SCHOLAR ATHLETE BIOS
CENTRAL VALLEY
2024
Teryn Gardner
Reagan Gibbons has a 4.0 GPA and is the daughter of Dan and Carey Gibbons. Reagan is a member of Choir, HOSA, National Honor Society, Theatre, Science Olympiad and is a four-year Bear Scholar. Reagan has lettered in Choir and National Honor Society. She currently is playing one of the leading roles in Central Valley’s performance of Nunsense. Reagan is a four-year letter winner in Cheerleading; a three-year letter winner in gymnastics and a two-year letter winner in Track and Field. She was recognized in gymnastics as Central Valley’s winter NECA/IBEW student-athlete. Reagan volunteers as a guide for Ignite, CV’s freshmen orientation program, Bears and Blankets, at West Valley Early Learning Center as a classroom helper, and numerous other community service activities associated with her participation in Cheer, National Honor Society and gymnastics. Reagan will be Pre-Medicine and majoring in Biology and Health Sciences at Washington State University next year, where she is a Regents Scholar and WSU Top Scholar in the WSU Honors College.
DANNER SMITH
Danner Smith has a 3.97 GPA and is the son of Bradly and Megan Smith. Danner is a member of National Honor Society, Leadership and a Partner with Unified Basketball. Danner is a three-year letter winner in Football and a 2nd Team All GSL selection as a senior. He is a three-year letter winner in Wrestling; As a sophomore, he was the Regional Champion in his weight class and placed 8th at state; As a Junior, he was 1st Team All-GSL, repeated as Regional Champion and placed 7th at State; In Track and Field, he is a four-year letter winner as well as a Junior Olympics National Decathlon qualifier. Danner has volunteered for the Police Athletic League during the summer for four years. He also volunteers with children’s ministry at Valley Real Life Church. He has participated in numerous community service events during his high school career through his participation in Leadership and National Honor Society. Next year, Danner plans on attending the United States Airforce Academy, or participating in Army ROTC at Gonzaga University or University of Idaho.
CHENEY
2024
JOY ASSONKEN
Joy Assonken has a 3.921 GPA and is the daughter of Blondel and Sandrine Assonken. Joy is a member of FBLA and placed 4th in Nationals and received the WA STEM Rising Star Award. Joy has earned 8 varsity letters, 4 in volleyball and 4 in track & field. She received GSL Honorable Mention her junior year and Senior year GSL 2-team all league. 3 years in arrow team MVP Volleyball and Cheney all time kill leader. In the Fall of 2023, she received the NECA/IBEW Award as well as the 2023 State qualifier track and field for the Javelin. Joy volunteers for her church doing outreach projects, child care, food drives, clothing drives and she has been on multiple mission trips providing lots of support for people in need. Joy is going to attend a 4 year University but she has not picked the lucky university yet.
EVAN STINSON
Evan Stinson has a 3.981 GPA and is the son of Mark & Amy Stinson. Evan has been on multiple high level traveling AAU teams and lives basketball. Evan has earned 6 varsity letters, 3 in basketball and 3 in golf. He received two 1st-team GSL all leagues, GSL scoring Champion for 2023-2024, 3 time Cheney Basketball MVP and in his career scored 1,119 points. In the Winter of 2023, he received the NECA/IBEW Award. Evan has volunteered for Cheney youth basketball camps where he has made a huge impact. Evan will attend Stanford University where he was awarded a basketball scholarship and is very excited to play in the ACC.
CLARKSTON
2024
ELOISE TEASLEY
Eloise Teasley has a 3.967 GPA and is the daughter of Michelle and Rob Teasley. Eloise is a member of many sports and clubs at Clarkston High school. She is the treasurer of National honors society for two years now. She is also the secretary of the Exec board. Eloise has also been involved in ASB since the 8th grade.
Eloise has earned 12 varsity letters. 4 in soccer, 4 in basketball, 2 in golf, and 2 in tennis. In soccer Eloise was a captain for her senior year she also has been on the second team for two years, and was first team all league for her senior year. She also received the toughness award her senior year and the most improved her sophomore year out of her team. Eloise was a captain for basketball her senior year, she was honorable mention her sophomore year and 1st team all league for her junior and senior year. She also was voted Most valuable player her junior year and best defensive player her senior year on her team. Sophomore year she also won MVP for the avista tournament. sophomore year Eloise went to state for golf and was second team all league. Eloise was the greater Spokane league fall 2023 student athlete. Eloise has also received the academic letter award for all 4 years of high school.
Eloise has volunteered multiple hours volunteering within her community. She has helped decorate for school events and dances. She is also involved in 4H and spends time outside of school volunteering at the Asotin County Fairgrounds.
Eloise will attend Lewis and Clark State College in the fall to pursue a degree in radiographic imaging to become a Ct and X-ray technician.
EVAN STINSON
Bodee Thivierge has a 3.6 GPA and is the son of Corey and Jaime Thivierge. Bodee has earned 10 varsity letters; 3 in football, 4 in wrestling, and 3 in baseball. He received second team in wrestling 3 times and second team in baseball 1 time. He has participated in state for football, wrestling, and baseball. He is a recipient of the National Wrestling Coaches Association & The United States Marine Corps High School All American Award as well as the GSL Winter 2023-2024 Student Athlete Bodee volunteers at Asotin County Little League. He helps out by umpiring games. He also volunteers at Hells Canyon Wrestling as a little guys wrestling coach. Bodee is undecided on where he wants to go to college. He wants to be an electrician.
EAST VALLEY
2024
Logan Hofstee
Logan Hofstee has a 4.0 GPA and is the daughter of Brett and Anita Hofstee. She was named a Spokane Scholar in Science, earned the fall semester NECA-IBEW award sophomore year, and is a 2024 valedictorian.
She has earned 9 varsity letters: 4 in cross country, 4 in track & field, and 1 in basketball. Throughout her cross country career, she has earned first-team All-GSL and All-State recognition three times, placed first at Districts three consecutive years, was the 2A State runner up sophomore year and State Champion junior and senior year, won Nike Hole in the Wall senior year, placed 6th at Nike Cross Nationals in 2021 and second in 2022 and 2023, qualifying for Nike Cross Nationals. At nationals, she placed 38th her junior year and improved to finish 9th in 2023, earning All-American honors. In 2023, her team won both the GSL and District title, going on to finish 7th at State. To cap off her senior year, she was named Washington’s Gatorade Cross Country Girl’s Player of the Year. In track & field, she earned two honorable mentions and a second-team All-GSL recognition as a freshman. She also earned two first-team All-GSL recognitions sophomore year, was the District and Regional champion in the 1600m and 3200m, and finished 3rd at state in both events. She has been a part of three consecutive GSL team titles, and in 2023 the Knights went on to become District Champions as well.
Logan also volunteers for the cross country and track & field team and at Opportunity Elementary. She has volunteered at the Spokane Marathon multiple times, Coeur d’Alene Ironman, the Rapid Rabbit Run, school concessions, middle school track meets, and helps teachers in the summertime prepare for the new school year.
She will attend Gonzaga University on academic and cross country and track & field scholarships, undecided on a major.
Devin Pierce
Devin Pierce has a 3.4 GPA and is the son of Aaron and Andrea Pierce. Devin Pierce is the president of East Valley High School national honor society, and a member of East Valley High School Health Occupations Students of America club.
Devin Pierce earned 10 varsity letters; 4 in wrestling, 3 in soccer and 2 in cross country and 1 in tennis. In wrestling Devin is a three-time state qualifier with a 3rd place finish last year. Devin earned first team All-GSL awards for his junior and senior years. Devin earned WCWCA Academic All-State Honorable Mention for wrestling and the All-State Regional Award for wrestling. Devin has been captain of his wrestling team for 2 years, soccer team for 2 years and tennis team for 1 year.
Devin Pierce volunteers at East Valley Middle School helping the wrestling team, Bloomsday, Spokane Valleyfest, Otis Orchards Elementary fundraising events, and 2nd Harvest Food Bank. Devin Pierce will attend Eastern Oregon University where he has been awarded both wrestling and academic scholarships. Devin will participate in the pre-optometry program at Eastern Oregon University.
FERRIS
2024
ELISE DAVIS
Elise Davis has a 3.953 GPA and is the daughter of Sarah Lynch and Joseph Davis. She is an honor society member and has taken 4 years of Spanish, and AP courses. Elise is involved in ASB and is Ferris High School’s outgoing ASB president for the 2023-2024 school year.
Elise earned ten varsity letters; 4 in soccer and 6 in cheer. In soccer she was 2nd Team defense All GSL her senior year. She was a team captain her junior and senior seasons and selected by her teammates as MVP when she was a sophomore and was most inspirational in her junior and senior seasons. She helped her cheer team win a coed state championship and placed 5th at nationals this year.
Elise has also been actively involved in early childhood development program where she, along with a certified teacher at Ferris, helps teach early childhood education and learning skills to preschoolers. She helped coordinate “Freezin’ for a Reason” raising over $1,000 for the 2nd Harvest food bank.
Elise plans to attend the University of Arizona having received a scholarship and plans to major in Child Development.
DYLAN SKAIFE
Dylan Skaife has a 3.9783 GPA and is the son of Janet and Jerry Skaife. He has taken AP classes and has been a running start student as well.
Dylan earned four varsity letters: all in basketball. Dylan was the captain of the basketball team in his junior and senior seasons. He was an all-league honorable mention as a sophomore, and first team all-league player his junior and senior seasons. He scored over 1,000 points in his high school career. Dylan has been a varsity golfer for three seasons as well.
Dylan volunteers as part of our early childhood development class. He, along with a certified teacher here at Ferris, teach early childhood education learning and skills to preschoolers. He has been a part of leading and running the Ferris High School youth summer camps for the last 3 years, 2 as an assistant head coach and this last year as the head coach.
Dylan will attend Lewis-Clark State College next year and is planning to major in Business administration.
GONZAGA PREP
2024
KAITLIN KELLY
Kaitlin Kelly has a 4.0 GPA and is the daughter of Amy and Jeff Kelly. Kaitlin is a member of the national honor society, leader on the Campus Ministry team, Vice President of Communications, President of the women’s service group Adelphia, and team captain of the track and cross country teams.
Kaitlin has earned 10 varsity letters; 4 in cross country, 3 in track, and 3 in Irish Dance. In cross country, she has qualified for districts 3 times, and their team won the Academic State Championships this past season. In track, she qualified to run the 800m at districts last year. In Irish dance, she competes at the Open Championship level, and has qualified for the Western Regional competition 7 times, with her highest placement being 13th. She has also qualified for the North American Championships 5 times, with her highest placement being 40th, and has competed internationally at the All Ireland’s Championships in Killarney. In addition, she was recently named the Irish Colleen of the Year in Spokane for her commitment to Irish Dance.
Kaitlin volunteers at All Saints Catholic School’s Homework Club, as well as many locations across Spokane through Adelphia, including Bite2go, the Immaculate Retreat Center, and local school events. She also took part in the Margins program, studying social injustices throughout Spokane, which culminated in an immersion trip to New Orleans where she volunteered and worked hands-on with many different organizations throughout Louisiana.
RYAN JACKSON
Ryan Jackson has a 3.96 GPA and is the son of Alex and Courtney Jackson. Ryan is a member of the national honor society and an ASB Senior Representative.
Ryan has earned 7 varsity letters; 3 in football, 2 in basketball, and 2 in track. In football, Ryan was 1st team all GSL and 1st team all state as well as the GSL leader in interceptions his junior year. Ryan was a 2 time GSL football champion. In basketball, Ryan was a 2 time district champion as well as a 4th place finisher at state. Ryan also serves as part of the Gonzaga Prep Coaches Council.
Ryan volunteers at Second Harvest Food Bank where he sorts and packages food and supplies to be shipped off to those in need. He also volunteers at Gonzaga Prep helping host youth football camps and as an admissions ambassador, speaking with incoming students. Ryan also works a couple nights a week as a dinner server at Rockwood Lane Retirement Community.
Ryan will attend either the University of Washington or the University of Florida and plans to study either finance or pre-law.
LEWIS & CLARK
2024
SOPHIA ALFARO
Sofia Alfaro has a 4.43 GPA and is the daughter of Martin and Pam Alfaro. Sofia is a member of National Honor Society, Key Club, Leadership Class, is the Lewis & Clark ASB Treasurer as well as the Class of 2024 Secretary.
Sofia earned 4 varsity letters in Girls Soccer at Lewis & Clark. She earned honorable mention All-GSL during her freshman year and earned 2nd team All-GSL during both her junior and senior year. Sofia was captain of the Varsity Soccer Team both her junior and senior years. She is most proud of being voted Most Inspirational by her teammates during her senior year!
Sofia enjoys her time volunteering for the Nonprofit Organization Generation Alive and being part of their student leadership team. She also regularly volunteers at 2nd Harvest Food Bank.
Sofia is looking forward to studying nursing at Boise State University where she was awarded the WUE and Honors Program Scholarships. Though she will not be pursuing soccer in college, she looks forward to playing on Boise States club team to keep her love for the game alive.
Bridger Cloninger
Bridger has a 4.6 GPA and is the son of Blake and Karen Cloninger. Bridger is a member of the football, wrestling, and tennis teams, as well as Knowledge, History, Civics, and Quiz Bowl.
Bridger has earned 11 varsity athletic letters; 3 in football, 4 in wrestling and 4 in tennis. Bridger was the captain of the football team and the wrestling team. He has been selected All City for football, wrestling, and tennis, and is a two-time district and regional champion and two-time state placer for wrestling.
Bridger has volunteered for Great Harvest Foods and he volunteers at JV football games, and JV wrestling tournaments at the Lewis and Clark gym and at Hart Field. He enjoys seeing himself in the younger players and hopes to see them grow to surpass his own performance and improve LC athletics as a whole.
Bridger will attend the United States Military Academy at West Point. He intends to wrestle and study pre-law (JAG).
MEAD
2024
TERYN GARDNER
Teryn Gardner has a 4.0 GPA and is the daughter of Larry and Kelli Gardner. She is a member of the National Honor Society and has served two years on the national award-winning Mead High School Yearbook staff culminating as their Sports Editor throughout her senior year. She has taken five Advanced Placement and six honors courses.
Teryn earned 12 varsity letters; 4 in basketball, 4 in soccer, and will finish with 4 in track. In basketball, Teryn was recently selected at the 2024 Washington State Girls Basketball Coaches Association (WSGBCA) 3A Player of the Year. She is a 2x GSL MVP, a 2x WIAA First Team All-State selection, a 2x WIAA First Team All-Tournament selectee, was the 2024 GSL co-defensive player of the year, and was the leading scorer for the 2023 State Tournament and 3A/4A GSL conference. Additionally, she has earned 1st Team 3A/4A All-GSL as a sophomore and 2nd Team 3A/4A All-GSL as a freshman while leading her team to a perfect 27-0 GSL record with three consecutive GSL championships and three consecutive District 8 championships. Her Mead Panthers also entered the 3A State Tournament with two #1 seedings finishing with 5th, 3rd, and 2nd place trophies these past three seasons. Teryn has been a 3x team Captain since her Sophomore year, has scored 1,568 career points, and has an overall high school basketball record of 80 wins and 11 losses. Last month, Teryn was selected to participate in the 2024 WSGBCA Senior All-State 3A vs 4A Game and earned MVP honors with a 3A victory over the 4A All-Stars.
In soccer, Teryn has earned Second Team WIAA All-State her senior year and Honorable Mention WIAA All-State her junior year. She led her team to a District 8 Championship and Elite-8 State 3A finish this past season along with a 2nd Place District 8 trophy and Sweet-16 State 3A finish her junior year. Teryn earned 1st Team 3A/4A All-GSL honors her junior year and 2nd Team 3A/4A All-GSL honors in both her Sophomore and Senior seasons. Teryn has been a 2x Team Captain, was co-GSL leading goal scorer her junior season, and finished her high school soccer career with 44 goals scored to include 3 hat tricks.
In track, Teryn and her teammates won the 3A State Championship in the 4x400m relay her junior year, were 3rd her sophomore year. Individually, she has placed 4th in the 800m at the WA 3A State Championships. Overall, Teryn and her teammates are 2x 3A/4A GSL Champions, 2x District 8 Champions, and earned a 4th place trophy last year at the 3A State Championships.
Teryn has volunteered as a referee for unified basketball and has spent countless hours editing and producing hype videos for Mead High School sports and their social media platforms.
Teryn will attend Boise State University next fall on a Division 1 Basketball scholarship. She is currently undecided on a major area of study.
MADDEN RAAB
Madden Raab has a 4.0 GPA and is the son of Matt and Rachel Raab. He is a Class Valedictorian, a member of the National Honor Society and the Panther Football Leadership Council.
Madden earned 7 varsity letters: 4 in football and 3 in Basketball.
In Football, Madden received the Football Coaches Award for the 2021 season. He received the Captains Award for the 2023 season. He is also 2nd Team All GSL for the 2023 season. He was awarded the Fall Blue and Gold Mead High School Athlete of the Season.
In Basketball for the 2023-2024 season, he was voted Team Captain, Defensive MVP and Most Inspirational. He also received the NECA/IBEW GSL Scholar Athlete Award.
Madden volunteers as a leader of his church youth group where he plans activities and lessons, and serves as a referee for church athletics. He also helps provide services to elderly patrons of his church.
Madden will attend Brigham Young University where he was awarded an academic scholarship. He plans to major in Actuarial Science with a minor in Sports Administration.
MT. SPOKANE
2024
CASSIE JOY
Cassie Jay has a 4.0 GPA and is the daughter of Brent and Allyson Jay. She is a member of National Honor Society, FCA, Link Crew and DECA; where she has competed at the State level her Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Year.
Cassie earned 6 varsity letters: three in Slowpitch Softball and three in Fastpitch Softball. In slowpitch she was All GSL Honorable mention her senior year while her team earned 2023 GSL Slowpitch Championship and were the 2023 2A/3A Slowpitch State Champions. In Fastpitch she was named All GSL Honorable mention her sophomore year, 1st Team all GSL her junior year and her team was 2023 GSL Fastpitch Champs and placed 4th at state in 2023.
Cassie has participated in several community projects through both DECA and National Honor Society in addition to volunteering at several softball youth camps, tutoring students and participating in Freshman Orientation night.
Cassie will be attending California Lutheran University where she was awarded the Founders Scholarship for her academic achievements. She will also be continuing to play softball while studying Sports Management.
BODEN GARDNER
Boden Gardner has a 3.77 GPA and is the son of Brian and Angie Gardner. Boden is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Link Crew.
Boden earned 7 varsity letters; 2 in football, 2 in basketball and 3 in track. In football as a junior he was 1st team all GSL wide received and voted team MVP as the team also were GSL Champs and top 16 at state. As a senior he was the GSL MVP All Purpose Player, an All State Wide Receiver, SB Live Washington All State Wide Receiver, News Tribune All State All Purpose and again voted team MVP while the team finished in the top 16 again. In basketball as a senior he was all GSL Honorable Mention, Prep Hoops Washington State All-Tournament Team, Eli Sports Network State All-Tournament team and participated in Spokesman-Review All Star Basketball Showcase. His basketball team finished 3rd in State both Junior and Senior Year. As a sophomore in track he was on the state championship 4 x 400m relay, 4 x 100 relay placed 6th, placed 5th in 400m and placed 8th in the 200m. As a junior he was a state champion again in the 4 x 400m relay establishing a new State Record and individually placed 2nd in the 400m while the place 2nd at state.
Boden has been volunteering with the Cats Leadership group the past 3 years. The group goes around the community and helps senior citizens with yard work. They have also volunteered at Bite2Go.
Boden will be playing football at Eastern Washington University where he intends to pursue a degree in Education.
NORTH CENTRAL
2024
Marlee Schoeffler
Marlee Schoeffler (“Chef”ler) has a 4.45 weighted GPA and is the daughter of John and Angie Schoeffler. Marlee is a member of DECA, where she was a State qualifier in 2023 in Advertising Campaign, a State and National qualifier in 2024 in Professional Sales and she received a perfect score of 100 points in Professional Sales at State in 2024. Marlee is also a Spokane Scholar in World Languages and is currently working toward her Seal of Biliteracy (English/Spanish).
Marlee earned 8 varsity letters; 1 in cross country, 4 in basketball, and 3 in track and field. In cross country, this was her first year participating as a senior. In basketball, she was a 4-year letterman, 3-year starter, team captain, and received team awards for her work ethic. In track and field, as a sophomore, she was Honorable Mention All-GSL, and a State qualifier, placing 13th in the triple jump. As a junior, she was Honorable Mention All-GSL in the long jump and triple jump. As a senior, she was the SWX Athlete of the Week.
Marlee has volunteered at Gonzaga Family Haven where she led and facilitated the activities with the kids. She volunteered with the Ronald McDonald House of Charities and organized and planned team bonding activities with the girls’ basketball team in and out of season.
Marlee will attend the University of Washington where she plans to study Business and Marketing or Journalism.
TOMMY ELLIOTT
Tommy Elliott has a 4.439 weighted GPA and is the son of Tom and Jenny Elliott. Tommy is a member of the national honor society, leadership, a Spokane Scholar in Science, AP Scholar of Distinction, participated in Students on the Hill, Civics Bowl, is a musician – playing the viola for 8 years, and Science Fair Club and SkillsUSA Biomedical Club member. Tommy has participated in three research projects (1) Analyzing potential drought-tolerant, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGBR)as inoculums to enhance maize growth in semi-arid Spokane, WA; (2) Using eDNA to monitor Chinook Salmon Presence in the Little Spokane River, and (3) Effects of Work Stress on Gut Microbiota in Nurses After 12-Hour Shifts Compared to Nurses After a Full Day’s Rest. Tommy has also earned his Seal of Biliteracy (English/Spanish).
Tommy earned 10 varsity letters; 4 in football, 3 in wrestling, and 3 in baseball. In football, as a sophomore, he received 2nd Team Defense – Defensive Back – All-GSL. As a senior, he was team captain and received 2nd Team Defense- Linebacker – All-GSL. In wrestling, as a sophomore, he was a State alternate and a State qualifier his junior year. As a senior, he was captain, SWX Student Athlete of the Week, 1st Team All-GSL and placed 5th at State. In baseball, he is a 3-year letterman and has received team awards every year for his leadership and work ethic.
Tommy has volunteered at 2nd Harvest, Tom’s Turkey Drive, and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. He has also been the chairman with NC Leadership for the Veteran’s Day and Red/Black Convocations, Hat and Glove Drives, Food and Necessities Drives, Field Day, Ronald McDonald House of Charity, Teacher Appreciation Week, and a Groovy Shoes Board Member for two years. Tommy also volunteers with middle school wrestling programs and participated in the Out of Darkness Walk.
Tommy will attend the University of Chicago where he is the recipient of the QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship (full ride – 4-year scholarship) and is an Odyssey Scholar. Tommy plans to study Medicine/Pre-Med to become an orthopedic surgeon.
PULLMAN
2024
SOPHIE ARMSTRONG
Sophie Armstrong has a 3.97 GPA and is the daughter of Jessie and Mike Armstrong. Sophie Armstrong is a member of the national Society of High School Scholars, a member of the PHS orchestra and participates in Key Club and JSA.
Sophie Armstrong earned 11 varsity letters; 4 in volleyball, 3 in basketball and 4 in softball. In volleyball she was awarded one second team all league award, two first team all league awards and one all-state honorable mention. In basketball she received one all league honorable mention.
Sophie Armstrong will attend Wenatchee Valley College where she was awarded an athletic scholarship for Volleyball and plans to major in electrical engineering.
ALEX BICKELHAUPT
Alex Bickelhaupt has a 4.0 GPA and is the son of Jon and Staci Bickelhaupt. Alex is a member of the Spirit and Asian American and Pacific Islander clubs.
Alex earned five varsity letters; two in football, two in basketball, and one in baseball. He was a three time state participant in basketball placing second and third in his sophomore and junior years respectively.
Alex volunteered at the Palouse Cougars Summer Slam Camp. He looked to spread his love for basketball to a younger generation.
Alex will attend either Oregon State University or The University of Wisconsin-Madison. He will study nuclear engineering.
RIDGELINE
2024
Maddie Hutyler
Maddie Hutyler has a 4.0 GPA and is the daughter of Luke and Amanda Hutyler. She has been a member of the national honor society and participated in multiple school spirit dance competitions.
Maddie earned 8 varsity letters; 4 in cross country, 1 in gymnastics, and 3 in track. In cross country she earned the Ridgeline Coaches Award and the Ridgeline B.I.G. (belong, inspire, grow) Award. In track Maddie earned the Ridgeline Girls Distance Award and the Distance Runner of the Year Award. In 2022 she went to the Washington State Championship Track Meet as an alternate for the 4×400 meter relay. As a senior, Maddie was elected as the team captain for cross country and for track.
Maddie has volunteered at local road races, Liberty Creek Elementary, and Liberty Lake Children’s Academy. She loved handing water cups to runners in the Spokane Marathon, watching them achieve their dreams. She also spent her time helping out at school bingo nights, school book fairs, and in a preschool classroom. Maddie is glad to have spent time giving back to the community in spaces that bring her joy.
Maddie will attend Spokane Falls Community College where she will continue her cross country and track career. Her major is undecided.
Zander Palm
Zander Palm has a 4.0 GPA, having taken nine AP courses, and is the son of Brian and Danielle. Zander is a member of the National Honor Society, the Junior Statesmen of America, the Ridgeline High School Wind Ensemble, the Gang Green Pep Band, and captain of the varsity Knowledge Bowl team.
Zander earned ten varsity letters; four in tennis, two in band, and four in knowledge bowl. He was an All GSL honorable mention in tennis, playing as a starter all four years. Zander was also a starter on the Knowledge Bowl team in 2023 that earned Ridgeline’s first ever state championship.
Zander enjoys providing free tennis lessons to local students to bolster interest in the sport and expand Ridgeline’s future tennis programs. He also volunteered at the community library to encourage young children to love reading.
Zander will attend the University of Washington in Seattle, where he will study physics. He hopes to pursue advanced post-graduate degrees and a career in astrophysics.
RIDGELINE
2024
EMILY PEABODY
Emily Peabody has a 4.0240 weighted GPA and is the daughter of Nathan & Christa Peabody. Emily is a member of National Honor Society and ASB Leadership.
Emily Peabody has earned 11 varsity letters: 4 in soccer, 3 in basketball, 2 in track, and 2 in tennis. Emily has been named to the 1st Team All-GSL twice (once in basketball and once in track) and 2nd team All-GSL twice (once in basketball and once in soccer). Emily was part of the state championship 4x100m relay team in 2023, took 3rd at state in the 4×200, and 8th at state in the 400m. Emily Peabody also holds the GSL girls basketball single game scoring record with 51 points and holds the Rogers single season scoring record with 481 points scored in 2023-24.
Emily Peabody has volunteered at Revival feeding the homeless in downtown Spokane, been on the work crew for UGM camp, and helped raise money for the Medical Lake community following the Gray Fire in 2023.
Emily Peabody is still fielding offers on where she will attend college to play basketball.
HARTMAN WARRICK
Hartman Warrick has a 2.7370 GPA and his guardians are Madie & Andrew Kissinger. Hartman serves as the ASB President, is a member of Leadership, and the Black Student Union.
Hartman Warrick has earned 9 varsity letters; 3 in football, 3 in basketball, and 3 in track. Hartman has been named the 2nd team All-GSL in football and track and Honorable Mention in basketball and football.
Hartman Warrick has volunteered for numerous groups in the community including the Christmas Bureau, Middle School Basketball Championships, The Hillyard Craft Fair, Native American Pow Wow, as well as visiting local elementary schools on several occasions.
Hartman Warrick is undecided on where he plans to attend college, but plans on majoring in Education to one day become a teacher.
SHADLE PARK
2024
Abigail Flerchinger
Abigail has a high school GPA of 3.73 and is the daughter of Kevin and Kirsten Flerchinger. She has made honor roll all 4 years, is involved in DECA store operations and management, advanced level sports medicine, and other various leadership roles at Shadle Park.
Abbey has earned eight varsity letters: four in volleyball, two in fastpitch softball, and two in track and field.
Abbey spent her freshman and sophomore year as a starter in fastpitch softball, where she earned First Team All-League honors both years. In her time as a fastpitch player she helped the team win the 2A East Region Championship, a Greater Spokane League and District championship, and a top 10 finish at the State tournament. Her junior year, Abbey decided to try something new and transitioned from fastpitch softball to track and field. She found success in field events. In the triple jump, Abbey finished top 3 in multiple GSL meets, 4th in Districts and 3rd at Regionals. Where she really excelled was the javelin, where she learned how to “throw the stick” and earned 1st place in multiple GSL meets, 1st at Districts, 1st at Regionals, and a 9th place finish at state. Additionally, her track team earned the honor of 2023 Spring WIAA Academic State Champions.
In Volleyball, she is a 4-year starter, who earned Second Team All-League her freshman year and continued on to become a three-time First Team All-League athlete her Sophomore through Senior year, including GSL Player of the Year both her Junior and Senior year. In addition to being the Team Captain and MVP her Junior and Senior year, she helped lead the team to multiple district titles and two state appearances where they placed in the top ten. Furthermore, Abbey achieved the milestone of 1,000 career kills…finishing with a total of 1,045 in her time at Shadle Park. Abbey was also named WIAA athlete of the week for week 8, American Volleyball Coaches Association top 10 player in our region, second team All-State her Junior Year, and First Team All-State her Senior Year.
Abbey has volunteered in multiple areas for the last 8 years including Ronald McDonald House serving children and families, Catholic Charities assisting the elderly and disabled with yard work, Comcast Cares packing bags for the homeless and making blankets, as well as working with youth sports athletes in a variety of camps and clinics throughout the Spokane area. She also has a passion for helping animals and currently has an opportunity to volunteer with an animal sanctuary.
Abbey will attend College of Idaho to play volleyball, where she was awarded a full tuition scholarship in combination of academics and athletics. She intends to obtain a degree in Psychology and Forensics.
LIAM NEWELL
Liam Newell has a 3.91 GPA and is the son of Douglas and Kyrstin Newell. Liam is a member of the National Honors Society, as well as the elected “spirit potty”, a student who exhibits school spirit and pride, over and above normal. Liam is also an active member of the school leadership team and has been a part of numerous school activities.
Liam earned 4 varsity letters; 1 in football and 3 in track. In track, Liam earned 1st-Team All-GSL Honors in the 300 meter hurdles, 2nd-Team All-GSL Honors in the 110 meter hurdles, and was 4th in the State Championships for the 2A 300 meter hurdles. Liam was also a member of the Shadle Park Track and Field team that was 2A State Academic Champions in 2023.
Liam has volunteered at various school events such as the local Craft Fair that has been hosted by Shadle, Chili Bingo Night at Westview Elementary school, and freshman orientations. Liam has also volunteered at a local golf tournament at the Kalispel Golf course.
Liam will attend the University of Washington to study Aeronautical and Mechanical engineering.
UNIVERSITY
2024
NATALIE SINGER
Natalie Singer has attended University High School all four years and has attained a 3.993 GPA. She is the daughter of Brian and Brandy Singer. Natalie is a 4-year member of the National Honor Society. During her time in High School, she has taken 6 AP classes. Natalie took Bio-Medical classes all four years of high school and completed the requirements for the AP Seminar and Research Certificate program at University High School which will culminate in achieving a Capstone diploma.
In addition to her academic pursuits, Natalie has excelled in the realm of athletics. With eight varsity letters under her belt—four each in slow-pitch and fast-pitch softball—she has displayed her talent and dedication on the field. Natalie has earned prestigious accolades such as four-time 1st Team All Greater Spokane League (GSL) honors and one GSL Honorable Mention. She was voted Most Valuable Player Offence in 2022 by her teammates. Natalie’s contributions have been instrumental in the success of the University Softball teams, contributing to three GSL Championships, one Regional Championship, and two State Championships. Her outstanding performance has been recognize beyond her school, earning Athlete of the Week by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association and Athlete of the Month by The Current (Greater Spokane Valley).
Natalie is very involved in her community. Through her participation in Youth Leadership Spokane, she has cultivated her leadership skills and deepened her understanding of community engagement. Natalie’s commitment to service is exemplified by her volunteer work with organizations such as Path of Hope Rescue, Spokane Valley Partners, and Gas House Softball Camps.
Looking ahead, Natalie will embark on the next chapter of her journey at Whitworth University. There, she will pursue her academic pursuits, majoring in BioChemistry, while continuing to contribute her talents on the Whitworth Pirates softball team.
Shane Skidmore
Shane Skidmore has a 4.0 GPA and is the salutatorian. He is the son of Shannan and Allen Skidmore. He is a four year Honors Society Member and has taken 10 AP classes along with Spanish 4, earning scores that make him an AP Scholar with Distinction. He took AP Calculus his sophomore year and then an online Multivariable Calculus course his junior year, which earned him University’s nomination as the Spokane Scholar for Mathematics.
Shane earned seven Varsity letters; three in football, three in basketball and one in tennis. He was 1st team GSL in football and basketball as a junior. As a senior an injury during football cut his season short. He recovered and earned first team all-GSL basketball honors this year. To cap his high school experience, he is playing tennis for the first time at University, leading his team as #1 singles player.
Outside of school, Shane runs his own lawn-mowing business. He started in seventh grade and grew his business from one lawn and a push-mower to 15 lawns, a zero-turn tractor, and 6×10 utility trailer purchased with his own money. Shane is also an Eagle Scout.
After high school, Shane is going to serve a two-year mission for his church in Honduras before attending college. He plans on either playing basketball at the University of Washington as a preferred walk-on, or attending BYU on a full tuition academic scholarship.
WEST VALLEY
2024
SPENCER CERENZIA
Spencer Cerenzia has attended West Valley High School the past four years while attaining a 4.0 GPA and becoming one of West Valleys Class of 2024 valedictorians. Spencer is the daughter of Adam and Nikki Cerenzia. During her time at West Valley Spencer has 3 AP classes along with many advanced math classes. Spencer has been a member of the advanced leadership class along with Link Crew the past two years. Along with her academic pursuits, Spencer has also made many accomplishments in the realm of athletics. Spencer has earned 3 varsity letters in volleyball along with 4 varsity letters in golf.
Spencer took on a leadership role in both volleyball and golf as captain. She has displayed her dedication and talent on the golf course earning her three 1st Team All Greater Spokane League honors. With her contribution to the golf team in 2023 her sister and her placed 2nd at 2A State. Individually Spencer placed 8th in 2023 at 2A state and 9th in 2022. Spencer has been very involved in the community the past four years. She has volunteered at the West Valley Volleyball Kids camp along with kids camp at Esmeralda Golf Course. Spencer has also spent many hours volunteering at St. Luke Lutheran Church.
Next year, Spencer will attend Eastern Washington University where she has been awarded a golf scholarship. At Eastern Spencer will be majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
TONY BELKO
Tony Belko has run cross country and track all 4 years of his high school career. He has lettered 7 times, four of which in cross country and 3 times in track. From his freshman year, Tony has been a key long-distance runner in the West Valley program. Throughout his time at West Valley, he has podiumed at districts 6 times placing first three times. He has also placed top 15 in state 3 times
Tony Belko has maintained a 3.87 high school GPA and a 3.8 college GPA. He is fully enrolled in online classes at SCC. This allows him to work full-time at a custom cabinet shop building and install high-quality cabinets.
At the end of this year, he will graduate with an AA degree to transfer to Eastern to major in construction management technology.
