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IONE - The Selkirk School District graduated 11 seniors on June 8. Principal Amanda Burnett accompanied by Superintendent Nancy Lotze presided over the ceremony which was held in the Sam Nicholas Gymnasium. Eighthgrade student Deleasia O’Donnell gave an inspirational rendition of the National Anthem for the senior class and the attendees.
The Selkirk Class of 2024 Valedictorian is Raelynn Sullivan of Ione. Raelynn has a cumulative GPA of 4.0 and is the daughter of Brandi Newman and Waylon Sullivan. The 2024 Salutatorian is Chloe Nelson, the daughter of Daryl Nelson. Chloe has a cumulative GPA of 3.46. Kiana Davis with the help of Rachel Wold prepared an outstanding video which highlighted each graduate.
The 2024 graduates invited Roxanne Robertson, a current bus driver for the school district, to speak to them on their graduation day. In her message she shared stories of the humor and kindness of the class of 2024.
Once again, Selkirk students were overwhelmed by the local scholarships offered in their tiny community. The following scholarships were awarded at graduation to those individuals who have demonstrated high academic skills, and who plan to use those skills as they continue their education at the next level.
Brian Bashe was awarded a Richard and Polly Stretch Memorial Scholarship for $500.
Chloe Nelson was awarded the Built on Trust Scholarship awarding $1,000.
Evie Reagan was awarded an American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship for $1,500, an American Legion Scholarship for $1,000, and a Selkirk Community Scholarship for $1,000.
Kiana Davis was awarded a Selkirk Community Scholarship for $1,000, a Friend of Selkirk Scholarship for $750, a Richard and Polly Stretch Memorial Scholarship for $500, the Selkirk Education Association Scholarship for $500, the Bryanna Sargent Memorial Scholarship for $500, the Public School Employees Scholarship for $300, the Boundary Powerhouse Employee Scholarship for $250, and the Kim Rice Memorial Scholarship for $250. Raelynn Sullivan was awarded the Lions Club scholarship totaling $4000, the Selkirk Community Scholarship Fund for $1500, the American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship for $1500, the American Legion Scholarship for $1000, the Built on Trust Scholarship for $1,000, The Newport Masonic Lodge Senior Scholarship for $1,000, the Lillian Bailey Scholarship for $770, the Friend of Selkirk Scholarship for $750, and the Steven McKenzie Memorial Scholarship for $500.
