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Outstanding Outstanding Seniors Seniors 2011-2012 2011-2012

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Kalamazoo County Association of Kalamazoo County Association of Retired School Personnel Retired School Personnel (KCARSP) Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo Valley Community College Burdick-Thorne Foundation Burdick-Thorne Foundation

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Accu-Mold, Inc. Accu-Mold, Inc. Alpha Chapter, MI Alpha Chapter, MI Alpha Delta Kappa Alpha Delta Kappa Ambucs Ambucs of Kalamazoo

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Bronson Health Foundation Bronson Health Foundation Disc Discover Kalamazoo

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Greater Kalamazoo Lodging Association Greater Kalamazoo Lodging Association John D. Bradshaw, P.C. John D. Bradshaw, P.C.

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Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity Kreis, Enderle, Hudgins & Kreis, Enderle, Hudgins & Borsos, P.C. Borsos, P.C. Les Minor & Sue Garvey Les Minor & Sue Garvey Lewis C. Howard, Inc. Lewis C. Howard, Inc. Sally Swanson Scholarship for Medical Studies Sally Swanson Scholarship for Medical Studies

KCARSP

Scott Hammond EFE Endowed Scholarship Scott Hammond EFE Endowed Scholarship

Portage Education Foundation

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The Ample Pantry The Ample Pantry VanBuren VanBuren Research & Development Foundation Research & Development Foundation

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KALAMAZOO RESA FOUNDATION KALAMAZOO RESA FOUNDATION Burdick-Thorne Foundation Burdick-Thorne Foundation Tom & Marsha Conor Tom & Marsha Conor Irv & Alberta Irv & Alberta Cumming Cumming Eaton Corporation Eaton Corporation Fabri-Kal Fabri-Kal Gilmore Foundation in Memory of Gayl Gilmore Foundation in Memory of Gayl Werme Werme

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KALAMAZOO RESA FOUNDATION KALAMAZOO RESA FOUNDATION Home Builders Association of Greater Kalamazoo Home Builders Association of Greater Kalamazoo Kalamazoo RESA Board of Education Kalamazoo RESA Board of Education

• W. Jack & Nanette Keiser
• W. Jack & Nanette Keiser
• Dr. W. Craig & Diane Misner
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Gary Rice Memorial Gary Rice Memorial Telecity Telecity Information Highway Information Highway

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KALAMAZOO RESA FOUNDATION KALAMAZOO RESA FOUNDATION Robert C. Thompson Memorial Robert C. Thompson Memorial

• Dr. Robert & Ruth VanderRoest
• Dr. Robert & Ruth VanderRoest

Gayl Gayl Werme Werme Bronson Hospital Memorial ronson Hospital Memorial & Kalamazoo RESA Memorial Kalamazoo RESA Memorial Larry & Rose Wile Larry & Rose Wile Paul & Betts Wollam Paul & Betts Wollam Memorial Memorial

New Scholarship Donors New Scholarship Donors

AccroSeal AccroSeal Carpenters Local 525 Carpenters Local 525 Scott Karaptian Scott Karaptian Sue Lignell Sue Lignell

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Anonymous Anonymous Home Builders Association of Greater Home Builders Association of Greater Kalamazoo Kalamazoo

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Outstanding Outstanding Seniors Seniors 2011-2012 2011-2012

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

TEACHER CADET Beckett Lockerbie & Dave Mayer

Kelsey is a highly motivated and energetic student who shares her enthusiasm with everyone she meets. She is a lively participant. She was a wonderful role model for her 5th grade students and will be a wonderful addition to the field of education.

Kelsey Adamski

Gull Lake High School $1,250 KCARSP

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

COLLEGE ACCOUNTING Alison Nord

Keegan is

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• f

the most well- rounded students I’ve had the

• pportunity

to teach. He is highly intelligent, extremely motivated, genuinely caring and delightfully

• humorous. He will be a major asset to

his future employers and society in general.

Keegan Ammon

Comstock High School

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

PHOTOGRAPHY & DIGITAL IMAGING Candace Brown

Alina is a professional, creative, and focused young woman who has a gentle way of bringing new insights to her viewers through her artwork.

Alina Anderson

Kalamazoo Central High School

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

LAW ENFORCEMENT Jeff Crouse

Jacob has consistently demonstrated leadership, maturity, and a genuine concern for fellow classmates. He consistently exceeds academic requirements, writes excellent papers, and always seeks out additional career related articles and information.

Jacob Bates

Gull Lake High School $500 Kreis, Enderle, Hudgins & Borsos, P.C.

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

ACCOUNTING Greg Chambers

Matt takes great pride in his work, striving for accuracy in every

• assignment. His success in class this

year will lead him to a promising career in the accounting or financial field.

Matthew Beck

Portage Central High School $500 Dr. W. Craig & Diane Misner

(Kalamazoo RESA Foundation)

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

ADVANCED ACCOUNTING Amy Meyer

Megan is a determined, focused accounting student! She loves to be challenged and welcomes learning new information each day! Her drive for success is impressive; she is responsible and professional!

Megan Begeman

Portage Northern High School $1000 Alpha Chapter, MI Alpha Delta Kappa

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

ART & DESIGN CAREER SKILLS Candace Brown

Sam has already shown her considerable talent designing and photographing for her school

• newspaper. She also was a finalist at

the Western Michigan University, Martin Luther King, Jr. Social Justice poster contest.

Samantha Belden

Portage Northern High School $1000 Alpha Chapter, MI Alpha Delta Kappa

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

WILDLIFE & NATURAL RESOURCES Michelle Guthrie

Emily is a wonderful addition to the Vicksburg Wildlife and Natural Resources program. She is outgoing, conscientious about her work, and is dedicated to the field of wildlife biology.

Emily Berry

Vicksburg High School $1000 Alpha Chapter, MI Alpha Delta Kappa

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS Diane Fort

Mark is a driven young man who is highly motivated and possesses a tremendous work ethic. His dedication and willingess to learn will lead to his success!

Mark Beverly

Portage Central High School

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS Diane Fort

Kayleigh strives for excellence. She is a self-motivated individual with a great attitude. She is dependable, conscientious, trustworthy and above all hard working. I am confident she will be successful in her future endeavors!

Kayleigh Binder

Portage Central High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

MARKETING Greg Chambers

Travis is an excellent, personable

• student. He works well with others

and is highly motivated, organized, and mature. He has a tremendous future ahead of him.

Travis Bogema

Portage Central High School $530 Paul & Betts Wollam/Stephani Jo Harris (Kalamazoo RESA Foundation)

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

ACCOUNTING Lori Pelton Grant is a serious student. He has the right skills to become a leader. The work ethic Grant displays day after day is outstanding. We will certainly hear his name again. Grant Bradley

Schoolcraft High School

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) Terrie Godde

Jimmy has proven to be a true leader. He inspires everyone to do their best. Jimmy and Logan Connell performed CPR on a gentleman last fall, and due to their efforts, the man is still alive today and thankful to them both.

James Brand

Comstock High School $1250 Sally Swanson Scholarship for Medical Studies (KCARSP)

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

COMPUTERIZED MANUFACTURING William Kring

Cody does the best job he can on all assigned projects. He has worked at Stryker Instruments as a machinist trainee for two years. His enthusiasm and personality have played an important role in developing his skills as a professional.

Cody Brewington

Vicksburg High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS Michelle Claybaugh

T’Ausia is an excellent student! She is responsible, dependable, honest, and has the best attitude and work ethic I have ever observed in a student. She appreciates every experience and

• pportunity.

T’Ausia Bronson

Kalamazoo Central High School $1000 W. Jack & Nanette Keiser (Kalamazoo RESA Foundation)

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

MARKETING Bob Roy

James is a hard working and gregarious young man. He is currently a manager in the school store and has attended the State DECA conference for three consecutive years. It has been a pleasure to watch him develop his managerial and leadership skills.

James Buchanan

Kalamazoo Central High School

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

MARKETING Bob Roy

Tyra is a great leader with the highest

• integrity. Her huge personality and

captivating smile allow her to navigate many situations obtaining favorable

• results. She has been a joy the last

two years.

Tyra Carver

Kalamazoo Central High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

MARKETING Greg Chambers

Nate has dedication to his goals and pursues them with passion and

• energy. He has very high aspirations

and his work ethic is excellent. Nate is an excellent student who will be successful in his future career.

Nate Casanto

Loy Norrix High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS Sue Mills

Joey has successfully completed many EFE courses at Loy Norrix. It has been a pleasure working with such a conscientious, driven student. She has demonstrated the skills to be successful in college and beyond.

Johanna Castillo

Loy Norrix High School $250 Ample Pantry, Sue Lignell, Les Minor & Sue Garvey

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAL (EMT) Terrie Godde

Logan is a pleasure to have in

• class. His grades are consistently

great, and he is a team player with his peers. Logan and Jimmy Brand both performed CPR

• n

a gentleman last fall, and due to their efforts, the man is still alive today and thankful to them both.

Logan Connell

Gull Lake High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Anna Patton

Brittany is a valued co-op

• employee. She has an amazing

personality and is very accurate, always eager to learn, and professional and friendly with patients and staff. She is

• utstanding in every way.

Brittany Dalla

Vicksburg High School $500 Ambucs of Kalamazoo

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

ELECTRONICS & ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY Ken Briggs

Branden is an excellent student who professes a life long fascination with electronics. He enjoys building, design and programming challenges. His perseverance will serve him well in an engineering career.

Branden De Vries

Kalamazoo Central High School

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

DRAFTING William Kring

Logan has been a quiet leader within the class. When new engineering software was introduced to the classroom Logan stayed after school to practice and work ahead of the rest

• f the class. He has taken the lead

within a team of advanced students to see the completion of their senior project.

Logan Decker

Vicksburg High School

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

DRAFTING & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Marvin Gage

Lynsey is a second year student working with a mentor architect on a design project. She is a hard worker who excels

• n

her

• wn.

Lynsey possesses great character, is an

• utstanding

role model, and exemplifies every quality an instructor could ask for in a student.

Lynsey DeGraaf

Parchment High School

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

WEB DESIGN I Michelle Jaros Kristi has a very efficient and effective work quality. Her focus for class work, desire to learn software, and creativity makes her very successful in Web Design. Kristi Desness

Gull Lake High School

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

ARTS & DESIGN CAREER SKILLS Candace Brown

Carrel possesses a determination and a drive to succeed as a trained professional artist that will give her the stamina necessary to achieve this goal.

Carrel Dlamini

Portage Northern High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

ELECTRONICS & ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY Ken Briggs

Kevin is highly motivated and sets high expectations for himself as evidenced by his work both in and out of the

• classroom. He enjoys problem solving

and demonstrates a strong aptitude for engineering.

Kevin Ellis

Portage Central High School $500 Scott Hammond Education for Employment Endowed Scholarship

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS Tim Kirk

When I first encountered Michelle, her uniqueness was evident in her hair style and fashion choices. Upon having her as a student in accounting this year, her flair for fashion has been outshined by her personality and intelligence.

Michelle Farnham

Climax -Scotts High School

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY Matthew Basse

Garrett is truly

• utstanding

and an incredible student. His understanding of automotive systems and how to diagnose and repair them is very impressive. He is willing to help his classmates and is the first to volunteer and go beyond expectations.

Garrett Flagg

Comstock High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

PROFESSIONAL HEALTH SCIENCE Kathleen Wolf

Morgan exemplifies the attributes of the perfect student. She is highly motivated, honest, kind, and has a strong work

• ethic. She had excellent attendance and

maintained an A in both course work and her internship. Her internship preceptor said Morgan was outstanding.

Morgan Fleck

Climax-Scotts High School $750 Kalamazoo RESA Board of Education (Kalamazoo RESA Foundation)

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

LAW ENFORCEMENT II Jeff Crouse

Criminal Justice/Ferris State University Brianna excelled academically the last two years and has received early acceptance to Ferris State University. She consistently demonstrates leadership and has led softball, basketball, and power lifting teams to several championships. She is also very active at her church and in her community.

Brianna Gauna

Parchment High School $750 Burdick-Thorne Foundation

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

LAW ENFORCEMENT II Jeff Crouse

Criminal Justice/Ferris State University

Andrew has excelled academically and received early acceptance to Ferris State University. He has consistently demonstrated leadership and responsibility in a very non-traditional course class with extremely stringent demands. Andrew was also the captain of the Comstock varsity football team.

Andrew Gerard

Comstock High School $750 Burdick-Thorne Foundation

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

MARKETING Daniel Meiste

Alex is a natural leader. He is hardworking, dependable, has high integrity, and is caring when it comes to

• thers.

Alex is an excellent student in the marketing program.

Alex Gibson

Parchment High School $750 AccroSeal

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS Pam Hawk

Robert brings his best to each

• assignment. He has a quiet manner

with a great sense of humor. He surprised me with the excellence of his selling video assignment.

Robert Graham

Galesburg-Augusta High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS Diane Snyder

Stephanie is energetic and highly

• motivated. She is pleasant, helpful,

and inventive. She possesses a keen business sense and will definitely be a force to be reckoned with at college and in business!

Stephanie Gries

Parchment High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

HOTEL, RESTAURANT & TRAVEL MANAGEMENT Tammi Mallos

Rachel is a very focused and exceptionally intelligent young lady. She exhibits a positive attitude and has a passion for living. Her goal is to make a difference in the lives of

• thers. I believe she will achieve this

goal and touch the lives of many.

Rachel Haas

Portage Northern High School $500 Greater Kalamazoo Lodging Association

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

MARKETING Daniel Meiste

Mitchell is a very dedicated student

• academically. Mitchell excels in every

area of his life. He is very kind, honest, and hardworking. Mitchell is a great addition to the marketing program.

Mitchell Hanson

Parchment High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS II Kyle Paffhausen

Madison is a dedicated student, whose initiative and diligence is apparent in her school work. She has demonstrated leadership skills inside and outside the classroom that will ensure her success in future endeavors.

Madison Henry

Portage Northern High School $750 Gayle Werme Memorial (Bronson Methodist Hospital / Kalamazoo RESA Foundation)

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

ELECTRONICS & ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY Ken Briggs

Alex is an outstanding student who enjoys being challenged. His dedication and success in a variety of experiences will lead to a promising career in the engineering field.

Alex Hill

Gull Lake High School

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS II Kyle Paffhausen

Accounting/Western Michigan University Rachael is highly dependable and her work ethic is impeccable. She is dedicated, passionate, and creative in her class work. These qualities will allow Rachael to excel in any business field she chooses to pursue in the future.

Rachael Horton

Portage Northern High School $750 Burdick-Thorne Foundation (Kalamazoo RESA Foundation)

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY II Michael Miller

Josh has been a pleasure to have in my class the last two years. He is a highly motivated student that will be successful in college and any career endeavour he

• chooses. I look forward to watching his

success.

Joshua Hubers

Parchment High School $400 Telecity Information Highway (Kalamazoo RESA Foundation/)

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

MARKETING Barbara Rockey

Victoria Jones is an excellent student who is conscientious, considerate, appreciative, and a credit to our school and program. It has been a true pleasure to have her in class every day.

Victoria Jones

Loy Norrix High School

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS II Lori Pelton

Elizabeth displays an energetic, focused approach to work. She is always on task and positive. Elizabeth is a dependable, prompt, kind, intelligent young lady. She will be very successful.

Elizabeth Kedrowicz

Schoolcraft High School $1000 Larry & Rose Wile

(Kalamazoo RESA Foundation)

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY II Michael Miller

Evan has been a pleasure to have in my class the last two years. He is a highly motivated student with a love for technology that will help him be successful in college and any career endeavor he chooses.

Evan Knowlton

Loy Norrix High School

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION Timothy Jones

Karsen has an amazing talent. Throughout my years of teaching and producing at a professional level, he is one of the few students who can apply video/film this well.

Karsen Kolenko

Portage Central High School

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

ACCOUNTING Scott Wills

Rissa is very talented in terms of accounting; but, her real strength is her leadership. She is always willing to help other students when called upon.

Kliricia Loc

Vicksburg High School

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

DRAFTING William Kring

Civil Engineering/Western Michigan University

Kelsey has been an outstanding student in

• architecture. She has been a leader within

the classroom; taking on a large commercial project and seeing it through completion. She participated in the ACE program at KRESA, where she had the opportunity to work with engineers in the field.

Kelsey Malikowski

Vicksburg High School $750 Burdick-Thorne Foundation

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

ANIMAL TECHNOLOGY Michelle Guthrie

LeeAnn is an exceptional, inquisitive student who loves animals. Her passion is horses and she will be attending MSU to study equine

• science. She has made a positive

impact

• n

the Vicksburg Animal Technology program.

LeeAnn Mercer

Vicksburg High School $500 Robert C. Thompson

(Kalamazoo RESA Foundation)

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

MARKETING Kristen Hussey I have had the pleasure of Jasmine as a student in marketing. She also assists in the running of the school store. In the classroom Jasmine strives for excellence while demonstrating strong leadership skill. She has exceptional talent and musicality. Jasmine Merritt- Camburn

Comstock High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

DENTAL ASSISTING Wanda Scott

Mariah demonstrated

• utstanding

abilities as a team member in the dental office. In comparison to over 10 years working with high school students, Mariah’s ability and positive attitude are stronger than

• most. She will be an asset to any

dental profession in her future.

Mariah Middel

Portage Northern High School $500 Bronson Health Foundation

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

MARKETING MANAGEMENT Daniel Meiste

Josh has many qualities that set him

• apart. He is a confident leader in

class, continually strives to grow academically, mature, and honest. Josh is a member of the Parchment DECA team and is a State Qualifier in the area

• f

Business Management.

Joshua Miles

Parchment High School $400 Irv & Albert Cumming

(Kalamazoo RESA Foundation)

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

MARKETING Greg Chambers

Skyler is a true leader and one that his peers go to when they need help learning a new concept in

• marketing. Skyler has a positive and

mature attitude and takes full advantage

• f

his experiences in marketing.

Skyler Mills

Portage Central High School $500 Tom & Marsha Conor

(Kalamazoo RESA Foundation)

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS Atiba Ward

Nick has done a fantastic job of exploring the subject of international business. He has shown an understanding of global business concepts. He has produced stellar work in a timely manner. Nick has gone above the units

• f

study and conducted personal research to enhance his own understanding.

Nick Moored

Loy Norrix High School

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

CULINARY ARTS Kharen Warfield-Shelton

James is a highly skilled, enthusiastic cook with a passion for learning and growing in his culinary knowledge. His discipline, focus, and dedication to his chosen career are exceptional and beyond his years!

James Mullins

Loy Norrix High School $500 World of Work Anonymous Donor

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

HOTEL, RESTAURANT & TRAVEL MANAGEMENT Tammi Mallos

Alex is one

• f

the most dedicated, dependable students. He is the one wanted on teams because he gets the job done exceptionally well. He has proven success with employment at Liz’s Cafe. Alex is

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the few “masterminds” in our society and will be successful.

Alex Murphy

Gull Lake High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Cynthia Goss

Abbigale demonstrates the qualities of an

• utstanding

student. She has excellent attendance, a positive attitude, and does quality work. She is always willing to help others and has a caring heart.

Abbigale Murray

Vicksburg High School $1250 KCARSP

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS Scott Wills

Tori’s ability to manage her time and turn in quality work is remarkable. She always goes above and beyond the requirements of an assignment. She is one of the most conscientious, driven, and competitive students that I have seen.

Victoria Mutch

Vicksburg High School $250 Ample Pantry, Sue Lignell, Les Minor & Sue Garvey

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS Scott Wills

Ryan’s BMA skills are exceptional. His ability to get assignments done ahead

• f time before going on vacation and

the way he makes a new student feel welcome are especially impressive.

Ryan Muzljakovich

Vicksburg High School $750 Lewis C. Howard, Inc.

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS ACCOUNTING Tim Kirk

Agribusiness/Michigan State University Scott has taken a challenging situation with a mixed subject class and excelled as the top percentage holder. He not only does well himself, he helps his fellow students understand the material.

Scott Myers

Climax-Scotts High School $750 Burdick-Thorne Foundation

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH SCIENCE Cheryl Tiernan

Eliza has an exceptional work ethic, which is demonstrated by coming to class every day. She dreams of a nursing career and is on her way to achieving this goal by maintaining a 4.0 in both the clinical and didactic aspects.

Eliza Northrop

Schoolcraft High School $500 Bronson Health Foundation

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

ACCOUNTING Greg Chambers

Jaden is an outstanding senior. He takes pride in his work, striving for accuracy in every assignment. He is always thinking and looking forward, determined to do his very best.

Jaden Nozicka

Portage Central High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

ACCOUNTING Steve Thomas

Erika has done exemplary work in the business courses she has taken during high school. She demonstrates outstanding workplace skills

• n

a daily basis in her coursework.

Erika Olsen

Gull Lake High School $500 Dr. Robert & Ruth VanderRoest

(Kalamazoo RESA Foundation)

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

COSMETOLOGY Jacki Rush

Alexis is a highly organized, self motivated student who demonstrates excellence, and commitment in cosmetology. She is a delightful young woman who will be successful at anything she does.

Alexis Parrish

Kalamazoo Central High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY James Leander

Ryan is a good student with a strong aptitude for automotive

• technology. He has the skills and

attitude to ensure his future success.

Ryan Perry

Portage Central High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

HEALTH SCIENCE Kathy Wolf

Casie is kind hearted, honest, dedicated, and will always do the very best she can for every patient. She has strong leadership skills as demonstrated by being the community service committee chair for HOSA. Casie is a team player, very organized, and highly motivated.

Casie Phillips

Gull Lake High School $1250 KCARSP

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

RADIO BROADCASTING Mark Monk

Mandy is one of the most organized and driven students I have had the pleasure of teaching in nearly 20

• years. Her attention to details and

enthusiasm is a benefit to her fellow students.

Amanda Prescott

Gull Lake High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS Steve Thomas Michelle has the qualities that any teacher would admire in a student. She is motivated to do outstanding work in all of her classes and exhibits a degree

• f

professionalism that employers seek in young people. Michelle Ranly

Gull Lake High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

VETERINARY SCIENCE Noreen Heikes, DVM

Andrea is an outstanding student! In addition to her superlative achievements in both the academic and hands-on portions of the curriculum, she has assumed and excelled in leadership roles. Her work ethic, personality, intellect and leadership abilities will bring her

• utstanding

success throughout her life.

Andrea Ray

Vicksburg High School $500 Ambucs of Kalamazoo

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

DRAFTING & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Marvin Gage

Pre-Dental/Michigan State University Eugene makes everything he does look

• easy. He has an eye for detail and the

talent to achieve the detail. He may not pursue a career in the field of architecture, but the way he addresses each challenge I know he will be able to succeed in whatever area of study he decides upon.

Eugene Ro

Portage Northern High School $500 Burdick-Thorne Foundation

(Kalamazoo RESA Foundation)

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

MARKETING Bob Roy

Adam is a tremendous person and leader inside and

• utside
• f

the

• classroom. He has twice qualified for the

State DECA Career Development Conference. His work ethic is

• commendable. It is refreshing to see

such an independent thinker at his young age. He has been a pleasure to have in class.

Adam Roth

Kalamazoo Central High School

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

PHOTOGRAPHY II Dennis Brooks

Danielle is an excellent and personable student. Project assignments are always high quality. She works well with others, is highly motivated, organized, and a mature student.

Danielle Salayer

Portage Northern High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

CONSTRUCTION TRADES Bob Hess & Brian Seagraves

Joe’s natural talent, competence, reliability, leadership, consistent effort, and motivation consistently led to high quality results and made him an asset in the construction trades program.

Joseph Savage

Schoolcraft High School $500 Home Builders Association of Greater Kalamazoo

(Kalamazoo RESA Foundation)

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

BANKING & FINANCE Pam Hawk

Nori is a student I can count on to have completed each assignment to the best of her ability. She has a strong work ethic inside and

• utside

the building. I strongly believe her dreams and goals in life will be reached.

Anorah Seita

Galesburg-Augusta High School $400 Eaton Corporation

(Kalamazoo RESA Foundation)

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

PHOTOGRAPHY Dennis Brooks

Ashley is a determined self-directed young artist. She won first place at the Western Michigan University, Martin Luther King, Jr. Social Justice poster competition where she not

• nly designed the poster, but also

took all of the photographs for it.

Ashley Serio

Kalamazoo Central High School

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

ACCOUNTING Michael Miller

Remington has been a pleasure to have in my class the last two years. He is a highly motivated student with a love for anything that has a motor. He will be an excellent diesel mechanic with an accountant

• mentality. I look forward to watching

his success.

Remington Shaffer

Galesburg-Augusta High School $250 Accu-Mold & Carpenters Local 525

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY James Leander

Diesel Mechanic/Wyoming Technical Institute

Kyle is an energetic, hard-working student. He is always ready to help out in the lab and the classroom. He is well liked by his fellow students and teachers because he is always willing to take that extra step. I know he will do well in college.

Kyle Shoemaker

Portage Central High School $500 Burdick-Thorne Foundation

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY Dennis Brooks

Jacquelyn is a strong, confident young woman - hardworking and always produces quality work. She displays an excellent professional attitude and will do well in her chosen profession.

Jacquelyn Small

Schoolcraft High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

MARKETING Jeanine Patterson

Alayna is the type of student you hope for in all your classes. She is hardworking, driven, kind, and is a role model for other students. I can always count on her to lend a helping

• hand. She strives to do her best in all

her endeavors. Alayna was involved with DECA for two years. She will be an asset to the advertising program at MSU.

Alayna Smith

Portage Northern High School

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE Christie VanFulpen

Estron is a dedicated student who makes the most of his opportunities in the classroom and through co-op. He is very conscientious with his school work. I am confident that he makes a wonderful employee as well. His cheerful greeting each day is something I look forward to.

Estron Stephens

Kalamazoo Central High School $500 World of Work Anonymous Donor

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

CONSTRUCTION TRADES Bob Hess & Brian Seagraves

Nathan invested two years in construction trades where he developed essential construction

• competencies. Nathan became an

asset to the group by consistently displaying a positive attitude and strong team-building skills.

Nathan Stevens

Vicksburg High School $1000 Builders Association of Greater Kalamazoo (Kalamazoo RESA Foundation/Home) & World of Work Anonymous Donor

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

HOTEL, RESTAURANT & TRAVEL MANAGEMENT Tammi Mallos

Evan’s desire to pursue a career in the hospitality industry is a perfect fit for his

• personality. He is focused,

has a very easy-going demeanor, and is a mature, well-balanced young man. Academically, he will achieve success at MSU, Hospitality Business College. Evan has an exciting future!

Evan Stivers

Kalamazoo Central High School $500 Discover Kalamazoo

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

PROFESSIONAL HEALTH SCIENCE Kathleen Wolf

Kayleigh has an exceptionally strong work ethic. She is honest, has integrity, is dedicated, and kind. She is strongly motivated to excel as evidenced by maintaining an A. She works well with her classmates and is always willing to help them.

Kayleigh Thompson

Gull Lake High School $1000 Gilmore Foundation In Memory of Gayl Werme

(Kalamazoo RESA Foundation)

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

COMPUTERIZED MANUFACTURING William Kring

Raymond shows an eagerness to learn with an awesome work ethic. He is a great role model and shows great citizenship. Ray is currently working at Concept Mold through the co-op program, receiving high reviews from his supervisors.

Raymond Thrasher

Vicksburg High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH SCIENCE

Cheryl Tiernan

Pre-Medicine/Grand Valley State University Wanjiku has great work and academic achievement and. She uses her time efficiently, is self-directed, eagerly assists her classmates. She is fluent in Swahili and is a kind young woman who possesses a quiet strength and

• confidence. She is a skilled clinician. I look for

the day she achieves her dream of becoming a neonatologist.

Wanjiku Uchai

Portage Northern High School $750 Burdick-Thorne Foundation

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

ADVANCED BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS Tim Kirk

Emily will excel in her future endeavors due to her commitment to

• excellence. She has taken an active

role in helping her classmates understand and accomplish various assignments in a semi-independent environment.

Emily VandeGiessen

Climax-Scotts High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

MARKETING Pam Hawk

Integrity and work ethic best describes Darren. He always does his best. He has grown into a leader among his peers by using his positive attitude.

Darren VanMeekeren

Galesburg-Augusta High School

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

HVAC Gehry Gross

Tyler is an excellent student and has the ability to succeed, as well as the skills to be a member of a team that works to achieve goals. Tyler is serious about school and this will have a positive impact on his future college and employment plans.

Tyler Vermeulen

Portage Central High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

ADVANCED ACCOUNTING Amy Meyer

Alexandra astonishes me every day! She sets high standards for herself and is one of the most motivated students I have had the pleasure of teaching. Her future career in accounting is bright!

Alexandra Vizard

Portage Northern High School $1000 VanBuren Research & Development Foundation

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH SCIENCE

Cheryl Tiernan

Nursing/Grand Valley State University Maggie has exceptional work ethic and is on her way to achieving her dream of becoming a nurse by maintaining a 4.0 in both the clinical and didactic aspects of FHS. She exemplifies cooperation and respect of diversity by assisting her classmates. She is very active in her community and volunteers regularly.

Maggie Wenzel

Hackett Catholic Central High School $750 Burdick-Thorne Foundation

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Lisa Bartell

Tyler is a respectful and mature young man who is a great representative

• f

EFE in

• ur
• community. He has an outstanding

work ethic that has earned him the distinction of being the first high school student allowed to perform closing responsibilities on the job.

Tyler Westafer

Portage Central High School Fall Tuition Kalamazoo Valley Community College

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

DRAFTING & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Marvin Gage

Laura is considering a degree in the field of engineering and has the book smarts, as well as the practical experience to reach this goal. She attacks every challenge head

• n.

Laura is open minded, a problem solver, and willing to learn.

Laura Wheeler

Kalamazoo Central High School

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

WEB DESIGN II Michelle Jaros

Ashley’s creativity and gift for attention to detail is exceptional. As a student, Ashley is very willing to accomplish any task, putting forth as much effort as needed for perfection.

Ashley Willis

Gull Lake High School $400 Gary Rice Memorial

(Kalamazoo RESA Foundation)

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

HORTICULTURE Michelle Guthrie

Bryan has been in the agriscience program for three years and is dedicated to the field

• f
• agriculture. He is an outstanding

student and has been a reliable member of our program. He is a hard worker who will be successful.

Bryan Wolthuis

Vicksburg High School $400 Fabri-Kal

(Kalamazoo RESA Foundation)

EFE Outstanding Seniors EFE Outstanding Seniors

MARKETING Jeanine Patterson

Jesse is truly a joy to be around and a dedicated student. He qualified for the International DECA Conference and has been a member since his sophomore year. MSU is lucky to have him; I will miss his smiling face.

Jesse Wood

Portage Northern High School $250 Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity, Scott Karaptian & John D. Bradshaw, P.C.

Education for Employment Education for Employment

Congratulations Congratulations Seniors! Seniors!

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