Sunday saw Lone Peak High School send off its largest-ever graduating class, as 28 seniors received their diplomas and turn their eyes toward the future.
The seniors are an accomplished bunch, having been accepted to more than 60 colleges and universities nationwide. Big Sky School District Superintendent Dustin Shipman said it’s a real testament to Big Sky’s teachers and community.
“I’m just thrilled that our students from a small rural school in Montana are getting accepted to some of these really great universities across the U.S.,” Shipman told EBS.
Middle and High School Principal Marlo Mitchem said she’s proud of what Lone Peak’s seniors have accomplished. She credits the school’s International Baccalaureate program, which sets Lone Peak students apart from other applicants, as well as the range of sports and extracurricular activities in which LPHS students are engaged.
“Our students have a well-rounded and balanced program at Lone Peak High School; admissions officers recognize this,” Mitchem wrote in a statement to EBS. “We are excited for all our soon-to-be graduates as they begin the next chapter of their lives, and it has been a privilege working with them!”
Mitchem wrote that Lone Peak’s 2023 valedictorian, Jessica Bough, was accepted to Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Vanderbilt.
This graduating class was the largest in Lone Peak’s history, with one more student than 2021’s graduating class (27).
Lindsey Blackburn — Rio Salado Community CollegeOrrin Coleman — University of Washington, SeattleMadeline Cone — Middlebury CollegeAvery Dickerson — University of North Carolina, Chapel HillPierce Farr — Baylor UniversityStacey Fletcher — Gallatin CollegeOwen Gitchell — Colorado Mesa UniversityEmily Graham — Kutztown UniversityAugustus Hammond — San Diego State UniversityElizabeth Henslee — Marymount Manhattan CollegeCody Hodge — EntrepreneurMyla Hoover — Montana State UniversityHaley Houghteling — Montana State UniversityFelix Jacobs — Northwestern UniversityKatherine King — Texas Christian UniversityKatrina Lang — University of MichiganSkylar Manka — University of Colorado, BoulderColter Marino — Trinity CollegeCameron Moore — Gallatin CollegeMalin Nilsson — Katedralsholan, SwedenChloe Nogaret — University of California, BerkeleyMax Romney — University of Notre DameBen Saad — Mount St. Mary’s UniversityWinn Stewart — University of Colorado, BoulderElia Turner — University of MontanaGeorge Valera — Gallatin CollegeJosie Wilcynski — Gonzaga UniversityValedictorian Jessica Bough — Stanford University
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Paint anytime from June 1-28EXHIBITION & SALE: June 29 - July 31Calling all artists and nature
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Paint anytime from June 1-28
EXHIBITION & SALE: June 29 – July 31
Calling all artists and nature
enthusiasts! Get your paintbrushes ready for an unforgettable experience at
Paint Under the Big Sky, a thrilling plein air event set against the stunning
backdrop of Big Sky, MT, Chet Huntley’s “The Last Best Place”. Don’t
miss this chance to unleash your creativity and be part of a vibrant artistic community.
What is Paint Under the Big Sky? PUBS is a plein air event for all painters of any ability (over the age of 16). Sponsored by the Big Sky Artist’s Studio & Gallery and the Big Sky Artists Collective, a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster a strong community of artists in the Big Sky area, the paint-out hopes to introduce painters to our extraordinary landscape for an opportunity to create, meet and have fun. Plein air painters record our landscape for generations to come.
Artists are invited to travel to Big
Sky, MT to paint anytime between Jun 1 – 28, and participate in the exhibition
and sale of paintings from June 29 – July 31.
Come join us! We have a great
place to paint and are welcoming and fun!
Don’t miss out!
Time
June 1 (Saturday) 1:00 am - July 31 (Wednesday) 11:55 pm
Embrace the freedom and
serenity of movement in nature with our rejuvenating morning yoga class on the
Mountain Lawn. Allow the fresh mountain air and gentle guided yoga practice
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Embrace the freedom and
serenity of movement in nature with our rejuvenating morning yoga class on the
Mountain Lawn. Allow the fresh mountain air and gentle guided yoga practice to
invigorate your day of adventure ahead. Complimentary.Weather
permitting.
Time
June 1 (Saturday) 7:00 am - August 31 (Saturday) 7:00 am
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
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Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
Time
June 10 (Monday) 6:00 pm - August 19 (Monday) 6:00 pm
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
Event Details
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
Time
June 17 (Monday) 6:00 pm - August 26 (Monday) 6:00 pm