The North Star senior issue

Class colors: Class Flower: Class song: “Wherever you Go” Lilac and Silver Orchid -Hannah Montana May 19, 2017

Volume XLI Issue VI

Class of 2017

“The ‘90s saved the best for last.”

Photo by Sieloff Studio

Teachers say goodbye to the class of 2017 Compiled by staff members

“If I could give a message of advice for the seniors, I would tell them to always be grateful for what you have. Be grateful for your family, and be grateful for the life you live. Don’t ever take a single day for granted.”

Marie Howard, world language

“When you work hard and are kind to people, that is when you know you’re doing something right.”

Brian Anderson, assistant athletic director “Resilience is necessary, so be sure to pack it with the rest of your stuff when you leave. College will be harder than high school, so if you fail, just try again.”

Debra Hoepfner, English

To the class of 2017: “...if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” ~Henry David Thoreau To the graduating class of 2017: I would like to Embrace the twists and turns, follow your heart, share with you the words of Jim Valvano from a and believe in your dreams! speech he gave at the ESPY awards. peace- Kitty Reifert, English “To me, there are three things we should do every day. We should do this every day of our lives.

“Life can get hard, but always remember to count Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. your blessings and be grateful for what you do have, Number two is think. You should spend some time and pay it forward whenever you can. One day you in thought. and number three is you should have may need someone to be nice to you.” your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness Patty Willoughby, art or joy. But think about it. if you laugh, you think, and you cry, that’s a full day. That’s a heck of a day.

Good luck to the members of the class of 2017-You do that seven days a week, you’re going to have Go and write some great chapters in the next part something special.” of your lives. – Jennifer Duffield, art I try my hardest to hit number one and two on “Now go, and make some interesting mistakes, make a daily basis; number three is more difficult for me, amazing mistakes, more glorious and fantastic misbut it doesn’t mean I don’t try, I wish you all the takes. Break rules. Leave the world more interesting for greatest of success and make sure you get up after your being here. Make Good Art” – Neil Gaiman the world knocks you on your butt.

Jason Hubbard, science Congratulations! I met many of you as you struggled through your sophomore year of Chemis10. The real world is much better than the world try. You were a remarkable group of students – hard that lives in your phone. working, thoughtful, amusing, and full of personal9. Holding someone’s hand is astronomically ity. I had the pleasure of having several students more rewarding than texting them. for a second year of AP Chemistry where we shared 8. Hand-written notes make a difference. tears, swapped life lessons, and learned how to deter7. Ask REALLY good questions of yourself and mine what was thermodynamically favorable. I hope others, and everything will be better for having you acquired a basic knowledge of Chemistry and done it. established effective study skills along the way. I am 6. Hard work feels good. genuinely excited to see where life takes you and ask 5. Allowing yourself to become completely imthat you: Good luck in all of your future endeavors! mersed in an endeavor is a rewarding experience.

“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomor4. If you have seen the Eiffel Tower at Epcot, you row. The important thing is not to stop questioning.” haven’t seen the Eiffel Tower. (Feel free to substitute Albert Einstein anything at Disney for the real thing.)

Sara Strozewski, science 3. In fact, it’s worse than if you never go. See number four.

Make sure to stop and enjoy all of the “last” ac2. Relationships worth having are hard work. tivities of your senior year. Good luck to all of you, 1. You have ZERO control over other people, but You have been an awesome class. you have 100 percent control of you. Do what you Cathy Verheye, social studies know is right without fear of what others will say, think, or do.

Wayne Cook, English

CONGRATS to our

GRADS

From the Main Office Staff

2 | Farewells

May 19, 2017

Final goodbyes from the senior columnists Shayn’s Shade

BY shayna SChroeder ‘17 Opinions editor

It has been an honor writing for The North Star for the past two years, the first in a column with three other fabulous ladies in S^4 (Shelby Stanton ‘17, Shyanne Symons ‘17, and Sara Wills ‘16), and this year in my very own column, Shayn’s Shade.

I hope at least one person was able to connect to some of the topics I’ve touched on, being it makeup, conspiracy theories, or the Earth. To be able to share my passions and interests with my peers has been such a great experience; being on newspaper gave me a place to voice my opin-

Life Chatts With Chattinger

ions. If you are considering taking Journalism or Newspaper, I urge you to do it! It has been one of the most beneficial classes of my high school career and has literally shaped my future.

And although I will miss The North Star, I am excited to move on and minor in journalism at Northern Michigan University this fall, and I am endlessly grateful to Koz for showing me the fun in writing. Love ya, Kim!

BY Kayla Chattinger ‘17 Copy editor

This final column is dedicated to all the people who ever took time out of their day to read my idle opinion. To say goodbye, I would like to leave a few special thank you’s to those who have helped me succeed and graduate from LCN. First, thank you to Koz and Chloe Acker for encouraging me to take newspaper this year. I look forward to this class every day, because it gives me a chance to express myself. I recommend this class to anyone who loves to write or has a lot to say.

A Closing Letter

Next, I would like to thank my friends for keeping me sane. I am so thankful for the people I have met the past few years. My advice would be not to be afraid to get out of your comfort zone early and make new friends, for sometimes new friends become best friends.

Finally, thank you to all the other people at LCN: the staff members, my classmates, all the underclassmen the class of 2017 is leaving behind. Most of you I’ll never see again, so thank you for being a part of my adolescence, and goodbye.

BY Eric Ostling ‘17

This school year, the LCN student body and staff have read my complaints and criticisms regarding a variety of topics, and I’ve received all types of feedback from readers about my opinions.

For my last article, I’d like to extend a thank you to each and every person who took the time to graze over my chicken-scratch for the last couple of months; it means a lot to know that people are paying attention

Connor’s Catch

Reporter

to what I have to say.

It’s interesting to see real people respond to the things that I work on – it’s as if I’m not wasting my time researching facts and piecing them together to make my grade.

You all hold a special place in my heart, and I’m glad to say that you made my year on the newspaper valuable as a memory.

BY Connor Dailey ‘17 Business Manager

With my senior year coming to a close, I would like to thank all of the readers who have read not only my column, but also my peers’ stories.

As I look back at this year’s columns I wrote, I reminisce about the great memories of writing about sports at all levels.

When writing about sports, I feel a sense of flow come through my fingertips because the topic comes so naturally to me. Sports have been impacting my life since before I could walk, and being able to share my knowledge and my opinion with my readers has truly been a blessing.

I’d like to thank Ms. Kozian for giving me the opportunity to write a column on such a great topic and naming me the business manager for

this year’s The North Star. Though she puts up with my tom foolery day in and day out, Koz and I have created a great teacher-student bond that I will remember forever.

Next, I’d like to thank my classmates for being a crew to work with and always pushing me to write the best I can.

Finally, I’d like to thank everyone who has read any of my work. It means a lot to me that you guys have taken time out of your day to read what I have put a lot of time into and wrote and I am extremely thankful.

So long from your editor-in-chief

When I took Journalism sophomore year, I was intending on joining yearbook and had no desire to join newspaper. But somehow Koz convinced me that it was way better than yearbook, so I believed her and signed up. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

I had so much fun designing pages and being a part of that staff my junior year, and at the end of the year when Koz had to figure out who the future editorin-chief would be, the role happened to fall on to me.

Earning this role and being a part of The North Star has truly been an honor. Every minute I have spent in room

213 has been an amazing experience that I will cherish forever. The opportunity of being a part of this staff will be one of my greatest memories of my high school career, and I have no one greater to thank than Koz. Thank you to the most important person in this process of making me fall in love with writing and design, Koz. She has guided me through this whole experience: from teaching me how to write a good, proper paper in Journalism my sophomore year to helping me with my ventures of becoming the editor-in-chief.

She made me find a new passion of designing pages, a potential future for me. Koz

is not only a huge influence in my journalism career, she is also the strongest person I have ever met. She has gone through so much and still manages to be one of the brightest people.

She is a huge role model to me; I can only hope to grow up as great of a person as

her. She has left a mark on me that will last forever.

I am so grateful for this experience in newspaper and all of my experiences throughout high school, but it is just the beginning. High school has been the best times of our lives, and will always be a cherished time, but only thus far. Soon we

2017’s class sponsors say farewell Dear Class of 2017, The end of the year is always tough for teachers as they are forced to say goodbye to their students.

Nonetheless, we have to do it year after year. As your teachers and class sponsors, saying goodbye to the class of 2017 feels exponentially worse. We have watched you mature and grow over the last four years into young adults, eager to graduate and spread your wings. It is hard to believe that four years have already passed us by. Through your hard work and powerful class leadership, this class has a list of reasons to celebrate its successes.

Special thanks to Madison Bushway, Noelle Collins, Courtney Casper and Mary Caporuscio for their hard work and dedication as class

officers to “One of the biggest high- plishthe Class ments. lights of the last four years It will, of 2017.

They is yet to come…Prom 2017. withhave out a You have dreamed about it, doubt, worked closely a planned it, and you are soon be with us celeabout to experience it.” bration to organize and that is facilitate unique many successful fundraisand deserving only to the ers to help raise money for Class of 2017. your prom. They have put According to the State in many hours of hard work University of New York in throughout the years to be Buffalo, “Saying goodbye great leaders to your class! is one the most avoided and One of the biggest highfeared human experiences. lights of the last four years As a culture, we have no is yet to come…Prom 2017. clear-cut rituals for endYou have dreamed about it, ing relationships or saying planned it, and you are soon goodbye to valued others.” about to experience it. The So whether it is moving event is set to be an amazing from home, transferring and magical evening to celjobs, or breaking up with ebrate the last four years of a boyfriend or girlfriend, your hard work and accomsaying goodbye to friends

will be in college, then we will have a career, get married, have kids, and grow old. We have so much of our lives left to live, and I hope we all live it to the fullest.

Remember to have fun, and try not to stress too much; there is a reason behind what will happen to you, and eventually it will lead you to your happiness.

Find a balance between going out and studying as much as possible, good grades and fun times will lead you to a greater future.

Do what you love, and don’t listen to anyone else, it’s your life, do what makes you happy. Also remember to take risk;, you won’t get anywhere if you continue to

take the easy way.

I want to thank and congratulate the class of 2017.

Thank you for all of the lifelong memories and turning me into who I am today, and congratulations on finishing this first milestone in your life. There are many more to come. Each and every one of you are amazing people who will have an amazing future, so go for it.

Your 2016-17 editor-in-chief, Chloe Acker

Dr. Dixon’s goodbye to the class of 2017 and family often feels like the same sadness one suffers from when a death occurs.

As the final days of school approach us, we will feel the sadness and be forced to say good-bye to you as you begin your new journey in life.

We are proud not only of all your accomplishments, but also proud to be called your teachers and class sponsors.

Congratulations to everyone in the Class of 2017. We know that you will continue to be leaders wherever your path takes you and that your experiences here at LCN have prepared you for whatever comes your way.

Best of luck, Silvana Audia and Sandy Formanczyk

As this year comes to an end, I am impressed with how your class has consistently demonstrated school spirit, extended kindness to each other and our community, and completely embraced the academic expectations of your teachers.

Your themes at our sporting events, (USA, camo, tie-dye, etc.) were fun, set an example for the underclassmen, and were participated in with large numbers. Your service projects, inside and outside of school, supported your classmates as well as the community, and your academic record propelled your high school from hovering around sixteenth highest rated school in the county to sixth in the fall and all the way to third highest

ranked this spring amongst Class A comprehensive high schools in Macomb County.

You have accomplished much during your four years at L’Anse Creuse High School – North, and one of my hopes is that you are as proud of being a part of Crusader Nation, as we are proud of your leadership, dedication, and achievements. I wish you the very best in your future endeavors and I take solace in the notion that our collective future is in such capable hands, YOURS! Please remember to keep us updated with your impending triumphs, so we can continue to celebrate you for years to come.

Sincerely, Greg Dixon

Destinations | 3

May 19, 2017

Senior Destinations

Compiled by Chris Calabrese ‘17 from 286 Senior Data Sheets

Michigan Tech- 4

Northern Michigan- 4

Military Air Force- 1 Air National Guard- 1 Marines- 2 Navy- 2

Out-of-State Alabama Alabama A&M University- 1 University of Alabama-1 University of Alabama in Huntsville- 1 Arizona Arizona State University- 1 California University of California, LA- 1 Illinois Columbia College- 1

Northwood-4

Indiana Butler University- 1 Marian University- 2

Ferris State -6

Massachusetts MIT- 1

Saginaw Valley State-1 Central Michigan- 17

Grand Valley State- 14

New York Adelphi University- 1 Culinary Institute of America- 1

Kettering- 3 Baker- 1 Michigan State- 26

Great Lakes Christian- 1 Olivet-2

Paul Mitchell- 2 Lawrence Tech- 5 Davenport-1 Oakland- 15 Eastern Michigan- 4 Detroit Mercy- 1 Oakland Community- 1 Macomb - 112 U of M- 7 College for Creative Studies- 1 Wayne State- 11

Ohio Bluffton University- 2 Bowling Green State University- 2 Defiance College- 1 Ohio Tech College- 1 University of Akron- 1 University of Northern Ohio- 2 University of Toledo-1 Wittenberg University- 1

Albion- 1

Western Michigan- 5

Adrian- 1

Senior Survey Results

Compiled by Renee Prvulov ‘17 from a Twitter poll of 74 seniors

1. Would your kindergarten self be proud of you? 7. Have you ever gotten out of a ticket?

Yes- 86.48% No- 13.51%

Yes- 21.62% No- 78.38%

2. Did you get into every college you applied to? 8. What was the hardest year of school?

Yes- 72.97% No- 27.03%

3. Have you ever skipped class?

Yes- 71.62% No- 28.38%

4. Have you ever been fired?

Yes- 8.11% No- 91.89%

5. Do you believe in God? Yes- 83.33% No- 16.6%

6. Have you ever cheated on a test?

Yes- 83.78% No- 16.6%

freshman- 8.11%

junior- 64.86%

sophomore- 9.46%

senior- 17.57%

9. How long has your longest relationship lasted throughout high school?

3+ years 8.22%

1-2 years 26.03%

<1 year

15.07%

<6 months 10.96%

<2 months 6.85%

Single

32.88%

4 | Community Service

May 19, 2017

Top 10 community service leaders Compiled by Baylee Bowman ‘17, Madelyn Cooper ‘17 and Amanda Tomlinson ‘17

*As of April 13, 2017, 10 a.m.

Alisha James (442)

Most of my community service hours came from volunteering for Relay For Life on the Event Leadership Committee. I’ve learned that being active in my community really can help make a difference. It makes me feel good knowing that I am doing something to help those going through a rough time. It really showed me that I could be a part of something bigger and that I could positively affect other people’s lives. Through my community service, I realized that I am grateful for what I have. It has given me a gateway to be a confident person and to stand up for what I believe in. I plan to continue supporting and giving back to my community after graduation.

Matthew Vaillancourt (590)

Lindsay Cameron (404.5)

Community service is important for many reasons. Taking part and volunteering teaches compassion and understanding.

One of my favorite things about community service is that there are opportunities and choices right in your very neighborhood.

You can volunteer for something you really believe and have an interest in, and can volunteer as much or as little as you’d like or have time for. For nearly all of my community service hours, I volunteered for multiple different hockey- related programs. Hockey is something I enjoy and will be playing for Northwood University in the fall. As I move through life, I think I will always be involved in community service, not just because I think it is important but because it is something I enjoy and look forward to.

I earned my community service hours in several different places over my four years in high school. I spent one summer volunteering at a local church’s summer program and another at The Hope Center, a food pantry where I sorted and stocked food donations. I have also been a Science Olympiad coach at Atwood Elementary for the past two years. Most of my other hours have come from helping out at community functions such as the Mom to Mom sale, timing swim meets, or helping out at elementary school book fairs. Community service has taught me more than I could have learned in class. It has taught me the importance of selflessness and that, although I am only one person, if I give my time and efforts to a cause that is bigger than me, my impact can be huge.

Nina Ferri (365)

Community service was never about getting recognized, it was always for the welfare of others. A lot of my community service time went to helping veterans because they are the people who have fought so others do not have to. To serve them I had posted our nations colors, gone to numerous VA’s and I have done numerous flag folding ceremonies to honor our veterans. I have also made donations to the Salvation Army and plan to do more in the upcoming months.

I accumulated most of my hours at the St. Francis-St.Maximilian Parish. I assisted in a catechism class, helping adults as well as children and teens complete their sacraments. I also helped organize and run events and fundraisers to raise money for the parish, including many events for all the holidays and Catholic celebrations. I enjoyed the hours I spent helping out others; it helped me become more comfortable interacting with different people. I learned to appreciate the small things in life and it gave me a different outlook on life.

I didn’t mean to go beyond the 40 hours required; it just happened.

Lexie Mooney (252)

Charlotte Patyi (245.25)

I am so glad that I participated in community service here at LCN. It showed me that I truly can make a difference in our community. I received most of my hours from working in the Go Green! Club every week, working the semi-annual LCN Mom to Mom sales, and also working at every semi-annual LCN Craft Show here at the school.

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A majority of my hours were earned through the LCN Key Club, L’Anse Creuse Community Action Coalition and through running the LCN Relay for Life team. Community service has always been a priority in my life and was taught to me by my Aunt Emma, who started the community service program here at North. My goal for high school was to do 100 hours each year, and I am proud of the hours I’ve earned.

Colton Mileski (259)

Jamie Barron (341)

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The majority of my community service hours were accumulated through volunteering at the Henry Ford Hospital of Macomb, and participating in the L’Anse Creuse Community Action Coalition.

Through these activities, I’ve found love for helping others, and I now have a better idea of the career I would like to pursue. I wouldn’t take back any time spent helping those in my community, for it was very enriching and I think it’s important everyone gives back in some way.

Mary Caporuscio (352.75)

I have been involved in my church’s high school youth group for five years. I have been on six mission trips. I have been to Nashville, Tennessee; Kenosha, Wisconsin; Haggerstown, Maryland; and St. Louis, Missouri. This year we are going to Knoxville, Tennessee. I have also participated in the Wednesday night program for kindergarten to fifth grade at my church for the past seven years. I have been the assistant teacher for this mission group, affectionately known as “Angels in Training”. We have made crafts, gifts and cards for people who cannot come to church and soldiers fighting for our country. Being an assistant teacher in my church has helped me learn that I want to be a preschool teacher in the future. I am most inspired by helping people in need. I hope other people will be inspired to help people because it is an amazing experience. During my community service experience, it has been such an amazing learning opportunity. The value of helping people can do amazing things to your heart.

It makes you feel so loved and that is the best feeling in the world.

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Kayla Chattinger (382)

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Throughout my high school education, I have learned that volunteering is something I really enjoy. I think it is a great opportunity to give to others. Volunteering gives you a different perspective on life that some people may not get the chance to experience. I accumulated most of my hours from volunteering at the Muscular Dystrophy camp. This is a camp for kids who suffer from MD. They are given the chance to have the best week of their lives because anything is possible. Seeing these kids smile throughout the whole week is the most rewarding thing I take from it. With the disease that they suffer from, they may have many rough days at home, so having a pain-free week is something they really look forward to each year.

Here are a few of the other activities I have been involved in to earn my community service hours: Link Crew, the Doggie Palooza, Science Olympiad, collecting pop tabs for firefighters, donating blood, senior citizen’s dance, made blankets for the Detroit Children’s Hospital, volunteer for patient care and transportation at McLaren Macomb Hospital, and made gift bags for the Incarcerated Youth Ministries Christmas. “At the end of the day, it’s not about what you have or even what you accomplished...it’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better. It’s about what you’ve given back.” ~Denzel Washington.

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Athlete standouts |5

Athletic standouts

Compiled by Alexis Zak ‘17, Riley Splitt ‘17, Connor Dailey ‘17, Ben Sassin ‘17, & Matt Alanskas ‘17,

All athletes were selected by coaches. The North Star did not receive any information regarding Varsity Lacrosse or Varsity Wrestling, despite repeated attempts to contact the coaches.

Tatti was team MVP and won All-MAC and AllCounty awards, as well as All-Academic Team. She also has a scholarship to Macomb Community College.

“Tatti has a great sense of team and is a great individual to have the opportunity to coach,” said Coach Sargent.

Noble was nominated to the All-Academic Team and has a scholarship to play at Macomb.

“She is a great individual on and off the court.

Noble has great work ethic and sportsmanship,” said Coach Denise Sargent.

Livia Noble

Volleyball

“Garling improved the team with his performance and was a great leader for the younger players. He is very valuable to this golf team. He will be missed next season,” Coach Bob Johnston said.

Trevor Garling

Golf

Softball Baseball

Bowling Football

Joey Schulwitz “Tori is the quintessential track athlete. She is strong, focused, and determined to put her team and teammates ahead of herself. There are 17 events in track and field, and I would guess that she could master any of them just based on her natural athleticism and grit alone. She is a fierce competitor and an essential ingredient as to why the girls track program finished in second place overall last year,” Coach Hicks said.

Track

Dailey was All State Academic, All State Nominee, and assistant captain of the team. ”Connor is a great leader and role model for the younger players. He has been playing hockey for 14 years, and his experience helped the team in many ways. He is a great solid defensive team player,” Coach Jon Nader said.

Connor Dailey

Brendan Peck Schulwitz was named to the All County Team and All White Division Team. He was a game-changer every game this year. The moment that etched his legend in LCN history was his touchdown against Anchor Bay to give LCN the lead. He caught the ball and two defenders attempted to tackle him, but Schulwitz put his hand down to keep his balance and broke the tackle to score a touchdown.

“Joey was consistent for us and was a joy to coach,” said Coach Anthony Kiner.

Michno was the 2016 MVP for Men’s Track, along with qualifying for the State Finals in the 3,200 for the second year in a row. In 2016, he was the highest point earner for the entire team. He has participated in Varsity Track for four years. He holds the season’s best top performance in the mile and the two mile for 2016. We anticipate another stellar year for Thomas!”

Coach Hicks said.

Thomas Michno

Ireland Papa “Brendan has been on varsity for parts of four seasons, and the past three he has been a starter in the outfield. Brendan was First Team All MAC Red selection in both 2015 and 2016. After the 2016 season, he was also selected to the All-District Team as well as the Macomb County All-County Team. Brendan has been one of our top hitters for three straight seasons and has never finished a season below .333 batting average. Brendan also plays an outstanding centerfield and pitches for LCN as well. Brendan, when all said and done, will be the all-time career leader in stolen bases here at LCN.” said Coach Jeff Dropps.

Crescenti started on JV and made his way to the varsity team during the halfway point of season.

“Sportsmanship, attitude, passion, team-oriented ... not to mention, he performs well are what make him an outstanding player. I look forward to seeing him continue in the future,” said Coach Dennis Crescenti.

Kyle Crescenti

Marissa Tatti Along with maintaining a 4.0 GPA, after four years on Varsity Golf, Papa has earned numerous accolades over the years! In 2014, she was instrumental in her team finishing first place: MAC Blue Division-Undefeated Season in 2014, 2015 and 2016. She was named First Team MAC Blue Division. In 2016, she was named, All County Team Tier II. In 2016, she was the MVP for Girls Golf at LCN and the highest point scorer; she was the fourth overall highest point earner in the MAC Blue Division.

“She has been a leader and mentor to many athletes, and LCN Golf will truly miss her contributions on and off the course!” Coach Sharon Hicks said.

“I’d like to name Marissa Tatti as the senior standout for softball. Marissa has been in the softball program at LCN for all four years, and she’s been on varsity for the past two seasons. Marissa’s played third base and been catcher during her career. When Marissa doesn’t play in the field, she’s still in our lineup as the ‘designated player’. She’s a very good hitter, and she’s having a great senior season at the plate so far,” said Coach Mark Mignot.

Marissa Tatti

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Tori Johnson Rawling was defensive player of the year, lead the team in points, an All State nominee and captain of the team.

“He was a very valuable player and helped our team become a family. Rawling is a two-year varsity player. I hope to see him playing in the future,” Coach Nader said.

Hockey

Christian Rawling

6 | Valedictorians

May 19, 2017

Top scholars of 2017

Compiled by Chloe Acker ‘17, Kayla Chattinger ‘17, Autumn Frieze ‘17, Rachel Kircus ‘17 & Shayna Schroeder ‘17

Madison Patrus

Jasmine Zadroga Rank #1 GPA- 4.199 College- University of Michigan Major- Engineering

Rank #2 GPA- 4.125 College- Michigan State University Major- Undecided

“I’ve had a lot of fun throughout my high school years, but if I could change anything I would not be as hard on myself for getting grades less than ‘perfect.’ I’ve probably failed a test in every class and I’m okay with it now.”

“I wouldn’t change my study habits, but it took me a while to realize that stressing out was not going to change my grade. I wish I would’ve learned how to relax and let the small things go earlier.”

Lauren Raich

Rank #3 GPA- 4.083 College- Central Michigan University Major- Chemistry or Astrophysics

Hannah Orebaugh

Rank #4 GPA- 4.0784 College- University of Michigan Major- Biology, future pre-medical

Rank #5 GPA- 4.058 College- University of Alabama in Huntsville Major- Engineering

“I would have been more outgoing. This year I started branching out and leaving my comfort zone and that is the best thing I have ever done. I wish I would have started earlier.”

Lauren Ulbrich

“I wish I took more AP classes and spent more time with my friends.”

“Honestly, I probably wouldn’t change anything. Despite the fact that I had boat loads of homework, I think I was able to balance schoolwork and fun fairly well, and I’m glad that the hard work I’ve done for the past four years has paid off.”

Matthew Alanskas Natalie Tanzy Rank #7 GPA- 4.0525 College- University of Michigan Major- Nursing

Sierra Grogan

“If I could change something, I would have gone out a little bit more. I also would have tried to not sweat the small stuff like not getting the grades I want or stressing out over assignments. I’m very happy with my grades, but I know I could have socialized more and still done well.”

Rank #6 GPA- 4.053 College- Grand Valley State University Major- Biology “If I could change anything, I would stress less about school. It’s important to learn and try your hardest, but high school is not the only thing that will happen in your life.”

Peyton Bainbridge Rank #12 GPA- 4.0267 College- Michigan Technological University Major- Chemical Engineering

Renee Prvulov Rank #11 GPA: 4.0289 College: Michigan State University Major: Journalism “If I could change one thing about my high school experience, I wish I would have stressed a little less about my school work and had more time to have fun and socialize more.”

Danny Longo Rank #15 GPA- 4.012 College- University of Michigan Major- Business “I wouldn’t change anything about my high school experience. It was great! Shout out to all my homies.”

“If possible, I would have actually gone to a high school party. I would have also liked to, for once, not done my homework for one day, just to see how relaxing it could be.”

Kayla Chattinger Rank #13 GPA- 4.023 College- Oakland University Major- Biochemistry “Looking back at my high school experience, I don’t think I would change anything. I like to live with no regrets. I think I balanced a good amount of social experiences with school work.”

Rank #8 GPA- 4.044 College- Northern Michigan University Major- Psychology “I wouldn’t change much about my high school experience. I have done everything I wanted to do and experienced high school to the fullest. Shout out to Jake Van, the flow bro.”

Ireland Papa

Rank #9 GPA- 4.032 College- Michigan State University Major- PreMedicine/Biology “I wouldn’t change anything because I truly believe that every decision that I’ve made throughout high school was the perfect decision for me at the time. All of my choices have lead me to the place I am today, and I am happy with that. So, no, I wouldn’t change anything.”

Jennifer Burgess Rank #10 GPA- 4.029 College- Michigan State University Major- Actuarial Science and Mathematics “I wouldn’t change anything about my high school career. I loved the people I met and became friends with, and I loved the opportunities I had while in school.”

Sydney Gurecki Rank #14 GPA- 4.014 College- University of Michigan Major- Biology (pre-med) “If I could change anything about high school, I would definitely worry less about the little things and focus more on the big picture. I would try to let go and have a little bit more fun.”

Kristian Adamczyk

Kara Headley

Rank #16 GPA- 4.003 College- University of Michigan Major- Biomedical Engineering

Rank #17 GPA- 4.0034 College- Michigan State University Major-Professional writing

“I’d definitely sleep more than I have throughout high school. I would also go to more sporting events if I could change my high school experience.”

“If I could change anything about high school, I would have been less shy about the things I love doing earlier on, so I could have enjoyed them for longer. I also would have made sure I was doing what was best for me at all times as opposed to doing what everyone else was doing.”

Paul Resch

Nicole Mancina

Rank #18 GPA- 4.0036 College- Kettering University Major- Mechanical Engineering

Rank #19 (salutatorian) GPA – 3.978 College- Michigan State University Major-Chemical/Biomedical Engineering

“I would have set aside more time on the weekends to relax and hang out with my friends. Everyone needs a break from studying!’

“If I could change anything, I would give myself a break more and go out instead of studying every night until midnight. I would still take school seriously, but I would have more fun.”

Senior standouts | 7

May 19, 2017

2017 Senior Standouts Seniors are nominated and voted on by LCN faculty & staff

Compiled BY Riley Garrett ‘18, Delaney Nichols ‘18, Morgan sputa ‘19 & Gina hofbauer ‘19

School Spirit

Dependable

Andrew Gable

Darrin Carly

College: Grand Valley State University Major: Psychology or Occupational Therapy What will you miss most about LCN?:”I will miss being in the same place as all of my friends.”

Personable Connor Dailey

College: Wayne State Major: Psychology What will you miss most about LCN?: The thing that I’ll miss most is all the amazing people I’ve met over the years.”

Memorable

Zach Craig

Leadership Lauren Raich College: University of Michigan Major: Biology, future premed What will you miss most about LCN?: “I will most definitely miss Student Council and the meaningful conversations with staff.”

Original Kevin Phung College: Macomb Community College Major: Undecided What will you miss most about LCN?: “Having mentors here that I know.”

College: Michigan State University Major: Marketing and Advertising What will you miss most about LCN?:”I will miss my friends and the impact they’ve made on me.”

College: Michigan State University Major: Business What will you miss most about LCN?: “I’m going to miss the choir program and the student section.”

Studious & Musical

Spiritual

Madison Patrus

Meghan Lenard

Shyanne Symons

College: Michigan State University Major: Something math/ sicence-related What will you miss most about LCN?:”I will miss my friends and the teachers the most.”

College: Michigan State University Major: Comparative Cultures & politics What will you miss most about LCN: ”My teachers who’ve become my great friends and all of the events I’ve been able to plan and work on.”

College: Grand Valley State University Major: Speech Pathology What will you miss most about LCN? ”I’ll miss being in one place with all my friends.

We’re all going to different schools, so it’ll be emotional being away.”

Artistic

Professional

Isabella Lehrer

Ashley Falzarano

College: Western Michigan Major: Art Education What will you miss most about LCN?:”I will miss my favorite teachers and the Art Department.”

College: Grand Valley Major: Physical Therapy What will you miss most about LCN?: “I will miss the familiarity, and knowing where everything is.”

Literary

Logical

Carly James

Jasmine Zadroga

College: Grand Valley State Major: something related to mental health What will you miss most about LCN?: “Definitely the environment and some of the teachers that I have stayed in contact with. Also, definitely marching band which I have been in for four years. “

Athletic Girl Mya Oleksiak College: Adrian College Major: Marketing What will you miss most about LCN?: “I will miss seeing my best friends every day.”

Respectful Brendan Gough College: Central Michigan University Major: Engineering What will you miss most about LCN?: ”Probably the football games - those are the most fun.”

Humorous

Historian Chelsea Bowman College: International Guard then Wayne State University Major: Pre-med and psych What will you miss most about LCN?:”I will miss my teachers.”

Scientist

College: University of Michigan Major: Engineering What will you miss most about LCN?: “I will miss seeing my friends and my teachers on a daily basis.”

Techie Thomas Belloli College: Kettering University Major: Computer Science What will you miss most about LCN?:”I will miss the fun classes.”

Kayla Chattinger College: Oakland Major: Biochem What will you miss most about LCN?: “I’ll miss my friends.”

Sportsmanship & Respectful Christian Rawling College: Saginaw Valley State University Major: Nurse Practitioner What will you miss most about LCN?: ”I will miss my friends and playing high school hockey.”

Athletic Boys Grason Dixon College: Eastern Michigan University Major: Marketing What will you miss most about LCN?: “I will miss the sports I play.”

Joey Schulwitz College: Undecided Major: Undecided What will you miss most about LCN?: ”I will miss the teachers.”

8 | Athlete standouts

May 19, 2017

Athletic standouts

“My senior standout for Cross Country is Logan Jackson. I have chosen Logan as my senior standout not for what he has accomplished in running, but for the person Logan is. Since the day Logan started running cross country, he has been ‘all-in’. He shows up every day with a positive attitude, ready to work.

He never complains and he always does what is asked of him. He is the first person to help someone on the team with whatever they need help with. Logan is genuinely a great person and I’m happy I’ve had the chance to get to know him over the years. He has tremendous character and he will be missed by our entire team. Congratulations, Logan, and never stop running!” Coach Jason Hubbard said.

Mya Oleksiak (#23) is a senior playing on the Crusaders Varsity Girls Soccer Team. Oleksiak has been on the varsity squad all four years that she has been at LCN. “She is not only an outstanding soccer player, but an outstanding young lady. Oleksiak has been a MAC All Conference Player, an All District Player, and an All County Player. Just as important to her work on the field, she has been on the MAC AllAcademic Team. Mya plays/practices hard, is incredibly well-respected by her coaches and teammates and is a team leader (she is one of our team captains). She has an incredibly bright future and will be heading off to play soccer at Adrian College after her LCN playing days are completed. Her impact at LCN will truly be missed,” Coach Glen Ursaki said.

Mya Oleksiak

Girls’ Soccer Cross Country

“Murphy played midfield and forward positions throughout his career. He was a team captain for two seasons. He won All-Conference and All-District, Team MVP, MAC Academic Award, All-State Team Academic Award, and an All-State Individual Academic Award (seniors only),” said Coach Elmir Sabanovic.

Timmy Murphy

“Wismont played defense, midfield, and forward throughout his career. He was team captain for two seasons. This season he won All-Conference, AllDistrict, MAC Academic Award, All-State Team Academic Award, and All-State Individual Academic Award (seniors only),” said Coach Sabanovic.

Boys’ Soccer

“Jeremey was the complete definition of a true point guard,” said Coach Jay Seletsky. “He was also one of the best leaders by example that has ever come through our program.”

He averaged 10 points, 4.5 assists and 3 steals per game. Among his top performances came against L’Anse Creuse with 15 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals.

He is entertaining opportunities to play at NCAA Division III and NAIA schools.

Jeremey Scott

Basketball

Swim

Hannah Zabicki Patrus was a four-year varsity player. She earned All-Conference First Team and Macomb County Honors.

“Maddie is involved with so many extracurricular activities, and I appreciate what she has been able to give to the tennis team. She has been the number one singles player for three years, which means that with each match, she’s going against the best player from each team. There are no easy matches, and she’s handled the pressure with intensity, competitiveness, and class,” Coach Broder said.

Tennis

Madison Patrus Bower was the only senior on the varsity team, but she was a true leader.

“She made sure the girls were on task and was always very helpful to me and to the team. Good luck with your future endeavors; the dance team will miss you,” said Coach Breanna Cetnar.

“Brunsman cheered on the varsity team for all four years. She is a strong, beautiful flyer with no boundaries. In her time on varsity, she won three MAC Division titles and made the All-District Team. She is an outstanding leader and performer, (She moves on to cheer at Central Michigan University co -ed cheer team),” said Coach Carlene Harrison.

Lauryn Brunsman

Mya Oleksiak “Hannah had an incredible career at LCN. As a freshman and a sophomore, she helped set 200 and 400 Free Relay freshman/sophomore records. As a senior, she was a member of the team that set the varsity record in the 400 Free Relay and qualified to swim the relay at the Division 1 State Meet. Every year, she continued to improve and excel. During Hannah’s time on the team, the Girls Swim Team won three MAC Blue Dual Meet Titles and one MAC Blue Division Meet Championship,” Coach Owensby said.

Trevor Garling was a varsity player all four years here. He not only played tennis, but also he played hockey and golf, as well.

“I appreciate Trevor’s senior leadership as a coach new to the program. He helped lead practice warmups, represented the team during match introduction, and was a role model for the younger players,” said Coach John Broder.

Trevor Garling

Jake Wismont “This athlete has the ability to dig deep and improve the team due to performance, and comes with a great leadership quality. Mya is the fourthtime leading scorer, top 10 all offensive categories for her career, Second Team All County, three years All League, and captain. She will do great things in the future,” Coach Bob Johnston said.

“Andrew had an incredible career at LCN. As a freshman, he broke the 100 breast, and every year he continued to improve and excel. His hard work and dedication was exemplified this season by not only qualifying for the Division 1 State meet, but also being the first LCN swimmer to break a minute in the 100 breast stroke,” said Coach Mike Owensby.

Andrew Sevin

Logan Jackson

Cheer Dance

Heather Bower