REMINDER: All Milan C-2 Issued devices and books must be returned to the school. *Elementary Devices: Due April 16, 2025 *Senior Devices: Due May 12, 2025 *7th-11th Grade Devices: Due May 14, 2025
🎉🎉2025 Senior Spotlight 🎉🎉Ethan Bennett will be a 2025 graduate of Milan C-2 High School and is the son of Jeremy and Rebecca Bennett and brother of Jeremy, Khloe, and Beckham. His favorite activity to do with his family is watching football and cooking steak. His favorite childhood memory is when the whole family watched the Super Bowl between the 9ers and the Ravens in 2013.
Ethan Bennett has been involved in Football (4 years), Basketball (4 years), Baseball (4 years), Track (2 years,) FBLA (4 years ) where he was 1st team all state in football, 1st team all conference, 1st team all district, and KMZU dream team. The activity he enjoys most is football because of the atmosphere on a Friday night and playing with his friends. His favorite high school memory is when they won districts in his sophomore year in basketball, and everyone stormed the court.
The class Ethan enjoyed the most was lifetime wellness because of the debates he and Mr. Morehead, and Keaton are in that class. His biggest pet peeve is slow drivers.
Outside of school, Ethan enjoys fishing, riding four-wheelers, and driving around. If he had one wish, it would be to cure the world's diseases forever. The three words that best describe him are funny, athletic, and honest
After High School, Ethan plans to attend State Fair Community College to triple and long jump and later transfer to UCM to major in Sport Management to later become a sports agent for professional athletes. In 10 years, he sees himself in a nice house, driving a nice car, and having a happy and healthy family. Three things on his bucket list are to skydive, own a hellcat, and make a million dollars.
The person he admires most is his parents because they always do what is right in every situation. The coach that had the biggest impact on Ethan is Coach Cole because he always had his back in every situation and always made him work his hardest, no matter the circumstances. He also believed in him when a lot of people didn’t.
The thing Ethan will miss the most about Milan C-2 High School is playing sports with all of his friends and family. If there was one way he could be remembered at MHS, it would be as a good student athlete. The advice Ethan would give to underclassmen is to stay out of trouble and get their work done.
Please join us in celebrating the 6th Grade Class! The 6th Grade Celebration will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 5:30 pm. There will be a Street Dance immediately after for all 5th and 6th Grade Students (closed street). The dance will be over at 7:30 pm.
🎉This Week at Milan C-2🎉 Dates, times, & locations are subject to change! Check the events page on the website for updates. https://bit.ly/MC2Events
🎉🎉2025 Senior Spotlight 🎉🎉Keaton Weter will be a 2025 graduate of Milan C-2 High School and is the son of Cody and Haley Weter and brother of Rhett and Krew Weter. His favorite activity to do with his family is going on family vacations. His favorite childhood memory is playing summer baseball.
Keaton has been involved in baseball (4), football (3), basketball (3), and NHS (2) at Milan C-2. The activity he enjoys most is baseball because I have played it for a very long time and has spent countless hours practicing. His favorite high school memory is when they went to the final four in football Junior year
The class Keaton enjoyed the most was weights class because it has helped him become a much better athlete. His biggest pet peeve is when people complain about not being good when they don’t put the work in.
Outside of school, Keaton enjoys weightlifting and hanging out with his friends. If he had one wish, it would be to play football again. The three words that best describe him are hardworking, dedicated, and unorganized.
After High School, Keaton plans to attend State Fair CC, then transfer to a 4-year institution and get a degree in sports management. In 10 years, he sees himself continuing his baseball career.
The person he admires most is his dad because he constantly pushes him to be the best in everything he does. The coach that had the biggest impact on Keaton is Coach Dodson because he pushes him to be the best version of himself in baseball. The thing Keaton will miss the most about Milan C-2 High School is seeing his friends every day in class and in the hallways. If there was one way he could be remembered at MHS, it would be as a role model to the younger athletes. The advice Keaton would give to underclassmen is to show up to school on time and not wait till the last minute to do their homework.
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🎉🎉2025 Senior Spotlight 🎉🎉Christian Gilbert will be a 2025 graduate of Milan C-2 High School and is the son of Rachel Gilbert and Jake Montegna and brother of Mason Gilbert and Evan Andrew. His favorite activity to do with his family is going on vacation. His favorite childhood memory is going to his Aunt Heather's house and spending time with his two older cousins Dereck and Josh .
Christian has been involved in FCCLA(1), Football(1), and Track(3) in high school. The activity he enjoys most is Track because he likes meeting new people and watching other people throw. His favorite high school memory is when him, Hunter, Marcus, and Ethan, buried Hunter's ford escape in the middle of nowhere and was stranded for 3 hours.
The class Christian enjoyed the most was Government junior year because Marcus would always get weird and wild. His biggest pet peeve is whenever people walk slowly in the middle of the hallway.
Outside of school, Christian enjoys going to church and storm chasing. If he had one wish it would be to become a mechanical engineer. The three words that best describe him are ambitious, adventurous, and determined.
After High School, Christian plans to achieve his masters of divinity degree and become a missionary. In 10 years, he sees himself preaching in whatever country the Lord leads him to go. Three things on his bucket list are preaching, traveling, and getting married .
The person he admires most is his grandma Robin because she would always teach him about God and they spent a lot of time together.
The coach that had the biggest impact on Christian is Mrs. Dabney because she always saw the potential in him. She also never gave up on him when he tried to give up on himself. Mrs. Dabney pushed Christian to be the best discus thrower he could be throughout track by inspiring him to grip it and rip it.
The thing Christian will miss the most about Milan C-2 High School is Throwing discus in track. If there was one way he could be remembered at MHS, it would be throwing discus. The advice Christian would give underclassmen is practice consistently over the off season and watch videos to improve form.
The Kindergarten field trip for tomorrow 5/2/25 is canceled. The Boardwalk is under construction.
Baseball games at Scotland Co. tonight, 5/1/25 have been canceled.
Friday, 5/2/25, Kindergarten will travel to Brookfield Twin Parks & Pershing Park. Students need to arrive at school at the normal time & will return for normal dismissal. Please check the weather & make sure students are dressed appropriately. Tennis shoes are recommended.
🎉🎉2025 Senior Spotlight 🎉🎉Arianna Villarino Gabutan will be a 2025 graduate of Milan C-2 High School and is the only daughter of Getsemani and Ponciano Gabutan. Her favorite activity with her family is to chill at the cookouts or sing karaoke with them. Her favorite childhood memory is when her family friends would go to Trenton and have big sleepovers.
Arianna has been involved in Cheer (3 years, 1 year as captain), Colorgaurd (2), Golf (1), Track (1), Multicultural Club (4), Art Club (4), FBLA (4), Yearbook (1), Choir (1), and NHS (2) at Milan C-2.
Arianna’s biggest pet peeve is when she is told to do something even though she is already doing it. Outside of school, Arianna enjoys spending time with family or friends, traveling, and cooking. If she had one wish, it would be to live a life without any expenses. The three words that best describe her are caring, generous, and determined.
After high school, Arianna plans to attend North Central Missouri College to finish her pre-requisites and transfer to an online program at Moberly Area Community College, where she will earn her Associate in Medical Laboratory Technician. Upon completion, her objective is to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science. In 10 years, she sees herself with a family of her own, not having to worry about money problems while being able to support her family back at home in the Philippines. Three things on her bucket list are to have many animals, travel the world, and be able to give her parents anything.
The person she admires most is her mother because she is hardworking, kind, and strong. Her mother has faced challenges with determination and always teaches her the importance of perseverance. Her compassion and kindness toward others inspire Arianna to be a better person. Her mother has qualities and values that Arianna respects, and she aspires to be like her in those moments. Her mother's love and support have shaped who Arianna is today, and she is grateful for all her mother has done for her.
The things Arianna will miss the most about Milan C-2 High School are the dress-up days and talking to her friends. If there was one way she could be remembered at MHS, it would be the girl with the camera. The advice Arianna would give underclassmen is to have a good balance between keeping their grades up and having fun while they are still in high school.
📚All School Library Books are due TOMORROW, May 2, 2025.
https://bit.ly/MC2SummerSchool 🎉🎉Still Accepting Applications for Summer School for students entering Kindergarten through 9th grade🎉🎉 Summer School will be held 5/21 - 6/13/25. Visit the link for applications!
Students & parents interested in learning more about the EF Tours trips scheduled for Summer '26 (Hawaii) and Summer '27 (Japan) should attend the informational meeting at 6PM in the MC2 Commons. If you are unable to attend, please email lholt@milan.k12.mo.us to learn more.
🎉🎉2025 Senior Spotlight 🎉🎉Gunner Baker will be a 2025 graduate of Milan C-2 High School. He is the son of Brooke Boyd, and Joseph and Brandy Baker. He is the brother of Eston Baker, Taleena Weaver, Clayton Baker, Kyler Baker, Kamden Baker, Max Sibley, Leon Sibley, and—his favorite of all—Jalen Boyd.
His favorite activities to do with his family are fishing, SxS riding, and hanging out with his girlfriend, Kenadie Dover. His favorite childhood memory is going to his Grandma B’s house. He remembers sitting on the cabinet while she baked oatmeal cookies and sneaking cookie dough from the bowl when she wasn’t looking!
His favorite high school memory was being in Mr. Kelly’s class. The class Gunner enjoyed the most was Mr. Kelly’s, because he made his life better. He accepted Gunner and helped make him a better student and person. His biggest pet peeve is his brother Eston always fooling around and messing with him—especially when he’s trying to sleep.
Outside of school, Gunner enjoys fishing because that’s when he gets the most time with his family. If he had one wish, it would be to have gotten the chance to fish with his Grandpa Howard. The three words that best describe him are big-hearted, easygoing, and creative.
After high school, Gunner plans to attend a welding institution, where he will complete his welding degree before hitting the road as a traveling union welder. In 10 years, he sees himself living in a farmhouse, married to Kenadie Dover, and having 10 kids (all boys). Three things on his bucket list are: to go to Key West, Florida; throw the first pitch at a St. Louis Cardinals game; and own a Toyota Supra.
The person he admires most is his mom, because she has always worked so hard to give him the best life. Regardless of what she had to go through, she has always pushed him to do better. She taught him that no matter what happens in life, there is always a positive in every negative. She showed him how to love and taught him how to be a good man.
The teacher who had the biggest impact on Gunner is Mr. Kelly, because from Day 1, Mr. Kelly believed in him. He accepted Gunner for who he is—with all his shenanigans. He reminded him of what an awesome kid he was and that he could do anything he put his mind to. Mr. Kelly rocks!
The thing Gunner will miss the most about Milan C-2 High School is Mr. Kelly.
The advice Gunner would give underclassmen is: You may think that high school sucks, but just stay positive about it. There are teachers like Mr. Kelly who help you see the light at the end of the tunnel—and will help make you successful!
Join us in congratulating Daniel Castellon, moments ago, he broke the 1600m school record which has been held since 1971! The 1600m record from 1971 was 4:47.00 and Danny just ran it in 4:45.55! His time earned him a 2nd place finish! Great job!!
🎉🎉2025 Senior Spotlight 🎉🎉Caleb Alexander Pearce will be a 2025 graduate of Milan C-2 High School and is the son of Carter and Kristen Pearce and brother of Gabe and Ethan Pearce. His favorite childhood memory is running to hug his dad at the airport when he came back from overseas after one of his deployments was over.
Caleb has been involved in FFA for 4 years, Trap Shooting for 3 years, Track for 2 years, and Basketball for 1 year. He also played Football for 3 years where he made All District O-Line, All Conference Second Team O-Line, and All Conference First Team D-Line during his senior year. The activity he enjoyed most was football because it was a good place to release my anger.
His favorite high school memory was when his friend group played hallway tag in 10th grade.
The classes Caleb enjoyed the most were Algebra 1 & 2, because Mr. Hayes always made him think outside the box and not just with math but with life in general. The teacher that had the biggest impact on Caleb was Mr. Hayes, because he wants the best for his students and would use unconventional ways to attain their best. He also helped him prepare for his future in the Marines. His biggest pet peeve is liars.
Outside of school, Caleb enjoys working in the shop and trail riding with the boys. If he had one wish, it would be to stay in touch with all his friends after high school. The three words that best describe him are practical, stubborn, and strong-willed.
After High School, Caleb plans to ship out to San Diego, California for Marine Corp Boot Camp. In 10 years, Caleb has no idea where he will be or what he will be doing, but he can’t wait to find out.
Three things on his bucket list are to see the Colosseum in Rome, do his part in watering the Tree of Liberty, and have more money than he knows what to do with .
The people he admires most are his parents because they are both very hard-working, and they always put their wants aside for what they think is best for their family.
The thing Caleb will miss the most about Milan C-2 High School is playing football. If there was one way he could be remembered at MHS, it would be as a friend that is always there for others.
The advice Caleb would give underclassmen would be to not take all the little things for granted, because sometimes the smallest things are really the most important.
FREE Sports Physicals for Milan Athletes will be on 5/7/25, from 12-3 pm at school. Physicals will be provided by Mrs. Amanda Wilford, FNP. All athletes entering 6th Grade will need a physical. If you are not sure if your student needs a physical, please contact the school.
📚All School Library Books are due on Friday, May 2, 2025.
