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The 2013 Annual Utley All School Reunion

shutterstock_69846436The 2013 Annual Utley All School Reunion will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2013 from noon-6:00 pm. No reservations necessary. Held rain or shine at the Flushing Community Church Indoor Activity Center, 9500 West Pierson Road, just west of Seymour. Handicap friendly, no curbs or stairs to climb. Air conditioned.

Bring a favorite potluck dish to pass and your own non-alcoholic beverage. Table service and bottled water will be provided. A $5 donation from each person ($10 per couple) will be collected at the door to help pay for expenses and facility use.

Plan to arrive around noon. All Utley classmates will get a name tag. Eat around 1:00 p.m. Visit. 50’s music and random short movie clips of Utley memories. An open mic for anyone who wants to speak on behalf of their class. A special presentation around 3:00 p.m. acknowledging the milestone anniversaries of the classes of 1943, 1953 and 1963.

Carman-Ainsworth High School Class of 2013 Honors Program

SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS & REPRESENTATIVES

by Cindy Gunn and Angela Middleton, Class Sponsors

President…………………………………………………………… Allia Howard

Vice-President……………………………………………………… Kylah Clark

Secretary………………………………………………………… Christine Nogaj

Treasurer…………………………………………………………. Michele Cross

Representative…………………………………………………. Brittany Clark

Representative………………………………………………. Rasha Mohamed

Representative…………………………………………………….. .Nikia Smith

Representative……………………………………………………. Logan Tynes

Representative…………………………………………………… Khaled Zaiter

 

CLASS MOTTO

“Take pride in how far you have come and have faith in how far you can go, for we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe!”

CLASS FLOWER                               CLASS SONG

Gladiolus                                                 “Never Forget You” by Lupe Fiasco

CLASS GIFT

Granite Benches – Athletic Entrance

Financial Contribution for sound system in main gym

 

Honors, Recognition, and Service Awards

FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Thailand…………………………………………………… Kanokon Jaisawan

TALL PINE COUNCIL

by Sgt. James Ramsey, U.S. Army Military Academy

Eagle Scout……………………………………………………… Aaron DuPree

GENESEE VALLEY ROTARY STUDENT OF THE YEAR

by Dr. Steven Tunnicliff, Superintendent…………. Allia Howard

BOARD OF EDUCATION STUDENT

by Dr. Steven Tunnicliff, Superintendent

Patrice Hatcher, School Board President……….. Whitney Reynolds

ACT EXCELLENCE AWARD

by Dr. Steven Tunnicliff, Superintendent

John Collins                R.A. Dean Smith         Logan Tynes

Mara Johnson             Nusayba Tabbah

 

RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS WITH HIGHEST HONOR

by Dr. Steven Tunnicliff, Superintendent

Gold Cords and Highest Honor

3.80 and above Grade Point Average

* 4.00 GPA

Emily Bodine Aubrey Mikovits Douglas Robinett
John  Collins Maxwell Montney Tara Schubring
Alysia Greig Christine Nogaj *Nusayba Tabbah
*Allia Howard Dana Pittman Jaylend Todd
Ashleigh King Maeonna Polacek Samantha Wolf
Jennifer Klapko Raven Pompey Hope Woodruff
Steven Little Whitney Reynolds

RECOGNITION OF HONOR GRADUATES

by Cindy Gunn and Angela Middleton, Class Sponsors

Gold Cords 3.50-3.79 Grade Point Average

Amanda Adams Clamentia Hall Jr. Sean Runyon
Brittany Aragon Miriam Higgs Kaitlin Saunders
Jack Baker Mara Johnson  Nikia Smith
Chad Becker Jacob Magnuson R’Keshia Smith
Brandon Bobcean Shelby Marsh Zicara Turvey
Hannah Boss Margaret McCann Logan Tynes
Amanda Collins Shaquel Polacek Faith Woodruff
Logan Edwards Katelyn Reed

Silver Cords 3.0-3.49 Grade Point Average

Rachel Alexander Scott Hubbard Jr. R.A. Dean Smith
Tykia Avant Ashanti Jackson Tyffany Smith
Emily Bachmeier Alanna Johnson Alexus Stinnett
Alexis Brown Jesse Johnson Shelby Taylor
Adreanna Burnash Tasheona Jones Alexander Thompson
Sheridan Cox August Kimbrell Kinterra Tomlin
Michele Cross Emily Legleitner Monica Townsend
Justin Day Brandon Louie-Irby Chantiese Tyler
Jamaal Dixon Alicia Metzger Jaylen Tyler
Aaron DuPree Mikala Nelson Kayla Ward
Kelle Dyke Eric Pike Jr. Kiarah Ward
Sarah Grover Shalonda Robinson Micaela Warren
Zeinab Hachem Grant Roe III Brandon Wesley
Duane Haskins Jr. Harold Scott Jr.  Tatyana Woods-Harris
Nicole Haskins Zachary Short Khaled Zaiter
Courtney Hibbeln James Smalley Jr.

MICHIGAN COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIP

by Bobbi Jo Lowe, Counselor

Emily Bachmeier Kelsie Helton Tara Schubring
Jack Baker Miriam Higgs Zachary Short
Chase Baldwin Allia Howard James Smalley Jr.
Kayla Bienlein Mara Johnson Nikia Smith
Emily Bodine August Kimbrell R.A. Dean Smith
Hannah Boss Ashleigh King Shelby Taylor
Juwan Campbell Brandon Louie-Irby Alexander Thompson
Amanda Collins Margaret McCann Monica Townsend
John Collins Maxwell Montney Logan Tynes
Justin Day Christine Nogaj Alexander Valentino
Aaron DuPree Dana Pittman Samantha Wolf
Logan Edwards Raven Pompey Faith Woodruff
Tyler Field Whitney Reynolds Hope Woodruff
Alysia Greig Douglas Robinett
Clamentia Hall Jr Grant Roe III

ACADEMIC HALL OF FAME NOMINEES

by Deborah  Davis, Assistant Principal

John Collins Ashleigh King R’Keshia Smith
Alysia Greig Dana Pittman Nusayba Tabbah
Allia Howard Raven Pompey
Mara Johnson Whitney Reynolds

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OFFICERS

by Jennifer Thornton and Kathleen Waters, NHS Sponsors

President…………………………………………………….. R. A. Dean Smith

Vice-President……………………………………………….Ashleigh King

Treasurer………………………………………………………Allia Howard

Recording Secretary………………………………………….Dana Pittman

Corresponding Secretary……………………………………Clamentia Hall Jr.

Historian……………………………………………………….Nikia Smith

Parliamentarian…………………………………………….. Whitney Reynolds

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY AWARDS

by Jennifer Thornton and Kathleen Waters, NHS Sponsors

Outstanding Member……………….. Allia Howard, R.A. Dean Smith

STUDENT COUNCIL LEADERSHIP/

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

by Jessica Moore and Gerald Demick, Student Council Sponsors

President………………………………………………………….. Ashleigh King

Vice-President…………………………………………………….Whitney Reynolds

Secretary…………………………………………………………… Megan Floyd

Treasurer………………………………………………………….. Dana Pittman

STUDENT COUNCIL EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARD

by Jessica Moore and  Gerald Demick, Student Council Sponsors

Exemplary Service…………………………. Dana Pittman, Logan Tynes

COMMUNITY BASED LEARNING (CBL) STUDENTS OF THE YEAR

by Leslie Holt and Thomas Klee, Co-op Coordinators

Career Technical Education Intern……………………… Samantha Wolf

Career and Technical Education Student of the Year… John Collins

Marketing Co-op of the Year……………………………….Te’Lejah Swilley

Medical Co-op of the Year………………………………… Tyffany Smith

CALLIOPE AWARDS

    by Vera Hazlett, Advisor

Calliope Scholarship………………………………………….. Shelby Marsh

Calliope Senior Award………………………………………… August Kimbrell

RED CROSS AWARD

by Kim Confer, Medicine and Health Care Teacher

American Red Cross / HOSA Scholarships                 Sheridan Cox

VOCAL RECOGINITION

by Faith Yassick, Vocal  Director

Vocal Music Award………………………………………….. Amanda Adams, Tommi Gibbons

Director’s Cup…………………………………………………. Shelby Taylor

THEATRE RECOGNITION

by Delynne Miller, Drama Director

Excellence in Theatre……………………………………….. Christine Nogaj

International Honor Thespians…………………………… Amanda Adams, Emily Bodine

Alysia Greig, Christine Nogaj

Joe Lilly Memorial Theatre Scholarship……………. Amanda Adams

Christine Nogaj

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AWARDS

by Benjamin Jones, Music Director

Director’s Award……………………………………….. Clamentia Hall Jr.

Jason Bone Memorial…………………………………..Dreyana Barnes

John Philip Sousa Award……………………………….Raven Pompey

Martin Music Scholarship………………………………Raven Pompey

ATHLETIC AWARDS

by Robert Root, Athletic Director

Carman-Ainsworth Athletic Wall of Fame

Rachel Alexander Gerald Holmes-Williams Jr. Shaquel Polacek
Jack Baker Allia Howard Jaylen Randle
Willie Bradford-Small Justin Hubbard Cleandre’ Robinson
Quinisha Burnett  Jesse Johnson Kinterra Tomlin
Kiyon Bush Mara Johnson Monica Townsend
Antwon Curtis Ashleigh King Denzell Watts
Brett Dortch Shelby Marsh Parker Zellar
Ashley Hall Taquayon Pendleton
Duane Haskins Jr. Maeonna Polacek

Best Senior Female Athlete………………………… Monica Townsend

Best Senior Male Athlete………………. Gerald Holmes-Williams Jr.

DETROIT FREE PRESS SCHOLAR-ATHLETE

by Robert Root, Athletic Director.. Allia Howard, John Collins

UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE

NATIONAL SCHOLAR/ATHLETE PROGRAM

by Robert Root, Athletic Director

Female……………………………………………………………. Shelby Marsh

Male……………………………………………………………….. Grant Roe III

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS DISTINGUISHED

ATHLETE AWARD

by Sergeant Sean O’Connor, U.S. Marine Corps

Female………………………………………………………. Aubrey Mikovits

Male……………………………………………………………. Shaquel Polacek

EFA SCHOLARSHIP

by Andrew Ford and Jessica Eller Juwan Campbell, Shelby Marsh

CMOPP SCHOLARSHIP

by John Fitzko, Counselor……………………….. Douglas Robinett

JACK SHORT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

by Thomas Klee, Teacher…………….. Jack Baker, Emily Bodine

Tyler Carroll, Alicia Metzger

EDP SCHOLARSHIPS

by Nancy Galassini, Counselor………………………… Chad Becker

Mercedes Graves, Charvez McClure, Nusayba Tabbah

RAY LONG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

by Nancy Galassini, Counselor……………………… Shelby Marsh

JOE JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP

by Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Johnson and

Jennie (Johnson) Pollak, sister………………….. Brandon Williams

LINDA LEE REYNOLDS ART SCHOLARSHIP

by Boris Turner, Art Teacher ……………………. August Kimbrell

STEVEN S. SOMERS SCHOLARSHIP

by Mr. and  Mrs. Gary Somers Shelby Marsh, Justin Hubbard

OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD

by Susan Carter, Counselor…….. Amanda Adams, Alysia Greig

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

by Susan Carter, Counselor

Amanda Adams

Adrian College…………………………………………………… Dean Scholar

Eastern Michigan University……………………. Emerald Scholarship

Brittany Aragon

Western Michigan University…………………… Athletic Scholarship

Multicultural Leader Scholarship

Tykia Avant

Oakland University………………………… Geographic Region Award

Jack Baker

Grand Valley State University……………………… Laker Scholarship

Christina Berry

Cornerstone University………. Partners for Success , CU Resident

Emily Bodine

Oakland City University……………………… University Scholarship

Rochester College……………………………………………. Dean’s Scholar

Dyamone’  Clark

Eastern Michigan University………… University Challenge Award

University of Detroit Mercy………………………. UDM Scholarship

John Collins

University of Michigan – Flint…………… Michigan Scholar Award

Gabrielle Combs

University of Findlay………………………. Findlay Academic Award

Antwon Curtis

Michigan Tech University……………………….. Athletic Scholarship

Aaron DuPree

Eastern Michigan University……………………. Emerald Scholarship

Kettering University………………………………… Provost Scholarship

Dept. of the Navy…………………….. United States Naval Academy

Dept. of the Army………………… United States Military Academy

Kelle Dyke

Central Michigan University Board of Trustees Honors Scholarship

Eastern Michigan University……………………. Emerald Scholarship

Oakland University………………………… Geographic Region Award

Alysia Greig

Eastern Michigan University……………………. Emerald Scholarship

Clamentia Hall Jr.

Eastern Michigan University……………………. Emerald Scholarship

Education First Opp Scholarship

Duane Haskins Jr.

Siena Heights University                                 Athletic Scholarship       Honor Scholarship

Courtney Hibbeln

Northern Michigan University……………….. NMU Success Award

Miriam Higgs

Eastern Michigan University….. Education First Opp Scholarship

Emerald Scholarship

Gerald Holmes-Williams Jr.

Michigan State University……………………….. Athletic Scholarship

Allia Howard

TV-5………………………… Mid Michigan’s Best & Brightest – 2013

Kalamazoo College……………. John Theophilus Williamson Award

Lux Esto Scholarship

Justin Hubbard

Adrian College…………………. Academic Departmental Scholarship

Oakland City University……………………… University Scholarship

Kila Johnson

American Musical and Dramatic Academy H.S. Junior Scholarship

Rochester College………. Michigan Thespians Theatre Scholarship

Mara Johnson

Grand Valley State University……………….. Excellence Scholarship

Oakland City University……………………… University Scholarship

Southern Illinois University……………………………. Scholars Award

Althea Jones

Eastern Michigan University……………………. Emerald Scholarship

Tasheona Jones

Eastern Michigan University……………………. Emerald Scholarship

TRUEMU Scholarship

Indiana Tech…………………………………………… Achievement Award

Simon & Donna Dragan Scholarship

University of Detroit Mercy………………………. UDM Scholarship

Qua’von Kelly

Grand Valley State University……………….. Freshman Scholarship

Grand Valley Scholarship

Wolverine State Baptist Convention
Women’s Auxiliary …………………………………………… Book Award

August Kimbrell

Ferris State University………………………………… Ferris Scholarship

Kendall Portfolio Scholarship

Olivet Nazarene University………………….. University Scholarship

University of Dayton……………. Leadership in Service Scholarship

Ashleigh King

Comcast…………………………………………….. Leadership Scholarship

University of Michigan Ann Arbor……… Jean Fairfax Scholarship

Jennifer Klapko

Mott Community College………… Trustee Leadership Scholarship

Ethan Lambitz

Eastern Michigan University……………………. Emerald Scholarship

Brandon Louie-Irby

Eastern Michigan University……………………. Emerald Scholarship

Education First Opp Scholarship, TRUEMU Scholarship

Saginaw Valley State University……………….. Cardinal Scholarship

Shelby Marsh

Cleary University……………………………………. Athletic Scholarship

Taylor McFadden

Eastern Michigan University……………………. Emerald Scholarship

Alicia Metzger

Eastern Michigan University……………………. Emerald Scholarship

Aubrey Mikovits

Eastern Michigan University……………………. Emerald Scholarship

Mikala Nelson

Oakland University………………………… Geographic Region Award

Christine Nogaj

Central Michigan University……………. Special Talent Scholarship

Eastern Michigan University……………. CMTA Excellence Award

Siena Heights University………………………….. Theatre Scholarship

University of Michigan – Flint…….. Theatre & Dance Scholarship

Eric Pike Jr.

Oakland City University……………………… University Scholarship

Raven Pompey

Eastern Michigan University……………………. Emerald Scholarship

Grand Valley State University…………………….. Laker Scholarship

Michigan State University………………………….. Spartan Advantage

Olivet Nazarene University………………….. University Scholarship

Saginaw Valley State University……………….. Cardinal Scholarship

Tiffin University…………………………………. Presidents Scholarship

Whitney Reynolds

University of Michigan Ann Arbor……… Jean Fairfax Scholarship

Grant Roe III

Eastern Michigan University……………………. Emerald Scholarship

Douglas Robinett

Baker College…………………………….. Board of Regents Scholarship

Burger King McLamore Foundation… Burger King Scholar Award

Eastern Michigan University……………………. Emerald Scholarship

TRUEMU Scholarship

Kalamazoo College………………………………… Founders Scholarship

Kalamazoo Scholarship

Western Michigan University….. Bronco Recognition Scholarship

WMU Scholarship

West Flint Business Association…………………….. WFBA Program

Cleandre’ Robinson

Iowa Central Community College……………… Athletic Scholarship

Lackawanna College………………………………… Athletic Scholarship

Grant Roe III

Eastern Michigan University……………………. Emerald Scholarship

Zachary Short

Baker College…………………………….. Board of Regents Scholarship

James Smalley Jr.

Baker College…………………………….. Board of Regents Scholarship

Nikia Smith

University of Michigan Ann Arbor……… Jean Fairfax Scholarship

R.A.  Dean Smith

Oakland University………………………… Geographic Region Award

University Recognition Award

R’Keshia Smith

DePaul University…………………… St. Vincent de Paul Scholarship

Alexus Stinnett

Central Michigan University……………. Board of Trustees Honors

Eastern Michigan University….. Education First Opp Scholarship

TRUEMU Scholarship

Penn State…………………… Chancellor Award, Provost Scholarship

Brianna Stubbs

Art Instruction Schools………………………………….. Art Scholarship

Nusayba Tabbah

TV-5………………………. Mid –Michigan’s Best & Brightest – 2013

ACCESS……………………………….. Russell J. Ebeid ’62 Scholarship

Kettering University………………………………… Trustee Scholarship

University of Michigan Ann Arbor……… Jean Fairfax Scholarship

Shelby Taylor

Adrian College………………… Dean Scholarship, Music Scholarship

Olivet Nazarene University……. Academic Excellence Scholarship

Southern Illinois University…………………………. Merit Scholarship

Western Michigan University………………… Excellence Scholarship

Zicara Turvey

Eastern Michigan University….. Education First Opp Scholarship

Emerald Scholarship, TRUEMU Scholarship

Kiarah Ward

Eastern Michigan University……………………. Emerald Scholarship

University of Detroit Mercy………………….. Academic Scholarship

Denzell Watts

University of Alabama @ Birningham……….. Athletic Scholarship

Micaela Warren

Grand Valley State University……………….. Freshman Scholarship

Grand Valley Scholarship

Faith Woodruff

Eastern Michigan University……………………. Emerald Scholarship

 

HONOR GUARDS

JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS

President…………………………………………………………….. Cionna Orr

Vice-President…………………………………………. Alexandra Stephens

Secretary……………………………………………………….. Christine Allen

Treasurer…………………………………………………………… Kayla Davis

Jr. Class E-Board Representative……………… Frederick VanDuyne

 

CARMAN-AINSWORTH BOARD OF EDUCATION

President……………………………………………………….. Patrice Hatcher

Vice-President…………………………………………………… Gloria Nealy

Secretary……………………………………………………… Peggy Anderson

Treasurer…………………………………………………………. Ann Saunders

Trustee………………………………………………………… Donald Conway

Trustee…………………………………………………………………. Joy Crane

Trustee……………………………………………………… Recco Richardson

Student Member……………………………………….. Whitney Reynolds

Student Member…………………………………….. Frederick VanDuyne

 

PRINCIPALS

Principal…………………………………………………………… Rory Mattar

Assistant Principal……………………………………….. Suzanne Bobalik

Assistant Principal………………………………………….. Deborah Davis

Assistant Principal………………………………………. Jeffrey Dompreh

 

MUSICIAN

Pianist………………………………………………………………. Sarah Brown

 

TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

Lighting & Sound……………………….. Michael Miller, Malik Edelen

Congratulations to the CAHS Honor Graduates

Carman-Ainsworth High School Class of 2013
Honor Graduates
3.8 Grade Point Average and Higher — * = 4.0 GPA

5A - Emily Bodine 3.926

Emily Bodine is the daughter of James and Lory Bodine. She was a member of the National Honor Society where she held the office of Junior Representative. She’s an active volunteer at Michigan Christian Youth Camp and the Food Bank of Michigan. She has enjoyed the Fine Arts program at CAHS. She was a three-year member of Chorale serving as Secretary her senior year. She was also a three-year member of Thespian Troupe 1360. She performed in eight theatre productions and received the Troupe 1360 Honor Thespian Award. She loves to dance and is a proud five-year member of Terry Matlock School of Performing Arts competitive dance team placing in the top five at the national level. She has been accepted to Rochester College in the Honors Program. She plans to major in Secondary Education in hopes of becoming a Biology teacher.

 

3 - John Collins 3.985John Collins is the son of Mike and Marcy Collins. He has excelled academically, holding a 3.9 GPA, a 31 ACT score, and excelling in the AP classes he has taken. He has been a  member of the varsity soccer team for two years. He received the Big Nine and the Saginaw Valley Conference All Academic while on the team. He is a member of the National Honor Society. John has attended Bethany Baptist Church of Burton all of his life and is a very active part of the church volunteering in many areas. He was a member of BMA for 3 years and this year received Career and Technical Education Student of the Year. John was a member of The 21 Club, receiving an ACT Excellence Award, a Michigan Competitive Scholarship and Detroit Free Press Scholar-Athlete. He will be attending University of Michigan-Flint on a 4 year full ride (Michigan Merit Scholarship) as well as being a part of the Honors Program. He is currently working at Landmark Appraisal and doing webpage designs on the side. His goals are to go through the Computer Science BS/MS program or to complete a MS and MBA in Computer Science and Information Systems.

 

18 - Alysia Greig 3.844Alysia Greig is the daughter of Cindy and Robert Greig. She was a three year member of Chorale, the varsity choir, where she was elected to hold the office of treasurer in her senior year. She was also a member of the theatre/drama program, where she worked on every show since her sophomore year, ended up putting in over 600 hours of work, and was also inducted as a thespian. In her junior year Alysia was accepted as a member of the National Honor Society, through which she began volunteering at Rankin Elementary as a media assistant and reading tutor for second graders. Alysia has received the full Emerald Scholarship for Eastern Michigan University, where she will be attending and majoring in English in the fall.

 

1A- Allia Howard 4.0Allia Howard is the daughter of Rickey and Cynthia Howard. She has consistently held an active role in student government, and was granted the honor of addressing the entire student body as senior class president in a first day of school speech. She was also involved with the National Honor Society, serving as the treasurer of the executive board her senior year. Moreover, Allia held student representative positions on two curriculum committees to aid in the improvement of the school’s plans and learning objectives. She was additionally a saxophonist in the Blue Brigade marching band for three years. During her junior year she was awarded the Rotary Club Student of the Month of May. In athletics, she was a four-year varsity swimmer, two-year captain. She was also a four-year club lacrosse player, three-year captain. During her junior and senior years on the varsity swim team she was awarded ‘Most Valuable Swimmer.’ Additionally, she was named First Team All-League during the years of 2010 and 2011 for the Big Nine Conference. In 2012, she was named Second Team All-Conference for the Saginaw Valley Conference. For lacrosse, during her junior year she was awarded ‘Most Valuable Player.’ She was also named Second Team All-League for lacrosse during the year of 2011 and Second Team All-Conference during the year of 2013. She is a law intern at a local law firm and has worked as a certified lifeguard at the YMCA of Greater Flint in Flushing, and also for the Carman-Ainsworth Learning Community. Allia will be attending Kalamazoo College in the fall to major in business/pre-law, play varsity lacrosse. She aspires to attend law school to study corporate law.

10 - Ashleigh King 3.913

Ashleigh King is the daughter of Frederick and Bethany. As a varsity swimmer, Ashleigh was named First Team Big Nine, Most Improved Player, and All-State Academic. Ashleigh has also participated on the girls varsity tennis team for two years, holding the position of four-singles. As a four year member of student council, Ashleigh has held offices of freshman representative, sophomore vice president, junior secretary, and finally made it to the top as the executive board president. Being a part of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) for two years she has served as the executive board vice president.

Ashleigh has earned two gold medals in creative problem solving at HOSA regionals in 2011 and 2012, she also took home the bronze medal at the state level in 2011. Being the vice president of the National Honor Society, Ashleigh has participated in many community service projects. Ashleigh will be attending the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, double majoring in English and Business while also obtaining her medical school prerequisites.

9-Steven Little 3.921

Steven Little is the son of James and Trixy Little. He was on the A and B Honor Roll throughout his high school career. He participated in Community Based Instruction (CBI) with jobs at Randels Elementary and Ruggero’s restaurant. His goal after graduation is to go to Michigan Career & Technical Institute and study for Graphic Design or Machine Design.

 

7AA-Aubrey Mikovits 3.924Aubrey Mikovits is the daughter of Damon and Jennifer Sewell. She is graduating with Highest Honors and a grade point average of 3.92. As a member of the varsity volleyball team, she received an Individual All-Academic Award, Big 9 Athletic Conference All-Academic Award, and the Saginaw Valley Conference All-Academic Award. As a member of the varsity softball team, she received the Big 9 Athletic Conference All-Academic Award. Aubrey also received the United States Marine Corp Distinguished Athlete Award. She has participated in HOSA Regionals and States, National Technical Honors Society, and The 21 Club. She currently works at VG’s Grocery Center. Aubrey has been accepted to Eastern Michigan University and has obtained a scholarship to help further her education. She plans to major in Biology with the aspirations of becoming a dentist.

11 - Maxwell Montney 3.908Maxwell Montney is the son of Anthony and Kay Montney. Max has played the trombone since 5th grade. He has marched for the Carman-Ainsworth Blue Brigade for two years and finished his last three years in symphony band. He completed the TeenQuest program through the chamber of commerce and has worked very hard to keep his GPA up for his entire four years of high school. Max has also participated in the CA Corps program for two years. His interests are to join the Navy or accept a scholarship to the University of Michigan-Flint.

12A- Christine Nogaj 3.906

Christine Michaela-Kay Nogaj is the daughter of Kathleen Marie Waters and Trenton Louis Nogaj. While being on the Honor Roll all throughout high school, she was a member of Student Council, Drama Club, the Theatrical Performances, and the varsity Cheerleading team for four years. For three years, she was involved with Chorale. For two years, she was a part of Choraleers, Theatre State Board, Flint Youth Theatre, and National Honor Society. Michaela also took vocal lessons and participated in Flint Community Players for one year. By Michaela’s senior year, she was involved with all of the aforementioned extracurricular activities as they continued to layer each other since the start of her freshman year. As a junior, Michaela was the Scribe on the Drama  Club board and the Junior Representative on the Executive Board on Student Council. This past year, she was the Vice President and Scribe on the Drama Club board and the Senior Class Secretary on Student Council. Michaela received the Great Attitude Award and Most Improved Cheerleader Award in 2010 for cheerleading, the Excellence in Theatre Award and International Honor Thespian Award this year for theatre, and the Senior Chorale Award this year for choir. In scholarships, Michaela was offered $16,000 from Siena Heights University, $4,000 from both Central Michigan University and Eastern Michigan University, and $2,000 from the University of Findlay. She was also awarded the Joe Lilly Memorial Theatre Scholarship from CA Theatre and the Theatre and Dance Scholarship worth $1,200 from the University of Michigan-Flint where she will be attending in the upcoming fall to major in Theatre and minor in Musical Theatre and Dance.

14 - Dana Pittman 3.894

Dana Pittman is the daughter of Q.B. and Cheryl Pittman. Dana has participated in all eight seasons of cheerleading during her high school career. As a two year varsity cheerleader she has been recognized as a scholar athlete and as a member of both the Big Nine and Saginaw Valley League All-Academic team. Dana has also participated in nine productions and performances through Carman-Ainsworth theatre. She is a three year member of Carman-Ainsworth Chorale and served as one of two historians during her senior year. Throughout high school Dana has been involved in clubs and organizations such as Students 4 Christ, Drama Club, CORE, and Empathy for All. Dana has been a part of NHS for two years and served as recording secretary. Dana has been involved in Student Council for three years serving as junior class treasurer and executive board treasurer and has been recognized as this year’s Student Council Member of the Year. Dana will be attending the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor where she plans to study Psychology with a focus in criminology.

16A  Maeonna Polacek 3.856Maeonna Polacek is the daughter of Earslene Coward, Shawn Polacek, Albert Coward, and Robyn Polacek. She was a member of the varsity track team for two years. In those two years she was a Big 9 All Conference in 2012 in the events of 1600 Meter Relay, Long Jump, and Pole Vault. Also within those two years she was a Saginaw Valley All Conference in the event of Pole Vault. Maeonna has also been a member of the junior varsity basketball team for two years; there she received the award of Most Improved Player in 2010. She receive other awards such as: MHSAA Scholar Athlete and Big 9 All Academic Team. Because she had great academics she was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated “With High Honors” with a 3.8 GPA. In the fall she will be attending Western Michigan University to study Psychology.

12AA- Raven Pompey 3.906Raven Pompey is the daughter of LaTonya Brown-Pompey. She was a six-year member of the Blue Brigade. As a four-year member of the Symphony Band, she earned Division I ratings at District and State Solo & Ensemble with flute and piccolo solo performances. She was awarded the Martin Music Scholarship and John Philip Sousa band awards this year, and freshman of the year in 2010. Raven has held the offices of junior representative and vice president of band council. She has participated in the past three musicals at the high school and traveled to France in 2012 with the Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra of the Flint Institute of Music. She was a member of HOSA and currently works at Insight Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroscience. Raven plans to double major in Neuroscience and Medical Technology at Michigan State University in the fall.

4 - Whitney Reynolds 3.964Whitney Reynolds is the daughter of Sharon and Edward Reynolds. She has been active in her participation in various clubs and organizations throughout her high school career beginning with student council freshman year. As a senior, Whitney was Vice President of the executive board over the council. As a junior, Whitney was inducted into National Honor Society and was the Parliamentarian her senior year. In addition, Whitney joined HOSA as a junior and was elected President her senior year. As a requirement to be a member of HOSA, Whitney completed a two year medical course in which she became vital sign competent as well as HIPAA and CPR/AED certified. Whitney was appointed the position as Junior Representative on the Carman-Ainsworth Board of Education and continued her position as a senior. Moreover, she became the student representative on the Local College Access Network as a senior. In athletics, Whitney joined the junior varsity tennis team as a sophomore and was awarded Most Valuable Player at the one singles position. Whitney participated on the varsity tennis team both her junior and senior years. In the fall, Whitney will attend the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor to study Business/Pre-Law in hopes of becoming a corporate lawyer.

5AA- Douglas Robinett 3.926

Douglas Robinett is the son of Teresa Robinett-Staffne and Ronald Staffne. He has completed Biotechnology at Genesee Area Skill Center, which is the second year of Forensic Science. Because of this, he has received countless awards and certificates. His favorite extra-curricular activity was HOSA. He will be attending Kalamazoo College where he received a $52,000 scholarship.

 

15 - Tara Schubring 3.862

Tara Schubring is the daughter of Gena and James Schubring. She was on the Honor Roll all four years of her high school career. Tara has been a member of the National Honor Society her junior and senior year and she was a proud member of the The 21 Club. Tara has volunteered at the Crim medical tent, North End Soup Kitchen, and at church. She has participated in many fund raising activities and has generously given her time to many non-profit organizations. Tara will be attending the University of Michigan-Flint in the fall.

 

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Nusayba Tabbah is the daughter of Jenan Jondy and Jalal Tabbah. Nusayba was actively participating in various clubs, organizations, and extracurricular activities. She was a member of HOSA, and she placed first in both regional and state competitions in the poster design division. She was also a member of the MSA (Muslim Students Association) on which she held the position of Public Relations Chair. Nusayba competed in the Congressional Art Competition and placed second overall. Her artwork is being displayed at the Flint Institute of Arts. She has also had her artwork displayed in state shows and in the University of Maine. Nusayba has volunteered for many causes including the Healing Flint conference, Ross Manor Nursing Home, Day of Dignity food and clothing drive, and soup kitchens in downtown Flint. She plans to study engineering at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, and is undecided about the specific field of study. She hopes she can create innovative technology and have a direct, positive impact on people’s lives.

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Jaylend Todd is the son of Jenny Amidon and Jay Todd. He was involved in the C.B.I. program which he then began to work at the Italian restaurant Ruggero’s. He has enjoyed the food, people, as well as being able to purchase items he wants. He has worked hard in his education and he graduated with gold cords and Highest Honor. He would like to continue his education as well as continue working in his near future.

 

19 - Samantha Wolf 3.831Samantha Wolf is the daughter of Joe and Monica Wolf. She was the wrestling statistician for two years, and a member of HOSA for two years as well. In her two years with HOSA she participated in many volunteer experiences such as the American Red Cross Blood Drive, American Cancer Society walk and the Cystic Fibrosis walk. She plans to attend Central Michigan University in the fall and study Biomedical Sciences. From there she would like to enter Physician’s Assistant graduate school. Samantha plans to eventually become a Pediatric Physician’s Assistant.

 

At time of publication no information had been provided by Jennifer Klapko or Hope Woodruff.

Year in Review – Letter from the Superintendent

To put things into perspective, consider that over the course of this school year:

• C-A Food Service employees provided 809,797 meals to our children district-wide;

• C-A Bus Drivers safely transported students over 560,000 miles;

• C-A Support Staff successfully transitioned to an entirely new Student Records System which included updating over 4,500 student records (including residence, emergency contacts, medical information, and student schedules, just to name a few); and

• C-A teachers, tutors, paraprofessionals and administrators took ownership for ensuring that all students made a year’s worth of growth, regardless of what level they entered our classrooms.

Furthermore, C-A students demonstrated marked academic improvement in many areas. Beyond grades and test scores, just a few highlights of C-A student success this school year included:

• The C-A Class of 2013 earned $2.8 million in scholarship offers;

• Two Robotics Teams (FRC and  FTC) from C-A High School earned the right to compete in the World Robotics Championships in St. Louis, MO;

• C-A High School Junior, Erick VanDuyne was a National Merit Qualifier;

• 207 C-A Middle School students earned high school credits before even entering 9th grade;

• C-A elementary students placed 3rd in the Genesee County Book Bowl Competition; and

• Randels Elementary Odyssey of the Mind Team qualified for the State Finals.

Then, beyond the classroom, C-A gave back to the community by:

• Providing Thanksgiving dinner for needy families; adopting families to support with gifts during the holiday season; donating  to those in need during the winter months, and holding various fundraisers to support Genesee County Habitat for Humanity, Heavenly Hats and Pennies for Patients (supporting cancer patients), The Whaley Children’s Center, tornado victims in Oklahoma and disaster cleanup from local tornados.

To be certain, our students learn so much more than “the basics” and represent our school and community well!

Sacrifice

While each of these positive things were taking place, significant financial challenges were being addressed. As you may have read in various recent news reports, one in ten traditional school districts are in a budget deficit (55 out of 549). Carman-Ainsworth is NOT in a deficit, despite six straight years of declining revenue (enrollment and foundation allowance) and increasing costs (retirement and health insurance). However, we are only able to maintain fiscal solvency as a result of tough decisions and significant personal sacrifice from our employees. For a bit of perspective consider that since 2006 we have repurposed two elementary school buildings (Carman Park and Woodland) and have reduced our teaching staff by 20% and our number of administrators by 32%…all in an effort to keep deep cuts away from programs for our students.

We take great pride in the fact that we have been able to maintain top-notch programming, quality instruction, excellent facilities and current instructional technology/materials for our students during these challenging times. Furthermore, I am grateful that our employees have maintained their focus and energy on serving our students and community…but make no mistake…just as our community has taken cuts, so have your community school employees.

In addition to all C-A employees paying 20% of their healthcare costs as required by law, the following unprecedented concessionary agreements have been ratified. In each contract, the concessions begin in 2013-14 and wages are frozen for the subsequent two years of the contracts:

Teachers (May 21)-9.92% cut in total costs to the district.

Food Service (June 17)-9.94% cut in total costs to the district.

Administrators (June 17)-10.0% cut in total costs to the district.

Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent (April 26)-11% cut in total costs to the district.

These agreements will save the district over $2.9 million in 2013-14 alone. Through no fault of their own, but simply as a matter of timing and other contract negotiations, we are still negotiating with our CMOPP (Support Staff) and Transportation Units.

These agreements are a testament to the fact that our employee groups have put the district, our community and our students ahead of themselves. Members have recognized the need for our district to become fiscally stable and offered their support. In many districts across the State of Michigan, negotiations such as these result in everything but collaboration and mutual respect. Make note, C-A has yet again emerged as a leader as a result of this process. Not in the sense that our employees have “led in taking cuts” but in that they have led in terms of truly working together to maintain excellent programs for students at the expense of personal sacrifice! I cannot express in words my appreciation to our teachers, administrators and food service employees for their sacrifice. I thank all of our employees for putting these significant distractions in the background, while keeping their respective roles of service to our students in the forefront.

Moving Forward

As we plan for another successful year in 2013-14, please remember that learning cannot be put on hold over the summer months. Whether your child is attending our summer school programs, Community Education’s Camp Adventure, or by simply reading with them each day, we can help ensure that our children keep learning.

I wish you all a very relaxing, rejuvenating and safe summer break! Enjoy friends, family and (hopefully) beautiful weather!

Steve Tunnicliff, Ph.D.

Superintendent, Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools

Getting Ready for Carman-Ainsworth Kindergarten Registration 2013-14

Getting Ready for Carman-Ainsworth Kindergarten Registration 2013-14Do you have a child who is eligible to attend kindergarten in the fall? If your child turns age 5 by November 1, 2013 (Please Note: This is a change in the age requirement pursuant to Senate Bills 315 and 316), please plan to attend kindergarten registration at one of the following elementary buildings. If you are not sure which building is in your elementary service area, please call any elementary building phone number listed below or the administration building at 591-3206.

Registration Information Needed

Proof of residency*

*(mortgage/property tax document, or a lease with two recent pieces of important mail such as: utility bill, insurance document, bank statement, important business correspondence, etc.)

Certified birth certificate

Up-to-date immunization record

Social security number

Custody restrictions (if applicable)

Hearing and vision screening (if already done)

Students Participate in Transportation Day!

Transportation Day was May 31st at The Learning Community. Many vehicles were on display for the children along with a resource fair for the adults. Thank you to everyone who was able to be a part of this special event.

Community Education Youth Baseball Rainout Reschedule

shutterstock_71269846The rain-out from May 28th is scheduled for Monday, June 17th.

Field 1  9/10 year olds
5:45        Braves vs Cardinals
7:30        Tigers vs Giants

Field 2  11/13 year olds
5:45        Tigers vs Padres
7:30        Giants vs Yankees

Field 3  11/13 year olds
5:45        Braves vs Oakland A’s

Field 4  7/8 year olds
5:45        Tigers vs Giants
7:30        Braves vs Cubs

Dillon Kindergarteners have an End of School Picnic!

The Kindergarten students enjoyed a fun time outside celebrating the year!

Keep that School Year Momentum Going

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There are numerous activities parents can do with their children to keep the focus on learning. The best part is the children will have so much fun doing them, they won’t even realize they are learning. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Read, Read and Read Some More: Read to your child every day. Reading levels improve more quickly when parents ask questions about the material and true discussions occur over the content. Set an example and make sure your child sees you reading.

Road Trip: While traveling, play “I Spy” with road signs/license plates for words, numbers, colors and shapes. Turn the inevitable question, “are we there yet?” into problem solving games involving elapsed time, distance traveled, and estimation.

The Great Outdoors: Go to parks and trails to walk or ride bicycles. Plant a garden or flowers together. Turn each outing into a biology or botany lesson. No need to pretend you know it all, go to the library and get books to help your child identify the animals, bugs, insects, plants, flowers, trees, and weeds. Outdoor community music festivals are a great way to experience a wide variety of music.

In the City: Visit your local museum during free admission days. Find free or inexpensive camps or events through your city’s parks and recreation department, local schools, or houses of worship.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game: A great place for math: learn how to calculate stats such as RBIs or ERA. Time the innings to calculate an average inning length. Come up with a strategy for estimating the number of seats in the stadium. Read a book about a baseball superstar before going to a game.

Volunteer: Contact a local service group or house of worship for volunteer opportunities. Contact a local soup kitchen or senior center to see how your family can help out.

Back Home: Make a meal together. Have each family member pick a favorite recipe and work together measuring ingredients and reading recipes. Talk about conversions: cups/pints/quarts/gallons, ounces/pounds, etc.

Using Technology: readingrocket.org can give parents reading tips for various ages. Starfall.com is a great site for young readers. For older students, look for free on-line classes offered through colleges and universities.

Move It: sign your child up for summer swimming lessons or other athletic events. Consider coaching your child’s team so you can spend that time together.

Dillon Students Participate in a Sing-a-Long!

Mrs. Brownrigg and Mrs. Green’s kindergarten classes joined Mrs. Sandlin’s third graders to listen to Mrs. Green play the violin and her father play the guitar for some sing-a-long songs. It was a great time and Jackson loved having his grandpa and aunt as special performers!