LHS Class of 2024 Top Scholars
Caitlin Mertens
Parents: Melissa and Richard Mertens
Activities and Awards: Valedictorian, National Honor Society Vice President, President's Award for Educational Excellence, Honor Cord Member, Language Arts Award, Mathematics Award, SEC All-Academic Team, Outstanding Achievement in Science Award, Social Studies Award, Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Musicianship Award, Section Leader, P2P Member, AP Scholar w/ Distinction, Cross Country-Varsity Letter, Most Improved Award, Ileen Pickrem Memorial Scholarship, Orlo Wright Scholarship, Student Leadership Team, AAYI Kappa Foundation Scholarship, Michigan Tech Excellence Award, Michigan Tech Leading Scholar Award, Michigan Tech Presidential Platinum Scholarship, Ypsilanti Kiwanis Club Achievement and Service Award, Volunteer Work
Plans After Graduation: Caitlin plans to attend Michigan Technological University to major in Scientific and Technical Communication.
Braylynn Kelly
Parents: Jeff and Tiffany Kelly
Activities and Awards: Salutatorian, Senior Class President, National Honor Society Member, NHS Blood Drive Chair, President's Award for Educational Excellence, Honor Cord Member, Mathematics Award, SEC All-Academic Team, Outstanding Achievement in Science Award, Social Studies Award, AP Psychology Award, Marching Band, Drum Major, Gilmor Award for Band, Symphonic Band, Link Crew Award, AP Scholar w/ Distinction, National Rural & Small Town Recognition Award, USMC Scholastic Excellence Award, Softball-Varsity Letter, All-Conference, All-District, Academic All-State, School Record Batting Average, Swim-Varsity Letter, Captain, MVP Award, Coaches Award, SEC Sportsmanship Award, MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award, Sperle Athletic Scholarship, Student Leadership Team, DAR Good Citizen
Plans After Graduation: Braylynn plans to attend Mercyhurst University.
Turner Labadie
Parents: Brad Labadie and Melissa Labadie
Activities and Awards: Honor Cord Member, Mathematics Award, SEC All-Academic Team, Economics Award, AP Scholar, Baseball-Varsity Letter, Football-Varsity Letter, Special Teams Player of the Year, UM Ann Arbor Mary Coan Scholarship
Plans After Graduation: Turner plans to attend the University of Michigan Ann Arbor to major in Business.
Katie Lintner
Parents: Sky and Kellie Lintner
Activities and Awards: Senior Class Vice President, National Honor Society Member, Honor Cord Member, Social Studies Award, Varsity Sideline Cheer, Varsity Competitive Cheer-Academic All-State, Varsity Tennis-Determination Award, , Link Crew Leader, Student Council Member, Youth Group Member, Church Lector and Altar Server, Downriver Gymnastics Member, Young Professionals Business Conference, Dejanovich Scholarship, MSU Alumni Club of Washtenaw County Scholarship
Plans After Graduation: Katie plans to attend Michigan State University to major in Marketing/Advertising and attend the MSU Honors College.
Emma Austin
Parents: Jennifer Austin and Keith Austin
Activities and Awards: President's Award for Educational Excellence, SWWC Honor Cord Recipient, Honor Cord Member, Mathematics Award, SEC All-Academic Team, Social Studies Award, Link Crew Award, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Volleyball, SEC Sportsmanship Award, Yearbook Club Member, GVSU Academic Scholarship
Plans After Graduation: Emma plans to attend Grand Valley State University to major in Nursing.
Corinne Killich
Parents: Julie Hane and David Killich
Activities and Awards: President's Award for Educational Excellence, Honor Cord Member, Mathematics Award, SEC All-Academic Team, Social Studies Award, Link Crew Award, LEA Scholarship, Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Soccer, SEC Sportsmanship Award, SEC Scholar Athlete, P2P Member, Yearbook Club, Dollars for Scholars, FSU President's Scholarship
Plans After Graduation: Corinne plans to attend Ferris State University to major in Sonography.
Donovan Fleurina
Parents: Monique Fleurina and Wadler Fleurina
Activities and Awards: National Honor Society Member, NHS Elementary Outreach Committee Chair, President's Award for Educational Excellence, RCTC Honor Cord Recipient, Honor Cord Member, Mathematics Award, National African American Recognition Award, National Rural and Small Town Recognition Award, Varsity Lacrosse, JV/Varsity Football, Black Student Union Class Advisor, National Society of High School Scholars Member, UM Wolverine Pathways Summer Institute Innovation Award, Wolverine Pathways Scholarship, Automotive Service Excellence Certification, YAWC Scholarship, Ypsilanti Kiwanis Club Achievement and Service Award, Elizabeth Morris Distinguished Scholarship, TZL College Scholarship Fund Scholarship, Comprehensive Dentistry Scholarship, 2023 Alpha Kappa Alpha Black Man of Promise Award, Volunteer Work
Plans After Graduation: Donovan plans to attend the University of Michigan Ann Arbor in the Fall 2024 and continue attending and facilitating community service projects and events.
Alexis Sondergaard
Parents: Krystle and Justin Sondergaard
Activities and Awards: Honor Cord Member, Mathematics Award, Outstanding Art Award, EMU Emerald Scholarship
Plans After Graduation: Alexis plans to attend Eastern Michigan University to major in Interior Design.
McKayla James
Parents: Amarsha Freeman-James and Damon James
Activities and Awards: Class of 2024 Student Council Representative, National Honor Society Treasurer, Honor Cord Member, Mathematics Award, AP Psychology Award, Senior Band Award, The Instrumentalist Magazine Musicianship Award, The Instrumentalist Magazine Merit Award, Clarinet Section Leader, Link Crew Award, Black Student Union President, National African American Recognition Award, Yearbook Club Design Team Lead, SAGE Founder, Varsity Dance Team Captain, Student Leadership Focus Group, Designer Brands Inc. Part-Time Sales Associate, Ulta Beauty Beauty Adviser, LINC Parent Scholarship, Hallie Richardson Scholarship, AAYI Kappa Foundation Scholarship, BGSU Freshman Academic Scholarship, Owens Corning Building Opportunities Scholarship, BGSU Success Scholarship, Burger King Foundation Scholarship, Community for All Scholarship, Delta Sigma Theta Ann Arbor Scholarship, Pamela Lowe Legacy Scholarship, YAWC Scholarship, Ypsilanti Kiwanis Club Achievement and Service Award
Plans After Graduation: McKayla plans to attend Bowling Green State University and the BGSU Honors College to major in Architecture and participate in the Falcon Marching Band.
Audrey Cofield
Parents: Diane and Fred Cofield
Activities and Awards: Honor Cord Member, Mathematics Award, Varsity Volleyball
Plans After Graduation: Audrey plans to attend UMass Boston in the Fall 2024.
Samantha Gentz
Parents: Carmen Grindatti and Brian Gentz
Activities and Awards: Class of 2024 Student Council Representative, National Honor Society Member, President's Award for Educational Excellence, Honor Cord Member, Senior Choir Award, Clarinet Section Leader, Theatre Department Award, LHS Theatre President, LCS Theatre Camp Counselor, Link Crew Award, Bowling Team, Girl Scout Member-12 years, MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award, The Instrumentalist Magazine Musicianship Award, The Instrumentalist Magazine Merit Award, Ann Arbor Music Academy Intern, Semper Fidelis Award Recipient, BGSU BRAVO Music Award, BGSU Freshman Academic Scholarship, BGSU Success Scholarship
Plans After Graduation: Samantha plans to attend Bowling Green State University to major in Music Education and participate in the Falcon Marching Band.
Ethan Jessee
Parents: Amy Jessee and Bill Jessee
Activities and Awards: President's Award for Educational Achievement, Honor Cord Member, Language Arts Award, Mathematics Award, ESports Club Member, Tabletop Gaming Club Member, Outstanding Art Award, Outstanding Achievement Award 2023 Congressional Art Competition District 12 Winner, Neutral Zone Art Show Member, Participation Award Meemic Foundation, The LHS Choral Program Novice Award, Participation Award MiHSEF for 2023 ESports State Championships, Volunteer Work, Betty J. Jones Scholarship, Ileen Pickrem Memorial Scholarship, Libbey Lowden Scholarship, Eastern Michigan University Emerald Scholarship
Plans After Graduation: Ethan plans to attend Eastern Michigan University to major in K-12 Visual Arts Education.
