Top 10
Kierra Jursch, Valedictorian
Parents: Jim and Tammy Jursch
Kierra is a member of the National Honor Society, Key Club, Science Olympiad, Dungeons and Dragons and is active in Girl Scouts. She is a High Honor Roll student, earning her Academic letter and pins and was a Daily Press Student of the Week. She was awarded the STARR Scholarship, Professional Assistantship, Social Science Scholar, and Honors College all from Michigan State University. She also received the WIUM Key Club Distinguished Officer Award, Certificate of Merit from Society of Women Engineers at Michigan Tech University, Gladstone High School Academic Math Award, American Association of University Women STEM Scholar Award and the Ralph and Lily Rains Memorial Scholarship.
After Graduation: Kierra will be attending Michigan State University, majoring in genetics and psychology.
Alexis Litts, Salutatorian
Parents: Wesley and Barb Litts
Alexis is a member of National Honor Society, Key Club and the yearbook committee. She has also been on the High Honor Roll, received an academic letter and pins and was a Daily Press Student of the Week. She was awarded both regional and state Science Olympiad medals and was the Distinguished Committee Chair and Bulletin Editor for Key Club District Board. She received the Michigan Tech Society for Women Engineers Certificate of Merit and was the recipient of the STARR Scholarship. She also received the American Association of University Women STEM Scholar Award, Outstanding Science Student and the Ralph and Lily Rains Memorial Scholarship.
After Graduation: She will be attending Michigan State University and studying microbiology and genetics on the pre-medical track.
Brett Boudreau
Parents: Kevin and Carrie Boudreau
Brett is a member of National Honor Society, has been on the High Honor Roll, received an academic letter and pins and was a Daily Press Student of the Week. Athletically, Brett participated in football, wrestling, and track earning his Varsity letter and pins. He was an All-UP football player and a U.P. Champion and All-State Wrestler. He was the recipient of the Eldon R. Keil Top Male Athlete Award and Scholarship, Ralph and Lily Rains Memorial Scholarship, Linda Leisenring Memorial Scholarship, Grand Valley State University Presidential Scholarship and the Gladstone Youth Wrestling Club Scholarship.
After Graduation: Brett plans on studying biochemistry at Grand Valley State University on the pre-medical track.
Alissa Sanville
Parents: Steve and Sarah SanvilleAlissa was on the High Honor Roll and received her academic letter and pins and was a Daily Press Student of the Week. She was a part of the GHS Volleyball team, earning her Varsity letter and pin. She was the Upper Peninsula Rodeo Princess and loves horseback riding. Alissa was awarded the Bay College Baybank Scholarship, Bay College James Smith Scholarship and Bay College Sam M. Cohodas Scholarship and the VanDonsel Trust Business Scholarship and the Ralph and Lily Rains Memorial Scholarship.
After Graduation: Alissa will be attending Bay College in the fall, pursuing a degree in business and also playing college volleyball
Mackenzie Niswonger
Parents: Phillip and Holly Niswonger
Mackenzie is a member of National Honor Society, Key Club, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Yearbook, Band and Youth in Government. She has been on the High Honor Roll, received her academic letter and pins and was a Daily Press Student of the Week. She was awarded the John Philip Sousa Leadership Award, the distinguished Key Club President Award, the Ralph and Lily Rains Scholarship, Noble Swenson Memorial Scholarship, Sherry Murray Macfarlane Memorial Scholarship, Hope College Presidential Merit Scholarship and the Gladstone High School Academic Social Studies and Music Awards.
After Graduation: Mackenzie will be attending Hope College to major in political science and minor in computer science and Chinese.
Chad Britton
Parents: Jamie and Brandi Britton
Chad is a member of Quiz Bowl and National Honor Society. He has been on the High Honor Roll and received an academic letter and pins. He received his athletic letter and pin in bowling and received a pin in tennis. He was also a member of the Robotics team, earning him his Robotic letter. He was awarded the Ralph and Lily Rains Memorial Scholarship and the Grand Valley State University Faculty Scholarship.
After Graduation: Chad will be attending Grand Valley State University for pre-medicine. After his undergrad, he will be pursuing radiology in medical school.
Andrew Bracket
Parents: Paul and Michelle Bracket
Andrew has been on the High Honor Roll earning his academic letter and pins and was a Daily Press Student of the Week. He was also a member of National Honor Society. He was Academic All-State, earning his varsity letters in Cross Country and Track. He was also the recipient of the Wildcat Merit Scholarship, the Public Power Scholarship, Michigan Competitive Scholarship and the Bibianne Bessette Scholarship.
After Graduation: Andrew plans on attending Northern Michigan University in the pre-dental program.
Lilly Karl
Parents: Scott and Kelly Karl
Lilly has been on the High Honor Roll, received an academic letter and pins and was a Daily Press Student of the Week. She is part of Student Council, National Honor Society, and Key Club. She was awarded the Presidential Platinum Scholarship, 906 Scholarship, Michigan Tech Competitive Scholarship, University Student Enrollment Award and the Bibianne Bessette Scholarship. Athletically, she was a 3-time academic All-State for Cross Country, 1st team All-District for Cheer and two time 2nd Team All-District for Cheer and was awarded the Scholar Athlete Award. She was the recipient of the David Golzynski National Honor Society Scholarship which was voted on by her peers.
After Graduation: Lilly plans on attending Michigan Technological University studying General Engineering.
Allayna Rein
Parents: Dale and Hollie Rein
Allayna is a member of Key Club and the Drama Club and was part of the yearbook staff. She was the Vice-President of her Senior Class and was also part of Student Council. She has been on the High Honor Roll, receiving her academic letter and pins. She was awarded the Ralph and Lily Rains Scholarship, 906 Scholarship, Presidential Platinum Scholarship and the Outstanding Art Award for her class
After Graduation: Allayna will be going to Michigan Technological University to pursue a degree in business.
Nicholas Siedlecki
Parents: Nicole Gobert and Jamie Siedlecki
Nick has been on the High Honor Roll, earning his academic letter and pins. He is active in Boy Scouts and the Lions Club.
After Graduation: Nick is planning a career in tax assessing.