Alpena High students awarded full scholarships to LSSU

Three Alpena High School students have been awarded full-tuition scholarships to Lake Superior State University.

Danielle Schackman and Joshua Nowicki have been awarded the Lake Superior State University Presidential Scholarship, while Hannah Burger has been awarded the Top 10% Scholarship.

All three scholarships are for full tuition — 12 to 16 credits — beginning with the 2020-21 academic year, and are renewable for three additional years, granted the student meets the renewable requirements. The awarded students must meet full-time enrollment status — 12 or more credits — and be an on-campus student.

For more information, contact AHS Principal Thomas Berriman at 989-358-5200 or berrimant@alpenaschools.com.

AHS senior earns CAP award

Alpena High School Senior Nickoli D’Agrella was awarded the Civil Air Patrol’s Brigadier General Billy Mitchell Award on Dec. 14.

The Mitchell Award marks the completion of Phase II of the CAP Cadet Program, recognizing sustained excellence in all four areas of cadet life: leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character. Once a cadet earns the Mitchell Award, he or she becomes a cadet officer and promoted to the grade of cadet second lieutenant. They are also challenged to lead and serve junior-ranking cadets, while continuing to develop into a “dynamic American and aerospace leader.” Only 15% of Civil Air Patrol cadets achieve the Mitchell Award.

In February, D’Agrella will represent Michigan in Washington D.C. to converse with senators and representatives about the Civil Air Patrol program.

For more information, contact Alpena High Principal Thomas Berriman at 989-358-5200 or berrimant@alpenaschools.com.

Dennis Kreft on dean’s list

TRAVERSE CITY — Dennis Kreft of Montmorency County was named to the Northwestern Michigan College Dean’s List for the Fall 2019 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students who have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or above out of a possible 4.0 while taking five or more credits in a semester.

Locals make MSU Dean’s List

Many local students were named to the Michigan State University Dean’s List for the Fall 2019 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater.

Students named to the dean’s list, listed with their majors, include:

Alpena — August Antoni, Economics; John Chen, Psychology; Jorge Floresgarcia, Neuroscience; Wendy Fogland, Computer Engineering; Karl Havens, Mechanical Engineering; Nick Jones, Media and Information; Emma Kelly, Human Biology; Christy Leeck, Human Development and Family Studies; Katie Mack, Horticulture; Kyle Martin, Computer Engineering; Madison Murphy, Neuroscience; Demi Oliver, Child Development; Adrienne Puryear, Women’s and Gender Studies; Jessica Ranshaw, Astrophysics; Jose Rodriguez, Dietetics; Samantha Szymanski, Hospitality Business; and Emily Zann, Social Science Education.

Glennie — Gabby Harger, Economics.

Harrisville — Kameesha Fuqua, Anthropology.

Hillman — Alaina Ableidinger, Animal Science.

Hubbard Lake — Sydney Dodson, Psychology.

Lachine — Sophomore Natalie Goff, daughter of Ray and Bonnie Goff of Lachine, with a double major in Neuroscience and Human Biology and a minor in Cognitive Science.

Lewiston — Sam Rinke, Mechanical Engineering.

Lincoln — Hailee Gordy, Psychology.

Ossineke — Aden Smith, Human Biology.

Posen — Tania Styma, Genomics and Molecular Genetics.

Spruce — Raegen Eller, Art Education.