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INDEX Belding High School pages 3-10
Beth Haven Baptist Academy page 48 Carson CityCrystal High School pages 11-13 Central Montcalm High School pages 14-17 Grattan Academy page 50 Greenville High School pages 18-32 Fellowship Baptist Academy page 49 Lakeview High School pages 33-35 Montabella High School page 36-39 Tri County High School pages 40-46 Vestaburg High School page 47-48 All graduation photographs and names were provided by each individual school. Any photographs submitted after deadline were not included in this publication.
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GREENVILLE — Mary McDonough has faced physical limitations all her life, but as she now approaches high school graduation, her experiences living with a serious condition will serve a role in informing a wide audience. Mary, 18, was born with cerebral palsy, a condition that at times has her using a wheelchair due to shortened and tightened muscles in her legs. Mary has gone through surgeries, requiring the breaking and resetting of bones, faced stresses no average student would dream of, and worked to live a life that showcases the breaking of barriers. From an early age, Mary needed something in her life to levy the stress of enduring rehabilitation and physical therapy while her classmates went about their normal routines, and in her search, she found that relief in the form of pencil and paper. “Because I couldn’t get involved in a lot of things physically, I used writing as my main expression,” she said. “It was a passion that I found that I was able to eventually excel at.” Mary combined that passion of writing with a family history of being involved in the performing arts. With her mother, Katy McDonough, an elementary school music teacher, Mary had grown up watching concerts, and embraced music from an early age. By the time she entered the sixth grade, she began playing the alto saxophone, and through writing and music, Mary is now a cultured, creative individual ready to embrace college upon graduating from Greenville High School. “I grew up in the performing arts, but I used the knowledge that I learned there in my core education,” she said. “Almost automatically, that translated to English, as I was always in the schools’ gifted writing programs. With those skills and being in the performing arts, I
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Mary McDonough, 18, who was born with cerebral palsy, smiles during her high school band class after playing on the alto saxophone.
found that the two together, it was perfect.” Mary will graduate from Greenville with a 3.33 GPA, silver chord, and will attend Northern Michigan University in Marquette, where she will work to earn a bachelor’s degree with a focus on English. Mary is hoping to eventually use her experiences directly in her writing. Having also been involved in the high school’s drama program, Mary says she intends to focus on writing screenplays, movie scripts, camera shot lists, and elements of that nature, with a focus on her disability. “I’m hoping that I can go out into the public and give a different perspective,” she said. “You see a lot
where if people put a disabled character in a show or a movie or a book, there’s always something where you say, that doesn’t seem realistic, it doesn’t seem like it fits.” Mary now has her sights set on changing that, using her own perspective and experiences. “I’m hoping I can bring a new perspective to something that people don’t normally ask about, that they don’t normally see,” she said. “I just want to put it out there. I’m happy with sharing my experiences, but I want to share my perspective, because it would help so many other people.” In arriving at her career choice, Mary says much of the credit goes to several teachers who have taught her
Greenville senior on her plans to have a career in screenwriting and giving a better perspective on people with disabilities.
over the entire course of her middle school and high school years, specifically gifted writing teacher Charlotte Lothian, middle school band director Jeff Ayres and high school band director Susan Gould. According to Gould, it’s no surprise to her that Mary has not let her own limitations get the best of her. “Mary never made excuses for her situation. She asked lots of questions, and clarified expectations all the time, which was part of her success. She was always communicating with me,” she said. “Mary’s musical experiences will carry on with her, just as they do any student who has the chance to be part of something like band, orchestra or choir. She’s learned the value of team work, how to create a culture of support and acceptance, and how much our gifts as artists impact others.” Gould has gone as far as making sure Mary could participate in the school’s marching band program, allowing her mother to push her in a wheelchair during halftime performances as she played her saxophone. “My passion for teaching comes from my belief that everyone can and should have the opportunity to learn,” she said. “Exclusions are part of my thinking. Mary was a welcome addition to the band. She was fun, positive, and musically accomplished. She gave back so much to the band as a player. It never occurred to me that she should be sidelined for any reason.” Though a direct connection to writing through music may not be evident on the surface, Mary says if it wasn’t for the chance to be a part of a band program, her writing never would have came through in the way that it has. “I tend to put a lot of pressure on myself, and with day-to-day stresses, people like Mrs. Gould and Mr. Ayres can step me back and show me what I should be looking for and what I need,” she said. “The music department in general has been my safe place, since childhood. I think when I graduate, this is going to be the one thing that is really hard to give up.” csmith@staffordgroup.com (616) 548-8277
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Valedictorian Laura McCullum and Salutatorian Sydney Stauffer will be among those addressing the Class of 2016 at Central Montcalm High School’s graduation at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22, in the high school gymnasium. Keynote speaker Amy Meinhardt, superintendent of schools, will be the keynote speaker, saying farewell to the 114 seniors. The graduates have chosen the school colors, green and white, as their class colors and will wear caps and gowns to match. They have chosen the peony as their class flower and “I Lived,” by OneRepublic, as their class song. The class motto is “All our dreams come true if we have courage,” by Walt Disney. Honors Night was Thursday, May 12. Baccalaureate is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, in the Middle School cafeteria. Ben Crouse, youth pastor at Trinity Church in Stanton, will be the featured speaker. NOT PICTURED: Tyler McGuire
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Montabella Montabella Nickolas Stratton, as valedictorian, and Alyvia Karcher, as salutatorian and class president, are the top academic students from the 57 graduating from Montabella High School. Commencement will be 6 p.m. Sunday, June 5, in the elementary school gymnasium. High School Principal Shane Riely will be the featured speaker. The students will also be recognized at 6 p.m. June 2, at Baccalaureate in the high school gymnasium, and Honors Night at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The white rose tipped in blue is the flower for the Class of 2016, and the school colors — navy and white — are the class colors. “Here I Go Again,” by Whitesnake, is the class song. “Quietly chase your dreams, but always know the road that’ll lead you home again,” by Tim McGraw, is the class quote.
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Passion for dancing has shaped Montabella’s O’Malley Ferguson’s life — past, present and future
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‘Malley Ferguson will tell you she’s a good student, looking forward to attending Grand Valley State University in the fall, loves English class, adores her family and loves hanging out with friends. She may even tell you she’s just a typical teen, which may be true ... until she steps into the dance studio. There has always been something that has stood out with the 17-year-old Montabella High School senior. If not the apostrophe in her first name, then it’s her long, red hair, sparkling blue eyes and an infectious smile. But what separates O’Malley the most from the rest of her senior class of about 60 students is her love for — and dedication to — the art of dancing.
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FALLING IN LOVE EARLY
DuHadway Dance Dimensions has been a flourishing business in the MidMichigan area for the past 24 years under the ownership and direction of Jillian and Rob DuHadway. As a young instructor, Jillian worked under the tutorship of dance instructor Linda Lee Abbott, who owned a dance studio in Alma prior to the DuHadways taking it over. The dance studio was built within Linda’s home, which was symbolic in that for years, young dancers, from ages 3 to 18, have dedicated so much of their time at the studio training for recitals and competitions that it became a second home to many of them. They would come from all over Mid-Michigan, from as far as Bay City and DeWitt to as close as Lakeview, Carson City and, of course, Edmore. Since she was 3 years old, O’Malley has been making the 30-minute trip from Edmore to Alma three to four times a week to attend classes and train, oftentimes not arriving home until 10 p.m. that evening. Her mother, Stacy Fournier of Edmore, said, at times, it wasn’t easy, making several sacrifices of family time, but it was well worth it. “I have always loved ballet, but I never danced,” said Stacy, a Montabella graduate. “I love watching dance performances and plays, and when I heard about the DuHadway studio from a friend, I started O’Malley out with classes to see if she’d like it.” It didn’t take long for O’Malley’s mother or instructor to see the little 3-year-old redhead had a real love for dancing. “She’s like our daughter,” Jillian said about O’Malley. “I still remember her when she was 3. She has always loved dancing. You could see it in her eyes then and she’s still the same now. She sucks it all in, taking every opportunity she can to learn from others.” At an early age, O’Malley began learning the many different dance genres — contemporary, lyrical, jazz, ballet, point, tap and hip hop. By age 8, she became a member of the studio’s elite competitive
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dance team, honing her skills and feeding her love of dance. When she reached high school, O’Malley began performing solo dances, both for recital and competition. “She’s always been passionate about dancing,” Stacy said. “It’s been a lot of work, but it’s been a lot of fun for her, too. It’s not just the dancing, though. She loves to dress up in costumes, get all gussied up for recitals and competi-
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What was once a passionate hobby at a young age, dancing now is as serious a dedication as it can be for O’Malley, so much so that she will be studying it further into college, along with special education. That dedication has, at times, brought
some hardships for O’Malley, who says there are times she struggles with trying to fit in all other aspects of her life, including homework and sleep. But she believes she has gained much more than she has sacrificed over the years. “It’s taught me so much, especially about myself,” she said. “Aside from the dance aspect of it, I’ve learned how to See Dancing, Page 38
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Montabella High School senior O’Malley Ferguson will attend Grand Valley State University in the fall to futher her dancing career as well as study special education.
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Having overcome a stress fracture in her foot in December, Montabella High School senior O’Malley Ferguson was able to compete in a solo routine at a competition in February in Toledo, Ohio, earning a third place finish on the day.
Dancing Continued from Page 37 manage my time, how to get everything done while dealing with a strenuous activity, and I’ve learned how to deal with people and form relationships with them.” Though O’Malley admits there have been times she’s thought about taking a break from dancing, she’s glad she stuck with it, mostly because when she is stressed out, it’s dancing that can help her escape the realities of life. “It’s my getaway,” she said. “When I’m stressed out about school or stressed out because of family, or anything like that, it’s just something I can go to that takes my mind off it and I just go and dance. It relieves all stress, any problems that I’m having, or any doubts I’m having; I can just get away from it all and dance.” Once the music begins and her body starts in a rhythmic motion, the rest of the world could crumble at her feet and she might not even notice, or care. “There’s no place I’d rather be,” O’Malley said. “Everything is clear. There’s no gray area.” Her mother said she has always loved that her daughter has never lost her passion to dance and has shown the dedication to stick with it, however, it’s O’Malley’s ability to keep the rest of her life balanced at the same time that has really impressed her. “I’m am so proud of her,” Stacy said. “She has blossomed into a beautiful person because of dancing.
What I love most is that she has become a complete, well-minded person because of it. And she’s been a great student, great with scheduling her time. She’s been so self-sufficient.”
ONE MORE TIME Having performed solos as a sophomore and junior, O’Malley will once again take on the challenge in her final year in high school. After a performing in a recital in June at Central Michigan University with her studio dancers, O’Malley will begin focusing solely on training for nationals, which will be in Sandusky, Ohio, in the first week July. She will perform a routine with a small group from DuHadway Dance Dimensions but will also compete in a solo dance, performing a contemporary dance choreographed by Rachel Pawson of Alma, who is now a professional dancer in Detroit. For O’Malley, solos are not stressful, not to her, anyway. Not even a stress fracture to her foot she suffered earlier this winter can shake her confidence. “I don’t have stage fright when I’m up there,” she said. “It’s funny because I’ll get nervous going up in front of class to give a speech, but I can dance in front of a hundred-plus people.” The most difficult obstacle about solos is just getting through the whole routine, she said.
“Having the stamina to get through it and make sure I breath, that’s the hardest part about it,” she said. O’Malley’s favorite dance genres are contemporary and jazz, although her instructor says she’s the package deal when it comes to talented dancers. “As she has grown up, O’Malley has come into her own as far as individual style,” Jillian said. “She may say contemporary or jazz is her favorite genre to dance to, but she’s well-rounded. She can do tap, ballet, hip hop; she can do all the genres pretty well. She’s equally strong in everything. “She has the abilities to be a professional dancer,” Jillian added. “She has the skill set and natural abilities to do it. It’s up to her to do something with it.” For O’Malley, that’s the plan. “After college, I see myself dancing with a dance company or working at a dance studio teaching others,” she said. “I’d like to be a teaching figure to other kids. “I always love seeing all of my instructors at the competitions with us, helping us, supporting us and I want to be that figure for someone else.” Along with her mother, O’Malley’s family includes her father, Ryan Fournier of Mount Pleasant, and her 13-year-old brother, McKeegan. scoop@staffordgroup.com (616) 548-8279
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Hannah McFarland
Nicholas McGhan
Britney McNay
Gage Mendez
Maria Mendez
Joshua Meredith
Chase Michalski
Camron Miller
Carson Mock
Heather Moore
Cody Moyer
Morgan Murphy
Elizabeth Nagy
Noelle Olsen
Chelsea Otten
Anna Overbeek
Zachary Owens
Michael Parker
CONGRATULATIONS
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Montcalm & Ionia County Graduation Ceremony ..... May
31, 2016 Greenville High School Auditorium ............................ 7:00 pm Keynote Speaker ........ Superintendent of Belding Area Schools, Sara
Shriver
Belding AreA SchoolS Samantha Andres, Blair Ashley, Margaretta Bates, Tiffany Bush, Jade Kiko, Sarah Ritz, Devin Thomsen, Anna Hoven, Jocelyn Rigg, Tyler Anderson, Brittany Yarhouse, Sarah Moon, Nadia Rassat, Rosalba Torres
lAkeview coMMunity SchoolS Anabelle Northrup, Hannah Morgan, McKayla Denman, Whitney Franklin, Nicholas Gilbert, Kirsten Jackson Holly Moore, Iretha Wyman, Autumn Reiffer, Alexis Jones, Tori Solmonson, Ray Fish, Brandon Stressman
centrAl MontcAlM PuBlic SchoolS Trisha Cooper, Mercedes Mast, Codey Schodowski
MontABellA coMMunity SchoolS Matthew Crosby, Tiayana Dalrymple, Shasta Lunsted
ioniA PuBlic SchoolS Kaylie McCoy, Alysse Helmus, Mareesa VanSiclen, Paige Hart, Theresa Townsend
tri county AreA SchoolS Nickolas Hale, Kieley Putmon, Chelsey Ogden, Cheyenne Jackson, Chad Sissell, Somer Barnes, Nicole Tower
veStABurg coMMunity SchoolS Kiley Ingraham, Anthony TreDenick
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Aubrey Holsworth-Patterson
Arthur Perkins
Zachariah Perkins
Dustin Prins
Logan Reed
Skylar Reed
Chase Richard
Katelyne Rollston
DoShaun Routsaw
Felicia Rubingh
Logan Rudicil
Molly Ryan
Nutsatee Saibuator
Erin Scheidel
David Schnicke
Shyanne Scott
Mackenzie Semposki
Lauren Seymour
Jacob Sickelsteel
Jordan Smith
Sylvia Smith
Erin Snyder
Tyler Sosnowski
Autumn Stearns
Danielle Stewart
Adrianna Straub
Taylor Stressman
Sarah Strutzel
Emily Sturgeon
Joseph Sytsma
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Brittney Terry
Lena Thompson
Justin Thurston
Ryan VanderMeulen
Jamie VanSetters
Staci Viers
Taylor Wagner
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Vet tech students accept internships at KC Zoo
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Graduating Baker College veterinary technology students, from left, Kaylee McCollum and Wilhelmina Klett will intern at the Kansas City Zoo, one of the nation’s largest.
College of Muskegon president. “For students who want careers working with exotic animals, interning at such a large and diverse zoo is a dream come true. We are gratified to know that our students have gained the credentials necessary to fulfill those dreams.” The internships will include a broad range of veterinary tasks and responsibilities with many species of animals. Each student will spend more than 400 hours of hands-on training that includes participating in immobilization procedures, anesthesia, radiography, preventative health, phlebotomy and more.
Klett and McCollum are passionate about their future careers and hope to work at zoos. Klett said the diversity of the animals is a big part of why she is excited to begin her internship. “I am most looking forward to learning more about the many species housed at the Kansas City Zoo, especially the new baby chimpanzee born this year,” said Klett. “I am also excited for ‘keeper days’ when I get to work side-byside with multiple zookeepers and learn what their jobs entail.” McCollum said she is especially glad she chose Baker College because the training is exactly what she
needed to get great experience through great internships. “The Baker College program has taught me a lot about exotic animals and their veterinary care,” she said. “I am currently interning at John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids where I have had amazing opportunities and experiences. In Kansas City I am looking forward to the work being hands on every day. It is going to be a great look into what working in the field is really like.” Klett and McCollum plan to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam this summer. In Michigan, those who pass the exam become Licensed Veterinary Technicians or LVTs. The veterinary technology profession is diverse, and opportunities for technicians are extremely varied. Career opportunities exist within, but are not limited to small and large animal hospitals, zoos, animal parks, research, education, pharmaceuticals and the military. For more information about the Baker College veterinary technology program, contact Kathy Jacobson in the admissions office at kathy.jacobson@baker.edu or (231) 777-5200, or visitwww.baker.edu.
Ferris OKs nursing, brew management degrees By The Associated Press
BIG RAPIDS — Trustees for Ferris State University have given approval to add a doctorate of nursing practice and an associate degree in brew management. The Grand Rapids Press reported Monday that the doctorate program is designed to take three years and be online and part-time.
Students would start enrolling in fall 2017. According to the university, an industry need is expected to be met by the new associate degree of applied science in professional brew management. Paul Blake, provost and vice president for academic affairs, says the degree will “provide entry into one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry.”
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MUSKEGON — Two students in the Baker College of Muskegon associate veterinary technology program have accepted 12-week internships at the Kansas City Zoo, one of the nation’s largest. Wilhelmina Klett of Holland will begin the internship June 14, four days after graduating; Kaylee McCollum of Muskegon will also graduate in June and will begin her internship in September. The Kansas City Zoo, Kansas City, Missouri, is a 202-acre nature sanctuary. Among its many honors is its inclusion in “America’s Best Zoos 2008,” with a number-one ranking for viewing chimpanzees and kangaroos and in “African Animals and Exhibits.” The zoo was also among the top 10 for “Australian Animals and Exhibits” and “Pachyderms: Elephants, Rhinos, Hippos.” Famed ape expert Jane Goodall said that the zoo has “one of the finest chimpanzee exhibits in North America.” “This is an extraordinary opportunity for these dedicated students and is a positive reflection of Baker College’s veterinary technology program,” said Lee Coggin, J.D., Baker
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Vestaburg Vestaburg Jacie Bissell and Cammi Clouse will reign as valedictorians of the Vestaburg Class of 2016, and Allison Keyes earned salutatorian honors. The top three academic students will address the graduating class of 57 at commencement at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 5, in the high school gymnasium. Baccalaureate is tentatively scheduled for Friday, June 3. The seniors have chosen the red rose as their class flower and red and silver as their class colors. “Forever Young,” by JayZ, is the class song and “Remember how far you have come, not just how far you have to go. You may not be where you want to be, but neither are you where you used to be,” is the class quote. Senior Honors Night is 6:30 p.m. May 25, in the high school gymnasium.
Marcus Benavidez
Jacie Bissell
Ashley Blanks
Elizabeth Brauher
Kassidy Carll
Jake Chase
Caitlin Clouse
Cammi Clouse
Nicole Cooley
Emily Deal
Jennifer Denman
Derek Donley
Collin Dove
Heather Fishburn
Troy Freeman
Timothy Gondek
Katie Grover
Patrick Haas
Kenneth Hale
Everett Hammond
Kodie Hansen
Xochitl Hernandez
Jonathon Hewitt
Ta’Kyla Irwin
Hayden Jenison
Zachary Johnston
Trevor Ketner
Allison Keyes
Mikayla Kilchermann
Jordan Marshall
Johannah McCarty
Seth Patton
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Beth Haven Baptist Academy
Beth Haven Ciarra Petersen
Zackary Peterson
Baptist Academy
Bailey Phillips
Samantha Kellogg
Tyler Ruckle
Trevor Seeley
Andrew Smith
Beth Haven Baptist Academy will have 2016 graduation at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 29, at the church. Former teacher and school principal Jacob Chavez will be the featured speaker. The four seniors have chosen royal blue and silver as their class colors and the white rose as their class flower. “The Star Spangled Banner” will be the song for the Class of 2016. Proverbs 22:1: “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver or gold,” is the class verse.
Steve Marticorena
Alexander Steed
Scott Stewart
Hunter Throop
Sterling Morris
Karen Tipton
Riccardo Tosato
Bailey Turnwald
Byron VanHorn
Kylee Wentworth
Shelby Wilmot
Hunter Winkelman
Brandon Wrisley
Johanna Snyder
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Fellowship Baptist Academy
Fellowship
Baptist Academy
Samantha Chandler
Abbie DeVries
Kik Panatda Khrueakaew
Charity Miller
Noah Howdyshell
Inji Kang
Kyle Prichard
Miranda Rogers
Phil Howdyshell will be the keynote speaker at Fellowship Baptist Academy 2016 graduation ceremonies. He will give a commencement address to the nine 2016 graduates. Valedictorian Tom Ross and Salutatorian Kyle Prichard will also give graduation speeches. Graduation will be at 7 p.m. Friday, May 27, at the church. The seniors have chosen the sunflower as their class flower. They have also picked sky blue as their class color. Jeremiah 29:11: “’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” has been chosen as the class verse and “Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire,” by Jennifer Lee is the Class of 2016 motto. The class song is “Dare You to Move,” by Switchfoot.
Vacation trip to Cuba influences Belding’s Loser wraps up a high Vestaburg senior’s career goals school career of helping others By Lori Hansen
By Lori Hansen
Daily News correspondent
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VESTABURG — Jacie Bissell says some of the best things about high school are networking, and figuring out how to get done what she wants to do. The 18-year-old senior knows that once she sets her mind on something, she only has to figure out how she is going to get there. “Jacie is self-motivated, and very driven,” said Brandon Hubbard, superintendent of Vestaburg Community Schools. “Once she has single mindedly set her sights on a goal, she will do all she can to reach it.” Right now, Bissell, the daughter of Brent and Katie Bissell, has set her goals on attending Calvin College in the fall to major in biology. “I chose biology because Calvin does not have a premed major. I knew I wanted to be immersed with other like-minded students. I like how Calvin has a friendly, studious, and Christian student body,” said Bissell, who is co-valedictorian of the Class of 2016. With that major, she hopes to apply to medical school, and once she has her medical degree, she plans to travel the world, providing medical care for those less fortunate.
BELDING — Rebecca “Becca” Loser is a graduating senior from Belding High School and hopes to pursue a career in nonprofit management and global studies. She chooses that word “hopes” very carefully as she realizes that many graduates change their majors and many adults change careers. “I’m going to Western Michigan University, and that is what I will start out in,” said Loser, 18, the daughter of Patricia and John Loser, “and then we’ll see what happens.” The carefree attitude, however, doesn’t mean that Loser hasn’t thought it through or is nonchalant, but instead shows realistic forethought and planning. This kind of thinking has been a boon during her high school years as she served as president of the National Honor Society, president of the Drama Club, president of Student Council, brass captain for marching band, and is in Future Farmers of America, where she won an essay contest on the topic of Hunger in America. “Becca is one of the most positive, uplifting students,” said Belding High School Principal
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Jacie Bissell is a member of Michigan Ski for Life, where she volunteers to help those with disabilities still enjoy the sport.
Bissell had a taste of that career when she and her parents went on a two-week mission trip to Cuba, a celebration of her 18th birthday. Bissell volunteers at her church children’s program, Friends. She is president of the National Honor Society, president of the student council, and is on the school softball, volleyball, ski team, and Model UN teams, and volunteers for Backpack Buddies and Cool to Be Kind programs. One of her favorite activities is volunteering for Michigan Ski for Life, and program where skiers help those with disabilities enjoy the winter pastime. “I worked as a ski guide for a blind woman,” said Bissell. “She is an all-around
young lady, who is a role model for others and who works hard at everything she does,” said Hubbard. Along with high school, she has already completed 25 college credits. “I have never had problems with my grades, but I am not afraid of saying no to hanging out with friends to finish my school work. I have also worked on homework on the weekends,” she said. Packing her senior year with leadership roles, academic goals, athletics, volunteerism and church activities, Bissell’s advice for the 2017 seniors is “Enjoy your senior year; you will not get it back. Make the most of it and do not be afraid of the future.” Daily News correspondent Lori Hansen is a Greenville area resident.
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Becca Loser has been involved in athletics, and many extracurricular activities throughout her high school career, but still likes to kick back sometimes.
Brett Zuver. “She is involved in nearly every extracurricular activity there is, and is a very wellrounded young lady.” But it is through programs like Ionia County Trail Blazers, Big Brother/ Big Sisters and the school LINK program where she honed in on her possible college major. “The Trailblazers is a program where you help disabled people participate in sports,” said Loser, who played golf her freshmen year and ran track her sophomore and junior year. “I found out athletics really isn’t my thing, but I enjoy helping other people find the joy in it.” Loser, a french horn player and 2016 Homecoming Queen, also
paired up with students with disabilities through LINK, a program that pairs up older high school students with students new to the building. “Becca is the kind of student who makes everyone feel welcome,” said Zuver. “Her kindness and respect for each and every one is unbelievable. She walks down the halls and smiles and waves at everyone, and has this way about her that when she talks with a student, she makes them feel important. She is a great student to have in our school.” Loser also volunteers for Vacation Bible School at her church Saranac Community Church, and See Belding Senior, Page 50
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Grattan Academy
Grattan Academy Valedictorian Josiah Jacobsson and Salutatorian Nikolas Worden are the top academic seniors for the Grattan Academy Class of 2016 and will give commencement speeches at graduation at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, in the high school gymnasium. The Class of 2016 has 22 graduating seniors. The school-wide assembly at 1:30 p.m. May 25, will honor the seniors and other high school classmates at an Honors Assembly. The Class of 2016 has opted for the orchid as their class flower, gold and crimson as their class colors, and “Never Gonna Give You Up,” by Rick Astley, as their class song. A keynote speaker for graduation has not yet been announced.
Espen Andersen
Cheyenne Dickinson
Stella DiLuca
Bhandita Divari
Zakariah Elenbaas
Daniel Garcia
Alexis Gavitt
Iida Helander
Josiah Jacobsson
Andrew Kleck
Austin Kuiper
Hayley Lilly
Sebastian Soerensen
James Steiner
Lacey Storey
Rio Suzuki
Devon Hoard
Roberto Y Teran Mier
Austin Hudson
Jaquelle Reisner
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participates in youth group there. There are plans in the works for her and her sister to sing a duet there as they are both home this summer. She has worked for many summers at Portage Lake Bible Camp, and will return to work in the kitchen this summer. As she walked through the halls of her school, smiling and greeting each student, she pointed out the hallway of art work created by art students, and the unique décor in the cafeteria, and bragged about the re-vamped construction of the school done during her four years there. But the place she was most pleased with, the
place she calls her part of the school, is the drama wing, where she recently had a role in “Singing In The Rain” and had the part of Frenchy in the classic play “Grease,” among other productions. “I am so proud of our auditorium and stage,” Loser said, beaming, “This is where so many dreams come true.” And for Loser, whether she someday works for a non-profit organization helping disabled children or finds a career in global studies, feeding hungry children, or something completely different, she is dreaming. Daily News correspondent Lori Hansen is a Greenville area resident.
By Metro Creative
Education experts are well versed in the benefits of students staying in school and graduating. Career opportunities are greater for those with diplomas, and much emphasis has been placed on improving school graduation rates. Data compiled by National Public Radio revealed that stepping in early to keep a student on track can pay off down the road. It is believed that warning signs that predict a child’s chance of graduating high school may surface as early as the first grade. Many have dubbed these signs ABCs, for Attendance, Behavior and Classwork. There has been a growing demand for school systems to develop warning indicators for students in elementary school, according to researchers leading early warning and dropout prevention work at the American Institutes for Research. Students with poor attendance records; behavior issues, including meeting with the
principal or getting suspended; and who continually fail or do not perform well in the classroom may be more likely to drop out of school at an early age. It should be noted that ABCs are only one measure of a child’s potential graduation rate. But early intervention by teachers, coaches or tutors may help steer students down different, more successful paths.
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