Honor Students
Daniel Zimmer GPA: 4.0
Daniel Zimmer
Tom Zimmer, Theresa Zimmer
Favorite subject and/or teacher at RHS: Math with Mr. Wear, Mr. Christensen, and Mr. Biel. Also, history with Mr. Ford and Mrs. Gardner.
Pacific Lutheran University
Business or as a flight attendant
Cross country, track, Leo Club
Huge THANKS to Angela Shields and Ron Homer for all of the time and support that they have given me to help me succeed in and out of each track and cross country season, especially with all of my injuries. I also want to thank my brother and parents for being there whenever I need them. Lastly, thanks to all of my teachers and friends that kept me going through the lows and that made the highs memories to remember!
Josie DeBord
Parents: Mandy and Dan DeBord
One brother named Sawyer (12)
Favorite subject and/or teacher at RHS: My classes with Biel or Engineering Through Drones with Rinard
Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University
Film, then I plan to work on set on movies or TV shows
Extracurricular activities at RHS: Cheer in my underclassmen years and theater in my last three years!
Mom and Dad — thank you for all your support, especially when I was changing my mind on what I wanted to do so many times!
Best thing about going to RHS: I love the small community at RHS. While everyone knows of each other, it’s still easy to meet new people. I also LOVED going to football games and dances. I enjoy listening to music (some of my favorite artists are The Neighborhood, The 1975, and Harry Styles) and hanging out with friends!
Pets: One Golden Retriever, Brinkley
I volunteered with CASA to run a pajama drive for foster kids.
Acasia Hannah Barbaza
Jocelyn Barbaza and Paul Barbaza
Brother — Lorenzo Barbaza, age 12
The PLTW Biomedical Science classes (with Mrs. Hemrich and Mrs. Sheley)
University of Washington
Med school, then get my MD
NHS, Art Club
David Laureta; the teachers, who are invariably supportive; and my friends, who are also invariably supportive!
Writing, painting, baking, playing piano and viola, watching movies, video editing, visiting museums
Corinne Neil
David and Alisa Neil
Maddie (25), Jacob (22), Nathan (20), Benjamin (14), Joshua (11), Ammon (10), Chloe (8)
French 4 with Mlle Frommlet
BYU Provo
Several areas of interest: Journalism, interior design, marine biology
Extracurricular activities at RHS: Tennis (freshman and junior year), National Honor Society
Mademoiselle Frommlet has been my French teacher for four and a half years. In that time, I’ve been inspired by her sincere care for each of her students and her belief in each of their potentials. I’m going to miss her quick humor that puts a smile on my face each and every day. Thank you, Mlle Frommlet!
Best thing about going to RHS: The end of the year ping pong tournaments
Hobbies: Dance, baking, hiking, piano, spending time with family
Pets: Nalu (Australian Labradoodle), three cats
Have you volunteered or done community work? Second Chance Companions, RF Family Resource Center
Alexander (Xander) Johnson
Lisel and Jennifer Johnson
Aidan Johnson, ninth grade
Mrs. Sheley
Colorado State University or Western Washington University
I plan to go into Public Relations for my career.
Speech and Debate, Environmental Club, and Gay Straight Alliance
Reading, swimming, playing video games, hanging out with friends, and singing in Clark College’s choir
Pets: Two Puggle dogs named Reno and Truckee (14 and 12 years old), and a French Bulldog puppy named Henny
Volunteered at Meals on Wheels
Joseph Borgmeyer
Greg and Lauri Borgmeyer
I have one brother named Sam, who is 19.
Math with Mr. Biel and Mrs. Gardner
Washington State University in Pullman
I want to become a Physical Therapist.
I played basketball for all four years of high school.
I want to thank my parents for being my No. 1 fans and supporting me in whatever I do. I also want to thank both Mrs. Gardner and Mr. Biel for being amazing teachers and supporters throughout my high school journey, always pushing me to become the best student and person I can be.
School spirit and community. Even with all the change and growth happening here, the small-town community has not faded. We are all proud to be Spudders, and it is very fun to share this pride among my fellow students and teachers.
Hiking, fishing, lifting, playing basketball, time with friends and family
I have a miniature dachshund named Oscar.
Camp counselor for the youth basketball at RHS for the past three years, and I also participated in the Trunk or Treat event this last year put on by NHS.
Arianna Tumbagahan
Connie Case, Levi McMillin, Anacleto Tumbagahan, Keota Xayavong
Clay Tumbagahan (20), Tristan McMillin (20), Anthony To (16), Angela To (15)
French with Frommlet and AP World History with Mansuri
University of Washington in Seattle, WA
I am undecided on my career plan after college but I do know that I would like to do a bit of traveling.
Volleyball, basketball, tennis, robotics, art club, National Honors Society, French Club, and Unite Ridgefield
I would like to thank my Grandma Lola for having the biggest influence on me. She is no longer here, but she is the woman who raised me to become the best person I could be.
The best thing about going to RHS was making friendships that would last a lifetime and having teachers that would create the biggest impacts on me.
I enjoy longboarding, painting, hanging out with my friends, watching Netflix, and hanging out with my friends' dogs.
I have a cat named Rocket, two Chihuahuas named Reeses and Teddy, a Rottweiler named Quentin, and a Yorkie named Thor. I also have a whole bunch of fish, including goldfish and guppies.
I have done a lot of community work through the NHS, mostly through fundraising for the Ridgefield Family Resource Center or helping the Lions Club of Ridgefield.
Paytn Barnette
Destiny BarnetteDale Barnette
Ethan (20), Kayson (15), Jamison (12), Hayden (9)
Weights with Coach Beyer and Medical Intervention with Mrs. Sheeley, along with Foster for Student Gov and Ms. Falk for English
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Forensic Psychology
High school soccer, Student Government, Hosa, NHS
I want to thank my entire family for always being there for me and always encouraging me to try new things. I am thankful for my teachers and coaches. I would not be where I am today if I didn’t
have such an amazing support system and people who pushed me to always do my best.
As an athlete, the school spirit, especially this year, was excellent. When I’m out on the field, it makes me feel like I’m part of something bigger. I no longer just represent myself or my team; I represent an
entire community.
Playing competitive club soccer for the Washington Timbers Girls Academy,
reading, outdoor activities
Two dogs: Blakely and Mavis; A turtle: Bibbles
Ridgefield Resource Center, Experience Ridgefield, a soccer tournament, and at a homeless shelter
Ethan (20), Kayson (15), Jamison (12), Hayden (9)
Weights with Coach Beyer and Medical Intervention with Mrs. Sheeley, along with Foster for Student Gov and Ms. Falk for English
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Forensic Psychology
High school soccer, Student Government, Hosa, NHS
I want to thank my entire family for always being there for me and always encouraging me to try new things. I am thankful for my teachers and coaches. I would not be where I am today if I didn’t
have such an amazing support system and people who pushed me to always do my best.
As an athlete, the school spirit, especially this year, was excellent. When I’m out on the field, it makes me feel like I’m part of something bigger. I no longer just represent myself or my team; I represent an
entire community.
Playing competitive club soccer for the Washington Timbers Girls Academy,
reading, outdoor activities
Two dogs: Blakely and Mavis; A turtle: Bibbles
Ridgefield Resource Center, Experience Ridgefield, a soccer tournament, and at a homeless shelter