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Presenting The Graduating Class Of 2018

Hilltop High School

Fifty-one graduates from the Hilltop class of 2018 will by a farewell from class Vice President Teryn Ganster. Class Of 2018 Notables
receive their diplomas at the 134th graduation held in the Graduates will exit the gymnasium during the reces-
Hilltop High School gymnasium on Sunday, June 3. sional song "Fanfare and Recessional" arranged by The Hilltop Class of 2018 is different from others
Fanfare and Processional will be played at the beginning of James D. Ployhar. because over 70% of their class is involved in extracurricular
the ceremony by the Hilltop Cadet Band, arrangement by activities such as the musical, softball, track, the high
James D. Ployhar, with Hilltop Cadet Band, Samual Orange and black are the class colors; Tiger Rose is school play, football, and basketball. The class takes
Maran, Director. The band will also perform the Star the class flowers; and“Some have a story ... we have a great leadership and pride in their school, going all-in in
Spangled Banner, sung by Teresa Doran, K-12 Choir legacy.” – George Bernard Shaw" is the class motto. everything that they do.
Director. Class President Austin Schaffner will welcome
everyone to the ceremony, followed by Steven J. Riley, The members of the Hilltop class of 2018 are Justin Athy, One of the toughest challenges the class has faced in
Principal. Harold Banks, Jordan Bell, Jack Blaisdell, Baron Bleikamp, that they have had to overcome a lot of bad stigma, but
Kurestin Bowers, Kara Brown, Landrey Brown, Andrew they’ve work hard to prove themselves through the commu-
Principal Steven J. Riley will announce the Honor Denton, Emma Dill, Trenton Figy, Brandon Franks, Audrey nity by volunteering and showing their hard work.
Student Recognition. The Honor Student Addresses will be Funkhouser, Teryn Ganster, Kaedin Gigax, Brayden Gorsuch,
given by Benjamin Routhier, Austin Schaffner and Tyler Tessa Grubbs, Hayleigh Hamrick-Sharp, Michael Herman, Some of the biggest accomplishments of the class include
Suboski. The Scholarship & Military Recognition will be Adam Jermeay, Baiden Jones, George Kunkle, Jestin Maddox, going to football playoffs in 2015; the 23-2 boys basketball
given by Principal Steven J. Riley. Chase Masters, Becca Miller, Jeremiah Miller, Jakob Morris, team that also won the league title and sectional champion-
Victoria Murdaugh, Veronica Nichols, Daymon Oiler, Steven ships in 2017. The softball team that set a new high record
The class address by staff will be given by Nathan Riley, Jr., Christian Risner, Molly Roesch, Cristian Rojo, of wins for the season, claimed the BBC league title, and
Massie, Invention Specialist. Johnnie Roth, Benjamin Routhier, Joel Sauber, Austin has made it to regional competition. The baseball team also
Schaffner, Ethan Schoonover, Leslie Schroeder, Samuel set a record for the most wins in a season as well. The
Principal Steven J. Riley will present the class and Shilling, Chelsea Stickney, Tyler Suboski, Collin Todd, class also had many students help throughout the commu-
will be followed by Laurie Worline, Superintendent Pro Mitchel Tule, Elijah Wagner, Stefanie Weaver, Devin Wendorf, nity as well. Class members have helped to raise money for
Tem, giving the acceptance of the class and the Millcreek- Chase Williams, Aubrey Wyse and Shanti Wyse. honor flight, community days, and Christmas for Kids.
West Unity Board of Education presenting the Hilltop
2018 graduates with their diplomas. This will be followed No photo was available for the following student: Cristian Rojo. Along with these accomplishments, students have also
gone to District, Regional, and State Science Fairs; have
Hilltop Graduating Seniors' Future Plans taken college classes while still in high school; have
received the Best Printmaking Award; and several FCA
Justin Athy is the son of Tresae and Robin Athy Sr. Steven Riley, Jr. is the son of Steven and Jenny awards. Members of the class have also been named
He plans to attend gun smithing school. Riley. He plans to attend Bowling Green State University, Academic All-Ohio, 2nd Team All-Ohio, 1st Team District,
majoring in Criminal Justice. District Seven honorable mentions, BBC Player of the Year,
Harold Banks is the son of Eusene and Edna 1st Team BBC, 2nd Team BBC, BBC Honorable Mention,
Banks. He plans to enter the workforce. Christian Risner is the son of Rodney Risner. He BBC Scholar-Athlete, and All-Ohio Scholar Athletes. The
plans to join the Marine Corps. basketball team has been BBC Champions. The boys’ track
Jordan Bell is the son of Dawn Kuszmaul and Joey team also won the BBC title. Track participants have bro-
Bell. He plans to become a Electro-Mechanical Engineer. Molly Roesch is the daughter of John and Tiffany ken records as well as have gone onto regionals. Members
Roesch. She plans to attend Defiance College in their of the softball team also broke records. The class has also
Jack Blaisdell is the son of Shawn and Shawn 1+2+1 program and receive her BSN. had multiple Buckeye Boys State and Buckeye Girls State
Blaisdell. He plans to attend Capital University, major- delegates.
ing in pre-law and to play football. Johnnie Roth is the daughter of Todd and Angela
Roth. She plans to attend Bowling Green State The Class of 2018 advises underclassmen that “Hard
Baron Bleikamp is the son of Phil and Bobbie University, major in Nursing and minoring in coaching. work pays off. Our class has achieved many things and
Bleikamp. He plans to attend Toledo University, major- awards through our hard work and dedication to helping
ing in Civil Engineering. Benjamin Routhier is the son of Michael and Kelly our classmates and other people in our community. All our
Routhier. He plans to study Cell and Molecular Biology hard work from freshman year to senior year has paid off
Kurestin Bowers is the daughter of Kasey Boyce with a minor in Exercise at John Carrell University in because we are now receiving many honorable scholarships
and Jeremy Bowers. She plans to attend college to pursuit of becoming a Sports Medicine Physician. to help us forward our education in career fields of our
become a vet. choice.”
Joel Sauber is the son of Jeff Sauber. He plans to
Kara Brown is the daughter of Kenneth and Laura attend Northwest State Community College and work The class would like to be remembered for their work
Brown. She plans to attend Bowling Green State in construction over the summer. ethic, for their high level of involvement in extracurricular
University, majoring in Inclusive Early Education. activities, and for tutoring younger generations. They
Austin Schaffner is the son of Kevin and Vicki believe that their communication skills are high with teach-
Landrey Brown is the daughter of Ken and Laura Schaffner. He plans to attend Ohio State University, ers, other classmates, coaches, and students in younger
Brown. She plans to attend IPFW, majoring in majoring in Agricultural Business. grades. They are a hard working class that have always
Mechanical Engineering. strived to achieve their greatest potential and to be involved
Ethan Schoonover is the son of Amanda and Randy with the community so that they can be positive role models
Andrew Denton is the son of Michael and Angie Mahlman. He plans to attend Bowling Green State to the younger kids in the school.
Denton. He plans to attend Ohio University, majoring University, then go to medical school to become a
in Mechanical Engineering. Psychiatrist. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY 2018 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS

Emma Dill is the daughter of Brian Dill and Kim Leslie Schroeder is the daughter of Jeremy Johnnie, Congrats Austin!
and Chuck Lucarelli. She plans to attend college and Schroeder and Racquel Meyer. She plans to join the We could not be more proud of you! We are From the first day of preschool to high
eventually start a family. Army. looking forward to seeing what your future school graduation, we couldn’t be
holds. Good luck at Bowling Green! more proud.
Trenton Figy is the son of Goldie Rediger. He plans Samuel Shilling is the son of Jason and Hope Love: Dad, Mom, Kaleb and Jordan
to join the Marine Corps. Shilling. He plans to attend Ohio State ATI for Love Dad, Mom, Jennifer,
Astronomy. Veronica, and Kendall
Brandon Franks is the son of Randy and Rhonda
Franks. He plans to join the workforce. Chelsea Stickney is the daughter of Colleen Brayden Ethan,
Michalkicewz. She plans to become a photographer. We are so proud of you and all of We’re so thankful God chose you to be
Audrey Funkhouser is the daughter of Stan and your accomplishments. Keep work- ours! Congrats on your accomplishments
Stacie Funkhouser. She plans to join the United States Tyler Suboski is the son of Donna Briskey and ing hard and nothing will be out of now and we look forward to watching you
Army. Brian Suboski. He plans to attend the University of reach. We love you! continue to grow!
Toledo and dual major in Business Administration and
Teryn Ganster is the daughter of Virginia Ganster Accounting. Dad & Mom With Love, Randy, Mom, Evan,
and David Ganster. He plans to attend Ohio University, Eden & Ezra
majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Collin Todd is the son of Laura Allen. He plans to
attend college at UNOH.
Kaedin Gigax is the son of Laurie and Laurence
Gigax. He plans to become a pipe fitter. Mitchel Tule is the son of Chris Tule and Sandy
Cox. He plans enter the workforce and be a mechanic.
Brayden Gorsuch is the son of Jeremy and Amy
Gorsuch. He plans to attend Bluffton University, Elijah Wagner is the son of Amanda and William
majoring in Business Management and minoring in Wagner. He plans work for his father’s construction
Human Resources and to play football. business and purchase a house.

Tessa Grubbs is the daughter of Melanie Grubbs Stefanie Weaver is the daughter of Tina Weaver.
and Troy Underwood and Raymond Grubbs and Nicki She plans to become an EMT and a dietary manager.
Grubbs. She plans to attend UNOH, majoring in
Medical Assistant Technology and once graduated with Devin Wendorf is the son of Lisa and Tobey. He
a steady job she would like to go back to school for plans to become a small engine mechanic.
Creative Writing.
Chase Williams is the son of Nickie and Brock
Hayleigh Hamrick-Sharp is the daughter of Heather NcNeal and James and Heather Williams. He plans to
Briner and Gary Hamrick. She plans to attend college. attend Bowling Green State University for Flight
Technology and Operations.
Michael Herman is the son of Roger Herman and
Cathy Berry. He plans to continue his career at Aubrey Wyse is the daughter of Lynn and Donna
Spectrum and raise his daughter. Wyse. She plans to attend Trine University, majoring in
Business Management and working in Fremont,
Adam Jermeay is the son of Jackie Jermeay. Indiana selling furniture working towards a manage-
Baiden Jones is the son of Doug and Amber Jones. ment position.
He plans Northwest State Community College, major-
ing in Criminal Justice and to become a police officer. Shanti Wyse is the daughter of Jonathan and Karen
George Kunkle is the son of Dan and Tonya Kunkle. Wyse. She plans to attend Northwest State Community
He plans to work on the farm. College to take general classes then transferring to a
Jestin Maddox is the son of Dawn Jennings. He Veterinary Technician College.
plans to attend Northwest State Community College
while working part time. Becca, Benjamin, Congratulations Class of 2018!
Chase Masters is the son of Phil and Karen Masters. We could not be more proud of the young Congratulations on this great accomplish-
He plans to attend Bluffton University for Pre- lady you have become. Remember… Life may ment! Keep chasing your dreams you can Serving Northwest
Chiropractic and to play football. He would also like to throw you a curve but you will always be achieve anything! May God be close in Ohio with
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Victoria Murdaugh is the daughter of Heather
Summers and James Summers. He plans to attend
International Business College, majoring in Veterinary
Tech and to get a career in that field. Afterwards she
would like to start a family.
Veronica Nichols is the daughter of Cory Nichols
and Jennifer Ewing. She plans to attend the Art
Institute of Indianapolis, majoring in fashion design.
Daymon Oiler is the son of Jason Oiler and Dawn
Clauson. He plans to move to Ft. Wayne and pursue a
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Hilltop Class Of 2018

PHOTO BY MONICA SMITH, STAFF

Activities Enjoyed By Hilltop Seniors

ART CLUB CHOIR Samuel Shilling Veronica Nichols SPANISH CLUB YEARBOOK
Kara Brown Jack Blaisdell Tyler Suboski Daymon Oiler Jack Blaisdell Kara Brown
Johnnie Roth Kurestin Bowers Collin Todd Emma Dill
Andrew Denton Mitchel Tule Steven Riley, Jr. Baron Bleikamp Brayden Gorsuch
BAND Devin Wendorf Christian Risner Kara Brown Tessa Grubbs
Andrew Denton Emma Dill Shanti Wyse Samuel Shilling Jestin Maddox
Michael Herman Trenton Figy FOOTBALL Teryn Ganster Victoria Murdaugh
Jeremiah Miller Brandon Franks Jack Blaisdell Tyler Suboski Adam Jermeay Veronica Nichols
Veronica Nichols Brayden Gorsuch Stefanie Weaver Baiden Jones Steven Riley, Jr.
Daymon Oiler Tessa Grubbs Brandon Franks Chase Williams Jestin Maddox Chase Williams
Baiden Jones Brayden Gorsuch Chase Masters Aubrey Wyse
Molly Roesch Jestin Maddox Aubrey Wyse Johnnie Roth
Benjamin Routhier Chase Masters Baiden Jones Shanti Wyse Benjamin Routhier HONOR STUDENTS
Becca Miller Chase Masters Ethan Schoonover Jordan Bell
Tyler Suboski Jeremiah Miller Steven Riley, Jr. MUSICAL Tyler Suboski
Stefanie Weaver Victoria Murdaugh Benjamin Routhier Chase Masters Chase Williams Jeremiah Miller
Veronica Nichols Jeremiah Miller Aubrey Wyse Molly Roesch
BASEBALL Daymon Oiler Joel Sauber Daymon Oiler Johnnie Roth
Jack Blaisdell Steven Riley, Jr. Austin Schaffner Tyler Suboski Shanti Wyse Ben Routhier
Andrew Denton Leslie Schroeder Samuel Shilling STUDENT COUNCIL Joel Sauber
Trenton Figy Samuel Shilling NHS
Brayden Gorsuch Chelsea Stickney Tyler Suboski Kara Brown Teryn Ganster Austin Schaffner
Baiden Jones Chase Williams Mitchel Tule Landrey Brown Baiden Jones Ethan Schoonover
Chase Masters CLASS OFFICER Elijah Wagner Chase Masters Becca Miller
Steven Riley, Jr. President-Austin Molly Roesch Johnnie Roth Sam Shilling
Christian Risner GOLF Johnnie Roth Chase Williams Tyler Suboski
Johnnie Roth Schaffner Andrew Denton Benjamin Routhier Chase Williams
Benjamin Routhier V-President-Teryn Audrey Funkhouser Joel Sauber Theater Aubrey Wyse
Tyler Suboski Jestin Maddox Austin Schaffner Jack Blaisdell
BASKETBALL Ganster Steven Riley, Jr. Ethan Schoonover Kara Brown TOP THREE
Harold Banks Secretary-Aubrey Wyse Samuel Shilling Chase Masters STUDENTS
Jack Blaisdell Treasurer-Sam Shilling Joel Sauber Chase Williams Jeremiah Miller Ben Routhier
Baron Bleikamp HOSA Aubrey Wyse Austin Schaffner
Kara Brown CROSS COUNTRY TRACK Tyler Suboski
Landrey Brown Baron Bleikamp Molly Roesch NTHS Jack Blaisdell
Andrew Denton Kara Brown INDOOR TRACK Leslie Schroeder Kara Brown Tyler,
Brandon Franks Landrey Brown Landrey Brown Congratulations! Determination
Audrey Funkhouser Teryn Ganster QUIZ BOWL pays off. We’re proud of you!
Jestin Maddox Audrey Funkhouser Brayden Gorsuch Teryn Ganster Emma Dill
Chase Masters Veronica Nichols Johnnie Roth Brandon Franks Mom, Dad, Paige, & Jessica
Becca Miller Chase Masters SKILLS USA George Kunkle
Steven Riley, Jr. Benjamin Routhier MOCK TRIAL Brandon Franks Jestin Maddox
Christian Risner Shanti Wyse Tessa Grubbs Chase Masters
Molly Roesch FCA Jordan Bell Christian Risner Veronica Nichols
Benjamin Routhier Kara Brown Jack Blaisdell
Tessa Grubbs Baron Bleikamp SOFTBALL Johnnie Roth
Joel Sauber Johnnie Roth Kara Brown Audrey Funkhouser Joel Sauber
Austin Schaffner Aubrey Wyse Austin Schaffner
Samuel Shilling Shanti Wyse Emma Dill Teryn Ganster Samuel Shilling
FFA Brayden Gorsuch Tessa Grubbs Tyler Suboski
Tyler Suboski Justin Athy Becca Miller Chase Williams
Stefanie Weaver Jack Blaisdell Tessa Grubbs Molly Roesch Shanti Wyse
Michael Herman Johnnie Roth VOLLEYBALL
Aubrey Wyse Kurestin Bowers Adam Jermeay Leslie Schroeder Becca Miller
BPA Brandon Franks Stefanie Weaver Johnnie Roth
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Collin Todd Kaedin Gigax Jestin Maddox
CHEERLEADING Brayden Gorsuch Chase Masters
Veronica Nichols Jeremiah Miller
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Baiden Jones
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Athletic Boosters You have always been Papa’s pride and how much you are loved and how proud we Take pride in how far you’ve come and We are so proud of all you have accomplished
joy, and the brown eyed baby boy your are of you!! And with the advise of Dr. Suess have faith in how far you can go. We so far in life and the strong young women
grandma always wanted. Who knew you remember “Be who you are, and say what you can’t wait to see what the future has in you’ve become. Reach for your dreams and
would grow up to be such a fine young feel, because those who mind don’t matter, store for you. You make us very proud! you will do great things.
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Presenting The Graduating Class Of 2018

Swanton High School
Swanton Seniors’ Future Plans
The Swanton Bulldogs will hold their Richard Alfsen, Jr is the son of Carrie Szymanski University.
Commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 3, 2018. and Richard Alfesen Sr. He plans to enter the work- Hunter Moore is the daughter of Dusty and Jodi
force.
Their class motto is “Live as if you were to die Moore. She plans to attend Bowling Green State
tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” – Kassandra Alvarez is the daughter of Nestor University.
Mahatma Gandhi. They have chosen the a Tiger Lily and Dawn Alvarez.
as their class flower and purple and white their class Haley Nelson is the daughter of Becky and Steve
color. “Good Riddance,” by Green Day is a fitting Jacob Arnold is the son of Luanna Arnold. He Nelson. She plans to attend Davenport University,
class song. The Class of 2017 is led by President plans to join the military. majoring in Accounting and to run track.
Jarrett Macek, Vice President Noah Kokensparger,
Secretary Austin Hill, Treasurer Arthur Wolford, Zachary Bloom is the son of Steve and Tammy. Crew Oberheim is the son of Todd and Kris
Representative Hunter Eash and Representative He plans to attend Siena Heights University, major- Oberheim. He plans to attend Owens Community
Maxwell Wegener-Crow. ing in accounting and playing baseball. College.

Valedictorian is Allison Mishka and Madelyn Bryton Boone is the son of Annette and Bill Gage Pachlhofer is the son of Debra Pachlhofer.
Silveous is Salutatorian. Boone. He plans to go into a trade and become a He plans to attend the University of Toledo, major-
Certified Tradesman in Electrical or HVAC. ing in Business.
Swanton Class of 2018 are: Anna Elizabeth
Aitken, Richard Commesario Alfsen, Jr, Kassandra Alison Burch is the daughter of Tom and Julie Reece Pawlowicz is the son of Ryan and Marla
Giovanna Alvarez, Jacob Ryan Arnold, Preston Carl Burch. She plans to attend Bowling Green State Pawlowicz. He plans to attend the University of
Baker, Frederick Anthony Blankenship, Amanda University, majoring in Accounting. Cincinnati, majoring in Exercise Science.
Nicole Blevins, Zachary Paul Bloom, Bryton Tyler
Boone, Jason Michael Brauer, Jared Daniel Tanner Callicotte is the son of Jeff and Sally. Jonathon Poe is the son of Kim Poe and Johnny
Brownfield, Alison Lee Burch, Tanner Michael He plans to attend OSU for Accounting. Poe. He plans to attend the University of Toledo,
Callicotte, Collin Walker Cass, Destine May Amelia majoring in Music Performance.
Cassady, Cydney Amber Christensen, Dylan Michael Collin Cass is the son of Stephen and Misty
Cook, Taylor Marie Coon, Christopher Phillip Cass. He plans to join the Air National Guard. Coryn Preston is the daughter of Laurie Preston
Crayton, Bradley Scott DeHollander, Brent Lee and Shane Preston. She plans to attend Owens
DeHollander, Dominic Joseph Domitio, Lauren Renee Destine Cassady is the daughter of Jennifer Community College, majoring in Marketing.
Dunlap, Robert Carl Dunlap, Deanna Jean Eisel, Lewallen. She plans to attend college to become a
Justus Jewel Eldridge, Duncan Michael Farschman, Chef. Daisy Price is the daughter of Mike and Judy
Marisa Elizabeth Floering Long, Ethan Michael Price. She plans to attend Eastern Michigan
Frost, Ethan Tige Gibson, Jasmine Marie Gillingham, Cydney Christensen is the daughter of Trisha University, dual majoring in Interior Design and
Allyson Nicole Hendricks, Julia Rae Hightower, and Brad Cristensen. She plans to continue her Environmental Science.
Emily Jane Hill, Hope Joanna Hoag, Anthony Neil academic and volleyball career at Saint Francis,
Howard, Hunter Michael Robert Huffman, Jack Allen while double majoring in Biology and Psychology. Zachary Rankin is the son of Rich Rankin and
Hutchinson, Shelby Ann Jones, Kendra Rose Keefer, Heather Rankin. His plans are undecided.
Kaden Warren King, Grace Willow Kitzmiller, Branson Dylan Cook is the son of Gary and Brandi Cook.
Jay Knott, Joshua Daniel Kohlhofer, Liberty Anne He plans to attend Defiance College, majoring in Lukas Reiner is the son of Andrea Ipock and
Kreuz, Jacob Daniel Kudro, Zachary William Leahey, Sports Management and to wrestle. Jeff Reiner. He plans to attend Owens Community
Rachel Nicole Lee, Austin Michael Lusher, Thomas College.
Ray Joesph Lytle, Ronnie Mahmoud Marashdeh, Taylor Coon is the daughter of Jamie Coon and
Travis James Martin, Rheanna Renae McDowell, Angela Daniel. She plans to attend Eastern Michigan Kody Reyes is the son of Rosalinda Morse. He
Kaitlyn Rose Merritt, Seth Ryan Miller, Weston University, majoring in Special Edcation. plans to enter the workforce and save money and
James Miller, Mickayla Marie Molinski, Chase Colten may join a trade.
Moore, Hunter Riley Moore, Haley Elizabeth Nelson, Dominic Domitio is the son of Melanie Voight
Crew Patrick Oberheim, Gage Christopher Pachlhofer, and Rob Voight. Ashley Roth is the daughter of Tracy Roth and
Destiny Marie Parks, Angela Rose Parsons, Reece Phil Roth. She plans to attend Northwest State
Charles Pawlowicz, Everett Curtis Payton, Sarah Lauren Dunlap is the daughter of Christina Community College for two years then transfer to a
Lynn Piloseno, Jonathon Joseph Poe, Coryn Rhea Peters. She plans to move out then attend college. university for the next two years for a degree in
Preston, Daisy Janine Price, Zachary Michael Rankin, Early Childhood Education.
Charles Edward Reese II, Lukas Edward Reiner, Robert Dunlap is the son of Christina Peters
Mitchel James Reisinger, Kody Lee Reyes, Bradley and Scott Dunlap. He plans to join the Marines, Amber Sarvo is the daughter of Michelle Sarvo
Thomas Rhegness, Austin Lee Riches, Serena Rose marry his girlfriend, start a family and live a long and Tony Sarvo. She plans to attend Wittenberg
Riling, Zachary Thomas Rippke, Avery Jai Roberts, happy life. University, majoring in Early Childhood Education.
Mikayla Rose Rochelle, Ashley Nicole Roth, Cicely
Rose Sanchez, Amber Elizabeth Sarvo, Noah Dewayne Deanna Eisel is the daughter of Jeannice and Noah Saunders is the son of Annie and Wayne.
Saunders, Trevor Michael Schaller, Peter Allen Christ Eisel. She plans to attend Owens Community He plans to attend Defiance College, majoring in
Vicente Searcy, Jr, Dustin Scott Sego, Cierra Marie College, majoring in music. Accounting and wrestle.
Smith, Julia Taylor Smith, Charles Samuel Solarek,
Jacob Daniel Solarek, Dakota James Spence, Brittney Justus Eldridge is the daughter of Mike Phipps. Trevor Schaller is the son of John and Laura
Tracy Spitulski, Cheyenne Nichole Stewart, Sidney She plans to attend the University of Toledo, major- Schaller. He plans to attend Bowling Green State
Elise Taylor, Nicholas James Tebidor, Logan James ing in Psychology and to become a drug counselor. University, majoring in Accounting.
Tegtmeier, Isaac Peter Thomas, Tonya Marie Timpe,
Amber Lynn Torres, Allison Renee Trautman, Thomas Ethan Frost is the son of Todd Frost and Dustin Sego is the son of Dena Bailey and
Warren Tressler, Kirsten Lynne Truckor, Tiffany Stephanie Fessenden. He plans to join the military. Patrick Sego. He plans to go into a welding trade.
Nicole Turner, Brock Michael Ueberroth, Skyler
Andrew Ulch, Zackary Colton Grahm Wallace, Reid Ethan Gibson is the son of Crystal Biyan. He Julia Smith is the daughter of Lisa and Patrick
Thomas Walters, Anastasia Maria Weaver, Joseph plans to become a welder or tower climber. Blevins. She plans to attend the University of
Michael Webb, Eva Michaela Weigel, Olivia Ann Toledo on a track and field scholarship and major-
Williams, Gregory Scott Wilson, Jr, Haley Marie Jasmine Gillingham is the daughter of Regina ing in Pharmacy.
Wilson, Joshua Jerron Wilson and Matthew Ronald Garcia and Patrick Gillingham. She plans to attend
Wright. Owens Community College for Nursing. She also Jacob Solarek is the son of Toby and Dawn
plans on saving for a nice house, getting married Solarek. He plans to move to L.A. and travel.
Photos not available for the following graduates: and having a beautiful family.
Dakota Spence is the son of Patrick Spence and
Anna Aitken, Preston Baker, Frederick Blankenship, Allyson Hendricks is the daughter of Krista and Jennifer Spence. He plans to become a Dunbar
Donnie Hendricks. She plans to attend Bowling Pipe Fitter.
Amanda Blevins, Jason Brauer, Jared Brownfield, Destine Green State University, majoring in Education with
a minor in Music Education. Brittney Spitulski is the daughter of Tonia and
Cassady, Bradley DeHollander, Brent DeHollander, Dominic Tracy Spitulski. She plans to attend the University
Julia Hightower is the daughter of Beth and Tye of Toledo, majoring in Diagnostic Medical
Domitio, Lauren Dunlap, Robert Dunlap, Duncan Farschman, Hightower. She plans to attend Owens Community Sonographer.
College to become a Veterinarian.
Marisa Long, Ethan Frost, Jasmine Gillingham, Hope Hoag, Cheyenne Stewart is the daughter of Earl
Emily Hill is the daughter of Alan and Dawn Stewart. She plans to attend college for Nursing.
Jack Hutchison, Shelby Jones, Kaden King, Branson Knott, Hill. She plans to attend Bowling Green State
University, majoring in English and Creative Writing Sidney Taylor is the daughter of Robert and
Liberty Kreuz, Jacob Kudro, Austin Lusher, Thomas Lytle, Seth and minoring in Illustration. Sabrina Taylor. She plans to attend Holy Cross
College, majoring in Business and playing basket-
Miller, Mickayla Molinski, Destiny Parks, Angela Parsons, Anthony Howard is the son of Jean and Glen ball.
Howard. He plans to attend the University of
Sarah Piloseno, Charles Reese II, Mitchel Reisinger, Kody Cincinnati, majoring in Business. Isaac Thomas is the son of Pete and Elizabeth
Thomas. He plans to attend the University of
Reyes, Bradley Rhegness, Austin Riches, Avery Roberts, Cicely Hunter Huffman is the son of Jodi and Gary Toledo, majoring in Accounting.
Huffman. He plans to attend Bowling Green State
Sanchez, Noah Saunders, Peter Searcy Jr., Dustin Sego, Cierra University, majoring in Communications and Tonya Timpe is the daughter of Matt Timpe.
Journalism and minoring in Music. She plans to attend college for Nursing.
Smith, Jacob Solarek, Nicholas Tebidor, Logan Tegtmeier,
Kendra Keefer is the daughter of Todd Keefer Amber Torres is the daughter of Heather
Thomas Tressler, Tiffany Turner, Brock Ueberroth, Sklyer Ulch, and Kelli Keener. She plans to attend the University McAllister and Michael Torres. She plans to attend
of Toledo and enter the medical field. the University of Toledo, majoring in Nursing.
Reid Walters, Anastasia Weaver, Joseph Webb, and Haley
Joshua Kohlhofer is the son of Joyce and Frank Allison Trautman is the daughter of Aaron
Wilson. ***INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS COURTESY OF Kohlhofer. He plans to attend Bowling Green State Trautman and Rhonda Cooper. She plans attend a
ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO.*** University, majoring in Criminal Justice with a spe- trade school to pursue a career in welding and pos-
cialization in Forensic Science. sibly apply for pipefitters and/or boilmakers local
A Big Hand for Our 85.
Anastasiya Kravchenko is the daughter of
Graduates Kristen Watkins. She would like to become a doctor Kirsten Truckor is the daughter of Robert and
and visit different countries. Kelly Truckor. She plans to attend Ohio State
University, majoring in Nursing on the pre-med
Zachary Leahey is the son of Stacy Leahey and track.
James Leahey. He plans to attend Owens
Community College, majoring in Graphic Arts. Zackary Wallace is the son of Brandi DeCant.
He plans to attend college.
Ronnie Marashdeh is the son of Wafa and
Mahmoud Marashdeh. He plans to attend Ohio Joseph Webb is the son of Jennifer Behrendt
State University, majoring in Computer Science and Peter Webb. He plans to attend Bowling Green
and Engineering. State University, majoring in Aviation and to join
the Air National Guard.
Travis Martin is the son of Larry and Joy
Martin. He plans to attend the University of Toledo Eva Weigel is the daughter of Travis and Susan
Honor College to earn a Bachelor’s in Bioengineering. Weigel. She plans to attend Bowling Green State
University, majoring in Medical Social Work with a
Rheanna McDowell is the daughter of Rachel minor in Psychology.
Leichty and Vincent Leichty. She plans to attend
the University of Toledo, majoring in Criminal Olivia Williams is the daughter of Heather and
Justice. Mike Williams. She plans to attend Eastern
Michigan University.
Kaitlyn Merritt is the daughter of Randy and
Dawn Merritt. She plans to attend Wittenberg, Gregory Wilson, Jr is the son of Greg and
majoring in Biology and minoring in Marine Biology Connie Wilson. His plans are undecided.
and Neuroscience.
Joshua Wilson is the son of Ruth Schultz and
Weston Miller is the son of Amy Miller. He Brian Schultz. He plans to attend Bowling Green
plans to attend Ohio State University, majoring in State University, majoring in Telecommunications.
Finance.
Matthew Wright is the son of Tina Gamble. He
Chase Moore is the son of Dusty and Jodi plans to attend the University of Toledo, majoring
Moore. He plans to attend Bowling Green State in Music Education.

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Swanton Class Of 2018

PHOTO BY BILL O’CONNELL, STAFF

Extracurricular Activities Enjoyed By Swanton Seniors

4-H Hunter Moore COLORGUARD Allyson Hendricks SOCCER SWIM & DIVE
Emily Hill Haley Nelson Taylor Coon Hunter Huffman Bryton Boone Jasmine Gillingham
ART CLUB Amber Sarvo Tanner Callicotte
Zachary Rankin Trevor Schaller Brittney Spitulski Kendra Keefer Jonathon Poe
Sidney Taylor Matthew Wright Anastasiya Kravchenko Collin Cass THEATER
BAND Tonya Timpe Ethan Gibson
Taylor Coon CHEERLEADING FOOTBALL Hunter Moore Allyson Hendricks Cydney Christensen
Deanna Eisel Alison Burch Bryton Boone Haley Nelson Julia Hightower Crew Oberheim
Rheanna McDowell Hunter Moore Dylan Cook Gage Pachlhofer Kendra Keefer TRACK
Weston Miller Olivia Williams Robert Dunlap Coryn Preston Kaitlyn Merritt
Jonathon Poe Ethan Frost Julia Smith Weston Miller Richard Alfsen, Jr
Coryn Preston CHOIR Anthony Howard Brittney Spitulski Chase Moore Tanner Callicotte
Daisy Price Richard Alfsen, Jr Joshua Kohlhofer Amber Torres Haley Nelson Cydney Christensen
Amber Sarvo Kassandra Alvarez Zachary Leahey Kirsten Truckor Jonathon Poe
Brittney Spitulski Weston Miller Joseph Webb Trevor Schaller Taylor Coon
Joshua Wilson Alison Burch Chase Moore Tonya Timpe Allyson Hendricks
Matthew Wright Cydney Christensen Crew Oberheim Eva Weigel Amber Torres Anthony Howard
BASEBALL Reece Pawlowicz Olivia Williams Kirsten Truckor Joshua Kohlhofer
Zachary Bloom Dylan Cook Zachary Rankin Matthew Wright Anastasiya Kravchenko
Bryton Boone Taylor Coon Lukas Reiner SOFTBALL
Dylan Cook Lauren Dunlap NHS Kendra Keefer Weston Miller
Dustin Sego Deanna Eisel Kody Reyes Alison Burch Kaitlyn Merritt Haley Nelson
Gregory Wilson, Jr Justus Eldridge Noah Saunders Cydney Christensen Haley Nelson Reece Pawlowicz
BASKETBALL Ethan Frost Tanner Callicotte Julia Smith
Jacob Arnold Ethan Gibson Dustin Sego Allyson Hendricks Daisy Price Sidney Taylor
Zachary Bloom Allyson Hendricks Isaac Thomas Kendra Keefer Amber Sarvo Isaac Thomas
Cydney Christensen Gregory Wilson, Jr Kaitlyn Merritt Amber Torres Tonya Timpe
Allyson Hendricks Emily Hill Weston Miller Eva Weigel VOLLEYBALL
Kaitlyn Merritt Anthony Howard GOLF Chase Moore Olivia Williams Cydney Christensen
Weston Miller Kirsten Truckor Hunter Moore Deanna Eisel
Haley Nelson Kendra Keefer Haley Nelson SPEECH Julia Smith
Reece Pawlowicz Hunter Moore INTERACT Reece Pawlowicz Alison Burch Sidney Taylor
Sidney Taylor Crew Oberheim Alison Burch Daisy Price Cydney Christensen Allison Trautman
Kirsten Truckor Gage Pachlhofer Tanner Callicotte Amber Sarvo Dylan Cook Olivia Williams
BOWLING Reece Pawlowicz Trevor Schaller Dominic Domitio WRESTLING
Deanna Eisel Zachary Rankin Emily Hill Julia Smith Ethan Gibson Dylan Cook
Daisy Price Ashley Roth Trevor Schaller Sidney Taylor Allyson Hendricks Ethan Gibson
Tonya Timpe Dustin Sego Olivia Williams Amber Torres Zachary Leahey Zachary Leahey
Kirsten Truckor Travis Martin Chase Moore
BPA Julia Smith LEO’S CLUB Chase Moore Crew Oberheim
Richard Alfsen, Jr Cheyenne Stewart Emily Hill Eva Weigel Zachary Rankin Gage Pachlhofer
Eva Weigel Olivia Williams Kody Reyes Noah Saunders
Zachary Bloom Amber Torres Trevor Schaller Trevor Schaller
Alison Burch Allison Trautman MOCK TRIAL QUIZ BOWL Joseph Webb Joseph Webb
Tanner Callicotte Kirsten Truckor Dominic Domitio Hunter Huffman Gregory Wilson, Jr
Dylan Cook Allyson Hendricks STUDENT COUNCIL YEARBOOK
Dominic Domitio Joseph Webb SEED Alison Burch Allyson Hendricks
Anthony Howard Eva Weigel Emily Hill Alison Burch Anastasiya Kravchenko
Chase Moore Haley Nelson Cydney Christensen Allyson Hendricks Zachary Leahey
Olivia Williams Allyson Hendricks Amber Torres Coryn Preston
CHORALE MUSICAL Kendra Keefer Amber Torres
Richard Alfsen, Jr Hunter Moore Kirsten Truckor
Zachary Bloom Haley Nelson Olivia Williams
Cydney Christensen Alison Burch Sidney Taylor
Cydney Christensen Amber Torres
Ethan Frost
Jasmine Gillingham Dylan Cook
Taylor Coon
Joseph Webb Ethan Frost
Eva Weigel

Mikayla, Congratulations Trevor! Best Wishes,
Take pride in far you have come and We are so proud of you and all that Graduates!
have faith in how far you can go. you have accomplished.
Congratulations on your well-deserved achievement.
Love you more than you know, Love Mom & Dad We know you’ve faced challenges along the way, and
Mom & Dad we recognize the hard work and dedication
you’ve put in to stand where you do
Congratulations Class Of 2018 today in your cap and gown. We couldn’t
be happier for you, and we wish you
continued success in your future endeavors!

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ZACHARY RIPPKE MIKAYLA ROCHELLE ASHLEY ROTH AMBER SARVO TREVOR SCHALLER JULIA SMITH

CHARLES SOLAREK DAKOTA SPENCE BRITTNEY SPITULSKI CHEYENNE STEWART SIDNEY TAYLOR ISAAC THOMAS

TONYA TIMPE AMBER TORRES ALLISON TRAUTMAN KIRSTEN TRUCKON ZACKARY WALLACE EVA WEIGEL

OLIVIA WILLIAMS GREGORY WILSON, JR JOSHUA WILSON MATTHEW WRIGHT

Congratulations Swanton Bulldog Graduates!

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Care and Excellence
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