Thursday, May 12, 2011

East, West students earn more than 80 awards in state MITES competition

A total of 68 students at Lapeer East and West high schools won statewide awards in the 2011 Michigan Industrial & Technology Education Society (MITES) competition.

The industrial arts entries by the Lapeer Community Schools high school students numbered more than 80 projects ranging from a book case and a belt buckle to a bike rack and a Yo-Yo.

Several students submitted multiple projects and earned multiple awards.

At Lapeer West, the 2011 honorees include: Cole Acton 5th, 7th; Ben Barker 9th, HM; Kris Bauroth HM; Kaitlin Becker HM; Anthony Berti (2)HM; Alannah Butterfield 8th; Sarah Clinton (2)2nd; Devan Corneail 5th, 9th; Cody Crookedacre HM; Dylan Fraser 1st, HM; Joe Gingiloski HM; Cody Green HM; Nick Harris HM; Aaron Heckman HM; Kailey Johnson 10th; Garrett Kitts 6th; Joe Krawdack HM; Paul Millard HM; Adam Pfeiffer HM; Jake Pratt 2nd, HM; Collin Ray HM; Blake Russell (2)HM; Jacob Stone 6th, 10th; Kyle Stoutenburg HM; Jakob Thomas 8th, HM; Casey Thornton 10th, HM; Ryan Tuckfield 7th, HM; Gabe Walters HM; Mark Wells (2)HM; Whitnie West HM; Dustin Zecchin HM.

Lapeer East 2011 MITES winners are: Kaitlyn Kluge 1st ; Tyler Lemeuix 1st; Brenton Jaros 2nd; Sierra Woodcum 3rd; Kayla Dobrowiac 7th; Kyle Waid 6th, 9th; Jasmine Luzi 10th; Eric Ricchi 7th, HM; Cassie Diaz 9th; Caroline Ritchie 9th; Eddie Eskridge 10th; Cassie Pflanzer 10th; Zhehao Wang 7th; Kristin Lawson 4th; Sabrina Pflanzer 6th; Shayne Paulus 10th; Zach Sanford 6th; Josh Strong 7th; Zach Sehn 8th; Zach Johnson 5th; Sara Badran 4th; Joe Passey 8th ; Mike Collie 3rd; Kyle Laudermilk 4th; Tyler Agnew 10th; Brandon Warren 8th; Alex Curlett 7th; John Coliette HM; Bradley Basset HM; Justin Townsend HM; Zehn Hauser HM; Jeff Beatty HM; Matt Green HM; Adam Porter HM; Jason Humble HM; Jacob Wetherford HM; Dan Pierce HM.

Alumni Association sets dates for next three luncheons


More than 100 Lapeer High School alumni gathered at the Michigan National Guard Armory in Lapeer on May 10 for the group's bi-monthly gathering.

The alumni luncheons help raise funds for the group's annual scholarship program and offers a chance for the grads to catch up with longtime friends.

The next three meetings of the Lapeer High School Alumni Association are set for July 12, September 13 and November 8 at the Lapeer Elks, 200 E. Nepessing, Lapeer.

Luncheon costs is $7.50 per person, and advance payment with reservation is required. To make a reservation for upcoming luncheons, please call 810-664-4598.

For a look at some snapshots from the May 10 luncheon, please go to https://picasaweb.google.com/LapeerCS/LapeerAlumniAssociationMay2011Luncheon#

Monday, May 9, 2011

Three middle school artists earn state honors

Art work by three middle school students from Lapeer has been selected to be featured in the MAEA (Michigan Art Education Association) art exhibit in June.



Out of thousands of pieces of art from all over the State of Michigan, two Lapeer students were chosen to be in the top 100 and one student is in the top 15.
Zemmer Middle School student Samantha Schlaud’s work is among the top 15, and work by Madison Skene of Zemmer and Brooke Soroka of Rolland-Warner are among the top 100. They are students of Zemmer art teacher Marty Norton and Rolland-Warner art teacher Lisa Reinert.

“The MAEA show is the ‘big’ state exhibition and has very strict guidelines,” notes Norton, “and it is a great honor to have artwork chosen for display.”

The middle school students’ art work will be on display at the Michigan Historical Museum and Library, 702 West Kalamazoo, in Lansing from June 5-11. The art work exhibit is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

The Michigan Art Education Association is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Michigan Education Association and the National Art Education Association. Its purpose is to define and establish the role of art education, to give support to creative teaching, and to foster study and research in art education. MAEA considers it both a privilege and responsibility to showcase the exemplary work of the talented children of Michigan.

Photo caption (from left):
Samantha Schlaud, Madison Skene,Brooke Soroka.