SLE Eighth Grade Graduates

Angel Bruton's favorite memory from her time at Seeley Lake Elementary was the seventh grade National Parks Project trip to Glacier Park! Her teachers will miss her kind, joyful personality! Congratulations and good luck in high school, Angel! Ashton Hinchey's favorite memory at Seeley Lake Elementary is when he went to Glacier National Park in seventh grade and he got to see a bull moose, his favorite animal. Congratulations, Ashton! His teachers will miss his fun-loving energy and spirit! Austin Gonzalez's favorite memory was on the trip to Glacier National Park when, "We were able to mess around and play at camp." You will be missed, Austin! Keep up the hard work in high school and don't be a stranger! Cannon Hawkinson's teachers recognized and appreciated his hard work and curiosity. His teachers said he has always been an engaged and confident student and these qualities will serve him well in high school! He will be missed!

Cheyenne Gifford's favorite SLE memory was cooking in camp on the seventh grade National Parks Project Glacier trip. Her teachers will miss her thoughtful perspectives and amazing art work! Good luck in high school! Clara Kyrouac's favorite memory at SLE was the junior high Helena trip. "It was really cool to learn about some of Montana's history and to see all the art at the capitol. It was really cool to see the statue of Jeanette Rankin. Everything about the trip was amazing!" SLE will miss your passion for learning, especially about government, politics and history! Delsin Tongen's most enjoyable and greatest memory was definitely the seventh grade trip to Glacier National Park. His teachers wished him the best of luck in high school! We will miss you at SLE! Eddie Baker's teachers appreciate him for his intellect, willingness to discuss big topics and the great questions he asks in class. They also love his sense of humor. Congratulations, Eddie!

Hattie Batchelder's favorite SLE memory is traveling to the Nordic ski race in Kimberley, BC and getting to do some night skiing (downhill) at the Kimberley Alpine Resort with the ski team. Congratulations, Hattie! SLE will miss your spunky, determined spirit! Hunter Davenport's favorite memory from his years at SLE was the seventh grade trip to Glacier National Park. His teachers appreciate his willingness to be the "go to guy" and help out whenever asked. He's always worked hard and offered great ideas to the classes. Congratulations, Hunter! Your teachers will miss you but know you will love high school! Even though Kristen Pearson was new this year, her teachers said she jumped right in and added so much energy and depth to the class. They appreciated her kindness and solid work ethic! They wish her great success in high school and will miss her! Kyle Duran remembers starting SLE in fourth grade. "It was really easy to make friends. I really like this school and I'm for sure going to miss it! And all the nice and cool teachers!" His teachers are sure going to miss him, too! They are thankful for his cheerful, fun approach to life! Congratulations!

Matiah Stidham's favorite SLE memory is always being able to do fun projects with teachers and friends! Her teachers will miss her contagious smile and eagerness for learning! Good luck, Matiah! One of Novaleigh Wilkey's favorite memories at SLE was working at the school Christmas Store. "I remember being really happy because all the kids were super excited!" Congratulations, Nova! Her teachers will miss her sense of humor and bubbly personality! Seth Groelz started at SLE just as the pandemic forced the school to close but that didn't stop him from engaging with the class and continuing education virtually! Way to go, Seth! His teachers wish him all the best in high school! Xali Hoehn's favorite memory is the first time she came to the school and was warmly and fully welcomed by everyone. Congratulations, Xali! Her teachers know she will be welcomed to high school, too, but they will miss her!