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WMS musicians take the stage for Spring Concert
Young musicians from Whitefish Middle School's band and orchestra finished out the year strong at their respective Spring Concerts. The WMS Band Spring Concert on Thursday, May 16th was a jazzy delight of mixed grade ensembles. The WMS Orchestra Spring Concert was on Thursday, May 23rd, and each grade performed separately. "You can see how far they've come since the Fall Concert," said Orchestra Director Summer Boggess. 7th grade orchestra students adorn leis during a performance of a song from the Moana soundtrack. Pictured in focus are cellists Eleanor Parsons and Ada-Rose Petersen. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) 8th grade violinists take...
A sensational Whitefish High School Spring Concert
The Whitefish High School’s concert band, wind ensemble and orchestra joined forces at the Spring Concert May 14, 2024. Seniors were honored and the crowd was treated to an evening of excellent musical performances. Kira Raines plays French horn at the Whitefish High School's Spring Orchestra Concert May 14, 2024. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot) Cellists Ella Walker, Elennah Wynn and Johanna Perkins at the Whitefish High School's Spring Orchestra Concert May 14, 2024. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot) Finley Pemberton plays viola at the Whitefish High School's Spring Orchestra Concert May 14, 2024. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot) Violinists Jackson Schindler, Isabelle Cosby, Carson Krack and Jackson Dorvall play at the Whitefish High School's Spring Orchestra Concert May 14, 2024. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Community engagement sessions scheduled for Whitefish High School bond proposal
The Whitefish School District will conduct seven community engagement meetings to provide information and answer questions regarding the proposed Whitefish High School academic expansion and athletic improvement concepts.Whitefish School District’s board of trustees recently approved two separate bond proposals for the building expansion and athletic improvements. All active registered voters can vote on the bond measures by a mail ballot due by Sept. 17.Community engagement sessions will be held at the high school starting at 5:30 p.m. on May 22, June 4, June 24, July 15, Aug. 5, Aug. 19, and Sept. 5.“The future is exciting as our community and...
Celebrating Success: Flathead Valley Community College Honors 271 Graduates at 56th Commencement
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Hill eyes bright future through camera lens
Move-in day on the campus of the University of Montana is on Aug. 20 and Whitefish High School senior Zach Hill is excited for the adventure.Not only is he starting his freshman year studying journalism, but he will be starting an internship/part-time job with the Grizzly football team, taking the films that players study in order to better their performance.Hill played football for three years, then filmed for the Bulldogs during his last three years in high school.“It was super cool. I was just up in that booth … during game time, and I traveled with the team,” Hill said....
Local Leaders of Tomorrow: Celebrating FVCC’s Class of 2024 Graduates
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Gears up: ribbon cut on Gear Head Project
After many years, the Gear Head Project is complete. Whitefish High School and Stumptown Art Studio held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday to celebrate that the gears are finally ‘up’ on the permanent art installation located at the high school.“Our mission was to engage students in interdisciplinary learning that communicates the concept of connection to share knowledge,” said Stumptown Art Studio Executive Director Melanie Drown.The project now stands as a permanent “reminder that when we think together and exchange ideas, something more powerful results,” said Whitefish High School Principal Kerry Drown. From thousands of pounds of concrete, to safely engineering a...
Superior students ace FVCC welding program
Montana Technical Institute in Butte offers a two-year program where students are introduced to welding fabrication, pipe and structural welding, and aluminum welding — but a faster-track does exist. Earlier this month, 10 students from a welding class that Jeff Schultz has taught at Superior School for nine years would most likely be eligible for that fast-track program. Each student received the AWS 1G welding certification at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell. “The most that we’ve ever had pass was four,” said Schultz. “Earlier this year I took my other class up there and we had one out of seven...
A flying start for scholarship mentorship program
The Whitefish Education Foundation scholarship mentor pilot program is already making a big impact. To date, WEF Scholarship Mentors estimate they have met with 60 students since the program’s inception in January. They have contributed nearly 200 volunteer hours. “Searching for scholarships can seem overwhelming at first. It was really helpful to have someone to help me get started and better understand each step I needed to take,” said WHS Senior Maddie Young.Under the supervision of the Whitefish High School Counselors, volunteer mentors assist Whitefish High School and Whitefish Independent High School students in navigating the scholarship search and application process.Whether the...
Do-it-all senior Ainsley Scott to pursue nursing degree
Scott is a 3-sport athlete. She’s served as team captain four times: twice in volleyball and twice in basketball. She’s a two-time honorable mention in volleyball. She’s a two-time state qualifier in tennis and volleyball. With four brothers – one older and three younger – it’s no wonder Scott has a competitive nature. While she was born in Dallas, her family moved to Whitefish when she was 9. When she’s not on the court, Scott said she “likes to stay busy.” “I love doing everything. It keeps it more interesting.”Scott is the class vice president for student council and has been involved in...
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