My nephew, Isaac Spethman has always been an industrious young man…from the time he was just a small child, in fact. From the time he was just seven years old, Isaac has held down a job. I know that sounds crazy, but he managed to talk the neighborhood small grocery store across the street from his house to “hire” him. Basically, Isaac did things like sweeping floors and taking out trash…basically the kind of work parents would consider to be “chores” their children did. For his labor, Isaac was paid in things like candy bars, sandwiches, pop, and such. People tried to tell Isaac’s parents, Jenny and Steve Spethman that he had ADHD, but they refused to accept that and never put him on medication. Instead, they helped him to focus his energy and his ambitions. That was why they didn’t discourage him from taking on that first little job. It proved to be a sound decision. From that time forward, Isaac always had one kind of job or another, and just before his 18th birthday, Isaac bought his first house. He has been successful in all the things he has taken on.
When the Covid-19 Pandemic stepped in and caused some major damage to the school system in the United States, and possibly many other countries, quite a few students became “disenchanted” with traditional school, 
and some decided to quit altogether. Isaac and his girlfriend, Aspen Taylor were among the former, and so, while it took a bit longer, they chose to test out of the traditional school program, and while it took a little longer, it allowed them to work while they studied for the test. After working very hard, both of them, I am very proud to say, graduated from the High School Equivalency program at Casper College on Thursday, May 21, 2026. We are so very proud of both of them. I don’t know what plans they have for the future, but I know that whatever they decide, they will be successful in their endeavors. Isaac has never failed at anything he put his mind to, and Aspen has been at his side for a number of years now, so I know that their future is going to be a bright one. Isaac will always prove to be a success. Of that, there is no doubt in my mind.
These days, Isaac and his brother, Xander Spethman both work in the oilfield industry, and are stationed north 
of Casper at Midwest…the same place their dad, Steve started his 23-year-long oilfield career. The nice thing for the brothers is that they get to work together. I’m sure they carpool too, which saves on gasoline for both of them, and give them time to visit on the long commute. I don’t know if either of the boys will continue in oilfield work or not, but they are both good people, as are Jenny and Steve’s other son, Zack and daughter, Aleesia. They were raised right, and they will do well. Congratulation Isaac and Aspen on your graduation. We are all so proud of your both.
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