2024 Nominees
Sorted alphabetically by school name, then student name.
Levi Assaad
Calvary Christian School
- 2024 Valedictorian
- Academic All-State in Soccer
- National Honor Society Secretary, Calvary Christian Chapter
- Plans to attend Grand Valley State University to pursue a degree in Computer Engineering
Georgia Sparks
Fremont High School
- 4.0 GPA & National Honor Society President, Fremont Chapter
- National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist, National Rural & Small Town Recognition
- Presidential Volunteer Service Award & Outstanding Michigan Student recognized by Governor Whitmer
- Plans to attend Brown University most likely for a degree in Applied Mathematics
Levi Bol
Fruitport High School
- 4.114 GPA (weighted)
- 97th percentile for SAT score
- AP student with 3 AP courses completed & 10 college classes completed
- Plans to complete the Early College Program with an Associates Degree next year at Muskegon Community College & then transfer to a 4-year college to study Mathematics or Engineering
Jagger Schaendorf
Grand Haven High School
- 2X Science Olympiad National Champion
- U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidate
- National Merit Semifinalist
- Plans to attend college and study Aerospace Engineering
Camryn Stroven
Grant High School
- 4.0 GPA in High School & DE College courses
- National Honor Society Member
- Active in community service (Student Council & Church)
- Plans to attend Cornerstone University to pursue a career in Education
Tyler VanderZanden
Hart High School
- Presidential Scholar
- All-State Academics in Cross Country
- All-Regional in Cross Country
- Plans to attend Kalamazoo College next year to study Psychology & run Cross Country
Jozlynn Nichols
Hesperia High School
- Cumulative GPA of 3.9719 & First in Class
- Student in Newaygo County Early College Program (MCC)
- Member of National Honor Society & National Society of High School Scholars
- Plans to continue attending Muskegon Community College & pursue Actuarial Science or Accounting
Zoey Carty
Holton High School
- Class Valedictorian
- Excellence in English
- Excellence in Mathematics
- Plans to attend a 4-year University for a Bachelor of Science degree & later attend Nursing School in hopes of becoming a Labor & Delivery Nurse
Madison Vernier
Mason County Central High School
- 4.0 GPA
- 1240 SAT score
- H.G. Bacon Excellence Award
- Plans to attend West Shore Community College to pursue a General Education degree & become a Massage Therapist
Clay Shoup
Mason County Eastern High School
- 4.0 GPA & National Honor Society President, Mason County Eastern Chapter
- All-State & Academic All-State in Basketball
- 1000 Career Points in Basketball
- Plans to pursue a career as a High School Social Studies & Science Teacher
Collin Khatir
Mona Shores High School
- 4.436 GPA & First in Class
- Completed 11 AP classes, 2 Honors classes, & AP Scholar with Distinction Award
- NHS Environmentalism Committee Leader, Interact Club Board Member, Student Senate Member
- Plans to attend University of Michigan & major in Engineering or Business
Richard Kroll
Montague High School
- 4.0 GPA
- Rural & Small Town Recognition Award
- National Honor Society Member
- Plans to pursue a degree in Education & become a Social Studies teacher
Quinn McKenna
Muskegon Catholic Central High School
- 3.99 GPA (unweighted)
- Ranked Top 10 in Class
- National Honors Society Member, National Art Honor Society Treasurer, Class Vice President
- Plans to attend college to study Engineering
Esteban Martinez
Muskegon High School
- Valedictorian
- 4.0 GPA
- Honor Roll
- Plans on pursuing and studying in Aerospace Engineering; wants to give back to his parents for everything they’ve done; and wants to continue to work hard while representing his Hispanic community.
Analea Wingard
North Muskegon High School
- Cumulative 4.0 GPA (unweighted)
- AP student with 9 courses completed
- AP Scholar with Honors Award
- Plans to attend a 4-year university to pursue a PhD in Biochemistry, eventually joining the field of scientific research of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Cayden Decker
Oakridge High School
- Completed AP Computer Science in 8th grade with 5/5
- Two years ahead in Math since 7th grade
- Early Math & English classes completed at Hope College in 6th & 7th grade for advanced kids
- Plans to pursue a degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering
Rei Dowdy
Orchard View High School
- Proficient in Spanish
- Recipient of Spanish 300 Award at Orchard View High School
- Snowcoming Planning Committee, winning 2/3 years
- Plans to travel to Spain before continuing her education at Saginaw Valley State University, majoring in Communications & minoring in Spanish
Abe VanDuinen
Pentwater High School
- Cumulative GPA of 4.0
- College Board National Rural & Small Town Recognition Award
- Academic All-State in Cross Country & Track & Field (2021-2024)
- Plans to attend Calvin University to study Music Performance & Archaeology while continuing to run in Cross Country & Track & Field
Josiah Kantola
Ravenna High School
- 4.024 GPA, Top of Class
- National Honor Society Member
- Dual Enrollment student at Muskegon Community College with 19 credits
- Plans to attend college and pursue a career in Interior Design
Alexandria Kuerth
Reeths-Puffer High School
- Valedictorian
- AP Scholar Award
- Academic All-State
- Plans to attend Northern Michigan University to pursue a career in the medical field
Zachary Horton
Shelby High School
- 4.0 GPA
- First in Class
- College Board National Rural & Small Town Recognition Award
- Plans to attend University of Utah to study Mechanical Engineering
Kyla Meyers
Spring Lake High School
- Valedictorian
- Academic All-State
- Fluent in Spanish
- Plans to attend University of Maryland Baltimore County, majoring in Chemical Engineering with a focus on Biotechnology
Emma Croff
Western MI Christian High School
- 4.174 GPA & Top of Class
- AP Student in Spanish, English, Language, & Literature
- Proficient in Spanish throughout school career
- Plans to attend Ferris State University through their Honors Program, majoring in Dental Hygiene
Anna Mohr
White Cloud High School
- Class Valedictorian
- 4.508 GPA
- Earned Academic Letter all 4 years of High School
- Plans to attend Michigan State University & major in Neuroscience, go on to attend Medical School, & become a Pediatric Surgeon
Amelia Chen
Whitehall High School
- 4.32 GPA
- National Merit Scholar
- National Honor Society Secretary, Whitehall Chapter
- Plans to attend a four-year university & double major in Aerospace Engineering & Physics”
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