High school graduations begin this weekend, and The Chronicle has compiled a list of the top students in each high school in our coverage area.
From the Interstate 5 corridor to west county and the foothills of the Cascade Range, we are highlighting some of the best and brightest students in Southwest Washington.
Today begins a two-day highlight of the top graduates in our area, along with information on each school’s graduation. We will finish the list on Thursday with details on the top graduates from Morton, Mossyrock, Oakville, Onalaska, Rochester, Toledo, and Tenino.
The Chronicle congratulates all valedictorians, salutatorians and graduates of the Class of 2010.
Adna High School
Graduation: June 5, 1 p.m. at Adna High School gymnasium
Taylor Beasley, Valedictorian
GPA: 3.79
Parents: Jeff and Helen Beasley
Scholarships: Centralia College High School Valedictorian Scholarship, Masonic Lodge, Adna Scholarship Foundation
Activities: Volleyball, basketball, student government, Big Brothers Big Sisters, National Honor Society.
Future plans: Attend Centralia College and transfer to Washington State University to major in business. Taylor would like to own her own business someday.
Daniel Macomber, Salutatorian
GPA: 3.683
Parents: Reg and Shannon Macomber
Scholarships: Centralia College High School Salutatorian Scholarship, Adna Scholarship Foundation
Activities: Track, football, aviation flight school
Future plans: Attend Centralia College for two years, then transfer to Central Washington State University majoring in flight technology. He wishes to become a commercial helicopter pilot.
Napavine High School
Graduation: June 12, 4 p.m. at Napavine High School gymnasium
Mason Keller, Valedictorian
GPA: 4.0
Parents: Dennis and Dana Keller
Scholarships: Western Washington University Presidents Scholarship, Western Washington University Alumni Scholarship
Activities: Basketball, football, baseball, Future Business Leaders of America, Honor Society, Drama Club president, student body president, German-American Partnership Program, Alaskan Exchange, Levy Committee
Future plans: Attend Western Washington University and begin working toward a major in manufacturing engineering technology.
Tara May, Salutatorian
GPA: 3.81
Parents: Jerry and Cathy May
Scholarships: Centralia College Scholarship
Activities: Student government, volleyball, cheerleading, drama, FCCLA
Future plans: Attend Centralia College, undecided on a major
Pe Ell High School
Graduation: June 4, 7 p.m. at Pe Ell School gymnasium
Daniel Duncan, Valedictorian
GPA: 3.9
Parents: Jeff and Tory Duncan
Scholarships: Wittenback Memorial Scholarship, Polish National Allegiance Scholarship
Activities: Football, basketball, baseball, Key Club, Torch Honor, Blue and White Club
Future plans: Attend Centralia College, transferring to Washington State University after two years.
Nicole Schroeder, Salutatorian
GPA: 3.516
Parents: Karen and Mike Capps, David Schroeder
Activities: Basketball, track, Key Club vice president, Knowledge Bowl, senior class president, Annual editor
Future plans: Attend George Fox University in Newberg, Ore.
White Pass High School
Graduation: June 11, 7 p.m. at White Pass High School gymnasium
Elise Peterson, Valedictorian
GPA: 3.9
Parents: Rick and Laurie Peterson
Scholarships: Eastern Washington University President’s Scholarship, Eastern Washington University Grant
Activities: Volleyball, basketball, track, student government
Future plans: Attend Eastern Washington University and work toward a degree in a social science or science field
Zach O’Neill, Salutatorian
GPA: 3.873
Parents: Jason and Elyssa Louderback
Scholarships: Dean’s Scholarship ($10,000 for four years), GET Scholarship for WASL Achievement
Future plans: Attend Gonzaga University and work in the field of athletics — maybe broadcasting, journalism, or sports medicine
Winlock High School
Graduation: June 5, 2 p.m. at Winlock Middle School gymnasium
Courtney Suter, Valedictorian
GPA: 3.969
Parents: George and Raylene Suter
Scholarships: Centralia College Presidential Scholarship, KLOG/KUKN Scholarship, Mike Oechsner Scholarship
Activities: Basketball, cheerleading, softball, National Honor Society, Associated Student Body, Students Against Drunk Driving, Math Team, Future Farmers of America, Big Brothers Big Sisters
Future plans: Attend Centralia College and then transfer to a four year university to pursue a degree in psychology or early childhood development
David Hoogkamer, Salutatorian
GPA: 3.958
Parents: Tom and Tina Hoogkamer
Scholarships: Centralia College Presidential Scholarship, KLOG/KUKN Scholarship, Comcast Scholars Award, Winlock Masonic Lodge and Winlock Masonic Grand Lodge Scholarship
Activities: National Honor Society, honor band, pep band, Associated Student Body, baseball, Comic Book Club, Education Talent Search, Future Farmers of America, Knowledge Bowl, Math Team, newspaper, peer tutor, Science Team, Youth Prevention Council
Future plans: Attend Centralia College and then transfer to Western Washington University to study music and medical science
