Sunday, May 19, 2019

Mardee Sadowsky Valedictorian, Olivia Babinski Salutatorian at North Harrison

17 seniors graduated from North Harrison High School Sunday as Mardee Sadowsky was named Valedictorian and Olivia Babinski Salutatorian. Graduating were Addie Slaughter, Cheyenne Peterson, Liz Parkhurst, Ethan Valenti, Sally Briggs, Morgan Wallace, Gavin Garrett, Isabelle Rucker, Mason Cracraft, Sioux Flowers, Mardee Sadowsky, Lane Huitt, Olivia Babinski, Logan Craig, Logan Huitt, Joey Welling, and Tyler Lundy.

The Class Motto was, “We may not have it all together, but together, we have it all.” The Class Flower was the Sunflower. Class Officers were Mardee Sadowsky (President), Gavin Garrett (Vice-President), Olivia Babinski (Secretary), and Cheyenne Peterson. Class Sponsors were Julie Rivera and Dan DeClue.

Student Council Representatives were Logan Craig (Council President), Addie Slaughter, and Ethan Valenti. National Honor Society Members were Mardee Sadowsky (President), Olivia Babinski (Vice-President), Cheyenne Peterson (Secretary), Gavin Garrett (Treasurer), and Logan Craig.
North Harrison students who successfully completed the A+ Program were Addie Slaughter, Cheyenne Peterson, Liz Parkhurst, Sally Briggs, Gavin Garrett, Mardee Sadowsky, Olivia Babinski, Logan Craig, and Tyler Lundy.

Chase Roberts, Pastor of Pattonsburg Baptist Church and the Pattonsburg (with North Harrison & Gilman City) Football Coach opened and closed with prayers. Salutatorian Olivia Babinski encouraged her classmates to not take anything for granted. “It’s been an amazing 14 years,” she said. “I love you guys with my whole heart.” Mardee Sadowsky told stories about each of her classmates. “Each of us have our own unique talents,” she said. “You are all equipped to succeed in life, and you’ll always find your way.”

Rick Johnson, who served as a superintendent at North Harrison, spoke and asked them, “Are you ready for what comes next?” He told them that their best years were still ahead of them. “Previously, you had someone to take care of you, but now, your life is what you make of it,” he said. “The only ones who fail don’t try anything.” He said that the worst people were the ones who blamed failure on someone else. “Decide what is important to you,” he said. “Find something that makes you happy. Have something you do outside of your career.” Johnson told them to always remember where they came from. “Listen to your grandparents, because you’ll never regret any time you spend with them,” he said.

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