School: Abbotsford H.S. Graduation Honors (2021)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Bittner, Clement, Decker, Gomez

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 12 May 2021

A total of 55 graduates will receive their diplomas at Abbotsford High School’s commencement this Saturday, May 22, starting at 2 p.m.

Like last year, the ceremony will be held at the high school football field.

Abbotsford High School is proud to announce a three-way tie for valedictorian, along with its salutatorian for the Class of 2021. The 2021 valedictorians are Courtney Bittner, Catie Clement and Ava Decker, each earning a 4.0 grade point average. Brenda Gomez is the salutatorian, earning a 3.978.

Clement, the daughter of Joe and Cathy Clement, partook in numerous extracurricular and volunteer activities.

Among Catie’s accomplishments are leadership roles such as the president of FCCLA, class president, tri-president of National Honor Society, FBLA president, Student Senate president, basketball and volleyball captains. She also participated in National Honor Society, Student Senate, FBLA, BLAST, FCCLA, volleyball, basketball, softball, Spanish Club, Presidents Club, show choir, forensics and Mathletes.

Outside of school, Catie has participated in the Abbotsford Christmas Parade, helped with Lions Club events, the American Red Cross blood drives, and raked leaves for the community. She also helped coach youth basketball and volleyball.

Catie is planning to attend UW Stevens Point in the fall, majoring in elementary and special education.

Ava Decker, the daughter of Scott and Michelle Decker, participated in numerous extracurricular and volunteer activities. She is the secretary of Student Senate, captain of the volleyball team, class secretary and tri-president of the National Honor Society. She also participated in volleyball, Student Senate, National Honor Society, FBLA, choir, show choir, Mathletes, track and Spanish Club.

In addition, Ava raked leaves in the community for FBLA. She also worked at Abbotsford Lions brunches.

She plans to attend UW La Crosse, majoring in psychology.

Courtney Bittner, the daughter of Jim and Sarah Bittner, partook in a variety of extracurricular and volunteer activities. Among Courtney’s accomplishments are leadership roles such as the tri-president of National Honor Society, treasurer of FCCLA, and captain of the varsity volleyball team. She also participated in track, volleyball, National Honor Society, Student Senate, band, jazz band, choir, show choir, FBLA, FCCLA and Mathletes.

Courtney also has volunteered by raking leaves for the community. She volunteers for the St. Anthony church every summer. Every year, she volunteers for the Elementary Literacy Night.

Courtney plans to attend college at UW Whitewater, majoring in history education.

Brenda Gomez, daughter of Jorge and Eloisa Gomez, participated in many extracurricular and volunteer activities.

Among Brenda’s accomplishments include being the vice president of National Honor Society, FBLA vice president, FCCLA secretary, treasurer of Student Senate and treasurer of Spanish Club. She also participated in National Honor Society, Student Senate, band, choir, FBLA, FCCLA, Spanish Club and Mathletes.

Brenda also has volunteered for the FBLA/Red Cross Blood Drive and a CCD teacher for her church.

Brenda plans to attend college at NTC for a degree in business management

 

 


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