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Student broadcaster pushes for positive coverage in advisory role

Sparta Riley Kelley
As part of a national advisory team, this Sparta senior is steering the future editorial direction of PBS student programming.

Friend, athlete, advocate uses abilities to help others

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Wyoming High School senior Gabe Craig isn’t interested in talking about himself, but others know why he deserves the Discover Ability Award.

On state council, junior hopes to ‘make school better for every individual’

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
East Grand Rapids High School junior Taj Osborne has been appointed to the Michigan Department of Education’s Student Advisory Council.

Fifth–grader demonstrates school pride in presentation

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Savanna Barry wanted to encourage her peers to have school pride, so the fifth-grader took it upon herself to spread the message.

Sophomore proves to herself and others: ‘I can do anything’

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
Lee High School sophomore Autumn Johnson succeeds on the track and in the classroom.

Competitor to coach, senior reflects on Odyssey of the Mind

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark
Senior Shelby Robinett recalls her time as an Odyssey of the Mind competitor and the lessons learned while a student coach.

As a female Eagle Scout, trailblazer devotes her project to women

Kentwood Erin Albanese
This East Kentwood student leader is one of the first two Black female Eagle Scouts in Michigan — and she’s dedicated her service project to the girls.

Her motto of ‘always work hard’ leads to early graduation

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Early graduate Andrea Ronzon Contreras plans to join the U.S. Air Force with the goal of becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon.

A plan for positivity: This senior is sharing the love

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Symone Gray is instrumental in leading Key Club, color guard and celebrations at Wyoming High School.

A voice for others, he inspires and educates

Lowell Erin Albanese
“When people say I overcome these disadvantages, they are not innate disadvantages within me,” he says, “they are disadvantages placed on me by the world.”

Senior shines on the soccer field, looks toward the future

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Henry Lopez-Pinedo’s plans after high school include continuing to play soccer, whether professionally or in college

Fourth-graders use their voice to lift up peers

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Delivering sack suppers, planning school improvements and helping kindergartners are all ways these fourth-graders are helping out.

Finding focus and a fresh start through auto mechanics 

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
A fresh start gives a Comstock Park junior a new perspective about school and his future. 

‘Other kids look up to him’

Northview Morgan Jarema
A teacher at Highlands Middle calls this sixth-grader “very well respected” by other students and staff members.

His first mission: Honor Fighting Scots who served

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Before graduating high school, senior Brody Woodwyk is leading the effort to raise funds for a permanent veterans memorial at Caledonia High School. 

Leading by example

East Grand Rapids Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
When Ayden Steffens saw a first-grader on the playground who needed help, he immediately knew what to do...
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