ZHS Class of 2008
Graduation Information
Baccalaureate Class Field Trip Commencement
Department Honor Awards Expectations and Dates Graduation Party
Honors Diploma Meet the Graduates Senior-Parent Awards Night 
Senior Parent's website Senior Plans, Honors, Awards Summary of Senior Events
Top 10 Graduates Valedictorian/Salutatorian  

 


 

Senior Expectations
 
To:  The Class of 2008
From:  Mr. Torres, ZHS Principal
 
This information is presented to help you make your final days at Zillah High School as positive and successful as possible.

The graduation ceremony (commencement) is a privilege not a right. Attending is not a requirement to receive a diploma, but seniors must have earned the right to participate by following guidelines and requirements. Please do not put yourself in a position to lose this privilege. 

You should complete all work on time with an emphasis on quality, in other words do your best right up to the last day. Your citizenship needs to remain at a high level.  Make good decisions about your behavior.  It would be unfortunate to not graduate on time or be dropped from participating in any ceremony or event by making poor choices. 

To participate in the graduation and baccalaureate ceremonies you must completed the graduation requirements, make the required practices and be cleared of all fines.  Parents of students who do not meet the expectations will receive notification of non participation for their students.

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DATE                                              EVENT                                                                                                                               

4/21     -Senior class meeting on expectations with principal, 9:00 PAC

4/25     -Spring Mid-Term

4/29     -Mid-term grades available

5/01     -Senior future plans, awards, scholarship information sheet due to Mr. Griffin

5/01     - Senior make up credit verifications due to principal

5/02     -Seniors failing classes reported to principal/non-graduation mtgs scheduled as needed

            -Non-graduating list developed.  Principal contact made with parents

5/15     -Final day for information update for printed materials regarding graduation plans, programs

            -Preliminary fine list published (Pay fines only in office) 

5/18     -Marching partner list completed-See Class President

5/21     -Senior Aloha BBQ Lunch

5/22     -Senior Final Exams Periods 1-3-5

5/23     -Senior Check out in class by period, turn in books, etc

-Senior Final Exams Periods 2 & 4

-Senior Locker checkout 10:30 am

            -turn in final check out sheet (all seniors) and any fines in office by 2:4 pm

5/27     -Senior Class Trip to Seattle

5/28     -Baccalaureate Practice, 12:55 Church of the Resurrection, Schooley Road, (required for           

              marching at Baccalaureate)

-Baccalaureate, 7:00 pm, Church of the Resurrection (Seniors arrive no later than 6:45)

5/29     -Senior/Parent Awards Night 7:00 pm, PAC

             -All fines must be cleared by 3:00 to participate in graduation

5/30     -Graduation Practice 8:30 am, ZHS Field (required of all seniors who march at graduation)

            -Graduation Decorations-completed during the day (minimal needed for out of doors)

-Graduation pictures, Individual & small group-5:30-7:10, Seniors Group 7:15 PAC

            -Family seating opens 6:30 with tickets; general seating opens 6:40

            -Graduation ceremony, 7:30 pm, ZHS Field

            - Senior Parent Group sponsored graduation party follows graduation

6/12     -Senior grades and final transcripts mailed to seniors and to their Fall 08 schools (from plans list)

 

Summary of Senior Events

Senior Aloha Barbeque: Wednesday 21 @ Lunch
 
Senior Finals: Thursday May 22 (Periods 1, 3, 5), and Friday May 23 (Periods 2, 4)
 
Senior Check-out: Friday May 23 from 1:05-3:00
 
Senior Class Trip: Tuesday May 27  Times and Destination: TBD
 
Baccalaureate: Wednesday May 28  7:00 pm at Resurrection Catholic Church, 704 Schooley Road (Practice all arrive at 12:50)
 
Senior-Parent Awards Night: Thursday May 29, 7:00 pm PAC
 
Commencement: Friday May 30, 7:30 pm, ZHS Leopard Field (Practice arrive at 8:20 am)
 
Senior Parent's Group Graduation Party:  Friday May 30 10:00 pm to 3:00 am

 

ZHS Class of 2008  Senior Field Trip

Tuesday May 27 to Seattle.  Depart ZHS 10:00 am by bus, return to ZHS approximately 1:30 am.

Tentative events would include: Gameworks, Spaghetti Factory, and a Mariners Game

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Baccalaureate for the Class of 2008
 
Zillah Catholic Church of the Resurrection
Wednesday, May 28, 2008  7:00 PM
Processional…..…“Trumpet Voluntary”…...Mrs. Meghan Schoonover
 
Opening Senior Prayer.......................................................Hannah Balash
 
Welcome…………………………………...........……Father Juan Flores
                                                        Pastor, Resurrection Catholic Church
 
Worship Music: How Great is Our God
                             Mighty to Save
                              East to West……………………………………Seniors
 
Scripture Reading………….…...Luke 5:1-11…..…….……..Nyna Nelson
 
Message to the Class of 2008…………………………….. Joe Kamphuis
                 Pastor, Faith Community Church
 
Song "Into the West"...............................................................Nyna Nelson
 
Closing Senior Prayer.......................................................... Katie Sealock
 
Prayer for the Class of 2008 Benediction.............................. Eric Stilwell
                    Pastor, Zillah Church of the Nazarene
 
 
Recessional….“Pomp and Circumstance”….Mrs. Meghan Schoonover

 

 
SENIOR-PARENT AWARDS NIGHT
Thursday May 29, 2008
7:00 pm ZHS Performing Arts Center
PROGRAM
Welcome.....................................Mr. Mike Torres, ZHS Principal, Master of Ceremonies
 
Plans, Honors, & Scholarships...................................................................Mr. Mike Torres
 
Academic Recognition.................................................................................Faculty & Guests
Departmental Honor Awards
National Honor Society
Other Academic Awards
Scholarship Awards
Graduation Information: ...........................................................................Mr. Mike Torres
 
Closing Remarks:........................................................................................Mr. Mike Torres

Following the awards a dessert will be available and the senior slide show will be shown.

 

 

Commencement

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
Zillah High School Class of 2008
ZHS Leopard Field
Friday, May 30, 2008 7:30 pm

 

BOARD & STAFF ENTRANCE:…..."Ceremonial Procession"-ZHS  Band
PROCESSIONAL:............................."Pomp and Circumstance"-ZHS  Band
WELCOME & SPECIAL RECOGNITION.............................Katie Sealock,
                                                                                       Senior Class President
SALUTATORIANS ADDRESS……….......Hannah Balash, Sean Masengale
ENTERTAINMENT....................................................................Peter Miliczky
VALEDICTORIAN ADDRESS.....................................................Nyna Nelson
RECOGNITION OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT........Mr. Mike Torres,  
                                                                                                       ZHS Principal
Senior Song..................................................................... Luis Cuevas, Tyler Torres
FEATURED SPEAKER ........................................................ Mr. Mike Torres
INTRODUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS:...................Mr. Kevin McKay,  
                                                                                                     Superintendent
INTRODUCTION OF THE CLASS OF 2008......................Mr. Mike Torres
AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS: Zillah Board of Directors:
Mrs. Sandra Adams, Mr. Darrin Belton,  Mr. Jeff Brady, Mrs. Barrie Carpenter, Mr. Dennis Jones
RECESSIONAL.............................................................................Class of 2008
Ushers:  TBD                
Senior Advisors: Mrs. Grace Gabriel, Mr. Kekoa Gabriel,
                              Assisted by Mr. John Griffin, Mr. Mike Torres

                                                           

Senior Parent's Group Graduation Party
Friday May 30 10:00 pm to 3:00 am
ZHS Gym & Commons
 

Information: Parents are going to have a number of games, music, karaoke, prizes, photos and more, but chaperones are still needed to help make this event a success.  All funds for the party have been raised.

Any senior parents with additional questions please contact Mrs. Barb Kluever bkluever@ltii.lynden.com

 

Download an information and registration form.

The Senior Parent's Group Graduation Party for the Class of 2008
is a drug and alcohol free event.
 
 
Mr. Mike Torres, Principal of Zillah High School, is proud to announce the selection of the Class of 2008 Valedictorian & Co-Salutatorians:
Class of 2008
Valedictorian
Nyna Marie Nelson
Nyna is the daughter of Mark and Carol Nelson. 
 
Extra curricular activities: Cross Country, Golf, Science Club, Pathfinders Hiking Club, Z-Center Stage Theatre Company, Pep Band Concert Band, Jazz Band, Madrigal Choir, Current World Events Club, ASB Student Council, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Future Teachers Program, CWU Cornerstone Program, Church Youth Group, Swing Kids Dance, Dazzling Dancers, Apple Bowl, Elks Junior Golf Program.

Future Plans: Attend CWU in Ellensburg to study Musical Theater Education. 

Career Goal: Become a Drama Teacher

Class of 2008
Co-Salutatorian
Hannah Rose Balash
Hannah is the daughter of Jerry and Nancy Balash

Extra curricular activities: Cross Country, Track & Field, Pep Band, Jazz Band, ASB Leadership, 4-H, Drama Club, Church Youth Group

Future Plans: Attend a 4 year university (TBD), to study pre-medicine.

Career Goal: Become a pediatrician providing health care to impoverished countries.

Class of 2008
Co-Salutatorian
Sean Gregory Masengale
Sean is the son of Steve and Rose Masengale.

Extra curricular activities: Pep Band, Z Center sSage Drama Company, Science Club, Current World Events Club, Swing Dance, Boy Scouts of America, Apple Bowl

Future Plans: Attend a 4 year university (TBD possibly Cal-Poly) to study science with an emphasis in physics.

Career Goal: Become a PhD.  degreed scientist.

 

ZHS Class of 2008 Top 10 Seniors
(Preliminary list to be certified after mid-term based on AGPA and Honors Diploma coursework .)
 
Nyna Nelson
Hannah Balash
Sean Masengale
Jordie Ricigliano
Perry Clark
Peter Miliczky
Tyler Torres
Megan Kluever
Kaycee Carpenter
Kimberly Sevigny

 

 
Meet our Class of 2008:
 
(Official  Graduation Status will be certified May 27)

 

Carolina Abundis Brett Michael Mackey
Stephen James Adams Ashley Mackie (z)
Tabitha Rae Albright (z) Sean Gregory Masengale (H)
Alejandra Alvizo Trevor Ray William Mee
Joshua Ryan Anglin Hernan Mendoza
Hannah Rose Balash (H) Peter Eugene Miliczky (H)
Jackson Scott Baldwin Kayli Lynn Millsap
Justin Beardshear Darci Leigh Milton
Stephany Darlene Beernink Amber Milan Moreno (z)
Andrew Jeffrey Burns (z) Nyna Marie Nelson (H)
Yesenia Campos Cheyne P. Olney
Kaycee Louise Carpenter (H) Joelle Faye Patterson
Matthew Anthony Carpino Julissa Marie Perez (z)
Lucas Clark Virginia Perez (z)
Perry V. Clark (H) Morgen Leeann Peugh
Juan C. Cuevas Cody R. Quantrell
Luis A. Cuevas Cody Anthony Ricard (z)
Vanessa Cecilia De Leon Jordie Lynn Ricigliano (H)
Erica Gabriela Diaz Bencio Rodriguez (z)
Michael M. Dunn Luis Rosas
Kevin C. Embree Kayli Christine Ross
Karen Esquivel Jonathan Lincoln Russell (z)
Jeffrey O. Everett Stefan Larz Russell  (z)
Heather Elyse Fahsholtz Fletcher Terry Scaife IV
Rachael Nicole  Faucher Rachel Fay Schilperoort
Kamri Marie Fergus Katie LaRee Sealock
Kristina Lynne Fergus Nathan Lee Sears (z)
Kyle Andrew Frank (z) Kimberly Ann Sevigny (H)
Javier E. Galindo Jacob Earl Thomas
Felicia Janelle Gonzales Tyler Michael Torres (H)
Jordyn Emily Guzman Nadia Alicia Valencia
Tayler Lee Hill Amanda C. Valera
Brandon James Hinchey (z) John-Robert J. Vreeland
David Ibarra Ashton Elizabeth Walker
Joanna Jensen (z) Rachel Clarice Walsh
Abigail Elaine Johnson (z) Andrew D. Walters
Megan Lydia Kluever (H) Breanne Elizabeth Wells (z)
Kimberly C. Kroll Kyle Richard Williams
Jordan Allan Lilienthal (z) Anna Marie Wingardner
Norma Marisela Lustre (z)  
 
(H)-Honors Diploma       (z)-Alternative Diploma

 


 

 

ZHS Honors Diploma

As an incentive to encourage students to challenge themselves at Zillah High School, an Honors Diploma has been established that goes beyond the state and local graduation requirements.  Students earning this honor will be noted in the graduation program, their diploma will have gold embossed HONORS sticker, they will wear the HONORS stole at graduation and are eligible for the ZHS Top 10 Graduates Award and/or the Valedictorian and Salutatorian Awards. The requirements include:
 
GPA: 3.50 or higher
 
Credits: 31 or more
 
CAA: Earned the (WASL)Certificate of Academic Achievement  
 
Courses:  Required to take at lest 4 credits/years in the core areas of:
English: with a minimum of 2 credits of honors English courses
Math: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus
Science: Only courses in the Science Department (SCI codes)
Social Studies: 4 credits minimum, (SOC codes)
 
Other College Prep Courses Required by Colleges:
Fine Arts: A minimum of 1 credit (MUS, ART, DRM codes)
Foreign Language:  A minimum of 2 credits of a single foreign language

Note: Running Start classes count as Honors level courses in any department.


2008 ZHS Honors Diploma Candidates

 
Hannah Balash
Kaycee Carpenter
Perry Clark
Megan Kluever
Sean Masengale
Peter Miliczky
Nyna Nelson
JordieRicigliano
Kimberly Sevigny
Tyler Torres

 

 

 
 

DEPARTMENT HONOR AWARDS

Seniors who will have completed 8 Semesters in a ZHS Department and have a least an average GPA of 3.5 or higher in that department, are eligible to apply for a special Honor Award Certificate.  Awards are given at the Parent-Senior Awards Night. The following Departments will offer awards:
 
Career/Technical Education: 8 semesters completed or in progress with a 3.50 GPA or higher
 
English: 8 semesters completed or in progress with a 3.50 GPA or higher, 4 of the 8 of the semesters must be Honors English courses.
 
Fine Arts:  8 semesters completed or in progress with a 3.50 GPA or higher.
 
Health/Fitness: 8 semesters completed or in progress with a 3.50 GPA or higher.
 
Math:  8 semesters completed or in progress, with a 3.50 GPA or higher. Courses that qualify are: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. 
 
Science: 8 semesters completed or in progress with a 3.50 GPA or higher.  6 of the 8 of the semesters must be in Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics.
 
Social Studies: 8 semesters completed or in progress with a 3.50 GPA or higher
 

2008 Department Honor Awards

Josh Anglin                   Social Studies, Career-Technical Education

Hannah Balash              English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts

Kaycee Carpenter         English, Social Studies, Fine Arts

Megan Kluever             English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts

Bret Mackey                 Fine Arts

Sean Masengale         English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts

Peter Miliczky               English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts

Darci Milton                 English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts

Nyna Nelson                 English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts

Jordie Ricigliano            English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts

Rachel Schilperoort       English, Social Studies, Fine Arts

Kimberly Sevigny         English, Social Studies,

Tyler Torres                 English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Health/Fitness

 
Thank you to Jason & Gina Morgan of Jostens for sponsorship of the
ZHS Departmental Honor Award Cords
 

 

 

ZHS Class of 2008
Plans, Honors and Awards
 
Congratulations to  ZHS Class of 2008!

 

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