Contributed Photo From left, Bowler Superintendent Faith Gagnon, Principal Kim Ninabuck, guidance counselor Kelly Carlson and honoree Kanum Vele attend the “Celebrating Success” program at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Three Bowler High School students were honored at a ceremony called “Celebrating Success” at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus in late March.
Kanum Vele, Cody Montez and Trae Opper were among 49 students in the state chosen for the event, which is geared toward minority students who are going above and beyond in grades and community involvement.
Kanum, accompanied by his father, Jeff Vele, was the only student of the three who could make it to the awards ceremony and dinner.
All three students were nominated because they are academically the top three Native American students in the junior class at Bowler High. Cody ranks second in his class, with Kanum a close third. All students have at least a 3.0 GPA and are actively involved in both athletics and academic organizations.
“It was a genuine pleasure to witness Kanum being honored alongside of his peers from much bigger districts,” said Kelly Carlson, 7-12 guidance counselor. “ All three of our students nominated have the potential to go places in this world and represent our little community.”
Representing Bowler at the ceremony were Superintendent Faith Gagnon, Principal Kim Ninabuck and Carlson.