with the time to continue playing music.
Extracurriculars: Community band, pep band, jazz band, National Honor Society
Secret to achieving top grades: I prioritize my homework before I do it. This way the homework that is due sooner or is more grade-affecting is completed for sure the next day.
Words of wisdom: Be proud of your work. As long as it's the best you can do, the grade doesn't matter.
Alec Tuman
Age: 18
Parents' names: Bob and Connie Tuman
Post-graduation plans: Attend Montana State University or Montana Tech and pursue a degree in engineering
Life goal: Find a job where I can support my family and I can enjoy.
Extracurriculars: Football, track, Boy Scouts, rugby, snowboarding, hiking, camping
Secret to achieving top grades: Always working hard while balancing my time appropriately. Keeping my head down and pushing through when things get tough.
Words of wisdom: If you ain't first, you're last.