Senior Awards Night is a cherished tradition where our graduating class is honored for their outstanding achievements throughout their high school careers. This special evening on May 13th serves as a day of dedication, hard work, and talent, which is displayed by our seniors not only in their academic interests but also in their extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and contributions to our school community. It’s a moment to acknowledge the peak of years of effort to celebrate the individuals who have made a significant impact.
Senior Brayden Grindall received many awards, his favorite being for Band and Robotics. Grindall’s experience in these two classes helped form him into the person he is today. He said, “I was interested when I was a freshman, which I enjoyed, and I continued to enjoy. The teachers are great, which helps.” That wasn’t the only thing that surprised Grindall, “I didn’t think I would get many awards, especially the dual award. I also didn’t expect to get anything in the department awards. I did appreciate all the recognition.”
Senior Bella Coppernoll was another student who received numerous awards and scholarships. Coppernoll mentioned, “The award I am proud of is the Myer and Lois Franklin because anyone in Jackson County can get it.” She also says, “It feels incredibly rewarding to be recognized during senior award night. Seeing all of the hard work pay off makes me feel proud of how far I’ve come throughout high school. It’s also very meaningful to know that my teachers, family, and friends have supported me along the way and believed in me.”
Mrs. Kelly Otto, guidance counselor encourages both future students and parents to prioritize applying for scholarships. She explains that, “College affordability looks very different today than it did years ago. Opportunities provided through the three different pathways of the Michigan Achievement Scholarship are helping make college and career training more accessible for students than ever before.” Otto also reinforces that, “We are fortunate to live in a community that strongly supports students through generous local scholarship donations. Many of these scholarship opportunities are not reserved only for those with the highest GPA, but for students who are active in their communities, building skills outside of the classroom, demonstrating strong character, and showing a genuine desire to make a positive impact on others while showing commitment to complete an education plan.”
A comprehensive list of both academic and athletic scholarships is listed below.
Athlete of the Year: Connor Stevens and Cieara Barrett
Academic Athlete of the Year: Trenton Frazer, Maddox Hutchinson, Cieara Barrett, and Julia Stevens
Jack Kerspilo Sportsmanship Award: Connor Stevens and Cieara Barrett
Diane Paszkiet Sportsmanship Award: Cieara Barrett
Big 8 Scholar Athlete award: Trenton Frazer (4.157), Maddox Hutchinson (4.075), Bella Coppernoll (3.901), Cieara Barrett (3.867), Jordyan Metcalf (3.769), Connor Stevens (3.578), Tyler Rundle (3.545)
Rich Tompkin Multi-Sport Athlete Award: Cieara Barrett and Trenton Frazer
MHSAA Scholar: Athlete Award: Cieara Barrett, Julia Stevens, Lane Blossom, and Trenton Frazer
MIAAA Academic Achievement Award: Jordyan Metcalf and Maddox Hutchinson
MIAAA Scholarship Award Finalist: Lilieanna Vandenburgh and Lane Blossom
The Lehman Award: Cieara Barrett, Trenton Frazer, Tyler Rundle, Gabby Herzberg, Marissa Mandrelle, Jordyan Metcalf, and Jasmine Carr
Coach Steve Laske Scholarship: Jordyan Metcalf
Darcy Snyder Overcomer Award: Alexander Searles
Chuck Cole Memorial Scholarship: Connor Stevens, Trenton Frazer, Cieara Barrett, Bella Coppernoll, Macy Sinden, Julia Stevens, Mina Slone, Emma Burbo, Lilieana Vandenburgh, and Lane Blossom
Mary Jane Carr Scholarship: Jasmine Carr
Concord Alumni Scholarship: Jordyan Metcalf, Maddox Hutchinson, Trenton Frazer, Connor Stevens, Julia Stevens, and Brayden Grindall
Dr. and Mrs. Keefer Memorial Scholarship: Mina Slone and Emma Burbo
Bruce and Pat Klett Scholarship: Trenton Frazer, Jordyan Metcalf, Mina Slone, and Emma Burbo
Buskirk Memorial Scholarship: Elizabeth Jordon, Connor Stevens, Macy Sinden, Lily Vandenburgh, Cece Barrett, Bella Coppernoll, Trenton Frazer, Jordyan Metcalf, and Julia Stevens
Mikovits Memorial Running Scholarship: Maddox Hutchinson
Beryl and Margaret Luttenton Scholarship: Cece Barrett and Bella Coppernoll
Lyle and Margaret Cunningham Scholarship: Maddox Hutchinson, Brayden Grindall, and Julia Stevens
Murdock Scholarship: Jordyan Metcalf
Jackson Community Foundation- Early Bird Scholarship: Maddox Hutchinson
Jackson Community Foundation- Whitney C. Albertson Memorial Scholarship Award Fund: Julia Stevens
Jackson Community Foundation- Myer and Lois Franklin Scholarship: Cieara Barrett, Bella Coppernoll, Trenton Frazer, Maddox Hutchinson, Jordyan Metcalf, Saniya Newton, and Julia Stevens
Youth Citizenship Award: Connor Stevens
DAR Hannah Tracy Grant Citizenship Award: Julia Stevens
