Scott Essenmacher, son of David and Donna Essenmacher, has maintained a 4.0 grade point average throughout his high school career. He is a member of the National Honor Society. Throughout high school Scott participated in soccer, baseball, Science Olympiad and served as captain of the Quiz Bowl team. Scott has received Flint Metro League Honorable Mention for soccer and placed first in pre-calculus and second in physics at the Metro League Math and Science Competition. In the fall, he will attend Hope College to pursue a degree in engineering.
Laura Meinecke, daughter of Mark and Janet Meinecke, is graduating with a 4.0 grade point average. She is Treasurer of the National Honor Society, a Student Council representative and a member of Key Club. She has been involved in dance since the age of four at Sandra Brewer’s Dance Studio. Laura participated in both the Mott Community College Math Competition and the Metro League Math and Science Competition. She will be attending Michigan State University in the fall as a member of the Honors College to pursue a career in Biosystems Engineering.
Taylor Harvey, daughter of Andrew and Melody Harvey, has maintained a 4.0 grade point average throughout her high school career. She was president of National Honor Society and a member of Key Club. She was a member of the Symphony, Marching and Jazz Bands, and she participated in solo and small ensemble competitions. Throughout high school, she was a dedicated member of her church youth group and volunteered with the children’s programs. In the fall, Taylor will be attending The University of Michigan-Flint where she has been accepted into the Honors Scholars Program. She will double major in Journalism and Basic Education and minor in English. In college she plans to play in the Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band and join the school newspaper staff. 
Craig Ritchie, son of Michael and Karen Ritchie, is graduating with a 3.988 grade point average. Throughout his high school career, Craig has been an active member of the Concert, Symphony, Jazz and Marching Band. He is a member of the National Honor Society and a two-time participant in the Lapeer County Math and Science Competition. Craig was a 7th place medalist in the Mott Community College Math Competition and an award winner in the Michigan Industrial Technology Education competition. In the fall, Craig will be attending the University of Detroit-Mercy on scholarship, where he will major in Architecture. 
Erica Miller, daughter of William and Susan Miller, is graduating with a 3.981 grade point average. She is Vice President of the National Honor Society, board member of the Key Club and section leader of the Lapeer West Marching Band. Erica is involved with cadet teaching, the Links program and peer tutoring. While maintaining her academics, Erica has been a competitive figure skater for the past 12 years, in which she has medaled twice at the Regional Figure Skating Championships. Erica will be attending the University of Michigan, where she has been granted preferred acceptance into the School of Education. She plans to pursue a career in Secondary Education, majoring in Mathematics with a minor in American Sign Language. 
Deanna Childress, daughter of Doug and Diane Childress, is graduating with a 3.976 grade point average. Deanna has been a member of the Symphony and Marching Band throughout all of high school and has played with the Lapeer Civic Orchestra. She was a Key Club member and has participated in multiple community events including Relay for Life. Deanna is a member of the National Technical Honor Society at Ed-Tech and has received several competition awards through the Culinary Arts program including a Silver Medal at SkillsUSA in the Culinary Arts Team Banquet Competition. In the fall, Deanna will attend the Culinary Institute of Michigan to study Baking, Pastry and Business. 
Aidan Smith, son of Stephen and Jennifer Smith, graduated with a 3.962 grade point average. Throughout high school he has been a member of the Lapeer West Concert, Symphony, Marching and Jazz bands, as well as the Quiz Bowl and Cross Country teams. Aidan was awarded the distinction of Commended National Merit Scholar. This summer he will be entering the Marine Corps and leaving for recruit training in California. After the Marines, he plans to attend an agricultural university to study animal science. 
Matthew Cox, son of Michael Cox and Laura Turczyn, graduated with a 3.950 grade point average. Matt played soccer and received the Scholar Athlete Award all four years. He was a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council his junior and senior years, and a member of the Yearbook staff. During his junior and senior years he volunteered at the soup kitchen at St. Paul on Fridays after school. In the fall, Matthew will attend Michigan State University to pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine. 
Sarah Tiffany, daughter of Todd and Ann Tiffany, graduated with a 3.944 grade point average. She was a member of National Honor Society for two years and received the Business Department Award. She was involved in various community service activities where she discovered tutoring elementary students was most rewarding. As a member of the Varsity Cheerleading team throughout high school, she received the Scholar Athlete award all four years and was awarded All League honors and the Coach’s Award her senior year. In the fall Sarah plans to attend the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor to study Business. Her long term goal is to pursue a career in Finance. 
Stephanie Osip, daughter of Dennis and Michelle Osip, graduated with a 3.923 grade point average. She has been a dual-enrolled student at Mott Community College and the University of Michigan-Flint for the past two years, having earned enough credits to enter college as a sophomore. Her many volunteer activities include Lapeer Days, the Lions Club, the Links Program and Peer Tutoring. She will continue to attend the University of Michigan-Flint and major in Human Biology. Her long-term goal is to pursue graduate study to become a physician assistant. 
Eric Birkle, son of Kurt and Raelene Birkle, is graduating with a 3.918 grade point average. Eric has been a member of the Varsity Tennis team for four years and Varsity Track and Field for three years. Throughout high school Eric was a member of the Concert, Symphony and Marching Bands as well as a solo and ensemble participant. Eric was involved with Key Club for four years, serving as Secretary and Vice President. He has been a Star Lab volunteer for three years and a National Honor Society member for two years. This past summer he hosted an exchange student from France and hopes to visit France in the near future. Eric enjoys art and has won a Scholastic Gold Key Award and a Congressional Award for his drawings. Currently, Eric is working part-time at Suncrest Medical Care Facility and has just finished his first dual enrollment class through Kendall College of Art and Design. This fall, Eric plans to attend Saginaw Valley State University and will major in Art and minor in French.
