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Class of 2000 Graduates,
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Sweet Grass County High School graduated the Class of 2000 on Sunday, May 21 at the High School Gym. The class of 2000 includes 40 students of whom have received $237,000 in honors and scholarships. The class of 2000 include:
Suzanne
Arlian, Jill Bainter, Jerod Birchell, Catherine Bryan, Tara Buster, Tamara
Chapel, Tamara Christians, Jeremy Countryman, Justin Countryman, Keith FAw, Mary
Gee, Lance Goeddel, Staci Green, Anna Hawks, Jacob Hensel, Nadine Isberg, Tyrel
Johnson, Marvin Laugach, Seth McMillan, Tyne Molzahn, Jessie Moore, Whitney
Moore, Jason Norris, Cliffton Norskog, Alicia Osen, Scotty Parrent, Emily Pray,
Aurora Raisland, Charles Rein, Sara Roberts, Matthew Rockeman, Angie Schommer,
Amanda Schulte, Matt Sondeno, Anne Sparks, Kara Stene, Noah Uehling, Brett
Wilson, Robin Young, Brenda Satre.
The graduation was accompanied by music from the high school
band, which played "Pomp and Circumstance" and "Robin
Hood" Soundtrack Highlights. The sweet 16 also sang the song "I
Wish You Peace".
Superintendent Mr. Richard Webb introduced the Valedictorian and Salutatorian. This year there was a tie for Valedictorian, so both Miss Tara Buster and Miss Whitney Moore gave speeches thanking their teachers and parents and giving encouraging words for the future. Tamara Chisitians is this years Salutatorian and gave a speech in which she acknowledged the hard work and contributions of the teachers of SGHS.
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| Valedictorian Tara Buster | Valedictorian Whitney Moore | Salutatorian Tamara Christians |
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followed a slide show where photos of the graduates were split screened with a
graduation photo on one side and a baby photo on the other. These photos
showed the unique personalities that each student possess and each persons
special nature.
Next,
Mr. Vince Kunda got up to speak. Mr Kunda, long time art teacher at SGHS,
talked about the closeness that he feels to this graduating class. Mr
Kunda is one of the class sponsors of this years graduating class, along with
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan. Mr. Kunda told personal stories that made everyone
laugh, stories of how he challenged this class to win the Rodeo Parade float
contest four years in a row, and unprescented accomplishment. He told of
how the class worked together to embrace this goal, and the pitfalls that they
overcame. Mr. Kunda recently had to retire due to his battle with cancer,
but standing before his students you saw a man who loved to teach and who would
leave a legacy behind. The deep love and respect was shown on the faces of
the seniors as Mr. Kunda spoke.
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graduation ceremony ended with the presentation of diplomas handed out by board
member Mr. Dan Plaggemeyer. After this, the seniors lined up in the
cafeteria to meet with everyone. Then everyone left to go to their
individual receptions.
Seniors Throw their hats celebrating the tradition of Graduation.
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