Lady Blackhawks recognize seniors

Lauryn Barnes was escorted by her mother Kendee Barnes and Dan Stafford and her father and step-mother Chris and Robin Barnes. Lauryn participated in basketball for three years, lettering for two. She has been on the honor roll all four years and received Academic All-State for three. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, SSHS Student Council and SSHS Leos Club. She is planning to go to college to pursue a degree in nursing. Lauryn would like to thank her family, her friends and the community for supporting her throughout her high school career.

Madison Hinchey was escorted by her parents Bo and Amanda and her siblings Ashton and Cierra. Madi participated in volleyball for four years, lettering for three; managed basketball for two years and participated in track for four years. She is a part of the SSHS Leos Club and National Honor Society. She plans to go to college for wildlife biology. She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting and being there for her.

Ashley Miller was escorted by her parents Joe and Jodie Miller, her brother Bradley and sister LeAnna. Ashley participated and lettered in volleyball and basketball for the past four years. She has participated and lettered in track for the past three years and plans to participate again this spring. She received Academic All-State every season. Ashley is president of the SSHS Leos Club, a student trustee on the Missoula County Public School Board, a member of the National Honor Society and has been on the honor roll all four years. She plans to attend the University of Montana next fall to study nursing. Ashley would like to thank her family, friends, teachers and coaches for supporting her throughout high school and pushing her to be her best. She especially thanks her family for all their love and support.

Jory Towe was escorted by her parents Shelley and Larry. Jory participated in basketball for four years, lettering for three. She has been on the honor roll all four years and received Academic All-State for three years. She plans on going to the University of Montana. Jory would like to thank her family, friends and her Subaru Outback Legacy for supporting her throughout her high school career.

Autumn Morse was escorted by her friends Lulu, Andi and Alex Bohlman. Autumn participated and lettered in volleyball for four years; basketball for four years lettering three years; and track for three years lettering all three. She plans to participate in track again this spring. She has been on the honor roll for four years and received Academic All-State for two years. She plans on attending the University of Montana to study Community Health to hopefully pursue a career in dental hygiene. Autumn would like to thank the community, her family and her teammates for supporting her throughout her high school career.

Lily Mercer was escorted by her parents John and Colleen and her sister Rose. Lily participated in basketball for four years, lettering in two. She participated and lettered in track & field for the past three years and plans to participate again this year. She has been on the honor roll for four years, is a member of the National Honor Society and received Academic All-State all four years. She has also been a member of the SSHS Leos Club for two years. She plans on attending the University of Montana to pursue a business degree with a minor in psychology. Lily would like to thank her family and the community for supporting her throughout her high school career. She would like to thank her teammates for encouraging her to give 100 percent effort in everything she does.