Kendra Jolene Cranston

Kendra Jolene Cranston was born on June 19, 1994 and is the daughter of Don and Betsy Cranston. She has a sister Katie and a brother Brett, who are both older.

Kendra was a member of the State Championship Soil Judging team in 2009, the State Championship Ag Sales team in 2010, the State Championship Ag Comm. team in 2011, the 11^th place National Sales team in 2010 and the 1^st National Ag Comm. team in 2011. 

She has received 2^nd Team All-Conference in softball, lettered one year in volleyball and lettered four years in softball.

Her hobbies are hanging out with friends, laughing, and playing sports.

Her extracurricular activities include volleyball (4), softball (4), FFA(4), Speech and Drama(4), school plays/musicals(3) and 4-H (9).

The most memorable moment of Kendra’s high school career was rocking out to Shania Twain on the way to Speech and Drama All-State during sophomore year with Destiny Romberg. 

Her biggest inspiration is her sister because she is always there for her when she needs her.

Kendra’s gift to underclassmen goes to: Hunter Foubert, “Keep your ability of staying calm in any situation and don’t let anyone get to you,” and to all, “Work hard and do your best. Your best is all you can give; it will help you in the long run.”

Her favorite quote is from Albert Einstein, “There are only two ways to live- one is as though nothing is a miracle; the other is as though everything is.”

Her plans for the future are to go to college, travel and start her career.

Kendra says she is excited for graduation because she is ready to meet new people and seeing what the future has in store for her.

Complied by Cami Shaver

Garrett Alan Van Maanen

Garrett Alan Van Maanen was born on June 8, 1993 and is the son of Jeff Van Maanen and Skye Davis. He has two older sisters, Cassidy Van Maanen and Hannah Bro, and one older brother, Jaron Van Maanen.

His favorite hobby is hanging out with friends and family.

Garrett’s extracurricular activities are baseball (1), basketball (1), school play (1), Speech and Drama (1), track and field (2), and shooting (3).

He says his most memorable moment was being in the play “Murder in the Knife Room,” because it was fun.

His funniest moment was when he dressed up as a cheerleader during homecoming and cheered for the senior powder puff team.

Garrett says his biggest inspiration is his brother because of his achievements, and even though he is always busy, he finds time to help with anything.

Garrett’s favorite quote is, “What does not destroy me makes me strong.”

His gift to underclassmen goes to Lex Jack: “Thank you for helping me out, and if you need anything, let me know.” To Wyatt Jack, he says, “Go to law school. You love to argue, even if you don’t know what you are talking about.” 

He says his goals for the future are to go to college for his general education courses and to apply for law school.

Garrett says he’s excited for graduation because he wants to be able to go out and see more outside of a small town.

Compiled by Cami Shaver

Karley Jo Cronbaugh

Karley Jo Cronbaugh was born on April 4, 1994 and is the daughter of Scott Cronbaugh and Tammy Pierce. She has two siblings, Kristin Snook and Kari Snook. 

Karley’s favorite hobby is spending time with her friends and family. Her best memories while attending MHS are getting ready for football games with the girls.  

Karley’s biggest inspiration is her mom.

Her gift to underclassmen is, “Stay in school, no matter how much you hate it!”

Karley’s favorite quote is, “If you have time to lean, you have time to clean.”

Her plans for the future are to go to Capri College, to become a hairstylist and to open her own salon. 

Karley is excited for graduation, so she can get out of Montezuma and start a new life. 

Compiled by Natalie Kirton