Alexandria Ayotte is the daughter of Jennifer Malone. She was a four year member of the Blue Brigade Marching Band and two of those years she was able to go to State Championship at Ford Field. She was also a member of the Linden Wings Winterguard for two years and received 5^th and 2^nd place at State Championship. She received a Crusader Scholarship from Madonna University and plans to start in the fall majoring in American Sign Language.

Melody Bamford is the daughter of Charles and Martha Bamford. As a three-year member of the varsity soccer team, Melody has received Saginaw Valley Conference first team, SVC second team, All-District Honorable Mention, SVC All-Academic team and the Bronze Boot Award. Melody also received the Rotary Club Student of the Month award in March 2015. Melody is a member of the National Honor Society and works at the church’s day camp during the summer. Melody plans on attending Spring Arbor University in the fall and will major in Marketing.

Kalin Bayes is the daughter of Virginia Bayes. She participated in volleyball since 7^th grade. She played tennis from 9^th grade through 11^th grade. Kalin has also been a member of Empathy for All and National Honor Society for two years. She currently has been working two jobs: driving the train at Genesee Valley Mall and waitressing at Capital Coney Island. She has job shadowed Dr. Hunter, Forensic Pathologist Coroner of Genesee County who offered her a summer internship, which she has accepted. Her future plans are to attend MSU Lyman Briggs for neuroscience and pursue a career as a Forensic Pathologist.

Brendan Book is the son of Dale and Terrie Book. He was a very caring and honest student and classmate. He respected his teachers and offered to help his classmates when needed. Along with that, he donated in the Red Cross Blood Drive twice at school. This certainly showed his selflessness. He gave his best effort in every class that he took throughout high school and showed his outstanding work ethic. He participated in MITES (Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society) in his junior year and placed third place in a 3D mechanical drawing in the state. He played JV football during his sophomore year, in which he started 5 of the 9 games. He will be attending Kettering University where he will double major in Applied Physics and Mathematics and pursue his dream of becoming an astronaut.

Taylor Brooks is the daughter of Royal and Djuana Brooks. She has been Vice President of Student Council for the last three years, a three year Varsity Cheerleader (All State Academic) and Secretary of Chorale (the Varsity Choir). She also participated in CA Theatre, having the lead roles in two musicals: White Christmas 2014 and Bring It On: The Musical 2015 and she also performed in several other plays. She received an Excellent in Solo Musical Theater in 2012. Taylor is a member of the National Honor Society, African-American Student Association, International Thespian Society Troupe 1360, Chorale, Akette’s Youth Group (awarded Sister of the Year 2014), CA Core Team, and Jr. Usher at House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church. Taylor was awarded Outstanding Rookie for Varsity Track in 2014. She was Junior Class Princess and on the Senior Homecoming Court. She received the Jean-Fairfax Full Tuition Scholarship and will continue her education at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor where she will major in Communications.

Jacquelynn Gillie is the daughter of Paul and Sindey Gillie. She was a four-year member of the FIRST Robotics Powers Catholic High School team 894 and was team captain her senior year. While in FIRST Robotics, she volunteered her time to younger teams, helping them excel and advance to the state championship. As a four year student council member, she was class treasurer for her sophomore and junior year and class representative for the other two years. Jacquelynn participated in the Blue Brigade Marching Band for four years, was a band council class representative for two years and a member of the C-A Symphonic Band for three years and a member of the District Honors Band. She became a member of the National Honor Society in her junior year and served as the Executive Board treasurer her senior year. Jacquelynn has spent several years volunteering in church activities, national food drive events and a multitude of school activities and programs. Having graduated with High Honors and a nomination to the C-A Academic Hall of Fame, Jacquelynn will be attending Kettering University starting in July, having received the FIRST Robotics Scholarship, LITE Scholarship, Provost, Comcast, and private scholarships. Her studies will be in the field of Mechanical Engineering. She intends to one day work in the fields of prosthetics or crash safety.

Tia Golson is the daughter of Ray A. and Sylvia Golson Sr. She was a member of numerous clubs. These include: National Honor Society, African-American Student Association, the Debate Team, Symphony Band, Chorale, and held the Secretary position in Student Council. She also was a member of the basketball team for three years and was captain for one of those years. In many of the clubs she has volunteered within her community by working in the Soup kitchen, Carriage Town Ministries, group homes, cleaning and repainting homes, participating in Genesee Health System’s dances, and worked in the Humane Society. She was given the opportunity to go to a captain clinic because of the role she played with her leadership and she was also invited to be a part of Carman-Ainsworth Board of Education meetings to represent her school. Tia also was a part of the Flint Urban League of Black Scholars Program. In the fall, she plans to attend the University of Michigan-Flint to study psychology to one day be able to give back to her community.

Arnell Howard is the daughter of Rachel Randolph. She has volunteered at Randels and Dye Elementaries as a Teacher Assistant. She has also helped out at the Whaley Center helping to clean and fold clothes. She is part of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program and has been for nine years. She will attend Mott Community College for her Bachelor’s in the child care field this fall. She eventually plans to obtain a Master’s degree in Child Care.

Briaunna Hughes is the daughter of Samuel and Annette Hughes. During her high school career she participated in: JV and Varsity Tennis, the debate team, and the National Honor Society. During her second year on the JV squad, she was moved up to the Varsity level and played enough matches to earn her first varsity letter of three. She became a member of the debate team her sophomore year and during her first debate placed 11^th best speaker out of 82 participants. As a member of the National Honor Society for two years, she was able to demonstrate citizenship and serve in the community. Lastly, she has been on the 3.8 and above Honor Roll her entire high school career, which earned her an academic letter and 2 academic medals.

Chloe Koegel is the daughter of John and Lisa Koegel. She was a member of the JV Softball team for two years. As a member of the high school marching band, she participated in both the pit orchestra for two years, and the drum line for four years. She was president of the National Honor Society. Her senior year she participated in the spring musical. Chloe will be attending Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts College in Chicago this fall. She will major in Film and Broadcasting with the hope to one day become a film director.

Deja LeGardye is the daughter of Andrew and Chenika LeGardye. During her two years in Student Council, Deja held the offices of Freshman Class Secretary and Sophomore Class Vice-President. As the founder of the Carman-Ainsworth Debate Team, she was voted President for four consecutive years. While in the National Honor Society, Deja prided herself on making a difference by volunteering at places such as Carriage Towns Ministries, The East End Soup Kitchen, The GHS Mental Health, and the YWCA Battered Woman’s Shelter. As a four year member of the C-A Instrumental Music Program, she’s been very active in a number of groups including the Symphony and Competitive Marching Band. Over the last 4 years, Deja has participated in different acting classes and performed in a production at the Flint Youth Theatre. Currently, she is acting with Andrew Aikin’s productions. In the fall, Deja is planning to attend Eastern Michigan University to study theatre, film and entrepreneurship.

Vladislav Li is the son of Olga Li. Vlad was part of the Varsity Swimming team his senior year where he was voted into a leadership position as captain of the team. He also played Varsity Tennis for all four years of high school, earning himself a few awards such as the Most Valuable Player this year. He has also been part of student council for all four years of high school, serving as president of his class for the past two years. His senior year he has also earned a spot on the Athletic Hall of Fame and a nomination for the Academic Hall of Fame. He has received the full tuition Jean Fairfax Scholarship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, which he will attend this fall. There he will study Computer Science and Business.

Chelsea Miller is the daughter of Cecil “Chip” and Cheryl Miller. For two years Chelsea was a member of the school’s volleyball team. She was a member of both Student Council and National Honor Society for two years. As an active member in her church youth group, she volunteered in revitalizing local parks as well as in food distribution in Flint’s East side. Chelsea was awarded 2015 February Student of the Month by the Flint Rotary Club as well as being a participant in Mid-Michigan’s Best & Brightest. Chelsea plans to study neuroscience and English at Kalamazoo College after receiving their Lux Esto Scholarship.

Zariah Montgomery is the daughter of Tashanda and Carl Arthur. For the past four years, she has taken rigorous courses to challenge her intellect. In addition, Zariah has been involved in numerous extracurricular activities. Quite the opposite of an athlete, she was a member of the National Honor Society, the African-American Student Association, the 21 Club, Health Occupations Students of America, and the Akettes Youth Group. She also played the flute for two years in band. In the fall, Zariah will be attending the number one historically black college, Spelman College, as a dual degree Nursing major.

Luke Moore is the son of Bob and Marcia Moore. He was a three year member of the varsity tennis team and was co-captain his senior year. Luke has been a four year member of the Symphony Band, receiving the Outstanding Sophomore Award, two overall 1 ratings and MSBOA District Three State Solo and Ensemble, and served as president of the band council. Luke is also a member of NHS and the worship team at his church. He plans on attending Delta College for an Associate of Arts degree, then transferring to the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor majoring in English.

Tiera Mosley is the daughter of Barbara and David Mosley. She was a member of the National Honor Society and a member of the 21 Club. She has served as a member of Debate Team in which she participated in for two years. As a four-year member of the tennis team, she received the All-Academic Team Award from the Saginaw Valley Conference. She was also awarded by the team with the “Best Team Spirit” and “Most Improved Player” awards. Tiera is a mentor for an all-girls club called “Girls of Distinction” held at church. Tiera has been accepted into the Lyman Briggs Residential College at Michigan State University, in which she plans to become a doctor.

Tyler Pangerl is the son of Christopher and Sheri Pangerl. He is a four year varsity letterman in cross-country, swimming and track. He was All-Conference for cross-country in 2013. He was captain of the swim team and MVP his junior and senior year. He was All-Regional and All-Conference for outdoor track and All-State for indoor track. He also holds the school records in the 800m and 1600m runs. Amidst his athletic accomplishments Tyler has maintained a 4.0 GPA through high school and earned the rank of Eagle Scout through the Boy Scouts of America. He was also recognized by WNEM TV-5 in Mid-Michigan’s Best and Brightest Program. He was Rotary Club Student of the Month for February. He is very active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he has served in many youth leadership positions. Tyler will be attending the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor in the fall where he will be studying Aerospace Engineering.

Bailey Rousseau is the son of Manuela Rueter. He was a member of the varsity Quiz Bowl team for three years and a National Honor Society member for two. He was a part of the Instrumental Music program for eight years; being a part of the Blue Brigade Marching Band for the entirety of his time in high school and a member of the Symphony Band for the last two years. Some of his academic achievements include earning a spot amongst the 21 Club and receiving the College Board title of AP scholar. He is a recipient of the Jean Fairfax Scholarship and will be attending the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, Honors Program this fall. He plans to major in Physics and hopes to go on to attain a research position in the field.

Ronnie Sherrer is the son of Ron and Lori Sherrer. He was a member of the varsity football team for two years, track and baseball for 1 year. He was All-Academic for varsity football and track. He was also a member of the robotics team for 8 years where the team was 2009 World Champion and four time State Champions. Ronnie was also a National Honor Society member serving as an officer parliamentarian. He has received the FIRST Robotics Scholarship as well as academic scholarships and will be attending Kettering University for Engineering.

Oliver Swain is the son of Shaun and Eileen Swain. He was a member of the varsity swim team which won the last Big Nine Championship, and the varsity soccer team which won the Cavalier Classic tournament. He was a three-year member of the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) club and served as HOSA President his senior year. He won three medals in Regional HOSA competitions and one bronze medal in the State HOSA competition. He is a two-year member of the National Honor Society and was on the e-board as the Service Project Manager. He has volunteered for numerous causes such as the American Red Cross, food drives, Special Olympics, and the American Cancer Society. Oliver plans to attend Kettering University where he will major in Mechanical Engineering.

Sara Tilley is the daughter of Kelly Tilley and Jeff Tilley.  She was a member of the Varsity Lacrosse team for two years, while serving as captain her senior year.  Sara earned 2nd team in the Saginaw Valley Conference in 2015 and All-Academic in both years.  She was a member of the National Honor Society for two years, and recently served as secretary.  The C-A Blue Brigade Marching Band earned a trip to the State Competition in 4 of the 6 years while she was a member of the percussion section.  Sara participated in Impact Winter Drumline competing for two years. She was nominated and awarded the Genesee Valley Rotary Club Student of the Month in November 2014.  Sara will be attending Grand Valley State University in the fall to study Athletic Training.

Austin Yost is the son of Kevin and Sheri Yost. As a three year member of the varsity soccer team, he received Saginaw Valley Honorable Mention, 3 years Saginaw Valley All Academic Team, Cavalier with Character Award, and was Team Captain for the last 2 years. As a two year member of the varsity baseball team, he received All District Honorable Mention, 2 years All District Academic team, Saginaw Valley Second Team, 2 years Saginaw Valley All Academic Team, Cavalier with Character Award and was Team Captain his senior year. He was also on the swim team for 2 years. Austin was Genesee Rotary Club Student of the Month in December 2014. He was a member of Students for Christ, the National Honor Society, and HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) holding office of vice-president his senior year. He was Homecoming Prince his sophomore year and on the King’s Court his senior year. Austin has volunteered with the Red Cross Blood Drive, Mrs. Martin’s Project Choice classroom, youth baseball and as a youth summer camp leader in New York. He is a very active member of the Riverdale Baptist Church youth group. Austin is currently working for Subway and Grand Blanc Parks and Recreation. Starting in the fall, he will attend Spring Arbor University to study Pre-Medicine.

Kyce Zaiter is the son of Amid Zaiter and Marcy Thompson. He was active in various clubs such as Muslim Student Association, National Honor Society, and Health Occupations Students of America. He played his last year of Varsity Soccer at CAHS after transferring schools and was on the 1^st team for his division. He plans to attend University of Michigan – Flint in the fall of this year to study pre-med and then enter medical school.

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Carman-Ainsworth Middle School successfully completed its first year of the Commit to Fit! Project Healthy Schools program, which began in August 2013. Approximately 389 seventh grade students received Commit to Fit! Project Healthy Schools health and wellness education during physical education (PE) class, which was based on the five Commit to Fit! Project Healthy Schools goals:

• Eat more fruits and vegetables
• Make better beverage choices
• Be active every day
• Eat less fast and fatty foods
• Spend less time in front of a screen

The ten core lessons were taught to all seventh grade P.E. classes by Ms. Masi and Ms. Cowen, the seventh grade P.E. teachers, with support from the Greater Flint Health Coalition and the University of Michigan’s project Healthy Schools consultant. To reach all seventh grade students, the lessons were conducted in both the fall and spring marking periods.

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Big MO and MO’ Peeps are in St. Louis, MO for the 2014 Robotics World Championship.

Want to check in on the competition? Here are links to check current standings:

http://www2.usfirst.org/2014comp/events/Newton/matchresults.html    (Big MO)

http://www2.usfirst.org/2014comp/Events/CMP/matchresults.html    (MO’ Peeps)

Live streaming of the event can be seen at the link below:

http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/robotics/

Big MO will be competing on Newton and MO’ Peeps will be competing on Einstein.

The team websites are: mopeeps.me and bigmo314.com. Go ahead and take a look at these wonderful teams!

Please plan to attend a special presentation on April 3 to learn more about Michigan Advanced Technician Training (MAT²).

MAT²  provides students with:

• College tuition paid for by the employer
• On-the-job training with pay*
• An advanced Associate’s degree in a high-tech, in demand field
• A guaranteed job upon successful completion of the program

MAT² will provide employers with:

• Highly skilled and capable, young workforce
• The unique opportunity to define educational content and train in-house
• A well-developed system, with the option to add and develop new programs and Professions

*In exchange, MAT² graduates commit to remaining on the job for at least two years after the training period ends.

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