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Joshua Robinson Bad Axe Schools Sponsored by: Scheurer Healthcare

Hometown: Bad Axe Parents: Connie and James Robinson Extra curricular activities: In my high school career, I have been a part of the Bad Axe High School Quiz Bowl team for four years, serving as a captain during my senior year for the A Team, which placed first overall in the Thumb Area Quiz Bowl League in both the fall and winter seasons, and has earned a place at the state competition. Also, I placed second among the seniors in the individuals tournament of the League. Apart from that, I was involved in Vex Robotics for three years, acting as captain of the A Team for two years. Further, I participate in the school choir and was accepted into the MSVMA Regional Honors Choir during my senior year. I also auditioned for the Bad Axe spring musical and earned a lead role in the production

Jolene Iseler

North Huron Schools Sponsored by: Scheurer Healthcare Hometown: Port Hope Parents: Scott and Holly Iseler Extra curricular activities: Indian Trails Riding Club, MITES competition participant, robotics (ninth grade) and FFA Community activities: National Honor Society, Felix Followers Youth Group, and accompanied organ in church with the French horn

of Grease.

Beyond my extracurricular activities, I also placed high enough on both the PSAT/ NMSQT and the SAT to be recognized as The National Merit Scholar Finalist.

Community activities: I have helped the Bad Axe Free Methodist Church in putting on their Live Christmas Nativity and Easter Egg Hunt events for the past few years, both with the setup and by volunteering during each of these events, and even managing the technology of last year’s Christmas Nativity event.

Future Plans: In the fall, I plan on attending Michigan Technological University to study in Computer Engineering.

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Kelsey Knoblock

Ubly Community Schools Sponsored by: Scheurer Healthcare Hometown: Ubly Parents: Paul and Kelly Knoblock Extra curricular activities: Volleyball, basketball, softball and Quiz Bowl.

Community activities: 4-H Future plans: Attend Central Michigan University in the fall.

David Knarian

Bad Axe Schools Sponsored by: Scheurer Healthcare Hometown: Bad Axe Parents: Matt and Deb Knarian Extra curricular activities: Throughout high school, I have run cross country and track, serving as captain for both sports my junior and senior years. I also ran indoor track meets during the winter for the last two years. I am a four-year member of the Huron County Youth Advisory Committee and have served as treasurer my senior year.

As a two-year member of the Bad Axe Rotary Interact Club, I went on a service trip to the Dominican Republic during

Future plans: Attend the University of Michigan in the fall to major in cellular biology.

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I am also the co-chair of the Bad Axe Ecology Club, which I have been a member of since junior year. In addition, I have worked at Ace Hardware of Bad Axe the last three years.

Community activities: I am active in my church’s breakfast group and the Bad Axe Christian Youth Group.

Through the Huron County Chapter of the Right To Life Organization, I attend youth rallies and memorial services and help with fundraising and informational literature.

Through the Bad Axe Youth Group, I have gone on two week-long home repair mission trips, and I will going on a third this summer.

Future plans: In the fall, I will be attending either Northern Michigan University or Grand Valley State University to study biology.

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Angela Trusock

independent projects, ranging from Bad Axe Schools two-second Sponsored by: Scheurer Healthcare doodles to one-day Hometown: Ubly video splices Parents: Thomas and Jennifer Trusock to weekExtra curricular activities: long sumThroughout high school, I have been mer-camp involved in the Bad Axe Band and Vanfilms to guard for five years, playing the clarinet month-long and traveling to various competitions, works of ficfestivals, and other such performances tion. I also, with my bandmates. Last year, I was able in the past to become first chair in my instrument. year, have With the graduation of the Class of 2018, managed to I also became section leader during band cultivate an online community of content camp. I’m especially proud to note that creators, and run a small server with this past year the Bad Axe Vanguard about 100 members. I assign moderator broke a school record in terms of scoring. roles, organize group events, and add litI’ve also joined the National Honor Soci- tle features to the interactive community ety, working community decorations and to spark more imagination and creativity Clothe-A-Child; the Tri-County Honors from everyone involved.

Band, playing with a group of incredibly Future Plans: In the fall of 2019, I talented musicians; and the Bad Axe High will be attending Ball State University in School Drama Department’s Pit OrchesMuncie, Indiana, in both the Honors Coltra, performing a few solos in the school’s lege and bachelor of fine arts programs, production of Beauty and the Beast. to study animation and, if my schedule Community Activities: I create allows, computer science.

James Kervin

active in my local youth group and Bad Axe Schools have had Sponsored by: Mid-Michigan College the blessing to coach Hometown: Filion third grade Parents: Tom and Deb Kervin basketball Extra curricular activities: along with Throughout my High School career, I many other have been a four-year member of the youth basketbasketball team, a track member for four ball camps years and a track captain my junior and (including senior years. I have faithfully served on the Free the Bad Axe Student Council for four Methodist years, serving on various committees Firm Founand helping to organize student events. dations As a member and co-chair of the Bad Axe Camp). I have also helped with the Free Ecology Club for two years, I have parMethodist Easter Egg Hunt and Vacation ticipated in an, Upper Peninsula ecology Bible school. club trip, where we studied the effects Future Plans: In the fall, I will be of humans on the environment and attending the Michigan State University have been helping to create a webpage Honors College to study electrical engioffering sustainable options to everyday neering. I plan to continue to help coach products. the youth when possible and to continue Community Activities: I have been to remain strong in my faith.

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Katelyn Stein

Harbor Beach Community Schools Sponsored by: Mid-Michigan College Hometown: Harbor Beach Parents: David and Janis Stein Extra curricular activities: Class treasurer, National Honor Society treasurer, Felix Followers Youth Group Community activities: ClotheA-Child, Holy Apostles Parish Lector, Vacation Bible School, Soles4Souls, Mama Ruth Picnic Future plans: Attend Saginaw Valley State University to obtain a bachelor’s of business administration degree with a major in accounting.

Ryche Roggenbuck Ubly Community Schools Sponsored by: Delta College

Hometown: Ubly Parents: Dean and Kristine Roggenbuck Extra curricular activities: Cross country and baseball Community activities: Volunteer at Parisville Picnic and did volunteer landscaping at the Sleeper Library in Ubly.

Future plans: Attend Central Michigan University to major in actuarial science.

Kyle Maust

Unionville-Sebewaing Area High School Sponsored by: McLaren Thumb Region Hometown: Unionville Parents: Brian and Carol Maust Extra curricular activities: Soccer, basketball, track and field, Youth for Christ, and National Honor Society Community activities: Youth soccer and basketball coach, church usher, tutor, girls’ varsity soccer manager, and food pantry volunteer Future plans: Attend Grand Valley State University to study physical therapy.

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Yaechan Oh

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Hometown: Akron Parents: Inbeom and Jooyeun Lim Oh Extra curricular activities: Cross country, soccer, track and field, robotics, National Honor Society and Youth for Christ Community activities: Soup kitchen, Hands for Detroit, sound technician, Praise Band, and served in retirement homes Future plans: Pursue a four-year degree in computer science and business.

Hometown: Verona Township Parents: Duane and Elizabeth Shemka Extra curricular activities: During high school, I was a member of the State-Qualifying Quiz Bowl team, the Bad Axe High School Ecology Club, and the Bad Axe High School Choir. In Quiz Bowl, I was the champion in 10th and 12th grades in the meet of champions. I also was involved in Student Council for one year.

Community activities: I am

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Bethany Gornowicz

Ubly Community Schools Sponsored by: McDonalds Food & Family Hometown: Ubly Parents: Larry and Denise Gornowicz Extra curricular activities: NHS, FFA, softball and cross country Community activities: Project RED, Community Garden Committee, Harvest for America, Cass Community Social Services Future plans: Attend Michigan State University and major in crop and soil science.

Joshua Brandel Ubly Community Schools Sponsored by: Mid-Michigan College

Hometown: Cass City Parents: Joel and Janice Brandel Extra curricular activities: Drama club, track, cross country, band and Quiz Bowl Community activities: Youth group and Bible Bowl Future plans: Attend Saginaw Valley State University to major in elementary education.

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an active member of the Democratic Party of Huron County.

Future plans: In the fall, I will be either going to the University of Michigan or Michigan State University to study economics.

Griffin Emerick

School, Zion German Dinner, MarHarbor Beach Community Schools itime Festival Sponsored by: Delta College inflatables volunteer Hometown: Harbor Beach Future Parents: William and Jennifer plans: Emerick Attend OakExtra curricular activities: Varsity land Unisoccer and track, National Honors Sociversity for a ety vice president, Quiz Bowl, Harbor master’s in Beach band accounting, Community activities: Blood drives, then get a church ushering, Zion Vacation Bible CPA license.

Ken Ma

Bad Axe Schools Sponsored by: McLaren Thumb Region Hometown: Bad Axe Parents: Johnson Ma & Yong Hong Zhen Extra curricular activities: During high school, I was a member of the Bad Axe Wrestling Team as one of the main middleweights in the 130-140 pound weight-class.

In the Bad Axe High School Ecology Club, I helped in the clean up of litter at Port Crescent State Park and am currently working on cleaning up Sleeper State Park before all the snow melts. I was also a part of the Bad Axe Track team for a couple years of high school where I was one of the sprinters, shot-putters, and pole-vaulters. For the past six years I have worked at China King as a food prepper, takeout staff, cashier, table busser, dishwasher, and sometimes waiter with potential as a part-time cook as well.

Community activities: I was active in Tae Kwon Do for several years, earning the right to help newcomers out with the new skills such as kicks and punches.

Future plans: In the fall, I will be attending either Michigan Technological University or University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, for computer science and engineering, with a possible minor in either mathematics, biology or business to complement my major.

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Anna Greyerbiehl Ubly Community Schools Sponsored by: Mid-Michigan College

Hometown: Ubly Parents: Shaun and Susan Greyerbiehl Extra curricular activities: Band, jazz band, drama, student council treasurer, NHS, tutor and yearbook Community activities: Volunteer at Thumb Octagon Barn, Adopt-A-Family, Senior Ball, and played Taps for the Thumb Veterans Future plans: Attend Oakland University to study music education

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Andrew Smith Laker High School Sponsored by: Delta College

Hometown: Bay Port Parents: Jeff and Sandi Smith Extra curricular activities: FFA, National Honor Society, cross country, track, Science Olympiad, Michigan Youth Leadership Conference Community activities: Saint John’s Kilmanagh ham dinner and Vacation Bible School, Pigeon Summerfest Kids Tractor Pull, Octagon Barn Fall Family Days, Thumb Breadbasket, Scheurer Senior Living Facilities Generations Program, Laker Special Olympics Future plans: I plan to attend either Michigan State University or Central Michigan University. If the former, I plan to major in non-formal agriculture, food,

and natural resources education. If the latter, I plan to major in political science.

Regardless of college, I hope to go into a career of agricultural policy, working through organizations such as Farm Bureau, Michigan Corn Growers Association, or Michigan Sugar, to develop policy on their advisory boards.

I eventually hope to work as a state legislature to better represent the agricultural industry in our government.

Greta Elston Laker High School Sponsored by: McLaren Thumb Region

Hometown: Pigeon Parents: Jeffrey and Beth Elston Extra curricular activities: Basketball, Softball, Golf, Marching Band, Concert Band, Tri-County Honors Band, Theater, Cominghome Court, National Honors Society, Science Olympiad Community activities: Cross Lutheran Church Choir; Helper at the 2018 Special Olympics held at Laker High School; Helper at 2018 Robot Roundup held at Laker High School; Stat keeper for Jr. High basketball tournament 2015 and 2016 held at Cross Lutheran School; Helper at Faith Gospel Family Fun Festival in 2017; Scorekeeper at elementary basketball tournament in 2017 and 2018 at Laker High School; Set up and kitchen help at the Cross Lutheran Church choir concert reception 2016 and 2017; and greeter and band guide at Thumb Friends of the Arts Band Festival in 2018 Future plans: Attend Saginaw Valley State University for a degree in communications.

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Miranda Booms

Halle Stiverson

Bad Axe Schools Sponsored by: McDonalds Food & Family Hometown: Bad Axe Parents: Ryan and Lori Booms Extra curricular activities: During high school, I have been a member of the soccer team. I have served in Bad Axe’s National Honors Society through which I have participated in a multitude of volunteer activities such as the C/AN Council Roof Sit, Children’s Wellness Adventure, and College Night. I am a member of both the high school band and the high school choir earning a spot in the Regional Honors Choir, State Honors Choir, and Tri-County Honors Band. I have also participated in four school musicals.

Community activities: I am active in my church youth group in which I volunteer for various dinners and family activities sponsored by my church. I have also participated in four musicals at the Port Austin Community Players. I have helped referee youth soccer games as well.

Future plans: In the fall, I plan to attend Central Michigan University to study biochemistry.

writing a fantasy novel, along with multiple Bad Axe Schools poetry pieces.

Sponsored by: Mid-Michigan College Some of my Hometown: Bad Axe poetry and Parents: Robert Stiverson and Sarah short stories Holdwick have been Extra curricular activities: I have submitted to been a member of the Bad Axe High School the H.A.W.G. Marching Band as a flute player during writing contest, eighth grade and all throughout high school, earning a honwhile having participated in the concert band orable mention since fifth grade. Our marching band has par- certificate. ticipated in multiple competitions, and even Communiset a new school record in the 2018 marching ty activities: season. As part of the Bad Axe High School I help at a local Theatre Department, I have been the student daycare within Bad Axe as a childcare assisproduction assistant for the spring musicals, tant, working with ages 6 months to 13 years.

Shrek: The Musical, Beauty and the Beast, With this in mind, I’m trained in CPR, AED, and Grease, as well as helping with makeup and first aid, along with multiple other childand set design. As student production assiscare-related classes. I have also helped with tant, I work closely with the cast, crew, and Solo and Ensemble when it has been held at directors to help create an organized, enjoyBad Axe High School. able show. In my senior year production, I Future plans: In the fall, I will be attendalso participate with the set crew, having an ing Eastern Michigan University’s Honors active role in set changes and placement.

College as a presidential scholar to study I have also competed in art competitions, technical theater and creative writing. I also along with working independently with my hope to be able to assist at a local theater in or own supplies to create unique pieces. I am around Ypsilanti.

Natalie Campis

Grace Wiley

Hometown: Pigeon Parents: Patty Campis Extra curricular activities: Varsity basketball and softball, student council, employed at Patty’s Daycare Community activities: National Honor Society, Huron Youth Advisory Committee, School Recycling Program, Santa’s Workshop, Healthersize, Halloween party/dance, Senior Ball Future plans: Attend Michigan State University and pursue two degrees, one in international relations and another in criminal justice.

Hometown: Kinde Parents: Helen and Kevin Wiley Extra curricular activities: Varsity volleyball, cheerleading and track, National Honor Society, student council, 2019 Class Board, FFA, DECA, band, and prom and float building committees Community activities: Friends of Kinde, Toys for Tots, American Red Cross blood drives, Adopt-A-Highway, Everyone 4 Prevention, Project Red and Clothe a Child Future plans: Attend Ferris State University’s Pharmacy and Master of Business Administration Program

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Cheyenne Porzondek Ubly Community Schools Sponsored by: Mid-Michigan College

Hometown: Ubly Parents: Gary and Laura Porzondek Extra curricular activities: FFA, cross country, softball and NHS Community activities: Thumb Octagon Barn, Adopt-A-Family, alumni chicken barbecue, and Harvest for America Future plans: Attend Saginaw Valley State University to major in medical laboratory science

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Leeann Murdock

of the Bad Axe National Honor Bad Axe Schools Society, volSponsored by: McLaren Thumb Region unteering Hometown: Bad Axe in a number Parents: Thomas and Marie Murof actividock ties such as Extra curricular activities: assisting in Throughout my high school career, I blood drives have been an active five-year member organized by of the Bad Axe Band and Vanguard as the American well as the Bad Axe Choral program, Red Cross traveling all over the state to compete Association, and perform in a variety of festivals partaking in and competitions. For the entirety of decorating my freshman, junior, and senior year, a senior livI have also been a member of my high ing home, being a student aide for the school’s Jazz Band. For the past two Bad Axe High School MACRAO Thumb years, I have been Section Leader of the Region College Fair, as well as superTenor Line, helping aid in the culminavising classrooms during the Thumb tion of musical talent and leadership in Friends of the Arts Solo and Ensemble underclassmen. I am also a four-year Festival. member of the Tri-County Honors Band, Community activities: Outside and as a junior, I was a member of the of the classroom, I am a member of Michigan School of Band and Orchestra my church youth group and have volAssociation District III Honors Band. unteered as a server’s aide during our At the start of my senior year, I was also annual Thanksgiving Feast, where we a member of the inaugural Tri-County provide meals to those who may not be Honors Choir. Since I was a sophomore, able to procure them.

I have been a part of the Bad Axe Drama Future plans: This fall, I plan on Department, playing in the Pit Orchesattending Eastern Michigan University tra for Shrek: The Musical, Beauty and as a member of the Honors College on the Beast, and finally, Grease. Since the EMU Emerald Scholarship to pursue my junior year, I have been a member a degree in music therapy.

Delanie Pavlichek Unionville-Sebewaing Area High School Sponsored by: Mid-Michigan College

Hometown: Akron Parents: Lee and Alicia Pavlichek Extra curricular activities: Volleyball, basketball, softball, traveling softball, yearbook committee, People Helping People, National Honor Society, Youth For Christ and FFA Community activities: Volunteers in Partnership — ate lunch and mentored an elementary student once a week; Patriot Peers — did activities and mentored a middle school student once a week; worked concession stand for Unionville Little League; distributed food to families in need through Thumb Breadbasket; donated shoe boxes with

toys to a homeless shelter for Christmas; Christmas coin drive to raise money for local families; Coffee for a Cuase — made and sold coffee at school to raise money; tutored two to three times per week; and served as basketball coach for elementary girls.

Future plans: Attend a university and earn a bachelor’s degree.

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Heather Rooney Laker High School Sponsored by: Delta College

Hometown: Bad Axe Parents: Dallas and Janet Rooney Extra curricular activities: Varsity cross country and track, NHS, FFA, student council, debate team, prom committee Community activities: Special Olympics, Laker Elementary Carnival, Elkton Easter Carnival, Healthy Living Expo Future plans: Attend the University of Michigan in the fall to study philosophy, politics and economics.

Rebecca Morrish Cass City Public Schools Sponsored by: McDonalds Food & Family

Hometown: Cass City Parents: Irene and Max Morrish Extra curricular activities: Student council, history academic games, NHS and DECA Community activities: Blood drive, cut vegetables for Thanksgiving dinner, backpacks for students volunteer and Junior Citizen nominee Future plans: Attend Michigan State to major in accounting, and then obtain a master’s degree.

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Jade Androl

Owendale-Gagetown Public Schools Sponsored by: McLaren Thumb Region Hometown: Sebewaing Parents: Eric and Samantha Hunt Extra curricular activities: Band (solo and ensemble; Tri-County Honors Band, marching band/ pep band); cheerleading; class officer (currently president); student council; yearbook staff; National Honor Society; Youth Advisory Committee; Post-Secondary Action Council (currently president); prom committee; and dual enrollment student with Mid Michigan Community College.

Community activities: National Honor Society blood drives, volunteer at Lions’ Club pancake breakfasts, Thumb Area Community Theatre volunteer, church volunteer, summer reading program volunteer at Sebewaing Library, senior citizens meals, Walk for Warmth, Fleece & Thank You, Kevin Heinz Community Presentation, National Wildlife Turkey Foundation fundraiser, and volunteer for several Owen-Gage Elementary events, including movie nights, tutoring, career day, Muffins for Mom, Donuts with Dad, Santa’s Workshop, Easter egg hunts, and the 2018 father-daughter dance Future plans: Attend Central Michigan University to major in biology/premed.

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Hometown: Cass City Parents: Tonya and Ben Schott, Bob Crase Extra curricular activities: Excel Dance, National Honors Society, blood drive committee, backpacks president Community activities: Junior Citizen of the Year nominee, Christmas in the Village, craft show, backpack program, concessions, Snow Coming Princess Future plans: Attend Central Michigan University to study speech language pathology.

Hometown: Harbor Beach Parents: Phyllis and Michael Stein Extra curricular activities: Varsity soccer Community activities: Mama Ruth food preparation, Mama Ruth kid’s game worker, K-8 principal selection committee, Harbor Beach concession stand Future plans: Attend Delta College and Northwood University for a bachelor’s degree in finance.

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Haili Gusa

Ubly Community Schools Sponsored by: Mid-Michigan College Hometown: Ubly Parents: Andy and Jeanne Gusa Extra curricular activities: FFA, FCCLA, NHS, Youth Group, 4-H, jazz band, cross country, basketball and track Community activities: Huron County Right to Life youth advocate, Good Shepard Parish member, Community Garden Committee member Future plans: Attend Central Michigan University to double major in dietetics and communication.

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Kacey Haire Cass City Public Schools Sponsored by: Delta College

Hometown: Cass City Parents: Clarke and Karen Haire Extra curricular activities: Volleyball, basketball, softball, mentor, tutor, prom committee, blood drive manager, NHS president, student council vice president, English/academic games Community activities: Mentor program, Christmas in the Village, craft shows, backpack program, football/basketball concessions, basketball/softball clinics, soup kitchen Future plans: Attend Michigan State University to obtain a bachelor’s degree in political science, and then attend law school.

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Ellen Ingram

Bad Axe Schools Sponsored by: Mid-Michigan College Hometown: Bad Axe Parents: Brian and Sarah Ingram Extra curricular activities: During high school, I participated in the track team my junior and senior years. I also participated in the Bad Axe Drama department productions of Beauty and the Beast and the musical Grease. During my senior year, I served on the Positive School Climate (PSC) committee and was a member of Bad Axe High School Interact, a volunteer group that promotes community service. I have also helped to lead a Bible study, Impact, during this past year.

Community activities: I am active in my church, helping with the worship team and also with children’s and YFC activities. Over the past four years, I have

michigansthumb.com helped during the Port Hope Fourth of July Festival and also volunteer every year with Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection. I started working at the Port Hope Mercantile the summer between my junior and senior year and continue to do that on weekends.

Future plans: During the next year, I plan to continue to work full-time, and attend Saginaw Valley State University as a part-time student with a focus on accounting. I plan to also use this time to travel, consider my options for the future, and participate in local community life.

Arisa Osentoski Ubly Community Schools Sponsored by: Delta College

Hometown: Ubly Parents: Roger and Carmel Osentoski Extra curricular activities: Band and NHS Community activities: Huron County Youth Advisory Committee and Good Shepard Youth Group Future plans: Attend Saginaw Valley State University to major in elementary education.

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Bad Axe Schools Sponsored by: McLaren Thumb Region Hometown: Bad Axe Parents: Tom and Sally Britt Extra curricular activities: During high school, I was a fouryear member of JV volleyball, varsity volleyball, and soccer as well as a two-year member on JV basketball. I was a two-year member on a team for the Michigan Elite AAU Volleyball Academy and a one-year member on the Sports Solutions volleyball team. I have served in National Honor Society volunteering at school Red Cross blood drives, wrapping presents for underprivileged children, and C/AN Council fundraising. I was also a board member in Mayor’s Youth Council in which I helped with Nursing Home Craft Days and the pop can drives for hurricane reliefs. I have also been an active member and officer in FFA. I have been the reporter, sentinel and treasurer, and in my years of service, we have been able to put up a livestock barn, volunteer at the community garden, volunteer at project RED, informing younger students about the importance of agriculture, and traveling to numerous contests that will help me with leadership and college life skills.

Community activities: I have volunteered at numerous concession stands that include: Bad Axe Little League Concession Stand, Bad Axe Schools Youth Football Concession Stand, and Bad Axe High School Basketball Concession Stand.

Future plans: In the fall, I plan on attending Michigan State University or the University of Michigan to study pre-nursing then hopefully continue my education after to study nurse anesthetist.

Grant Gascho Laker High School Sponsored by: Mid-Michigan College

Hometown: Bay Port Parents: Lyle and Jeannie Gascho Extra curricular activities: Soccer, marching and concert band, Science Olympiad, track, dual enrollment, academic games, VEX-EDR robotics Community activities: Pigeon River Mennonite Church member and regular attendee, Rotary Interact member, National Honor Society representative Future plans: I plan to attend Central Michigan University this upcoming fall to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering.

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Devin Finkel Harbor Beach Community Schools Sponsored by: Delta College

Hometown: Harbor Beach Parents: Randy and Denise Finkel Extra curricular activities: National Honor Society, football, basketball and baseball Community activities: City-wide cleanups, Zion Lutheran German Dinners and Maritime tents, Red Cross blood drive assistant, and refereeing different basketball tournaments Future plans: Attend Saginaw Valley State University to major in biology, and then work in the medical field.

Rebecca Morgan Caseville Public Schools Sponsored by: Caseville Family Market

Hometown: Caseville Parents: Jessica Morgan and Eric Patterson Extra curricular activities: National Honor Society, student council, yearbook, school newspaper, varsity volleyball and track, robotics, and employed at Walt’s Restaurant Community activities: School-wide recycling project, volunteered at school events (including spaghetti and turkey dinners), Senior Ball volunteer Future plans: Attend the University of Michigan to double major in English and communications, with hopes to become a journalist after college.

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Sadie Souva

Ubly Community Schools Sponsored by: McDonalds Food & Family Hometown: Port Austin Parents: Terry and Traci Souva Extra curricular activities: Softball, volleyball and NHS Community activities: FCCLA Future plans: Attend Northwood University to major in marketing.

Clara Tait

Laker High School Sponsored by: Delta College Hometown: Caseville Parents: Mike and Mary Tait Extra curricular activities: FFA (Region III Officer and Chapter Officer), Science Olympiad (Co-Captain), National Honor Society, Interact, MDOT Bridge Challenge, VEX Robotics, Debate, Laker Media Chief Editor, Band (Pep, concert and marching), Academic Games Community activities: 4-H (ambassador and camp counselor), Huron County Bean Court representative, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Courtney Manor (volunteer and Family Council), American Red Cross,

Pigeon Summerfest (representative) Future plans: I am attending Michigan State University in the fall to pursue a degree in Biochemistry, and after that, I am going to continue my education at Ferris State University to become a pharmacist.

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Chase Rievert

Unionville-Sebewaing Area High School Sponsored by: Mid-Michigan College Hometown: Bay Port Parents: Todd and Marci Rievert Extra curricular activities: National Honor Society, FFA and People Helping People Community activities: National Honor Society fundraisers and usher at Immanuel Lutheran Church Future plans: Study animal science at Michigan State University.

Tyler Schave

Laker High School Sponsored by: McLaren Thumb Region Hometown: Elkton Parents: Terry and Jennifer Schave Extra curricular activities: First Robotics, VEX Robotics, Science Olympiad, Mini IVD, varsity soccer.

Future plans: Attend Lawrence Technological University and major in robotic engineering.

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Andrew Davis

Laker High School Sponsored by: Mid-Michigan College Hometown: Pigeon Parents: Raymond and Susan Davis Extra curricular activities: FFA, varsity soccer and golf, indoor soccer league, Science Olympiad, National Honor Society, Laker Band Community activities: Pigeon Food Pantry, Bad Axe Safe Place, Project R.E.D., Living to Serve Campaign Future plans: Attend Michigan State University and enroll in the MSU Honor College program to major in crop and soil science with a minor in plant, animal, and microbial biotechnology. Following the completion of a four-year degree at MSU, Andrew will transfer to Clemson University to pursue a genetics PhD. Through these accomplishments, he plans to build a career in crop genetics engineering to benefit world food security through biotechnological solutions.

CONGRATULATIONS TO

Andrew, Greta, Heather, Grant, Clara, Tyler, & Andrew FOR MAKING THE TOP 50

Laker Schools are dedicated and committed to challenge and encourage all students to reach their highest potential. Through a comprehensive curriculum and a caring educational environment, Laker students will be prepared to excel in a global society.

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Sean Eugster Deckerville High School Sponsored by: Delta College

Hometown: Carsonville Parents: Ryan and Carrie Eugster Extra curricular activities: National Honor Society, Eastern Thumb Area High School Hockey Legion, Deckerville Prep and Marching bands Community activities: Saint Ave Maria Parish Youth Group Future plans: Attend Central Michigan University for a major in computer science.

Elizabeth Trudeau North Huron Schools Sponsored by: McLaren Thumb Region

Hometown: Kinde Parents: Aimee and Brian Trudeau Extra curricular activities: Volleyball, softball, basketball, band, Youth Advisory Committee, FFA, National Honor Society, student council, Class of 2019 Board Future plans: Will attend Saginaw Valley State University to pursue a career in nursing, then extend her career by either becoming a traveling nurse or a nurse practitioner.

Morgan Etzel

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Council Roofsit, and the Bad Axe Schools Senior Sponsored by: Delta College Ball.

As a Hometown: Bad Axe Mayor’s Parents: Jeff and the late Shari Youth Etzel Council Extra curricular activities: memDuring high school, I was a fourber, I year member of the varsity bashelped ketball team, serving as captain with for my junior and senior years. I Nursing was also a four-year member of Home the softball team and a three-year Craft member of the Saginaw Bay River- Days. I dawgs Softball Team. Additionally, also mentor in a first grade classI have participated in the Bad Axe room.

Drama department, helping with Community activities: I am set design for two years and actactive in my church youth group, ing in the spring musical Grease and have helped with the Faith during my senior year. As a fourGospel Family Fun Festival. The year member of Bad Axe High summer between junior and senior School Student Council, I served as year, I worked for the Bad Axe secretary my junior year and vice Parks and Recs Program as a youth president my senior year, and I camp counselor. volunteered for school spirit activFuture plans: In the fall, I will ities and middle school activity be attending Central Michigan Uninights. As a member of the Bad Axe versity on the Centralis Gold ScholNational Honor Society, I particiarship to study speech-language pated in Clothe-A –Child, the C/AN pathology.

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Hometown: Ubly Parents: Chris and Brenda Stomack Extra curricular activities: Softball, NHS and FFA Community activities: 4-H, EMT for Bingham Township and Central Huron Ambulance Services Future plans: Attend Saginaw Valley State University to major in nursing. Also plans to get a paramedic license.

Hometown: Cass City Parents: Dave Hayes and Kelli Callahan Extra curricular activities: Golf, marching band, science academic games Community activities: RYLA, Tri-County Honors Band, blood drive Future plans: Study aerospace engineering/physics at the University of Michigan

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Jalene Krol

Cass City Public Schools Sponsored by: Mid-Michigan University Hometown: Cass City Parents: Joe and Jamie Krol Extra curricular activities: Volleyball, basketball, softball, marching band, symphony band, jazz band, academic games (math) Community activities: RYLA Mentor Program, youth band, junior church helper, Tri-County Honors Band, blood drive, spaghetti dinner Future plans: Attend Cornerstone University for psychology (marriage and family counseling)

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