Class of 2019 numbers eight at Mansfield High School

MANSFIELD – Friends and families gathered in the Mansfield High School gym at 5 p.m. last Saturday, June 1, for an intimate ceremony honoring the eight seniors graduating Mansfield High School.

Following the candle lighting and processional, senior Andrea Lowman teamed up with Mrs. Diana Mickelson to sing the National Anthem followed by senior Suzanne Vargas who led the Invocation.

Eighth graders Cali DeFord, Brielle Farrington, Alexa Garcia, Alysha McGraw, Trevor Moore and Jacob Simpson received their promotion certificates.

Ariana Salcido delivered the Salutatorian address. In addition to her academic achievements, Salcido is also a multi-sport standout and was recently voted the Central Washington 2B Most Valuable Player in All-League Softball for the 2019 season.

David McDonald was class Valedictorian and recipient of $14,150 from 12 different scholarships.

As to future plans, four seniors plan to attend Wenatchee Valley College. They include Andrea Lowman, Inessa Martin, Michael Robinson and Clay Udell.

McDonald is headed for Corban University in Salem, Oregon.

Salcido will work for Split Rock Auto Sales in Mansfield.

Orion Smith is entering a plumbing apprenticeship.

Suzanne Vargas plans to study cosmetology.

Among the 14 scholarships totaling $19,050 awarded graduates were three for continuing education; Mansfield Lion’s Club, Mansfield Scholars Foundation, and Caleb Powers “Anything is Possible.” The latter is in memory of Caleb John Powers, a 2001 MHS graduate who was killed while serving with the U.S. Marines in Iraq in 2004.

MHS Scholarship summary
David McDonald, Virgil & Pearl Gustin, $4,400
Mansfield Scholars Academic, $2,000
George Wilcox Memorial, $2,000
Mansfield Lion’s Club, $1,000
Schmidt Memorial Scholarship, $1,000
Booster Club, $1,000
Mansfield Sportsman’s Club, $500
Ray Lilliquist Memorial, $500
Terry Dezellum Memorial, $500
Mansfield Professional Educators, $500
Highline Grain, $500
Caleb Powers, $250
Ariana Salcido Virgil & Pearl Gustin, $4,400    
Inessa Martin Booster Club, $500