Aaron Schlueter and Sophia Martin were named Mr. and Miss THS at the Tarkio High School awards assembly May 13, 2022.
Kaylin Merriweather and Sophia Martin were named Outstanding Senior Athletes at the THS awards assembly May 13, 2022.
The Tarkio High School Awards Assembly was held Friday, May 13, 2022, in the THS Gym. The seniors received scholarships for future college endeavors and recognitions for achievements made in their classes this school year and all four years. Underclassmen also received honors for their achievements throughout the year and retiring teachers and staff members were recognized.
Members of the Class of 2022 walked into the gym to their class song “Country Roads, Take Me Home” by John Denver and then everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance. THS Counselor Tracy Cooper welcomed everyone in attendance and then the award presentations began. The following is a list of honorees and the awards presented:
Tarkio Rotary Club scholarships presented by Glenn Scott – Charles “Chuck” Sheppard Memorial Schol-arship and Dr. Gavin L. Doughty Memorial Scholarship – Aaron Schlueter
Tarkio Technology Institute Scholarship presented by President John Davis – Lucas Joesting; others recognized were Jaden Clark, Matthew Driskell, Jacob Duran, Titus Eaton, Carter Holecek, Jesse Navin, Justin Stanton, Braiden Wennihan, William Kimpston, and Kayden Levendahl
Liberty Theatre Scholarship presented by Devon Sons – Aaron Schlueter
Schlueter Memorial Schol-arship presented by Matt Schlueter – Sophia Martin and Seth Morey
Tarkio First Baptist Church Deacon Memorial Scholarship presented by Matt Schlueter – Aaron Schlueter
Marine Corps High School Award Nominations presented by Sgt. Jace T. Ayres – Scholastic Excellence, Haley Garrison; Distinguished Athlete, Sophia Martin; and Semper Fidelis Musical Excellence, Aaron Schlueter
P.E.O. Chapter FF Scholarship presented by Blu Dow – Sophia Martin
CTA Scholarships presented by Erica Taylor – Max Gregg Scholarship, Sophia Martin; Carlotta White Scholarship, Jesse Navin; and the Wheatley Family Scholarship, Stormy Nordhausen
George V. Smith Tarkio Fire Department Scholarship presented by Blu Dow – Jesse Navin
David Joesting Scholarship presented by Dustin Lambertsen – Aaron Schlueter
MFA Scholarship presented by Dustin Lambertsen – Aaron Schlueter
Ag MOASK Award presented by Dustin Lambertsen – Emmy Laur, Connor Brown, Jozee Eaton, Alexis Gibler, Josie King, Tessa Rolf, Daniel Lesher, Haley Garrison, Brooke Lee, Aaron Schlueter, Braiden Wennihan, and Brooklyn Wennihan
Tarkio Lions Club Scholarships presented by Steve Klute – Stormy Nordhausen, Jesse Navin, Titus Eaton, and Brooke Lee
Tarkio United Methodist Church Van McNeal Scholarship – Bo Graves, Brooke Lee, and Kaylin Merriweather
Tarkio Christian Church Scholarship presented by Tracy Cooper – Jesse Navin
St. John’s Lutheran Church Scholarship presented by Tracy Cooper – Sophia Martin
The following college and university academic scholarships were presented by Tracy Cooper:
Northwest Missouri State University Awards – Academic Excellence, Alexis Brown; Northwest Merit, Brooke Lee; and Cultural Enrichment, Stormy Nordhausen
Iowa State University – Adventure & Expedition Awards for Academic Distinction and Excellence, Aaron Schlueter
University of Missouri – Columbia – John C. Stapel and Excellence Award, Sophia Martin
Missouri University of Science & Technology – Missouri Groundbreaker, Haley Garrison
William Jewell College – Trustee Scholarship, Access Grant, and Athletics, Kaylin Merriweather
North Central Missouri College – Willis W. Alexander Foundation Scholarship, Katie Hall
Missouri Western State University – Griffon Guarantee Scholarships, Dylan Campbell, Nancy Brown, and Katie Hall
The following community and memorial scholarships were presented by Tracy Cooper:
Luretta Ruth Turnbull Memorial Scholarship – Aaron Schlueter
Wendy’s High School Heisman Award – Aaron Schlueter
Jack Schmidt Memorial Scholarship – Sophia Martin and Katie Hall
Upward Bound Recognition – Jaden Goodin, Angel Wallace, and Katie Hall
Kemper Family Memorial Scholarship – Angel Wallace
Louis E. Bell Trust – Katie Hall
“I Dare You” Awards – Garret Rosenbohm and Addison Noland
Northwest Technical School Recognition – Culinary Arts, 2nd year, Amethyst Somerville; Auto Mechanics, 2nd year, Jaden Clark; and Teaching Professions, Child Development Associate, Kiara Hines
Allen, Mollie J. & Nelson G. Award – Katie Hall
ACT 30+ Club – Aaron Schlueter (A commemorative plaque will be installed in the THS hallway recognizing all students who earn a 30 or above on their ACT, with Aaron being the first student to be listed)
Atchison County Development Corporation – Sophia Martin (4 year university/college) and Jesse Navin (tech school)
The following state and national scholarships were presented by Tracy Cooper:
George Washington Carver Awards – Katie Hall and Aaron Schlueter
College Preparatory Certification Recognition – Nancy Brown, Haley Garrison, Jaden Goodin, Bo Graves, Katie Hall, Brooke Lee, Sophia Martin, Kaylin Merriweather, Stormy Nordhausen, and Aaron Schlueter
President’s Education Award Program in Outstanding Academic Excellence – Stormy Nordhausen, Nancy Brown, Aaron Schlueter, Sophia Martin, Haley Garrison, and Katie Hall
President’s Education Award Program in Outstanding Academic Achievement – Jaden Goodin, Brooke Lee, Kaylin Merriweather, Amy Somerville, and Bo Graves
The State of Missouri and United States House of Representatives Con-gratulatory on behalf of Allen Andrews and Sam Graves – Alexis Brown, Nancy Brown, Dylan Campbell, Jaden Clark, Matthew Driskell, Jacob Duran, Titus Eaton, Haley Garrison, Jaden Goodin, Bo Graves, Katie Hall, Carter Holecek, Lucas Joesting, Brooke Lee, Riley Lekey, Hailee Lingerfelt, Sophia Martin, Kaylin Merriweather, Seth Morey, Jesse Navin, Stormy Nordhausen, Aaron Schlueter, Morgan Shaw, Amy Somerville, Justin Stanton, Angel Wallace, and Braiden Wennihan
Top Five Seniors – Haley Garrison, 1; Aaron Schlueter, 2; Sophia Martin, 3; Katie Hall, 4; and Nancy Brown, 5
The following Tarkio High School awards were presented by Tracy Cooper:
National Honor Society Good Citizen Award presented by NHS senior member Haley Garrison – Jacob Duran
Academic letters and bars presented by Mark Staten: 1st year – Alex Barnett, Alexis Bywater, Taylor Dorel, Jozee Eaton, Emmy Laur, Claire Martin, Tommi Martin, Linkin Murry, Addison Noland, Jersi Poppa, Garret Rosenbohm, Drew Sanders, Ian Stepp, Brooklyn Wennihan, and Nancy Brown; 2nd year – Alaina Armstrong, Connor Brown, Emilee Caudill, Alexis Gibler, Josie King, Kelsea Kirwan, Riley Simmons, Jarrett Spinnato, Daniel Lesher, and Tessa Rolf; and 3rd year – Alexis Brown, Braiden Wennihan, Titus Eaton, Haley Garrison, Jaden Goodin, Bo Graves, Katie Hall, Brooke Lee, Sophia Martin, Kaylin Merriweather, Stormy Nordhausen, Aaron Schlueter Amy Somerville, and Jacob Duran
High School Scholar Bowl Team Recognition presented by Coach Mark Staten – The team placed second in the 275 Conference, won Districts, won Sectionals, and placed fourth at State. Team members included Aaron Schlueter, Bo Graves, Haley Garrison, Lizzie Schlueter, Alex Barnett, Daniel Lesher, Drew Sanders, Brooklyn Wennihan, Sydnee Bruns, Connor Morton, Kamryn Brown, Abbie Harms, Gabe Harms, Jillian Hannah, and Alyson Wooten. Aaron Schlueter received 275 All-Conference Scholar Bowl recognition and Bo Graves was named to the 2nd Team. Aaron also received All-District recognition.
Community Blood Drive Center High School Scholarship prsented by Mark Staten – Sophia Martin and Katie Hall
Hixson Family Memor-ial Scholarship presented by Casey Martin – Sophia Martin
Florence Prather McMillan Scholarship and Outstanding Senior English Award presented by Casey Martin – Sophia Martin
Smoke Signals staff members recognized by Casey Martin – Sophia Martin, Aaron Schlueter, Seth Morey, Bo Graves, Haley Garrison, and Riley Lekey
Scholar Athlete Awards presented by Joe Unternahrer – HaleyGarrison, Aaron Schlueter, and Daniel Lesher
MSHSAA Awards of Excellence presented by Joe Unternahrer – Haley Garrison and Aaron Schlueter
Outstanding Senior Athlete Award presented by Joe Unternahrer – Sophia Martin and Kaylin Merriweather
KMA Sportscaster Scholarship – Sophia Martin
Bruce Hogue Memorial Scholarship presented by Melody Barnett – Stormy Nordhausen
A+ Recognition presented by Principal Nick Kemerling – Katie Hall, Jaden Goodin, Brooke Lee, Jesse Navin, Haley Garrison, and Stormy Nordhausen
MASSP: Missouri Scholars 100 presented by Principal Nick Kemerling – Aaron Schlueter
Outstanding Senior Math Award presented by Kevin Dodson – Haley Garrison and Aaron Schlueter
The senior class prophecies were read (and laughed at). Senior Class President Aaron Schlueter presented Junior Class President Tessa Rolf with the class key.
Publications teacher Steph–anie Parsons recognized retiring teachers and staff members Lori Staten, Terry Wooten, and Jerri Harbin as this year’s Yearbook Dedication Re-cipients.
Mr. and Miss THS presented by Stephanie Parsons – Aaron Schlueter and Sophia Martin
Student Body President Sophia Martin announced that the newly elected 2021-22 Student Body President is Daniel Lesher and Vice-President is Tessa Rolf.
The Pledge to the Tarkio School Flag was recited. The seniors filed out, carrying their chairs, thwarting the juniors from having seats in the “changing of the seats” (signifying the move to the next grade level), which followed.
