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The 2013 Annual Utley All School Reunion
The 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
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.
John 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.
Alysia 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.
Allia 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.
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.
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.
Aubrey 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.
Maxwell 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.
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.
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.
Maeonna 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.
Raven 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.
Whitney 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Samantha 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
Do 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
The 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
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!