Congratulations to the 2025 Continental High School Honor Graduates! They, along with their classmates, will graduate on Sunday, May 18 at 2:30pm in the Don Huber Memorial Gymnasium. Well done!
Ashlyn Dudgeon is the daughter of Jamie and Travis Dudgeon. She goes to Vantage Career Center and is in the Sports Exercise Therapy program, where she has earned EKG certification. She is a member of the National Technical Honor Society at Vantage Career Center. She was a member of the basketball team for four years. Last summer she was employed at Truland Equipment and she is currently employed at Huey’s Ice Cream. She plans to attend Rhodes State college to major as a Physical Therapy Assistant. After that she plans to get a job in that field and if she enjoys it, she will then pursue more education to become a Physical Therapist.
Jaxson Slattman is the son of Monica and Jason Slattman. He was a member of the baseball and quiz bowl teams for four years and a NHS member. He was the Vice President of the FCCLA club, the Vice President of the Class of 2025, and the President of the Black House. He was also the October Student of the Month. After graduating he plans to attend the University of Toledo and major in Adolescent and Young Adult Education concentrated in Integrated Mathematics.
Gradyn Huff is the son of Nathan and Tegan Huff. Gradyn is a member of the National Honor Society and Student Council. He has been a two year member of the baseball team, a two year class president, and a four year member of quiz bowl. He was selected to be the Student of the Month of August for the 24-25 school year. Gradyn also is the co-valedictorian. His future plans include attending the University of Cincinnati to major in Mechanical Engineering.
Collin Davis is the son of Larry and Rhonda Davis. Collin was a 4 year varsity soccer player and a 2 year varsity track member. Outside of school, he works at Hazelton Farms and enjoys playing and watching sports. After graduation, Collin plans to obtain a degree in exercise science.
Cade Backhaus is the son of Brad and Jennifer Backhaus. Cade is enrolled in the electrical program at Vantage Career Center where he participates in the early placement work program. He is employed by Sarka Electric in Kalida. Cade plans to enter the workforce full time upon graduation.
Corinne Sprague is the daughter of Brad and Nicole Sprague. Corinne is a part of the National Honor Society, was vice president of FCCLA, and works on the yearbook staff. Corinne participated in basketball for 3 years, volleyball for 2 years, and softball for 1 year. Her future plans include attending Bowling Green State University to major in forensic examination.
Bain Stegbauer is the son of Brian and Karissa Stegbauer. Bain studies Industrial Mechanics at Vantage Career Center. Bain was a 3 year varsity soccer player, 2 year varsity baseball player and 1 year varsity track. Bain attends the Continental United Methodist Church. He has been employed at the Continental Dairy for the last 4 years. Following graduation he plans to join the workforce.
Britten Smith is the daughter of Joe and Lynn Smith. Britten has earned a 3.982 GPA and has taken 15 College Credit Plus classes. She is president of National Honor Society and a three year member. She is the president of the student council and the orange house. She was captain of the girls’ soccer team and played varsity all four years of high school. Britten is also a member of FCCLA. She has volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters for four years. Britten has received many recognitions for her artwork. After graduation, Britten plans to attend Ohio University to study graphic design.
Gracie Fuller is the daughter of Brad and Bobbie Fuller. Gracie is a member of the Nation Honor Society, and The FCCLA Vice President of Community Service. She also works on the yearbook staff, as well as being one of the valedictorians of her senior class. Gracie was a 3 year volleyball player, 1 year statistician, as well as a cheerleader for one year. Outside of school, she attends Coffee with Jesus, and works at Split Ends. Her future plans include attending Owens Community College to become a Cardiac Sonographer.
Raegen Clemens is the daughter of Lukas and Kindra Clemens. Throughout her time here at Continental, she has participated in varsity softball for four years, varsity volleyball for three years, and varsity soccer for one year. She has also participated in student council for two years, theater for a year, and in the National Honors Society for three years. The past two years she’s been at Vantage Career Center, she has participated in the National Technical Honors Society for a year, as well as being a Student Ambassador for the past two years. While at Vantage, she took four college credit plus classes to help achieve her diploma faster. She was ranked as a Lieutenant her junior year and Captain her senior year in her Criminal Justice Lab. She helped organize and run the Vantage 5k this past year. She had also received a Congressional Nomination from Robert E. Latta for the Air Force Academy. In her free time, she works as a server at Black Angus, was on a travel softball team, and spends time with her friends and family. She plans on enlisting into the Air Force after she graduates and plans on following her Criminal Justice Career in either Special Warfare or Security Forces.
Elijah Miler is the son of Lief Miler and Ashley Hillard. Elijah has studied Sports Exercise Therapy at Vantage Career Center and was treasurer both junior and senior year. As well as being chosen to be a student ambassador. Elijah was also a four year varsity track athlete. Outside of school, he spends time with his family and works at Horstman Homestead Dairy. After graduation Elijah plans to enter the workforce.
My name is Caleb Bibler and I am joining the agricultural workforce. I am graduating from Continental High school and from Vantage Career Center in the AG and Power Technology Lab. At Vantage I received my OSHA 10 certification, forklift safety certification, Snap-On multimeter certification, and my class A CDL. While at Vantage I participated in Vantage’s FFA where I served as an officer.
Taeghan McDougle is the daughter of Derrick and Terrie McDougle. Taeghan is a member of the National Honors Society, Vice President of Development for FCCLA and a Yearbook staff member. Taeghan was a 4-year varsity volleyball player. Outside of school, Taeghan played Club Volleyball for Impact Legends Volleyball Club and worked at the Pizzeria and Pampered Paws. Her future plans include attending Owens Community College to major in Diagnostic Sonography.
