MHS Class of 2025 Top 10 students

Top row: Lila Harvey. Second row (L to R): Lily Smith, Rebecca Clark, and Drake Neff. Third row (L to R): John (Jase) Brinkman, Nathan Meyer, and Jesse Sangster. Fourth row (L to R): Sarah Stommen, Carter Gallinat, and Gunner Carson. Student photos courtesy of Manchester JR/SR High School.

submitted by Carla Zygner, Manchester Jr/Sr High School

Manchester Jr/Sr High School’s Class of 2025 Top 10 Graduates:

10. Gunner Carson – President of National Honors Society, DECA state qualifier, 4 year Varsity Football, Wrestling, and Baseball; Plans to attend Jackson College to study finance and play baseball.

9. Carter Gallinat – Greenhouse Sale, President of the D&D club, head of Tech for Drama Club; Plans to study mortuary science at an undetermined college.

8. Sarah Stommen – National Honor Society, Link Crew, Student Council, Color Guard; Plans to attend Alma College to study Psychology and Dance Education, and join the Alma’s Dance Team.

7. Jesse Sangster – Varsity Soccer, Varsity Track and Field, Varsity Cross Country, Student Council; Plans to attend Spring Arbor University to study finance and to play soccer

6. Nathan Meyer – All State Wrestler, NHS, FFA; Plans to attend Eastern Michigan University to study Construction Management and join the Wrestling team.

5. John (Jase) Brinkman – SWWC two years of Automotive Technology with certifications, Varsity Golf; Plans to attend Bowling Green State University to study Aviation Flight Technology and Operations.

4. Drake Neff – 4 year Scholar Athlete, NHS; Plans to attend Michigan State University.

3. Rebecca Clark – NHS, Link Crew, Student Representative for Board of Education, Student Council, 4 yrs Varsity Equestrian Team, 4 yrs Varsity Softball, 4 yrs High Honor Roll; Plans to attend Michigan State University to study Animal Science and ride with the MSU Equestrian Team.

2. Lily Smith – Salutatorian;Senior Drum Major of MHS Marching Band, Varsity Cross Country, NHS; Plans to attend Washtenaw Community College to study Biology.

1. Lila Harvey – Valedictorian; 4 sport Varsity Athlete, Soccer, Basketball, Cross Country, Volleyball, Youth Volunteer of the year award by the MAFE; Plans to attend George Washington University to study Political Science with a Public Policy Focus.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.