Broadwater High School Graduation
 | Author:
Mikayla Kraft, School Correspondent
MT43 News School Correspondent |
Broadwater High School Graduation Mikayla Kraft School Correspondent Graduation is a bittersweet day for most. Students are finally finishing their thirteen years of schooling and possibly even preparing for their next two or four years. For some, they may even be considering entering directly into the workforce. No matter the direction these graduates are stepping in, one thing is for sure, and that is the fact that these students aren’t just students, but young adults. It is a time for parents to let go of their children and let them make mistakes, grow, and succeed. I have grown up with most of these students since they were young elementary kids and these guys are the sweetest, most caring people ever. I can assure all of the parents that the 2023 class of forty-two graduates was a tremendous influence on the elementary, middle, and high school students band will forever leave a mark in our lives.
The graduating class of Broadwater High School followed their motto of “one step at a time, but always forward” throughout their four years of high school. This year, Will Lynde, Dawson Sweat, and Jonah Wishman were prime examples of this as they have pushed themselves one step at a time to be better than the day before and earned the spots of Salutarian and Valedictorians. Will Lynde gave a patriotic speech that enveloped the entirety of his beliefs when it came to his decision to join the U.S. Navy. He also touched on how his parents and his spirituality have led him to where he is today. One of the most memorable quotes he states was from Theodore Roosevelt stated that “to educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society”.
The class president introduced the Point of Light Award to Mr. Pete Robischon who has taught in Broadwater High School for over twenty years. He was glorified by many of the seniors and always taught the students memorable lessons that will forever leave a positive impact on the graduating seniors. The BHS Band, under the direction of Mr. Harlan Conroy, performed Balladair by Frank Erickson for the graduating seniors. The quality and richness of the music fully showed the appreciation of the entire high school.
Many of these high school students have participated in groups such as Interact, Student Council, Cheer, and Pep Band. Some participated in clubs such as FCCLA, Skills USA, and FFA, and many participated and excelled in academic Olympics, football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, speech and drama, tennis, and golf. Everywhere these students went throughout their busy schedules, they left a lasting impact on this community. As the graduating seniors venture off into the world, whether it be in their hometown, a different, community, or a different state, we remember that the graduating seniors have been raised to be the future generation of businessmen and women, medical professionals, agriculturalists, and so much more.
List of 2023 Scholarships/Award Winners:
Kadynce Clark: Cotter Foundation Scholarship
Jesus Garcia: Cotter Foundation Scholarship, Dickinson State University Football Scholarship, The Holy Cross Parish Women of Faith Scholarship
Eric Eichinger: Arizona Excellence Award, Broadwater American Legion Auxiliary Award, Broadwater County Farm Bureau Scholarship, Cotter Foundation Scholarship, Laurie McCarthy Scholarship, National Honor Society Scholarship
Sienna Everette: Cotter Foundation Scholarship, Mike Bullock Memorial Scholarship, Myung and Andy Schmidt Scholarship
Camden Ferguson: Pepsi-Harrington Scholarship
Sydney Forrey: All Saints Award of Carrol College, Bill and Grace Berberet Scholarship, Montana Advantage Scholarship, Vigilante Electric Cooperative Scholarship
Montana Hedstrom: Cotter Foundation Scholarship, Barbara Kirscher Scholarship
Alexandria Howard: Cotter Foundation Scholarship
Cassidy Johnson: Broadwater Community Foundation Scholarship, Broadwater County Cattlewomen Scholarship, Broadwater Conservation District Ted Flynn Memorial Scholarship, Cotter Foundation Scholarship, Kearns Family Scholarship, The William Warren Flynn Memorial/Flynn Ranch Scholarship, Townsend Garden Club Scholarship, the University of Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship
Kailey Knaub: American Legion Post 42 Scholarship, Broadwater Community Foundation Scholarship, Fred and Joye Meyer Memorial Scholarship, Laurie McCarthy Scholarship, Northern Arizona University Founders Gold Scholarship, Ray Doig Memorial Scholarship, The William Warren Flynn Memorial/Flynn Ranch Scholarship, Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship
Kelli McLane: Broadwater County Lions Club Scholarship
Sierra Nugent-Testroote: Townsend Education Association Scholarship
Cael O'Dell: Broadwater County Farm Bureau Scholarship, Cotter Foundation Scholarship, Laurie McCarthy Scholarship, Montana Youth Serve Scholarship, The Ted Flynn Memorial/Flynn Ranch Scholarship, the University of Montana Academic Achievement Scholarship
James Pitassy: Cotter Foundation Scholarship, Jerry and Stephanie Cooper Scholarship, Montana Premier Scholarship
Ryan Racht: Cotter Foundation Scholarship, Dickinson State University Football Scholarship, Dickinson State Presidential Scholarship, Fred and Joye Meyer Scholarship, Laurie McCarthy Scholarship, The Holy Cross Parish Women of Faith Scholarship, The William Warren Flynn Memorial/Flynn Ranch Scholarship
Whitney Robertson: Broadwater Community Foundation Scholarship, Jerry and Stephanie Cooper Scholarship, Laurie McCarthy Scholarship, Montana State University Premier Scholarship, Montana Treasure State First Generation Scholarship
Justene Santi: Cotter Foundation Scholarship, Townsend Rodeo Association Scholarship, University of Montana Western Cross Country Scholarship
Codie Skillman: Broadwater County 4-H Leadership Scholarship, Cotter Foundation Scholarship, Yellowjacket Excellence Award
Walker Spurlock: Cotter Foundation Scholarship
Dawson Sweat: Broadwater Community Foundation Scholarship, Cotter Foundation Scholarship, MSU-Billings Track Scholarship, Rotary Scholarship, Yellowjacket Excellence Award
Briannah Williams: Class of '88 Scholarship, Cotter Foundation Scholarship, Helena College Stars Scholarship, Laurie McCarthy Scholarship, Townsend Garden Club Scholarship, VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship
Trinity Wilson: Fred and Joye Meyer Scholarship, Grand Canyon University Presidential Scholarship, Grand Canyon University Priority Scholarship, National Honor Society Scholarship, Ray Hunthausen Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship, Rotary Scholarship
Jonah Wishman: Academic Olympics Scholarship, Montana University System Honors Scholarship, SkillsUSA Scholarship, Montana State University STEM Scholarship, The William Warren Flynn Memorial/Flynn Ranch Scholarship, Vigilante Electric Coop Scholarship
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Image 1 Caption: Cassidy Johnson proceeding to her well-earned spot after graduating Photo Credit: Mikayla Kraft
Image 2 Caption: Graduating Class Photo Credit: Kelly Morris
