SSHS Blackhawks recognize seniors

Hunter Shelmerdine was escorted by his parents Phil and Megan Shelmerdine and biggest fan Chase Cahoon. Hunter participated and lettered in football for four years and basketball for four years, lettering for three. He participated in track for three years, lettering and placing at state all three years. He was an All-State selection his junior year. He received Academic All-State for all three years. Hunter is a member of the National Honor Society and has been on the honor roll all four years, lettering in academics and earning the President's Education Award. He plans on going to Montana State University and majoring in chemical engineering. Hunter would like to thank his family and friends for always supporting him in all of his sports. He'd also like to thank all of his coaches for pushing him to be better each week.

Cordell Turner was escorted by his parents Mike and Dena Turner. Cordell participated and lettered in cross country for three years; he played basketball for four years lettering the last two; and will run his second season of track this spring. He has been on the honor roll for the last three years. He plans on going to college for sports broadcasting. Cordell would like to thank his family and friends for helping him throughout the years.

Lane Mackie-Wendel was escorted by his parents Shawn and Sharon and his sister Trista. Lane participated in cross country for three years, basketball for three years, track for four years and choir for two. He was chosen for the University of Montana Honors Choir for two years. He plans to attend the Rocky Mountain School of Photography this fall. Lane would like to thank his family and friends for always supporting and being there for him.

Chance Johnson was escorted by his parents Todd and Twyla and sister Sidny. Chance participated and lettered in football for the past four years; basketball for four years lettering three years; track for three years lettering one year. He received Academic All-State for all sports each year. He has been a board member on the SSHS Leos Club for two years and is a member of the National Honor Society. He is a student trustee on the Missoula County Public School Board of Trustees. He has been on the honor roll all four years of high school. Chance has earned academic awards for accumulative GPA. He plans to attend college for pharmacy in the fall. Chance would like to thank all his friends that he has known throughout his life for their continued support in everything he does. He would like to especially thank his family for being there when he needs them the most and for all the love they give him.