The top 11 students for Montesano High School’s Class of 2017 are:
Jared Arndt
City of residence: Montesano
Parents: Joe and Lisa Arndt of Montesano.
Hobbies: Honor Society, astronomy, video games.
Scholarships: W.H. and Ella Memorial Scholarship and Kelsey Foundation Scholarship.
Future plans: Will attend the University of Washington to study computer engineering.
Joa Yun
City of residence: Cosmopolis
Parents: Chris and Yeonu Yun of Cosmopolis.
Hobbies: Honors Society President, Knowledge Bowl, Math Team, Running Start.
Scholarships: Toriens Scholarship, Washington Opportunity Scholarship, Warrens Family Scholarship, Mark E. Reed Scholarship, Whitman Merit Scholarship.
Future plans: Will attend Whitman College to study engineering and/or sciences.
Hannah Manley
City of residence: Montesano
Parents: Jason and Kris Manley of Montesano.
Hobbies: Volleyball, hiking, fitness and works at Simpson After School Pogram and Monster’s Mochas.
Scholarships: Oregon State Evergreen Scholarship, Warren Family Scholarship, Kelsey Foundation Scholarship, Loggers Playday Scholarship.
Future plans: Will attend Oregon State University to study business and nutrition.
Jordin Spradlin
City of residence: Montesano
Parents: Dana and Alec Pugh, and Brad and Linda Spradlin of Montesano.
Hobbies: Volleyball, basketball, track, Honor Society, Pep Club, Knowledge Bowl, Associated Student Body and Leadership
Scholarships: Wendy’s Hiesman State Winner, University of Arizona Track and Field Scholarship, Masonic Loge Outstanding Junior Scholarship, Larry Quinn Memorial Scholarship, Arizona Excellence Academic Scholarship.
Future plans:Will attend the University of Arizon to study physiology and business.
Shayla Floch
City of residence: Montesano
Parents: Jeff Floch of Montesano and Michelle Floch of Ocean Shores.
Hobbies: Volleyball, basketball, track, Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Pep Club, Class of 2017 Secretary.
Scholarships: Eastern Washington University Presidential Scholarship, Grays Harbor Community Foundation Scholarship, Our Community Credit Union Scholarship, Milton Gire Scholarship, Larry Quinn Memorial Scholarship.
Future plans: Will attend Eastern Washington University to study Dental Hygiene.
Annaliese Cristelli
City of residence: Elma
Parents: Ryan and Vira Cristelli of Elma
Hobbies: Soccer, softball, Honor Society.
Scholarships: World Class Scholars, Ardine Lewis Memorial Scholarship, Top ID, Honor Society.
Future plans: Will finish associated degree at Grays Harbor College and will then attend the culinary program at South Puget Sound Community College.
Linghong Zhang-Schoch
City of residence: Montesano
Parents: Dan Schoch of Montesano
Hobbies: Fastpich, soccer, 4H, Honnor Society, FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America), Knowledge Bowl.
Scholarships: Central Park Firefighter Scholarship, Grays Harbor Community Foundation Scholarship, Washington State Opportunity Scholarship, Kelsey Foundation Scholarship, College Bound Scholarship, University of Washington Scholarship, Montesano Booster Club Scholarship, Montesano Faculty Scholarship.
Future plans: Will attend the University of Washington to study pre-health sciences.
Benjamin Lopez-Castro Jr.
City of residence: Montesano
Parents: Carmen Castro and Benjamin Lopez of Montesano.
Hobbies: Football, wrestling, soccer, powerlifting, National Honor Society.
Scholarships: Football Booster Club Scholarship, World Class Scholars.
Future plans: Will attend Grays Harbor Community College to study to become an automotive technician head mechanic.
Mary Gabrielle Diamond
City of residence: Montesano
Parents: Kathleen Diamond of Montesano
Hobbies: Powerlifting, GSA, National Honor Society of High School Scholars, National Honor Society, Knowledge Bowl.
Scholarships: Washington State Opportunity Scholarship, Grays Harbor Community Foundation Scholarship, Grays Harbor Mounted Posse Scholarship, Summit Pacific Medical Center Scholarship.
Future plans: Will attend the University of Washington to study neurology.
Jaden Schoch
City of residence: Montesano
Parents: Scott and Kindra Schoch of Montesano
Hobbies: Volleyball, fastpitch, National Honor Society, Knowledge Bowl.
Scholarships: Kelsey Foundation Scholarship, Vaughan Company Scholarship, Torren’s Family Scholarship, Kiwanis Scholarship, Grays Harbor Mounted Posse Scholarship, Montesano Booster Association Scholarship.
Future plans: Will attend Washington State University to study pre-veterinary medicine.
Darius James
City of residence: Montesano
Parents: Lance and Jeannie James of Montesano
Hobbies: Astronomy Club, bass guitar, gaming, Knowledge Bowl, National Honor Society.
Scholarships: RIT Merit Scholarship, Kelsey Foundation Scholarship, Grays Harbor Comunity Foundation Scholarship.
Future plans: Will attend Rochester Institute of Technology to study video game design and development.
