Seniors say goodbye to home court

St. Regis held Senior Night last Saturday to honor athletes and parents for their dedication to school sports. One senior from the boys team and three girls shared the honor on the court in between the varsity girls and boys basketball game against Lincoln. Where Lincoln seniors also received balloons from St. Regis.

St. Regis seniors were honored with balloons and stuffed tigers and mothers with a flower corsage. Athletic Director, Jesse Allan, introduced the group and talked about their accomplishments and future aspirations.

Third-year varsity player, JD Booker was escorted by his father, Jim Book, and grandmother Nan. JD plans on attending college in Missoula or North Idaho after graduation. His advice to future players is to, “work hard, if you work hard you can overcome anything in your path.”

Emma Hill was introduced from the girls team and has played varsity basketball for four years. She was escorted by her parents, Devin and Tina Hill. Emma plans on attending Montana State University in the fall to study Agricultural Education.

“Always have confidence in yourself,” she tell future players. “Although you might not realize it, you are somebody’s role model and they have confidence in you.”

Madison “Mad-Dog” Kelly also is a four-year player and was escorted by her parents, Timberly and Gyme Kelly. She plans on attending Montana Tech in Butte to study Petroleum Engineering. Her advise to up-and-coming athletes, “work hard and play defense. No matter how rough of a game you are having, if you do these two things it will be okay.”

First-year varsity basketball player, Kimberlynn Parsons was escorted by her mother and step-father, Elaine and Kenneth Metzger. After high school she plans on studying Graphic Design at Montana State University and wants to become a tattoo artist. “Always stay true to yourself,” she stated.

After introductions ended, there were a lot of hugs and tears, as seniors stepped off their home court for the last time.