The Hamilton High School Envirothon team will be headed to compete internationally in New Brunswick, Canada after winning 1st place in the statewide competition in April. GO BRONCS!
👉 Check out this video about Envirothon produced by HHS Student Christina Fulkerson.
https://youtu.be/zjQ5q7yHHbs
Here is a tennis season recap from Coach Dufresne:
The 2023 Bronc Tennis season has come to a close. One of the mantras we discussed with the players all year was respecting the moment, finding joy in the process - even when you fall short of the desired result. The season in its entirety must be respected, not just the wins and losses.
For there are wins to be found getting stuck in a rain delay and having the Patagonia Outlet open the story early for the team. There are wins to be found among a group of players staggering on a bus at 6:00 in the morning after a 15 hour day of tennis and travel. There are wins to be found walking onto a tennis court for the first time, for your first match. There are wins to be found in losing out at divisional, but still going to state to root on your teammates. There are wins to be found taking a risk and going out for a sport you have never played. There are wins to be found in a team dinner, in a teammate making the entire divisional team homemade oreos, in a congratulatory hug or smiles, and a consoling hug of tears.
Part of the entirety of a season includes the people you end up on the journey with, most notably parents and assistant coaches.
I must tip my hat to Patrick Hanley and Christina Weidkamp. Their contribution was paramount to the season’s joys and successes. Coach Hanley is a tactician and can discuss tennis nuances to a level I don’t even pretend to know. The time and effort he put in this year as a volunteer coach simply blew my mind. Coach Weidkamp brought tremendous calmness, excellent doubles knowledge, and a quiet desire to succeed to the team. She also graciously stayed for every JV practice. Both coaches, above all, loved this team; they simply wanted the best for its players. I can’t thank them enough for what they meant to the season.
I also want to thank the parents for entrusting your children with me. Nothing is more important than our kids, and we simply want the best for them. From the help with senior recognition to the tailgate barbecue at a match to the team dinner to your presence at matches, your quiet calm and encouragement throughout the season meant the world to me. I certainly was far from perfect, but even through the mistakes, I always felt supported. Your attitude and assistance absolutely made the season better for everyone involved.
Finally, I would like to thank the players. I couldn’t ask to be surrounded by a better group of student athletes. Fears, flaws, and all, you were simply top notch. You treated your teammates and coaches with respect and opened your minds to a culture of gratitude. You never stopped trying to improve. That’s really all a coach can ask.
After a quarter century of coaching, I find I value nothing more than relationships - with players, coaches, and parents. Based on that metric, the most important metric, the season was a resounding success.
Thank you all for being a part of a magical year. My first year as a head coach; 48 players coming out. From the JV meet at Polson where nearly every player got their first match play to watching a senior give everything they had to stay alive in the tournament to hugging a state champion minutes after everything he had worked so hard for became reality, the journey was remarkable. It was chock full of wins. And losses - tears, anger, frustration, disappointment. Such is the nature of sport, and life.
But mostly I shall remember the laughter; I shall remember the smiles. It really was a great year.










Congratulations Class of 2023!! Please post your Graduation memories here!

Congratulations to our Hamilton Bronc Track and Field Athletes the Boys team took 2nd at State and the Girls Team took 6th!!!! Bronc Nation is Proud of You!!!

From Coach Dufresne
Congrats to the Bronc tennis team. Ciara Hanley placed 5th in girls singles. Colin Hanley placed 5th in boys singles. Andy Purcell is the boys singles state champion. The boys team also got second place. Great season!!!
Congratulations HHS Lady Bronc Softball on a Great Season!! We are Proud of You!!!
Hamilton High School Girls Softball lost 3-16 to Columbia falls. We play Ferguson County around 2:15
HHS Daily Bulletin for Friday, 05/26
https://www.hsd3.org/o/hhs/documents/daily-bulletins/may-2023/443644
Hamilton High School Softball won 7-5 over Hardin. We play at 5 vs Columbia Falls. Congratulations!!!! Go Broncs!!!
Hamilton Bronc Softball ready to Play their first game at State!!! Go Broncs!!!!!

HHS Daily Bulletin for Thursday, 05/25
https://www.hsd3.org/o/hhs/documents/daily-bulletins/may-2023/443644
Congratulations Hamilton High School Class of 2023!! Bronc Nation is Proud of You!!!

Check out the Great News Story on KPAX about Chesnee Lawrence and Taylor Searle Leading the way in Montana High School Pole Vault!!! https://www.kpax.com/high-school-sports/track-and-field/hamilton-duo-chesnee-lawrence-taylor-searle-leading-the-way-in-montana-high-school-pole-vault
Good Luck at State Track & Field Athletes!! Go Broncs!!!



Good Luck at State Lady Bronc Softball!! Go Broncs!!!



Good luck to the Broncs tennis team as they compete at the state competition in Missoula on Thurs & Fri! Our singles players are: Ciara Hanley, Andy Purcell, Colin Hanley & Janessa Chaplin. Our doubles teams are: Finn Dufresne/Jason Chaplin and Gwen Wolfe/Emma Hollingsworth.
Here is the link to the brackets:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VDHaNSI_2nXdeMI6HL4s0ZWy1bvGXe2dp9fEy5VY-40/edit#gid=1992688988

Little Bronc Basketball Camp
June 5, 2023 - 9:00am
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HHS Daily Bulletin for Wednesday, 05/24
https://www.hsd3.org/o/hhs/documents/daily-bulletins/may-2023/443644
Hamilton High School Class of 2023
Scholarships and Awards
Noah William Cade Johnson
Victoria & Cade Johnson
Michael Gary Belville Memorial Scholarship
Pearl E. Badger Memorial Scholarship
Stock Farm Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship
Matyas Kari
Eniko Kovacs and Laszlo Kari
Montana State University, Premier Scholarship
Northern Arizona University, Founders Gold Tuition Scholarship
University of Alabama, Engineering Scholarship
University of Alabama, Presidential Scholarship
University of Maine, Merit Scholarship
University of Portland, President’s Scholarship
Zsombor Kari
Eniko Kovacs and Laszlo Kari
Montana State University, Premier Scholarship
Montana State University System Honor Scholarship
Montana’s STEM/Healthcare Scholarship
Occidental College, President’s Scholarship
University of Alabama, Presidential Scholarship
Layne Olivia Kearns
Kirsten & Kyle Kearns
Azusa Pacific University, Basketball Scholarship
California Polytechnic State University – Humboldt, Basketball Scholarship
Carroll College, Basketball Scholarship
Columbia Basin College, Basketball Scholarship
Lady Bronc of the Year Award
Miles City Community College, Basketball Scholarship
Montana State University Billings, Basketball Scholarship
Seattle Pacific University, Basketball Scholarship
United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award
University of Montana Western, Basketball Scholarship
Western Washington University, Basketball Scholarship
Cole Daniel Kimzey
Brooke & Dan Kimzey
Montana State University, Premier Scholarship
Montana’s STEM/Healthcare Scholarship
Reach Higher Montana Scholarship
Reach Higher Montana, Stick with Scholarship
Stock Farm Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship
The Stoenner Leadership Scholarship
The Vinal Scholarship
United States Air Force Science Award
Moriah Eden Kinnunen
Diedrie Kinnunen and Keith Kinnunen
Big Sky Eye Care Scholarship
Farmers State Bank Scholarship
Foundation for Community Health, High School Healthcare Scholarship
Horatio Alger Foundation Scholarship
Montana State University, Premier Scholarship
Oral Roberts University, Advantage Scholarship
Oral Roberts University, Quest Whole Leader Scholarship
Seattle Pacific University, Merit Scholarship
Seattle Pacific University, Success Award
Seattle Pacific University, Visit Scholarship
Stock Farm Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Black and Gold Scholarship
Chesnee Brynn Lawrence
Crystal & Chad Lawrence
Grand Canyon University, Academic Scholarship
Moriah Hughes Memorial Scholarship
University of Montana, Academic Achievement Scholarship
Madison Marie Lee
Christey and Larry Lee
Foundation for Community Health, High School Healthcare Scholarship
Hamilton Physical Therapy Scholarship
Montana’s STEM/Healthcare Scholarship
Montana State University, Premier Scholarship
Sofia Grace Lewanski
Christine and David Lewanski
American Legion Americanism Award
Big Sky Eye Care Scholarship
Bitterroot Gem and Mineral Society Scholarship
Bitterroot Health Foundation, Junior Board Member Scholarship
Mason V. Hargett and Iva M. Hargett Scholarship
Montana State University, Premier Scholarship
University of Idaho, Eubanks Excellence Scholarship
University of Idaho, Honors Scholarship Endowment
Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship, Scholars Excellence Award
Asher Browning Magness
Courtney & David Magness
Lawrence Technological University, Trustee Academic Scholarship
Lawrence Technological University, Basketball scholarship
Lawrence Technological University, National Blue Devil Scholarship
Linfield University, Frances R. Linfield Scholarship
Montana State University, Premier Scholarship
Saint Elizabeth University, Elizabethan Scholarship
Saint Elizabeth University, O’Conner Award
Stock Farm Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship
Utah Tech, Founders Academic Scholarship
Whitworth University, Academic Scholarship
Luke Riley Mendenall
Michelle & Brian Mendenall
Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship
Hawai'i Pacific University, Provost's Scholarship
Montana State University, Premier Scholarship
Pacific Lutheran University, Academic Scholarship
Pacific Lutheran University, Housing Scholarship
Pacific Lutheran University, Q Club Scholarship
Pacific Lutheran University, Visit Scholarship
Whitworth University, Academic Scholarship
Whitworth University, Housing Scholarship
Whitworth University, Visit Scholarship

Hamilton High School Class of 2023
Scholarships and Awards
Fern Noelle Stewart
Barbara & Justin Stewart
Dartmouth College, QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship Recipient
Dartmouth College, QuestBridge Scholar
Montana State University, Premier Scholarship
National Angus Graham Rising Star Award
National P.E.O. STAR Scholarship
Special Olympics Montana 2022 Youth Volunteer of the Year
Special Olympics Montana, USA Games Representative
Wayne & Naomi Wardwell Scholarship
Eli Craig Taylor
Stephanie & Brad Taylor
Bronc of the Year Award
United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award
Lily Elise Toenjes
Joni Hardy and Vince Toenjes
Oregon State University, Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship
Christopher James Truax
Britney & Chris Truax
First Security Bank Scholarship
Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship
Ravalli Sports Club Scholarship
The Stoenner Leadership Scholarship
Gavin Andrew Turner
Abigail & Lance Turner
American Legion Americanism Award
Enlistment in the United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award
United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence
United States Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award
Gracie Marie Vasquez
Dena & David Vasquez
Texas Christian University, Dean’s Scholarship
Meakin Elizabeth Vermillion
Mary & James Vermillion
Drexel University, A.J. Drexel Scholarship
Montana State University, Premier Scholarship
Northern Arizona University, Founders Gold Scholarship
Northern Arizona University, Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship
Stock Farm Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship
University of Portland, Arthur A. Schulte Jr. Scholarship
Western Washington University, Western Award for Excellence
Trevor Nathaniel Walker
Amber & William Walker
Stock Farm Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship
Jacob Dean Westberry
Samantha Westberry and Nick Westberry
Stock Farm Greater Ravalli Foundation Scholarship
Emerson Michael Widmer
Valerie & Thad Widmer
Colorado State University, Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship
Friends of the Hamilton Schools Foundation Scholarship
Montana State University, Premier Scholarship
Pearl E. Badger Memorial Scholarship
University of California – Santa Cruz, Undergraduate Dean’s Award
Jonah Martin Wilhelm
Blythe & Tim Wilhelm
John Philip Sousa Band Award
Ohio State University, National Buckeye Scholarship
Ohio State University, Maximus Scholarship
TrailWest Bank Scholarship
VFW Post 1430 Scholarship
Woody Herman Jazz Band Award

