Aaron J. DeCaire received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Oakland University in Rochester on Dec. 17, 2021.

He is the son of James and Beth DeCaire of Alpena.

Dr. DeCaire has accepted a position with HealthQuest Physical Therapy in West Bloomfield.

VanZetten earns MHSAA/Farm Bureau scholar-athlete award

Greta VanZetten

Greta VanZetten, daughter of Amy (Woolman) and Matthew VanZetten, granddaughter of Fred and Bronwyn Woolman, recently received a scholar-athlete scholarship.

The Michigan High School Athletic Association selected 13 student-athletes from Class A member schools to receive scholarships through the MHSAA/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete Award program.

Greta VanZetten, of Holland, participated in four seasons of varsity swimming and will participate in her fourth of track andfield this spring. She earned all-conference in both sports and qualified 17 times for MHSAA Finals in swimming over four seasons. She served as co-captain of the swim team as both junior and senior. She is participating in her second year of National Honor Society and was voted head of the school’s leadership pillar. She is participating in her second year of student senate and third year as part of the school’s delegation to Youth in Government. She is also serving her second year as part of Holland Youth Advisory Council’s environmental committee and as chairperson. She is participating in her third year of school choirs Vocal Dimensions and as president. She initiated Michigan Green School certification for Holland High and is participating in her third year with Students Helping Our Remarkable Earth club. She is participating in her second year of Academic WorldQuest and won regional competition and qualified for nationals as a junior. VanZetten is undecided where she will attend college but intends to double major in mathematics and gender and sexuality studies.

“Sportsmanship is about wanting the best for your competitors, as well as yourself,” VanZetten said in an essay. “When everyone competes at the best of their ability, sports become truly fun. Educational athletics expand beyond winning and achievement. Learning about humility, equity, confidence, and collaboration are all lessons found in sportsmanship and encouraged through high school sports.”