Zachary Taylor Price

Zachary Taylor Price was born on June 22, 1994 and is the son of Todd and Brenda Price. He has three siblings, Breanna, Logan and Kierstyn Price. 

Zach’s extracurricular activities include shooting sports (5), football (3), basketball (2), track (1) and Speech & Drama (1). His favorite activity is hunting, and his best memories while attending MHS come from being with his friends. 

Zach’s gift to underclassmen goes to his brother Logan, “Do not let anyone hold you back. Go for your dreams, but, on the way, don’t forget who your friends are.”

His favorite quote is, “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” 

Zach is undecided about his plans for the future, but he is excited to graduate, because he is ready to see what life has to bring for him

Compiled by Natalie Kirton

Alexis Brie Ferguson

Alexis Brie Ferguson was born on April 10, 1994 and is the daughter of Lex and Colette Ferguson. She has a sister, Stephani, and a brother, Cory, who are both older.

Alexis has received A and B honor roll, 1^st Team All-Conference volleyball, 1^st Team All-Conference softball, 1^st Team All-District softball, 2^nd Team All-State softball, Honorable Mention All-Conference in volleyball and softball, state track qualifier in the 4x100 and 4x800, 2010 State Champion Ag. sales team, 2010 11^th nationally Ag. sales team, 2011 Ag. sales individual state runner up, and 2010 All-State recognition speech and drama choral reading.   

Her hobbies are spending time with family, friends, going shopping and playing sports.

Her extracurricular activities are the school play (1), softball (4), track (3), FFA (4), basketball (4), volleyball (4), Speech and Drama (4) and National Honor Society (2).

She says her most memorable moment was changing history and making so many memories with the 2010-2011 Montezuma volleyball team members.

Alexis’s funniest moment was when Aly James fell down from their cheerleading stunt attempt in volleyball practice and landed directly on her face.

Her biggest inspiration is her mom for always supporting her in everything she does and helping her with anything she ever needed. “I love you to the moon and back, Mom!”

Alexis’s gift to underclassmen goes to: all Bravettes: “Take pride in wearing a Montezuma uniform and work hard everyday to better yourself,” and Alex Brenner: “The ability to stay on your own two feet next year in volleyball.”

Her favorite quote is from Phillipians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” 

Alexis says she is excited to graduate because she can’t wait to see what her future has to offer and meet all the new people.

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Kyle Alan Schlesslman

Kyle Alan Schlesselman was born on Feb. 18, 1994, and is the son Robert and Heidi Schlesselman. He has two brothers, Devin and Brady Schlesselman. 

Kyle’s extracurricular activities are basketball (1), and his favorite activity is making music. His favorite experience while attending MHS was riding scooters in P.E. with Mr. Rabenold. 

Kyle’s funniest moment during school was when Cheyenne Vogt accidentally hit Matthew Duggan in the face at a school dance. When asked what his biggest inspiration was, he said that inspiration comes on it’s own, and to be your own inspiration. 

Kyle’s gift to underclassmen is “Don’t think you can’t do what you can, nothing is impossible”. His favorite quote is “Only God can judge me”.

Kyle is excited for graduation because he is ready to start his new life. His plans for the future are to be a police officer or a music producer. 

Compiled by Natalie Kirton

Cameron Jordan Shaver

Cameron (Cami) Jordan Shaver was born on July 2, 1994, and is the daughter of Chris and Greg Shaver. She has one brother, Jacob Shaver.

Cami’s extracurricular activities include softball (2), volleyball (2) and Journalism (2). Her favorite hobbies include taking pictures, going to Oskaloosa for Chinese and hanging out with friends. Her best experiences while attending MHS are everything since she’s moved here besides the drama. 

Cami’s biggest inspiration is her mom. 

Cami’s gift to underclassmen goes to her brother: Kick butt and have fun, these are the best years of your life. 

Her favorite quote is, “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”

Cami’s plans for the future are to go to the University of Iowa and major in photography.

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Taylor Nicole Gregson

Taylor Nicole Gregon was born on October 28, 1993, and is the daughter of Brett and Teri Johnson. She has one sister, Jamie Nelson.

Taylor’s  extracurricular activities are FCCLA (2), Speech & Drama (2), Cheerleading (1), FFA (1) and waitressing at Hometown (4). 

She has received the A and B Honor Roll all four years of high school and an All-State Honorable Mention in Speech & Drama. 

Her most memorable moments were study halls with Mrs. Rempp. 

Taylor’s gift to underclassmen is ‘Keep your grades up and make the most of these years; it will become the time of your life’. 

Her favorite quote is “It always pays to be proud of who you are”. 

Her future plans are to go to college, hopefully own her own restaurant, and live happily with 1000 cats. 

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Elizabeth Rose Ostrem

Elizabeth Rose Ostrem was born February 9, 1994 and is the daughter of Steve and Laura Ostrem. Her siblings are Robert and Ben Ostrem. Elizabeth is homeschooled, but comes to Montezuma for extra classes.  

Her extracurricular activities include piano (10), flute (8), track (5), softball (6), soccer (8), girl scouts (8), journalism and reading.

She has received numerous musical awards for the flute and piano.

Her most embarrassing moment was being unable to fill out the senior spotlight form. 

Her favorite quotes are “I’m getting too old for this,” by Obi-Wan Kenobi and “Did you get my text?” 

Her gift to an underclassman is “Enjoy school while it lasts, because come senior year, you’ll start wishing for a time machine.”

Elizabeth’s plans for her future are to graduate high school and to publish a novel. 

Compiled by Natalie Kirton.

Elizabeth Nichole Jones

Elizabeth Nichole Jones was born June 15, 1993 and is the daughter of Mary Jones and Richard Jones. She has five siblings, Justin Wise, Alisa Yutzy, Jarod Yutzy, Anthony Carty and Knoa Jones. 

Awards and achievements Lizzie has received are varsity letters for volleyball and softball and an award for “Most Hustle” for volleyball 2010-2011. She has been involved in volleyball (3), basketball (1), track (2) and softball (2). Her favorite things to do are run, hang out with friends and eat. Her best memories are of beating North Mahaska during the first round of district volleyball and having pizza parties with her class.Her most embarrassing moment was when she was walking to class and Alaina pulled her pants down. 

Her favorite show is House and her favorite saying is, “Only the strong survive.” Her gift to underclassmen is, “Don’t slack off because it will come back and bite you.” Her advice before graduating is, “Do your best because it will show.” Her biggest inspirations are her family and friends who kept pushing her through the years to do her best and not give up. 

Lizzie is excited to graduate because she will be out on her own and get to make her own choices. 

Compiled by Niamh Lyons