High school: American Fork
Address: 510 N. 600 East, American Fork
Number of graduates: 400
Class motto: "With great power comes great responsibility." — Spider-Man
Principal's comment: "They have an ability to believe and then achieve. They work hard. They give it 110 percent. They gracefully accept like a champion when disappointments occur."— Carolyn Merrill
Scholarship total: $1,190,923
OREM — American Fork High School seniors honored teachers and parents at graduation June 1 with speeches of gratitude and warm applause.
"To be a parent is a full-time job," said senior class secretary Lauren Bangerter. "Parenthood doesn't take time off for sickness and holidays. They have loved us, consoled us, counseled us, led us, taught us, nurtured us, chastened us and supported us in all our high school activities. On behalf of the graduating class of 2006, thank you."
Valedictorian was Phillip McKinney and salutatorians were Stephen Richards and Christopher Fox. All three spoke.
Senior class President T.C. Taylor, activities Vice President Lynsey Leiter, Principal Carolyn Merrill and Alpine Board of Education member Keith Swain also spoke.
High school: Lehi
Address: 180 N. 500 East, Lehi
Number of graduates: 426
Class motto: "Crazy: a word that scared used to describe those who will make a difference." — Corazone Roto
Principal's comment: "I think this year's senior class is full of awesome individuals. I have seen them work hard to help one another and help the community. When you see them in the school, they are always helping someone with something. You don't see the belittling or the name-calling. They are just very caring people and are out to help each other. I look at this class and think, our future is in good hands."— Charles F. Bearce
Scholarship total: $734,953
OREM — Living outside the box in order to create a life that's better than just typical — even if that means being called crazy now and then — was the theme of Lehi High School's graduation June 1.
"Who will be the next Martin Luther King? The next Columbus?" said Morgan Davis, who graduated in the top 10 of the class. "How can we as ordinary people make a difference? Don't just sit around and wait for things to happen. Make them happen. If we give up, we will always be ordinary."
Class President Jason Doel, top 10 students Lindsay Crandall and Alisha Anderson, Principal Charles F. Bearce and Donna F. Barnes of the Alpine Board of Education also spoke at the ceremony.
A cappella choir Encore and the high school band also performed
High school: Lone Peak
Address: 10189 N. 4800 West, Highland
Number of graduates: 567
Class motto: "The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for a newer and richer experience." — Eleanor Roosevelt
Principal's comment: "There were in the halls of Lone Peak High School some of the most positive students I've ever met." — Kenneth "Chip" Koop
Scholarship total: $2.9 million
OREM — The 36 top students of Lone Peak High School were recognized at this year's commencement June 2.
Principal Kenneth "Chip" Koop spoke to those scholars and their classmates in red and black robes, telling them how proud he has been to watch their individuality develop and blossom.
"I've seen some of you on date dances not be able to get dates and then show up with your mom and dad," he said. "You refuse not to live life. You have great things ahead of you, and I look forward to watching you as you continue on in your lives. Take one step at a time and live life to the fullest."
Salutatorian Jennifer Brodie and valedictorian Karen Richards also spoke.
Seth Coons, Kyle Allen, Katrina Lewis, Matt Heiner, Katie Mower and Sam Cosper were awarded shields of honor, Jane Ann Patch and Brady Rice were Knights of the Year. Kellie Nyman and Adam Young were awarded the Spirit of Lone Peak.
High school: Mountain View
Address: 665 W. Center, Orem
Number of graduates: 430
Class motto: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us." — Marianne Williamson
Principal's comment: "The class of 2006 successfully faced trying challenges and had the will to dream big, reaching successes and goals." — Richard Clark
Scholarship total: More than $387,638
OREM — Mountain View High School seniors walked proudly across the stage in maroon and yellow robes to receive their diplomas June 2 at the McKay Events Center in Orem. The class was urged to not let the fear of losing keep them from playing the game.
"Failure is scary," said student speaker Robyn Brough. "Many people fear failure because they think it will make them unhappy. While failure may hurt for a while, the real tragedy is when we don't try at all."
Senior class officers are David Douma, president; Olivia Dayton, secretary; Breanne Tippetts, vice president; and Brett Aitken, historian.
Nabby Parkinson, Brett Aitken, Erica Eyestone, Olivia Dayton, Principal Richard D. Clark, Alpine Board of Education member JoDee Sundberg, Breanne Tippets and David Douma also spoke.
High school: Orem
Address: 175 S. 400 East, Orem
Number of graduates: 426
Class motto: "There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning." — Louis L'Amour
Principal's comment: "They are one of the classiest classes I've ever associated with. They won the region sportsmanship award every year since their sophomore year. Not only are they great athletes, but they're great sportsmen." — Jane Lindhout
Scholarship total: $476,754
OREM — It was a hard goodbye for Principal Jane Lindhout as she said her farewells to the seniors of Orem High School, the 50th class to graduate from the school.
"I hope I'm here to see your reunion, because I know we will be met with incredible accomplishments that have made the world a better place," she said. "Know that you are leaving a gaping hole in Orem High and a pretty big hole in my heart. I'll miss you. Thank you for being my kids for the last three years."
Valedictorian was Ryan Gee and salutatorians were Dulce E. Boucher and Amber Harding.
Senior class officers and several students also spoke.
High school: Pleasant Grove
Address: 700 E. 200 South, Pleasant Grove
Number of graduates: 492
Class motto: "Be the one"
Principal's comment: "This class has been extremely cohesive and exemplified great school spirit and service. It's been a great year." — Jess Christen
Scholarship total: $1,886,531
OREM — Pleasant Grove seniors walked proudly across the stage and received their diplomas June 1 at the McKay Events Center in Orem.
The 492 graduates, who chose "Be the one" as their theme, were urged to stand up and take life by the horns.
"Will the world be different because you are in it? It doesn't have to be," said honor graduate Katy Bennett. "You can't stop the changes that come with life. You can, however, shape them. You are the one who decides what your world will become — how it looks, smells, tastes. It can become your bubble — your place to hide. You don't have to change the world. But wouldn't it be cool if you did?"
Honor graduates Lisa Acerson, Laura Bunting and Matthew Matheson, senior Maegan Johnson and Principal Jess Christen also addressed the class. Guy Fugal, member of the Alpine School District Board of Education also spoke.
High school: Timpanogos
Address: 1450 N. 200 East, Orem
Number of graduates: 472
Class motto: "We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails." — Anonymous
Principal's comment: "They achieved very well academically. Just a good group of kids that are going to be a positive force in the world." — Brad Kendall
Scholarship total: Over $900,000
OREM — The winds of life will inevitably blow. Whether or not you let them blow your ship off course is up to you.
That was the theme of Timpanogos High School commencement ceremonies June 2 at the McKay Events Center.
"To nautically conquer an opposing gale, a ship zigzags to its destination," student speaker Richard Black told his fellow graduates during the ceremony. "Little by little, zigzagging every step of the way, any goal can be reached. Whatever your dreams, whatever your wishes, take control to reach your destination. Once that diploma is in your hands, the ropes of that ship are yours to control."
Senior class president Tanner Shaw, Jessica Batty, Shaun Gordon, Kenneth Kensworthy, Carissa Hansen, Principal Brad Kendall, Board of Education member Debbie Taylor and senior class Vice President Brigham Breton also spoke.