Senior 2023 Information
Through a collaboration with the Grays Harbor Public Health, ESD 113, DoH, and Health Commons the Hoquiam School District is excited to announce our upcoming Childhood Immunization Clinic. The clinic will be held at Central Elementary in the Gym on Saturday Nov. 5 from 9am-5pm.
Vaccines offered: DTaP/Tdap, Hepatitis B, Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type B), MMR (Measles, mumps rubella), PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate), Polio, Pediatric flu, HPV, and COVID (including adult bivalent)
To learn more about what vaccines are required for students, click https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-05/2022-2023%20Parent%20School%20Chart.pdf?uid=634986d62fcf2
This clinic is open to any students in the area, not only Hoquiam Students. Any children 6 months old and up are welcome to participate. All students under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. There is no cost to the families and no insurance or proof of residence required. Bring your insurance card and/or vaccination record only if you have them. There is no appointment needed, this is drop in clinic.
Food and refreshments will be provided as well as a limited number of $20 gift cards while they last.
The Hoquiam School District is proud partner with these organizations to support a Healthier Grays Harbor. If you have questions feel free to contact our district nurse, Rhianna Culican @ rculican@hoquiam.net
Information on ordering class rings and/or a Letterman's Jacket.
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This is just a friendly reminder that we have or picture retake day on September 20th, 2022. Pictures will be taken during school hours with an emphasis on completing the pictures by lunch.
If you'd like to purchase Hoquiam vs Aberdeen football tickets online for September 2nd-please go to our webpage-Select Athletics and choose tickets at the top.
https://hoquiamgrizzlies.com/event-tickets
Congrats to these three Grizzly Fastpitch players for being recognized on the 1A All State Fastpitch Team: 1st Team Carron Blood, Honorable Mention Ashlynn Cady & Faith Prosch. Fantastic recognition Grizzlies!
Congrats to our 2022 Spring 1A Evergreen All-League Grizzlies who were recognized by other teams as shining this season!
Our last Grizzly Athlete of the Week for 2021-2022 the week of May 23-28 is....
Tyara Straka (12) Track & Field
Dad: Shaun Straka
Other Sports: Power Lifting
Other school activities/clubs: ASL Club
Favorite food: Burgers
Biggest influence and why: My Dad. He has always supported and pushed me to be the best person I could be. Without him, I would not be where I am!
College plans: I will be attending the University of Oklahoma on a full ride Athletic scholarship for Track & Field to throw the Shot Put & Discus. I plan to get my Masters in Math and Education.
Accomplishments: This past weekend, Tyara won the State 1A Track and Field Championship Title in the Girls’ Discus & Shot Put. Her throw of 148’2 was a new school and personal record by 17 feet in the Discus. In the shot put, she threw 42’8 to defend her State Championship Title she won as a freshman in 2019. Tyara had one of the more dominant performances of the State meet. She won by more than 23 feet in the Discus and 6 feet in the Shot Put. Congrats Tyara!
Our Grizzly Athlete of the Week for May 16-21 is
Giovanni Foster (12) Track & Field
Dad is Nathaniel Foster Jr.
Other Sports: Football & Basketball
Favorite food: Pizza
Biggest influence and why: My friends because the people I run with push me to be better.
College plans: Grambling State University to major in Accounting
Accomplishments: Giovanni Foster recently participated in the 1A District 4 Track and Field Championships. He is the 100 meters District Champion with a time of 11.28 - his a personal best!
He also was part of our 1A 4x100 meter relay Championship team which ran a season best time of 45.27. In his third event in the Championship Meet was the 200 meter and Gio took 2nd place which qualifies him to run this event also at the state meet. Giovanni qualified in 3 events for this week's 1A State Championships at EWU.
Giovanni is the FASTEST 100 yard dash runner in all of District 4 at the 1A Classification!!!!! GO GIO GO!
Hoquiam HS Athletics with support of our Grizzly Booster Club is excited to celebrate our 2022 Seniors who have signed a Letter of Intent to compete in Collegiate Athletics!
This event is open to all who would like to come celebrate Grizzlies who are taking their athletic journey into the next level of competition.
We look forward to a full crowd to help us celebrate these six 2022 graduates!
GO GRIZZLIES!
Our Grizzly Athlete of the week for May 9-14 is
Minh Thi Butler ( 12)
Girls Golf
Parents are Robert & Hein Butler
Other school activities/clubs: Band, Choir, Drama, Honor Society
Favorite food: bana bo`
Biggest influence and why: My teachers because they always push me to achieve more than I believe I’m capable of.
College plans: Attending the University of Washington School of Music and plan to major in Music Education
Accomplishments: Minh Thi Butler was the number one golfer on the Grizzly team throughout the entire season. Her hard work and dedication earned her a trip to the State Golf Tournament with her 7th place finish at Districts. Minh Thi was also selected as a 2nd Team All-League Golfer. In addition to her success on the golf course, Minh Thi is getting ready to graduate #1 in her class! She will be attending U of W in the Fall. Another great Grizzly making her mark!
IMPRORTANT NEWS ~ Varsity Fastpitch is rained out today 5/18 in Centralia. Same tournament schedule set in place for Thursday 5/19.
Please spread the word so Hoquiam fans do not travel down for contests today!
GO GRIZZLIES!
Our Grizzly Girls Golf team is competing in the 1A Districts Championships today and tomorrow at Tumwater Golf Course.
Good luck Coach Sundstrom and competitors Minh Thi Butler, Natalia Pieraccini, Eva Jump, Mikaela Murphy, Molly Gundersen Cora Bisher
GO GRIZZLIES!
Our FIFTH 2022 Grizzly to sign a National Letter of Intent to play Collegiate Athletics is Yesica Pena!!!
Yesica will be attending South Puget Sound Community College and compete in Women's Soccer ⚽️
Way to go Yesica! The Grizzly community is so excited for your next adventure!
We have TWO Athletes of the Week for May 2-8th!
Chris Bryson (10) Varsity Baseball
Parents are Chris & Heidi Bryson
Other Sports: Basketball
Other school activities/clubs: Riding Dirt Bikes
Favorite food: Pizza
Biggest influence and why: My parents because they believe in me and encourage me
College plans: Become a Carpenter.
Accomplishments: Chris had a great three-game series against Eatonville last week. He had three hits in a double-header at Eatonville and then helped the Grizzlies by holding the Eatonville Cruisers to one run in six innings of pitching at Olympic Stadium the next day. Chris' performance was one of the best by any Grizzly pitcher this season. Good job Chris... Grizzly PROUD!
Our Grizzly Athlete of the Week for April 25-30th is.....
Ashlinn Cady (11) Varsity Fastpitch (who we caught up with on Cowboy vs. City Spirit Day)
Parents are Craig Cady & Angie Folkers
Other Sports: Volleyball, Basketball
Other school activities/clubs: National Honors Society, ASB
Favorite food: Brandon’s Chicken Fettuccine
Biggest influence and why: My parents because they push me to be my best and try new things.
College plans: Go to a four year college and get a teaching degree or an accounting degree.
Accomplishments: Ashlinn Cady got 3 hits, drove in 6 runs and hit a game winning grand slam home run in the bottom of the 6th inning against Raymond on Thursday April 28th. Ashlinn is a great teammate who leads by example. She is hitting .366 with 2 home runs and 9 RBI's in 11 games this season. She has recently moved from the infield to the outfield to help the team defensively. We look forward to strong post-season performances from Ashlinn!
HOT OF THE PRESS!!!! Our fourth Grizzly 2022 graduate that will be competing in Collegiate Athletics is Emma Johnson who is pictured signing her Letter of Intent for Women's Soccer at Grays Harbor College! Fantastic news and congrats Emma ⚽️!! All of Hoquiam is excited for your next journey 🙌🏻
Our Grizzly Athlete of the week for April 18-23rd is....
Eva Jump (10) Varsity Girls Golf
Parent are David & Angela Jump
Other school activities/clubs: National Honor Society
Favorite food: Avocado Toast
Biggest influence and why: In golf, it would be my brother Michael. Michael is a really dedicated and continuously working to become a better golfer.
College plans: Earn my AA from Grays Harbor College and then transfer to a University.
Accomplishments: Eva, only a sophomore, has proven herself to be dedicated to Golf. She dropped 20 strokes from her first match of the season to her season best score against Aberdeen on Friday, April 22. Her hard work at the driving range and on the putting green has earned her the 2nd spot on our team. We anticipate that Eva's dedication and hard work will bode well for her as well as our Grizzly Girls Golf team that will be competing in post-season Championship matches in the near future. Keep up the great progress Eva!!!
Our Grizzly Athlete of the Week for April 11-16th is....
Jane Roloff (10) Track & Field
Parent are Casey & Laura Roloff
Other Sports: Cross Country
Favorite food: Pasta
Biggest influence and why: My parents for always running with me and keeping me motivated
College plans: Go to a four year college and possibly run Track & Cross Country
Accomplishments: Jane dominated the girls long distance races at the recent Ray Ryan Grays Harbor Track and Field Championships in Montesano. She won the girls 1600 meter race as well as the Girls 3200 meter race. She had a 40 second PR in the 3200m race. Jane also ran the 3rd leg of Hoquiam's winning 4x400 meter relay championship. Jane is improving every week with her hard work and dedication.
Way to go Jane!!!
