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Senior Class 12 VOLUME 53 | ISSUE 1 OnCampus 5
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SENIOR CLASS PROFILE
By Michael Hartt and Colin Duffy EDITOR IN CHIEF AND SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR
Unprecedented is a word we have heard all too often over the past year. As seniors progress through the year and approach their graduation date, this word takes on a deeper meaning as the new precedence of a pandemic world is impacting their rituals. Senior Isabelle Waurzyniak, although shaken by the changes to this year's senior events, is very happy with what has been accomplished and planned by the class council and administration. “At the beginning of this past year I kind of gave up all hope that we were going to get any sort of senior year activities and so just being able to have the chance to do (them) this week and next week has been really nice,” Waurzyniak said. To make the class of 2021’s end of the year celebrations more special, the administration allowed for two weeks of senior activities: one resembling the homecoming spirit week in the fall and the other mirroring the traditional end of the year senior week. Waurzyniak said that, already, she has been very impressed with the events that she has been to — like college decision day and toga day — and that she is excited for the rest of the capstone events. “We did our decision day celebration which I really enjoyed. We also wore our homecoming shirts from our past years, which has been really fun, seeing all of the people around the halls wearing the same shirt again,” Waurzyniak said. “Then we had toga day on Friday where we ran around the track, which was really exciting.”
Because there is more time than normal allotted for the senior spirit weeks, there are some activities that the class of 2021 is doing for the first time. The Zoom dress up day and Instagram posts indicating senior’s college matriculation are just a couple of the activities that started as a result of the pandemic, according to class of 2021 adviser Kristen Lee. Lee said that while she loves the traditional activities that the senior class always does, she is excited that the class of 2021 will be able to partake in new traditions as well. “I am a super traditional person, so I do like upholding traditions,” Lee said. “There’s certain things that you wish could be exactly the same, but I’m also excited about things they got to pick and choose that other senior classes didn’t.” In addition, traditions like prom and a commencement ceremony are still being held, but with restrictions that will change the experience from years prior. During prom, for example, students will not be able to dance, and during commencement, students will only be able to bring two guests. Senior Maddie Kohler is excited about being able to have these events, but is disappointed by some of the changes. “Not dancing at a school dance honestly makes it a little less exciting than it would be (normally), but regardless I think it’s best to find the good in things and be thankful that we even get anything at all,” Kohler said. Both Kohler and Waurzyniak feel like the spirit of the senior class has improved immensely over the past few months, as students have returned to in-person instruction and events have been scheduled to celebrate the senior class.
“I think initially coming back in person there was no spirit at all because at the time we had absolutely nothing and it felt like that wouldn’t change. Everyone was kind of over this year and wanted to graduate and get out of here,” Kohler said. “But in the past month I think it’s changed. Hearing about what we have planned has definitely made a difference and brought more spirit within our class that hasn’t been there all year.” Peggy Bonbrisco, the student activities director, is optimistic about the ability of the planned activities to make up for some of the disappointing start to the senior class’s year. She credits the class of 2021 council, the administrative team and the faculty for piecing together much of what is happening in the final weeks of the school year. Although she recognizes that the last year has been immensely difficult and full of many challenges, Bonbrisco believes that the experience will make the seniors stronger. “The class of 2021 has inspired me in the way that they have come together amidst the pandemic,” Bonbrisco said. “I think they understand (the work that has gone into planning these events) and appreciate it and I think they are going to be stronger people in their future because they went through this in their senior year.” Lee said that it is not only the class of 2021’s indestructible spirit that will define their legacy, but also the hard work that they have put in to raise an almost unprecedented amount of money for a class. “From working with the council so closely, we held a lot of really great events (over the years) for the building and in the community,” Lee said. “It was because of these great fundraising efforts that they did that they are talking about leaving a really nice gift for North to remember them by.”
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What do you think the class of 2021’s legacy will be?
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The class of 2021 will always be known for their resiliency to not only endure, but learn and grow from a time wrought with uncertainty, fear and constant change. Kristen Alles
Survival. Amanda Pata Perseverance through the most unexpected and difficult of times. Ben Henri The legacy of the class of 2021 will be their incredible resilience. They have persisted through so many changes, challenges, disappointments and upheavals. I know they are ready to take on whater life throws at them with grace and perspective. Bridget Cooley
Their legacy will be enduring COVID and Zoom learning. Lauren Nixon L e ader s in bat tle — they knew this ye a r wa s going to be a fire storm and they pushed forwa rd he adfir st. They he l ped guide our undercl a ssmen and we re able to return the fee ling of our North family in spi te of the ever- ch anging dem ands pl aced u pon them. Se an Mc Ca r rol l The class of 2021 will leave behind the legacy of being kind and inclusive. The seniors that I have the privilege of teaching are exceptionally nice and respectful. They are the type of students that include everyone and are all friends with one another. Meghan Smith
Their creative Zoom backgrounds. Andrew Pola
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Ushering in a new era of reader engagement By Farrah Fasse SECTION EDITOR
Next year, for the 2021-2022 school year, I’ll be North Pointe’s next Editor-in-Chief. Outside of North Pointe, I’m involved in student council as class president, Peer2Peer and National Honors Society. I’m currently a junior and I’ve been a part of North Pointe since my freshman year, and grown through the positions of intern, staff reporter and section editor. From the beginning of my time on the North Pointe, I’ve seen our paper start off fresh with a new advisor, and blossom into a wonderful multimedia publication that received the highest honor, the Spartan Award, at the 2020 Michigan Interscholastic Press Association awards. I know it sounds like newspaper jargon to anyone who is not on a
school paper, but receiving that award at MIPA gives such a feeling of accomplishment when you’ve laboured over stories, art, designs and just about everything else for every issue. I am truly proud of what the North Pointe has become even through the stress of quarantine and everything else in between that the universe has thrown at us. Our senior issue is going to be our first and last print issue for the 2020-2021 school year, and I’m glad our readers will be able to view our content by physically flipping through our paper, not by scrolling and clicking a mouse. Although I’m glad we were able to revitalize our website, northpointenow.org, and our other social media platforms, I’ve missed a lot about our publication through quarantine. I miss our paper’s production nights where we would finish up stories and designs, and eat dinner (usually Little Caesars pizza) together. I miss being able to sit elbow to elbow at our computers with my fellow staffers. I miss the buzz around the school on the first Wednesday of every month when we distributed our paper (particularly when we published our “Sex-ed” issue.) Most of all, I miss delivering content on paper that truly represents my fellow peers. Making sure our students feel they are represented in our publication, and that they are a part of it even though they are not directly involved in creating it, is of the utmost importance to me. As your Editor-in-chief next year, I want our student body to know that as a public forum, our publication is made by students essentially for students. When I say “our” publication, I don’t mean “our” as in the North Pointe staff; I mean “our”
as me, the staff and each and every one of you, as the paper belongs to all of us. Our publication is built to encompass everyone’s opinion, and we have countless concepts on our platforms that allow us to involve you. Our “your turn” asks various students their opinion on different issues: our “Quick hits” profiles student athletes: our letters to the editor allow anyone at North to submit their opinion on a topic that we’ll publish: Our presence on various social media platforms allows users to engage with our interactive content. With that being said, I still think there’s room for us to grow in our engagement with our readers, and helping to meld the North Pointe with our school culture is one of my greatest goals as Editor-in-chief next year. If you take only one thing from this column, let it be this: one of my many responsibilities as Editor-in-chief is to represent the paper and be accessible to all of you. I encourage you to come talk to me about anything North Pointe related at any time, whether it be positive or negative. Come find me in room B-204 during sixth hour, I might be giggling about something with my fellow executive member, 20212022’s managing editor, the lovely Grace Cueter, however I will drop everything and listen to what you have to say. If you can’t come talk at that time, email me, text me, call me, send me a Letter to the Editor, message me on Instagram or send a messenger pigeon to my house: all kidding aside, do whatever you can to get to me. Your opinion matters that much to me. I hope you’re as excited for next year as I am.
Diversifying our online and print presence By Grace Cueter SECTION EDITOR It seems like it was just yesterday that I produced my first story in North Pointe, and next year I will take on the role of Managing Editor. Outside of North Pointe I am the secretary for my class’ student council, a part of Interact club, KNOTS, ASA, and also play three varsity sports: field hockey, ice hockey and lacrosse. I joined the publication as a freshman, and have since had many different responsibilities and positions in the class. I began as an intern, was promoted to a staff reporter and later a section editor, which is my title now, and I am looking forward to the 2021-2022 school year in which I will be promoted to Managing Editor. In past years, North Pointe has been largely a print publication. Our social media platforms were taken advantage of, but not to the extent that they are now. Due to the pandemic, we shifted our work to an entirely online publication, North Pointe Now. Although the website may not allow for as much design creativity as print, it allowed us to create something that was much more accessible and reached a larger audience than before. The online foothold has created the chance to produce work faster, release realtime news updates, incorporate playlists, podcasts and so much more. It opened up a vast number of opportunities that were not utilized in previous years, and is definitely worth your time. Not only were we able to develop a strong online presence in terms of a digital paper, we increased our content on many
other platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, Spotify and SoundCloud. On our Instagram you can find updates as to news, reviews, and staff promotions and achievements. Through Twitter, polls, surveys, live sports and news updates, as well as reports of student actions have all been incorporated into our publication. On Spotify, readers can find studentcreated playlists, and lastly, members of our staff have used SoundCloud to produce impactful and intriguing podcasts. Social media in its entirety has brought many benefits to North Pointe, but as teenagers we know that it is often a very negative space. Our world has been largely one of hardship over the past year, but, as your Managing Editor, I will make it a goal to produce more content that is optimistic rather than despairing. However, it is very important that we do not blind our audience to the negativity in the world. As a publication, we need to create a balance between the positives and the negatives. It is necessary that we relay information in a way that does not only have one focus. As we have slowly made the return to in-person learning, we have regained the opportunity to have a print paper. Next year we plan to run both our printed paper as well as uphold our online publication and social media accounts. This will allow for inventiveness, fast-paced news and reader engagement all at one time. We value feedback and want to make it a priority to listen to the opinions of everyone we represent.
In my short amount of time as part of the North Pointe staff, I have learned many valuable lessons about human connection, consumption and knowledge. The pandemic dulled the deep connection that our staff had, and I am excited to recreate the dynamic that was once North Pointe. I have the opportunity to work alongside the outstanding Farrah Fasse, the upcoming 2021-2022 Editor-in-Chief, and next year I will be able to further both my learning and yours as managing editor, creating a paper that is interesting, informative and accessible to all audiences. I can’t wait for what is to come.
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Classroom to country: what journalism has taught me By Michael Hartt EDITOR IN CHIEF
lecture, collaboration was not only encouraged but expected and student leaders had a real role in making decisions that would impact the school community. I knew from my first few weeks in North Pointe that I wanted to be an editor and have the same impact that the senior leaders did then. Reflecting on those four years of North Pointe, and of high
Almost four years ago, I took my first step into B-302, the North Pointe room. I was instantly amazed by the environment I walked into. Lessons were learned from experience and not
school in general, makes me realize how truly formative they were. I have grown immensely both professionally and personally, but also in the way that I view the importance of things. The art and importance of journalism, for instance, is something that I did not give much thought to at the beginning of my freshman year. Now, however, I consider a free and balanced press to be one of the few essential cornerstones of a well-functioning society. It is an integral part of our Founding Father’s goal of having several checks on the power structure within the country. In order to protect the bedrock of our democracy from disruption, we have to protect journalists from the threats facing them. We still have to keep in mind, however, the difference between journalists and entertainers. There are many selfproclaimed reporters working for entertainment networks
that falsely claim to have the same ideals as journalists present in their reporting. The differentiation between entertainer and journalist needs to become a conversation that is more present in society. Cable news networks, which were created to entertain rather than inform, are increasingly becoming the primary way that Americans receive their news. This is a problem not only because of cable news’ addictive qualities, but also because of the division that partisan news causes. Partisanship is rife throughout our country. Every organization and government entity seems to be composed of warring opposing factions. No one, including our government leaders, can compromise on anything. Bills continue to be proposed in Congress and passed strictly on party lines, with no one willing to concede on things in order to pass a bill that has more public support from the opposite party. If this age of partisanship does not pass soon, I strongly believe that our system of government will be threatened. We all have a responsibility to listen to others opinions and to encourage our political leaders to do the same. Our country was not built on mob rule, but of the systematic reconciliation of ideas that we need to become accustomed to again.
Being aware versus being overexposed to the media By Amelia Nowicki EDITOR IN CHIEF Regardless of how you look at it, this year was weird. From the taped-up hallway floors to locked-up drinking fountains — from Zoom to hybrid to face-to-face — this tumultuous year was funky in every way imaginable. In true postmodern fashion, the news cycled at a rate more rapid than ever before, cataloguing each new moment of history without skipping a beat. Since we were all stuck at home, most media became more reliant on online outlets, including us here at North Pointe, further meaning that it dominated what we see day-to-day and found its new home on social media. As we all know, social media is a blessing and a curse. Although it allows important information to circulate faster than ever before, it also pushes each and every headline to the forefront of everyone’s brains, causing us to be more anxious than previous generations. It’s important to be informed, however, there is a point where we should recognize when to cut off the flow of information for a while. We’ve been hearing it for years: limit your screen time, take breaks from social media, go get some fresh air instead, yada yada yada, but I still feel like we fail to see the truth in this. As we transition from adolescence to early adulthood, it’s not healthy to absorb the shock of every tragedy around the globe. However, this is not an excuse to be uninformed. Over the
last four years, myself and the North Pointe staff have worked diligently to provide you all with the most up-to-date, relevant news coverage about noteworthy moments in our community, and the same goes for any mass media that you may be consuming. Do not let this go to waste. Utilize the tools that are often built into your devices to delegate time to catching up on the news each day. Stay up-to-date on local happenings, whether that be via North Pointe or external local news organizations as well as large-scale events and headlines. Striking a balance between over-exposure and under-consumption is the key to being an informed member of society without stressing yourself out about everything wrong with the world. Once you find this balance, you can begin your life equipped with the knowledge you need to make the changes that the world needs. Within every news story, therein lies an issue that needs to be addressed, and we are the generation that is going to answer the call to action. By limiting ourselves in spreading misinformation and developing healthy habits surrounding news consumption, we can make a difference for the better. While on the North Pointe staff, I have learned that news consumption is a skill, and that it is the publication’s responsibility to allow its readers to possess it. Throughout my time here, I hope that I have been able to provide you all with
just the right amount of information. I hope that together, we became informed, involved members of our community, and together, I firmly believe that we can take the world by storm.
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By Brandon Miller and Bella Yoakam STAFF REPORTERS
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SENIOR RUNNING WITH IT| “This picture was taken freshman year after one of our harder workouts. I remember that it was one of the last nice days to practice before it started to get colder. We took the picture to celebrate our hard work and accomplishments. I love this memory because it symbolizes the unity and culture of cross country,” senior Esha Kumar said.
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COURTESY OF VICTORIA TREDER
RUSHING THE FIELD| “This picture was taken on the South field after North won the North vs South varsity football game my freshman year. This was a really exciting moment because North was the underdog, but our team pulled out the win in overtime. It was especially memorable because it was the first football game I went to as a Norsemen, and it really showed me the energy and spirit of the school,” senior Victoria Treder said.
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BIG SOCCER WIN| “The boys varsity soccer team won our first league title in almost a decade. It was a very significant day due to the fact that it had been so long since we had won the league, but what also made it special was that we beat South 4-1 on their own home field which was very special. Being able to be on such a great team as a freshman is something that really helped me excel in my following years at North on the soccer field,” senior Nicholas Miller said.
UNDERWATER| “Swim team is one of my favorite memories from Nor th and this pic ture encompasses all of the good times we had during the season,”senior Owen Schaaf said.
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LIVE FROM NASHVILLE| “This was my sophomore year when the North band and orchestra took a trip to Nashville in April 2019. This was my favorite high school trip because we got to do so many fun and unique things, like watch a stand-up comedy show and see a live country music concert,” senior Victoria Treder said.
COURTESY OF OWEN SCHAAF
GPN AT MUSIC CITY| “This photo is from the band and orchestra trip to Nashville. One of the locations that we visited was the Ryman Auditorium which is where this photo was taken. This image reminds me of not only the enjoyable trip to the exciting Nashville, Tennessee but also of our adjudicated performance where both the band and orchestra received high ratings,” senior Stephen Barstys said.
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MEMORIES FOUR YEARS LATER...
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THE BEST FOR LAST| “This photo was taken at my last cross country race of junior year. This was my favorite race! Perfect weather and a flat course. Everyone did so well that day and overall it is one of my fondest memories at North! I’ll miss the team,” senior Sarah Shanley said.
B.C. BEFORE COVID | “This moment is important because it reminds me of a fun time that we had at a jersey themed football game. It’s nice to reminisce on the activities we could do before COVID-19,” senior Dylan Cardinale said. COURTESY OF ESHA KUMAR
THE POWER OF PICTURE| “TV Production was a class of sheer and utter bliss. When we were able to finish our work early (and) we had time to freely express ourselves, no matter what form that took. Though it was only for a short time pre-pandemic, the exceptional memories made in the class will be ones I will cherish forever,” senior Connor Troost said.
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CONE KISSING | “This picture was taken during the end of my senior year during our annual kiss the cone ceremony. What makes this picture so special is that we were able to keep this tradition alive, even if it meant tweaking the rules to make it pandemic safe,” senior Esha Kumar said.
SWIM TEAM SCARES |“This was my fourth and final year on the North girls' varsity swim team. It was difficult to train and connect with the team because of COVID-19, but my fellow captains and I planned what team events we could. (We went on a) team bonding trip to Scarefest Scream Park (pictured), and countless post-meet dinners at (diners). Over the years, I have devoted so much time to this team and met so many great friends. It was both exciting and heartbreaking for this to be my last year,” senior Victoria Treder said.
PRE-DANCE PICTURES | “This was (taken) at the Ren Cen in Detroit when we were taking Homecoming pictures. Madame Foster had left the year before and Michael and Julia were both in my class and Amelia was also in French so we took a picture and sent it to her because we missed her,” senior Lindsey Brewer said.
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DECISION DAY | “This was senior college decision day 2021. My best friend Caroline and I have both decided to attend the University of Michigan! I think this day was really exciting for everyone because we all got to celebrate our hard work and accomplishments. I will greatly miss this supportive and caring environment at North,” senior Victoria Treder said.
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THE BIG MOMENT| “This was on college decision day where we finally got to celebrate every thing we've accomplished throughout the past 4 years,” senior Maddie Kohler said. COURTESY OF MADDIE KOHLER COURTESY OF ESHA KUMAR
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In-state postgraduate plans
Out-of-state postgraduate plans
Adrian College Rayfielle Garland Albion College Dylan Cardinale Christopher Marshall Nicholas Miller Owen Schaaf Central Michigan University Mya Brown Tiara Cherry Erica Kenzie Mikaill Lada
Bridget O’Connell Amya Scott Abigail Simcox Jack Ugval Sophia Vitale Henry Ford Community College Amir Jones Hope College Maureen Cole Cecilia Doerr Emily McCloskey Grace Wesley
College For Creative Studies Cameron Williams
Lansing Community College Sophie Rochon
Cosmetology University Ayanna Mitchell
Macomb Community College JaJuan Baldridge Lily Becker Nicholas Boggia John Bonnell Q’Mar Caldwell Dylan Craig Gavin Ford Ervin Hyska Ethan LaCroix Isaac Lewandowski Kila Linson Jusuf Livadic Ava MacGillis Bryce McNeary Tayah Montgomery Charles Nelson Nicklas Riddle Zackery Scott Ashlyn Senter Dominic Vitale Brianna Wright
Douglas J. Aveda Institute Dellia Barragan Eastern Michigan University Kennedy Andrews Brionna Brooks Layla Fox Makayla Fox Jove Heywood Alexander Horbal Makaylah Jarrett Christina Lawrence Jaya Lett Megan Swaneck Thomas Thuma Ferris State University James Liagre Grand Valley State University Lindsey Brewer Camryn Buckley Jacqueline Listman
Madonna University Brett Arseneau Michigan State University Arielle Anderson
Nicholas Asimakis Aaron Backos Benjamin Bania Christopher Buchta Andrew Carlisle Timothy Cleland Andrew Dudek Colin Duffy William Eckerman Catherine Ekin Fiona Flynn Sarah Hamouda Selena Hoffmann Dylan Holman Steven Jarecki Zachary Kezhaya Madeline Kohler Esha Kumar Hannah Ladach Connor Lefebvre Matthew Magill Matthew Marchiori Madeline Marsin Michael Mayernik Tressa Mazzola Liam McEnroe Jalen Morrison Matthew Mourad Preston Navarre Owen Nowacki Amelia Nowicki Elise Nyquist Jaden Payne Andrew Peabody Nolan Pietsch Joseph Plieth Louis Randazzo Connor Rossman Emma Sanderson Marissa Segrest Mackenzie Smith Julia Stein Annaliese Thomas Connor Troost Dimitrios Tsakos Amanda Vogel Isabelle Waurzyniak Benjamin Zoia Michael Zontini
Michigan Technological University John Favenyesi Oakland Community College Mikayla Bonner Oakland University Christina Rae Cain Markie Gieseking Charlotte Kreger Daniela Maros Keelin McCarthy Olivet College Jordan Shepherd Schoolcraft Community College Amyre Carr-Alexander Liliana Ditrapani I-Allah Shabazz Halina Villella Shaw University Mekhi Blackwell University of Detroit Mercy Grace Cameron Mia Cassar James Shaway University of Michigan Stephen Barstys Thomas Carey Elizabeth Cosio Luke Deskins Maria Garcia Rivera Maya Goossen Michael Hartt Charles Klatt James Latiff John Latiff Elizabeth Millican Antonio Morreale IV Caleigh Murray Amelia Schock
Jordan Solomon Caroline Stafford Karen Sturgeon Victoria Treder John Tsilimingras Benjamin Uram Luca Varanelli Corrydon Wettstein Sania Wilson University of Michigan-Dearborn Erin Murphy Wayne County Community College Mariah Anucinski Nevaeh Washington Wayne State University David Ament Eliza Ellery Kamryn Foster Darius Gantt Brianna Gordon Clara Keller Jada Laster
Sarah Shanley Daniel Vogler Undecided Amariya Beard Bryce Cannon Cierra Chapmanw McKenzie Christian Thomas Godwin Mercia Grundy Jamare Jordan Alex Lovelace Ecoryon Spencer Javontae Stewart Ava Taylor Luke Troupe Jaffrey Watts Dakhari Winesberry Zachary Wojtalik Firefighting Christian Hopkins Law Enforcement MahQuan Cochran Real Estate Sara Grapentin
US Air Force Allen McCraw US Army Reserves Akhil Mankad
Baldwin Wallace University Victoria Wittenberg
New England College Sara McLarty
US Navy Charles Reffigee
Ball State University Fallon Mitchell
North Central College Brooke Smith
Welding Daniel Ament
Bennett College Whitney Coleman
Northern Vermont University Christian Jackson
Workforce Frederick Dupree Mariyana Hudson Apollo Jason Tyler Jones Kelli Kinnaird Patricia Koppy Julia LaPere Nathan Latta Carson Levick Caleb Moore Tyler Richardson Nicholas Salvador
Boston University Abigail Menth
Pepperdine University Carys Rees-Baker
Bowling Green State University Nicolas Good
Purdue University Imani Crutcher Annalisa Lynch
Brown University Brittni Braswell Carthage College Kennedy Goodman Central State University Kanayha Person Clark Atlanta University A’nisha Howell
Emerson McCarthy Linda Miller Rocco Recchia M’Kya Rice Serina Schram Mya Smith Peter Stathis Lucille Tranchida Meadow Venet Western Michigan University Jakoby Bush Conor Fleming Noah Lawson Lauren Link Ethan McCormick Alex Paolucci
Asia Pearson Cameron Pickford Returning to Spain Ignacio GutierrezGuillen Trades Alex Benner Jack Maday
EDITOR’S NOTE This is a comprehensive list of seniors who have completed the senior college attendance survey sent via email by the counseling office. Students who have not completed the survey are not listed above.
Savannah College of Art and Design Brandon Miller Sierra College Tianna Thompson Spelman College CeMiyah Coleman Kai Dickerson Syracuse University Michael Gualdoni
Denison University Catelyn Gagnier Evelyn Riley Julia Riley
University of Minnesota Molly Bennett
Florida Atlantic University Alayna Malow
University of New Orleans Joseph Mieczkowski
Lourdes College Logan Ladach
University of Notre Dame Maegan Daher
Loyola University Amari White
University of West Virginia Kennard Williams
National Louis University Chicago Halle Pepper
Xavier University Juliana Varanelli
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Academic Hall of Fame Stephen Barstys
Brittni Braswell
Imani Crutcher
Maegan Daher
Christopher Buchta
Luke Deskins
Michael Hartt
Charles Klatt
Madeline Kohler
Emily McCloskey
Abigail Menth
Nicholas Miller
Amelia Schock
Jordan Solomon
Connor Troost
John Tsilimingras
Noah Spriet
Luca Varanelli
Dylan Cardinale
William Eckerman
Mia Cassar
Eliza Ellery
Hannah Ladach
James Latiff
Antonio Morreale IV
Caleigh Murray
Caroline Stafford
Karen Sturgeon
Meadow Venet
Isabelle Waurzyniak
Maureen Cole
Catelyn Gagnier
John Latiff
Julia Riley
Annaliese Thomas
Grace Wesley
By Farrah Fasse SECTION EDITOR
Elizabeth Cosio
Maria Garcia-Rivera
Matthew Magill
Evelyn Riley
Victoria Treder
Corrydon Wettstein
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North's Nine 1 2 3 4 Senior sport commits By Kaitlyn Barr STAFF REPORTER
softball
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Senior Dylan Cardinale will be playing softball at Albion. Cardinale has been playing softball for 14 years and is looking forward to making connections with her new teammates. She loves the energy and support from others that the game brings. “Energy in the dugout and out on the field is amazing and great connections with teammates and coaches makes the sport irreplaceable,” Cardinale said.
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Senior Logan Ladach will be wrestling at Cleary University. Ladach has been wrestling for about 11 years and is looking forward to improving his wrestling skills. “My favorite thing about wrestling is that this is one of the only sports where your dedication and hard work shows and no talent is required, just hard work,” Ladach said.
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Senior Chris Marshall will be playing baseball at Albion. “It feels like a whole new world for me. I get to zone out all of the distractions and just focus on the game,” Marshall said.
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Senior Nic Good will be playing baseball at Bowling Green State University. Good is excited to play against other Division One athletes and compete at a high level. “My goal is to get drafted and play professionally, but I also want to get a good business degree,” Good said.
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Senior Nick Miller will be playing soccer at Albion. Miller has been playing soccer since he was about three, and is looking forward to competing at a higher level and creating new friendships. “My favorite part about playing soccer is the great friendships that I have created through playing soccer as well as the isolation from reality and other problems while playing soccer,” Miller said.
Senior Jordan Shepard will be playing basketball at Olivet. Shepard loves the competitiveness in basketball and is looking forward to the increased competition in college. “[I am looking forward to] the change in pace and the rise in competition. I love to play kids that are just as good if not better than me,” Shepard said.
hockey
Senior Erin Murphy will be playing ice hockey at U of M Dearborn. Murphy has been playing hockey for 14 years, and is looking forward to playing hockey with her sister again. “I'm excited to play at a higher level and improve as much as I can,” Murphy said.
Senior Brett Arseneau will be playing baseball at Madonna. Arseneau has been playing baseball for 15 years and is excited for his first year of competition. “My favorite part about my sport is definitely hitting; it is probably my favorite thing to do at all times,” Arseneau said.
Baseball
Senior Cate Gagnier will be doing track and field at Denison and has been running track for four years. Gagnier loves the relationships with the people she has met over the years. “[I’m looking forward to] getting to improve upon my track COURTESY OF skills,” Gagnier said. CATE GAGNIER
BASEBALL
Wrestling
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BASEBALL
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