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Accredited by North Central Association
Algonac High School
5200 Taft Road
Algonac, MI 48001
Muskrats
I.B. World School
(810) 794-4911
June 2015
From the Principal’s Desk
Upcoming Events
May 21
Drama Production—
―Peter Pan‖ - 7:00 p.m.
AMS Auditorium—
Tickets: $4 each
May 22
Last Senior TEC day
May 25
Memorial Day—
No School
May 28
Band Spring Concert
& Awards—7:00 p.m.—
AHS Gym
May 27
Senior Exams—5, 6
May 28
May 29
Senior Exams—3, 4
Senior Exams—1, 2
Last Senior Day
June 4
Graduation Practice—1 pm
Last Junior TEC Day
June 5
Senior Awards—8:00 a.m.
Graduation—6:00 p.m.
June 10
1/2 day—Exams 6, 5, 4
Dismissal at 11:05 am
June 11
1/2 day - Exams 3, 2, 1
Dismissal at 11:05 am
Last day for Students/Staff
It is my honor to present our annual Commencement Issue of the
Algonac High School newsletter.
The newsletter will highlight the outstanding accomplishments of the
class of 2015. Algonac High School takes great pride in the quality of
our programs, the effort and skills of our staff, the stature of our
students, and the achievements of our graduates. The Class of 2015 is
filled with fine men and women who we all can be proud of.
I hope you will join me in congratulating all members of
the Class of 2015. Whether you live near or far, you
will always be Muskrats!
Mr. Melrose
AHS Principal
Congratulations
"Top Ten"
Class of 2015
Algonac High School
is proud to announce the
"Top Ten"
students from the
Class of 2015.
Students’ biographies are listed in
alphabetical order, beginning on Page 2.
Algonac High School
Algonac High School names “Top Ten”
Lara Leigh Dennis
During her four years at Algonac
High School, Lara has participated in
many school activities. She has been
involved with Students Against
Destructive Decisions (SADD),
Student Council, National Honor
Society and the PASS Mentoring
Program. She was the Secretary of
Student Council her senior year and President of SADD her
junior year. Lara participated in the International
Baccalaureate Diploma Programme her junior and senior
years, taking IB Biology, IB History of the Americas, IB
English, IB Math and IB Sports, Exercise and Health, while
also taking AP Statistics. Lara is finishing high school with a
4.23 GPA. She will be attending the University of Alabama,
majoring in Nursing. She is the daughter of Tracy Hughes of
Clay Township and Michael Dennis of Redford
Township.
Elizabeth Kristene Girtman
Elizabeth has participated in numerous
extracurricular activities during her
four years at Algonac High School,
including National Honor Society,
Recycling Club, Students Against
Destructive Decisions (SADD), Quiz
Bowl, and the AHS Marching and
Symphonic Band. She has excelled in the International
Baccalaureate Diploma Programme during her junior and
senior years, taking IB English, IB History, IB Biology and IB
Spanish. She also took Advanced Placement Statistics during
her senior year. Elizabeth led the clarinet section of the AHS
Marching Band and has performed many community service
acts, including helping at events such as the holiday bazaar and
themed dances at Millside Elementary, her alma mater. She has
also spent much of her time volunteering for the Cub Scouts.
Elizabeth finishes her high school career with a grade point
average of 3.86, and will be attending Michigan State University
in the fall. Elizabeth is the daughter of Steven and Jennifer
Girtman of Clay Township.
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Christian Miguel Garrido
Christian Miguel Garrido has
participated in many different
activities during his four years at
Algonac High School. He played
basketball and golf and is a member of
the National Honor Society. Christian
is part of the International
Baccalaureate Diploma Programme that the high school
offers. He has been one of the only students to take two IB
Science classes in the same year, which is a huge time
commitment on his part. Christian will be graduating with a
4.0 GPA. He plans on attending the University of Michigan
for Chemical Engineering. He is the son of Miguel and Jackie
Garrido of Ann Arbor and Tina and Chris Schwartz of
Algonac.
Kayla Whitney Hopkins
During her four years at Algonac,
Kayla has pushed herself in all areas,
specifically clubs, sports, and
academics. She holds many
leadership positions throughout the
school. She is the Sergeant of Arms
in Student Council, President of
Students against Destructive
Decisions (SADD), and Vice President of National Honor
Society. Kayla participated in AHS Marching and Symphonic
Band, and now ranks as section leader and first chair of the
French horn section. Since freshman year, Kayla has been a
Varsity Cheerleader. Her senior year she earned the title of
Captain, and also the BWAC First Team award. She also
played Varsity tennis during her underclassmen years,
before the program was discontinued. Kayla challenged
herself with rigorous courses and took the Full International
Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. She finished her high
school career with a 4.33 GPA. Kayla plans to attend
Michigan State University in the fall with a double major in
neuroscience and psychology. She is the daughter of
Kenneth and Jessica Hopkins of Algonac.
Algonac High School
"Top Ten" continued
Jonathan E. Moreton
Hannah Mae Levise
During her high school career,
Hannah was involved in various
clubs, such as National Honor
Society, Student Council, Students
Against Destructive Decisions
(SADD), the LINKS program, and
PASS Mentoring. She was a fouryear Varsity Softball member,
serving as captain her junior and
senior years, and also participated in Junior Varsity
Volleyball. Academically, she has challenged herself by taking
both IB and AP courses, including IB English, IB Biology, AP
Statistics and IB Psychology. Hannah finishes her career at
Algonac High School with a 3.83 GPA. One of her greatest
accomplishments is serving as President of SADD and
speaking out against the dangers of
texting and driving. Hannah will be
attending Grand Rapids Community
College, where she will be playing
softball. Hannah is the daughter of Marc
Levise of Washington, Michigan and Amy
and BJ Meldrum of Fair Haven.
Jordan Marie Musson
Jordan has participated in many
activities during her high school
career. She has been a part of
National Honor Society, Student
Council, Students Against
Destructive Decisions (SADD), and
the Algonac High School Marching
and Symphonic Band, where she
held the title of section leader.
Jordan has earned the Academic Achievement Award each
year and has participated in the International Baccalaureate
Diploma Program while taking AP Statistics as well. Jordan
has helped with many projects while in the National Honor
Society, the main ones being serving dinner at the Ronald
McDonald house and planning Algonac’s 1st annual Color
Out Cancer Charity Run. She played two years of
basketball and volleyball, as well as helping the younger kids
learn to play basketball in Biddy Ball. She has also
volunteered at her local church, serving dinner and helping
with canned food drives. Jordan is finishing her high school
career with a 3.9 GPA. Jordan will be attending Grand
Valley State University, majoring in Nursing. She is the
daughter of Scott and Tonya Musson of Algonac.
Jonathan participated in various
athletics and clubs during his time at
AHS. These include: Junior Varsity
Football, Varsity Soccer, Freshman,
Junior Varsity, and Varsity Basketball,
Junior Varsity and Varsity Baseball.
Jonathan was captain of the Varsity
Basketball and Baseball teams during his
senior year. In addition to athletics,
Jonathan has also been a member of the Principal’s Advisory
Club, President of Student Council, and President of National
Honor Society. Jonathan was an International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme candidate his junior and senior years,
taking six IB courses each year, as well as taking AP Statistics
his sophomore year. Jonathan finishes his four years at Algonac
High School with a 4.5 GPA. He has taken part in various
community service acts during high school, including coaching
the 7 grade girls’ basketball team, teaching young kids (aged 38) the fundamentals of basketball in the Biddy Basketball
Program, and organizing the first annual Color Out Cancer
Charity Run. Jonathan will be attending the University of
Alabama – Honors Program, majoring in Chemical and
Biological Engineering with a Business minor. He is the son of
Mark and Sue Moreton of Clay Township.
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Megan Taylor Thomas
In her four years at Algonac High
School, Megan has been involved in
multiple activities. She was on the
JV Football Cheerleading team her
freshman year and was a member
of the Varsity Football Cheer team
for the remainder of high school.
She was a four year member of the
Varsity Competitive Cheer team.
She participated in varsity track
both her freshman and sophomore years. She managed the
track team during her junior year. She was also a member of
National Honor Society and the PASS Mentoring program.
Megan participated in the International Baccalaureate Diploma
Programme, taking several different classes. She also
challenged herself academically by taking AP Statistics. Megan
has completed high school with a 3.95 GPA. Megan has also
performed community service by helping to teach young
cheerleaders in the TAFL program how to cheer with her
cheer team. Megan plans to attend Grand Valley State
University and major in Biomedical Engineering. Megan is the
daughter of Chris and Don Thomas of Fair Haven.
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Algonac High School
Algonac High School names “Top Ten”
Kaila Brianna Waineo
Michael Stephen Vernier
Michael has participated in
numerous sports programs and
student organizations over his 4
years at Algonac. He participated in
Varsity Football, Bowling, and
Baseball. He also played Basketball
for 3 years. Mike was a captain of
Varsity Football, and gained 1st
Team All-Conference honors as
Linebacker. Other student
organizations he has been involved in include being the
Treasurer of National Honor Society, and representing
Student Council. Mike participated in the International
Baccalaureate Diploma Programme by taking the full program
junior year, and four IB classes during his senior year. He also
took AP Statistics during his sophomore year. Mike is
graduating with a 4.11 GPA, and is ranked 4th in his class. He
was also involved in the community and participated in many
service events like the Biddy Ball
program and reading to preschoolers
with other National Honor Society
members. Mike is attending the
University of Alabama, where he will
enter with an undecided major. He is
the son of Richard and Judy Vernier of
Kaila attended Fair Haven
Elementary School, Algonquin
Middle School, and Algonac High
School. She is an International
Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
candidate. She was a member of the
Varsity Swim team for three years,
Mock Trial for three years, and the
National Honor Society for two
years. She was state qualifier on her
USA Club Swim team. She is a member of the AlgonacAnchor Bay state-qualifying Mock Trial Team. She likes to
spend her spare time reading or shopping. She has a passion
for studying politics and language, and so she chose to write
her Extended Essay on the connotative rhetoric in Hillary
Clinton's 1995 speech "Women's
Rights are Human Rights." This fall,
she will study political science at a
four-year, private liberal arts college,
preferably in New York City or
Chicago, which will prepare her well
for Law School. She is the daughter of
Lisa and Gerald Waineo of Ira.
County School Board honors student and mentor
Each year the St. Clair County
Association of School Boards
awards a scholarship to a
graduating senior from each school
in the county. The students chosen
for this scholarship plan to enter
the field of education. The
recipients are asked to name the
teacher who most influenced their
decision to become a teacher.
Algonac High School senior,
Hannah Levise, was chosen to
receive the scholarship this year.
She was chosen by AHS staff, based
on academics, character, extracurricular and community
Involvement, and a desire to
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pursue a degree in education.
Hannah named Algonac High
School math teacher, Lisa Burns,
as the person who inspired her
to enter the field of education.
Hannah will be presented with the
SCCASB scholarship at the AHS
Senior Awards Assembly on Friday,
June 6th. Mr. Andrew Goulet,
president of the Algonac School
Board and president of the SCCASB,
will be the presenter.
Congratulations, Hannah, and
good luck as you pursue your
education!
Algonac High School
BWAC Academic All-Conference Team
Five seniors named
Named to this year's Blue
Water Area Academic AllConference Team are
graduating seniors Lara Leigh
Dennis, Christian Miguel
Garrido, (pictured at right, top
row), Jonathan E. Moreton,
Michael Stephen Vernier
(pictured at right, second row)
and Kaila Brianna Waineo
(pictured at right, third row).
Students are selected based on
a mathematical formula that
takes into account grades and
ACT scores.
This year's group attended the
annual luncheon at Lakeview
Hills Golf Course in Lexington
on Thursday, May 7th, where
the honorees received
certificates of achievement and
medals at the ceremony. (See
picture on Page 16.) The
banquet is held for the top
academic achievers in the
BWAC area.
Also honored at the luncheon
were the top female and male
athletes at AHS. These two
students are Lindsey Kathryn
Trebilcock and Michael Stephen
Vernier, pictured below.
Congratulations BWAC Academic
All-Conference Team!
AHS
Seniors Shine
Channel 7
“Brightest & Best”
Jonathan E. Moreton received the WXYZ
Channel 7 ―Brightest and Best‖ scholarship
and will be among those seniors appearing on
Channel 7 throughout the graduation season.
DAR Award
Kayla Whitney Hopkins was named the
2015 Daughters of the American Revolution
(DAR) ―Good Citizen‖ recipient.
The DAR ―good citizen‖ is chosen based
on the qualities of:
1.) Dependability – which includes
truthfulness, loyalty, punctuality;
2.) Service – which includes cooperation,
courtesy, consideration of others;
3.) Leadership – which includes personality,
self-control, ability to assume responsibility;
and
4.) Patriotism – which includes unselfish
interest in family, school, community and
nation.
We are very pleased to have Kayla Whitney
Hopkins as our ―good citizen‖ for the Class of
2015.
F.O.P. Award
Michael Stephen Vernier has been chosen to
receive the Fraternal Order of Police—
Outstanding Person Award. Criteria used for
determining the most deserving student for
this award include such attributes as:
1.) Leadership Qualities
2.) Integrity
3.) Responsibility
4.) Honesty
5.) Willingness to help
others
Congratulations, Michael,
on being selected to
receive this award!
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Algonac High School
The Care Bag Movement—In the Beginning and Now
In 2011, high school. Senior Ian Sass, IB student at Algonac High School saw a need to help those that are not able to
help themselves…...foster children. He discovered that the system in St. Clair County, at that time, was not able to
provide the immediate personal needs a child required and most had to go to their new foster care home environment
scared and without any personal items or just a garbage bag to gather quickly things they might need. Ian created and
organized the Care Bag Movement. The purpose was to provide colorful, cheerful bags with personal items that would
help to ease the transition for these children during a most difficult time in their lives. He received a grant from the
Algonac Community Foundation in May of 2012 for $500, as well as $600 from the Algonac Church of Christ
who believed in this mission. He pulled in the volunteers of the ACOC Piece to Piece Quilters and sewers and volunteers of all ages throughout the community. His fellow students at Algonac High School soon rallied behind the cause
as well. Many, as Ian did, learned to sew, cut, and iron, gathering together to make a difference. Ian and those supporting him that year probably did not realize the full extent of the tremendous impact this would have on foster children
in the entire county for that year and the future. The cause has united an entire community, joining young and old to
work together, mentoring and learning from each other to take care of such a noble cause. At that time, the shelves
were bare of personal items at the St. Clair County Department of Human Resources to provide for our foster children. Now, they have fully stocked on and off sites 24 hours, 7 days a week, making sure our foster children in our
county and Sanilac County have personal items of hygiene and comfort that will make a difference in their lives in a
very difficult time for them.
Over 300 children a year in St. Clair County go into foster care, and over 1,000 are
already in foster care annually. Each child, age newborn to 18 years of age, have benefited from the time of entrance to foster care and as they transition from home to
home throughout their days in the foster care system from the Care Bag Movement.
The Care Bag Movement also adopts children at Christmas to make sure they have a
nice Christmas. Thank you for your part in helping.
Annually, the Care Bag Movement unites people of all ages and backgrounds to do a
Sew-a-Thon to make bags, blankets, pillowcases and gather personal items. There are also several collection days
throughout the year. At the 2014 Care Bag Movement Sea-a-Thon at Algonac High School, college students and previous high school graduates of AHS and past presidents of the Care Bag Movement, Ian Sass (Class of 2012) and Patrick
Zewatski (Class of 2013) joined the 2014 president of the Care Bag Movement, Jacob Nutter (Class of 2014), as they
continued to work, encourage and support the Care Bag Movement.; All of these young men continue to be role
models and have received award honors from Algonac High School and the City of Algonac for their community outreach and humanitarian services as a result of the Movement.
This year, a Marine City High School senior, Joey Kruesel, is the 2015 president of the Care Bag Movement. Joey has
had an active role in the Care Bag Movement from its inception in 2011 and has involved the Marine City Schools and
area collecting for the Care Bag Movement every year and participating in Sew-a-Thon activities.
Senior Exam Dates:
May 29th, & May
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May 28th,
30th
Algonac High School
Care Bag Movement (Continued)
On Friday, March 27, 2015, students from the Algonac HS Chapter of the National Honor Society
participated in the 4th Annual Care Bag Movement. Students participating in the all-day event were:
Jessica Brockley
Alex Nedvidek
Courtney Deaner
Abigail Nutter
Katie Dickson
Gabrielle Perkins
Tyler Fogg
Alex Pielack
Miranda Hild
Samantha Pruitt
Joseph Hindy
Nick Roman
Samantha Kischuk
Allison Urban
Mersadie Marken
Michael Vernier
Leah Monier
Tyler Fogg and Joe Hindy—
Looks like they will be cutting fabric!
Samantha Pruitt, Katie Dickson and Jessica Brockley take on the
job of ironing fabrics for the Care Bags items.
Samantha Kischuk and Mersadie Marken —Ironing Duties
Nick Roman and Alex Nedvidek try their hand
at using the sewing machines
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Algonac High
School
Autism
Awareness
Month, IB Programme, and Mission Statement
Autism Awareness Month
To celebrate Autism Awareness Month the LINKs program had Maurice
Azar come and talk to LINKs about what it is like to have Asperger's
Syndrome.
Maurice talked to students about the struggles he faced growing up and
how he has learned to cope with his disability and go on to have a
bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
Maurice also talked about how LINKs can better help their target students that might be affected with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder).
Thank you Maurice for your inspiring talk!
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Please join us in congratulating the students who have completed all work necessary to be eligible for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. These students not only completed 6 IB courses (including Language and Literature; History of the Americas, Biology, Math, French or Spanish Language and an elective of Psychology, Chemistry or Music) over their junior and senior years, but also completed a Theory of Knowledge course, an original
research Extended Essay and the requirement for Creativity, Action and Service. The commitment and fortitude
to complete this rigorous program is noteworthy.
This year’s IB Diploma Programme students are:
Christian Miguel Garrido, Kayla Whitney Hopkins,
Jonathan E. Moreton, Kaila Brianna Waineo
Congratulations to all of you for a job well done!
Algonac High School
Mission Statement
It is the mission of Algonac High School to provide a
supportive, rigorous, and internationally minded learning experience for students of all abilities.
Upon graduation, Algonac High School students will possess the ability
to:
Succeed in a post-secondary educational setting
Compete, thrive, and philanthropically contribute within the
emerging global society
Exhibit exemplary moral behaviors
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International
Baccalaureate
Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate aims to
develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a
better and more peaceful world through
intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end, the organization works
with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging
programmes of international education
and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active,
compassionate and lifelong learners who
understand that other people, with their
differences, can also be right.
Algonac High School
Collegiate Cum Laude Ranking System
Class of 2015 Honors Graduates Recognized
Listed below are the 2015 Algonac High School honors graduates, according to the Collegiate Ranking System of
Cum Laude.
The Cum Laude System allows students to challenge themselves by taking rigorous courses such as Advanced
Placement classes without the fear of one grade preventing them from graduating with honors. Another benefit is the
potential to honor more students.
The Cum Laude System has three categories: Summa Cum Laude (4.0 to 3.67 G.P.A.), Magna Cum Laude (3.66 to
3.3 G.P.A.) and Cum Laude (3.29 to 3.0 G.P.A.) Each category will be represented by a different colored honor cord
to be worn at graduation.
Summa Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude
Cum Laude
Lara Leigh Dennis
Nicole Marie DiMaggio
Aaron Gardner
Christian Miguel Garrido
Elizabeth Kristene Girtman
Kayla Whitney Hopkins
Samantha Marie Hurlburt
Kaitlin Rose Kracht
Douglas Mathew Lampe
Hannah Mae Levise
McKennah Ross McIntosh
Jonathan E. Moreton
Jordan Marie Musson
Megan Bailey Mytinger
Veronica Marie Roberts
Megan Taylor Thomas
Nicholas Todino
Lindsey Kathryn Trebilcock
Michael Stephen Vernier
Kaila Brianna Waineo
Lawrence J. Becker IV
Trevor Burgett *
Haley Anne Danneels
Stephanie Daschke *
Kelsie Lynn Fett
Katie Lynn Gabriel
Paul Duane Gave
Jori A. Geck
Mitchell Drake Mueller
Garrett Maurice Roche *
Danielle Faith Saums *
Marissa Renee Wilson
Alecia Linda-Rose Ahles *
Thomas David Bradd II
Eric Brown II
Shannon Czapla
Julia Louise Heim
Ciara Stephanie Lane
Hannah Elizabeth Lewsick
Alex J. May
Janell Marie Socia *
Taylor Marie Siterlet
Dylan John Steck
Cherish West
Congratulations Honors Graduates!
* - Blue Water Middle College Honors Student
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Algonac High School
Senior News
Senior Awards Ceremony
The Senior Awards Ceremony will be held in the high
2015, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The ceremony will
accomplishments of students in the Class of 2015.
school gymnasium on Friday, June 5,
acknowledge the numerous
A variety of awards and scholarships will be given to
graduating seniors during the ceremony.
Some awards are voted on by the senior class while some
are voted on by the high school staff.
Other awards are given by various departments within the high school to honor achievement and excellence in an
academic area. Local scholarships are applied for and are received from community members who attend this special
ceremony.
This ceremony is a fantastic way to end the school year and to acknowledge the achievements of this graduating class.
Senior All Night Party to be held on Saturday, June 6th
The Class of 2015 Senior All Night Party will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2015.
The party has been organized by parents of senior students and will
be held at the high school.
Parents & students: If you have any questions or would like
information, please contact Julie Mytinger@ 810-335-4388.
The party begins at 10:00 p.m. on June 6, 2015 and runs until 6:00
a.m. on June 7, 2015. All graduates must stay for the entire party unless signed out by a parent/
guardian.
Senior Students/Parents:
Caps and gowns will be distributed during lunches on May 21st.
There are a number of students who have not placed an order. If you have not ordered your
cap and gown yet, you should see Mrs. Landrum as soon as possible. You will not be able to
walk at graduation if you do not have a cap and gown.
Orders will not be accepted in the school office. You may place your order through Jostens.
You may reach them at 810-658-1700 or their website at www.jostens.com.
Yearbook News
Yearbooks will be distributed before the end of the school year. Balance notifications will be given to those
students who owe for their book. All payments are due on or before the distribution day.
Attention: Parents of Seniors of the Class of 2016:
Senior picture information had been sent out to your homes from Prestige Portraits. We strongly recommend
(though we do not require) you to use their services for the yearbook photo and class composite. All senior pictures NOT
taken by Prestige Portraits are due to Ms. Wummel in digital format by November 20, 2015.
Additional information regarding senior portraits and Senior Yearbook Dedication pages will be sent out in the mail in midJune. If you have any questions regarding senior picture/yearbook information please email Ms. Wummel at
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[email protected].
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Algonac High School
Algonac High School presents the "Class of 2015"
Ronald K. Abbott, Alecia Linda-Rose
Ahles*, Kyle J. Allen, Jessica Marie
Anderson*, Chelsea Marie Banks,
Lawrence J. Becker IV, Joseph Lee
Bissett, Richard G. Blake, Thomas
David Bradd II, Jessica Cindy Brooks,
Brandon Hunter Brow, Eric Brown II,
Trent Michael Budzeak, Trevor
Burgett*, Scott Burns, Joseph Tyler
Carter, Nathan Brian Cook, Shannon
Czapla, Haley Anne Danneels,
Stephanie Daschke*, Christopher
James Demorest, Lara Leigh Dennis,
Nicole Marie DiMaggio, Megan Doan,
Tyler Michael Drummond, Tyler
Dubay, Destiny Nicole Emrick,
Harold T. Fernandez**, Kelsie Lynn
Fett, Stanislaw Flak, Katie Lynn
Gabriel, Alyssa Galanty, Gavin A.
Garchow, Aaron Gardner, Christian
Miguel Garrido, Paul Duane Gave,
Jori A. Geck, Ciera Gennette,
Elizabeth Kristene Girtman, Brooke
Lynn Graham*, Rachel N. Harm, Julia
Louise Heim, Tyler James Hodnett,
Brandon C. Hoover, Kayla Whitney
Hopkins, Samantha Marie Hurlburt,
Brenden Kincaid, Alexandra
Kowalski, Kaitlin Rose Kracht, Robert
Kramer, Darla Rachelle LaCombe,
Douglas Mathew Lampe, Ciara
Stephanie Lane, Ryan Lawson,
Hannah Mae Levise, Hannah Elizabeth
Lewsick, Morgan Sean Lockemy,
Rebecca Loomis, Keagen Ludowese,
Nicholas William Lusk, Sydney Leigh
Machuta, Dakota Joseph Malinowski,
Paine Marchwinski, Mersadie Marken,
Alex J. May, Jessica Kay McGee,
McKennah Ross McIntosh, Dalton C.
McLane, Kendra Meldrum, Jacob
Mercier, Angel Sky Miketich, Jonathan
E. Moreton, Faith Ann Morgan,
Mitchell Drake Mueller, Jordan Marie
Musson, Megan Bailey Mytinger,
Jessica N. Norman, Joshua Dean
Pace*, Alyssa Lee Pickard, Antonio
Piotrowski, Alex W. Piper, Joshua A.
Poole, Emily E. Priestman*, Alexis
Ripley, Veronica Marie Roberts,
Garrett Maurice Roche*, Nicholas E.
Sanford, Danielle Faith Saums*, Kelley
Schultz, Susan Margaret Sear, Taylor
Marie Siterlet, Jordan M. Skwierc,
Janell Marie Socia*, Dylan John Steck,
Joshua T. Stiltner, Collin Surdey,
Maxwell Sweat, Amber Marie
Tackett, Lea Sharee Tanascu, Megan
Taylor Thomas, Nicholas Todino,
Lindsey Kathryn Trebilcock, Tyler A.
Trudeau, Jayson Turner, Jordan
Elizabeth Uleski, Michael Stephen
Vernier, Kaila Brianna Waineo, Austin
Waldeck, Jeremiah Wallison, Cherish
West, Derrick Widmer, Marissa
Renee Wilson, Ryan Wolf, Jacob L.
Wyant
*-Denotes Blue Water Middle
College Student - Students are
ceremonially walking with their
classmates. They will receive their
diplomas from Blue Water Middle
College upon completion of their
courses next year.
**-Mr. James H. Fernandez will be
accepting his father’s Algonac High
School diploma on June 5th. Mr.
Harold T. Fernandez had to leave
high school before graduating in
order to enlist in the U.S. Army
during World War II, so was unable
to receive his diploma. Mr. Fernandez
was in military service from
December 8, 1945 until June 11,
1947, when he
received
an
honorable discharge.
He passed away on
September 25, 2013.
We
thank
Mr.
Harold T. Fernandez
for his military
service and recognize
him today as a
graduate of Algonac
High
School.
Senior
Information
Last Regular School Day
for Seniors
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Senior Exams
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
5th & 6th Hour Exams
Thursday, May 28, 2015
3rd & 4th Hour Exams
Friday, May 29, 2015
1st & 2nd Hour Exams
Graduation Practice
Thursday, June 4, 2015
1:00 PM—AHS Cafeteria
Students must be in attendance at practice to
participate in the graduation ceremony.
Senior Awards Ceremony
Friday, June 5, 2015
8:00 a.m. at AHS
Graduation
Friday, June 5, 2015
6:00 p.m. at AHS
Senior All Night Party
Saturday June 6, 2015
at Algonac High School
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Biology Field Trips and NHS Color Run
Ms. Urban’s Biology Class Projects
AHS Biology classes have been very busy outside of the school building! Students
have spent time volunteering at Algonac State Park helping to remove invasive garlic
mustard plants. On May 9th, many students volunteered at the annual Marsh Clean
Up. They also went on a field trip to the University of Michigan Museum of Natural
History and had a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum’s mammals collection. We had a short lecture from a U of M mammal research scientist about mammals and their adaptations and evolution, and spent time browsing the awesome
museum exhibits.
Biology Students volunteer at Algonac State Park
(Pictured above and left)
Biology Students at U of M Museum
of Natural History Field Trip
NHS Holds First Color Run
Algonac High School National Honor Society’s first annual Color Out Cancer Run took place on Saturday,
May 16. We had approximately 300 runners participate
in this fun event, and we raised over $5000! National
Honor Society decided that we would be donating this
money to the Mott Children’s Hospital Cancer Center. Thanks to all of the volunteers and participants for
making this event an amazing success!!
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Algonac Football “Muskrat Scramble”
Please join us for the 12th Annual Algonac Muskrat Scramble Golf Outing on Saturday, June 13th at the St. Clair
Country Club. This event has raised over $120,000 over the past 10 years for youth football, band, high school football,
elementary schools, cheer, and much more. It also gives out $3,000 a year in scholarships. We are still looking for a few more
teams. Thank you.....and.....GO MUSKRATS!
When:
Where:
Time:
Driving Range
Format:
Price:
Saturday, June 13, 2015
St. Clair River Country Club (Proper Golf Attire—no Levi’s)
11:00 a.m.—12:45 p.m. Registration & Buffet Lunch with beverage, Putting Contest,
1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
4-Person Scramble (Men’s, Lady’s & Mixed Division)
$110 per person which includes:
 18 Holes and Cart
 Buffet Lunch
 Steak Dinner
 Driving Range
 Putting Contest
 Raffle & Prizes
Registration: Must be paid in full by Friday, May 29, 2015
Dinner Only: $35.00
Return Entry Form & Fee to:
Chuck Busuttil
129 Venetian Way
Algonac, MI 48001
810-794-3302 (Phone)
810-794-3302 (Fax)
[email protected]
Please make check payable to: Algonac Football Muskrat Scramble
Come Support Algonac Football
Semester II Exam Schedule
June 2015
Bell Periods
Seniors
Session One
Session Two
Break
Session Three
May 27, 2015
May 28, 2015
May 29, 2015
7:35 AM – 8:40 AM
8:45 AM – 9:50 AM
9:50 AM – 10:00 AM
10:00 AM – 11:05 AM
5th and 6th Period Exams
3rd and 4th Period Exams
1st and 2nd Period Exams
Exam Schedule (Grades 9-11)
June 10, 2015
June 11, 2015
6th, 5th and 4th Period Exams
rd
nd
st
3 , 2 and 1 Period Exams
No TEC
No TEC
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E2020 Credit Recovery & Student Schedules
E2020 CREDIT RECOVERY – SUMMER
All high school students
who have e2020 credit recovery classes should continue to work on those
classes throughout the summer. Students may work
on the classes from any
computer or tablet with a
high speed internet connection. The computer lab at
the high school will also be
open periodically during the
summer for students to come in
and work on their classes.
Check the high school website
under ―Services,‖ - ―e2020
Credit Recovery‖ tab to find lab
hours. The Online Coordinator/Graduation Coach, will be
available during scheduled lab
hours throughout the summer
or by calling 810-794-4911
X3205.
Student Schedules
With the assistance of teachers and
counselors, students chose classes
for the 2015/16 school year in
March. The Master Schedule for
2015/16 is nearly done and the portal to view schedules through Skyward will be opened back up when
kids and parents are able to see
them. Changes can be made to
schedules by emailing Mrs. Blair or
by students going to see her. Her
email address is [email protected].
Mrs. Blair’s last day of school is the
same as the students, June 11. She
will be in during the orientation day
to also make schedule changes.
Questions about the Blue Water
Middle College Program should be
directed to Mr. Pete Spencer, the
principal of the program. (810) 9895805 or [email protected]
Questions about the IB Program
should be directed to Mrs. Barraco
– [email protected]
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St. Clair TEC applications were due in
February. TEC placements have been
determined and the students that
were selected have been notified.
Eighth grade students and their parents were invited to meet with Mrs.
Karen Blair, high school counselor in
April, Mrs. Blair visited all 8th graders
at AMS and they visited AHS a few
weeks ago. Mrs. Blair spoke about the
transition to high school, graduation
requirements and course offerings for
9th graders. The Power Point Presentation about the transition to high
school is available on the school website.
Students will receive
schedules for the 2015-16
school year at orientation,
which is scheduled for
Monday, August 25, 2015.
Student Scheduling
changes can be
made to course
requests:
Mrs. Blair at:
[email protected]
Algonac High School
“Peter Pan” Flies In
Algonac High School Drama class, under the direction of their
teacher, Mrs. Melanie Bokano, will be presenting the play,
―Peter Pan‖ on Thursday, May 21, 2015.
Tickets are $4 each. The play will be held at Algonquin Middle
School in the auditorium.
Come out and support the Drama department!
ST. CLAIR COUNTY TEC STUDENTS BRING HOME 22 STATE SkillsUSA MEDALS - April 20, 2015
TEC students performed well at the State SkillsUSA Leadership Conference and competitions this past weekend. The competition was held in Grand
Rapids. We are very proud of all of our Skills students and the hard work they put in during practice sessions after school with their dedicated instructors and para pros. TEC had 70 students compete at the state level and 22 of those came home with medals! Below are the names of Algonac
High School students and how they placed.
Construction Trades- Instructor Ken Sygit
-Leadership Test Top 20- Doug Lampe, Algonac High Senior
Metal Machining Technology- Instructor Duane Emig and Para Pro Marv Koob
-CNC Turning – Nathan Cook, Algonac High Senior - SILVER (Nate is pictured at right, 2nd from right)
-CNC Milling – Dalton McLane, Algonac High Senior - SILVER
-CNC Technician – Scott Burns, Algonac High Senior – SILVER
(pictured middle at right)
Welding Technology- Instructor Jeff Holsworth and Para Pro Paul Mason
-TIG Welding – Max Sweat, Algonac High Senior – BRONZE
Four Gold medalists from St. Clair County RESA will go on to represent the State of Michigan at the National SkillsUSA competition. Several categories do not have national competitions.
SkillsUSA is a national non-profit organization serving more than 310,000 high school and college
students who participate in training programs that include skilled trades, technical and service occupations. The SkillsUSA competition is an annual event designed to gauge students’ mastery of a variety of career-oriented
skills as they prepare for careers in skilled trades, technical and service occupations.
St. Clair County TEC is operated by the St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency. Information about TEC programs is available by calling TEC at (810) 455-1010 or going to its website,
www.sctec.org.
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Check out the AHS
Athletic Department
Website:
Attention
Parents!
www.algonac.k12.mi.us
Just a reminder that we do
not interrupt classes to give
students messages unless it is
an EMERGENCY. Please
consider this when phoning in
to have a message given to
your student.
Also, we are unable to
interrupt classes to have a
student pick up something that
the parent has dropped off for
them. When the bell rings
between classes, we will be
happy to call your child down
to the office to pick items up.
Thank you for your
cooperation in this matter.
Algonac High School
Athletic Department
for schedules, directions to
games, stats and the athletic
handbook.
2015 Spring Sports Schedules are available online at
www.highschoolsports.net
BWAC All Academic Team
and Scholar Athletes—
Recognition Luncheon at
Lakeview Hills Golf Course
in Lexington
Pictured at right:
Front Row: Lindsey Trebilcock, Lara
Dennis, Kaila Waineo
Back Row: Mr. Melrose, Principal,
Michael Vernier, Jonathan Moreton,
Christian Garrido, and Mr. Landrum,
Assistant Principal & Athletic Director
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Attendance Line
Dial Algonac High School at
(810) 794-4911, and PRESS
OPTION 1, which is the
Attendance Line.
Please leave the following information when reporting your student absent and be sure to speak
clearly:
1. Name of student
2. Reason student is absent
3. Parent/Guardian name