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Dayton High School Cheer and Girls' Basketball honored Senior members of their respective squads, and their families, during pre-game ceremonies Feb. 2. From left, Cheer Squad's Wynter McCauley and Laney Crow were recognized, as well as Lady Bulldog Basketball's Grace Trump and Kameryn Tupling.
McCauley's favorite memory was stunting as a flyer last year and designing crazy hair bows. She plans to attend Montana State University and her goal is to become a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She thanked her grandmother for support, her coach "for everything" and Sam for being the best A.D.
Crow was joined by her family and she loved becoming a cheer captain and helping teammates improve. Her educational goal is to attend WWCC and become an ultrasound technician. She thanked Coach Brianna Coller and her mother.
Trump was joined on the floor by her family and happily remembers the time Cayle Davis started a rap battle on a bus ride. She plans to attend the University of Idaho and become a teacher. Bulldog coaches, especially John Donnelly, were crucial and appreciated, Trump said, as well as her parents' support.
Tupling's family were with her on the floor as her best memory was sister Marissa banking in a half-court buzzer beater. Her goal is to attend a four-year university to earn a BS in Nursing. She thanked her mother for supporting her, sister Marissa for her calm demeanor and Coach Jorie for pushing her and never giving up on the team.
Senior Band Member Dea Wanlarbkam, and Senior Basketball Team Members Cayle Davis and Nolan Korslund were recognized prior to their final home basketball game last weekend.
Wanlarbkam was joined by members of his family and he recalls a band field trip to Silverwood Music Fest and winning second place. His future educational goal is to attend WWCC and study Music Engineering prior to transferring to a four-year school to earn his Bachelor's degree. He especially thanked his parents and family for believing in him and his favorite teachers Miss Porter, Mrs. Korslund, Miss Frankie and Mrs. Gillick for their support.
Davis finished his senior basketball season with his family grouped around him. His favorite memory was roasting and rapping on bus rides. Davis intends to finish his apprenticeship certificate at WWCC, and is thankful for the support of Tamira Culley, Des Jones and John Donnelly for teaching him to play basketball, and for Coach Clayton Strong's support since Fourth Grade.
Korslund and his family were on the floor for Senior Night, and the most vivid memory of his was Cayle Davis breaking his nose. His goal is to attend WWCC then transfer to Eastern Washington University to earn a teaching degree. He especially thanked all his coaches and his parents for pushing him to excel and fulfill his potential.