New Chapter for Seniors

Rachel Vliem, Staff Writer

What happens when thirteen years of education comes to an end? For 74% of Campbell County High School students, the answer is college.

Nour-Marie Ammari will move to Waco, Texas to attend Baylor University in the fall. “Everyone there seemed really happy, and the professors I talked to were super encouraging,” said Ammari. “At the more prestigious schools I visited, everyone was too cut-throat and it really seemed like no fun.”

Steven Turpin received a scholarship for pole vaulting from Indiana University. Alan Sisel will play football in Sioux Falls and Patrick Snead will play for Chadron.

“Michigan State University offered me very good scholarships,” said Kaiser Mock. “I also have family in that area.”

Hannah Stolpe will be a Duck next year at the University of Oregon. “It’s a beautiful campus. I love the town of Eugene,” said Stolpe. “It’s close to the ocean and I have family out there. The list goes on and on.”

MSUB, located in Billings, Montana, is a popular choice for graduates. “I like Montana; it’s really pretty,” said Madianna Solis, who will be attending MSUB next year. Trevor Polson received a scholarship for running to MSUB.

Some seniors did not want to part with the Cowboy State, such as Justin Solaas, Alexandra Mansur, Heidi Soloman, Aaron McGee, Joanna Perry, and Kaylyn Bahnson, who plan on attending the University of Wyoming. “I’ll be going to the University of Wyoming. I had always dreamt of going to some nice, upscale college in New England,” said Hunter Hebestreet. “When I started looking at finances, it only made sense to look somewhere that wouldn’t put me in debt for the rest of my life. I’ll be going to law school, which is expensive in itself.”

Seniors Lindsey Morgan, Matt Mordecai, Yazmin Ortiz, Branden Larsen, Alyssa Brosa, and Cree Peterson chose to remain closer to their homes and plan on attending Gillette College.

No matter where you further your education, good luck in the next chapter of your life.