Turner High School Graduates Three Students

The Turner High School commencement services were held this past Saturday in the school gymnasium. Mrs. Kathy Zellmer played Pomp and Circumstance. Senior, Ryan Doyle gave a nice welcome and then introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Kirsti Cederberg. Kirsti's message was that "It Takes a Village to Raise a Child." She conveyed that a host of people help teach a child through their growing up years, from holding a spoon, to potty training, to tying shoes, to dress, and the list goes on all through growing up and going to school. She spoke how the school and the people of the community have had a large part in teaching the graduates these things, and that they are here for continued support into the next phase of their lives of either college or whatever path they choose to take.

The graduates then had a rose ceremony where they each presented various special guests and/or family a long stem rose. This was done to their choice of music. Following this, a slideshow was projected onto a large screen where the guests were able to see slides of the graduates from younger years all through their years up to graduation. Trent Billmayer, Valedictorian for 2024, gave his farewell address. He spoke about how quickly the years went getting to this moment, all of which in many ways he'll miss. He spoke how he loved playing ball on this very gym floor, how he enjoyed a host of his classes, and many other things that made memorable moments throughout his career at Turner High.

Ms. Melody Sands, counselor, presented several scholarships to the Seniors.They are as follows:

Hannah Richman: Montana 4-H Foundation: Douglas A. and Nancy W. Dear Memorial Scholarship for $500.00

Independence Bank Scholarship to MSU-Northern for $1000.00.

Ryan Doyle: Frank and Alice Jones Memorial Award 2024 for $1000.00

Dean's Scholarship at Rocky Mountain College for personal attributes, accomplishments, and impressive academic achievements rolled into an RMC Men's Basketball Scholarship, as well as a roster position.

Trent Billmayer: Big Flat Electric Scholarship for $500.00

Big Flat Electric Trade Scholarship for $500.00

Upon registration of classes, Trent will receive the Oredigger Merit Scholarship based on GPA and test scores.

Mrs. Shelly Harmon, presented scholarships on behalf of the Big Flat Community Grain Bin. All three graduates, Hannah Richman, Trent Billmayer, and Ryan Doyle received incoming freshman scholarships. The alumni scholarship was presented to Laci Maloney. Mrs. Harmon told about the mission of the Grain Bin and what they do throughout the year. If anyone is interested in being considered for an office, please contact any of the current officers.

Mrs. April Fox, lead teacher at TPS, introduced the 2023-2024 high school graduates. B.G. Ammen, Board of Trustees Chairman, presented them with their diploma. They are Trent Nolan Billmayer, Hannah Elizabeth Richman, and Ryan Patrick Doyle.

Their class colors were Black and Green while the red rose was their class flower. Their class song, "Life is a Highway" by Rascal Flatts. Their Class Motto was, "Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out." by John Wooden

A farewell address was given by Ryan Doyle and various music was selected as their recessional. The community, friends, and family would like to take this opportunity to wish these three young adults the very brightest future in whatever they chose to do.