Stockbridge Class of 2018 top ten seniors
Ayleana Kristine Crabtree-Valedictorian
Parents: Michael and Kristy Crabtree
Honors/Activites: All A honor roll, AP Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, ALgebra C, and English 10.
Inspiration: Her parents inspire her to be better and her teachers inspire her to go further.
Philosophy: Hard work isn’t scary. Scary is waking up just to realize you’ve never had a hard day’s work in your life.
Quote: “They say it’s better to bury your sadness in a graveyard or garden that waits for spring to wake from its sleep and burst into green.” Conor Oberst
Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin
Future: Plans to attend Eastern Michigan University to become a high school biology or ecology teacher.
Kayla Drew-Valedictorian
Parents: Gregg and Susan DrewHonors/Activities: Outstanding achievement awards in Biology, US History, Creative Writing, Chemistry and AP Biology. Also on the Clawmarks team, the school literacy magazine.
Inspiration: Her late grandfather, Joseph Drew, gave her a foundational understanding in baking, gardening, hardwork, and that not all western movies are bad to watch.
Philosophy: To enjoy the small moments in life like the satisfaction of completing a task or the feeling of sunshine on my face.
Quote: “The Family, We were a strange little band of characters, trudging through life sharing diseases and toothpast, coveting one another’s desserts, hiding shampoo, borrowing money, locking each other out of our rooms, inflicting pain and helping to heal in the same instant. Loving, laughing, defending and trying to figure out the common thread that bound us all together.” Emma Bombeck.
Book: My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult
Future: Kayla future field of study will be Nursing.
Madison Howard-Valedictorian
Parents: Brian and Kaci HowardHonors/Activites: National Honor Society, Student Council, Cross Country, Track and Field, Basketball. Madi is also the Stockbridge Inventeam team leader.
Inspiration: Madi’s inspiration comes from her parents and her grandparents. Also her teacher, Bob Richards and her coaches, Jeff Trapp, Steve Allison and Chuck Bumpus.
Philosophy: Life isn’t about finding yourself, it is about creating yourself.
Favorite quote: “To give anything less than your best if to sacrifice the gift.” Steve Prefontaine
Favorite Book: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
Future Plans: Madi plans on attending Trine University to study Biomedical Engineering.
Erin Keiser-Valedictorian
Parents: Donald and Lorraine KeiserHonors/Activites: AP biology, Physics, Psychology, Chemistry, Algebra C, Government, Spanish, English 10 and 11 awards. National Society of High School honors, Greater Lansing Activities Conference All Academic Team.
Inspiration: Her parents inspire her and also teacher, Jessica Martell.
Philosphy: Always take pride in your work.
Favorite Quote: “What is now proved was once only imagined” William Blake
Favorite Book: Promise by Linwood Barclay
Future Plans: Erin plans on attending Ferris State University to study Elementary Education.
Kaylee Samulak-Valeictorian
Parents: Stephanie and Shannon SamulakFuture Plans: Kaylee will be attending Nursing school at the University of Michigan.
Activities/Honors: Pre-Calc Award, Biology, award, Top GPA award, spanish award and government award. Member of the National Honor Society, Varsity Volleyball, Club volleyball, and Varsity soccer.
Inspiration: Her family inspires her, they have always been positive role models and have always pushed and supported her.
Philosphy/Motto: “Choose your friends with caution, plan your future with purpose, and frame your life with faith.” Thomas S. Monson
Favorite Quote: You have your brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. Dr. Seuss
Favorite Book: Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo
Faith Danielle Whitt-Valedictorian
Parents: Daniel and Nicole WhittHonors/Activities: 4.0 GPA, Lemelson-MIT Inventeam member, DAR Citizenship award, Make Whats Next Patent Program. Varsity Basketball, varsity soccer, varsity track, NHS, Class officer.
Inspiration: Her sister
Philosophy: “Play the game, but don’t believe in it”
Quote: “When you love what your have, you have everything you need.”
Book: Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
Future Plans: Faith plans on attending Oakland University and majoring in Premedicine
Logan Long-Salutatorian
Parents: Randy Long and Nicole MyersHonors/Activities: English 9 Award, Physics, and exploring computers. Member of the National Honor Society and First Robotics.
Inspiration: Logan has always looked up to the late Stephen Hawking as well as Neil DeGrasse Tyson due to their brilliant minds. And also, Elon Musk, I mean come on–He is Elon Musk!
Philosophy: Do what you love and love what you do. At the end of the day you will always have yourself. So make sure your doing what you love.
Favorite Quote: “The barrier to success is the fear of failure”
Favorite Book: Definitely the Percy Jackson series, Greek Mythology has always been fascinating to Logan.
Future Plans: I have been accepted to and plan on attending Michigan Technological University with the intent to major in Aerospace Engineering. After college Logan hopes to work at NASA.
Jillian Cadieux
Parents: Theresa and Brent CadieuxHonors/Activities: National Pacemaker award, 2nd place student MIPA film award, 2nd place Thunderbay International film festival, algebra award. Varsity track and field,competitive dance.
Inspiration: Her mother, because her mom has been through so much, yet she still encourages me to fulfill my dreams and become the person I am meant to be.
Philosophy: You only have one life to live, so don’t waste it by doing something you don’t love. Experience the world for everyday it has to offer. Beauty is an amazing thing.
Favorite quote: “There is nothing either good of bad, but thinking makes it so” William Shakespear
Favorite Book: Fahrenheit 451
Future Plans: Jillian plans on attending Grand Valley State University in the fall. She is majoring in graphic design and minoring in a foreign language. She is also studying abroad her sophomore year.
Shelby Hall
Parents: Tommy and Stephanie HallHonors/Activities: Algebra B, Physics, Top 2 GPA award. Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Soccer and NHS.
Inspiration: Her parents, her sisters and her close friends.
Philosophy: Everything happens for a reason
Quote: Grow through what you GO through.
Book: The Wednesday Letters by Jason Wright
Future Plans: Shelby will be starting out at Jackson Community College and then moving on to a University to study Psychology.
Kali Roskowski
Parents: Kim and Al RoskowskiHonors/Activities: 6 time MIPA statewide award for individual Journalism, Academic Letter, Top GPA 9th grade. Student on the Uncaged Student newspaper, also on Track and Field.
Inspiration: Emma Watson, because she is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in.
Philosophy: No matter what you’re doing, give it your all. That way you can never blame yourself for anything.
Favorite Quote: “What’s comin’ will come, an we’ll meet when it does” -Rubeus Hagrid, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (by J.K. Rowling)
Favorite book: The Circus McGurkus by Dr. Seuss (she read this book every night as a child, it opened up her imagination.)
Future Plans: Kali plans on attending Washtenaw Community College and transferring later to Michigan State University. She wants to study photography and English.
Hope Salyer
Managing Editor, Newsprint Designer and Reporter for theStockbridge Community News. Board Member of the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation. Public Relations Director of the Ann Arbor Electrical JATC and Union 4 Life charity.