2023 Graduation • Bear Lake • Brethren • Casman Academy • Manistee Catholic Central • Manistee • Onekama • West Shore Community College Featuring Graduates From: Congratulations Class of 2023!
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BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
BEAR LAKE
TOP STUDENTS
Taylor Merrill
Alexia Rineer
Conzuelo Magana Garcia
Victoria Hall
Ethaniel Ruiz
Riley Kilbourn
Makayla Omar
Dafne Yanez Chavez
Dylan Croschere
Edward Omar
CLASS COLORS
Lavender and Sage
CLASS SONG
“I Lived” by OneRepublic
CLASS FLOWER
White Gerbera Daisy
CLASS MOTTO
“Yesterday was history. Tomorrow is a mystery. But today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present.”
Master Oogway - Kung Fu Panda
VALEDICTORIAN
Taylor Marie Merrill
SALUTATORIAN
Alexia Leigh Rineer
BACCALAUREATE CEREMONY
May 23th at 7:30 at Bear Lake United Methodist Church
GRADUATION CEREMONY
May 26th at 7:30 at Bear Lake High School
CONGRATS BEAR LAKE GRADUATES!
ENJOY YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE!
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BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
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Dylan Croschere
Connor Alfman
Lydia Deleeuw
lrene Banon
Gabriel Aguilar
Bull Aspen Brave
Riley Kilbourn
Alexia Rineer
Ethaniel Ruiz
Travis Hughey
Keegin Johnson
Victoria Hall
Taylor Merrill
Madeline Meszaros
Edward Omar
Amara Lopez Garcia Conzuelo Magana
Makayla Omar
Co ngratulatio ns Bear Lake Class o f 2023!
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2023 GRADUATION EDITION • MANISTEE NEWS ADVOCATE 6 BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL Aven Sensing Bryce Tracy Thibaut Salvi Chavez Dafne Yanez 231-644-8103 208 W Parkdale Manistee (231) 889-4981 www.HopwoodsHeatingAndCoolingInc.com Education is the most weaponpowerfulwhich you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela
BRETHREN HIGH SCHOOL
BRETHREN TOP STUDENTS
Jane Amstutz
Clayton Mobley
Cora Scott
Maddax Fitzgerald
Sydney Bialik
Ally Osga
Sarah King
Ashlynn Wardie
Sophia Fischer
Aidan Wenzel
CLASS COLOR
Maroon
CLASS SONG
“Take me home, country roads”
- John Denver
CLASS FLOWER White rose
CLASS MOTTO
“You gotta live it big time”
- Big Time Rush
VALEDICTORIAN
Jane Amstutz
Clayton Mobley
Cora Scott
SALUTATORIAN
Maddax Fitzgerald
GRADUATION CEREMONY
May 26th at 6:00pm at Brethren High School
BACCALAUREATE CEREMONY
May 26th at 8:00am at Epworth United Methodist Church
Congratulations to Christian Sprague and the rest of the Class of 2023!
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CONGR AT UL AT IONS BR ET HR EN HIGH SCHOOL CL AS S OF 2023!
BRETHREN HIGH SCHOOL
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Maddax Fitzgerald
Sophia Fischer
Bryce Dysard
Robert Clark
Nate Casto
Owen Bunting
Tyler Fraley
Tommaso Franzoso
Allana Graeff
Meridee Gutowski
Bella Hernandez
Dylan Jane
Sarah King Alyssa Lewis
Kiara Barke
Sydney Bialik
Brooklynn Blair
Jane Amstutz
Conner Lindeman
Jacob Lindeman
Gabe Bednarczyk
Adam Workman
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Clayton Mobley
Kennedy Myers
QayShawn Moore
Ally Osga
Benedetta Pasquinuzzi
Kash Peck
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Congratulations
Ashlynn Michael on going from Bob cat to Bulldog!
You’ve made it to the finish line and it’s time to take a breath before you start a new race.
We are extremely proud of everything that you’ve accomplished and are excited for what the future holds for you. Always remember that we love you!
Lov e, Dad, Mom & Mackenna
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BRETHREN HIGH SCHOOL
James Petrimoulx
Kaleb Redman
Kaden Redman
Cora Scott
Ava Richardson
Landon Sexton
Christian Sprague Lucas Stapley
2023 GRADUATION EDITION • MANISTEE NEWS ADVOCATE 11 Best Wishes to the Class of 2023 Here’s to a happy graduation and a bright future! K aleva Norman Dickson Schools Small School, BIG FAMILY! 4400 N. High Bridge Rd, Brethern • 477-5353 • knd.manistee.org Wishing all our graduates continued success as you tur n the page to an e xciting new chapter. Best of luck today and always. BRETHREN HIGH SCHOOL
Veronica Valentino
Ashlynn Wardie
Jessica Watson
Aidan Wenzel
Tait Young
CASMAN ACADEMY
CLASS COLORS
Blue & Green
CLASS SONG
“Believer”- Imagine Dragons
CLASS FLOWER
Carnation
NOT PICTURED
Malee Rae Reed
Congratulations on Your Graduation!
Whatever life throws at you, never forget what you’ve accomplished, it will remind you that you have the strength to push through any challenge. On to the next chapter of your life!
Best wishes everyone at CASMAN ACADEMY
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Olivia Paytner
Jonald Wilson, Jr.
MANISTEE CATHOLIC TOP STUDENTS
MANISTEE CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY
Kaylyn Johnson
Emily Miller
Leah Stickney
Ashley VanAelst
Lee Pizana
Kaitlin Duke
Ana Watkins
Abigail Logan
Matthew Gunia
David Kosla
CLASS COLORS
Punch Pink
CLASS SONG
“Party in the USA” - Miley Cyrus
CLASS FLOWER
Pink and White Carnation
CLASS MOTTO
Psalm 20:4 May He give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
VALEDICTORIAN
Kaylyn Johnson
SALUTATORIAN
Emily Miller
May 26th at 7:00pm at Manistee Catholic Central gymnasium
BACCALAUREATE CEREMONY
May 24th at 5:30
Divine Mercy Parish
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Matthew Gunia
Kaylyn Johnson
Kaitlin Duke
Diego Gamarra Garcia-Echeverria
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Leah Stickney Nicholas Sturgeon
As you turn the page to the next chapter, the future is yours to write. Fill it with new experiences, good people and rewarding choices that help make the world a better place. CONGRATULATIONS A SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO EMILY MILLER! WE ARE SO VERY PROUD OF YOU! Best wishes to all of the dedicated seniors who are celebrating their graduation today! Our team is skilled in all areas of individual and business tax planning and preparation, reviews, bookkeeping and payroll ser vices, business start-ups and valuations, estate planning and more n David L. Richards, CPA, ABV - Krista D McDougall, CPA n A fresh approach to accounting and financial management 231-723-6275 475 Water Street n Manistee, MI 49660 richardsandmcdougallcpa.com 231-723-7743 Remember that the best is yet to come,so enjoy your special day, and please celebrate responsibly! Today we’re celebrating you, graduates! Congratulations on this milestone achievement and all of the accomplishments you’ve worked for along the way. Trusted Chiropractic Care Emily
Ashley VanAelst Ana Watkins
Miller Lee Pizano
MANISTEE HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS COLORS
Blue & Gold
CLASS SONG
“The Pursuit of Happiness” - Kid Cudi
CLASS FLOWER
Lily of the Valley
CLASS MOTTO
“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” - CS Lewis
VALEDICTORIAN
Jeffrey Huber
SALUTATORIAN
Maya Bradley
BACCALAUREATE CEREMONY
Friday May 19 5pm at Faith Covenant Church
GRADUATION CEREMONY
Friday. May 19 7pm at Manistee Middle High School
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There is nothing more beautiful than finding your course as you believe you bob aimlessly in the current. Wouldn’t you know that your path was there all along, waiting for you to knock, waiting for you to become.
~Jodie Foster
MANISTEE HIGH SCHOOL
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Aubrey Anderson Arnaud Anjarry
Tuong Bach
Joane Banuelos
Lander Belaza Arana
Branden Belt
Trevor Adamczak
William Babcock
Thomas Beatty II
Austin Benitez
Mariah Bialik
Jordan Bladzik
Maya Bradley Benjamin Ceplina
Sullivan Cipcic
Carol Burton
Gabriel Calkins
Meridith Dalke
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Lilia Delcourt
Ethan Edmondson
Maria Domingues
Larissa Edmondson
Lorena Dudas
Logan Edmondson
Carson Eskridge
Francesca Ferraro
MANISTEE HIGH SCHOOL
“The future is always uncertain, but we who celebrate what you have done, who celebrate all of your achievements, we are certain of one thing on this day: You will not let us down.”
~Tom Hanks
Wishing This Year’s Graduates Great Happiness & Success
Hats
We’re
We’ve Got To Hand It To You...
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proud of your accomplishments, and we wish you all the best!
off to the students whose hard work and dedication have led them to this milestone achievement. May the classroom and life lessons you’ve learned from your peers, parents and teachers here guide you toward continued success as you take the next step. FREE ESTIMATES ronbrownandsons @ gmail.com n ns gma l.com P.O. Box 254,17443 Pleasanton Hwy Bear Lake, MI 49614 Phone: (231) 864-2275 • 1-800-968-2275 Fax: (231) 864-3695
MANISTEE HIGH SCHOOL Abby
Matthew
Rafael
Goodspeed
Carter
Andrea
You’ve struggled, worked hard, studied late and made sacrifices and now you’re graduating. There will be more challenges in store for you, but with your education and hard work, nothing is beyond your reach.
Fisk Mattie Garber
Gardner
Goncalves Alto
Megan Haner
Fredericks
Froncek Sievert
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Anna Herberger
Jeffrey Huber
Tatum Jensen
Phoenix Inman
Lauren Judkins
Johnathan Hernandez Cruz
Elliot Hoeflinger
Ashtyn Janis
Allison Kelley
Donavyn Kirchinger
Ashlee Kissinger Kelly Kolk
MANISTEE HIGH SCHOOL
2023 GRADUATION EDITION • MANISTEE NEWS ADVOCATE 20 www.com fort cen t ermanis t ee.com Nice work, Graduates! US 31 North • Manistee 231-723-8391 221 Parkdale Ave. Manistee 723-6239 www.bigalspizza.net Our All-Star Graduates Saluting Congratulations on this stellar achievement! We know you’ve worked hard to get here, and we wish you a happy graduation. MANISTEE HIGH SCHOOL Verda
Korzeniewski
Conner Lindeman Alexander Ludwig
Jazlyn Madsen
Dylan Madsen
Gres Mandelli
Brenna Lind Jacob Lindeman
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Addison Martin
Andrew McGaffigan
Nancy Neumann
Lola Piper
Matthew Meads
Will Osborne
Tyler Protasiewicz
James Martin
Muriel McColl
Lauren Mezeske Pilvi Parantainen
Zoe Rabeler
MANISTEE HIGH SCHOOL
Congrats!
As you celebrate the culmination of so much hard work and dedication, we wish you a joyful day and a rewarding future.
Congratulations and best of luck!
Congratulations Robert David!
My God bless you with good fortune.
Go Robert!
Love, Grandma Schmidt
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Bianca Racito
Johannes Reuting
Abigail Robinson
Robert Schmidt
Annie Reynolds
Andy Romero
Claire Scott
Kristina Rackow Aiden Radlinski
Yann Robin Benjamin Schlaff
Hailie Shack
MANISTEE HIGH SCHOOL
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Nicolo Sidoti
Brandon Sullivan
Isaiz Tomey
Caden VanSickle
Conner Sutter
Henrique Tonoli
Maygan Vasquez
Ryder Skocelas
Brian Spruce
Connolly Thuemmel
Matthew Tuka
Olivia Vasquez
CONGRATULATIONS ANDREW! LOVE, GRANDMA, GRANDPA AND EMILY Love, Dad, Mom,
Ben Congratulations on your graduation! We are so proud of you! Emily Sullivan class of 2023 lass Congratulations
MANISTEE HIGH SCHOOL
and
MANISTEE HIGH SCHOOL
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Felicia Washburn
DeOndrea Watson
Lacey Zimmerman
Kyle Wojcik
Adam Workman
Mitchell Ziehm
Jarod Wright
CLASS COLORS
White & Blue
CLASS SONG
“Good Life” - OneRepublic
CLASS FLOWER
White Rose
CLASS MOTTO
“If you’re not first, you’re last”
- Ricky Bobby
VALEDICTORIAN
Madison Gutowski
Cheryl Showalter
SALUTATORIANS
Ryan Petrosky GRADUATION
CEREMONY
May 22nd at 2:00pm at Onekama High School
BACCALAUREATE
CEREMONY
May 4, 2023 at the Portage Lake Bible Camp
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ONEKAMA HIGH SCHOOL (231)
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Carly Bennett
Jazline Bredbanner
Noel Cebula
Camila Cerrutti
Sawyer Christensen
Laketon Cordes
Nathan Corey
Johnathan DeVoll
www.com fort cen t ermanis t ee.com Nice work, Graduates! US 31 North • Manistee 231-723-8391
Adam Domres Jacob Evans
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Hanaa Fraly
Kennedy Gramza
Dante Gray
Chiara Grilanda
Madison Gutowski
Jenna Hanyes
ONEKAMA HIGH SCHOOL
Vincent Jans
Jayden Johnson
Mercedes McLeod
Chloe McPherson
Ryan Petrosky
Bryce Pringle
Abigal Pruyne
Jhon Rivas
Cheryl Showalter
Landen Weaver
WEST SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2023 GRADUATING CLASS
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED ARTS & SCIENCES
Accounting
Heather Hansen-Foggo Business
Administration
Matthew Fitch
Davis Webster
Moriah Motyka
Business Skills
Tara Fink
Amber Forbes
Early Childhood Education
Mikayla Collins
Diana Solis
Jasmin Burgos
Delaney Bryce
Mary Hiddema
Dylana Kelso
Electrical/Electronic Systems
Todd Hundley
Game Design and Animation
Andrew Sarabia
General Studies
Lisa Kaczmarek
Emily Rankin
Law Enforcement
Darwin Mitchell
Makayla Gibson
Brendan Nienhuis
David Robinson
Jacob Lesinski
Gavin Porter
Noah Noble
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dawson Segraves
Jacqueline Leese
Gabriella Sutter
Sarah Eguez Suarez
Kennedi Hansen
Bailey Streeter
Maudie McLaughlin
Rachel Fockler
Emily Nagel
Carly Kalkauski
Maritza Vaquera
Viridiana Ortega-Rubio
Tracey Lhamon
Danielle Oleniczak
Savannah Clemons
Gina VanderKodde
Madalynn Twining
Margherita Hill
Kayla Reed
Breanna Domin
Jesse Schmidt
Liberty Patterson
Jacob Molina
Delaney Bryce
Mckenzie Hurd
Cody Ashcraft
Alissa Aparicio
Elizabeth Bouye
Hanna Ashley
Mary Fruk
Russell Schade
Kaya Watkins
Elayna Johnson
Athena Dila
Meagan Ely
Cydney Schmock
Priscila Salgado
Aaron Facundo
Ashley Erickson
Trevor Carrier
Rachel Kruk
Roth Riley
Marketing/ Management
Megan Zalis
Shelby Fraly
Gabrielle Perez
Amanda Cantu
Nicole Nelson
Crystal Davis
Mechanical Systems
Jacob Purple
Medical Office Biller/ Coder
Lisa Kaczmarek
Christine Juhl
Marianne Spruce
Medical Office
Information Systems
Ally Bruursema
Jessica Wood
Danielle Peterson
Multi-Skilled Health Care
Alexis Kitchen
Nursing - RN
Christina Pimentel
Zechariah Kmiecik
Madalyn Flewelling
Dominique
VanDenHeuvel-Harjes
Lyndsey Korson
Alyson VanDerZanden
Evan McKinley
Megan Faber
Kelly Yost
Brooke Mallison
Bridget Ball
Chantel Brown
Amanda Mears
Lindsay Holmquist
Brianne Krumins
Ashley Maser
Lydia Pant
Jessica Cregg
Brianna Hindman
Grace Huffman
Gabriella Gonzalez
Thomas Lawler
Caitlyn Walter
Aisha Porwolik
Hannah Scharp
Miranda Heyer
Chau Nguyen
Office Information Systems
Jody Porter
Traci McIntyre
Paramedic
Grant Johnson
Practical Nursing
Mckayla Wilson
Nynisha Patterson
Bradley Baron
Mikayla Harrison
Kendra Strait
Kathryn Smith
Andrea Carnes
Tamara Guevara
Brandi Cressell
Savannah Bice
Sydney Linke
Chloe Mackinder
Scott Sturgill
Moira O’Brien
Amy Taylor
Amiee Patulski
Kimberley Masunas
Erin Lewis
Billie Gajewski
Olivia Hickman
Tara Picard
Precision Machine Technology
Joseph Nickelson
Wyatt Underhill
Science
Ryleigh ContrerasCrawford
Cayden Gray
Jaxon Tucker
Molly Cohoon
Cloe Frederick
Ella Olmstead
Athena Dila
Aidyn Terry
Ezekiel Foisy
Jorge Flores-Gonzalez
Welding Technology
Aurora Johnson
Spencer Miller
Derringer Boerma
Benjamin Lockhart
Brandon Recca
Ian Weaver
Dakota VanDerZanden
Katlyn Serrano
Armando Uribe
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“You are about to start the greatest improvisation of all. With no script. No idea what’s going to happen,often with people and places you have never seen before. And you are not in control. So say “yes.” And if you’re lucky, you’ll find people who will say “yes”
~Stephenback.”Colbert
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