Meridian High School graduation

IF YOU GO

Meridian High School: 7 p.m. June 6, high school gym.
Class size: 110.
Speakers: Students Marissa Holewinski, Timothy Hoyt and valedictorians.

VALEDICTORIANS

Name: Haley Pratt.
School: Meridian High School.
Parents/guardians: Steve and Stephanie Pratt.
Fall 2008 plan: Attending Brigham Young University Hawaii to study exercise and sports science.
Key to academic success: I think that the key to academic success is to be motivated by a desire to learn instead of getting the grade. Teachers who are passionate about the subjects they teach help students to reach beyond the minimum expectations and accomplish great things.
Most influential teachers: Jana Palm, former fourth-grade teacher, North Bellingham Elementary.

Name: Clare Chambers.
School: Meridian High School.
Parents/guardians: Mary and Bill Chambers.
Fall 2008 plan: Attending Gonzaga University.
Key to academic success: Just hard work! I’ve also found that it has been beneficial to get to know my teachers; I can go to them if I don’t understand something or need help on an assignment. They want to help their students do well, so make their day and ask them for help! Most influential teachers: Steve Lawrence, social studies, Meridian High.

Name: Harris Lee Larson.
School: Meridian High School.
Parents/guardians: Mike and Anna Larson.
Fall 2008 plan: attending United States Naval Academy.
Key to academic success: The key to academic success is finishing the assignments that you would rather not do and to always do your best.
Most influential teachers: Shaun Bryan, eighth-grade teacher, Meridian Middle School.