Graduates
Crystal Chilcott of Butler and Colorado Springs graduated from the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs in December, summa cum laude, with highest distinction and English departmental honors. She earned a bachelor's degree in English literature and a minor in creative writing.
Chilcott is a 2011 graduate of Butler High School.
Upon graduation, she moved to Reykjavik, Iceland, to coach figure skating.
She is the daughter of Shirley and Donald Chilcott of Butler.
Nicole Smolen Longshore of Butler graduated in December from Texas A&M University as a third mate officer. She is waiting for her commission to be assigned on a U.S. Merchant Marine ship.Longshore enjoys hang gliding and deep sea diving. She is an instructor for both.She and her husband, Capt. George Longshore, live in Tennessee. He holds a U.S. Coast Guard License.Longshore is a 2007 graduate of Butler High School and the daughter of John and Sharon Smolen Jr. of Butler and Jackie and John Petri of Hawaii. She is the granddaughter of John and Julie Smolen Sr. of Butler and Jackie and Clifford Eiler of Butler.Graduation forms are available at the Butler Eagle office, P.O. Box 271.
