Members of Ontario High School’s Class of 2019 fill the stands beneath the Tiger O. (Submitted photo)
ONTARIO – Ontario High School’s Class of 2019 wraps up the series of high school graduations in Malheur County this week.
The graduate claim their diplomas in a ceremony starting at 7 p.m. this Wednesday at the high school.
Leading the class are 25 valedictorians:
• Lybee Allis Bell, daughter of Sandee and Darin Bell, was active in FBLA, Elite Choir, Drama Club, Tri-M Music Honor Society president, National Honor Society. She plans to attend Brigham Young University-Idaho and major in art and biological secondary education.
• Capri Paisley Bezona, daughter of Amy and Lonnie Bezona, has been in National Honor Society, FFA, and Idaho High School Rodeo Association. She plans to attend Treasure Valley Community College with a rodeo scholarship, going on to obtain a bachelor’s degree and study medicine toward becoming an emergency room nurse.
• Maria Magdalena Cuevas, daughter of Ninfa and Pedro Miranda, was active in cheerleading, Honor Society, FHLA and leadership. She plans to study special education at Western Oregon University.
• Landon Richard Curtis, son of Heather and Casey Curtis, was active in FBLA, Honor Society, and played tennis, football, golf and basketball. He plans to study engineering at Boise State University.
• Kiera Morgann Dwyer, daughter of Tawna and Michael Dwyer, participated in varsity cheer, National Honor Society, FFA as a chapter and district officer, student body and softball. She plans to attend Oregon State University’s Honors College, studying environmental economics and policy, and go on to law school to be an attorney focusing on agricultural law.
• Aliyah Rae Favela, daughter of Lupita Villa and Ruben Favela, participated in cheerleading, Leadership and Associated Student Body, National Honor Society, and FHLA. She plans to attend Western Oregon University to study political science.
• Joseph Lee Fleener, son of Maria and Michael Fleener, played football. His college plans were undecided at the time of the form submission.
• Paul Chris Gering III, son of Tracy and Paul Gering, was involved in marching band and National Honor Society. He plans to attend College of Idaho for a degree in chemistry, and minor in political science, music and history.
• Jaelen Abigail Grove, daughter of Angena and Shawn Grove, was active in FBLA, National Honor Society and kept wrestling stats. She plans to take a gap year in Bosnia and Herzegovina on an exchange program scholarship, and then attend Utah State University and major in aviation technology.
• Easton Kathaleen Hartley, daughter of Erin and Chad Hartley, participated in Elite Choir, ASB Leadership, FFA, track and field, volleyball, FBLA, Tri-M Music Honors Society and National Honor Society. She plans to finish her associate degree at Treasure Valley Community College, serve a church mission, and continue her education toward a dental hygiene degree.
• Dallon Gary Haueter, son of Corky and Mark Haueter, played football and basketball. He plans to attend Brigham Young University and will serve a two year church mission in Jacksonville, Florida.
• Sampson Anthony King, son of Katie Loving and Kenny King, participated in track and Parli Pro FFA. He plans to become a certified TIG welder and work for a local welding business.
• Tachoda James Lehman, son of Laurie and Brule Lehman, plans to finish his associate’s degree at Treasure Valley Community College and transfer to a college to earn a degree in computer science, and become a software engineer.
• Brenda Lara-Mendez, daughter of Norma and Javier Mendez, has been involved in FHLA, Honor Society, SMILE Club and played soccer. She plans to attend Eastern Oregon University and major in sociology.
• Aylin Navarrete-Bacerril, daughter of Susana Becerril and Alfredo Navarrete, has been in cheerleading, NHS, FHLA, Leadership and Be the Change. She plans to finish her associate’s degree at Treasure Valley Community College and transfer to Oregon State University, major in biology and study dermatology.
• Joshua Elvis Navarrete, son of Rosa and Rick Navarrete, was in FFA and FBLA and played basketball and baseball. He plans to attend WyoTech in Laramie, Wyoming, and focus on diesel mechanics.
• Lillian Renee Olsen, daughter of CarolAnn and Jerry Burdan, was in National Honor Society. She plans to attend Treasure Valley Community College for a nursing degree, with a goal of working in a hospital emergency room.
• Harlee Jo Pearson, daughter of Michelle and Duane Pearson, participated in NHS and FFA, and played volleyball, basketball and golf. She plans to serve a church mission, attend TVCC and get a degree in soil science and environmental services, and become a soil conservationist.
• Victoria D. Roberts, daughter of Paula and Jason Roberts, was a U.S. Senate page, and participated in tennis, marching band, and FBLA. She plans to study general economics in college and intern for U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici in the summers.
• Colton Ray Seal, son of Debbie and Stacey Seal, was in National Honor Society and played baseball, football and basketball. He plans to attend Columbia Basin College for a degree in accounting.
• Leslie Silva, daughter of Maria Ulloa and Omar Silva, was in National Honor Society and cheerleading, and played softball. She plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Eastern Oregon State University and a master’s for school counseling.
• Katelyn Faith Tensen, daughter of Shelly Tensen, participated in FBLA and FFA. She plans to attend Montana State University and study equine science and agricultural education.
• Anna Lisa Vogt, daughter of Tammy and James Vogt, was involved in National Honor Society, HSAC, and played volleyball and basketball. She plans to attend Boise State University, major in pre-med and minor in ASL, and become a surgeon.
• Brenna Lynn Vogt, daughter of Tammy and James Vogt, has been involved in National Honor Society, HSAC, and played basketball, volleyball and golf. She plans to study business at Boise State University and wants to start a nonprofit organization for childhood cancer research.
• Natalie Joy Wyborney, daughter of Jeannine and Steve Wyborney, was active in FFA, band and National Honor Society. She plans to attend Northwest Nazarene University and major in sport/recreation management.
OHS Class of 2019
Maria Nancy Aguilar Aguilar
Sarah Farooq Ibrahim
Al Talbanee
Khalil Jayden Alcala-Lopez
Jonathan Aleman- Galicia
Jonathan Smith Amaral
Martinez
Carol Milan Arroyo-Garnica
Randal Fisher Atagi
Heriberto Banuelos
Jose Jesus Banuelos
Andrew Nathaniel Barba
Kevin Becerril
Lybee Allis Bell
Jamileth Bernabe
Gabriella Deyonuce Bertram
Capri Paisley Bezona
Alexia MaeMarie Boatsman
Danielle Erin Boles
Kelsi Georgina Bourasa
Gage Allen Izak Brown
Haley Isabel Cano
Aaron William Carpenter
Demetrio Carrasco
Litzy Esmeralda
Carrillo-Vazquez
Emily Victoria Castellon
Gabriella Lynnette Castillo
Lizete Castro-Palmerin
Brianna Marie Chavez
Zayra Cid-Gonzalez
Shawn Michael Contreras
Brianna Alexis Corona
Irving Anthony Corona
Shayla Magali Corona
Madison Raye Crockett
Isaac Bernabe Cruz- Martinez
Maria Magdalena Cuevas
Landon Richard Curtis
Lorrie Christine Davis
Natalie Lynn Davis (M)
Esmeralda De La Rosa
Natalio Diaz Jr. (BL)
Brenda Diaz-Matias
Rene Maria Dickerson
Triston Andrew Shawn Duncan
Kiera Morgann Dwyer
Chase Jacob Eidson
Sawyer Adan Elizondo
Guillermo A Escobar II
Jesus Martinez Esquivel
Aliyah Rae Favela
Joseph Lee Fleener
Nicolas Brandon Flores
Yasmin Flores
Taalor Matthew Fogg
Seth Daniel Forsyth
Edith Guadalupe Franco
Tayler Morgan Gammage
Trevor Alexander Gammage
Ariana Monae Garcia
Destiny Yusmaidy Garcia
Gabriel Filomeno Garcia
Roberto Mora- Garcia
Brady Lee Gelskey
Austin James George
Paul Chris Gering III
Gabriel Elias Gomez -Longoria
Dante Gonzalez
Hugo Antonio Gonzalez
Jessica Britany Goodfellow
Trever William Goodman
Brian Gordillo-Herrera
Jasmine Preciosa Grijalva
Jaelen Abigail Grove
Patryck Edward Hahn
Cameron William Lee
Hammond
Easton Kathaleen Hartley
Dallon Gary Haueter
Edgar Alberto
Hernandez- Quinonez
Jose Angel Jesus Hernandez
Kaitlyn Alaya Houston
Kendra Dee Huston
Safa Adan Ilmi
Destiny Mya Zacarias Iracheta
Martin Jaimez Jr.
Tristen Marie Jaimez
Kylee Jensen
Patrick Lee Shawn Johnson
Braeden Thomas Jost
Adriana Ranae Juarez
German Juarez
Hope Isabella Kennedy
Heather Lynne Kenny
Sampson Anthony King
Sebastian Dean Knipe
Allison Renee Kyniston
Brenda Lara-Mendez
Tachoda James Lehman
Diamond Mercedes Loa
Joseph Ian Lopez
Michael Jacob Lopez
Jennifer Concepcion Lopez-Hernandez
Maya Quintessa Luna
Humberto Luna-Blanco
Daniel Machuca
Mohamed Yahye Mahad
Ashley Lynn Maness
Haydan William Mangan
Ruben Cresencio Manrajos Jr.
Maricela Jazmin Martinez
Ashley Marie Marvin
Clarissa Marie Mata
Joshua Alexander Mathews
Quintn Allen Medford
Jose Luis Miranda-Mendoza Jr.
Michael Benjamin Menges
Jazmin Yesenia Meza
Ramiro Muñoz
Jose Pablo Moreno-Hernandez
Alexis Lou Anne Navarrete
Joshua Elvis Navarrete
Aylin Navarrete-Becerril
Daisy Navarrete-Gutierez
Guadalupe Navarro
Aldo Nestor Nuñez – Romero
Marcos Nuñez
Theresa Barrera-Nuñez
Nicholas William Oddo
James R Olsen
Lillian Renee Olsen
Chance Canyon Palmer
Adam Jacob Palomo
Omar Paredes Hernandez
Harlee Jo Pearson
Ismael Perez Jr.
Maria Belen Perez
Omar Perez Madera
Drea Fern Peterson
Katrina Marie Place
Madysen Grace Ponce
Enoc Ponce-Garcia
Brandon Ross Ragsdale
Cecilia Ramirez-Navarrete
Maria Guadalupe
Ramirez-Torres
Isaac Lewis-Dulu Reed
Elizabeth Reyes-Flores
Josiah Ray Reynolds
Victoria D Roberts
Sabrina Marrie
Robinson-Nichols
David Peter Roderick
Daniel Ismeal Rodriguez
Jacob Javier Rodriguez
Josie Mariana Rodriguez
Valerie Marie Rodriguez
Lizbeth Huerta Rojas
Adrian Valdez Ruiz
Jasmine Guadalupe Romero Ruiz
Diego Ivan Ruiz
Louis Ernesto Ruiz- Gomez
Abigail Santiago-Juarez
Nathan Charles Schnepp
Alexis Rae Scoville
Colton Ray Seal
Christopher Lee Sharp
Bonoak Lee Shaw
Kialee Bree Shaw
Olee Lynn Shell
Cleo Claire Rae Shepherd
Betsibet Ahilenn Silva
Leslie Silva
Jonathon Alan Snow
Emanuel Solis-Dominguez
Colsie Jean Suitter
Jesus Talavera
Justis Lee James Tarpley
Cristian Alexander Tellez
Katelyn Faith Tensen
Bodhizepha Dylan Thomas
Lesly Vanessa Trujillo
Kiera Rose Tucker
William Ray Turner
Edward Cesar Valdivia
Marnix van de Laar
Gabriella Faith Vargas
Jessica Vasquez Rodriguez
Jonathan Vega
Armando Veloz III
Daniel Vera
Anna Lisa Vogt
Brenna Lynne Vogt
Jazmine Abagail Valdez Ware
Mark Edward John
Wermuth Jr.
Andreas Wissmann
Natalie Joy Wyborney
Tyler Wyatt Zehr
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